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PERMIERS CONFER V ] - Reports Hinting at New Alliance Dis credited by Paris ?London, Dec. 13.?Unusual -import ance is attached, to ? the conference held at Premieir Lloyd George's of tf:c3al residency .Jin pawning .street yesterday, aftendeci by Premier Clem enceau, of France, Foreign Minister Scialoia, of Italy "and other British Allied representatives of prominence. The general belief in diplomatic quarters was that the conference was for ,t!he purposte of discussing the proposed Allied loan to Austria and the subject of the pact between France and Great Britain to guaran tee France agaiaist unwarranted at tack, into which agreement it was originally expected the United States would enter. t ' Laic yesterday it "Cvas learned that as Premier Clemenceau and Lloyd George had been unable to complete their conference M. Clemenceau had postponed his departure for Franc until Sunday.'. The Frcnlch primier was received if audience by King George at Buck ingham Palace that evening. Premiers Lloyd George and Clem enceau resumed their conferences or war problems yesterday forenoon. Ear' .Cur'/-on of Ke dies ton, secretary o" state for foreign affairs; Sir Mau rice Hanlcey, secretary of the wai cabinet, and the French Ambassador were present. International finance was discus scd yesterday morning. J. Auster Chamberlain, chancellor of the ex chequer, was called into the meet ing after cancelling a speaking, en gagement. John W. Davis, the American am bossador, and the repres'en,taitives o' Italy now in London joined in th conference later. They remained un til thc; conferees adjourned for luncheon. FLOOD CRISIS PASSED ! .? : ; Hundreds cf Persens ftcscucd Fror Trees and Houses?Deaths Repcrted Montgcme^, Ala., Dec. 13. J1 was believed yesterday that th crisis of the worst flcod in the his tory of Montgomery had parsed The river receded about eight inche; during the right, hut further rainr are predicted. Thursday eveninr the. Alabama River had risen to r stage of 57.9. The preceding hig' water record was in 1880, when thr river reached 56 feet. Hundreds of persons have beer rescued frcm trees and houses Thousands cf refugees are here, an< "the many relief organizations an ,wo rising energetically to provid< quartirs'for the unfortunates. A serious condition is reporte( frcm I'rattviilr, where the second dam broke Wednesday night. It. is reported that the water stands 7 feet, in the streets here. Several .?lta'ns and much suffering are re ported. Two negroes were drowned at Montgomery last night. Con flicting reports are received as to the number who lost their lives, but it is said the total will not exceed 15. The several power plants of thi' city arc inundated and no electric lights, street cars or other power can be had within a week. The, city* is threatened with a water shortage owing to the stoppage by the -high waters of the publit woiks. It is also threatened witl a coal shortage, and restrictions al ready have been placed (in the sab of kerosene, of which the supply is running low. BALTIMORE BLUE LAWS Jury Trees Violator of Same at Firs' Airing Yesterday Baltimore, Dec. 13.?The recent ly revived Sunday blue laws, sonr of which date back to 1723, and un der which more than 1,000 indict ments have been returned by the grand jury had their first airing in eou'rt Thursday since the recent reform wave started. The blue laws suffered defeat. The jury listened to testimony regarding Sunday selling by a con fectioner. the first indicted person to be tried, and promptly returned a verdict of not guilty. A great deal of interest attached to tire first ease tried, as it was expected the prosecution would se lect. a case in which the evidence was clear. FALLS DOWN CHIMNEY Sort Cleaner Plunges Down Head First?Ccnditicn Serious Merchantville. N. J., Dec. 13.? Frank -lackson, in leaning down a chimney to clean out some soot, fell ?head first down the chimney and was nearly dead when a hole was cut within th^ house and he "was taken out. He was unconscious- from the re sult of blood rushing to his head, and his condition is serious. i " CONTROL OF SUGAR ? ?%*.;. I i "*7 . ~ ~ IGcvcmment Will Have Charge An j other Yeir^?May Cost 25 ?;' Cents a Pcund T ; The Senate yesterday passed the 'McNary bill which provides ..for control of sugar for It was sent to the House where iit may be discovered that action (was taken too late. Another re jsult may be the resignation o.f the jSugar Equalization Boai'd, as the l iVTpNary bill recognized none of the ; recommendations made by that .board. The whole matter now is left to i the buyer and seller of sugar, in the -?pinion of those who have most ?lescly folic,wed the devious paths which discussion has tirrn. It seems that in framing the be 'ated legislation the Senate failed to lake into consideration the. rec mmendatiens made by the sugar board through its. president, George "^abriskie. The latter made certain ?'commendations in a letter to At orncy General Palmer October 27. "hese apparently were ignored. Za ?>riskie called attention to the im possibility of buying the Cuban sugar crop but proposed a method ?f curtailment of candy and sweet h-ink manufacturers. It is asserted that the Cuban su jar crop is practically out of the narket and in the hands of specula tors. The available portion is con rclled by owners who believe that, "hey are going to receive approxi nately the samc price as awarded Louisiana producers, 17 and 1? cnts? this ?ealizetl, ..\yh*?h ^uo^' seems likely, it. would.i,25'\'cnt sugar to the) *onsnme)\1 ''' 'RAINBOW" SUGAR 'Jsed in Candy for Years, Says New Yerk Health Commissioner New York, Dec. l.'J.?Analysis by .he' health department of "rainbow" sugar which was reported to have made children ill after eating it ?evealed no injurious ingredients. Health Commissioner Ccpsland an-1 nounccs. He said tbat this kiirl of J sugar has been used in thb manu facture of candy for years. HEADQUARTERS FOR HOMES Homes of all kinds in all parts of the city and suburbs, at prices ir. ?each of every man's pocketl; ;iok. On easy terms. Call to see us. We can help you. C. B. Larham ind Company, IIS South Fairfax treet. 2U l-'ic [government !another year KEPT HE It AWAKE The Terrible Tains in Dark and Sides Cardui Gave Relief Marksville, La.,?Mrs. Alice John son of this place writes: "For one year I suffered with an awful misery i:i my back and sides. My left si.ic '.ra? hurting; me all time. The n'icry was something :r.vi.i!. I tould not do anything, not ever. ?!cep at nij.rht. It k'.-pt me awikc ?ic:-t of the nitfht. I ??".ok different ntc:o'nes, but r.c-thinpf c:d mo ar.y rood or reliev >J ;ne uoii! I took Car dui. 1 was no.t able to do any of nr. vork for one year and 1 jrot worse al ? he time, was confined to my bor] fi and on. I ^ot so bad with my bad: that when 1 stooped down I was no! ifcle to straighten up atrain. I de ?ided I would try Cardui. P?y time 1 iad takon the enLire bottle I was "eelinfc pretty j^ood and could straight >.n up and my pains were nearly all gone. I shal 1 always praise Cardui. 1 con ?inucd taking it until I was stronp ind'wcll." If you suffer from pain? lue to female complaints. C'ardui may vomen who. once suffered in this w:i;. now praise Cardui for their prcsen' be just what you need. Thousands of rood health. Give it a trial. STEP OVER Here when you want expert shoe re >airinsr, and you will <ret first class work and the best shoe materials. Old shoes soled and heeled equal to new. Cracked and torn places in shoe up pers repaired perfectly. Tan or white shoes stained black. Rubber heels put on. Ideal Shoe Repairing Co. 1201 King Street HITS LARGE PAPERS ?*, ; jr: _ ? Jcncs Bill. Increases the Pc .stage Rate ; Washington, , Dec, 13.?Newspa pers containing^ more than 24 pages .would be chargcd five, times the present postage 7*ate under a bill* introduced yesterday by Senator Jcnc:* Democrat, New M:xico. Tin .'senator said publisher. in his state complained that only big city pa pers with their own mills were able to obtain all the print paper they needed,. "'Twenty-four pages would give ample space for current news and advertisements." said Senator Jones, Declaring that economy should ; hc-gin at home, Senator Smoot, Re publican, Utah, announced that here ??.fter he weuid oppose publication in the Congressional Record of all corts of documents and petitions ,'xiaring on every .possible question. Vice President Marshall suggested hat it might help the papor situa ien to susp-nd the publication of h? Rccord. Publication of 'the Record also ?vas discussed in the House. Repre sentative Walsh. Republican, , Massa cosf /..bad idvanced ta6 $t$0 h ?pnprt>.; Tic said ie. .wo.uljJ^ (^p'osb 'extensii n of re narks'or insertion"of petitions and est jmorals., by, members in the- fu ?".u rq. ; Agents of the Bureau of Printing. Walsh said, are scouring the coun ty to find paper to print govcrn nent documents. AN S C O CAMERAS C. SPEEDEX FILM pICTLJ'RES that charm hy A their very naturalness arc easy to get with an Ansco Vest Pocket No. 2?the smallest and lightest camera made to take TA x 314 pictures. Accurate focusing is made easy by the exclusive microm eter focusing device. The neg atives make fine enlargements. Come ?n and see our line of Ansco Cameras, Spccdcx Film, Cyko I'upcr u;ij supplies. S. F. Dyson & Bro. 420 King St. Ac, a\ YsoIc-vts mjfjh ji ftp 38*! t% v.*^3 W. 1. I A RLEV 50C J' i'io ['/1 cot. I -for I c o r? <j' L " ci *i (3.=?. r n :? o c 13 ^ t a isrjfi WcaSc li.cirsrja Ask your *'or ji BEAR'S. Accipi 30 subit'fcito t May be ordered d-rcci frcra ?! | JOHN 15? SEAR SikEOB, A THOROUGH TEST Onr To Convince the Most Skeptical I Alexandria Reader The test of time is the Lost that ' ?:.i:nts. Doan's Kiihuy Tills have madv | their reputation by effective action. The following case is typical. Alexandria residents should he con vinced. The testimony is confirmed?the proof complete. Testimony like this cannot be ignore! .]. B. Mills, marine engineer. 212 S F.-ec St., Alexandria, says: "I have taken Doan's Kidney Pills off an. on many years for backache and oth : kidney trouble. I have always had fir.? results. A few of Doan's regulate mj Irdneys ana strengthen my back if if feels at all weak and hime. i g"i Dean's at the War field Drug Store." Mr. .Mills save the above endors -ncnt, on April 13, 1015 and on Mar-V '7, 1010 hu added: 'Doan's Kidm: ^iHs are certainly fine. If my kid neys get out of order it only takes i few of Doan's to fix me up." price <>0c at all dealers, pon't simply ask fur a kidney remedy?gel Dean's Kidney pills?'.he same th i' Mv Mdir. 1 a-i, Foster Milburn Co. Mfgrs., Buffalo. X. V. PREACHER ON BOARD Rev.. John Van Shaick Made Com missioner of Washington ?Washington, Dec. 13.?President Wilson sent to the Senate yesterday the nomination of the Rev. John Van Schaick, Jr., of this city.- to be Commissioner of the District of Co lumbia, succcciling W. G. Gardinci, resigned. Dr. Van. Schaitk was formerly j pastor of the Church of Our Father, Univcrsaiist, here, and later became president of the District Board of Education. POLICEMEN" ? QUIT UNION St. .Joseph. Mo., Dcc. 13. Lie policemen's union of th\^ town, af filiated with the American l'edca ticn of Labor, has surrendered 'its ! .harter and disbanded, in compli ! ancc with an order of the police commissioners. JjRLEZY in style, graceful, but mascu line iii their sturdiness, RALSTON5 w?!! strengthen your conviction that to the man who carcs for appearance there's no asset mere valuable than a really good shoe. S. ROSENBERG 122 North Royal Street We also carry a full line of ladies', children's and bovs' shoes I $? i l I', 52 Help cut the high cost ox living. (Jive what people have io have. The practical, ?sensible gift is shoes. "GAINES SHOES ARE BETTER" Men's black kid and gun metal shoes .. $5, $6.50,, $7.50, $9, $10, .Si2. Men's tan shoes, all styles, at $6.00 $7.50, $S.007 $9.00, $10. $ i 2, $1-3. Boys shoes, $3.00, $3.50, $ J, $5, $6.50 Little Boys' shoes $2, $2,30, $3, $3,50 $1, $5,00. Men's slippers $1.50, $2, S2.50, $3.00 $3.50, S ly $4.50. Rubber boots for men, boys, wo men and children. Rubber shoes, one buckle arctics, four buckle arctics. BIG SELECTION OF LADIES' SHOES Black kid, gray kid, brown kid, black calf, tan calf, black with gray tops, patent leather, patent leather with gray top, brown kid with field mouse top, high and low heels? $5.00 to $14.00 Women's fur trimmed and comfy slippers $i.5d, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50 Misses' shoes $2.50 to $7.00 Children's shoes .. $2.00 to $5.50 Infant's shoes $1.25 to $3.00 <? Just receive'! a large assortment i! black'satin, silver satin, dull kid and of evening slippers and pumps in patent leather. 'ALEXANDRIA'S BEST SHOE STORE." H /ST jl 'i JlL ^ T WW n s -122 KING STREET i I i J1S01ISS g l 1 ? YOUR FRIENDS CAN BUY ANYTHING YOU CAN GIVE lis KM EX CEPT YOUR PHOTO GRAPH. Make your gifts personal ones. Photographs will solve a lot of problems for the busy man?as gifis I hoy are always apprecia ted. Arrange for sitting now Give Your Fries ds ? A KODAK Keep a permanent record of all activities during the year. Nothing you could givo would be more appro Mated or have a more lasting significance. We a-'-'.o han(!le a complete line of piano frames in ivory and silver. Alexandria Siudi? -il(j King St. M. Loch, Prop. N ?| w J &<???'f>xX\If/4 ?v..- v ^ w /mt*4 r xS V R : > 'i ')m v> '?r % # I wrafo is iiiSr? t r/::vr == r-':, if'vi !?!; a1 i !' ^.?i 3p ,! ?:? j.{ . f|L i' | , >??>; ' I ' "^'1 If m j :i? t :'i Duns' Bright eyes, a dear skin an i a bo-'y fail of yo^'.h and heaith may I-c youra if you will keep your syslerr in crder by tailing; SjK..V--v- ??? 3 I :Um/ The Cleaning of Lace Curtains and i i ! ;!i T* ~ v.'n.-'.'i'::irvjarc: V-rki-:-. !:?- ?. H~ 'tT;.:v M: trcuMca.:f. . J! en&idec cf l:> looks; T.i u-3 s:n-:o i ;il si, . . ?!! :ow. i. ,nr ? Has been added to our ever increasing business in cleaning nigs and carpets. And our service is prompt and careful. May we demonstrate it to you? OUR TRUCKS GO EVERYWHERE Alexandria Laundry, Inc.