Evening Star Newspaper, September 11, 1924, Page 18

18— BYSEVERE FLODDS Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Suffer Consider- able Damage. By the Associated Press. BOSTON, September 11.—Widespread |- Aamage roads to and highways, rail- was reported crops, bridges throughout northern New England last night, following a record downpour of rain, which varied from four to more than five inches. Around Hoston the record of 1880 was shattered with a fall of 4.27 inches, while in Vermont and New Hampshire the Weather Bu- reau could find no equal in their files 0 the 5.2 inches which fell in 36 hours. In eight hours in Maine the skies let down such a torrent that the Pet- tengill Reservoir burst its dams, caused property loss of $100,000 and left the town of Rumford without a water supply. ° Both the Boston and Maine and the Maine Central railroads were com- velled to cancel and reroute trains during the day. Automobile travelers were forced into lengthy detours by fallen bridges and gullied roads. This was the second drenching that New England had received in 15 days, after a summer of drought. DAMAGE IN VERMONT. Fields Flooded and Train Service | Curtailed. ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt., September| 11.—Damage running into thousands of dollars had been caused by floods, the result of rain which tonight was 6l falling after it had begun 36 hours ago. Fields were inundated. @rops covered, bridges weakened, highways flooded and train service curtailed. The Passumpsic River was over its banks from Lindonville to .Barnet, Vt, where it enters the Connecticut. Roads leading northward to Canada were under water. Some smaller bridges were washed out. Much damage was done to grain crops, which were cut but not stored. The little town of Lindonville was suffering heavily. Much of the land was under water and only one high- way bridge tonight connected the village with the outside world, others having been closed. Bridgex Swept Away. COLEBROOK, N. H., September 11.—Heavy Tains were causing much damage through northarn New Hampshire last night. Bridges have been carried away on highways and railroads. The Connecticut and its tributaries are over their bunke. | Heads Dames of Malta. | CLEVELAND, Ohio, § Mrs. Lillian McLeod, ., Pa., elected sovereign protector of the| Dames of Malta in national conven- tion here yesterday, Mrs. Lois Joslin Buffalo, . counsellor and Mrs. Pittsburgh, Pa., assistant counsellor Lillian WILKE: was named sovereign | —The tri-district board of the United | Nish, | Mine Workers of America, in session here yesterday, concurred in the rec- SUPPORT LA FOLLETTE. Labor Action. BARRE, Pa., September 11 Socks,Enaco! didates approved by the Independent party. Cireular letters were ordered sent to all local unions in the an- | thracite districts, urging the support ptember 11— | Mine Unions Back Federation of |of the Wheeler-La Follette ticket. Decision was made to notify dia- | mond drill operators and crews en- | gaged in the tri-districts that they | must become members of the miners' organization. It was declared that these men come under existing agree- ments and that they should be sub- D. C, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, Ges 1,500 Miners Go on Strike. SHENANDOAH, Pa., September 11.— Fifteen hundred men and boys went on strike yesterday at the Shenandoah City Collery of the Reading Coal and Iron Company because the company wanted two men to operate a motor and train instead of three, as hereto- fore. The walkout, it was said, also will force the suspension of the Indian Ridge Colliery, whose production of PROTESTS EXECUTIONS. Georgian President Appeals League Assembly. Hy the Associated Press, PARIN, Soptember 11.—President Jordaniu of the Republic of Georgla yepterday telegraphed to President Motta of the assembly of the League of Natlons, protesting agalnst the execution by the Soviet authorities of 41 Georgluns an leaders in the revolu- tlonary movement againat the Soviet regime, M. Jordania asserted that these men, tneluding the miniater of agriculture, had been imprisoned long before the present revolt broke out and that the Moscow government merely was kill- ink oft ita political adversarien. He asked M. Motta to inform the league about the situation and he expressed tho hope that the league would take action. to PLAN_GENERAL STI;RIKE. Vienna Metal Workers May Call Out Other Unions. VIENNA, September 11.—The coun- cil of the Metal Workers' Union has declared a general strike, to begin at 10 o'clock this morning, but 60,000 metal workers have already struck without waiting for the union order. It {8 stated in Socialist circles that a general strike in all industries will be called Monday, unless the metal workers get satisfaction quickly. The Austrian union of ‘metal workers numbers about 100,000. The men ask for 15 per cent increase in wages. /1774077211701 002111 LL LI TP 1121200117107/ DURANT “Just a Real Good Car”’ L L L LI LI LTS 2P 22 IO 1924, GOV. PINCHOT RESTING In boa Executive Under Knife for Ob.| struction in Duct of Salivary Gland. B the Associated Press NEW VORK, September 11.—( Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania undergone an operation at the Presby- terial Houpital here, for the removal of an obstruction ‘to the duct of one of the salivary glands, it was an- nounced last night. Mrs. Pinchot is| at his bedside and the Governor ix re- ported to he resting easily. He ar- rived at the hospital two days ago. The operation will nec curtailment of a contemp wide speaking tour in Pennsylvania, Gov. Pinchot announced at the hos- pital. He had planned to speak in every County of his State in order to detail the accomplishments of his ad- ministration and to appeal for sup- port of the Republican national ticket. Gov, Pinchot in a statement refer- red to the operation as a “slight one,” and added: “As 80on as I get out of the hospital, which will be early next | week, I am going back to Milford, Pa., for a few days’ rest and fishing.” | { | 1715 Pa._ Ave. 13th & P Sts. seaweed Is an industry of consider- WELL AFTER OPERATION [(', nasnisude, ihe product ix col-| DROOP’S 15th & 14th & Irving Sts. —_— . Japan, where the cultivation nf!bum‘h of seaweed in their arms, cut it off with a dexterous sweep of the knife, and return with it to the tors making dozens of descents in thi gather a|course of a day rd with sharp knives, E. F. DROOP & SONS CO., 1300 G ST. Distributors of Fully Guaranteed Musical Products & PIANOS For Sale, Rent and Exchange EXCLUSIVE WASHINGTON DISTRIBUTORS FOR STEINWAY, VOSE, BRAMBACH AND OTHER PROMINENT MAKES —_—— PLAYER-PIANOS Victrolas, Victor Records, Music, Player Rolls, Etc., Etc. iovse 1300 G HOUSE Call the Manager So diversified are our lines, and so large the number of articles we sell, that only those long in the Liggett service know the complete stocks. For that reason we instruct our salespeople, if unable to serve you promptly and satis- factorily to call the manager. G Sts. COMPARE THESE EXTREME PRICE REDUCTIONS with prices you usually pay and see the savings you'll make by buying 1. D. Woodington and J. S. Brig: were re-elected secretary and trea; urer. mmendation of the American Fed- | ject to unmion jurisdiction. About 800 ration of Labor indorsing La Follette [ of these men are employed in the dis- nd Wheeler and congressional can- | tricts, coal is prepared at the Shenandoah City plant. The two collieries have a total daily output of about 2,500 tons. S0c Size Hinds’ Honey and Al- mond Cream (3 for $1.00)..34¢c $1.25 Size Pinaud’s Lilac Vegetal 79¢ S0c size Pinaud’s Cocoanut Oil..37¢ $1.00 size Coty’s Face Powder ..73¢c 25¢c size Woodbury’s Facial Soap : (3 for 50c) 17¢ 25c size D & R Cold Cream (tubes) Prophylactic Toothbrushes 60c size Bromo Seltzer . 50c size Listerine 60c size Caldwell’s Syrup of Pep- sin .39¢ $1.20 size Sal Hepatica .. ...79¢ $1.00 size Horlick’s Malted Milk 75¢ 25c size Mennen’s Talcum Pow- der (3 for 50c) $1.00 size Houbigant’s Ideal Tal- cum Powder Quart size Welch’s Grape Pint size Pompeian Olive Oil. 35¢c size Palmolive Kotex, 12 in package 60c size Pape’s Diapepsin Pint size Squibb’s Petrolatum..79¢ 60c size Doan’s Kidney Pills. ...49¢ 25c size Beecham’s Pills 2 $1.00 size Tyree's Antiseptic Powder Lapactic Pills (100 in bottle) ... ‘43¢ 37 Shavi 'g43¢ 89 .37¢ avin, 3ie o SEPTEMBER SALES Of Drug Store Needs, Rubber Goods, Stationery, Toilet Needs, Medicines cAt Much Reduced Prices A Great Sale of Genuine Imported Dupont French Tooth Brushes An Unusual Display of Davenport Beds This Week At Prices Temptingly Low Pwetest Rubbing Alcohol A refreshing, stimulat- ing, cooling application. Great as a rub-down for lame, sore muscles. Full pint, reg. 59¢ Sevtanier o 49¢ Harmony Cocoa Butter Cold Cream = One of the finest beautifying_Toilet Creams. %lenme- theskin thoroughly. Softens and aids in producing that youthful texture. Puwrelest Aspirin Tablets Each containing full 5 grain of the best true Aspirin, and so com- pressed, they relieve % painalmost immediately after taking. 49¢ If you have been waiting for a good time to select a Davcnport Bed or a complete group with chairs to match, that time is here right now at Mayer's Lifetime Furni- ture Store. This is a special lot of factory ends. Every brush made with pure bristles, and each one guaranteed perfect. Some worth as much as 50c and 75¢. September special 25 We recommend that supply the * C entire family and buy for futwre needs Bottle of 100 Regularly 69¢ September special Of unusual interest this week is our de- lightful showing of good looking and good davenport beds at prices no less attractive. We are quot- ing but a few of the many sp]en- did values. A Large Quantity of Writing Paper at Little Cost One pound of High Grade Cascade Linen Finish Writing Paper, about 90 sheets, together with 50 envelopes to match. A style suitable for every occasion. The most economical way to buy writing paper for home use. 59c Regularly 85¢ PALMOLIVE SOAP ] Special Offer Cake 7C Dozen 69c Week-End Food Specials Friday and Saterdey only Week-Ende 50c Coffee, (pound) . . 2for67c 50c Opeko Tea (15 pound)2 for §1¢ 25¢ Pure Cocon (141b) 2 for 26 15¢ Chocolate Pudding 2 for 16¢c 25¢ Cooking Chocolate 2 for 26c 40c Pure Vanilla Extract 2 for §5¢ 35¢ Pure Lemon Extract2 for 41c 98¢ Pure Olive Qil . 2/5r1.719 45c Strawberry Jam . 2for 55¢ 45¢ Raspberry Jam . 2 for §5¢ 45c¢Grape Jam . . . 2for55¢ 45¢ Orange Marmalade 2 for 46¢ 35¢ Pure Grape Jelly . 2 for 36c 30c Beef Cubes . . . 2for3lc 40c Liggetts Salad Dress’g 2for ¢ 35¢ Peanut Butter (10ce) 2 for 40c Guaranteed for one year. Moulded in one piece, extremely serviceable. Com- plete, full length tubing, shut-off and two pipes. You Will Find a Davenport Bed That Will Suit Your Individual Taste Mahogany finish Pullman Davenport three pieces in beaver velour, Bed Group; three pieces in beaver Pullman make..........§237 50 velourio.2. .o Lt ...$195 Good-looking Davenport Bed Group of three pieces in blue velour, mahogany finish, reversible cushions. ..—..cccommeccce.e -$295 Rexall Syrup Hypophosphites Contains in a pzlatable form those elements es- sential to life in the body, helping to make up for !geir deficieney, stimulating the entire system. Full pint, 1.00. f el 9 Special C Firstaid Adhesive Plaster Roll of one inch width, five yards long. Made with gine oxide. 29c Overstuffed Davenport Bed Group of . Reg. 38¢ Sept. special Overstuffed Davenport Bed Group in beautifully figured taupe velour, three pieces .......... Blue velour Pullman Davenport Bed Group; 3 pieces, mahogany fin- ish srereetictitienee.... . §275 Real Jordan Almonds An unusually fine selection of slmonds covered’ ;I:: thin, crisp coating of pure assorted flavor U rly 59¢. Sepvmber spaeti oo soss 49 ]VVrapped Cream Caramels Bt A S, et s September special, per pound Saturday Candy Liggett's Milk Chocolate A delicious, smooth, nourishing eating Chocolate. A regular 30c tube of Rexall Shaving Cream Given Away with every bottle of Harmony Lilac Vegetal at the regular price of 75¢ E Shaving Cream is superior for its quick lathering, beard-softening qualities. The Vegetal is a splendid after-shaving lotion, that takes away the sting of the razor. Very cooling and pleasant to the face. $1.05 Value. Diring Sepéember Both for 75C Every Price Includes a Good Felt Mattress Lifetime Is More Than A Name MAYER & CO. ; Seventh Street Between D & E Furniture