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Washington.—To aid in counteracting an increasing use of heroin throughout the country, all physicians of the federal public health service have been ordered not to dispense the drug hereafter for any purpose and to return immediately to the headquarters of the service here any quantities of it they have on hand. In announcing the step public health officials expressed hope that the example set by the service would have a wide influence among general practitioners.

A STING OPERATION uncovered a brisk heroin trade occurring at the clam stall at Flanagan’s Fun Fair. One woman who ran the clam stall has been arrested on drug charges. Any “hophead” seeking the potent snuff was able, with the right password and the right amount of cash, to receive it concealed within a serving of clams.

A CONFLAGRATION on the top floor of the No. 23 Firehouse late on Tuesday was brought under control quickly. It is believed that anarchists armed with an infernal device were responsible.

A CARNIVAL WORKER was arrested for operating the “swing boats” ride while intoxicated.