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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

Two women and q man we're badly
hurt and a body thrown from its cot.
fin when a ioist at the home Of John
Williamson. al Memphis. Tenn, gave
way. letting the coffin containing the
body Of William Williamson tumbl.
into a 10-feet basemsn
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

Passengers aboard the British
steamer Lapland, which reached New
York from Liverpool, witnessed a bat
tie in the Irish Channel between a
British torpedo boat, which escorted
the Lapland, and German subma-
rina
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

Gov. William Spry of Utah vetoed
the statewide prohibition bill.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

One million German pigs have been
billeted on the civilian population of
Belgium. The pigs must be fed and
cared for by the Belgians, who, with
out distinction as to class, must per-
form this service.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

The Persian cabinet, headed by Pre-
mIer Ala rs Sultanesh. has resigned.
Controversies over the policy Persia
should adopt with reference to the
invasion Of her soil by Russian. Turk
ish and British troops are said to have
caused the split
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

The Jury brought in . verdict Of
guilty Of manslaughter In the case In
which Jerry Johnson killed Absalon
Dyson at Bloomington, III.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

Notices have been posted at all of
the Dupont Powder company plants
throughout the country announcing
that beginning April / each employee
will receive an advance of 20 per cent
in his wages.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

The Seattle chamber Of commerce
has received cable advices that .
party of SO prominent Chinese mer-
chants. bankers and officials win
make Today. 11.o0o-mile tour Of the
United States this spring.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

Mrs. Julian Heath. president Of the
Housewives League, has made an
amazing discovery" She found, she
says, that 22-ounce loaf of bread is
sold in Philadelphia for 5 cents; a
3Sia-ounoe loaf OF extra quality for
10 cents, and 10 buns for 7 cents.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

What is believed to be the most
drastic action ever taken in Arkansas
to suppress illegal traffic in liquor
was contained in an order issued by
Chancellor ]. M. Elliott of Pine Bluff,
who instructed the sheriff to notify
all persons interested that no liquor
may be kept in the county after
April /.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

Roy Campbell was acquitted in fed.
eral court at Houston. Tex, of accept
ing rebates on railroad shipments.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

John vordak, a fisherman. was
burned to death at West Tex. when
the city jail caught fire and was de-
stroyed by flames. vcrdak was i'm
prisoned on e misdemeanor charre
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1915-03-26

There was shipped from the United
States mint package containing
100000 nickel coins made for San
Salvador. The mint will now begin
work upon contract to manufacture
s12.O0O,O0O worth Of gold. silver and
nickel coins for Cuba.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
CHICAGO MAN DIES
OF. "PETROMORTIS''
Overcome by Gas Fumes From
Auto i'm His Garage. Case
Battles Doctors.

CHICAGO. Dec. 25.-A new form Of
death made Its appearance here to-day
when NJ. humphrey. a lawyer, was over
come by gas fumes from his automobile.
dying Of petromortis.
Mr.. Humphrey was found dead on the
floor Of a garage In the rear OF his resi-
dence. The engine OF the car was run
ming and the small room was filled with
gas fumes,
Fifteen hours after death said Cor
Oner's Physician Springer. who held IA
post murtem, 81 found the fac OF Mr..
humphrey AS pink as II he were alive
and ms II the blood had been whipped
into his cheeks by a walk In the cold
wind
THE gasolene fumes that caused Mr..
Humphreys DEATH" said DIR. John u,
Ellis, head of the department OF occu-
p%ational diseases Of Rush Medical Col
lege, ''were moi caused by carbon
monoxide. This might be the casual
idea. Hut the lethal fumes were split
ting products Of benzine, which are 30
new to science they have not yet been
named. Death was due to absorption Of
some Of these unidentified gaseous
pOisons.
THE gas Is az deadly as a knife thrust
through the heart. Due to the nOn-oxy-
dalton of some OF the elements OF gaso-
lene. II escapes from the exhaust OF
every running automobile. In the open
air. where n motorist would inhale hut q
Whit or two. Il would not he dangerous,
In a closed arage II would kill almost
instantly"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
MEXICAN RELICS UNEARTHED.
Dr. Nelson Back VIII Many spcci-
mems for the Museum.

Prospecting in the deser, region Of
New Mexico for sites OF ruined villages.
where prehistoric people built communal
dwelling places, Dr. y. G.. Nelson un-
earthed many interesting specimens Of
pottery. with ornamental designs. shells
and implements used before the Span
ish occupation,
DR.. Nelson has just returned from his
expedition to New Mexico. Arizona and
Colorado for the American Museum of
Natural History with more than 1000
specimens OF prehistoric trophies OF the
desert region, many Of the examples OF
pottery being unique and forming a
connecting link with the past OF the
people who once lived in the Santa Fe
arid region Of New Mexico. More than
thirty skeletons were found in these
communal houses Of the desert by Dr.
Nelson and members OF his expedition.
Since last October the ~archeologist To-
Gated seven ruins in the foothills be-
tween Lamy and Santa Fe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
Extraordinary Reductions to Close Out
MISSES & GIRLS APPAREL

$50 Misses Suits of Gabardine, Serge,
Poplin. Broadcloth or Whipcord large va
riety of styles. Size Ia to Is years.
1875. 1880 and 22.5O
formerly 1875 to $3.50
IS Misses Velveteen Suits,-various
models; braid or fur-trimmed. Navy Blue.
Black, Brown or Green. Size ID to Is
years.
22.5O. $3.50 and $3.50
formerly $500 to 1850
16O Misses Coats,-practical models of
Mixtures. Wool Plush. Velour. Duvetyne,
Broadcloth and Corduroy. Size Ia to lS
years.
9.75. 1878 and 1915
formerly 14.75 to $3.50
SIS Misses Velveteen Dresses in numerous
models fur-trimmed or combined with silk
and braid. Size IA to Is years.
9.75. 14.75 and 1880
formerly l4.75 to $3.50
l65 Misses Afternoon Dresses of Meteor,
Poplin. Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine or Tai
feta smart models. Size Ia to 10 years.
1875. 1880 and 22.5O
formerly 1850 to $500
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
DEATH LAID TO LACK
OF MEDICAL ATTENTION
Coroner Wagner Investigates
Case Of \. II. Schubert. a
Christian Scientist.

Follow ing the death from pneumonia
YESTERDAY morning Of Alexander ".
Schubert. an insurance broker. in his
hone ~ 473 First avenue. BrroklyT,
Coroner Ernest G.. Wagner conducted
an investigation mich showed MIN. he
said. that Schubert. a Christian Scientist.
had refused medical aid which would
almost surely have saved his life.
Coroner Wagner said nat II it IL
learned later that any one else was
responsible for Schuhert's failure to gat
proper medical attention action on the
part Of the Coroner will follow.
With Schubert lived his wife. also a
Christian S~cientis, his w1fe1s mother
n three Of his wifc's relatives.
Schubert became IN last Thursday and
during the day one of his vifes rela-
tivcs summoned Or. Rob-. H. Carr. 2St
Kingston avenue. Dr. carr went to the
house. saw Schubert. but the latter re-
fused tc tax any medicine or advice
from the physician. Dr. carr went away.
When Schubert died yesterday morn
Ing Dr. Carr notified the Coroner's IT.
flee. and coroner wagner ana his ply
sician. Or. George Tong. g 20 the
house. An autopsy was performed which
proved. said Dr. Tong. That Schubert's
il,n.ss was not OF a serious nature, and
that II he had needed the advice of a
pin, stefan his life would have been saved
The Second Branch Detective Bureau
was notified and Detective Harry Luse
was assigned to Investigate.
A far as ! have learned said
Coroner Wagner last night, Schubert
himself was responsible for his failure
10 receive proper attention. II I learn.
however that any one else was respOn-
slble for this. action on my part will
follow"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26

scratches. which never received the
smoothing ana finishing touches.
What IL known as the introducing
gltph OF the initial series or the image
has been shown by Sylyanus a. Morley
Of the Carnegie institution of Washing
ton to Indicate a length Of time in the
Maya calendar equal 10 eight cycles. six
katuns. two tuns. four uninals and
seventeen kins. which. compared to our
calendar. goes back to about 100 II. G.,
the Oldest definite recorded date known
to students Of an~thropological history in
tho New World.
The people responsible for this little
Image. known as the Mayas. now are
resident principally IN Yucatan. Chiapas.
Tabasco and adjoining Central Ameri-
can republics, hut onr small group. the
Hnasteca. il found in northern Vera
Cruz. II does not seem unlikely to
scientists that the entire coast line OF
the stair was at one time the habitat o.
these ancient peoples who have left a
Key TO their history. religion. language
and custor IN the stone manikin.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
SIcOO,C00 Y. M. C. A. TO OPEN,
w 'r"r RAJ for New Years
NV ~ nrOOklNM Memorial.

." ''rmal opening OF ~Brooklyn's new
.''" y NJ, =. 4, building. the Clar-
'.''lh memorial, will take place on
w." Years bay, an IL terestlng pro-
''''' having been ARRANGED to cele-
'.'' ia" event. 4 general Invitation Ia
''.'''1 to the public /, attend.
reception will be held IN the foyer
uuili i o'clock. Concerts. re-
''n'his, an organ recital. in which
' "'w flh,6o0 organ will he used
"'''''I numbers from Eric Lardo. plan
- Ashley R"pp, barytone. and Lucille
.''''' Nplinist, and readings by W. j.
'''u"lr viii be features, 4 nov-
VIII h' a wireless entertainment In
"N guests may send radio messages
""s point IN aianhattHn. The mes
'-' NIll b" picked from the air by
NV SIDE Y. NJ. e, AS wireless out
''! taken 1" the prope- addresses by
"'t ''"ul~ Exhibitions Of carrom and
r"''' blliards and an athletic pro-
I''ln"' are also on the programme.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
MRS. WILSON NOT TO SELL
tier .Jrv~lry Business Is to TO On
as laual,

WAsHiNGroS. Dec. 2i.-The rres;-
dents bride has not discontinued her
interest In the jewelry house OF Gait
Rros. despite persistent un>ors tina
the business IL for sale. The adver-
Using columns OF the daily press cor
tain the following significant announce
ment
"The business Of Gait & Bros
jewellers and silversmiths. for many
| years at ll01 PENNSYLVANIA venue
Washington, -. G., will continue and
he conducted at the same piece and
under the same name FOR the owner
10y H.. e. Iiergheimer. manager"
MIR. Rergheimer has been the manager
for the present Mr. Woodrow Wilson
during many wears.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26

Ce0. Barnett also recommends an IN
c.egsr of SIXTY officers and tWenty-three
variant officers and in this connection
ass> congress TO enac; some Kind OF
'egSil' on for the easy promotion and
% Wina,ion of officers as a substitute for
ne abolished plucking board. Because
q the few requirements in the upper
grades al the present time sttgnation
N ,hc lower grades has developed to
s'.h an extent that a Second Lieutenant
must serve fifteen years In that grade
before there Is hope OF promotion. I'm
les The situation is remedied. Gen. Bar
net explains. 10y 1880 the average age
= Captains will he 81 years. " First
Liou',nints - years and invent. OF the
Second L~cuienants now on the list will
stl' 10 FOO that grade.
l'asNuch as the duties OF the Marine
Corr a. advance base forces In time OF
va ave peculiarly arduous and are such
"a to fcqulre the officers to endure the
sane Cardships AS the men, Gen. Bar
he' SAYS that the company Officers
should be comparatively young men OF
physical and mental vigor.
Referring to the dangers existing from
the present shortage in the marine de-
'7ohmen's guarding navy yards and
magazines, Gen. Barnet. continues:
Cndc. date % February ., 1914, the
department fixed the compliments OF
', marine ~detachmen:s assigned to
oAiy as garrisons for guarding the
navy yards, ava magaz zines, &c.
sncc that time. and especially during
We tist few months, the most urgent
commentators for the increase Of
these dctachmenCs have been made By
We commandants OF stations, inspect
os Of ordnance and other officers
responsible for the safety of these
plants.
can't Gunrd Navy Yards.
Small Increases in a few detach-
hrn's have been authorized by the
~I,tpar1nent, but owing to the lack OF
",et" and men sufficient increases
'''|d NOT be made and all Of these
o''d h'1cnts are still Of Inadequate
''"'S'h II is uuqutstlonably In line
VII On" oundest mllitur; policy to
I''.u" adequate military guards for
'"'' important plants. as In the event
wal their destruction or seriou in
!' would 50 cripple the feet as TO
.''P'I1'ze the success of its opera
''" Unfortunately 1900 additional
NJ" "'e needed for this purpose.
''n Rtrue,t also recommends reor-
t''|"iInu Of the pay Of members OF
Marine Band. which. he says. is
.II "uily in" Presidents band and ID
.''' ior all official functions both a,
:, N"i" House M elsewhere"
formerly. he says, the band was able
accept liberal remuneration. in addi-
" 80 .' regular pay. from private EN-.
W. mnn's, for when It was in grea,
Gem 40.
''' condition, however, says the re.
''S "Htil"lv changed and the band
''N d'y3cd competition with locaI
"' "'iou, due - protests made By
H'.pr union.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
RELIC DATED 100 B. C.. KEY
TO EARLY MEXICAN RACE
Work of Magyar Sculptor Shows That Culture Flourished
in Americas Prehistoric Days-Dscovery Opens UP
Dim Era. Revealing Our Oldest Known Art.

WARRINGTON. Dec. 25.--A small stone
been In the possession ~ the National
Museum here since 1903. has been iden-
titled as the oldest SHOWN dated antique
In America. Its ancient Magyar glN phic
years before Christ. which Is the Oldest
date authenticated in the New World,
This unique image was found in 1902
by a peon while p%loughing in the dis
ur!ct of San Andres TuNtla, near the
Gulf OF Mexico. about 100 miles south
east OF Vera cruz, and came to the
museum through the courtesy Of Il. Il.
Ulbricht in the next year. 1t Is COM
posed of hard grayisn green stone. a
variety Of kephrite or jade. carved into
a rounded conical form about 6ig inches
in height and ga inches in diameter at
the base
Its general outlines give the impress
sion OF ar old Mexican Idol or priest In
a cape or cassock. The upper part
represents a human head having a some
what pointed bald crown with well de-
fined. though primitively cut features.
The lower part Of the face is covered
with a mask, resembling In appearance
the bill OF a duck, curved in relief and
extending down over the chest like a
beard. The cheeks and ears are out
lined by a conventional scroll design
which lends a genial expression 10 the
face.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26

The idea Of a cassock or other loose
disappears when the figure Is
examined closely. for the birdlilke form is
further emphasized by wings covering
the sides OF the figure, the lower margins
OF which are carved to represent
fea theirs. Beneath the wings the out
line. of a birds feet and legs are en-
graved.
ON the front. back and sides OF this
little figure are the peculiar characters
called glyphs In which the early in
habitants OF southern Mexican and
northern Central America. known as the
MAYA. wrote and recorded their history
and achievements 50 far only parts OF
the ancient Inscriptions OF the Maya
have beer deciphered. Thirty years age
Maya inscriptions were a sealed book,
hut to-day we may read of the rise and
fall OF their several cities and follow the
course of native development even
though we canot All In the background.
TIL nature OF the several inscriptions
Ia similar TO more recent writings OF this
nrehistoric race. yet the forms OF the
pa rticular characters are so elemental
mat only the date signs or numbers are
tra~nslatable.
In determining the date on this figure
a valuable clue or index to further re-
search and investigation Is gained by
students ~ American archaeology and
the locality In which the figure was
found encourages the hope of locating
more relics and possibly establishing the
location Of another settlement of some
branch OF the Maya race.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26

IS Juniors Suits in Gabardine. Poplin.
Whipcord or BrOadcloth; various braid or
fur-trimmed models. Size 13 to II years.
1875 and 1915
formerly 1880 to 1850
So Girls Three.Piece Suits of Vale Chew
lot. Poplin, Gabardine or Broadcloth. youth.
full models with s~hoe-top length skirts. Size.
IL to l6 years.
9.75
formerly 1916 to $3.50
125 Girls Coats of Zibeline, Broadcloth.
Chinchilla. Corduroy or Velveteen; school
or dress styles. Size 6 to Ia years.
6.95. 9.75 and l4.75
formerly 1915 to 27.5O
$50 Girls Wool Dresses in a large variety
of styles. made of Serge, Corduroy, Wool
Plaid and Check Fabrics. Size 6 to 16 years.
2.95. 6.95 and 9.75
formerly 4.95 to l4.75
$50 Girls Washable Dresses of Repp,
Pique. Linen. Plain. Striped or Plaid Cling
ham. Size 6 to Ia years.
+ 1876 and 2.95
formerly $50 to 4.95
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-26
SAYS MARINES CAN'T
GUARD Navy YARDS
But owing to Navy Policy Gen.
cral Barnett Asks for Only
Loo Increase.
FEARS \ SUDDEN DEMAND

w~,sfu>GroN. Dec. 2b.-On being N
fo.med that Secretary Of the Navy DAN
'els was going To ask Congress for an
Increase ~ only 800 enlisted men for
TIE navy, Major-Gen. George Barnett.
commandment Of the Marine Corps. has
limited his recommendations TO an IN
crease "f i.5oo men In the Marine Corps.
These recommendations are set forth In
Cen Barnett's annual report. made pub
Ne tonight. which also shows that the
Marine corps at its present authorized
strength lacks 200 men to perform,
It's duties.
This shortage is distributed In the
rport as follows:
For u sudden emergency to man re-
serve ships of the fleet, 1.too. In force
a, fixed defences to handle submarine
mines. aero defence batteries. search.
lights. SC. 500. In mobile land forces
to cooperate with coast artillery force Of
the army. 5000. As guards at nav
Yards. magazines. arsenals. &C. 1900.
At recruiting depots and target ranges,
SvO. Other increases needed. 600.
Nppointce Of Daniels.
In explaining why he hoes not urge
Congress to give the needed Increase
Gen. Barnett. who was appointed to his
present position by Secretary Daniels.
says;
For the reasons above quoted II 10
apparent tina in order to properly per-
form the duties which have been as
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-22

Glass Co. was passed by council, it
having been given three readings pre-
viously.
The paving committee reported fav-
orably on the petition of propety own
ers for the paving of West Vine street
and the city engineer was directed to
prepare plans. The sewer committee
asked for more time on the disputed
assessment Of s. B. Church, after re-
porting that the city engineer had
found Mr.. Church's frontage to be
434 feet
To the service director was referred
the bad street crossing at Sandusky
and Front streets, while the street
committee was instructed to investi-
gate the advisability of opening up
Ringold street.
Adjourned.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-22
Two families
Think That A Dead Girl Is
Theirs

Baltimore, Md, January 1.-Two
Baltimore girls are missing and the
parents of each fear that young wo.
man who died from the effects of in.
haling illuminating gas in Washing.
ton Is their daughter.
Frederick Penner, of Biddison ave.
nue., Gardenville, who works at the
Mt. Clare shops of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad. called at the South.
western police station Monday morn.
ing and told the police that he
thought 1t possible that the girl was
his twenty-year-old daughter, Grace
Penner.
Mr.. Penner said that his daughter
had been employed at the Sheppard
and Enoch Pratt hospital and that she
had received the attentions of doc.
tor against the wishes of her parents
He said that they had quarreled about
the affair Sunday and that at
o'clock that night his daughter disap,
peared.
He said that the description of the
girl who died in Washington tailed
somewhat with taht OF his daughter
and that the picture of her published
In the Sun that morning looked some,
thing like her, On the advice of Mar.
shal Carter, Penner went to Washing
ton Monday to look at the body. y
The police of the Southwestern dis
trict are also investigating the dis
appearance of Alice Silverstein from
her home, at 2l04 Eagle street. Miss
Silverstein's father told the police
that his daughter threatened to com
init suicide and declared that she was
going to Washington to do it. The
father declared that the picture in the
Sun bore some resemblance to his
daughter.
The woman ended her life on We'd
nesday In an attic room at a boarding
house kept by Mrs. Louis Berentner
62S Il street. northwest. No clue to
her identity could be found and the
Washington police appealed to the
Baltimore authorities to investigate
Mrs. Derentner says the young wo
man applied for room on Saturday
On Monday she told the boarding
house mistress that she had found
work In a tailoring establishment.
81 was in love with doctor In Bal
timore," the young woman told Mrs
Berentner. "and thought we were
going to be married, but something
happened to prevent it,"
This statement, Mr.. Penner thinks
indicates that the girl Is his daughter
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-22

Those who have used s. s. s. marvel
at the way 1t checks blood diseases. See
a man today with his skin all broken out
see him again In a week or two after using
y. s. s. and he is a wonder to behold, all
cleared up, skin healthy, eyes bright, a big
smile replaces the droop. What Is s. S. S.
that can accomplish such wonderful re-
suits? First of all 1t Is n natural medi.
cine. Like milk, eggs and other foods that
can not be initiated, s. s. S. owes 1t to
Nature for its power to overcome disease
just as food prevents emaciatlon. s. S. s.
is not combination Of prescription drugs.
1t Is a preparation direct from medicinal
plants that retains all the virile potency
Of what we need, what we must have IN
the blood to counteract those destructive
tendencies that assail us throughout life.
II 1t " ere not for our natural secretions to
sustain us, aided by such known helps as
8. 8. s. there would be small chance OF
any Of US surviving childhood
Get a bottle Of s. 8. 8. today from any
druggist but be careful to avoid the sub.
stitutes palmed OF on the unwary. 8. 8. s.
is prepared only BY The Swift Specific Co..
53 Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ca, and for pri-
vate medical advice write briefly your
symptoms to their medical department.
They will take excellent care Of you.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-01-22
Cough Medicine for Children

Never give child cough medi-
cine that contains opium in any form.
When opium is given other and more
serious diseases may follow. Long
experience has demonstrated that
there is no better or safer medicine
for coughs, colds and Group in chill.
dren than Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. It is equally valuable for adults.
Try It. It contains no opium or other
harmful drug. For sale by all dealers.