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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-10-18
B I R T II S

To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Mcintosh, of.
2211 Elisha avenue, on October 9, girl ~
To Mr.. and Mrs Frank Smith, of 3OO6
Elm avenue, on October IA, boy.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-10-18

Mrs L. Holingsworth, of Chicago, is
visiting with her husbands mother Dea-
coness 1ollingsworth, of Zion Home
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-11-13

the outer and the inner door to be
open or unlocked at one and the
same time.
When the tradesman, after insert
ing his package, closes the outer
door OF the compartment and turns
the knob, this action automatically
locks the outer door and unlocks the
inner door. When the occupier re-
moves the package and closes the
inner door, the latter in the same
manner is locked and the outer door
unlocked. The doors and locks are
being manufactured in Nottingham,
and the inventor claims that his idea
completely revolutionizes shop-to-
home delivery service.
The patentee, Jackson Mitchell, an
American citizen at present residing
in Nottingham, has already made ap-
plication for patent rights in the
United States. 4
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-11-13
SP|D[R-WEB NETS
ONE OF THE GREATEST Curl.
OSITIES FOUND IN
NEW GUINEA
HUGE SPIDERS WEBS ARE
WOVEN INTO SUBSTANTIAL
NETS OF GREAT RESIST
ING POWER. - HOW
THEY USE THEM

Fishing nets made Of spiders
webs have been reported many
times by travellers in New Guinea
and other South Sea Islands, but the
world was inclined to be sceptical.
However, Prof f. w. Gudger of the
State Normal College, Greensboro,
N. c., assemblies in the Geological
Society Bulletin so much testimony
as to the truth of the travellers
stories that a sccpticism must give
way.
The following is one of the ac-
counts. 1t is quoted in the Literary
Digest from Two Years Among
New Guinea Cannibals," by E. A.
Pratt:
"One of the greatest curiosities
that l noted during my stay in New
Guinea was the spiderweb fishing
net. In the forest 1t this point
(Wale, near Yul: Bay), huge spiders
webs, six feet in diameter. abounded.
They were woven in a large mesh.
varying from one inch square at the
outside of the b to about one
eight inch at til, centre. The web
was most substantial, and had great
resisting power, fact of which the
natives were not slow to avail them
selves, for they have pressed into
the service of man this spider,
which is about the size of a small
hazel nut, with hairy, dark-brown
legs, spreading to about two inches
This diligent creature they have be-
guiled into weaving their fishing
nets. At the place where the webs
are thickest they set up long BAN.
boos, bent over in loop at the end
In very short ime the spider
weaves web on this most con-
veniant frame and the Papuan has
his fishing net, ready TO his hand.
He goes dawn to the stream and
usec it with great dexterity to catch
fish of about one pound in weight,
neither the water nor the fish suffic-
ing TO break the mesh. The usual
practice is to stand on rock in
backwaier where there is an eddy.
There they watch for I fish, and
then dexterously dip it up and throw
it on the hank. Several men would
set up bamboo so as to have nets
ready all together. and would then
arrange little fishing parties. II
seemed to me- that the substance OF
the web resisted water as readily as
ducks back"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-11-13
UNIVERSITY FOR
DETECTIVES
The italian Government Undertakes
The Training OF Men For
Detective-Work.

ROME, Italy.-Scuola Di Polizia
Scientifica, or Scientific Police School.
is the name given to the establish
ment in Rome where men are trained
in modern detective methods. Italy's
police system is national consta-
bulary conducted on military lines.
but directed by civilians-the menu
bers OF the Division of Public
Security.
In order to enter the Scientific
Police School man must have stud
led law for at least two years. Many
OF the candidates are graduates ot
universities who have specialized IN
sociology, criminal law, and kindred
subjects. The detective course com
prise four months instruction IN
dactyloscopy, or 6nger-prmt reading.
record keeping, penal law, the psy-
chology Of criminals, their moi,ves
and methods. and cross-exanl.na,ion
In the school building are located
the criminal files for the entire cuun.
try, SO thai the students have ample
material on which to work in pursu.
ing their course. This makes the
work OF the school extremely parr<
tical. The finger-prin bureau was
organized on its present basis IN
1908. and, under normal conditions.
has additions of fifteen hundred
monthly. A. feature; of ,the I,ailan
'hnger-print records Is the Inclusion.
whenever possible, of the impressions
OF Italian subjects arrested for crimes
in foreign lands.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-11-13
SHEER FORESIGHT

A Woodworking farmer in Ohio
had sent his son to a good school
OF music SO that he might receive
the best instruction from the Begin
ming. 1t was necessary to buy a
violin for him, but he was such a
little chap that his teacher though,
that a so-called "half-violin would
do. The father, whose recources
had been badly taxed, was loath to
part with the money for the in
strumenf, but finally did so.
The lad made rapid progress, and
became so proficient that a half.
violin was no longer good enough
for him. Again he went to the
nusic-store with his father, to whom
the salesman showed the entire
stock of violins. The parent WIS ap-
parently dissatisfied with all Of them,
and his gaze wandered round the
shop seeking for something better.
Finally he saw violincello.
wen take the big violin there"
said he. as smile of satisfaction
spread over hi countenance. THE
boy won't outgrow thar right wayi'
-HaTper's Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-11-13
TO BE CONTINUED
F1NoER.pR1Nr GETS YEooMAN

NEW YORK-When the cracks.
man who broke open the safe of a
dress-goods company in New York
recently got for his trouble bonds
and cash to the value of forty-hve
thousand dollars he probably con.
sidered himself lucky. But he was
careless enough to leave the impress
sion of one hand on the top of the
same. and this temporary forgetful-
ness was his undoing.
The police found the handprint
and took photographs OF it. The
photographs were compared with the
hnger-print records at police head.
quarters, and the whorls, ct cetera
on the finger tips were seen 10 he
identical with those of the frs, man
recorded in the liles-Caesar Celia
alias Charley Corey. alias Charlie,
Jordan.
Instead of lucky. Celia may well
think himself very unlucky. fnr he
was soon arrested and his record o'
seventeen previous convictions o!
safe burglary brough, to the a,trn
ton OF the iudge before whom h,
appeared Three Of these con,ie
.ions were ob,ained sInre The pas
sage Of the LAW making possible h.
sentence of IN hab,.ual offender r.
life impr,conment. 80 Celia nuM >te
ahead of him ting prohab h'y .
spending the remainder OF his d.
behind prison bars.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-11-13
CHAPTER XVI.
A Game of Golf.

Golf at Moretowu is "by favor OF
the Lord Of the Manor" played across
a corner of the home park, SO remote
from Melbourne Hall that you have a
vista of that fine old house but rarely
from the trees, and nowhere at all II
you be an ardent player.
Such description could In all sin,
cerity have been applied to either OF
our old friends DR.. Philips and the
Rev. Harry Fillmore. the vicar of the
parish. They played the game as
though all their worldly hope depend
ed upon 1t. The best of friends at com.
mon times, difficulty could provoke
them to such violent hostilities that
they did not speak word to each
other until the after-Mncheon glass O.
port had been slowly slipped. Init.
mate in their knowledge each of the
other, the Vicar knew exactly when
to cough that the Doctors forcible ex
clamations might not be overheard by
the caddies. The Doctor, upon h.s
part, sympathized very cordially with
the Vicar when that worthy found
himself In bunker.
These being the circumstances
the weekly duel outrance. It certain
ly was astonishing to discover tn
Vicar and the Doctor talking OF an
other subject but golf on day OF Iul
some three weeks after Coapt Oiin'
arrival at Melbourne Hall. S;rang
10 say, however. they discussed ne th.
or the merits Of the hut nor the dolbt
ful wisdom Of running up approach:
but playing their s.. oaes with so.ne
indifference as to the attending con,
sequences. they sro' e o! MY lord o
Melbourne and Of The turr aff,ir' a
the Hall were taking. To be eD.irel"
candid, the Vicar left the man par
of the talk to the Doctors for tile &c.
cret which he carried he had as ye,
no courage to tell to anyone.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-11-13
CLEVER NOVELTY
IN HOUSE DOORS

One OF the exhibits at the Model
Homes Exhibition recently held at
London is door Of novel construc.
ton, which has been patented in
Great Britain under the name of
The Receivador," writes Leroy
Webber, United States Vice Consul
at Nottingham, England. The door
is a double one, and is constructed
with compartments into which
tradesmen may insert parcels with
out disturbing the occupier Of the
premises. Inside the house another
door gives access to the compart-
lments, and the, mechanical feature OF
the contrivance is the alternating in
terlock, a clever device which makes
it mechanically impossible for both
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
ITALY INVITED TO RESUME
 PLACE AT PEACE CONFERENCE

Paris, May 4-(By the A. PD- President Wilson, Premier Clemenceau and Premier Lloyd George, composing the council of three. today sent a com munication to the Italian government inviting it to resume it's place at the peace conference.
 The councils invitation is of such nature that it is believed Italy will accept it and that the relations tenn porarily broken by the recent depar- ture from Paris of Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino will be restored by the presence of Italian delegates at the conference before the treaty is delivered to the German dele gates.
 The council of three considered the
 Italian situation in it's deliberations during the past two days and finally
 determined upon an initiative of the friendIiest nature The terms of the
 communication to the Italian govern ment have not been disclosed but II is believed they seek to remove the personal element of the coTtrovery and to pave the way for terrltorlal adjustment when the relations are re- stunned.
 Major Fiorello II. La Guardia, a member of the United States house of representatives from New York, Who 1 is an Italian by birth after seeing | Colonel House today said he believed the entire Italian question could De settled within forty eight hours He added he was urging that pride shoulc not stand in the way of Italy accept
 ing the first overture made from Parls
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
CHAIN OF U. S. DEsTRoYERS
 STRETCHED ACROSS ATLANTIC

Trepassey, N. F., May 1.-The first seven links in the cham of naval de- stroyers to be stretched across the Atlantic by the United States navy for its trans oceanic flight reached this Newfoundland base today and after replenishing their fuel and supplies will proceed to the Azores. Their or ,ders require them to reach their sta tions by May 10.
 This first f1otilla, to be followed at one day intervals by two other groups of equal strength, was commanded by Captain Harry A. Baldridge of the destroyer Stockton. Leaving New York Thursday and enveloped in fog from Fire Island to Trepassey Bay, it ,navigated HOO miles entirely by di- rectional wireless, with which the giant trans ntic seaplanes will be equip ped. The trip was said by Capatin Arthur Crenshaw, base commander here, to have been one of the severest tests this means of navigation ever had. Only the destroyer Phillip be- came separated from the fiotilla in the fog but she entered the harbor soon after her companions.
 While the natives were watching the unusual congestion in their snug har- Dor today they were startled to see
 a small speed plane brought here by the mine layer Aroostook ad piloted by Ensign P. Talbot, circle over water and land, testing air currents. Unused to the noise of even an automobile, horses, sheep and goats went scurry- ing across the fields, alarmed at the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
HOST 6ATTALloN"sHElLED
 BY FRIENDLY ARTILLERY

New York, May 4.-Much of the whitening fire to which the famous Lost Battalion of the Seventy Sex enth division was subjected during it's gallant stand in the Argonne forest was from supposedly friendly artil- lery" Major General Robert Alexander, commander of the Seventy Seventh, declared in statement tonight de- scribing the work of Lieutenant Cofp- nel Charles Whittlessey's men.
 "The French, he said, ''in spite of my determined protest, placed artillery
 fire on the ravine in which the men
 were stationed on October T., being
 quite convinced that the command had surrendered"
 General Alexander asserted that re- ference to Lieutenant Colonel Whit tlesey's men as the lost battalion" as well as references to their rescue l were inaccurate. Major Whittlesey' (later promoted to lieutenant colonelcy), said the statement, "conducted his command 10 the objective designated for him by the division commander and held that position until the remainder of the di- vision was able to move up to him. He held it with the indomitable cour- age which has characterized the work l of the American soldier wherever he has been called upon to perform task. | This command was neither losr nor rescued 7"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
BELGIAN CABINET DECIDES
 TO RECALL PEACE ENVOYS

Brussels, Saturday. May 3-(By A. P)-At the cabinet council this after noon which lasted two and a half hours, it was decided to recall to this city the three Belgian delegates whose presence is needed at a further council to be held tomorrow evening in the royal palace at Iaeken which will Le attended by all members of the govarn- ment and state ministers. At this con- the peace conference are acceptable. not the conditions offered Belgium by ference it will be decided wh41har or
 The Catholic newspaper Nation Beige says it has been informed that Premier Delacroix told his colleagues at the cabinet session this afternoon that Belgium is to receive immediately 2,500, 100000 francs in gold and that the allies are to relinquish iae ad- Vances made to Belgium thus far of about 5000, 100000 francs.
 The paper also states that all ma terials requisitioned or destroyed by the Germans are to be returned i'm mediately and that Germany is to give Belgium annually for certain num- Der of years S,000.000 tons of coal re- presenting 400,000,000 francs. |, adds that payment by Germany of 100000, = 000 marks in circulation n Belgium when the armiStice was sign9d is to take place without the intervention of the allies and thus is dependent upon the economic reconstruction of Ger many.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
KING OF BELGIUM URGED
 NOT TO SIGN TREATY

Brussels, Saturday, Mar 3-The petition presented to King Albert by the National Political Committee urg- ing him to refuse to sign the peace treaty, declares the nation would gain prestige in the eyes of the world if her sovereign declined to attach his sigma ture to document which did not guarantee her rights.
 In the last few days,' says the petition; vast bodies have joined us. We echo public opinion which is con- stantly growing and which is indign- ant at the little which is offered us for the safety of Belgium and the dynasty We beg Your Majesty to refuse to sign the treaty rather than accept aims given us. By leaving the conference Belgium would show the immortality of a peace signed without her.
 By sacrificing herself she would gain prestige in the eyes of the world and the nations would demand that justice should be done her. We believe it would be better to risk having noth- ing rather than abdicate our right to the reparation and guarantees promis- ed by most solemn assurances. In the midst of the nations distress we com init to your hands our desire and our confidence
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
OBITUARY. Rev. Dr. Walter | SL.,i.v

Danbury, Conn. May 4-Rev. Dr. Walter J. Shanley, one of the best known members of the Catholic clergy in New England, died at St. Peters rectory here today at the age of 64. He gained wide, reputation some wears ago asa vigorous temperance advocate and reform leader. He was a Knight of the Order of Leopold of Belgium.
 Father Shanley, who was permanent rector of St. Peter's church here, had been i'll two weeks. and the immediate cause of death was cardiac collapse
 Father Shanley was born in New Haven and was educated at St. Charles college, Ellicott City, Md, and at St. Marys Theological seminary. Baltimore. He was ordained Ss years ago by Cardinal Gibbons. For a time he was located at St. Augustine's church, Bridgeport and then at St. Peters church in Hartford. Later he became rector of St. Josepils cathe- dral, Hartford. remaining there 20 years. He came to St. Peters in this city l4 years ago. He was opposed to the use of, flowers at funerals and for some years no flowers have been al- lowed in St. Peters church on such occasions.
 Mount St. Mary's college, Maryland conferred the honorary degree of doc tor or laws on Father Shanley in 1903 king Leopold II of Belgium made him a Knight of the Order of Leopold in recognition of his interest in the Bel glan possessions in the Congo. He was an ex-president of the Catholic Tota Abstinence union of America and ha6 served as president of the Nationa Catholic Educational associat ton. IT Hartford and this city he was actiy, as foe of intemperance and gambling rather Shanley is survived by foul sisters: Mrs. John McElroy of Bridge port Sister M Assumpta of Hartford l Sister M. Austin of Bridgeport ant Mrs. A. K. Brennan of Plainfield, N. I l The funeral will be from St. Peter
 church on Tuesday at 10.30 o'clock.
 Prof. Joseph Barrett.
 New Haven. Conn.,. May 4.-Proi Joseph Barrett. d widely known seolo gist and professor of structural seolog, at Yale university, died at his hom here today. He was elected a mem
 her or the National Academy of Sci ence last week
 Professor Barrett was born in Nev Providence, N. J., in 1889. He wa
 graduated from Lehigh3 university i 1882 and received a degree in seoloe-
 at Yale in 1900. At one tmie he wa
 assistant minin gengineer of the Le high Valley Coal company and late was connected with copper minin l camps ill Montana and the. Unite States geological survey. He becam
 assistant professor of geology at Le high university in 1900 and came f
 Yale in 1903. Lehigh conferred tb Honorary degree of doctor of science O
 him in 1907. I- .--
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
RULING MADE ON
 THE NEW REVENUE ACT

Washington, May 4.-Taxes imposed under the new revenue act upon sales by manufacturers producers and i'm porters, on the sales of works of art and jeWelry and on transportation were explained by Commission of In- ternal Revenue Roper in a series of rulings made public today.
 The tax on sales by a manufactures, producer of importer, the commissioner has ruled, is payable directly by him or his agent and is measured by the price for which the article is sold and not on the list price when that diff fers from the sales price. The tax is payable on a sale whether or not the purchase price is actually collected and discounts for cash or made sub sequently to the sale, may not be de- ducted. It an article isincreased in price to cover the tax, the tax is on the increased price.
 The manufacturers taxes cover a number of articles including automo- piles, parts and accessories, musical instruments, sporting goods, confec- tion, furs and fire arms and ranges from three per cent. on automobil trucks and wagons to 100 per cent. on
 dirk knives and daggers.
 The jewelry sales tax is i've per cent and applies to articles to be worn 1 for the purpose of adornment, accord 1 ing to the ruling. Articles carried in a hand bag or ill the pocket such as cigarette cases, powder boxes and purses are taxable as jewelry only il
 ornamented with precious stones. The new tax on transportation i. 1 interpreted by Commissioner Roper d! applying also to any form of regulaI 1 transportation operating in competi ton with rail or water carries. Ticket! sold in the United States to points il Mexico or Canada are taxable. Ticket!
 selling for less than AZ cents are no taxable,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
BRITISH AWAToRS AWAIT
 FAVORABLE WEATHER

St. Johns. N. F., May 4.-Harry C.. Hawker and Captain Frederick P. Raynham, the British aviators con- tending for first honors in a trans Atlantic flight to the Irish coast, were compelled to postpone their "hop ofr'' again today when meteorological re- ports from mid ocean. in face of per- feet flying conditions here, once more showed adverse winds and weather far at sea.
 At 10 o'clock this morning. with a bright sun shining and fair breeze waiting seaward, both men an- nounced possibility Of start during the afternoon, but with new reports from ships at sea their plans had to be abandoned. The f1iers tonight began their fourth week of waiting for an op- portunity to make the ''big hop
 Official prediction of rain for Eng land for the next two days was re- ceived here, and is accepted as indi- eating delay of more than 45 5hours.,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05
lRELAND'S PLEA TO THE
 PEACE CONFERENCE

New I ork. May 4.--Irelandis plea 10 the peace conference is for complete separation from, the British empire and for full independence, State Su- preme Court Justice Daniel F. Cohalan, chairman of the recent Irish Race Con vention in Philadelphia, declared in a statement issued tonight to clear up misunderstanding among the people of America as to what the Irish are seeking -
 AS designator of the committee of three-Frank P. Walsh, Edward F. Dunne and Michael J. Ryan-which went to Paris to press Irish claims te- fore the peace conference, Justice Co., halan said he felt it his duty to deny the story circulated here by friends Of England that the Irish desired only some reform, some redress of griev- ances. some Tightening of the burdens of taxation.'
 The people of Ireland voted over whelmingly last December for an Irish republic.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-05

passey, the Newfoundland base of the flight expedition.
 At Trepasey the bis planes will tune up for their cross the ocean attempt, probably remaining in Trepassey Bay for ten days-'niaybe less or maybe a little longer" the announcement by Commander John H. Towers, expedi- tion leader. said.
 There will be no ceremonies or f.fuss' when the time arrives iAsday 'ffsgfHff1gg 7for' the hop of at Rocka- way. The public will be excluded from the area adjacent to the planes moorings, and d strictly business" getaway will be made.
 The planes will travel about sixty three knots an hour, which was sadi to be 'omcfortable cruising speed" At the start, the American flag will f1ut- ter at the tail of each plane. and the American jack at the front, but these will be taken in imediate1y after the hop off as they would be whipped to shreds by the rushing wind.
 Our three entries are all ready to go, except that the N.C-1 and the N.C-4 will be given further tests to- morrow said Commander Towers.
 "The N,C-S is entirely ready. Each of the machines will carry 24,000
  start. We will get what fuel we need at Halifax, as ships have already dropped gasoline there.
 "We shall carry five gallons of drinking water on each plane, in ad- dition to twenty gallons for the radi- ators. The personals effects of each man of the crew will be limited tc five pounds, including tooth brush comb and brush. shirt. shaving kit fresh underclothing and sockss There will be no additional accommodations | for even pocket knife.
 Our trip with the exception of z very short distance will be over or or the water. The only time we expect tt | fly over land is when we go over thu southern tip Of Cape Cod. We plan tt keep in touch with Washington thu same os any ship in the navy. w have tested out instruments, and the. have demonstrated that we shall b. 1 able to keep up land communication during the greater part of our trip"