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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

CENTER-The harvest supper given
Friday evening by the Kings Messen-
gers was excellent with plenty OF
good things for all who attended.
About 100 were served. The tables
were prettily decorated with bouquets
Of autumn flowers and berries.
The evenings entertainment was
opened by Miss Valentine Caron. who
delighted her hearers with several well
rendered piano selections Then Mrs
Lottie York. assisted by Marsters
York and Frances Edwards, gave a
reading from Aunt Jane Of Ken
lucky" This was much enjoyed by
all present. The young people have
very pretty voices and sang together
charmingly, Marsters York playing
the accompaniment on an auto harp.
Mrs. York gave a number Of readings.
all pleasing and varying from humor
to pathos. Between some of the read
ings the audience was favored with
piano selections by Miss Caron. TT
entire program was most excellent
and a treat to all present. Tho
Kings Messengers are to be congrai-
ulated on the success Of their supper
and entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Clement OF
Roxbury. Mass, are at their summer
home, The Elms. for a week or two.
They are here to attend to the har-
vesting Of their apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Titus and son
Elwood of South Paris passed Thurs
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F..
A. Titus.
Joseph Falbey Of Holyoke, Mass.
is passing a couple of weeks at Idle
wild
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Miss Dorothy Currier, a student at
Pennington Normal school, was a
week-en guest at the home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Currier,
at their home on Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mayor John NJ. Robinson was
among the Hallowell people who at
tended the Bates Colby football game
played Saturday afternoon at Wa
tcrNille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

The Boston boat, City of Rockland,
made her last trip of the season on
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Miss Bertha Vaughan has closed
the Vaughan homestead and return
ed to her home in Cambridge, Mass,
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

F. E. White and Miss Myrtle Eagle
of Portland were week end guests Of
friends in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

The Ladies' Aid of the methodist
church will hold a supper in the
church vestries Tuesday, October IS,
at O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Pickering,
Washington avenue, are receiving
congratulations on tbs birth of a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mrs. Alex Hastings and son, Har-
ry, left Saturday for Boston, to visit
the formers son, a carrier in the
Boston post office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

John Fitzpatrick Of Portland was
calling, Saturday, on Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Gardiner Lodge No. 9 X. of p will
confer the rank of Page on three
candidates this Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Mrs. A. J. Byam and Mrs. Kather-
inc Tarr of Maple street, are at the
Fairview hospital, West street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the First
Baptist church will meet Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Ella Wiley, 1855
Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

LeQ Trainor of Whitefield was
among the out of town visitors in
Gardiner, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Rev. and Mrs. Milo G. Folsom and
Mrs. f. II. Averill left Sunday for
Detroit. Mich, to attend the Univer-
sallst General convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Evergreen Encampment will work
the Royal Purple degree. Monday
evening. A large attendance is de-
sired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
HALLOWELL

Mrs. Charles Fuller of upper Lin
coin street is ill with the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
LOCAL NOTICE

New England dinner at the Univer-
salist vestry Tuesday, October IS, IL
to 1.30 o'clock. octl5&17
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Carleton Jones has returned from a
visit in Napleton and Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

The regular meeting of Health Re-
lief Corps will be held on Tuesday
evening. AL officers, flag and banner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Dance. Library hall. Gardiner,
Wednesday, Oct. 10. Kelley's or
chestra. oct15d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Frank Cate of Dresden was a Wis
itor in the city, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Thomas Husey of New York i:
visiting Gardiner relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

]. M. L. Bates left Saturday for a
two weeks vacation to be passed at
Monhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

e'ef'fIN"HU' HU''''''HUI VVffcS, 1HCfNvIIIH
Touchdowns-Muir 1, Baird 8, Nc
Kenna 1. Goals from touchdown
Baird 4. Referee-Callaghan COLBY.
Umpire-Goldsmith COLBY. Head
linesman-York (Bowdoin). Timers
Albert Lessard, Owens. Time-4om;
ION. periods. Resulted in score Of
"a to 0 in favor OF Oak Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

bearers are requested to be present
to prepare for inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
GARDINER

Score: Deerlng 20; Gardiner 0.
Touchdowns: Hooper, Ward, Prince.
Goals from touchdown: Prince Q.
Substitutes: Deering, Massey for
Prince; Martel for Hooper; Martel
for Ward: Prince for Massey; Ward
for Martel; Soule for Moulton; Tor
rey for A. Hanson. Gardiner. Babb
for Webb; Norton for Marks: Hutch
lnson for Mcnamara Referee:
OBrien. Umpire: Donahue. Head
linesman: Donovan. Time: Four
15-minute periods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Miss Margaret Danforth left Sun.
day for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Dance. Library hall. Gardiner.
Wednesday. Oct. 10. Kelley's or
chestra. oct15d4t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17

Rumage sale. Universalist vostry,
Tuesday afternoon oct17-1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
LOCAL NOTICE

Lady help wanted-A few more girls
to trim apples at our apple factory.
Apply by phone or in person Port
land Packing Co., Winthrop. Tel III.
cct17d6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance Chelsea Grange hail. Mon
day eve. oct17d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-10-17
Oak Grove 81, Oakland High o.

The football team of Oakland High
school was defeated Saturday morn
ing on Oakland athletic grounds in
a hard fought game with Oak Grove
Seminary, resulting by the score OF
~ 70 n Tho 1ineun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
FEVER SPREADING IN
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Two New Cases at No. %, Two
at No. 13 and One at
No. 20.

Two new cases of scarlet fever
among the children who have been
attending public. School No 23 were
reported TO the Board Of Health to-
day. These make a total of ten chill
dren stricken with the fever accord
ing TO the health departments records
but the school authorities on Mon
day reported "a children suffering
from the fever. This discrepancy.
however, is explained by the fact that
the "a cases originally reported in
clude all the cases that have been
found among the children during the
past two weeks, both among the city
resident children and those In the
rural sections and these latter would
not be reported TO the health depart
ment of the city.
AT public school No. 13 two cases of
scarlet fever have been found among
the. children attending there. One
case of the fever has been found at
school No 20. AL of thse new cases
have been reported to the Board OF
Health. the houses where the children
live have been qusrantined and pla-
carded and the rooms which the chill
dren occupied in the different schools
have been thoroughly fumigsted tc
prevent a further spread Of the dis.
case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
COL. WATTERSON DIES
IN FLORIDA HOTEL
Brilliant Editor Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal Was Nestor Of
American journalism.

BY Associated Press Go Every Evening.
Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 22.--Henry
one of the countrys best
known journalists. and editor chief
Of the Louisville tKy) Courier
Journal, died at a local hotel at els
this morning.
Colonel Watterson's death was un-
expected, though Il had been known
for some days that he was IN.
The veteran publisher had been
here about six weeks. as was his Gus
tom, On his annual trips TO Florida
He has, for years, been spending his
winters largely at Fort Myers. and
II was his intention 10 go to that place
when his condition improved suf.
iclcutly 10 take tho trip. Ills wife.
son and daughter were at his bedside
when lac died.
Colonel Wattcrson's death was due
TO heart failure superinduced by con
gcstlon OF tho lungs. according 70
physicians. He was conscious for q
few minutes at Intervals. and thirty
minutes before his death called his
wife into tho room and convorsed with
her. After a few words with Mrs
Wat,erson, tho son and daughter wor,
summoned. Members OF tho family
said his death w8s peaceful, Colonel
Watterson having lapscd into uncon-
seousness again few mins6ss be.
fore he passed away. He We in hi,
SGD year.
Continued on page ID.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CONVICT CAUGHT
BY AN EX-C0NV|CT
Albert Roberts, Who Escaped
From the Workhouse. Ap- =
pretended Here.

Albert Roberts, who escaped from
the workhouse farm, whore he was
employed, about ten days ago, was
caught today. The capture, according
q warden plummcr. was effected by
a former inmate ot the workhouse,
who recognized Roberts. The latter
was turned over 10 the city police TO
be- returned 20 prison.
Whether Roberts will be punished
Tor escaping and viii be kept at the
workhousc. lie was formerly prison.
iic said the man is not Of sound mind
and he may be sent to an institution
for the tcchle-mindcd.
Ira Luf. who is serving nine months
Tor robbing the Bellevue railroad sta
ton, has been made "A tIusty at tbs
workhouse. Tie was formerly a prison
Al there serving five years, and
escaped. The warden said today, how
ever, that Luff had been such an .ex-
inplary prisoner and had done his
work 30 well that he had decided to
reward him by making him a trusty
The warden didn't seem to think he
was' taking any risk. With the re-
turn of Roberts" he said, our slate
$ clean. We have not lost a man this
year. That speaks pretty well for the
honor system. when there are over
lee prisoners working on the outside
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CITY READY TO PAY
AMOUNTS DUE CITY
VOLUNTEER F|REMEN
Checks Will be Drawn Some
Time This Afternoon or
Tomorrow.
The MONEY HAS ARRIVED

Checks Tor the amounts due each
of the twelve volunteer fire COM
panics viii he drawn I'm their favor
hy the directors Of the Department OF
Public Safety either this afternoon or
tomorrow morning and then issued in
tho respective amounts due each for
their pouscs' engines and other equip
mcnt which the city has taken over
Tor use In tho new flro department.
The bonds recently sold were deliver
ed here Yesterday and this morning
were taken Co the Union National
Sank. the city depository. by City
Treasurer WhEc.
Tho cash they represented had been
deposited in that bank TO the credit
" tho purchasers OF the bonds and
whon they were delivered this cash
was redcposited TO tho credit of the
Directors of the Department of Public
Safety. except tho premium and some
Interest, which viii so 10 the CITY
treasury. The S5l5.50O FOR the bcne-
n, ot tho safety directors .s now at
their disposal
~ soon as 'h,y have the twelve
checks signed FOR the twelve former
volunteer fire companies and they are
delivered 10 them the individual men,
bcrs viii receive their share OF the
money. Practically all Of tho COM
pauics have tho checks for their in.
tividual members all drawn up, excep;
! ohe amounts duo each and this will be
iquickly nlled in. There will. there.
tore be no delay and the firemen
should have the amounts coming to
each Of them on saturday morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
SUBMARINE RATIO.
MAY Be FIXED TODAY
France and Italy Formally Ac-
cept Limitation Proposal for
Capital Ships.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 92.--Statcments
in behalf of France and Italy accept
ing formally the American proposals
for limitation OF capital ships arma-
ment were made today at the meet
ing of the delegates of the five major
powers Of the Washington confer
ence.
Contrary TO general expectations,
the question of auxiliary craft. sub
marines and cruisers, was not reached
at the morning session of the commit
tee, but went over until another meet
ing at o'clock.
The French delegation, it was said,
was not ready at tho morning session
to proceed with the discussion of the
auxiliary tonnage as they had not
received instructions from their gov
ernment. The delegation said il was
hoped TO have the instructions for the
afternoon meeting.
The British delegation which had
planned TO state its case in opposi-
ton TO submarines as naval arm
also withheld it's statement at the
morning session, which was said to
have been confined largely TO prelim-
mary general discussion and the
clearing up of the capital ship ratio
question.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
ALLIES ARE ASKED
TO REHAb|LITATE
EUROPE AND RUSSIA
Ambassador Harvey Invited to
Represent This Country in
Supreme Council.
PREMlERS URGE ACTION

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
London, Dec. 22.--The Allied Su-
preme Council AZ It's coming. meeting
in Cannes will bc asked 20 invite the
interested powers TO appoint n COM
mission to elaborate a comprehensive
scheme for tho rehabilitation Of
Central Europe and Russia.
This conclusion was arrived st in
the conferences Of the French and
British premiers just ended here.
The United States would DO invited
TO have a membership IN this COM
mission. Germany also would be rep
resented. The question Of a Russian
representative is in allegiance.
Paris. Dec. 22.--An invitation to at
tend the meeting Of the Supreme
Council next month has been extended
TO George Harvey. the American Am
bassador az London. The meeting Is
scheduled 10 op~n IN Cannes on We'd
lnesday, January 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
WITH ROTAR|ANS
lnteres ting Exchange Of Gifts
at w ilmington Club Lunch
con Today.

\ genhine Christmas atmosphere OBJ
tanned at tho luncheon Of the Rotary
Club I'm the Hotel du Pont today. Each
member brought gift, for some other
member. The purpose was not to en-
rich one OF ones fellows. but merely
TO show spirit Of good fellowship.
In fact, il was understood before
hand that no gift should represent an
outlay of more than 95. vents II was
the sentiment, not the intrinsic value
that counicd.
To each gift was attached tag or
letter. giving the name of the person
sor whom IL was intended. together
with the reason why he was TO receive
that particular present, telling Just
why it was considered appropriate.
That lots OF fun resulted from the
carrying out OF this unique arrange
mont is not surprising. When the eifts
were taken from the box that had
been provided for their reception some
clever bits of sentiment, as well as
some real good jokes, were revealed.
There was an attendance Of SO per
cent today. the largest, it is said, In
its history.
The members in a collection raised
seo.'c, which iwfl he turned over 20
the Associated Charities TO be given
TO the needy children Of the city In
Christmas presents and trinkets.
Clarence Brown. chairman OF the
entertainment committee. awarded the
gifts which the members had brought
! for each other and they afforded much
ncrrLment. AS the members left the
room, the gifts were deposited IN a pile
at tho door and win in turn be given
/ 70 the Associated Charities for dis
/ tribution among the children.
The luncheon was interspersed with
( Christmas carols led by William p.
I White.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
LAWSON KlWANIs HEAD.
Chosen President at the Annual
Election Held Yesterday
Afternoon.

In one of tho most warmly con-
tested elections held in years. los
cph c. Lawson was yesterday after
noon elected president OF the Kiwanis
Club of Wilmington, Guy II. Ford was
chosen vico-president. Carlton r.
Bridgham treasurer and the follow
Ing board OF directors was elected
William G. Taylor. Harry J. ITarkins
Frank c. Sparks. George L. Cornell
w. III. Beacon. William c. Corey. J.
Writ Willis and George l.. Townsend
Jr.
II required ninety minutes TO count
the ballot. The attendance at tho cleo
ton being almost 100 per cent. Tho
election resulted in two sets OF can.
didates for directors being supported
with some independent candidates on
the side.
At a meeting OF the board Of di-
rcctors before the new calendar year
the secretary for the ensuing year will
be elected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CHEAP TURKEYS.
One Place Where Prices for the
Christmas Bird Have Dropped
to a Fair Level.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Laurel. Dec. 22.-Due 10 the unusual
abundance OF turkeys for this time
OF year. bHyers here are taking ad-
vantage Of the resultant lower prices.
Prices have taken another drop
this week. from so cents a pound 10
a. cents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
WANT PAINTING Returned.
Colonial Danes Seek Likeness of Com.
Macdonough from Battleship.

The National Society of Colonial
Danes OF Delaware want the paint
ing of Commodore Marlborough re-
turned TO the Society, Which present
ed It to the battleship Delaware, If the
silver service. which was a gift OF the
state TO the sea fighter. is returned.
Josiah Marvel. member Of the Della
ware Historical Society, who announc-
ed few days ago, that he was seek
ing the return of the silver service TO
be presented with other historical
souvenirs, when the ship Is taken out
Of service, today received a letter from
Hrs. Eliza \. c. Lea Of the Delaware
branch of the Colonial Danes, asking
that he intercede with the navy de-
rartmcnt officials for the return Of the
picture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
z SAVED FROM CHESTER
FIRE THIS morning
People, in Night Clothes, Car
ried From Three Burning
Homes Into the Cold.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Chester. Pa, Dec. 22.--Morc than a
dozen persons were rescued from
burning homes early today. Despite
the bitterly cold weather they were
all in night clothes. and were cared
for by neighbors. The FIRE destroyed
three dwellings and damaged two
stores. The loss is estimated at $780,
900. with that suffered By the grocery
store where the blaze originated not
yet determined.
Lee Newman. his wife and two chill
dren; George Carney and his wife and
child and Isaac Fletcher were carried
down stairs half awake. the cracking
OF the flames having failed 70 arouse
them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
KENYON. BILL REPORTED.
Measure Aimed to Prevent Re-
currence of Industrial and
Business Depression.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. 22.-The initial
legislative step toward a program Of
long range planning Of public works
as a means Of offsetting cyclical
periods Of business and industrial de-
rressiou was taken today when the
Senate labor committee favorably re-
ported the Kenyon bill designed to
carry out some Of the recommenda-
tions Of the recent national unemRloy-
ment conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
WAR IN IRELAND WILL GO ON,
TREATY OR NO TREATY, Dali
TOLD BY SINN FEIN LEADER
Head Of Republican Army Declares Nobody Wanted the
Pact But He Sees No Alternative to Its Acceptance;
Faction Opposing Ratification Less Hopeful Than
Favoring Group Freeman's Journal Warns Irish

y Associated Prcss 20 Dv,ry Bvenin-
Dublin. Dec. s2.- Richard Hui-
cahy, chief Of stan of IA, Irish
Republican army. created = stir
when no began his speech on th.
Anglo-Irish treaty in the Dau
Bireann today by saying nobody
wanted tho, treaty but saw no al
tentative to It's acceptance.
when the Dali session opened
today deputy O'Keuy. minister Of
education speaking against The
treaty. said he had beon strenuous
~ opposed 70 sendlng tho frish
delegates 70 London when the ne
gotistions were opened. ssaertirr
he had found tho whole cabinet
permeated by tho counscis -
Cope Of the Castle" Ills refer
ence was g. a. ". Cope under SER
retary Of tho Irish Office. who
played a leading part IN insfitutirr
the peace negotiations
o'Kelly, Ike Miss Mar Mac
swinoy IN her speech % yesferdsv.
declared tho Irish republic ~rs
far from dead. He saia there would
be continuation - The war in
Ireland whether the treaty 49,
ratified or rejected.
A decision as 20 tho rztifcstiof
Of the Irish Peace Treaty. or adjourn
ment over the Christmas holidays. VA
expected by tonight as the pail Bir.
cans gathered for todsy's session.
All observers agree that when fdl
vote on the treaty is reached the ma
jority either way win be smsiI
ThS sUpI orters of the treaty apres
TO be more confident than tho oppos
ing factions. but the D8tlin press
which is strongly IN favor - accept
ance Of tho treaty. continued tifi
morning to take gloomy view % tn
situation.
The political correspondent % 90
Freemsn's Journal warned ths Da
members that abstentlon from votln
by even a small lumber might isor
srdize ratification. lie pointed out ina
Continued on page q
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
WINTER HAS ARRIVED.

Winter arrived at 4.0s this morning,
hut a forerunner came yesterday
when the temperature dropped 20 de-
grees in five hours. IL was s2 az
O'Clock in the afternoon and % ar
o'clock last night. During the nigh-
il got down TO 10 and was not muck
warmer at 8 this morning.
Today viii be the shortest q IA,
year. The sun rose at 7.l9 and VIII
set at 4.37, hours and IS minutes.
Snow fell in Philadelphia last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
z KILLED. 81 INJURED
BY EXPLOSION Of GAS
Columbus. O.. Store Filled With
Christmas Shoppers Par
TALLY Wrecked.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Columbus. o.. Dec. 22.--Two per-
sons were dead and % were injurca
and In hospitals this morning as re-
suit oe a gas explosion which late yes
terday afternoon partially wrecked
the Wright Woman's Furnishing Stors
in Main street, while the store vss
filed with Christmas shoppers. SIX
of the injured. FIVE women and ons
man, were reported In a serious con-
dition.
The dead are Miss Gertrud,
Schecter and Mrs. Barbara Carl both
OF Columbus. Both women died ~.
hospitals last night.
The explosion was said 70 have bssn
caused by gas from a leally main seep-
ing into the basement Of the store,
and coming in contact with FIRE IN =
furnace
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
BABY FATALLY BURNED As
1T SLEPT IN CRADLE.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 22.--Libby
Sacks. age 4. died early today from
burns received at her home here yes
terday when she is believed, while play
ing in bedroom. TO have set fire to
the cradle IN which her baby sister,
Lilly. was sleeping. Lilly died during
the night. and Mrs. Sacks. their
mother. and David Stein, passerby.
who ran into the house when he saw
it was on fire and tried to saveSthe
children, were slightly burned