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New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Snake Story stirs Town;
Child Didn't Swallow 1T
Alabamans, Greatly Excited
Over Ruanor, Swamp Hos.
pital With gnuuiries

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 2.-Willie
Johnson, of Fairfield, denies that he
has swallowed a snake. Also, authori-
ties at the Tennessee Company Hos
pital in formal statement bacl Willie
in his denial.
The snake story has been current in
Fairfield for several days. Carried
from mouth to mouth in all serious
ness, it reached Birmingham to-day. 1t
was to the effect that while playing in
the back yard with his dog, while his
mother was attending political meet
ing, the child had swallowed a snake
and that he had been rushed to the
hospital, where numerous and varied
operations had been performed in an
effort to capture the reptile.
SO persistent was the report that the
hospital was swamped with telephone
calls from people who wanted to know
about the snake, and was forced to
formally deny to-day that Willie had
swallowed reptile of any kind,
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03

had assured Mrs. Witherell she would
not be harmed and that she would be
restored to her family.
There are number of crimes which
in this state are punishable by death,
but none are more despicable than the
one to which you have pleaded guilty"
Judge Reeve, who presided, said. He
pointed out that the most severe pun
ishment possible for the two men was
Imprisonment for life.
He said that it was customary for
the prison board in considering appli-
cations for release of prisoners to con-
fer with the judge who imposed SEN
terce.
81 do not know may not be a
judge at that time in your case-but
| hope that l am" the court added.
The judge declared he hoped the
men had conscience and that their
conscience, while they remained in
prison, will continue to talk to you.'
"That is the most severe punishment
that can be meted out to you," the
court said.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03

Most people have plenty of common
sense. The trouble is that all too often
they fail to heed it. Peter Rabbit is
jus. that kind. II he always did what
his common sense tells him to he
would keep out of great many scrapes
and save himself and little Mrs. Peter
a great deal Of worry, Also he would
miss q great deal of excitement.
AS he sat in the far corner of the
Old Orchard In front of Johnny Chuck's
old house, which Jimmy Skunk and
Mrs. Skunk had lived in all summer, he
wondered if they were still living there.
Common sense told him that it was no
concern of his whether they still lived
there or not; curiosity urged him to
find out. Common sense told him that
ne wouldn't be one bit better off if he
did find out; curiosity pointed out that
he would never be satisfied unless he
did find out.
Common sense reminded him of all
that had happened in Johnny Chuck's
house and the terrible fright he had.
had there;' curiosity said that this was
different and that he needn't stay in
there but minute. Common sense
hinted that If Jimmy Skunk should
happen to be In there and awake he
might resent having visitor, and the
result would be very unpleasant; GU
riosity suggested that if Jimmy was in
there he probably was sound asleep
and there wouldn't be the least danger.
So Peter sat in front of that door
way between the roots Of the old apple
tree in the far corner of the Old
Orchard and tried to make up his mind
whether to heed his common sense or
satisfy his curiosity.
H,' said Peter to himself, "Jimmy
and Mrs. Skunk are not living here
this winter ought to know it. There
might come time when would want
to use this house myself if it is
empty. The only way to find out is to.
go in and see for myself Knowing
that3t',is house is empty might be the
means Of saving my life some time"
Then Peters common sense got busy
again and pointed out that it would be
time enough to find out when there was
real need Of using that house. But
curiosity didn't give common sense
much chance. 1t suggested that Peter
didn't even know waethef Jimmy
Skunk slept as Johnn7 Chuck does in
winter o, whether he lived alone or
with Mrs Skunk. It set ls;m to woa.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03


WASHINGTON, Feb 2.--qhe out,oo, O.
Ier generally fair weather Thursday and
AElGaS In the states east of the Missis-
stppt, except that snow furries are nroba .
bte IN the region of the Great Lakes.
land. ~" ENG
The temperature will be somewhat lowsr
n north Michigan Thursday and in New
ENGLAND and the interior of New Yari,
hrursday night or Friday There WIN h.
gradual rise in temperature In the sa,,tb
ern states Thursday and Friday Pressure
has fallen generally during the last tyyen
ty-four hours and cloudy and unsettled
weather has prevailed over much Of the
Light snow fell In the region OF the
Great Lakes, the upper Ohio Valley. the
middle Atlantic states and the northern
rocky MouHta!n region, and rain In the
south Atlantic states and In the Pacific
states from central California northward
The temperature was higher Wednesda =
IN the north Atlantic states and somewhat
lower IA Minnesota. Elsewhere the
ehanses were slight
Forecasts BIZ nlstriets.-ra.tarr Nsu
York. generally fair in southern and pros
ably snow fiurries In northern portion 10.
Gay; tomorrow generally fair. colder in
interior.
Southern New England generally fair
to-day and Tomorrow. somewhat colder
Tomorrow.
Eastern Pennsylvania. generally fair 10
day and to-morrcw, colder IN northeastern
icrtion tomorrow. !.
MARYLAND Delaware and New Jersey.
charge In temperature.
Western PENNSYLVANIA, cloudy to-day
? nd tomorrow. not much change In tenn
peratufe.
s.'aYwaa' colder by night; TO morrow
tAi
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
I Iouse F,rocks

At S2.45 are four little models
in percale and chambray; in
blue and white stripes and
checks; lavender, all blue, rose
and green.
One little chambray model is
of the "Billie Burke" variety,
straight of line and confined by
belt. There are also models
fitted at the waist line.
At $2.95 are three models in
chambray and checked gine-
ham, in the same lovely colors.
In this group the "Billie
Burke" model has hand en-
broidered pique collar and cuffs.
The other two are waist line
models. Third floor, Old Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
1t is Often that Good
Bankers Advising People

as to investments say: Don't
put all your eggs in one basket" !"
Scatter your money in the
best SECURITIES you can get, and
if, here and there, something
happens to an investment, you
will still have enough.
1t is good architect OF man
who builds something to last
after he has gone, for he will
take great satisfaction in think
ing of what he has done.
But while considering the
scattering of money investments
would it not be wise to consider
that time is money" and that
the scattering of time somewhat
to give JOY to ourselves Ind
others might be better worth
while than letting the Office,
the mill, the store, politics or
sport or the club have it all?
A man often has trouble from
putting all his time in one place.
(signed)
nj ,1aa&><
February 8, 1921.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Another Sale
Women S urs

We have been keeping our
eyes and ears wide open, turned
toward the fur market, during
this time of unsettled prices.
And we think that in this new
lot Of women's coats, stoles,
scarfs and muffs we have Sc
cured some excellent values for
our customers.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
bHtst Iemperature y

grees fat 1850 p. m.); lowest, 2s degrees
tat a. m.l; average, So degrees; average
asliie date for thirty-three years, 80 de-
gress
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
REDLE,1AF'
VaHCOats

We consider the designer
who can make a raincoat
both smart, practical and
becoming is nothing less
than "a genius. The new
Redleaf raincoats from
London are all of that
really.
For women
the new tan rubberized cot
ton poplin, with raglan sleeves
and black velvet collars, and
convenient pockets; $3.50. .
the Raglan raincoats of
white rubber, soft velvety white
rubber, made with huge patch
pockets, black velvet collars
and pearl button fastenings
5000.
oiled silk raincoats, thin
transparent coats in lovely col
ors that take the gloom out Of
any rainy day; in sea-green,
scarlet, yellow, amber, jade
green and dark blue; $18.75.
Second floor, Old Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
llvlng-roon
Suites 20
at Half Price
33 different styles to
choose from.

33 different styles to
choose from.
They come from a fac
tory where furniture is
made RIGHT, from top to
bottom, inside as we'll as
outside. You may have
your choice-while they
Iast-at February prices,
Whick are less than manu-
fdctWrers' cost. This means
that more suites like these
are not going to be avail
able at such low prices for
a long, long time-if ever.
The suites are in two and
three pieces, all-over up
holstered in blue, mulberry,
taupe, black or red all-silk
velours, or in one of several
patterns of heavy, durable
tapestry. The hidden part
of this furniture (the ina-
porta11t part is Of the best
construction. 1t is furni-
ture built to last. All pieces
are fitted with loose cush-
ion seats. A few examples:
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
New White Skirts

in sports silks in fancy weaves,
in jacquard patterns and plain
weaves are from SIS to $25.
Some are washable. Ali are
simple and exquisitely dainty.
Particularly interesting are
the very new
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
The Contents
of the Palazzo
lar1nlnatl
AU QUATRIEME.

will remain on exhibition intact
for the next few days, in order
that the public may have the
opportunity to see this extraor-
dlnary collection.
Even the pieces that have
been sold will be held for this
period in their original places,
so that the collection will be y
veritabie Museum of 18th Gem
tury furniture and bibelots for
al lovers of these fine ok,
things. -"
Fourth floor, Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Small Furs

GRAY SQUIRREL stoles,
good quality and color, $145;
mutfs, round and canteen
models, S49.50.
SKUNK neckpieces, finest
quality of skins, fashioned with
silk tabs, S29.75.
RACCOON scarfs, good quail
ity, silk lined, $16.50, $19.75,
S25; muffs, round and canteen
models, S35.
MINK scarfs, one animal eff
fects, $9.75, $11.75; two skin
effects, $3.50, $3.50.
BLACK LYNX scarfs, large
animal effects, S65.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
kolinsky for the
coming sprmg

stoles-90 in. long, 10 inches
wide, fashioned with tails, $165.
with pockets and tails, 80
inches long, IL inches wide,
$295.
cape stoles, finest quality
skins, 1926.
-stoles. fashioned with tails,
72x8 in, $3.50.
-muffs, canteen models, fin
ished with tails, $95.
Second floor, Old Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Weather Report

sur rises. .7:o5 a. m. Sun sets. 5:15 p. m
Moon rises S:4S a. m. Moon sets. i :4e p. M
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
The Coats
Hudson seal coats

Hudson seal coats
40 in. long, 1895.
Deep cape collar and cuffs of
blended skunk.
Hudson seal dolnans
$3.50. Good quality skins;
sleeves; deep cape collars, self
trimmed.
Hudson seal dolmans
$495. Sleeves and deep col
lar of natural squirrel, beaver
and skunk.
"Hadson SeaW is dyed muskrat.
Mink wraps
$975. Large, roomy gar
ment, we'll matched skins, deep
cape collar and deep reversed
border.
Marmot coats
$95. So in. long, full fared
models, deep cape collar, bell
cuffs.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Knitted Skirts

in white, made of soft yarn and
banded with color, such as hen
ma, or black. One pleated model
of this fabric has wide black
stripe near the hem. The eff
feet is super-smart. SIS.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03

local official Record.--The following Of
fetal record from the Weather Bureau
shows temperatures during the last TWEEN
ty-four hours In comparison with the COR
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Newest Skirts
tor women

Lovely, new things, of crepe
de chine in beige and gray and
putty color; some made with
satin stripes or Of satin oblongs
and in models that combine fine
pleats and smart, groups; SIS,
$18 and S25.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
The February Furniture Sale is Full Of Surprise

for the people who have
not been through our great
stocks on the three Furni-
ture Galleries.
Tuesday we told you of
$400, 900 of new furniture
(not on sale before) all at
one-third less.
Today we tell you of
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
enerai Weather Condition,

barometer Readings
n. S0.2lii p. m. s0.itIs .. m. 2s.ss
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
The Chinese effect

IS a new note feIt in the spring
skirts. Black and white checks
are plaided with an over-lay of
embroidery in Chinese colors,
such as Imperial yellow, lacquer
red and jade green. These are
the Rodier fabrics and the
pleated models made from them
are extremely smart. Price $35.
Another model of a foreign
fabric is striped widely with
gray and blue. Price $15.75.
Second floor, Old Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03

Local Official Forecast.-Generally fair
K day and to- morrow; moderate to fresh
southwest and west winds.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Com de Paris
from Paris

COIN DE PARIS has just
received a number of
sketches illustrating the
gowns worn by well-known
Paris actresses in the sue
cessful play at the Palais
Royal Theatre.
The Directress of Coin de
Paris, who is now in Paris, writes
US that these gowns are among
the most attractive fashions
now seen in Paris.
Coin de Paris will reproduce
these gowns at conservative
prices.
A trunk Of Paris Hats
was sent by special messenger
to Havre so that it would catch
the French steamer which was
sailing the day after several of
the best known Partisan milli-
ners had finished these models
for us.
The hats disclose the fact
that there is a decided change
in the mode.
Reproductions will be exc
cuted at moderate prices.
Fourth floor, Old Building
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03

humidity
g. n1... 7sl1 p, M. e7s p. m.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
Bedtime Stories
Curiosity Is Too Much for Common Sense
Bv Thornton w. Burgess
Common sense rs dull and good;
So feao heed 1t as they should.

Peter Rabbit.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03
| apestry covered
Veiours covered

Fourth, Fifth and Sixth
Galleries, New Building.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-03

The next story: aPeter Gets
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
FINDS NEW yoBK is MANLEss1
and Decides to Go Back
to Dixie.

Eyes, said the serious bobbed-haired
blonde, "I've at last made the de-
cision, so with trunk packed and some
regrets I'm going back to Dixie. When
came up to New York came straight
from college, full of pep, enthusiasm,
modern in every way, thought, and
confident that great place was wait
ing fer me-maybe' star for BelascO.
I'd always been told was born
actress.
$50 l arrived in the big town, and
you know my rugged road. trying to
10 something, to be independent, and
owing it all-hall bedrooms, uninter-
esting, work and what not. But I
nave come to my senses. l know /
shall miss New York, its theatres.
bright lights and Fifth avenue. But l
see the little southern country town,
With its friendly gossip, its 'socials'
and sewing parties, its simplicity, and
find love it best.
"What, how did you guess? Well,
nave known him for ages and always
declared / wouldn't, but three years
of New York and never meeting the
men / wanted to know, for New York
Is a manless place for most girls,
made me ready to go back. Yes, late
fall perhaps. and you must come
1own. I'll see that you meet the catch
IF the town. New York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Trees Winter Plans.

The catalpa tree has way all it's
own in getting ready for winter, says
the American Forestry Magazine. 1t
places three leaves in a whorl and
then at little distance above there is
another whorl so placed that the leaves
will cover the spaces between the
leaves below. In winter we cannot
see these leaves but the leaf scars
show where they were and the buds
just above add certainty to their loca-
ton. If we find tree with the buds
arranged in this way on the vigorous
shoots we may be assured it is one of
the two species of catalpa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
KIDS spurn Gifts of Pennies.

Once upon a time children would
be glad to get a penny Or two day
from their parents. Today, as any
mother will tell you, nothing less
than nickel measures up to their
standards of daily needs. 1t is usually
6 cents.
saw wadaya want?" exclaimed lit.
tie Johnny the other day when his
mother forgot herself and offered him
2 cents. "How da va 'spect feller
to get anything for a coupla centsi
The cheapest ice-cream cone in Cheap
Joe's is nickel, an / can't go to the
movies for lessen IL cents. An. any.
way, amt dad maxim more money
than he r?"-New York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Convincing Evidence.

Seven-year-old Sammy had so great
a capacity for griddle cakes that he
was marvel to the family.
Have you ever in, your life had all
you could eat?" asked the grandfather
one day.
Eyes. sir" said Sammy. Lots of
times"
''How do you know when that time
>comes?"
''Why, I eat and eat until feel a
pain, and then eat one more to make
sure. "-Harper's Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
CAP ], s1l
AND ,'s3z!s
BELLS M
L~slNN]
HIS LAUNDRY.

A poet went to stay at hotel. He
was short of money, but was expecting
a check any day. One morning he rang
the bell and bellhop answered.
Boy" he said. have you seen any
thing Of my laundry?"
your laundry?" inquired the boy ip
establishment, "Why, you've only had
one shirt since you've been here"
''That," said the poet with over
whelming dignity, lis the one to which
| refer"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
A Surgeons Air Journey.

In response to an urgent call, Sir
Douglas Shields, the eminent surgeon
left Croydon early on Saturday morn
ing by airplane for Paris, having found
that the patient was fit to travel,
brought him by airplane to London,
where an operation was successfully
performed the same evening.-LondoD
Times, ,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
TAKE ASPIRIN ONLY
AS TOLD BY "BAYER"
"Bayer" introduced Aspirin to the
Physicians over Fl
Years AGO.

To get quick relief follow carefully
the safe and proper directions in each
unbroken package of "Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin. = This package is Mainly
stamped with the safety "Bayer Cross"
The ''Bayer Cross means the gen
uine, world-famous Aspirin prescribed
by physicians for over twenty-O one
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Her Louic.

- Mrs A Cat resort)-Doesnt it worry.
you to write to your husband for more
money?
Mrs. B-Not at all. If he is having
good time he owes it to me, and if he
isn't having good time he has saved
it, so why should worry?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
With the Corner of His Eye.

A Scotch laborer was slipping out Of
the yard during working hours to wet
his whistle when he ran into the boss
"Hallo!'' said the latter pleasantly
were you looking for me?'
"Ay," replied Sandy, II wis lookin
for We, but didna want to find ye."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Net Worth II.

Uncle, l think you're a Christian
Of the first water"
"Why so?''
"You seem to get very angry at that
fiivver of yours, but never heard you
swear at it."
"Humph That's easily explained
1t isn't worth -"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
panoerous Curves.

''Does your chauffeur watch out
sharply for the curyes?'
altogether too sharply. You should
see him rubber, whenever we pass a
wel1-formed woman"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Coal in the philippines.

A vein of coal has been discovered in
the Philippines which is said to be up
to the quality of the Chinese fuels. The
amount has not been ascertained. but
it is certain that it will answer the de-
mands of the islands for many years
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Too Slow.

II guess / didn't enthuse enough
over the first kiss"
'What do you mean, girlie?"
"Charlie was pretty slow. l was
ready for it two years before it hap
pened."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Depressinc Conditions.

Doctor-Your trouble is dyspepsia;
you should laugh heartily before and
after your meals.
Patient-Impossible, doctor. l cook
them myself and then l wash the
dishes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Since When?

Mrs. Benham-He has been dis
appointed in love.
Benham-How long has he been
married:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Meet ENOUGH.

"They say mans heart is reached
through his stomach"
"Then suppose girl should be Gro
quettish. louisville Courier-Journal
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
A Parting Shot.

Madge-I'll never speak to you
again; not if it would save my life.
Marie-That's an easy bluff to make
for anyone that has nine lives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

Everybody writes poetry now; and
anthologics have to be issued to get
It into books.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

All leading colleges, of pharmacy in
England have women teachers on their
staffs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Would Go No Farther.

Smith-May / make a confidant of
you!
JOnes--Why, certainly.
Smith--Well, I'm hard up and want
500.
Jones-You can trust me. ! am as
silent as the grave. have heard moth.
lng.-Stray Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

Many an alleged wise guy has been
declared otherwise by a jury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Economies.

Does your wife take an interest In
aconomy?"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Growcher. "She
thinks l ought to be able to make
lunch of a piece of lettuce and
spoonful of ice cream the same as she
can"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

Rosa BonheGr painted cattle in the
! slaughter houses ut Paris.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
The SUNRISE Party.

The Surprise Party.
Knicker-Did your wife come home
Unexpectedly?
Bocker-Not to herself.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21
Quite the onnosite.

Quite the Opposite.
When the sly breeze blows off a hat.
BysAnders often notice that
The owner makes while chasing 1t
Remarks that are not chaste bit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

A regularly organized women,s club
existed in New York in 1747.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

Don't borrow trouble-borrow cash.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

often the Case.
"On first sight Jack thought Edith q
vision" , $50. L. az a,4
and on second, sight?"
His thought underwent reyision.n
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

Make Good Money during spare Time. Abb
solutely legitimate proposition. Scientific
Speciality Co.. sO7 Mellon St. Pittsburgh. Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-10-21

Here another neRoy Cake delicious and appetzng that
have been unable give that does justice to its
unusual qualities It be made just right only with Royal
Baking Powder Will you make it and name it?