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New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Storm, Nearing Yucatan
After S,reeping Caribbea,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE trop-
ical storm which last week swept Trini-
dad and other Caribbean islands with
great damage to property, was reported
to-day in advices to the Weather Bu-
reau to be south and southeast of ia
maica.
The storm continued to move slowly
north and northwestward, which would
bring it to the coast in the vicinity Of
Yucatan.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Ship Caught in Hurricane;
Violent Storms in Pacifc

WASHINGTON, Sept 11-Storms of
unusual violence are being met by
Pacific steamers, according to reports
to the Weather Bureau. The steamship
West Faralon, San Francisco to Liver
pool, a radio message said, expert
enced a terrific hurricane Saturday
afternoon, approximately sixty-five
miles th-southwest Of Mona Island"
The master of the Faralon stopped
the engines and allowed the ship to
drift in q lake of OIL" She escaped
without damage except to the deck
works.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Man Shot in Quarrel in Street;
Assailant Caught After Chase

Ernest Griffin, a negro, forty years
old, of 2163 Fifth Avenue, was locked
up in the East 12sth Street police sta
tion yesterday, charged with felonious
assault. He is said by the police to
have shot Petrus johnson, thirty-fou
of 146 West 146th Street, during an
alteration. johnson is in Harlem Hos
pital with bullet wound in his
abdomen.
The shooting took place at 1880
Street and Park Avenue. After Griffin
had fired one shot he fed, pursued by
a crowd. Patrolman William Gould, Of
the 177th Street station, arrested him
after firing two shots. Detective Hugh
Cassidy took the prisoner to Harlem
Hospital, where he was identified by
Johnson.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Wife to Plead for McNally
Condemned Slayer Coaches Her
for Visit to Governor To-day

Edward J. McNally, who was saved
from the electric chair at Sing
Sing ten days ago by a reprieve, two
hours before the time set for his
death, was yesterday visited by his
wife. Together they went over the
argument that she will present to the
Governor to-day in an effort to have
his sentence of death commuted to life
imprisonment.
He told her what points to emphasize
in his part in the robbery at Mariners
Harbor, Staten Island. during which
Walter Jaskowski, restaurant mana
ger, was killed. Two other men impli-
Gated in the murder have been electro
cuted
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
ftte, who preyed upon Gulf and river
shipping in the eighteenth century.

fitte, who preyed upon Gulf and river
shipping in the eighteenth century.
Jean Lafitte and his brother, Pierre
conducted veritable reign Of terror
in the Gulf of Mexico late in the eigh-
teenth and early in the nineteenth CEN
turies. Gathering band Of ruffians
about them the brothers preyed on
chipping and added to their profits
from this by smuggling and slave trade
The headquarters of the band were
in Barataria Bay, in Louisiana. So
great did their depredations become that
pn American expedition was sent out to
destroy them at the time Of the out
break of the war of 1912. They fed, but
their career took peculiar turn short
ly after, for they offered their services
to the Governor of Louisiana and Cen
eral Jackson when the British were
threatening to attack New Orleans, and
their offer was accepted.
SO brave was their conduct in this
battle that they were pardoned
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Shepard Warming Altered
His Name Replaces Wife's on
s'No Trespass" Signs

"No trespass" signs recently put up
on the estate Of Mrs. Helen Gould
Shepard near Tarrytown bear the sig
nature Of her husband, F. J. Shepard
as owner.
The warnings which they replaced
were signed by Mrs. Shepard as own
er. Neither Of them was at home yes
terday when the change In signatures
aroused the curiosity of their neigh
bors, and nobody in Tarrytown could
find out the significance Of the new sig
nature.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Milk for Rochester Pupils
Half Pint Daily to All Under
Normal Weight and Height

ROCHESTER. sept. IL Beginning
this fall half pint OF milk will be
served to all pupils in the Rochester
public schools whose weight and height
are below recognized standards for their
age, according to an announcement
made to-day by Herbert S. Weet, City
Superintendent of Schools.
The milk will be sold to the pupils
at cost In most cases, but where it is
found that the pupil cannot afford to
pay it will be supplied out of fund
appropriated by the community.
VOTE IN THE PRIMARY
If you are enrolled you are privileged
to vote at your party's primary to-
morrow, September Is.
POLLS OPEN FROM to P. M
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Vast Area Affected

HOUSTON, Tex, Sept. 11-Reports
of loss of life and property damage,
other than at San Antonio, as a result
of Friday nights deluge mounted
steadily to-day with restoration Of
communication into the central Texas
flood district. Tonight it has been
established that an area extending
north as far as Georgetown, south to
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12
Robbed of $50 by Auto Bandits

William M, Jones, printer, of e74
Academy Street, was held up and robbed
of s26 early yesterday by three mon
who drove up in an automobile and
accosted him at Sherman Avenue and
Broadway. Jones was able to give a
good description Of the bandits, and the
police have sent out a general alarm
for them.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-12

VOTE IN THE PRIMARY
= You are enrolled You are privileged
se oIe at your party's primary to-
nxew, Septsuber Is.
S0sskb OPEN FROM 8 tel eP,M.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Obstructed Vision.

An old merchant who resided In Ire
land had glass eye, which 1t was his
custom to take out and deposit In
tumbler Of water each night before
retiring. He awoke one morning very
thirsty, having on the previous night
drank not wisely but too we'll, and by
mistake drank from the tumbler which
contained his artificial optic, thereby
swallowing same.
His wife, fully aroused and greatly
alarmed at the semi-cholsing condition
Of her spouse. called to the valet, who
was an Irisbman, to render assist
ance.
Pat having promptly arrived, was
requested to look down his masters
throat to see what caused the obstruc-
ton. Proceeding to investigate he
saw the eye In question lodged some
distance down the passage. Meantime
the anxious wife asked:
Cant you see down, PATTI"
"How can l see down and another
fellow looking upT-London Answers
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
SWAMP-R0OT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There Is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that 1t has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands Of distressing cases.
Ewamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect Is soon
realized in most cases. 1t 10 o gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores In bottles of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this observation-disclosures
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
HIS POINT QUITE REASONABLE
A Good Logic In Negroes Contention
as to Lions Probable Change
to a Meat Diet.

A negro employed at one of the
Hollywood movie studios was drafted
by director to do novel comedy
scene with lion.
you get into this bed" ordered the
director, land We'll bring the lion In
and put him In bed with you. 1t will
be a scream"
"Put lion In bed with lei" yelled
the darby. mo, sab Not a-tall !
quits right here and now"
But" protested the director, this
lion won't hurt you. This lion was
brought up on milk"
$50 was brung up on milk" walled
the darby, "but l eats meat now
Los Angeles Times.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
4. F. 'CORM|CK
CONFIRMS STORY
SECRETARY OF BUSINESS LEAD.
Err STATES THAT STORY
OF SEPARATION is TRUE
Mrs. Mccormick, Daughter of John D.
Rockefeller, Brands Story AS
Absurd in public Statement
At Chicago

Chicago-Farold F. Mccormick and
his wife, the daughter of John ~
Rockefeller, have separated, 1t was an
bounced at the millionaires Lake For
est home Monday.
Mccormick, who is head of the In
ternational Harvester company, In a
statement issued to the United Press
through his secretary, definitely con-
firmed rumors that have been afioat
ever since Mrs Mccormick exiled her
self in Switzerland eight years ago.
"Mr. and Mrs. Mccormick are living
apart" said the statement. 1T is not
known whether or not there Will De
divorce proceedings. No steps toward
legal action have been taken
The statement concluded, "Mr. Nc
Cormick has nothing further to give
out"
The secretary to John D. Rockefel-
Ipr's son-in-law then smiled. Il 90
not know where Mr.. Mccormick Is
now" he said. perhaps l Will not
know all day."
Mrs. Mccormick in her last public
statement, made Sunday, denied there
hal been a break with her hus5anh.
such talk is absurd she saia we
are very happy, iudaed.'
Muriel, the pretty ,3-.'ar-old d''ush-
ter of the wealthy and socially prom
inert family, is .ln r. too to lie IN
h: -, Their.
Mrs. Mccormick, since she arrived
here Sunday, has denied herself to
several former close friends.
The socially prominent, whose pala-
tial homes line the "gold coast'-North
Shore drve-were left to wonder
whether Mrs. Mccormick, In pursuit
of her career, had renowned the pos
ition she alone had the right to claim,
dictator of Chicago society.
Eight years ago, before Mrs. McCor-
mick left for abroad, she shared the
leadership in Chicago's upper set WIN
Mrs. Potter Palmer. Since Mrs. Pai-
mer's death, Mrs. Mccormick was en-
titled to the leadership.
Social lights expressed their belief,
when Mrs. Mccormick returned, thar
"Chicago would be Chicago again, bat
when the news leaked out that several
of Mrs. McCormick's close friends had
been unable to get to her, they believed
she might not reenter the social held,
but give all of her time to her psy-
chology colony.
Mrs. Eff Stillman, center Of the SEN
sational divorce wrangle with her mil
lionaire husband, James Stillman, is
close friend of the McCormicks. She
recently took the crest cure at Lake
Forest while both McCormicks were
away. Muriel, the daughter, was the
hostess.
Muriel Mccormick and Anne Still
man are bosom companions and are to-
gether either here or in the East fire.
quently. Harold Mccormick, Jr., Is re-
ported engaged to Anne, but there has
been no announcement.
Both daughters actions under the
circumstances of breaks between their
parents are similar, it was pointed out
by persons who know both intimately.
Anne announced she had decided to
"stick to mamma in her trouble
Muriel chose her mother, also. She
came from the East with Mrs. Nc
cormick, as did Harold Jr., instead OF
coming in the same party as her father.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Student in Liquor Raid

Keokuk, Ia.-Fourteen prisoners
five of them women, were taken in q
raid in Keokuk by United States pro-
hibition agents, Sunday morning. The
raid was the result of complaints made
by authorities of the government school
at Nauvoo, that students were buying
liquor at Keokuk. Three agents went
into the school as students, and Sc
cured the evidence. Seventeen opera
tives from Chicago took part in the
raid.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Leoless Man Makes Long Trip

Omaha, Neb.-Edward Mosier, 60
years old and legless, has completed a
1900 mile journey from Spokane,
Wash, to Omaha in a pushcart which
he operated with his hands. He was
135 days on the road, making a daily
average of a little more than eleven
miles. Mr.. Mosier plans to make Oma-
ha his home for the winter
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Typhoon Visits japan

Toxic = Several hundred persons
have been killed by typhoon in cen
trail Japan, centerng upon Nagoya, on
the island of Hondo, where tidal
wave destroyed crops and houses. Sew
eral steamers were sunk and many
fishermen are missing.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
The Thousand Islands.

Tie Thousand islands is the nam.
gwen to collection of small islands
In the expansion of the st. Lawrence
river from the eastern end of LIKE
Ontario for about forty miles. They
are located partly In New York state
ana partly In Canada. 1t is estimated
mat there are from 1900 to 1900 Is.
lands In the group. Handsome sum.
mer reidences have been erected ON
many of the islands. Large hotels
furnish accommodations for MANY citv
visitors during the summer.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Tommy Spilled the Beans.

Mrs. Brown Ito casual callers)
Why, how do you do? What a pity
you didn't come little earlier; we've
Just finished luncheon.
Tommy Brown-Oh, ma, aren't we
goin' to have any more? l hadn't
had half enough when the door bell
rang and you all jumped up.-Boston
Transcript.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
The Family Car.

"What Is your ambition?"
ITO be rich enough to own an auto.
mobile of my own"
"But you already own carr"
II know that, but you don't know
how tired I've grown of having to
argue with the wife and the daugh-
ter and the son every time want
to use It."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08

Tie body Of Olive Thomaa moving
picture actress. who d.ed moe than
ye.rr ago in Deauville. FRANCE, from
poisoning. was placed in the Pickford
mauseleam at WoodlaWn cemetery
New York. sunday. The mausoleun
has been under construction for three
months.
Five men were reported to have
been killed and three~others injured as
the result of an explosion at Barlin,
New jersey, Thursday where a truck
was being loaded with explosives. The
force of the explosion was felt at New
Brunswick, ten miles away.
For the first time in the history Of
of aviation, according to army officials
at Galveston, Texas, an entire congre-
CATION came to divine worship in air.
planes. The occasion was a special
service held at Fort Crockett for the
officers of Ellentown field, near Hous-
ton, who came to this city in Is gov
eminent planes.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
ASPIRIN INTRODUCED
BY "BAYER' IN 1900
Look for Name "Bayer" on the Tab.
lets, Then You Need
Never Worry.

If you want the true, world-famous
Aspirin. as prescribed by physicians
for over twenty-one years. you must
ask for "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin"
The name "Bayer" Is stamped on
each tablet and appears ON each pack
age for your protection against imita-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Blast Kills Thirteen Men

Udine, Italy-Thirteen men were
killed and many injured Sunday when
an explosion occurred in n plant max
ing fertilizer from old shells brought
from the battlefield
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Fire Festival Opened

Chicago-The semicentennial festi-
val of the Chicago fire in 1871 was
opened here Monday, the affair being
held in connection with mo accident
no-fire week."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
EASY TO KILL
She Despised Them.

A little Brookline girl of seven
heartily disliked having to practice
on the piano and one day she grum-
bled about 1t to neighbor.
"Why, Mary, don't you like your
muster" the neighbor asked.
mo-" said the child vehemently. 81
Just 'spise those little black things
slttin' on the fence."-Boston Tran
script.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
cubeb Beans.

The cubeb Is the small aromatic
berry of piper cubeba, climbing
shrub. native Of Java and Borneo. but
now cultivated In various tropical
countries. The dried unrire fruit is
much used In medicine as stim-
uiant. expectorant and diuretic. The
Inhalation Of smoke and burning
cuheh has a palliative effect In some
affections Of the respiratory pas
sages.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08

tonic and Prescription" that has stood
the test Of over so years OF endorsement
from thousands OF American women,
called Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
'Favorite Prescription" banishes back
ache, pains, and the ills Of maidenhood,
womanhood and motherhood. 1t can be
had in tablet or liquid form at all drug
stores, or send 10 cents for trial package
Of tablets to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
You aSick or Ailing Woman?

Any won en-
who suffer from
backache, from
pains here or
I h ere, from
those ailments
from which all
women suffer at
some period in
life, should ask
her neighbor or
a relative about
that famous wo-
mans vegetable
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
Commuters Impression.

"Is this an accommodation train"
asked the travelling man.
"Only in technical sense replied
Mr.. Crosslots. "As matter of fact
it's one of the most disobliging trains
| ever rode on"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08

In bringing up children, study their
nature more than trying to remodel
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
The Modern Need.

Knicker-The wind is tempered to
the shorn lamb.
Bocker-How about the bobbed
hair?
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1921-10-08
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
K|WAN|S ID PUSH
 PARK PROGRAMME

Naming committee of 10 is N~ to the president Of the kiwahis club w. ]. Adams. following adoption Of X resolution yesterday afternoon at the Southern club by kiwAniaBs, Tha resolution was offered by ", A. Steadman. The committee will work in line with the clubs adoption of park work as an objective, decided upon last week.
 Resoiutions Of eondoisnee on 'hs death Of Mike Gordon, member nf the st Paul kiwaBis club were adopie6 on motion of 4. l, Arfani, Dr. Middleton BarhWaii won the at tendance prize. four bokes ef hon.Y from the hives ef l, z, kh0k, who has an apiary on tbe roof Of his home.
 Dr. Riley. Baptist minister, now preaching at the tabernacle in West End. addressed tbs club formally on the character 0f men who shpDld make up the personnel 0f such 0D 0fsanizatiOb4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
ROTARY CLUB WILL
 HOLD ALABAMA DAY
District President Turner and Representatives of Many
 Clubs 10 Attend

John Turner of Tampa, Fla, govt ernor for the eighth Rotary dlss trict will be guest of the fllfmlngs ham club Wednesday, September ', for Alabama Rotary day, A tele- gram was received yesterday by Clarence Lloyd, chairman of the pro- gramme committee, announcing tho visit. In addition representatives from each Rotary club in the district will be present
 The band of the Alabama Boys ina dustrial school will be on hand to res ceive the delegates and will also ens tertain them during the afternoon at the Southern club. There will also be several Lyric vaudeville stars fufs nished through the courtesy of Jack Fl. Ayres.
 Among the other totafans whe have notified the eommittea they will attend the meeting are Joe Bradley of Huntsville, the Rotary song leader; William Black, seeres tsry of the Montgomery Rotary club, and H. A. Christian Of the Mobile club
 Headquarters for Alabama Rotary day will be at the southern club, lt was announced yesterday After me registration Of delegates the visitors will be taken for | ride over the 0ity on a sightseeing tour.
 Reports on the international eons vention at Edinburgh. Scotland will be made ot this time by br, Henry almonds and Dr, C. b. Glenn, daler gates from the local club, Mir, Lloyd received a telegram yesterday from pr Edmonds stating that he would be in BirninEham September 1
 The clubs to bs represented Ala bama Day are as follows Abnialon, Gadsden Tuscaloosa, Menteemsry, shsfneo4 Mobile. Dotban Andaiusia, Opellka. Selma, Florence, Troy, iIp' fsula, Huntsville. Bessefnsr and Tals ladega
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
SUITS AGGREGATING
 Sl,000,000 FILED IN
 UNITED STATES COURT

Ten sul,p asHreGatinE a total Of u,oeO,O 600 srewlnE out Of an accident et jenlter on Auauat 70 in which an Ia N N traln eelllded with car cons taining ten people were tied yes- tetday ln the federal court against tho LouiHVille and Nashville railroad,
 Tho plaintiffs tn the cases are Mrs, tamma Hubbard and W, T, Grogan, ana they allene that the railroad was responsible ter the accident which resulted ln the death of W, A, Hub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
GRoCERS' BARBECUE

The second annual barbecue and outing of the Birmingham Retail Grocers and Merchants association will be held at Edgewood park on September 14, according to the am nouncement of P. H. Shropshire. pres ident of the local organization.
 Francis E. Hamper, president of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31

rigid economy in the detaiI work of the matches.
 In an address at the opening of the small arms firing school todayl Colonel Muraraa urged extreme pre- caution in handling of firearms to avoid accidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
National Rifle Matches

Camp Perry, O., August 30.-Orders to discharge August 31 100 men from the Second and Third regiments from Camp Sherman here to participate in the matches of the National Rifle as- sociation have been received by Col. NJ. c. Mumma, executive officer of the
 contest. Their discharge will require
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1921

bard and Mrs, W. IT. Grogan, and in the Injury of Mir. and Mrs. Hubbard's two children, Joe and Louise, and Mir. and Mrs, Grogan's children, Vera and Lois, and Mir, Hubbard and Mrs, Gro- gan,
 filed by Arnold and Fite. local at torneyg,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
CANDIDATES USING
 BOARD MEMBERS
 AS THEIR TARGETS
(l,estlsaed ea I'sss Yonylseal ]

3nf materials at the eitY's door, mak jne it possible for cheap and we'll built streets,
 VI, n. Barnard divDiesd the inf9f, puation fbas he had beeb uaambsf of the Legislature, serving iH jpii He ssjd he believed ibi fAtutplpB fAitbfm servants fs tbeif places, bpt that if She people wsra not satisfied with the present commission that fbey should be ft,rhfd out,
 Reb Adams. nstiBE his first speech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31
- REVlVALlST TO
 ADDRESS R0TARlANS

Meeting of the Rotary club this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the South ern club will be featured by talk hy Dr. w. H, Riley, who is conduct ing the revival meeting at the West
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-31

End tabernacle. In addition several entertainment features will be in-
 troduced according to members Of
 the programme committee. E. J.. Rowe. vice president will preside in the absence of President Oscar Wells.