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Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-30
Who's Driving?

Rear seat drivers are the most
dangerous kind OF passengers. They
constantly keep their feet working
an imaginary pedal and give verbal
direction in the operation of the car.
They are nervous individuals who
do net realize that their rear seat
driving gets the real driver nervous.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-30

BEAUTIFUL s.room apartment: 5kst No,
,%th 50. Near Omaha university; heat
and janitor service.
A. r. TuKEY q SON.
e.o Ist Nat Bk. ia. t::3.
Sunday. Peterson. DO. $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02

IL that my first predecessor took Of
nee In llSb. and there has been an
unbroken succeAsion for more than
eight hundred years. On state oc-
casions wear red velvet robe trim
med with srmine and a chain Of Of
nee around my neck. This chain has
been worn by every one OF the pro-
vosts during the 500 years"
Turning his attention to golf, the
doctor said. Jock Hutchinson, the
champion. was \ st. Andrews boy.
recently played 4 friendly game with
him. Needless to say we are very
proud OF his skill"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
PROUD OF JOCK HUTCHINSON.
DR.. Sloan, Provost q ~ Andrews,
Talks Of Golf and His Once.

1t. Andrews In Scotland 10 tho home
OF ths golf club which makes the rules
OF Eolr for the whole world. says the
Rev. DIR. Sloan. Provost OF st. An
drews who was recently stopping st
the Pennsylvania Hotel, says the New
York Times. And In addition to this
honor. he pointed out that It IL the
seat af the oldest Scotch university.
DIR. Sloan came to this country to at
tend the Presbyterian Alliance, which
recently met in Pittsburg. as a dele
gate from the United Free Church OF
Scotland.
When asked as to the duties of n
provost he explained: "As Provost of
st. Andrews, / mn Chief Magistrate
OF the city, an Office corresponding TO
your Mayor. What makes II unique
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
REV. WILLIAM LE|SHMAN
INSTALLED TONIGHT
New Pastor OF EastIake Pres
byterlan Church to Take HE
New Charge.

Rev. William Leishman. the new
pastor Of Eastlake Presbyterian
Church, will be installed tonight. Rev.
u. Franklin Smiley, ID. D., pastor o.
West Church. will preside. The pro-
gram will be ss follows:
Prelude; anthem, Around the
Throne Of Gody Brown; Doxology; In
vocation; Scripture lesson; Prayer
Rev. Aauilla Webb, ID. De l.. L. d..
hymn. spirit OF God, Descend Upon
My Heart" sermon. Rev. Robert G
Pitzer; solo, "The Beautiful Land or
High" Mrs. Harry Meyers; statement
by the presiding minister; questions
10 the pastor elect; announcement OF
installation; choir, Gloria in Ex'
celsis," Mozart; charge TO the pastor
Rev. Charles II. Bonner; charge to th'
PEOPLE, Rev. w. c. Little. Ph. d.
prayer of installation, Rev. Joel ;
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02

mington especially has the commfttss
been active.
The card playing began following an
enjoyable dinner in the du Barry room
OF tho hotel. The new plan OF playing,
when par auction cards were used for
the first time, proved both attractive
and interesting. Final decision OF the
winners will be announced by COM
mittee from New York.
Miss Thompson was assisted by
Mrs. Henry p. Scott. Miss Laura
Amory, Miss Esther Ward, Mss Alice
Candec, Miss Elinor vandegr1ft. Miss
Margsry Pyle, Miss Mary Ramsay and
Miss Mary Marvel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
RAISE $500 FOR
DEVASTATED FRANCE
Par Auction Bridge Party Aids
Worthy Cause and Provides
Amusement.

Mere than hvs huadred dollars
wcrc raised last night at the par
auction bridge party In the ballroom OF
the l,otel du Pont. when the social
world of Wilmington contributed large
sums FOR the devastated land OF
France. The card party was arranged
Under the auspices Of the Whist Club
and was In charge OF a committee with
Miss Katherine Thompson as chair
man.
The anair was attended by large
number of representative peopE who
sull have desire To show practical
sympathy for those who suffered SO
much during the world war. The work
~ the American Committee for De-
varlated France has been on an ex-
ceptionally large scale and in Wil-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
WESTMINSTER CHORAL CLUB
GIVES "ROSE MAIDEN"

The presentation OF "The Rose
Maiden" by the Westminster Choral
Club last night, under the direction OF
Frederick Wyatt was the most notable
event OF the musical season 80 far,
and was worthy of comparison with
tho "Mikado" performances OF last
year.
Miss Ruth Storms, Mrs. Martin
Lewis, Miss Mildred Mason, Marion j.
Arinker. w. Harper Spry, John j.
Haynes. Jr, Marvin G. Crossan and
Ramoth A. Mitchell were soloists; the
members OF the club formed the chorus
and Miss Pauline Myers Jones was
the very efficient accompanist.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
SUNSHINE MEETING.

The Pollyanna Branch OF the In
ternational Sunshine Society will meet
this evening at Sunshine Hall, 1+0s
Delaware Avenue. All members arc
urged to be present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02

Auto owners may rely on the re-
pair men whose ads are In classifca-
ton IL OF the classified nd scction.--
Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02

Gilfllan, d. D.; hymn. Beneath the
Gross OF Jssus;" bsnsdictton, Rcv.
VIM. Leishman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-15
Mellon Has Plan to
Reduce r. X. Rates

Washington, April ia general
scheme for reduction of railroad rates
acceptable to the railroads, PROBABLY
will be presented to the Interstate
Commerce Commission shortly, Sec
rotary Mellon said today.
Without indicating the source Of
the plan, the Secretary added that
many railroads were coming to the
conclusion that reduction of some
commodities would De advisable to
stimulate transportation, although con
tinued high rates would be necessary
on some articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-15

vas formerly Miss Lydia Kanode, of
$40 Twelfth street northwest. She
ioid the. police that. she married
Khan October 90, 1919.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-15
SROT DEAD: WIFE HELD

Washington, D c., April ID
Abdul Fassin Kha'. % wears old,
wealthy Persian an. qGs dealer,
was fou,r dead !'s+ right with \
tullet wou~a under lis LEFT arm in
his room at 1914 Rhode lsla !, Ave
nue. northwest. Following ar IN
vastigation Coroner J. Ram.rv Nc1
It ordered Mrs. Khan held on a
charge OF Investigation.
The dead body of Khan was found
by Miss l.. NJ Chapman lying be
side the bed in the room occupied
by himself and wife on the third
floor. a 20 caliber automatic pistol,
with one discharged oartridge, lay
beside it.
Other roomers in the housa did
not hear the shot which ended
Khan'S lie, Mrs. Khan spread the
alarm about / O'Clock. She was at
the telephone historically crying.
"Call doctorl My husband has shot
himself!'
Miss Chapman. who conducts
corset shop at the address, was in
the basement reading when she
heard Mrs. Khan's cries. She sum-
moned Dr.. Grant S. Barnhart, 1884
Rhode Island Avenue, who found the
dead man almost cold, he told the
police.
After lengthy examination of
the body, Coroner hewitt said:
"The bullet wound is of such a
character that l have ordered Mrs.
Khan held for investigation. I,found
no powder marks on the body, and
the circumstances justify further in
vestigation.
Mrs. Khan, who is % years old,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-15
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

The regular monthly meeting of
the Promoters of the Leag1e Of the
Sacred Heart will be held this even
ING at s o'clock, in Lyceum Hall.
Percy W. Pickford and others
have sold to John A. Morgan and
wife house and lot II, block 81, sec
ton 4, Rcsemont.
William P. Woolls, District dep
uty, and Thomas W. Priest, have
returned from Staunton, Virginia,
where they installed the newy elected
officers of that council of the Knights
Of Columbus.
A Ford automobile belonging to
Tobias Javins stolen April Z, has
been recovered at Lacey Springs, 8
miles from Harrisonburg, Va, ac-
oording to word received today oy
Chief of Police C. 7. Goods.
Mrs. James Boltwood and little
daughter, Dorothy, have returned to
Alexandria, after spending week
with her mother, Mrs. NJ. L. Lang,
on East Market Street-Charlottes-
vile Progress.
The local branch of the Salvation
Army has many calls for clothing,
especially for women and children.
but also for men, and request all
who have articles Of clothing not in
use, to please give same to Capt.
Bott, who will greatly appreciate
their kindness, and will Immediately
distribute where most needed.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
COURT GIVES ALIMONY
IN EVANS matter
Hammond Couple Incident
ally Get Into the Di
vOrce Courts.

Not long ago Mrs. Conner !. Evans
OF Hammond, had her husband arrested
for failing to provide for her and.their
infant child Dishking the idea Of the
publicity which the affair might draw.
Mrs. Evans dropped the matter and an
nounced that she and Conner were go
ing to i've together again. The Times
police reported took the credit for the
reconciliation.
Yesterday Mr.. Evans took the mi
tfative and carried the matter into the
Hammond superior court by fling suit
for divorce. He said his wife. Ruth,
had complained Of their hone and
thought no ought to have better JOB
than railroading. He said she had
been running around NIGHTS too much
she frequented the Burnham Inn and
often told him of trips and parties
with other men.
AS soon as Mrs. Evans heard Of the
fling she promptly nut in her appear
ance in Room and asked to have
Conner brought into court. She e-tated
him to tell the judge Why he had fail
ed to support her and the eight
months-old baby. Conner had little ex-
planation SO the court ordered him e
pay temporary alimony OF S5o per
month and also her attorney fees OF
500, The divorce case viii be tried
later.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
Picture Of His Store in 1892
Recalls the Good Old
Days.

In 1892. Oscar Krinbin vas the pro-
prietor OF a drug store in the location
now occupied by the Verne SUMMERS
Pharmacy.
Summers has a picture OF the IN
terror of that store and is using it IN
some novel advertising
Thirty years ago Hammond was q
town OF 1000 and Harrison Park was
a farm There was saloon and dance
hall as sohl and State streets and it
was considered wen out OF the city
The only restaurant was located in
the Erie hotel. which was operated In
connection with the depot OF chat road
which is now standing in a fine state
of preservation.
Thirty years ago the Erie depot was
the pride OF the city.
In those good old days there was
but one night policeman and If given
a pint Of liquor he would retreat to
some obscure doorway TO quaff the po-
tion and slip into untroubled slumber,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
MAZE. Of
RUAl0RS
CONFLICTING
Secret Diplomacy Sits VERY
Tightly in the Saddle
These Days.
BY GEORGE r HOLMES
fsrarr CORRESPONDENT i. N. SERVICE,

rx-sFr CORRESPONDENT T. N. sEfFlCIl
wAsHINGv0N. Dec. 6.-Cut u n
,paze OF rumsrs and reports Of ALL
anses. agreements. ententes and un
dsr.+anefnrs with which washingto5
has been aucd for q week pats came
TO-DAY the positive declaration from an
official source that tnv administration
l. contemplating no re-alignment OF
mowers here that can BY any ehanc
bs termed an @alliaAce' OF an "en
tente."
7. 4. not denied that suggestion
have been made to tho American de4e-
cation that both Great Britain a'i'
Iaoan would welcome the scTappl"s
~ tho Aaglo-Japaness alliance sHe
he substitution Of a tri-partite agree
rnent to take its place
s,ch suggestions have been made
but the talking hes mostly been zone
by British and japanese sources
What the American delegation has
IN mind. and what PROBABLY VIII oe
l,-a,--s+ "a completion out OF the pres
on. conference IS not an alliance or
~ entente II was said, but q series
~ treaties or notes. confirming the
aecissons that are reached here. all OF
which VIII be submitted 70 ths United
s+a+.s senate for approval or ratiflca-
ton
Service Informant. II has not yet peea
decided 1ust what form the final action
~ ina conference will be put into /
: whether 1t VIII be treaties. proc
tolls notes, or mere declarations q
principle
..yvbataxer the decisions are said
the American spokesman. they must
Be on paper in one form or another
whatever the decisions are, aaio
the American spokesman, they must
he NIT on paper m one form or anoth-
er. Matters OF such moment can HaFelS
he tossed out es the window for the
wind to blow around
4 number Of suggestions are now
before the American delegation. It was
stated. ard it IS probable that the final
ac4fon Of the conference viii ne ce-
rnented ~ one or more OF the agencies
II has been suggested and the
American delegation is now consid-
!. treaty governing the lirnita-
tion Of naval armament, TO which the
i've big powers. America, Great Ell
tain, France. Japan and Italy. would
be ziEnatory-
2. A treaty concerning China bas-
ed on the four principles which We're
written by Eliha Root. and 70 which
ell the nine powers here. including
China herself would be signatory
8. treaty between the United
states and Japan concerning tho Island
q zap alone.
4. treaty between Japan ana
CHINA concerning shantung alone
5. treaty. or the simultane pus
publication OF declarations 81 princl-
pie governing the Pacific. hy the Unit
~ states Grcat Britain and Japan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
HERE ARE
TERMS Of
IRISH PEACE:
By DARLB G. REEVES

LONDON, Dec. 6-Without waiting
for the British and irish parliaments
to rarfy the peace agreement signed
early today by the Sim Fein and Brit
ish delegates. British officialdom this
afternoon regarded Irish peace as an
accomplished fact. ending centuries OF.
strife
Belief was expressed this evening
that Dali Eireann and the British par
lament would be sitting simultane
ously next week and would ratify the
agreement about the time.
new provisional government at Dublin
Will be operative Immediately
The British cabinet has already un-
animously approved the agreement. so
has King George.
Ulster province IS given the option
or entering the Irish free state. as
ireland viii be known. or maintaining
her present status
The news OF the settlement was re-
ceived ct Dublin with satisfaction The
terms were described at Belfast as a
bomb she'll especially as regards to
the agreement to withdraw British
troops from Ireland at once
Under the peace terms the irish free
state Will enjoy wide automous powers
The chief conditions We're outlined By
an official source as follows
Ireland viii have power to levy
tariffs agaigst an nations including
England and Ulster.
Ireland will recognize the British
war debt and her own responsibility
for payment OF part Of it.
Britain Will withdraw her military
forces from Ireland
BILE
The Irish III acclaim allegiance to
King George as head of the Associa-
tions Of Nations forming the British
commonwealth.
Interned Sim Fein prisoners Will be
released
Britain will make adjustment for
past over-taxation IN ireland and al
low for damage to Irish property in
the past three years
Ireland Is given authorize 10 estah
lish any army in proportion to her pop
ulation
Ulster may enter tho Irish free state
with fun powers Of an equal province
Of United Ireland
Interference with educational or re-
ligious liberties or endowments in eth
In the event Ireland votes herself
out Of the Association OF Nations she
loses her fiscal and military autonomy
rights.
eguards to be established In VI
ster for protection Of the Roman Cath
olic population.
Ireland permits the use Of her har-
bors for British warships, but Ireland
Is permitted to begin building ships
for the protection Of her customs ana
fisheries.
The conditions can be revised at the
end Of five years If Ireland desires.
The terms Of the peace agreement
viii be effe tive l2 months from Dec
2, 1921, II the event they are duly rati-
fed.
It developed that e. ]. Durgan G.
Gavan Duffy and Austen Chamberlain
signed the treaty" In addition to Pre-
mier Lloyd George, Lord Birkenhead
Winston Churchill, Arthur Griffith
Michael Collins ana r. c. Barton.
The agreement terms are now under
consideration at Belfast.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
TUBERCULOSIS
SANITARIUM
EXTRAYAGANT?
Sentiment at Court House
That it Has Grown
Too Costly.
ESPECIAL TO The TiREsI

CROWN POINT. Ind Dec e.-Too
many cooks have spoiled the broth 50
far ar The new tuberculosis sanitar t7l1n
Is concerned. Tor three years th
plans have been extended and aug
rnented by this tuberculosis society
and that medical association Of the
county. state and nation until In
present project IS far too elaborate.
That Is the opinion expressed IN Oft
cal circles at the county ssat.
with 100000 in The treasury ane
a three hundred thousand dollar bone
issue to be sold, tho tuberculosis sani-
tarium project represents prospec
tive Investment Of between 100000
and 100000
The poor farm cost t15o.ooo an
the county spent s5771275 last year
To maintain IT,
What would it cost 20 mtain half
million dollar sanitarium with hig
priced physicians and nurses7
II IS said that County Aud.or Foland
and County Treasurer Bradford favor
less pretensioua plans for the tubercu
losis sanitarium They believe that q
suitable sanitarium can be bult for
100000 and rhat the county should
build an orphans home with the dif
ference.
The s3o0.00o issue of bonds for the
sanitariurn have not been sold as Vel
because no premiums ara offered. The
state board cf accounts examined the
plans for the sanitsrium last week and
as soon as they are approved the COM
rn8ssioners are expected t. proceed
with the letting Of the contract. When
the contract has been let premiums
viii be offered on the bonds by the
=,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
WINERY SUES FOR
$4,000 ATTORNEY FEE

CROWN POINT, Ind. Dec. e.-w. J.
WINERY OF Hammond IS appearing as
counsel for himself before Special
Judge Otto Bruce in the circuit court
Mr. Winery claims that attorney
fees IN tho sum Of $4,000 are due him
from the Manhattan Lumbn- Co. in
connection with Its suit against the
promoters of the Porter race track.
The Manhattan Lumber Co, alleges
that It had a contract with Attorney
WINERY by which It was to pay him
$4,000 for his services and that he was
paid $4,000 and later rendered $4,000
which he refused.
Attorney Winery declares that he
performed extra services not covered
in the original agreement. He obtain
ed a Judgment for his clients on a
mechanics lien against the race track
promoters.
Attorney Fred cr4rlapacker is repre-
senting the estate OF Peter Crumpack-
or In the case.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06

leaving tho city to the mercy Of the
reyelers.
DANCED ALL NIGHT
Mr. Krtnbill says there arc lot or
sedate old fellows IN this town who
stepped around pretty lively Ia those
days and whose capacity for beer Was
considered remarkable
What shock It would be to their
children to know how the old man used
to dance all night and spark the girls"
remarked Mir Krinbill
As cofnpared to thirty years ago.
Hammond is now quiet town, Air.
Krinbnl declared
People go to bed earlier now" he
stated 7 was never able 70 close my
drug store before midnight and more
often it was two or three O'Clock in the
morning before business let up. Now
adays the streets are deserted at mid
night
How do you know inquired Melv
Monnett You go to bed every night
at 10 o'clock"
Z want you to understand that I'm
still one or the young fellows around
this town" declared Krinbll. IF you
think you can put me on the shelf with
Doc CLARK, ed. Minas Larry Cox. Billy
Russell and the other old codgersr
you're raistaben''
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
NOT A SHOW HOUSE
HAS PAID So TAX

CROWN POINT. IND. Dec 6--Not
a theater in Lake county has paid the
new IS county tax, despite the fact that
County Treasurer Ralph Bradford has
advertised IN the newspapers.
The treasurer cannot decide which OF
three courses TO pursue:
l. To notify the police chiefs OF the
various cities to close the theaters un-
I'll they pay the tax.
O. TO give the names Of the de-
nnquent theater managers to the pros
ecutor with request that he prose
cute.
8. Or to appeal to the theater man
ayers that it IS their duty to pay the
tax because the money goes into the
school fund and he school children need
the education.
There must be some practical solu-
ton" said Mr.. Bradford AS a prize
for the best plan Of getting the thea
ters to pay their tax I VIII give a sea
son ticket to the Orak crtcus. value $40
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
WENT LONG WAY
ERE He COULD STOP


a suggestion made in this paper some
time ago that railroads entering Ham
nond provide rubber gates at grade
crossings was given hearty endorse
ment by Hammond police yesterday af-
terncon when Harry Abhlett, 1884 At
Gibson avenue. Robertsdale, driving q.
heavy automobile crashed through two
sets Of gates at the Holman street
crossings, nearly running down O.
watchman who tried 20 stop him and
Iittering the street far as the po-
lice station with splintered debris
Mr.. Abblett evidently Mortified by the
thing he had done and additionally ter
raed when he whizzed past Central
police station, sped on without stop
ptng until he had reached Atchison
avenue and 120th street, where he was
halted by Officer Orr Of the Roberts
dale station, who had received a call
from headquarters to arrest the wild
driver.
Abblett who is switchnan, was
booked by Hammond police on a charge
of driving while drunk.
His wife this morning provided 800
bail.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
(BULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyIcEl
CHICAGO. Dec. 6. - The FIRST
break IN the ranks of striking
packing house employees here came
today when 100 came to the Ar
mour & Co. plant and. according
to Nj. D. Harding. plant superin-
tendent. asked d reinstatement.
Forty were taken back and the
cases of the others were taken un-
der advisement. An effort is be-
ing made to induce the teansters
employed by the packers to quit
worls Teamsters leaving the yards
today were ieered. Several first
fights occurred.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
BANDITS
GET AWAY
WITH $500

WHITING. Ind Dec. s.-Three
young men, shabbily dressed, en- cred
the soft drink parlor Of John Matusik
st $50 schrage avenue yesterday
morning at 1920 O'Clock ard held UP
the proprietor. relieving him of $500
The men came in an old hivver which
is said to have had an Illinois license
on the front and no plate on the rear
Of the car. The hold-ups all had guns
and handkerchiefs over their faces
About ten men We're in the place al
the time but all were evidently too
frightened To take means of appre-
hending them.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
(2ULLETTN)

TlNTERNATIoEAL NEWS sERvIcEI
CHICAGO. Dec. 6.-Walter F.
Blake, 81. an arc light Inspector
for the city. was shot and killed in
hi. home easly today by bis wife.
Mrs. Lucy Blake. Mrs. Blake told
the police she shot her husband
during a struggle for possession Of
a revolver with which he had
threatened to Kill her. Her hus-
band had been drinking. Mrs.
Blake said. and they quarreled
when she attempted to prevent his
going out after more liquor.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-12-06
(BULLETIN)

fIhTERNATIONAL NEWs sERViCEl
WASHINGTON, Dee 6.-Con-
ditions within the Chinese delega-
ton to the armament conference
became so turbulent today as to
constitute menace to the success
Of the conference itself. Follow
ing closely on the resignation Of
Dr.. Philip K. c. Tyau. secretary
of the delegation because of re-
sentiment at the treatment accord
ed Chinese problems. came today
three more designations among the
higher advisers in the delegation.