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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
Woman COnfesses
She Threw Acid
in Husbands S Face

Akron, Ohio, Sept. 22.-Mrs.
Minnie /. Derr, 48, mother Of five
children, broke down under ques-
tioning Thursday and confessed
she threw acid into the face of her
husband, Alvin Oerr, Akron busi-
nesss man, while he slept in their
home early Sunday morning.
Derr died Tuesday from the
acid fumes he inhaled, according
to attending physicians.
81 didn't want to kill him,
only wanted to disfigure him."
Mrs. Derr screamed after County
Prosecutor A. w. Doyle had piled
her with questions for two hours.
Authorities waited until after
funeral services for MIR. Derr had
been held before she was taken
from her home to the court house.
Coroner Carl Kent, one of the
paiI-bearers at the funeral, exam
ined her and found that she was
able to be moved.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
500, 600 Is Found
in Supposed Migrants
Clothes by Officers

Chicago. Sept. 22.-The remains of
an aged woman known as French Sal"
at the Harrison street police station.
where she frequently has been booked
on such charges as vagrancy and beg
ging, Thursday was given funeral
fitting millionaire instead of being in
tered in the potter's field, as had been
planned. The undertaken found more
thap 100000 in stocks and bonds con-
cedled in the supposed vagrant's cloth
,.inK. The body was found in gas
FILLED room yesterday. Her real name is
not known.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
TRIAL WILL DETERMINE
WHETHER ARbUCK[E CASE
WILL GO TO UPPER COURT
Prosecutions Chief Witnesses Will Testify
Friday; Comedian Nervous and Downcast
as He Listens to Evidence; Mrs. Arbuckle,
Former Wife of Screen STAR Attends Hearing.

San Francisco, Sept 22-The police examination of
Roscoe c. (Fatty) Arbucke which will determine whether
the film comedian is to be bound to the
tra on charge OF the murder Of Miss Virginia Rappe began
here Thursday room filled almost exclusively with
women
Three witnesses who Miss Rappes body after her
DEATH September g. which is charged resulted injuries
suffered at drinking party four days before in Arbuckes
suite at the Hotel ST. Francis testified that they observed
bruises on her limbs and body Two hem who
performed the examination and the autopsy
geon said death from ruptured bladder caused in their
opinion by external force - ~
At Fridays session of Judge Sylvan Lazarus court it is
oeeved there will be introduced testimony regarding incidents
at the no1e party where according to witnesses the
ner inquest Miss Rappe found moaning and screaming
after having been alone in with Arbuckle
District Attorney Matthew A. Brady said had not been
determined whether AL Semnacher Miss Rappe manager
who reported to have testified before the grand jury at
Angeles That Arbucke had made admissions regarding his
treatment of Miss Rape, would be called FRIDAY
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
GRADUATED TAX LAW
FOR CORPORATIONS IS.
PROPOSED BY WALSH
New Bill Would Take Place Of Present Provision
Calling for Flat IS Per Cent Levy;
Gasoline Tax Also Suggested.

Washington Sept 22Reductions the normal tax rates
individual incomes of $4,000 less graduated tax
Of from 10 cent 20 cent the
tions in place of the suggested flat of Is
proposed in amendments to the Republican revision bill
Offered Thursday in the senate by Senators Walsh
mittee
To make for the loss from the tax on ndi
vldua incomes proposed that tax of gallon
gasoline be imposed at the and that the capital stock
tax yielding around $60000000 annually be retained The
majority bill provides for repeal of this tax effective in 1922
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
Shortage of Pastors
Due to Poor PAY

Pittsburgh, Sept. 22.-The present
shortage of ministers is "acute. crit
ical and grave" according to the re-
port of the committee on home mis-
sions of the European section. pre-
sented at Thursdays session If the
general council of the alliance of re-
formed churches throughout the world
holding the Presbyterian system.
A contributory cause to the shortage
was given as s'the utter inadsq,lacy ef
the financial provision made for either
minister or missionary"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
Two Mexical1s Kill
Sheriff and Jailer:
Third Man Wounded

Riverside, Calf, Sept. 22.-Theo-
dore Crossley, automobile dealer and
deputy sheriff, aud Henry Nelson,
county jailer, were slain. and Martin
Helms was seriously wounded in a
fight with two Mexicans accused Of
stealing hay from Helms near here late
Thursday.
Officers Of San Bernadino and Riv-
erside counties, aided by more than
100 armed citizens. began pursuit Of
The Mexicans soon after.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
FAMOUSACTRESS DIES.

London, Sept. 92.-The death Is an
nounced Of Mrs. Charles Calvert.
Mrs. Calvert was born in 1885 and
went on the stage at the age Of seven,
playing with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ken. Mrs. Calvert was well known In
the United States many years ago,
where she played as member Of Ed
win Booths company and with Mrs.
Langtry aud Mary Anderson.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
FATE COMES
UP IN PARDON BOARD

Helena, Sept. 22.-The state board
of pardons Friday will decide the fate
of Theodore Chronopoulos and Stephen
Byrne. under sentence to be hanged for
the murder of Sylvester J. Prenatt, at
Butte.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23
METALS BANK TO REFUND
BUTTE MUNICIPAL DEBT

Butte, Sept. 22-The Metals Bank
ing premium of $500. was the sue
cesful bidder for the S1OO, 600 funding
bond issue to finance the city.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-23

The bulky film actor listened in
tently to the testimony. his face bearing
the same serious and grave expression
1t has worn ever since his arrest nearly
two weeks ago. Mrs. Minta Durfee Ar
buckle, his wife, from whom he had
been separated for five years, but who
came here from New York Monday, sat
at his side with her mother, Mrs. Flora
Durfee.
Women jammed the corridors Of the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
KENTUCKY FARMERS ARE
NOW KEEPING BOOKS
Many Farmers In This States Are
Adopting Proper Business Methods
On Their Farms This Summer.

Kentucky farmers are realizing that
it is necessary to keep books in order
to have systematic and balanced bus
mess, according to c. U. Jett, exten-
sion specialist of the farm economics
department of the College of Agricul-
ture. Mr.. Jet has just completed a
number of farm accounts for both men
and bows in a number of counties in
the state. A report of the schools
shows that 337 farmers attended the
schools held for them in 16 counties
Approximately 175 boys were enroll
ed in the work which was given in the
agricultural departments OF hlgh
schools in seven counties under the
direction of Mr.. Jet. in the course OF
the work of the men and boys were
shown how to make an inventory OF
the farm business and how to use
special farm account book for record
ing the expenses and receipts OF the
farm operations with the idea OF pal
ancing I'D the farm business and plac'
ing It on a systematic basis. Mr. Jet
plans to visit them from time TO time
and assist them in keeping the recoru'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
STATE WILL SPEND $4,000 FOR
DISTRIBUTING BOB WHITE QUAIL

Frankfort, KY, July 10. - Five
thousand dollors will be spent by the
State Game and Fish Commission to
purchase Mexican Bob White quail for
distribution in this state. The quail
will be bought for spring delivery.
DR.. R. S. futile, Executive Agent Of
the Game and Fish Commission, is
back from Ballard county, where he
made arrangements for the establish
ment of camp next month for the
purpose of catching fish from the
ponds covering 1900 acres of land, an
overflow from the Ohio River. The
fish will be put into Kentucky streams
The camp will be established a short
distance from Barlow and the fish will
be caught with seines.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
COLORED CITIZENS

The Sunday school Of Scott's NJ. E
church will have their annual picnic
at Hunters grove, a mile and a hal
from Washington, Friday, July %. One
truck will leave the church at 8 a. m
and one at noon. Plenty Of refresh.
ments, swings and many other attrac'
tions. The boys band will furnish mu.
sic. Let all members and friends come
and enjoy this outing with us.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
THREE GUN BATTLES
HAVE PROVEN FATAL
In Three Fights In Kentucky Noun.
talns Monday Deaths Have
Resulted.

Lexington, KY, July 10. - Three IA
talities as results Of gun battles oc-
CURED in the mountains Sunday. Hen
ry Wilson, notorious moonshiner,
was shot and killed Edward Baker, ID
years old, was shot and killed, and his
father, Rufus Baker, As years old, dan
gerously wounded, by a man said TO
be John Rooney, miner. James Lucas
was the third man killed.
Johnny Clay surrendered to the po-
lice as the slayer Of Lucas.
The killing of Wilson took place on
Brownies Branch, near Cubage, when
the mountaineer resisted arrest. lie
was killed by government officials.
Baker also died in Pike county, the
shooting taking place on Straight
Creek.
Clay asserted he found Lucas in his
home at Ravenna, Estil county, and
said he shot in self-defense when
Lucas, he asserted, reached toward
his hip pocket as if to draw a weapon
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
DAYS OF DIZZINESS.
Gene to Hundreds Of Maysville
People.

There are days of dizziness;
Spells Of headache, languor, back
ache;
Sometimes rheumatic pains;
Often urinary disorders.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
for kidney ills.
Endorsed in Maysville by grateful
friends and neighbors. Ask your
neighbor.
Mrs. ]. W. Ishmael, 225 East Fifth
street, Maysville, says: 81 had been a
sufferer from kidney trouble for many
years. I think / inherited 1t as my
mother died of dropsy. My kidneys
were in weak condition and at times
they acted too often. My back ached
terribly and 1t broke my rest at night
as the misery was still there. l had
dizzy spells and could see flashes be-
fore my eyes and everything turned
black before me. A friend told me
about using Doan's Kidney Pills with
benefit so / sent to Swift's Drug Store
and got two boxes. After using then
got better and have felt like a diff
ferent woman ever since. I can't re-
commend Doan's too highly"
Price 60 cents, at all dealers. DOM
simply ask for kidney remedy - gel
Doan's Kidney Pills - the same tina,
Mrs. Ishmael had. Foster-Milburn Co.
J Mfrs RuffalO NJ Y
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
DON'T FORGET
The Folks That Stay at Home This Hot
Weather; Take Them a New RECORD
COME IN AND GET THESE HITS"
Grooming Fox Tro) Bensons Orchestra Of Chicago
"peggv ONeil" Victor Roberts
Nobody's Rose William Robyn
President Harding March United States Marine Band
National Capitol Centennial United States Marine Band
Beneath Moon Of Lombardy John Mccormack
MAMIE SMITH LATEST
Dangerous Blues What Have Done
Murphy's Jewelry Store
15WEST SECOND STREET.
DISASTROUS FIRE
AT LOUISVILLE.

Louisville, KY, July 10. - Only a
small power house remains of the
practically, new plant of the Louisville
Conserves company, Highland Park,
visited last night by fire estimated
to have done $225,OOO damage. Eight
one and two-story structures scattered
over 9ls acres, burned, the concrete
Office building being among the ruined
buildings. In one of the burning
buildings were thousands Of cans of
preserved Strawberries. AS the cans
exploded, with loud reports, they were
thrown high into the air, and showered
about About $4,000 gallons of tomato
catsup were stored in another of the
buildings. Explosions filled the air
with the hot, red liquid. The spectacu-
lar fire attracted motorists from all
parts Of the city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
CANDIDATE SLAIN.

Hazard, Ky, July 10. - j, Bohy
Combs, 40 years old, died here Sunday
night from the effects Of pistol shot
wounds received, it is alleged by Off
GERS, at the hands of T. c. Combs IN
difficulty a few hours before.
Both men were candidates for jailer
of Perry county and were bitter OPP
moments. The alleged assailant, who is
30 wears old, is said to be still al
large Both men we're married and
had large families. They were not re-
lated
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
FIRST KENTUCKY INFANTRY
FLAG GIVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Frankfort, KY, July 10. - The flag
of the First Kentucky Infantry, which
was the first regiment in the Union
Army organized in Kentucky, has been
presented to the Kentucky Historical
Society by Miss Cordelia Kelley, Of
st. Louis, Mo-, daughter of the late
James P. Reilly, color sergeant Of the
First Kentucky Infantry of the Union
Army.
The regiment was organized in
Northern Kentucky and modified al
Camp Clay. The flag was presented tc
the regiment by the women Of Cincin.
natl.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
CARP VS.. GIBBONS.

New York, July 10. - Tom Gibbons,
of st. Paul, Monday was matched to
meet George Carpenter in October for
the worlds electromagnetic cham
pionship. Articles were signed by Ed
die Kane, Gibbons manager, and pro-
moter Tex Richard
The bout will be either in the arena
IN Jersey City on which Carpenter
lost to Dempsey or in Madison Square
Garden. The weights will be It's
pounds or under. Richard did not an
nounce the other terms.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
SAVES HER CHILDREN.

Louisville, KY, July 10. - Mrs. WILL
liam l.. Taylor Monday rushed INTO
her home which was burning, and
Drawing flames and dense smoke car
ried her infant baby to the street.
meantime acting as a guide to safety
for her two other children all OF
whom were asleep on the second floor
when the fire started. She afterward
sainted and neighbors revived her.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

House for rent. Have your automo-
bile insured against fire and theft
Rates very cheap. Parcel post insur-
ance for sale. Phone for rate on in
surance of all kinds. Come in and get
some blotters free. N. F. & d. B.
COUGHLIN, No. 200 Market street.
Phone No. 410.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

Kentucky Military Institute is
named by the War Department as one
of thirty-four educational institutions
in the United States entitled to special
mention as distinguished colleges and
honor military schools for the year
1921"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

For the first time since the founda-
ton of William and Mary College in
Virginia, 22S years ago "a group Of
eight women were among the seniors
to graduate this year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
{VN RAY SCRATCH }E chickens Eas 3 N t s6S 8
A FATAL DELAY
Act quickly in time of danger.
Do the right thing now.
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other distressing kidney troubles yield
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II your druggist does not keep them,
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OF price, go cents box.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

Hon. James N. Kehoe speaks to a
mass meeting Of Bourbon county to-
bacco growers at Millersburg Tues
day in the interest Of the COOPERATIVE
Tobacco Marketing scheme.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

Forrest Higgins was freed by jury
at Corunna, Mich, Monday evening oil
a charge of numbering his fiance'
Lucy Wittum.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

Federal Judge A. NJ. ]. Cochran is
expected to give his final decision in
the pressmen's strike case at Lexing-
ton today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

Mrs. Ben Poyntz and son, Lawrence
of Fort Thomas, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. James B. Wood. of Forest avenue
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

Golf instructors at the Edgefield
country Club report that several
Maysville people are showing consid-
cradle proficiency in the sport.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19

Mr.. Edward Spencer, of Buena Vista
Ohio, is the guest of relatives and
friends here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-19
FOR RENT
LOST

LOST - On Second street between
Houston avenue and Sutton street,
One 3Ox31s tire, inner tube and rim.
Finder please leave same at Buick
Garage. or 1900 East Second street.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-11
nANKISaN

Anyone who has housing facilities for such 8 dainty little toy as a 1O-ton army tank will confer upon Captain F. Q. Ar mington by notifying him of the fact. Captain Huntington also will be pleased to learn forthwith where quarters may pc obtained in the borough for eleven S-ton trucks a group of 1-2 ton trucks, a kitchen trailer, 5-10 ton water wagon, a 3-ton artillery supply truck touring car and six motorcycles, all of Whleh Ve- hicles are included in the list of 42 ma chimes that are to be sent here for the newly organized supply company of the mobile artillery regiment.
 A telephone call from Hartford Thurs day afternoon brought Captain Huntington the information Jhat the war department is anxious to send the aforementioned ve- hicles to Danielson at once and Captain Armingtons pressing necessity just new is to find a place in which to keep them
 There is pending before the legislature a bill appropriating Sl0,00O for the erec- tion of a garage on the state armory pro- perty here but until that garage is con- structed and ready for occupancy the mo- tor vehicles will have to be housed else where.
 Nearly score of 5-ton trucks that are to come here eventually for the company are not included in the list of vehicles that tlle war department is anxious to send here at once
 Captain Huntingdon was busily engaged Thursday afternoon in trying to find a place or places where the vehicles can be kept until the state garage is ready for use.
 The new company will be mustered in this evening, tie mastering officer being Colonel Scherer, U. s. A., militia officer of the first corps area. The public is in vited to be present at the state armory at D. m
 According to town officials who have made a study of the towns financial needs for the current fiscal year, there is no prospect of any reduction in the tax rate in fact, it is now apparent that nothing less than a 21-nilI tax WI be sufficient to raise the money necessary to pay the owns bills. While this will he-a great
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-11
nith havinr the hodv renairea.

with having the body repaired.
 Frederick Bruce, automobile agent who sold the car when it was new to MT
 Baker, estimated that the cost of put ting the machine back into good condi- tion was $55o to $500 and that in talk ing it in trade from Mir. Baker for new machine he had allowed $595 for it. The machine cost S1195 when it was new few months before the accident.
 James MU/says teller at the National banh where MT. Baker is the assistant cashier. told of the accident and the cir cumstances surrounding 1t. his testimony being much the same as that of MT.
 Baker, beside whom he was sitting when the crash came. MT. Murray estimated that the Ryan car was coming along
 from 40 to 45 miles an hour just prior to
 the crash. He described the position of
 the machines just after the crash and
 said that the R. an machine was backed
 few feet from where it stopped to per-
 init of getting Barry out from under 1t.
 Mir. Murray said that the Baker car
 was on the trolley tracks and had almost
 strightened away on it's course northward
 when it was struck by Ryan's car.
 When called to the witness stand dur ing the afternoon session, MT. Ryan. the
 defendant, owner and operator of the pup
 lie service car that figured in the ac- cident, said that he was coming north with the macE:ne at the rate of 14 to IS miles an hour when the Baker car shot out of Phillips lane, to his left and that in attempting to avoid a collision he had swung his car tc the right and side-swiped the Baker car. There We're eight persons | riding in Mir. Ryan's machine. three on i the front seat. two on the auxiliary seats | in the tonneau and three on the rear | seat. Among these passengers were | Wesley Aldrich. Napoleon Gravel, Thom- | as Tetreault and Miss Louis Garripy and | their testimony as to how the accident 1 occurred was much the same as that giv- | en by Mir. Ryan. The case was unfn- ! ished when court adjourned for the day Business is booming at the plant of
 the J. B. Tatem and Son and handle 1 works in this city The junior member | of the firm said Thursday afternoon that | the plant now has a full force working | on full time schedule and that the | pressure of new business is SO great that | it may be ,I.ecessary to do some night | work in order to make as prompt deliv. | cries as buyers are seeking At present | the factory is turning out a large order 1 of lawn mower handles and rolls l;e | tween 20 and 25 operatives are employed
 at the plant. where the business has beer rather quiet for the past few months. | About 30 looms were in operation or ] Thursday at the plant of the Putnam | Weolen company. which resumed oper
 ations in preparatory departments las
 week after having been shut down sine,
 early last summer. The number of loom
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-11

from the way the rails run, when the Ryan car came along from the rear and crashed into the right side of his car, which waA,of the light touring type MT. Baker said he saw two young men walk ing along the trolley tracks. which are on the right hand side of the highway at that point, as his car came from the lane into the highway and they stepped aside to allow his machine to pass.
 He said that his car was pushed for ward by the impact of the Ryan car and in response to questions described the damage done to the machine. Asked as to the position of his ear at the time of the crash MT. Baker said -that the right front wheel of the machine was just ever the east rail of the trolley track and that risght rear wheel was between the trolley rails. He said that there was plenty of space for Ryan's car to
 have passed him on the left
 MT. Baker estimated the damage done to his car as between $500 and $500. He was cross-examinted at length on the testimony he had given by Attorney King, vho seemed particularly interest," cd in establishing the exact position of the Baker machine at the time of the crash.
 ohsvsr P. BAaeFoft. owner of a garage
 here. the next wisnesS, said that he had repaired the Baker car after the ac-
 cident He said that new parts cost s5sz and that the tetal cost of repairs, includ. | ing labor, was between $s75 and Ssso As the ear was prior to the accident, Mir RancTeft fixed its valhe at $1,ooo as fi was after the crash he thought 1t worth about $500. He described in detail what
 was the nature of the damage was in- cluding a-bent frame and badly dam. aged body.
 l Under cress-examination by Attorney Macdonald, MT. Bancroft said he was in error as to the parts needed for repairs l costing $5s2, and in response to question.
 showed that the cost of the parts sup. piled was only 4Ss. He explained that q
 new body cost etee, though one was moi
 purchased. the battered body being talk.
 en by truck te Hartford to an expert
 body repair man, given needed attention
 and brought back here by truck Mir. Ban.
 croft told in AetaA of tiee costs connected