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New-York tribune., 1921-12-09

strument Of destruction the Universal
Roach Trap really is-that is. no onc
except E.>a,cr. in appearance it re-
sembles nothing mere than 1t does Il
small round can with four holes dis
tributed around it's base. 1t is by way
of these holes that the unwary cock
roach ia supposed to enter. They are
especially constructed so that even the
most feeble of reaches should have no
difficulty IN making use of them.
A modest blue label adorns the sides
of the can, and on this label printed
so that all may see, are outlined the
ingredients of the contents and the
proper method Of causing death to fall
upon the cockroach family.
Tho directions are simple. "place
this roach trap near the sink or else
close by their hiding place. They will
walk in, cat some of the contents
crawl out and die at once
II is charged that Koch told Eichicr
he would devote a month to teaching
him the intricacies Of the profession
At the end OF week Koch is said to
have left Eichler TO look out for him
self.
Mr.. Boyle is seeking through the
medium of the Bronx County Supreme
Court to get back Eichler's $3.50 and
to have the notes Cancelled. While this
action is pending, koch's daughter
Mrs. Selma Maurer. to whom he il said
to have turned over the notes, is using
the Manhattan Supreme Court to aid
her in the collection of the amount due
on the notes. Mr.. Boyle made motion
yesterday to stay her action until a
verdict was reached on the case pend
ing in the Bronx court.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
Birmingham Quits Force
Detective Sergeant Retires After
25 Years Service

Detective Sergeant Richard Berminc
ham attached to the West l35th Street
Police station, retired last night at
midnight after twenty-five years sery-
ice. He was appointed a patrolman on
December |, 1896, and has been sta
toned in Harlem more than twenty
years.
Two days ago Detective Berming-
ham returned from Porto Rico, where
he was sent to run down a man under
Indictment here. He returned with
his prisoner. On arriving home the
detective was at once ordered on an
other assignment but smilingly re-
minded Captain Louis Haupt, his chief,
that he was within few hours of legal
retirement.
Detective Bermingham's most nota-
BILE performances are said to have been
the arrest OF Hans Schmidt, priest
later executed for the murder of Anna
Anmuller, his housekeeper; and his
clearing up of the Lieutenant Horton
murder
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
Bedtime Stories
Buster Bears Return
By Thornton ". Burgess
The gentle nrt of sitting still
rs Just a matter of the UiI.
Buster Bear.

Buster Bear, on the hill back of the
pond of Paddy the Beaver, had heard
Yowler the Bob Cat when he had lost
his temper and had screeched his dis
appointment at missing one of the
flock of Honker the Goose. Buster
had chuckled.
"Yowler is in bad temper" thought
body about it. When | fail or am
Disappointed I keep it to myself.
But Cats are silly things, anyway.
am sorry Yowler didn't catch one
OF those Geese, because / had quite
made up my mind to dine on it my
self, and now I'll have to go with
out. 1t is a disappointment. great
disappointment. Yowler must have
been in too much Of hurry" You
remember that Buster had planned
to take that Goose away from Yowler
if the latter had been successful.
"My, my. MI" he continued.
"Just hear that Cat spit and snarl!
wonder just what happened over
there. One thing is sure, and this
is that no one will get one of those
Well, acorns are very good and they
are fattening. I need to get as fat
as | can If the winter is to be as
long, hard and cold as some folks
say it is"
SO Buster wasted no more time
thinking about Goose he couldn't
have, but patiently searched among
the leaves for fallen acorns. Buster
is much too wise to fret over things
that might have been; he believes
in making the most of things that
are.
Acorns were plentiful, and a little
before it was time for jolly, round,
red Mr.. Sun to kick off his rosy
blankets and begin his daily climb
up in the blue, blue skv Buster had
eaten all his stomach would hold
Now, a full stomach makes for good
nature. 1t was SO with Buster. He
thought of Honker the Goose and his
flock, but it was no longer with any
desire to have one of them to eat.
You see he WAS no longer hungry,
and it is only when they are hun
cry that the big people of the Green
Forest try to kill the smaller peo-
pie.
"I'li go over to Paddy's pond and
pay friendly call on Honker," NUT
tered Buster. "He has the latest
news from the Far North and prob
ably he knows If it is true that the
winter is likely to be long and cold"
So Buster turned back toward the
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
Former Soldier a Suicide

Bruster Alcott. twenty three years
old, Of 6SA Hudson Avenue, West New
York, N. J., committed suicide yester-
day by inhaling gas. Alcott was an
ex-service man and had been gassed
twice while in action
His health had been poor, according
TO his wife, who added that recently
he had had fits of violence, threatening
to kill her and their young daughter.
He became SO vic ent Wednesday that
she went to the home of her father,
Alcott was found dead in bed with a
gas tube in his mouth.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
5000 Policemen TO Enforce
Prohibition Law in Chicago

CHICAGO, Dec. s.-Five thousand
policemen will be sent out, if neces-
sary, to enforce the prohibition laws
in Chicago, Chief Of Police Fitzmorris
Indicated tonight, after Mayor Will
liam Hale Thompson had to-day an
nounced open war on wet bars, boot
leggers and moonshiners.
The Mayor said he would instruct
the Chief Of Police to begin strict en-
forcement Of the prohibition laws.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
For CHILDREN

ONCE UPON A TIME
by Katherine Lee Bates,
$3.50. Fairy Tales of long
ago, illustrated by Margaret
Evans Price.
FIRST BOOK of STORIES
for the STORY TELLER
by Francis Z. Coe, So.
Favorite fairy tales and
fables ard few Greek and
Morse myths. q
FAIRY TALES--Grimtn's
S1.75 and $3.50 Famous
fairy tales illustrated by
Abbott and Rhead-
BOOK of FABLES and
FOLK STORIES-by Horace
4. Scudder, S2.25. Half a
hundred entertaining stories
and fables.
THE COZY y.ION--by
Frances Hodgson Burnett,
81. \ lion who wanted TO
romp and play with the chill
dren. and the interesting ac-
count of how he acquired a
taste for breakfast food till
he lost his thirst for blood.
THE GOOD WOLF-by
Frances Eodson Burnett,
$1.75. How o laughter-lov-
ing little boy wanders far
into the woods where he
meets a good wolf who in
troduces him to all the ami
mails.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
Less Oil Waste in Harbor Now

!, Alter several tours Of inspection,
sne committee OF business men ap-
pointed last August to investigate
me pollution by oil of waters in and
around New York made it's report
Yesterday. The committee states that
taere has been q decided reduction
N the pollution and that the COM
oined efforts OF ali concerned has
oeen responsible for the present situa-
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09

ueneraS Weather Conditions
tsr.sse uiNGTON, Dec s-Pressure con-
matt low Thursday over the Canadian
and 'ssls en-, provinces, and was relatively low
sssf f.a1sns over the south Atlantic and
fhur~saanil ali SSates with centers or depression
ths .s.ss night over North Carolina and
snuss ssssrn s,n Gulf OF Mexico. Pressure con-
soSnsl ausu high over the western half Of the
ia Nss,,Ou Out II tell somewhat Thursday in
iain. va,.nt"est vi. There have been general
tie so,n..Ein the last twenty-four hours in
pen,r.ssssieTn states. except the Florida
Of IN anG light local snow in portions
qsllsv ddle ,niddle Atlantic states. the Ohio
sec,icn. nI the lake region. In all other
rsratn. ne weather was fair. The tenn
ley. Tsrrha hae fallen In the lower Ohio Val
Gulf ,'ssssee and the mid iie and western
sSssshwsss. - "ss risen N the Ear
ne s., Indications are for snow Friday in
Rates 80 ~ Atlantic and middle Atlantic
tpner fss ss lower lake region and extreme
Allsnsis valley, and rain in the south
seathss ,ss..sa.tes otherwise generally fair
M ths s,' WIZ prevail Friday and Saturday
~ tss,s.s east OF the Mississippi River
heu,ness, s,Dvsature ,Ssture will be lower In tho
n the ne states Friday. and 1t will rise
ss,lsss Upper take region and the Ohio
hsi4liv a. ordsy II will not change ma
Aisr,t. "a tne middle Atlantic and north
aas!snS by Dlstricts.--southern New
psnnsv,s,. Eastern New York, Eastern
assylsraIh.ss, New Jersey. Delaware and
eaanKe H. 10" Friday: Saturday fair; no
Ts,.,nn temperature
Iork--f.,nnntf tfennsyl@ania and Western New
M ss...oady Friday. probably snow flur-
anlnssstsafoay ta.rs not much change in
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
Gutter Denies Marriage Report

Louis Gutter, jeweler Of GA Park
Row, yesterday denied the report Of
his marriage to Miss Rae Hirshberg,
which was inserted in The New York
Tribune as an advertisement by q
woman who represented herself to be
his mother. The report is false. Mr..
Gutter said he was not even engaged
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
Weather Report

san snl rses os al m. Sun sets 4:2s pm
-''a fises 90 =. m. Moon sets. ia am.
.sa .a forecast.-Snow to-day; fair to-
frs.h not much change in temperature; {;
'A nerth and northwest winds.
s.s. a|cSt OFFICIAL ord-The following Of
jss record shows temperatures during the
th ."eney-1ou hours. in comparison with
~ eorreaponding date of last year:
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09

- sssaes., 81 degrees, at ! :45 p. M; low
ar.s =; "a al midnight; average. 32; avera ge
- s'y s..te cate last year 81; average same date
~ 'nisty-thres years, IS.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
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New-York tribune., 1921-12-09

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IN BELMAlSOM
Hexogonal Tables
Of solid walnut with ped
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are delightful for the
library or reading room.
Their original - from
which they have been re-
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from the Davanzati COL
lection shown in the
American Art Galleries a
few years ago. These are
faithful reproductions at
the small price of $4,000
each.
The Star Table
is round with shelf and
star design inlaid in its
top, which gives it its
name. Of cherry with Il
dull finish, it is an ideal
table for lamp. $4,000
each.
Little English Tables
are reproductions of
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with four straight stretch
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A drawer pulls open with
an old-fashioned pear
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Little nests of tables
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New-York tribune., 1921-12-09

The next story: "a Mischisvous
Merry Little Rreexe."
New-York tribune., 1921-12-09
Humidity
General Weather Conditions

Barometer Readings
a. So.lsll p. M. 3o.12ls .. M. 5000
The spectator., 1921-03-15

of the state, to do so, we would assumed that there was but one offender in the Senate, and that notwithstanding his presence there were enough honorable men to control the distribution of positions. and they could and did select none but high class employees. Incidentally, l know most of the members of the Senate and many in the House, and many of their lady employees have served through session of which l was member, and will make a good character witness under oath for any of them. if called upon.
 As to Judge Wade's reference to members having been report ed as accustomed to drink with parties residing around Little Rock. some of the members of the legislature through honest ignorance, and others through poorly executed camoufl age, have made themselves ridiculous.
 Now the remedy: Section l of Article l5 of our constitution should be amended so that in case an official should be impeach- ed, q per cent of the citizens of the state, say s per cent. could by filing a petition in the office of the secretary of state, have the question:: For impeachment of of--------, or Against lm- peachment of -----, sub. mitted to the voters of the state at the next general election. This would ,reassure the judic- iary of this state by telling the, courageous men upoH the bench that they shall not be finally de- clared infamous unless they are guilty of infamy.
 If something is not done the time may come when brave men will eschew the bench, leave those responsible judicial posi- tions to covering sycophants.
 Respectfully submi tied.
 George Brown. Rison Ark.
The spectator., 1921-03-15
Venus Brightest Planet
 Now in Western Skies

Fayetteville, Ark. Mar. The bright "evenig star" which can now be seen in the western sky is Venus, the brightest of the earth. according to Dr. A. M. Harding, professor of mathema- tics and astronomy at the Uni versity of Arkansas.
 Venus will not be so bright again for a year and q half, ac- cording to Dr. Harding. Just now it is so bright that it can be seen at any time during the day with the naked eye. On March 17th the planet will reach its Maximum brightness and after that it will begin to Wane
 Although the period of Venus revolution around the sun is only 225 days. we are moving at the same time and hevse it will be 5S4 days before Venus is in the same position again" said Dr.. Harding.
 If the planet is inhabited it IS Venus. astronomers .say. It's similarity to the earth is marked: it has practically the same size and density and it is likely the same physical conditions prevail.
 We know that it has an atmos- phere like that of the earth and that its subject to different sea. sons just as the earth is. How ever. aStromerS have been un. known to discover the length of the day on Venus because it. markings are so faint that it Is i'm. possible to tell if different sides are turned toward us at different times. The year is 225 days ir length on Venus. and 1t may be that it's day is equally as long that is that Venus like Mecury does not rotate on it's axis.
The spectator., 1921-03-15
How Would This
 Have Sounded

A writer in the gospel Banner Is moved to inquire what would have been the result if Paul, when he received the call to Macedonia. had written thus:
 Dear Sir and Brother: Doubt less you will recall the invitation you extended to me to come over to Macedonia and help the peo- pie of that section. There are a number of things l would like to learn before giving my decis- ion, and I would appreciate your dropping me a line at Troas..
 First of all, 1 would like to know if Macedonia is a circuit ar a station. This is important. as l have been told that once q man begins on q circuit it is we'll nigh impossible to secure employ ment in station work. If Mace dOnia embraces more than one preaching place, l may well tell you that cannot think of accept ing'the call
 There is another important item that you overlooked in your brief and somewhat sudden invitation. No mention was made of the salary l should re- ceive. While it is true that l am not preaching for money. there are several things that need to be taken into account.
 have been through long and expensive training: in fact may say with pardonable pride that am a sanhedriam man. the only one in the ministry to- day.
 The day is past when yot, may expect q man to rush into a new field without some idea of the supportihe is going to receive. l have worked myself up ,o a good position in the Asiatic field. ana to take drop and lose my
The spectator., 1921-03-15
Dewey Williams Falls Under Train
 And Has Leg Cut off Just Below Knee

Dewey Williams, who was working. at the coal mines west of Denning. attempted to catch a west bound through freight Monday morning about noon and fell under the wheels which crushed his right leg. He was rushed to Ozark on the same train where Dr. Douglass. rail- road physician. assisted by Drs. Blackburn and Porter. amputat- ed his leg just below the knee.
 He is at the Bristow Hotel and has revived from the shock and doing well today
 He had been to the mines, but there was no work and he decided to catch the train and come to Ozark. The accident happened abont q half mile west of the old No. ? mine.
 He is 27 years of age and mar ried.
The spectator., 1921-03-15
Hides Z Cents a Pound; Leather SIPS; Shoes,
 $5.N

A farmer has just been into our office and has left on our desk as We write this an exhibit that Is almost enough to make an honest mans blood boil. The exhibit consists of three small items and yet they ought to be enough m themselves to convince evrrv farmer of the need for joining his brother farmers in the great campaign Tor cooper ative and economic independence. Item no. l the farmer left with us was a bill of sale for a hide he sold yesterday. The hide weighed nine pounds and brought him exactly IS cents ? cents a pound.
 Item no. 7 the farmer left with us was, a half pound of leather he bought yesterday. The leather cost him 63 cents. or S. l25 a pound.
 Item No. 2. was a bill for a pair of shoes the farmer bought to- day at fp7. p.
 The shoes weighed POI ounces l.27 pounds, which made them $5. 70 a pound. Progressive
 Farmer.
The spectator., 1921-03-15
Gov. Brough Enters
 Oil Business

The Arkansas Royalty Co. witt offices on the second floor of tho Moore X Turner Building. Littl, Rock. has recently been organiz ed to conduct a general oil ant casinghead gasoline business At present the company has Royalty interest in five ditferen, forty acre tracts in the Fl Dora do field. These Royalties are al in the immediate vicinity of tht Famous Busey and Payne-Roger> Gusher, or other wells drilling il the field.
 The company will specialize ir the casinghead gasoline business which has proven one of the most profitable branches of tho oil industry during the past five or six years. Plants in Kansas ard Oklahoma have paid huge dividends and are the least specu lative of all branches of the busi- ness.
 The company has acquired the services of Mir. F. l.. George to take charge of this end of the business. Mr. George has been in charge of casinghead plants in Oklahoma and Kansas for the Empire Oil and Gas Company.
 Resides Gov. BrOngh who is president of the Arkansas Roy alty Co.,. the following well known men are officers and directors; Judge Lee Miles, Vice President. formerly Probate Judge of Pulaski County and now a prominent attorney of Little Rock; F. F.. King, Secre- tary and Treasurer is business director of the St. Lukes Hospit- al. Little Rock; Ben Dancer, Director. formally q large oil operator of Oklahoma City and now of Little Rock. and J. G. Mathuse. formerly connected with the Standard Oil Company in the production department. Arkansas Royalty has obtained permission from the State Bank ing Department to offer securi- ties for sale to the public. They are selling two thousand five hundred shares at par, $l0. per share The company is capital zed for $l00,0O0.
The spectator., 1921-03-15

grade would be a serious matter.
 Kindly get the Macedonian brethren and see what you can do in the way of support. You have told me nothing beyond the implication that the place needs help. What are the social ad vantages?
 Il recently had a fine offer to return to Damascus at an in- crease of salary, am told that made a favorable impression on the Church at Jerusalem. You might mention these facts in Macedonia. and also that some of the brethren say that if keep on q few years l may have anything in gift of the Church.
 For recommendations write to Rev. Simon Peter. D. D at Jerusalum. l will say that lam q inst class mixer and especially strong on argumentative preach. ing. Solicitously yours Paul the SApostle. Vacancy and Sup ply
The spectator., 1921-03-15
Former Legislator Would Take Power of
 Impeachment From Irresponsible Legislature.
From Sundays Arkansas Gazette

FTolli >uiluay RfkanShS haZelte
 Without any desire to perpe- tuate the memory of the un- fortunate controversy which has just ended, beyond what is neces. sary for our guidance in the future, l call attention to one which we have learned. It is that the unrestrained and un. appealable power of impeach- ment ls Il weapon entirely too dangerous to be entrusted to the legislature.
 By q turn of circumstances, which some doubtless are inclin- ed to regard as miraculous. but which l attribute to the ability and courage of the governor and a few members of the legislature we have JnSt eSca ped the lP- nomlny of having I judge i'm peached and removed from his sphere of usefulness, because he charged the Grand Jury of the court over winch he was presiding to investigate alleged misconduct upon the part of the legislature.
 Suppose there had been d weakllng in the governors office, who would have launched his canoe upon the swelling tide of passion instead of throwing him. self as q boom across the torrent and checking it's destructive waves, we would have had the solemn saddenlng s!ckening scene of a man who has been an honor to the bench in d state. whose lustre upon the bench Is accepted as a matter of course. being humillated. and the people for ever deprived of his services and that beyond revocation.
 That the legislature would have given Judge Wade a fair trial IS no more probable than that l am fairly capable of trying upon a charge of assault and bat tery Il man who has just given me a good walloping. Besides. their utterances upon the floor show that 1t was not contemplat- ed that he should be tired, but he was to be punished"
 One member of the House. ac- cordlng to press reports, said that any, ,man whOWould defend Judge Wade was unworthy of a seat on the floor of the House. ami was roundly applauded. But the thing from which their uufitness to try the accused is most appar- ent is the unreasonable construc- ton which they placed upon the words which they say Judge Wade used. They said in their articles of impeachment that Judge Wade was guilty of islander of the employees of the legislature by saying in substances. that one lady told him that one Sena- told her that she would have to compromise herself to get a position in the legislature. They said that reflected upon every lady who was employed. II