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Evening star., 1921-12-25
MANY REPORTED DEAD.
Woman Blown 100 Feet and
Crushed Against Tree.

By the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, December "a
Many reported dead. scores injured and
huge property damage is the toll Of
storm which struck eastern Kansas last
night and tore through upper Mississippi
and louisiana during the early hours OF
today, according to Incomplete informa-
ton dribbling- in from the devastated
areas. Wires are down and virtually all
communication with the storm area
shut off.
The village of Spencer. Union parish.
La, about Is miles from Monroe, was
almost entirely leveled. with a loss, it
is reported, of one life.
Home Completely Demolished.
The home Of z. L. Spain. on Bayou
Bartholomew. four miles northeast Of
Bastrop, Moorehouse parish, was conn.,
pletely demolished. Mrs. Mary Spain.
wife of Z. L. Spain, manager Of the
Tisdale plantation. on which the house
stood, and six negroes were killela
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Evening star., 1921-12-25
Navy to abandon Big War Game
ut Panama TO Saue u. S. Funds

Joint maneuvers of the Atlantic
and Pacific fleets, scheduled for
February in Panama bay, probably
will be abandoned in the interest
of economy, it was indicated yes
terday at the Navy Department
Separate drills will be held by the
fleets, orders having been issued
for the Atlantic unit to proceed to
Guantanamo bay on January 3.
Orders to the Pacific fleet have not
yet gone forward.
The new ,superdreadnaught Mary
land. designated as the tactical
flagship of the United States fleet,
which includes the Atlantic and
Pacific units, is scheduled to go
south with the Atlantic division
next month, as is the administra-
Evening star., 1921-12-25
COLOMBIA RAT|F|ES
AMERICAN TREATY
$25, 900, 600 to Be Paid by
This Country-Panama
Canal Involved.
By the Associat ted Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 24.-The
treaty between Colombia and the
United States has been ratified by
the Colombian congress, according to
a cabiegram received today by the
American International Corporal ton.
The treaty, which provides for the
payment of $25,0O0,00o to Colombia
by the United States, was ratified bv
the United States Senate on April %
OF this year, and by the Colombian
senate on October 13. Under Co,on,-
bian governmental procedure. it was
necessary to obtain ratification by
the chamber of deputies as wei, ,s
the senate. Ratification by that body
has been pending for some time. and
during the debate considerable on
position developed against the doc
ument
Acquisition OF CanaI.
The Colombian treaty. ;s an an.
growth of difficulties between the
United States and Colombia in con-
nection with the acquisition by the
United States of the Panama canal
route and of recognition of the Fan
ANA republic by the United States gov
ernment during the administration of
former President Theodore Rooseve1t
considerable debate attended the
rati1cation Of the treaty in the United
States Senate. Those who opposed
1t charged that Colombia had long
been engaged in trying to hold up.'
the United States for a large sum of
money for the canal route: that
Panama once an independent state,
revolted from Colombian rule for just
cause, and that the presence of
American naval forces at the time
Of the revolt had nothing to do with
the failure Of Colombia to force
Panama back under Colombian con-
troll.
Originally Expressed Regret
The treaty as at first negotiated
expressed "the regret" Of the United
States. Later the document was re-
drafted 50 as to include provision
for the payment of s25.oo0,oor to
Colombia.
The purpose Of the treaty, as ex-
pressed in its preamble is ito re-
store the cordial friendship that for
merly characterized the relations be-
tween the two countries and also to
define and regulate their rights and
interests in respect of the inter-
oceanic canal which the government
of the United States has constructed
across the Isthmus Of Panama
Evening star., 1921-12-25

tive flagship Columbia, formerly
the liner Great Northern. which is
refitting at the New York navy
yard.
Rear Admiral Richard r. Jackson
of the Navy general board has
3 been assigned to command Battle
ship Division of the Pacific
fleet.
The unexpired leave of Rear Ad-
miral Spencer S. Wood, until re-
Gently president OF the naval ex-
animation and retiring board, was
Cancelled yesterday and the ad-
miral was directed to report to his
home. He will be relieved of
active duty and, it is understood,
will be retired shortly on account
of physical disability.
Evening star., 1921-12-25
CRIME RUNS WILD
/. ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Four Killed, Six Wounded in
Robberies and Assaults
in New York.
JEWELER AND wife SLAIN
Bandit Dead, Companion Hurt, and
Two Detectives Shot in Bat
tie After Hold-Up.
JEWELER AND WIFE SLAIN
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK December 24-Instead
of a: city of good will. New York be-
came center of crime on Christmas
eve.
Police records showed that in the
last twenty-four hours four persons
had been killed and six injured in a
series Of robberfes and assaults in the
city proper and neighboring COM
munities
The crime chart shows:
An armed man entered the Bronx
home of Carl Mollar. jeweler, NOR
tally injuring him. and seriously
wounding his wife, Ursuline. Alric
Weslins was captured after a block s
chase by motor truck driver. Mol
lar identified Wesling before he died.
according to the police, who declared
the prisoner had confessed.
Bandit Shot Dead.
The police closed the case of two
hold-up men who last night raided a
wounded two detectives. One bandit
shot dead, today was identified as Mel
son Levy Joseph Oats drove up this
morning to hospital in Englewood
n. j., and reported he had been shot
by highwaymen. He was detained on
SUSPICION that he was the other BAN
dit.
Detectives declared this afternoon
that he had been so identified and
that he had confessed to taking part
in seventeen other robberies.
Search Hold-Up Man.
The police were still searching for
the hold-up men who shot Leon Sot-
till dead in his Bronx saloon last
night, while in New Jersey a posse
was looking for a man held respon-
sible for the murder of five-year-
old girl in a New Brunswick hotel
The assailants of Philip B. Honywood
an Englishman. also were still at
large.
Five robbers entered the Brooklyn
office Of Capt. Gilbert G. Wright
treasurer of the Lighter Captains
Union. and robbed his safe of $40 and
took s1o4 from a union member who
entered the office to pay his dues.
Three armed men robbed Nathan
Packman, a Brooklyn merchant. OF
s275, while Francis Wooden reported
that the ticket booth of the Brooklyn
motion picture house, which ne man.
ases. had been robbed of 500.
Three footpads took $50 from
Thomas Stankofeky in the bronx
after beating him unconscious. TWO
Of them were captured.
CHICAGO LAWLESS BUSY.
Evening star., 1921-12-25
Kidnapings and Hold-Ups Keep Po-
lice Busy as Christmas Approaches.

CHICAGO, December 24.-Two kid
naping cases, in which visitors to
Chicago were spirited away by ban
dts and robbed. and numerous hold
ups since last night provided plenty
of activity for the police department
on the day before Christmas.
A. C. Buth, inventor and manufac-
turer of Des Moines, was found un-
conscious early today in his automo-
bile on a prairie on the outskirts Of
the city. Buth was forced by two men
to drive to an unfrequented spot.
where he was bound, beaten and rob-
bed of several hundred dollars in cash
and jewelry. He was in a serious con-
dition at hospital.
J. A. McRae of Detroit and his wife
were kidnapped by robbers while rid
ing in an automobile and robbed of
money and jewelry. Five armed men
forced them to enter their car. the
car being driven away by one of the
quintet. -.-.,
Gowns and wraps valued at $1o.o0e
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Evening star., 1921-12-25
6OOOO-TON LIMIT ON SUBMARINES
PROPOSED BY SECRETAR
JAPAN REFUSES TO ACCEPT CUT
ARMS ENJOYS GIVE i. S.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Those facts will say to the world In
unchallengeable terms that It was In
no vain pretense of amity that the
several countries sent their repre-
sentatives to Washington in reply to
the invitation of President Harding.
We came, we listened, we needed in a
spirit Of mutual sympathy and mu-
tual accommodation; all made con-
cessions to the viewpoints of the
others. And the result has been a
promise such as the world has never
known before-of peace among these
greater nations for decades to come,
and, let US hope, forever"
Message From Italy.
Senator Schanzer sent the following
message:
Il am glad to send today to the
American people my affectionate and
cordial greetings. There is no day in
the year in which men feel SO much
brothers as on the day of holy Christ
mas
Indeed this festival, which is SO
dear to US, strongly recalls to our
minds the principles and duties of
the Christian religion. These princi-
pies and duties are now inspiring the
work of those who are endeavoring to
lay down a more solid basis for the
maintenance of peace in the world and
for the establishment of friendly re-
lations between the peoples on recip-
procal tolerance and on a more serene
discussion of their mutual interests.
God granted to the American people
riches. strength and political great
ness. The American people show that
they can nobly use these gifts for the
welfare of the entire humanity. Italy
follows this beneficial work with the
greatest sympathy and with the most
resolute decision of efficaciously col
laborating in this purpose. To the
strong. gentle and hospitable people
of the United States l address my
CONTINUED on Page 4, Column ~
Evening star., 1921-12-25
Playing Santa Claus
for Thirsty Friends
Mar, Seized BY Police

BY The Ass0ciafed Press.
NEW YORK, December r.
John J. Hanley WIS hauled out
of his expensive limousine to-
day and arrested for giving
away Christmas presents.
Police said he had been driv-
ing around for several hours
distributing part Of his private
stock of champagne, wines and
whfsky among his friends.
The charge against him was
possessing and Transporting
liquor. His limousine. as we'll as
it's contents. was seized.
Evening star., 1921-12-25
WILL DECORATE GRAVES.
Holly Wreaths for Unknown
Yanks in France and Belgium.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, December 24.-Early tomor-
row morning holly wfeath will be
placed on the grave of every unknown
American soldier buried in France and
Belgium. Men connected with the
graves registration service. acting in
behalf of the New York Herald, will
set the wreaths on about 1900 graves
Evening star., 1921-12-25
NEXT STEP AT BoGoTA.
Exchange Of Ratifications to Take
Place in That City.

Ratification by the Colombian con-
gress of the treaty between that
country and the United States brings
a step nearer a series of diplomatic
events which began in November,
1903, when the present republic of
Panama revolted from Colombia The
next step. the exchange of ratifica-
tons under 3he treaty, will occur at
Bogota, the Colombian capital.
Evening star., 1921-12-25

Continued on Page 2. Column 81
Evening star., 1921-12-25
WEATHER.

Cloudy and much colder today; prob
ably unsettled this morning; tomorrow
fair.
Temperature for twenty-five hours
ended at 10 pm. lasti night: Highest.
SO; lowest, 35.
Evening star., 1921-12-25

Member OF the Associated Press
The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to 1t not otherwise credited In this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29
Popular Picture
Majestic Feature
With Fine Chorus

Opening at the popular Majestic
tomorrow is what the management
is pleased to call one of the best
popular priced attractions that has
made it's appearance in Rock Island
in many moons and measures up
precisely to the Majestic policy of
every day a little better" Bert
Bence and his big company of mer-
rymakers with a singing and dane
ing chorus that probably beat the
world for speed and clever dancing
spiced with song are the stellar at
fractions. Mr. Bence who has prov
en- himself a comedian of the first
water. heads the company and has
surrounded himself with a capable
company and one of the prettiest
and best drilled choruses that
Rock Island has been permitted to
gaze upon. Pauline Glenmarr,
danceuse that is a sensation, shares
honors with Cert Bence. She does
classical and jazz dancing. The
Con" jazz four is a distinct vaude-
vile novelty, while the Gambler
brothers do a song, a monoiog and
dance turn that is a riot.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29
Three Days
STARTING
Sunday

Shows at las, 3, ), :. and p. m.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29
The Blazing Trail
Feature at Colonial
Theatre Tomorrow

Do brilliant minds snap more
easily under the strain OF over
work than minds less keen?
That is a question that has in
terested scientists for generations
and is yet far from solution. II is
certain. however. that various men
tel disorders exist in people who
are regarded as entirely rational by
their associates.
Amnesia, a lapse of memory
" hich usually manifests itself in the
patients inability TO remember GER
tain words, is used as the basis Of
Frank Mayo's latest Universal pho
todrama, The Blazing Trail, -
which is playing at the Colonial to-
night and tomorrow Fully TO IN
derstand the outward symptoms of
the alteration, Mayo studied va
rious forms Of insanity and spent
many hours in the laboratory of
DR.. II. w. Martin Of Los Angeles,
one of the foremost psychopathoIo-
gists in the United States.
With DR.. Martin he learned the
wide difference in the appearance of
those afflicted with amnesia. par
anoia, catalepsy, imbecility and
other perverted conditions of the
brain.
The story of The Blazing Trail, s.
shows him as brilliant young ply
stefan over whom amnesia has
U.awn its vel He goes to the Blue
Ridge Mountains 10 regain his
poise and encounters many thrilling
adventures which completely re-
store his mental vigor and clarity.
Mr.. Mayo does not exaggerate
when, by his acting, he Indicates
that mental disorders may be cor
rected by change Of environment
and excitement of another kind and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29
Ona Munson With
Chorus of Boys on
New Columbia Bill

An entirely different miniature
musical comedy is the headline1
at the Columbia for the show open
ing tomorrow. Miss Ona Munson,
presenting a manly revue, original
ed the idea of this little musical
comedy. Miss Munson is not quite
Is year old and yet she has staged
and mounted this feature. The min
iature revue opens with a chorus
comprising six young men. These
comprise quartet and two pep
dancers. After the star is in
t-f duced, the sextet courts her as
the famous Floradora sextet did its
particular stars. The specialties
are introduced and then the clos
ing ensemble.
Miss Munson has appeared in
vaudeville associated with Charles
King. She also appeared in George
Whites Scandals" where she
danced with Mr.. White and under
studied Ann Pennington. She made
her stage debut in one of Gus Ed
wards revues.
Ed Warren and Charles OBrien,
d SO%IIG0y NdilCu DIS VI
Eccentricities They are on next
to closing and will provide the big
comedy act. Jack Lee, THE Sales
man" offers a comedy monologue;
Lazier Worth & Company present
ing a novelty act programmed as
An Evening at Home which is
probably somewhat different than
the ordinary quiet evening at home.
Their performance is different and
effective. 4 pair of fascinating.
pretty and unusually attractive
girls, Viola and Lee Lewis, known
as the Two Melody Misses" Off
er some specially written songs by
J. Brandon Walsh. Completing the
bill is Laddie Lamont. The Infinite
Jester" >who has captioned his
act with Glad You Like It"
HeadIining the last half of the
week, Melo Danse, a big act which
is a Whit OF the Follies, and Fred
Lindsay & Co., the famous Austral
ian sportsman and big game hunt
er. These two well known acts will
be supported by Keno, Keyes &
Melrose; ALI Ripon & Jiggs; Phil
Austin & Ralph Delaney and Mari
cites Marionettes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Public:
With a bang the action
starts in ''The Paper Ian
tern of those late hour
haunts in Shanghai the Paris
of the orient From there to
the far corners of the earth
with interest growing every
minute
Three men fight for the
love of a girl. The men-Mil-
ton Sills, Mitchell Lewis and
Casson Ferguson. The girl
Betty Compsbn!
"At the End of the World"
is one of the best dramas OF
the year.
RCsENFIELD, HOPP & co.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29
Post Story Play
With May Robson
at Illinois Theatre

Among the most successful plays
Of the season, 1T Pays to Smile. =
a unique comedy written by Nina
Wilcox Putnam, bids fair to hold
first place.
The story was published in ser
ial form in the Saturday Evening
Post, and Augustus Pitou, Inc, at
once secured the dramatic rights,
feeling certain it was a winner for
Miss Robson. It's a droll, quaint
comedy with wonderful situations,
thrilling climaxes and a heart in
terest from start TO finish
Miss Robson plays the part OF d
middle-aged New England spinster.
who is. through financial embar-
rassment, forced to earn her liv-
ing.
Many Of the very pathetic. SER
ious scenes are the most ludicrous.
Miss Robson does not have to
depend on dialogue for her delight
ful comedy; she gets laughs out Of
a twist OF the head or a movement
Of the hand, and as Freedom Tai
bot" one of Boston's 400" she is
giving the most perfect delineatiOn
Of any of her past successor
The story is a new theme and is
really enlighteni ming, for It deals
with the abduction of one of the
old Italian masterpieces, THE Ma
donna Of the Lamp" painted by
Raphael
The reverence that all Italians
have for these works of art is
brought out very forcibly in an in
tricate plot and the unraveling of
it is a mixture of tragedy, pathos
and comedy. The three acts are
laid in Boston and California.
Augustus Pitou, Inc, has as
usual spent lavishly in@making at
Pays to Smile" a production second
TO none on the road today.
Miss Robson is always surround
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29

has encouraged many thus afflicted
to renewed hope by his experiment
in mental relaxation.
The Blazing Trail" was filmed
1T Universal City under the direc-
ton of Robert Thornby from the
story by Mann Page and lola For
roster.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29
Fisk O'Hara and
"Take Il From Me"
Booked at Illinois

FISK O'Hara in new romantic
comedy will be seen at the Illinois
on Dec. IA, it was announced to-
day. Another attraction booked at,
the theatre is Take It From Ne, >
for Dec Z. Both shows will be at
fractions at the theatre.
The Take Il From Me" company
is said to be an exceptionally strong
one. Mr.. O'Hara, the best of pres
emit day Irish singing-actors, has a
very good play this season
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29

ed by company of ladies and gen
tlemen whose ability is tested and
tried out and found adequate in
every sense.
This delightful comedy will De at
the Illinois theatre Wednesday and
Thursday. Nov 2 and 3.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-29
FOCH Is @DRY.o

Philadelphia, Pa. Oct 29.-Mar-
shall Foch said he would observe
both the letter and the spirit Of the
prohibition law while in this coun-
Try.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Today's Markets
SELLING INCREASES
PRICES SET BACK

Chicago, uJly %, Bcarish interpre.
tions OF the government crop report
led to considerable selling of wheat
at the opening today with all options
to 3-ic lower as compared with
Yesterdays close. A rally followed
when commission houses supported
september and black rust reports from
Southern Manitoba and Portions of
Saskatchewan helped the move. Trade
was rather light. September opened
.at l2Ol to 100 "a, dipped under l20
and then rallied to around yesterdays
close on reports of overnight export
business at the soaboard backed by
local professional buyers.
Corn trading was marked by an adj
vance of July to &c over Sept, the re-
moyal of hedges ON $4,000 bushels
sold late yesterday to Montreal being
the factor The market generally
opened about lC off from yesterdays
close with July CO.'S to 81; September
599s TO 90 and December 59as to 90.
The movement took July to 62A in
the first hour and the others advanC.
ed sympathy.
Oats were firm from the star; with
September starting IS lower to q
higher at 1914 to 3Sl2; steadying at
the latter figure.
strength on optimistic trade reviews.
September lard went to 1882 and Sep
TENDER ribs to 1887.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09

Mrs, Netwick and children Of East
Moline are guests at the home Of MIR
and Mrs. Clarence Houga8 and family
of the school section
Mrs. Ed Moore formerly of the
north prairie. Is now in the santa
rum at independence, Mo, suffering
from an attack of typhoid fever.
Leo Wiley, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jess Wiley, is Ill with an attack
of malaria
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Carpenter are
going to Chicago to make their home,
storing their household goods until
they secure suitable apartments Mr..
Carpenter is to enter a government
school, taking cour3e In automobile.
When he finishes this there will be
little about autocs that Jack wont
know.
Mrs. John Letts0me, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
GulbronSOn. Of Clark street, returns
to her home in Racine tomorrow
Mr. and Mrs. ]. J Morrison of OF
tawa, Mr. and Mrs w A. Morrison
of Utica aud Mr. and Mrs NJ. J. Nor
riaon of Atchison, Kan, were guest
at the home OF Mr. and Mrs. X. T.
White OF Broadway yesterday. also
Mrs. Agnes 0'Neil of BLUM street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Allen and fam
lily of Niagara Falls, n. v. comes to
visit her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. A. G.
Allen of Bluff street, today. Mrs.
Harry Spencer, who has been spend
ing her vacation with her parents.
soes back to Niagara Falls tomorrow
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Slor OF Clark
street announce the arrival of d baby
girl yesterday noon.
Mrs, Nicholas Dicbold of Clark
street went to La Sale this morning.
Violet and Verda Leigh are spend
ing the day in Ottawa with friends.
Elisa Bullock. an cid time resident
OF the country near here. but now of
Tonica, was the guest last night Of ].
l.. Barber. corner of Pearl and Bluff
streets. He left this morning for his
home after pleasant visit with other
friends
+. r. Chandler motored to Ottawa
this morning.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-09
Secs Home Folks.

Mrs. J. A. kelso. who is visiting In
California, the greater portion Of the
time being spent in and near Los An
geles, where there are many Marseil
les folks, is secretary OF Ramona
Chapter, O. L. S, Of this city.
Mrs. Sara McRann who went TO
California several months ago to
make her home, is one Ct the past
worthy matrons Of the chapter here
The two, both deeply interested i'm
the workings of the beautiful society,
are taking evc.y opportunity to ia
miliarize themselves with the manner
in which the ritual IS excmplified in
other places and are visiting many
different chapters in California, many
of them very large ones, where the
work is done in the most perfect man
neF
Thursday evening the two friends
attended a meeting Of the White
Shrine, where the initiatory work was
performed
When Mrs. Kelso returns there will
be many interesting accOunt3 of tho
California chapters and the difference
from the way our Illinois women work