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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-23

unless curbed, contained the seeds Of
conflict.
Harvard. Princeton. Michigan and
California Universities gave Lord
Bryce degrees. and he held similar hon
ors from virtually every great univcr-
Sity Of Europe.
widely and profoundly learned man
don Tit Bits. when Mr.. Bryce wns
designated as Ambassador to Washing
ton. I've should like to know who is
his superior. Even Mr.. Gladstone. it
is said. was not more versatile in his
knowledge than this 'cNnny Scots
man.
OF Viscount Bryce it also was snid
that he knew America better than
IIosr Americans. 4 diplomatist. man
Of letters and Dublicist Of world re-
rown. h. was so highly regarded in the
United States that he sometimes was
referred to as an "Engli>h Yankee. "
The characterization was the more apt
in that he was the first British Ambas-
sador TO this country who did not bear
n titlc-at that time he was plain James
Erycc. having previously declined an
appointment to the pcCragp
Bryce. the scholar and diplomat,
almost completely ovcrshadowcl Bryce.
the mountain climber. and many who
knew the famous Briton best did not
know that his indomituble will and
rangy body had conquered the heights
of Mount Arnrat---a peak long con-
sidercd ono of the impossible goals Of
the mountain climber.
Linguist and Translator
As linguist and translator, too, he
was far above the. average. amt he
spoke nuently about six languages be-
sides English. and was able to write
easily in several Of those tongues. lie
was constantly acquiring historical facts
by use of this linguistic knowledge.
The United States knew him best as
Ambassador and lecturer and ms author
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-23
ENGLAND MOUnNS
DEATH OF BRYCE
Former Ambassador to U. S.,
Author and Statesman, Passes
Away Unexpectedly
SOUGHT AMlTY WITH U. S.
RN the NssnciateL Press


london. Ian. @3.--Civilian and Of
Scial England today mourncd the death
Of Niscount Bw"r Of Dcchmcnt, who.
pnsscd away at Sidmouth yesterday {.
Announcements of the death of tho
noted statesman. author and diplomat
was unexpected Weakness Of the
heart ntcrvcrol in his illness. and the
end came suddenly.
Washington, Jan. ~. --- Niscount
Bryce spent a week in Washington last
July. his first visit to tho United States
since his six year ambassad adorShip be-
tween 1907 and 1913. Tho author Of
The American Commonwealth" was
awarded n rceragc in 1914 in recognl-
tion of his distinguished service in this
country. While in Washington Lord
Bryce called upon President Harding.
Sccrctnr" Hughes and other friends of
former days. taking occasion TO express
especially at the White House the sat
fstacttoH with which no in common with
other Britishers greeted President
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-23

Harding's call for the Washington Con-
ference.
Lord Bryce forcShadowcd hearty
British support OF Americas desire to
SEQ the Anglo Japanese alliance
sCrappcd. lie had himself visited the
Far East in recent years and was con-
vnccd that Japan : atrocities in China,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-23

Lewis killed John Dalton, Of Sharon
Hill. 4,
Dalton, who was the son Of David
Dalton. was shot to death when held
IN BY three highwaymen near his home
July Z, 1920. Lewis was convicted
Of first degree murder March %, 1921,
before Judge Hausc. at Media.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-23
TWO SLAYERS EXECUTED

Neqro Hlahwayman Who Killed
Sharon Hill Man Eleetrocuted
Belleronte. Pa. Jan. 23.--(By A. PD
Walter A. Lewis. Of Delaware
county. and John Mason, of Allegheny
County. both Negroes, were clcCtrocutcd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-23

injured Coaster Has Scarlet s.,...
Norristown, Pa. Jan. 23.--M,,,
Bruscb, eleven year. old Bridgepor, .,.'
developed scarlet fever In the Mon,ns'
cry Hospital, Norristown, willis sym' nsym
going treatment for broken leo o"ser' s'.
tained in shedding accident. Sus'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-23

today.
Lewis barricaded his cell door in the
Delaware County Jail last Saturday in
an effort to prevent the Sheriff's bring
ing him TO the death house. He offered
no resistance today and showed little
fear as he was led to the chair at Z :23.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23
CORN ACREAGE
TO Be REDUCED
Illinois Agricultural Association
Votes 10 Make Cut OF Is Per
cent-Scale Being Prepared.

The statewide reduction of Is per
cent in the acreage of Illinois corn.
voted by the Illinois Agricultural
association at its annual meeting
last month, is to be put into eff
feet according to the surplus of
corn in each county, it was an
nounced today by the association
A scale of reduction is now being
pEnpared at the Chicago headquar-
ters of the Illinois Agricultural as
ISOLATION, based upon the most re-
cent United States figures of pro-
ductiOn. While no official state
ment was issued it was indicated
that some central Illinois counties
would be asked to reduce their corn
acreage as much as 25 per cent
Many southern Illinois counties, on
the other hand, would raise their
usual acreage of corn, it was said.
The movement is in no sense a
farmers strike" officials of the
agricultural association said.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23
ERIE

W C. Symons, a local chiroprac-
tor, has been offered a position as
assistant in a chiropractic office in
California Mr. Symons has ac-
cepted the offer and expects to
leave Erie soon.
Mrs. Kelley Greth has been SER
iously i'll with bronchitis the past
three weeks.
Mrs. Adam Doll. who was operat-.
ed upon at the Spring Valley hos
pital last week, is reported to be
improving fast, and will soon re
turn to her home:
Mr. and Mrs. Lorrin Matthews,
who spent the past month with
their daughter, Mrs. Emery Pfund-
stein and family, returned to Victor,
Iowa. Monday.
Miss Buchanan of Normal. H..
spent part of last week with her
sister, Miss Resale Buchanan. do
nestle science teacher in the Erie
high school
Grover Hamilton. who was taken
suddenly i'll Friday evening, was
taken to the sanitarium at Moline
that evening. A report Saturday
stated that he was much improved
The Erie Woman's club will spon-
sOr an entertainment to be present
ed by Byron Shelton and his troop
Of minstrels, at the auditorium Fri
day night. The proceeds will be
used to buy fire whistle, for
which the club has pledged. Mr..
Shelton. whose home is in Port
Byron. is well known here. having
been employed by the Crescent
Telephone company for a number
Of years previous to his enlistment
nj army service.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23
WEST SHERRARD

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thuren and
daughter, Mildred. and Miss Anna
Thuren, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs Ralph Mcdonald and son,
Edgar, of Rock Island.
Mrs. Freeda Seitz and sons, John
and Fred, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Flenker and family, of Rock Is
land, visited Sunday with Louis,
Will and Katie Seitz.
Harry Wilson visited Sunday I'M
til Monday afternoon with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson, of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23
rink LEADS TO
sUICIDE;FAMILY
GIVEN DAMAGES
,..eIJate Court Affirms 5000 YER
diet in Howard Hosfeldt
Death Claim.
fsnecial to The Argus. }

ottawa, Ill, Feb. 23.-Respon-
.miIity for the suicide OF Howard
uosfeldt rests upon the liquor firm
= FRITZ T. Schmidt & Sons and the
iItnois Oil company. according to
N opinion filed today in the appel
ate court OF the Second district,
rhich affirms the verdict Of the 49,
"a damages awarded in the circuit
,ourt of Rock Island county to Mrs.
caroIine Hosfeldt, the boys moth
er.
The Schmidt firm was alleged to
have sold intoxicating liquor to
Howard, while the Illinois Oil COM
pany owned the premises.
Howard Hosfeldt, II years old,
and a friend. Henry Green. were
bellboys employed by Hotel Black
hawk. Davenport The Hosfeldts
Iiyed in Rock Island. Howard told
Green he knew a place In Rock Is
land where he could get liquors
cheap at Wholesale, and the two
bows took a satchel and went to
the Schmidt saloon. They bought
whisky. beer and wine and took it
TO Davenport in the satchel, They
vent to the home of an acquaint-
ance and Howard became intoxi-
Gated. They then went into the
street and Howard threw loose
change about, sang on the street
and got into a fight with a police
officer in plain clothes. He was
arrested and taken to the police
station, resisting all the way.
Hanged Himself.
Al the Jail. following one unsuc-
cessful attempt to hang himself,
the boy said he did not care to live
as he had disgraced his family. He
was removed to the county jail.
and half an hour later was found
hanging from the bars. dead. His
death occurred Oct. 20, 1917.
II was contended by the defend
ants that as the drinking, intoxica-
ton and death all occurred in Iowa
no recovery could be had in this
state
On this point the appellate court
ruling says: There is nothing in
our dram shop act creating such a
limitation upon the right to recov-
er. The violation of the law by the
defendants was the sale of liquor
to this minor in Rock Island. That
is the cause of action and not mere
Iy the death. We think the objec-
ton not well taken"
W. R. Moore represented the Hos
feldts in the suit.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23

Nick Campbell, confessed murder
er of Carl Hermann, who three
years ago lived at 2911 Thirty
ninth street, Rock Island, was cap
tured on Eleven Point river in
Southeast, Mo Excerpts from the
Southeast Missourian, newspaper
of Hunter, Mo-, near which town
Mr. Hermann had lived on a fruit
farm, tell the story:
Campbell had pitched tent and
was apparently feeling secure. He
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23

Spencer Square garage. 1918 Third
avenue, is not the George Collins
whose name was mentioned in con-
nection with the Drost-OrtelI ar
rests in holine yesterday. Mr.. Col
Inns has Just opened the garage
and is establishing one of the most
modern and best equipped shops in
the downtown district.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23

man was taken to Jail in another
county as feeling ran high for a
lynching.
Mr.. Hermann was killed Jan. 81.
He was shot through the heart and
then the murderer crushed his
skull. The body was buried in the
barn in a shallow grave that was
tramped over by the murdered
mans horses.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23

was gathering wood about 80 yards
from his tent when the officers sur
prised him. Luckily he was unarm-
ed, though he had five loaded guns
in the camp. He sullenly surren-
dered and was made secure with
handouts found in his possession.
In camp was found Hermann's team
and wagon and many of the things
missing from the farm"
The newspaper states that after
the confession was obtained the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23

Milan. ON Monday. where they spent
the day with their daughter, Mrs.
Fisher.
Miss Anna Thuren spent Sun
day evening at Sherman Thuren.
Rural. and accompanied them TO
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-23

NOT THIS GEORGE.
George Collins, proprietor of the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-16

Here the wives the British
who will preside
London during the
countess Curzon wife Of the foreig
the first lord Of the admiralty
Of the Board of Trade left
Devonshre wife Of the cretary Warehouses
Crew. wife Of the ambassado o
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-16

The Billy Sunday Of Japan, Pro-
lessor X. N. Kate, has arrived in
this country. Professor Kate will
speak before the students of the
University Of California and then
come to New York.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-16
Out of a Job

There Is no work these days for
Mehmed. whose duties until a few
! months ago were to care for the
$50 beauties in the sultan's harem.
Mehmed was held responsible, for
the safeguarding Of the wives and
children of Mohammed vi who fled
Constantinople to Malta
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-16
Champ Commuter

In his quiet way.
Henry J. Fleisch.
auer has estab-
1shed the record
Of travelling
1.ooo. 900 miles
(count 'ern) In his
daily trips BE-
tween his homo
In Cold sprinn,
N. J.. and his
once In Philaaa.
phia- Ever ngurs
out how many
mflA9 MN NnWep
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-16

Peggy Marsh, who sued the es-
tate of the Chicago millionaire
Marshal Field in the interests Of
her small son and later married AL
bert Johnson, has put her husband
on probation for six months. She
announces from London that at the
end of that time she will either di-
vOrce him or resume their inter
rupted honeymoon. This is the lat
est photo of Peggy and her hus-
band.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-16

When Benito Mussolini can secure
Q lew days vacation from his du-
ties a. premier he hastens to one
Of: the winter resorts on the sunny
Mediterranean. Here he is shown
pgUpaysd Tor his faJorits exercise.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-16

It wasn't enough for Attorney
Raine Elwell of New York to win
q damage suit for his client, May
Stamp. There's, a little love suit
I'd like to. take up with you," he
said. II expect an immediate de-
cfsion and if necessary. 1 shall APP
peal" So they marched back into
the courtroom and were married
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-24
Wiu Tiernan Haue Blood Test Made to Determine
 Percentage of Wife's Son?

Dr.s Abrams is expected to arrive In Chicago Wednesday but whether the blood tests will be made, since the Tiernan's announced that they VIII Forgive and forget" was said to be problematical tonight.
 Limitations that Professor and Mrs. Tiernan had effected a reconciliation, led to inquiries and Professor Tier nan announced that it is probable that we will forget the past and be- gin life over again." Early in the week Mrs. Herman was the recipient of large bouquet of roses. The flow CTS were without card but a can vas of floral shops made by a news paperman developed that Professor Herman had ordered them.
 The hearing probably will run into the middle of nex- week. Several witnesses summoned by the defense remain to be heard and 1t Is gen erally believed that Prosecutor Floyd Jellison will call one of mere wit- nesses in rebuttal. The arguments, it Is also said. will be long and con- elusive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-24
CONTROL OF COAL.
 PRICES CHIEFLY
 |NSTATES' HANDS
Authority of Federal Gov ernment Limited, Spens Declares--State 0rgani-
 zationS Must Form
By Assoc,arrd Press

Washington. September 33-Th- major responsibility for the price at which coal is sold to consumers by the wholesalers or retailers within the states must rest with the state authorities, Federal Fuel Distributor Spens declared In telegram to the governors of the various states.
 The federal government he in- formed the governors, has no turis- dlctlon as to coal produced and sold within the state of it's production or retail or wholesale margins for hand ling coal within these states. Re- sponsibility as to these must rest with the state authorities, and. If profiteerng in coal is to be prevent ed except as to coal that may be moved across state lines, at extor- donate prices, the proper remedy must be applied by the state l. |. thorities."
 Upon the federal authorities, he ex- plained. falls the duty of deternin- ing where coal shortage exists. where coal production is to be dis tributed. the prices usually charged for such coal and whether current prices are reasonable and what con- buViSia oiiouiu 4eCeANe pfioflLy III transportation.
 Advisory Boards to Aid
 It appears necessary. he asserted. that state organizations be created where they do nos exist, which will invite cooperation In meeting the emergency and will fix reasonable margins for retailers and whole wholesalers.
 The federal organization, Mir. Spens announced. is to have the ala of two special advisory committees named from the general business and the transportation interests of the country. Coal production capacity, he declared. exceeds transportation capacity. and the man problem be- for7 the country is transportation ,so that every effort will be made to persuade consumers to limit their coal purchases to avoid clogging the railroads with fuel intended for stocks for at least 50 or 90 days.
 Regional committees similar to those employed by the volunteer fed- eral agency will be named mex week to handle local problems and transmit recommendations for the control Of distrib.-son to Washing ton.
 As representatives of the federal agencies in the field 1t is understood that Mir. spens will assign naval of- ficrs loaned by Secretary Denby to the various districts. as was done under the volunteer organization be- cause of the fantliarity of the offi- cers with handling coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-24
HENRY FORD WARNS PUBLIC NOT ID BUY COAL SUPPLY NOW
Manufacturer Declares Prices Are TumbIing-FueI Being
 Held Back From ConSum- CTS by ProfiteerS
By Associated Press

Detroit, September 23.-Henry Ford in newspaper interview late today advised the people of the coun- try to "buy as little coal as possible now" declaring, "coal prices are tumbling."
 Mr. Ford granted the interview shortly after his return from south ern Ohio, where he arranged for an uninterrupted movement of coal to his Detroit industries.
 Tell tho people of the whole world if you can" Mir Ford said to his interviewer. that if they would save money they should not buy coal in any great amount now. Tell them to buy only enough to get along with for coal prices are tumbling, and they will go much lower They will, have opportunity later on to get their winters coal much more eheaply."
 Mr. Ford, in company ith his son. Edsel, president of the Ford Motor company, spent three days along the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton railroad the manufacturers property, and saw hundreds of thousands of tons of coal moving northward, he said. They arranged for an a 3le supply of fuel
 
 days. he announced
 Enough Coal Above Ground
 There is enough coal above ground to run the country for a long time, '' Mir. Ford said. '"rhe high prices were made because the supply was held back from the market. But the price is falling rapidly. We bought 500 cars of coal In Toleeo for s5 ton That, of course, Includes the freight rate from the mines to Toledo. Al Cincinnati, Edsel arranged for a 6O- day supply of coal for approximate.y v $3 ton at the mines And that i. $2 ton less than what the brokers paid for 1t. Tho brokers have held their coal so long that their profits have been wiped out. and now thev must unload at any price. Before spring comes you'll see coal sell for good deal below s3 n ton."
 Asked as to his opinion repard,n q, the anthracite situation, MT. For3 said: VI
 We saw good deal of that nov ing' north, too. The price Of that will be falling pretty quick--at leas 1t ought to For the price at ne mine is tumbling and the newspapers of the country should keep everlast- ingly writing about 1t to see that the fall tn price at the mine Is passed on by the broker and retailer in or- der that the home owner and his Family may get the benefit of f1''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-24
SECRETARY HUGHES BACK FROM BRAZIL
Cabinet Member Very Much Impressed With Beauties
 of South America
By Associated Press

New York. September 23.--Secre. tary of State Hughes returned aboard the Battleship Maryland today from Rio de Janeiro. where he attended the opening of the Brazilian centennial exposition.
 He declined to discuss the situation In the near east. It was learned. however. that on the voyage from Rio he was in constant communication With the state department.
 On the voyage from Rio the Mary land weathered two severe storms. but made the trip in 10 days. II hours and 22 minutes, breaking the record of 10 days and 20 hours, made by the American Legion.
 Secretary and Mrs. Hughes found a great deal of amusement in the pefs the Maryland crew gathered in Brazil.
 In fact said Admiral Jones. we have menagerie aboard There are something like 45 monkeys. about 50 parrots and a like number of ca- naries and love birds. not to men. ton the flock of goats"
 The secretary and his wife TO- viewed the lot while at sea. It took an extra long boat today to movs the menageries ashore.
 Secretary and Mrs Hughes wsrs deeply impressed with the beauties of Rio and with the marvels of the exposition.
 Rear Admiral Vogelsang, who &C., companfed Secretary Hughes to Rio. remained aboard the Battleship Se- vada, to await the commission of American naval officers to be gent there for the purpose of supervising the reorganization of the Brazilian navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-24
Guardsman Jailed
 On Assault Charge

Gadsden, September 22.-fspecial) ) Charlie White, member of Com pany r, is in jail awaiting trial by courtmartial as a result of an alleged assault on the person of Captain Heaton during drill period Thursday night.
 According to a statement of other officers present, White had been giv- ing trouble before and Thursday night failed to appear for drill. A detail under command of one of the officers went to street carnival at Alabama City, and he, with several others. were sent into the armory from there.
 After his arrival at the armory he was called into the company office where 1t Is alleged White struck Cap tain Heaton in the face with his fist. Yesterday morning an order was re- ceived from the office of the adju- tant general requesting the sheriff to confine White in the county jail un- til court could be convened here to dispose of his case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-24
Striking Shopmen
 To Pay All Debts

Albany, September 23.-All striking railway craftsmen are pledged to see that all out standing obligations owed" 10 local merchants are paid in full, according to resolutions made public this afternoon, after their adoption by the federated crafts in formal session.
 Unofficially, 1t is understood that the American Federation of Labor is now interested in a movement to see that the &C., counts of all members of the railroad crafts in all sections are settled as promptly as pos sible.
 Company A. of Montgomery, after having been on guard here for several weeks, left this after noon for Montgomery to be mus tered out of active service. The Greenville and Hartselle com companies of the state guard are still here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-24
~ .. ------------ State Buys Space
 For Highway Board

Montgomery, September 23.-fSpe- ciaI. .l-Reports that the state would purchase the property of Dr. B. l. Baldwin at the corner of Dexter ave- nue and Bainbridge street, in front of the capitol. and would convert the building into quarters for the state highway department were confirmed tonight by W. A. Darden, secretary to the governor.
 Mir. Darden said the abstract ia now being examined by the attorney gen eral Dr. Baldwin's property joins the building which the state pur chased last year for the state health department.
 For several years the capitol has not furnished space for the increased duties of the state government. The highway department has been lo- cated in a downtown office building for two years at an annual cost to the state of more than S3,000. In- formation that the rental would be increased caused the state to begin negotiations for other quarters. The lease will expire January 1 and the state proposes to remodel the Bald win building as soon as the deeds are signed, with the hope that the high way department can occupy 1t Janu- ary 1.