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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
ASSERTS HOTEL PHONE
SYSTEM F|RsT-CLAss
Manager of c. & P. Declares
Lexington Trunk Lines
in Working Order.

No difficulty should have been ex-
perienced by T. D. Frey, night clerk
OF the Lexington Hotel, In turning In
the fire alarm over the telephone, A.
S. Tanner. manager OF the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Com
pany. declared last night. Two te]e.
phones on trunk lines connected di :
rectly with the Madison exchange,
stood on the hotel desk, and they
never out OF service for an hour. MIR
said.
The private branch telephone ex-
change was moved recently from the
lobby TO point midway the build
Ing in the new office established by
Manager Pettus as part of the reno
walton plans. This move, ordered by
Mr.. Pettus. resulted In temporary dis
connection OF the room telephones
The two trunk line telephones were
nevr out OF srvic for an hour, Mr..
Tanner stated.
Orders had actually been issued to
telephone worSmen to connect the
private branch exchange yesterday
and provide phone service in all the
rooms. 1t was learned at the Office
of thu telephone company. Instead
OF gong forward with the work, the
equipment Is now small mass OF
twisted metal and ashes. Telephone
men. early on the scene. tried to res
cue the private switchboard from the
flames. but they were unsuccessful.
Emergency orders were issued ear.
ly yesterday morning for the In
stallation of new telephone lines and
equipment to serve the Savings Bank
OF Richmond: Branch. Cabell & Co
and other firms forced to move t.
temporary quarters because theil
buildings were Quilted by the flames
This work has been completed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
Hotel Head Sobs
Over Holocaust
Pettus, Broken-Hearted,
Tells Ho,u Guests Are
Trapped.

L. b. Pettus. who only recently ac-
quired ownership of the III -fated Lex
ington Hotel. narrowly escaped from
the burning building. after he had
raced through The halls of the blaZ-
Ing inferno. frantically screaming to
arouse guests that they might es-
cape.
Sobbingly, Mn Pettus told the po-
lice OF the guests who occupied rooms
on the upper floors of the building
and how there was no possible means
of escape for them. Crying as IL his
heart would break, he said T.. r.. Cox,
his financial hacker In the enterprise.
was asleep on tho fourth floor and
would be burned to death. Up until
this time Mr.. Cox has not been
located.
Remembering his little dog in the
room where he had been sleeping,
Mr.. Pettus ran back into the now
blazing building, after he had reached
tho main floor, that bo might save
his pet. y S 1 81, y. =. .
The night watchman of tho hotel
was scored by Mr., Pettus for not
sounding an, alarm the minute he
discovered the blaze, 4. Z J,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
KN|CKERB0CKER ROOF
WEAK, EXPERT sWEARS
Iron Construction of Building
Below Requirements, Build
ing Engineer Testifics.
by Associated Press.l


WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-Iron con-
struction Intended To support the roof
OF the Knickerbocker Thcater-the
collapse of which cost the lives of
nlnety-eight persons-was weak in
certain pointa md was below the re-
quircmentB OF tho plans submitted for
the construction OF the theater, Rob-
ert Henry Davis. engineer In the Dis
trict of Columbia building inspectors
Office. today testified at the opening
OF the coroner's inquest into the
catastrophe.
Mr. Davis expressed the opinion,
In reply to questions. that the I'm
suhiciency OF tho construction"
should have been discovered ty
proper inspection.
Plans OF the building on file In the
inspectors office. the witness assert
ed. called for a main truss nine ipches
longer than that which, on Inspection
OF the ruins he found had been used.
The plans were approved, he testi-
ned. and permit Issued forthwith,
without the builder being required to
furnish detailed specifications. as is
usually the case. for all metal work.
j. Z. Donaldson. an iron worker,
declared he Ind reported to those In
charge OF construction that two Of
the beams being placed In the build
Ing were shorter than would seem to
be required. These beams went over
the stage. he said. and Tapped over
their supports only one or two
inches. The building superintendent
laughed at him. the witness said.
when he announced that he never
would witness performance in the
building because of the danger.
number of other witnesses were
examined. but their testimony added
little TO the evidence as TO the cause
Of the disaster. Two or those In the
theater on the night of the tragedy
declared the break in the roof started
ever the stage.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
GRAPHIC PICTURE is PAINTED
BY SURVIVOR OF HOTEL FIRE
L W. Craven Tells How the Screams of Frantic Men and
Women Awaken Him as Leaping Blaze Gives
Whole Sky Lurid Glow

One Of the most graphic pictures
painted Of the great Lexington Hotel
IRE is that of T. w. Craven. 53-year-
old salesman OF Cincinnati. who es-
capped from the third floor OF the
burning building uninjured. except
for few minor bruises.
Il was awakened by the screams
OF frantic men and women" Mr..
Craven said. and looked out OF tho
window and saw that the whole sky
was lurid. and In n minute the flames
shot out OF the window on the floor
above with roar ms II from can
non. put on what clothes that
CHANGED to be handy and rushed out
into the hall to the fire escape In
the rear and down to safety. AS I
hit the ground a man with pitiful
cries crawled up 10 me. grabbing
me around the ankles, begging me to
take him away. l dragged him 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
Getting Rid Of a
Stubborn Cough is
Child's Play Now
Make the Medicine Yourself at Home
It's Chenp-but You Can't Beat 1t.

II you want to take care OF that
bad. hang on cough and do 1t In n few
hours. better get one ounce OF Par
mint (double'strength) and mix half
pint mt home.
You can do this In two minutes by
adding a little sugar and enough
water to fill half pint bottle 10
you'll travel the world over before
you get medicine that will act 80
surely and quickly OH tho mucous
membrane OF the nose and throat. 1t
halts the inflammation, the tIcklinc
sensation stops with the first spoon
ful. the heavy breathing goes and
clean membrane. free from Irritation
and mucus follows -
For Catarrhal conditions sucb No
mucus droppings. clogBed nostriIs and
watery eyes, II won't disappoint-ask
ror Parmint double strength). Speak
plainly 30 that the druggist viii Know
exactly what you want.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08

the street and found that 10th his
legs were broken. did not stop 10
learn his identity. but ran back to
the alley. where I heard groans of
Injured victims: tut Immediately my
attention was attracted by the
screams OF woman on the fire es-
cape. The ladder did not come any
farther than to the second floor. so
called to her to jump, and caught
her In my arms. ! do not know her
except that she said she was Mrs.
Jones'"
Mr.. Craven said all this was done
In few minutes, and. up to the
time he carried the woman across
to the Western Union, no fire ap-
paratus had arrived on the scene and
men were still clinging to the lodges
of the windows crying for help. 81
saw number OF these people drop to
the ground from sheer exhaustion"
Mr.. Craven said.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
WANTS WORLD TO
KNOW THE TRUTH
Glen Allen (Va.) Man Comes
To Tragle's Drug Store,
In Richmond.
TO PRAISE THE PLANT JUICE
Relates Wife Helped From the
Very First Day and Now
Is Entirely Cured.

The symptoms of deranged stom-
ach frequently take the form OF
headache, backache. indigestion. dys-
pepsia, constipa ton, coated tongue,
bad breath. liver. kidney trouble or
rheumatism.
These symptoms yield readily to
the new herbal stomach remedy,
Plant Juice. which is a combination
OF Natures remedies-medicina
roots. herbs, barks and berries.
Daily testimonials are received
from local people. telling Of the grea
benefit they have received through
the use of Plant Juice In Illness OF
long standing.
For instance. Mrs. L. ]. Vaughan,
popular lady of Glen Allen. Va, gave
the following by her husband. He
says:
MY ,wife is simply wild about the
results she has had from Plant Juice
and says she wishes that every one
knew about It, She had suffered so
from stomach disorder that every
bite OF food she ate would cause ter
rlble gas, and she was In constant
balm. She had trouble with her heart
and thought that every breath she
took would be her last. She had
headaches, dizzy spells and would
have to go to bed for days at n time.
She was always tired and felt COM
pletely run down. So many OF the
home people we knew had such won
derful results from your medicine.
Plant Juice. that she decided to try
1t and sec what 1t would do for her.
She got wonderful results from the
very first dose. She has taken about
four bottles now and looks like a
different person. She can cat any
thing sho wants, sleeps like child,
and has not a painaor ache. She is
able to do nil OF her own homework
now. and is recommending Plant
Juice TO all OF her friends"
Plant Juice is sold at The Tragic
Drug Co.'S Store, In Richmond.
q For sale in Petersburg by Morrie
son. the Drug Kan, and in Chase City
bY. the Chase CItysprugs Co.-AdX.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
TO BEGIN WORK ON
MAYO TRAIL HIGHWAY
fBy Associated Press. ]

KNOXVILLE. TENN. Feb. IA spe-
cial from Whitesburg, KY, Says.
Good roads enthusiasts. coal opera
tors end others OF Eastern Kentucky
are meeting in the Ventura Hotel,
ashland, KY, and arranging for the
very early beginning OF construc-
ton OF the Mayo Trail Highway.
RMS highway will extend through
the Big Sandy River Valley and the
Big Sandy coal fields. starting at
ashland and terminating at jenkins
in the center OF the Elkhorn field In
this county. a distance OF about SO
miles. Actual construction is to BIO.
gin In most OF the counties. through
which the highway Will pass as soon
as the weather Will permit. Z,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
PRIVATE CARS AID
in HOSPITAL WORK
CContinued From Firsti PAGAN

Continued From First Page9
condition. he smiled and grImIy re-
quested that he be reported as but
specifically injured. He explained
that he feared his people would wor-
ry and he wished to save them pain.
Scores of others made similar re-
quests. = y a. !.
+. Long lines OF anxious relatives and
friends formed waiting throng at
the hospitals. Doctors! showed them
every courtesy. and nurses willingly
led them to the rooms where the less
Seriously injured were 4
81 At police headquarters similar
scene was enacted. Those who had
escaped from the Are called and
aided the authorities In checking
those reported s,inaceounted for ear
iller in the day. Many of them recog-
inized persons they knew on til reg
lister rescued from Il he Z fam en- 81 id
tsleE faphed "A
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
AaJutant.-eeneral to sI..t.
IBy Associated Press. /

NEW ORLEANS, LA. Feb. THE
annual convention of the Adjutants-
General Association of the United
States will be held In New Orleans
simultaneously with the National
Guard Association conventions, Feb
ruary "a. 1t was announced hero to-
day by Adjutant-General Toombs, Of
louisiana. Acknowledgement OF the
orty-eight States will. meet: here,
and 800 National Guard officers arc
expected to attend the guard con-
] yanfion ia rs - ~ :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08

and personal belongings to ,bs d.
sttoyed by the danes. No livea were.
lost. III
Great crowds throasri the streets
and as they stood watching the are
many wept. The flames ragged. on.
until the building was destroyed with
tho exception CT the Franklin Stree
side. The statue of Thomas Jeffer-.
soE was. saved from the hotel, but
In removing II the head was brokea,
off. No fire since the burning OF TIC
Spotswood Hotel produced such uni.
versal sorrow. There was q sense VI
relief when II was announced tho
Jefferson woalI be rebuilt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
Nase n eceivcrj Tor Broker..

PHIEADELPHIAs s. rob, ~ The
stock brokerage irm OF Samuel IN.
Hall 81 Co..: Of this city, went into
Involuntary bank rlptcy today. The
federal IS Court appointed Elm or ID.
Simon rnporary recei vor.4 The ored- :.
tors no moved for the receiver had
small cls INN n d ne on mar Eina j A ACE
|ISs'a q II i we're
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
Madame curle Honorcd.
lBy Associated Press

PARIS. Feb. madame Marie
member of the Academy Of Atedi-
cine. 1t Is the first time woman
has ever been elected r. member of
any French Academy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-08
conI-Lnden schooner.. 1Ab.naou.a !,

oUoGUE, Ms z. Feb. 7.--The coal
laden schooner eBssie Al! White,
which went aground In; tho fog on
!! smiths Point Yesterday, Will sbe
after nm inspec tion ~. her master
and officers OF The COAT qua I'd. she
WAS Bound from port ifyews.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-06-16
SIMMONS
In The Tenth judicial District Court
In and for Lincoln County, State
IF NpVo1a

In The Tenth judicial District Court
In and for Lincoln County. State
of Nevada.
Minnie e. Smith. Plaintiff VS.
George e. Smith, Defendant.
fhe State of Nevada Sends Greetings
to Said Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to an
pear within ten days after the sery-
ce upon you of this Summons if
served in said County, or within
'wenty days ii served out of said
County but within said Judicial Dis
tn !, and III al other cases within
forty days exclusive of the day Ct
serViee1, and defend the above on.
tiled action.
This action is brought to recover
Judgment dissolying the contract
OF marriage existing between Won
and the Plaintiff ON the grounds of
Niltul desertion, the particulars of
which more fully appear in the
olaintltf's verified complaint on file
with this court, copy of which is
herewith served upon YOU, and to
which you are hereby referred
Dated April 24th, a ID. 1922.
EVA DOLAN
Clerk of Said Court
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-06-16

The first Episode of the Adven-
lures of Robinson Crusoe was shown
AZ the Electric Movies Monday and
the serial promises to be all that
was promised for it. 1t was we'll
received and proved very interesting.
Title-"The Adventures of Robin
on Crusoe."
Brand-universal Chapter Play.
Eighteen Episodes.
Star Harry Myers.
Previous Hots-"C Connecticut Yam
kee in King Arthurs Court. NO
body's Fool, The March Here"
"R. S. V. Pr, Turn to the Right.
Kisses" Boy Crazy. Handle
With Care.
Directed By-Robert Hill.
Story By-Daniel Defoe.
Scenario By-Emma Bell Clifton
Photographed By-Charles Kauf-
man.
Supporting Gertrude Ohm
stead Percy Pembroke, Aaron
Edwards, Josef Swickard, Gertrude
Claire Emmet King, Jack Woods,
7, c. Jacks, John Wallace, Charles
GcHugh, Gloria Davenport, Noble
Johnson and Margaret Livingston.
Locale-- Northeast coast of South
America Just off the mouth of the
orinoco river, York England; AL
siers, Morocco; Madagascar Islands
Cannbal Islands.
Time-1659
Bury your troubles and strife for
few hours-re-liye the pleasures
OF childhood by seeing"The Adven-
lures of Robinson Crusoe"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-06-16

better market and more intense
farming. for at least two or three
thousand people.
For the first time in twelve years.
A. w. Geer. one OF the Pioneers of
Nevada and Lincoln county was in
town from his home in the Pahran-
agat valley. in attendance at the Re
publican county convention. Mr.
Geer was one OF the old timers in
the old mining camp of Logan i'm
the Irish Mountain country. where
he still has mining interests now I'M
der lease and bond, which he had
patented many years ago. Although
in his SOS he is very active and
keeps i'm touch with all that is going
on in the world and a clear vision of
the topics of the times.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-06-16

this week from Pony Springs, on
buiness.
Victor Huson, was in town We'd
nesday from Atlanta. Mr.. Huson re-
ports things quiet at the camp.
Gerald Segmiller and Ed Brooks
OF st. George. Utah. were In Phoebe
this week on business.
Mrs. Ted Champion who has been
spending some time at Silver Park,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-06-16
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the many friends of Phoebe
for the assistance and kindness in
late bereavement by the death of
husband and son, the late Jack Dyer.
MRS. JESSIE DYER,
MR.. and MRS. A. G. DYER
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-06-16
PERSONAL
Ea4ay

Earl d. Grotto the caliente drug
tlst spent last Friday in Phoebe.
John L. Whipple OF Sunnyside was
IN Phoebe the early part OF the week
on business.
William Kismiiler was In town
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1922-06-16
For Hair Health and
Beauty

bfhg out the natural beauty of your har With proper treat
ment blond tresses will yield the prettest of golden olnts
wnle the bnebonze tns OF brnettes will appear all their
allurng charms. At the Phoebe Pharmacy YOU will find
wonderful assortment of reliable preparations the hair
shampoos tonics dressings ratives etc
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-24
The Eager Promise Mr. Briggs
Made Lillian.

Mr., Briggs, our neighboF, uFbane
and dignihed, followed Tom Chester
into the hall. A man OF affairs, ca
pefieneed in meeting odd situations,
he betrayed no ihkling OF the sur
prise which must have been his At
his summons from Lillian, unless his
courteous apology Tor the earliness OF
the hour might be construed as such,
This Is a most unusual hour for
neighbofly call. Mrs. Graham" he
said. as he removed his hat with JUS,
the suspicion OF a flourish, "bu, my
young friend here was very urgent in
assuring me that this was the par
tieular time you named"
"lie was quite right ! said smil-
ing, But Il was not ] who named
the hour. or. indeed. who summoned
you. Here Is the eulpfi,'-i drew
Lillian forward, "Mrs, Underwood,
Mr., Briggs, She will explain every
thing 10 you"
Have you breakiasted;" she asked
abruptly. after the first periunetory
greetings were over, Il though, not.
and am sure that we can talk much
better over some OF Mrs. Graham's
coffee. |, won't spoil your later
breakfast. | can promise, because
there isn't enough OF il, Just be
seated a moment
She gave me a quick little signal.
and We went into the dining room
and put coffee. cream. sugar aud rolls
on the ,eawagon. We were back in
the living room in really eredi,able
time, served the two men, and SAT-
down opposite them.
Lillian Explains.
Upon my word. Chester said
Mr.. Briggs. as he drained his cup
appreciatiyely. II hope you come
after me again. This is the best cup
OF coffee ! have tasted in many a
day"
Upon behalf OF Mrs. Graham. !
thank you Lillian said grandio-
quently. "And now," her voice be-
came crisp. serious, II will tell you
why we wished to see YOU"
MIR. Briggs keen gray eyes never
lett her face as she talked. and de-
cidcd long before she had finished
that he was mentally filling in the
gaps she left in her story, and was
drawing his own conclusions.
Il am a government employe. Mr..
Briggs Lillian-began. "A member
OF the secret diplomatic service. Here
is my authority she drew the tiny
silver insignia Of her rank from her
dress and held it for an instant be-
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-24
My Marriage Problems
Adele Gsrrisons New Phase Of
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
Copyright issD

lore his eyes. Il esnno, tell you wha,
reasons ! have ieE suspsetlns the
man Smith. who 10 In your employ
and whom you know as Anton, But
| can tell you there Is no doubt he
is a most dangerous performer, There
are reasons why We do not wish "a
appTehend him now. why We must
keep a close watch upon him, why.
also, II possible, We must know the
name OF his former employer from
whom you secured him.
"rhe Best OF News
/. THAT will not only be entirely pos
sihle, Mrs. Underwood" Mr., Brieg'
interposed erayely. "bu, shall be
glad 10 give you the information. ]
have had a sneaking idea that things
were-well-queer III that particular
direction for some time. can give
YOU his name now, but his address
shall have TO look up
THAT will keep" Lillian replied
"just so know that ! can get il al
any time ! need II. But there Is
something which will no, keep many
minutes. Smith made a little eXeur,
sion from your house last night, and
in the excursion fell aud lamed him
self. We believe. quito severely. lie
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-24

managed 10 get hack 10 your house,
hut We do not believe he will be able
10 take a step this morning"
Il haven't seen him vet this morn
ihg," Mr., Briggs said tehseliysly,
'bui then that Is nothing startling,
, In these times u Is the nnlueky
/ farmer who has 10 arise carly, The
hired man takes his time about set
! ting out OF bed
Il fancy he will take a good deal
OF time this morning" Lillian said,
with a grim little smile, "and We eS-
peei him 10 ask you which Is the best
physician, or which doctor you emH
ploy, Ii you can do Us the great
favor OF saying DIR. Petit. so as TO
insure that physicians attendance up
on Smith. you will be doing us a
great service. For DR., Petit Is
working with NE upon this partie.
ular ease. and. therefore. II is impefa.
tive that he be given this chance OF
reckoning up the man Smith
Mr.. Briggs smiled widely,
AS il happens, shan't have 10
stretch my conscience the fractional
part oi an inch" he said, "ior all our
family swear by DIR. Petit He's
about the glummest euss ever ran
across. but he's certainly an able
citizen when Il comes TO sick
room."
Lillian rose abruptly.
That's the best OF news" she said.
"And you'll pardon me, know, II |
hurry YOU off. But ! do want to get
DR.. Petit in attendance as soon as
can. and want TO be assured that
Smith makes no move for the next
week that don't know
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-24
Hughes : Graft Wedding
Announced

The wedding OF Miss Esther Graf
and Robert w, Hughes. which took
place in Indianapolis May IS. will be
OF interest 10 Omahans. Miss Graf
IS the daughter OF Mr., and Mrs, r.
u. Graf. J1Js Woodland avenue. In
disnapolis. Mr.. Graf is supefin-
tendent OF schools there. q position
which he held for some years in
Omaha. Mr.. Hughes is the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Hughes Of this
city. and is now in Omaha. where he
will eater his fathers firm. Mrs,
Hughes will arrive the first week
in June and they will make Omaha
their home.
The wedding took place a, the
Graf home. with only family and a
few friends present, A reception fol-
lowed. and Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes
spent their honeymoon in Chicago.