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The New York herald., 1922-01-13
LEAPS OUT OF WINDOW,
FEARING A FIRE TRAP
Mrs. Beer Hurt Seriously and
Daughter Has to Be Rescued.

Mrs. Catherine Beer, 60. OF 69o7 New
Utrecht avenue. Brooklyn, aroused from
sleep last night by a cry of "Firew
and fearing that she had been trapped
in her apartment onthe second floor.
jumped through a window TO the street.
She was taken to the Norwegian Hos
pital. where II was said she had suf-
fered decorations of the scalp and n
possible fracture Of the left hip. Lillian
Beer. 10. tainted when she saw her
mother jump through the window. and
she later was carried through dense
smoke to the street by Raymond Chry-
stall of 17H Sixty-ninth street, Brook
lyn.
Henry Engier and his family, who
live on the top floor of the three story
building. were led to the street by
policeman.
The fire was in the first floor hallway
and caused only slight damage.
The New York herald., 1922-01-13
N. Y. u. STUDENTS SCOLDED
FOR THEIR TYPE OF HUMOR
Prof E. G. Sihler Says He Is, Ashamed of Drawing in
College Comic, The Medley and Thinks
Humorists Must Have Brains First

in at a glance) and less than dollars
worth OF garments above the waist. She
didn't look like a lady you'd expect to
do something wrong. She suggested one
Of Harold Bell Wright's destroyers-a
bit petrified and thoroughly dead, so to
speak.
On the other side of the table was
a young man who looked as though he
had spent four years at New York Uni
versity lowering nearby was dis
gustlngly bald waiter handing the New
York University-looking-m a bill for
the consumed food and drink.
II walked into the university post
Office" said Prof. Sihler. land the first
thing that confronted me was that pic
ture. No. as you see, didn't drop dead
but a tremor ran through me-
Hear! Hear !" interrupted q student
later identified ls the artist.
"A tremor of shame" went on the
professor. For the first time in thirty
years / was ashamed OF n. Y. w.
The men fled out with their faces
burning. The editors of the Medley went
to Prof Sihler and told him they'd try
to do better hereafter and rejoiced with
him that the Medley appears only four
times a year.
That's the trouble with the Medley
explained one of its editors, 1T doesn't
get enough exercise"
The New York herald., 1922-01-13
$I35,193 ESTATE LEFT
BY CARDINAL GIBBONS
Legacies Go to Bishop, Clergy
and Charities.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEw YORK HERALD
BALTIMoRE. Jan. 12.-The total
amount of the estate OF Cardinal Glib
bons Is $135.f93.90. according to the In
ventory and administration account
filed to-day In the Orphans Court by
the executors. This estate consists OF
Liberty bonds and other securities ag-
gregating s37.221.T5; the Cardinals
episcopal insignia, watch. &C.. valued at
$500; royalties In books. valued at
s2.s75, and cash I'm banks amounting TO
s94.47715.
The Cardinal gave legacies to Bishop
Corrigan. the clergy OF the cathedral.
DR.. Charles O'Donovan. his physician
the sexton OF the cathedral, the male
employees at his residence and the ST.
Vincent dc Paul Societies of this city
and Washington. The balance OF the es-
tatc will go for charitable and educa-
'ional purposes
The New York herald., 1922-01-13
SINGER FINDS GIRL BABY
AT DOOR OF PHYSICIAN
Lord Help MeP Says Note
Left Apparently Sy Mother.

Mrs A. Westergard, singer. known
on the stage as Ruth La France, found
a six weeks old girl baby last night
lying on a settee In front Of the door
of DR.. John p. Viscardi in the apart
ment house in 131 West Sixty-first
street, where Mrs. Westergard also
lives. The child belonged to none OF
the tenants. so the police were notified
and the baby was sent to Bellevue
Hospital.
DIR. Viscardi examined the baby and
said she was in good health and had
been we'll nourished and cared for.
Pinned to her coat was a slip of paper
on one side of which this was written:
For Gods sake please care for this
baby, as I have no way of providing
for it. Please raise it as a Catholic.
Lord help mev' On the other side was,
please baptize Christen."
The New York herald., 1922-01-13
LAWYER DOUBTS
ILLNESS OF STOKES
Asks to Aliow Wne's Physi-
cian to Examine Him.

The genuineness OF the attack Of
pneumonia which. duly certified to by
his physician. has kept w. Z. d. Stokes
out of court three times within the last
three weeks. was questioned sharply in
the Supreme Court yesterday when
Samuel Untermyer. appearing for Mrs.
Stokes and in opposing an application
for an adjournment because Of Stokes's
illness. insisted that Stokes was not so
i'll as he was represented to be and re-
quested that a physician In Mrs.
Stokes's interest be sent to his home to
examine him.
Mrs. Stokes. who obtained decree of
separation from her husband last year,
is suing to have the transfer of about
fifty pieces OF property set aside on the
ground that Stokes transferred them to
defeat her DOVER interest In them. One
was the Ansonia Hotel and their value
aggregated more than $1,000. 900. At
the time Of their sale Mrs. Stokes signed
document releasing her interest She
now insists that she did not understand
its nature. She has also made appli-
cation for an increase Of alimony from
$4,000 to 100000 a year.
When the trial of the action to SCI
aside the deeds was reached on the cal
cndar yesterday counsel for Stokes
asked for an adjournment.
I'VE are suspicious of Mr.. Stokes's
Hlness.' declared Mr. Untermyer.
Every time case begins to go against
him he produces a certificate OF Illness.
] respectfully suggest that he submit to
an examination"
Counsel for Stokes insisted that he
had secn him in bed within two days
and that he was genuinely ILL., Finally
on consent OF both sides the trial was
set down peremptorily for January 1s.
The alimony motion will be heard sepa-
RI tcI1-
The New York herald., 1922-01-13

was held in $4,000 bail. and the hear
ing on the McCaffery allegations was
postponed until tomorrow.
While William Steckel. a dry goods
merchant OF 1870 Madison avenue. was
examining applicants for a position yes
terday three men entered the place and
seized about $500 worth OF silks and
hurried TO a waiting automobile. Steckel
gave chase accompanied by Patrolman
Egbert The automobile stopped at
Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street and
three men ran out. Isadore Stefran Of
s39 Stone avenue. who remained at the
wheel. was captured. The policeman.
after a lively chase. arrested Seymour
Isenstork OF 16S East 112th street. Both
we're held in $500 bail each for ex-
animation tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1922-01-13

Amend Chamberlain. of 1895 Putnam
avenue. Brooklyn. after pleading guilty
TO a charge OF burglary in the thir6
degree was remanded for sentence b.
County Judge Haskell yesterday. Three
years ago he confessed TO robbng
twenty apartment houses and was sent
70 the House of Refuge chamberlain
is said by the police 10 have been re
leased for good behavior. but now ad-
niits robbing twenty-five more aprrt-
ment houses in the Eastern Parkway
section Of Brooklyn.
Pasqualo Viola. captured here early
yesterday, was held without bail last
night BY Justice Neu at Lynnbrook.
J.. l.. on "A charge of numbering Joseph
Cspulio of Rockville Centre on Christi
mas night
The New York herald., 1922-01-13
Thieves Spring N New Trick.

Philip Sheridan Of 434 West Forty
ninth street. while waiting TO be ar
raigned before Magistrate II. Stanley
Renaud In the West Side court on a
charge Of robbing Edward McCaffery OF
128 Broadhurst avenue, was picked
from the spectators by Otto Kahn, an
insurance agent, as one of the men
who had held him up in a doorway on
January 8. On Kahn's charge Sheridan
The New York herald., 1922-01-13
SHOTS HALT A MAN
ON BROADWAY ROOF
Suspect Surrenders to Police
as Crowd Gathers About
48th Street.

a man VINO appeared to be deaf and
dumb but who wrote on piece OF paper
the name of Charles Humborg of s713
10Tth street. Richmond Hill, Queens
was caught soon after IL o'clock last
right on the fire escape of the three
Forty-eighth street. Detectives Ryan
and Daily fired two shots at the man
before he would come down, and the
shots attracted large crowd from
Broadway.
The police say that Humborg and two
others tried to rob the Hilton store, on
the ground floor of the building. gaining
entrance to the place by going to the
roof. cutting through a sky1ight and
letting themselves down with ropes. The
police learned of their presence when the
burglar alarm went Off in the Holmes
Protective Agency's office. in &C West
Thirty-ninth street. sending Private De-
tective Louis Wallach and Detective
Ryan to the scene. where they were
Joined by Detective Daily.
Held I'm TaiIor's Murder.
Humborg was coming down the fire
escape. but when the detectives arrived
he started back to the roof. DAILY and
Ryan fired at him. and he's quickly
came down and surrendered. In his
pocket. the police said. they found
twenty small files. and around his waist
pad about which he had wrapped the
rope used to get into the store.
Norris Grossman Of 1853 Norfolk street
was held without bail yesterday by
Magistrate Max S. Levine in the Essex
Market Court, on a charge of homicide
In connection with the killing OF Charles
Fuchs, Ludlow street tailor. who was
shot dead on November % last. On De-
cember q Grossman was arrested as
material witness to the shooting. The
Supreme Court Wednesday granted a
writ of habeas corpus. AS soon as he
was realeased Grossman was rearrested
and directly charged with homicide.
Leon Tarr of 979 East 179th street
was held without bail by Magistrate
Corrigan in the Jefferson Market Court
for examination Monday on charge
OF being fugitive from justice He
Hartford. Conn, in connection with a
safe robbery.
Thieves Spring N New Trick.
Philip Sheridan Of 4s4 West Forty
ninth street, while waiting TO be ar
raigned before Magistrate II. Stanley
Renaud In the West Side court on a
charge of robbing Edward McCanery OF
12S Broadhurst avenue, was picked
from the spectators by Otto Kahn, an
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
BENEVOLENCE

The quarterly meeting was held
at the Benevolence Methodist church
Wednesday, October 4. Preaching
was held at II o'clock. The large
congregation enjoyed the delicious
basket dinner, which was prepared
by the ladies of the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Jolley and chill
dren, Elma, Annie and Paul were
the guests of Mr., and Mrs. j. c.
Fink at Smithyille Sunday.
Miss Grace Tucker was the guest
of Miss Luline Gaddis, of Hunting
ton, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Williams was
the guest Of her mother, Mrs. N.
Johnston, of East Americas, Sunday,
S. c. JolIey and T. A. McCrary
motored to Americas Tuesday
morning.
Stokely JolIey is attending the A.
& NJ. school at Americas.
Joseph Williams was "A visitor in
Leslie Friday and Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Easterlin mo-
torcd to Andersonville Sunday and
were the guests of Mrs. M. f. East
erin,
Mrs. L. c. Kelly and children, of
Oglethorpe, are the guest of Mrs,
Kelly's mother, Mrs. l.. L. Joyner.
Miss Vivian Easterlin was the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
+ THEATRES
Us s &ae6 -

,,,rk Twain's story of a Con
.;rnt Yankee in King Arthur's
w. p,,,r+ one of the best comedies
w. S.,.r nroduced, full of wit and humor,
~ remarkably free from slapstiek'
aD ,bc attraction at the Rylander the
,sr Friday and Saturday.
To- :, was funny enough, to make an
r,rIisbmsn laugh, according to the
I bIs clipping from the London
naHy sketch and that ought to be
a p enough that the average Amer
isso is going to have a good time
- - he sits down in front of the
"a watch the yankee" and
- antics in the days of the great
Queen Alexandra and other mem
here Of the Royal family were pres
.rt Yesterday at the Alhambra,
,.bora the film version of Mark
rwains novel "A Connecticut Yam
lee in King Arthur's Court" opened
the cinema season.
IA crowded house were kept in
mars Of laughter at the drolleries
Of the Yankee
Nothing has yet been screened SO
funny as Sir Lancelot and his
might setting out to the resuce of
tbe king on a Ford car and hundreds
Of motorcycles
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
CHOKEE

Misses Lola and Coming Bass spent
Tuesday night and Wednesday with
their sister, Mrs. Dick Jones.
Miss Reba Laramore continues
quite i'll with typhoid fever at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Laramore.
Those on the sick list this week
are Mrs. r. J. Dorman and j. S.
Matthews.
J. T. Laramore spent last Sunday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. D.
Richards.
G. D. Richards and Edgar Dyes
were business callers to Leesburg
Thursday morning.
S. NJ. Jones, ST., was in Leslie on
business Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Henry Bray and sister, Miss
Grace Lewis, spent Saturday very
pleasantly with Mrs. S. B. Camp.
Mrs. Forte Jones is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. S. B. Camp and children spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. H,
Camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Varnum had
as their guests Sunday Mr., and Mrs,
Henry Bray and Miss Grace Lewis,
of Arab.
Quite number of the young peo-
pie of this community enjoyed the
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Bray Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Moses, of
Leslie, spent Saturday night and
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. C. Jones.
Mrs. Johnnie Barker and little son
have returned to their home in Val
dosta, after spending a week with
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
MRS. HUMBER REPORTED
INDICTED FOR MURDER

COLUMBUS, Oct. 6.-Mrs. Leila
Humber has been indicted on a
charge of first degree murder in con-
nection with the Staying of her nus
band, Lucius +. hum her, near Girarl
everal months ago, according to re-
ports reaching here from Scale, Ala,
last night. A partial report was
made by the grand jury yesterday
afternoon although the body is still
in session. Mrs. Humber, who is now
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
FELT TIRED, SO TIRED
Indiana Lady Says She Was Run,
Down, Suffered With Her Back,
Took Cardui, and
Got Well.

Richmond, Ind thought would
write a line or so. TO say that | owe my
cood health and strength TO Cardui," says
J letter from Mrs. Cora Courtney, 81
Railroad Street. this city.
II was all rundown until my family
thought they would lose me" writes Mrs.
Courtney. "My husband coaxed me to
tske Cardui, so, TO please him, ! did, and
will say do not regret it, for am able
10 do all my work and do my shopping.
"a have five children, four in school,
nv husband and a boardsr to do for, and
| do all my own work for all OF us, and
find time TO play We all praise Cardui.
Every sick and rundown woman should
lake this wonderful medicine.
"Isuifered with my back; very weak
ieeling in my limbs.
u felt hardly able TO drag; just
ffed--so tired all the time.
1T was an effort for me TO do any
thing, but Cardui helped me so | felt like
adiferent woman"
# YOU are IN A ruin down physical
condition. suffering as this Indiana lady
says she did, give Cafdui fair trial. It
should help you.
u Take Cardui. Nc-l47
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. l. Kaylor.
Miss Lissie Kaylor is spending
while in Lecsburg, the guest of Miss
Pauline Wallace
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Jones and FAM
lily spent Sunday with their mother,
Mrs ". f. Bryan.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
$40, 900, 10000 ANNUAL DAMAGE

This is the damage done by rats
every year! They are a terrible men
ace to property and your health
They carry cholera and typhus germs
and they spread bubonic plague
Wipe them out! DESTROY them
Use Royal Guaranteed Rat Paste.
Sold and guaranteed by
SURE-SUDDEN. 25c & soc tubes.
adv CARSWELL DRUG co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

weekend guest of Miss Eugenia
Bragg in Americas.
Mrs. Joseph Fink is the guest of
her sister-in-law, Mrs. S. c. Jolley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

in the Lee county jail at 0pclika,
Ala, will probably be brought TO the
Russell county court, in Scale, Sun
day. Her trial is likely Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

J he Studebsker Light Six Coupe
roadster seats two passengers; has
side coach Tampa; rain visor and
windshield wiper; eight day clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

Y Choice Veal at Bragg's Market.
Market. Phone 1871. 5-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

The three passenger Roadster has cowi
lights; storm curtains opening with the
doors; large plate glass window in rear cur
tain, and ias'sie and sutside door handles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

Both models are upholstered in genuine
leather: have ample space under the rear
deck for luggage ignition and thief proof
transmission locks, and cowl ventilator.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23

We Sell Mrs. Lewis Home Made Cakes
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23
MANY ROUTEDOUT'
BY GOTHAM FIRE.
Sixty Persons Injured as
Flames Consume Block
- of Homes

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.--More than
three thousand persons were driven
rom their homes In panic and be-
,ween so and 60 persons, including
la rremen, were injured In a spec
,a~ular fire which swept through a
block OF old frame dwellings in the
williamsburg section OF Brooklyn
early today.
DEPUTY R.e Chief John T. O'Hara
was removed to the hospital in a dy-
Ins condition with broken back.
He was On the ground directing his
men when the roof of one OF the
buildings collapsed and he was
caught under the wreckage.
Four alarms were sounded.
The blaze originated in the Auto
'rfy Carriage factory but quickly
tpreld through a nearby block OF
tenements.
Cracking flames and dense clouds
o. black smoke which rolled upward
from the burning buildings threw
the entire ne ghborhood into panic.
Men and women rushed scream
ing from their homes. carrying their
Ichildren and their most valuable
household effects in their arms.
Most Of the refugees were In their
night clothes and ran the risk Of
and influenza from bit
Ter winds which swept the streets,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23
JAIL DELIVERY is BALKED
Fen and Ink sketch Of Joliet Prison
Found ON Alleged Bank Randits

CHICAGO, Dec. e?.-Plans for a
spectacular escape oe convicts from
Joliet prison are said by police to-
day TO have been frustrated in the
capture OF band OF alleged bank
robbers. safe blowers and holdup
men early today. The gang was said
TO have operated in recent weeks
throughout the Mississippi valley.
a pen and ink sketch of the prison
with windows and roads marked
was part of a letter found on one OF
the prisoners.
III these plans are followed II will
be easy for the whole gang to get
away" the letter read. "All they
got to do is beat It through the
marked windows and follow ,ce
marked roads"
According to the police they have
positive information connecting
members of the gang with the bank
holdup at Dyer. Ind. few days ago,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23

fragrant violation OF this law was
brought TO my personal attention. i
heard OF many other cases. hut in
this one case we found dead birds
along tho roadside and one had been
thrown into a farmers hen yard,
That these birds had died from
some contagious disease was shown
by the fact that the farmers birds
q few days later were stricken with
roup and chicken pox, causing him
$500 loss.
being investigated and whom the
Identity of the owner of the dead
birds is definitely established pur-
pose to see that he IL prosecuted,
other cases which have been brought
to my attention are also being in
vestigated. Such careless handling
OF dead fowls and animals IL detri-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23
BURN DEAD FOWLS
Poultrymcn win he Prosecuted
Unless They DO, Says
County Agent.

That poultrymen OF Tulsa county
who do not burn dead fowls will be
prosecuted to the full extent OF the
law was the statement made recently
to j. S. Malone, county agent by
r. c. Old of the poultry extension
department OF the A. n NJ. college
after completing a trip OF inspec-
tion over Tulsa county.
There is a state law compellinF
owners of domestic animals that
have died from u contagious disease
10 burn the remains" Old pointed
out. The penalty for violation OF
this law is definitely stated. During
my tour Of this county one case OF a
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23
Political Prisoners
VIII Be Remembered

CHICAGO, Dec, 22.---War opinion
prisoners and men who have been
imprisoned for their Activities in
behalf Of labor but have remained
loyal TO their class in the face
of prison hardships." will receive
Christmas gifts of money from the
general defense committee OF Chi
cago, 1t was announced. II Is ex-
pected S25 will be sent TO each man
who has been confined more than
sixty days.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23
Beaumont. Texas Farmer
Mysteriousiy Murdered

BEAUMONT, Texas, Dec. s2.--
Peter Mcdaniel. prominent farmer
OF the Bethel &C q spnity, was shot
and instantly kilits at his home
near here early this morning. Nc
Daniel vas shot when he went into
his hac't yard TO get kindling wood
with which to build fires in his
house. Eight buckshot entered his
head and body. Authorities are
soaking clues 20 his mnrderer.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23

In which ono man was shot and sew
ersl thousand dollars stolen.
Ten men were seized but three
were released. Two more men and
number OF women are being
sought.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23
WOULD DRY UP CAPITAL
Representative Upshaw Would Make
Washington Dry as Sahara.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Repre-
sentative William d. Upshaw, demo
crat' OF Georgia, embarked upon a
personal campaign today to make
the national capital las dry as the
Sahara"
. lncensed at the disregard OF the
prohibition laws among government
office holders and denouncing those
officials who are Officially dry and
personally wet' representative Up
shaw shortly before noon sent Presi-
dent Harding letter requesting him
10 Issue Christmas proclamation
calling upon all officials OF the gov
eminent to personally observe as
well as enforce the law.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23

Many OF the residents Of tho fire
threatened zone were treated for
smoke and minor Injuries.
Police reserves were rushed TO the
scene and assisted the flremen in
rescuing residents OF the tenements
and fighting the blaze,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-12-23

mental TO not only other livestock
but TO the health OF the community
as we'll"