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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
LOVELY eHLDRBN,s PARTY

Mrs. W. r. Lathrop entertained a
number Of young people on Saturday
afternoon at a delightful party on
the lawn at the home of her mother.
Mrs. c. r. Orr, in honor of her
daughter. Louise, on her eighth birth
day
Games were enjoyed and there was
a big cake with eight pink candles
and ices and bon bons.
Thirty friends of the attractive
guest of honor were present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
A CHARMING nTRTHDAy PARTY

One of the attractive events of Sat-
urday afternoon was the party given
by Mrs. Powell holland in honor of
the second birthday of her tiny little
daughter
The guests were children of friends
who were born in the same year.
Favors of toys and tiny BALLOONS
were given each small guest. with
bright colored paper caps. Ice cream
and cookies cut in the shape of
animals were served
The little guests were: Ellen Cross,
Frank Woodruff Alice Nabers Jones.
Dudley Cooke, Alice Cooke. Gilbert
Jemison, Jr., Patty Smith, Anne
Brooks. Mildred Morris, Sterling Ed
wards, Jr, Sara Conner Dabney. Lii
liam Fowlkes. Betty Ann Sherman
T.. T. Brown, Anne Pierce, Hammond
Cobb, Margaret Chenoweth. Margaret
Mccormack and Helen Eubanks Gar
Der.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

hams VegetaDlo
Co m p u n d
when / was a girl
for pains and be-
fore and after my
marriage. ! now
have a sweet lit
tie baby boy and
will send you his
picture'if you wish
to publish it. My
sisters also take
your medicine and
find II -aat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
Shropshire-Zamnineer
Wedding Last EUe-
ming in Nashville
n JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

VICE interest throughout the south
centers in the marriage of Mrs. Ell
ilene Fuller Zammineer of Jackson
vile. Fla, and DR. Courtney w
Shropshire # this city, which took
piac8 last evening at $3.50 o'clock at
thu home i the brides aunt Mrs.
Albert Love at 2S0S West End ave-
nue. Nashville, Tenn.
Tho houe was adorned with a pro-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
OPERETTA ON FRIDAY
EVENING

The operetta, Mother Goose Gar
den Party" which was to have been
given on last Thursday evening by
Band No 2, of the Handley Memorial
church, has been postponed until 8
o'clock on Friday evening. when 1t
will be presented at Cable hall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
A SWEET LITTLE
BABY BOY
Makes a Bright Spot in
Every Home. A Comfort
in Years to Come

Park Rapids, Minnesota.-s1 have
taken your medicine-Lydia D. Pink
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

visit to Mrs. william Williamson will
leave for stay of several months
in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
TRANSIENT

From Life.
Nine moving pictures out of ten
may be said to go in one and out
the other.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

Mr.. Bob Baker left last evening
for weeks vacation, during which
he will visit In Georgia and Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

Misses Eugenia and Anne Wood
ward will leave tomorrow for Fox
croft. and Miss Martee Woodward for
Pennington. Conn, where they will
desume their studies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

Mrs. Sidney Williamson of New
York will arrive in Birmingham
soon to be the guest of her daughter.
Mrs. Julian Smith, during the absence
of Col. Williamson in Chile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

Miss Kathleen Mallory is the guest
of Miss Olive Rushton in Mont
gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

Mrs. C. S. Simmons has returned to
the Tutwiler after spending tho past
two months in Michigan and a visit
to her sister in Dallas. Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

Mrs. J. Fl. Cleveland of Lagrange.
Ga, has returned home after a visit
to Mrs. H. NJ. Cleveland in Nor
wood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

Friends will regret to learn that
Miss NJ r. williams s very i'll at her
home, 9SS Thirteenth street, south.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
WOMEN OF WAYCROSS
CANVA TOWN KEEP
CITY SCHOOLS OPEN

Waycross, Ga, Dec. 18.-0ne of
the most unusual canvasses for funds
which this city has ever seen started
this morning. Ladies representing
the various organizations, working in
the different schools, started house
toulouse canvass to raise a sum equal
TO SIS for each child in school to keep
the schools open and pay the teachers
their salaries for December It was
hoped to have the canvass over by
noon.
The board Of education announces
its inability to raise funds to pay the
teachers, SO the women's orgS4Aza-
tions evolved this plan to get the
money. Those appealed to are I'M
pressed with the fact that any dona-
tion is a gift and not a loan, as there
is no immediate prospect of its being
returned. 1t win be necessary to
raise several thousand dovars in this
way.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
NOVEMBER EXPORT
REACH HIGH POINT
WENT TO LARGER TOTAL THAN
ANY SINGLE MONTH
DURING YEAR
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, Dec. 18.-American
exports in November reached the
highest point of the year, according
to Official overseas trade statistics,
made public today by the Department
of Commerce, showing an export bus
mess totalling 100000.
The November total is 10000
greater than the value Of October ex-
ports, and 100000 greater than
the value Of commodities shipped
abroad in November last year. In
comparison with November, 1918, the
increase was more than $1S8,000, 900.
A brief statement by the Department
declared the November returns show
ed that American agriculture and in
dustry generally benefited from the
increasing export business. DeAilea
analysis Of the trades however, has
not been made By thss department.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
THREE LOSE LIVES
in COTTAGE FIRE
40 ssaaF EN WE'RE SOUND
si.EEP WHEN BLAZE
ENVELOPED HOME
[Ry Asaoclnted Presa. !

Akron, O., Dec. 49, Three promi-
nent Massillon men, one of them u
city official, We're burned to death
and four others We're seriously in,
jured early Yesterday when flames
destroyed cottage in which they
were asleep at Little Wadsworth, or
the Portage lake reservoir, south Of
here.
The dead are; Harold Howard, So
Aity englneer Of Massillon; Frank
Wagner, so, of Massolin; Leroy
eodgson, 2s, Of Massolin
George w. Williams, gwr
lawyer Of Massillon, is the most SER
iously burned of the four survivosr
Two other attorneys, Walter Holt, %
and EIson Wefer, 30, both of MassiI
ion, are suffering burns and other in,
juries.
The fire is believed to have beer
caused by a defective fue and oc
curred between Q and a. m.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
WARSAW BREATH
EASY AS MARTIAL
Law EFFECTIVE
Crazed Assassin Of First Pres
ident Said He Had No
AccOmplice
(By Associated Pressl

Warsaw, Dec. l8.-Martial law be
came effective in Warsaw today by
proclamation of the Polish cabinet.
Capt. Niewadomski, the crazed ar
tist who assassinated President Naru-
towicz last Saturday, has been held
for trial by courtmartial At his pre-
liminary examnGtion Yesterday the
man declared he had acted on his own
initiative in shooting the President
and that he had no accomplices.
The declaration of martial law has
added to the sense of security felt by
the people, who, with Gen. Joseph
Pilsudsh appointed as chief of staff
Of the army and Gen Sikorski as pre-
mier, await the eonvocation Of par
lament on Wednesday for the cleo
tion Of 4 new President
Many other persons are also in Gus
tody pending complete Investigation
of the assassination. Among those
detained is Col Modelski, once adiu-
tant to Cen Haller.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
GREEK STEAMER MAKES
STRONG S. O. s. APPEAL
(By Associated Press.l

Boston, Dec lS-Radio MESSAGES
received today said the Greek steam
or Melpo bound for this port FROM
Immingham, was in need Of assistance
with her steering disabled. The mes-
sages came from the steamer George
Washington, which was in communi-
cation with the ship Her Position is
about 200 miles east Of st. Johns,
N. f. Later the George Washington
reported the Melpo was broadcasting
messages IN Greek, which no one on
tie George Washington could de-
cipher
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
CAPT. SHIFFLETT,
SALVATION ARMY,
ASKS PUBLIC HELP
ORGANIZATION WILL SEE TO II
THAT ALL THE POOR ARE
CARED FOR.

The Salvation Army whose aim has
always been to alleviate the suffering
OF the poor, has arranged to bring the
feeling of Christmas to the homes Of
the needy BY distributing food and
toys.
This good work requires the help
of the more fortunate citizens of the
city, and Captain L. T shifflett, who
is takiug care Of all arrangements
would b. pleased to receive any con-
sributions for this work
Captain Shiglett is sending out an
appeal by mail to which he hopes to
receive liberal response. Look for
you rletter and send In as liberal a
contribution as you can. The dona-
tion goes to q worthy cause, doing
excellent work among the poor in this
city
Santa Claus will be out today 70 en-
tertain the children and will appreci-
ate any donations The Salvation
Army lassies will also be at their ap-
pointed post. The public is urged to
respond more literally to their effort
as only a few days renain for, this
work.
Address all contributions ito Cap
Fsin 1, Z. shifTlett, 405 G street. !.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
PRESIDENT TALKS
WITH SERNORS,,
aSO0f DRY Laws
ZEN CHIEF EXEC Il tcc
ACCEPT INVITATION HE
y EXTENDED
lBy Asgoclated Preas.l

WASHINGTON Dec. 18.-Problems OF
prohibition enfortesent were dis
cussed at White House luncheon
conference today between President
Harding and state governors, sixteen
Of whom having accepted the Presi-
dents invitation to attend. Original
ly planning to eall conference of
governors here on the prohibition
question some time next month, the
President advanced the date primarily
because Of the proximity to the capt
tai at this time of so many who have
been in attendaI at the governors
conference at White Sulphur Springs.
w Va. Although advancing the date
of the conference meant that num-
Der Of governors participating will go
out Of office shortly after, the Presi-
dent was said to have decided upon
it in order to obtain the views Of those
who have had the experience of the
past two Years in dealing with the
prohibition question.
II is believed in administration cir
cles that another conference viii be
necessary after the first Of the year
because Of the change in state ad
ministrations, and the views develop
ed at this conference thus win be
available to the executives taking
part in a later one.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
START TOMORROW
WILL BEGIN AT END OF DAYS
WORK AND END ON TUES
DAY, JANUARY g.

The public schools Of Brunswick
and Glynn county will begin observ-
ance of the Christmas holidays after
the school day tomorrow and work
will be resumed at the usual opening
hour on Tuesday, January 2.
Many of the teachers will visit rel
atives in their former homes and 9th
ers have concluded to spend the time
here in the city The holidays viii be
identically the same with both white
and colored institutions In regard
to the session which will end tomor-
row 1t may be said that has been the
most successful in the history of the
public school system in city and eoun-
ty and a greater number Of pupils
have enrolled in all the schools,
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
MIAMI, FLA, WAS
WARMEST PLACE
in ALL COUNTRY
Temperature Over Country
Ranged from 3 to
Plus IA.
{ BY Associated Press.)

CHICAGO, Dec. Temperature
lower than any previously reporteR
this winter in the Northwest, the upi
per lake region, the great Central
valleys, the Middle and West Gulf
states and the Southern Rocky Noun
tains region We're recodred last night
and today as another cold wave
spread over a greater portion of the
United States west OF the Plalacian
Mountains. The mercury in Chicago
Went below zero for the first time
this season 1t was one below here
early today.
Havre, Mont, last night was
Gripped by 30 below weather. Other
towns in the Northwest registered
readings from A to % degrees below
zero.
Local SHOWS were predicted for
New York tomorrow, while local
showers were expected in Florida.
Temperature in North America. last
nights weather report showed, rang
ed from "a degrees below al Medicine
Hat, Manitoba to "a degrees above in
Miami, Fla.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
Cuban Yacht Maguel Ferrarer,
to Be Taken Early
day.
HAS FIVE THOUSAND
CASES LIQUOR ON BOARD
instructions Received by Jack
sonville Prohibition Officer
From Washington Late Last
Night for Action Today.
(By Associated Press1

Jacksonville, Dec IS S-1nstructfone
were received here late tonight by
A. B. stroupe, division prohibition
chief, to seize the Cuban yacht Miguel
Ferrarer, which is now laying at an
chor on the Fernandina harbor.
It is authoritively stated that there
is something like five thousand cases
of liquor on board which Was loaded at
a point in Cuba several days ago and
an attempt made to Get it into the
United States for holiday consump-
ton. For some time the prohibition
enforcement officers have been keep
ing a close watch on this particular
craft. II is indicated tonight that the
seizure viii be made early omorroW
morning
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
PRACTICALLY ALL
STORES OPEN LATE
MERCHANTS TO DO BUSINESS
ALL WEEK UP TO 10
O'CLOCK ?. NJ

Notwithstanding the fact that it
was real cold last night it was no
ticed that many Of the mercantile es-
Establishments We're busy up to the
closing hour-some at and others at
10 o'clock.
It is expected that trade will in
crease from the present up to the
closing hour Saturday night and
those who desire to get their pick Of
the stocks are showing good sense in
doing their BUYING now Many have
made practically all their selections
but there is always another relative
or friend to remember and this is
why many who have announced that
they had bought all their presents are
still visiting the shops
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
WALLACE REID IS
AT POINT OF DEATH
FOR SEVERAL DAYS FAMOUS
PICTURE STAR HAS BEEN
SERIOUSLY ILL.
(By Associated Press. J

Los Angeles Cal, Dec. 18-Wallace
Reid, motion picture star, is at the
point of death and for several days
has not been expected to live, ac-
cording to Mrs. Reid dorothy Dav-
enport), in an Interview today in the
Los Angeles Examiner, given at Hol-
lywood sanitarium last night.
One Of the physicians, according to
the Examiner, coroborates Mrs. Reid's
statements, saying: Mr.. Reid has
been near death for the past five or
six days. His temperature has re-
peatedly reached 103 and his pulse
130 His heart action is irregular
and Weak He has tainted on an av-
erage of three times daily and has
lost seventy pounds in weight Lab
oratory findings at the present time
indicate he is suffering from complete
exhaustive condition or from infuen-
"a.
"a recurrence of influenza is possi-
bic at any time and could cause his
death This is not anticipated by at
tending physicians, but must be and
is being considered"
"He thought he would die the 9TH
ar night" said Mrs. Reid. He was
so brave about 1t, poor boy. For
three nights he had expected to die
He isn't afraid to die but he wants
to live for Billy and Betty and ile,
referring to their son and asopfed
daughter,
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
GERMAN SHOPPERS
ARE JUBlLANT OVER
RISE IN THEIR MARK

Berlin, Dec. 1S.-In the midst of
their Christmas shdppng, German
consumers Of all classes We're iubilant
today at the unprecedented dorp in the
dollar, represented by marx exchange
falling from $500 to $500 to the dol
lar in the coure of five days This
rise in the mark has already produced
q drop from 10 to 20 per cent in whole
sale market prices The retailers are
reluctant 10 make reductions be-
cause they are stocked up with goods
bought when the mark was much
lower.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
~ ISV pa SES AVA VI
FUNERAL AT GAINESVILLE

The funeral Of Thomas A. McCrary,
of Americus, brother Of H. 8. Me-
Crary, of this city, will be held v his
former home in Gainesville thu af-
ternoon. Deceased who was Ne
Youngest brother of Mr. McCs ky,
was 81 years of age, a pror
farmer and leaves wife and ten
children.
He first had influenza and pneu-
monia developed which caused ids
taking away During the early 'nine-
ties Mr.. McCrary lived here and has
many friends made at that time who
will be grieved to learn of his death.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
CLOSE CONSULATES;
LEAVE PRIMONA
RUSSIAN SOVIET ISSUES OR
DERS TO FRANCE AND
OTHER COUNTRIES
lRv Associated Press. }

Vladivostok, Dec 18-The Soviet
government of Vladivostok, which re-
Gently took over the administration of
the city and surrounding territory
known as Primoria, ordered the Con
suls Of France and ten other countries
to close their consulates and leave
Primoria within a week.
The Consuiates Of the United
States, Great Britain, Italy, Germany
and Austria were not included in the
order. FL ssao11s
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
SIXTEEN AIR MAIL
PLANES TAKE PART in
SEARCH FOR PILOT

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec 49,
Sixteen air mail planes took part to
day in the search for Pilot Henry G.
Boonstra, who left Woodward field
here Friday morning for Rock
Springs, Wyo., and who is believed
to have been lost in a snowstorln
somewhere between this city and
Rock Springs.
Air mail service between Cheyenne
and Salt Lake City was suspended
and every available plane was pressed
into service in the search.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
TESTIMONY IN
HERRIN RIOT
BEFORE COURT
DR.. Shipman Tells Tribunal
He Was Eyewitness
TO Killings.

Marion, MS. Dec. l8.-Dr. 0. r.
Shipman testified today at the trial
of five men in Connection with the
Herrin riot tlsAn. wdslsh eye-wit-
ness to I'll down Of six un-
armed meNEy mob IN front Of the
Horrin cenAery on the day of the
killing
r. o. Cree -sformer mayor Of HT
rim, testified that he had seen the
prisoners brought from mine forty
eight in group escorted by more
than q score of armed men and also
saw automobiles from Missouri, IN
diana and Kentucky around the nine.
Shot down and left to die on lone
ly roadside. Dan O'Rouke returned to-
day to tell his story al the trial Of
the five men
O'Rouke's return from the shadoI
of the grave was announced by tfR
I prosecution al the opening OF eoifs
this morning, O'Rouke WAS one Of siS
men whom the other Witnesses testi-
fed were shot down in the Herrin
City cemetery after they were march
ed through the town by a mob
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
IN DARING HOLD.uP
DENVER HAS MOST
SENSATIONAL CASE
Men Rob u. s. Mint and Escape
With Two Hundred ThOus-
and Dollars.
ONLY CLEW SAWED OFF
BARREL OF SHOTGUN
Gun Was Dropped by One of the
Robbers Who Left Stream
of Blood Behind Him as He
Made Escape.
(By Associated Pressl

Denver, Colo, Dec. I8. Federal
and state authorities here are trying
tonight to establish ownership of a
sawed off shotgun in an effort to Idsn-
tify bandits, who heavily armed and
disregarding human life today. staged
the largest and most Sensational hold
ups in the police annals OF Denver
and which was pulled off on the door
steps Of the United States mint
The hold-ups secured two hundred
thousand dollars of the overnment's
money and the sawed-off gun was
dropped by one of the burglars, who
Was shot and, left a trail of blood be-
hind him
The funds were being transferred
from the mint to local Reserve bank
The robbers seized the gold and
sprang into an automobile. As the
car speed away government guards
inside the mint fired from wtndows at
the robbers, The entire Denver po-
lice force was quickly called to action
in an effort TO apprehend the robbers.
The bandits car drove up to the
mint as the truck was being loaded
and three masked men aiighted and
opened fire. Havener fell first in the
fusilade, Government employees re-
turned the IRE but the robbers acted
too quickly.
While the robbery was going on, ac-
cording to witnesses, second car
loaded with masked men armed with
shot-guns and rifles stood twenty feet
from the bandit ear, apparently ready
10 give aid i. needed
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
MRS. THEBE VERRILL, II,
PASSES AWAY Al. ARCO

At the home Of her daughter Mrs.
George A. Sparks, as Dixie highway,
Arco, Mrs, Thebe Verrill, 70 years of
age, passed away Yesterday afternoon
shortly after 2 o'clock after an i'll
ness of some time and on account of
her advanced age she was an easy
mark for the Grim Reaper.
Mrs. Verill has lived at Arco for
about three years and was generally
beloved by all who knew her. The
remains will be shipped to West Palm
Beach today and the funeral VIII be
held at that place tomorrow after
noon.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
IMPROVE FACILITIES

Washington, Dec. 18.-Comprehen-
sive plans for Improvement of the
immigration facilities at the Ellis ISL
and station at New Yok are under
consideration here as result of
many complaints regarding the pres
ent equipment Of the station and the
methods Of handling immigrants.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
HARDING CABLES u. S.
SYMPATHY TO POLAND

Washington, Dec. 1S.-President
Harding today cabled a message Of
sympathy to the people Of Poland
in which he expressed the sincere
condoleuce Of the United States gov
eminent over the assassination of
President Narutowitz.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
SEARCH EnR AIRMRN

FL Paso, Dec. 18.--Search for the
missing airmen, Col. Francis R. Mar
shall and Lieut.. c. l.. Wehber is be-
ing confined gradually to the region
between Twin Buttes and Fort Hau-
chuca, Arizona according to inforna-
ton at Fort Bliss.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
HAMILTON DOUGLAS
DIES IN ATLANTA
WAS DEAN OF ATLANTA LAW
SCHOOL AND WELL KNOWN
THROUGHOUT STATE
(By Associated Press.l

Atlanta, Dec. 18.-Hamilton Doug
las, sr., GA, one of the leading law
yers Of the state and dean Of the At
lanta Law School, died here last
night after an illness Of several
weeks. He is survived by his widow
and four children.
Mr. Douglas was born in Alexan-
dria county, Virginia, and came to
Atlanta IN 1887. He was member
81 Tie grand council OF the Sigma Cha
Fratsfnity and Of the CAPITAL City
and AtlAntR Athletic Clubs,
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
NAVAL. APPROPRIATION
BILL PASSES HOUSE
Nv Associated press.l

Washington. Dec. ls.--The naval
appropriation bill, carrying The re-.
quest OF the president to negotiate
with the foreign powers relative to
lin iEssas sons truction of war craft un-
der emu 3Sand tons, was passed to-
day by the house.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
U. S. JUDGE BARRETT
R0MPS ON KU KLUX
In CHARGE TO JURY

Albany, Ga, Dec 18~-Sharp crit
icism of the Ku Klux Klan, assertions
Of its harmful suggestions and means
for combating it, was contained in
the charge to the grand jury today by
Judge William Barrett, of the Unit
ed States district court for south
Georgia, at the opening Of the court
here today.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
MORGAN WON'T MAKE LOAN
IR1, A Aesoriafad prasa

New York, Dec i8.-J. P Morgan
s. Co, tonight issued statement de-
claring they had notified the German
ambassador to this country that it
is impossible for them to discuss or
consider a loan to Germany unless
and until the German reparations
questoA had been settled
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
ro AUcrIoN CAME eRANT

Rockford, m, Dec. 18 Camp
Grant. another of the wartime scenes
Of bustling military activity, soon is
to 80 upon the auction block-one OF
the final stops in its ultimate wreck
ing as cantonment.
The Brunswick news., 1922-12-19
PREPARATIONS Is
BLOCK
TO GERMAN LOAN
This Must be Arranged in
Some Manner Before
Help is Given
lBv Associated Press.l

Washington, Dec, 18,-Adjustment
of reparations dispute between Lon
don and Paris is the crux of the Eu-
ropean tangle in the American view
pointe as stated here today on COM
petent authority,
The talk of an American loan to
Germany is described as idle" until
such adjustment Is made.