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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-22
CRYING BABY SAVES
EIGHT FROM DEATH
Awakens Father at Gas is Pouring into
Salem Building-One Woman
ASphyXiated.

SALEM. Mass. Dec. 22-Onr
woman lost her life by asphyxiation from
escaping gas ut 81 Madison street early
today and eight other occupants prob.
ably were saved from the same fate by
lusty cries of n seven-mouths-eld baby
hoy which awakened his partially over
come father in time 10 arouse and warn
the others. The death fumes came from
gas pipe leak either in the basement
or street
Fully dressed 3Irs. Ellen Ring. the
sole victim, was found dead on the floor
of her room Her position indicated
she ~had attempted to reach the door
after she toppled from a chair in which
il is believed she was sitting.
The sudden cries of baby Edward. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J Adams, told
the father Something was amiss. Tie
found it difficult to move because tho
deadly gas was seeping into the cham
Der. Quickly arousing his wife, who
took care Of little Edward, the father
traced the gaseous odor across the hall
to the door of Mrs. Ring.
Losing no time he warned Mr.. and
Mrs. William j. Adams and their three
daughters in another part of the house
N wake Of the rapidly increasing flow
Of gas.
When Mrs Ring failed TO respond to
repeated calls the men broke in the door
of her room. She was beyond aid
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-22
PLESIOSAURUS
RUMORS PERSIST
Professor Riggs of Chicago Promises to
LassO0 it if He Finds II i'm
Patagonia.

-BUENOS AIRES. Dec. - (AsSoci-
atcd Press Before Prof Elmer :
Riggs. a Chicago paleontologist. sailed
Tor Patagonia today on foSsil-hunting
expedition for the Field Museum. hA vtas
informed by Prof Clemente OneIli. di-
rector of the BuenoS Aires Geological
GardeH. that reports of a plesiosaurus
were still received from the territory of
Chubut, despite She failure of a group Of
Argentine scientists to find the prehiS-
toric creature last spring
If l meet that plesiosaurus said
Prof Riggs 10 Prof. OnelH. RI put =
lariat around his neck and lead him di-
rect to the Buenos Aires ZOO
The Chicag0an visited the Argentine
paIeontologist and heard from him the
story oil Patagonia's monster. listening
with interest to the account of the I'M
successful search of the Audean lake
region where the creature was supposed
40 have been seen. Professor Riggs said
that the data was very interesting but
that II could not tempt him from his fos-
81 hunt The plans for his expedition.
lie asserted, We're still too indefinite to
elbow him Ia state whether be world
visit the reputed haunts of the plesios-
aurus
Professor Riggs and his companions
will sail to Rio Colleges. from which
place they VIII proceed northward on
horseback to search along the coast Of
the territory of Santa Cruz for fossils
OF the Niocene period which are known
to exist there.
The scientists plan to remain in Ar-
gentIna for year and u half.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-22
WANT AMERICA TO
FIX PREPARATIONS
United States, Great Brit
ain and Germany Favor
able To Scheme.
.POINCARE TALKS
WITH INDUSTRIALISTS

win Not Give Decision Until He Ha,
Their Views-No Open Proposal Yet
Only Diplomatic Understanding So
Far in Case.
WASHINGTON. Dec. -. The oues-
ton of America extending aid toward
the solution of the economic troubles of
Europe has been brought sharply to the
front with the emerging of Il plan under
which an American commission would
determine what Germany should pay the
allies III reparations.
The proposal 50 far has been discussed
outside the formal channels of diplomacy
but an understanding in authoritative
circles has been developed through an
exchange Of views that the United
States, Great Britain and Germany arc
willing to assent to the creation of such
q commission. Premier Poincare of
France now has the plan before him and
it is expected 10 make decision when
be has concluded a series of conferences
with industrial leaders of France a.I
Germany
From the beginning of the present dis.
cusSlons officials of the Washington gov
ernment have been unwilling to do more
than hint that Il way wSs being sought
"a render aid toward Il European set
Element and so far have refused To dis
cuSS the plan for an American commits
sion Secretary Hughes last night. how.
ever issued Il brief statement which
avoided any mention of details and said
that the government" had presented no
proposal OH the subject The method
of sounding out all those directly inter
ested before amy definite proposal isl
submitted with the full force of gov
ernment authority is a familiar one in
negotiations of great dplicacy. The see
rotary. statement recalled an assertion
several days ago by White House
spokesman who. in discussing the Amari-
can attitude toward Eslrope. said ii
would not be proper to display pn the
stage all that was taking place behind
the scenes.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-22
rum PIPE LINE"
IN SEVEN STATES
Revenue Agents Discover
BoOtlegger Headquarters
in New Orleans.
DISTRIBUTES LARGE
QUANTITIES OF BOOZE
Syndicate Had Gang of Agents Posing
As Travelling Statesmen Carrying
Trunks Loaded with LiquOr-Third
Rum Ring In Country.

rum hlng IN Country.
NEW ORLEANS, La. Dec. 22.-
Agents of the bureau of internal revenue
have discovered pew rum pipe line
with headquarters in New Orleans and
branches in seven states. it was said
here today.
The line operated by syndicate Of
bootleggers with regular schedule of
shipments, has been in operation several
months. and has transported millions of
dollars worth of liquor federal agents
said
Two other rum rings. one Of which
established a receiving station in Chi
cago and specialized on train porters.
carrying suitcase lots. and the other
operating BY means of express ship
ments, Transporting cases of liquor in
tin cases as well as in trunks, have been
disbanded as a result Of investigation BY
federal agents, the, authorities claimed.
The new syndicate. it is charged. en-
ploya ut regular salaries agents who
travel between New Orleans and branch
stations scattered throughout Texas and
centralized in other states. Each agent
federal officers said. poses rs a travelling
salesman lnd carries large sample
cases.
Reports are on file here. they said
OF agents who engaged state rooms and
Travelled with as many as four trunks.
each containing from II TO 80 cases of
liquor. Arrests viii be nadpS soon the
federal men announced
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-22
British Press sI,enticaI.

LONDON. Dee. 22-AIuch caution
amounting sometimes TO frank skepti-
cism. IS manifested by this morning s
newspapers in the discussion of the pro-
pnsal for an American commission ta
VISIT Germany. Some of the papers
bring forward semi-ofieiai deuials that
Great Britain has received, much les,
accepted the proposal. and warn against
putting faith in these American can
ards.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-22
DeniaI BIZ Germany

BERLIN. Dee. - (Associated Press
1t was officially denied here today that
Chancellor Cuno or any other govern
ment official had suggested the appoint
ment of an American commission To in
Fe>ugafe Germany'S economic Condj-
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-22
NEW ZEALAND TREE 1000 YEARS.
Has Trunk ID Feet i'm Diameter and
Contains 10000 Feet Timber.

WELLINGTON. y. r.. Dec. pa
giant pinaceQus timber tree indigenous
To New Zealand. locally called Kauri.
has been discovered in the Northern for
est. 1t has a trunk - feet in diameter
and sc feet in girth, and it rises IS feet
clear of branches The tree contains
10000 superficial feet of timber. and is
estimated TO be 1000 years old.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Safe Way

Safe Way.
81 wish l could manage my wife.
How do you go about it, Brown
''All you need is frmness. | usual
IL go into the parlOr, lock the door and
manage her through the keyhole."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
BEAUTY PEfSNs.

There was a stir in court when
the fair defendant got on the witness
stand"
Il suppose the gentlemen OF the jury
slicked down their hair and fumbled
with their necktiesE''
Not only that, but one baliff wills
pered TO another baIiff that if he had
known such a queen was to be about
the premises he would have had his
trousers pressed for the first time in
seven years at the imminent risk of
making his wife suspect he was lead
ing a double life"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08


PROPER
PLACE
This p a pc r
says that prohi-
bition has emp
tied our jaiIs.
Good. 7 h a {
leaves plenty OF
room for the
profiteers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Non-EssentiaI Problem,

There are always some new prob
lens to solve"
I'm sticking TO the old Ones" de-
cllared Senator Sorghum, "a man who
gets into the habit of working on prob
lens for the fun of it might as well
give up craftsmanship and subscribe
to the chess and checker magazines"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Shifting Attention,

"You never mention some of those
old theories OF yours which once agi-
tated the public. Have you changed
your mind?"
"Eo," said Senator Sorghum. "A
wise politician never admits that no
has changed his mind. He simply
changes the subject"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Basis of Success

Reporter-And what Is your recipe
sir, for running successful bust
cess?
a successful business Is matter Of hav-
ing many friends; our enemies trade
with our competitors.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Domestic Amenities.

81 was fool to marry you :" sobbed
Mrs. Winks
"Now, my dear" said Winks noaig,
ST cannot permit you to take the
blame for that. 1t was I who was tao
fool for ever asking you. The ~sstAka
was not yours, but mine"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
NOTICE

Pink Wright, indicted and convicted
for the larceny of domestic animal
at the fall term of the circuit court
1919, will apply to the board of par
dons at its next meeting to be held in
Tallahassee March 14th, 1922, for a
conditional pardon.
3-2-1Ot Pink Wright.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Duly Warned,

Really, consider you highly pre-
sumptuous in putting your arm about
my waist"
But you don't mind, honestly, now
do your
Il certainly do, and I'll call papa if
you do not remove it in just one
hOurr'
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Though Not Always Visible.

"Come. come. don't be too hard on
wilkins. He has his faults, but there's
one good thing about him."
Indeed, What Is it?"
"Why-er-I can't say but there 10
about everything. you know"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Mistake in Terms.

"Going to the party, JackT'
mo, / haven't any lady"
Come with me, I've got an en-
ira"
"Who is she?"
Miss Oldbud."
"She's not an extra, she's an early
edition."
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
quite Otherwise.

s1a,te Otherwise.
He thorsant he'd surely made a hit
WES1I for his photograph she prayed
'"s>at when this calls she wrote on il
And gave il to her maid.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08

Apalachicola select oysters every
day, so cents quart, $500 gallon.
City Fish Market. Phone 158. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
The Limit.

McTavish-What' this, stewed fruitf
His Wife-Ay. Dinna We like it? G.
Indeed I doc; but wha' ha' 70
done with the rice we left yesterdayT
Answers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1922-03-08
Shock of His Life.

Shock Of His Life.
Suitor-Mr. Perkins, I have courted
your daughter for fifteen years.
Perkins-Well, what do you wantf
Suitor-To marry her
Perkins-Well. I'll be hanged, I
thought you wanted pension or
something.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16
ANSWERS TO SATURDAYS
QUESTIONS.

How many miles of shoreline has
the United states? Ans-The United
states has 40.235 miles Of shorehne,
second to Great Britain
what is the amount OF the obi
cations Of foreign countries held by
the United States treasury Ans
Foreign governments owe the United
States treasury s1o,l41267.5s5.
s-What state has the least number
Of motor cars? Ans.-Nevada with s.
SIS registered
4-How many homes m this country
are owned by their occupants and are
free from debt? Ans.--Twent eight
per cent
s-What IS the population or Ellis
IsIand2 Aus.-The population Of the
island is 49, The population consists
mostly OF government employees of the
island
Glow long has Ellis Island been 3
government station for the landing OF
mmigrants2 Ans.-Sinoe 1891.
what part Of the head is the
pate? Ans.--The top.
e-what is the most southern point
Of Greenland Ans.-Cape Farewell
SLOW old must an army officer De
before he can be retired Ans.-sixty-
four years old
1o-where is tina largest our our ma
tional forests located2 Ans.-In Alas
ka-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16
The
Passing
ShoU

WHEN q prudent man
OF about our age has taken cslomel
AND feels the way one does
UNDER those circumstances
NE postpones ordering his seem
tngly
ESSENTIAL rev win,er and spring
suit
TO see II he IS going Il need any.
SOME foreign countries
rNDEBTEDED to our old Uncle sam
DO not agree in either
PRINCIPAL or interest.
A man can't see why a bed bug
WAS created. but that i Just
WHAT a aea thinks about a hair
less dog.
WE fancy that al things
CONSIDERED that New York WON
an
WAS victorious in her
DIVORCE suit having won custody
or the children. $3.50 = month
AND half Of the liquer-
FORMERLY when airs grew III
THEIR mothers let out the
TUcKs in the nern OF their skirts
But now mother takes in another
eof.
TT is feared however that
THE conference ban or poison gas
WILL not affect
POLITICAL speeches
HERE would be 3 good slogan
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16
JAPAN WANTS NO MORE WAR.
SAYS PRINCE TOKUGAWA

TINS Japan eager for permanent ana uni-
versa peace Is other nation earth was
age brought TO recent catherine of New York ety.s
eading business men bv Prince Tokugawa IL the jap
nese delegation to the conference
II have ccme from q far country primarily a. par
icipate in Tbs maSine q great peace-undoubtedly
he most promising the world has ever known" the
rinee told MS hearers. That promises Of peace viii
xtend down the decades blessing 10 a great part
the peoples or the earth, permitting them 10 conduct
he daily affairs OF fe with greater assurance secur
ty for Iberts and the pursuit of happiness
= on know what trade commerce mean 10 The
world Remove security from this traffic nation
MY and what happens? The consequences often
each far other Sew distrust threat
between two great powers and most Of the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16

r-ax, ~
- !. -
M 49, un,a
aoys sve ~ p,o,a
uo,n.n 80 ,oanaa p.4...
u.,r,.u va u, aao .u..
nm L.. 80. e.
e,p.r nss $3.50 e,.
bend
1T was
NO matter how fast a woman is hee-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16

civilized world affected the that there is less
~ the means Of ordinary living for primary
THAT is why is only of Importance to men
like you but also a matter of duty to lend
your aid by thought word and deed to the success CT
such conference as is taking place Washington.
Ia the past too often competition has led to
Hict. On the whole believe trade and commerce have
been the prime of spreading civilization and
Promoting peace: but rivalry has also,
be disputed brought on which have destroyed
much il not al 81 the benefits that the traffic in
tercourse Of men have achieved. The war, the
great war has taught the world lesson in unmstak
able terms.
You Americans have learned well a the
items Of Europe and it is needless for tell you
gentlemen. have learned il in Japan. We want
We have given tangible proof Of this
fact by Washington We have made with
YOU other nations a great peace.
THE governments of these countries have done
their part all that they justified
ing in the face conditions parts of
the world thai particularly affect them
The spirits OF the peoples behind their repre-
sentatives It is FOR proceed with the de-
yelopment OF Intercourse along the lines of
which if wisely and generously conducted fail
benefit you and he time great part
kind
/ am leaying America in few days 10 return to
TOXIC II is needless for say that for the rest
my life shall tell japanese friends who have
fortunate than only of the greatness
the kindness and consideration of the American
people
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16
HOW MUCH
DO YOU KNOW?

what is the second largest river
in North America?
What is the eeneaology?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16

FOLLOWING TIE example by the Milwaukee
council. the Chicago councilmen have resolved. by a
vote 81 81 Is q. in favor Of wholesome" beer and
light wines but as remarked on previous occasions
what's the use2
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-01-16

THE TIMES az
do not think il
HE TIMES has
-iVing earue silly
in advising Us
~ act promptly
Evening star., 1922-01-02
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

There will be a meeting OF sthe
executive committee of the United
Citizens Committee on Fairgrounds
Thursday. at 5 pm. in the east study
room of the Public Library. at which
the report of the survey of play
grounds in the District by the Chill
drens Bureau will be considered. and
plans made for presenting the needs
for Fairgrounds and recreation facil-
itics TO congressional committees.
The Social Club Of the Hebrew
Home tor the Aged completed plans
last night for dance Valentine day
at ElkS Hall Miss Minnie HUT is
chairman OF the club, which is organ
lied to aid the home.
The United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy will hold reception for the
Confederate veterans from 3 to 3
o'clock this afternoon at the Confed-
crate Memorial Hall, 132: Vermont
avenue Washington Camp. III. Con-
fed.rate Veterans. will hold their first
meeting of the new year at 1880
o'clock tomorrow night.
The household decoration section Of
the Twentieth Century Club will meet
at IL am. tomorrow with Mrs. Will
liam H. Holmes. 1454 Belmont street.
The patriotic and America nizatiOn
committee of District d. A. r. will
meet Wednesday at 2:30 pm. at Re-
Evening star., 1922-01-02
FIRE DAMAGE, $35, 900.

Officials of the Union News Com
pany are endeavoring to determine the
origin Of the fire which swept their
storeroom in the basement of Union
station last night. destroying a stock
of post cards. souvenirs and tobaccos
valued at $4,000.
Despite the eavy damage, il is
doubtful II man. travellers in the sta
tion proper knew a fire had occurred
in the underground storeroon.
Station employees detected smoke
coming from the storeroom shortly
after O'Clock. and when they forced
open the door the compartment was I'm
flames. The post cards. booklets and
other novelties destroyed were intended
for the various booths of the news
company in the station.
Evening star., 1922-01-02

the Rosiclare fiuor spar mine, which
was claimed by the executors of the
estate of the late John r. Mclean.
His services were given to the case
he says. until June 81. 1919. when by
compromise agreement Mr.. Bugher
was declared to have one-third inter-
est in the mines and to be entitled to
an accounting for the income for sew
eral years.
The mines are worth many millions.
it is stated. and the lawyer says his
fee of $4,000 for legal services was
reasonable. He also spent s165.79 in
necessary travelling and other ex
penses. he says.
Mr.. Bugher has paid only $4,000 on
account Of the fee and only part of
the expense money. the court is ad-
vised. leaving a balance of $47.104.51.
Attorney Frank J. Hogan appears for
the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1922-01-02
TERROR IN CILICIA.
Christians There Afraid for Their
Lives If Turks Return.

The Christians in Cilicia are afraid
for their lives if the Turks return
and the Christian power charged
with the mandate for Cicilicia has
made. a separate treaty permitting
them to return" declared an Amer
lean "who has lived "a number OF
years in Syria and throughout the
near east" in a letter to Mrs. Cabot
stevens Of the local near east re-
lief. dated December and received
yesterday.
The writer states that British
vice consul went to Adana recently
TO tell all British subjects that he
would no longer be responsible for
them Missionaries have left the city
and the representatives of the Y. W.
Evening star., 1922-01-02

c. A. have moved to the port of Mer-
sine. where hundreds of refugees are
camping on the plain. The letter
said the Y. w. C. A. secretary has
obtained building in Mersine. where
she is helping the women and chill
dren with funds supplied by the near
east relief committee.
Evening star., 1922-01-02
search University. 20 Jackson place

The Biological Society will meet
Wednesday at National Museum.
Council meeting 1880 pm. Arthur c.
Pillsbury will speak of wild flowers
and birds of Yosemite National Park.
Executive committee meeting of Co
lumbia Federation of Baptist Young
Peoples Unions will be held tomorrow
at pm. at United Cafeteria.
City Club Tribune will not meet un-
III January TO- when member of the
Chinese conference delegation will de-
scribe The Present Outlook for
China" Last meeting in old club
house.
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT
Miss Ida Tarbell will speak at the
Women's City Club at $50 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1922-01-02
Ex-OFFICIAL BRINGS SUIT.
Jesse c. Adkins Seeks $47, ,1O4
FROM F. d. Bugher,

Jesse c. Adkins. former assistant
United States attorney general. has
filed suit in the District Supreme
Court to recover s47.104.5I from Fred
erick Fl. Bugher Of New York. The
lawyer tells the court that he was re-
tanned by Mr.. Bugber. December 6.
1916. to represent him in a suit over
Evening star., 1922-01-02

Many are Young Mems and many Conserva
tive Models-Herringb bones, Tweeds, Pencil Stripes
and Fancy mixtures. Single and Double breasted
of our especial designs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-23

headed by Roy B. Dudley. Includes ~
members, Or. Il. y. Ca!isch. w. Fred
Richardson and Henry l.. Litchford.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-23
NJ DONALD LEE PLANS
WILD ANIMAL EXHIBIT
Park in Roanoke Turned
Ger to Game Department
for This Purpose.

". Mcdonald Ice. Commissioner
Of Fisheries. returned TO the city yes
terday from the Southwest. during
which visit he arranged for the open
ing OF the Blue Ridge Division OF the
Game and INLAND Fisheries Depart
ment at Roanoke. with Clarence W.
Williams in charge. The offices will
be in tho city Auditorium. in which
the several state Democratic couvcn-
lions of recent years hav. been held.
Norfolk and Western Hallway Com
faces the station At Roanoke to the
manent exhibit OF live wild animals
and birds. These viii include deer. elk,
Wild geese. piicasanta aud other wild
animals which are found in the Nir-
ginia woods and swamps.
The matter of declaring sanctuarics
for Wild game on government forest
I'd and mountain localities was
Ice and future nauumccmcnts viii
work.
Commissioner Lee and Governor
Trinklc we're guests at The dinner
rendered hy the business men Of Roa-
ruha In the Masonic Temple on Tues
day. Governor Trtnklc ven; to his
old home at Wythcvilic that night.
where he spent yesterday. ANA will
return 10 the executive offices this
morning.