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The New York herald., 1922-10-20
Vermont's Monster Frog.
Unearthed ia Feet Underground by
WOrkmen I'm Mine Shaft.

To THE New YORK HERALD: In the
summer of 1865 worlSmen while digging
in a new shaft at an ochre mine at
Forestdale, VT, unearthed huge bull
frog at a vertical depth of ia feet
under ground. The frog lay dormant in
sort of pocket or miry hole. and aside
from the fact of its being found at so
great a depth its large size and its
excellent state OF preservation attracted
attention.
The frog measured from tip Of nose
to end of spine about fourteen inches
and was of light green color. In every
respect resembling our common bull
frog For several hours the frog lay
as dead on the grass at the surface of
the ground, then 1t began TO jump up
and backward in a convulsive manner.
When several townsmen had come to
see the big frog it was put into a pond
near by and there for many years dur
ing summer nights 1t beloved so loudly
that its voice could be heard for miles
around.
The story of the finding of the re-
markable frog was told to me this sum-
mer. One Of the witnesses of its dis
covery was Frank Rogers of Brandon,
VT, now a retired merchant OF that
place and for a long time a resident
OF Forestdalc, who was standing at the
opening OF the mine shaft when the
frog was brought to the surface. Mr..
Rogers was about Is years old then.
II there be any ground for belief that
the great frog belonged to another geo
logical period than that in which we
live we can easily hnd reason TO be-
IIeve that reptiles live to advanced age.
There were comparatively rapid changes
in the earth's surface during the ice cap
period, and II may be that this frog
was entrapped during his alternating
time while already buried deep In the
mud of some pond that was itself over
whelmed by n glacial deposit. Or pos
sibIy held frozen during long ages, X
was preserved and protected until our
age and lay dormant In narrow confine-
mcnt until released. All reptiles are cold
blooded and sluggish and possibly nearly
as strange cases have happened before.
although they may not have been
brought TO mans attention.
The generally acceptN' tneory " tha''
beginning with the Cenozoic era, we find
the origins and development of reptiles,
and that for ages after these reptiles
were monstrous In size. The frog prob
ably never attained the vast proportions
found in the dinosaur. the giant lizard,
cousin of the frog: but no doubt frogs
were much larger than they are now.
The recent Quarternary epoch buried
alive. no doubt, the mastodori; an ami
NAL much like our elephant dweller
in our tropics. Shall our scientists say
that the frog uncrrthed In Forestdalo
did not have the advantage In race
for survival? @. l.. FORTE.
SHARON, Conn, October 10,
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
FABRIC OF C-2 WAS WEAK.
Omcial Report ON Wreck Of Biimp
sent to Capital.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Oct. 1.-THE re-
port OF a board of officers on the de-
struction OF the army dirigible CO at
Brooks Field Tuesday was forwarded
to the chief of the air service at wash
ington to-day. weak spot In the
fabric was partly responsible for the ac-
cident, the board found. Recommends
tions as to the future construction of
dirigibles to avoid similar accidents
were included In the report.
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
Daily Calendar
THE WEATHER.

For Eastern New York-Partly cloudy
ana colder to-day; tomorrow fair:
FRESH, possibly strong northwest an6
north winds
FOR New Jersey-Fair to-day. colder
oy tonight; tomorrow fair; fresh. nos
sipiy strong northwest and north winds.
ror Northern New England-Adostiy
elouuy to-day; somewhat colder In W.
mont ana New Hampshire: tomorrow
tair; fresh northwest winds.
FOR Southern New Engiand-Partly
o'ouoy To-day, colder by tonight; to-
nar,h, iar fresh. possibly strong
northwest and north winds.
For Western New York -c.r.r,,,v
ia,r to-day and tomorrow: somewhat
soiuer To-day; fresh northwest winds.
NshANGToN, Oct. 19.-The fron;caI
seorm mas apparently moved slow,v west-
soutnwestward and it was centrs, ~ .
cA Tonight about attitude 30 de-
o. oV minutes north and lonritud.
aesree west north and northwest.
Cannsch reported from the Bay Of
npecne and heavy rains fror, 49,
eastern states of Mexico.
disturbance or slight intens,tv w
ssnsIai over northeastern New Yorr To-
sn. E,s ana moving rapidly eastward
ELSEWHERE east of the Rocky No.
"a tsins pressure was high except over
.ns rIorida peninsula. The wea ther has
femained fair during the last twenty
ro:n .our nours except that there were local
rams IN the Florida peninsula and
along the north Pacific coast and ,;r,'.
ram or snow in northern New York
Generally fair weather will prevau
tomorrow and Saturday in the states
east OF the Mississippi River except thar
showers are probable in the Florida ne
nlnsuia. There will be little change in
temperature except In the northeasr
states where the weather will become
cooler tomorrow.
p,,ros observations at United States Weather
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
long as the roads remain in private

long as the roads remain In private
ownership"
And what the great railway sys-
TENS OF the Northwest are trying to
do along these lines with the APP
proval of the Interstate Commerce
Commission and under authority
from the United States Government
is what should be done with the other
great systems in the rest Of the
country.
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
To MY Baby.

From the Kansas City Star.
o Love that will not let me go
hold my baby in my arms.
All radiant with a heavenly glow
And ! am captive to her charms.
This gentle warder's tiny hands
Grd my soul from day to day:
The weight of toll the world demands
Passes with her smiles--away
And ofttimes when the moons above,
AS lull her to and fro,
l ask In prayer to be worthy OF
The Love that will not let me 20
d. L. HARrLEy.
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
COLGATE HoN0Rs wakefield.
Confers Doctor Of Laws Degree -
visiting Briton.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW York HnsA,,-
HAMILTON, N. Y. Oct. 19.--Sir Charl-A
Wakefield, former Lord Mayor of Los-
don. received the honorary degree OF
doctor OF laws at Colgate University to-
day.
He is In the British delegation which
has presented memorials of William
pitt Lord Bryce and Edmund Burke in
this country.
The New York herald., 1922-10-20

Canada has suffered greatly from
forest fires this autumn. The losses
include many lives and millions Of
dollars.
One of the worst of these fires
swept northern Ontario, starting on
the outskirts of the thriving town Of
Haileybury. which 1t destroyed, and
continuing to Engelhart. q distance
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
FRENCH VICTORY DAY NOV. II

PARIS, Oct. 19.--Hereafter November
IL each year will be legal holiday in
France under the name of Victory Day.
A resolution making it SO was unani-
mously adopted to-day fby the Senate.
The Chamber of Deputies took similar
action last November
The New York herald., 1922-10-20

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The New York herald., 1922-10-20

From the Pocuhontos star-Heroid.
since u has rccn aacertained that there
was oil In the ground here you can almost
taste n IN tine drinking water.
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
Evening Up with Abe. q
Erom ana NashviIle Times.

Abe Auerbach, hair tonic king, has been
arrested by prohibition officers. We hope
they win stick him. We drank one squirt
OF that stuff once. Just once.
The New York herald., 1922-10-20
LOCAL WEATHER REcoRps.

Highest temperature. SO, at 1 80 p. M.
Lowest temperature. 36. at A. NJ.
Average temperature. ~.
The New York herald., 1922-10-20

Directors and Officers: Frank A. Munsey.
President: Erwin Wardman, Vice-President;
VIM. It. Dewart. Treasurer, r. II. Tither-
ipgton. Secretary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
mo COOLIES FOR
HAWAII, ISPLEA
Japanese LabOrers Object to
Chinese Workers for SUI
gar Plantations.

HONOLULU. Dec. 15.-(By A.
P.)-That Hawaii Is a Kingdom"
ruled politically and economically
by few sugar capitalists, at whose
mercy one-third of the islands pop
ulation exists. that there is no labor
shortage and that the importation
OF Chinese coolies for the planta-
tions would mean "reviving slavery
in an integral part OF the United
States" were some Of the tranchant
paragraphs in a statement submitted
today TO the federal labor investiga-
ton commission by the japanese
LabOrers' association.
The commission. which recently
heard a statement from the Filipino
labor union also denying the ex-
istence OF a labor shortage, was APP
pointed by the federal government
20 investigate the situation in the
islands following the appeal from
Hawaii for permission TO admit con-
tract Chinese labor for stated peri
odA
After denying the charge that the
Jaraness threatened to dominate
the terTitory's business. the Japan
ese Laborer's association statement
said:
"Unmerciful capital drove the na-
tives OF Hawaii from their homes
and from the soil 10 make way for
sugar. The first importation OF
Chinese (Which occurred a number
OF years ego under the monachy), A.,
sounded the death knell OF the
HawaiianS."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
FRENCH CHAMBER
VOTES CONFIDENCE
IN GOVERNMENT
Deputy Declares France
Should Reform Own Fin
ances Before Germanys.

PARIS. Dec 16-CS -CSaturday)-(B
A P.D-The chamber of deputies
early this morning, after a long de-
lbate. gave the foincare govern
meUt a vote Of confidence. The
vote was 512 to 76.
The chamber had been in Ses-
sion since Friday afternoon until
1:25 this morning. except for a
supper recess. During the early part
the session NJ. Poincare gave an
exposition Of the reparations situa-
ton during which he tod the de-
Puties that IL they were not salts
fed with the government he and
his ministers were ready graceful
" to withdraw.
After the premiers address the
cham Der without taking up the
question Of confidence in the govern
ment, proceeded to the order Of the
day and was engaged in this when
an Adjournment was taken until
10 o'clock Friday evening. At tho
resumption Of the sitting the de-
bate continued on the general po-
Icy of the government as provid-
ed for under the agenda. The de-
puties forgot they had decided to
join the interpretations regarding
home policy 10 those concerning
foreign affairs and consequently
they had 10 listen to q long dis
course by the communist deputy
Georges Levy on the application
of the eight hour day and echoes OF
the Malvay-Callaiux case from De-
putty Herriot.
Deputy Forgot, however. brought
up reparations He demanded all
possibilities Of making an arrange
ment should be exhausted before
tho government committed itself TO
any rrevOcable course. He caused a
stir In the chamber by declaring
France should reform her own fin
anCes before she sought to reform
those OF Germany.
The deputies, who were getting
moro and more restless as the time
wore on took their first opportuni-
y TO vote closure by a show or
hands Then the president of the
chamber put the order Of the day.
pure and simple. implying conn
deuce of the government and the
chamber vote such confidece 512
TO 76. The chamber then 6djourn-
ed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
AMERICA MAY AID

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5-(By A.
P.)-Admin1sr ration officials be-
Neve American influence can be en-
ployei TO help towards a solution OF
the German reparations problem.
That feeling was voiced author.ta-
lively today at the White House.
II was added that no announce
ment now was possible or even I'M
minent Things that may be occur
ring behind the scenes. II was said.
cannot be exhibited on the stage
At this time without prejudice here
or abroad to the very cause the
Washington government hopes 10
serve
Such was the brief glimpse Of Of
hcial purpose made available at the
close Of a day filled with specula-
tion as 10 what move the Wash
ington government might be con-
templaEng towards averting the
threatened Anglo-French break
over Germany's capacity to pay re-
'paratiOns The White House state
ment was made after a series OF
developments of obvious significance
beginning with the official adm!s-
sion that Ambassador Harvey had
oeen CaHed from London for consul
.at.ons. Th.s was followed by a con-
ference OF considerable length be-
tween DR.. Otto Wiedtedt. the Ger
man ambassador, and Sec'y Hughes.
az whsch It became known the
economic plight OF Germany, al
ready described in American OIL
cal adv.ces as on the verge OF col
,apse. was discussed with its appl!-
cation 10 the -eparations tangle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
PLAN CHANGES IN
SCHOOL CONTROL
Recommendations for Legisla-
ton Are Made by Educa-
tiOnal Commission.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 15-(By
A. P.)- Recommendations favoring
changes IN the state school admin
istration which VIII increase the
cost of upkeep to the approximate
amount OF 100000 annually a
change in the local administration
from township 20 county units and
drastic changes IN the licensing Of
teachers were made at meeting OF
the Indlara Educational Survey
commission here today.
The recommendations were pre-
pared BY the commission with the
cooperation Of the general educa-
tional board Of New York. DR..
Frank T. Bachman, representing
the New York organization, attend
ed the seq
charIes ". Curry. Of Terre
HauteI IN rman Z Of tn Indiana
commxs,en. said that a legislative
program covering e needed
-hange.|1would . prepared on the
sasis of.the recomm en- datfo1s. Three
bills wiz be prepared, s,he said.
which VIII cover chaRge~ in state
organizGtious and ADMINISTRATION
and the ira. ming Of teachers. includ-
Ing artscsts providing for changes
in the n sthods OF hcenss-ss the
amount Of salaries paid 70 al class
es of instructors In the pubic
schools
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
KELLER FAILS TO
ANSWER SUMMONS
OF COMMITTEEMAN
Disregards Subpoena to Con
tinue Charges Against Atty.
Gen. Daugherty.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-(By y.
PO-Another surprise was furnished
before the house judiciary committee
today with the failure of Rep. Kel-
Ter. Republican, Minnesota. to aP-
pear in response to a formal sum-
mons TO give under oath the infor-
nation on which he based his inn
parchment charges against Atty
Gen. Daugherty.
Mr.. Keller gave no explanation
other than that contained in d let
ter from his counsel. Jackson, IL.
Raiston, which stated that Mr.. Rails
ton was unable to appear today be-
cause of imperative business en-
gagements.
RalStOn TO Appear.
without submitting at this time
to the Jurisdiction Of the committee
with regard 10 the subpoena" the
letter said. Il am expecting at your
next meeting, tomorrow or later 10
take such position before the COM
mittee with regard 10 the subject as
NAAEn may oNClAl APllA y ~ AeLNIs
Arguing that this letter contain
ed no excuse for the failure Of
Mr.. Keller TO respond TO the sum
mons, some committeeman favored
an immediate report TO the house rec
ommending that he be hailed before
tina bar there in contempt proceed
ings. Finally. however, the COM
mitIee decided TO hear his counsel
tomorrow before charting its course.
Plans Unknown.
Mr.. Keller, who was present I'm
the house during practically the en-.
tire session today. conferred late in
the day with his counsel as 10 mis-
future position, but no announce
ment was made concerning the con-
ference Earlier IN the day some
of his friends stated that he would
not submit himself to the jUrisdic-
tiOn OF the committee.
Members said tho committee was
without authority to compel his at
tendance; that its only course II
case OF a final refusal to respond
20 a summons would be to report
back to the house. That BODY. he
said, had all the authority of a
court in holding a member in con-
tempt and could enforce its rulings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
HOLD INQUEST INTO
SCHAFFER MURDERS

NEWCASTLE, Ind, Dec. 10
(By a. P.)-The coroner's inquest
into the deaths Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William G. Schaffer. who were
found slain in their home at Honey
Greek Tuesday, which was held
here today, was marked by no i'm
portant developments in. the case.
James W. Davidson. a rfeighbor Of
the Schaffers, and Ben Brookshire,
a former empIoye of the s-ain man.
were the most important witnesses.
A new name entered into the case
today. when during the examina-
ton of Mr.. Davidson. the witness
asserted that Schaffer had told him
that bitter feeling existed between
him (Schaffer) and Otto Schaffer.
a cousin. Of DanviIIe, II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
INDICT 43 FOR MISUSINI Z. S. MAILS
Battle A g ainSt
NJ oonsh hiners Is
Brought To End

LEXINGTON. Ky, Dec 15.-CBy
A. PA week OF sk!rmishes be
tween moonshiners and federal
prohibition agents in the hills OF
Menifee county. which resulted IN
the killing OF three agents and one
moonshiner and the woundlng OF
another outlaw. was ended tonight
A posse OF 20 agents were re-
turning from the hill country to-
night with five prisoners. Robert
Ballard. reputed leader OF the out
laws, was shot to death this morn
ing. Guy Cole. the third govern
ment man Killed fell in Today's
battle. Charles Ballard. brother OF
the slain leader. was wounded but
escaped.
Members OF the outlaw band cap
tured BY the posse were: JeT Bal
lard. father. and Albert Ballard,
brother OF the slain leader. William
Ferguson, Joseph, Glenn and Elwood
Riffee.
The smashing OF the Ballard
gang by the federal men followed
a week Of hill country campaigning
marked by three spectacular gun
battles. The drawn-out battle was
inaugurated last Saturday when
agent r. Z. Duff was shot 10 death
while leading a party of raiders
against a cave used by the outlaws
as still site.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
LEGISLATOR DESIRES
WHEAT PRICES INSURED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-(By A.
PA bureau OF wheat price in
surance TO protect farmers from un-
reasonably low prices at the pri-
mary markets would be provided
under a bill introduced today by
Rep. Steenerson, Republican, Min
nesOta-
The bill would create 4 revolving
fund OF 100000. 600 for purchasing.
selling, transporting and storing
wheat and its products whenever
necessary 70 prevent undue depres-
sion or fluctuation in prices or un-
just marketing manipulations
which would tend TO increase the
liability Of the United States under
the insurance policies"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
FEDERAL OFFICIALS
ASSURE SUPPORT OF
JOINT MARKETING
Secy. Hoover and Others In
dOrse Cooperative Methods
for Farmers.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-(By a.
PD-Cooperative marketing of farm
crops received assurances Of sup
port from members Of adminstra-
tive, executive and congressional
branches of the government today.
Secy. Of Commerce Hoover, EHgene
Meyer. Jr.. managing director Of the
war finance corporation, and AdOlph
c. Miller, member of the federal
reserve board, told delegates to the
first National Council Of Farmers
Cooperative Marketing association
that commodity aSsOcia tions had
done more toward restoring financial
stability lin the United States than
any other factor, and Sen. Capper,
of Kansas, leader of the senate farm
bloc, declared the prospects were
growing better daily for action on
rural credits legislation.
Need Better Transportation.
Secy. Hoover said the farmer had
every right to demand relief from
the depression into which his in
dustry had fallen, because it had
suffered more than any other. He
expressed the opinion that the farm
ers' greatest hope for relief lay in
cooperative marketing and he pre-
dicted that the sentiment of the
country would guarantee them the
constructive measures needed. Lack
of transportation facilities, Mr..
Hoover said, has caused the farmer
greater loss than high rates.
Sen. Capper declared the coop
eratiye idea offered more encourage
ment in pulling the farmer out of
the hole in which he finds himself,
due TO financial and industrial con-
ditions. than any other factor" He
said the facts of the farmers plight
were being brought home to repre-
scnta tives and senators and that
more interest was being given in con-
gress TO the farmers condition.
Praises Groups Work.
Mr.. Meyer Joined Mr.. Hoover ana
Sen. Capper in praising the work Of
several hundred associations repre-
sented by the delegates who are
here from SO states. Such organiza-
tions, he said, had provided an ele-
ment Of stability of which the finan-
cial world was greatly in need.
Mr.. Meyer said he believed all
credit facilities Of the federal re-
serve board should be extended TO
farmers and inumated that he
thought the finance corporation
should cease to exist after the ex-
piration Of its present authorization
from congress and that its financing
OF farmers should be taken over by
/ local banks.
Mr. Miller expressed not only his
individual sympathy with the coop
e-ative movement. but that OF the
entire reserve board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
JURY DECLARES MALES
FREIGHT BRAKEMAN Is

ANDERSON, Ind, Dec 15-(By
y. P.)-Fred Males of Lapel, Ind.
was found guilty Of second degree
murder in connection with the fatal
shooting OF Roland Mcdonald, a.
Lapel on Sept /. by jury in CIR
cult court here today. The verdict
carries a sentence Of life imprison,
ment. Judge Kittenger withheld
sentence.
Mcdonald died six days after be
ing shot. The shooting was the cul-
mination OF an argument over the
loan OF a suitcase. Males defense
was that the shooting was acciden-
tai.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
LIST INCLUDES
MANY NEBRASKA
BANK LEADERS
Prominent New York and Chi
cago Men Are Also In
volved in Charges.
BOND FIRM CONCERNED
Alleged Illegal Steps Connect
ed With Defunct Lion
Bonding Company.

OMAHA, Nch.. Dec. I5-CBy A.
PD-Forty-three persons including
prominent New York and Chicago
men and IS well known Nebraska
bankers were indicted here late to-
day by a federal grand jury for ale
.eged misuse Of the mails and a.
legged conspiracy 10 misuse the mails
IN connection with the affairs Of
the defunct Lion Bonding and
Surety company.
Among those indicted are Joseph
Troggatt, head Of the accounting
arm Of Joseph Troggatt and Co.
New York, and J. Clarence Leonard.
New York. former secretary OF the
company.
It IS charged that the assets OF
the Lion Bonding and Surety COM
pany were seriously deprecated ia
the summer Of 1920. when Joseph
Troggau and 4. S. Baty. account
ants of New York firm. started an
Official audit on behalf of the gov
ernment.
IN order 10 make up tho defclen-
cy. Z. r Gurncv, former president
OF the company and other officers
Of the company. are alleged TO have
committed various Illegal acts In
volving an exchange Of assets with
others indicted several months ago
and whose friendship or support
they had at that time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
STATE OPENS CASE
IN TRIAL OF BUTTS

MUNCIE. Ind. Dec. 15.-(By A.
PD-The state began the submission
Of It's evidence late this afternoon
ia the case of Mrs. Blanche Butts,
IS, charged with the murder Of her
husband. Clement L. Butts. on Sept.
80. last. In examining the pres
pective jurors Deputy Pros. Van
Ogle asked each one if they were
opposed TO capital punishment.
The shooting OF Butts occurred
during a quarrel between him and
his wife. The defense will base
much OF its case on the dying state
ment of Butts in which he said the
shooting was an accident and that
his wife should not be held TO
blame.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-16
PIONEER PHYSICIAN OF
STATE DIES AT WABASH

WABASH. Ind. Dec. 15-Dr r.
r. BIount, 81 years old, OF this city,
one OF the Oldest physicians In In
diana. died at the home OF his
daughter. Mrs. M r. Gardner,
North Manchester. today. after an
illness OF three weeks he was a
Civil war veteran, having recruited
the 11Sth Indiana regiment with
which ne saw active service DR..
Blount was a member OF the local
Masonic lodge for 81 years.