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Evening star., 1925-01-25
GANGSTER IS SHOT
AS WIFE WATCHES
Enemy of Slain 0'Banion
Attacked in Front of
Chicago Home.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 24-Chicago
gangland's internecine warfare
which two months ago cost tho life
of Dion O'Bsnion, notorious gunman
as he stood among the roses Of his
flower shop. today famed out anew
in a murderous attack on John Tor
rio, overlord Of Chicago underworld
beer runner and hi-Jacker.
Torrio. at one time a friend of
O'Banion, and later a deadly enemy,
was shot five times and probably
fatally wounded, as he stepped from
his automobile in front of his home,
His assailants drove up in a closed
car as Torrios wife left his automo-
bile, her arm filled with bundles.
Torrio, his arms also burdened, step
ped to the sidewalk after her, when
four men leaped from the other ma
chine and opened FIRE with sawed-ofr
shotguns and pistols. Torrio dropped
his bundles and fell as he tugged at
a pistol.
Wife Comes to Aid.
His wife. sobbing. dragged the
fallen gangster into the vestibuIe
of their home, where the police found
him and rushed him to a hospital
Torrio, with 10 others, was con-
victed a week ago of violating the
prohibition law in connection with
a raid several months ago on the
Sisben Brewery, and was sentenced to
nine months in Jail and fined $5,
Among the defendants when the ca Sc
was called were Louis AlterIe, now
said to be in the West; O'Banion,
John Phillips and Thomas Shoeman,
all colorful characters in Chicago's
underworld, and the latter three now
dead, victims of revenge. Alterie has
been warned to appear here next
week or forfeit his bond.
At the time OBanion was shot by
three assassins, Torrio, known to
have had disR agreements with him,
was questioned. The staying is still
unsolved. Less than three weeks
later, Eddie Tancl, another Torrio
associate, was killed.
Evening star., 1925-01-25
PARK ITEM TO co
BACK INTO BILL
100000 Cut Out by Sub
committee Ordered
Restored.

The 100000 recommended by the
Budget Bureau for use by the Ma
tional Capital Park Commission to
obtain sites for park and playground
purposes will be included in the Dis
trict appropriation bill for the next
fiscal year when it is reported from the
House committee Wednesday,
This Item was temporarily cut
from the bill during the hearings by
the subcommittee headed by Repre-
sentative Charles r. Davis of Minnie
sofa. As the creating of the National
Parks Commission authorized an an
nual appropriation of S1.100,OO0 for
park purposes In the National Cap
ital. strong protest was at once
made
Appeal Made to Madden.
Gen. Taylor, chief OF engineers OF
the Army. chairman of the commits
sion, accompanied by Representative
Fred n. Zihlman of Maryland acting
chairman of the House Committee. and
Fred G. Coldern, chairman of the parks
committee Of the Washington Board
of Trade, appealed to Chairman Mad
den of the appropriations committee
with the result that the hearings were
reopened. Ample justification of the
100000 item was shown and it was
hoped that the bill when reported
might carry the fun S1,100,0 900 author
ICED.
Increases in the District school
budget and for street repairs and Inn
provements are features OF the bill
to be reported The appropriations
committee felt that Mai. j. Franklin
Bell, Engineer Commissioner, had
been exceedingly modest" in his re-
quests for street work.
1t is expected that the bill will be
an unusually good one. as the sub
committee drafting 1t has repeatedly
expressed it's good feeling and desire
to give the District all 1t needs for
proper maintenance and improvements
Explanation is Seen.
The fact that the appropriations
committee expects that the lump sum
system adopted last year. by which
the Federal Government makes a
fixed contribution of $1,000, 900, leav-
ing the District taxpayers to meet
all other costs of the Capital City, will
be continued Is in a large measure
responsible for the expressed inten-
tion of being more generous in meet
ing the local needs.
At a recent meeting of the House
District committee 1t was emphasized
that under the permanent law, which
provides for a fixed proportion be-
tween the Federal and District Gov
ernments in supporting the Capital
City of so per cent by the local tax
payers and 40 per cent from the Fed
eral Treasury, the Federal Govern
ment's share this year would be up
ward Of S13,000.000. as against the
S9,000,000 proposed-or an additional
$4.000,000 to be paid by the taxpay-
ers of Washington
Evening star., 1925-01-25
TROOPS DISPATCHED.
Thirty Men Sent to Herrin by
State Adjutant.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, January 25.-
Maj Robert w. Davis, with 80 men
from the headquarters company both
Infantry from Carbondale. will be in
Herrin by daylight this morning, Adjt.
Gen. Carlos Black announced here this
morning. The men viii make the trip
In trucks and Maj. Davis will be in
structed to take any action he may deem
necessary to preserve peace, Gen. Black
said. Unless further trouble is reported
he indicated that IL was unlikely that
other troops will be called.
Evening star., 1925-01-25
RED ENVOY IN PARIS
LEAVES FOR HOME
KraSsin to Carry Back Re.
port of Attitude in France
on Recognition.
By the Associated Press.


PARIS, January 24-Leonid Krassin.
Soviet Ami bassador to France, left for
Moscow today to attend the confer
ence of Soviet ambassadors which will
be held in the Russian capital next
week.
NJ. Krassin's departure had been
planned for earlier in the week but
was DELAYED because the Soviet envoy
wished to observe the discussion in
the Chamber of Deputies on the rec
ognition by the French government
Prolongation OF debate on other
subjects connected with the foreign
affairs budget. however, set back con-
sideration Of Frances relations with
the Soviet and NJ. Krassin finally had
to leave without taking cognizance
OF the parliamentary standpoint on
recognition.
Sees Safe Majority.
Although the parliamentary debate
failed to develop, 1t is understood
that Moscow's representative has
been able, by talks with the leaders
OF both houses to form the opinion
that Premier Herriots action in re-
suming relations with Russia will be
indorsed by a safe majority in the
Chamber. While the Senate will
show more reserve, a small margin is
counted on there, however, to indorse
the government because, now that the
new relations are an accomplis he'd
fact, 1t is believed nothing can be
gained by upsetting the esta blished ID
order.
On the other hand, the Soviet Am
bassador will take back with him
the strongest indications that Parlia :
ment was assuming an uncompTo-
missing attitude concerning the pay
ment by Russia of her pre-wRr debts
1t is understood that Premier Herriot
has made quite clear that his govern
ment Will be obliged TO protect by all
the means in It's power the small
holders of Russian bonds. 1t is said
that NJ. Krassin will also, at the re-
quest of the French government, in
form, the Soviet leaders that II will
be necessary to begin negotiations
for the payment of coupons without
delay IL the Moscow government de-
sires the newly resumed relations tC
become fruitful OF mutually beneficial
results.
Evening star., 1925-01-25

There has never been any necessity
for a woman's movement in Albania,
since women, from time immemorial,
have been accorded equal rights and
privil eyes with their men folk as d
matter of course. Though under
parental rule during her minority.
after that period the Albanian woman
is absolute. Before and after mar
rtsse she Is entitled to hold property
according to her own IDEAS
Evening star., 1925-01-25
GERMANY TO MEET
RAIL BOND INTEREST
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, January 2+.-Ths first in.
stallment OF 100, 100000 marks to ap-
ply on the interest payments for the
II 900. 900. .o0o-merk Issue of German
railway obligations will be available
March I, according to an announce
ment made today by the federal rail-
ways administrative board, appointed
under the Dawes plan.
Evening star., 1925-01-25

Because Sheriff William Schuyler
dislikes going back to the farm at
the end of his term of office, and un-
der the law he cannot succeed him.
self, his wife intends to enter the race
in the fall primaries to succeed him
as sheriff of. Montour County, Pa.
Evening star., 1925-01-25

personal contact between the teacher,
the pupil and the home.
Supt of Schools Frank w. Ballou
submitted to the committee compare
tive statistics on the scholastic stand
ing OF pupils from the Park View
Platoon School and the other schools
attending Central High School.
Evening star., 1925-01-25

The first woman ever nominated for
State Office in Iowa was Mrs. Ade-
line Morrison Swain of Fort Dodge,
who. In 1888, was the choice of the
Greenbaek Party for the position of
State superintendent sf public in
atruction.
Evening star., 1925-01-25

Sister Margaret Slachta, who is now
in America, is a former member OF
the Hungarian Parliament, and said
to be the first woman member of a
Catholic order to become actively
identified with politics.
Evening star., 1925-01-25

During the seventeenth century IL
was the custom of English women to
wear the engagement ring on the
thumb.
Evening star., 1925-01-25
GLENN YOUNG SLAIN
WITH TWO OTHERS IN
HERRIN GUN FIGHT

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1925-01-25
NEW FRENCH ENVOY
REACHES CAPITAL
TO ASSUME DUTIES

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
SIGNS ON POLES ARE A MENACE TO LlNEMEN

later a lineman gets rush order to
is located on the line at point where
ii is su " JrIcd by this particular pole
upon which was tackled the enamel
sign.
The lineman hurriedly ascends the
pole, he rapidly climbs hand over hand,
jabbing in his spurs in his upward
climb. A spur comes in contact with
the hard metal surface and not being
able to penetrate it, slides off, and the
lineman unable to cling to the pole
with his hands, falls to the ground
Metal signs and the tacks of other
signs are the bane of a lneman's exist
ance. He cannot readily watch for his
hand holds and look below for clea.'
places to stick his spurs as he ascends
and descends the poles. He may climb
around sign in ascending a pole but
in coming down there is little chance
for him to avoid the obstruction.
The result is possibly a serious fall,
with broken leg at least and months
before complete recovery; and the
least that can be expected is a badly
scratched hand and the infection that
usually follows.
The worst sign the lineman has to
contend with is the metal sign bent
around the pole, the kind it is impos-
sible to see as he deScends Then
there is the metal sign projecting from
the pole pointing the way to some
chicken farm or gasoline station. 1t
Is bad enough as he goes up the
pole. but worse as he comes down as
unexpected contact may cause him to
lose his balance and fall.
1t does not add to the beauty of the
landscape to place signs on telephone
poles and it is distinctly dangerous to
the man who climbs the poles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Each Ticket Records Order
For Voice Transporta-
tion.
$1,000 Calls Originate Each Day In
c. And p. Offices.
Long distance is calling!"

Long distance is calling!"
Every day about 100000 calls are
recorded by long distance operators In
the United States. or this number
more than 1900 originate each day
from the 5SS,734 telephones in the ter.
ritory of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company.
A long distance call is an order for
voice transportation" the quickest
round-trip communication known. The
call Is recorded on a toll ticket, an
innocent looking scrap of paper 2h
inches, that plays an important
part in the telephone service of the
country.
When the call is placed, the record
ing operator writes the necessary de-
tails as furnished by the calling party
on a ticket This ticket is passed to
the line operator at the toll board who
will complete the call.
The ticket shows the date, time of
day, telephone number, and name of
calling party, If given, party called,
telephone number and in ease of per
son-to-person" calls, the name Of the
called party On the face is space for
the number OF minutes OF conversation
as shown by the calculagraph stamp
and the charge for the call.
Other space Is provided for operat-
ing details such as the recording and
line operator number, the number of
the trunk over which the call Is COM
pleted, the route used in getting to
the point called and the time the call
was passed to the operator at the ter
minating office. The reverse side of
the ticket in addition to the calcula-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

graph impression Is used by the op-
orator to make note of all occurrences
in connection with attempts to com
plete the call.
At the beginning and end of con-
versation the operator stamps an i'm
preston on the ticket with the calcula-
graph Ga time clock especially designed
for the purpose) to determine the
elapsed time OF the conversation.
The toll tickets for each days bust
ness are turned over to the chief op-
orator. who sees that they are assorted
alphabetically by terminating points.
In some cases tickets are arranged
numerically by originating call num-
bers. After the tickets have been ar
ranged properly they are mailed to
the accounting Office for billing.
Telephone accounting is one Of the
essential operations of the business.
1t shows the disposition of revenues
received for telephone service, as we'll
as the financial operations of the COM
pany.
Accounting for the District of Co.
lumbia, Mary land Virginia and West
Virginia is handled at Washington,
Baltimore, Richmond and Charleston
respectively, under the direction OF Il
Division Auditor of Receipts.
Each department is divided into four
subdivisions. general, bookkeeping,
toll and results. After the monthly
bills for telephone service are pre-
pared they are placed in window en-
velopes. TO facilitate the handling Of
this great volume of mail a special
mailing machine is used. This ma
chine licks, seals and stamps letters.
IN place OF stamps the machine i'm.
prints on the cnveloDe Postage Paid"
together with the regulation concella-
ton showing the place. date and time.
When these letters reach the Post
Office it is only necessary for the
postal clerks to sort them to the in
dividual sacks for distribution.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Hunt Seals IL, Airplanes

With the announcement that Muir
mansk's sealing season yielded 1OO.-
900 skins comes the suggestion of a
scheme to use airplanes in seal hunt
ing next season. Such hunting would
mean hardships for the aviators, but
is expected to increase the catch sub
stantially. Cruising along the ice
covered shores of the White sea
searching for the lurking places Of
seals is dangerous. Airplanes could
do the scouting and locate the herds
and the ship could then go directly to
the place.
The Soviet trade feet has taken up
the matter seriously and presented its
plan to "Doblolet," volunteer avia-
tion organization, with the request
that II reply as to cooperating
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
ALL OUT o!
So Was This Pocomt
Who Tells Her

All too often won
pains and aches as
sex They fail to "
kidneys are often tQ
backache, those 1achel
spells and that tired ydepress
ing. Thousands have foun
health and strength by helpii
weakened kidneys with Doan
"a stimulant diuretic. This
moke City case is one Of many
Mrs. G. l.. ThcmWon, TIA G
Ave. says: my Back became I!l
and achy and at times sharp pai|
cut into my kidneys that made It'll
task for me to get about to do +
work. Headaches and dizzy sparls(
so annoyed me and spots BLUR
sight. My kidneys acted irregE
so started using Doan's Pills d
at Clarke e Co.'S Drug Store B
they soon rid me OF the backache a.
other symptoms of kidney trouble.
60c, at all dealers. Hoster-Milbu
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
HolO Could He Know?

Visitor-Will you be good enough to
tell me the name Of the picture they're
producing?
Bystander-I don't know-yet.
"What Is it all about, then?"
"I'm sure can't say"
"Aren't you one of the dlrectOrs?'
w.cavenS, no. I'm the author"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

write.
1.-TWO weeks from today 1 will see
you"
And week later she would write:
"One week from today l will see
you. What fun that will be-"
1t had been lonely without little
Maggie. 1t was always lonely without
her. She was so sweet and cunning
and dainty and pretty.
She was growing up, and yet It
seemed that she would always seem
just lovable little person-never
really hugely grown-up or anything
like that.
For some time before Maggie was
expected to arrive. her name was on
everyone's lips constantly, making
plans for special greeting Of well
come for her.
In the first place her room was fixed
up prettily. The curtains were washed
and looked the way curtains can look
when they are prettily washed. and
you know curtains can be washed in a
dreary-looking way or they can be
prettily washed
The curtains for Maggie's room
looked beautiful. They were doing
their curtain-best to show her they
welcomed her.
Then room was made for her best
clothes in the best closet Several
things had found their way over to
Maggie's corner Of the closet while
she was away. 1t Is way that clothes
and wraps have.
You will notice that you will have
several hooks or nails quite free in a
closet and then IL the person is not
around, and the clothes Of that per-
son are away with her Gas they are
quite apt to be) before long other
clothes find their way from their part
Of the closet to the free nails.
But now Maggie's corner was
cleared out, and the floor corner
where she kept her best shoes and her
umbrella was cleared of an old pair
Of rubbers and an old pair Of shoes
that had once been best that had
found their way over.
Aoi OuIcdu WdS uxcU JUST as Sue
liked to have 1t fixed, and there was
a little bottle of perfume on the bu-
reau with the cork loosened.
Maggie loved perfume and cologne
and little bags of sachet.
Then Maggies shelf was emptied of
some old magazines and papers that
had found their way there, all ready
now for her best hat and her every
day hat, her little fur collar and her
long gloves.
And then came the preparations for
the meeting Of the train and every one
became much excited that soon Mag
gie's little figure would be seen get
ting off the train, and she would he
out on the station platform and there
would be good, big hugs all around
There had to be preparations for
fine dinner when Maggie had her first
meal at home, for you remember about
"Maggies Meals" perhaps, and how
thoroughly she did enjoy them and
how much she liked little in-between
meals, too, or rather little right-after
meals.
For ''right-after" every meal Mag
gle had chocolate or so (if there
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
SHE EXPLAINS

Mabel-You and Harold seem insep-
arabic.
Gertrude-We are together a great
deal; you see, Mabel, take a peculiar
interest in him.
Mabel-Oh, you do?
Gertrude-Yes. I was engaged to
him at one time, and in love with him
at another.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Masher

Polite Stranger-Tm sorry to trouble
you, madam, but l believe you are sit
ting on my hat.
Acidulous Female-If you try to en-
ter into conversation with me. sir,
shall inform the police.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Catarrhal Deafness

is often caused by an inflamed conditid
Of the mucous lining OF the Eustachis|
Tube. When this tube is infiamcd "
have a rumbling sound or Imperfe}
Hearing. Unless the Inflammation ca
be reduced, your hearing may be d
stroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE wi
do what we claim for i'-rid your systel
of Catarrh or Deafness caused
Catarrh.
r. J cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
These FlapperS!

He Tin pessimistic MOODY - You
know, old thing, your father will never
hear of our marriage.
Modern Girl-Oh, he's not bad
sort; think we ought to tell him -
Passing Show, London.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Hopeful

Teller-Sorry, madam, bu I can't
cash this check unless you get some
responsible person to indorse 1t for
you.
Mrs. Newed-Oh,. won't you do that,
please? You look responsible enough
for me.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

We're any and a
nut or so (if
there were any
and a grape or
two (if there
were nny).
There was go
Ing to be Ice
cream for dinner,
Of course, the
best Of home
made ice cream,
and chicken, for
Maggie liked that.
The ice cream, Of
course, would not
come before the
chicken.
Oh great and
many were the
preparations for
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
The Helpful Stenog.

"Whatcha doing with all them let
tiers, Mayme?"
"Aw, they're from highbrow custom
ers. I halter translate 'em into slang
for the boss"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

Easter.
II o W excited
her family was
at the thought
that so soon they
would see her
again.
Maggie sound
ed, from her let
ters, as though
she would be
glad to get back,
too.
s he w o u | d
count the days
from the tim e
she was writing
until she was ex-
pected to arrive.
And she would
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Efficiency

"Er Peterson passing the
servants hall today am under the
impression that I-er-saw yOu-ah-
embracing one of the maids"
Eyes, madam-what time would that
be, MADAME?
"AbOut three o'clock"
ooh, yes. madam. That would have
been Ellen, madam !'-PaSsiny Show.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Called Him a Sissy

"What is little Ethelbert feeling so
bad about?"
ellis playmates have shortened his
name"
ITO Bert? That's nothing"
"But they've shortened il to Ethel"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Her Last Request

Wifey-I am asking for the last time
will you give me money for new
dress?
Ilubby-My dear. am delighted to
hear you asking for the last time.
Now there will be no quarrcllng about
r.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

This is the tack with the sharpened
point that held the sign that adorned
the pole that the lineman climbed,
that-b;ng! Down came the lineman,
eight feet to the ground, where he lay
eroaning with broken leg.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Tenderloin Favored

Cannibal Princess-Mother. l am
bringing man home for dinner.
Cannibal MOther-Well. don't bring
a tough one--Calfornia Pelican.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

And when she came, everyone was
almost too happy to speak at first
But after they had said, "How are
you," about a dozen or more times it
Was just as dear and jolly and natural
and wonderful as ever to have Maggie
back home again.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

We turn to vItamins so strong
AS a nutritious means,
Yet in our secret hearts we long
For plain old pork and beans.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
The Contradiction,

Mrs Pryer-And she prides herself
on her good taste, doesn't she?
Mrs. Guyer-She certainly does, my
dear And, say, l wish you could see
her husband!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28

THIS is A BAD SIGN" SAYS THE
WIRE CHIEF
The broken circuit went unrepaired
for hours, and the lineman lay for
weeks on Il bed oi pain. All because
of little tack.
The above Is far-fetched and vision.
airy, you say. Not at all. Listen!
Va" comes along and tacks an
enamel sign on a telephone pole, up
as high as he can reach, a few days
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
The Worlds Hoped Laugh! !

The man who takes In serious mood
Each serious thought that may intrude
In mind is ever tempest tossed;
And he who cannot laugh is lost.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
Daddyyke',.,!!!!,'$ 2. II
EEamiy1 E 1al&}S4a3, &
%nary Grahamazaf;S r T
Bonner 81 II! 2Na4
MAGGIE'S GREETING

Little Maggie had been away all win
ter but she was coming home for
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1925-11-28
CLEANING THE CLEANER

Mrs. Prye-You don't seem to have
vacuum cleaner, Mrs. Wayback?
Mrs. W.-What, them things!
heard Mrs. Brown tell somebody they
gather so much dirt you have to clean
them out every day.