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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
ROBS
STORE BY USE
Of T0RPED0ES
Gets $4,000 in Jewels, But
Is Soon Recaptured by /
Clerks and Customers.

CHICAGO, Das., - lPh- Enarmed,
but giving his exploit a background of
heavy work with firearms by dashmg
torpedoes against the marble floor, a
man identified as Douglas Craig, a
burglar and bond forfeiter, robbed the
Fair, one of Chicago's largest depart
ment stores, of $11 900 worth of jewelry
today. Christmas shoppers ran in all
directions at the pop of the torpedoes.
His possession of. the loot was short
lived, however, for he was pursued by
clerks and customers and finally over
hauled by mounted policeman, who
washed through crowded State street
and threw himself from his horse upon
the fugitive after the manner of Il
cowboy bulldogging a steer
Several women in the store tainted
when Craig smashed showcase with a
brick and set off his fireworks and
State street traffic was halted by the
cries of stop thief and the chase
Five diamond-set bracelets, a dia-
mond pendant and a rope of pearls
made up the loot. In Craig's hotel
room the police found a storck of fire
works which they believed he intended
to use in other robberies.
The unarmed man was able to break
the showcase and seize the jewelry be-
cause the valuables had been left ,un-
guarded momentarily. The guard who
watches over the section had just left
his post and another watchman who,
for years had stood just opposite the
spot, struck by the brick, also had
stepped away a moment previously.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
CHANGES IN
GREAT NUMBER
ARE REJECTED
Swing Hopes Final Vote
Will be Taken as Com
mittee Meets Monday.
HAYDEN FIGHTS
Amendments Rejecte d
Sponsored by Leather
wood of Utah.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18
(AP)-The SWing-Johnson
Boulder canyon BAN bill
was brought to a point to-
day by the house irrigation
committee where a final
vote on its being reported
to the house is in order at
any time.
This came about through the rejec-
tion of a batch Of amendments pending
since last year and the completion Of
reading of the bill, section by section,
with amendments in order.
Representative Swing. republican,
California. ore of its authors. is hope
full Of final vote being taken when
the committee meets again Monday.
whether these plans will run coun-
ter to those of other committee mem
bcrs, Including Representative Hay
den, democrat. Arizona, opposed to the
bill, remains TO be seen, as it is possible
to present a number Of motions as sub
stitutes for the motion to vote on re-
porting the measure.
The amendments rejected today was
sponsored by Representative Leather
wood, republican, Utah, and were de-
signed to place prospective development
on the proposed dam under control of
the federal power commission and to
give private companies the right to
construct power units. AS a step pre-
paratory to. final vote, Swing today
re-introduced his bill in the house.
The objeetsof this is to have the meas
ure printed as revised by the commit
tee
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
SUNDAY BLUE LAW In
NEW JERSEY MAY BE
"OVERLOOKED" AGAIN

IRVINGToN, N. j., Dec 1S.-lP-An
armistice of negation, rather than of
negotiation, portends on Jerseys blue
law front.
With the announcement of Irving
tons Ministerial association that no
steps will be taken tomorrow to con
tinue the Sunday closing of motion pic
ture houses, business men here and in
the Oranges hoped for normal sabboths
without interference from the recently
resuscitated ghost of an 1854 ordinance
penalizing most commercial activities
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
Chief of Police Bowden
Suffers Relapse After
Operation In Minnesota

A telegram received late Satur-
day by james MILLER of DIfIIer'sA
Cafe, from Mrs. Percy Bowden. at
her husbands bedside at the Mayo
Brothers clinic at Rochester, MINI,
stated that Chief Bowtlen had suf-
fered relapse and that his cOndi-
tiOn, while not alarming. was seri-
Ou:S and that recovery VIII take
longer than mt first expected.
Percy BOWden, who has been
chief of police of Douglas for eight
years, went to Rochester for an
operation nearly n month ago and
had excpccted to be home again by
this time.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
Golf Course Atop a
38-Story Building
Planned in Chicago

CHICAGO, Dec. is P)-A nine
hole golf course 3S stories above
the street is to be the priced 'pOsA
session of the ChicAgO Press club.
1t will be on the roof of "a sky
scraper the club plans to erect as
center for the advertising, pub
Using and allied Interests.
The Press club. ChicagO'S second
Oldest, viii occupy five stories and
the basement of the structure.
which will be erected AT the corner
of Michigan and Grand avenues.
There will be 23 stories in the main
portion of the bnildimg, with a
tower Is stories high.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
ORNIIST0N'S BOND REDUCED AT HEk
Final Vote on Suing Johnson Bill Nears
Stop Kissing /" and
Escape From Trench
Mouth, Dentists Say

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 1S.-R-
'SStop kissing" was the warning
sounded in Trenton today by dem
fists. The cityNis said to be in the
grip of an epidemic of 'trench dis
ease a gum and mouth infection,
transmitted principally through
kissing and traceable in it's origin
to the World war. The dentists
declare the Imnlady is sometimes
fatal.
Vincent'S disease is it's technical
name. Several thousand persons
here are afflicted with the disease,
leading dentists say, and nearly
communities also have been hit by
the outbreak.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
SECTION MAN KILLED

HAvRE, Mont, Dec. 1S.-P)-PeteI
Orlando, Al, veteran Italian section la
borer was instantly killed and Mike
Pedrosky, his companion, severely in
jured when the switch engine on which
the men We're riding crashed into the
rear car of the Great Falls passenger
train. The accident occurred late to-
day. in the local yards.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
TEN MEN AND WOMEN,
SCANTILY CLAD, USE
MILK TO KILL FIRE.

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Dec. 1S.-(P)-Ten
men and women clad in night clothing
used huge quantities of milk to put
out a fire which started mysteriously
in the home of George Geier, promi-
nent rancher, near here early this
morning. Little water was available
The Geier family and their ranch hands
We're awakened by smoke from the
fire. 1t is believed an intruder started
the blaze and escaped before the reach
ed the scene.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
ENDS OWN LIFE

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-R-Samuel A.
Delman, 43, owner of large business in
terests here, today wrote lengthy
letter to his wife, detailing how she
should extricate his business from tn
reverses into which it had drifted and
then killed himself by hanging.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
J. X. KELLY DIES

TUCSON, Dec. IS (P.-Joseph Rob
ert Kelly AZ died here today He
was national vice president OF the
Letter Carriers association and past
president of the State Federation OF
Postal Employees. His widow
Carherin Kelly, and daughter
Marie, survive.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
TWO FATALLY BURNED

NILES, Mich, Dec. IS tP.-Everett
johnson, 20 years old, and his one
year-old son were fatally burned
Saturday night when their home was
destroyed by fire. Mrs. Johnson was
visiting at the home of neighbor
when the fire started and returned
to find her home destroyed, young
son dead and husband dying.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
WOULD GIVE STATES POWER

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS. = R = The
states, instead of the federal power
commission, would be given sole au-
thority in issuing power permits on
nom -navigable streams under a resoIu
tion introduced today by. Representa-
tive Garrett, the democratic leader.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
KITTEN SAVES SIX LIVES

WASHINGTON, Dec Is GA
kitten proved hero today in a
dwelling house fire, saving the lives
of six persons. 1t clawed at Meyer
Rosenblatt's face until he awoke,
bur its little mistress. Blanche Solo.
mon. aged 6, perished in the flames,
the only one of the family not
saved
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19
POLICE CAPTAIN SLAIN

BURLINGTON, Iowa, Dec. 1S (R):-
Joe Feeley, night captain of police
was shot to death here tonight when
lie attempted to arrest negro.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-19

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.---Ql1
Bar silver 539s,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Recalls Heavy Slaughter

T. ]. Martin Of Ponca City, Okla,
Civil war veteran, eighty years old,
says he participated in battles In
which 1900 were killed outright, says
the Daily Oklahoman. He recalls the
battles Of Malvern Hill, South Noun
tain, the battle of Antietam, seven
days of the Wilderness. Harper's Ferry
and Gettysburg.
1T was at Harper's Ferry that was
wounded, and taken to Libby prison, -
Martin recalls. THAT was terrible
hole. 1t was there that friend Of
mine, who was sick. was not included
on the exchange of prisoners when my
time to leave the prison came l took
his name, allowing him to escape alive.
1t was nothing to do that for friend
when we fought in the Civil war;"
"Some persons" he says, "are prone
to think the Civil war had no great
battles, because many were small in
comparison to those of the recent
World war. recall that at the battle
Of Cold Harbor our losses were 5000
In ten minutes"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
EARLY IN HURRY
TO REJOIN TROOPS
Confederate General Left
Memenfo of Fact.

A dashing Confederate general, a
spirited horse. a hurried departure
all are bound up in a.relic of the
Battle of Gettysburg which has come
to light after having been forgotten
many years.
A rapidly rotting, worm-eaten piece
of wood, in which Is imbedded rust
covered staple and clasp, attached to
which is short piece of stiff, frayed
black leather, bears mute testimony
to a stirring bit of wartime drama
enacted ut Gettysburg while the Con-
town back In '63.
With the cutting down Of a large
gnarled maple tree the wartime relic
was brought to light and the story
told years ago about a gallant and
chivalrous Southern officer was once
more passed on for the benefit of sue
ceeding generations.
When the maple fell, about four feet
from the base of the huge trunk, wood
choppers found the staple imbedded
0lA 4ACACS AL tAC 4dSL-ACS0J lag "OONs
and attached to the piece of iron, "a
piece Of leather strap, which extended
out beyond the bark about an inch.
Older residents of Gettysburg re-
called today that years ago the strap
was much longer, that it hung down
the trunk of the tree for several
inches, but that in recent years it had
been almost swallowed up as the great
maple grew. adding layer and layer to
Its trunk.
With the discovery of the strap and
the staple, the story is retold by per-
sons who lived in Gettysburg at the
time of the Confederate invasion, of
how famous Southern general. with
out waiting to unhitch his horse from
the tree, drew his sword and with
one downward stroke severed the
strap by which his steed was tied.
General Early is accredited with be-
Ing the officer who, in his haste to join
his troops, as the tide of battle turned
from what apparently was COnfed-
crate victory toaan overwhelming de-
feat, cut his horse loose from the tree
to take command of his men and If
possible turn the tide Of battle.
1t Is recounted how the dashing Of
fcer, respondent in his uniform of
gray, literally hurled himself from his
headquarters, crossed the pavement in
a single stride, leaped to the back Of
his horse, and with a single stroke of
his sword. cut the strap with which he
had tied his charger to the maple.
In flash the coal-black animal was
away. its nose shifting a fight that
might make its rider famous. The re-
verse proved to be true. The horse
and rider went into what afterward
proved the last stand of the Confed-
crate forces.
! The piece of wood in which the
strap and staple were imbedded is be-
ing preserved by Charles Wilson,
Adams county detective and constable
who occupies house on the site. of
General Early's headquarters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Memorial Day Parade

They march with stately tread, these
heroes Of the half-forgotten wars. The
younger ones, with caps atilt. achieve
a certain jauntiness. but just beneath
the surface Of the eyes Of each of
them lie gruesome. hideous pictures,
craven there in Belleau Wood, at st.
Mihiel. or somewhere else in France.
The portly business men, with grazing
hair and growing paunches.. can these
be those same slender youths who
Jared forth In '9S, to fight with Aguin-
aldo? And last, the ancients. lame,
halt and blind. who fought to save the
Union, half century and more ago.
The load of years has taken heavy toll.
but still the fire of victory flares forth
In age-dimmed eyes. Salutamus Sol
diers. salutamus Chicago Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

There isn't song on the drivers line
as the caissons roll today,
There isn't the jest of the roaring ranks
as the columns swing their way:
The old home street Is a sunny street.
and far from the wrath of war,
But flag leads on where he followed
once-the man who will march
no more.
The blue of the fleet that swept the
seas. the brown of the Wild Arr
come;
The men of musket and Mauser days
come shoulder to- shoulder on.
The caissons roll and the columns
swing In the old "One, two. three
four;
(And the ranks close in where the files
are blank-the men who march
no more):
The peoples bloom in the fields OF
France, and the North sea waves
are gray;
The larks are singing in Normandy,
and MORO is years away;
The grass is green where the crosses
stand and the sky bends smiling
Ger
Should the world forget, your comrades
won't, you men who will march
no more.
William F. McGurk in Kansas City
Star.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
First G. A. r. Post

1t was not long after the close Of the
war that the men who fought in the
Union army began to consider the
feasibility Of forming an association.
They talked together and sent out let
tiers to other regiments until finally
the Grand Army Of the Republic was
formed, Mai. B. F. Stephenson organ
izfng the first g. A. r. post at Deca-
tur, H., In 1855. Major Stephenson
prepared the ritual of the organization
and became its first commander In
chief. He was born in Wayne county.
ILL.,, In 1922. He studied medicine and
when the war broke out was practic-
Ing his profession at Petersburg, Ill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Mrs. Hegmann, "and took Lydia d.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
got relief" Mrs. Hegmann also to6k
Lydia e. Pinkham's Herb Medicine aud
Lydia E. Pinkham's Pills for Constipa-
ton, with good results. She says, n
am recommending your medicines to
all I know who have symptoms the
same as mine, and to others whom /
think it will help. You may use my
statement as testimonial, and will
answer any letters sent to me by women
who would like information regarding
your medicines"
There are women in your state
perhaps in your town--who have writ
ten letters similar to this one telling
how much Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has helped them.
The Pinkham Medicine Company,
Lynn, Mass, will gladly furnish other
women with these names upon request.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Wives and Husbands

In "Wives," by Gamaliel Bradford,
women made famous only by famous
husbands. The women are Mrs. Abra-
ham Lincoln, Mrs. Benedict Arnold,
Theodosia Burr, Mrs. James Blaine,
Mrs. Jefferson Davis, Mrs. Benjamin
Butler, Mrs. James Madison. The au-
thor contends that each of these wives
was the intellectual superior of her
husband. What's the answer? Women
prefer to submerge self in mate even
if they can outshine him?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Opened Shiloh Battle

Daniel Kuhn, credited with firing
the first shot in the battle of Shiloh.
died at his home. North Webster. Ind,
last December. following a long ILL
ness. He was a member of the
Thirtieth Indiana infantry and fought
with General Sherman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Easily Done

'You can't get something for moth
ing" said the ready-made philosopher.
Il can't" replied the gloomy person.
But the man who sold me the oil
stock cOuld''
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Narrow Escape

Employer listening to the same old
tale)-Let me see, it was just this
time last year that you had day
off to attend your grandmother's fu-
neral?
The Inc0rrigible-Ye ssir-she very
nearly got buried alive that time!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
ATTRACTED
BY BOOKLET
Read Of Other Women
Who Found Health
Brooklyn, New York.-Mrs. G. Hegs
mann Of 35 Central Ave-, was in a rum

down condition ana
could not do her
homework. She
could not sleep at
night. Her story is
not an unusual one.
T b gu san DIS OF
women find them
selves in a similar
condition at some
time in their lives.
Il found your adj
vertisement in my
letter box,"< wrote
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

1t is estimated that the worlds pro-
ductiOn of flaxseed this year will be
75OO0,OO0 bushels, or 81 per cent
higher than last year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Workmen have been searching for
over 10 years for a leak in the gas
main beneath one of the most promi.
nent streets in London.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

One trouble with the "still, small
voice" is it's emphatic way Of refusing
to keep. still.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

No church congregation is losing
out so long as it is able to raise more
money than ever,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

When you live near to 80 restau-
rants you don't know where the next
meal is coming from.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

A man has no more use for crying
baby than woman has for crying
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

All his neighbors can observe man
raise wonderful roses and not one can
acquire his knack
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

A girls education is not complete
until she can read a man like an. open
book. u,s,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Most promising place to follow a
hobby is in little town. One has more
time for it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

In another mans arguments do con-
vince you, you won't admit it. Stub
born pride.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Simple Explanation,

"Why didn't Brown cry out when
he sat on the hornet?'
HE felt it beneath him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

\ 1t takes woman to get enjoyment
out of her own misery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Whatever you say about platitudes,
they are generally true.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Granulated eyelids. sites, infamed eyes
relieved overnight by Roman Eye Balsam.
One trial convinces. 372 Pearl St., N. Y. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Lots of tramps who have seen trees
never saw wood.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

To choose time is to save time
Bacon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Even a fast man may not make
rapid recovery when he's i'll.

The stern man isn't always behind
in business affairs. ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Brought back from their resting
place In Rio de Janeiro, twenty three
sailors and marines who died Of the
influenza in 1918 were buried at Ar
lington National cemetery, November
2, 1928, with final honors by the navy.
Flowers sent by Mrs. Coolidge from
the White House were placed on the
graves by members Of the American
Red Cross and War Mothers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Dublin's Neu Name

Balla-Atchliath is the name now Civ
en- in Ireland to Dublin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Remedy Offered

Hewitt-Did you say that / was all
wet?
Jewett-Yes, dry up.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Up to Date

"Why do you want a quarter, little
girl?''
Use lost an wanna advise"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
China originated everything, includ-
ing the epidemic diseases.

If one hasn't high spiritual tastes
innate, they can't be planted
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Flattery is an appeal to a mans van
ity, and usually he has plenty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
knowledge is power Bacon.

Plenty makes us poor.-Dryden.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
On their own merits modest mer
are dumb.-Coleman

Silence is sometimes golden anf
sometimes it indicates guilt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

Agents. Something New. Positively a neces-
sity: wond. oppor Every Woman a customer:
full-pa time. Excl. terri. Write for full par
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

WANTED WANT GARAGE Or SMALL
business for cash buyer, Describe. give
price. e. HAwORTH. HoutzdaIe. Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28
Flying Chaf

Flying Chat
knowledge is power. Bacon.
Plenty makes us poor.-Dryden.
China originated everything, includ-
ing the epidemic diseases.
If one hasn't high spiritual tastes
innate, they can't be planted.
Flattery is an appeal to mans van
ity, and usually he has plenty.
To choose time is to save time
Bacon.
On their own merits modest men
are dumb.-Coleman
Silence is sometimes golden and
sometimes it indicates guilt.
Even a fast man may not make Il
rapid recovery when he's i'll.
The stern man isn't always behind
in business affairs @
Whatever you say about platitudes,
they are generally true.
1t takes a woman to get enjoyment
out of her own misery.
Lots of tramps who have seen trees
never saw wood. ,f-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-05-28

SEND FOR FREE COPY THE BUSINESS
Seeker, listing sale garages businesses, all
states. Owners name; prices given. Deal
Direct. The Business Seeker, Houtzdale Pa.
, 1926-08-04

ALL hunting, including hunting
n with dogs and carrying of fire
arms, On the estates belonging to
the WEST INDIAN SUGAR FACTORY,
is strictly prohibited, except by
those who have a written permit
issued by the Directors.
Violators will be dealt with ac-
cording to law.
St. Croix July 10th, 1926.
WEST INDIAN SUGAR FACTORY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-06
FEDERAL BUILDINGS
DENIED HARMF Ill
ReaItor Sees No Disturbance
to Values in S5O.OOO.OOO
u. S. Program.
HN MORTON j. LUCHS.

There has been more or less wide
spread discussion on the part OF
Washington business men az to the
effect on real estate values of the
proposed appropriation of $4,000, 900
by the Federal Government for the
purpose OF erecting in the National
Capital group of Government build
ings Many have argued that such
new buildings. replacing privately
owned structures now occupied by
various Federal activities with re
sulting release Of these buildings for
private occupancy. will inevitably
oversupplv the market with con
sequent sharp reduction in values.
Such is not my opinion. nor is 1t
the opinion Of many of the better
posted Washington business men. To
people who are now living and who
have lived in Washington for a num-
Der of years, the values of down
town properties are not appreciated.
1t is only by direct contact with q
buying and renting clientele from out
of town that we realize how low
Washington values are compared. with
those in comparable cities. Business
relations between Washington real eS-
tate organizations and outside retail
business organizations seeking space
in Washington indicate the wiling
ness of these latter to absorb very
quickly properties at our present
price and "mpha size 20 rs the real
value of Washington business Ioca
tons.
With this as a foundation on which
10 build aud the further fact that the
buildings to be erected
here. of necessity, will be of slow
growth, and with a consequent grad