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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-31
Phoenix Drys Smash
400 Bottles Of Best
Imported Beverages

PHOENIX, Dec. 30. - up - Four
hundred bottles of imported liquors,
brave with gold medals won at in
SernatiOnnl expositions. were de-
canued today for the exclusive re-
freahment of Phoenix sewer rats.
Seized two years ago by DrOhibi-
ton agents ut Globe, they had done
their duty here as mute witnesses
in the United States district court
and were destroyed by judicial or
der. .-a
Twenty-tyvo copper stills, ranging
In daily capacity from five to 200
gallons. were hacked full of holes
and cartssl to. the Junk heap, where
they Will be sold as old copper for
the benefit of the United States
veterans bureau.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-31
A. B. Falls Condition
Grave, Following His
Change For the Worse

Ell PASO, Dee. 3O.-R)-Latc re-
ports. ON the condition of Former
Secretary of the Interior Albert B.
Fall, sick at his home with pneu-
mOnia, was that there was prac-
ticaIIXl no Improvement following
his turn for the worse earlier in the
day. His physician has issued no
formal report for some time, indi-
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-31
Bisbee Justice Refuses
To Hold Auto Driver In
Deadly Weapon Charge

BISBEE, Dee. 30.--lP)--Charges of
assault and battery with deadly
weapon specified as AN AUTOMOBILES,
against Arthur Kent, driver of the
automobile, were dismissed in the
Justice court here today when Judge
w. p. Craig, after several witnesses
were heard, ruled that there was
not sufficient evidence 10 warrant
holding Kent for trial in the SUI
peFiOr court.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-31
FIRE DAMAGES HOTEL

ANACONDA. Mont, Dec. 80 P)-
Fire caused by crossed wires in the
spacious attic over the south wing
Of the Montana hotel, one of the
largest and oldest holsteries in Mon
tana, today threatened to destroy
the building. Damage was estimated
at about 100000.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-12-31
Eouse of Mexico

N. Y, Dec. 3O.[P-Cop-
per quiet; electrolytic spot
and futures 1897 to 1850.
Lead dull; spot 7.S0. Bar
silver 541s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04
BURBERRY CULTURE

Keen interest in BURBERRY growing
has resulted from the successful de-
velopment of large berried varieties
by DR.. r. Y. Coville and associates of
the United States Department of Agri.
culture. However. there is hardly any
other plant whose culture is SO pre-
destined to failure without a reason
able knowledge of the plants require
ments. AS outlined by DR.. Coville in
the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticul-
ture. there are three fundamental
requisites 10 successful BURBERRY cul-
ture: % Acid soil. especially one com
posed Of peat and sand: t2) good drain
age and thorough aeration of the sur
face soil, and t3l a permanent but
moderate supply Of soil moisture.
Unless the prospective grower IS
able and willing to go TO the expense
Of properly preparing the soil FOR blue
berries. it is altogether inadvisable 10
expect satisfactory results or to pay
the high prices asked for plants of the
improved varieties. On the other
hand, there is undoubtedly promis,
ing future for the cultivated blueberry
industry, and this column has no wish
to discourage any one willing to en-
bark in this very attractive new
branch of horticulture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04

to one of finely powdered sulphur. is
the recommended remedy. No dust
or spray can reach the worm once 1t
the succulent kernels.
Investigators found that where two
or more worms come in contact in a
single ear there usually results a
combat ending in the death Of the
losers. This Is q fortunate charac-
teristic from the human viewpoint,
as it tends to keep the insect some
what in check Upon reaching full
size the worms drop to the soil, in
which they complete their lives.
emerging as fully developed butter
flies in periods ranging from two
weeks to several months, dependent
on the season. Those further inter
ested in the corn ear worm should
obtain a copy of Farmers Bulletin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04
JERUSALEM
ARTICHOKE

The native American vegetable, ex-
tensively used by the Indians but
never accepted by the white people.
is now In the public eye as poten-
tial source of sugar. The Bureau of
Standards has discovered process
Of extracting an edible sugar from
the artichoke tuber. If this process
can be placed on a commercial basis,
this humble plant will become one
of our most valuable. To many peo-
pie the Jerusalem artichoke is con-
fused with the French or globe arti-
choke. which appears regularly in
our markets and is much esteemed
vegetable. However, there is no re-
lationship between the two except in
the unfortunate nomenclature. The
edible portion of the Jerusalem arti-
choke is the tuber and that of the
globe artichoke, the flower bud. Each
belongs~ to an entirely distinct DO.
tanical plant family. The Jerusalem
artichoke can be grown far North,
while the globe artichoke is very ten.
der. and in this country is confined
largely to California. The Jerusalem
artichoke tllrives with a minimum of
care, while the globe artichoke re-
quires higherad culture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04
CAULIFLOWER

Some Of our readers may have had
trouble in getting cauiifiower to head
properly and may have blamed the
poor results on the scotsman. This,
however, may not be the real cause
of their trouble. Caulifiower is dis
tinctly a cool season crop and can nov
be expected to develop fine heads in
the heat of our Midsummer. Really
there are two seasons for cauliflower
early Spring and late Autumn. The
Spring crop must be started under the
protection Of glass, putting the plants
in the open ground as soon as possible
after freezing weather has passed.
Light frosts do not injure the plants.
For the Autumn crop. seed should be
sown in late July and the beds watered
to insure good strong plants. No
member of the cabbage family has
greater need Of ample fertility and
abundant moisture to reach perfection
Growth must be vigorous and without
check from continued drought. Pref
erably the soil should he rendered
loose and friable with heavy applica-
tons Of well rotted manure. From
results secured az the New Jersey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04
Gardening in Washington
AND ITS ENTIRONS
Conducted by j. W. Wellington Garden Editor The Star
AND ITS ENVIRONS

Agricultural Experiment Stations sup
plementing the manure with COM
mercial fertilizer in which the nitrogen
is in part derived from nitrate of
soda, will hasten maturity and en-
courage the development of hard
white heads. At the best there will
be a certain number of inferior heads.
High grade seed will materially reduce
the percentage of culls. Just as soon
as the young heads appear. the outer
leaves must be drawn over the head
and tied with raffia or soft Irvine.
This operation helps to blanch, the
head. Commercial growers are by no
means always successful with this
crop. Many have adopted the system
of overhead irrigation to control mois-
ture needs. Temperature is, however,
beyond control. Caulifower is becom-
ing somewhat of a Winter crop for
greenhouse culture. At Arlington
Farm. the Department Of Agriculture
has developed a fine greenhouse strain
which promises to be Of much value
20 the greenhouse industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04

season from the depredations of the
corn ear worm. The discovery, upon
the removal Of the husks, Of one or
more large worms burrowing in the
kernels Is rather disgusting. Unfor-
tunately the insect is very prevalent
and lives in a great variety Of plants.
It Is the dreaded boil worm Of cotton,
the fruit worm of the tomato and at
tacks alfalfa. tobacco, cowpeas, beans
and various wild plants. Naturally
this rather omniverous habit makes
control exceedingly difficult and Grad
ication quite impossible.
On corn the adult ear worms choose
the silks as the preferred place for
laying their eggs. When the young
worms appear they feed upon the
silk. gradually working their way
into the ears. Practically the only
chance to combat the insect is while
1t is feeding on the silk. busting with
powdered arsenate of lead, one part
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04
DAMSON PLUMS

What the crabapples are to the ap-
pie family. the damsons are to the
plum family. These small blue plumS.
now making their first appearance Of
the season in our markets, are uneX-
ceIled for making jellies and pre-
serves. Historically the damsons are
a very interesting group. Deriving
their name from Damascus. ii is be-
lieved they reached Europe before the
beginning of the Christian era. Rec
ords in early Roman books indicate
that the damson plums were well
known In those times and that in
color md shape they differed but little
from the present-day damsons. The
group is characterized by unusual
vigor and productiveness of the tree
and small sized. blue colored and as
tringent favored fruit. No group of
plums or, in fact. any other fruit.
shows as great uniformity. In fact,
to most people there are no varieties
OF damsons. all being considered alike.
Fortunately, this Is not true. There
are early and late ripening kinds, ac-
companied by marked variations in
flavor. The trees of the several varie-
ties differ considerably in size, vigor
and productiveness.
In the "Plums of New York" a
splendid illustrated volume publSned
by the New York Agricultural Expert
ment Station, there are described sew
eral Of the better damson plums.
Shropshire is considered the most
widely grown and valuable variety.
Fruits are medium in size and borne
annually in great abundance. The
trees are vigorous and resistant to
disease and insects. French is de-
scribed as the largest fruited damson.
closely approaching the ordinary
plums in this respect but carrying,
nevertheless. the astringent sour quail
tiles desired in the damson group.
Freestone is distinguished by sweeter
fruits with unusual tendency to free
stones.
The home gardener with sufficient
area should include one or more dam
son plums in his paintings. No. other
fruit tree will return more regular
or useful crops in reward for even
moderate care
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS

Do not allow weeds to go to seed
in the garden. Some people have q
notion that turning over the ground
rather deeply will bury the seed and
cause them to rot. but this does not
work out in practice. OF LOT species
of seeds buried at Arlington Farm
Va, in 1902. 81 grew in 1928 when
planted under favorable conditions
The seed of cultivated plants had all
died. while those of weeds in many
cases survived. This record shows
clearly the importance OF killing
lContinued on Sixteenth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-09-04

1910, 1.-THE Corn Ear Worms" pre-
pared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.
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CONTINUED on Sixteenth rage
Evening star., 1926-06-07
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and DraperieS
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21x28 Large Size Bed Pillows.
filled with sterilized curled fcath-
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or heavyweight art tickings.
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$1.z5 and $1.5O Ruf1ed Curtains

Wolfe or Marquisette Ruffled Cur
tans, all white or white with rose and
blue rufflcs and tie-backs; some with
valance All 214 yards long Pair, SSc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
civil SERVICE
is STRESSED
Family Welfare Society
Names Directors.

Miss Julia G. Lathrop Of Chicago,
former head of the children's bu-
reau in Washington, stressed the i'm
portance Of the quality of civil serv-
ice in future welfare work Wednes.
day evening at the annual dinner of
the Family Welfare Society at the
Claypool.>
Miss Lathrop gave review of the
origin of the children's bureau in
Washington. and the attendant work
in helping to decrease infant mortal
ity among poor families.
The talk was preceded by reports
Of officers. The treasurer's report
showed a balance of $10.85 after dis
bursements Of $166,9S9 were deduct
ed from contributions of $166. 999.S5.
Eleven directors to serve for terms
expiring January, 1929, were elect
ed. They are: Rabbi Morris M.
Feuerlicht, Mrs. Fred c. Gardner,
Mgr. Francis H. Gavisk, DR.. Free
man Fl. Hibben. Mrs. Fred Hoke,
J. I. Holcomb, Louis Hollweg, DIR.
Howard q. Jensen, c. A. McCotter,
Evans Wcollen, Jr., and Mrs. Hugh
McGibeny. Two directors selected
to serve until January, 1928, are Mrs.
Booth Harrington and Donald S.
Moore. Mrs. Curtis A. Hodges was
elected director for the term expir-
ing next January. Directory will
elect officers Friday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
eleven HELD
after Fight
Free for-AII Brings Injuries
to Four.

Eleven persons were slated at city
prison early today by police, who
interfered with fights.
A free-for-all at 215 w. New York
ST., in which Michael Marcowich, 90
of 215 w. New York ST., and Miss
Freda Kuse, %, same address, and
James Bosdyke, PIT w. New York
st, and Juanita Bosdyke, "a, of 52s
N. Lynn ST., were the participants
resulted in the women receiving
BACKED eyes, and Marcowich in
juries about the head. Bosdyke
escaped and the other three were
charged with assault and battery
Miss Anna Barrett Cheeseman, 27,
of 1916 Nordyke Ave; Violet Elliott
"a, John Ellis, 80, and Albert Hank.
ins, 81, all Of 217 w. New York St.
were charged with vagrancy.
Levi Watkins, 81, Negro and his
wife. Hattie, 20, engaged in a fight
at their home, 1909 E. Thirteenth
St., alleged to have followed an
argument about Watkins, gambling
losses.
George Marshall, 81, Of SIS E.
=. Wabash ST., is said to have stabbed
Clarence Shepard. 40, Negro, 633 E.
Court st. Marshall said he gave
Shepard money to buy whisky and
he failed to do so.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
JORDAN URGES
COOPERATION
Good Wafer Supply Subject
of Indianapolis Man.
Bu Times Special

Bu Times Special
LOUISVILLE. Jan. 1.-THE task
of supplying pure water in plentiful
amount to modern cities is not sole
ly the task of the water company or
water plant, declared Frank c. Jor-
dan Of Indianapolis, past president
of the American Water Works Assoc
citation. before the Kentucky-Tennes-
see section here today. A heavy
obligation rests upon the water Off
Gals, he said, but the task is one
calling for the cooperation Of many
agencies.
1T is not TO be expected" said
Jordan. ''that the water men alone
can carry on the fight against fires
and disease. City officials, civic
bodies, school authorities and health
boards must all cooperate. The sup,
plying of a good potable water de-
ponds upon the procurement OF a
protected supply Of raw water; the
storage, filtration and chlorination
Of that water, and the necessary
passing of it under the careful
scrutiny Of laboratory staff.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
MIGHTY MEETING
TO TALK FARM
Ills ASSURED
Corn Belt Governors Accept
Invitation to Des Moines
Conference Ian. 20.
BIZ United Press

Bu United Press
CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-THE biggest
agricultural conference in the his
tory of the Middle West, carrying
with it promise of far-reaching po-
litical and economic consequences,
will be held at Des Moines, Iowa,
on Jan. 2S, it appeared sure from
survey today.
At this conference, called by Gov
ernor Hammill of Iowa, efforts will
be made to weld the entire corn belt.
farm organizations, the bankers,
business men and labor organiza-
tons of the Middle West into solid
force to fight for farmers rights.
Foremost among the demands is a
solution for the corn surplus prob
lem.
Farm leaders agree that surplus
crops are the big threat to agri-
cultural stability and demand legis-
lative protection. similar to that for
industry and labor. They favor a
Government export organization to
handle surplus crops, and thus pre-
vent prices from slumping.
Most OF the governors invited by
Hammill to attend or send delega-
stions to the Des Moines conference
have accepted, the survey shows.
Governor Gunderson, South Dako-
ia, will attend in person.
Other Governors who will send
delegations are: Dorahey of Ohio,
Paulen Of Kansas, McMullen Of
braska, and Small of Illinois.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
HOLSTERS ASK
COMP ton
Total of Sc, 3o6 Have Ap-
piled Under New Law.

Indianas ex-service men, S6,S06
strong, have applied for adjusted
compensation under the provisions
of the law sponsored by the Ameri-
can Legion and enacted by Congress
in 1924, it was announced today at
State Legion headquarters.
The total money value of the
adjusted compensation which goes to
these men is $31, 1888, 609.25, or an
average of $36S.32 each. OF the In
diana veterans, who have applied
3,4O7 are entitled to $50 each; 45,931
are entitled to from $51 to $500 each;
1906 to from 1901 to $625 each, and
1908 to 1925.
Indiana, which supplied 2.92 per
cent Of Uncle Sans soldiers in the
World War, is represented by 2.S9
per cent Of the aggregate applica-
tons received by the War Depart
ment under the adjusted compen-
sation act.
Service men make application any
time before Jan. 1, 1928. Necessary
application blanks and all other in.
formation may be secured from any
Legion post.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
TRUST COMPANY ELECTS
Fletcher Bank Names Old Officers
for the Ensuing Year.

Following a meeting OF directors
Of Fletcher Savings and Trust Com
pany, Market and Pennsylvania Sts.,
Wednesday, it was announced the
entire list Of officers were reelected
for the ensuing year.
Evans Woollen is president and
Hugh Nick. Landon vice president
and chairman of the executive COM
nnittee. Other vice presidents are
Albert L. Metzger, Vinson Carter,
vice president and counsel; Donald
S. Morris, vice president and hrust
officer; William B. Schiltges and H.
Foster Clippinger.
Other officers: Secretary, t. Albert
Buennagel; assistant secretaries,
Rex p. Young and Francis Ohleyer;
treasurer, Leland Crawford; assis-
tant treasurers, Albert S. Johnson,
Clair Mcconnell; cashier, Sylvester
c. Kasherg; assistant cashiers,
Harry L. Weber, Edward G.. Freih-
age; chief accountant, Orpha A.
Runge; assistants to the president,
Walter S. Greenough and Evans
Woollen, Jr.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
FOOD COST UP
10 PER CENT
indianapolis Rise Not as
High as Cincinnati's.
Times Washington Bureau.
1922 Ne4o York Af,Qllft

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-It costs
the indianapolis housewife $l.10 to
buy food which she could have
bought for 81 last year, IL is shown
in the monthly food-cost report oc
the Department OF LABOR,
This increase OF 10 per cont COM
pares with 10 per cent in Atlanta
and Cincinnati. where il was great
est, and per cent in Dallas and
Salt Lake City, where it was lowest.
Food which could have been
bought for dollar in 1913 IN In
dlanapolls now costs $3.50, the re-
port SHOWS, The greatest increase
during this period was in Washing
ton, ~ per cent, and il was least in
Salt Lake City, 40 per cent,
Costs decreased per cent in IN
dianapolis in the month between Nov
Is and Dec. 10, the report shows,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14

Named Honorary President Of Vet.
Gran Employees Organization.

II. c. Atkins, president Of z. C.
Atkins & Co., Indianapolis saw man.
ufacturers, today was honored with
the honorary presidency OF the At
kins Pioneers, composed Of en-
ployes Of twenty years or more serv-
ice with the company. The club
had twenty-five more members than
prior to the election.
Other officers are: Henry zschech,
president, r, e. Mccormick, vice
PRESIDENT Charles F. Aumann,
honorary treasurer; Morton e. Rrdd,
treasurer; C. A. Newport. secretary,
and Harry @. Meyer, assistant sec
rotary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14


DETROIT, Jan. 14.--At an age
when most boys are flying kites or
playing mumble-peg, Frank Rip
pingille, 10, is flying an airplane.
Frank, who is still in gram
mar school, is the youngest pilot
in the United States. He has nine
hours of solo flying to his credit
and is preparing to win his pilots
license in spring.
Last summer, when Frank was
10, he received private instructions
and made his first fight alone
Nov. 90, while Army officers
watched, at Dayton.
Frank and his father, e. v.
Rippingille, spend long hours in
a little aeronautical workshop,
where they have built all sorts Of
models of planes.
He has made a careful study Of
the principles of fight and knows
what keeps him up.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
NEW BEvERIDGE CLUB
DIR. Hickman Heads Organization at
Terre Haute.

BIZ Times Special
TERRE IAgTE, Ind. Jan. IA
DR.. II. S. Hickman was chosen pres
ident and Mrs. Clara Mason secre-
tary of Beveridge-for-Sen
club organized here Wednesday
night. Petitions urging Albert J,
Beverage to enter the primary race
against Senator James E. Watson
will be circulated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
ASSOCIATION ELECTS
Six New Members Are Added TO
Riley Memorial Group.

Six New Members Are Added TO
Riley Memorial Group.
Six new members have been added
to the roll OF the James Whitcomb
Riley Memorial Association. They
are Edgar II. Evans, j. /. Holcomh.
w, j.. Mooney G.. Barrett Monkey
and On. John II. oliver OF Indian
apolis and Arthur Il. Ayres Of New
castle Ind. Avres and his wife
have given $4,000 for the use and
benefit " the James Whitcomb Riley
Hospital for Children.
Of5lcers reelected at a meeting
Wednesday at the University Club
wereS Hugh Nick. I.andon, presf-
DENT William G. Bobbs, vice presi-
dent; Arthur v, Brown, treasurer:
Frederick E. Schortolneier, secretary,
and James w, Carr executive sec
rotary,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
PRIZE UP FOR PLAY

Bu Times Special
HUNTINGTON, Ind. Jan. a.
The Indiana Farmers Guide today
announced it would give $50 to any
one connected with Indiana Univer-
sity who writes a suitable play for
production by home talent at farm
bureau and other farm meetings.
The Guide viii publish the plan and
print it in pamphlet form, if suit
able one is written.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
NATURALIZATION URGED

BIZ United Press
LONDON. Jan. 14.-Nationaliza-
ton of British coal mines was pro-
posed today in gigantic scheme sub
mitted' by the Miners Federation to
the national commission investisat
ing the coal mining industry
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14

sofa is said to be in sympathy with
the conference. Governor Blaine
OF Wisconsin has not decided.
Governor Sorlie OF North Da-
kota said he would not attend,
recalling that when we went
through our period Of depression the
rest Of the country laughed at us"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
GUNSMITH IS KILLED
Accidentally Shoots Self While Re-
pairing Revolver.

BU United Press
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. IA
coroner's investigation of the death
Of Albert Wildering, So. expert gun
smith. who was killed Wednesday,
got under way today.
Wildering is said to have been
wounded while repairing revolver,
which was accidentally discharged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
TWO KILLED IN WRECK
Engineer and Fireman Die in
Missouri Pacific Crash.

BIZ United Press
INDEPENDENCE, Kans.. JAM IA.
w. A. Reid, engineer Of Osawat-
tonne, Kan, and Dave Woodward,
fireman Of Kansas City, were killed
when Missouri Pacific passenger
train No. 116 was wrecked near here
early today. Ed Bemish, conductor,
was injured. Passengers received
slirhf hruiseS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-14
WOMAN BURNS TO DEATH

REMINGTON, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE
Tippecanoe County coroner today is
Investigating the cause Of the death
Of Mrs. Joseph Sigman. 80, who was
burned to death at her home near
here yesterday