Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 14

GE FOURTEEN 1 5 1 I V' f' 1 VL J- 5 CONGRESS Wttt BE ASKED TO GRANT TO BOARtt AUTHORITY WOULifEXPIRi UNDER LAW IN JANUARY Omtrman Additional Billions Should Be Glvcrt To Carry On Proarnm Washington, Dec. extension of the lending powers of the Reconstruction Finance corporation for at least another a bolstering of Its depleted coffers with more be asked of this session of congress by the administration. Jesse Jones, chairman of the corporation, held the view today that as much as an additional billion, dollars in lending power should be given his gigantic corporation. The lending authority of the RFC pxpires next month. The corporation is now engaged in carrying on the gold purchases in the administration's new monetary policy and for this reason alone it was considered virtually certain that President Roosevelt will ask Its continuation.

Jones also estimates the corporation could use about $500,000,000 in its job of opening closed banks and re-enforcing the capital structure of other banking institutions. Loans to Banks The RFC chairman said the effort to thaw frozen bank deposits already had accounted for loans of around $540,000,000 for the purpose of making payments to depositors. Only yesterday the Guardian National Bank of Commerce of Detroit received a $5,000,000 loan. Meanwhile, the corporation today continued its study of the possibilities of making loans direct to industry- The previously arranged NRA loan plan, under which business men needing money would' form mortgage companies in their own communities in order to circumvent the present ban against direct loans, has not proved successful. Jones Indicated congress might be asked to change the basic- law to allow loans to industry.

GREAT ST. BERNARDS ARE ANIMAL HEROES OF The ultimate In puissance is epitomized in the St. Bernard and of Its age we can simply say "Magna Vous," notes a correspondent in the Philadelphia Public Ledger. It is with a quiet, majestic silence and a great'-'depth, of expression and character that this breed moves about in dogdom admired by thousands of fanciers. Nobility, wisdom and a strong personality are shown in a marked degree.

In a monastery or hospice at the crest of a 53-mile-long pass over the main chain of the Alps, founded by Saint Bernard de Menthon in the year 962, these dogs originated. This pass connects Aosta, in Piedmont, Italy, with Martigny, in the Rhone valley in Switzerland, and those who have traveled ttiis narrow path up the steep mountain side know Just how carefully each step must be made. As travelers and pilgrims leave the station in the valley to ascend, word of their coming is telephoned ahead, and in the event of their not arriving at the hospice at the proper time the dogs are sent down the pass to guide them to safety. Alpine history teems with heroic deeds of these dogs and the Augustlnian monks nowhere are in charge of them, Countless lives are saved annually by prompt ministrations of mercy in which the dogs, with their keenest of scenting abilities, play a prominent part. RELICS HIDDEN IN STUMP Tyler, Bible 100 years old and a prized sword-cane buried and hidden from Yankee soldiers during the Civil war, have been brought from their hiding places and exhibited here.

The walking stick weapon, believed to be 140 years old, belonged to Isaac H.araLso and was hidden in a stump during the war. Senior Missing at Dartmouth Handicapped by lack ot a clew. police were conducting an Intensive gearcfa for Clarence Marks Jr. (above), of Philadelphia, Dartmouth senior, who vanished from bis dormitory in Hanover, N. H.

A paper wag found to bis roow declaring lhat every young sbovl4 relations with friends rub tfc? THEY'LL TELL YOU MARY'S A GOOD SKATE i 1 Recognize the demure little miss In this husky group of skaters rarln' to go on New 5Tork Central Park lake? It's none other than America's to cut a lot of Ice with the boys. While she was thus enjoying herself, Doug Fairbanks, against whom she has begun divorce proceedings, was disporting In the snows at swanky St. Morltz In Switzerland. (Continued from Page 1) shall be responsible for all damages, or costs Incurred through any violation of such ordinance, and shall pay the city of Preeport all fines and costs recovered against them, and all persons any damages they may sustain, either in person or property, or means of support, by reason of the sale, of intoxicating liquors. The ordinance, after having been read by City Clerk Carl Krueger, was on motion of Alderman Rosenstiel, referred to the council as a committee on the whole to report back to the next regular meeting.

Alderman Herman Loewe cast the only dissenting vote, stating that he believed immediate action was advisable. Flshburn Speaks for Group Prior to the reading of the ordinance, Mayor Ascher introduced V. E. Fishburn, spokesman for a group of men, comprising a committee from the membership of Freeport chamber of commerce, Rotary and Klwanis clubs, who addressed the gathering as follows: "We have no definite program to offer here tonight. Our object in being here is to assure the city, council that we wish to co-operate in the matter of any suggestions, or in offering any help which we can give.

We do not wish to see places for selling liquor opened up similar to those in the days of old, or as they have oeen during the recent which could hardly be worse. There Is no hurry about this matter, and we believe that through an informal discussion and later publication of whatever ordinance you may agree upon, public opinion will have a chance to crystallize and that many helpful suggestions may come forth to assist you in framing your ordinance. Conditions can't be any worse than they have oeen during the past 15 years since the adoption of the prohibition amendment." Alderman Rosenstiel stated that It seemed probable that state legislation would, within the coming two weeks, make necessary some changes in the local ordinance as drawn, and that he believed It would be beneficial to all concerned to postpone final action until the next regular meeting. State's Offer Accepted Unanimous approval was given the state department of highways to appropriate the sum of $5,280.85 for the ensuing year to be used for repairing, maintenance, snow removal and other necessary costs on all state highways within the corporate limits of the city. The question of proper equipment which the city must furnish on CWA projects now in operation was discussed and it was stated that repairs on old trucks entailed a weekly expense of more than $60.

It is probable that the three trucks now in use would be traded in on the purchase of two new ones, members of the committee on streets reported. BRITISH ORCHESTRUEADER TO TEACH ZULUS JAZZ Zulus of Ash' anti have taken to jazz. The trouble is, however, that they seem unable to get the proper rhythm or orchestration. So Chief Addison, of Kunasi, Ashanti, has applied to the cplonial office for assistance, and his application has been passed on. Jack Hylton.

leading British dance band conductor, now Is dealing with it and has agreed to act as Hon. Musical Adviser to Chief Addlson's band, Kumasi War- raba. Hylton, who already is musical adviser to the emperor of Annam, has arranged to supply the Chief with modern tunes and orchestration and is suggesting suitable tunes including these: "All the King's Horses" (The Chief has a racing stud). "The Last Round-Up' 1 (There are many cattle in Ashanti). "With You Here and Me There" (Link with the Empire).

"Lazzibones" (Ashanti is a hot and languid country). "A Bmigalow. a Piccolo and You" (Mo.it of AehwW Uve Whisky King vf Calculated to take perhaps the most important part in quenching the nation's after-prohibition thirst is Porter (above). As head of the National Distillers, this New York social registerlte Is reputed to own half the whisky in the United States. CATTLE GRAZE ON ASPARAGUS Asparagus, the highly prized vegetable for which Americans at times are forced to pay high prices, grows so freely in the wild state in Russia the cattle graze on it.

The plant also grows wild on the southern coast of England. There are some 150 known varieties of asparagus, the most common being the so-called esculent asparagus, which is used for table purposes. It has been under cultivation for more than 2,000 years. The usual practice is to grow it for two years in the nursery bed before setting it out and then no shoots are cut off at least for two years. WHEN PINS WERE A LUXURY Before the advent of that necessary little contraption, the pin, skewers of silver, wood, and bone were used, and very clumsy they must have been, too, In 1543 when the common or garden variety of pin was invented it was considered a luxury, and, although it was intended for the upper classes, all women became avid for it.

Preparing for the were certain ones during the the makers of pins sold their wares women of all degrees set aside coins they called their "pin money" for the event. Thus was born the phrase we hear even to this day. Freed in Fascist Shooting Case From a trial for murder to matrimony! Tliat was the step Atbot Terzaul, 31-year-old antl-Fascist, was prepared to U-ke when, as you see here, bo embraced bis fiancee, Tillie Oolio, after MB acquittal ID New York on toe charge of fatally shooting a friend at a meeting o) tbe Khaki Sbjjtf ol America, 9 ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY TO BE HELD TOMORROW EVENING Elizabeth, 111., Dec. high school student body and faculty members have made arrangements for the -annual Christmas party, which will be held Wedensday evening at the school auditorium. Presents will be exchanged.

SHOWER PARTY FOR MISS 'MIRIAM CROMLEY, RED OAK Red Oak, 111., Dec. shower party given Saturday night at the Red Oak hall honoring Miss Mariam Cromley, of Red and Allison Simmons, 752 West Galena avenue, Freeport, who will be married on New Year's day, was attended by about seventy people of this community. There were many lovely and useful gifts presented to the young cpuple, who expect to reside in a newly furnished apartment at 205 West Homer street, Freeport, after the wedding, and the best wishes of their many friends here will go with them. The Missionary circle will, meet with Mrs. Joseph Kratzer Thursday afternoon, December 21, and she will also have charge of the, program.

The Red Oak Sunday school will Rive their Christmas program Sunday evening, December 24. Jacob Lied is on the sick list. John Retzlaff and family and Mr. and Mrs. Babcock attended the funeral of Verla Retzlaff at McConnell Saturday.

Clyde Wait, of McConnell, was a guest at the W. N. Wait home Monday evening. Mrs. Edna Mann, of Missouri, is visiting her mother, Mrs.

J. Yeagle. Grover Shlppy, who has been staying at the home of S. Frank, in Freeport, since he was dismissed from the hospital, has returned home, and his many friends will be glad to learn he is recovering. LARGEST DOME ON TOP OF WEST BADEN (IND,) HOTEL The dome of the original central building of the national capital was constructed of wood covered with copper, observes the St.

Louis Globe-Democrat. This was replaced by the present structure of cast iron, which was completed in 1865. But how many Americans are aware that the largest dome in the world is in a small town in the middle west? This town is not a seat of government, it has a population of only about 2,000, and it has no large cathedral comparable to those in the great cities of the United States and Europe. "It is a safe guess," says the Manchester Guardian, "that few know where the largest dome on earth is now to be found. It is on top of a huge hotel in a smallish town in the middle west of America Baden, Ind." Indeed, few Americans know this.

The span of the dame at West Baden "is twelve feet broader than the dome of St. Peter's. The builders' problem was not making of the big dome, but the contrivance of adequately strong supports to hold one. It rests on sixteen solid brick piers, inclosed in a thick skin of mortar. The- lime binds the masonry into an almost imperishable mass through its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air to unite with the sand and bricks." Investigation discloses there Is a hotel in West Baden Spring, having dome of steel and over 18,000 square feet of glass skylight, covering 40,000 square feet of floor space, the largest single room in the world.

ROME POLICE WAGE WAR ON DICE GAMES is getting to be the holiest capital in the world. Fascism, primarily in order to please the Vatican, already had padlocked scores of "blind pigs" and other whoopie places. Now the city fathers are campaigning to dry-clean barrooms and cafes. If the vigilant carabineers surprise dice throwers; both the latter and the pub proprietor are fined heavily. INDIA'S FAMINES India has had more severe famines than any other country in the world.

Tlie most disastrous one in history, the Skull famine, which occurred there between 1790 and 1792, killed so many millions that even mass burial or burning was impossible and large areas were strewn with for many years after- TWO LIVES ftEPOftf BD tOST IN STOftMS, (JITIBS Seattle, Dee. Ift rains storming the Pacific north west claimed two llVeS, disabled four ships, wrecked many small craft and flooded cities. In a less turbulent mood winter reached Juheau, Alaska, which shivered tinder temperatures of 8 below yesterday, the coldest iti fifteen years, to Brasley, in southern California where frost destroyed the winter pea crop. It extended eastward into Idaho, snow drifts imprisoning fourteen automobiles. Her deckload of lumber swept away, the intercoastal freighter Los- mar was guided through heavy seas off the coast of Oregon by temporary steering gear.

Under convoy of the coast 'guard cutter Chelan she hoped to reach the shelter of the Columbia river today. Steamship Aground The Pacific steamship freighter Admiral Cole was aground on a mudflat in the Seattle harbor but In no danger. The Charles L. Wheeler, was still stuck on Desdemona sands at mouth of the Columbia. Her aft 'quarters shattered by the storm, the Henry D.

Whiton was docked at Longview, Wash. Victims of the storm were Richard Hlllaire, 50-year-old Indian, killed by a falling tree limb near Belllngham, and Nicky Pumar, 8-year-old Filipino, drowned at Port Angeles, Wash. High tides flooded Aberdeen and Hoquiam on Grays Harbor, for the third taccessive day. ASKS COUNTY DEPOSIT BE MADE PREFERRED CLAIM AGAINST OREGON BANK Oregon, 111., Dec. Before Judge Harry Edwards, in circuit court here yesterday, County Treasurer John J.

Farrell resumed his fight to have an Ogle county collector's deposit of $143,000 In the closed Oregon State Savings bank made a preferred claim. Judge Edwards will not render a decision for several days. SEAL LIKE FISH, BUT IS OF ANIMAL FAMILY The seal is a member of that queer family of creatures which look like fish, but which are nevertheless animals, says a writer in the Montreal Herald. Like the whale, the seal breathes air, but it has the advantage over the whale in that it can come on land. The seal lives entirely on fish, and may eat as much as a hundred pounds of them in a day.

He can swim wonderfully well, just as well as a fish can, and throughout the late summer, autumn and winter, he roams the seven seas, and during all that time he may never leave the water once. But in the spring he returns to the place where he was born, which may be a thousand miles away, and there he meets millions of other seals. In the summer the baby seals are born, and as soon as they can swim takes about six they go again. These seal nurseries are in out- of-the-way places where men seldom come, and on suitable beaches the rocks are often worn smooth by the millions which visit them every year. The scene on these beaches is wonderful, for you can hardly see the ground for the huge number of animals.

The noise, too, can be heard for miles away, for all the males fight for the best places and roar all the time. FORMATION OF OIL Mineral oil or petroleum is stored in the earth in sands, which are embedded between layers of rock through which the oil cannot pass. When wells are bored into this sand, the oil rises in the wells. There are two main theories as to its origin. The inorganic theory holds that the hydrogen and carbon contained in rocks of the earth have been brought together under great heat and pressure to form these oils.

The more widely accepted organic theory holds that it has been formed, like coal, from pre-existing animal and vegetable life, chiefly 'microscopic marine and swamp life, under enormous pressure, NEW INDUSTRY SEEN Bellingharn, 3 possibility of a new industry in Bellingham was forseen with the discovery of Sponge iron, known as the Cinderella of the iron and steel Industry, in large quantities here. Recently two gas wells, with great capacity, were discovered. H. Diers, expert on metals, said with the natural and the discovery of the Iron probably would be the beginning of a new industry. Mfftftle Foffeston, 111., fiee.

claimed Minnie Mafgafet Sort, thirteen year; did daughter, 6f Mr. AfrsYRoy McPhefSOM, this morning at 8 ft'ctoek it thetf home, four afld miles south Of FOfreston, She had been ill fof most two years with Spinal meningitis, and throughout the long period of suffering had been cheerful and had made many friends who will grieve at her passing. She was b6rn on the 6th of September, 1920, at the farm home of hef parents, who survive her, with one sister, Zelda. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr.

Kara- meyer, of the Polo Lutheran church officiating, Final will be completed later. Frank J. Shunk, Roscoe Roscoe, 111., Dec, Prank J. Shunk, 71, identified with a local fireworks company, died Saturday. His wife and two children survive.

Mrs, John Leitzen, Stockton Stockton, 111., Dec. Mrs. John Leitzen, 60, passed away this morn- Ing at five o'clock at her home, about four and one half miles northeast of Stockton, She had been suffering with pneumonia and a complication of diseases since October. Mary Elizabeth Berg was married June 11, 1913, to John Leitzen, who survives her with five children, one sister, Mrs. Andrew Blehl, of Freeport, four half sisters, two half brothers, and several step children.

Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Abraham H. Graeff, Polo Polo, 111., Dec. 19 Polo was shocked at the noon hour by hearing of the. sudden death of Abraham H.

Graeff, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Esther White, on South Division street, as he sat in his chair, talking with neighbors, shortly before noon. He had not been well for several weeks but his condition was not considered serious. Abraham H. Graeff was born in Pennsylvania seventy-eight years ago.

His marriage to Miss Fannie Landls took place over fifty years ago and their entire married life has been spent in Ogle county. Mr. Graeff was a retired farmer and since coming to Polo to reside had made his home with his daughter. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Landis, of Shabona, 111., and John, of Sterling and four daughters, Mrs. Anna Moats, and Mrs.

Esther White, of Polo; Mrs. Ida Fulton, Trent, 8. and Mrs. Frances Woolsey, of Rockford. No funeral arrangements have been made.

a-lot EYECilASSKS jyltll uf Satisfttctlon ROBT, SILVtRSTONE VtaNfte DEATHS FUNERALS Mrs. Gertrude Ulferts, Oregon Oregon, 111., Dec. services Mrs. Gertrude Maas Ulferts, 78, wife of Henry Ulferts, and a resident of Oregon the past fourteen years, who died Sunday night at her home here, were conducted tills afternoon, at the family home at 1 p. m.

and at the German Lutheran church at 1:30. The Rev. J. E. Dale officiated at English services at the home.

Services in German were held in the church. Born in Visguard, Germany, July 19, 1855, Mrs. Ulferts came to the United States in 1885. She was married to Henry Ulferts, Jan. 4, 1878; Mrs.

Ulferts had been an invalid the past fifteen years. Four daughters, Mrs. Emno Mannenga, Mrs. Amos Elunen, Mrs. Fred Paul, and Mrs.

Albert Elunen, and two sons, John and Harry Ulferts, all of Oregon and survive, as do two sisters, Mrs. William Rosenberg and Mrs. Jacob Ulferts, and a brother, Poppy Maas. Verle George Retelaff McConnell, 111., Dec. services for Verle George Retzlaff, infant son of Mr.

and Mrs. Wesley Retzlaff, were held Saturday at 2 o'clock from the home, Rev. Wagner, of Cedarville, officiating. Burial was made in Silent Hill You May Be You'll get a really good fuel if you order Hurricane Coal It's quick firing, efficient burning, and makes lots of heat. Phone Main 43 The H.

A. Milliner Co. 220 EAST EXCHANGE ST. 1 Bo? Fancy WAGNER'S "IT'S QOQD" 89 Street We0 Street WHERE TWO'DIED IN ENGLISH FIRE ThtJ picture part of the ruins of the country.mansion of Leander J. McCormlok, son of the noted Chicago family, after fire had demolished the home at Whltchurch, England, and resulted In the death of two house a French duke.

(Associated Press Photo) cemetery at McConnell. The child was born Oct. 30, 1933, and had been 111 but a short time, and passed away in a Freeport hospital on Thursday, Dec. 14. Daniel Dale, Mi.

Carroll Mt. Carroll, 111., Dec. services for Daniel Dale were conducted this afternoon, the Rev. H. Rogers, of the Church of God, officiating, Mr.

Dale, who was 55, died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Dorothy and Grace, and a brother, John, at Mt. Carroll. A. A.

Burbank, Rochelle Rochelle, 111., Dec. were held at the Methodist church this afternoon for A. A. Burbank, 79, Rochelle jeweler, who died Saturday night. Besides his widow, Mr.

Burbank is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frances Arnold, of Rochelle. A brother, George, died several years ago: Mr. and Mrs. Burbank celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Nov.

2 a year ago. diaries D. Arnold, 'Stockton Stockton, 111., Dec. services for the late Charles D. Arnold, who died Saturday night, will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev.

E. E. Plapp conducting the service. The Masonic service will be in charge of Plum River lodge, A. F.

A. M. of Stockton. Interment will be made In the Townsend cemetery, north of town. ENGLISH BURIED HOARDS WHEN THEY LEFT FRANCE There are at least 39 known French towns and villages in which tradition relates the presence of hidden treasure.

Many of these hidden hoards were once in English hands, relates a writer in Montreal Herald; When the English were driven out of France by Charles VII in the fifteenth century they are said to have hastily buried masses of treasure, expecting to return soon. In recent years, when the famous underground caves at Padraic were sold to a company which exploits them as a tourist center, the former owners provided In the sale contract that they would have half of "any English treasure" found in the course of reconstruction. At Triel (Selne-at-Oise) can be seen the "House of Treasure" built on the ruins of a castte In which William the Conqueror hid his treasure before setting forth for England. Later on, Bonnie Prince Charlie lived in this house in his closing years, and he is said to have buried the crown of the ancient kings of England in the PATIO LAST TIMES TONIGHT MONOGRAM PICTURES (pnstnfs VlJ tOL mr WED. and THURS.

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