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Drag Victim98 Widow Writaa Own Story of Kiaory That Ended in Shto'a Suicide.Page 3. ihe Weather day; fair to- ; ttttla f-^S~^tERTrA: FIRST OtrA Vol. 1. No. 31. a«i3KaVh^£, MAIN \Z2 M 4 pink .pf« !»«««, MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1922. PRICE ONE CENT SEHIK UHIFHIM EEMt NI1ET SARAH BERNHARDT REPORTED DYING AFTER RELAPSE; GIRL DARED POLLARD TO SHOOT HER, DECLARES WITNESS Mrs. Thelma Ham Richardson Raised .Hands in Defiance to Employer. Neighbor Says AFFIDAVIT IS SUBMITTED Brother of Accused Man at Richmond Describes Broken Promises of Reformation RICHMOND. Va., Dec. 24.. "Shoot me.shoot me.go on and shoot me." This alleged challenge of ^rs. Thelma Ham Richardson and the fact that eight seconds she was shot dead on the ¦toop of a house at 2->18 Grove avenue may be the connecting link in the chain of circum¬ stances by which Common¬ wealth Attorney David Satter- field expects to obtain the con¬ viction of Thomas Pollard, ¦eion of a prominent \ irginia family. The killing, which took place on the evening of December 11 during ¦n alleged quarrel between Pollard and Mrs. Richardson, his stenog¬ rapher. was followed by the arre?t of Pollard who was charged with the slaying. AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS. Jusi before the close of the hear¬ ts Saturday afternoon, when Pol¬ lard war- arraigned before Police ¦fudge Ingram, the commonwealth attorney nude the startling revela¬ tion ,).at he had in his possession an affidavit signed by Mrs. S. Park Register. who claims to have been a partial witness to the slaying. Hiram Smith. former United States district attorney and counsel for Pollard, sought to have Mrs. Register put on the stand as a witness at the preliminary hearing, but failed. The only witness In¬ troduced was Robert N. Pollard, brother of the accused and one of his counsel. The prosecution is pinning its hopes on the testimony of Mrs. Reg¬ ister. it was admitted last night, to secure a conviction. Mrs. Register occupies the lower floor of the house where Mrs. Richardson made her home. HEARD Ql ARREl- In an affidavit which she made before the commonwealth attorney. Mrs. Register states that she was Jin her own apartment when she beard Pollard and Mrs. Richardson begin quareling. Going to the door, she opened a screen and peeping through the blinds saw both of them gesticulat¬ ing and giv.ng every appearance of being greatly agitated. "Shoot me.shoot.me.go and .hoot me." Mrs. Register claims she beard the woman say. at the same time holding both her hands out to Pollard in a beseeching manner. Mrs. Register's affidavit states that she noted that Mrs Richard- iion's hands held no weapon. Fearing trouble and a scene. Mrs. "Register says she shut the blinds and went into another room, where she met her little son. who. sens¬ ing out of the ordinary, exclaimed: "Mamma, mamma, what's the mat¬ ter.what has happened?" # A report from a revolver outside and the sound of persons moving | {Continued on Page 2, Column 30 Thomas pollard, scion of a prominent Virginia fam¬ ily, who ha* been held for a grand jury. In connection with the slaying of his stenographer, Mrs. Thelma Ham Richardson. WEN OFFERS $300 FOR LOST DAUGHTER Chinese Merchant Fears Her Disappearance May Hasten Mother's Death. POLICE FIND NO CLUE Every Known Friend of Pretty Oriental Girl Questioned By Her Relatives. STATE TROOPS KEEP IEI Spirit of Christmas Chilled By Investigation In Klan- Torn Town. B.v Vnlversal Sfrrltf. BASTROP. La.. Dei-. 24..Christ¬ mas Eve was strangely quiet in Bastrop and Mer Rouge. The find- | ing of two alleged victims of the Ku Klux Klan and the arrest of T. J. Burnett, former deputy. in connection with the crime, cast a pall over the holiday spirit. Four companies of State militia were on guard. But there was no violence. The bodies-of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards were burled in the Protestant cemetery at Mer Rouge. The solemn ceremonies were largely attended. The bodies had been found in I>ake La Fourche early Friday. Operatives of the Department of Justice and special agents of Gov- ernor John M. Parker, avowed foe of the Klan. continued their investi- gation. Little groups gathered on the streets and discussed the situation. Little doubt was felt but that the men who last August abducted five citizens, dragged them to the woods, beat them and caused the death of Daniels and Richards, would be brought to justice. Bits of information gathered by the secret service operatives revealed that a white-robed, hooded band were whipping the men when the mask of one of the tormentors was pulled off. Daniels and Richards recog¬ nized the unmasked man and were put to death on the spot. The act, it was said, was not approved by all the white-robed figures. The dis- senters may confess, it was pointed out. and hope to save their own necks by turning State's evidence. The organized Ku Klux Klan has denied any connection with the crime. Three hundred dollars reward was offered last night for informa¬ tion regarding Mildred Wen, seven¬ teen-year-old daughter of Wing Ling Wen, wealthy Chinese im¬ porter and owner of a restaurant at 316 Ninth street northwest, who mysteriously disappeared Friday night, the eve of her wedding. OFFKRKI) BY FATHER. The offer was made by the girl's father in the hop* that she- could !.< speedily found, and thus probably save her mother's life. Since the strange disappearance of the bride-to-be her mother has l»een in a critical condition, con¬ stantly under the care of a physician. She has suffered u nervous break¬ down and fears are expressed by relatives that unless the daughter i.< quickly located the result may be fatal. Every effort is l»eing exerted by the police and friends and relatives to find some clue that may prove to be the key to her disappearance, but until an early hour thia morning the veil of mystery was still baffling. Every known friend has been ques¬ tioned. but none can shed any light on the situation. On the night of her disappear¬ ance, the pretty little almond-eyed girl, had been making arrangements for her departure at midnight to New York, where she was to be¬ come the bride of George Num Lee, son of the millionair president of the Chinese Merchants' Association. Leaving the Ninth street restaur¬ ant operated by her father, shortly after 7 o'clock, she walked to ninth and F streets northwest, turning west on the latter street. That is the last trace of her known to the many persons who are searching Washington. Baltimore, Philadel¬ phia, and New York for her. Fire Consumes Hundred Cases of Xmas Liquor JUAREZ. Mexico. Dec. 24..A fire which started in a saloon and con¬ sumed a hundred cases of Christmas whiskey, badly damaged the Amer¬ ican consulate here today. All rec- ords were destroyed. Chaloner Held In $500 Bail for Having Liquor By 1'nlverwl Sfrrlce. NEW YORK, Dec. 24..Robert W. Chaloner, millionaire artist, was taken to court today and charged with having liquor in his possession. Patrolman Coggin said he had seen Chaloner pour whisky from a bottle marked "White Rock." Cha- loner's counsel said the bottle was full when it was seized, but it was half empty when produced in court. Coggin denied drinking any of the evidence. Chaloner was arrested at the Monte Carlo restaurant. He and the manager. John Kenned, were placed under $500 bond to appear Decem¬ ber 28.. Celebrators Warned Of Bootleg Liquor NEW YORK. Dec. 24..Be care¬ ful. Don't drink Christmas bootleg whisky. The national committee for the prevention of blindness has sent out ?ve warning. It makes these points: Wood alcohol causes blindness or death. No test except a chemical analysis is sure to detect the pres¬ ence of this poison in whisky. Curfew in Belfast Prevents Midnight Mass for the First Time in 93 Years (Copyrtiht. 193:. by Vnlv.r.il Servlce.J-f^handoned the midnight mass at the Armagh Cathedral. This Is the first time since the Catholic emancipation act In 1S29 that the midnight mass on mu «ve has sot been read. I BEI.KAST, Dec. 24..As a result of steps taken by the civil authori¬ ties to prevent violation of the curfew. Cardinal league tonight E FLOODS PUS C1FES *1 MISS MILDRED WEN, mf> One Chinese girl, for whom Iwr father has ottered a reward of $300. Her mother to pros¬ trated over the affair and her condition to said to be critical. Brilliant Scenes Mark Begin¬ ning of City's All-Night Holiday Festivities. By C. F. BERTELLI. Special Wlrrlrn* to I nlvcrval Kerrlce. PARTS, Dec. 24..A "champagne gusher" which could not be capped, was brought in tonight, flooding Paris with the most expensive wine on record and ushering in the first all-night fetes In which thousands of Americans here will celebrate Christmas and New Year. For weeks every table at such places as the Cafe de Paris, Max¬ im's, The Rathmore, Abbe de Phe- leme, Moulin Rouge, Bal Tabarin and other famous restaurants and resorts have been taken at high prices, and making it an almost ex¬ clusive American celebration at the French dining and dancing cafes. Many of the restaurants charged $20 a head for tables with meals and wine extra. Among the many brilliant private suppera. Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. McCormick entertained at their sumptuous residence in Rue de Lu- bock, the music lieing provided by princes, barons, generals and other former members of the imperial court of Russia. A distinguished crowd began the evening at the Ritz, the hostesses Including Mrs. Herman Oelrichs. Mrs. Perry Belmont who had the Earl of Ypres as a guest. Mrs. Wil¬ liam Littauer of Washington, whose recovery from her recent illness gratified her many friends, and M«'s. John Black. The gayest party at Ciro's was that of Fany Ward. Jack Dean and William Elliott who were rivalled by Henry Lettelller, whose table was surrounded by a bevy of Holly¬ wood stars. Mr. and Mrs. J. Low Harriman had a large party at the Cafe de Paris. Other diners there included Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Belmont, Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Morgan Hamil¬ ton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ludley Gil- roy. At Maxim's, the traditional Christmas eve headquarters, it was no longer possible to gain entrance after 10 o'clock. The diners here included four famous American ac¬ tors, James K. Hackett, Joe Coyne, George M. Cohan and Nelson Keys, each having a separate party. Cancer Society President, 64, Dies of Apoplexy DENVEft, Dec. 24..Dr. Charles Andrews Powers, widely known sur¬ geon and president of the Ameri¬ can Society for Control of Cancer, died of appoplexy here today. Dr. Powers was sixty-four yearn old. He served in Prance with the fault otmajor <luria* uia wv E Every Reigning King Sends Christmas Cards and Mes¬ sages to Hospital. DOCTORS HOLD OUT HOPE Correspondent Says He Found Her Pale and Wan, But Still Vivacious. B]r RASH. P. WOON Special Wlrplwid to I nkfrntl (Wrrlf* PARIS, Dec. 24..Just before midnight tonight Madame Sarah Bernhardt was reported to be dy¬ ing following a sudden relapse. The announcement of the sudden change for the worse in her con¬ dition caused surprise, as the daily reports from her home since her attack of heart failure or syncope during a rehearsal last week, have been most reassuring. KELT SI RE OF RKCOVKRY. The famed actress herwelf was authority for daily statements that she was on the road to recovery and would live to see her friends In Amerira again. Karlier in the evening she was still apparently improving. I was admitted to her sick room late this afternoon and found her pale and wan but vicacious. The doctors at her bedside then would not admit that Mme. Bernhardt was facing a crisis in her illness and professed surprise at reports current in Paris to that effect. WARNS AGAINST ALARM. To me then Mme. Bernhardt de¬ clared: "Do not be alarmed. I will live for another farewell tour of America. My time has not yet come." Her sick room is a veritable bower of roses and orchids and she re¬ ceived Christmas cards and mes¬ sages from prominent personages everywhere, including every reign¬ ing king. Becker, Awaiting Death Sentence, Eats Heartily NEW YORK, Dec. 24.Abraham Becker, awaiting sentence after having been found guilty of slaying his wife, is more < ncerned about his eating than about what the fu¬ ture holds for him. Today he ate everything in sight with the gusto of a man long de¬ prived of food. Becker on Tuesday will be sen- tenced to the electric chair. Reuben Norkin. also charged with the murder of Jennie Becker, will go on trial January S. British Offer to Sell Mexico 10 Destroyers By CnlTfnwl Serrtee. MEXICO CITY. Dec. 24 .An Ens- lish ship building concern has of¬ fered Mexico ten destroyers at very low prices. It Is probable that the government will buy them, using five on the At¬ lantic and five on the Pacific as coast guards, according to an an- nouncement of the war depart¬ ment. Plot Hatched In Greece To Overturn Government ATHENS, Dec. 24..Several ar¬ rests were made tonight in connec¬ tion with reports that there Is a definite and well-formed plot being hatched to overthrow the govern¬ ment. Athens is seething with turmoil and officials ars contemplating mar¬ tial law. Italian Count Vanishes From Railroad Train ROME, Dec. 24..All search has been in vain for Count Bint who disappeared from a railway ooach on the Milan-Rome train. The disappearance of tha Harding Expresses Nation's Gratitude to Maimed Soldiers The Disabled American Veterans yesterday sent to their members the following greeting of President Harding to the wounded men of the nation: It is deemed especially fitting that at the Christinas season the gratitude of the nation should be extended to the sick, disabled and maimed men of the country's military services. These men are beyond all others the most sorely tried victims of the armed service in which they and their comrades upheld the national security and vindicated the national honor. Our obligation has prompted the nation to a very considerate dealing with them, which, it is hoped, has been, in some measure at least, com¬ mensurate with the debt owing to them. For such mis¬ fortunes as have come to thousands of them there can be no compensation, no adequate requital. They are entitled to the utmost assurance that a grateful people stands willing and anxious to do, and will continue to do, everything possible for them. That the coming year may bring them in fullest measure a restored fortune, health and prosperity is the earnest wish of the entire nation. PHONE GIRL SMS MIHISIIU Si PITIENTS' UIIES PEACE IN 1IR WIS With Explosion of Ammonia Truce In Church Broadcasting Tanks She Braves Death Battle Is Expected This to Notify Nurses. NEW YORK. Dec. 24.The lives of 65 patients in the Italian Hos¬ pital wore saved today by a brave telephone girl, when a four-ton am monia tank exploded in the base¬ ment of the institution. The heroine is Miss Mary de Saovia. who remained at her post in a room filled with ammonia fumes until assured the last patient was in safety. She then collapsed. Shortly after 3 o'clock a terrific explosion rocked the hospital. Fumes spread rapidly, first filling the telephone room. Miss De Sao¬ via. before she realized the plight of the patients, was choking and gagging over the pungent fumes. She called each ward, directing nurses to shut in the patients and open all ventilators and windows. She then called the police and fire departments. Donning helmets, the fire fighters entered the basement and shut off further escape of the fumes. Miss De Saovia was carried to the street and given treatment by a staff sur¬ geon. In the meantime nurses had bundled their patients in blankets and had opened every window In the ward rooms. Some of the pa¬ tients suffered discomfort, but were not seriously affected. Daugherty's Accuser Suffers Breakdown Threatened with a nervous break¬ down, Representative Keller, of Minnesota, author of impeachment charges against Attorney General Daughertv, is at his home here. His physician said yesterday his condition was not serious, but on account of high blood pressure he would be kept at home for two weeks. Week. Confusion. resulting from the ministerial battle for the supremacy of the air between the Rev. Charlee Wood, pastor of the Church of the Covenant . broadcasting station WDM. and :he Rev. Earle Wilfley. pastor of the \ ermont Avenue Christian Church.WJH. 1* about to end. The two ministers are expected to discuss the aituation within the next several days, with a view to deciding upon some program of action which will eliminate the mix¬ ture of the sermons without caus inn either church any inconvenience. "I hope to chat with Dr. Wood, who is a close friend of mine, to successfully arrange some work¬ able plan for broadcasting," said Dr. Wilfley. last night. "I think, however, there is no need for either of us to withdraw." Next Sunday Dr. "Wood will begin broadcasting a series of ser¬ mons on "Life Lessons from Great Modern Paintings." and pricea will be given boys and girls under fifteen years of age for the best essays written on these sermons received by radio. Finds His Brother's Body At Spot Seer Forecast MIDDLETOWN. N. T.. Dec. 14.. After Fred Romer had been miss¬ ing for a month his brother. J. F. Romer, asked a fortune teller to solve the mystery. The seer ad¬ vised that all lonely spots near a pool, seven miles from town, be searched. saying Fred Romer's body would be found there. J. F. Romer. Howard Beebe. and Harold Kan off went to ths desig¬ nated place. The body was found lying face down in the water. He had been shot through ths left breast, apparently by the accidental discharge of his own gun. Ex-Kaiser's Bride and Princess Bury Old Grudge at Xmas Party DOORN, Dc. n.The spirit brought peace to the Houaa of Hohensollern today when Prln- ceas Hermlne, the former Kaiser's bride. and the former crown princess Ceclle burled the hatchet. The two women kissed and mads up like a couple of debutantes. Ths "kaiserin" forgave her »ew relatlva for calling her an ad- hollday+critlclsms of the marriage. They exchanged embraces while Wllheltn stood by smiling at the peace pact. A mutual friend brought them to¬ gether at a family Tule party at Doom House, It Is reported. The Christmas tree which haa been prepared for the holiday la loaded with gifts. It contains pre¬ sents for the former Kaiser, his bride, and tohspa to aad from ths IIMS JOIN TO KIEL BORAH PUN TO CULL NATIONS AEAIN Declare Senator's Proposal Would Hamper the President in His Etforts to Aid Europe LODGE TO LEAD ATTACK Idaho Solon Defends Scheme; Says Nation Cannot Avoid Responsibility in Situation Br Calffml Serrto. Administration leader* in the Senate yesterday decided upon a program of vigorous opposi¬ tion to the proposal by Senator Borah, of Idaho, that the Unit¬ ed States foster an economic conference to save Europe from financial chaos. Senator Lodjre. of Massa? chusetts, Republican leader; Senator Watson, of Indiana, and others of the Administra¬ tion (forces conferred at length yesterday on a program for the defeat of the Borah resolu¬ tion. LOIMiE TO LEAD. Senator McCormick of Illinois, just returned from a trip to Eu¬ rope, joined in the conferences and rave an intimate picture of conditions overseas. He has, it is understood, aligned himself with the Administration forces, and ts expected to addre-s the Senate this week on conditions as he found them. As a result of the conference# It was derided that Senator Lodge should take the flret opportunity when Congress reconvene* Wednes day to express the determination of Administration leaders to prevent the adoption of the Borah proposals The position of Administration forces Is stated as follow*. First. By adopting the Borah resolution. Congress would enter upon a field reserved for the executive branch of the govern¬ ment. Second. The passage of such a resolution would emliarrass the President and Secretary of State Hughes In delicate negotiations now In progress looking toward a solution of European financial problems. Third. A conference such as the one proposed by Senator Bo¬ rah would Involve the United States in the treaty of Y< rsaiUee and the league of nations, both of which have been repudiated by an overwhelming vote of the American people at a national election. BORAH CONFIDENT. Administration Senators also are drafting amendments voicing the opposition of Congress to the treaty of Versailles, the league of naUons. the cancellation of the debt owing to the United States, and the fur¬ ther use of funds from the Amer¬ ican treasury bv the nations of Europe. Despite the marked opposition. Senator Borah yesterday expressed the belief that his resolution would be accepted In the Senate. He also Issued a formal statement assertlBg that the United States cannot avoid an Interest In the reparations ques- tton, the aetlement of which, he malntalna. Is the prime purpose of his proposed conference. Both the President snd Secretary Mugfc.i It to Wwi ass «*i<
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SEHIK UHIFHIM EEMt NI1ETSARAH BERNHARDT REPORTED DYING AFTER RELAPSE;
GIRL DARED POLLARD TO SHOOT HER, DECLARES WITNESS
Mrs. Thelma Ham RichardsonRaised .Hands in Defianceto Employer. Neighbor Says
AFFIDAVIT IS SUBMITTED
Brother of Accused Man atRichmond Describes BrokenPromises of Reformation
RICHMOND. Va., Dec. 24.."Shoot me.shoot me.go on
and shoot me."This alleged challenge of
^rs. Thelma Ham Richardsonand the fact that eight seconds
she was shot dead on the¦toop of a house at 2->18 Groveavenue may be the connectinglink in the chain of circum¬stances by which Common¬wealth Attorney David Satter-field expects to obtain the con¬
viction of Thomas Pollard,¦eion of a prominent \ irginiafamily.The killing, which took place on
the evening of December 11 during¦n alleged quarrel between Pollardand Mrs. Richardson, his stenog¬rapher. was followed by the arre?tof Pollard who was charged withthe slaying.AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS.
Jusi before the close of the hear¬
ts Saturday afternoon, when Pol¬lard war- arraigned before Police
¦fudge Ingram, the commonwealthattorney nude the startling revela¬tion ,).at he had in his possessionan affidavit signed by Mrs. S. Park
Register. who claims to have been
a partial witness to the slaying.Hiram Smith. former United
States district attorney and counselfor Pollard, sought to have Mrs.Register put on the stand as a
witness at the preliminary hearing,but failed. The only witness In¬troduced was Robert N. Pollard,brother of the accused and one ofhis counsel.The prosecution is pinning its
hopes on the testimony of Mrs. Reg¬ister. it was admitted last night,to secure a conviction.
Mrs. Register occupies the lower
floor of the house where Mrs.Richardson made her home.HEARD Ql ARREl-
In an affidavit which she madebefore the commonwealth attorney.Mrs. Register states that she was
Jin her own apartment when shebeard Pollard and Mrs. Richardsonbegin quareling.
Going to the door, she openeda screen and peeping through theblinds saw both of them gesticulat¬ing and giv.ng every appearance ofbeing greatly agitated.
"Shoot me.shoot.me.go and.hoot me." Mrs. Register claims shebeard the woman say. at the same
time holding both her hands out toPollard in a beseeching manner.
Mrs. Register's affidavit statesthat she noted that Mrs Richard-iion's hands held no weapon.Fearing trouble and a scene. Mrs.
"Register says she shut the blindsand went into another room, whereshe met her little son. who. sens¬ing out of the ordinary, exclaimed:"Mamma, mamma, what's the mat¬ter.what has happened?"
# A report from a revolver outsideand the sound of persons moving
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Thomas pollard, scionof a prominent Virginia fam¬
ily, who ha* been held for a
grand jury. In connection withthe slaying of his stenographer,Mrs. Thelma Ham Richardson.
WEN OFFERS $300FOR LOST DAUGHTER
Chinese Merchant Fears HerDisappearance May Hasten
Mother's Death.
POLICE FIND NO CLUE
Every Known Friend of PrettyOriental Girl Questioned
By Her Relatives.
STATE TROOPS KEEPIEI
Spirit of Christmas Chilled ByInvestigation In Klan-
Torn Town.
B.v Vnlversal Sfrrltf.BASTROP. La.. Dei-. 24..Christ¬
mas Eve was strangely quiet inBastrop and Mer Rouge. The find-
| ing of two alleged victims of theKu Klux Klan and the arrest ofT. J. Burnett, former deputy. inconnection with the crime, cast a
pall over the holiday spirit.Four companies of State militia
were on guard. But there was no
violence.The bodies-of Watt Daniels and
Thomas Richards were burled in theProtestant cemetery at Mer Rouge.The solemn ceremonies were largelyattended. The bodies had been foundin I>ake La Fourche early Friday.Operatives of the Department of
Justice and special agents of Gov-ernor John M. Parker, avowed foeof the Klan. continued their investi-gation.
Little groups gathered on thestreets and discussed the situation.Little doubt was felt but that themen who last August abducted fivecitizens, dragged them to the woods,beat them and caused the death ofDaniels and Richards, would bebrought to justice.
Bits of information gathered bythe secret service operatives revealedthat a white-robed, hooded band were
whipping the men when the maskof one of the tormentors was pulledoff. Daniels and Richards recog¬nized the unmasked man and were
put to death on the spot. The act,it was said, was not approved by allthe white-robed figures. The dis-senters may confess, it was pointedout. and hope to save their ownnecks by turning State's evidence.The organized Ku Klux Klan has
denied any connection with thecrime.
Three hundred dollars rewardwas offered last night for informa¬tion regarding Mildred Wen, seven¬
teen-year-old daughter of WingLing Wen, wealthy Chinese im¬porter and owner of a restaurantat 316 Ninth street northwest, whomysteriously disappeared Fridaynight, the eve of her wedding.OFFKRKI) BY FATHER.The offer was made by the girl's
father in the hop* that she- could!.< speedily found, and thus probablysave her mother's life.
Since the strange disappearanceof the bride-to-be her mother hasl»een in a critical condition, con¬
stantly under the care of a physician.She has suffered u nervous break¬down and fears are expressed byrelatives that unless the daughteri.< quickly located the result may befatal.Every effort is l»eing exerted by
the police and friends and relativesto find some clue that may prove to
be the key to her disappearance, butuntil an early hour thia morning theveil of mystery was still baffling.Every known friend has been ques¬tioned. but none can shed any lighton the situation.On the night of her disappear¬
ance, the pretty little almond-eyedgirl, had been making arrangementsfor her departure at midnight toNew York, where she was to be¬come the bride of George Num Lee,son of the millionair president of theChinese Merchants' Association.Leaving the Ninth street restaur¬
ant operated by her father, shortlyafter 7 o'clock, she walked to ninthand F streets northwest, turningwest on the latter street. That isthe last trace of her known to themany persons who are searchingWashington. Baltimore, Philadel¬phia, and New York for her.
Fire Consumes HundredCases of Xmas LiquorJUAREZ. Mexico. Dec. 24..A fire
which started in a saloon and con¬
sumed a hundred cases of Christmaswhiskey, badly damaged the Amer¬ican consulate here today. All rec-ords were destroyed.
Chaloner Held In $500Bail for Having Liquor
By 1'nlverwl Sfrrlce.NEW YORK, Dec. 24..Robert W.
Chaloner, millionaire artist, wastaken to court today and chargedwith having liquor in his possession.Patrolman Coggin said he had
seen Chaloner pour whisky from a
bottle marked "White Rock." Cha-loner's counsel said the bottle was
full when it was seized, but it washalf empty when produced incourt. Coggin denied drinking anyof the evidence.Chaloner was arrested at the
Monte Carlo restaurant. He and themanager. John Kenned, were placedunder $500 bond to appear Decem¬ber 28..
Celebrators WarnedOf Bootleg Liquor
NEW YORK. Dec. 24..Be care¬
ful. Don't drink Christmas bootlegwhisky.The national committee for the
prevention of blindness has sent out?ve warning. It makes these points:Wood alcohol causes blindness or
death. No test except a chemicalanalysis is sure to detect the pres¬ence of this poison in whisky.
Curfew in Belfast Prevents MidnightMass for the First Time in 93 Years
(Copyrtiht. 193:. by Vnlv.r.il Servlce.J-f^handoned the midnight mass at theArmagh Cathedral.This Is the first time since the
Catholic emancipation act In 1S29that the midnight mass onmu «ve has sot been read.
I
BEI.KAST, Dec. 24..As a resultof steps taken by the civil authori¬ties to prevent violation of thecurfew. Cardinal league tonight
EFLOODS PUS C1FES
*1MISS MILDRED WEN, mf>
One Chinese girl, for whomIwr father has ottered a rewardof $300. Her mother to pros¬trated over the affair and hercondition to said to be critical.
Brilliant Scenes Mark Begin¬ning of City's All-Night
Holiday Festivities.
By C. F. BERTELLI.Special Wlrrlrn* to I nlvcrval Kerrlce.PARTS, Dec. 24..A "champagne
gusher" which could not be capped,was brought in tonight, floodingParis with the most expensive wineon record and ushering in the firstall-night fetes In which thousandsof Americans here will celebrateChristmas and New Year.For weeks every table at such
places as the Cafe de Paris, Max¬im's, The Rathmore, Abbe de Phe-leme, Moulin Rouge, Bal Tabarinand other famous restaurants andresorts have been taken at highprices, and making it an almost ex¬
clusive American celebration at theFrench dining and dancing cafes.Many of the restaurants charged
$20 a head for tables with mealsand wine extra.Among the many brilliant private
suppera. Mr. and Mrs. Harold F.McCormick entertained at theirsumptuous residence in Rue de Lu-bock, the music lieing provided byprinces, barons, generals and otherformer members of the imperialcourt of Russia.A distinguished crowd began the
evening at the Ritz, the hostessesIncluding Mrs. Herman Oelrichs.Mrs. Perry Belmont who had theEarl of Ypres as a guest. Mrs. Wil¬liam Littauer of Washington, whoserecovery from her recent illnessgratified her many friends, and M«'s.John Black.The gayest party at Ciro's was
that of Fany Ward. Jack Dean andWilliam Elliott who were rivalledby Henry Lettelller, whose tablewas surrounded by a bevy of Holly¬wood stars.Mr. and Mrs. J. Low Harriman
had a large party at the Cafe deParis. Other diners there includedMr. and Mrs. Morgan Belmont, Mr.and Mrs. Laurens Morgan Hamil¬ton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ludley Gil-roy.At Maxim's, the traditional
Christmas eve headquarters, it wasno longer possible to gain entranceafter 10 o'clock. The diners hereincluded four famous American ac¬
tors, James K. Hackett, Joe Coyne,George M. Cohan and Nelson Keys,each having a separate party.
Cancer Society President,64, Dies of Apoplexy
DENVEft, Dec. 24..Dr. CharlesAndrews Powers, widely known sur¬geon and president of the Ameri¬can Society for Control of Cancer,died of appoplexy here today.
Dr. Powers was sixty-four yearnold. He served in Prance with thefault otmajor <luria* uia wv
EEvery Reigning King SendsChristmas Cards and Mes¬
sages to Hospital.
DOCTORS HOLD OUT HOPE
Correspondent Says He FoundHer Pale and Wan, But
Still Vivacious.
B]r RASH. P. WOONSpecial Wlrplwid to I nkfrntl (Wrrlf*PARIS, Dec. 24..Just before
midnight tonight Madame SarahBernhardt was reported to be dy¬ing following a sudden relapse.The announcement of the suddenchange for the worse in her con¬dition caused surprise, as the dailyreports from her home since herattack of heart failure or syncopeduring a rehearsal last week, havebeen most reassuring.KELT SI RE OF RKCOVKRY.The famed actress herwelf was
authority for daily statements thatshe was on the road to recoveryand would live to see her friends InAmerira again.
Karlier in the evening she wasstill apparently improving. I wasadmitted to her sick room late thisafternoon and found her pale andwan but vicacious. The doctors ather bedside then would not admitthat Mme. Bernhardt was facing acrisis in her illness and professedsurprise at reports current in Paristo that effect.WARNS AGAINST ALARM.To me then Mme. Bernhardt de¬
clared:"Do not be alarmed. I will live
for another farewell tour of America.My time has not yet come."Her sick room is a veritable bower
of roses and orchids and she re¬ceived Christmas cards and mes¬sages from prominent personageseverywhere, including every reign¬ing king.
Becker, Awaiting DeathSentence, Eats HeartilyNEW YORK, Dec. 24.Abraham
Becker, awaiting sentence afterhaving been found guilty of slayinghis wife, is more < ncerned abouthis eating than about what the fu¬ture holds for him.Today he ate everything in sight
with the gusto of a man long de¬prived of food.Becker on Tuesday will be sen-
tenced to the electric chair.Reuben Norkin. also charged with
the murder of Jennie Becker, willgo on trial January S.
British Offer to SellMexico 10 Destroyers
By CnlTfnwl Serrtee.MEXICO CITY. Dec. 24 .An Ens-
lish ship building concern has of¬fered Mexico ten destroyers at verylow prices.
It Is probable that the governmentwill buy them, using five on the At¬lantic and five on the Pacific as
coast guards, according to an an-
nouncement of the war depart¬ment.
Plot Hatched In GreeceTo Overturn GovernmentATHENS, Dec. 24..Several ar¬
rests were made tonight in connec¬tion with reports that there Is a
definite and well-formed plot beinghatched to overthrow the govern¬ment.Athens is seething with turmoil
and officials ars contemplating mar¬tial law.
Italian Count VanishesFrom Railroad Train
ROME, Dec. 24..All search hasbeen in vain for Count Bint whodisappeared from a railway ooachon the Milan-Rome train.The disappearance of tha
Harding ExpressesNation's Gratitudeto Maimed Soldiers
The Disabled American Veterans yesterday sent to theirmembers the following greeting of President Harding tothe wounded men of the nation:
It is deemed especially fitting that at the Christinasseason the gratitude of the nation should be extendedto the sick, disabled and maimed men of the country'smilitary services.These men are beyond all others the most sorely tried
victims of the armed service in which they and theircomrades upheld the national security and vindicatedthe national honor. Our obligation has prompted thenation to a very considerate dealing with them, which,it is hoped, has been, in some measure at least, com¬mensurate with the debt owing to them. For such mis¬fortunes as have come to thousands of them there canbe no compensation, no adequate requital.They are entitled to the utmost assurance that a
grateful people stands willing and anxious to do, andwill continue to do, everything possible for them. Thatthe coming year may bring them in fullest measure a
restored fortune, health and prosperity is the earnestwish of the entire nation.
PHONE GIRL SMS MIHISIIUSi PITIENTS' UIIES PEACE IN 1IR WIS
With Explosion of Ammonia Truce In Church BroadcastingTanks She Braves Death Battle Is Expected This
to Notify Nurses.
NEW YORK. Dec. 24.The livesof 65 patients in the Italian Hos¬pital wore saved today by a bravetelephone girl, when a four-ton am
monia tank exploded in the base¬ment of the institution.The heroine is Miss Mary de
Saovia. who remained at her postin a room filled with ammoniafumes until assured the last patientwas in safety. She then collapsed.Shortly after 3 o'clock a terrific
explosion rocked the hospital.Fumes spread rapidly, first fillingthe telephone room. Miss De Sao¬via. before she realized the plightof the patients, was choking andgagging over the pungent fumes.She called each ward, directing
nurses to shut in the patients andopen all ventilators and windows.She then called the police and firedepartments.Donning helmets, the fire fighters
entered the basement and shut offfurther escape of the fumes. MissDe Saovia was carried to the streetand given treatment by a staff sur¬
geon.
In the meantime nurses hadbundled their patients in blanketsand had opened every window Inthe ward rooms. Some of the pa¬tients suffered discomfort, but were
not seriously affected.
Daugherty's AccuserSuffers Breakdown
Threatened with a nervous break¬down, Representative Keller, ofMinnesota, author of impeachmentcharges against Attorney GeneralDaughertv, is at his home here.His physician said yesterday his
condition was not serious, but on
account of high blood pressure hewould be kept at home for twoweeks.
Week.
Confusion. resulting from the
ministerial battle for the supremacyof the air between the Rev. Charlee
Wood, pastor of the Church of the
Covenant . broadcasting station
WDM. and :he Rev. Earle Wilfley.pastor of the \ ermont AvenueChristian Church.WJH. 1* aboutto end.The two ministers are expected
to discuss the aituation within thenext several days, with a view to
deciding upon some program ofaction which will eliminate the mix¬ture of the sermons without caus
inn either church any inconvenience."I hope to chat with Dr. Wood,
who is a close friend of mine, tosuccessfully arrange some work¬able plan for broadcasting," saidDr. Wilfley. last night. "I think,however, there is no need for eitherof us to withdraw."Next Sunday Dr. "Wood will
begin broadcasting a series of ser¬
mons on "Life Lessons from GreatModern Paintings." and pricea willbe given boys and girls underfifteen years of age for the bestessays written on these sermonsreceived by radio.
Finds His Brother's BodyAt Spot Seer ForecastMIDDLETOWN. N. T.. Dec. 14..
After Fred Romer had been miss¬ing for a month his brother. J. F.Romer, asked a fortune teller tosolve the mystery. The seer ad¬vised that all lonely spots near a
pool, seven miles from town, besearched. saying Fred Romer'sbody would be found there.
J. F. Romer. Howard Beebe. andHarold Kanoff went to ths desig¬nated place. The body was foundlying face down in the water. Hehad been shot through ths leftbreast, apparently by the accidentaldischarge of his own gun.
Ex-Kaiser's Bride and PrincessBury Old Grudge at Xmas Party
DOORN, Dc. n.Thespirit brought peace to the Houaaof Hohensollern today when Prln-ceas Hermlne, the former Kaiser'sbride. and the former crown
princess Ceclle burled the hatchet.The two women kissed and mads
up like a couple of debutantes.Ths "kaiserin" forgave her »ew
relatlva for calling her an ad-
hollday+critlclsms of the marriage. Theyexchanged embraces while Wllheltnstood by smiling at the peace pact.A mutual friend brought them to¬
gether at a family Tule party atDoom House, It Is reported.The Christmas tree which haa
been prepared for the holiday laloaded with gifts. It contains pre¬sents for the former Kaiser, hisbride, and tohspa to aad from ths
IIMS JOINTO KIEL BORAHPUN TO CULLNATIONS AEAIN
Declare Senator's ProposalWould Hamper the Presidentin His Etforts to Aid Europe
LODGE TO LEAD ATTACK
Idaho Solon Defends Scheme;Says Nation Cannot AvoidResponsibility in Situation
Br Calffml Serrto.
Administration leader* in theSenate yesterday decided upona program of vigorous opposi¬tion to the proposal by SenatorBorah, of Idaho, that the Unit¬ed States foster an economicconference to save Europefrom financial chaos.Senator Lodjre. of Massa?
chusetts, Republican leader;Senator Watson, of Indiana,and others of the Administra¬tion (forces conferred at lengthyesterday on a program forthe defeat of the Borah resolu¬tion.LOIMiE TO LEAD.
Senator McCormick of Illinois,just returned from a trip to Eu¬rope, joined in the conferencesand rave an intimate picture ofconditions overseas. He has, it isunderstood, aligned himself withthe Administration forces, and tsexpected to addre-s the Senatethis week on conditions as hefound them.As a result of the conference#
It was derided that Senator Lodgeshould take the flret opportunitywhen Congress reconvene* Wednesday to express the determination ofAdministration leaders to preventthe adoption of the Borah proposalsThe position of Administration
forces Is stated as follow*.First. By adopting the Borah
resolution. Congress would enterupon a field reserved for theexecutive branch of the govern¬ment.
Second. The passage of such a
resolution would emliarrass thePresident and Secretary of StateHughes In delicate negotiationsnow In progress looking towarda solution of European financialproblems.Third. A conference such as
the one proposed by Senator Bo¬rah would Involve the UnitedStates in the treaty of Y< rsaiUeeand the league of nations, both ofwhich have been repudiated byan overwhelming vote of theAmerican people at a nationalelection.BORAH CONFIDENT.Administration Senators also are
drafting amendments voicing theopposition of Congress to the treatyof Versailles, the league of naUons.the cancellation of the debt owingto the United States, and the fur¬ther use of funds from the Amer¬ican treasury bv the nations ofEurope.
Despite the marked opposition.Senator Borah yesterday expressedthe belief that his resolution wouldbe accepted In the Senate. He alsoIssued a formal statement assertlBgthat the United States cannot avoidan Interest In the reparations ques-tton, the aetlement of which, hemalntalna. Is the prime purpose ofhis proposed conference.Both the President snd Secretary
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