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Pa EES Sy ee re — items PAGE TWO. I$, APLYT0 BRITISH NOTE 5 DELIVERED War Claims Discussion Carried to London by Department WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.—Ambas. sador Kellogg reported to the state department today that he had de livered to the British foreign office the American reply to the com thunication from the London govern. ment questioning the right of the. United States to collect war claims from Germany from benefits recety ed by that country under the Dawes plan. WASHINGTON, Deo. 12.—The American reply to the British note questioning the right of the United States to collect war claims from Germany out of benefits received by that country under the Dawes plan has been dispatched to Ambassador Kellogg in London for delivery to the foreign office. The reply, drafted by Secretary Hughes,,is understood to firmly sup: port the position that the Washing. ton government has every right ac corded to the allied and associated powers to make its collections under the Dawes plan. LONDON, Dec. 12.—(By The As: sociated Press).—The American re ply to the British note of Decem ber 4, which itself was answered by In buying here there is a confidence ‘and « assurance of satisfac- tion that comes from dealing with a firm whose reputation has been built on quality and values. of; unique des with aranteed 15 jewel wiss movement of best make. $20.00 Buy Your Gifts on Systematic Onyx and Diamond Set Ring — a favorite with ladies who dress well. $17.50 ZUM White. Gold Diamond Ring, calibre sapphires in the shanks, blue-white diamond of exquisite bril- 875 AYRES JEWELRY Co. 133 S. Center St. “Where You Will Eventually Buy” Renee A CEE I NE Dr. George T. Elwards of Birming- ham, Ala.,\is held for the murder of his wife. Fingerprints found on bottles of an anesthetic near Mrs Elward’s body tally with the doc- tor’s, authorities say. the American note regarding» repar- .uon for war damaze claims, was re- ceived by: the British government this morning.- It will not be touch- ed however, until the arrival of For- éign Secretary Chamberlain from Rome. Mr, Chamberlain is expected to reach here Saturday night. The-foreign secretary will proba- bly Appear in the house of commons Monday or ‘Tuesday to answer ques. tions relating to foreign affairs. At- ter this question period he is lkely to consider the American note and present it to.a cabinet meeting Wed- nesday. It is generally believed the cabinet will adhere to the policy that while claims in connection with the occu- | pation forces and property losses will be admitted, the British gov- ernment will hesitate to make an agreement previous to the Paris Meeting of finance ministers, as to payments to the United States. COLLINS WILL STAY ON SACK PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12.—Eddie Collins, who yesterday, was appoint- ed manager of the Chicago American League baseball club, said today he would continue to hold down his job ‘| at second base “until some bid beats me‘put,” for the position: “No, my playing days are not over” said Collins, “I ‘will-assume the new duties as playing-m4nager. To make a winner“ont of theyWhite Sox may not be an easy job, but I'll give it a battle. I will be able to talk after I have had time to think matters over.” Collins, who lives in Lansdowne, a suburb, said he was glad of the op- portunity to branch out as a man- ager. He said his contract called for one year. : Collins was born in Tarrytown, N. Y¥., in May 1887. He was a member of the Philadelphia Americans fa- mous ‘$100,000 infield, which helped the Athletics win four pennants and three world’s championships. He-has been a member of the White Sox since 1915. Accountants on Witness Stand In Fraud Trial BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 12,— Expert accountants were among the two score witnesses waiting to be called in the case of the gov- ernment against four directors of the Walker Consolidated Petroleum company of Dallas, ‘Texas, which is being heard before Judge William I. Grubb, tn federal district court. It was revealed by government wit- nesses that total stock sales of the company. reached approximately $3,000,000, two thirds of which stock was held in Alabama, — CHRISTMAS IS coming! Do you know about the Shop-o-scope? In- their own traction stant use. SHOP EARLY | ony, 1 rns | Gli AJNQS A RN AED AN ER AT TN a PREACHER HERE NES HS. CONGREGITION A CHANGE TO TALK BACK “What profifses “td be’ a decidedly noveland interesting type of re- ligious service has been announced by Rev. A. E: Cooke of First Con- gregational church for next Sun- day at 7:30 p. m. in the Odd Fellows hall. “Instead of the regular ser- mon, Rev. Mr. Cooke will answer in detail a number of questions on religious, Biblical and social: prob- lems which have been put to him by members and adherents of the congregation. The variety and per- tinence of these questions to mod- ern, everyday life \is apparent, in the fact that they range all the way from the purely theological, such as “What ‘is your ~ conception y of Hell?” and the scientific, "fhe Bible’ says.tho earth was made in six days; Science says no. Which 1s right?” to the’ practical, “Can a Christian attend the theater and the movies?” and the political, “Is America playing a Christian part in the world by holding’ aloof from the efforts to. rehabilitate Europe?” The full list of questions will be pub- ished Saturday Rev. states thatethis has been a regu- lar feature of his work in Vancouver City for some years and has proved exceedingly profituble to his hearers as well as having greatly increased tne Sunday ‘audiehces, As many 1,300 people have been crowded into the church to hear th and as aswers, hundreds turned away, unable to get in, while the practical applica: tion of Christian ‘teaching to the concrete problems of those who sent in the questions’ was of great help and value: As Mr. Cooke says, “It ——————— _—_— {To obtain. powders like these! By Edna’ Wallace Hopper I Jong paid $5.00 per box for my face powder. So do most beauties in the movies and on the stage. 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It brings preacher and people into closer touch, and follows the method of Jesus Himself who did most of His work by asking and answering questions. It helps to provide what is sorely needed today —a real teaching ministry.” Mr. Cooke invites honest questions that have a -vital-relation to religion and life, from any source whatever. ‘They can be handed to the ushers in the church’ or mailed to him dl- rect. He pledges himself to answer them squarely and frankly in the light of the teaching of Christ. oo M idwest to Exhibit At Big Corn Show Set for Worland WORLAND, Wyo., Dec. 12.—The Midwest Refining company has made arrangements to have a dis- play at the state corn show in the form of a living, Operating of] well in miniature which will give the visitors at the farmer's classic an opportunity to see how the product under their land is obtained. A great £ prosperity is due splay is in keep- ing with our progress. is a I MILK FUND AND TUBERCULAR CAMP ON CASPER MOUNTAIN TO BENEFIT FROM SEAL SALE’ ‘The Milk “Fundconducted-ty-the- ‘Woman's Departmenta! élub of Cas-| which is and the bercular on Casper mountain will be chief bene- fictaries of the Christmas Seal drive now on here. While it bas always been the policy, of the National Tu- berculosis Association, which issues: the seals and cojlects the funds from their sale, to devote, 95 per cent of th proceeds to relief and preventive work in the state where they origi- nate, using only five per cent for na- tional expenses, this year Casper alone will have the benefit of 25 per cent of the money. coliected in its vicinity. The bulk of this goes to the milk fund, recognized’to be the most vital importance in saving un- dernourished children from the threat of the white plague. Any surplus wil] be Aevoted to the an- nual summer camp for tubercular patients and children who are sus: ceptible to the disease. Credit for concentrating the .ex- penditures ty Poa 4M ply iss ir unds are wi ARPSTIES to H. B. Maxon, made for a. of-the Departmental lub, : munity Chest drive. The seals/are’ sold for the support of the National Tuberoulosis Associat'on and’ its subordinate . branches, which -has|- done so much in past years to elim- inate the dread scourge. ee —————— NEW MOTOR - FUEL FOUND| PARIS, Dec. 12.—Tests by the ar-|_ tillery laboratories at~ Vincehnies’ Are_said to have justified the claims motor ed —of course any woman would be pleased with — one of our stylish, high. grade cloth or fur — Coats | for Christmas —and the good news is that you can buy one now ata: substantial reduction ——Other Christmas Suggestions | Dresses Lounging Robes Breakfast Coats ‘Silk Negligees Silk Lingerie Kid Gloves Silk Hose . + and various prety and Inexpensive . accessories —a visit to Betty Jane’s Gift Nook will surprise and delight you U. S. Postoffice Substation — - Open in the Subway, beginning to- | morrow morning, for your convenience in: mailing Xmas packages. g