Show 16 V The Friday Morning BANDITS MAKE TE&e ©©Eifiessaoims -- $30000 HAUL EamcuLSist of the Chicago )f 20— Robbery State fiank of Summit a miburb attenof $"9099 or more called early today tion to the appalling lift of bank and payrollin robberies in Chicago and suburbs the last eighteen months According to an official of a hie insurance company there have burglar been seventeen bank robberies netting and fourteen approximc telv netpayroll roMteries of insured firms to the tmndits in the pe ting riod mentioned The depredations have cost the lives of seven led A long series of housepolicemen to an increase of 10 perburglaries cent in the burglar insurance rates on residents and apartments I’ij'roll robberies last month resulted In an Increase of 33 cent in insurance Hanks Jer it was raid payroll will come next The automobile has made a modem "robber raid possible The robbers usulieally jiiuif numbering four or five main wait unnoticed among other hine-for the appearance of the payon or roll -3 t descend suddenly messenger II Kilgore who is president of the of Summit hank is also vice president the State Hank of I a Grange another in suburb which was held a week ago by robbers ifpwho daylight with $ US 11 According to Mr escaped Kilgore the payroll at the Summit bank was The money stolen was In a insured suit case in the vault Another suit 'case containing $4900') was overlooked Tiie robbers entered the bank by a ‘rear door and using a gas torch burned their way through eight inches of steel and concrete to their booty They of the left no clue nor has aav trace which robbed the La Orange quartetbeen found bank a hank ’ BIG U S AVIATION CAMP ‘ UNDER WAY IN FRANCE Paris Oe IS —The wonders of avast American training camp for aviators in central France are described enthuin the Petit Parislen by Paul siasticallywho has Just visited the camp Ginistv With the exception of a few huts he writes all the material was brought from America The work was begun In under the direction of 230 September men experts in various branches and the driving power which they are puttasks was evident on ting into theirFrom this camp fully every hand trained pilots wtli be sent to the front French aviators are there to give the benefit of their experiences The arrangements which have been made the comfort and entertainment of the American soldier in all camps are praised by M tlinisty who also was greatly impressed by the administrative organdeveloped highly h He ization wlii has been perfected was especially struck hv a table at the aviation camp which records the progress of each pilot from the time of his first flight until he is performing acrobatic tricks in the air f-- r A SAVE MONEY lEOSKISStQN CO Six llusy Stores — Advert isemenL of' a' - CHAPTER X — Cootlaoed “The Potter cottage Is a simple neat place and cared for by a capable maid to do the cooking and 1 keep no There the place In order retinue of servant' that one would expect to find In the menage ofex-a Mrs Potter woman of wealth while retain her she that plained otaff of servants she doe not need their service in the simple mode of existence she and her son are folhad made arrangements lowing and her lend a absence that during hand to the they overworked helping mother of the poor in whom rle to-Is The idea is Inclined Interested ward iiuixotism but might materially lessen the burden of those she is to help striving “Here Is the great news Alma Mrs Putter1 Is simply overwhelmed with and as she wants to correspondence devote her time to her boy she has of secretary offered me the position 1 am to live In her and companion the sum or 375 a cottage and receive month for my work “Is not that the best you have heard Outside of being for a long time? fond of Mrs Potter 1 am genuinely now installed in a cheery gray and Dutch blue bedroom in a cottage far mountain side There In-Is up on the nutritious food for the ail sorts of and myself Potter valids young Mr a useThink of it! I am no longer 1 am less drine in the hive and lnppy What gives me the greatest joy I to know that 1 am no longer a burden to you Noth“Coukl anything be better? I have taken except Ithat ing perhaps on five pounds since am living under Mrs Potter's roof” EmployNothing could be better! ment brings contentment and white I had no wish to shirk the support of my mother still the knowledge that she was provided for so comfortably lifted a weight from my shoulders The first thing on the program was to the debt due Mrs Taggart liquidate A year's separation from mother stared me In the face for she was not a quitter and would stand by her until Mrs Pptter returned agreement to Chicago Still with luck running my wray 1 might manage to go west for a week or two during the late autumn A boost to the clouds and then a In walked my down to earth jolt abomination He annoyed me but pet about twice a year which was somewhich to be thankful This thing for everlastlittle excuse with his and dapper yelsophistication ing smirk—of low spats and ir anything In the world puts a man down as a— prig it is those pedal abominationsniche disgraced In the the name of Cone was Ills to peddle from mercantile world for woman's city to city ornaments He was one of those crowning glory In with a circulating mashers a half a dozengirlwhen "every townoforblandishments was not his stock bankrupt His swarthy face broke into an Insmile a he waddled with gratiating Mr toward me outstretched hand Cone at least was well fed “You are a sight for sore eyes Miss Alma he said as he sat down opposite me “Thank you Mr Cone you always But when did you get were a jollier in town?" No 1 As if this “Foolish the first place I would wouldn't bequestion Aren't you here and aren't ycnt go the prettiest girl for miles around?’ 1 PEERESS DOING BIT self-supporti- self-respecti- ng ng marked Irrelevantly just as though spats and highly polished nails yellow were not traveling companion I am “How well you remember flattered" “You need not be It Is my business" Tli at was intended amea to stinger disbecause he really bored traction with his flattery and his ef foots to make a hit transparent a heart Miss Alma “Have Just 1 was in the seventh heaven of when delirious bliss that you lavished a thought upon Insignificant meThisyou is dashed me to rock bottom Do you get off at 1?" Saturday “Yes" “Have lunch with mO he asked I have an engagement “Impossible at 130” Just ‘my luck Maybe some other time By the way Alma I have some beautiful combs and barrets among my samples" A good line ought to “That’s good boost business” “It- does But It is a shame s have all those lovely ornament This Is the end of my Ing to waste route you know There are several that would look lovely in that marvelous hair of “I - don't carej'ourv" for ornaments in ray hair” Come “But you would like these up after closing time and take your room Is 25” choice ' What’s My use of getting angry thesample when such affronts were rart of the What make the creawork day’s ture think he could offer me some miserable hair ornaments and I would go like a lamb to tils lair to make a selection? “No thanki you” I said freezlngly “I prefer to wear my hair natural and besides hair ornaments are out ftf date But let me assure you that should 1 crave for some I could afford to pa 3’ cash on delivery” "There 3'ou go Miss Alma plaIng I did offended dignit3 stunt that mean not harm It Is simply that any I am overl3 generous by nature” “Then bestow your generosity where It will be appreciated’ “Not angr3’ are 'ou?” “No I would not lines to my a reason face for so trivial bring But don’t make such mistakes again on the defensive It was notAlways to one's equanimlt3 only trying but it makes one lose faith and when one's faith lit humanity Is shattered one might as well kiss one’s self good-b- 3 I am an optimist hut even as I walked homeward for exercise I pon dered over Mr Cone's words (To be continued) v V SERBIAN MISSION REACHES AMERICA An Atlsntic Port Dec 29 — A Serbian to the United States diplomatic mission steamarrived here toda- - on a French h headed h3 Dr M It ship It who represented Serbia at the interallied conference at Paris Its members lnclud a number of Serbian officers The mission will express army to President Wilson Serhia's appreciation of the help It has received from the United States and of the President's attitude toward small nations 1 Ves-nitc- Li 'v k $4250 Values for $18 Irices on alt Portable Electric Lamps have been cut one-thir- d These lamps include both liano Lamps and Reading Lamps in a large variety of designs and color effects Lntly Arthur Henry Paget doing their utmost to relieve the sufferings of the soldiers Is Lady Mars Arthur Henry Paget former Stevens daughter of the late Paran Stevens of New York NEXT YEAR SEEN Washington Dec suppl3’ of sugar for the DEPAR1ENT i useful practical gifts They save time and en- ergv and add to the comfort and attractiveness of the home ft Chafing Dish Percolator Coffee Urn Toaster Table Grill Warming Pad Iron Hair Curlers Vacuum Cleaner Washing Machine Electric Range For Husband or Father: Warming Pad Cigar Lighter Engine and Carburetor Heater (for the automobile) - For Little Girls: Toy Electric Range For Boys: j Electric may also be purchased at other electricalAppllasce appllaace stores ora H POWdR 1 7r elAirt ' I a V ESPIONAGE APPEALS QUEENSTOWN SUFFERS CARDINAL SANCTIONS REACH HIGH COURT FROM HEAVY GALE HOLIDAY PLAN 2-D- AY Washington Dec 20 —Appeals from convictions of twenty-fiv- e citizens of South Dakota for violating tne espionage act were filed today In the supreme court The convictions resulted from the circulation of petitions urging the of the selective draft law prorepeal the quotas fixed for testing against the various counties in that state and the government to order - a urging referendum vote They are the first appeals under the espionage act to reach the supreme court K London Dec 20— -- A northwest gale accompanied by snow and extreme cold swept Queenstown Saturday according to a Central News dispatch from that Irish port and which was delayed on account of wire trouble Many persons were Injured in the streets St cathedral was damaged and the many houses were police barracks and unroofed Giant waves swept over the vessels in the harbor and for several were cut off from communihours with the shore cation they Col-man- ’s Washington Dec 20 — Cardinal Gibbons gave his sanction' to Roman Catholic miners working on the holy days falling within the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season In a letter to Fuel Administrator Garfield he approved of a suggestion that miners take only Christmas day and New Year’s off and further proposed that saloons from 9 by migljt o’clock in the eveni'tg closing until S o'clock co-oper- ate the following morning Christmas 1Diano: - Why not place a piano in vour home that will last to the fourth generation I Makcit a HARDMAN Piano or Player Sold exclusively by the Utah Music Co Honest pianos at honest prices We do not have our pianos marked so we can give you a receipt for 100 per cent more than you pay but guarantee - to give you the best piano for the least monev ’ wreckage 20000 SACKS OF i M a VHtffr 1 fu’DSSsrjni'MjK (Patb a i i IE — MAIL FOR TROOPS ARRIVE IN FRANCE A French port Dec 20 — A ship 20000 sacks of Christmas carrying mall for the American troops arrived from the United States today The army postoffice has fifty cars and an extra special offreight men here to handle the detail mail which will be distributed on or before Christmas day Another steamer arrived Monday with 4600 sacks of army most part Christfor mas presentsthe - 'AN Electric Erector Toys Small Motor Wireless Apparatus Telegraph Instrument And as a CHRISTMAS NECESSITY for the entire family don't forget an Electric Christinas y— — — — Tree Outfit it eliminates all danger of fire and will last for years plentiful American the people during coming year was predicted today b3 Earl D Babst president of the American Sugar Refining company tetlf3'lng before the Senate inHe opposed vestigating committee on domestic a limit consumpplacing tion contending that such a plan would result in a larger surplus than the tonnage shortage would permit to be shipped abroad Half of the world's sugar crop outside of the central powers Mr Babst said is produced in the United States It territories and Cuba and If properl3 distributed this production is more than to meet domestic demands as enough well a suppl- - all that can be shipped to the allies Mr Babst Of this shortage In unwarranted said It had year's its inception famine stories spread broadcast early in the 3'ear which resulted in hoarding and has been aggravated by a series of unavoidable conditions When people to hoard the refineries held large began stocks but soon these were material’ reduced because of strikes fomented b’ the Industrial Workers of the World Then came an unprecedented demand he said because of the food administration's canning campaign The pinch came a little earlier than might have been expected because England took 200909 tons 6f the Cuban crop which and normall' comes to this came country on the when the late best crop railroads were unable to transport it east the food George M Holph director of followed administration sugar bureau Mr Babst on the stand He answered critics of the food administration who maintain that the price of 725 cents a pound set for beet sugar was too high by saying that had not the price been set sugar prices now would be 20 to 25 cents a pound where available The beet sugar growers who met here to arrange for the price wanted much more he asserted Mr Rolph stated that the beet price in an effort to stop the was arranged of prices of cane sugar pars mounting ti cwlarly in the east Food Administrator Hoover may be called late toiftorrow IN AUTO COLLISION 7 w All Electrical Gifts are For Wife or Mother: on Home Consumption 20 — A A Electrical Gift Suggestions Refining Company President Opposes Placing Limit Cal Los Angeles Dec 20 — Eric Campbell motion picture actor was killed almost instantly today and1 three in an automobile others were injured collision Campbell was imprisoned under his car which turned over when it struck that of W A Hollenbeck Hollenbeck with a broken leg aided In getting Campbell's body out of the fpfvs1 si Sensible practical last-jiiirii'ts are just as easy to buy and are no more expensive than those which soon find their wav to the storage room m the attic PLENTY OF SUGAR Among the many other useful and always acceptable gifts which yon will find here are Rugs Sewing Tables Tea Wagons Desks Mirrors anil Period Furniture in suites or single pieces for living room dining room and bedroom i Shopping Days women now peeresses In Great Britain and Prices Begin at $650 3d Shopping Days One of the many American ‘MOVIE’ ACTOR KILLED Make vour selections todav — for delivery on on day if von desire 2 More - - As an instance of the remarkable bargains to be had here we mention a number of beautiful mahogany chairs upholstered in silk velour 2 More fr Paris Dec 20 — A new American deFrench government of partment In the which Jules Cambon formerly French United States will ambassador to the be director has bfcen formed to assist Premier Clemenceau in giving direct attention to the requirements of the force in American expeditionary France M Cambon will represent the premier in all dealings with the highest In the new American representatives'will be a central office of department orders and buying for the American under the disection of M Ganne army This office will perform the work for Americans in France that the American government is doing for the French in theM United States told the Associated Cambon was dePress that thetoday department the work of the signed to facilitate American army in France and was necthe rapid expansion of essary owing toforces the American lar prices e Electrical Gifts ESTABLISHED BY FRANCE gift-hunte- rs ‘i1 IN AMERICAN — and there are mam such this Thrit’tv war —will welcome the announcement that we have radically reduced prices on Chairs and Electric Portable Lamps — two gifts that are always most acceptable as Christmas remembrances Manv of our most attractive chairs and rockers can now he purchased at 40 to 60 per cent less than regu- s Zl v - at Clearance Prices to V IS AN AMERICAN Mr Cone was well and he prided himself on his doing Line of chatter “If you are asking me a question X am not" “Yes you are “Then it Is a good tiling for the rest of the girls that tastes A pause as I worked awayvary" at high “Oh yes you like a high speed don't you Mr Con eT' I repolish Distinctive Christmas Furniture C I: I December 21 191 7 Copyright XtlT by MazU Cerf Chicago Bank and Pay Roll Robbers Get §600000 Loot in 18 Months 1- Salt Lake City Utah Herald-Republica- n AH MUSIC Number ELEVEN EAST FIRST SOUTH PhoneWas 6271 OPEN EVENING mail-comprisin- - i |