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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08
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lsh troops will be sent 70 Russia n
was aenni- o6iciAlly stated late tpday4
Ihere are II present les than = seeo
nrttisA troceM III Rsss1sis VII III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-08

1t In understood. however, t14&
president r. preparing the
which win be expected from E1F
the opening Of the peace corfA
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
FOX'S TUIL.iTER.

William Fox, in his latest produc ton, The Man Hunter,' attracted large crowds at FoX's today. He be- glns this story as a wealthy Clnbman in London Through the purchase of supposedly worthless stock, he is left pennileSs. He starts to slide down the scale of life until, arriving in New York, he becomes a 1Ongshoreman. During the time of his degradation fhe spirit Of revenge against the ''friend' who sold him the stock burns in his chest. This "friend" also has come to New York and when Farnum arrives is endeavOring to win the hand of an oil kings daughter who is about to make trip abroad. This man has learned of Farnum'S arrival and fears to remain in New York. He takes passage on thc same steamer that is 10 carry the young woman. Farnum follows as a stow away and soon after the vessel is at sea the two men moec on deck. A terrific fight follows. Later the vessel is wrecked in tho tropics and the oil kings daughter Farnum and the false friend are washed upon a desert island The man, despite Farnum's leniency, plays another trick, but is caught at it and another desperate struggle ensues, the result Of which is that tho man falls from cliff and dies. Farnum and the girl are res cued. When they return to New York a happy surprise awaits both of them. Tn Tho Man Hunter" MT. Farnum really gives several different charac- ter studies of value. He gives you a carefree man of wealth; the prisoner who serves an unjust term; the low character who mingles with pick pockets and faIzirs: the powerful, strong g-minded man who takes con- trol of ship in time of danger, when death threatens. and the man from whose every pore oozes hatred and revenge against a false friend who made him penniIess.
 The latest Pathe News Mutt and Jeff and Episode No. Of "The Light ming Raider" entitled ''Meshes of Evil" with Pearl White and Warnor Gland, furnish the remainder of the film program. The vaudeville con sists of Caluette, in a novelty wire act: May Green, singing comediennc; Geneva Five, musicians, and The Singing Four, a quartet of excellent harmonists.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

link things out, to plan what was 58St to do.
 % Lillian, usually a tower of strength to me. would be- of no use whatever now, for I knew that she shared my fathers optimism concerning Harry Underwood. I knew that she would telephone as soon as she received the news, and would set in motion every bit of machinery she could for the tracing of Dicky. But my overwrought imagination told me that any effort she might put forth would be futile because 1t wouldn't have as it's back ground the theory that Harry Under wood, and he alone, was responsible for Dicky's disappearance. I was groping helpless1y fin q chaos of fam tastic ideas for some tangible thing to which I could fasten when my fathers knock sounded upon the door.
 Mrs. Underwood is on the te1e- phone," he said when had opened the door. "I told her that we had al- ready heard the news and she is very anxious to speak to you at once,'
 I hurried to the telephone, but my fingers faltered as they fitted the re- ceiver to my ear. I hoped devoutly that she. wouldn't utter her erstwhile husbands name. felt as if simply could hot bear to hear any further comm endation of the man whom felt to be responsible for whatever harm had come to Dic1Sy.
 'Madge 2" LilIian's voice held the imperative note which I have learned to associate with any stress of work or worry on her part. Dear girl, won't waste any words telling you Vuh your usual brave self, I know How soon can you get in here? I'm trying to get hold of Allen Drake in Wash ington, he seems to be away from his usual haunts today, and with my usual luck I was asleep when the paper came, so wasted an hour or two get ting to work. But we'll get hold of something definite as soon as it's hu- manly possible to do so. What train can you get in here?"
 Her voice, her unusual volubility indicated more nervousness than I had ever known in her. I wondered if it might be that intuitively she also dis trusted Harry Underwood At any rate, there was nothing better for me to do than to go to her. I knew that Allen Drake held no brief for MT. Uns derwood, that any investigation he carried on would be as cold and free from bias as his own personality.
 There is no train for two hours" told her, "but will be on that one"
 "Good!" she returned. ''So long"
 AS I hung up the receiver I heard my fathers voice again.
 "An auto is coming up the drive way, daughter" he said. 1T think that blinded army officer, Major Grant, land, is in the tonneau."
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
CAKE OF SOAP BUYS
 SOLDIERS FREEDOM
American War Prisoner Bribes Ger man Guard-Soap Is Still
 Luxury in Rhineland.

Coblenz, Feb. 12, tBy The Asso- ciated Press. )---A half cake of soap was the means of securing freedom for an American prisoner who has recently rejoined his regiment after being imprisoned in Germany. Will liam Litch in the 26th infantry. was captured October during the fight ing in the Argonne and taken to 8 prison camp near Baden.
 From another American who had received a prisoners package Litch procured a piece of soap not much larger than his thumb. A few nights before the signing of the armistice Litch gave the soap to a German prison camp guard and stepped out of the stockade a free man. He be- gan travelling by night and hiding by day but before he reached the front he was overtaken by other released American prisoners who told him of the arrnistice.
 Even today In the American oc- cupied region soap will buy articles which are not purchasable with money.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Hillside Creamery Butter, 50c lb. Russell Bros, 301 Main street.--advt,
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
PREMIER'S CHAUFFEUR
 GETS HONOR MEDAL
Auto Driver Decorated at Request of CIemenceau HimScIf-AnothcT
 to Be Rewarded.
tO Be Rewarded.

Paris. Feb. 19.-4A ccording to latest C1emenceau's condition is improving but owing to his fatigued condition, an A-ray examination will not be taken until tomorrow morning. Drs. Gosset, Tuffier. Laubry and Paul have made a. complete examination and have ordered rest. M. Clemenceau told the physicians that he wanted the X-ray work done as soon as pos sible so that he could get back to work in few days.
 Expressions of sympathy reached The chamber and senate discussed the shooting and were mortified and indignant that such an occurrence could take place. King George, the British house of commons and various heads of nations sent messages of sympathy, while M. Clemenceau's home was crowded with distinguished visitors who called to inquire as to his injuries and express their sym pathy.
 This evening the premier asked Major-Gcn. MordacQ, his military aide, to decorate Chauffeur Decaudin. nier's bedroom, according to M Gle menceau's request. Decaudin was driving the car when the premier was fired upon. COngeaS, another chauf- feur attached to the person of the premier will probably be decorated tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
,ANISH CATARRH 7
xhe Hyomei for Two Minutes and
 Relieve Stuffed Up Head.

you want to get relief from Arh. cold In the head or from an hting cough in the shortest time Nh Hyomei.
 Ashould clean out your head in two htes and allow you to breathe Ky.
 omsa often ends 8 cold in one R it will relieve you of disgusting
 les, hawking, splitting and offen-
 oreath in g. week. 2sbrnei is made chiefly from a sooth- N healing, antiseptic, that comes
 the eucalyptus forests of inland
 alia where catarrh, asthma and < smption were never known to AAomei Is pleasant ana easy to
 he. Just pour a few drops into x ard rubber inhaler, use as direct
 hd relief is almost certain.
 complete Hyomei outfit, including
 er and one bottle of Hyomei | but little at druggists every
 b and at the Clark & Brainerd 2 you already own an inhaler you # ct an extra bottle of Hyomei al AE lists
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
IF WOMEN ONLY NEW
What Heap of Happiness It Would
 Bring to New Britain Homes.


 Hard 10 do houseworlI with an aching back.
 Brings you hours of misery at leisure or at work.
 If women only knew the cause that
 Backache pains often come from weak kidneys,
 'Twould save much needless woe Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak kidneys
 Read what a. New Britain citizen says:
 Mrs. Maria Murphy. 103 Columbia St, says: 'Doan's Kidney Pills cer- tainly did me a lot of good when I had kidney complaint. My back was weak and lame and I was in run down condition. l had no energy to do my houseWork and whenever l swept the floor, my back ached so I thought it 1t would break. often had dizzy head aches and my kidneys acted irregular ly. A friend advised me to use Doan's Kidney Pills and on doing so. l was soon free from all kidney trouble" soc, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
EEENEY'S TTTEATER.

Tonight brings to Keeney's an en- tire change of photoplays and vaude- vile features for the last three days of the week, the thcater's policy being to offer to the public the best obtain able in the line of photoplays and vaudeville Madame Petrova, one of the big stars of filmdom has been booked for Thurseday, Friday and Saturday. Her newest fea ture being "Tcmpored Steel" a strong dramatic story of theatrical life showing young actresses struggle to reach the heights of fame as a. star. Petrova s supported by a capable company and her wonderful portrayal of tho leading role is remarkably well done. The vaudeville entertainment consists of four high class acts that are guar antecd to please all.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
6dery and 7hedte1:g0erS-
THEATER BILLS TONIGHT

days of the week. It is a story Of ro- nance and revenge settled on the racetTack.
 Mae Marsh's association with horse men, jockeys and trainers in her new est picture "The Racing Strain" has made a dyed in -the-wool racing en- thusiast of the whm girl of the screen. Even when work was com- pleted at the Saratoga racetrack. where many of the scenes including q thrilling horse race, were taken, Miss Marsh was Ioath to leave. The star returned with her company to the Fort Lee studios and finished the remaining scenes.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Pure lard 27c h., Russell Bros. .advt.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
MORE WAR CLOUDS.
situation in Central America Reported
 to Be Very Grave.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Of1ciaI in- formation has reached the state de- partment of the threatening situation in Central America, brought about by the concentration of a portion of the army of Costa Rica on the Nicarag- uan frontier and the fears the Mica raguans entertain of an invasion.
 It may be stated that the United States will not permit an invasion of Nicaragua by Costa Rica or any other Central American power. It is be- iieved however that it will not be necessary to send troops from the United States to protect Nicaragua A few warships in southern waters are relied upon to deal with any situa- ton which might arise.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
INDIGESTION AND CONSTIPATION Quickly Relieved By
 "Fruit-a-tiVes"
RooHoN, r. c.

RooHoN, F. c.
 T suffered for many years with ff'rI6Ie Indtgestionam Constibation. A neighbor advised "Fruit-a -tiUes" tor Fruit Liver Tablets). l tried them. To the surprise of my doctor, 1 began to improve and he advised me to go on with "F1-Mit-a-ti0es''.
 consider that I owe my life to "Fruit-a-tives'' and I want to say to those who suffer from Indigestion, Constipation or Headaches - try "Fruit-a-1ives" and you will getwell'.
 CORINE GAUDREAU.
 soc. box, 6 for $2 50, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited. OGDENsBURG, NY
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20

Madam Patti, famous the world over consented recently to d reap pearance. It was at concert held in the Royal Albert Hall in aid of ithe Europen War Fund Drive at which King George and Queen Mary were present. Ten thousand people heard her sing Home Sweet Home." which endeared her to the hearts of so many Americans.
 Copyright Underwood & Under wood,
New Britain herald., 1919-02-20
TYCEVTN THFATTR.

Mae Marsh in "The Racing Strain" will be the feature picture at the Lyceum thea.ter for the last three
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
LONDON NEWSPAPER
CONTEST IS AIRED
.OT POLITICAL D|NNED
Gardeners Resignation from
Daily News Traced to
Opposition to Lloyd
George

London, October 17.-(Reciprocal News
Service by Mail -There was more than
appeared on the surface, or in the press,
in the National Liberal clubs farewell
party to A C. Gardiner on the eve of
his departure to America. There was
spice in it for politicians as well as
newspaper men. The event celebrated
two great family Quarrels of English
liberalism; one has been going on for
some months in the back office Of the
great liberal organ. the Daily News, of
which Mr.. Gardiner until recently had
been editor for Is years: the other began
in the National Liberal club, when its
two most prominent members, Lloyd
George and Mr.. Asquith, came into po-
litical conflict at the end of 1916.
The Gardiner party was first planned
as a reunion of his personal friends. Mr..
Asquith, being one of them, was in
vited to take the chair. The announce
ment was posted in the club, members
being allowed to bring guests A few
days later the head of an agonized sec
rotary appeared above a mass of un-
answered applications to announce that
no guests could be entertained and that
the list was closed.
Gossip had done it's work Those be-
hind the scenes knew that there had
been another of those internal newspaper
controversies such as recently forced
Robert Donald out of the editorship of
the Daily Chronicle, although in the
case of the Daily News there had been
no change of proprietorship. The Daily
News is owned by the Cadbury family,
the famous cocoa magnates, famous also
as champions of liberalism. Henry Cad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
BRITISH INDUSTRY
is IN QUANDARY
sy A.sooia,.d sr,x,

London, October 3-Nearly every
industry in Great Britain not fav-
ored by the protection of import
restrictions is trying to have itself
keyed" A key industry is one es-
sential to British industry and consid-
cred 50 affected by the war that it must
be nursed back to health through the
medium of government assistance.
The government did not remove import
restrictions September l on products
manufactured by so-called British key in
dustries- The majority of manufacturers
forced into competition by removal of
the restrictions believed their industry
should have been in the favored list
Among these are the automobile men
who have protested vigorously against
American machines coming into England
with a duty of 80 Is per cent British
manufacturers admit they cannot pro-
duce cars in anything like the amount
needed within many months so the board
of trade SO far has turned a deaf ear
to their protestations. In the meantime
American cars are increasing in number
on Londons streets and one American
firm advertises delivery within IS hours
after order taken
Duty, the difference in exchange and
freight charges raise the price Of an
American car in London to about double
the price in the United States, but that
is not lettering the Englishmen from
swapping them up as rapidly as they ar
rive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
MAX WELL BEAUTY
CONTEST CLOSES
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT
Birmingham Entrants Ex-
pected Very SOon-Infor-
nation Given Out by
III. M. Bailey

Among the latest improvements no.
ticed on Auto Row is the remodeling of
the showrooms and sales office of the
Birmingham Motor company. which has
been under way all of this week Ac-
cording tot Fred " Thelan several
thousand dollars will be spent in this
work as well as in the improvements
in several other branches of the bust
ness.
Arrangements have now been made
whereby there is a service man always
waiting for each and every man who
drives up for tires, water air, gasoline,
oil, battery distilled water, burnt-out
lights or any of the thousand and one
things that are called for daily about
large establishment of this nature.
we are now prepared to render alb
solutely the best service in Birming-
ham," said Mr.. Thelan yesterday. We
present and it is going to be our en-
deavor to keep this number continually
Nothing causes a man unrest more than
to have to wait 10 minutes when he
is in a big hurry to fill an engagement
and finds that his car is out of water
or that a tire is about half full of air,
or to know that his lights are on the
blink and that 1t will be night before
he can return. 1t is this end of the
service that we are directing our eff
forts on at present-the other has been
worked out for quite while now"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09

BRITAIN UNVEILS
BUST OF LINCOLN

London, October 15.-Reciprocal News
Service, by Maii)-"Samuel Lincoln, the
Norfolk weaver, left Hngham accord
ing to tradition, in the year 1897; Abra-
lam Lincoln, his remote descendant, re-
turns today in this memorial This is
from the remarks of Ambassador John
w. Davis at the unwilling Of bust of
Lincoln in the parish church of Hing
ham today.
Those who puzzle over the mysterious
laws of heredity,' said Mr.. Davis, "pur-
sue trackless path. But whether to
an Englishman or American there is
cause for pride in the fact that this
stock finally brought forth that rare
and precious thing which men call
genius.
His native earth lies far away across
the seas and mountains and his body is
sepulchered in the valley of the Missis-
sippi at the capital of the state in whose
citizenship he was enrolled but the in
spiration of his life and labors extends
round the globe and this is but one of
many monuments which testify to the
universally of his influence. You will
ret expect me at this time to repeat
the familiar stor moi Lincoln's career. 1t
has never been better told than by an
Englishman. Lord Charnwood, and no
summary of his character is more COM
plete and accurate than that Of another
Engiishman, John Bright.
1T is the service of monuments not
only to allure the memory, but to inspire
the will. If we will but listen they will
speak to US in no faltering or uncertain
tongue. Can we doubt what message
falls from these marble lips today? To
do all which may achieve and cherish
a just and lasting peace among ourselves
and with all nations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
BIRMINGHAM MOTOR
co. IMPROVING IT'S
SUDDEN SERVICE.

Only two more weeks of the big Max
well beauty contest remain. Entries
have been made from all over the coun-
try, but up until this time Alabama has
contributed but little to make the con-
test more attractive.
H. M. Bailey. chief of the MAXWELL
Chalmers organization in this city. is
appealing in last effort to set the
beauties from this district to defend
traditions of long standing and Incl
dentally bring $50 good, hard United
States dollars into circulation about
this old town. That Is the amount
that the fortunate young lady will be
paid should she happen to be selected
The rules of the contest are very sim
pie. There are no entrance restrictions
the only requirements being that the
entrant furnish on photograph of any
kind or size, for comparison. Three well
known bushes men have consented to
act as judges in the contest and a fair
deal is assumed to each young lady
entering.
Up until this time no screen vamps"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
GERMANS FINDING
NEW OATH HARD
By Associated Press


Berlin, October members OF the ex-
ecutive committee of the German national
Peoples party of officials, those who hold
state positions, have voted to sign the
oath to the constitution which is obliga-
tory Tor all state employees, only on con-
oluon that they are exempt from swear
ing loyalty and that they should be al
lowed to strive for another form of gov
eminent other than the present.
The officials term the oath contradic-
tory and declare that the constitution
itself guarantees absolute freedom OF po-
htical views and beliefs.
The Vorwaerts sarcasticalfy says that
they will not take the oath to the re-
public, but do not want to lose their
bread-winnfng positions.
They could not be more nervy,~ the
paper adds What consideration did the
monarchial system give the officials who
had twingers of conscience against CIV
ing the oath to the monarch?'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
Little Trapping in Arctic

Seattle, October 30.-Because influenza
last spring nearly wiped out tribes of
Eskimo and Indian trappers in the Arctic
regions of Alaska and Canada, there will
be little trapping, it is said.- in the far
north for at least 10 years. say reports
received here Furs from foxes raised
in captivity on fox farms will be on the
market in numbers,s however. as the
number of fox farms being established
in Alaska and the Yukon territory is in
creasing yearly. Fur buyers will prob
ably find consolation In the announce
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
Divorces in Prussia

RY Associated Press
Berlin, October 6.-Divorces in Prussia
have increased notably since the war. ac-
cording to statistics issued by the au-
thorities. Only those who apply to ex-
perlenced attorneys and press for ALI
mony and damages, ever collect, because
financial compensation is not taken UP
at the divorce trial, and relatively few
pursue the matter after the decree has
been granted. Likewise the alimony is
subject to taxation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
MEN OUTNUMBERED
BY GERMAN WOMEN

Berlin, October 4.-The war has left
Prussia with surplus of women over
men. there being now, it IS estimated,
1107 females for every 1000 males. This.
it would be generally assumed, CORE
spondingly diminishes womens matri-
monial prospects in Prussia
DR.. Robert Bohla, a government expert
on vital statistics. expects however,
an increase over the normal percentages
of marriages in Germany, contending
that such increase is a natural conse-
quence Of all wars. He says that wage
earners generally marry more rapidly
than do others after the war because Of
the Improvement in their economic con-
ditons due to their increased wages.
The number of marriages in Prussia
last year was about 10000 less than took
place in the last peace year, when there
was a surplus of only five women to every
1000 men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09

havemade their appearance in this game
and it is thought that they have COM
pletely passed it up for the benefit of
their sex who must take their chances
with only the natural beauty which
they happen to have.
This contest absolutely closes Novem-
Der II, so this is the last announce
ment in connection with it until the
winners are announced in later issue
Complete Information regarding the
contest may be obtained from Fl. NJ
Bailey. president of the Motor Sales
corporation, Avenue d and Twentieth
street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09

ment that sealskin may be reduced in
price during the next 10 years. Year by
year the United States governments herd
of seals on the Pribilof Islands off
Alaska is increasing, and the United
States bureau of fisheries, which has
charge of the herd, hopes to see the prices
drop as the number of seals increases.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-09
Import Fair in Frankfort

NsSucIdItd FFbsS
FFandort-on-Main.O october S.-The i'm
port fair was opened recently in Frank
fort with 5000 exhibitors, only 120 of
whom are from countries other than Ger
many, among them number from the
United States.