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New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

pickles-the epic of my devotion for you,
throb by throb, from that first Saturday, or
Thursday, whichever it was? No, Del
phine, | cannot subscribe to that! Yet"
he went on persuasively, "there is this to
be said. To you time might grant com
pensations which would be denied to me.
To me it could afford nothing save a COM
Portable salary from permanent source
by degrees, solid income, a cosy apparte-
ment in pleasant quarter, a sound Bor-
deaux with my dinner. What are such
things worth? Are you aiding me to sac
riiice anything for which you might be Sc
verely ccnsured-for which you might re-
proach yourself bitterly, if age had en-
dowcd you with more wisdom and self
control? But to yourself! Who shall say
to what effulgcnt heights your beauty and
your histrionc powers might not elevate
you? can see you crowned with laurels,
if you are but patient to endure a while
l see you reigning at the Francais! I see
you gliding through the Arc de Triomphe
in your car! I see these sights with thrill
ing clearncss. My alteration must not
blind me to my duty. If you could be
strong to wait for laurels without me
would even now be man enough to submit
to the Philistine plenty that my father
offers in Rennes."
The hand upon his coat sleeve trembled
somewhat. There was brief pause. Then
she returned shade sulenly:
"In plain French, you suggest that
have been making a mountain out of a
molehill You ask me whether my resolve
to drown myself was anything more serious
than fit Of Mysteries! am no more
sentimental idiot than you are!"
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
BEFORE THE JUDGES
Your age? Your Profession?
---Forty-eight years. Ogress.
From LIpfHV.

HOKAIN is one of the foremost French
cartoonists. The drawinsa repro
duced here show two things strik
ingly: the fact that the cartoon may be real
work of art and the passionate feeling OF the
French people. 1t has been suggested that
the work of Forain during the last few
mont''s presents with singular force the atti1
tude uf rance at the Peace Conference
of the Hun.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
1t Is in7e!

But the harangue makes no impress
sion upon the other poet, Marquot, who
finally leaps to his feet:
"Come!" he exclaimed, with a gesture of
uncomfortable despair. Monsieur, / en-
treat you to excuse us-it is time we died"
"Why, what are you talking about?" fall
tered Delphne, dismayed. ut is nothing
like late enough yeti"
at is thoroughly late enough; it is the
ideal hour / can curb my impatiencc no
longer. Comet" he persisted.
But it is crazy!" Her voice vexed.
1--WE enter here to wait for the middle of
tho night, and we are no sooner comfortable
than you want to go!"
"Do you refuse?" he demanded, reeling.
III refuse to do any more stamping about
the quays too soon." she said. "Sit down
and be manncrly; what will Monsieur Trico-
trim thrk of you?"
"A-ah!" cried Mariquot. ut is for him
you fain would lingers it 10 his companion-
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
The Last Drink

1t is by this time, of course, quite
patent that the young lovers are not at
all keen about jumping into the river.
They try to keep up their enthusiasm
with such alluring reminders as: Zone
plunge together, and then--oblivion ="
But it'n pretty much of an effort, To
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30

monsieur, cannot we induce you to revoke
your harsh resolve? Do not think me pre-
sumptuous, but might not our counsel serve
you in this crisis? So young!" she whis-
pered to Mariquot.
"He is younger than I am" said Mari
quot shortly.
ALAS. have already pondered the mat
ter in all its bearings, madame" replied
the other boy, with folded arms MY
olution is ineXorable, and at midnight there
will be in Paris one poet less"
Poet did you say?" gibbered Mariquot,
aghast
yes, monsieur. | am called Gustave
Tricotrin. Tonight the name is not signif-
cant, but it is soon to figure largely in the
papers!"
Mariquot's blood ran cold, What if his
own drowned body should be fshed out
later than this chaps? His own effect
would be crushingly discounted. How much
sensation could then be hoped for? An
other Poet Commits Suicide he would be
another" an anti-climax, plagiarist!
Death was robbed of its one grace.
Nevertheless your compassion is sweet
to me-" admitted Monsieur Tricotrin. "And
if it will distract your minds from your
calamities, | shall be honored to confde
my own"
And he tells them the sad and con-
vulsing tale of his own love-tragedy-of
the fair coquette he met in the mirror
and married the head assistant.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
For the Press

On the table, explaining the motives for
his suicide, Fay an epis.le that he had besr
revising Tor some hours. It was directed
to = friend, but as Mariquot was an axn;r.
ing poet, 1t was intended primarily for
the press. Now that it was finished and
sealed, the cheerfulness induced by it's
composition deserted him; be reflected wist-
fully that he himself would never see his
pathetic letter in print, and regretted that
Il could not appear before he died. He
wondered whether the public would do Jus.
tlee ~ his metaphors. Also. he wondered
rsstbsr the neY"s would be headed "sui-
eide Of Postl or Lovers Drown To.
ðssT H bepul 1ex the 4ermsH
New-York tribune., 1919-03-30
INV yHILE PARIS LAUGHED"
wv the newest work from
the pen of Leonard Mer-

= rick, paints just the sort
of picture its title leads the reader to
expect. The adventures of the poet
Tricotrin are keyed to the mood of
Paris the mirthful, Paris the gay and
carefree. 1t is picture which invites
the mind back to the days before the
war, when the world had time for the
lighter phases and the blight of the most
terrible tragedy in the history of man
had not settled across the skies.
The opening prank gives good idea
Of the calibre of the book. 1t is called
On Est Mieux lei Qu'en Face" II
opens with the following arresting
tabieau:
On the quai de Passy, in Paris. stands
An unattractive little cafe with a w;ttv
window. faded announcement in the
iansuage Of the land informs the observant
snas ~one Is Better or in Here Than Or
posase' And when one glanccs opposite.
tne alternative is---the river.
Without premonition that ne was to
discover this humble cafe so romotc from
n's lodging OIL the avenue du Maine. Mon
s'sas XAVIER hariauot, on an evening of
his twenty-fourth GUNNER. bade s.rowo,,
10 the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
ADELAIDE THURSTON COMES
 TO THE JEFFERSON TODAY
Donlnoes

Would yol be interested in knowing how to become your husbands ideal after a woman friend, a guest in your house. hold, had done all in her power to take him from you? If so it is suggested that you plan to go to the Jefferson theatre on September 25, 26 and 27 (today. tomorrow and Saturday, with a Saturday matinee and see how captivating Adelaide Thurs ton in Sidney To!er and Marion Short latest play of 'ove and mystery or Whats Your g1me?" wins back her husband after the woman friend has tried to entangle him and compromise the wife
 In "Whats Your Gamer" Miss Thurs ton portrays the part of Laura Fordham and the action of the piece takes place in the livins room of the Fordham home on Long Island daring an afternoon and evening in summer. To the home has been invited Margie Potter to spend the weekend. Shortly after her arrival she plans to win the love of her friends hus- band To attain this end she tries to force an unpleasant situation on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
JUDGMENT FOR $5000 RENDERED IN FEDERAL COURT

The United States district court will convene this morning at o'clock, instead of 30 o'clock, on account of the heavy docket set for trial for the day,
 A verdict in the amount of $500 was returned by the jury in the case of c. O. Walker, as administrator, against the Woodward Iron company yesterday morning. The case was tried in the United States district court Tuesday be- fore Judge W. I. Grubb. It grew out of an accident last May when a truckloAd of young people from Inglenook return ing from a picnic at West Lake was struck by a train of the defendant com pany near Dolomite. The plaintiff was seeking daufages for the death of his son, Solon Walker, who was member of the party.
 The court was engaged yesterday aft ernoon with the hearing of the case of R. H. Sators against the Woodward Iron company The plaintiff is seeking dam ages for alleged injuries received white in the employment of the defendant company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
NANN-HEINK AT THE JEFFERSON TOMORROW
GREENVILLE

Greenvilie, September 4-tSpecial9 The Baptist s75,OOO,Oo0 campaign was for nally opened in Butler county yesterday when simultaneous meetings were held at Greenville and Georgiana. pr. H. B. De- ment of New Orleans, Dr. H. H. Hibbs of Montgomery, Mrs. W. J. Neel of Georgia. ana Mss L. l.. Palr ok of Monl- gomery were the speakers for the meet ing
 The campaign was explained and the plans adopted by the leaders of the cam paign for each church and association were analysed. The speeches male by each of the visitors were earnest~pleas for leadership, consecration, steward ship and sacrifice.
 The Butler County Baptist association has been given quota of S50,000 and the Baptists of the county will raise this amount and over according to the belief of those who are leading the drive.
 The Butler County Baptist association opened its annual meeting this morning at Indian Creek, near Greenville.
 The association is well organized ana committees will report excellent work accomplished during the past associa- tional year.
 A number of state workers will attend the meeting and it promises to be one e,f the most enthusiastic meetings ever held by the organization.
 Preliminary hearing was postponed in the cases of three young white men, A. Engleton, S. Engleton and c. Mer- rett, who are charged with burglarizing inc store of the Butler County Drug com pany at Georgiana. The hearing was set for today, but owing to the delay in obtaining counsel for the defense Judge stockton set the date for the 24th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
Lesson in Scientific
 Compelxion Renewing

Everyone has beautiful skin underneath the one exposed to view. Bear that in mind and it will be easier to understand the cor rect principle in acquiring lovely com- plexion. Nature is coDstantly shedding the top skin Tn flaky particles like dandruff, only much smaller in size. In abnormal con ditions. or in advancing age. these particles are not shed as rapidly as in robust youth The longer they remain the more soiled or faded they become-that's the immediate cause of bad complexion"
 It has been discovered that ordinary mer- colized wax to be had at any drug store, will absorb these worn-out particles. The absorption, while hastening Natures work. goes on gradually enough to cause no in convenience. In a week or two the trans. formation is complete. The fresh, healthy hued, youthfuln1lnderskin is then wholly in evidence Your who are not satisfied with your< compilations should get an ounce of mercolized wax and try this treatment. Use the wax nightly. like cold cream, washing it off mornings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
LYRIC OFFERS VERY FINE
 VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT

deavor They not only have>a splendid line of impersonations to offer, but also have a good line of new and up-to- date jokes
 Rector. Webber and Lang, a trio well known to the vaudeville stage, will tender an act in harmony sing ing, songs and dances. and Rem and Wemy's Twins will also offer singing and dancing act. both of which are guaranteed to please.
 In closing the bill Jonia and her troupe of native Hawaiians will ln- troduce some new and novel dances and musical bits, staged and portrayed as only the native Hawaiian is capaoie of and with the wealth of scenery used by this really big act.
 To those who have listened to the natives playing their wierd. beautiful, haunting music as only the real native can interpret it. a real native act of this calibre needs no Introduction and no second invitation to see it. In connection with this p-to-date programme, the World Picture news will be shown, completing variety bill of Keith vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25

Heading the bill which opens three day engagement at the Lyric today Miss Marie Stoddard, the international world famed singing and imperson- ating comedienne. should live up to her reputation with ease. as she is just as popular now with her wonderful personality and good looks as she was several years ago when she made her first appearance in vaudeville. Miss Stoddard possesses q beautiful mellow voice, capable of full, rich tones and remarkable clearness. and in her repertoire of songs she is always care ful to select the songs that please the real people and not the trashy stuff that one remembers for only mo- ment These are the things which have added to her reputation year after year, until now she comes back to Bir- mingham at the zenith of her career and with a world wide reputation be- hind her.
 Jones and Greenlee furnish most of the comedy on this bill as they are artists in their chosen line of en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
TWO IMPORTANT ACTS HEAD
 LOEWS PROGRAMME TODAY

The top-line feature for the first half of the week, "The ENsht Dominoes. was a late feature of the Chicago Opera company, which boasts of one of the most successful engagements ever played in that city by a similar organization. Their repertoire is a lengthy one and embraces popular as well as classic song selections from many well known operas.
 All eight members of this, talented com pany have exceptional voices and their selections are presented in a most ar tisticl manner and with special scenery, which is carried by them.
 As an added attraction of the bill for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, theE is offered the celebrated mental marvel,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25

Ali Rajah, who with the aid of two as sistants, will give her wonderful demon stration of transmission of thought. she has appeared and her appearance in
 this city will no doubt benefit many
 who have questions to ask regarding their future. Some of Rajah's feats in
 this direction Sare said to be little short of marvellous.
 Francis and Wilson, young man and
 a young woman, offer a variety act of singing, dancing and acrobatics that is said to be the peer of all other acts of this kind, and one in which both part ners in the act are equally as adept as the other, making an act that is. evenly balanced and one which can always be depended upon to please.
 Ubert Carlton is billed as '',rhe Black Gob,'' a blackface comedian with origi- 1 nal songs and stories, whose songs are new and catchy and stories of the same ilk His blackface work is said to be complete in every detail and to create a laugh per minute.
 Fred Ferdinand also does a knock out, talk-about, sing-about act that is a classic in it's way, and the bill is com pleted with the big picture feature, "The Other Half,'' featuring Zasu Pitts. 1 With the Eight Dominoes headlining l this bill, one is assured of the best of singing in the United States today, sure l of opera-real opera without having to
 sit through hours of long drawn-out 1 scenes and chorus work, for this act fur
 nishes in itself the best songs from the operas, by artists from the original opera companies.
 1 The best of the popular songs from the
 lighter operas are heard for the same
 reason and this act cannot have toe much said in it's favor, because if there were only one act on the bill at Loew S.
 and that "The Eight Domnoes." one would still have received the worth oi the time and money expended.
 The new bill goes on with the matinet this afternoon and will continue the bal ance of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25

that is ahead of her and makes plans to meet it. Just how she forestalls the enc mics working under the cover of her roof, discovering their game and planning one of her own is told in the scenes that follow and hold the auditor in suspense until the fina' curtain.
 Miss Tnurston has selected very com potent cast of metropolitan players to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25

support her in Whats Your Gamer and promises her many admirers warm treat in her latest vehicle.
 The Thurston company comes to BIT naingham with a wealth of scenery anu stage settings that are entirely new ano beautiful in their newneis, and with the cool weather now prevailing should draw crowded houses 10 this popular place or amusement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed with the circuit court yesterday:
 J. s. Alrilge against the Hilman hote! and others for s1OOO0o, alleging that part Qf the roof of the hotel fell in, injuring plaintiffs wife
 Mrs. Hester Stoclldell sues the director general of railroads for $15.0O0. alleging that while passenger on a Pullman car she was assaulted by an employe of .he railroad.
 James P. Love. an infant. sues by next friend. Henry M. Dozier for 5000, alleging that while riding in an auto mobile he was injured bySaefendans col liding with him. James F. Love, father of J. r. Love. suen for the same sum. alleging similar injuries.
 Will Jemerson sues Charles A. Jones X Co. for 5000. alleging personal injuries caused by flour falling on him while Tn l the employ of defendant Mrs Willena Dodd sues the T. C. :. company for s3000, alleging that her daughter was injured by gunshot while on their property with their permission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-25

young wife. Fortunately Laura Ford
 ham Miss Thurston foresees the danger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-25
Officer Overpowered
and Chloroformed By
Gang Of Men, Is Report

Policeman Frank Zurak of the
South Side station was overpow-
cred and chloroformed by four un-
identified MEN after midnight Mon
day and taken several miles on the
other side of Gilmore, where he
was left lying in a cornfield until
6 o'clock Tuesday morning, accord
ing to story that is rife among his
intimate acquaintances.
Police declare they know nothing
of the reported affair. Zurak could
not talk Wednesday. He has not
reported for duty since midnight
Monday. according to his wife, who
informed police that he is seriously
i'll. ..
Several reports of his all night
Disappearance are circulated, the
most credible. according to his
close friends, being that four men
in an automobile accosted him on
his way home. He accepted an in
vitation to ride with them, it was
stated. The next he knew was that
he awoke in a cornfield outside of
Gilmore at f o'clock the following
morning. according to reports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-25
Dies Of Heart Failure
While Being Tortured,
New Theory Of Police

Chicago, Sept. 2a.-That w. H.
Purcell, who was found dead in his
apartments on the north side last
Monday, died from heart failure
while he was being tortured in an
effort to make him disclose the
hiding place of a fortune in securi-
ties and cash was the theory on
which the police have started work
in their effort to clear up the death
of the wealthy song writer and real
estate man.
The new and startling explana-
ton of the crime was advanced fol-
lowing the discovery that $4,000 in
liberty bonds which Purcell had
secreted in his apartment, were miss
ing. The police believe thieves
learned the hiding place of the
bonds from their victim and were
trying to force further information
from him when he died of heart
failure.
Purccll's body was bound with
ropes, and there was gag in his
mouth when the police entered the
flat
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-25
Constable Gets Beer
Cargoes and Trucks
Seized in Illinois

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Federal Judge
Lands dismissed a petition for an
injunction and receivership involv-
ing l6 auto trucks and their car
goes of beer, seized at Zion City,
ILL.,, while being smuggled across
the Wisconsin-Illinois line. He
held for grand jury investigation 80
Chicago saloon keepers and one
truck owner. The hearing has not
yet ended.
The beer cargoes and the trucks,
which one attorney declared we're
valued at upwards of 100000, now
revert to the possession OF a Zion
City constable, who seized them.
The jurist made a distinction be-
tween the saloonkeepers. For those
who freely admitted they had sold
beer made by Milwaukee and other
breweries, he fixed bonds of $500
But the bond for those who stood
on their constitutional rights and
refused to answer questions, he
placed at $4,000 each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-25
Freshmen Make Open
Threat to Publishers
In City Of New York

New York, Sept. PA storm of
cheering greeted announcement at
mass meeting of New York Print
ing Pressmen's Union 81, one of
the 'big SIX" that publishers who
carried out threats to move their
plants to other parts of the coun-
try would find that union pressmen
in Chicago, st. Louis and other
cities would refuse to work for
them.
Approximately 10000 union en-
ployes declared half holiday to
discuss strike action to enforce de-
mands for a 44-hour week and
fiat increase of $14 week.
A resolution to delegate a strike
settlement committee of two men,
bers from each pressmen's union,
authority to sign agreements with
employers embodying/the workers
demands, was adopted after bitter
wrangling between the radical
and conservative groups. The
committee will be named next Mon
day, it was announced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-25
FLIVVER AND CHILD
BOTH REQUIRE CARE

New York, Sept 24.-(By Univer-
sal Service. )-"There is no reason
why child should not have as much
care as a flivver. When you go out
to buy an automobile you get book
OF instructions, study its machinery
and learn as much about it as you
can. How many mothers do the
Same thing with their children?"
his was part of the plea tor the
physical, mental and moral welfare
of children made today by DR.. Hen
ry L. K. Shaw of Albany, before the
International Conference of Women
Physicians.
The auto needs air in its tires"
said, "and the child needs air in
its lungs. The auto is looked over
by an expert once year. Surely
the child is entitled to the same
care. The child, like the auto, needs
proper feeding mixture. Its cylin-
ders must be kept clean"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-25
ALL AMERICANS Leave F|umE
THREE DRINKS
WHISKY END PLAN
FORDENVER HOME,
Jimmie Cosgrove Must Serve
Sentence in Anamosa
Prison.

Tears and plea for another chance
to make good failed to move Judge
Wheeler of Council Bluffs, who yes
terday revoked the parole of Jim
tnie Cosgrove and ordered that he
be sent at once to the Iowa peni-
Tertiary.
With hands manacled Cosgrove
tried to explain the occasion of
the wild automobile ride through
Omaha streets which landed him
behind the bars at Council Bluffs,
Monday evening.
Standing alone he threw his head
back and looked Judge Wheeler
squarely in the face as he made his
fearful plea.
Begs for Leniency.
Il want to explain it all, Judge,
and convince you l did not intend
to violate the parole or do anything
wrong. thought the parole did not
begin until September %, and l was
Just having farewell party on the
I'D before | left the two states for
ever the next day. | had sent all of
my furniture to Colorado and my
wife and babies are out there now.
My friends planned a nice little
farewell party for me. We had some
whisky, but | only took three
drinks. If you'll let me go, judge.
I'll promise you I'll get out at once
and none of you will ever see me
again unless you come out to my
fine new home upon which | still
owe 81 AGO. Let me go, judge. please
let me go! Give me another chance
and I'll never bother you again"
another chance" for which Jim
mie so pitifully pleaded was denied
by the judge, who ordered his pa
role revoked Immediately and Jim
mie sent to Anamosa forthwith. A
fatherly lecture preceded his de-
cision.
The parole was granted after Cos
grove pleaded guilty to grand jury
indictments for participation in two
raids upon the William Rodenberg
farm near McClelland, where, it
was charged, he impersonated peace
officers in an endeavor to locate a
cache of whisky which was reported
to be stored on the farm. The pa
role was granted in order to allow
Cosgrove to obey Federal Judge
Woodrough's order permanently
banishing him from the state.