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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Women in French Positions

Paris, June 12.-Impressed by the great majority in the chamber of de- puties in favor of full civic rights for women, the authorities of the city of Paris and the department of the Sceine, have largely widened the opportunities for the employ of women in the depart ments of the city hall and the prefec- ture- Heretofore women were em- ployed at the city hall in inferior clerical positions only. The compe- titions for all the higher office po- sitions including the heads of bureaus have now been opened to them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
CAPT. I. 5. PLOWMAN
 DIES IN TALLADEGA
President Bankhead High way Association and Form
 CT Congressman Dead

Talladega. July -(Special)-capt. T. s. Plowman, president of the Bankhead Highway association. former congressman from the Fourth district. prominent citi- zen and capitalist and Confederate vet eran, died at his home this evening at the age of 76.
 He is survived by his wife, daughter, Mrs. T. W. Labatt of San Antonio, Tex, two sons, c. M. Plowman of Philadelphia and T. S. Plowman of Washington. Ills family was with him at the end. Funer- al arrangements have not yet been made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
GREAT INCREASE
 IN LONDON THEFTS
By Associated Press I1l1r OS Iyh |,

London July 25.-Thieving has increaseo immeasurably throughout England since the end of hostilities, and has taken on many novel forms Recently two large oil paintings were stolen from the wal. of country house in Sevenoaks, a Surray village The owner had invited a distin- guished party to view the pictures but when they entered the temporary gallery there were no pictures.
 One picture was a half length portrait of Queen Elizabeth painted in 16O0 and the other of a man filling his pipe. also large canvas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Kilby Names Committee
 of 30 to Bring Boosters for Big DemopOlis Sale
Rx Associated Press

Montgomery. July 26-At the request of interested parties Governor Kilby today named a committee of 30 citizens of Ala bsma to proceed to Washington on next Thursday to receive at the hands of the President the four roosters, donated and nE med for the President, Premiers Clem- enceau and LloydGeorge and Marshal Foch, to be offered for sale in the mann moth rooster auction to be held at De- nsopolis August 14 and 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
HUNGARIAN WOMEN
 HAPPIER THAN MEN
hr Associated Prs,

London, July 2o.-Of all the sufferers from the bolshevist regime in Hungary. the women he saw were the least un- happy according to H. N. Brailsford, a well-known British journalist.
 He says that during his stay there he met good many aristocrats who were obliged to work for the first time in their lives
 Some were certainly angry" he went on, "and few were fearful. It may have been chance but the majority of those whom I happened to meet, espe- cially the women, were remarkably spir- ited and even gay.
 q sat once in a drawing room in which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
CasuaIties in Munich

Munich, June 12-Five hundred ard fifty-seven persons were killed in street fighting during the communist insurrection from April 30 to May g.. The casualty lists report that 38 gov ernment troops. 135 Red Guard troo ps and BIT civilians were killed and 30" wounded. One hundred and eighty-si were executed. of which f2 were in- surgents and IA civilians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Mexican Oil to Argentine

Mexico City. July 1.-The government of the Argentine republic has arranged for continuous shipments of petroleum to that country from Mexico, the first con- tract calling for delivery of 900 barrels of fuel oil which is to be used in va rjous Argentine industries and on it's ships
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
Mexicans Ruild Automobiles

Mexico City, June 90.-The first auto mobile ever constructed in Mexico ap- peared recently in the capital, having come from Monterey, where. it is said. arrangements are being made for build ing the machine in quantities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27
THEWEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. July 2e.-Alabama and Mississippi-Local thunder showers Sunday and probably Monday.
 Gecrgia-Local showers probably Sunday and Monday
 Tenness see-Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday not much change in tenn perature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-27

R spring o
 Four hundre, Vas found. but there VIZ arrests We're made, but u to know he owners of bo Whether or not steps to confiscate the Shreve der the provisions of th prohibition law is not that pbint is being lo :. wouI be a rich prize and county as the pla i. the best in Madison e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28
Music in Richmond
by JOIN GEORGE nNHNIS.

Claudio Muzio and Toscha Scidel. In
their Joint recital at the Auditoriurn
last night. enjoyed "A mutual triumph.
Thcs" splendid young artists wcr"
Youthful in all say" art. which seemed
age long In its supreme excellence.
i'areiy mas one socn AN audience moro
genuinely thrilled or more spontaneous
and ns.stent in US expression OF de-
light than nj last nights concert
Recalls We're so frequent and pro-
ionE"d than TosrHa Sedcl. In partiCu-
lar must have worm a path from dress
Tho hrs, appearance Of either. IL
proved a tremendous success for both.
They gave az their best, and that IS
aaync much We have now had the
supreme satisfaction OF hearing aud
appreciating Two outstanding artists.
shall hoar and api.rovy. TN" sunny
side Day Nursery managers have
proven their ont"rpr.s. in selecting
artists OF III. first RANK and present.
ing them ~ tho primo uI their careers
MISS Muzio, dueeuly figure IN rich
rrsen At once made a most favorable
impression. With splcndidiy resonant
tones. which penetrated readily 10
every radius Of til" Auditorium and con
Uuercd every defect IN it's acoustics.
lovely quality. IN all tho freshness Of
its youth. We'll controlled. and or in
and in all her songs. the same per
fectiOn OF smoothHcSs and lcgato was
evident Win the possible exception
Of two or three occasions when her
ton notes eNinccd a desire 10 leave
their proper placement, and AN infr"-
Guent deviation from p!.cA, her sing
ing WAS perfection itself Her ''Du-
puts" aria from Louise Was out
standinEly good in its rendition. while
her "Gavottc" from "Manon" spark ed
with brilliance, rarticuIarly in it's clos
ing cadcnza. Both her French and
EnSlisn songs were commcndaO!c in
dic,ion. the latter strikinplY so. She
added several encore numbers, giving
great delight with her singing OF Cad
mans "At Dawning. in which she
testified her appreciation OF her re-
81 Toscha Scjdel we can only say
that he is indeed phenomenon, 4
wizard. vcritahlc giant in his art.
He displayed every attribute OF the
supreme artist, proving himself master
OF tone technique aud temperament.
In his Sarasatc selection. "Gypsy Airs
he employed every device OF the violin
ist each with consummatc skill. With
remarkable bowling, with splendid lie
cato. spiccato, saltato, pizZicato and
niartellato he left one aStouudcd aud
gaspng His octaVcs. douhle-StoppinE
and harmonics are triumphs of wiz
ardry. y brilliant ascending passage
in his Chopju-Aucr MaZurka. his muted
tones in the $indinG number, as III
sarian Dance of brahms Joachim, as
we'll as i'm the beethoven turkish
Patrol" uniquely Transcribed for the
violin. left his auditors amazed and en-
Toscha Scidel. though a boy in years.
bears himself with the composurc OF a
man Of sea soncd experience. He plays
with the same composurc. until there
comes a passage demanding fire and
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Advice to the Lovelorn
ny BEATI,iCE FAIRFAX.


Ny al hlchnond' Va. March ~. , lsi2
% a young lady and We to be married
tn" latter part OF this year She is two
worried because She is Older than | am, and
M. n" "iien wiIhes mat We we're the same
She viii always h. sweet and true. We
go around right much among our friends.
she cares to go have good position
una VIII a." anything for her. Please toll
tne why She ;hinks Will sometime cease
places very much confidence In me. She
account OF the fact ina; she is Older than
am. J. Viii be twenty two years old my
neM hrih4 l9 SmonlI EiyF her an s, en-
Viii not care for her always. sincerely
satisfied. because abe does not seem to be
She n shnond p Sc GnT coming marrinfe
for two years. H. r. e.
This matter OF the constancy of ones
affections after marriage remains for
the future TO prove always. 1t is not
y pleasant fact to contemplate. but il
is true, nevertheless. Engaged girls
very often exhibit the same character
iianccc. and they never tire of being
told that not even death would alter a
mans devotion. While the difference
in age should generally speaking. be
on the mans side Of the ledger. thou
sands OF happy marriages where the
wife is the senior are on record show
INK that age is not really Il matter of
years. Surely should give her an
opportunity TO go about with other
Young men If she so desires. If she
really cares for you. YOU Will not suf-
Ter by comparison with other men. If
she does not love you. it is better to
ind it out before marriage than after
ward. Don't be tragic over 1t. The
Of thirty. or even OF twenty-five. for
that matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28

the frame These protectors give good
resmits "hcn used over hills of Gu
cunb"TS. cantaloupcs and summer
squhSnes as well as over plants Of
sweet peppers. eggplant and tomatoes.
ihcr" ar" few points in connection
With tho transp!antinE OF house grown
plants to tn" garden that are worthy
= special attention. In the first place.
IN" plants 20 be transpl antcd should be
70 be handled this will! cause the dir;
10 adhere 10 the roots and give them
a better star, when thoy are planted
out II the plants are grown in flower
pots, ~ paper bands or berry boxes.
ih"N should Ice carried TO the garden
IN ihGir containers. ro,-grown plants
ana Ecnt!y knocking the edge Of tho
rot on something solid. The plants
,hcn arc set with tho ball Of earth
adh"riUE 10 their roots.
If the plants have been grown in
papcr bands or hcrry boxes, the sides
pf tho bands or boxes should be slit
arc set Whore the plants grown
IN trays or in a hotbcd. knife should
Garth I'm both directions. and ench plant
iifted with cube OF earth attached
USE TUEsH BURROWS
TO TRANSPLANT PLANTS
The holes or, burrows in which the
niagis are set should no, be made until
made too soon. the soil will dry out and
caus" the plants to wilt. Under all
ci5cnmstanoes' i, PAYS TO apply a little
As 1t is set: this causes the oil to
form close contact with the roots OF
the plant. After the water has soak cd
into The soil. dry earth should be
filed IN around the plant and slightly
armed. Plants set In this manner will
inyar!abl% star; without whiting.
II is always n good idea TO have a
Tow more plants than are required for
hl!ing tho spl"" in the garden in order
20 replace any that die or are destroyed
by insects
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28

No one wishes to be classed as
Mrs. Jones who does not know
her own mind"
Nor as Mrs. Brown who thinks
it perfectly outrageous that she
should not exchange or return
anything she buys.
Try to make up your mind what
you want by shopping first in the
T1MES-DISPATCH, and then by
shopping early secure the great
est values for your dollars.
If you have a larger income
than ever before, as thousands
have, be thankful for such bless
ing and buy outright.
If your income seems smaller,
because it will not go so far" as
formerly, be watchful to secure
the hupdreds Of bargains offered
by merchants every day in these
columns, and when you select
what you need, pay for and keep
what you buy.
Remember the 'Injun Giyern
and never let yourself be consid-
cred an 'lnjun Buyer And
always
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28
AT the Movies

oDEON-Wi,iinm :. Hart In "The
Dawn Maker"
NEW-A1ny Allison in "Peggy
Docs Her Dnrndest.-
btJOU-Enid bennett In "Pnrtners
Three"
COLONIAI~Jnne and katherine
Lee I'm "SmIles."
NICTOH-NNHiinm =. Hurt In "Thc
Poppy Girls Husbnnd.o
fSIS-"Thc Girl Who Stayed ut
Home"
BLUEBIRD-Corin Grimth in
"The Adventure Shop"
HH0A Phillips In
"a Soul for SnIc."
HEN-Wiliinm Desmond In "Lifc's
Funny Propositions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28

Our forefathers soon learned
that the Indian was very tickle in
his generosity. Frequently he
changed his mind after making
gift" and asked for it back
again.
Thus the expression "1njun
Giver" originated
Ordinarily when a gift is made,
its return is neither asked nor
expected.
Likewise when a purchase is
made, the presumption is that the
buyer has made up his or her
mind to pay for and keep the arti-
Gle selected.
Especially is this important
today when it costs so much to
do business.
So thoughtful people are help
ing the stores save delivery wastes
and Exchanges" Of merchandise
by buying outright and keeping
what they buy.
This requires strong-mindcd
resolution and purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28

Junior gardeners md members Of
the boys and girls clubs were i'm
portnnt Factors in fncrcnsing Amer
fcns food supply the past ycur. In
hnhS critics this work has been
Joined with the schooi-rnr,iru move
mcht. This kind Of work not only
produces more food, but teaches tho
youngsters scif-dcpcnucncc and the
value of work.
fcn"hcrs have reported TINT tho
ch0rtN with the boys and girls has
been more than repaid by the ISno,l-
edge of nature gained by the pupils,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28
Lee Kiddics In "smilcs..

They're still hcre-Jane and Kath-
crime Lee-and they have with them
all their weli-known comedy ability in
their new play. which William Fox has
callcd smiles. Jane and Katherine
nave inquired out some new stunts.
and put these on the screen in their
own peculiarly humorous way. They
even take flight in AN airplane ac-
companicd only by their favorite dog:
ana the dog proves of some help 10
them: for when they are flying high
ana in danger, the animal accidently
on the roof of spy headquarters.
where the play ends in a terrific fight
that is followed by much laughter and
great JOY. Smiles" will bc at the
Colonial today and tomorrow. Lone
some Luke" in The Next Aisle Over
ana a new Gaumont Graphic arc the
added attractions
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A Musical Entertainment

with refreshments and flowers for sale
Will be given At the RcStoycr Home 10,
Girls. No. i; East Cary Street
FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH .STH,
At = O'Clock,
the proceeds 20 go to help the home
THE PUBLIC Is CORDTALLY
INVITED TO ATTEND
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Live Wire American Girl.

Darndcst." at tho New today and to-
morrow. is seen in the role Of a live
wire American girl. the production
Inent galore. all worked out har-
moniously in picture that delights
the eye and satisfies the desire for the
best in screen offerings. There is lots
OF romance and comedy woven into the
story. and when Peggy tries TO ''vamp'
her big sisters beau il brings out an
up of exciting situations Tom Mix in
shooting Up the Movies" and spe-
ciai kinoEram news supply the added
features.
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WEDDINGS AND ENGAGEMENTS

UARRiScNBURG. March c7-E;rma
Grac" Khodcs was married to Robcr; Gil
lesu!c Wednesday afternoon a, the Pres
nytcrian Church hero. Rev. Bcuiainin =.
Wilson oHiciatcd. and m double rinr c.rr-
in"nE W. uS"i. Afi"r thc corcmnny IA"
rniddi" 81 AprN they VIII lake up their
residence in New Work City
HARRlSONBuRG. March 27-Miss AIiio
Gertrude Ciatt"rbuCk. daughter of MIR and
Mrs. T. \. Clat,erbuck. OF K"eHlcto,vn. and
Charles T.. Earmau. son or Mr. ard Mrs II.
II. EarDa1. OF tho same place. wrrs mar
RED yesterday morning by the Rev. Mr.
Shipc!cy. OF Cross Roads
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Picture Full of ..I,ep..

Running the Eamut OF human emo
tions from the pleasure hunting crowds
thnt thronE the Great White Way to
the grim battle for existence in the
great American desert, Partners
Three" the new Paramount picture.
starring Enid Bennett, will be shown
At tho Bijou Theater today and to-
morrow. II tells tn. story OF n girl
who longs 10 be removed from the dis
tasteful life OF cabaret dancer Smiling
BIZ" Parsons in The Master OF Music
Nichols. leader of the Fadettc's
woman orchestra, has arranged an at
tractivc musical program for both con-
cert numbers.
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Two Splendid Features.

At The Odeon TO-DAY and tomorrow
gill be supplied two splendid features
for the week lend offering, the first he :
ing William :. Hart in The Dawn
maker, n thrilling story, acted in the
inimitablc Hart manner, and with all
or the accessories in the way OF stag
ing, scenic invcstlturc and effects
necessary TO make it beautiful as well
rs artistic. On the same bill Harry
Gribbon, Hughie Mack and Myrtle Lind
viii be seen at the head of the Mack
Sennett funsters presenting rip and
stitch. Taiiors," riot of laughter in
two happy acts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Clarence Clark t25). Richmond
rnond.
Joel s. Perrin H5). Richmond
l.onetta TuCCles Epes go, Richmond.
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C becomes a very

hrlllianc? when nc becomes a very
dynamo OF energy. His tone through
"ut is "a the last degree full-throatcd
ana schsuouS, passionate and appealing
In MS hands, the violin becomes alive
ana throbbimis with vitality. This
EounE disciple of Aucr is undoubtedly
destined to attain everlasting fame.
anu wc have heard him while youth
In MS teens. His appearance last night
MAS n!stinctiEeIy an event in the music
Nr GrunberE played in manner
worthy OF the distinguished artists
with whom ne appeared. We can pay
him no higher compliment than to say
that lie bore his share of the evening S
artistic burden very satisfactorily.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28
For n Whining punnr.

II rothcrless puppy whines in the
night wrap a woollcn cloth around a
tightly corked bottle filled with hot
water and put II in ;hc dogs basket
lie Viii soon cuddlc UP TO This and 20
TO sleep.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28
His Error.

The lawyer looked serious. and his
client gloomy. 1t was - clear case
OF breach of promise, and tho only
question MAS how much the young
man would have 10 pay.
The lawyer felt il his duty TO speak
Few words OK warning.
'ch, know all that" interrupt cd
Ills client angrly same old saying:
'ipc. right. and fear nothing"
So corrected the man of law. TN
his case ] should have advised Don't
writ q. MMh fnnr nnthinc-,..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28

Adventure shop" which will have its
last showing at the Bluebird today.
Among tho big scenes is Il duel a raid
and Il thrilling tight. and the cuttiut,
OF Il deck of cards with ,hc life OF "a
little girl at stake. These events
transpirc incident To the visit Of a
rich youth to New York seeking adj
venture. y group Of society young
folks have organized the Adventure
shop to furnish excitement. and tin"
youth is the first victim OF their plots.
He is game. however. and drives them
to desperate ends to cover up their
schemes. but they finally arc unlnaS ked.
corrinc Griffith has the featured role.
and the scenario is adapted from The
Green GuIlah"!lp. by Bud Fisher.
creator OF Mutt and JEFF"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28

the best iiar, productions in years
heinS different from any characterize
ton OF this star in months. on the
same bill the Mack Scnnett stars. in
The Village SmIthy." are shown.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-28

Only two day -n.na!u in which
Richmond picture i.. IS will have on
portunity 20 see "Tnc Carl VINO STAYED
al Home" the Wonderfully entertain
ing production staged and directed by
- W. Griilith. the wizard Of the iiim.
stories have carried their sentimental
narratives straight to the hearts Of
the reviewer. but nothing ever shown
here has exceeded in thrills. pathos
and inagniiicencc this Griffith feature.
Playing to tn" theme OF the produce
ton is tho splendid Boston Woman's
Orchestra. which Is rendering not only
the music incidental to the picture. but
also gives Special concert ovcrturcS
which are delightful. Henry Walthali.
IN False Faces is next week $
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SMALL FRAMES PROTECT
PLANTS FROM COLD

IN some cases gardeners have pro-
'ided small frames. on the top Or which
arc httet single panes OF glass. ana
ono OF these frames Is sec over each
plant or hin 20 protect it. The glass
should he so arranged that ID can bc
partially removed during the warmer
part Of tn" daY in order to prevent tho
temperature becoming too high inside
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Two ExceIIent P1ctur,n.

AT the Victor again today and 10 :
morrow the newest william s. Hart
production. The Poppy Girls Illus
band" will be shown. This is ono OF
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SETTING IN GARDENS
PLANTS BORN INDOORS
Must BE Hardened or Adapted to Outdoor Conditions
Before They Can Be Set in the Open Ground
and Produce Good Results

IT is assumed that the wide awake
Sarucner has been busy long before the
weather Is warm enough TO SOW any
seeds in the open ground; that a win
uow box or hotbed has been provided,
"ilu mat u supply OF plants Of toma
,Jaa' reppors. early cabbage and egg
pihnt arc under way 10 set in the gar
"ch as soon as danger % frost is past.
plenty of indoor space Is available.
.hCn crops as SNAP beans. cucurnbers.
iahta!oupcs. and even sweet corn may
"" started in Hover pots. paper bands
or berry boxes filled with good soil and
neE VIII he Of considerable size by
I!ant them outdoors. Plants that are
rrown IN the house or in the hotbcd
must b" hardened or adapted TO out
noor conditions before they are set in
ne open ground. This is accomplished
Dy gradually exposing them TO the
open air during the warmer part Of
'hS taken that they are not caught by
= sudden cold snap.
HARDENING EARLY PLANTS
~ VERY IMPORTANT
Where tho plants arc grown in boxes
or trays. the boxes may be carried into
IN" open each dag and the plants al
owed 10 become Sradually accustomed
10 the outdoor conditions. If they arc
iu Il hotbed or co!dfrAmc the sash or
other cover is lifted or during the dny.
and replaced AZ night Later the Gov
'rinr is LETT off entirely. however il
should be kept close ~ hand 20 he put
On at any time that the weather should
t'i ~ tcll.
Plants set In the open ground may
p" protected from frost hy turning
email boxes over them and covering
10 boxes with a little earth. old berry
hoNes are sometimes used for this pur-
pose, but should be covered completely
with soil, as the plants will freeze jus,
as readily underneath tho exposed
boxes as II left in the open without
any cover whatever. y good method
of protecting plants is BY setting a
common roofing shinglc or Is small
Ia.
plant These Shingles can be set on
ne SIDE TO protect nc plant from the
sun during the daytime. or they may
De placed on the opposite side in order
70 protect the plants from the wind
-hc a!!o" the sunshine TO reach them.
SMALL FRAMES PROTECT
PLANTS FROM COLD
IN some cases gardeners have pro-
'lded small frames, on the top OF which
arc htiet single pancs OF glass, ana
ono OF these frames Is scc over each
plant or hin 70 protect 1t. The glass
should he so arranged that IL can bc
partially removed during tho warmer
New-York tribune., 1919-05-18
w Wardrobe
trunks

that are founded on the
idea OF exclusive conven-
fences make travelling a
pleasure rather than a
hardship. They are not
packed YOU just lay
your clothes away in
them as you would at
home.