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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
Better weak beer than an empty
casl.--D Danish Proverb.
lmportant 70 Mothere
So OUT OF loo
Need vaoher.aaIm Al TImes.

Nothing better for summer colds,
hurts or itching. Keep it handy.
Agents wanted where we have none.
b. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans,
La.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
Their Glass.

"All babies, no matter what their
nationalities, belong to one race"
"What might that me?"
''The yell-oh race"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

regarded in Brown county, Tex, where
he lives. In addition to his herd of
245 cattle, this stock owner listed 700
goats, 600 sheep, and 80 swine, kept
for breeding purposes.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
Their Tendency.

Courtroom doors ought to be con-
structed on a liberal scale"
"For what purpose?
Because they are intended to be
open to conviction"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

Better be convinced by words than
blOws.-Danish Proverb.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
/ SUFFERED
THREE YEARS
Finally was Restored TO
Health BY Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Lowell, Mass. - 81 / was all run down and
had an awful pain in my right side, was
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

All the virtues by excess may degen-
crate into vices.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

Every boy should learn to write,
and as a man he should learn what
not to write.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

and you will feel weak, sick and nau.
seated tomorrow. Don't lose days
work. Take a spoonful Of DOdson'B
Liver Tone instead and you will wake
up feeling great. No more bilious
ness, constipation, sluggishness, head
ache, coated tongue or sour stomach.
Your druggist says If you don't find
Dodson's Liver Tone acts better than
horrible calomel your money is watt
ing for you.-Ady.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30
Quick.

evil you be my wife"
eyes"
"Gosh. It didn't take you long to
think up your acceptance speech"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

The average annual petroleum
production of Burma is nearly 300,-
100000 gallons.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

DR.. Peery's Dead Shot, is not a ''los-
snEe" or ''sirup," but real old-fashioned
dose Of medicine which cleans out Worms
OF Tapeworm with single dose.-AdV
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

'I can't understand why they call
this pleasure car"
''Why not?"
"The blame thing has given me
nothing but trouble"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

In Real Life.
To marry a fairy
Sounds well in a book,
But wary men marry
A competent cook.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

Most human troubles can be solved
through education.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1920-09-30

Turnhout, Belgium, has a school
fer lacemaking which is attended by
1900 children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
HEARING
 OF MORRETTI CASE
 IN FEDERAL COURT

Before Judge W. l. Grubb of the United States court. the special hearing of the chancery suit filed by Guiseppi Morretti against John Wiley of New York, the Madras Marble Company, ct als., of Tal- ladega, was commenced yesterday morn ing. No evidence was submitted yester- day, the attorneys for both sides pre- senting their contentious to the court. The taking of the testimony will begin today. .s
 MT. Morretti is well-know7 sculptor and formerly resided in Birmingham. He now is a resident of Pttsburg. where he has a large studio. While living in Alabama, he became interested in the marble -euarries in and around Taliaoe- ga and held considerable holdings there.
 Some time ago he filed suit in the 1eo- eral court, asking Judge Grubb to set aside certain conveyances which ne claims were detrimental to an interest and title to marble lands near Talla- dega.
 The case was postponed at the first setting and was set for special near ing yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
CARRIE TUGGLE TALKS ON OPPORTUNITY OF NEGRO IN THE SOUTH

Every phase of negro home life was discussed in the first days session ot the Grand Court of Calanthe yesterday presided over by Carrie A. Tuggle, one of the most noted women of her race and a recognized conservative leader among the colorsd women. The session was held in the Sardis Baptist Church. Enon Ridge, and will remain in session until Thursday evening. The court IS the female branch of the negro Knights O. Pythias.
 Carrie A. Tnggle in her opening re- marks, pointed out the splendid oppor- tunities open to the members of her race right here in the south. Why leave the south in search of the goal?" she asked when it is right here at your feet. re- quiring only industry, honesty and thrift to lift it up? Of course there are some things which we must appeal to the white people to check, and one is lynch- ing, mob violence and lawlessness.' Make life and property safe, furnish good schools for the education of our children, and we are going to remain right here in the south and make this the garden spot of the world.
 Between the better class of white peo- pie and the better class of negroes there are no differences, but there is another class who do not understand each other and we are going to bring about that un- derstanding. realize that we have some real good friends all through the south. When our buildings were destroyed by fire, the white people of Birmingham certainly did rally to us in every way. Money, clothes, food came from every direction and they are now helping us to erect new buildings, They want us to build up ourselves"
 Ernest G. Harrington of Evansville, Ind, supreme counsellor of the order. addressed the women. Dean l.. B. Moore. who has been connected with Howard University, Washington. D. C., for num- Der of years. delivered an address on "Education.'
 Short talks were made by Herbert H. Glover. Mary R. Johnson, Lucy What Iov Fannie cosbv BIevins R. T. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
COAL PROF|TEER|NG CHARGE AND ARREST
Knoxville Dealers Bound Over to Federal Grand
 Jury-S2,000 Each
By Associated Press

Knoxville, Tenn, August 10-C Nj. and G. E. Moore, of the Red Ash Coal Com pany, were today bound over to the fed eral grand jury under bond of s2,ooo to answer to charges of profiteering in the sale of coal.
 E. Finley, special agent of the depart ment of justice, with headquarters in Chattanooga, was the chief government witness against the Messrs. Moore. No defense was offered.
 C. w. Henderson, charged in>a federal warrant with violation of the Lever act in the sale of coal at excessive prices will appear before United States Com missioner J. Pike Powers, Jr., tomorrow for preliminary hearing.
 C. [. Mcintosh, one of the staff of de- partment of justice operatives, who have been working up evidence in the several cases now in the hands of United states District Attorney ". T. Kennerly, wii testify against Mir. Henderson. It is not expected that the defense will offer any evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
BEAT THE DRIVER AND STEAL AUTO Mobile to Have Chasers in HarbOr After Liquor
 Smugglers Soon

Mobile, Ala. August 10.-(SpeciaL)- Auto bandits early this morning severe ~ly beat J. L. Higbee, operator of a taxi company. over the head and stole a sev- en-passenger Cadillac car from him, ac- cording to a report filed with the Sher- if w. H. Holcombe, Jr Two men hired Higbee to take them to suburb and when in the country they assaulted him, threw him from the car and we',t in a northerly direction. Higbee was compelled to walk back eight miles to the city.
 Decision by the interstate commerce commission in the famous Meridian rate case, which has been hanging fire for many months, will not greatly injure those Mobile firms which distribute their goods within the short radius, out will seriously harm the business of a number of Mobile jobbing firms, in the opinion of R. G. Cobb, manager of the Chamber of Commerce traffic bur eau, due to the fact that the rates involved from St. Louis, Cairo and other points in the territory to Meridian are made lower than to Mobile, New Orleans anI common points south of the Mississippi city
 Government dispatch boats, including revenue cutters and the fast eagle type of boats. will be used to break up the smuggling of whisky into Mobile and ports of the Mississippi gulf coast, under orders just issued from Washington. The orders. it is said, followed reports from the gulf district by officials in charge ct the work that they were handicapped in their work of running down the vessels smuggling liquor into this country be- cause of the fact that ships could not be searched until they put into ports ami, oftentimes, the contraband Lad already been transferred to smaller vessels at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
MARY WINTER
 AT THE COLONIAL

Dainty Mary Miles Minter, as Majorie. in Nurse Majorie,' which is today's feature at the Colonial, is delighting her audiences with an excellent interpreta- tion. The play is based on very hu- man idea and shows throughout delicate humor and tact.
 Nurse Majorie' begins with a family meeting of an aristocratic family in Ire land. The feelings of the family have been shamed. their traditions trampled down, and. in fact, the whole order of things Upset. No less a person than Majorie, an arstocratic daughter. is re- sponsibe for this state of affairs. Ma tories father would exercise his author ity, which is in sore need of exercise, but it happens that his daughter has will of her own. From this situation ar entirely delightful story is developed.
 Miss Minter is amply supported by Clyde Fillmore and good cast. The scenes are laid about a real old Irish castle Castle Donegal. in Ireland. for the story which is written by the famous playwright, Israel Zangwill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
RUPTURE EXPERT HERE
Seeley, Famous In This Speciality;
 Called to Birmingham

F. H. Seeley of Chicago and Philad efphia, the noted truss expert, will personally be at the Tutwiler Hotel and will remain in Birmingham Wednesday, August H. from a. m. till 9 p. m.. and Thursday, August 12, from a. m. till D. m. only. MT. Seeley says: '"The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture perfectly, but contracts the opening in 10 days on the average Being a vast advancement over all former methods-exemplifying in- stantancous effects, immediately appreci- able and withstanding any strain or posi- tion. This instrument received the only award in England and Spain producing re- suits without surgery, injections. medical treatment prescriptions. MT. Seeley has documents from the United States Govern ment, Washington, D. C.. for inspection. All charity cases without charge, or if any in- terested call. he will be glad to show same without charge fit them if desired. Busi- ness demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section.
 P. S.-Every statement in this notice has been verified before the Federal and State Courts.-F. H. Seeley.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
RIALTO OFFERS
 "IN OLD KENTUCKY Y"

In "fn Old Kentucky at the Rialto today Anita Stewart is playing the lead ing feminine role. Miss Stewart is well known as one of the renowned beauties of the screen and is unusually so ir this appearance. Perhaps it is her make up as the little mountain girl that gives her such an opportunity to display :" beauty that is already of the fresh, wild flower type.
 This well known story recounts the romance of girl of the hills of Ken lucky She is later transplanted to the blue grass regions. where she must cope with the most perfect culture. There Is horse racing. love and melodrama. Sev- eral minor love plots and much detail intertwne the central theme. There is always. as in other old southern stories. the touch of humor that hangs about the old darkies on the plantation. Anita Stewart and a cast that suits this par ticular kind of play give an undeniabiy good presentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
NAPPI JOINS HILCO JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Edgewood Park has added another real attraction. To the already excep- tional array of talent in the Hilco Jazz Orchestra has been added Bill Nappi one of the best cornetists ever to play in Birmingham. MT. Nappi left Bir- mingham two years ago to join the naval band at Washington. Through the efforts of Al Weinberg, director of the orchestra. the noted cornetist has been induced to return to Birmng ham and add his talent to that of the artists composing the Hilco musical aggrega- ton. Mir. sNappi's fame as musician has not been confined to Brmng ham. He has long been recognized as one of the very best musicians in the south, and it was with much regret that musical Birmingham noted his depart ure two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11

ment of the hides. there should be rubber reduction works and there should be large coffee warehouses.
 We cannot get this South AmericaG trade unless we go out for it. and uo business with these people direct and in the manner in which they wish to do business.
 With Mobile as the gateway and the Warrior for distribution inland, there is no end to the possibilities of this South American business. The Warrior is the single greatest inland waterway proposi- ton in this Nountry. By 1t all othe- waterway projects are to be judged. It behooves the entire gulf section to line up solidly behind this project
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
FOX TROT, SAY THE
 MASTERS, TO STAY
By Associated Prs.s

Cleveland. O.. August 10.-The fox trot and the easier waits steps cannot he suppIanted. according to members of the International As- aOciation of the Masters of Dancing, which opened its twenty-seventh annual convention here today.
 The dancer of today does not want to exert hlmself mentally or physically. hence the gradual demise of the rfgerous steps.
 Since the freakish stepx began to wane. waltses and tvvo-steps of ten yenrs ago have been making . strong hid for . conebaek. hut 1t cannot be done. In the opinion of the aanefng nasters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
NEW COAL COMPANY
 FOR WALKER COUNTY

Montgomery August 1O.-tspe- ciaD-With the intention of engaging in the mining of coal in Walker county. the Brasfield Coal company. of Wyatt. has been organized, accord- ing to a report received by the seers- tarv of state today. The corporation has an authorized capital of Sl0,o0u. of which s5.t00 has been paid in.
 The Montgomery Liberty company has also been organized with an authorized capital of S4000O and paid in capital of sl0,ooo. Y VIII en- gaze in the automobile business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
Mosquitoes Again
 Meet Their Master Sweet Dreams Sounds Death Knell to Germ-Laden Parasites.

We all know that the young mosquitoes are the inexperienced ones.--these are the ones who haven't yet heard of Sweet Dreams.
 It is suggested that their lesson be taught them quickly.
 With bottle of Sweet Dreams it beeomes possible to enjoy sweet and peaceful sleep anywhere, any time
 By using Sweet Dreams. one man said that he spent his first restful night in 20 years.
 and in your own home. when mosquitoss become annoying. would appreciate your giving this great remedy . trial.
 For Sweet Dreams boasts . million satin fled users. sverywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
AT LOEw'S BIJOU

Acrobatic and eccentric dance spe- cialties, coupled with some song mum bers written especially for them, make Glenn Carl and Dolly Inez particularly attractive entertainers at Loew's Bijou theatre for the weeks opening bill. Florence Henry appears in a clever playlet of happiness. The Real Rem edy." the Sylvia Moore and Reckless Duo present some hair raising athletic feats, Burkhardt and Roberts appear in an original skit, '"rhe Cop and the Wise Guy" and Helen Miller does many pleasing things with an xylophone. Gladys Brockwell is the star of the film drama. The Rose of Nome."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
AnuSeHentS Fly EsTELLE BETHEi HtiE
AT THE LYRIC

Five classy acts of vaudeville and the film version of the most uproriously funny farce ever to hit Broadway are to be seen at the Lyric theatre th!s after
 noon and night, the o.osin,s performances of the weeks opening btl James (FaU Thompson, ia "Camoufeurs," headlines the bill, while he is closey seconded by Merritt and 3ridewell, singers and joke. sters. The three Chums unusual har- mony singers, Nolan and Nolan. just testing jugglecs," and Mccormack and Resay, dancers of an unusual type. Madge Kennedy appears in the film story of Baby Mine,' a comedy that ooasted one of the longest runs on Broadway eve: to mark a farce theatrical production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
THE PRINCE CHAP"
 AT THE STRAND

The sacrifices that struggling artists make for each other. their brave at tempt to achieve success in the face O poverty and an unsympathetic world. and their childlike Payety has been a fa- vorite theme with dramatists and ar thors. Du Mauriers famous nove "Triiby," was written against this ar pealing background, as was also Ed ward Peple's almost equally famou play. "The Prince Chap" which has bee lately produced a an unusually attrac tive motion picture by William de Mile It Is being shown at the Strand theatr this week.
 Thomas Meighan has the role of IT. continental hero. sculptor in the I>o. don artist colony. Soho. \ truly notat cast supports him. including such {" vorites as Lila Lee. kathiyn Willia-o Theodore Koslcff Ann Forrest Charles Oale. r. is Para mount A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
 SHAWN UNCONSCIOUS; INGRAM IS SILENT
RN Assnciatfd Press

By Associated Press
 New York, August 10.-Mystery sur rounding the manner in which John c. Slavin. musical comedy actor, received serious injuries early Sunday morning tonight remained as impenetrable al- though an explanation was expected momentarily upon Slavins return to full consciousness. Hospital attendants re- fused to allow the injured man to be interviewed.
 A conference to be attended by all per- sons who were with Slavn during the hours preceding his injury has been called for Thursday
 McGraw's connection with the case has not been fully explained. With Slavin and Winfield Leggitt, former naval of ficer, McGraw spent part of Saturday evening at the Lambs Club. He has re- fused thus far to explain the encounter he IS reported to have had there with a club member, in which Slavin is said to have engaged only in the role of peace maker. Shortly afterward Slavin was discovered tying unconscious on the sidewalk in front of McGraw's home.
 British oil company has acquired sixty-year exclusive concession for petroleum, gas and asphalt in Persia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
Sugar Cane Condition
By Associated Press

New Orleans. August io.--Ibe condition of inc sugar cane Tn Louisiana ns of August |, accord- ing to the statement issned today by Lionel l.. Jones of the bureau of crop estimates of the United states department of agriculture, is 14 per cent O. n normal. which compares with TA per cent July 1 this year. G4 per cent August |. 1919, md S1 per cent August I, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
BOTTLES WILL BE
 PRINCIPAL PRODUCT
 OF GLASS FACTORY
With s400.000 as Capital Stock, Bir- mingham Glass Manufacturing Company Files Papers of
 Incorporation

The Birmingham Glass Manufactur- ing Company. incorporated on Tues day with a capital stock of s400,000, proposes to go into the manufacture of glassware at point on the eastern edge of the city.
 The corporation is understood to have already acquired an acreage of silica bearing lands that will yield all the raw material required for genera tions. This silica deposit is close to Birmingham and to the spot tenta- lively chosen for the location of the proposed factory.
 Sol. w. Quinn. New York. is presi- dent: H. C. Bryson of New York is vice president and general manager; E. R. Owen. Birmingham, is secretary and treasurer
 Bottles. it is understood. will te the principal product, at least in the be- ginning.
 Birmingham had glass factory in Sloss, Robert Warnock and others at Gate City. The product was a fine article of glassware, but. like other pioneer industries. the enterprise fell through and the plant was abandoned.
 A. M. Douglass, attorney. filed the papers of incorporation for the new concern. He speaks with reticence of plans in the absence of his principals, but believes the concern means busi- ness and will build factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
Engineers Withdraw
 Their Application

Cleveland, O., August 1o.-The Brother hood of Locom5tive Engineers has with drawn it's application for membership in the American Federation of Labor. War ren B. Stone. grand chief, stated today. He declined to make any comment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
PROBABLE EMBARGO
By Associated Prs.s

New Orleans, August 1O.-With more than 2.2O0 cars of grain in the railroad yards here, an embargo on grain coming here for export is believed likely unless steps are taken to relieve the situation. ac- cording to railroad officials here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
COMING

Most moving picture patrons are ad- nirers of Norma Talmadge and the kind of production Tn which she usually makes her appearance It is safe to say that it is always d question of interest .. garding the next play ssarring Mis-
 madge "The Branded Woman" will the lovely actresss next appearan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11

here and is her latest vehicle This picture is said to be the usual Talmadge style and full of the deep dramatic aual- ity of her acting.
 The Trianon has secured The Branded Woman for it's showing here It will probably be released at this theatre within a few weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer' on Genuine

''Layef lauiets or Aspirin" Is genu- inc Aspirin proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for over twenty years. Accept only an un- broken "Bayer package" which con- tains proper directions to relieve Headache. Toothache. Earache, Neu- ralgia, Rheumatism. Colds and pain. Handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger "Bayer packages" Aspirin is trade mark Bayer Manufacture Monoacetic- acidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
WOOD WILL STUDY
 COASTS AND TRADE
Port of Birmingham Build CT to Traverse Gulf and
 Southern Channels

Charles Francis Wood, builder of the Port of Birmingham. will at an early date make special trip by boat ali along Mississippi sound in the interest of the waterway route between Birmingham, Mobile and New Orleans,
 The board of en4ineers of the rivers ana harbors board will hold hearing this fall on waterway projects. MT, Wood proposes to attend this nearing and wishes to provide himself with additional exact data with regard to the Mississippi Warrior route along it's entire length.
 He will also investigate harbor and trade conditions toward Pensacola. lie intends to familiarize himself with the entire northern portion of the gulf and all it's ports in connection with the in- land waterway systems. This study is to better qualify him for presenting points of merit that may come up for discus 6 inD a he hpa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-11
GOING TO SOUTH AMERICA

Later on, probably in November, MT. Wood intends making tour of both the east and west coasts of South America with view to more intimate knowledge of their trading customs, what they have to offer the Alabama waterways for transportation, and what they wish to secure from Alabama in return. In par tcular he safd:
 the South American trade, incoming and outgoing. Through the Warrior we should establish an immense business with south America. Among the principal
 imports would be coffee, rubber and hides. Arriving in the crude state there should be tanneries at Mobile for treat