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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
Al Cupid's Call
 By MAY CHRISTIE
copyrish,. iszl by tn. Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate
XVII" -"He Frightens Mel"

cylinder Cadillac. She & great at speed ing. But I promise you I'm quite a careful driver. Do say you'll comel An, dop'
 The pleading in his attractive voice would have melted a heart of stone. But Mary, the conventional, hesitated a mo- ment. Was it correct" this moonlight drive, alone with Dick Calardin?
 An, but one only was young once! This time might never come again.
 Mary grasped at pleasure with both hands.
 Thank you, I'd love to comet" She and together they stepped out to the pavement. And there. close to the curb, was drawn up long, low, cream-colored car, it's bright lights shining.
 Dick ushered Mary into the front seat, and she sank down into the leather-cov cred depths. How comfortable it was! So close beside the driver, tool
 Then Dick mounted to his post, re- leased his clutch and the great car dart ed forward
 Over her shoulder Mary flung back ward glance She was afraid that Eve and her companion might at the last moment stop this glorious trip! Or may be they might follow!
 Then her heart gave a painful jump. For Julian vandaveer-clearly silhouetted in the arc of light that illuminated the entrance to the night club-was standing bareheaded on the pavement and waving fIantically to them to stop
 It was quite three minutes before Mary gave this priceless news to her compan- ion. By then they had traversed Colum bus circle. and were speeding on through the park.
 "Confound the fellows impudencet' was Dicks sole comment. T wouldn't dream of paying any attention to his signals"
 Miss Mary settled down to long. blissful ride.
 The> backwoodsman was wonderful chauffeur. The car leapt forward like d panther to his touch It darted in and out of traffic, taking every sort of haz- ard and coming out victorious every time Miraculously Dick could slow 1t up. too. when necessity arose.
 He drove for the most part with one hand upon the wheel. But Mary's con- in the young man was limitless-
 (Tomorrow-A Long Road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
SHIPPING BOARD
 HELD PERMANENT
Will Live as Long as the Mer- chant Marine, Declares
 Admiral Benson
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, April 1.-The United States shipping board is a permanent institution and will live as long as tho merchant marine. Rear Admiral William S. Benson, United States navy, retired, chairman of the board. declared today in an address at the Poor Richard club.
 The question of placing our ships on the seven seas is worldwide proposi- tion. affecting every phase of industry" he said.
 Tt is of international importance, and if the American people can be convinced of that importance there need be little fear the board will cease to function.
 -Four years ago yesterday we entered the war. Ships were needed; we built them. One of the main factors in this was the organization of the Emergency Fleet corporation, which, more than any thing else, eliminated government red tape.
 Today these same ships, built for war emergency, are still being used. They have been allocated by the board to reputable steamship companies, but in order to establish and extend trade routes to almost every section of the world the board has kept the right to designate the routes over which the ships must steam"
 Admiral Benson told of the criticism that had been hurled at some of the products of various emergency ship yards, particularly the wooden ships.
 We built many undesirable, to be sure,' he declared, but they were only like the shots that were fired on the battlefelds and never hit anything. It was inevitable some ships of this char acter should be turned out but. in the main, the fleet turned out during the great emergency. was good and favor ably compared with foreign ships
 .The ships at Hog Island. particularly, the fact that today the Hog Island ships are sailing the seas, giving excellent service"
 Admiral Benson emphasized the import ance of keeping the merchant marine to as high standard as possible.
 America today is faced with one of the greatest trade problems in its his tory" he said Foreign competitors are waiting anxiously for the first signs of America traders losing money that they may jump in and run away with our foreign trade.
 Even if we are losing money in the operation of our fleet, we must play the game, and we must stand that loss for the present, for if we don't foreign com petitors will raise their freight rates It is much better and cheaper for the American public to pay a slightly in- creased freight rate than to pay the difference on goods of the consumer shipped at rates of foreign competitors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
BIRMINGHAM IS TOPIC
Ihwyer Addresses Troy Rotarians Upon Magic City

tTroy. April --(speciaLl--At the meet
 ng of the Rotary club a splendid talk on Birmingham. It's industries and.the work fng conditions there. was given by W. H. sBrantley. Jr.. who located in Birming- ham some time ago for the practice of flaw. Mir BrantIeys talk was very in- ystructive and most interesting.
 Rotarian Bibb Folmar, Jr.. reported on ithe work of the roads in Pike county, that much work is progressing nicely. MT. Folmar is county comnis- isioner and familiar with the road work. "A committee composed of ex-Governor Henderson, Bibb Folmar, Jr.. and John lGamble was named to go before the
 Montgomery board of revenue and re- quest that the Orion-Pine level roadway
 be graveied This being done would n-
 sure permanent good road between
 Troy and Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
VIVIAN DEFENDS
 COUNTRIES POLICY
Declares Those Who Say Frances Claims Are Exag-
 gerated Are Plain Liars
By Associated Press

New York, April 7.--France's determ- ination that, Germany shall pay her debts was given impressive expression by Rene yiviani. extraordinary envoy to the United States. in another day of crowded activity in New York.
 Addressing the chamber of commerce. the former premier of France defended his country's policy in demanding war separations from Germany. Tonight, at a dinner given by the American commit tee for devastated France. he related eloquently the gratitude of his country men for Americas aid in the war and in reconstruction. In addition, the dis tingulshed visitor attended an official reception at the city hall. where greet ings were exchanged with Mayor Hylan.
 Although M. Viv-iani is unable to speak English, his address in his mother ton- que never failed to move his audiences by its apparent sincerely and strength of appeal. On several occasions, in his address before a gathering of business men at the chamber of commerce, the rose to it's feet in applause be- cause of the sheer force of feeling in hls appeal. He is considered one of the greatest orators of the French nation.
 In his address, the former premier flouted the idea that Germany is unable to pay what is demanded of her.
 Some have said that the claims of France are exaggerated" he said. Tt Is "a lie."
 He added he had just received word from his government that Germany pro- poses to pay her war debts from sup elementary profits made from her for sign trade.'
 Tn order for her to do this" he de- ,lared. "she will need to absorb 40 per ,ent of the worlds trade. which would mean that the countries which control he commerce of the world would be re- iuced to misery"
 In his address at his reception by Mayor Hylan, M. viyiani compared to- lays visit with that of 1917. when he and Marshal Joffe were swamped by tremendous wave of wonderfully sym pathetic humanity"
 Now the war is over and we have won," he said, T come here as pill. grim of France to tell the American peo- 3le of Frances love and gratitude"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08

Half-doubtfully. Dick drew out his cigarette case
 Please. do," she answered.
 He sat down on the sofa by her and moodily lit a cigarette.
 Louder and louder grew the music. The place was getting crowded now An air of f3conviviality hung over everything.
 But to Mary's sensitive heart a some thing seemed to be missing. A wall had risen up between herself and Dick Caiardin. She didn't understand his moody silence.
 Oh. if she were only better versed in the gentle art of handling men She wanted Dick to care for her They'd been so happy all alone at din- ner, without the presence of this crowd. Her previous experience of dancing had been in private homes-in intimate af- fairs. This place was so large, so grand, so packed
 She couldn't be her right self here. What Julian Vandaveer had told her was in measure true. She was in- finitely more at home upon the moors. the hills, the quiet places.
 MT. Calardin, please let us get away from here! Oh. you must think me foolish, changeablel I wanted awfully much to see this place, I know. But,
 
 and crowded-and one cannot talk at all And MT. vandaveer is sure to come back and-and ask me to dance with him and oh-he frightens mer'
 Without a word Dick arose. But he was smiling now. His equanifnity was restored.
 "Yes, I'll be glad to go. Only-I can't let you go home so early I've got a plan His vivid blue eyes were spar king. Get on your things and meet me in the hall. And then we'll fix it up.' Mary, too, was smiling as the attend ant wrapped her velvet cloak about her. Eve and Dicks enemy-she wanted so to get away from them. She wanted to be all alone with Dick Calardin.
 She came out to the entrance hall-a slim, pretty, eager figure. Her escort was awaiting her.
 Its only g o'clock he said, and and full moon. A glorious evening. Mary Miss Drew-I want to take you for a motor run. You wouldn't be afraid to go with me? I phoned the garage for car I've driven quite a lot-a big, eight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
DEP0RTED UNION LEADERS
 ASK FEDERAL PROTECTION
Rx Aaaocinted Prrsa

Joplin, Mo-, April 7.--An appeal Tor federal protection has been sent to the headquarters of the railroad brother hoods by the five union officials who have been directing the strike of the em ployes of the Missouri and North Ar kansas railroad, and who were ordered to leave Harrison. Ark, late yesterday, M. c. Carey, representative of the con ductors, announced tonight.
 The union leaders left Harrison un- der protest following a demand from a committee of citizens along the railroad, appointed at mass meeting attended by more than 1000 men. Tho union men arrived here today
 Carey announced that he would han de the strike situation from Joplin. while the other brotherhood men ex- pelled have returned to their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
ALABAMA VETERANS.
 INSIST DEBS MUST. PAY FULL PENALTY.
Boys Who Won the War Pro- test Possible Pardon-Rain- bow Division Selects
 Mobile for 1922

Gadsden, April, 7.-(SpeeiaI.) .)--A resolution protesting against pardon for Eugene V. Debs, the convicted socialist leader, was presented to the Alabama State Rainbow division this morning and unanimously adopted. Jimmie Webb, one of the fighting est' members of the division, was father of the resolution, which was unanimously carried.
 Mobile was chosen as the meeting place of the convention in 1922 and the details and date will be settled later by the executive committee, there being no op- position to allowing the convention to go to the southern part of the state next time.
 Today was the final session for the men who have been Gadsden's guests for two days, and lot of business was damned into the morning session. This after noon the men will go sightseeing, and this evening they will attend dance in their honor at the mountain pavilion. The convention was called to order to- day at $50 o'clock, with President w. E.. Bare presiding
 MOBILE IS WINNER
 One of the first acts was the choice of Mobile as the location for the next meeting. Lieut.. Col. H. A. Moon talked brieflySon the national guard and urged support of the new guard by the old members.
 committee on resolutions was named as follows. Jimmie Webb, George A. Glenn, Soil Monsky and S. Hutto They drafted the following resolutions:
 DEBS RESOLUTION
 Be it resolved by the Alabama chap ter, Rainbow division veterans in con- vention assembled at Gadsden Ala, April and 2. 1921, That the stand taken by the American Legion with reference to the case of the socialist Eugene ". Debs, be and the same is hereby in dorsed.
 Tn closing it's convention in Gadsden, the Alabama chapter, Rainbow division veterans. extend to the Crawford z. IAbles subchapter and to the citizens of Gadsden and Etowah county an express sion of hearty appreciation of the whole hearted hospitality displayed in the en- tertainment of this convention.
 We extend our very special thanks to the following: Adolph Reich and the Hotel Printup, the Gadsden Times-News and the Gadsden Evening Journal, the Rotarians, Kiwanians and chamber of commerce Of GadSden, the Lyr1c theatre management, the Boy Scouts, the Har- mony Five, the American Legion and the young women who aided in bringing the delegates to headquarters"
 The election of delegates to the na- tional convention was left with the local chapters for disposition later in the year. A general discussion of a membership drive ensued, and it was decided to put Alabama across at the national conven- ton.
 The Imperial theatre has announced that all delegates will be welcome be- tween 4 o'clock and o'clock today An auto Sightseeing trip was also announced for today The installation of the new officers took place this morning, with Lee D. Hairless, local boy, taking the chair as third vice president of the chapter Colonel Peters and Mrs. M. M. Dill addressed the convention today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
Avenue F

Mrs W. T. Newsome, s72s Avenue F. says: q suffered great deal from kid- ney complaint Backaches bothered me if stood too long-or would lie too long in one positions every turn would send severe pains through my kidneys. was nervous and weak and the least work fatigued me. My kidneys were in very bad condition. too. ISsots Doan's Kidney Pills at the East Eed Drug Col and was cured through their use"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
N. Forty-third Street

Mrs. J. T. Dedman. si1 North Forty third street. says: My kidneys became disordered by a cold which settled on them. Mornings when got up there was soreness in my back which. when be- gan my daily duties. hurt all the more. Such severe, aches would settle in my back that I often had to sit down dur ing the day. l had severe headaches and my kidneys caused annoyance. A friend advised me to use Doan's Kidney Pills and after taking them. the trouble left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
Avenue B

W. P. Farmer. 4207 Avenue B, says Mornings my back ,ached and was stiff. During the day when jumping on and off the train there was terrible sore ness in my back. When stopped over couldn't straighten up for couple of minutes. I had to get up several times condition of my kidneys. used Doan's Kidney Pills. A few boxes. which got at Ellis Drug Store. fixed me up in . short time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
Fifth Avenue, N.

Mrs. F. M Nicholson. 221s Fifth Avenue. North. says: T had backache and at times when I stopped over. could hardly straighten at all was so nervous that if anyone walked up be- hind me could have screamed. was in weak, worn out condition and the pains in the top of my head were awful My kidneys were disordered. tod. A member of the family had used Doan's Kidney Pills and decided to try them. Soon felt better and continued vse entirely relieved me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
SUMTER CATTLE SHIPPED
Mcconnell Herd Among Finest In the
 State

load of the string of no head of high class beef steers fattened by M. E. Mo Cornell was bought by Cincinnati buyers and shipped to that market yesterday. This load of A head averaged in weight 1,3s9 pounds. The three loads shipped before averaged 1,221. 1,250 and 1,259, re- spectively, which is perhaps the highest average in weight and finish ever put on steers in Alabama before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
Local Data,
TrnY Cleans lin

Troy. April Special. )-Troyt is undergoing it's spring cleaning tsthis week, and much credit is due to,Nthe boy scouts. who have helped SO yrdll- ingly in cleaning vacant lots ink the business and residential section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
Show Is Success

Marion. April ,7.-( Especial )-"The Animated Album was presented to a large attendance at the city school last night, and proved a most enjoyable entertainment. The entertainment was given by the Ladies School Improve ment association, and directed by Mrs. A. F. Armstrong. president. for the ben eft of the city school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
We haven't forgotten the man who wants fine clothes

MEN who are tired of seeing "bar- gain" rprices Haunted in their faces everyftime they pick up paper will be glad to know that there's at least one storesin Birmingham that has not for gotton how to sell GOOD clothes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08

rials skillfully tailored-.clothes that will be giving splendid service long after less reliable ones have gone into the discard-to come and see the very complete stocks of quality garments we are showing at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
THE WEATHER

Alabama and Mississippi: Unsettled weather Friday and Saturday, probably showers; cooler Saturday.
 Georgia: Fair Friday and Saturday
 Tennessee: Showers Friday and prob ably Saturday, cooler Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-08
TAKE CARE

SUBSTITUTES for WHISTLE, dan gerous to yourself and children, are on the market in Birmingham. Watch for the WHISTLE BOTTLE, crown and label.-Adv.
Daily picayune., 1921-04-20

Mrs Ward of Antonio is taking treat ment at the Prescott Hospital.
 The best way to be happy is to be good if you cant be good-be care full"
 J L Dyer of 0kolona is taking treat ment at the Prsecotr Hosuital for osteomyelitis.
 Mrs. Jennie L. Blount of Texarkana Texas underwent an operation at the Prescott Hospital today
 BIunk. tomed ans played to another packed tent last night. and were re warded with round after round of ap pause The music is the feature of the show
 C N. All>paugh came hy the office whistling merr'ly this afternoon. He had just enjoyed fine mess of new irish potatoes raised by his mother, who has the honor of reporting the first home grown 1921 Irish potatoes.
 
 Mr. John BriggeS of Blevins whose daughter. Mrs. Tom Shachleford is in the Park Santarium for treatment for wounds received in the Blevins tornado was visited hy Dr. I. $. Chas tain last night and the doctor said. thar so great was the shock occasioned by the storm that he had fears that Mr Bigges reason would be dethroned as his symptoms were very alarming.
Daily picayune., 1921-04-20

q !. Steed of l.anehurs, k in town today.
 F R Marsh of ReSSten was in to- day paying his taxes
 Bessie Love in Bonnie May. at the Gem tonight
 NJ. W. Grcc>on k off 10 Fl nnaaa this morning
 Born-This morning to Mir and Mir ]. F. Scott fine hay
 C. e Byrd of Bluff City transacted business in our city yesterday.
 Joe Boswell k back from quick business trip to Little Rock
 Mr. and Mrs. Ike Tunnell of Bluff City. are Prescott visitors today Dr William F H Poole of Badeaw. was d business visitor here today Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Dexter Bush is in Camden today on legal bus mess
 Mr. and Mrs. George newoody and little daughter, were Prescott visitors yesterday.
 T. F. Hughes Sr, and son, T. r. Jr, of Emmet, are transacting business here today.
 R. Fl. Logan of Prescott, was trans acting business in Hope yesterteg - Star of Hope.
 Miss Eva Written of Prescott, was the guest of relatives here Sunday Star of Hope.
 Dr. ]. c. Tompkins and daughter. Miss Beulah, of Bluff City are spend tng the day in Prescott.
Daily picayune., 1921-04-20
10 PER CENT TO RELIEF FUND

Brunk's Comedians showing here all week, will donate 10 per cent of paid admission to their performance tonight to the storm relief fund. This an nouncement was made by the manager last night
 Remember tha 10 cents out of every dollar taken in at the tent show tonight goes to help the people of the storm section.
Daily picayune., 1921-04-20
Notice.

I vii teach a ten night writing school at the grammar school building beginning Thursday night April 21 at ' 30. A charge of S200 will be made for the course. Plain Practical Pen manship will be taughe and you will he surprised at your progress.
 C. C CALHOUN.
Daily picayune., 1921-04-20

Msr J. A Eaves who has been i'll for several days is reported improving. Rev. n w Barham of Gale is ming ling with old aequaintances here this afternoon.
 The 0. F x. will meet Thursday night at ! go D m There k work 10 do. and all members are urged to be present.
 The Jennie Howell Missionary So- c.ety will meet Thursday evening at : .3o with Iaeh Bright at the home ot Mrs Ger9ude Monerief
 
 Two teams of bg mules ~training with an ordinary load on wheel log wagons k another striking example of the ueed of pike roads in Nevada conn ".
 Miss Ruth GsreSley of Prescott, for mcr Ouachita student, k here to at. tend tho recital of Miss Gcnevieve Tins and Miss Jesse Mae Siftinge Herald
 Joe Bailey has returned fo Little Rock To resHme his duties aS secretary of dhe Highway commission. after | brief visit here. where he assisted in the relief work for the storm Sufferer>
 
 The City Cafe has purchased the Bar nett fountain. installing the same in it. place If business. next door 10 the post office This new addition to Mir Avety's elegant eating place makes the City Cafe one of the most ideal in South Arkansas.
 Miss Florence WhteSideS received q telegram from Richmond. Va, this morning where the Woman's Mission ary Council is in session announcing that she has been appointed 10 work in the Spofford Receiving Home in Kansas City, Mo. She will leave soon for her new work.
 
 A man who has been connected with relief work following many catastro- phies in this country, said yesterday, that in all his experience he never saw a people respond to the cry of distress as quickly, and eagerly, and generous ly as did the people of Prescott in the matter of the recent cyclone.
 
 The salvation army workers are here too, as they always appear when any great emergency arises. They are noted for their willingness and ability to serve.
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Daily picayune., 1921-04-20
People Game for 50 Miles to Buy Here

Company c. will meet tonight for the purpose of drill at Scott's Hall WANTED TO BORROw-$2,5 300 t, improve city property. Apply at this Of flee. dw Q
 Poverty hath it's blessings You nev- CT heard of a poor man being sued for breach of promise. did you?
Daily picayune., 1921-04-20

Instead of once a woke, the Picay- une will come to you times . week
Daily picayune., 1921-04-20

The salvation army workers are here too as they always appear when any great emergency arises. They are noted for their willingness and ability to serve.