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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
New Elixir, Called Aspiron-
al, Medicated With Latest
Scientific Remedies, Used
and Endorsed by Euro
pean and American Army
Surgeons to Cut Short a
Cold and Prevent Compli-
cations.
Every Druggist in U. S. In
structed to Refund PriCo
While You Wait at Count
er if Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immediate
Relief, Quick Warm-Up.

The sensation of the year in the
drug trade is Aspironal, the two
minute cold and cough rehcvcr, au-
thoritatively guaranteed by the IaboTa-
tories; tested, approved and most
enthusiastically endorsed by tho high
est authorities, and proclaimed by
he common people as ten times as
Iuick and effective as whiskcy, rock
md rye, or any other cold and cough
remedy they have ever tried.
All drug stores arc now supplied
With the wonderful nov eli--ir, so all
you have to do to get rid Of that cold
S to step into the nearest DRUG store,
and the clerk half a dollar for a bottle
# Aspironal and tell him to serve you
wo teaspoonfuls with four teaspoon
tuls Of water in 4 glass. With your
watch in your hand, take the drink
at one swallow and call for yo0r money
back in two minutes if You cannot
feel yoar cold fading away like a dream
within the time limit. Bon t be bash
full for all druggists invite you and
expect you to try it. Everybody s do
ng it.
When your cold or cough is re-
ievcd, take the remainder Of the bottle
lome to your wife and babies, for
}spironal is by far The safes. and most
Effective, the easiest to take and the
most agreeable cold and couch remedy
for infants ord chi1d"or --(AGvO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

Nearly everybody in Southwest
IIissouri either knows or has heard
+ the Rev. Parker Moon, who for a
full half century has devoted his life
and talents to Sunday school and or
ranizaticn work for the Society of
Friends or Quakers. He resides at
G2S Howard avenue, Carthage, Mo.
Uncle Parker" as he is more IA
m;liarly known, came from fine old
rugged Quaker stock and there is not
a better known or more highly re
spected citizen in that part of the
state. In referring to his remarka-
bic restoration to health by Tanlac,
he said
about five years ago I suffered a
general breakdown. Ny principal
trouble was nervous indigestion. Ny
appetite was very poor and my food
seldom agreed with me, and | had to
live on a very restricted diet. | suf-
fered a great deal from headaches
and dizzy spells; / had severe pains
across the small of my back and was
badly constipated most of the time
In fact, | was so weak and rundown
/ was not able to attend to my duties.
This condition made me very ner-
vous and l could not tsleep at night.
Frequently, I would lie awake most
all night and was nthat condition
more or less foc five years. Nv Ply
stefan said he could not do anything
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
Requirements r. ais e d
For EmbaIln2rs' Permits

Nat I cHMAaster has returned from
Atlanta, where he attended the ex~
ecutive board Of the Georgia State
Embalmerg association. Mr, lie
Master recently received his appoint
mcnt to serve on this board and
Wednesday and Thursday marked
the days for the examination of the
II applicants who presented them
selves for licenses.
The meeting was held in the Pied
mont hotel, and at 10 o'clock the
examination was held. A dinner was
served the board in the dining room
Of the hotel, and the at eraoOn SEQ
sion was devoted to discussions.
Thursday the business session was
held. with a revision in the rules and
regulations affecting those who in
future shall present themselves to the
board for examination. This change
provides that two-year course must
he completed in the college Of en-
balming, after which two years must
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

for me and suggested a charge of
climate. | then moved to Texas and
went back and forth three times, but
did not get the relief ] had hoped
for. Finally, | got so bad off ! was
not able to get around with any dc
gree of comfort. | was also told
had heart trouble
Il had read about Tanlac, and as it
had been very highly recommended
to me, | decided to try it. got a
bottle and had taken only few doses
until | could notice a marked inn
provement in my condition. | motto
ed especially than ! was not troubled
any more with sour stomach after
eating, which was a great relief.
Il ker' on taking Tanlac until
fully regained my health. My appc-
tite is SPLENDID; / enjoy my meals and
| do mott find it necessary now to take
any laxative medicines of any kind.
| can slee~ much better and am not
nearly so nervous.
81 take great pleasure in recon-
mendinG Tanlac to anyone who needs
a good system builder. or who suffers
with stomach trouble. ] have recon-
mended TanIac to a great many of my
friends and am pleased to reach 9th
ers by giving this statement for pub
lication"
Tanlac is sold in Americas by
Cargwell Drug CO.. ard in Sumter
BY Ewing Mercantile Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
TO Sing SONGS
LOVED BY LEE
School Children Prepar-
ed For Celebration Of
His Birthday

Miss Ella Polk, director of music
in the city schools, has spent many
hours preparing the students Of both
Grammar and High schools for the
Lee birthday celebration exercises
which will be held in the High school
auditorium Wednesday morning az
10 o'clock. The fav0,ite SONGS Of
General Lee have BEEN rehearscd I'M
Ill they are thoroughly familiar to
the stduntts. "Auld Lang Syne,"
How Firm Foundation" and ok
ie," songs especially dear to the
heart of the Confederate leader, Will
be sung on the stage by the students
who will be arranged en- tLc rosu'um.
McKibben Lam. who will address
the audience, will be present, intro
duction being made by Dan Ch2ppell,
commander Of the John D, Mathis
Post, American Legion, in Ameri-
Gus. H. D. Watts, commander of the
N07fcderate camp in Americas, will
be guest of honor Of the DAUGHTERS
of the Confcderacv and the Amori-
con Legion, and will occupy a place
upon the stage Mrs. Frank liar.
rold, state president of the Daugh.
tiers of the Confederacv. will be ask
ed to make a short talk, and other
wise participate in the exercises.
DR.. Carl W. Minor and Rev, Silas
Johnson. chaplains Of the chapter,
will road invncatinns and dismiss the
gathering.
The exercises will consume about
an hour, with Mr.. Lanes address the
principal feature. He will tell Of
his experiences overseas when he
served his country during the late
conflict. and many and thrilling are
the adventures which he cxpericnc-
cd during his term Of service. Mr..
Lane addressed the audience gather
ed last year in Macon to celebrate
Lees bir' hday, and his address is
said to have thrilled his hearers to
intense enthusiasm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
MANY ARRANGE
TEST PASTURES
W. ]. Iosey, Of Ameri-
Gus, In Central Rail
road S List

SAVANNAH, Ga, January II. -
J. F. Jackson, agricultural agent,
Central of Georgia railroad an
nounces the list of Georgia stock
raisers who have agreed to develop
test pastures. They have ordered
grass seed through the Central Of
Georgia railroad and deliveries will
be made this month. The list of those
who will have test pastures follow
T. o. Galloway, GAINESVILLE; w.
G. Kelly, Monticello; G. F. Fears,
Hampton; W. ]. Josey, Americas; E.
B. Bryan, Clayton, Ala; W. H. Hunt,
Ozark, Ala; D. L. Beatie, Albany;
l.. P. Anthony, Slocumb, Ala; J. j.
Whiddon, Dothan, Ala; J. L. CAN'T,
CAN'T, Ala; Will Fain, Edison; J.
7. Miller MilledgeviIle; D. w. Mel
on, Hephzibah; W. l. Dixon, looms
boro; Guy F. Firor, Louisville; Par
ker& Applewhite (by S. c. Parker ,
Hiilen; X. H. Fletcher, Forsyth; R.
l.. Hastey, Chipley; Herzfeld & New
nan (by H. Herzfeld) Alexander
City; w. 0. Broyles, Birmingham,
Ala; R. Lauderdale, Kellyton, Ala. !;
E. ]. Fem, Union Springs, Ala; j.
G. Hill, Reynolds; H. F. McElder-
ry, Talladega, Ala; j. D. Brennan
& Sons, Columbus; Booker Lawson,
Fort Valley; John L. Boyd, Waynes-
boro; W. P. Bedingheld, Wrights-
vile; E. A. Harris, Sanderville; c..
S. Crowley, Brooklet; NJ. F. Jones,
Meter; j. A. Mills, Sylvania.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
Blacks On Track Team,
Harvard Trip Cancelled

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. IL
The Harvard varsity track team,
which had planned a Southern trip
for spring recess, will not go below
the Mason and Dixon line, as a result
of action by the University of Vir-
ginia and the Naval Academy reply
ing to a communication from Maj
William Moore, graduate manager of
athletics of Harvard, saying the
Crimson team had included two ath-
letes of negro blood, both institutions
replied they considered it best under
the circumstances that the track
meets with Harvard should not be
held.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
PEASANT REVOLT
WORRIES SOVIET
Serious Outbreak Is Re
ported In Podolia,
Ukraine

LONDON, Jan. IA Central
News dispatch from Riga, dated Sun
day says Moscow reports that a Sc
rious peasant rebellion has broken
out in the government Of Podolia,
Ukraine, under the leadership Of Col.
TItjunik. The Soviet government
fears the revolt will spread in consc-
qucncc Of the unrest IF the Ukrainian
peasants over the refusal of tha So
VETS 10 r~medy numerous griev-
lnEcs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
N. 0. Cotton Exchange
Has 5Oth Birthday

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1.-THE
cotton exchange today celebrated it's
tnlnrh aou4vgr,ary with r;uJd &
events which began early in the da
with The presentation of foro1 Of,
ings, was carried forward by the
10y og OF the cornerstone of loo
Cotton Exchange building in the af-
ternoon and will be brought to {?
close tonight with banquet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
localities
Eyes examined, Glasses fitted
Bell, the Jewcler.-tf.

Eyes examined, Glasses fitted
Bell, the Jewcler.-tf.
A small fire, caused by children
setting fire to some kindling stored
under the house, called the fire de,
partment to the home of G. c. Sta!
lings, on South Lee street Sunday
afternoon. The fire had made small
Roadway and was put out before
much damage was done.
F. R. EasterIjn, Of M9ntezuma
was visiting friends in Americas Sun
day afternoon.
Rev. R. L. Bivins, Of Forsyth, for
merly pastor of the Central Baptist
church here, is in Americus on bust
ness.
Geo T. Burton, Sr, was in Ameri-
Gus Monday on business from Smith.
Vile
Mrs. D. T. Jennings and two sons,
David, Jr., and Donald, have return
ed from Plains, where they spent
several days with Mrs. Cornelia Jen-
nings.
c. H. Houscr and J. NJ. Cooke, OF
Fort Valley, spent few hours in
Americas Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Lester Williams, who under
went an opera ion recently at the
city hospital, has been removed t.
her home on Church street, whcr-
she is improving rapidly.
Mrs, Edward B. Clark, who hae
been spending several weeks with her
father, Judge W. NJ. Harper, at hi
Jackson avenue hoHc, returned Sun
day to her home in Banner Elk. Mrs.
Clark is pleasantly recalled in Ameri-
Gus as Miss Fannie Nee Harper be
fore her marriage CT the late fall.
f. l.. Carswell and C. r. Carswell
motored to Columbus Monday to at
tend to matters Of business.
Mrs. L. W. Lee left Sunday for
Macon, having been called there by
the illness of her daughter, Mrs..
Edward Gibson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
War Time Acts Repeal
Favored In tSenatc

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Thc
house resolution proposing to re
neal most of the sDesial wartimc
laws was approved today by the Sen
ate judiciary committee. Under q
committee amendment the operation
of the food and fuel act will be con.
tinued.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

Away went Nicl, and Nancy over
fields and forests. lakes, rivers and
seas, to the Great North, wai2zing
through the air in their wonderful
Magical Shoes, like skyrockets tray-
cling toward the horizon. The air
became sharp and cold as they flew
onward, and after awhile the earth
below began to look white instead OF
green, brown or crystal as it had be-
fore, depending upon the PAGES over
which they were passing.
At last they came to Santa's home,
a glittering palace of ice blocks,
rooted with snow. 1t really looked
tEe an enormous mountain, and why
one fairy should have a house 50
large all to himself the twins could
not imagine. II was even larger
thah the palace of the Fairy Queen.
"Plcase stopw they called to them
Green Shoes, and gently and quiet
ly the little shoes deposited their
wCarers at Santa'S front door, just
as your own Shetland pony does (if
you nave Chet wren you call out,
49, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
be devoted to practice under Iicens.
cd cmbalmcr in order that full
four years may be spent in scientific
study for the equipment for future
work in the undertaking business.
The board will not accept for cx-
animation any who have not cont
Piled with these regulations cndor4-
ed at the recent meeting, .
The next meeting of the board
will be held with the Funeral Dircc-
tors of the state in June at the Wig
wan hotel in Indian Springs.
Comprising the board in Atlanta
Wednesday and Thursday were w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
BARREL PLANT BURNS.

HOUSTON, Tex, Jan. IL The
plant of the Texas Barrel company
was destroyed, the union station dam
aged and Mrs. V. Rodgers burned
probably fatally in fire here early
today. The losses are estimated at
about 100000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

J col y anu hAd
1T d o e 6 m 9
m ore & 0 o d
than any other
medicine | ever
used. | suf-
fered with my
right side, back
and head. A
friend of mine
told me to try
DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescrip-
ton and 1t did
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

me 81 much good / never get tired
of praising 1t, for I believe it saved
my life l tried several doctors
but none of them helped me. Now
/ eaioy good health IDA YOUNG
BLOOD Send 10c to DR. Pierce, Buff
falo, N. Y. for q trial pkg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
BUDGET STILL UNFINISHED.

The city council will not meet in
Tnocial session tonight, as had been
planned, to receive the budget re-
port, the work on the sheet not hav-
ing been completed. The task will
90 over until the regular meeting
Thursday night
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

"Whoa!' as loudly as you can.
They mad scrambled to the top OF
the high ice-steps, before they no
ticed an enormous sign over the door
which said in bold letters "Dool
brokne! Please use the chimney"
Goodness" gasped Nancy What
q funny place" How are we ever
going to get up SO high?"
It isn't the least bit of wonder
that she was perplexed because San
ia s big chimney was as steep as the
Washington Monument. At least
I'm sure it was as high as the park
fountain, anyway.
But Nick answered right away.
"Humph! | guess we've been high
CT than that. How about our shocs?"
"Oh, | always forget" Nancy de
clared. please, Green Shoes, take
us to the top of Santa's big chimney
right away
And almost before she had finished
speaking, they were there, balancing
on the very edge Of the great black
hole.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

Edward Plat, Of Augusta, who was
reelected PRESIDENT; DR.. F. F. Dun
bar, Of Athens, who was reelected
secretary and treasurer; II. M. Pat
terson, of Atlanta, II. Lester MARVEL,
of WaycroSs, and Nat LcMaster, of
Americus, members.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
Too Late To Classify.

FOUND-Whitc pet dog; can be
gotten if owner will identify and
pay for this ad. Guyton Fisher.
Phone 176 17-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
THE STANDARD
Hundreds Of Big Bar
gains For Sale Here
Tuesday at Half Price

eco Yards guaranteed Best Pa
lama Checks; 40 inches wide,
heavy and closely woven We
sold it by the bolt at 45c. Here
Monday and Tuesday, yard % lie
Genuine Pepperel 9-1 Shooting,
guaranteed 81 inches wide and
sold freely last summer at CSC,
Here Monday and Tuesday, I'd 49c
f" q W, 2HirIS Tor men, tliaoe oL
standard qu3llVS eECaieS anu
MADRAS Glotii'' ana an luLI' reg
o,ar hlaac; sizes IA TO reg
giaE'y 4l''o' IieFe Noilo"S anu
liens Heavy GRAY Sweaters, for
rorob wear all aizes. thov were
fra nr;ced At 60 20. later thew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
EVERY WEEK THRIFT WEEK"

This is notional Thrift week, and
special programs arc being undertake
en- in many schools throughout the
country. Americas public schools
are not observing it specially, howev-
err. Every week is Thrift week with
u.s." said Supt Mathis. eve have
carried out the Thrift program con-
stantly since the war began"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
Pain in Side, Back
and Head

Jamestown, La.-"I have used DR..
PIerce's Favorite Prescription for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

IF YOU WANT frst-class machinery
reHairs, call or bring to W. D. Ivey
at the Farmers Cotton Oil Co. Phone
so. 9-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

WANT TO DO YOUR fine watch,
clock and jewelry repairing. Ex
pert service and reasonable charges
r. S. Broadhurst, Jeweler, ITO La.
mar St, directly in front Of post
office-(S)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
0.ASqE|EOADVERTI 5EIYENTS

FOR RENT - My home 603 East
Church street, immediate pos
session. Call 448. Mrs. Rena Horne
-17-2t. gI83
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
WANTED - MISCELLANEOUS

SEWING at reduced prices. Hand
made dresses, coats, coat suits pre-
ferred, but will do any kind of sew
ing. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs.
jamie Barnes, TAO Simmons St.-15-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

WANTED-The public to know that
! don't do anything, except Wash
Polish and Grease Automobiles. Call
Georgia Motor Co., ask for Mr.. Jus
tee. 16tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

LOST-Dark brown kid glove; re-
turn to Times-Recorder, or call
there for other glove. 16-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

WANTED-Your claims for collec-
ton; prompt and efficient service.
J. N. Carter, j. P. 12-30t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

FOR prompt transfer service AnC
heavy hauling and cor1'ty tT7ps
telephone Clark's Transfe.. 500 4~s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
FOR SALE

HAND Saws, Cross-cut Saws, Band
and Circle Saws sharpened and
ground; belts laced; knives and bits
sharpened. John W. SILVER. Phone
117.-(s2)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

TAXI-7-passenger Oldsmobile for
hire. Call either 328 or 644.-
11-6t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

The average annual tax per cap
tia in France is now 420 francs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
LOST AND FOUND

FOR RENT-Three large rooms; wa
ter, phone and lights, on Lee
street Phone 1856. 1927
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

LOST-Gold signet ring; initials
&C. W. W" If found return to
Rylander Shoe Co. for reward.
16-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

FOR SALE-Ford truck; reasonable
price fov cash or ocured no.es.
See G. NJ. Bragg,-9-tf. sasM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

LIST YOUS HOUSE RENTS with US.
We handle them successfully at
very small per cent. o. NJ. and NJ
NJ. Powell. Office upstairs, 1875 West
Forsyth ST Phone 837, Americas
Ga. (s)tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

FARM LOANS-Low interest rate
and good terms. ". ". Dykes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

Mrs. L. W. Lee left Sunday for
Macon, having been called there by
the illness of her daughter. Mrs..
Edward Gibson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17
Beautiful All Silk

Crepe de Chine at $1.25.
$3.50 inches wide, in almost ev-
cry staple shade, guaranteed all
silk and beautifully finished;
here Monday and Tuesday,
yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81 q
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-17

lens Heavy Gray Sweaters, for
rough wear; all sizes; they were
first priced at $3.50; later they
were reduced to $1.98; now you
can get them here Monday and
Tuesday, each ...-..---.---------..----9 $50
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-03
THRIFTY SCRAPPERS

Before the war, Great Britain had 10
ship-destruction plants. Since the war
200 more of these scrapping or salvag-
ing plants have developed, indicating that
there is real profit in the business of
breaking up old war vessels or merchant
ships. This is interesting in connection
with the naval reduction program. Many
of the men at present engaged in ship
construction wiil not be jobless when the
proposed program becomes effective. They
should be well fitted for the wrecking job.
Usually these wrecking plants are To-
Gated close by shallow water, either on
the banks of rivers or where there is a
wide beach. The ship to be taken to pieces
is tOwed in as close to shore as possible
and beaehed. Then as various parts are
removed and she becomes lighter, she is
towed in still closer until the last bit OF
disable material has been carried ashore
The United States Chamber of Com
merce is said to be studying sites for sucI
plants and looking about for capitalists
interested in investing in the new field
1t is better way than towing the great
ships out to sea and sinking them or us
ing them for targets. Economy of thi,
sort is greatly needed today.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-03
Hail to Vermont.
(Holyoke Transcript. }

There is no state in the union that has
more loyal sons and daughters than Yer
mont. Not day passes but the columns
OF achievement, success and even death in
the great dailies carry the names of Yer
mont men and women who have made
good in their fields of labor, scattered as
they are all over the world But now and
then some pessimist arises to belittle the
state. This happened the other day at a
meeting of the Greater Vermont associa-
ton when one speaker discussing the de-
cline in rural population, asserted that the
average Vermont farm was small, that the
buildings compared unfayorably with the
farm buildings of other states, that Yer
mont was lacking in modern facilities to
make life worth living in rural regions,
and that the state was behind the times
in general. This man wasn't speaking to
lot. of dead ones or Green Mountain boys
and girls who had lost the spirit of the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-12-03
In the Days News.

Cardinal Gasparri, whose intimation
that relations between the Holy See and
the Italian government may be resumed,
after a break that has existed for over
90 years, is the papal secretary of state
and u famous authority on canon law.
His Eminence is q native of Italy and
in his younger days he taught theology
in the Pontifical Roman seminary and
canon law in the University OF Paris. In
1898 he returned to Rome to receive an
appointment as apostolic delegate to Peru,
Bolivia and Ecuador. He held this posi-
ton for four years and then returned to
Rome to become secretary to the congre-
cation for extraordinary ecclesiastical af-
fairs. When Pope Plus y. decreed the
codification of the canon law Gasparri
was selected to be president of the COM
mission. In recognition of his merit he
was made cardinal in 1907. At the death
of Cardinal Ferrata in 1914 Gasparri was
made his successor in the office of secre-
tary of state.