Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-05-10


line avenue, Clifton, N. j.. helped to save
boy from drowning in Lake Agawam, South
ampton, N Y, August 10, 1920; William H.
Closson, Three Bridges, N. j., rescued boy
from South Birch of the Raritan river,
Pennington, N. j., August 6, 1918; Miss Helen
F. Dodge, 5944 Walton avenue, Philadelphia,
Pa. II years old, saved girl from drowning
in Toms river at Ocean Gate, N. j., July Is,
1919.
Harding Plays Champion
That the White House "open door" policy
is creating a favorable impression through
out the country was the opinion voiced by
Chick Evans, amateur golf champion, at the
Ihite House recently.
Mr.. Evans vas in Washington prior to SAIL
ing for England where he is to take part in
the British golf contests He had never met
President Harding, but was aware of the
presidents keen interest in golf. Further
more, in recent journeys about the country
where he appeared i tournaments, Mr. Evans
heard on all sides the cordial manner in
which Americans, high and low, are welcom-
ed at the White House. Today he determined
to see for himself and when he presented him.
self at the exec dtive offices an appointment
waS made.
The president no sooner became acquainted
with the 60 expert than he suggested a
game. That afternoon the president, paired
with Evans, engaged in foursome with Sena-
tor Edge and Under Secretary of State
Fletcher on the Chevy Chase links. In his
eagerness to contest few holes with Ev-
ans, the president received the newspaper
men earlier than usual.
Villa at Home "
FranciscoVilla, former rebel chieftain, now
holds absolute title to his ranch in the state
of Durango. Final payment of 500, 900 pesos
to the former owners of the ranch was orr
h1,p OhropOn
Villas ,tivities have figured conspicu-
ously in newspf pers here recently, it being
declared hat he seeks the governorship OF
the state of Durango.
Newspapers here assert that Villa Was re-
emily approached by agents of men planning
revolutionary activities who sought his aid.
Villa is reported, however, to have sent the
agents away with a curt answer, and to have
reusmed the dispatcEing of humorous post
cards to government officials here, which
appears to be his latest whim.
France this week held a two-day observ-
ance of the centuary of the death of Napol"
con- At 7:45 o'clock Thusrday morning a
salvo of artillery at the Invalides marked the
passing of a century since the death of the
great warrior, and will close the exercises.
A memorial service was held early We'd
nesday in Notre Dame cathedral. Cardinal
Dubois, archbishop of Paris, presided and a.
great crowd heard the famous requim mass
of BerlioZ, stupendous work, which required
the voices Of more than 500 singers.
The chief feature Of other exercises will
be a military ceremony at the Arc de Tri-
omphe, erected to celebrate the victories OF
France. Troops of the republic will pass in
review before President Millerand and will
salute the monument of Bonaparte. The
concluding ceremony will be the granting of
solemn dissolution by Cardinal Dub lis in the
chapel Of the Invalides adjoining the tomb OF
TN1oI
commander Of the mightiest host In the
worlds history, will do homage to the little
Corsican.
JAMESTOWN, Island of st. Helena, May
4.-Observa1ce Of the hundredth anniversary
of Napoleon's death recalls the fact that there
are still three living witnesses of the emper--
or's stay on the Island Of St. Helena:
Two of them have reached the age of ITO
years and are silent concerning their acquaint-
ance with the great soldier. The other, just
a little over 120 years old, still repeats from
time to time the name of General Bona
parte."
The first are huge tortoises which sham
BILE in the pond Of the superb park surround
ing the plantation house while the other is
little old grey parrot belonging to a sailors
He is jailed Napoleon
Canadian Facts
Those withou. it's borders who look on
Canada as land OF snowbanks and wild coun-
try can take it from DR.. Tolmie, federal min
lister of agriculture it is nothing of the sorts
Tea and olives are now being successfully
grown on Vancouver island and a good fig
crop is expected this year, the minister said
recently at a meeting of local horticulturists.
Filbert and almond trees are in full b DOM and
the bamboo crops is large enough to harvest
for baskets and fishing poles.
Dr. Tolmie believes it will only be mat
ter of time until Canada is able to buy it's
roses from Pacific coast towns within its bor-
ders instead Of importing stock trees from
Great Britain, Ireland and other countries.
London Phenomenon
An extraordinar incident occurred recent
~ in London, in the Bayswater road, near the
Marble arch, according to the London Morn
ing Post, when the water main burst, and the
force of the escaping water lifted the wood
pavement solid1.' like pie crust for a dis
lance Of something like SO yards.
Except in one or two places the surface
of the wood pavement held, but it took bill
lowy form as CT the sea under swell At
one point opposite Hyde Park terrace, where
a heavy motor lorry was standing. the road
surface rose between the front and back
wheels. in such way as to make the 1orry
immovable.
At another point little further along the
wheels of motor omnibus which was COM
ing forward crashed through the raised sur
face, but not too deeply for the vehicle to be
frjo fnd Init ant see ~ ofn1S