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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
GENERAL CRAIG IS
 CHOICE 0F SELMA
Dallas County Confederates Unanimous to Have Him
 Head State Organization

Selma April 24-(SpeciaL) )-Unani- nous support of Gen. George II. Craig, acting commander of the United Con- federate Veterans, succeeding Gen. D. NJ. Scott, resigned, for renominatioa as head of the state veterans organ ization has been agreed upon by mem bers of Camp Jones, U. c. ". of this city.
 Selma veterans will wage an active campaign in behalf of their candidate at the Anniston reunion, which meets May 1S-19. It is believed that General Craig will be unopposed for the office he has administered ably and we'll since i'll health forced Gen. D. M. Scott to relinquish the post of commander.
 Railroads are granting a 4-cent rate for the roundtrip fare, and tickets will be on sale May 16-1s under the certificate plan, which makes it neces- sary for veterans and members of allied organizations entitled to the re- bate on fare, to secure proper certifi- cates from the camps of the state. The round trip fare from Selma to Anniston limited to May 23, will cost $5.36
 Many members of Camp Jones will attend the state reunion, as will Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Veterans from this place.
 Veterans will take part in the Me- morial Day exercises to be held at Live Oak cemterery Tuesday, April 26, when heroes of the Civil and the late World wars will be honored by impressive ceremonies, under the direction of the Memorial association. Veterans ara called to meet at 4 D. m Tuesday at Camp Jones headquarters at the court house to take automobiles, which will join the line of march to the cemetry The order is issued by Adjt. T. B. Creagh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
MONTEvALLO COLLEGE

Montevallo April 2.--( Special )-In- terpretative dances by Miss Lulu R Palmer formed an accessory to the piano recital programme by Miss Elizabeth Frances Your.y Saturday night at Alabama Technical Insti- tute and College for Women, Monte- vallo, which made it unique in the series of recitals by music department faculty members this school year.
 A trio composed of Miss Lula Hawk ins, piano; Miss Frances Cauthen. violoncello, accompanied Miss Palmer in her interpretation of the beautiful gliding melody of The Swan," by Saint Saens. and also when she danced to the "Allegretto" and the "Andante Sostenuto" from the ballet Egyptien. by Luigini. An unusual rainbow light ing effect was arranged for the dance numbers by Walter Maurice Jones' Williams. college electrician.
 The recital opened with the "Rondo Capriccioso," by Mendelssohn. Miss Young played the slow introduction with refined taste, and the very fast tempo in which the Rondo itself was taken in no way obscured the delicate tracery of the passages. Particularly beautiful was the pianist's interpreta- tion of the middle section of the asie-Impromptu' of Chopin. The poetry of the melody with its entranc- ing harmonies formed a fine contrast to the restless brilliancy of the other parts.
 The attire worm by Miss Palmer in her interpretations was an artistic combination of lavender and yellow crepe de chine, built on Grecian lines. She carried scarf of lavender crepe georetstte. Miss Bessie McCary de- signed the costume
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
AUBURN STUDENTS
 PLAN CAY EVENTS
Annual Dances Will Attract Folk From Various Sec
 tionS of Alabama

Auburn, April 2l-- Speculative annual dances which on, former occasions have been looked forward to with much in- terest and are now being anticipated wth much pleasure will be staged at Au- burn the last two days in April.
 The first will be that given by the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity in the gymnas- ium Friday night. April % This will De the annual established spring dance given by the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at which visiting girls and members of oth- ef fraternities will be invited, The sec ond dance will be staged by the Auburn ~ club Saturday night April 90. and like the ri Kappa Alpha dance, outsie- CTS and visiting girls will be invited to participate.
 In commenting on these dances Rodney Olnser of the pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and Ed Shrling. president of the "A club, state that prominent girls from Mo- bile, Montgomery Birmingham, Columbus and other towns will arrive on the aft ernoon of April % and that during their stay in Auburn the little town will ap- pear in a much gayer form than usual. The music will be furnished by the Au- burn orchestra which is popular and well known in all parts of the state and with the local girls as well as the visiting girls present these dances will be very enjoyable occasions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
SCHOOL MONEY IS
 ABOVE LOW LIMIT
Net Earnings From Convict De- partmnt Keep Down
 Heavy Indebtedness

Montgomery. April 34-C -Cspecial)-Ap- propriations for public education in Ala oama last year exceeded the constitu- tional three-mill tax for that purpose by Sl .1S0, 25o which was taken from the gen eral fund while appropriations for Con- federate pensioners exceeded the constitu- tional one-mill tax by S4S2, ,2S3.6l which likewise was taken from the special tax of two and one-half mills for general purposes, according to H. F. Lee, state auditor who issued a statement today showing the financial condition of the state and the means the state has been forced to use in order that all approprla- tions to education and pensions may be met without delay.
 Mir. Lees statement showed that the ex- cess paid on education and pensions. to- gether with the interest on the states bonded debt and the support of the in- mates of the asylum, caused a deficit in the general fund of $43O. .355 96 He also mentioned that he did not include in the statement the amount paid toward the support of other educational and eleemos- ynary institutions. nor did he include the appropriations for public schools and bet terments which have not actually been expended.
 The state auditor also recited the fact that last year debt of several hundred thousand dollars was brought forward which had eto be met and also the state was forced to incur extraordinary ex- penses in maintaining the troops in the Birmingham district He also called the attention of the people to the fact that law is now on the statute books which requires the removal of the convicts from the mines. The net earnings of the con- vict department last year were s949 521. 76. tIf this source of revenue Is displaced" said MT. Lee, the state treasury, unless there is some new source of revenue, will again begin hand to mouth existence Had it not been for the net earnings last year of tho convict department, the state would be heavily in debt today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
Methodist Churches
 In Gadsden District
 Announce Conference

Attalla. April 24-(Special. )-Di- rectors, chairmen of the minute men. pastors and other workers from the various Methodist churches in Gadsden district, which embraces several coun- ties in this section. will meet in Gads- den Thursday, April 2S, for the set-up meeting of the Christian education movement.
 pr. A. W. Rails of Gadsden, as dis trict director, will preside over the meeting. R. o. Noojin of Attalla. con- ference director, and pr. L. c. Brans- comb of Birmingham, ucational sec retary, will be present and outline the programme to be followed during the closing weeks of the educational cam paign, which ends June 5.
 In the evening of the same day. D.. J. H. Reynolds, director general of the Christian education movement in the Methodist church, south, will meet all members of the official boards in the various churches of the Tri-Cities at the First Methodist church in Gadsden. pr. Reynolds has an important mes sage for the laymen of these churches. 1t is announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25

For. unquestionably Mrs Hoyt's eN ample will soon be followed by other social whether or not they have Mrs. Hoyt's qualificatlons-and che columns of chitchat in the daily and weekly papers will have to obtain et change of venue. laying their scenes in movie studios in place of the East Seventies and the Ritz. Thus. We may see before long some such notice as this:
 THE REPORT
 Mrs. De Coursey Vanderpeel enter tained small and select gathering on horseback yesterday on the edge of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado The party left the University Film com- panys studio at Dog Gulch early in the morning. with Mrs. Vanderpeel in the lead, dressed in a blue flannel shirt riding brooches and chaps. and carrying two large black Smith & Wessons at her belt With her rode Clarence Tower, Jr. Harvard, "A. MT Towers clubs are the Tennis and Rac- quet, Knickerbocker. University and the Moving Picture Actors Fidelity league.
 Shortly after the top of the ravine had been reached, charming novelty was introduced in the spectaular near lynching of Herbert M. Witnstanley by the rest of the party. MT. Withstan!ey who graduated from Yale in 1912, is honorary vice president of the Pum- istone Hunt club. and was on this eoca- sion dressed in a set of false red whis- kers and the conventional horse theft costume. Just as the moose was about to be frightened about Mir. Withstan- leys neck, a shot rang out from ;t clump of bushes nearby. severing the rope and allowing MT. Withstanley to escape, taking with him over his sad dle Miss Elizabeth Covngton, one of the seasons most teautiful debu- tantes. Miss Covngton is the daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman Coving ton of Tuxedo, and was one of the most popular students at Miss Spence's last year.
 NERVY NELL ON DUTY
 "It was later discovered that the res cuing shot was fired from the gun of Mrs Atwater Ashurst, who is known to members of the company as 'Nervy Nell and who since her divorce from her husband last season has been en- gagged to M.. thstanley.
 "FoHowing this scene there was a breathless chase down the ravine path after the fleeing eX-college man. sand wiches and milk were served by the University Film company, after which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
Al Cupid's Call
 By MAY CHRISTIE !.
Copyright lszl by tn. Mcclure Newspaper syndisa..
xXXI.-An Unpleasant Interview

, thetic little sigh-"you don't know what my feelings are-what I've been suffer ing! l do care so much for Dick She broke off. It seemed to her little lis tener as though tears were actually shining in Eyes eyes-as indeed they were-but tears of jealousy, and not of grief.
 Mary. soft-hearted, felt a twinge of compunction tugging at her heart. Though Dick Calardin didn't care for Eve it was evident that Eyes affections were involved.
 Mary's conscience was a delicate, dis turbing organ, highly sensitive. It ire quently caused her a great deal of un- necessary trouble. It began to nag her now.
 Suppose that she-Mary Drew-had never met the attractive Dick Calardin- tken possibly Eve Rochester would have won the day!
 Of course, Dick had assured her that he didn't like Eve. But then, men sometimes said these things and didn [ mean them Eve was a pretty girl-well versed in the art of handling men, Was it not within likelihood that Eve-the siren-could have charmed him?
 As to the engagement that Eve had mentioned Mary didn't credit that.
 Tomorrow My Friend!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25

the owner, Judas NJ. Goldfogle. and Mrs Goldfogle held slight reception"
 Or this;
 "one of the prettiest affairs of the season was held at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Stephen Delaney Jr., last evening ir honor of their daughter, Miss sally Delarey Miss Sally is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs stephen Delsncey, Jr.
 "The guests were received in the fa nous damasl1 room, and as each one entered the door he or she stepped into a tub of whitewash, especially provided for the purpose by Mr. Delancey's prop erty man, As soon as the entire com pany was covered with whitewash, they proceeded into the dining room, in the center of which was a tremendous pool. Walters in the guse of policemen, es- corted each guest to his place at the little tables, which were arranged about the edge, managing in each in stance to trip just in the act of pulling out the chair. thereby precipitatng the guest into the water.
 CONSIDERABLE DINNER
 Among those seen in the pool at one time or another were the Mesdames Arthur Welling Wolling, Herbert I. Terriff, Jr.. Lucius Thurlow Queens boro and the Misses Greensboro. the elder of whom has recently announced her engagement to young Ratcliff Lith ; gow.
 "rhe dinner itself was marvel of ingenuity. At each plate was an indi- vidual lemon meringue pie labeled with the name of the person at whom it was to be thrown, Informality thus Icing established everyone knew what to do with that cake batter when it was brought on.
 As a good night feature. the host had arranged for a large truck, driven by Henry Wallace Wallop, Jr., of Princeton '15. to crash into the house, emolishing the front wall and bury ing the guests under a pile of brick and mortar. As a result Mir. and Mrs Atwater Oldham have moved from their town house and are spending %he re- r1ainder of the season in the polyclinic hospital under the care of Dr. Norman l., Rose, Johns Hopkins, II, who it will he remembered recently married Miss Helen Houghtelling, daughter of Ar thur M Burchardson, and Mrs. Kembls T. Lester"
 At any rate, the more people like Mrs Hoyr who go into the movies, the jess two-stepping will be done in ball. l.ror~n scenes by people In hired ~f~- |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25


 ridicule of MT. Wilson. the League of Nations, Herbert Hoover and even the partisanship of the average democrat was highly pleasing to republicans on the floor and in the galleries. He pro duced laughter when he said "If you should put the Savior of mankind and the twelve apostles in a sanctum, and run up the republican banner the sem ator from Mississippi would probably denounce them"
 But Reed did not "get away" with all the laughter. Senator Heflin of Alabama paid humorous respects to the senator from Missouri He said: The senator seems to have a grievance against the League of Nations. We rarely ever see him on the floor that he doesn't mount that old nag and ride him around and around in this chamber. Whenever see him throw his spurs into the flank of that helpless old horse, I know just about what is going to happen. This habit is gettingra trifle stale.''
 The Alabama senator referred to the promise of Senator Lodge at the repub- lican convention that he would destroy the last yestige of Wilsonism. He proved that the republicans had not destroyed the democratic policy regarding Colom- bia, Tap, maintenance of the troops on the Rhine, Mesopotamia and the non resumption of relations with Russia. But according to the senator, they have wrought destruction Said he:
 You have destroyed the greatest hope for peace on earth and good will to men, You have failed to accept the greatest peace programme ever offered the civilized world and helped to cripple and break down the greatest peace ad- vocate since Christ walked the dusty highways of Judea. MT. President, Wood- row Wilson may be lame and halt-God bless him-but he will live in the hearts of the American people and live on the brightest pages of American history long after his slanderers and traducers are dead and forgotten.
 We are the only nation on earth whose highest judicial authority has de- clared it to be Christian nation; and it is the duty of this nation under God to lead on and on in the interest of peace on earth, good will to men,
 Following an outburst of spontaneous applause in the gallery, the gavel of Vice President Coolidge fell with re- sounding bang
 If there are further demonstrations in the galleries" he exclaimed, the gal leries will be cleared''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
ATTALLA TO OBSERVE
 FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY

Attalla. April 24-(Specal)-Th week of August 16-22 has been fixed as the date for the semi-centennial celebration of the establishment of this city by action of Mayor B. w. Erwin and the council men.
 During this week it is planned to have homecoming day, on which day all form CT residents of the city will be urged to return and participate in the programme being arranged for the occasion. c. R.. Shepherd, E. k. Smith, J. M Guest, T s. Williams, Mrs c. s. Gaines, Mrs J. M. Guest, Mrs. E. G. Lee, Mrs. c. R. Shep- herd Mrs. C. B. Fohman, Mrs. Lamar Smith, Miss Nena Hammond, Revs, c. N. James, ]. S. Jennings and c. A. Tatum, George P. Walker and J. w., Mills have been appointed committee to plan the activities for the celebration and make all preliminary arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
FROST DOES DAMAGE Garden and Field Suffer In Prattyille
 Vicinity

Prattville. April 25.-(Special. )--The late frost and cold days has dealt harshlv with the tender vegetables, cotton, and young corn in this county. Quite num- Der of farmers in this county are blow ing up the cotton and corn and plant ing over. This fact will further reduce the yield of cotton here for the present year. as it will be late and the boil weevil will destroy most of it as it fruits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25

Wont you sit down" Mary's soft tones were courteous. Then you can tell me all about it"
 Again Eve tossed her head. Was this presumptuous nobody trying to patron ize her? Why, it was incredibel
 But she did as Mary asked. She thrust well-shod foot out towards the feeble flicker of the fire.
 "Ughl How wretchedly cold it is in here" She flung a contemptuous glance about the place. Her lips curved in sheer. T scarcely blame you for choos- ing any sort of entertainment in pref erence to spending an evening in a room like ths!'
 Mary did not reply. And Eve went on;
 At the same time, I'm surprised at you. told you definitel ythat Dick Ca lardin and l were engaged to be mar ried. You heard what 1 said. And from that moment-you've been sys- tematically pursuing n;m!''
 Mary's large, smoke-b blue eyes were on her-and under their steady glance Eve grew uncomfortable
 She began to blustei.
 My guardian Darlington Bellairs, would certainly not wish to keep you in his employment if he knew your goings- on! I'm positive of thaty'
 My employer knew that I was meet ing Mir. Calardin last night, said Mary, calmly.
 "He knew? How did he know?"
 ''I told him myself
 What? So you confide in him?"
 Since you are interested in the matter, I may tell you that MT. Calardin came into my office yesterday to invite me out to dinner At first I didn't intend to accept his invitation. particularly after f,11 t. 1.A fr.aF
 ''Yes-please go on,' said Eve, sar- donically You didn't want to poach on my preseryesr'
 "But later on I changed my mind. Yes T had excellent reasons-private ones. decided that I would have 8 long talk with MT. Dick Calardin."
 Did you, indee6?" sneered Eve. And might I inquire the reason why?'
 You might-but you wouldn't get any information on the subject" reioined the other girl, her calm eyes still on Eyes irritated, angry countenance.
 Eve gave a kind of snort She was beside herself with indignation. But in dgnation wasn't evidently going to do the trick.
 When I met you with Dick-with my fiance-you could have knocked me down with feather, l was so astound ed!" she calculated And after all I'd told you in the train, toon
 Mary stared into the embers of the fire She made no answer.
 Did you and Dick discuss mel" Eve went on, her curiosity and spite com pletely getting the better of her judg- ment
 Your name was hardly even mem toned" Mary said.
 This was a nasty knock.
 "Of course, you told him what told you-about our being definitely engaged?' went on the other girl.
 "Oh, no l didn't! Why, promised that I wouldnti1 Mary's smoke-bIue eyes opened in astonishment. 'I never break my promises"
 So far, so good, thought Eve Mary evidently was truthful, though she wasn't bit the simple soul that Eve had previously thought her.
 Miss Drew" Eve definitely changed her tack. Her voice altered from it's shrill, harsh tone and took on a cooing suppliant note. Miss Drew. I'm awfully sorry if I've been rude just now It was dreadful of me to burst in on your privacy. But"-here she heaved a pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
Benchley Sees Big Chance For Society Editors With
 Dog Hospital Innovations
Mrs Lydg Hoy Considerable in Gotham's Social Affairs, Bumps Into Movies Regular Job and Cares for
 Kid Cannes as Fad-Promses to Take
By ROBERT C. BENCHLEY.
 Associate Editor of Life. Special Correspondent of The Age Herald. Copyright, 1921, by The Age-Herald

York April 24.-The entrance of Mrs. Lydg Hoyt, famous New York society into the movies not stunt for the benefit of the childish dogs hospital but regular profession which she will devote her entire working day, opens up possibilities for the society editors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-21

There are about as many rats a
there are people in the United
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-21
A THOUSAND THRILLS

Tonight and tomorrow nlSi'l
at our leading local screen thea
tire, there is film that promises
a thousand thrills. \ los-Jam III
the wilderness OF the north
woods. a swirling torrent. thouS-
ands OF leaping, tumblinS logs
wounded man in the midst OF
them, being borne to Il terrible
fate-a maiden in whom love
casts out fear. and who dares
death a hundred times to save
her loyer-thesc are some OF me
realistic scenes that cause q catch
ing OF The breath and a tlnSllns
of the spinal nerves.
\ plot filled with adventure
and portraying the cleaner side
OF human passions-lovablc men
and woncn-a proper viewpoint
a keen psychologist analysis
ali this makes "Contlict, with
Priscilla Dean as the star, well
worth a pilgrimage to behold.
The orchestra is an admirable
adjunct: the solos are given by
All artist OF real merit; and Alex
andrians can enjoy both good
music and thrilling lilm right
here at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-11-21
ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL

1t is the custom on Thanks
giving Day OF each year, for the
good citizens OF Alexandria to
substantially remember that most
deserving institution i'll our midst
the Alexandria Hospital. In
previous years bountiful/ offer
ings OF money, groceries, and
"house-keepers' goodies, have
been literally showered upon the
management, and it is TO be hoped
most earnestly that this year will
surpass all others.
Many oi our citizens have al
ready formed the habit on
Thanksgiving Day OF calling at
the Hospital and leaving
their good cheer with a God
bless YOU. Some even make il
their chief donation OF the year!
1t is a good habit to acquire,
and we hope that this year will
see many new faces who wish TO
contribute to tie causes OF thanks
giving among those who are less
fortunate than themselves.
The members OF the Board OF
Managers will be It the llosplta!
on Thanksgiving Day as in past
wears. to gratefully acknowledge
the contributions OF money. or
food supplies, or goodies as
may be most convenient to the
donors.
Indeed, there can be no great
cr pleasure than that OF making
Others thankful on this day OF
thanksgiving all over the land.