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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
Columbus and GreenviIIe
 Road Seems to Be In
 Very Bad Fix Financially

Meridian, Miss, June 6-(Special)- o, L. Mckay of Meridian, executive gen. eral agent of the Columbus and Green vile railroad, in speaking of the action of Attorney General Frank Robertson, under the lays of the state of Mlssis- sippi in filing suit to sell the proper ties of the road to enforce collection of taxes due for the year 1920 to the sew eral political divisions of the state, such as state. county and municipal taxes, says that the fact that railroad trav- cling through the northern part of the state from Columbus in the east and Greenville in the west, cannot pay its taxes, involves something of tragedy. 1t shows, he says, the desperate straits to which the property has been reduced by the crushing depression which has held so much of the country in It's re- morseless grasp for many months, to- gether with the ever-ihcreasing cost of operation, as evidenced by the fact the pay rolls of the Columbus and Green vile railroad for the month of April, 1921, which is a fair example. were s2.S1 per cent of gross receipts. MT. Mckay, in summing up the situation, said there is little to be said in con nection herewith other than lack of funds with which to meet the operating expenses of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

Hours, France, June 6.-An atoIe France, the aged French au- thor and critic. who has just nn- nounced his adherence t othe com munist party of France. lives in large villa. nbout 2J minutes walk from the nearest tramway terminus running out of town. and is known to the peasants for miles around for his democratic manner and his weekly Sunday receptions, to which every one, rich and poor, bourgeois or worker, peasant or city dwelIer. is received on the same footing.
 Sunday Is the day of rest for the peasants nnd time hangs heavy on the hands of the hardy tillcrs of the soil. The father often pro- poses the moving picture house but the hard working centima sav- ing mother balks at spending 10 or 12 francs for tickets to the cin- ema and tries to compromise by suggesting the geological gardens.
 The urchins. however. with vis- ions of fruit cakes and candies and chocolates dispensed at the France villa often settle the argument. s'Let's> go to Anatole's,, they beg. And to AnatOle's they go. The master, sitting in the large recap- tiOn room, greets them all with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
Al Cupid's Call
 By MAY CHRISTIE
Copyright ls2l D, tn. Meclur. Ne~.p.p.r synds...
LXVIII-Compromise

me to do this so that you can marry Mary Drew?''
 I'll make it worth your while" re- piled her guardian. "Only-I must see resultsi"
 Eve calculated for moment. Her guardians injunction coincided in some measure with Vandaveer's re quest-namely, that she should capti- vate Dick Calardin for certain ends. In agreeing, then, she would kill two birds with one Stone-win VandaVeer' ,; approval and her guardians reward.
 She need not go the length of marry ing Dick, of course. Once he was com pletely crazy over her, she would eN- tract the maximum of presents from Misunderstanding the priceless diamond mascot that he carried with him--apd run off with Julian Vandaveer. It was a pleasant programme.
 She dropped her eyes modestlys as she remarked;
 'Tll do it--but how will you make it worth while?
 Bellairs laughed abruptly. He drew out his money.
 I'll give you s25O to start with and begin the work today-tonight, to be correct. Only-no double dealingi No more slandering of Mary Drewl Con fine your talents to young Dick Calar- din--fascinate him-and here's little tip-lead him to think that the affair between Mary and myself is as good as settled!"H
 It was Eve's turn to smile,
 If I can bring the matter to an act ual engagement, what will my reward amount tor She artlessly Inquired.
 "H'ml Hm! A few hundreds, pro bably Only-7-that reminds me--don' dare to help yourself again"
 She got uD to her feet.
 I'll do my best to help you in your little love affair. But-please, trust mel
 Just as far as ' can see you! came the disconcerting answer. Then, in a kinder tone, her guardian added
 50 the bargin's fixed! And-if things run we'll for me-youll be splendidly rewarded, Ever He handed her some notes amounting to S250. This is the first nstallment-there will be more to follow!"
 Copyright, 1927, by The Mcclure News
 paper Syndicate
 Tomorrow-Out for Conquest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
FLORENCE ID SHOW
 AMERICAN LEGION !. A ROYAL WELCOME
Citizens Responding to Appeal for Accommodations to- House Crowd Expected
 Latter Part of Week

Florence, June 6.-(Special. )-Walter
 Hugh Glenn, chairman of the committee Dn housing of the delegates to the American Legion convention, which
 meets here on June 10, II and 12, re- ports that the people of Florence are Responding splendidly to the appeal for Accommodations for the ex-soldiers. The hotels of the city cannot begin to sup ply rooms and meals for the more than 200 delegates that will attend the con- Hention.
 Reports from all over the state indi- bate that there will be representatives From almost every legion post in the Btate here. A large delegation from Birmingham are preparing to make the trip to Florence via airplane. They are planning to charter five airplanes to barry their 40 delegates.
 The state commander will arrive on "Wednesday, June 8. and will immedi- hteiy open headquarters in (the Feeder hotel.
 A most interesting contest will likely hevelop over the nomination of the new state commander and there are already several candidates in the field. The Florence post recently placed one of its members in nomination for the honor and later rescinded it's action and will not offer candidate. The |eontest for the next convention of the |pegion will doubtless be warm, as Mont kgomery, Mobile and Tuscaloosa are all |ready announced as being contenders kfor the honor of being host in 1922.
 Decorating Streets k The company that was given the con- |Itract for decorating the streets for the occasion have announced that they will |lbe on the job Wednesday morning to |lbegin their work. Greater preparations twill be made along that line than was made for the Shriners last fall. The lo- Heal stores are cooperating with the decorating committee and almost all of them have agreed to decorate their stores outside and inside.
 H The Chamber of Commerce is work Hing hand in hand with the local post Ito make the convention a success, and no stone will be left unturned to make their lives while here.
 II The local friends of Homer Givens. the first World war hero, are gratified Ito know that he will be here. Givens His a Florence boy and only recently moved to Birmingham, where he holds H a responsible position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
BOTH MERIDIAN
 .%0RMALS HOLDING
 SUMMER SESSIONS

Meridian, Miss, June .-(Special)- The Meridian white and negro state normals opened in this city today, and will continue in session until July 8. The white normal is being conducted at the Meridian college under the di- rection of Prof. W. c. Williams, super intendent of the Meridian city schools. The negro normal is being conducted at the Weschler negro high scnool under the direction of Prof W. P. Still also of this city. Both normals opened with fitting ceremonies, after which they entered into the work of the session.
 A splendid faculty has been secured and the enrolment of teachers exceeds expectations. The large attendance Is due to the fact that the regular normal is not to be connected at the Agricul- tural and Mechanical college and many of the teachers of that part of the state have come here to take the course of instruction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

I'm tired of seeing you mixing a little fool of yourself" amiably pro- ceeded Eyes companion, Darlington Bellairs, and so I've decided tha; you'd better marry Dick Calardin- as he's quite the best that's ever come your way. And so I'll make real effort to assist you, Eve-for heaven knows that you need assistance to win through.
 But l don't want to marry Dick! want
 "To marry Julian Vandaveer? Yes just as I suspected! Well, I won't sane tion that, my child! Little as you de- serve real happiness, you're not SC bad yet as to deserve an ideal like Julian Vandaveer!'
 He--he isn't" began the girl
 Yes, he is! Everything he ought not to beig cut in her guardian, tersely Don't discuss the question, Eve, He's a first class rotter, matrimoniallS speaking. only tolerate him in the house for business reasons. l can make use of certain Knowledge that he has But I won't let you marry him-even if he wishes to--which 1 much doubt Oh, but he does." Eve couldn't keep rom saying, momentdrlly 1OrBStlluS her promise to the willy Julian.
 Did he ask you what your marriage portion would amount to?'
 Eve blushed, Julian indeed had asked that very question.
 Just as 1 thought! The rascal!' Bellairs gave a slow, amused smile. He flung the stump of his cigarette into the hearth, and turned around to fiE: his eyes on Eve. Now, listen. Dick Calardin is the man who'd make 2 first-class husband for you. l wan, you to encourage him.
 "He cares for Mary Drew-and I'm sure she worships him!' cut in Eve with considerable venom.
 q want you to cure him of his fancy then. No--Tm not disinterested-l don't pretend to be, but I'll make It worth your while to interest Dick. You can be charming when you choose to be-to those who don't know you too intimately"
 You want me to cut in between Mary Drew and Dick Carlardin--is that it?. Eve was determined that she would call spade spade. You want
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

England has more than 100 girls foot ball clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
JOHNSON IS yiCE PRESIDENT

Florence, June Special )--Mem- bers of the Exchange club of Florence were highly honored at the state meet ing in Birmingham held recently when J. Fred Johnson Jr., was made vice president of the state organization. At the same time H. L. Reeder, local ex- changeite, was named as a member of the state executive committee. The Elk changeites have decided to raise S31 900 with which to endow the Alabama School of Trades and Industries at Rag land, an institution devoted to the training of boys.
 The next meeting of the state organi- zation will be held in Anniston in Sep tember just before the national meet ing date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
FLORENCE PREPARING TO
 HEAD OFF TYPHOID

Florence, June .-(Speciai) i)-Dr W. K. Sharpe of the United States public health service announced Saturday that arrangements have been completed for the free inoculation of the public against typhoid fever. The inoculation will be conducted by the county board of health in the federal building every Monday until further notice.
 '1n speaking of the importance of inoculation against typhoid at this time Dr. Sharpe said Tt has been more than three years since the majority of the people of this section have been inoculated, and every man, woman and child in the district who has not been immunized in the past three years should take advantage of this oppor- tunity.'
 The services of the nurse or physician and the serum used are furnished free of all cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
PRICES FOR PHoToGRApHs

lLuCidH SWlIt hlrtland, Tn IeSl1e'S. | When l asked my new acquaintance, a journalist, about his success at the all India national congress, he said that the other European correspon- dents had already gone home. He men 1 toned the intim dating threats which l they had received.
 | told hIm that l wanted to talk with Mahatma Gandhi, or Saint Gandhi the adored and fanatically followed ex- tremist leader, and to take photo- graph
 Do you?" he said. well, you can easily enough-if you are willing to pay the price. I'll show you his tent l went there yesterday. He refused
 and referred me to his secretary. He said that he was under the orders of his secretary in such matters His secretary said it would cost me 5000
 rupees Gin the neighborhood of a thousand dollars).
 l couldn't understand--eXcept as one understands that secretaries may find 5000 rupees useful. But l had never known congress which was not yearning for the propaganda and pub licity which comes from photographs
 its 5000 more to take camera
 into the congress for ordinary shots, | and a thousand rupees to take the | President so I understand" l found the President at home. He Was NIT. S1. V NlJlafdBhdVacnaflar. lie IS called the Grand Old Man of Madras"
 l know nothing about his character or attainments except the many col
 umns of unstinted praise which 1 have read in the native non-co- operation press. In one paper it was said, He is always himself to the whole world plain, blunt, open and honest" I sent
 in a card asking if l could have mo
 ment's conversation. and also saying that I had a camera aud would like to take a photograph. He was dressing for the Congress, but in a few mo- nients he came to the door of the bun-
 galow. can certainly affirm that
 he is plain and blunt for his first
 words were, What do I get for this?
 ou must pay me or you get nothing
 here. You can afford to pay big price"
 1. wasn't affording to pay anything India is indeed the most buck shec country that I have ever known, but l hadn't intended to 'buckshee" the president of 8 congress which is min
 dtely occupying the attention of 300- coo, 900 souls, and claims to represent their aims, hopes and purpose.
 You are very wealthy. Why should you not pay 2" he went on. It was the same argument as the bullock cart driver had used. My picture is worth a great deal to you. Why shouldn't you pay me?
 l shall always regret that took his photograph as he stood there. talking about it's great value. l feel the guilt of thief
 k Returning to the Congress hall, decided to wait until the delegates en- tered as l was curious to see Gandhi. With the exception of the "Sahib from Calcutta" l was the only white per
 son in the vast crowd of thousands.
 However, after l had bad my look at Gandhi and the other leaders, and as the shouts of Down with the white Sahibs" seemed to be distinctly gather ing volume, I decided that discretion was much better than a broken head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

France proposes compulsory physi- cal training for school girls.
 The railroads of Switzerland are to be electrified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
-7-------'s -'s'-------------------------- FITTING ON ITS FEET

Meridian, Miss. June 6.-(SpeciaL)- W. Hamrick of Hickory Miss, has sent S7 to be added to the BraXton storm relief fund, which will be forwarded at once. The latest report from Braxton is that the little city is rapidly getting on it's feet the people there being very appreciative of the whole-hearted man ner in which the people of the state have responded to their call for aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
ADDING TO M. .S O. FORGE

Meridian, Miss, June S.--(Special)= With a number of men recently laid off reinstated, the Mobile and Ohio shops here are once more being operated with an almost normal force. The mechani- cal department is maintaining full force and other departments are only now about 20 men short of normal. These are expected to be reinstated be- fore great while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
VALUABLE HORSES BURNED
 

highbred show and race horses. valued at $100,000, the property of Edward T. Bedford, New York financier, were burned to death early today at the Bedford estate, Winforme farm. Among tho horses burned was the Swear -old Plausible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
 GIVE UNION PICNIC

Meridian, Miss, June 6.-(Specisl.)- The Fifth Street Methodist, Forty-first Avenue Baptist and the Second Presby- terian churches have joined in giving & union picnic which will be held tomor- row on Oakland Heights, a beautiful suburb of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
Anatole France, 76, Critic, Author of "Thais," Is Fauorite Among Peas ant Neighbors---Serued
 as Priuate in World War---Married Last Year

cOrdiality and the children make themse1ves at home.
 The servants and the gardener generally spend the whole day Monday in repairing the damage and clearing the wreckage left ,be- hind by AnatoIe France's Sum day visitors.
 AnatOIe France has long been a leading critic, is author of the opera "Thais" and of numerous works of fancy, fiction and satire. He is 76 years old, a member of the French academy md his real name is Jacques Thibault. He served in the World war ms a pri- vate. having prevailed upon the premier to permit. him to enlist. In October last he married Mile. Emma Ln Preyotte.
 For many years he has been member of the French socialist party. He announced his adher- ence to the French communists after the French socialists in their convention mt Tours, in January, voted to join the Third Intcrna- tiOnaIe.
 France proposes compulsory physi ,al training for school girls.
 The railroads of Switzerland are |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
SAVE THE QUAIL

From the l nTllt MdSdZlue.
 Farmers are realizing more and more the economic value of the quail anu are anxious to cooperate with the protective associations in the hopes of increasing their population in our country
 Any movement for the protection of Bob White should have the sincere support of all law making, and law abiding citizens.
 In some states the quail has been re- moved from the list of game birds, and the farmers are reaping increasing benefit from their 'legislated song bird" The. quail is a bird of extreme economic Value to the farmer largely because of the character of it's food. 1t has been found that about S3 per cent of it's total food Is vegetable matter, of which F per cent is grai, 53 per cent is weed seed; nine per cent is fruit and four per cent is general material. Of the 17 per cent remain ing of animal matter, seven per cen. consists of beetles. four per cent grass hoppers, three per cent bugs, and three per cent caterpllars. spiders and other insects, and many injurious insects. most important of which are, potato beetle, May beetle spotted and striped cucumber beetle, and chnch bus. Quail feed almost entirely in cultf- vated areas, and it is here that the insects do their greatest damage. Fo: this reason it seems to be only . square deal for both farmer and the quail to create a sentiment for tho protection of the bird.i Then the farm CT should make a special effort to feed the quaili tha, may be on ther farms. during heavy snowfall and hard winter weather. to save them from starvation.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-20
THURSDAY, JAN. 20, 1921

Nothing that The Herald could say
would raise the estimation in which
Mr.. J. F. Carter is held by the peo-
pie of Bamberg county, for he is al
ready held in the highest esteem by
the people of his home county, who
know him we'll Mr.. Carriers name
will be placed before the legisla-
ture for successor to the late and la
mented Supreme Court Justice D. E.
Hydrick. If the legislature elects
Mr. Carter to this position, it will
make no mistake, as all who know
him are we'll aware. He is man
of undoubted legal ability, a thorough
gentleman in every respect. His le-
cal record is one of which any law
yer might we'll be proud. Although
Christian gentleman of unusual dig
nifty, Mr. Carter possesses nothing of
that stiffness which often precludes
intimacy. All in all, The Herald
frankly says it cannot think of
man whom it considers better quail
fled for the honorable place of su-
preme court justice.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-20

negroes had not aided him. The sher-
If also praised the negroes of the
community for their assistance, all
members of the race offering to do
anything possible to help capture Fo-
gle.
A large number Of white people
also assisted the sheriff, he said,
many of them giving valuable aid to
the officers. Sheriff Hill said auto
mobiles were securing the country
for Fogle, but at no time was any
trouble between the races expected
1--WE had help from both races and l
am proud Of the men who aided me-
Sheriff Hill said.
Cooper Praises Hill.
Sheriff Hills courageous WORK was
commented upon widely yesterday al
ternoon and last night. Governor
Cooper was high in his praise OF the
Calhoun officer. Il cannot commend
Sheriff Hill too highly for the splen-
did and courageous manner in which
he performed a dangerous and deli
cate duty" Governor Cooper said.
s'I feel in justice to Sheriff Hill that
I should publicly thank him for his
efforts and brave work. The ma
iesty of the law is safe in his hands"
Governor Cooper also commended
the action of the negroes in giving
the sheriff aid and the white people
for their part in seeing that the law
took it's course Sheriff Dukes was
also commended for his assistance
and the governor was pleased with
the work of all officers and men ar
resting the negro.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-20
Bif.

Nov, there's your husband com
ing, Mrs. Candour," said Mr.. Funni-
man. Lets make a little surprise
for him. Mrs. Funniman and I will
hide behind the curtains here and
you can tell him that the expected
guests haven't come. Then we will
step out and surprise him."
(Enter Mr. Candour. Mrs. Can.
dour obeying orders.-"Well, John,
our guests have disappointed US. Mr.
and Mrs. Funniman haven't arrived -
Pm glad Of it," responded Mr..
Candour heartily.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-20
BIG EGG YIELD.

From a small flock of hens l now
get 20 tb 25 eggs per day, whereas
before giving them Dr.. LeGear's
Poultry Prescription, I only received
three or four. Its cost has been re-
paid to me over and over So
kwrites Mrs. J. w. Montgomery, Tun-
nell Hill, Ga.
You should increase your yield
now, while prices are high, through
DR.. LeGear's Poultry Prescription.
1t is a tonic which builds up the hens
strength and vitality, and stimulates
the reproducing organs.
For % years DR.. LeGear has been
recognized as Americas foremost ex-
pert poultry breeder and veterlnar-
ian. Any time your poultry or stock
are ailing, it will pay you to get the
proper DR.. LeGear Remedy from your
dealer. It must give satisfaction, or
YOUR dealer will refund your money.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-01-20

, Nothing will do more to promote
the relations between the white ana
colored people than the actions OF
the negroes in Calhoun county last
week, when a negro boy shot and
killed a white man, against whom ne
had grudge, and wounding his wife
and baby and neighbor who was
calling on the young farmer at the
time. Throughout the search for the
murderer, according to Sheriff Hill,
of Calhoun county, the colored peo-
uIe not only did not interfere with
the efforts of the officers, but, on the
contrary, rendered them every as
sistance in capturing the fugitive. In
fact, 1t was through information given
Sheriff Hill by colored men that the
boy was finally located. There is
never anything to be gained by the
colored people shielding a member
of their race when crime is COM
mitted. No doubt this action on the
part Of the negroes was an incentive
to the officers to put forth every ef-
fort to protect the boy from the en-
RACED citizens, who might have not
dealt leniently with him if they
had gained possession of the negro
when outraged feeling was running
high. The officers are to be COM
mended for the successful manner in
which they handled the case, and II
It felt that the law has been fully
vindieated by both whites and blacks
so far as it lies in their hands. The
negro should have speedy trial ana
rnch iustice As he is entitled to met
ed out without delay.