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Arizona republican., 1921-03-31

Peter kicked up his heels in the funny way he always did when he was pleased. Suddenly he remem- bered that such a fine, long. high sounding name as Peter Cottontail demanded dignity. So he stopped kicking up his heels and began to practice putting on airs. But first he called to the Merry Little Freezes and told them about his change of name and asked them to tell all his friends and in the future he would not answer to the name of Peter Rabbit, but only to the name of Peter Cottontail. He was very grave and earnest and important as he ex- plained it to the Merry Little Freezes. The Merry Little Freezes kept their faces straight while he vas talking, but as soon as they had left him to carry his message they burst out laughing. It was such joke.
 And they giggled as they delivered this message to each of the little forest and meadow people:
 Peter Rabbits changed his name.
 In the future without fail
 You must call him, if you please,
 MT. Peter Cottontail."
 While they were doing this Peter was back in the old briar patch prac- ticing new airs and trying to look very high and mighty and important. as became one with such fine sounding name as Peter Cottontail-
 Next Story: Peter Cottontail Goes for Walk.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
HARpING,s FLOWERS

The White House at Washington has it's own greenhouses. When Mrs. Harding desires flowers, she has but to name the kind and they are sup piled. freshly cut. on the ground. The government finds this method more economical than buying flowers, as more than 5000 plants are needed on occasions of large presidential recep- tiOnS
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
THE HIDDEN GEMS ARE FOUND
Jane's Book-Chapter II
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Jane's Book-Chapter II
 I knew the open sesame of the door in the alley wall. The panel swung back silently and. as the gate turned on its hinges, a glare of light blinded us. Chrys cried out. Spence put his hand into the pocket where he had a gun. I did not care to eX- plain that a man and woman, enter ing before us, had known where to find the switch. Daddy returned his flashlight to his pocket.
 We stood in a low room, looking at each other like a quartet of con spirators We faced a tiled wall dotted with the lever which con- trolled the flow of water in the great fountain above our heads.
 'I don't know which one of them 1t is. But I'm sure that one of them opens a small vault in which per son could hide a disguise quickly, after coming through the gate. 1 be- lieve the gems are in that vault"
 "Spence. turn the handles" said Daddy.
 We heard the sound of rushing wa ter as first one and then another lever set a section of the fountain to playing in the park above us.
 And at last the tiling at our feet receded! And a casket in cavity was revealed to us. It was a child's s burial case in a grave,
 "Oh! Ohi" Chrys and I exclaimed and we fell into each others arms.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
USES FOR OLD CLOTHES

Old tabIecIOths can De cut IllIu napkins and doilies.
 Pieces of cloth good for nothing else can be made into handkerchiefs to be burned after cold. made into dish rags. or oven rags.
 The tops of soft shoes can be rsade into babies booties with soles of anything suitable. The tops of thick shoes can be glued to the bot tom of old rn-out shoes. They will form new soles that will wear a long time about the house.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
SELL YOUR OLD BOOKS

Go over the. old books that are stored in your attic or away in some dark corner. You'll be surprised to find how many there are that you have no more use for. Take them to second hand book dealer and dls- pose of them. It's an easy way to get the money for the new books you have wanted, but didn't have the nee essary money to buy.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
Ramona


 This is change night at the Ra- mona The musical show changes and the comics and the chorus will offer a screamingly funny farce. Back From the Front" the Teu- tonic comedians will return from the trenches. Only the trenches will be those dug for water works instead of war. You will surely like this one the management says. because it has all the fun in it in the world. The picture is Elsie Ferguson in The Witness fof the Defense Tomorrow comes the weekly amateur night and the stage crev has arranged to pre- sent the would be thespians as they were never offered before in Phoenix. There will be a lot of new faces in the lineup. end Starter Wakefield hopes to get his field away from the post as one horse. This Is going to be closely contested race and there will be lots of wise money on the result. Get your seats early.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
LATEST IN FASHIONS

Oculists say that milady who buys tortoise Shell glasses these days in sists on the rims matching in shade her frock. Instead of buying one pair, it is becoming quite common for her to buy three and four with rims of ya-.i ol-s shades.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
TIME AND AGAIN

He-May I hold your hand for second?
 She-How will you know when the second is up?
 He-Oh, I'll need a second hand for that.-Brown Jug (Brown Uni versity).
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31

A seasons run is some achievement, to have this without adverse critics amounts almost to a tribute to the stellar qualifications of Wedding Bells as fun maker. Seats are now selling at the Elks theater box of flee, phone TIT.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
A HIT ROTH WAYS

Mary Didn't the bride look stun ming?
 Kitty Rather, And didn't thu bridegroom look stuunedr -L London Mail
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
PASSION BRINGS
 PO[A NEGR| AS STAR

Someone has said that love rules the world Sure it is that love, or what passes for love. has made and unmade kingdoms. Woman may not have had the ballot until recently, but she has by her influence over man ruled the world for so long that de- ponent sayeth not.
 A little French milliner, history tells us, came into Paris as timid as mouse, unsophisticated and alone. She died on the guillotine some years later, the most powerful woman in European history. She died mistress of a king who ruled over the French, but she exerted that prerogative that alone belongs to woman. The petted favorite of this powerful monarch, with wealth and position at her very command, she loved man in ob- scurity and woman-like she gave up everything for her love. She went to the knife like a real martyr with the sustaining thought of the love of the man which transcended even death.
 It's a wonderful story and has been told and retold for many years, but it remained for First National to bring it to America with the most astonish- ingly beautiful woman in Europe. Pola Negri is a Russian who is a dancer, violinist of note and one of the greatest dramatic artists in the world. As Du Barry. for that is the character she plays in Passion she is said to have scared to heights never before attained by any artist Of screen or stage. This picture was first presented at the great Capitol theater in New York city, where they maintained a policy of one each week no matter how big or what the busi- ness done. This picture remained for three weeks and simply took New York by storm. It is the biggest spectacular product since Caberia. and is over all a love story so sweet, so wonderful. that all womanhood will love it like a message
 Passion is to occupy the first half of the week and is to be followed by Inside the Cup" a Winston Church ill story, which takes for its theme the hypocracy of the modern wealthy church. It flays with a cat nine tails of English satire the subservient churchman who bows his knees to the will of his rich churchgoers. It is caustic and bitter but true to the let ter It will mark one of the most preteraious weeks in the history of pictures in Phoenix theaters.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31

In the extraction of oil from cod flyers, the ivers are exposed to Temperature of about 200 degrees for from two to three and a half hours
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31

same name. It will bring that charm ing screen star, Alice Joyce, and a company of actors. Miss Joyce re- turns after an absence from the screen in which she brings to future picture goers perhaps another Alice. for it's baby girl.
 Hip
 This is the last day for Fairbanks in "He Comes Up Smiling" at the Hip theater. There was never a bet ter Paramount release with this star than the current offering at the Hip. It is a fast moving production of the type that Fairbanks alone knows how to put over and he gets much out of 1t. Tomorrow comes Kath- crime Macdonald in "The Thunder bolt a story of a man and a maid. He hated her people and he married her to assure himself that there would never be an offspring on her side of the house. But man can never tell. Many things happen to both mice and men. It's a wise child that knows it's own fathor. This man awoke to the fact that he loved the girl-but that would be telling you too much of a splendid story. IL remains for Saturday as well.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-31
Strand

This will be the last chance for those who have not seen Chaplin in his truly wonderful picture. 'The Kid' It closes its engagement at the Strand this date after the biggest at tendance record in the history of pie lures in this valley.
 It is said that 20 per cent of the population of any community is the outside possibility for picture. Ii the theater can attract that percen- tage it is attaining almost the i'm possible. Chaplin to date has showr to more than 30 per cent of the popu- lation of Phoenix and has this day and night to go. It goes to prove that if the theater has the picture the people will find the way to it i they are compelled to come or crutches.
 The bill changes tomorrow ant there comes to the Strand one of thu newest creations from the coast stu dios. Her Lord and Master" iron the great John Drew stage play of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
HELD FOR INVESTlGATI0N
Gadsden Police Hold Youths In Con.
 nection With Robberies

GRdsden. January A,-(special) )--The police have rounded up gang of young mon who are charged with being impii- oated in various robberies in the city re- gently in which automobile accessories were stolen.
 The boys are held for investigation and in the meantime the police have re- covered a quantity of stolen property. Two of those who lost the poperty are the Gadsden Grocery company and Al Quinn.
 not probable the court will remain in session through the week.
 Mir Virgil C. Griffin, clerk of the court, is in attendance. as is also As sistant Federal Attorney Pegues, both
 from Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
FEDERAL COURT IS
 OPENED AT SELMA
Granted-Case Be Fought Two Petit Juries Are
 Sworn In

Selma, January 24.--( Special )-The United States court of the northern division of the southern district was opened at noon today by Judge Rob ert T. Erwin of Mobile. The grand jury was impaneled and given a brief charge by Judge Erwin, who said he would not enumerate the offenses over which the jury would have juris- dictien, as they would be provided with competent assistance in their deliberations and could be advised in all matters that would be brought to their attention.
 The following were the grand ju- TOTS swore in: John T. Pollard, Union . town, foreman; Harry V. Acker, c. W. Chisolm, D. R. Crocker, James w. Fu!- ford H. r. La Grone, James $. Maul- oin r. B. Morris, J, B. Pollard, A. r. Rogers, c. W. Rogers, X. J. Smith. Robert Smith. Jr., J. c. Stokes, c W. Whitfield and Charles E, War;
 The two petit juries were then called and sworn in and dismissed until 2 o'clock Tuesday. Judge Erwin began this afternoon hearing the arguments In suit brought by H. c. Baylor of uniontowE against C. c. Clay of De mopolis, involving sS7,000 commissions 'n the sale of a tract of land in Ma rengo county Pettus, Fuller and Lapsley and George Peagram of Faunsdale represent the plaintiff and Henry S. Mcdaniel of Demopolis and Hugh Mallory of Selma represent the defendant
 There are very light dockets, both in the civil and criminal courts and it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
SOUTHERN BELL ID
 APPEAL DECISION
DispIeaSed With the Increase Granted and Case Will Be
 Fought Through Courts

Montgomery, January 24.-(SpeciaD
 The Southern Bell Telephone. cons
 pany will appeal to the circuit court of Montgomery county from the decis- ion of the public service commission
 telephone rental rates In Alabama. which was not as great as was res quested in its petition.
 Notice of the appeal was filed with the commission late Monday together with security for all costs which wills
 be incurred in the courts.
 The company contends that the in- crease permitted by the commission is not in line with the return which it should have on it's investment in this state The commission cut the rate or return In about one half, reducing the net revenue to be obtained from Alabama operations by about stt1. 1000
 E. D. smith. general counsel for tie
 company, came to Montgomery and personally filed the notice of appeal which was approved by all members lof the commission
 Information received in Montgau cry last week was that the city of
 cunningham and other municipalities which opposed any increase were pre. parlng to ask the commission for a renearlng, contending that no increase m rates should have been granted.
 Ihe appeal takes the case from the commission and means that those tp- posed to the increase must make their Snt In the courts. The case will be trsed before judge without a :ury. ana whatever the decision of the low CT court may be appealed to the SUI. preme court. Attorney General T. e. smith today was notified by the com mission of the company's appeal snd was requested to represent the state in the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
MANY CHANGES MADE IN
 CONVICT DEPARTMENT

, Montgomery. January s4.-(special.) ) Announcement of wholesale change In officials ef the state convict de- partment was made by William Y, Feagin, state warden general, lste
 Monday afternoon.
 pr. c. H. Smith. physician of the state convict camp at Flat Top. has been made physician convict insnao- tor for the entire state, replacing the inspector of the prison inspection bu- reau, who has done the work for the convict department for several months.
 In addition. new wardens ware placed at Flat Top, Banner, BelIellen and Riverfalls, these changes promot- ed several deputy wardens to var. oens, and caused the appointment of new deputy wardens
 w. Q. Robbins, Jr.. warden at Flat Top, was made warden at Banner, as
 the successor of G. k. Fountain. re-
 signed. c. R. Davis, warden at BeIl.
 eLien was promoted to warden at
 Flat Top. as the successor of Mir
 Robbins A. L. Kimbrough ,yav1sn at convict farm number four for sev- |eral years, was promoted to warden
 at River Falls. as the successor of
 U. N. Jernigan, resigned.
 Dr. F, A. Boswell. physician o4
 Spefgner was made resident nbvs,- elan Tor Speigner, Wetumpka and con
 vlct farm No. 4. and will be reauired
 to give his entire time to the work
 pr. William s. Armour, overseas sal. oler. was made resident physician at Flat Top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
WOMEN OF WIDE
 PROMINENCE WILL
 ATTEND CONCLAVE
Mrs. SoIon Jacobs Will Act as Secretary of Big TWo-Days' Session of Woman Voters
 at Atlanta
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Ase- Herald
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 Washington. January 24.--(SpeciaL) Among the women of national prom fnence who will attend the regional conference of the National League of Women Voters to be held in Atlanta, Asa-, February and 9, are Mrs. Maud Wood Park. Washington, chairman of the league; Mrs. George Gellhorn, St. Louis, vice chairman; Mrs. Richard Edwards. Peru, Ind, treasurer; Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Birmingham, secretary; Miss Katherine Ludington, Hartford, Conn; Miss Elizabeth Hauser, >Girard, O.; Mrs. James Paige, Minneapolis: Mrs Julian Salley, Aiken, S. C., all of them directors of the league, and Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch, Chi cago. chairman of the committee on unification of laws. Each of these women will take part in the two-day programme and will describe the par ticular work of the league which has been under her supervision
 This is the first visit of the national directors to southern states, and Mrs. Gellhorn, chairman of the organiza ton work of the league predicts that as a result of the conference drives for membership will be launched in the southern states as they have been in other regions where conferences have been held. The league, although only a year old, is already organized in every state in the union and has a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
LISTLESS PEOPLE SELDOM
 POPULAR fIYou Can't Attract Friends When You're Feeling Dull
 and Dependent Popularity Goes to the Red-
 Flooded fPepto-Mangan Brings Vigor, Health and Hapiness to
 Anemic Persons

When you're feeling your best--wher you're brimming with happiness, pep" ana enthusiasm-people just can't help beins drawn to you. You're a favorite whereve, you go.
 But when you're cons tantly tired ant dull--when everything is too much troubl. when you're bored with yourseH-it', natural and you affect your acquaintance, likewise.
 If you're not feeling up to par, your, not If you're not sick exactly, but are jus run down, what you need is a good tonic That food you eat is not becoming energy. making, red blood.
 Everyone gets, ruh-down occasionally But it's not necessary and is really dan. gerous to let this condition hang on, bottle of Pepto-Mangan, the famous fred blood builder would supply the iron anc other properties your blood now lacks would bring back your old-time energy and enthusissm-would put color in your cheeks and spring in your step.
 Pepto- Mangan is agreeable and convenient to take ,and endorsed by physicians every. where. Can be had in either liquid or table, form There's no difference in their effec- tiveness.
 Ask your druggist for Pepto- M angan and be sure it's "Gude's"--the genuine. Tho name 'Gude's" should be on the package-- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
AMERICAN EXPORTS
 BREAK ALL RECORDS

Washington, January 24-(Special) The largest exports, as well as im- ports, in any calendar year are shown in a statement today released by the bureau of foreign and domes- tic commerce of the depart ment of commerce. Exports in 1920 were $S,2SS, 900, 900 against s7,s2o, 000,000 in 1919, an increase of 4 per cent in the last year and three and one third times the exports in the cal- endar year 1913. Exports in Decem- Der. 1920, amounted to $720, 000, 900 against $677,000,000 in November, 1920. and $6S1. 100000 in December, 1919. Im- ports in 1920 amounted to $5,279, ,000, 900 against $3,904,000,000 in 1919 an in- crease of 35 per cent over 1919 and nearly three times the imports in the calendar year 1913 the last year before the war. Imports amounted to $266,- Oo0,o00 in December, 1920, compared with $S21, 100000 in November ana s3s1, 100000 in December, 1919. The ex- cess of exports over imports amounted to $454,000000 in December and to $2,949, 100000 in the calendar year 1920, compared with an excess of $S01. 100000 in December and $4,016,000 in the calendar year 1919. The excess Of exports has averaged around $S,000, 100000 in the calendar years 1916, 1917, 1913 and 1920, this amount having been exceeded by S1,000, ,000, 900 in the year 1919. Imports of gold amounted to $42s,ooo,o00 in 1920 against s77.ooo.oOo in 1919. while ex- ports of gold were $322,000,000 in 1920 compared with $3ss, 900, 900 in 1919. sil- yer imports in 1910 were 3S8,00o, 900 compared with $S9,000,000 in 1919 and silver exports $114000,000 in 1920 against $239, 900, 900 in 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
SToWAWAY SMUGGLING
 IS LUCRATIVE BUSINESS
By Associated Pre.s

New York, January 24.-Smugsling of stowaways and members of shipz' crews into this country is becoming so prevalent that an organization has been formed which draws lucrative fees from European criminals wishing to escape, it was reported today by Commissioner of Immigration at Ellis Island.
 Ramifications of the organization, which charges $50 to place each stow away on ships leaving Europe, extend not only throughout shipping centers abroad, but also to steamship officials, longshoremen and others in this coun- try, according to a detective agency which discovered the existence of the organization.
 The principle methods employed, 1t was said. include obtaining jobs for certain number on steamships and these in turn hide others in holds of ships. On arrival in this country. the crew. members lend their pasAes to the stowaways, who thus escape ex- animation by immigration authorities. Through collision with iongshoremen, the spasses are returned to their orig inal holders, who then come ashore and desert their ships, Within the last two months 1000 of these "seamen'' alone have unlawfully entered this country, MT. Wallis said. The prac- tice is most prevalent on Italian ships. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
Day In Congress
By Associated Press
 SENATE

\ Washington. January 24-At inc and or today's recount by the Senate commtttee or ballots cast in the 19lS uicbioa. :. senatorial election, Henry Ford had a net gain of 2,344. The recount included 1,54 precincts out of 2.232 in the state Senator Newberry's plurality was about 7,50o. An appropriation of $lo0o0 for the edu- cation of the Alabama and Coushatta Indians of Polk county, Texas, was pro- posed Tn an amendment to the Indian appropriation bill in the Senate today by Senator Sheppard, democrat, Texas.
 HOUSE
 Washington. January 24.-A bill to re- quire the federal reserve board and inc interstate commerce commission to con duct open sessions and to have books anc records open at all times for public inspection was introduced today by Representative Mclaughlin, republican. Nebraska.
 Has anybody seen anything lately of the Montauk Indians? At last accounts they were living on Long Island, but they seem to have drifted away and now the government Is asked to pick up the trail Chairman Snyder of the House Indian committee today introduced a resolution
 
 to investigate and report.
 Present regulations requiring in1rni- grants to have their passports vised by United States consular agents before coming to this country woulds remain in force until June 20, 1922 under bill reported today by the House foreign af- fairs committee Unless extension or time were authorized the regulations would become imperative with a declara- tion Of peace.
 reduction of 25 per cent in estimates for the conduct of the nations foreign service was recommended today by an appropriations subcommittee, in present. ing to the House the diplomatic and con sular bill for the next fiscal year. The bills total of $S,54S, e70, however, is only $S2G,SS7 below the amount set aside for this year, and s3,44019s below the esti- mates
 The House voted today to appropriate $360.000 for the free distribution of seeds by members of Congress. This is $12OUU more than was appropriated for the cur rent fiscal year.
 Opposition has developed among repub- licans and democrats of the House to acceptance by the government of the London residence Of J. Pierpont Morgan as a permanent home for the American ambassador to the Court of St. James. Leaders predicted today, however, that the objection of some members would not be strong enough to cause defeat of the Senate resolution authorizing acceptance when brought before the House for a vote, possibly this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-25
AUSTRALIANS BEAT NET
 STARS OF UNITED STATES

Sydney. N. $. w, January A.--In se- ries of tennis matches here today be- tween the American Davis cup players and local experts. William M. Johnston. in the singles defeated Patrick O'Hara Wood, 6-2. II s, while R. w. Hewh won from Watson Nj. Washburn, 6-2. 6-4.
 In the doubles, Norman E.. Brookes and Wood defeated W. T. Tilden and John ston, 6-3, s-s 4s and 7-5.