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New-York tribune., 1921-12-13
The New PLAY
By Percy Hammond
: 'sThe Mountain Man, a,
Maxine Elliott's, Is Sweet
and Slow, but Ii Com
tains a Bully Ballad
TlIE cAsT

General Vertcrin. n.......s...E. !. Devarncy
Without particularly disparaginr
Miss Runners "The Mountain Man"
it may be suspected that it excels more
rs an opera than as a drama.
Although it is sweet and slow,
sympathetic report of unique occur
rences in rural Virginia, it's moro con-
genial episodes are those in which
Mr.. Sidney Blackmcr, as the stalwart
hero, lifts his soft voice in the gentle
fittings of one of the authors most
efficacious love psalms.
The time of these scenes is the
present. the place, the pianoforte in
the parlor of the Delaney home in
Laurel, Va. Mr.. Blackmer, a crude but
handsome fellow from the open spaces.
approaches the instrument, lured
thither by some idle wanderings among
the ivories on the part of the heroine,
Miss Catherine Dale Owen. Through
All the World" is the title of the bal
lad which she seeks to render, and Mr..
Blackmer, timidly venturing into it's
mellow eadences, straightway con-
socrates US again to the tolu of senti-
ment and to its rhythmic and melodious
mastications. 1t is, l think, the most
pleasingly mendicant outcry of it's
kind since "Dearie" or "The End of
a Perfect Day"
ssrrba No,,+o;, Mo, 1,oXyaror So MT
without its other advantages. Mr.. Black
mer, for instance, proves himself fine
player in his impersonation Of the
charming mountain boy, green, rich and
pedigreed, who is entrapped into matri-
mony by members of his INDECENT fam
lily. On his wedding day he learns, to
his distress, that his pretty bride has
been kissed by married man in Paris,
and he sets out for France and the
backgrounds in desperation. He is
poetic, forest fellow, talking we'll
about the pines and their "quiet shout
ings"; and, as he says, he has
no more business in drawing
toSot tholi a SiCCs <A1tC1 Two yCdIS
in the shambles he returns to
Laurel and his bride, d polished man
Of experience who is able with ease to
make such remarks as, eff you wish to
open the letter, pray do So" Hints
having been made about the legitimacy
of his birth, he disproves them with a
disillusioned bitterness, and at late, a
much too late hour, he gathers his
bride into his arms and calls it day.
It is long, long trail to "The highest
mountain in the world"
* * X
Miss Hummer, ever an adroit and
humorous compositor of romances, pro-
vides many sprightly moments in "The
Mountain Man." which is a pleasing
and not stereotyped love tale, twink
ling with comedy. But as commercial
entertainment it is bit slothful and
lengthy and pepless, a quality which
may, to many, endear itself The play
ing, by the cast published above, is ex-
cellent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

recent is that of MT G. w. Zirkle. whe has been resident of East Thomas,
 Ala, for the past 15 years, and is ono of the best known men in this section of the country, being special police of
 ficer for the I. c. K. k. Co., and a man of the utmost honor and integrity. He
 stated:
 For years I have been great suf- ferer with my, stomach; I had -ndi-
 geston so bad that l could not keep
 the lightest kind of food in my stom-
 ach as it would ferment and cause
 gas to form; had palpitation of the
 heart dizzy spells; my liver was slug
 gish and I had terrible pains in my back, I was always constlpated and my system was full of malaria felt very much discouraged and had no ambition or energy to do my work. I thought I would never be better and went to West Virginia to the springs but did not receive any benefit. had heard so much about Plant Juice that II decided as a last resort to try it. l am glad that did, for it has made me well man today. have fine appetite, sleep well, and feel that l can honestly recommend Plant Juice to anyone.'
 Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham at Norton's Drug Store, Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
KILLING IS ACCIDENTAL
Young Man Is Held for Shooting
 Negro

Columbus, Miss, February 24.-(Spe- cial.)--A preliminary hearing was held by Mayor A. Y. Glover yesterday morning in the case of the state versus Jake Sharp a well-known young man who on Sunday afternoon February 13, shot and fatally wounded Fred Jack son, negro, at the corner of College and Fourth streets. Sharp was bound over on a charge of manslaughter to await the action of the grand jury in the sum of $500 Several witnesses were placed on the stand. Sharp, when he testified, stated that the shot was fired accidentally and that he had no intention, whatever, of shooting Jack son. Attorneys w. P. Stribling and F. 2. Owen represented the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
THREE KILLED IN
 SHOOTING AFFRAYS
 IN ARKANSAS TOWN
By Assoeiated Press

Dewitt. Ark, Februaty 24.-Three persons, Bait Jones, Deputy United states Marshal Mrs J. L. Brookhart and John Allen, a negro, are dead and two others are wounded as result of shooting affrays here today.
 Jones was killed and his father, the the latter ciey marshal, was wounded in an exchange of shots that followed their entrance to a pool hall, operated by Clarence Dacotts. Lacotts was wounded by one of the bullets while Mrs. Brookhart. visitov at a dwell ing close to the pool hall, dropped dead of heart failue when the shoot ing began.
 Jones and his son are said to have been asked to suppress noise ema- nating@from the Lacotts building.
 Allen was shot and killed in another shooting affray in the same locality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
DR. SHROPSHIRE TO. ADDRESS EXECUTIVE
 SESSION. --CWTANS

Dr. c w. Shropshire, president of the International Civilians. will address an executive session of the Civitan club at it's luncheon this afternoon at the south ern club. The entire hour will be de- voted to discussion of plans for the Civi- tan convention to be held here June $ and 9. No guests will be present on this account.
 Jelks Cabaniss. president of Birmlns- ham Civilians, will also talk. He will be followed by several directors of the in- ternational organization.
 Dr. Shropshire expects to go to Wash ington and Baltimore next week. where he will present the charters of two new clubs. Each will have 100 charter mem bers. Organization of new clubs has been effected also at Fort Smith, Ark, Fort Worth and Dallas, Tex. These clubs will start with 50 charter members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
SHIPPING BOARD TO WTHHOD FURTHER
 TONNAGE, DECISION
Rx Associated Press

Washington, February 24.-Decision has been reached by the shipping board, Chairman Benson announced to- night to withhold ailocation of fur ther government tonnage to New Or leans for service to the east coast of South America.
 Proposals have been considered for the establishment of new line of government-owned steamers from New Orleans to South America, the chair man said, but it was decided to adhere to the boards announced policy of not putting government aonnage into oper- ation where there is already an ade- quate service operating shipping board vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
MASS MEETING HELD
Birmingham Man Addresses Anda-
 lusia Session

Andalusia February 24.-tSpecial) An educational mass meeting was held at the Methodist church here last night a t which there were several prominent visitors The meeting was along the line of the educational campaign that is being waged by the southern Methodist church. A short talk was made by Rev c. c. Daniel of Birmingham-So Southern college and a number of other talks were made. pr. Ii. c. Threadgill. pastor of the local church. presided over the meet ing. A stereopticoR lecture closed the meeting. Quite a large number were present at this meeting. in spite of the indictment weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
WELFARE WORK EXTENDS
Columbus, Miss, Has Employed New
 Director

Columbus. Miss. February 24.-tSpe- cial )--Dr. Blanche w. Horner. a grad uate of the University of Indiana, has arrived here to succeed Dr. Gertrude Slaughter as county director of the child welfare bureau of Lowndes coun- ty., The staff of the welfare unit here was enlarged and strengthened the past week by the addition of Miss Mill dred Heard of West Point as office microscopist. Dr. J. F. Underwood, state director of child welfare work has been spending the past several days here inspecting the work and for conference with the directors of the medical inspection movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
PASTEUR TREATMENT

Three new patients started taking the anti-rabic treatment at the bureau Of laboratories in the city hall yesterday. One was bitten by the young puppy at Vivian which seems to have circulated all around the suburb Six other Vivian persons were scheduled to begin taking the treatment yesterday, but did not get in.
 Mrs. F. F. Mcdonald. 2S14 Seventeenth street, north. whose dog was drowned in a bathtub, last night began treatment. Axamination of the dogs head at the laboratory failed to reveal evidences of rabies, but his actions were so suspicious Mrs. Mcdonald decided to take the treat ment.
 Bitten by stray dog several days ago, Helen Wheeler, Route l. Ensley, started taking the treatment yesterday The child was bitten on the calf of the leg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
NO APPROPRIATION

Prohibited by section 94 of the consti- tuition from making an appropriation to individuals. the city commission cannot give N,000 toward aiding in the fight against tubercular cattle in Jefferson county. Fred G. Moore. cfW attorney. to whom the matter was referred by the commission Tuesday afternoon, has so decided.
 Dairymen of the district appeared be- fore the commissioners Tuesday in re- gard to making the appropriation. The proposal was made that the city and county each give $1,000 toward the fight on tuberculosis among cattle in the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
BODY RETURNED HOME

Montgomery, February 24.-The body of Capt. Robert Goldthwaite of the medical corps, United States army, who died of meningitis in France September 90, 1918, will reach Montgomery Fri day morning and will be reinterred here. He was a prominent medical practitioner here before enlisting in the army for service in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
AMERICAN LEGION TO
 BUILD CLUBHOUSE

Plans for an American Legion club house to cost about S75,0O0 will be dis cussed ty a conference called for 3 o'clock this morning by Ebert Jemison, to be held at the Civic Association. Be- sides Mir. Jemison, the following other real estate men will attend the confer ence; W. V. M Robertson, Jr.. H; R. Terry and Lewis Ford. All are members of the legion.
 Submitted in the rough. the idea is to erect building to be used as social club. Fifty rooms, for use of members as sleeping quarters, are included in the plan. An assembly hall and various other features are to be considered in connection with the project.
 The whole proposition, put in most pre- sentable form at the conference today, will be submitted to the Birmingham pest of the American Legion at it's next meeting, March 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
MODIFIED COAL REGULATION BILL
 SENT ID SENATE
All Provisions for Federal Con- trol In Emergency and Ex- cess Profits Taxes Are
 Eliminated
Ry Associnted press

Washington, February A.-Greatly
 modified in form, the Calder coal regu- lation bill was sent to the full Senate today by the committee on manufac- lures with unanimous recommendation for passage at the present session. 4
 All provisions in the bill for federal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Visitor In Andalusia

idaIssi February 24.-i speciall - ISditof E. . McCaliman of the Tral Herald is a visitor in AndaIusia- Mr Mccallman was formerly citizen oi Andalusia and he is always glad 2 come back and is cordially welcomed here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Rotarians Celebrate

Dothan, February 24.-(Special.) )-The Rotary club celebrated the eighteenth an- niversary of the great Rotary movement at noon yesterday. Splendid music was furnished by the Misses Waites and Mrs. Wilson at the piano. Several interesting talks were mada
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Programme Arranged

Troy, February N.--(Special)-A inter- esting programme has been arranged for the boys house Sunday afternoon. The meeting will be in charge of George Cox and the principal address will be made by Bishop Beckwith. Governor Hender- son will introduce the bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
PATHOL OGICAL SOCIETY

Members of the Birmingham patho- logical society will meet tonight at s o'clock at South Highlands infirmary. Dr. Walter c. Jones and Miss Clara E. Brown will present an illustrated paper on "Differential Blood Counts and Their Clinical Significance." The discussion will be opened by Dr. Cabot Lull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Dothan Masons Assist

Dothan, February 24.--(Special )--W. J. Renfroe, J. Fl. Sexon. w. B. Pearce, Beatty Whiddon. c. F. Farmer, H. D. Searcy and E. c. Hall, Royal Arch Ma sons of this city, went to Hartford last might to assist in conferring the Royal Arch degree on two teams of that chapter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Company Expands

Troy. February 24.-(Special. )-The Standard Chemical and Oil company is repairing the ice plant in the northern part of the city. The repairs will cost about $4000. and will greatly increase the capacity of the plant. As soon as the repairs are completed the operation Of the plant will he resumed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
TO BUILD FILLING STATION

Sanction of a project to build filling station at Eighteenth street and Sixth avenue. south, on the southeast corner was asked yesterday by s. w. Harrison and H. M. Weatherly in a letter to Com missioner H. P. Burruss. The matter was referred to the city building in spector. The plant will cost about $lO,0O0"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Ashville RenreSented

AshviIe, February 24.-(SpeciaL)-Th Woman's Missionary society of the Meth odist church is being represented at the North Alabama conference which is in session at Sylacauga by Mrs. J. c. Du- Bois,, president, and Miss Maggie Me Cain. aS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Drive Succeeds

Ashville, February 24-(Special.) )--In the pay-up week campaign for the cen tenary February 1920. the Ashville Methodist church went over the top. pay ing 70 per cent of the entire clam sub scribed for the five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

larger class, had a large proportion or their output under contract prices pre- vailing prior to termination of the fuel administration.
 The report concluded with the asser- tiou that Congress f'has manifest duty at this time to bring apout publicity of costs and profits in the industry, and 60 declare that coal is basic necessity, charged with public interest and use.
 Senator Calder, republican, New York, author of the bill, expressed satisfaction with the committee action as being as far as it is possible to go at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

control and operation of the coal indus try during emergencies and all tax pro- posals aimed at elimination of excess profits in coal dealings were stricken out by the committee session, but require ments for full and current publicity on coal mining costs and\ profits, to be gathered by the federal trade commis- sion, were left intact
 The committee inserted section roe curing the federal trade commission, whenever in it's general reports it found instances of extortionate or excessive profits taken by coal mining corpora- tions, to make individual and corporate names available to the public and to re- port them individually to Congress. Fur ther sections added would require the commission to compile data on contract sale of coal, while the geological sur vGy is authorized to compile full current reports on coal production stocks and movements.
 NOT A SOLUTION
 The report of the committee said the bill was not offered as complete leg slative solution of the problem of pre- venting "a recurrence of the deploraole conditions which the consuming public has been subjected to more especially during the past year.
 The committee finds, the report added, that no cause constituted either justlfi- cation or legitimate excuse for the great advance in prices which occur, which the evidence clearly shows was participated in by operators wholesalers and retail CTS and aggravated by the entrance of q horde of specuators. 1t is fair to say that not all operators, wholesalers or re- tailers increased their prices unduly. Many operators, particularly Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Prominent Mason Dies

Clanton February A-(SpeciaL)-J. F. Grear. prominent farmer of this place, died yesterday. and was buried here to- day. Over 300 Masons took part in his funeral exerc ses. as ,ne wa nemoer If this organization. Mir. Grear is sur vived by a widow and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

| with an elaborate banquet served sir the MeAgtSn building. An elegant din. ner in six courses was served to pers0ns Several guests Were asked y the Rosarians in addition to their wives ! ais Tther friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Goes to New York

Anniston. February 24.-t tSpe0Al.)--- Dr. l. F. Posey left Thursday for New York city. where he will take spsctal post graduate course. making his plans Ito return to Anniston and resume his practice about July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Starr's Funeral Today
By, Associated Press


 Dewey. Okla., February 24.--The body of Henry Starr, Oklahoma bandit. who was fatally wounded in an attempt to rob bank at Harrison. Ark last week, arrived here from Joplin, Mo- today. The funeral will be held from the Baptist church here tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
POLICE OFFICER
 GIVES TESTIMONY
Tells of Fruitless Quest for Health In Another State.
 Relieved By Plant Juice

Local testimonials from gratified users of Plant Juice continue to pour in, proving that this remedy is living up to it's reputation. One of the most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
"Ladies' Nightv Rannuet

Andalusia. February 24.--tSpeciak)- )- The Rotary club of phdalusia ceie- brated Ladies Night" here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

Farmers wives in Japan rear silk worms. just as women on the farms in this country keep poultry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
WASHINGTON VIRGINIA
RAILWAY COMPANY
L. Ecfnat I,,na 9Th 1901

Leave Alexandria for Washington
Daily Except Sundays:
4. M.-5.00, $40, 800, els, ESQ, $40
6.46, 6.53, TOO, ITO, TT, 7.25, 7.33,
1888, 7.45, 7.53, 7.57, 500, S.07, sis,
$50, $50, 8.45, S.55, $40, 9.25, $50,
$40, 9.55, 1910, 1926, 10.3Ox, 10.4O,
1886, 11.0Ox, lilo, '11.25, 11.SOx'
11.40, 11.55.
1200x noon.
P. M.-I2.1O, 1925, 12.3Ox, 1910,
1885, LOOK, LILO, 1.25. 1.3Ox, LAO, 1.55
2.OOx, 20, 2.25, 2.3Ox, 2.40, 2.55
3.OOx, $40, 500, $50, $40, $50, 400
4.1O, 4.2O, 4.30, 4.35, 4.45, 800, sos,
SIS, $50, 5.25. $50, 5.35, 5.45, 5.55
$40, 6.25, $40, 6.55, ITO, 7.25, TAO:
1855, $40, s.25, $40, s.55, 90, 9.25
$40, 9.55, 1910, 1925, 1910, 1O.55,
lilo, 11.25. 11.4O, A. NJ. 1915.
Express trains So Washington:
Alexandria to Ma. Vernon Daily EX-
a. M.-5.s5, $40, 7.45,' $40, $50
1000, 1880, HOO, 11.30, 1900 noon
P. M.-12.3o, loo, 100, 200, 2.3O
800, $50, 400, 4.3G. $50, $50, 7.3O
$50, $50, 1920. 11.55.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
Richmond, fredericksburg
and Potomac &, Il.

South North
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New York Atlanta Jacksonville
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R10.20 a. N. ;. (LocaD ;.
Washington-R Richmond
11.47 a. m. :. (Express> :. ais .. m.
Westinghouse fredericksburg
a.D7 p. m. -. (LocaD =. 500 a. n
New Tork-Augusta-Fl orica
3.s2 p. nj. ;. "a c. ID ;. $40 p. m.
Observation-Disclosures Birmingham
SIT p. m. 80. Is. a. L.) -. II noon
Washington-Richm
SGT .. m. 80. (Local) -. 1852 p. m.
New York Tampa-St. Petersburg
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New York Florida
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Richmond Washington
Express -. 6.23 p. ~
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08

The largest lump sum ever paid for
a novel was the 100000 received by
Alphonse Daudet in 1884 for "Sap-
pho" ~
The largest cable in the world,
carrying 40s pairs of wires, making II
possible to conduct 500 conversations
simultaneously. has been laid on the
bed of the Detroit River, between De-
troit and Windsor. The cable weighs
50,87O pounds, is 5000 feet in length
and 10 II inches thick.
By the use of delicate apparatus
which he invented a Russian scientist
has demonstrated that light waves
exert a measurable mechanical pres
sure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
ODD BITS OF FACTS
(For The Gazette)

The average age of the male sui
eide is forty-three years.
One pound of oil used in ships fur
naces has the same heating effect as
ten pounds Of coal.
The moon is running away from its
calculated place in the sky, for some
unknown reason, according to astron-
omers.
November has the reputation of be-
ing fatal month to singers and
musicians. Jenny Lind, Mendelssohn,
Rubinstein and many others died in
November. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
Horse Fatally Stung When
HoofS Jar Hives

Mantua, N. j., Sept. S.-Stuns to
death! This was the fate of horse
here today. The animal was standing
near a counle Of bee hives and in ar
effort to repulse few fly attacks
fired with both hoofs missed but
nailed the bee-hives.
The bees attacked en- masse nd the
animal succJmbed under the ingins
onslaught. Demne brothers a. empt~
ed to save their besieged amin i, bat
were forced to retreat in di. ,rder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08

In the first six months of 1920 there
were reported 2,771 suicides in the
United States, as against $500 for
the corresponding period this year.
A mounting of recent invention per-
mits single lens camera TO take q
stercoscopic picture.
The pressure of the water automa-
tically starts and stops q new electric
pump for private plants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
First United States Relief
Ship Reaches Petrograd'

Riga, Sept. 8.-The American
steamship Phoenix has taken to Pet
rograd the first consignment of
American food for the starving chill
dren of Russia, says a dispatch to
the Letvian Telegraph Agency from
Moscow. The vessel sailed from
hamburg
The American Relief Administra-
ton yesterday sent its first train di-
rect to Samara from Moscow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
SPECIAL NOTICES

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Braddock Light and
Power Company, Incorporated, for
the election Of directors and the
transaction Of such business as may
properly come before SAID meeting,
will be held at the office eff the com
pany, Alexandria National Bank
Building, Alexandria, Virginia, Tues
day, September 20, 1921, at loo
p. m.
214-10c. IS. R. Bowen, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
Turkish Wings Hold In IL.
Day Fight

C,nstentinople, Sept. S.-The Turk
ish Nationalist right wing and also
the left are successfully holding not
withstanding the strenuous efforts of
the Greek forces to break their re-
sistance and the fall Of Angora is
not likely to occur as soon as had
been anticipated.
The battle has been raging with
undiminished violence more than IL
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08
KINGS DAUGHTERS SUPPER

The Mount Vernon Circle of King
Daughters, will hold supper at
Sherwood Hall, four miles south Of
Alexandria, on the dirt road, Satur-
day, September 10th, from to Q p.
h. Supper so cents. 214-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-09-08

WANTED-Young man % to 25
years old in our bookkeeping de-
partmCnt. An opportunity for one
interested in banking and DESTROYS
Of learning the banking business.
Citizens National Bank. 1880.