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The Washington times., 1922-02-19

N along a road about quarter OF a
mile north of the home of Lillian
Russell-America's perennial, ever bloom.
ing beauty who gave up the stage to be-
come the wife of Mr. Alexander Moore, one
of Pittsburgh, Pas, best known million
aires.
Hey fellows" cried one Look at the
shoes somebody's chucked away
The others glanced where he was point.
ing. A covered sewer ran along the edge
of the field. The top of one of the man.
holes was slightly awry. Out of the edge
was sticking a pair Of shoes
The boys jumped over and looked more
closely. The shoes were new. Their soles.
turned upward. had hardly been scratched.
They reached down to lift them up To
their surprise the shoes did not yield to
their pulling.
They're laced to something" said one
Of the boys. Pull harder"
They tugged again The lid of the sewer
moved slightly to the left.
Lift it off there" shouted one OF the
lads There's something heavy hanging
to EN-"
The lid was lifted. The boys tugged at
the shoes. Suddenly something gave way.
Then out of the sewer slid-that to which
the shoes had been laced.
It was the body OF a man!
1t had been thrust, head downward into
the vent. A heavy overcoat had been
wrapped around it. Frozen with terror.
the boys held the feet and stared at the
face. purple against the snow.
Its Miss Russelrs chauffeur. It's Joe
Memo" gasped one. ITS the fellow that's
been missing for week from her home
down the road"
They dropped the feet and fed to give
the news.
Joe found! Murdered" cried Mrs.
Moore, when the servants had ushered in
the trembling boys. why. who would
murder Joe? And why?'
She telephoned to the police. Soon the
coroner and his assistants were beside the
body on the field. They drew off the
heavy coat and then, seasoned as they
were to gruesome sights. recoiled in
horror.
1t was Memo. sure enough. And from
the forehead to feet his body was mass
OF knife wounds. There were two gashes
from his ears to the corners Of what had
been his mouth. On the palms of his
hands two deep slashes formed cross.
In all there were seventy wounds.
And in his left breast was a deep and
ragged hole through which his heart had
been cut out!
Close examination revealed diabolical
cruelty. Lillian Russells chauffeur had
been tortured before death. The wounds,
medical scrutiny showed. had been pro.
gressive. The oldest had been inflicted
seven days before.
Each day. in fact, Memo had been stab
bed ten times. The last and SEVENTEEN
and death dealing cut had been the rip
ping out OF his heart. And this no later
than the night before!
There we're elements to the crime that
gave the police of Pittsburgh much dis.
quiet The deliberateness and elaborate
ness of the murder alone lifted it above
the ordinary. The daily torture, the enact
number of stabs each twenty-four hours
until the eliminating stroke, savored more
Of ritual, of clan o. secret society ven
geance carefully prescribed in some
wicked book of rules than It did of plain
murder II was cold blooded and purpose.
tul
Why, asked the police, had Memo, Mrs.
Moores chauffeur. been picked for such
a death? Why had he been tortured day
The Washington times., 1922-02-19

Good manners!" re.
peated Hilliard. "He acts
aSthough he would like to
take his coat off and let
you walk on it," said Rob.
ert.
II was not so long after
this that Memo met his
fate. But what, it will be
asked, has his devotion to
do with that fate?
In that question lies,
perhaps, the explanation OF
H. nh 1A ,,,-e.A,,, ri,
The Washington times., 1922-02-19

by day for seven days? What was it that
he had done which had called for such
vengeance?
Or had he failed-refused-to do some
thing which had been commanded?
The Washington times., 1922-02-19

UT ndu ne Idlleu-TeIuSet
thing which had been comm
And. again. had that ap-
parentH hurried disposal
OF the body in the drain so
near the house of his EN-.
ployer been as carefully
calculated as the torture?
In other words. had It been
the intention of the assas-
sins to convey the idea Of
careless or fearful haste
when the real motive for
leaving the shoes exposed
was to call the attention
OF passers-by to the body
and insure its discovery.
The police echoed the
former Miss Russell's ques-
tion-why?
And then, suddenly. a
veil was drawn over the
mystery. The Pittsburgh
police refused to talk about
1t. IF we keep quiet and
seem to forget 1t the
chances Of getting the MUIR
derers will be greater"
they explained. Mr.. Moore.
by the way, is very infiuen,
tial in Pittsburgh.
Quietly the body was
buried. Miss Russell and
her husband ceased to dis
cuss the
m a t t e r.
Joe Meno's n
dark eyed
widow living
in their quar- ~
tiers in the
garage, re-
lapsed into ~
fri g h ened 49,.
silence.
she knows ~
who did 1t. a.
So does her
brother. But
they dare not
speak," said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
Are You One Of 95% of Women?

Experts-physicians and others who have made study of posture -state that 95 per cent of women carry themselves badly. How often do you yourself remark a woman whose carriage is naturally grace ful and easy2 The one detail of all others that gives woman the foundation of graceful. easy car riage is shoes-just shoesl
 In the Cantilcver Shoe you will find a good-looking shoe that supplies you with the very basis of correct carriage. There are the fashionably rounded toe that brings you so much comfort. the lower heel now in vogue that keeps you from walking too much on your toes, the natural sole-line that upholds your entire foot without de- forming it. and there is. especially, the Cantilever Flexible Arch-supple. flexible. like your own arch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
CALLED MEETING OF MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

At their meeting on last Monday evening, the Music Teachers associa- ton was delightfully."- entertained by the Birmingham Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Beatrice Tate Wright and Miss Celeste Poole played sev- eral beautiful compositions by the well-known Beryl RUbinstein. These numbers were rendered with a bril- liant style and finish which proved them of real artistic value to the au- dience.
 The first part of the evening was given over to important business. Miss Susie Sanford was elected chair man of the committee on arrange ments for the artist concert to be given by the association on the aft ernoon of December 2. Five new members were enrolled.
 A very important called meeting of the association will be held tomorrow. evening at Cable hall promptly at o'clock. It Is urgently requested that every member be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
EpwoRTH LEAGUE PROGRAM

A very interesting program was yandered at tho Senior Epworth league of the First Methodist church Sunday evening with Miss Amy Evans as leader. A court scene was carried out. "The Thief, Procrastina- 4ion," was arraiSned before the court and was convicted by the evidence Of the witnesses. Miss Rosalie Weaver, MT. Cecil Self, MT. W. E. Toles and MT. Frank De Rieux. The judge, MT. II. L. Muchmore, read the verdict, for ever banishing this thief from the aeague. and pledging for life service. .A very impressive talk was made by Mrs. Rheinhart on Life Service"
 The league was favored with bass solo by MT. Stewart and a quartet by xhe league quartet, Miss Annie Weaver. Miss Rosalie Weaver, Mir. Nuchmore and MT. Toles.
 There were a number of visitors and several new members. This was very encouraging. and the league ex- tends a hearty invitation to all wis., ators and hopes to be able to make them new members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
CHAPERONs FOR ROAMERs
 AND NOMADS DANCE

The Roamers ~lub and the Mo- mads club. composed of popular young men of the city. will entertain at a dance on the evening of Wednes- day, October 25. The dance will be for members only.
 The following will be asked to chaperon: MT. and Mrs. c. R. Duer, Mir. and Mrs Jack Carroll. Mir. and Mrs. Toto Jaffe, Mir. and Mrs. Robert Harris. MT. and Mrs. Luther Busby. Those making preparations for the dance are MT. Robert Miller, MT. Ed Miles, Mir. Jack Ferguson. and Mir. w. L. Fadley. Music will be fur nished by the Harmony Five.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MRS. LOCKE HOSTESS AT
 DINNER PARTY.

Mrs. c. D. Locke entertained a number of friends at dinner last evening at the Country club in honor of Mrs. Preston Haskell. q charming visitor in the city and former resident of Birmingham.
 The table was centered with a handsome basket of autumn flowers and Mrs. Locke's guests were: Mrs Hampton Smith. Mrs. Samuel Earle Mrs. Robert Baugh. Mrs. Nathan Miller and Mrs. Henry Gray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
YANCEY SOCIETY
 HOLDS DEBATE

The Yancey Literary society or Central High school held It's fourth meeting on Friday, which was de- voted to an extemporaneous debate' The affirmative was supported by Mir. Frank romberg and MT. Donald Gordon and the negative by Mr. George Clark and MT. Milton Clark.
 Short talks were made by the spon- sors and report by MT. Walter Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MISS MAAs HoNoRED

Miss Ruth Webb entertained at a bridge shower yesterday for Miss Bertha Maas; charming bride-elect At the close of the game a large rose made of crepe, within the petals of which were conceded many pretty gifts. was presented to the bride.
 The colors pink and white, which were chosen for the afternoon, were used In the ices and the favcrs, which were miniature baskets of pink roses.
 The guests were: Miss Maas. Mrs. Charles H. Doerr, Mrs. Gus Maas, Jr., Miss Wilhelmina Maas, Miss Mabel Kennedy, Miss Robena Guth- rie. Miss Carrie Patillo, Miss Ada Meighan, Miss Ellen Archibald. Miss Ruth Sims, Miss Katherine Walms- icy, Miss Ethel Jones, Miss May O'Brien. Miss Florence Flint, Miss Klitstern Jackson, Mrs. Isaac Cham lee, Miss Marguerite Ruff, Mrs. s. C.. Smith, Miss Gladys Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
AsHEvILLE DELEGATES TO
 U. D. c. CONVENTION

Asheville delegates to the general convention of Daughters of the Con- federacy, meeting at Birmingham November 15, include Mrs. L. F. Fish CT, Mrs. U. Yates. Mrs. c. L. Stryp- brough Mrs. J. M. Gudger, Mrs. Charles Malcolm Platt, Mrs. E. s. Clayton, Mrs. D. E. Stafford, Mrs. C. K. Burney. Mrs. R. NJ. Wells. Mrs. J. H. Sullivan, Mrs. Gaston Ward and Miss Thelma Smathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
CALLoWAY-POPWELL
 MARRIAGE

Miss Gertrude Popwell was mar ried last Sunday morning at the home of her parents in Clanton to Mr. Jo- senh N. Galloway of Murphy N. c.
 The wedding was very quiet with only the immediate family and few friends of the bride present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. M. Pearson, the pastor of the Metho- dist church.
 Mir. Galloway is prosperous busi- ness man. The bride is one of the lovely young girls of Clanton and is very attractive.
 Mir and Mrs. Galloway left immedi- ately after their marriage for their wedding trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MRS. sCRUGGs TO ENTERTAIN FOR BRYDE-ELECTS

Mrs. Hubert Scruggs will be hos- tess at bridge party, on Monday afternoon october 23, in honor of Miss Selene Rountree and Miss Caryl Penney, attractive brides-elect.
 The guests will include only mem bers cf the two bridal parties and in- innate friends of the brides-e1ect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MISS AGEE TO HONOR MISS SLOSS

Among the entertainments to be given in honor of Miss Anita Sloss a lovely bride-elect. will be the luncheon at which Miss Louise Agee will entertain on Wednesday at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MISSIONARY SOCIETY TO
 GIVE SILVER TEA

The Missionary society of the Fountain Heights Methodist church will give silver tea at the home Of Mrs. T. l.. Mcdonald, 1926 North Fourteenth street. on Thursday aft ernoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
DANCE

A dance that is attracting much in- terest among members of the social set is that to be given in honor of the Alabama Sewanee teams and stu dents in the ball room of the Tut wiler on Friday evening. October 2n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MRS. AsHDOwN's
 BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. R. H. Ashdown will be hostess on Wednesday afternoon at bridge at tho Country club in honor of Mss Anita Sloss, a bride-to-be, and Miss Josephine Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MRS. M'QUEEN HONORs MISS PENNEY

Mrs. Douglas Mcqueen will enter tain on Tuesday at bridal party in honor of Miss Caryl Penney. an attractive bride-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MRs. nROOKs SOLOIsT

Mrs. Lucile Roberts Brooks will sing the offertory solo this morn ing at the First Methodist church, when she will render "The Prayer Perfect" by Stenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MISS MEAKLEY TO
 HONOR MISS PENNEY

Miss Louise Weakley will give a bridge party on Wednesday, October 25, in honor of Miss Caryl Penney, a charming bride-elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15

the night before the game. At this dance, which will be an invitational affair. Mir. Frank Mccormack will present for the first time to Birming-
 ham the famous Southern Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
ABELE-WATsoN
 WEDDING PLANS

Plans have been completed for the wedding of Miss Avis Watson and Mir. Charles Arthur Abele of Mont gomery.
 The wedding will take place at the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church on October 2s at o'clock in the morning.
 Miss May Watson, sister of the bride, will Dc maid of honor; Miss Gladys English, Miss Ellen Dupuy and Miss Norma Hickman are to be bridesmaids.
 Mir Abele will be attended by his brother, Mir. Earle Abele. as best man, and by Mir. T. A. Belser of Montgom- cry, Mir. James Rogers and Mir. Rush Hickman, as groomsmen.
 The nuptial music will be In charge of Miss Helen Ritchie. Mrs. North Duncan and MT. J. H. Holmes will be soloists.
 The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. l.. B. Brubaker of the Ems ley Highlands Presbyterian church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
O. D. s. CONFERENCE

Jefferson county 0. E. 8. conference will meet at Masonic hall. Bessemer, October IT, Bessemer chapter No. 6l and Lennie Mae chapter No. 25s. hostess. There will be three sessions, beeinnfng at 10 a. m. Box lunch. See that your chapter Is well rep resented and dues paid that your chapter be in good standing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
MISS PENNEY TO COMPLIMENT
 MISS RoUNTREE

Miss Caryl Penney will be hostess at a luncheon at the Southern club for Miss Selene Rountree, on Octo- Der 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
GROoMsnEN TO HONOR Nrrl g.lInH

The grcomsmen, who will take part in the Smtth-Rountree wedding which will be an event of October 24. at St Mary's on the Highlands, will entertain at a party for NIT. sumpter Smith at a stag party on Saturday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15

orchestra of Washington, D. C., now headquartering In Atlanta, Ga,
 This dance will be attended by members of the social clubs of the city and their personal friends and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
HULL-McNAiTARA
 WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Mary vir- ginia McNamara and MT. Raymond Robert Hull will be solemnized on Wednesday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the Blessed Sacrament church the Rev. Father Carroll officiating.
 Mrs. Joseph Woodward Smith will serve her sister as matron of honor and Miss Jennie Abbott will be maid of honor.
 Mir. Joseph Filson Hull will attend his son as best man.
 The groomsmen will be MT. Joseph Woodland Smith, MT. Newton Hall and pr. Erskine MoNamara.
 Mrs. F. M. Mahon will have charge of the nuptial music.
 Immediately after the ceremony a reception will be held for the bridal party and relatives at the home Of the Brides parents, MT. and Mrs Frank J. McNamara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15

students of the various colleges. Only those invited will be allowed In. The committee in charge of the coming dance will announce future plans later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
DIR. AND MRS. WILSON HOSTS
FOR MISS sLoss

On Tuesday evening. october 24, following the rehearsal for the Wads- worth Sloss wedding, MT. and Mrs. A. W. Smith and MT. and Mrs. vernon Whitaker will entertain at buffet supper at their home on Jasper road for Miss Sloss, MT. Wadsworth and the members of their bridal party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
LuNcHrNG AT THE TUTwILER

The beautiful weather of yesterday brought large crowds of people out, many lunching at the Tutwiler prior to the matinee of "The Merry Widow"
 Among those noted at the Tutwiler Friday and Saturday were Mrs. F. H. c. cabeIl, pr. and Mrs. ". R. Hen drix, MT. H. C. Ryding. MT. W. U. Matthias Mrs Arthur c. Crowder, Mrs R. A. Mullins of Jacksonvllle, Mrs. D. c. Chandler, Mrs. w. J. Young. Mrs. John D. Turner, Mrs, Or line Shipman, Mrs. ". H. Kettlg, MT. Smith Pickett of Atlanta. MT. and Mrs. Henry J. Porter, Jr., and others. DR. AND MRS. WILSON HOSTS
 pr. and Mrs. Cunningham Wilson will entertain on the evening of De- tober 23. in honor of Miss Anita Sloss, a bride of this month.
Evening journal., 1922-04-24

Brandywne hundred folk, especially those VINO reside
in the southeastern section of that rich and populous
division have received with pleasure the announce
ment made by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General H.
H. Bhlany that Improvements are to be made in the
rural mail delivery which will affect benehcialy 100
families in the Gordon Heights section. The assur-
given by Mr. Biany relative to the future ssr,
in that hundred also being commented upon favor
ably In effect they are that when the Brandyvgn,
hundred communities comply with the require
ments Of the Postoiee Department they will have vii
lage service, which will benefit least 500 persons
Evening journal., 1922-04-24

noor weapon to use against disorder;
II is likely to add fuel TO the fire.
B0t the one-day strike threatened
bv the irish trades unions as a
means OF bringing the Provisional
Government OF the Irish Free state
10 a full sense OF its responsibilities
is AZ least a good indication OF the
Irish attitude toward the lament
able conditions of affairs in the
island.
The labor manifesto demands that
tho military be brought to recog-
nize civil authority. In other words
the administration OF Collins ana
Griffith must put down the insurrec-
ton that exists or confess itself un-
able to govern. The negotiations now
under way between the Free State
leaders and the De Valera group are
unlikely to end the guerilla warfare
which besets Dublin. The WILD
Young men who are saying with
their guns that they will have a re-
public or nothing would probably
repudiate any agreement made by
De Valera in the way Of peace.
The hesitation OF Collins 10 use
drastic methods toward the rebels
ia naturally attributed TO his disin-
lcIination to have them regarded as
martyrs. But as the rebels are
numbering citizens-citizens OF the
Free State which the Collins Gov
eminent has been commissioned tC
maintain and protect-it- is abou'
time that they were recognized and
| treated as outlaws, not as patriots
Evening journal., 1922-04-24
SUCCESS OF TANLAC
DUE TO MERIT ALONE
Personal Recommendation of Celebrated Medi-
cine bv Persons 1t Has Restored to Health Is
the Chief Reason for Its Tremendous Sale

commonly known as indigestion, Is
not only one OF the most prevalent,
but is one OF the most difhcult TO
treat Of all present-day diseases, and
has for years bafied the skill Of
leading specialists. 1t is almost al
wavs followed by a complication Of
diseases. One of the first is torpid
liver. with biliousness. followed by
headaches, coated tongue, dizzy
spells. pain in the back, palpitation
of the heart. and other distressing
SYMPTOMS. Soon other organs of the
body become involved and various
diseases develop and become chronic
IL not checked in time. The first
symptoms Of stomach disorder, such
as gas. sourness, constipation, foul
breath, fullness after eating, pains
in the stomach, headache, tired-out
feeling, lack OF energy, should be the
signal for prompt and decisive ac-
ton.
Tens OF thousands OF men and
women, Of all ages and in all walks
OF life, afflicted with stomach and
liver disorders, some of them of long
standing. as well as thousands Of
weak, thin, nervous men ana women,
apparently on the verge OF collapse
have testified publicly that they have
been fully restored to the enjoyment
OF perfect health by taking Tanlac.
Tens of thousands have not only
been relieved of the most obstinate
forms OF dyspepsia and indigestion
by Tanlac after other remedies had
failed. but many OF them have re-
ported a remarkable and rapid in
crease in weight along with their re-
turn to normal health and strength.
That is the reason Tanlac con-
tinues. year after year, to have the
largest sale of any medicine of its
kind in the world.
Tanlac Is sold in Wilmington by
Eckerd's Drug Stores.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-04-24

Not a day passes but what thou
sands of people ask the questions'
What is Tanlac? Why its phenome-
nal success? Why do we hear so
much about Il? The answer to these
questions is not difficult.
Tanlac. Natures medicine, is a
wonderful Reconstructive Tonic ana
bodv-builder. It j. purely vegetable
and is made from the most bene-
fcial roots. herbs and barks known
n science. The medicinal prop
critics are readily taken up by the
system. thereby aiding digestion
stimulating the appetite and assist
ing the stomach in converting the
food into nourishing elements tnal
build up tissue and nerve strength
There Is probably not single por-
ton OF the body that Is not bene-
fitted by the helpful action OF this
remarkable medicine.
The system. besides being purified
and strengthened by Tanlac, is ton
ed up and invigorated. 1t quickly
overcomes indigestion, non-assimila-
ton OF the food, nervousness. head
ache, backache, general debility and
many other complaints that are so
common 20 the thousands OF half
sick. depressed men and women.
Tanlac was designed primarily for
the correction Of disorders OF the
/ stomach, liver and bowels. At the
same time. as stated above. 1t Is
powerful Reconstructfve Medicine.
for It naturally follows that any
medicine that brings about proper
assimilation OF the food and the
thorough elimination OF waste pro-
ducts must, therefore have a far
reaching and most beneficial effect
upon the entire system.
Probably eighty per cent OF all
diseases originate in the digestive
J organs. Dyspepsia, or whay Is more
Evening journal., 1922-04-24
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE FOR VETERANS

CENAToR BERT NJ. FERNALD of Maine. in
- charge Of the bill recently passed unanimously by
the Senate appropratng s17OoOOoO for the construe
ton Of more hospitals for the accommodation Of dis
abled service men. In the course OF his remarks on
the measure Fernad gave statistics OF what
the United States its soldiers in the World
War as compared with what done in former wars,
and with what other governments have done for their
veterans that should be brought to the attention Of
every person thinks this country has been negl-
gent that respect
.senators may be surprised to know the difference in
the treatment OF soldiers by the different
ments" said Senator Fernald. "outslde Of Australia
and New Zealand. no government that in any way
connected with the late has paid anything like
what the United has paid her soldiers Canada
alone paid her soldiers $50 per month The United
states paid her soldiers s33 per month Great Britain
paid her soldiers s1l.4O per month Germany paid
her soldiers SO per France, Austria Hungary
italy Japan paid their soldiers less than 81 per
month. SO Senators may that in comparison with
what other governments have paid, the United states
has been exceedingly generous"
'se added that soldier OF the Revolutionary War
Evening journal., 1922-04-24
nEnAwARE,s oFF DAY.

DELAWARE defeated by the Navy by a score Of
~ ls to 4 Annapolis Saturday afternoon.
Rothrock and Ramsey could not hold the
That and other contributing led to the Navy
scoring ten in the second inning OF the game.
Five errors made the Delaware side TO only
made the Navy side. In addition Navy
hits compared to only fve hits made
by the Delaware batters
In short. It Deawares of day. The box score
shows it. The result of the is a OF pro-
found regret to Blue and Gold partisans who had
hoped that Delaware would add the OF the Navy
to its list OF victories worthny won