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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
BEGIN SURVEY OF
 HISTORIC TREES Many Spots of Interest Around St. Louis Will
 Be Marked
By Associated Press

St. Louis. April S.-An undertaking g to survey the historic trees of St. Louis and vicinity has been begun by the Missouri Botanic garden with a report on the Daniel Boone Jude- ment Tree" an American elm. at Femme Osage, St. Charles county, about 55 miles west of here.
 The tree stands upon a farm which was part of the land owned and titled by Boone during his Missouri res l idence In 1920. It is named the Judgment Tree from the fact that Boone, as syndic (judge) for the dis trict under the Spanish rule of Louis jana. was said to have held court under 1t during the hot days of sum- mer.
 Said to be less known than other historical spots in Missouri, the tree 1 is in an almost impossible section and has been neglected, according to the gardens surveying party which visited the spot.
 An examination of the tree by G. H. Pring, horticulturist and head of the party. disclosed that the tree is rotting and that it's life likely will end within the next dozen years un- less it is put into the care of tree surgeons. Firing said that if properly i treated, the span of the trees life, | already about 150 years. may be pro- | longed another century.
 The tree is about 70 feet high and has a circumference of l6 feet, ( Inches.
 The tree stands about 75 feet from the old Boone home, the first stone house In Missouri and the house in which the famous pioneer settler died. Only one relic accredited as com ling. down from Boone's day remains on the farm. It is an old grindstone said to have been used by Boone him. self
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
GALL|-CUR| ID
 SING APRIL 26
First Appearance of World Renowned Prima Donna
 in This City

Madame Galli-Curci's appearance here which is the first in the his- tory of Birmingham. on Wednesday evening, April 26. at the Jefferson presented by the "All-Star Concerts (Mrs, Richard F. Johnston and Mrs. Orline A. shipman) promises to create the greatest furore of any musical event of the season.
 This is in keeping with the great prima donna's appearance every where the vast audiences which greet her. showing her tremendous popu- larity, and the great desire of the music loving public 10 hear her. Madame Galli -Curci brings in her concert company two famous assist | ing artists, Manuel Berenguer, flu tist and Homer Samuels, pianist (and the prima donna's husband he hap pens to be also) and these three ar I lists will present program of un- usual beauty and variety, giving the prima donna's great versatility and marvellous talent.
 Alabama's poet. Samuel Minturn Peck. upon hearing Galli-Curci for the first time in New York, burst i into rhapsodies about her wonderful voice and he contributed the follow | ing beautiful ecomium to the great singer in the New York Evening 1 Sun:
 Is there bird l Concealed in her throat? There never was heard
 Such a beautiful note.
 Roulades lo-crowned
 Are floating around; Like bubbles of sound They glisten and float. As sweet as a rose | Each lit that she makes
 As softly it flows | Or tenderly shakes: | To the bosom 1t flies i Believing our eyes; And when echo dies
 How the heart achesl
 Now gay and now sad
 Is her song as we list;
 By turns we are glad, By turns we are trist So lovely her strain
 We sigh in sweet pain | When the haunting refrain
 The silence hath kissed Galli-Curci's voice is one of the most remarkable of all the coloratura | sopranos of the world, her thrills anc cadences, her tone quality and hel superb technique, combining, make her art flawless in every respect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
WOMAN WHO WON'T GROW OLD
Arthur Rowe in Leslie's Weekly.

Arthur Rowe in Leslie's Weekly.
 Many criticize Bernhardt for being still in harness. The reason for this is plain--I mean her action not the criticism. As long as managers and audiences continue to pay her thou sands of dollars a Nee1S the fact Is undisputable that there is still a place for her on the worlds stage and this Is true.
 Furthermore, she Is of unique value In the scheme of things and still has the flame of genius. She can sum- mon the imagination and vision that no other woman can-she still can point the way to a glowing and glor- ious vista. And one must remember it is not only her weight of years she oyercomes but tho loss of leg. Characteristically she will not wear an artificial leg. since 1t cannot re- store the grace of movement for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
THE SEEK, 7 WITH
 VALENT|NO-
Spectacular Romantic Drama With AlI- Star Cast Here
 All This Week

Rudolph Valentino the greatest and most popular romantic actor be- fore the camera. will be the star at the Galax theatre all this week in the play which set records for popularity "The Sheik," picturized from one of the most widely read novels written in decades
 The role of the Arabian tribal chieftain, Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, is portrayed by Rudolph Valentino, the handsome young actor who sprung into instant popularity by his work in "The Four Horsemen. of the Apocalypse" He is romantic actor and makes perfect picture IS the colorful warrior-lover of the desert wastes.
 Agnes Ayres, the newly created | Paramount star, plays the featured 1 iead-the haunghty English girl who | is captured by the Shiek and forced to do his bidding. The story tells of the strange love between these two char acters and the many vicissitudes which are undergone before perfect understanding is finally established I between them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09

which she was famous. She prefers nothing to a halting substitute.
 In today's paper is this: Sarah Bernhardt, at TT. has asked the French council for a 25-year lease on the theatre which bears her name. The council is willing to grant 1O- year lease, but they look unfavorably upon an extension of 25 years.
 It reminds me of scory told me of her by de Max, her reading man for 10 years On one of her American tours a fortune-teller told her she'd die at 95, at which Sarah threw up her hands and exclaimed: Why hurry me? I have plans for 25 years This is true. Her schedule usually published in some paper is always made out for at least i've years. What her actual plans are is ever dark secret Like Brer Fox, she says noth- ing; just lays low!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09

For the most part they are players who have been before the public on stage and screen for several years and all number their personal follow ings in thousands.
 Beyond the Rainbow" is the spe- cial attraction booked for showing all this week at the Alcazar, where low CTS of the motion drama may have an opportunity to appraise the work of the extraordinary cast. For eX- ample, there are George Fawcett' Harry Mercy, Edmund Breese, Macey Harlan and others of importance among the male members of the cast.
 Among the women are such favor ties as Rose Coghlan. still the same great artist as of old, and Lillian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09

(Billie) Dove. famous beauty of the Ziegfeld Follies, whose artistry in Cabanne productions has carried her to popularity on the screen almost overnight.
 There are also two beauty contest winners in Virginia Lee and Clara Bow, one fair and the other dark but both young artists who promise much for the future. Diana Allen, star in her own right, and Marguerite Cour- tot, long prominent on the screen also have outstanding roles.
 Then there are others. such as James Harrison, well known juvenile; Walter Miller, Charles Craig and also Huntly Gordon, whose striking fig ure has graced more than one Ca banne success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
Beyond the RainbolU, Hun1an
 Interest Drama at ALcazar

before motion pictures but is players has been production than the that William Christy the Rainbow More than dozen prominent anda part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09

spring weather and park officials are planning to entertain the two biggest crowds of the year Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
EVENTS OF PLAINS, C.
By MRS. !. G. LOGAN Correspondents

PLAINS, Oct. 1.-The Womana
Missionary Society Of the Lutheran
church met Sunday afternoon with
fourteen members present. The de-
vottonal service was led by Mrs.
Laura Wise, with the aid Of Rev.
NJ. r. Wingard, Mrs. Matte Caugh-
man and Mrs NJ, r, Wingard. The
topic Of the lesson was Training
Our Forces" An interesting pro-
gram was rendered as follows:
Toem--"H Holding the Ropes" Mrs.
y. I. Wise.
Give Us a Chance Mrs. Lott
Jennings and Miss Kate Hitler.
The following papers were read:
"Our Boys and Girls'-Miss Flor
ence Wise.
Cur Young Women Mrs. J.
4. 1ionts.
"0ur Student Possibilities" Mrs.
f. W. Bacon
Training Possibilities" - Mrs.
Camilla Wise.
Short prayers were led by several
Of the members.
The business session followed.
Mrs. Camilla Wise was appointed as
delegate to the Synod which conven-
IS In Birmingham, Ala, in November.
Mrs. Matte Caughman was appoint
ad alternate. After the collection f
dues the meeting was dismissed with
prayer
The Woman's Missionary Society
Of the Baptist church is holding a
series of prayer services this week,
beginning Tuesday afternoon and
will continue through Friday after
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
G A .

noon. The general subject of pray
II will be for state missions.
The Plains Literary club met at
the club rooms Monday afternoon.
Business included was the combining
of the school library and the club
library, the Parent Teacher associa-
ton and the Literary club agreeing
10 pay stated amount to one of
the club members to act as librarian.
This plan was accepted and Mrs,
R. [. Jennings was appointed Iibrari-
al, with Miss Alice Ruth Thinner
man aasistant The library is to be
opened to the public one afternoon
each week. This plan is expected
to meet with the approval and co.
operation of he community.
The opening Of the library will
be announced. a committee was al
50 appointed to investigate the fur
mshng of club room.
After the business was disposed
Of the following interesting program
was given; Revolutionary states
men:
Thomas Jefferson - Mrs. Mamie
Bradley.
Alexander Hamilton and Patrick
Henry-Mrs. Alton Carter.
The discussion depicted the man
ners and customs of the Revolution
airy period, introducing Winston
CharchilPs novel Richard Carvel."
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Cook and lit
tile daughter and Miss Marie Griggs
spent the weekend in Macon.
Mrs. Emma King returned to her
home here Monday after having
spent the summer months in North
Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

Mrs Herman House is i'll with den
que fever at her home on Brannen
avenue.
Mrs. L. p. Gartper and Mrs. H.
J. Williams, of Ellaville, were visit
ors here Thursday.
Linton Lester, Jr., is convaIescent
after an attack Of dengue fever.
Charles Wheatlcy is i'll with den
que fever at the City hospital.
Mrs. John Mar hail and little son,
John, Jr,, have returned from At
lanta, whore they spent week with
Mrs Edward Young,
Mrs. z. c. Skinner left this week
for Townsville to join Mr.. Skin
ner who is in business there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
KEL.LEY-MATTHEws.

Miss Mae Keny and w. il
Mathews were married recently at
the home OF the brides. parents aesr
Eilaville. thA ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. j. W, ham, of
Buena Vista, in the presence Of only
q few friends and relatives.
Immediately after thu ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathews left lor :
wedding trip to points in Florida.
Mrs. Mathews IS the Youngest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs James Kel-
Is and is a young woman of charm
ing personality. Mr., Mathews is a
prominent young business man Of
Buena Vista where the young couple
will reside
Mrs Mathews has many friends ia
Americus whore as Miss Kelley she
held a clerical position IN the Hrm
of W. q. Turpin & Co.. for the past
several months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
MRS. r. l. CRAWFORD
ENTEETA!NS az CLUE.

Mrs Z. /. Crawford was hostess
to the Thursday 42 club Thursday
afternoon at her home on Forrest
street
Golden rod and SALIVA formed the
pretty decorations Of the rooms
where the tables were placed.
At the conclusion CT the game
delicious salad course was served.
Playing were Mrs, Roy Parker,
Mrs. John Hartzog, Mrs. Oscar Eng
lish, Miss Mary English, Mrs. w. P
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
SMALL--BUT a
POSITIVE MENACE

The ordinary house roach is small
IL size-but positive menace TO
your health They breed with start
ling rapidity-deposit a vile liquid on
everything destroy food and spread
terrible disease. Wipe them out and
KEEP them Quit Use Royal Guaran-
teed Roach Poder. DC and 25c. Sold
and guaranteed by
adv CARSWELL DRUG co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

college. was entertained the past
Weekend as the guest of her uncle,
Thomas 3. Scrutchins, in Atlanta.
Little Anita Lester IS i'll with den
que fever at her home on Jackson
street.
Mrs A. J. Dozier. of Dawson, is
the guest Of Mrs. Eta May Nix and
Mrs. Egbert Allen.
Rev James B. Lawrence has re-
turned from a stay Of several weeks
~ Portland, Oregon, where he at
tend the general convention OF the
Episcopal church.
Mrs. Il. /. FlecInan is very ia with
iengue fever at her home on south
Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06
A'}ociettz
s.nVerne Brodnsx Thomss, Editor Phone


Macarthur Mrs. Charles Macarthur,
Mrs. Bertram Cox, Mrs, J. L Sutton,
Mrs. r. Il. Hightower, Mis-, Sarah
Highfowor, Mrs. John Quarterman,
MIS-. !. L, Wilson
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

Use Fresh Veal Chops for Chicken
Tie, and get it at Hfa2g's Mar ct.
Phone ISL. 513t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-10-06

FANCY TRIA1R1lNCS--You will find just what you
want IN the way of Dress Trimmings; in all the new
Beaded and Embroidered Efects--at reasonable
prices.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-11-24
The Mardi Gras Mystery
By
H. BEDFORD-JoNEs

by
III. BEDFORD JONES :

was aware that the agents had depart
ed. He was alone with Lucie and Fell,
and the latter was rising and holding
out his hand smiling.
"Gramont, you got ahead Of me in
this deal, and / congratulate you with
all my hearth" said Fell, earnestly.
Neither of us suspected the part
played by the other man! but you've
done the work and done it well. VIII
you shake hands?"
Gramont confusedly took the hand
extended to him.
1--WE been fool" he said, slowly.
II might have guessed that something
unusual was"
''NO; how could you guess?" said
Fell There are three men in Baton
Rouge who know the truth, and three
persons in this room. That's all, out
side of the regular government men.
had not told even Lucie, here!
dared not. And dare say nothing
even now. To the underworld at large
will be. known as the crook whom
not even the government could touch ;
in days to come may be Of untold
service to my country"
IF you will excuse me one moment"
he went on, 81 shall speak with your
men who are on guard, Gramont. l.
ah--will be back in moment, and
we may then discuss business. If you
agree, I think that your company may
proceed upon the original lines. and
we shall set to work drilling for oil
without delay"
Gramont scarcely heard the words,
nor did he hear the door close He
was still looking into the eyes Of Lu-.
Gle iedanois, and wondering If the
message they held was really meant
for him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-11-24
CHAPTER XVI
Mi-careme.

u
A nameleSS gentleman, from the eff
fete North was enjoying for the first
time the privileges of Al guest card at
the Chess and Checkers. In a some
what perplexed manner he approached
the secretary's desk and obtained a
cigar. Then he paused. listening to
the sounds of revelry which filled the
club, and which came roaring in from
the city streets outside.
"Sayr' he addressed the secretary
whats this Mi-Careme I've been
reading about in the papers. anyhow?
4 thought everything was tight as a
clam down here after Mardi Gras?
It's still the Lenten season, isn't it?
Mardi Gras doesn't come more than
once year? Then what's all the cele-
bration aboutT
The secretary smiled.
Certainly, sir, it's still Lent. But
the French people have what they call
Mi-Careme, or Mid-Lent. and they GER
tainly give it a big celebration You
see, it's night halfway through Lent,
when they can enjoy themselves to
the limit-let off steam. as it were
We're having several dinner parties
here in the club tonight, for the occa-
sion."
A slightly built little man. who had
much the air of shy clerk-had it
not been for his evening attire-ap-
preached the desk He signed check
for a handful of cigars, which he
slowed away.
please provide fresh box later"
he said to the secretary. Most of
my party is here. believe
"I'll send them up, Mr.. Fell an
swered the secretary. quickly. "Yes,
/ think the dining room is all ready
for you, sir. BY the way, Mr. Gramont
was looking for you moment ago
all! Here he comes now!"
joachim Fell turned. Gramont was
plunging at him. a yellow telegraph
form in his hand, excitement in his
eyes,
Look here. joachim! This wire just
came in from Hammond-you know,
left him in charge of things down at
Bayou Terreb0nne! Read it, man
read 1t! They've struck oil-sands at
five hundred feet-and sands at five
hundred, with these indications. It
means a gusher at thousand!
Where's Lucie? Have you brought her?"
"She's upstairs. Well, Welt" ia
chin Fell glanced at the telegram. and
returned it. $50 oil is actually found !!
This is certainly going to be one big
night. Come along. Let's find Lucie
and tell her about it,"
The two men turned away together.
1.-THE ENID
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-11-24

have put the underground lottery into
a systematized form. l have done this
by the authority of the United States,
in order to apprehend Memphis Izzy
Gumberts and other men at one crack.
These gentlemen will tell you that
am special agent of the Department
of Justice, employed in that capacity
through the efforts of Judge Forester
and Senator Flaxman. regret that
this had to be held so secret that not
even the governor himself was aware
of it until this evening. The conflict
was quite unavoidable. Not mem
Der of that gang must become aware
of my real identity"
Gramont sank into his chair, the au-
tomato dropping from his hand He
was suddenly dazed, thunderstruck.
Yet he had to believe. He was dimly
aware that Lucie had gone to joachim
Fell, her arms about his neck. He
stared from unseeing eyes.
Realization smote him like a blow,
numbing his brain. He saw now why
LnC SVFCthOA huO NOAACAkCQ Win
Judge Forester and the senator, why
he had been ordered off the trail. He
saw now why Fell had preserved Sc
crecy so great that even to the chief
of police his impregnable position was
supposedly due to influence higher up.
He saw how Fell must have been
working month after month, silently
and terribly, to form one compact or
ganizatiOn of the most talented crimi-
mails within reach-headed by Mem
phis Izzy, the man who had laughed at
the government for years! And he
saw himself furious. raging like a
mailman
Gramont dropped his head into his
hands. The pain of his forgotten
wounded arm stabbed him like knife.
He jerked his head sharply up, and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-11-24

but to arrest Mr.. Fell, you will under
stand. i am very sorry, Lucie, to
have to tell you all this, for ] know
your attachment to him.
"Arrest-you, Uncle JachinT The
girl glanced from the paper to Fell,
who nodded "Why--this isn't joke
of some kind?" !.
"None whatever, my DEAR" said
Fell, quietly. ''Mr Gramont is to be
congratulated. He has discovered that
I was the head of a large organization
Of criminals. Here, il mistake not,
are your Department of Justice
friends. Gramont.
A knock at the door, and it opened
to admit one of Gramont's men.
Here they are, sir-the chief agent
and a deputy. Shall let them in?"
Gramont nodded. Two men entered
the room, and Gramont dismissed his
own man with a gesture. He saw that
the agents both nodded to Fell.
"Do you gentlemen know this man?''
he demanded, rising.
Yes" said one of them, regarding
him keenly. who sent for us?'
II did" Gramont gave his name.
and handed them his commission. II
have been investigating "a lottery
which has, been conducted in this state
for long time by an, organization
of very clever criminals. joachim Fell
is the man at the head of this organi-
cation. The lesser members of the
gang are in custody. The police de-
partment will not arrest this man
Fell; his influence and that of his
gang.is extensive in political fields and
elsewhere. have called up the gov
ernor, and have been told not to arrest
him. have disregarded these facts,
and / now call upon you to hold him
in custody as federal prisoner Now
go to it,"
The chief agent laid Gramont's
commission on the table and looked at
joachim Fell. For an instant there was
dead silence. Then, when the fed
eral man spoke, Gramont was para
lyzed.
I'm very sorry, Mr. Gramont, to
have to refuse"
"What!" cried Gramont, incredu-
lousy. do you dare stand there
and
Zone moment. please" said Fell, his
quiet voice breaking in. 1T is quite
true that / have organized all the
criminals possible, Mr.. Gramont and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-11-24
rxpoaraphleal ERROR Cost Life.

A typographical error once cost a
woman her life. Shortly after the in
vention of printing, a German printer
working on an edition of the Bible
entrusted to his wife the setting up of
the type for portion of the Book Of
Genesis. There is a sentence in Gene
sis. describing Ewes duty to Adam.
which runs HE shall be thy Lord"
The German word for Lord is "Herr"
and that for fool is Mari" The
printers wife changed the re" TO "a"
and, in the crude type of that period
the capital H" looked exactly like an
an" The sentence consequently read.
HE shall be thy fool.''
Many copies of the book got into
circulation before the error was dis
covered. The ecclesiastical auihori-
ties were so enraged at what they con-
sidered the w0man's impiety that they
condemned her TO the stake.
People who boast that. they never
u.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1922-11-24

People who boast that. they never
give up sometimes are shown up.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-07-28
THREE RAILROADS
PLACE EMBARGO

Washington. July 2s.-C CBy AS
sociafed Press) Three coal car
rying railroads, the Norfolk and
Western, Chesapeake and Ohio,
the Louisville and Nashville, have
declared embargoes over their
lines against the acceptance OF
any freight except foodstuffs, live
stock and fuel. The actions were
taken under the interstate com
merce commission declaration OF
an emergency which authorized
roads embarrassed by the shop
mems strike to show preference
and establish priority in trans
portation.
The object OF the embargoes Is
to conserve all the equipment of
three carriers for the transporta-
tion Of coal. The roads serve the
non-union bituminous mining
areas south Of the Ohio river,
which have furnished most OF the
country's coal output since April
1.
1t was believed that the first
result of the embargoes would be
to increase coal shipments from
the non union territory.