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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
IMAGINE ER'S FAMILY SEEKING MONEY TO PRESENT OPERAS
Aged Wife of Noted Composer Determined to Go Forward With Plans for Music /
 Festival

BERLIN, Jan. 24.-(By Associated PressJ-siegfrid Wagner plans to leave for America next month at the request of his mother, who is determined that her celebrated hus- bands operas shall not cease to be performed under ideal conditions at Bayreuth, even if German patrons cannot raise money for the Bay reuth festival she and her son have planned for 1925.
 Richard Wagner was forced to go to England late in the seventies to raise money for the festival and Frau Cosima is confident her son will have the same success. To her America is land of hope.
 Although Richard Wagner died 40 years ago his wife has never ceased battling in defense of his high artistic standards and her age she Is s6 years old-does not lessen her struggle. Her Bayreuth home Is connected with the building in which the festivals are held, and all her time is given to planning elaborate new productions of her husbands operas.
 Of Artistic Family
 
 Franz Liszet and her first husband was Hans von Buelow, famous plan ist and conductor of the royal opera in Munich, who detected the first performance of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde." Wagner and Frau von Buelow became enamored of each other; Won Buelow consented to to the Wagners and their artistic to the Wagner's and their artistic work, which was carried on under the patronage of King Ludwig T of Bavaria, who assisted in the erection of the Bayreuth theatre and home where Frau Wagner lives with her son.
 Upon the birth of Siegfrid in 1869, Wagner wrote his famous :nstru- mental work. the "Siegfrid Idyll" and presented it to his wife as an expression of his joy over the com ing of an heir. A selected orches tra played the Idyll in the hallway of the Wagner home.
 Cosima Wagner has never been a performer, but Inherited great criti- cal ability from her noted father and both husband and son profited by her advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
28 STILLS DESTROYED ON ONE RAIDING TRIP.

HEFLIN. Ala. Feb. 3.-(Special) Sheriff H. A. Jackson, assisted by Deputy J. M. Haywood, Federal Off, ficers Crumpton, Stone and Draper of Anniston, destroyed 2S illicit dis tilleries in Cleburne county and Haralson county, Ga, Friday. Sev- eral thousand gallons of beer and whisky ise reported to have been de- stroyed In this raid. No arrests were made.
 The officers raided from in near Tallapcosa, Ga. in toward Longs store in the north western part Of this county. This is 2s stills Sheriff Johnson haf { destroyed this week. During one raid three alleged op- orators were captured and brought to the jail. They made bond to 3D. pear at the next term of circuit court, which convenes here February 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
MUCH RED TAPE IN.
 WAY OF ERECT |NG. HEROES' STATUES.
Placing Memorial of National Capital No Easy Matter. International Complica-
 tionS Often Arise

 WASHINGTON, Feb. s.-The na- tional capitol is such a great col lecting place for statues, statuettes and busts to the memory of many people and events. that 1t might seem to the visitor there must be a large number of persons who make 1t business to propose monuments. However. to accomplish the erection anywhere in the city of new statue is a hard job.
 There are reels and reels of red tape to be cut, for legislation for the benefit of this voteless community Is not the easy matter of running a program through an alderman's meeting. It requires much thought and time on the part of senators and congressman on Capitol Hill. and 1 International complications are in- troduced when 1t Is the memory of a foreign hero that would be thus preserved. for when the good offices of the state department must be in- Voked.
 That is the task faced by the citi- zens of the Argentine republic who recently approved a plan to present to the people of this national a statue commemorative of their liberator, Gen. Jose de San Martin, to be placed in Washington in return for a statue of George Washington presented to Buenos Aires.
 Make Plea to Congress
 In such case, the high representa- tives of that country must make their rlea to Congress, through the depart ment of state, for permission to erect the statue. The state department in transmitting the application must wind the red tape strongly about the plans, which must be complete to the minutest details.
 After the officials of that depart ment have the papers in hand so long that the sponsors of the movement be- gin to fear they have been lost or per- manently pigeon-holed, they are sent to the library committees of the Sen ate and House. When these commit tees have discussed the proposition at length, 1t is sent to the fine arts com mission of the District of Columbia government, if 1t finds congressional favor. This latter government, it must be remembered, is also a fed eral institution.
 If this commission approves of the idea and the lines of the memorial it looks around for a suitable site As the federal government owns most of the odd corners about the city, it can appropriate any suitable site it pleases- This settled on, the com mission sends the plan back to the congressional committees with its recommendations, or objections. and it is G2 to the committees to frame a bill authorizing the statue.
 Congress may or may not pass the bill, but if it does 1t must then go to the President for signature, and even thus late 1t may be rejected en- trely. But if he signs the bill the work of erecting the statue may go forward.
 And SC, by tn time all his de- scendaats have died and his memory has been almost forgotten, the me- molial to the hero is unveiled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
You Can Try It FREE

wives. mothers. sisters. 1t is you that the man who drinks Whiskey. Wine or Beer to excess must depend upon to save him from . ruined life and . drunkard's rrave. Take heed from the thousands of men going to ruin daily through vile
 bootIeaser's Whiskey and the horrible stuff called nome brew from private stilIs. Once he gets 1t in his system he can't stop-but you can save him. All you have to do is to send your name and sddress and we will send absolutely FREE in plain wrapper . trial package of GOLDEN TREATMENT. You will he thankfuI as long as you live that you dtd it Address DR. J. w. HAYNES CO.,, J2i clepn Bldg, Cincinnati, ohies-Adv.
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of Europe-to investigate the mystery. They found natural gas deposits in the yard of the home of Peter Hor- vath, which has nearly burned to the ground several times without hu- man agency to cause the fire.
 After geologists had thus disposed of the matter, however, 1t was dis covered that the fires were ignited only when John Brakas was about, and when he had a headache.
 Investigators who took the boy in hand on suspicion of being an incen- diary, took him to Peter Horvath' s home, where he was suddenly seized
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negroes of the south made him all ideal leader for them, and it was not long before his company was one of the best in the regiment.
 Doing patrol duty one night, Cap tain Jones was surrounded and cap tured, but the negroes in his company missed him soon afterward, deter mined to get De Cap'n' back-and they did. A patrol from the company stallxed into NO Mans Land"s and literally took the Germans prisoner away from them--taking along a few prisoners of their own on their re- turn to the American lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Feb. 3.-Is John Farkas, IA years old, a devil boy" gifted with supernatural pow CTS, or can the strange happenings that go on whenever he is near be explained by natural causes?
 Hungary cannot decide--and the great mass of it's ignorant, super stitious people incline to look upon John Farkas as "superhuman.'
 Mysterious fires which burn with out flames and had destroyed several houses in kecskemet a nearby vil- lage, had been explained by geol- ogists who came from distant parts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
WAR HERO FOR FEDERAL
 PLACE AT SHEFFIELD
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

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 Capt German R, Jones' appoint ment this week as assistant post master at Sheffield came as an an- nouncement of much interest to his friends throughout the Tennessee valley.
 Captain Jones was one of Morgan county's contributions of heroes to the World wars hall of fame. He was the winner of several medals and his capture by the, Germans and subse- quent recapture by his own regiment furnished the basis for one of the most interesting articles of the war. written by Herbert Corey.
 Captain Jones, coming from the south, was embarrassed when placed in charge of a negro company. How ever, his long association with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

with "head-ache," became suddenly weak, and had to sit down. As he did so. the curtains in the room burst into flame. Dishes jumped on the tables, and bottles on the bureau leaped to the ceiling and fell with a crash. On other occasions win dows panes crumbled as he passed, and once as he approached a door it fell flat on the ground.
 Now investigators from the Society of Psyhical Research are in Bu- dapest working on the case which is occupying much space in the Hungarian newspapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

Reid of Sylacauga conducting the services. His wife died the following Friday of the same sickness and was buried beside him Saturday. They are survived by seven children, all cf this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
MUSIC CLUE MEETS

The Wetumpka Music and Maga- zine club has given notice of meet ing to be held in the class room of the Wesley Bible class on Thurs day afternoon, February s, at 3 o'clock. One of the most interesting programs of the year will be rem dered at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
ALABAMA DEATHS
MR. AND MRs. Vi. D. J. STONE

SYLACAUGA, Ala, Feb. 3.-tSpe- cial)-W. B. j. Stone, 70, one of the oldest citizens of this section, died at his home, five miles south Of Sylacauga Wednesday night of in
 fluenza. He was buried at the Mace donia church Thursday, Rev. A. II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
CONVICTION FARMERS ARE PREPARING FOR CROPS

ANDALUSfA. Ala, Feb 3.-(Spe- cial.)-Farmers in this county are busily engaged in early spring blow ing and clearing of lands prepara- tory to the early planting season. Weather conditions for the past week Or 10 days have been favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
NO CONFLICT
PROFILE COTTON MILL CASE SET FOR TRIAL

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. Feb. B. (SpeciaD-The Profile cotton mills case, the minority stockholders suing the majority for dividends, will come up in Montgomery February q, In the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
MRS. WILLIAM RLANToN

HEFJ.lN, Ala. Feb. 3.-tSpecial.) The funeral and burial of Mrs. Will liam B!anton whose death occurred here this week was held at the Methodist Episcopal church, south, was in lIeflin cemetery. She is sur vived by her son. two little girls, mother and several brothers and sis ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
BOUND OVER IN MURDER CASE

Arnie Short and Monk Meyers were bound over to circuit court without bail by E. Y. Adams. justice of the peace at Opp late Wednes- day night, in connection with the killing of Joseph Cook at Foley, Ala, several weeks ago, few miles from Opp, 1t was learned here late yes- terday. Joe Meyers. father of one of the defendants, and Buddie Meyers, brother, were not held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
METHODIST RECEPTION

The members of the Methodist Sunday sche ol will hold an informal reception at the Masonic building re- ception room Monday evening for their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

In Q tubIe-header basketball game played in Talladega recently, with the high school. the high school girls team defeated Talladega and the tsoys team was defeated by Talla- dega
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
WORLD'S LEAGUE ANsNE RS THREAT BY SHOWING TEETH
Lithuania Receives Warning of Council Not to Resist Occupation by Poland
 of Wilma
Associated

PARIS, Feb. S.-(By Associated Press )-Threats of forcefu1 methods in resistance to decisions of the League of Nations were made today , for the first time by league mem Der when M. Sidzikauskas, represent { ing Lithuania, declared in a meet l ing of the council that Lithuania would use force to prevent the occu- | patton by Poland of a part of the neutral zone in the reg:on of Wilma.
 For the first time. too. the coun- | cil of the league warned a member l that if it broke the covenant by the use of force in violation of the de- l cisions of the league, Article 16 of 1 the covenant would be invoked and 1 a blockade of the members territory declared.
 The council had just decided that the neutral zone in the Wilma region. ! which has been practically without a government since the Polish -Lithu- l anian dispute started must be ad- minstered by the authorities on the ! spot. It gave part of this district in temporary charge to Poland and another part to Lithuana.
 Professor Ask enazy, the Polish del- : egate, accepted this decision. but NJ. Sidzikauskas rejected it on behalf of Lithuania. declaring that if Poland ! tried to occupy any portion of the i neutral zone force would be em- ployed to prevent it.
 yiyinni Replies | Rene Niviani of France was presid- | ing, and in an outburst of indigna- ton he asked the Lithuanian dele | gate if he realized what his threat meant. Then, reaching for the printed covenant of the league, he | ttafA Nl.. l.. ] the penalty you incur if you attempt to resist decisions of the league by | force."
 The Lithuanian delegate calmly , declared that Lithuania reserved all her rights. He then left the, coun- cil room.
 The league decision has no refer ence to the Memel territory, which still is under the authority of the council of ambassadors, acting for the allies.
 The council decided to refer to the international court of justice the questions at issue between Poland and her German colonists.
 A conflict in the council over the nomination of financiai adviser for Albania resulted in postponeme of action for the restoration of the Albanian finances.
 NO CONFLICT
 PARIS Feb. 3.-(By Associated Press.)-At the closing session of the League of Nations council today, Dr. Juan Carlos Blanco, Uruguayan min ister to France. and member of the council, read a declaration intended to correct any possible misapprehen- sion as to the proposed Pan-Ameri- can League of Nations. He said there would be no conflict with the world league by such an organiza- tion, as has been talked of by American states. but on the con trary. co-ordinated efforts along the same lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
COUNTY FAIR BEING PLANNED ATWETUMPkA

WETUMPKA, Ala, Feb. 3.-(Spe- cial )-The Elmore county arm bu- reau, in view of the fact that sew eral highly successful community fairs were held in Elmore couney last year, is making an effort to deter mine whether or not the people of the county and especially the people and business men of Wetumpka want a county fair this year.
 A committee, composed of R. I. Perkins Ben Williams and B. J. Hod- nett. representing farm bureau mem- bers and some of the most promi- nent farmers and business men of the county, have been, appointed to interview as many of the leading business men and citizens of We tumpka and ascertain if the county fair would be popular move and if the proper support can be eX- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
COURT CALENDAR SET

Judge George r. Shoot of the Nineteenth Judicial district, has ar ranged his court calendar for FL more county as follows: Jury terms, fourth Monday in February, two weeks. and first Monday in October two weeks Non-jury terms, ourth Monday in April, one week, and sec ond Monday in November one Week. Equity calls and motions, second Mondays in February, May and Au- gust and fourth Monday in f'ovem- Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
TO PRESENT PLAY

Miss Ethel Graham, principal pri- mary grades of the State Normal Training school. will present a play,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
JACKsONyJLLE CIRI.s wTx

parody on Long, Long Ago" Feb ruary lS
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military authorities in civil affairs threatened the whole structure of the American form of government.
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-01-18
Freshmen News

Glen Kirk. has been absent from
school since last Thursday.
Miss Rosie Carlson of Stoneham,
was visitor of the Freshman class
Monday.
The Freshmen had a class meeting
Tuesday to decide whether they
would continue the arrangements
for their class party Thursday even
ing, and the decision was to have the
party.
The girls have the cloth for their
basket ball suits and have some of
them made. The boys are getting
new suits also.
The Freshman class are deciding
on getting their class pins soon. We
are sure the other classes will envy
our class because the pins will be
very beautiful and suitable for the
Freshies.
Mr.. Kelly in History class-"Jim,
who wrote the Declration Of Inde
pendence?"
Jim-"Thomas Jefferson" .|
Mr.. Kelly-"Where was 1t signed?''
Jim-"Right at the bottom"
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HIGHT0WER HAPPENINGS

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Mr. and Mrs James Ohare were
Sunday guests at Geo. Schrocders.
MIR and Mrs II l. Robinson visited
at the f. l.. Knapp home Sunday.
Ruth Burllc missed Two days of
school this week on account of a
severe cold.
P ". Brilliant and Frank GLAND
er returned home from Greeley Tues
day.
Vern Stanley, Henry Robinson,
Jim Oharc and Fred Knapp were
business callers in Raymcr Thursday.
MIR. and Mrs =. l.. Knapp attend
ed party in Raymcr saturday at
II. l.. Fickens
Mrs. n. l.. Robinson was the guest
Of Mrs. John Kneeb0ne Tacsday.
Geo. Kellncr from near Raymer
was hunting coyotes in this neigh
bcrhood Friday,
Mrs. p. NJ. Brilliant, Mrs. s. Say
age. Mrs. Robert Allen and Melville
Allan are entertaining severe c1lh-
Geo Schroeder helped James Oharc
repair his care Friday.
Johnnie Musser was business
caller al p, NJ. Brillharts Friday.
Mis- Cunningham spent the week
end with Miss Blanche Sherman
Saturday evening was spent in a
very pleasant manner at the f. l..
Knapp home by a large crowd. Mu-
sic. dancing, cards etc, were enjoy
ed and later in the evening refresh
pen's, were served. Mr.. and Mrs
Knapp are certainly royal enter
tainers.
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-01-18
NEWS NOTES FROM SPURGIN

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Mr.. and Mrs. Spursin and John
spent Saturday eve at Albin John
sons playing cards.
Frank Bomika's sister and hus-
band from Ravenna are here on 4
visit.
Mr., and Mrs. Steve Schrieber spent
Sunday evening at NJ, II. Peakes.
Mr., and Mrs. Jas. Woody returned
home from an extended visit with
relatives in Nebraska.
NJ. II, PeHke and VIM. Talbert
were business visitors at Brillharts
Saturday.
Mr., August Schroeder and son VIM.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Blodgett ind
sons, Mr. and Mrs John Schroeder and
lrma called at Geo. Schroeders Mon
day evening.
MIR. VIM Burns is busy hauling
straw.
Johnnie Wensky spent Saturday
night at Spurgins,
Frank Bomika hauled lumber from
Kimball Tuesday.
Mrs, VIM, Talbert is on the sick
list.
Chas. Maniey delivered hogs to
Kimball Tuesday.
John Spurgin is i'll with La grippe.
NJ. II. Peake and VIM. Talbert de
livered hogs to kimbaIl Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. GoOlsby, Carl Kline
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Burns ate Sunday dinner at
J Il. Spurgins.
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SCHOOL NOTES
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and Raymer on the Keota floor Fri
day, January 10.
The report cards were given out
Tuesday evening with December's 8
grades and also with first semesters
average.
Third year English class has been
studying the life and works Of Mil
ton. Special reports we're given up
on him, taken from Mcauley's es-
says. They find him the greatest po-
ct of that period.
I'm afraid" said the lecturer In
terrupting his address to point an
accusing finger at man who was
yawning in front seat, that you
are not following me closely" I'm
not here to listen" said Fritz Molle,
I'm waiting to put out the lights
and lock the building"
Lynn-"What y ou got In that
sack, Maxi"
Birdseed."
Lynn-"Not that I doubt you, but
could see IT."
Max-"Certainly."
Lynn-"It is birdseed isn't It?
always thought birds grew from
eggs"
Mr.. Albright had written on the
back Of Genevieye's examination pa
per: PLEASE write more legibly."
The next day Genevieve went to the
Office and asked "Mr. Albright what
is that you wrote on the back Of my
paper?"
Miss Hammon-"Who can tell me
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the duties Of the Poet Laureate?"
Gladys-"He hands out the poetic
license.
Mr.. Albright-"Wayne what Is
the largest diamond known?"
Wayne-"Would you count the
joker"
Gertrude Fischer Of the local high
school as winner for the State Of
Colorado in the American Legion Es-
say Contest. will receive a silver
medal. This medal will be presented
to her January 25th. the next Liter
ary program by the local chapter of
the American Legion. The school
takes this means OF thanking and re
joicing with her for the success she
has attained and for the honor she
has bestowed upon the school.
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9TH and 9Th Grade Notes


The program Friday morning was
given by Miss Larmer's room The
program was very good Mr.. Tighe
gave a talk on thrift and how to
save.
Mrs. Dannatt Is riding on No. |
truck again after staying in town
several weeks.
Lola Fiscus was elected president
and Robert Conklin secretary OF the
thrift club in this room.
Arthur Carnahan has been absent
from school helping to put up ice.
Ethel Myers and Erma Powell were
absent from school the first OF the
week.
Monday there were several pupils
absent.
A number of the trucks have been
running on close time the last few
mornings
Alice Fiscus Is back in school after
a weeks vacation.
The eighth grade is making notes
on their studies for the first part of
the term.
A large crowd was out to see the
great game Of the season with Grover
Friday night.
The basket ball game was very in
teresting Friday evening. The girls
were not practiced up for the wild
west" as Grover was But the next
game will show the girls have been
practicing those stunts of the wild
west" that Grover did. The next
game, Friday night Jan. 10, will be
at Keota. Let's all go and take the
Raymer crowd along, for the boys
and girls are going to win.
Glenn Macklin seems to be quite
proud this week because he is the
owner Of new pencil.
The boys seem to think they are
very smart because they won the
game with a score of 33 to Is.
Mr.. Tighe tc Bernard Barker
Bernard, what do you save money
for?"
Bernardo save it to buy candy
with"
Mr.. Albright took the place of one
Of the 7th and sth grade girls in
playing basket ball as 1t was their
day to play. One OF the girls said
that she wouldn't mind playing bas-
ket ball II II he could be on their
side.
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BUCKINGHAM NEWS NOTES

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The teachers, school board and a
lumber Of the parents met ON We'd
.GsdGy evening in the Auditorium
and organized a Parent Teacher AS
sociation TIE following officer
were elected for the term Of one
year;
President --------- Mrs. A. d. List
Vice President Prof. Harry Greene
Secretay -------- Miss Alta Smith
Treasurer --- Mrs Arlington Doty
historian ----..---- Mrs. Phelps
The question Of proper fire pro-
lection for the school building was
brought up and discussed at the re
qest Of the school board and finally
was very satisfactorily settled. The