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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
Reds BurroU Under Kren1lin
 To Seek Lobrary Of Terror
Believed To Have Found Vaults Of Grim 10th
 Century Car
(By Leased Wise to The Age.Herald.) )

(By Leased Wise to The Age-Herald.) )
 LONDON, Sept. 20.--In dark at mosphere steeped with memories of blood, intrigue and the grandeur of fedivael emperors, Moscow is digging for the vanished library of Ivan the Terrible, which threatens to eclipse in romantic and scientific interest even the probe in Rome for the lost works of the Historian Livy.
 Throughout Britain and the continent, historians iare alert for the first news from Russia which will indicate that tke excavators of the soviet have finally located the vault where the grim czar of the sixteenth century hoarded his priceless literary collection.
 Ever since workers began digging for the foundations for tue tomb of Lenin, fragmentary reports of new subterrean- can surprises have been dribbling out over the Russian borders, until now British observers are convinced that the world may be on the eve of startling historical revelations from under the grim walls of the Kremlin.
 Preparations for the installation of the great tomb of Russia's twentieth century successor to Ivan The Terrible led the excavators to start clearing out a nearby towner of the Kremlin, which had been from time immemorial filled to a great height with solid mass of rub ble. The workmen removed the rubble as far down as the streetsleyel only to find that the bottom was not yet in sight. -. f..
 Fifty feet underground, they are still digging and it is now believed that they may have struck the long sought en- trance to the famous subterranean vaults, tunnels and secret passages of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
DEATHS

Mrs. Daisy Powers-Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Powers. 3s. who died Fri day night at local infirmary, will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon Burial will follow in the Leeds ceme- tery, with Johns in charge. John B. Killian-The body of John B. Killian, AS, who died Friday night at local infirmary. was sent to York. Aal.. Saturday afternoon by Lige Loy for burial.
 Infant SIausOn-FuneraI services for the infant daughter of Mir and Mrs T. C. residence, were held al 3:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon from Rdouts chapel. Burial followed in Elmwood cemetery.
 Miss Maxine BOxer-The body of Miss Maxine Boxer, 1O-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Lee Godscmidt of New York. who died Friday in New York o'clock Sunday afternoon. Funeral services vii be held at II o'clock Mon day morning from Johns chapel. Burial wil follow in Temple Emanu-El ceme- tery.
 Frank and Knox JOnes-Funeral services for Frank and Knox Jones. infant twin sons of MT. and Mrs F. F. Jones. 1124 Twenty-third street, north, who died Saturday afternoon at the residence. noon from the home. Burial will fol- low in Oak Hill cemetery with Brown in charge.
 Bynum, 23 who died Saturday after noon at local infirmary. will be sent to Altoona, Ala Sunday by Brown for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
C. o. P. CLAIMS GAIN.
 IN WEST VIRGINIA
Coolidge Hears Of Plan To Win
 Davis Home State

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2O-Reports of republican gains in West Virginia were presented to President Coolidge today by party leaders of that state. An extensive campaign to win the home state. of John w. Davis, demo- cratic candidate, for Mir. Coolidge was described to him by V l.. Highland and John T. Graham, republican na- tional committeeman and state chair man, of West Virginia.
 Only few callers were on the presi- dents engagement list today and he spent some time comforting with gov ernment officials and in finishing the address he will deliver here tomorrow before delegates to the Holy Name con vention.
 Mir. Coolidge will speak again next Wednesday before convention of re- tail druggists here and the next day in Philadelphia. It also was announced today he would speak as usual at the opening here of the national convention of the American Red Cross Oct. 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
SECOND MESSAGE SENT BY POPE
 IN HOLY NAME
Archbishop Curley Urges Greater Enthusiasm In
 Education
lRY ASSnciatad PreSsl

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.--A sec ond message from the pope was received today by the Holy Name Society in con vention here with three lustry cheers for the pontiff's health, led by Cardinal O'Connell, papal legate to the sessions.
 Another high pontifcal mass, cefe- brated in the stadium of Catholic Uni versity by Cardinal Dothery of Phila- dephia in the presence of Cardinal O'Connel and of the greatest cpowd yet gathered for the convention, opened the days proceedings, which ended with a pilgrim age to Mount Vernon. Conven- ing immediately after the mass, the convention listened to the pope's mess age, read by Father Ripple, national di- rector of the Holy Name society.
 "The Holy Father" it said, deeply pleased by the solemn manifestation of affection and devoted filial homage of the Holy Name Societies, sends to the assembled delegates the apostolic bene- dicition."
 After cheers for the pope and for Cardinal O'Connell had died down, Father Ripple introduced Arch Bishop Curley of Baltimore, who as official host to the convention, delivered a short speech of welcome in which he stressed the spiritual and patriotic benefits accuring to the nation through the Holy Name activities.
 You are giving" he said, "tht greatest proof of patriotism possible to love our country as we love our God Give to Caeser what is Caeser's, with. out forgetting to give to God what is Gods"
 "The work of the church in Amer ica today" he said, lis not erecting great cathedrals, not erecting great monuments in stone, but the building of the hearts of our boys and girls in the faith of Jesus Christ. Some of those who are not with us in our faith, are wiser in their generation than some of us are in ours, for, they would fair stop the work of the university, for they know they need not fear our great cathedrals, but that the best way to attack our faith is to get possession. oi our future generation of faithful Catholics"
 Cardinal O'Connell briefly replied tc Archbishop Curley, receiving an ova tion when he announced that he had de cided to remain in Washington over Sunday and to celebrate tomorroy's mass.
 The convention adopted resolution recommending the formation of per. manent extension committee to institute Holy Name societies in all parishes where they are lacking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
PARIS TRIO TRIES DEATH THRILL;
 TWO SURVIVE
50-Y -Year-Old Salesman n Suggests Shooting.
 Girl Ends Job

PARIS, Sept. 20.-When Henri Du- rand, fifty-year-old salesman, -sug. gested, after joyous night in Mont martre, to his sweetheart, Helen Delac. roix, and her pal, Lucienne Gaurin who were loudly clamoring for ian. other thrill" that he kill them both and then himself, he was rather startled by the alarcity with which they jumped at the proposal.
 'sThat's a georgeous ideal" exclaimed Helene, in whose eyes there was a look which bespoke other stimulants besides broad highway referred to in Paris after dark as "the tour of the Grand Dukes" Her chum chimed in with a fervept "epatantw which is montmar' trese for "bully!"
 Then what could Henri Durand do?
 Carefully Makes Will.
 He carefully made his will, as the girls wrote fearful notes to "deaI mamma" begging her pardon for the pain they were about to cause. The letters sealed and mailed and fare. well drink of win. blanc swallowed al the zinc counter of bar in the avenue Jean Jaures, the trio repaired to 6 secluded spot on the brink of canal Durand pulled his revolver from his pocket, placed it against the temple oi Helene and pulled the trigger. Nothing happened because the weapon was not loaded.
 Then Helene got angry.
 "You call yourself a man," she yelled You're nothing but cheap coward"
 Durand could not stand that. He extracted six bullets from a pocket ant loaded the gun. But then perhaps ht got cold feet. Anyhow he hesitated Helene was desperate.
 Here, give me that gun," she com manded. 'I'll show you"
 Helene Laughs
 Helene Laughed as after the first shot from the revolver, now in hel possession, her pal Lucienne screamed and dashed away, limping, to hide be hind tree with bullet in her thigh Durand dropped with three bullets ir his chest and stomach. Helene threw the gun away and dashed home to bed The cyelist policemen attracted by tht shooting sent Lucine to the stationhoust and rushed Durand to the hospital. He died without regaining consciousness.
 Late in the afternoon detectives awakened Helene and told her what had happened, she yawned.
 "Oh, so I killed dear Henri," she unused. How epatant! that must have been some night" She is thinking il over in prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
WOMAN'S DEATH
 LAID TOBENNETT
 BY GRAND JURY
Southern Division Agent And Wife Indicted In
 Skeleton Case

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Sept. 20. The Hamilton county grand jury today returned an indictment against W. H. Bennett, division freight agent of the Southern railway, with headquarters at Rome, Ga, and his wife, Mae Ben nett. charging them with the murder of Miss Augusta Hoffman on March 15, 1915.
 The reporting of this indictment is the climax in the investigation of the finding of a woman's skeleton in a grave under the former home of the Bennetts' in this city, which is sup posed to be that of Miss Hoffman, who disappeared from the city on or about March. 15, 1915, and from whom no tidings has since been received.
 Many Witnesses Called
 The jury has been investigating the case for the past three days and large number of witnesses were examined by the inouisitorial body. Thestrial of the case against the Bennetts will come up probably at the October term of the court.
 The Bennetts claim that they know nothing about the skeleton and do not even admit that it is that of Msss Hoff- man, and have since their afrest on the charge, several months ago, instituted nationwide search for the missing woman, but so far as is known they have been unable to find any trace of her.
 Not Rearrested
 The Bennetts have not been re- arrested, as they are under bond given after their preliminary hearing, and the assistant attorney general; says that they will not be re-arrested, unless they fail to apepar for trial when the case is set, probably for the October term. The report that the Bennetts are in Chattanooga cannot be con- firmed, though a report has been in cir culation here several days that they were here. >'
 The city detectIes department pro- fesses ignorance of the present where abouts of the couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

prise, Wu's cavalry is reported to have been severely defeated in the Chaoyang district and Chang is now expected to launch a heavy offensive against the city of Chaoyang within a few days.
 Meanwhile Chang's airplanes are in flicting considerable damage on the Pekin forces and the armies are re- ported to be only four miles apart. Chili officials seem sincerely optimistic of their chances to turn back Chang's steady progress toward Pekin.
 It is an open question, whether the Pekin leaders will risk an invasion of Manchuria during the bitter winter, with the attendant danger of arousing Japan, or whether it will endeavor to make a temporary compromise with the Manchurian commander.
 It is pointed out that the conquest of Manchuria would be relatively unim- portant compared with the hopeful pros
 pect of unifying China proper unde
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

'Sold before noon." The frequent result when Age-H Herald classified ads are used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
CROSSED
 IN DAYS FLIGHT
World Pliers Arrive At Fort Bliss-Convoy
 Plane Falls
(By, Associated Press)

FL PASO, Texas, Sept 20.--Amer- ica's world fliers arrived at Fort Bliss from Dallas at :15 ?. m. today, cam pleting flight over most of the na- tion's largest state.
 The Chicago piloted by Lieut.. Lowell H. Smith, landed first. The Boston H, piloted by Lieut.. Leigh Wade, was second and the New Orleans, piolated by Lieut.. Erik Nelson, last. v
 A Dale Haviland plane in which Lieut.. George w. Goddard and Lieut.. George Borkhurst, army. photographers. were accompanying the world fliers across the continent made a forced landing seven miles this side of Pecos. The landing gear was torn off.
 z. Lieut.. B. s. Wright, representing the chief of the air servise, and Sergeant Kennedy, riding in second DeHavi- land, stopped to take the wrecked fliers back to Pecos. Planes will be sent out from Fort Bliss tomorrow to bring them In. Military authorities es- timated the. crowd at the flying field :. The fliers were in good humor de- spite their long trip iof 644 miles with one stop for oil and gasoline at Sweet water.
 The fliers win leave here tomorrow for Tucson. As the flight is short they will have an opportunity to sleep late. They grinned with pleasure when they received this information from Major Heffernan. s''r
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
IN THE AIR TODAY
Copyright 1920

wv EAF, New York, 492 meters, w 7:20 p. m., eastern standard
 time. Program from the Cap itol theater, New York, also through WCAP and WAR.
 WMAF, South Dartmouth, 363 meters, z :15 p. m., eastern standard time. Musical program from New York, Strand theater.
 WFAA, Dallas, 476 meters, 9 p. m., central standard time. Cliff Temple Choristerg.
 WLW, Cincinnati, 423 meters, 8 :45 p. m., eastern standard time. Kopp's symphony orchestra.
 WWJ, Detroit, 517 meters, z :45 p. m.. eastern standard time. Serv- ices from St. PauPs cathedral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21

strong Pekin government. It is now felt that the elemination of Sun Yat Sen from the struggle for power in China will present no serious difficulty and that after he is disposed of, the other minor and more stubborn Tuch- uns will 500 nrecognize the authority E of Pekin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
FAIR PLANnlEn.

7 TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Sept. 20.-The Tuscaloosa county fair is to be held October 2S, %, 30 and 31, it has been announced. Arrangements for the event rapidly are being completed, and in- creased space has been provided for
 the exhibits,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-21
LOYAL BATTALION IS VENTILATED
Continued From Page D

he had not only turned back the Man churian general, but had brought Man churia under the control of the Pekin government.
 Wu estimated that 1t would take about two months to subdue Chang and claimed that the Chili faction had 200,- 900 troops, fully equipped and we'll trained. Sallying out in an attempt to take Chang's invading army by sur
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-19
Light in the Steeple
on Christmas Morning

RI AR above the sleeping city, like
low and leading star, like
watchful and kindly eye, like
beacon Of assuring hope, promise Of
Christmas morning, beamed the light
in the old church steeple.
1t shone down through one of the
church windows and smiled upon the
pictured shepherds who found morn
ing at midnight; and upon the stately
wise men who knew the Joy of max
ing gladness out of gifts. Its rays
lighted up a garnet, where two very
hopeful youngsters were sleeping upon
q very small bed, after making sure
that the light was there. In the street
below a passer looked up, saw 1t and
smiled; another paused under the
glow and spell OF Ii and dropped
coin Into the poor box at the church
door, The Salvation Army lass came
out from the church porch and
thumped her tambourine merrily be-
cause some genial influence had filed
her basket so full, almost dancing
down the street as the bells saw by
the cleaning light that 1t was time to
ring.
And so with cheering glory and with
chime
Came in another happy Christmas time.
While the old steeple. still pointing
upward. remained as witness to
things high and splendid.-Christo
pher G. Hazard.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-19
EvELETH WINS
SWIM MEET.
ELY PUTS UP GOOD SHOWING
AGAINST PROBABLE
STATE CHAMPS.

The Eveleth high school swim
ming team, considered likely state
champions, were forced to exert
themselves under the pressure APP
piled by the inexperienced local
swimmers in a tank meet here Sat
urday night. Competing in their
first meet Ely forced the group of
swimmers who placed second in the
state tournament last year to the
limit of their abilities.
Scoring in swimming does not in
dictate the strength of the teams.
Eveleth won by a 54-12 score but
the points do not do justice to Ely's
showing. Considering that Max
Herseth, swimming coach, has had
to introduce this strange sport IN
the local high school this year he
must be given credit for the man
ner in which he has brought the
boys around so quickly. Swimming
is a slow developing sport. For
this reason no exceptional time vas
made. Only after the season is
well under way are records broken
and the meet Saturday was the
average early season encounter.
Joe Jenko with a plunge of so
feet was the lone Ely participant to
secure a first place although Wal
ter Nappa was not far behind in
diving. Many of the members of
Eveleth's team won frsts in the
last state meet. Ely is now pre-
pairing for second dual contest at
Eveleth January 10.
The results:
Relay-Eveleth 1st. Time l min.
80 sec.
Diving-Honkala, Eveleth, 1st;
Sig. Larson, Eveleth, End; Water
Nappa, Ely, 3rd.
40 yards dash-Honkala, Eveleth,
1st, Maigala Eveleth, End; Mattila
Ely 3rd.
100 yards breastroke-Hi Eve
leth, 1st; Kendall, Eveleth. End;
Hokkanen, Ely, 3rd.
220 yards free style-E. Larson,
Eveleth, LIST; Tourninen, Eveleth,
End; Nappa, Ely, 3rd.
Plunge for distance-Jenko, Ely,
list; Hokkanen, Ely, End; Cohen,
Eveleth, 3rd.
100 yards Observation-Disclosures,
Eveleth, 1st; Pouchnick, Eveleth,
End: Thompson, Ely, Bird.
100 yards free style-E. Larson,
Eveleth, 1st; Bragg, Eveleth, End;
Mattila, Ely, 3rd.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-19
Old Pa Sauer and the
Red Christmas Candle

- LID PA SAUER emerged from his
w little house, which was more
like hermit's cave, and looked
out. There was crisp Odor of frost
and frozen things in the air. People
hurrying along the snowy sidewalks
made loud crunching noise. Auto
mobiles decorated with little red
wreaths and holly flew past, whisking
up snow and dirt, Almost every VIM
dow had it's holly wreath. Gay, tin
seled Christmas trees and lighted
candles shone out from many. Down
the narrow street the tall church spire
stood out in gray prominence. The
chimes were playing "Adeste Fideles."
christmas, Christmas-yes. this is
Christmas" The feeble old man shut
the door again. Inside there was
nothing to suggest the YuIetide. There
was only the usual dismalness. A
large old chest stood I'm one corner OF
the ROOM on the chest were piled a
few pans, some dirty clothes and an
old gun. Pa Sauer removed oil these
things carefully, opened the chest and
took out a thick, red candle burned
down almost to the end. This he lit
and placed in the window. Its warm
glow shone brightly In his wrinlaed
old face. christmas And may
praise be to God marion r. Reagan.
90. 1874. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-19
H;storieal Society Meets.

The st. Louis County, Historical
Society met at the Memorial Han
in the Duluth court house Monday
evening and listened to an elegant
program prepared for the evening
which was under the auspices OF the
David Visited Post of the American
legion of Duluth. Papers We're
read by ]. Fred Wolff on the Geo
logic Facts regarding the Messaba
Range. Senator Fred D. V1ber'
of Cloquet spoke on the "Conserva-
ton of Forest Lands and Reforesta,
ton" and John A. Bardon OF
Superior spoke on the Early His
tory of the Head of the Lakes"
Miss Dorothy Culkin gave group
of songs in which she was accom-.
panied by Miss Marion Worley
Stereoptican pictures of soldiers
and sailors of Duluth and the pic,
lures of those soldiers and sailors
after whom the range posts were
named were also shown. The meet,
ing was largely attended.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-19
A Especial DeliUery
for the Old Postwar

- Id BILL, the postman, was near
w ing home after his days trudg'
ing, trudging In the snow deliv.
ering Christmas mail. So many letters
for so many people-would there be
one for him? He brushed the snow
from his mail box and held his breath
while he looked NO-there was none
and great lump came In his throat
Thirty, forty envelopes bearing Christ.
mas cheer he had delivered at single
house, but not one letter greeted him
at his own door on Christmas Eve.
He entered the tiny house disc0nso
late. 1t was so lonely there since
"she" had died-and their only sor
was far away and had not even writ
ten-no, not single letter.
Bill shuffied into the kitchen and
sank into a rocker near the stove
"Not one letter." was his only thought
"and yet deal in letters"
Just then the doorbell rang, and 6
special delivery" was thrust into bis
hands With tears of Joy he tore II
open and read. His son, his only sor
would be home on the midnight
train.-H. Lucius Cook.
&C. 1894. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-19
Lost and Found While
Christmas Shopping

N TITLE MARIE. jostled from one
side to the other of the pave
ment by the hurrying Christmas
shoppers. became suddenly panicky.
What II she would never, never see her
mamma again? How, In all that mob
of hurrying, brusque people could she
ever find herr The streets and side
walks were a black mud color from
the snow trampled down by the thou
sands of people and vehicles passing
over them. What If she should slip
and fall and cover herself with that
dirty slush? No one would ever rec
ognize her. She would be lost; she
would have to walk the streets like
this forever and ever-ohi oh Two
large tears trickled down her cheeks
and great sob shook her little frame.
A large-nosed Santa Claus In red
flannel suit grinned at her and shook
little lineup which tinkled with many
coins. On the corner a small group of
blind beggars were singing Christmas
carols in cracked, ugly voices. Marie
stopped in front of them, watched
them for while. then suddenly re-
membering her loneliness. burst into
loud shrek. Several people stopped
pityingly and inquired her name and
where she lived, but she could not tell
them, for the sobs were choking her
throat.
A large, excited lady pushed her
way through the crowd. "Mariel Oh,
mamma thought you were losti" The
woman swept the little girl off her
feet. clutching her eagerly. Marie
held on to her most tightly, but con-
tinued to cry with bitterness. 1t was
way Of relieving her feelings. and SO
comforting TO have dear mothers
shoulder to cry on. OH oh it was
going to be glorious Christmas after
all Marion r. Reagan.
co. 1894. Western Newspaper Union-)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-19
AGED MAN CALLED
SUDDENLY BY DEATH

Charles Nelson, VINO for the pas
wear ana a naI1 mas mace as none
with MS proIher, John, Nelson, AM
family IN TINS Guy, alea Molaa1
AFTERNOON OF heart 1allure. H''
ueaUn was unexpected and his PASS
ing acpeu as snocK TO ms sarViV'
ing relatives.
Mr.. nelson was single man e
years of age. he spent last WIN
Ter here ana the winner climate ale
not agree with HIM. Monday ne
had helped the drayman load MS
trunk preparatory TO gong TO New
Orleans Tor Inc winter. The ex'
ertlon dia not seem to bother Inn
especially but it is supposed the ex'
cirement of his gong caused the
fatal heart trouble.
The funeral took place Wednes'
day afternoon from the Nelson
home, Rev. Parish of the M. +
church conducting the services.