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The Washington times., 1924-03-15
HEROINES OF HISTORY
BY MARK STUYVESANT.

all objection to the marriage fled,
90 far as he was concerned. H4
proposed Immediately, and was
just az quickly accepted.
There began q long period of
happiness for the young aide-de-
camp and his bride. broken only
by the eighteen-month expedition
into Egypt on which he was OBJ
Mged to join his chief.
The romance ended in one of
the most spectacular sacrifices
recorded in all history-a gesture
Of remuneration by which the wife
gave up her reason, If not &C.
tually her life, to save that Of her
husband. It is the tragic ending
Of one Of the sweetest love stories
ever told.
Lavalette was imprisoned and
condemned to death upon the res.
toration Of the Bourbons. The
countess worked day and night
to bring about his pardon, but
vainly. So in last desperate ef-
fort she visited her husband In
prison, and there she induced him
to put on her dress and initiate
her walk.
He made the journey past the
prison guards successfully by
holding q handkerchief to his
face as IL convulsed with sobO.
The little countess, Of course,
was forced to remain in the cell
and Il was Just a month from the
day Of her voluntary Incarceration
that sorrow and sleeplessness
drove her insane.
Six years later LavalettO re-
turned to France, and for the six
years that followed, or until the
death Of his wife, in 1885, he de-
voted his life to giving her the
most affectionate care.
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The Washington times., 1924-03-15

MOT every bride betrothed
~ according to the medieval
~ system Of the arranged
marriage" has proved to be an
unhappy wife.
Nor has each home into which
the heads have been brought and
established by respective parents,
guardians or politicians turned out
to be merely an emotionless place
Of abode.
At least one such union and one
such home, back IN Paris Of the
eighteen hundreds, became resi-.
dence of love and happiness so
extraordinary that even today,
when French maids and beaux
are inclined to resent the Ear
: rangement" form Of betrothal
still prevailing In thei country,
the mere mention of .avalette"
is said to quiet all pro, csts.
Emile, the Countess de Laval
cite. was q niece of the Empress
Josephine. It was when she was
a pupil in the school Of Nine.
Campan that Napoleon found
something might be gained for
his plans by marrying this girl to
his aide-de-camp.
Lavalette. like many young
Frenchmen Of today, when first
hearing of plans 80 intimately
concerning them in which they
have had no voice, demurred.
But like many q determined
papa, ''le petit general informed
his assistant that objection was
no use-that the marriage would
take place within q week.
Lavalette despairingly accom-
panied Bonaparte, with Josephine
in the party, to Nine. Campan's
school the very next day. But
with his first glimpse Of the girl
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, afraid people will
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executive. Nearly
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TECHNIQUE ON
BEINGS THAN
:RATION WHICH
ANS HERITAGE.
new destinies, and
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woman and nothing
good one.
disgrace.
has no enemy.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
By RAYMOND CHAPTER. By Leased. Wire to The Age-Heral,

WASHINGTON. April 21.-After sounding his own campaign keynote at New York Tuesday. President Cool idge will return to Washington to confer with party leaders regarding the organization of the Cleveland con- vention. the question of running mate, and the platform.
 The New York speech has been pre- pared with extreme care because the President intends it shall stand as the first comprehensive utterance of the presidential campaign. 1t will serve as the text for the party orators who are just warming up. to their quadrennial task.
 Coolidge is making the trip to New York in the private car Adventure" :" and is travelling alone except for his immediate personal entourage. Chair man John T.. Adams of the. republican national committee and a number of other party leaders will attend the publishers luncheon and observe the effect of the Presidents speech.
 A New Phase
 This address will mark the beginning of new phase in the campaign. Cool idge has now obtained enough delega ates to insure his nomination at Cleveland even if he should lose all of the rest, which he will not do of course. Tues day, he will add Pennsylvania and New Jersey-a total of 110 delegates, to the majority he already has.
 Naturally, the President is turning his attention away from the contests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
DOINGS OF DAY
 IN WASHINGTON

The House judiciary committee be- gan hearings on bills to modify the Volstead act. .g4t tIt
 House and Senate conferees set Fri day for their first meeting on the i'm migration bill.
 Senate democrats offered substi- ute cash and insurance bill for the pending straight insurance measure against the stand of party leaders.
 Revision of the reclamation law along liness- suggested by Secretary Works advisory committee was recon mended to Congress by President Cool
 The Senate committee investiga ting the indictment of Senator Wheeler, democrat; Montana, subpoenaed three members of the grand jury that acted in the case.
 The Senate Bursum hill carrying pension increases for veterans of the War of 1872 and the Spanish. Mexi- can and Indian wars was passed by the House.
 The Daugherty investiga ting commit- tee heard more charges of confiscated liquor being supplied to official" and inquired into enforcement of the anti trust laws.
 House members obtained the neces- sary number of signatures to peti- ton to discharge the commerce com mittee from considera tion of the Bark ley bill to abolish the railroad labor board.
 An extra appropriate of S1 800 900 to combat the foot and mouth disease was approved by the Senate and Cal ifornia representatives discussed quar- antine regulations with the department of Agricnlture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
PATCH UP QUARREL
 BEFORE EXECUTION
Two Los Angeles Gangsters Be
 came Estranged At Trial

SAN QUENTIN, Cal, April 21.- William Thompson and William A. Bridgehurst, Los Angeles gangsters hanged simultaneously Monday in the state penitentiary for the murder of two Los Angeles policemen, went to death as pals, having q few hours pre- viously, ended bitter hatred for each other in pledge of friendship.
 In the trial that followed their ar. rest for the staying of the policemen in December, 1921, the men became enemies because of testimony given in the trial. They had threatened to kill one another and this hatred was main- tained until late Sunday night, when they were allowed to shake hands in forgiveness.
 A third member of the gang killed himself shortly after the crime, when surrounded by officers in section house near Kingman, Arizona. Two other members are in San Quentin serv- ing life sentences.
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at the same time pay the money, due the government as it falls due.

at the same time pay the money, due the government as it falls due.
 Increase Debts
 .'Temporary extensions of time and suspension of these charges serve only to increase their debts and add to their hardships. "A definite policy is impera- tive, and permanent relief should be ap-- piled where indicated. Therefore, adopted replay yment plan is erroneous in principle and many cases impossible of accom- plishment. If fixes an annual arbitrary amount that the farmers must pay on the reconstruction costs of projects re- gardless of their production. x.
 ..In its place should De substituted a new policy providing that payments shall be assessed by the government in ac- cordance with the crop producing qual- ity of the soil.
 eThe facts developed by the special advisory committee show that of the governments total investment, SIS, ,S61, : 145, will never be recovered
 There will be a probable loss of an additional $S.s30. 900 These sums rep- resent expenditure in the construction of reservoirs, canals and other work for the irriga ton of lands that have proven un- productive.
 q recommend that Congress authorize the charging off of such sums shown to be impossible of collection.
 Because of high rates of interest and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
COOLIDGE URGES FULL REVISION OF RECLAMATION
Urges Adoption Of Fact. Finding Commissions
 Report To Work

WASHINGTON. April 21.--Imme- diate revision of the reclamation law along the lines indicated in the report of Secretary Works fAct-findinr com mission was recommended to Congress today by President Coolidge in a special message.
 Many occupants of our recIama ton projects in the west are in financial dis tress, the President said. s'They are un- able to pay the charges assessed against them. In some instances settler are liv. ing on irrigated land that will not re. turn livfihood for their families and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
Cooiidge's New York Speech
 To Be Cannpaigners' Text
With Nomination Assured, President Now Turns
 To Plans For Cleveland Convention

for delegates to the incidental affairs of the convention.
 temporary chairman must be chosen and because this funetionary' g address is supposed to set the pace for the convention orators, the honor is conferred with great care It is eagerly sought after because it brings national prominence for c day and sometimes leads in later years to the presidential nomination itself Harding was the republican keynote in I916 and 1t was in that capacity that he became known to large number of delegates who came back to vote for him in 1920 Senator Borah. Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes, Senator Wadsworth of New York, and Representative Longworth of Ohio. are under consideration for this honor.
 Platform Complicates Matters
 More complicated questions are raised concerning the platform. Coolidge will submit memorandum summarizing his idea of the essential platform decla ra tions, to the resolutions committee of the convention. But this committee usnally is dominated by senators and in view of the difference between the President and the Senate regarding taxes. soldier bonus, the world court, and the difficulty over Japanese exclu- sion. some negotiations may he neces- sary in order to arrive at pronounce ments on these matters which will be satisfactory to both sides.
 As to the vice presidential nomina- ton, Coolidge has refrained from ex- pressing a preference. but at the proper time he will make his wishes known to his lieutenants. who will, in all prob, ability, have no difficulty in nominating the Presidents choice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
EXCLUSION BILL
 SAFE FROM VETO
Coolidge Not To Interpose
 Objection, Is Anthem tic Report

WASHINGTON. April 21.-The im- migration bill, containing the Japanese exclusion feature. will pass on to the statute books without veto by Presi- dent Coolidge.
 From sources, close to the President, it is learned that he will interpose no veto against the bill though the Japa- nese feature is displeasing to his Sec retary of State. Whether Coolidge would sign the measure. or permit it to become a law without his signature at the end of ten days, was not indi- cated.
 The second note of Ambassador Han ihara, denying that he meant to convey any yelled threat, has been transmitted by Hughes to Senator Colt, chairman of the Senate immigration committee and to Representatiye Johnson of Washing ton. chairman of, the House committee
 There is no indication. however. that it will cause the anti-Japanese feature to be dropped from the bill. The House adopted this provision before Hanihara's original note was made public, and it's action is not likely to Be affected there fore by the more moderate interpreta- Ftion' which has now been placed upon that communication. e
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
MARES DEFENSE SUDDENLY RESTS Oil Promoters Case To Go To Arkansas
 Jury Today

TEXARKANA. Ark, April 21.- With surprising suddenness the defense in the trial of Pat Marr and his three associates, W. T. Earnest, ". S. Fax. ins and George White, charged with misuse of the mails in connection with oil promotion schemes, closed it's case late today after examining only a few of the 40 witnesses that had been sum- moned to testify.
 The case will be argued by counsel tomorrow. This will be followed by Judge Youmans charge to the jury with the indications favoring submis- sion of the case to the jury late tomor- row afternoon.
 Neither of the defendants testified and much of the courts time today was taken up with the introduction of character witnesses, The governments s side of the case which closed Saturday, was a long-drawn affair, covering ap- proxlmately two weeks and involving a volume of exhibits of a more or less technical character.
 Miss Marguerite Bryant, formerly employed as Marr's stenographer. was the last witness called by the defense. She said that she was an officer in one of Marr's companies but that she vas not sure as to her exact status. She thought, however. she said, that she was secretary of the National Union Pipe Line company" one of Marr's many concerns. .
 Judge Youmans declined to permit the examination of witnesses regarding detailed values of Marr's various prop. critics, holding that the books of the concerns was the best evidence on that point. The books were nos offered ih evidence.
 The questions of defense counsel re- volved around Marr's ability as an op- orator and an effort was made to es tablish by. testimony the contention of the defense that the Marr Oil corpora tion, Marr's last company, was a go- ing concern and worth approximately $5,OO0,0OO
 The testimony relating to the value of the Marr Oil corporation was given by Charles Little, Marr's former field superintendent Herbert P. Knapp of Memphis and W. Nj. Hauser of Tulsa. appraisal engineers, and W. F. Lewis, a consulting engineer of Eldorado. who located" all of Marr's wells. These witnesses testified that Marr drilled 39 wells. Twenty-seven of the number. they said, were oil producers. while three others were gassers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
RAIL BOARD BILL
 BROUGHT TO HOUSE
15O Members Demand Vote On
 Barkley Measure

WASHINGTON, April 21.-A suf- ficient number of House members today signed a petition to authorize the dis charge of the commerce committee and to bring to the House floor the Bark ley bill providing for the abolishment of the railroad labor board.
 Most of the 150 members backing the move are democrats or republican. in surgents.
 Circulation of the petition was be- gun last week after Representative Barkley of Kentucky, ranking democrat t on the committee, charged the commit tee had refused to grant hearings and was attempting to .stifle" his meas ure. Chairman Wihslow denied the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
ELEANORA DUSE,
 ITALIAN ACTRESS, DIES IN. AMERICA
Famous Tragedienne Sue cumbs To Influenza In
 Pittsburg Hotel

2 PITTSBURGH. April 21.-Elenora Duse, noted Italian tragedienne, who arrived in Pittsburgh three weeks ago, today on her farewell tour of the Unit ed States, died early this morning in her room in hotel. Death was caused by influenza and other complications.
 The body will be taken to New York and later removed to Italy, her home land.
 & Had Retired.
 Madame Duse, after retirement from the stage extending over a long period, last year was induced to- make smother tour of Europe and the United States. After a triumphant series of appearances on the other side of the Atlantic she came to America in 1923.
 After playing in Eastern cities she extended her tour to take in every sec tion of the United States. Her condi- tion was such that she played only once or twice a week. Beginning at New Orleans, Madame Duse appeared in the Southwest and later on the Pacific coast and in the Middle West.
 Omitted Rest.
 After her appearance at Indianapolis she decided to take her usual rest of three days, but came directly to Pitts bargh. She was here for a week be- for she appeared in Syria Mosque and during that time she visited many of the parks and other points of interest
 Madame Duse's illness dated from the day of her appearance here. Early that day she decided to visit the Mosque and attended only by her chauf- feur, she went to the building, two blocks from her hotel. She failed to locate the main entrance and walked about in the rain for ten minutes. When she entered the hall, she com plained of chill. On the stage that night, she appeared in a weakned con- dition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
LEEDS WINS
 ROAD FIGHT
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 neers will inspect the road this week.
 This information was contained in letter received Monday by W. B. Copeland. member of the board of rev enue. from J. F. Suttle, state highway commissioner. in charge of maintenance. Copeland had written the commission on April 12 to ask if steps could not be taken to relieve the widespread criticisms concerning the intolerable condition of the highway.
 Many Protests
 These criticisms and protests had been pouring in for months and reached a climax at a big political rally in Leeds Friday night, at which a con- Birmingham was demanded.
 W. L. Hargrave, one of the revenue board candidates, charged that the present board was partly responsible for the roads condition in that its mem bers had not taken up the situation with the highway commission Ion; ago." Commenting on the commis- sion's action, Hargrave said:
 Tt is gratifying that the Leeds road is to be made fit for travel without further delay. The pity is that the revenue board did not get busy months ago, before the people were put to so much trouble and inconvenience. Even if the state commission does have Jurisdiction over this road. the county board should see that it is kept in good condition" <~
 Commissioner Suttles wrote Copeland as follows:
 4I have your letter in regard to the Leeds road and will say that have ordered our maintenance forces in your county to give this road immediate att tention and put it in shape for tenn porary use. I have also obtained an order from the commission to resurface this road at an early date, which will be done by contract.
 1t might be well for you to take this contract to make the necessary repairs, but we will inspect the road and determine what is necessary, and then advertise for bids at as early date as possible"
 W. S., Keller, state highway engi- nees. also wrote Chairman D. c. Ball of the revenue board that the commis- sion had decided to act. Bafi- had written Keller about the road on April IA, and in reply, the engineer said the commission voted. April IT to begin the repairs immediately.
 Speakers at the Leeds meeting last week sharply criticized both the board of revenue and the state highway body for their inaction. The road to Bir- mingham was called the "worst in the county" and Hill Judge, chairman of the meeting, declared that Leeds has been, forgotten by those in authority and has been treated like a red-headed step-child."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
PRIVILEGE TAX
 IS HELD VALID

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Missis- sippi's privilege tax" as applied to the Southern Express company, was today declared valid and constitutional by the supreme court.
 Constitutionality of the tax was challenged by the express company on the ground that it was graded accord ing to the classification of the railroads 1t used without rule being provided by law for the classifics tion of the rail road. The express company also ob- Jeeted that it w. not heard in the making of the classified tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22

other. agricultural difficulties existing, farmers are often unable to borrcw morl Icy for temporary relief. The establish ment of a credit fund by the govern ment from which farmers on projects may secure capital to make permanent improvements and buy equipment and livestock. should be considered
 "The probable loss and the temporary difficulties of some of the settlers on projects does not mean that reclama- tion is a failure. The sum total of bene} ficial results has been large in the build. ing Up of towns and agricultural com munities and is adding tremendously to the agricultural production and wealth of the country. Whatever legislation is necessary to the advancement of recla- nation should be enacted without de
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
Try Her Way The way millions now employ to fight film on teeth

Try the method which is bring lng the prettier teeth you see.
 It is the modern method of teeth cleaning. Millions now employ 1t. The results are seen in every circle, in those winter, cleaner teeth.
 It means new beauty, new clean Illness, new charm. Let this test prove that to you.
 Why teeth decay and discolor
 You feel on teeth a viseous film. Much of it elinss and stays. No ordinary tooth paste can effectively combat it.
 Food stains, etc., discolor it, SO 1t forms dingy coats. That is why 70 many teeth are clouded.
 Film also holds food substance which ferments and forms acid. It holds the acid in contact with the teeth to cause decay. Germs breed by millions in it. They, with tartar, are the chief cause of pyorrhea.
 Very few escaped these troubles under old ways of tooth brushing. Just because they did not combat that film.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
RATE REVISION.S
 ARE SUSPENDED
New SeabOard To Southwest
 Schedules Affected

WARRINGTON, April 21.-Nsw schedules for revision of class and commodity rates from the Atlantic seaboard and defined territories to points in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas on the water and rail and all rail routes were ordered suspended today to August 19 by the interstate commeroecommission
 The new schedules would result both in increases and decreases in commod- ity rates to the southwest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22

Send the coupon for a 1o-DAy Tube. Note how clean the teeth feel after using. Mark the absence of the viscous film. See how teeth become winter as the hlm-coats disappear.
 Then decide if your home should adopt this modern method. Cut out coupon now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
MARJORIE RAMBEAU ILL l Under Care Of Three Doctors At. KspY
 aas Cf<v s- l-

KANSAS CITY, Mo. April 2I--s Marjorie Rambeau, acress billed as as headliner at a local theatre, has beeiro forced to withdraw from the bill andh Monday night was under the care of 2 three physicians at her hotel here. "A,
 Miss Rambeau was appearing inrn aBracelets,sa crook playlet.
 The nature of the illness could not4s hA lNA rrad J 5ta l. si
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
FLIES I'D PERSIA

LOND, April 22. (Tuesday)-The sv5Isa yasnr. 0UnS DSd fnS by xoFs S. SirPans Ms potanlia, after flying from Bakdad, and left 500 natter for Bdshire, Persia, ac- eoEding ta RAHra dispatchka
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
CYrene Cornmanderv

The Sir Knights are requested to at. tend and conduct the Templar funeral service for our. deceased frater, George s. Lee, to be held in the Temple April P, at p. m. Full uniform required. Signed
 T. B. MARSHALL,
 Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22

Science has in late yeare found effective film combatants. One dis integrates the film at all stages of formation. One removes 1t with out harmful securing.
 Able authorities have proved these methods effective. A new type tooth paste has been created to apply them daily. The name is Pepsodent.
 Leading dentists the world over began to urge this method. Now careful people of some 90 nations employ it in their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-22
Protect the Enamel

Pepsodent disintegrates the film, then removes it with an agent far softer than enamel. Never use a film eombatant which contains harsh grit.