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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

stands figure of Truth. naked. Una ble to see with the eyes of the spirit the mob, with one consent, rushed upon Gabriel and killed him. Only two be- sides Gabriel can look without finch ing upon truth. a little child and the women who loves him. The latter cov- CTS the body of the dead with Il white veil, which turns from white to black as she bends over him. The mob returns to destroy the statue but Truth leaves them anl re- turns to her gates, which close behind her.
 This forms the prologue of the story, which, told in reverent and deeply religious vein, makes an indelblo im- pression, and prepares the spectator for the modern scenes which form the main theme of the play. Next Gabriel is seen as minister of the present day church. frail, i'll. but fired with divine inspiration. In the congregation, snug, and selfsatisfied, are the same people, Who fn the prologue, stoned the monk to death. Now they are either Dored or shocked at his passionate sermon denouncing hypocrasy and he sees that that his words have been in vain. Only the woman who loved him, now 2 singer in the choir, and a Magdalene, under stand The spying monk, now choir
 
 during services.
 Left alone in his church, the mini ster finds a newspaper with a reproduction of Faugerson's painting. Truth and vague memories stir. He sinks into a dream. His body in the form of Gabriel leaves his present day body and ac- companied by the spirit of Truth witt, her mirror, visits various scenes of the story, showing him in the wondrous mirror, the real actions of the charac- ters
 Courtenay Foote, a famous English actor, portrays the part of Gabriel t., perfection. MT. Foote has had numer- ous successes, both on the legitimate stage and on the screen, but he does himself proud as Gabriel. Miss Marga- ret Edwards. who has the delicate and difficult part of Truth, is said to be the most perfectly developed woman of the stage She is photographed al- ways as vision, and in some of the screens she is found among branches of trees or dancing through the forest wonderfully dainty, beautiful and allur- ing.
 John Calman of the Majestic theatre personally visited Atlanta somo days ago for the purpose of seeing the play He says 1t Is without a doubt the great est production that has yet reached the south,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

note of Davids character He is bank CT in country town, and devotes his leisure moments to horse-trading and after being worsted in a deal with the very self-righteous deacon of the town, lays low and waits until he has a very fine looking horse groomed and in a splendid condition which he sells to the deacon for a mere song. The next day it rains, and David drives by the drench ed deacon, who is trying to make the balky animal start. The deacon berates David for taking him in on the deal. but David grins and remarks slyf~ that he had told the deacon the horse would stand with out hitchin',' and drives on, feeling that he has pretty well paid the deacon for his own crooked work David gets new clerk in the bank. John Lennox, a young man whose rich father had been ruined leaving John penniless and unprepared for his battle with the world. David finds John manly and conscientious, and takes a fatherly interest in him, furthering his career and a romance which develops between him and the pretty school-marm Of the town, and also avfng him from a malicious band of counterfeiters, who had planned to throw their crime on John but for the astuteness of the sly old David, who traps them In the pit they had prepared for John.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
AMONG THE LOCAL PHOTOPLAY HOUSES
MAJESTIC THEATRE
 TO OPEN MONDAY


critess alone should be good for a run of six days, but they have only allotted three days of the week to this produc- tion. "The Country Boy with Marshal Neilan. begins the week tomorrow, and is one of the greatest successes of the day
 MT. Abernathy was in Atlanta last week making arrangements to secure tho largest and best attractions being pro- duced for the Majestic.
 Mir. Calman, when asked to the policy of the Majestic, said that it would be on the highest plane, and that only pie lures of unusual merit would be shown.
 The leasing of the Majestic theatre will in no way, interfere with the opera tion of the Odeon theatres" said MT. Cal man. 'The Odeon Two will continue to show attractions of the highest order, and the standard of the Odeon One also will be maintained. We have endeavored to bring to Birmingham only the best pictures obtainable. We shall redouble our efforts and get for the Majestic pie lures better than ever before have been shown here. It is our intention to give the public what 1t wants in good pie lures, and no effort or expense will be spared to the accomplishment of that end"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
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The questions answered below are general in character, the symptoms or diseases are given and the answers Will
 Those wishing further advice, free may address pr. Lewis Baker. College Bldg. College -Ellwood Sts.. Dayton, O.. Enclosing self addressed stamped en- velope for reply. Full name and ad- dress must be given, but only 1nltiais answers The prescriptions can be filled at any well-stocked drug store. Any druggist can order of wholesaler.
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 the dr.sg store: Todide of potassium, drams; sodium salicylate, 4 drams; wine of colchicum 1s oz.; comp. fluid balm wort, 1 o3.; comp essence cardiol. l oz, and syrup sarsapParills, 5 ;., ozs; Mix and and again before going to bed.
 c. L. asks: "I have tried to cure dand- ruff itching scalp, falling hair and bald ness with numerous tonics. etc., but in vain. What do you recommend?"
 Answer: I have been recommending plain yellow minyol for the past seven years and scores of my patients are de- lighted with the quick, pleasant action ing hair, dandruff, etc. It gives the hair health. lustre and vigor IS nothing else does. Obtain In 4-oz. jars with full di- rections.
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 IT. M B. writes: Gan you please prescribe medicine which will relieve me and bladder, as the following Pains in small of back, soreness in region of bladder, frequent calls at night but scanty flow with pain burning and foul odor, puffing of limbs, etc. ?'' Answer: Those seeking relief. from kidney and bladder disorders should be- gin taking balmwort tablets, a very suc- cessful formula sold In sealed tubes with full directions.
 
 Mrs. N. B. B. writes. 'I suffer from headache and constipa tion periodically and my blood seems too thick causing languor and tired feeling. I will thank you to prescribe for me"
 Answer: Three grain sulpherb tablets tnot sulphur are most effective. in re- 1ieving constipation, thinning the blood, and removing the symptoms of languor, etc. I advise you to begin taking as per directions with each sealed package.
 wv z- vr,ts., *1 Savs sucb q very severe cough and cold and have not been able to got anything to help me. It is weakening my system"
 Answer: Use the following and your cold and cough will vanish and you will soon be strong again. Get 2ls oz. bottle of concentrated essence mentho- 1axene and take every hour or two. This can be taken pure or made into a full pint of home made syrup. Full directions as to use will be found on bottle This Is mild laxative and will drive the cold from the system.
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 B. c. 0. asks; 'W1u you please pre- scribe @ home treatment for a bad case of catarrh of the nose and throetY Also my daughter Is affected with Pelvic Ca- tarrh or green sickness" Answer: Your daughter should begin taking tonic flesh building treatm ent and for such g case l know of nothin q better than three-gratp hypo-uuclane . tablets. Local trea tn ent Is also necessary for both eatarrh Qf the head and Pelvic Catarrh. A simple but effective autleeptic and curative treatment oan be followed ct home by buying either a two or eight ounce package of antiseptic vilane Pow der containing complete directions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
She Is a Grandmother at 32

From the Columbus Dispatch.
 Mrs. George E. Bowman of Pasadena. Cal, 36 years old, Is not only the mother or Il children, but has two grandchildren as well. The first grandchild came when she was only S2 years old.
 The youthful grandmother believes In early marriages and large families She got married when she was just past IA. while she was attending a boarding school in Baltimore. Her husband is 18 years her senior. Their oldest child is 2o while the smallest one is three weeks old.
 Myrtle. the oldest daughter, now 19, fol- lowed her mothers example and at IS married R. R. Rogers, and they have two children, the oldest three years old and the youngest nine weeks old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
THE COUNTRY B0Y' INITIAL 0FFER|NGFOR MAJESTIC THEATRE
Marshal Neilan Featured in Great Play Produced by the Jesse Lasky
 Company

As the opening number for the Majestic theatre tomorrow Messrs Calman and Abernathy have secured "The Country Boy" in which Marshal Neilan is fea- tured. Mir. Neilan plays the title role. The play was written by Edgar Selwyn and was photo-dramatized by the Lasky company. The cast includes such stars as Florence Dagmar, Dorothy Green, Loy- ola O'Connor, Mrs. Lewis McCord, Hor- ace Carpenter, Edward Lewis, Ernest Joy, Tex Drscoll and Il Ernest Garcia
 It will be remembered by all people fla miliar with theatrical events that "The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
Strongest Bill Ever Re ceived in Birmingham to Be Presented by Calman and Abernathy

open 10 The public tomorrow ns n nov Ing picture theatre, showing produc- fions of the highest class and putting birmingham on par with other metro- poiitan cities that have moving picture theatres ns large as any in which Iegtti- mate productions are presented.
 John Calman and T. s. Abernatbv. nro- prietors of the Odeon theatre. and two o4 the hVest wires in the moving picture game In Birmingham. put over" the deal for the Majestic theatre, and the bill for the opening week is perhaps the strongest that has ever been presented 10 the public of Birmingham. "Hypo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

A REAL. honest-to-goodness treat is
 A in store for the Birmingham nov ing picture fans this week. The best productions of the greatest film com panies have been secured by the leading photoplay houses in the city and, with out doubt. there will be enough to please every type in the city.
 ''When Love and Honor Called is to be one of the offerings at the Odeon Two this week and 1t is fully up to the stand ard set by that house. It Is a Broncho Billy story and G. M. Anderson, who is better known to movie fans as Broncho Billy, is as usual. pleasing.
 "The Lady of Cyclamen,'' a story of the ways of the Infinite, will be pre- scented at the Odeon One this week. It Is Selig production, starring Stella Rage to. The scenes are laid, in large part, in the Bohemian quarter of Paris, where artists gather and live It is a wonderful film. telling the story clearly. and is well worth seeing.
 For side-splitting comedy that has had a remarkable run on the legitimate stage, 70. o. D." with Hughey Mack, Harry Davenport and Charles Brown. is one of the best 'C. o. D." run for an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
Baby Wins Bride for Dad

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 Reading, Pa.-A romance that cen tered around the 6-months-old dimpled baby, daughter of the bridegroom, had it's climax in the wedding at Oak Lane. Philadelphia, of Miss Mary F. Moers, daughter of the late Frederick Ffoers of this city, to Lewis c. Oldham of Germantown. The ceremony was per formed by the Rev Dr. s. R. Briden- faugh, former pastor of the Second Reformed church of Reading.
 Three months ago Miss Moers left here on visit to Germantown friends and won the affections of his child,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

has a religious appeal, an educational value in addition. to the unusual interest of the general story
 The story: Gabriel, an ascetic monk of olden times, labors to perfect an image of Truth, consecrating himself to the task with fasting and prayer, and keeping his work a secret from his fellow monks. Miss Margaret Edwards portrays the part of Truth in the pro- auction and is superb in her acting.
 One of the monks, bolder than the rest, spies upon Gabriel but is blinded by the great light of Truth and can see nothing. The unveiling of the statue is made a fete day and people of all classes gather to hear the ad- dress of the abbot, who himself con sents to unveil the gift of Gabriel. The covering is pulled aside and there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
Hadn't. Used One

From Judge
 Uncle Ezra-Eph Hoskins must havs had some time down in New York.
 Uncle Eben-Yep. Reckon he travelled mighty swift pace. Ephs wife said that when Eph got back and went into his room he looked at the bed. kicked 1t and said, Whats the durn thing forf"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

LLI TYPOCRITES," a four-reei film.
 written by Lois Weber and
 s,A X produced under her per- sollal direction, will be shown at the Majestic the last three days of this week. It is one of the most extraor- dinary pictures ever placed before the public. By means of an absorbing story and superb allegory it flays mercliessly those people who, faulty and evil them selves, yet dare 10 condemn the seeker after truth
 The play is daring one in its frank hess, but it has been handled by Miss Weber with the most exquisite delioacy, so that it is entirely without offense 10 the most critical The production
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
SnIash ]!

From the Chicago News.
 Mrs. Lovewett Cat a. m.)-"where have you beenT'
 Lovewett-"Just fell in win an old frien' m'dear."
 Mrs. Lovewett-"Fe1 in. eh? believe you. You're soaked"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
A Yelled Knock
rom the Louisville Herald.

TOffI tIIe ISUuISVIIIV II6TdIu.
 Maria" said Shimmerpate, 'T think I'll wear a sash; they are becoming very stylish for men.''
 Yes" replied Mrs. Shimmerpate, land a sash will be entirely appropriate around a bay window.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07

whose mother had died. When the bride returned to Reading she brought baby oldham with her so that her rel atives and friends were not surprised at the announcement of the engage- ment which came a few days later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
Affection,

Jan-I suppose the baby is fond of you?
 Will-Fond of me? Why, he sleeps all day when I'm not at home. and stays awaks all night just to enjoy my society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
OdeOn Two
Odeon One

Monday-"Her Bitter Lesson two-part Kalem.
 1uesday-'The Lady of Cyclamen," two- reel Selig special.
 Wednesday y-tThe Exploits of Elaine
 Thursday-"A Siren of Corsica" three reel Lubn.
 Friday-"The Final Reckoning Key stone.
 Saturday-"Mr Buttles," a double mask exposure production, the first ever shown in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-07
WEEKS PROGRAMME
 AT LOCAL MOVIES"
Majestic

Majestic Monday and Tuesday -"The Country Boy" with Marshal Neilan Wednesday-''The Crucibe" Thursday, Friday and Saturday-''Hypo- crites,' a Bosworth production written ana produced by Lois Weber Margaret Edwards is starred
 OdeOn Two Monday-'D Daughters of Men" Tuesday-''when Love and Honol Colled," Essanay three-reel special Wednesday-"M "Minerva's Mission,r two reel Majestic feature Thursday-"C. O. D." vitograph, four reel special.
 Friday and Saturday. David Harum, D with William II. Crane
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Westerly Granite Workers Demands
Set Forth in New Bill of Prces-Cutters and Quarry Work Want Higher Pay-Will of Dorcas A. Barber Leaves
 Bulk of Estate to Daughter-William Schackner, 10,
 Shot in the Right Eye by Argun Aimed by Schoolmate.

dent of the Westerly town council, now a resident of Ashaway, fell on the walk while on his way home from the postoffice Friday night and sustained scalp wound which required several stitches to close. He was considerably shaken up. MT. Clarke is about 75 years of age.
 Clara V. B. Clarke. wife of Milo Clarke, of Westerly, is a benef1c HLry to the amount of $11, 1,5S9.05 under the will Of the late Col Wardell G. Robin son, a millionaire. of Oswego, N. Y. The will was contested by an alleged daughter, Mrs. Vera Robinson Coyne, of St. Louis. The contest has been discontinued and Mrs. Coyne is to re- ceive s5O,0oO.
 William H. Chipman died Saturday at Hope Valley in the room where he was born 70 years ago. A currier by trade, he taught school served as school janitor and sold and repaired bicycles. He was a past grand of Me- chanics' lodge of odd Fellows, past grand patriarch of Mantle encamp- ment, and a member of the Rebekah lodge. MT. Chfpman was never mar ried.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22

taken as manisfesto of the new par ty' has appeared in one of the leading conservative papers of London. No oehn1te constructive policy is worked out, but d great deal of fault is found
 with the working of the coalition gov ernment. Markham himself has been 2 strong critic of the government, yet He has made no speeches that have been Widely quoted or commented up- on, He is 8 cool and iron magnate and, while representing a liberal con- stituency. he is popularly considered the leader of the big business element. As for the other discontents, Carson is known as fighter of forcefu1 per- sonallty, but he is an advocate rather than an originator and he was not the real organizer of Ulster resistance dur Ing the Home Rule campaign. Dalziel Is severe critic, but one of the pa- pers points out that in blaming the government for it's mistakes he always displays his wisdom after the event. Lord Beresf0rd has the name of beine a redhet partisan of whatever cause he esnouses, rather than a cool, analy-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
sToNINGTON
Repairs and Improvements About the Railroad Property-Replaeine Poles Funeral of George Haskell.

There has been considerable rail- road work accomplished in Stonington during the past three months and more is in progress. Besides the ballasting of the roadbed of the main line, sev- eral sidings have been constructed. At the present time there is large force of men, which will extend in part through the former Pendleton' prop erty, and will accommodate the larger freight trains, thereby dispensing with trains in sections, to clear the main line for passenger traffic.
 Stoninston Pointers.
 The electric light, telegraph and tell ephone poles parallel to the railroad bridge in the upper end of the har bor, which were thrown out of place in the recent storm, are being replaced and in 8 much stronger way than heretofore. Now three piles are driven to hard pan and the pole placed in the centre and fastened with iron bolts; before a single pile was driven and the pole bolted to the pile. The iron fence separating the side street bridge still remains. although the votes in town meeting seven years ago and again the present year, or dercd the removal of the fence. Special services were held in Cal vary Episcopa! church Tuesday morn
  MT. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson will spend the holiday season with rela-
 tfves in Washington and Pittsburg. The public schools will close Thurs l day and reopen Tuesday, January 4. Rev. George B. Marston conducted l the funeral service of George Haskell, who was Vkilled by being thrown from l his motorcScle. The services were | largely attended by relatives and | friends a( the home of the parents of | the deceased in Quiambaug. Burial | was in the cemetery near Miners cor ner
 1 Elias B. Hinckley, judge of the
 Stonington probate court, was in Paw i catuck Tuesday for the accommoda- =
 ton of residents of that section of the town having business with the 1 probate court. MT. and Mrs. John Denison have gone west on a visit to their daugh- ter.
 Two barges of coal arrived Mon- day and were lowed up the PawcatucL Iriver to Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
Local Laconics.


 Homecoming for the holidays has struck on.
 George Mcbride is to spend the hol- iday season in New York.
 It is a growing custom in Westerly to place Christmas wreaths on graves. Mrs. Jeremiah Purtill of Lester street is to be operated upon for ap- pendicitis.
 Now there are two vacant stores in Westerly, which is so much out of the ordinary as to be worthy of news note.
 Parts of the human body found Sum- day in the woods at Woody Hill are missing and Police Chief Brown was searching the section Tuesday for the missing parts.
 Just tip: The police have been mo- tified that punch boards are being punched and the card game worked in some Westerly stores, not located ir Dixon square.
 The executive committee of the Westerly Board of Trade has asked fol explanation of the proposed sewer syS- tenn before formal report is made tC the town council. The senate adjourned for the holi. | days without confirming the nomina' 1 ton Of these postmasterships in Rhode 1 Island: Farrell at Westerly, Lamb a 1 Natick, Desilets at Manville and Mo | Pike at Warren.
 | The only two Rhode Islanders in thu | employ of the interstate commerc' | commission, engaged in the physica valuation of railroads. are Everett T | Cripps at a yearly salary of S720 anC Irving A. King at sS40.- | Douglas Fairbanks. the actor, son | in-law of Daniel Sully. of Watch Hill was seen in Westerly in animated pic | lures in The Lamb, one of the Trianglt l productions, the high-priced kind il l New York, but presented at the pre- vailing movie prices in Westerly. William l.. Clarke, formerly presi
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22

Thomas of Lebanon were in town Tuesday evening attending the K of P. meeting.
 Harry Elgart was the guest of friends in New Haven Monday.
 Grand Officers Coming.
 Oliver Woodhouse lodge, K. of F., held its meeting Tuesday evening in Masonic hall. The election of officers was held. One application for mem bership was received. The grand chancellor and associate officers will be present at the installation in Janu- ary.
 Frank Case and family and Harry Groobert were visitors in Norwich Monday.
 On Holiday Visit.
 Mrs David Elderkin left town Mon day for Norwich, where she will spend the holidays with relatives.
 Earle Holmes and party were Nor wich visitors Monday.
 L. E. Baldwin of Middletown was a Colchester caller Monday.
 c. F. Willis of Norwich was here Tuesday. Alden Bunyan, who is attending Yale. is at his home on South Main street for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-22
N0ANK
Nomination by Washington Council Students Home for Holiday Vaea- tion.

Washington council, Jr. O. U. A. M., held its second nomination of officers Tuesday evening in Mechanics hall. A social followed the business session
 Mir. and Mrs. Albany Smith have re- turned to Philadelphia after visit here.
 Miss Hilda Wilbur of Northfield academy is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Edgar Main, over Christmas.
 Angus McQuarrie of Colgate univer- sity is at his home here.
 Lester Smith of Kingston college is home for the holiday vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Fraser are vis- iting in Philadelphia, where they will spend the next ten days.
 Home from NorthfieId.
 Miss Hilda Wilbur has returned from Northfield to spend the Christmas sea- son with her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. F. Wilbur.
 Mrs. Otis Douglas has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter Capwell, in New London.
 Mrs Howard Durfee is i'll at her home on Prospect Hill.
 Mrs. Wilfred O'Brien, who has been ill, is recovering.
 MT and Mrs. George Swan of Provi- dence spent Sunday here.
 George Brady has secured employ ment at Millstone.
 Benjamin Chappell has gone to Providence to work.
 Angus Macleod has returned to his duties in New Haven after a short stay with his family here. Mrs. Frank Howe, who has been ill, is better.
 Miss Marion Hayes has been enter taining her mother, Mrs. Steele, of New York. Lawrence Ashcraft and A. L. Wood worth of Fishers Island have been visiting at their homes here. John Lamb is confined to his home by illness. Miss Ruth Everts is spending a few days in Albany, N. r. Mrs. Edgar Gracey is seriously ill at her home in Pearl street. Miss Margaret Alexander has re- | turned to Providence. Judge and Mrs. A. P. Anderson have | returned from a short stay in Provi- | dence.