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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
CRAVE AND GAY BEFORE
 BIRMINGHAM'S RECORDER
By ELLIS c. HoLLUMs

Officer F. S. McFarlane of the Bir- mingham police department wants 1t distinctly understood that he does not know the price of ladies' aprons, tow els or domestic. He says he does not wear aprons and has never been un- der the necessity of having to pur- chase them for anyone and that. while ne does use towels, he does not buy them and therefore, is not a compe- tent witness in appraising their value.
 It all came about through the ar rest of Sylvia Malone, tan-colored woman of generous proportions, who was charged with petty larceny, 1t being alleged that she had removed at various times articles from the Ideal laundry, where she was employed. Sylvia pleaded not guiky to the ne- farious charges brought against her, and her attorney, in quizzing Mae" asked him the value of one of the aprons he charged the woman with stealing. Mack said he did not know; that he had never worn aprons and never purchased any. Judge Davis ruled that it was not necessary for him to answer the question. which re- lieved him.
 The attorney for the laundry, who was prosecuting the negro woman. asked the courts permission to bring in the bundle of stuff she was alleged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
GOT RECEIPT FOR HIS
 VESSEL WHEN SUNK
Norwegian Captain Has Re- ceipt From Commander
 of German Submarine

London. July 15.-(Correspondenc of the Associated Press )-Captain Gedde of the Norwegian ship Fiery Cross, which was sunk by a German subma- rine off the Scilly Islands on July 3, brought ashore with him an official receipt signed and sealed by the com mander of the submarine. It Is said that he is the first mercantile seaman to demand and obtain receipt of this kind. The document reads.
 T hereby certify that I have sunk the Norwegian barque Fiery Cross. Capt. John Gedde, on July 3, 1915. at D. m, as she had contraband nubri- eating oil) for France on board. Signed Forstmann. Lieutenant commander of the German submarine
 The official seal bears the words Imperial Marine: Els Imperial Maj esty's submarine U - the number oi the submarine being cut off the stamp
 The Fiery Cross was the most re- uowned of the China clippers that fg-
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ured in the great tea races of DO years ago.
 She was built in 1860 to replace an elder Fiery Cross which had been wrecked the previous year. and was commanded on her maiden voyage by Captain Dallas, the greatest of the clip per captains. Under him and his sue cessor, Capt Richard Robinson. she proved well-nigh invincible, receiving the premium for being the first vessel in the English docks on four different years, and being within 24 hours of winning the race on two other occa- sions. She remained in the front of big racing boats for more years than any other vessel in marine history and outlived all her contemporaries of the famous skipper fleet.
 In the greatest tea race of all his- tory, that of 1866. the Fiery Cross held the lead until the last few days, when she was obliged to anchor in the Downs and ride out sudden gale. The Ariel, coming through on less stormy course, beat a way through the gale and docked a few hours ahead of her rival.
 In 1871 the Fiery Cross deserted the tea trade for that of New York, and was afterward sold to Norwegian syndicate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

Miss Edna Mayo. although only % years of age. has had six years of experience on the speaking stage and in motion picture work The most recent plays in which she appeared on the speaking stage were Madam X.' Excuse Me- and Help Wanted.' Miss Mayo graduated from a girls college in a suburb of Philadelphia when only l6, and her beauty and talent at once gained her a position on the stage. She went up rapidly to speaking parts Miss Mayo has shown exceptional ability in her role in the three-reel Essanay photo-drama, stars Their Courses Change where she plays opposite Fran els X. Bushman. In addition to her photoplay work. Miss Mayo Is exception ally skilled in seulpturlng. She made long study of this art both at the Art Institute in Chicago and the Art Students league in New York. She also has an excellent voice. Miss Mayo Is athletically inclined, and is an expert swimmer and norsewoman as well as being a lover of all other outdoor sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

Essanay smashed an automobile com pietely past repair in taking a scene for the two-act photoplay, "Affinities," writ ten by Mary Roberts Rinehart. And Lil- Han Drew was the actress who had the nerve to drive the car until 1t could run no longer. The automobile was purchased to be smashed in order to instil realism into the play. Miss Drew, as Mary Mitch ell, steals her own automobile. which had been taken out by her husband without her knowing it. when she finds she Is stranded far from home with no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
The Age-Herald Motion Picture
 Campaign
HOW THE PRIZES WILL
 BE AWARDED

1-The candidate receiving the larg- est number of votes in each of the five districts will be awarded part in the motion picture play.
 2-Of the five candidates awarded parts in the motion picture play, the one who has received the largest num- Der of votes will be given the role of Heading lady"
 3-The leading lady will have the privilege of selecting a chaperon to accompany the five ladies on their two weeks trip to Chicago to the studio of the Essanay company, where the motion picture play will be produced All expense of the trip .to Chicago will be paid by The Age Herald.
 Motion picture receipt books can bo obtained at the Motion Picture De- partment of The Birmingham Age Herald. Candidates and their friends can obtain these by calling or writing to this department.
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means of transportation. She Is chased as an auto thief by her husband and d party of friends. both husband and wife being in separate affinity parties unknown to each other. With exceptional daring
 Miss Drew drove the machine at break neck speed through cornfields and potato patches. over ditches and bridges and through streams smashed through barb wire and rail fences and into pig pen. But even this wasn't the end of the ma chine. With all four tires fiattened, the fepders smashed. the lights knocked to pieces and the stearlng gear bent, she backed it out of the pig pen and ran the machine zig-zagging down the street with the policemen chasing her. The au-
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as rule. have a horror of a jail or prison and when one of the Ethiopian race. of his own volition, hangs around" jail 1t is indeed strange Yes terday morning five young negroes We're brought before Judge Davis on charge of lettering, the warden of the Southside jail saying they had been loafing about the field where the pris- oners work.
 The negroes gave their names as Will Dixon, Nose Patton, Pat Marvell, c. c. Pruitt and Lewis Hill. They said they just happened" to be near the field.
 You seem to like 1t over there,' said Judge Davis. Tt will cost you $5 this time and if you come up here again. you may have the privilege of stopping at the Southside Jail for about 80 days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
RUTH STONEHOUSE

Ruth Stonehouse is wonderfully inter esting little actress. Though not yet 70 years old she plays leads and does 1t so well that you are anxious to see her again. "fhe Colorado Girl, Miss Stone house is called, because she lived in Victor Colo, where her father Is an expert In mining operations. The re- markahle grace of Miss Stonehouse is due to her being a dancer--a professional at that Her ability in this art makes her adept for many roles for which other wise she would not be eligible. It Is a pleasure 10 see Miss Stonehouse in pic- lures and a pleasure equally great to meet her out of them. She is vivaeious, interesting and pretty, and Is considered one of the best leading women in photo plays today. Miss Stonehouse appears in George Aides The Slim Princess" and in Hobart Chatheld Taylors The Grim son Wing"
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Explained

From the St. Louis Post-Dspatch
 Needless to say, this story was told by Nirgnian A visitor to heaven was be- ine shown around by St. Peter After he had made the circuit and admired the streets of gold, and the singing birds and the beautiful flowers, and was about to go out the gate again. he noticed a group of men over In the corner tied to- gether, looking very dsconsolate
 Why, who are those men over there?" he asked St. Peter in surprise.
 "Oh." said St. Peter. those? Those are Virglnans."
 But what are they chained up for?" asked the visitor
 We have to keep them tied up" said St. Peter frowning If we didn't they'd all go right back"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Ranch Sluiced Away

From the New York Sun.
 Prescott Ariz.-The big alfalfa ranch of Dr. l.. o. Davenport, on Big Bug creek, Is being sluiced away in a relentless search for gold.
 The sand and gravel which for nearly a generation have nurtured the roots of the luscious forage plant, are being washed for nuggets and dust they con tain. The work Is being done under the direction of O. s. Caywood, who recently acquired control of large areas of placer ground on the Big Bug. pr. Davenport Is associated with him, and expects to make small fortune by sacrificing his beautiful farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

Mr Travers brings an enviabe record of success to Essanay, both as a leading man in the legitimate field and also in motion pictures, being at one time asso- ciated with the Lubin company at Phila- delphia for two years. He left that com pany to accept engagements with Wagen- halls x Kemper's Paid In Full Leib- ler's Alias Jimmy Valentine" Shubert s Girls and William A. Brady's Making Good and "A Gentleman of Leisure" He was also with Charles Kleins pro- duction, "The Gambler" His last ap- pearance on Broadway was in ''The Pass ing of the Idle Rich"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
MARGUERITE CLAYTON

Miss Clayton enjoys the distinction of pla ying opposite that popular Idol of the photoplay fans, q. NJ Anderson. None Of her predecessors has created a more ia vorahle impression than she. She Is unique In her wonderful success in the pictures, as prior to her association with Essanay had had no experience what ever in any kind of stage work that counts. But what she lacks in expert ence she makes up In brains, and though her physical attractions are self-evident. she doesn't rely on them alone for mo- ment. She Is a hard and very earnest worker and takes both herself and her work with tremendous seriousness. Maj guerite joined the western Easanav com pany about a year and a half ago In answer to an advertisement which, as 1t turned out was one Of the best invest ments at nominal cost on record Her parents live in Utah, where her father is a wealthy retired mining engineer. Miss Clayton has made a big name for herself in pictures. She has a personality as re- freshing and agreeable as her looks and her work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
"Old and Distinguished"

From the Kansas City Star.
 Gerald" said the young wife. noticing how heartily he was eating, do I cook as we'll as your mother did?"
 Gerald put up his monocle and stared at her through it.
 "Once and for all. Agatha he said, "I beg you will remember that although I may seem to be in reduced circumstances now, I come of an old and distinguished family. My mother was not cook.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
His Definition

From the Youths Companion.
 A witty judge of the municipal court of Boston stoutly declared that "a pa triot was man who refused to button his wife's lingerie waist
 "A martyr" he went on, lis one who attempts and fails while hero tries and succeeds"
 "Then what is a coward?" asked a curious bystander
 "Oh, coward,' replied the judge lis . man who remains single so he won't have to try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

tomobie finally gets out Of iher control and Jumped across the curb and tried to climb telephone pole. Miss Drew stuck to the stearing gear to the last An ex- pert who took a look at the machine aft erward said lt was worth it's weight in old iron and that was all
 You may play In just such company az these. Now is your chance. Don't miss 1t. Get into The Age Herald con test. Two weeks free trip to Chicago and the Essanay studio. Bring or send your nomination blank today to the Mo- tion Picture Department, The Age Herald Birmingham Ala. (Motion Picture Depart ment open today from 3 a. m. to 12 30 D. m.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Conservation

From the kansas City Star.
 Johnny's mother was tired of having her tablecloths stained. So she instituted fine of a penny for every stain.
 During tea few days later Johnny was observed rubbing his rather grimy finger very hard on the cloth beside his cup and saucer.
 Johnny. what on earth are you do- ing?" asked his mother in surprise. You'll soil the tablecloth."
 'Oh. no, I won't" replied the young- ster. I'm just trying to rub two spots into one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
THOMAS COMMERFORD

Thomas Commerford, well known in motion pictures for his ability to handle the different characters assigned him. Joined the Essanay company about a year and half ago. Mr. Commerford. prior to his engagement with another flm manufacturing company, played in Lincoln J. Carter productions for over a quarter of century. MT. Commerford plays heavy character parts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Rabhit Touched Second

From the New York world.
 St. Cloud. Minn.-Though he was the first man up. two runners crossed the home plate yesterday when Jake Friedman. formerly big leaguer. now Of the St. Cloud team. lined out hit to center field in the game with Long Prairie.
 The ball, that was driven clear to the fence. hit a rabbit that was brows- ing in the long grass. The hare start ed for the diamond. touched second tase, sped along the base line a few
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jumps ahead of Friedman. rounded ,hird base on account of the fans on the side line and dashed across the home plate with the player hard on its heels 4's
 we had another base to go.- said Friedman. T would have had to tell the rabbit to get out of the way and let someone run that could run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08

Bryant Washburn one of the ''heavyn men of the Essanay eastern stock com pany, is a handsome and extremely pop ular favorlte with photoplay fans, even though his work is of the 'villalnish" and thankless type. Washburn is now completing his fourth year with tho Es- sanay and in that time has portrayed scores of effective studies in an unlimited range of films, including melodramas, $, dramas. comedies and farces. He has had long stage experience, playing for several seasons with George FaWcctt in his well known successes Was with Miss Percy Haswe1l in stock at the Royal Alexandria theatre In Toronto, and starred for a season in Eugene Walters "The Wolf" He has also been associated with such successes as "The Great John Gan- ton The Remittance Man" and "The Fighter Washburn is a splendid photo graphic subject in photoplays and his work Is always effective and clean-cut He is well remembered in such films as Whatsoever a Woman Soweth.' His Dearest foes' and 'The Strength of the Weak"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
The Territory of the Cam paign is Divided as
 Follows:

Into five districts, three city and two in the counties adjoining. District No. All of the city of Bir- mingham, from 22d St, East. District No. 2-All of the city of Bir- mingham, between 22d St, and 9th St.
 District No. 3-All of the city of Bir- mingham, from sth St., West. District No. All of the adjoining counties or parts, thereof, East of the L. X N Railway. (Main Line.) District No. 5-All of the adjoining counties or parts, thereof, West of the L. X N. Railway. (Main Line.) NOTE DIAGRAM BELOW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Real Extrayagance

Husband-You charge me with reckless extravaganza. When did I ever make useless purchase?
 Wife-Why, there's that fire extin- guisher you bought . year ago; we've ever used 1t once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
Would Make a Showin

From the New York Globe.
 Uncle-Here's nickel, Robbie.
 Bobbie-Haven't you got five pennies, Uncle Dick, something I could rattle all the way to the store?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-08
To Friends of the Candidates

 p e uporyou give he pome o o to youran by advance to of price appe ehda in this sppe) m h WI dda t  is a o y W from The AgeIIra a from he n Il il Is t
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THIS is the GOLDEN Chance YOU Have Been LOOKING For. BECOME a LEADING LADY in a
 MOTION Picture Play.

Read The day. then will know all about how FREE trip to CHICAGO and the ESSANAY sudio Five ladies from Alabama will should to be one?
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   s it pp ms offer agan- take etnow every
The Washington times., 1915-05-01
CONRAD H. SYME,
JAMES FRANCIS SMITH.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA; HoLDING nIs-
ment OF a Building Line on the north side
OF Euclid street between Ontario road and
triet HHs%pAt Of Columbia. ] District Court No. isso
Notice is hereby given Ca,ahis that the Commission
proved June Il, 1905. entitled AN Act -
viding for the establishment OF unlf9@m
building line on streets in the District OF /Co-
iH@O's hled petition isSi oman in % this court praying the
eStablishment Of a uniform building zine on
the north side of Euclid street between On
sss ssro in 5oa6 the aPd Ps,TS oP shown
plat or map hled with the said petition
part ma sn .ha no
related to any person interested in these pro-
ceedings and not in the service or employ
United states. be summoned by the United
States marshal for the DistriSt OF Columbia
be taken may sustain by reason OF the es-
tablishment of said uniform building line,
Tor which this proceeding has has been been Instituted;
for the purposes thereof and TO assess as
benefits resulting therefrom the entire amount
of said damages including the expenses OF
these proceedings upon the land in the square
in which said building line is to be ostab-
lished in the squares confronting said square
as provided for in and by the aforesaid Act
of Aprii. A. y. 1915, ordered, that all per
sons having any interest in these proceedings
be and they are hereby warned and com
manded to appear in this court on, on or before tore
| o'clock A. NJ and continue in attendance
until the Court shall have made its final
| order ratifying and confirming the award OF
| damages and assessment OF benefits OF the
| Jury 10 be empaneled and sworn herein. and
| il is further ordered, that copy Of this
notice and order be published twice week
| for two successive weeks in the Washington
Evening Star, the Washington Post and The
| washington Times. newspapers published in
| the said District before the said llth day Of
May A. D. 1915. 1t is further ordered that
| a copy OF this notice and order be served by
| Tho Tinted states marshal his deputies.
| upon each of the owners OF the fee OF the
| land to be condemned herein as may no
| found bv the said marshal or his deputies.
| within the District Of Columbia before tbs
said llth day of May, a y; 1915. tSesD BY
| The Court: THOS II. ANDERSON, Justice.
| A true COPY. Test: ]. r. YOUNG. Clerk.
| by F. E. CUNNINGHAM, Asst. Clerk.
The Washington times., 1915-05-01
IN MEMORIAM

ANGEI<-Though sad, yet sweet in the mem
ory of our dear little boy, JAMES p, be-
, loved son OF James II. and Mary Angel.
who departed this life two years ago today.
May J. 1913.
oh the memory OF that morning
As we stood with broken hearts.
Seeing the one we loved SO dearly
Pierced by Deaths cruel darts.
BY Papa.
Our home is sad and lonely
Since our baby went away
To join the angels in heaven
Two years ago today.
Grandma Angel.
He was our little darling;
Jimmy we called him by name;
When he left US II was our loss
But his eternal gain.
Sleep on dear baby, sweet be thy silent
slumber.
BY Friend George:
Notices for this column are accepted at 50
cents nat, either prose or poetry. In case no
tice does not exceed ten lines. Add 10 cents
for each line in excess of ten.)
The Washington times., 1915-05-01
BUILT FOR A HOME.

New 6-room house on wide avenue v W.
attlC, Colonadcs to parlor, h. ". H., two Gel
lar ENTRANCE. outside pantry, laundry and
toilet Ia ,ellsT. very large front porch room
FOR garage or gaden. 90 n % open space in
font: white section, low price, easy terms
Owner BOX 24S. Times office.
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Vital Records
Births.

blrtnS.
Frank II. and Mabel Poston, girl.
David Med. and Pauline 8. LeBreton, girl.
Charles A. and Mabel V. Campbell, girl.
Albert w. and Dora M Kuhns. boy.
Philip II. and Mary Maus, boy.
Giovanni and Lucia Petruzzella, boy.
Abraham and Lena Goldman, boy.
Solomon and Ruth Stubbleheld, boy.
Frederick G. and Sophie NJ Stetzer, boy.
Jacob Jacob and Mary Haas; girl. -,
Rufus &. and Grace e. Beavers, girl.
George w. and Daisy Parker, boy.
Richard A. and Katherine V. Adamson. girl
James and Mary l.. Minor, twins
Ohio and Rebecca Dorsey, girl.
Eugean and Susie A. Welborn, girl.
Deaths.
Martha King. 6s years. 12oc Staples street
Kate Jameson. 7s years. 124 d street south
east.
Philip Cronn. "a years. 91s Third street
northeast.
Pearl A. cauffman. 27 years. M2 d street
northeast.
Narcissa Frazier. SIS years. III Corcoran
street northwest.
Ruth Babcock, months, Children's Hospital
Henry Bosley, sc years, 537 Kentucky avenue
southeast.
Lawrence II. Grant. 1oi4 hours The Duns-
mere.
Arthur Pinkney. 2s years. 1910 Tenth street
northwest.
Bessie Lomax. months. 1913 Tenth street
northwest.
Lucy Kenner. rs years. 1917 Third street
northwest.
Amelia Bolden, ri years, 23os Seventeenth
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1915-05-01

.1 FIst.J ,Stv e1eneSy & aAsSu, a f. t!..s {: siE;:
about sco tset irem station. J scrss
cleared spd balance m .eak apd ping
timber. Fenced With AmSrteaa and
poultry wire. New 7-roeIn, 2-stoFy cot
sutSuildinss. Fic = q. 90.
The Washington times., 1915-05-01
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
For Sale.
For Sale.
ALONG THE ROCKVILLE
ELECTRIC


ELECTRIC
rooms and bath, electric light, furnace
heat 'front.' side, and rear lorches, hno
81 adp, garage and nee. outbuiiCinSs; "a
acres ground, facing pike. Price N'VVV'
reasonable terms; immediate possession.
rooms and bath. hot water heat; lot "x
$50. Price, $4,000; terms.
Eight rooms and bah, hot-watcr heat
electric lights and gas; lot 75xll5. Price,
81, 900; terms.
Seven rooms and bath. electric lights. hne
shade. : acres rich soil, lots fruit In Lear
ing. PiiCe, $780, tor"@
Seven rooms and bath; hot-watcr heat;
lot 5Ox23O Price, $500: terms.
six rooms, stove heat: fruit m Tearing;
half acre ground. Price. $1,000: terms
Six rooms; lot 5oxl15 Price, s2.4Oc: terms
Five acres. old log house; fruit in bearing
shade. Price. $500
70 acres: broom housa, barn, etc; half
mile OF electric. Price, $500.
Ell house, etc: facing nnr pike; two miles
from electric. Price, $500.
See me for suburban homes building lots,
and acreage along the Rockville electric and
pike.
Montgomery county farms sptclalty.
LEWIS KEISER. 1920 n. Y. AVE.
The Washington times., 1915-05-01

mf,s fs'frsa frsm sssiios SslRas on W. y. o g. 4 a.
Ieieetricl. About 8s acres cleared and
in oak, pine and chestnut timbsr
Present Inprov emsnts eopsist af elA
hepss Of . seGms barn Ssass HaHs Never
The property Good wen sf water at
the house, Good location fer poultry
Rlant or dairyinG On small scala,
Rriee, a. 500,
The Washington times., 1915-05-01

Fairfax County, Va--This property
10 ~ miles from the town Of Fairfax
Court House, whore are churches,
schools, electric line station, attrao.
tive homes ana splendid peopie. 40
acres OF land. Is cleared. rs In oak,
pine and chestnut, 1 acres bottom,
broom house. stable, chicken house
Price. 81, 60.