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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
"The Birth of a Nation''

Seats for 'The Birth of a Nation,' which plays return engagement at the Jefferso ntheatre next week, commencing Sunday matinee, will be at a premium, for now the people of Birmingham know by personal contact what it is. Those who do not wish to be disappointed a second time would do well to secure their seats early. Seats for the entire engagement will be placed on sale Thurs day.
 MT. Griffith was eight months making this wonderful story. He employed 1S,- 600 people and 5000 horses and the total cost of the work reached the enormous figure Of $1,OO0.O00
 The story is one of romance and ad- venture linked to the most vital periods of American history It records it's facts with the rapidity of lighting and yet never departs from the fundamentals of true drama. Love and conflict are it's basic theme, but a myriad of details Hume the narrative and lift is far beyond anything our stage has ever known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
GERMAN COMMENT
 ON WILSON'S LETTER
Continued from Page one)

America unless we abandon our liberty to wage an energetic warefare upon England"
 The Tagischle Rundischau publishes an article by Prof. Dietrich Schaeffer of Berlin university on "England's Ameri- can Policy and the Submarine War" in which he discusses the possibility of a war between Germany and the United States.
 WOULD NOT HARM GERMANY
 Although diselaiming belief in the probability of such a war, ''notwith- standing. .s1ngland's desire to see it come to pasS Professor Schaeffer argues that such a war would not be as harm full to Germany as many persons be- lieve; first, because the German ships interned in the United States could hard- ly be sufficiently manned by Americans to make them of much use in supplying England's freightage needs, and that none of them have much space for freight.
 In the second place, Professor Schaef- fer argues that the navies of Germany opponents already are so superior in strength that the addition of the Amerl- can navy would not greatly alter the situation, and that the United States coflld not well deliver more ammuni- ton than now to the entente allies.
 The participation or the Unted states in the war, Professor Schaeffer con- tinues, meanwhile. would unquestionably drive Germany to conduct her submarine warfare withut the slightest considera- ton for anyone. and the United States would not be in a position to hinder it in any way. The conduct of American politics, Professor Schaeffer says, re- minds him of Gretchen's play in Faust,
 Today" he says, the Appam is 8 prize; tomorrow she is not. Today President Wilson forbids travel on armed merchantmen; tomorrow he per- mits it. Today such vessels in Ameri- can harbors shall be regarded and treat ed as auxiliary cruisers; tomorrow they resume their original character. Today, such arning of merchantmen conflicts with international law; tomorrow it is in accordance with international law. Today. the senators are pro-German tomorrow they are pro-English."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
NEGRO SHOT WHILE
 TRYING TO ESCAPE

Capus Green, negro. was seriously injured yesterday morning when he was shot by Detectives Propst, Garner and Street. Green was arrested on Ninth avenue and Sixteenth street, north, by the detectives on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. While the detectives were bringing their prisoner to the city jail he attempt ed to make his escape and the three detectives shot in the air to scare the negro but one of the shots went low and hit Green in the left shoulder. The negro was carried to the Hillman hospital for treatment in the police patrol.
 It is alleged that the boy has been burglarizing the residences in the west ern part of the city for sometime with another negro boy, who Was arrest ed last week by Detectives Moser and Lyons. It is said that the city has 12 cases of burglary and grand larceny against the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 27. = Especially Much excitement was created in Besse- mer this afternoon when No. 1 furnace of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company at Robertstown exploded. II. C. Metcalf and Amos Finley and three negroes were injured, The cause of the explosion is not known. None of the men were seriously injured, but were only burned or struck by the shattered rock and iron, and were able to go to their respective homes.
 P. J. McAdory, one of the best known men of this city, suffered a stroke of paralysis this morning about 10:30 o'clock It appears that Dr. McAdory was feeling splendidly this morning and drove from his home in Jonesboro to Bessemer and while standing in front of store talking to his negro driver, told the man that he was feeling badly. These were the last words he has spoken. The driven seeing that MT. McAdory was i'll, placed him in the buggy and imme- diately drove him home pr. w. P. Mo Adory of Birmingham was summoned and while MT. McAdory has not as yet spoken, he is resting as well as could be expected. MT. McAdory is well known throughout the state, having served 8 number of years as county commissioner. His many friends are much concerned over his condition.
 The residence of R. H. Ruddle, 927 North Nineteenth street, was entered last night by thieves and a watch and fob belonging to Mrs. Ruddle a bracelet, ring and two lavaliers, several stick pins, a pair of shoes and a number of other things were stolen. The thief took the screen out of the bedroom window and gained entrance in this way, and after ransacking the entire house, left by the front window, leaving no clue behind him. For several weeks past number of residences of this city have been robbed and it is believed that the robberies are being committed by an or ganized gang, as no trace of any of the stolen property has been found. The local fire department answered call to 1923 Fifth alley this morning about 10:45 o'clock, where there was a small blaze on the roof of negro's house. The fire was extinguished with chemicals and the damage is estimated at about S.
 Robert Lawrence, or the southern School of Musical Art, of Birmingham, will give recital in this city on the evening of March r at the high school auditorium and a splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion.
 Miss Mooney is improving after a re- cent illness at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital.
 Mrs w. B. Comerford left yesterday Inc xyau called by the death of her father, Col James Anthony Doran.
 Mrs Moore of Eutaw is the guest of Mrs. c. w. Mcdonald at Woodward.
 The many friends of Mrs. o. R. Troje will be pleased to learn that she is im- proving after recent illness at the Feeders hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
"Nobody Home

Guy Bolton and Paul Rubens ibret- lists, and Jerome Kern, composer, are very liable to be ostracized and black balled by all their fellow craftsmen if they are not more careful hereafter. In John P. Solcum's decidedly smart and winning musical comedy, Nobody Home" they have absolutely had the temerity and daring to depart from the timeworn and threadbare tracks of mu- sical comedy composition and write something really new and original. They are so utterly different from everybody else that it is positively startling. Of course this is very nice for the public and explains why Nobody Home" is such a big financial and artistic success everywhere, but the other composers and writers will not like it. The pace will make them work for their royalties now. Nobody Home will be the attraction at the Jefferson Friday and Saturday, with a Saturday matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

headway in the capital city. That she will undertake the new work equipped with a sympathetic understanding of the needs of the children, and an honest desire to serve them, is no surprise to the suffragists.
 Practically all the Episcopal churches inNew York have granted votes to wom- en members.
 The law in the Episcopal church was recently amended, and 1t now provides that women of age and qualifications of men may vote at parish elections after the present voters vote favorably in each parish.
 Speaking of woman suffrage in the churches, E. L. Tefft of Christ church said:
 Since 90 per cent of the workers in our churches are women, and almost that large proportion make up the congrega- tion, 1t is high time women had voice in the management of parish affairs. If I had my way, I would let them serve on vestries. Perhaps if they did, needed re- forms in the conduct of business affairs would follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

New York. February 27-(speeial.)-s S. Erlick of Bessemer handles women s wear-that Is to say, he is a merchant who Is in that line of business-and 1t seems as if he had just as soon live in that city as in New York In fact. he thinks New York is more unfortunate than Birmingham, because it is so much farther renewed from Bessemer.
 Mir. Erlick reached New York Wednes- day, installed himself at 116l Broad way very much in the heart of things, and immediately got lon the job" His business activity was credit to Dixie sort of showed these hustling New York CTS that a southerner could get busy and stay busy with the best of them.
 But how do we know all this. you ask 1t? Did we trail him all the time? We did not. We didn't even get into com municaton. Twice we went through the formula; MT Erlick-he is in-yes?" And twice we heard it terse negative in reply.
 But the answer is easy-lool at the bus mess MT. Erlick is in-women's wear. And he is here on sort of purchasing tour, as it were, which means investiga- ton and inspection before purchasing yes? Well, when we realize it the fact that he is somewhere always 1t is easy to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
FOREIGN SITUATION HAS HEAVY BEARING
 ON STOCK MARKET
6Continued from Pase one,

EOAl' Y tl~e OHeE ing, with intimations of increased divi- dend disbursement next month. The sound condition of the textile trade was evidenced by the declaration of an initial dividend on the common shares of Amer lean woolen.
 The abnormally large earnings of lead ing transportation lines in the final months of 1915 underwent general down. ward revision. due in part to adverse weather and reduced exports
 Bank clearings maintain recent records at principal reserve centers and sSSiti- mate demands for new projects find ready acceptance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 27.-AlabaIna and Mississippi Probably rain in soutt and rain or snow in north portion Mon day, warmer Monday; Tuesday rain and warmer.
 Georgia: Overcast Monday, probably followed by rain by night; Tuesday rain and warmer
 Tennessee; Unsettled Monday, probably rain or snow in west portion; Tuesday rain and warmer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Bulger Granted Stay

Denver February 27.-The supreme court of Colorado yesterday granted stay of execution to the week beginning May A to James c. Bulger, under sentence to be hanged the week beginning Feb ruary 27. for killing Lloyd r. Nicodemus of Denver. An appeal for a review of the district courtp roceedings, in which the jury held Bulger was sane. is before the court, but no ruling has been made. This is the third stay granted Bulger by the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
ADJUSTMENTS
Fritz KreisIer

The range of prices for Fritz Kreis- Ter, the famous viohnist, who will give recital at the Jefferson theatre We'd nesday night, is 75 cents to s2.50, with s for the box seats.
 There has been a large advance sale and there is every indication that not seat under $250 will be left by to- night and that every seat in the house will be sold before Wednesday. In that event a few chairs on the stage may be offered for sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
OF INTEREST

OF INTEREST.
 According to report, Harlod Lock- wood and May Allison have signed up contract to appear in Metro pictures in the future. Miss Allison is a we'll known local young woman who has an enviable reputation on the screen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
E1OOTIIGYTS@ @ A AnD GREEN s
Dg RICHARD Y. LUssIEA

WINNINGS will be lively in the
 local world of theatricals this
 A week, as with Nobody Home," a musical comedy, for two days at the Jefferson and several feature acts at the Lyric throughout the week, there will be plenty of high class entertainment on tap.
 On Friday and Saturday Nobody Home" musical review which scored brilliant success in New York last season with MT. and Mrs. Vernon Castle, is booked at the Jeff ferson. However. with the Birming- ham company the Castles are among the missing, but their places are said to be taken by capable substitutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
'LIFE's BLIND ALLEY. .

Harold Lockwood and May Allison are co-stars in "Lifes Blind Alley" five part Mutual master picture, at the Odeon One theatre. today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Weafher Cnnditinns

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at D. m., 75th meridian time. February 27. 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Indorse Wilson's Policies

San Francisco, February N-Indorse- nents of the policies and administration of President Wilson and request that he dedicate the benefit of his wisdom and experience" to another term in the presidency, were contained in a resolu- ton adopted here by the democratic state central committee of California. The nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to the supreme court was approved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at D. m, February P, 19lS .'
 Highest temperature ................. A Lowest temperature ................. 27 Mean temperature ..................... ss Normal temperature .................... 51 Excess in temperature since Jan. 1....1H Total rainfall since January 1... 7.s4 Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. h.. 1.99 Relative humidity a. m, ............ 73 Relative humidity p. m. .............. A Relative humidity F noon ............ 8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

former Birmingham young lady, will be shown at the Alcazar today. "The Pool of Flame is based on a novel by Louis Joseph Vance.
 THE MOTH AND THE STAR"
 Another "stingaree" picture will be shown at the Odeon Two today. True Boardman and Marin Sais are co-stars on the famous stories of Australian bush life, by E. w. Hor- nung.
 "A ROAD OF MANY TURNINGS."
 This is an especially viriIe photo play emanating from the vitagraph studios, in which Miss Leah Baird and Van Dyke Brooke are co-work- ers "A Road of Many Turnings'' will be shown at the Princess thea tre today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

4I1E w WIS4114NG ON IE1b WAIlA
 Today at the Trianon "The Writ ing on the Wall" the five part Vi- tagraph V. L. S. E. feature, based on the dramatic play by William J. Hurlburt, will be shown. This is an- other subject in which the theme is oppressed labor in the tolls of wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
MISS HELEN KELLER.

Next Friday night at the Bijou theatre Miss Helen Keller will lec- ture under the auspices of the Bir- ili-ugAaIn Association for the Pre- vention of Blindness. A worthy cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
1.-THE RLACKLIsT.n 7

This is an epic of labor. "The Blacklist" is a photoply based on the Colorado strike of two years ago, and was written by William c. De Mile, who also directed the produc- ton at the Lasky studios in Los Angeles. It is released on the Par amount programme and will be shown at the Strand today, tomorrow and Wednesday,. The Paramount picto- graphs will also be shown today at the Strand.
 Miss Blanche Sweet is the star of ''The Blacklist" and has exception ally fine opportunities to sound the deep human note in the fight of labor for the right to work and exist.
 MICE AND MEN"
 At the Colonial today Mice and Men," with Marguerite Clak. will be shown. This is a Famous Players Paramount feature in five parts, in in which the bright particular little favorite enacts her favorite role of a "tomboy."
 MISS LOIS WILSON.
 "The Pool of Flame,p with Miss Lois Wilson, the Alabama beauty and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

You can meet any insurance man at the Tutviler March 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

Robert Lawrence, of the Southern School of Musical Art, of Birmingham, will give a recital in this city on the evening of March r at the high school auditorium and a splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28

The local fire department answered a call to 1923 Fifth alley this morning about 10:45 o'clock, where there was a small blaze on the roof of a negro's s house. The fire was extinguished with chemicals and the damage is estimated at about S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-28
MICE AND MEN.
MISS LOIS WILSON

"The Pool of Flame,' with Miss Lois Wilson, the Alabama beauty and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Methodist News

During May at least we are going
to close our morning service at IL AS
and begin Sunday school at once with
a song service. Parents please send
children a little earlier to Sunday
school and then we can let them out
at 1890. sp
Next Sunday evening if it does not
storm we will have an evangelistic
service at Green's church. beginning
at 1880. Monday we will have soc
ial hour and short program of song
and recitation and a feed by the
Green's Aid Society. Tuesday We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday and the
following Sunday. if the weather per-
mits, we will hold service each even
ing at 1880.
Green's church is coming "up the
pike" in great shape with nearly twice
as many in Sunday school as they had
at any time during the last three
wears. Bedding. needs to look out for
her laurels for the Sunday school out
there was as large as the church mem
bership last Sunday.
Remember we would like to have
you ask questions to be answered dur
ing the evening service. We invite
any one in town to ask questions by
writing them on a slip of paper and
handing them to an usher or by plac-
ing them in the collection basket. We
do not expect to be able to answer all
the questions you ask. but we will do
our best especially if the questions
have reference to Christian exper-
fence or doctrine or church history, or
church government.
The semi-annual election of officers
of the Epworth League took place at
ten M e. parsonage last Wednesday
evening. After devotional exercises,
the minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved. Reports were
given by the different departments.
The informal ballot was used in the
election. The officers are as follows:
President, Earle Richardson's; first
vice-president, Miss Ella Trimble;
second vice-president, Miss Hannah
Helbig; third vice-president, Miss Min
ME Cook; fourth vice-president, Miss
Julia Travis; secretary, Miss Cora
Showers; treasurer, Elmer Harring-
ton.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
THE MODERN TORPEDO.
How II Travels and Its Effect Upon
STRIKING q Vessel.


The present day torpedo Is very
different sort OF weapon from that used
half century ago. Ii is shaped some
thing like cigar and IS about twenty
three feet long and twenty one inches
In diameter. 1t weighs considerably
more than a ton, and its construction
costs from $1,000 to double that sum.
1t is made TO travel I'm a certain d-
rection In a fixed time and to explode
when IL strikes some solid object, such
as a ships bottom. A torpedo OF the
largest and most modern type will
tear a gaping hole i'm the stanchest ship
ever built. The nose or explosive
head" OF torpedo contains the deadly
charge OF high explosives. nitroglycerin
and guncotton being oftenest used
When the torpedo strikes its target
tremendous defamation follows in
stantly. driving in both the outer and
inner skins" Of a vessel. The hole it
size, but is seldom less than ten by
thirty feet. The torpedo travels to-
ward its victim at the rate. roughly. Of
about thousand yards minute. The
distance and rate Of speed have TO be
calculated to nicely before the tor
pedo is discharged. IL is kept to its
destined course by perpendicular rud-
ders in it's tail
The modern "dirigible" torpedo Was
first used in naval war during the
Chilean revolution OF quarter Of
century ago.-New York World.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

Special services for Mothers Day
Sunday morning. All mothers are in
vited and will be treated as guests of
honor and the whole service plan
to cheer and encourage them and to
admonish children to more love and
care for them. Mothers bring your
babies. A plant will be given to the
oldest and youngest mother. present at
the Bible school.
This is "catch-up" Sunday. Lans-
ing six points ahead of us and we
must move along this week. Every
member present Sunday bring another
and we can go ahead. We ought to
have $50 present. Gomez Come!
Good topic for Thursday night pray
er meeting, what Elements in the
Public Worship Are Most to Me 2"
Come and tell us we would be glad to
know. u NJ. cr.
Choir practice Friday night at the
home of Miss Abbie Moore.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Two Points of View.

Mrs. Newpop-Mrs. Stringer is the
most candid woman of my acquaint-
ance. Why. she frankly admitted that
her baby isrnot as smart as ours. New
pop-Candid. fiddlesticks, That wo-
man Is base Observation-Disclosures
Ledger,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
At Congregational Church

In accordance with the procIama-
ton by Governor Ferris, Mothers
Day will be observed at the Congre-
gational church at the morning SER
vice Sunday. There will be special
music by the choir appropriate to the
day and special invitation is given
to all mothers, both old and young,
with their children, to come nd make
the service one Of gladness and good
cheer.
1t should not be forgotten that the
white carnation is the emblem of
Mothers Day and every one should
wear flower. The pastors address
will be in keeping with the spirit of
the day. s,r
The Christian Endeavor society will
have charge of the service in the even
ing.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
CHURCH OF CHRIST

Regular services on Sunday, lO:3O
a. m. Worship and communion.
1900 noon, Bible school; $50 p m,
senior c. E.; 1880 p. m, evangelistic
service.
SMid-week prayer meeting and
training class Thursday at 1880 p. m.
You are cordially invited to all SER
vices of the church.
Chas. NJ. Pease, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
METHODIST

Sunday, 1000, class meeting; 1890,
school; 800, Junior League; $50 Ep-
worth League; evening service at
1880 p. m,
Prayer meeting for young women
in Philathea room and young men in
Baraca room Tuesday evening at 1880.
Thursday evening at 1880, general
prayer meeting followed by Bible
study. w. +. Doty, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
In The Churches
FREE METHODIST

Sabbath school, 1000 a. m.
Sermon, 11:45 a. m.
Song and class service, 600 p. m
Sermon, 1880 p. m.
First Wednesday in each month, w
F. M. society meeting, 1880 p. m.
Last Tuesday evening each month
Sabbath school board meeting, 7:3C
p. m.
Regular prayer meeting, Thursday
evening at 1880.
j. A. Hudnutt, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10

FOR SALE-Seven-ro house with
fully equipped bathroom and clothes
closets. We wish torsell this house
with the idea of having the same re-
moved from the lot on which it
stands as we wish to use the ground
forsother purposes. Anyone having
vacant lot within a few blocks
can secure home at very nom-
inal price. For further information
call at Bedding Lumber Co. Office, w
Main st. 38-4S-tf
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
BAPTIST CHURCH

Divine worship, 1890 a. m; Bible
school at noon; Young Peoples
meeting, 6:30 p. M; evangelistic
services. 7:30; prayer and praise
meeting, Thursday evening, 1880;
covenant meeting. Thursday evening
before the first Sunday; communion
service, first Sunday of the month.
w. A. Bliss, Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-10
Bio STAGE.

The largest stage in the United States
is that Of the Metropolitan Opera
House. New York city. 1t is 101 feet
wide 50 feet deep and x feet high.