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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-01-15
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Tuskegee institute was developed by
Booker T. Washington. and it is fit
ting that the trustees of the institu-
ton should seek to perpetuate his
name. Their idea is to solicit 3d.
100000 endowment, to be known as the
Washington memorial" Almost one
quarter of this amount has already
been subscribed, part, however, con-
tingent on other contributions. The
Trustees look to Negroes for at least
$25O,O00. This is not a large sum to
ask from the colored race, inasmuch
as Tuskegee typifies the best that is
being done for them. In Indianapolis
there are enough prosperous Negroes
to provide no small portion of the
minimum expected.
When Doctor Washington took
charge of Tuskegee it owned nothing
Glasses were housed in shanties, and
the future held out no great hopes.
The perseverance with which he kept
at his work, his remarkable ability
and his sterling character attracted
the necessary support. Today Tus-
kegee is a valuable property, even
from a physical standpoint. Yet it's
work is so largely philanthropic that
there is always gap between income
and outgo. During Doctor Washing
tons lifetime this deficit was easily
met. His acquaintance was wide, and
included persons of wealth. In ask
ing help now the trustees of the in
stitute possibly look not SO much to
wealthy philanthropists as to persons
who are willing to give little in
order that a good cause may be pro-
NOTED.
"Tuskegee institute" reads the an
nouncement, lis Booker T. Washing
toms monument, and his most fitting
memorial is the perpetuation of it's
great work for the benefit of the col
ored people and for the promotion of
helpful relations between the races
The gap at present existing between
the ordinary income of the institute
and it's annual outgo is approximately
$150,000." All that is desired is to
raise a trust fund of such proportions
as will reduce this annual charge to
manageable proportions" 1t is hoped
that enough will be contributed by Ne
groes to meet not only fair share of
the fund, but also to provide sufficient
money to erect a tablet or other me-
mortal in the grounds of the institute.
AT present there is only one such in
stitution; there should be many. 1t
is therefore important that Tuskegee
institute be preserved and enlarged as
an example in the education of the
colored people of this country.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1916-01-15

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
There Is No New" France
LILLIAN GIsH AND SAM DE GRAss1

We in America are apt to regard
the courageous France at war as a
new" France which has emerged like
a sort of pious phoenix from the ashes
of a sceptical and frivolous past. Eliz-
abeth Shepley Sergeant. writing in the
New Republic declares that What is
taking France through these terrible
years is no new set of qualities but
a very ancient and familiar French
virtue which may be called the love
of the job. This love of work for
works sake, this zeal for technical per-
lection was common to all classes and
both sexes in France before the war;
from the farmer with his single field
or vineyard, to the scrupulous literary
artist; from the humble concierge, who
for 20 years had made one variety or
artificial rosebud to the great dress
maker of the Rue de la Paix, they all
drew on 1t, as a deep spring of vital
tty. Even the sweated lingerie max err,
even the militant industrialist ground
in the wheels of competition, had not
altogether lost their pride in good
work manship."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

IAO0IAio DIAO4N, JN.
iuthor of THE Fall of Nation" a
great preachment against war,
which will be shown at the Strand
the1tre within the next few weeks.
'The Fall of Nation" is accom-
panied by musical score from the
prolific pen of Victor Herbert. "The
Fall of a Nation" is q film argu-
ment for peace
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
EARLE W|LL|AMSAT
PRINCESS THEATRE
The Secoad Episode of "The
Scarlet Runner" Is
Booked

An attractive programme of entertain
ment will be presented at the Princess
theatre today and three big features will
be shown.
Earle Williams, one of the most popular
of screen stars, will be presented in
THE Nuremberg Watch and this at
traction will be the headliner, but there
will be two other features-an interest
ing travalogue and a Drew comedy, His
Rival"
This combination of entertainment as
sures Princess patrons some real pleas
ure today and no doubt capacity audi
ences will be the order of the day.
Earle williams is one of the most
popular of present day screen stars and
his appearance is generally the cause of
a great outpouring of his admirers He
has appeared in many notable roles, but
it is said in 1.-The Nuremberg Watch he
excels all former efforts. Williams rise
in the moving picture world has been
phenomenal and he is justly popular
The travalogue is a popular feature
and interesting scenes in this and for
eign countries are shown.
In His Rival Sidney Drew is said
to be at his very best and this means
loads of entertainment. AS a comedian
this actor is peer OF them all and he has
thousands of admirers in every city. In
'.Hiss Rival,'' the vehicle suggests the
amount of comedy and no doubt this at
traction will prove a scream.
This programme of entertainment
should prove one of the big attractions
for moving picture patrons today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
THE CHATTEL" At
TRIANON THEATRE
RialtO Theatre Will Also
Have an Interesting Pro-
gramme This Week

Unusually attractive programs will be
presented during the week at the RiaIto
and Trianon theatres and the moving
picture patrons can rest assured that the
~4Ierings at these two houses are whole
some and entertaining and among the
best pictures presented in Birmingham
Among some of the screen stars that
will be presented this week are Mabel
Talliaferro, Mary McLaren, E. H. soth-
ern, Peggy Hyland, Mrs. Leslie Carter
Richard Bennett Emily Stephens, and
others.
The feature attractions of the week will
be Saving of the Family Name" with
Mary McLaren, which will be the at
traction at the the Rialto Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday; 1.-THE Dawn Of
Love-" with Mabel Talliaferro at the
Rialto Friday and Saturday, and E. II.
Sothern, in 1.-THE Chattle,' at the Tria-
non.
Saving the Family Name" is five
act romance of stage life coupled with a
great sociological problem of today, and
prepared for the screen and produced by
Lois Weber, the worlds most famous
woman producer of motion pictures.
Miss Talliaferro has an exceptionally
strong cast with her in THE Dawn of
Love-" which includes such well-known
Stowe, Pater Lang, Martin ]. Faust, d.
H. Turner Frank Bates and Jack La
Mond. The story is laid along the pic
turesque rocky coasts of northern Maine
and deals with the strife between snug
glers and revenue officers, while it I'M
folds a charming romance, Mabel Tai
liaferro is said to be at her best in this
superpiece.
The Trianon programme for the week
brings Mrs. Leslie Carter in 1.-THE Heart
of Maryland a great picture, to the Tr-
anon Sunday.
On Monday and Tuesday 1.-THE Man
Who Wouldn't DE- with William Rus
sell will be presented, and on Wednesday
and Thursday Richard Bennett will be
seen in Phillip Holden, waster
e. H. sSothern and Peggy Hyland, in
1.-THE Chattel," picture that proved so
genuinely pleasing when shown here only
short time ago, will be at the Trianorl
Friday and Saturday.
Emily Stevens, in 1.-THE Wheel of the
Law" picture that has proven ex-
oeedingly pleasing, is the attraction at
the Rialto today, and on Monday The
Firm of Girdletone,' with Charles Rock
and Edna Flugrath, will be presented.
Saving the Family Name" will be the
attraction Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, and Mabel Tallaferro, in THE
Dawn of Love-" will be presented Fri
doy and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
HINTS AT "PLOTS~ ALpNG MOVIE ROW
"ROMEO AND JULIET"
BOOKED AT TRIANON
Francis and Bushman and
Beverly Bayne Starred in
Noted Classic

Romeo and Juliet" with Francis x.
Bushman and Beverly Bayne portraying
the roles of the immortal lovers. one OF
the greatest pictures ever shown in Bir-
mingham since the Birth Of a Nation"
will be the attraction at the Trianon
theatre for six days. beginning October
a.
This is an epoch-malling production and
some Of the facts in connection with the
making Of this wonderful picture are:
The stars are Francis X. Bushman. as
Romeo and Beverly Bayne as Juliet "
The cost Of production was $4,000.
The first picture was taken May IS,
1916, the last August %. 1858 weeks to
day.
The cost Of the costumes alone amounts
ed to $4,000.
John w. Noble was general director,
associated with him were Edward Elsner,
assistant director; Rudolph De Cordova,
Shakespearian adviser; Edward Powers.
casting and costume director; Leander De
Cordova, financial and assistant director;
Harry Sothern, costume and assistant di-
rector.
A scenario made from William Shakes
peare's great drama, Romeo and Juliet
was submitted by John Arthur and ac-
cepted; Rudolph De Cordova modified
and augmented this, and John w. Noble
made the final changes.
All the leading characters OF the play
really spoke Shakespeare's lines while
going through the appropriate action.
Whenever player forgot a speech ths
camera was stopped. and he was obliged
to begin over again.
Several of the greatest theatrical fami-
lies of American and England are repre-
scented in the cast, which includes q
Booth, Sothern, a Mantel. a Kemble
and Hall Game.
six hundred players were employed in
the production of Romeo and Juliet"
Eighteen buildings, reproducing the old
market place Of medieval Verona, were
built for the production. A great storm
destroyed these just as pictures were
about to be taken and they had to ne
entirely rebuilt at a total Of more than
s25, 600
Reserved seats will be placed on sale
few days before the big engagement
begins.
A notable cast composes the support of
the big stars and there is a Booth, Soth-
ern and Mantell in the cast.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
Wanted-A Population

Theodore N. Vail in World outlook for
October.
Guatemala, whose principal port Is
only three days from New Orleans de-
sires population. She had once a very
large one and lost ii. About the time
fthe beginning of the Christia era
there existed in Guatemala a people
as civilized and as advanced in the
arts and sciences as in almost any
other part of the world. Most wonder
full monuments are still to be found in
spite of the destructive effect of
luxuriant vegetation. Behind that civ
ilization there must have been thu
sands of years of evolution. There was
a large and civilized population at the
TINT of the Spanish invasion. She is
more than eager to welcome the pos
sible new invaders, if only their COM
ing means peaceful occupation and in
dustrial development.
Guatemala is in the tropics, but IL
has great varieties of climate. The
land rises 5000 or 5000 feet between
the Caribbean and the Pacific and level
plains and fertile valleys of high alti-
tude are plenty.
This little Central American re-
public wants. not soldiers of fortune
nor adventurers. but settlers. A man
may go there. acquire some land ana
begin in a small way by clearing his
property, planting some corn and maxi
ing pasture for a few cattle. He has
only to turn them out to Craze, engage
some faithful natives to follow them
around until they become fat and then
drive them down to the market
Grasses grow luxuriously. Some or
them are as high as a mans head.
The first crop of corn frequently
pays for the clearing and sometimes
even for the cost of the land This crop
may be followed by any kind of grain
or pasturage, or, according to the par
ticular situation and elevation, by cof-
fee cocoa. sugar and banana planta-
tions. The lumber industry is still in
it's infancy.
The natives represent mixture or
Indian and Spanish blood-a purer
strain than the Mexican-and are
faithful honest and industrious. When
the employer treats them fairly they
are loyal; otherwise they let him Sc
verely alone.
Guatemala looks to the United States
as her natural leader, as a benevolent
big brother. She has had rather more
than she likes of the American ex-
ploiter but she stands with open arms
to extend a cordial greeting and SYM
pathetic cooperation to any who will
come with honest purposes to help her
develop her great resources.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
BY RICHARD #. LUssTER

IN VERYONE in town is getting
n, the Triangle habit. In fact
81 everyone is talking and think
ing Triangle pictures.
: That is due, according to Manager
L. B. Leftwich, to the artistic merit of
Triangle pictures and the fact that no
great claims are made for these fea
lures, as the producers are perfectly
willing to allow the public to be the
final judge of what pleases them.
This week at the Triangle theatre two
plays of more than passing merit will be
offered for the delectable task of the
movie patrons of Birmingham.
The first of these is Diane of the Fol-
les a five-part Fine Arts-Trianble pro-
duction in which Miss Lillian Gieh, sup
ported by Sam De Grasse, is starred.
'Giane of the Follies' is booked for to-
day, tomorrow and Tuesday. On Wednes-
day. Friday and Saturday THE Dawn
maker with William S. Hart, will be
Shown. Two keystone comedies will be
screened as usual.
DIANE OF THE EOLLIES"
In Diane of the Follies," new Tri-
angle Fine Arts feature the story con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

Driven by a gasoline tractor, a ma
chine has been invented for clearing
ground of young timber and brush, even
though closely matted against the soil.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
Teaching Japan to Chew

7 IUIII IIIS W OTIu OutIOOk.
Again the hustling American trader has
been caught breaking down the ancient
standards of the east. 1t used to be
considered the height of rudeness in
Japan to eat anything on the street.
Along comes the Wrigley's man with
100000 sticks of chewing gum to be
given away free to everyone who will
promise to go out on the street and
chew it. The Campaign started last fall
with an extensive programme of news
paper and billboard advertising.
The United States, in 1915. produced A.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
GOOD PROGRAMME
AT STRAND THEATRE
"Witchcraft," a Prize Play
With Fannie Ward, Is
Booked for Today

Three particularly interesting pictures
are scheduled for the Strand theatre this
week, according to an announcement by
Manager T. S. Abernethy yesterday.
'Witchcraft," a five-part Lasky-Para-
mount, opens the week today, with Fam
ME Ward in the leading role, and will
be followed on Tuesday with Gail Kane
in The Scarlet Oats" and on Thursday
with The Kiss" five-part Famous
Paramount in which owen
Moore and Marguerite Courtot are
starred
"WITCHCRAFT"
One of the unusual features about the
Lasky-Paramount production of witch
craft, which will be seen at the Strand
today and tomorrow, with the captiyatiny
Fannie Ward in the stellar role, is the
fact that this is the photodrama which
won the prize contest held at Columbia
university under the auspices of tho
Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play company.
The author of this intense and unusual
drama is DR.. r. Ralston Reed. a ply
stefan of Morristown, N. j., and one of
the members of the new class in photo
dramatics at the celebrated New York
university. DR.. Reed is not a profess
sional writer of scenarios. but his story
was held by the judges to be the best
example of photodramatic technique
among the scores of plays submitted
''THE SCARLET OATH
The most recent of the much talked Of
Bradymade World pictures is coming to
the Strand theatre on Tuesday. 1t is
called 1.-THE Scarlet Oath and presents
the clever Gail Kane in an unusual dual
role which gives her a splendid opportu-
nifty to display her talents.
See how John Huntington, the Amer
lean consulate at Warsaw, is drawn into
a conspiracy against the government and
unknowingly assists a murderer ITO es-
cape the arm of the law. You will be
as puzzled as he is as to who really is
his fiancee.
"THE KISS"
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday
comes The KISS five-part Famous
Players production, at the Strand.
Of all the irresistible man-and- woman
CT n.binations that have fascinated follow
ers of the screen, Owen Moore and Mar
guerite Courtot are among the greatest.
Their first appearance as Famous rlay-
erS stars in Rolling Stones created
a tremendous storm of demand all over
the country. The box office attraction of
Moore's polished comedy and Miss Cour-
tots dainty grace cannot be overesti-
mated. THE Kiss is crammed with de-
llcious humor and threaded with a love
story so sweetly enacted that the man
or woman never lived who could see it
without a tingling spine and quickened
heart The Moore-and- Courtot lovers in
your neighborhood will greet the an
nouncement of this release with enthu-
siasm and joy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
"See Guatemala First"

Roger w. Babson, in World outlook for
October.
"Everyone's first trip to Latin-America
should be to Guatemala" declares Mr..
Roger w. Babson, the founder and d.
rector of the unique and well known
business statistical organization at We'll
lesley Hills. Mass. Guatemala is the
center of that great and virgin Latin
American section extending from Mexico
to Colombia and Venezuela 1t is sure
t, come more and more under United
States influence and offers to our peo-
pie the greatest possible opportunities
for commercial development.
Among that constantly increasing
school Of prophets who preach See
America First" Mr.. Babson has by far
the most unique plan. After returning
from an extensive trip to the chief COM
mercial centers of South America he
went to Guatemala City, purchased some
property and is now effecting plans for
personally conducted tours of Latin
America which may be accomplished by
sitting on the ample piazzas of the Bah
son institute. The first Thursday in each
month party of business men leaves
New Orleans for Guatemala under the
direction of Mr. Babson. They spend a
month at the institute. study commercial
and manufacturing opportunities, bone
up on Latin-American real estate and
chaperonage, people of that region who
wish either to buy or sell, and, last but
not least put nj a few hours every day
learning how to speak Spanish so that
the hotel walters will not bring them
horseradish when the business men think
they have asked for sugar.
Every care is taken to immerse the stu
dent for an entire month in a Latin
American commercial and social atmos-
pierre.
after such a course of sprouts" sUg-
gests Mr.. Babson, business men should
be- prepared to make profitable and more
extended trips around South America
We are prepared to help them with their
itinerary and would give them letters of
Introduction. But those who are unable
to take more extensive trip will find
month in Guatemala City a most profit
able introduction to- the interior of the
Latn-American mind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

The United States, in 1915. produced A.
5S1, $50 tons of COKE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
TWO GREAT FILMS

Diana Of the Foes at the Triangle Theatre Today With
Lillian Gish-'' The Dawnmaker,' With William S.
Hart on Wednesday-Crowds Like Triangle
by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

The average weight of the hogs re-
ceived at Chicago was 219 pounds during
1915 and 231 in 1914. The corresponding
averages at Kansas City were 200 and
1871, respectivelu.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

According to a consular report from
Amsterdam. the national wealth of Hol-
land has increased since the war began
by $50 per capita.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-15

Belinda. OUR LOVELY HEROINE ISN'T a sT PROUD. SHE'S ALWAYS
WILLING TO TURN AN HONEST PENNY BT DOING a LITTLE EXTRA
.NLGAr WORK 10 hASIEM HEB MuPILALS VIII her AEEAMCED-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-21
so ALLIED AVIATORS
ATTACK NAVAL BASE
Each Aeroplane Dropped 200 Pounds
of Explosives on German Sta
ton in Belgium.

London. March 2O.-Fifty allied aero
planes bombarded the German naval
base at Zeebrugge, Belgium, and the
military aerodrom at Houltare, 1t was
officially announced today.
The raid, which was the most ambitious
yet attempted against the German posi-
tons in Belgium, was made this morn
ing.
Bombs were dropped upon the mu-
nitions depots at Zeebrugge and upon
submarines in the harbor
All the machines returned safely to
their base.
The following official statement was is
sued by the admiralty:
I'm the early hours of this morning a
combined force tof approximately fifty
British, French and Belgian aeroplanes
and seaplanes, accompanied by fifteen
fighting machines, attacked the German
seaplane station at Zeebrugge and the
aerodrrsne at Houltado, near Zeebrugge
Considerable damage appears to have
been done. The machines carried on an
average of 200 pounds of explosives each.
All the machines returned safely, to their
base. Only one Belgian officer was re-
ported to have been seriously wounded
All the British machines were naval
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-21
SMASHING DRIVE
ATTRACTS MULTITUDES
Eager Buyers Throng Friedlander
Bros, 42S Ninth Street.

The addition of another large shipment
of trousers to the extraordinary display
already on sale at Friedlander Bros. 42S
Ninth street northwest, brought out thou
sands more pennywise purchasers to par
take of the wonderful bargains in trou-
sers being offered by that house
There is apparently no limit to the va
riety of the cuts and weaves included
every pattern and shade is in the lot-so
1t is an exceptionally convenient sale for
the man who has an odd coat that he
wants to match.
Because of the great size of the stock,
it has been divided into four lots for the
convenience of customers, with special
prices on each lot as follows:
Trousers that sold I'D to $500, now s.. IS;
trousers that sold up to $3.50, now s. {;
trousers that sold UP to $3.50, now 81. IS;
trousers that sold Up to 500, now S. So.
Attracted by the unusual values Of
fered in this sale. throngs of thrifty buy
ers have visited the store and made great
reductions in the size of the stock; so
the wise buyer will not put off his selec-
ton, but will avail himself of an early
opportunity to purchase from the great
est bargain lot of trousers ever offered in
Washington.
To guide you-the name is Friedlander
Bros-the address, Us Ninth street north
west.-Adv.