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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Billy B. Van and the Beaumont sisters, with 8 company of six head the bill that opens today's matinee, and the entertain ment promises to be among the best of the season. Van and the Beaumont sls- 'ters are old Birmingham favorites and as entertainers they are at the top of the list. They will appear in comedy playlet entitled, "Spooks."
 And there will be four other entertain ing numbers on the programme including Santey brothers in The Human Pro peler;' Giison and DeMott in Names Don't Count" Alice Lyndon Doll and company, including Miss Mary Campbell and Miss Jane Shaw, in a high-class mu- sical offerings, and Gaston Palmer, a jug gler.
 Pathe pictures will feature all perform ances. Curtain will go up promptly at 2:S0 at todays matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
.ORPHEUM WILL BE
 OPENED ONCE MORE AS SKATING RINK
U. H. EdmOndsOn Announces Elaborate Place Will Be Equipped for Roller
 Skaters

Birmingham is to have a. big, modern skating rink right away. The city IL tz who are so nxfvously anticipating accf. dents on account of the hanging on of reckless juveniles to automobiles and other vehicles while skating on paved thoroughfares will soon be relieved of further anxiety. The older skating fans who are nightly utilizing the asphalt street for skating parties, as well as the little folk, will soon have a new and commodious rink for their pleasure.
 J. H. Edmondson, well-known local newspaper man, who successfully pro noted and established the Birmingham Manufacturers Permanent exhibit and is still the secretary-manager of that enter- prise, and who has had considerable ex- perience in amusement catering, ari~ nounces that he has organized an amply financed company to operate the new rink, and will be it's general manager.
 In speaking of his plan, MT. Edmond- son said: The skating craze so dominant
 in the south a few years ago. but which
 has never been quite extinct. is returns ing with rush, as may be judged by the number of people of all ages who ara appropriating every level area for the pastime Roller skating in the north, east and west has never waned, and it's revival in Birmingham as popular and healthful sport should be easy. I have
 been promoting the establishment of rink in this city for sometime, and my plans are now perfected. The Orpheum theatre is an ideal building and conven~ iently located. It's transformation into a modern roller rink will entail but littla cost. We will begin at once to tear away the stage and auditorium seats, a new hard maple floor will be laid. the necessary sary interior fittings installed and about 1000 pairs of the best model hbre-wheel skates that money can buy procured. The interior and exterior of the Orpheum win
 be redecorated and especial attention given to the lighting and ventilation with an eye to the comfort of patrons during the warm months"
 The Orpheum rink will at once apply for membership in the Western Skating association in order to secure the highest class professional and exhibition skaters. special feature attractions connected with the pastime and the privilege of conducts ing authentic racing events. 1t is said ehat expert instructors and a courteous serving force will be in charge afternoon and evenings. and while popular prices will prevail the rink will cater under all proper restrictions to the better class of patronage.
 MT. Edmondson will leave in a few days for the north and east to visit other rinks and select the equipment for the new rink in Birmingham. Further de- tails will be announced later, and he promises that the opening date will be hurried as fast as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21


 Capt. "Ned' McCrossin is not only on of the most popular Elks in the district, but is one of the pioneers of the antlered tribe in this state
 Always ready to lend his services to any worthy cause, he is prominently Identified with the minstrel show that will be given at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday and Thursday for the benefit of the Confederate reunion fund and the charity fund of the lodge.
 It goes without saying that Captain Ned" will be grand marshal of the parade that will take place Wednes- day afternoon, for as a grand marshal the genial captain is par excellence. When he dons his regalia and pins on his manly chest his numerous medal lions he presents an imposing figure, and speaking of him one could safely say that solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
 Captain Med" has a military record of which he Is justly proud. At the sham battle of Chickamauga several years ago he held bridge single handed against several regiments of the enemy.
 Under the rules of this combat you are supposed to be dead" yelled the commanding officer of the attacking forces, as Mac stood like Horatio at the bridge.
 Your a -" replied the gallant defender of the bridge There never was a McCrossfn that was a dead one. Come over here and I'll lick any six men in your whole regiment with my bare fists
 Captain Ned" will head the parade that win take place Wednesday aft ernoon, in which the entire company of the Elks minstrels and the Con- federate veterans will participate. The parade will start from the Jefferson theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
Inspect French Front

Paris, February 20.-Gen. M. P. E. Sar- rail- commander-in-chief of the French forces in the orient, accompanied by the Greek Generals Moshomowlos and Him. brak-Akis and their staffs, inspected the front. says the Journals Saloniki core spCndent The party rode on horseback along the front and lunched in a dugout five yards below the level of the ground The Greek generals expressed great ad- miration for the defensive strength ot the French forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
Partin Arrested

Luther Partin, young white man, was arrested last night at o'clock by Officer Crawford on 0 charge of flimfamming. 1t is alleged that Partin had telephoned the Malloy-Bentley Drug company to send a Boy with a 50-cent package Of drugs and change for $10 to Leo Steiner at the Steiner Bros. bank, First avenue and Twenty-first street. The drug store clerk sent the package, but also notified the police department. and Officer Craw- ford was detailed on the case. Partin was arrested by Officer Crawford and lodged in the city jail where he made con fession, and said it was the first time ne ever tried this scheme to fiimfam anyone. He will be given a hearing this morning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
DRAMA LEAGUE
 ID MEET TODAY Mrs. John Bell Kuble Will Read 'The Melting Pot"
 by ZangWill

The Drama league members are re- quested to note that the programme meeting will be given this afternoon instead of Tuesday, as scheduled. The session will begin at o'clock in the Tutwiler ballroom.
 Mrs. John Bell Keeble of Nashville will read "The Melting Pot" by Isreal Zangwill
 large attendance is expected, and Mrs. Keeble's dramatic interpretations will undoubtedly appeal to all Drama leaguers who appreciate the best in art. She is said to be a charming wom- an of high ideals. gifted with mag netic personality, and one of the best readers in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21

Strand-"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" with Charlotte Walker
 Colonial-"The Masqueraders," with Hazel Dawn.
 .'Alcazar-"U "Undine, with Ida Schnall. Princess-"The Man He Used to Be- with William Duncan.
 Odeon One-"The Drifter,' with Alex ander Gaden.
 Trianon-"The Crown Princes Double, D with Maurice Costello.
 Odeon Two-"The Villain Worshiper," with True Boardman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
Ladies of Charity

The Ladies of Charity, who have charge of the free clinic at the St. vincent's hos pital. will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Charles E. Roy, 100S South Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
POLICE NOTES

John Cough, Edgewater, reported to the police department last night at 115t o'clock that he was held up and robbed of a gold watch last night by white man, while walking on Fifth avenue, be- tween Twenty-first and Twenty second streets.
 o. D. Walker. white, was stabbed in the back last night at 2427 Fourth ave- nue, by Ed Robinson, negro. Officer Pitt man arrested Robinson later on charge of assault with intent to murder. Wal ker was removed to the Hillman hospital in the police patrol, where it was said that he was not seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
COURT OF APPEALS
 CONTEST ALSO IS
 FULL OF INTEREST
Races for Delegate to the National Convention Have Not Yet Developed Much Spirit
By LEON c. BRADLEY

With only 10 days remaining in which candidates for state office can qualify, it seems probable that the chief interest of the voters will be centered in the fights for president of the public service com mission and for the three places on the court of appeals
 Whether there will develop a warm contest for places on the delegation tc the national convention, cannot, at this time, be forecast. The matter, at pres ent, is held in abeyance.
 Considerable ginger has already been injected into the race for the presidency of the public service commission. The an nouncement of Henry F. Merritt of Tus- kegee for the place now held by Sam P Kennedy of Anniston was followed almost immediately by the entrance into the con- test of J. A. Carnley of Elba. MT Carnley was very vigorous in his declaration con cerning MT. Merritt and his friends, be- ing especially condemnatory toward the prohibition leaders of the state Up to the present time MT. Merritt has not mentioned the name of MT. Carnley ir any of his statements, either directly or indirectly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
PERSONAL

l.. N Beamis the noted public utilities expert of Chicago, is the geust of his cousin. J. o. Hannon, 124o Maplewood streeet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-21
TQlAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
Statement Dscenbsr s1. ISIS
At the PhotopIax Houses

Lyric-Vaudeville Matinee at 2:SO p. m. Evenings at 7:30 and g.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11

TO one Who could successfully pre-
sent 70 az American community The
platform that an American citizens
rights stopped Nth the coast line
and Tat he moment he 'es' bis
shores be was prey 20 any person
,ha, saN a, 20 k.., or destroy him.
when the only platform 81 thar kind
ever presented - an American com
munity was that presented by the
Republican party IN conEress--the
party~ which now presents Mr.
Hughes as US candidate when b.
solemnlr voted hat an American
citizens rights should stop al'h the
coast line and that II he 'e'- his
shores &, should be with the warn
ing that he should NOT have the
protection Of me American govern.
me1t against any person 'ha' saw
NJ 10 kill or destroy him.--Louisy.lla
CoUr.er-Jourrai
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11

or it may be that he is satisfied
70 do his work In mechanical,
routine way and has made no at
tempt 20 develop creative business
imagination.
In some way, he may take {, tor
granted. he is weak whore his more
successful fellow worker has shown
himself strong
Ru, be mus study The fellow
worker and study himself 1: H.
would ascertain just wherein he
needs soit.mprovement.
And Do will never undertake 70
study either mself or his Fellow
worker II be slrrerders 70 envy
The bitterness hs then feels vii
blind him 10 he certainty that there
cl.. De good reason FOR BIS own
failure 20 make progress
lie viii become victim 10 ,..s
..'y. and ~elfpity is utterly t@F-..
% selterlsrging power.
Shur envy as you would any 90
-lsniaI disease. For II BE- truly
7e r.ieat.aL
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11
A Good Start Made In
Selecting Farm Loan Board

In another column today We print an article
explaining In full the new rural credits "a"
which has Just gone into eject
The board which Will govern Ibis new AmeTs
can financial system has been appointed by the
president and sworn in and all Is aoN IN reRa'
ness for THIS great experiment IN farm financing
The federal far,a loan board has mighty
work before -.
Il must really create rural ananee for Ire
greatest agricultural people in the world
All is paths are hitherto untrodden
/, and the farmers mus; and their respective
ways together.
Il is an honest bgl and honest board has
been selected TO carry &: into execution.
The Tines readers al know 9crbert Cui1s.
enc q The members, though lis articles oc
topics Of currea, interest which appear several
times a week IL this newspaper. HIS writings
make known his keen understanding q TIE
farmers problems. and his liberal views o.
ae-a-tau ard agricultural questions Viii make
this choice universally alQlaudet.
one Of the b.s; possible selections Is that Of
Cart " :. \ Smith Of: Iowa.
He has become one OF the best known farm.
-rs N The midwest as be = probably without
superior in agricultural SKILL
SO remarkable is lis grasp ~ the principles
Of farming. especially along financial lines, that
10 Was made expert IN farm practice OF the de-
partner. Of agriculture IN the nrst year OF VII
sons administration
For TWO years or more in that capacity he
las been studying farm problems and solving
them in all parts Of the country. from the run
down estates OF Virginia 20 the BURBERRY farms
Of Ncw England
HS i perhaps tAe only man who ever took
premium in the international Fat stock show
with carload lots OF cattle which he took with
cut n special fitting for tie show Jus, as they
stood in his feed Yards
tie was offered the presidency % the national
rural credits league in the beginning - this
leagues successful activities. and refused u or
account Of his connection with the department;
OF agriculture.
He has been actively interested In farm ,oars
az officer Of The Livestock National Bank of
Sioux City. Iowa. He seems u have all the
qualities needed on such a board especially q
cesire 70 serve The farmers as human beings.
George ". Norris ot Pennsylvania was 10
doubt named BY The president for the reason
that he is a financial expert. Probably his chief
function will b. 20 sell The land bonds Some
such man Is needed on the board. He also has
the urge for service of the people and IL a
humanitarian as well az nnancter
Judge Charles +. L0bell az Kansas Il one OF
the few republicans possessing the qualifications
for the position who has been an advocate OF the
bill passed b. the democrats lie is A banker
and farmer, and prominent in Kansas agr.cul-
ture And he believes in the law.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11
4 STANDARD BEARER

An execuilvo order dated May 90 1915 stan
dardzes the form and size of all United states
flags II seems strange that such order has
been found nccoasar, at this late da'e-s'ranger.
that n was not promulgated many years ago.
But n is fact that more than 60 different sizes
and shapes ~ American flags were recently dis.
covered IN actual use IN various government
departments. and the new regulation followed
upon the discovery
Away back In 1897 40 many styles and forms
Of the Stars and stripes were IN existence that
certain foreign governments found II necessary
10 make inquiry Of this nation just what the Of.
fetal flag n appears that We took our
time about investigating the subject, for II was
not until 1852 that An answer was printed and
that was not official General Schuyler Hamlh
ton published book on the question at that
time Then tho subject was dropped for another
half century.
And then ten years more went past and final.
" under President Taft's administration the pro
portions and other details ~ the flag were dc.
cldcd by commission OF representatives Of va
rious federal departments. And President TAFT
issued an executive order about II In October.
1912
That should have standardized Old Glory; but
IL appears that even further specifications were
necessary. This newest order seems 90 have set.
tied the business. so here IL a boilcd-down &C
count Of the official requirements:
The l9-foot flag Is to be the standard, but
there arc IL prescribed sizes-from / 81 feet 20
20 feet hosts. The hoist means the width Take
the hoist IA 1, then the ny Cor lengthD must BIO
10 The hoist OF the union must be 7-l3 the
fly Of the union 78. And the width Of each
stripe must Of course be l-12 n should be un.
The one you used during the Spanish American
won't do now for there have been three
stars added to the Union Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11
Pointed Paragraphs

Sooner or later every man bumps
INTO his stone wall
Some men succeed ~ ability and
some rely on their nerve.
some girls give MP a kiss AZ II
they were having a tooth pulled.
When il comes 70 cutting remarks,
a vomans tongue has sword
beaten
The meek will Of necessity have
70 inherit the earth II they ever
get H.
Before some preachers condemn n
sin they Investigate iis financial
standing
Women would soon tire Of men II
men we're az good a. the women
think they should be
The feminine idea OF popular
woman Is one who has an interest
ing secret 10 tell
Some men make fortunes out OF
old things and others starve trying
10 invent new things
A woman disllkes 10 find her FIRST
gray hair almost az badly as a man
dislikos 10 part with his last one.
n Ia the rankest kind OF folly for
man 10 expect the world to grow
better until he begins 10 notice i'm.
provement In himself
Lucky IL the boy who has a plain.
hard listed old father who Is afnict.
cd with a generous supply OF horse
sense
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11
The Daily Reminder
ToDty's ANNUERsARIEs.


lt95-lndians negotiated treaty
~ peace with tho English settlers in
iiss-Captstu Rios and spanish
force reached ~. Louis and took
possession OF the territory In tho
namS9 Of the sins q spain.
w, i.'-i nams Rev; i ns1sdiei Fen;
Hestea and founder OF Holy gross
college, died In Boston. born In
Maryland. sept $. 1854
rroelamation denouncing the cuban
hhhustsra
-rndspendsncs Mo. was cap
tursd by the Confedsrstes,
lS66--Hostilities between italy and
Austria were ended with the signing
1873 ProsidSut Grant was given
an enthusiastic welcome on hts visit
80 =. austrian: occupied rravnik,
lsSi-M rs, Abigail Fillmore, widow
~ ~, President Fillmore, died at
lsyQ-Quesn victoria reviewed the
Austrian feet on Cowes
wa. opened by the derman Emperor
Italian stat4sman. died in naples
Bern IN Sicily, Oct 4 1873.
ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY IN THE
Italian sHom,ar'ne sunk Austrian
Germans captured the city Of
Lomza,
British auxiliary cruiser India tor
priael OF swedish coast
Parts reported a lull N the rght-
ius along the western front
ToDAYs BIRTHDANs
SIR James Grant. CauRdas GRAND
O'a Man - Medicine" born a. In.
ysrusss. Scotland. % years ago to-
day
SIR Henry Howard. emineu, Brit
f-h diplomat and present envoy 10
The Holy See. born - years ago to-
day
bcnjarin Tulman. United states
senator from South Carolina. born
.a Etgsas!d county, 5. C. 50 years
agN today.
Robert y Glenn. former governor
- N,rth Caroline, born in Rocking
rRta county, y c, 6. years ago to-
day
- virginia. horn in Carolina COup-
IS. va. % wears ago today
Joseph Weber, prominent actor and
thasfr cal manager. born IN New
York lily. a. years ago today
clifford Pirghot former chief For
ester - the United states and one
- the orgauizcrs - the Progressive
party, horn At Simsoury conn, 81
years ago today
Earl Brewer. former governor of
" sslsslppi. born .n tarro,lton coun-
ty Miss, - years ago today
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11
Let the People
Rule-and Write

sup1orte- sa,s Tea7s.r5 il, pro.
e-.,s.y.
o.. nr r.,,r -, -. -.-.
-
1855 ~ '''
I'D" ".''F'.. .'4F editorial ~ to-
-hy issue 10 reference 70 Mr IIiUs
candidacy Tor L.. :. senator. J nav"
no glarr'. attn you for lppUr'.l 3
UT H.I. nor yar FOR opposing Sena.
Tor To7n.oDt u that ls your best
iAcgnt' .' However. you have given
reasons iar tolr opposition 20 Sena.
tor Io"r-e.- which ! fail 20 an
i"fs'1Tt H.a 90 'aicu : feel that
.a" 'F."aa 6 10. a"'or have just
grounds Tor st)"c''n. You stat"
That Senator TaRuse-d has voted
aga'ns' 20" rea. Michigan sent.
ment on almost every important
Issue, ~ NOT progressive ls "a
stand pa'''r and Is rsactionary
In what resre1f' Was he a
slandpatter and rractionary When
ne supported with speech and vote
me childrens bureau, the work
men 3 compensa'.o act q coDs'jfu-
tional amendment for popular oicc
Ton 81 senators The act creating a
department Of labor. the cons'itu
'ional amendment for income tax,
he campaign fund publicity Bin.
he BIZ "nlarging the powers 81 tho
interstate commerc" commission p
" az no a>reac'iouary when be OPP
posed the president on free tolls 10
American ships a. Panama? Was
he reactlo1ary "hcn 20 introduced
m" bill FOR investigation OF dis
pu'es b"'T""n capital and labor
Was h" reac'ionary IN his investi-
gallon which caused the reorEaniza.
ZION In the supply purchase depart
mfat OF ne government. which
reduced fraud and saved thousands
~ fo'Iars7 Vas he rcactionary in
opposing IRE" seed provision in the
agricultural bill and In opposing the
pork barrel expenditures in the
The Detroit times., 1916-08-11
Says Marse Henry

People FhD like 70 think they
have reasons Tor voting one Vsy or
another cannot overlook The Tact
thar they are not offered reasons
Tor voting 'or Nr. Hughes BY M-
hughes r7mi'iga'od abuse o. "il
son They cannot overlook The fact
thar SIR Hughes makes no case for
himself by his failure 20 Hnd on"
ord 90 ay except in bitter con
GsU-a'5r OF an administration
which ae seeks 20 supplant They
cannot overlook the fact that M
Hughes does not prove the worth
lr-s-ess and viciousness OF an ad
n -'-atiou which has certainly
made an unprecedented legislative
constructive record by denouncing
r. because II has appointed some
Democrats 20 the diplomatic ser
vice ~ shrieking that The eKecu-
tive had never had a policy on the
Mexican question for more than six
months. although II the would-be OK
ecgt.va has ever had a policy on The
Mexican question for six seconds he
has never confessed n; by spread
eagle generalities about his Amer
ica-frst" Americanism when he re-
fuses 20 open bis lips against tho
Germany first Americanism which
boasts that II is going 20 make him
PRESIDENT az rebuke 70 America.
FIRST Americans, who offers agains,
his opponent the plea that there r.