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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
Stock Exchange Broker Tes- tifies RepresentativesHave
 Accounts With His Firm
INVESTIGATION WILL
 BE MADE INTO THESE
If Evidence Is Found That Official Information Has Been Used More Time Will Be Asked to Re
 port on Present Inquiry

Washington, February 9.--Stock ex- change accounts held by members oi Congress win be examined by the sIeako inquiry committee as result of the testimony of Washington broker today that certain representa- xfves have traded through him.
 The account of every member re- called by brokers books will be in- spected privately and if there is any suspicion that official information has been utilized in trading, public inves- tixatton of the transactions will be in- Rugurated.
 Most of the local brokers records are now in the possession of the com mittee and supplemental accounts will be ordered in New York when hear ings are resumed there next week.
 INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS
 George B. Chapman, Washington manager for Hartman & Co, New York brokers, was the man who tes- fified that members of the House had been trading with him. He declared. however, that most of the accounts were investments rather than specu- 1ations; that he did not think any representatives traded through him the week of December 20 and he was positive none of them sold short in that time. He expressly stated that no senators had any accounts with him.
 When w. B. Hibbs, another local broker, was asked if any members of Congress had accounts with him. he said his full records would answer the question. Eugene E. Thompson. man. ager of the Crane Paris 6 Go. broker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
CIVIC BODY PLANS
 HOUSEWARM|NG Nitrate Plant Locations to Be Considered-Govern- ment Would Use 190,0O0
 Horse Power

The new offices of the Birmingham Civic association on the twenty-fiftf floor of the Jefferson County bank building will be opened to the public with "housewarming." if the sug. gestion to be made at the meeting ot the board of directors this afternoon finds favor in the eyes of the board.
 The offices were formally opened yesterday with Secretary T. L. Can. non in charge and the general meet. ing of the association will be held there Monday night.
 It is the proposed plan to have 2 general opening at an early date, wher hundreds of guests from all parts o1 the city will be invited to be present
 The board this afternoon will
 also take up the question of ad-
 vocating the Lock IF site on the
 Warrior river as the location of
 the government nitrate plant.
 While Secretary Cannon is in fa-
 vor of the location, it is under-
 stocd that the question will be
 gone into thoroughly by the board
 before any Endorsement is given
 the Lock 17 site.
 Information from Washington is
 to the effect that the proposed
 government nitrate plant would
 require daily average of ISO,-
 900 horse power, which Is only a
 small part of the amount which can be produced at Muscle Shoals,
 Government officials declare that during the rainy season 15,- 0GO horse power might be deveI- Oped at Lock IT, but that even this small amount could not be produced during dry seasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
TN THE PICTURES SANDOUI'
By N. s. RYALL

I hand, Ralph Ince has not made such good pictures since leaving Miss Stew art, so it is a clear case of united we | stand, divided we fall"
 Mary Fuller, one of the best known
 stars on the motion picture screen, has 1 been engaged by the Jesse l.. LaslIy Fea- | ture Play company to appear in support of Lou-Tellegen in the Paramount pie l ture, "The Long Trail"
 1 There seems to have been French in- vasion of the Famous Players studio l Marguerite Clark is playing a French girl of the Empire and Pauline Freder- 1 ick is another French girl of a much later date.
 1 Frank Losee, who did such wonderful work in the role of Provis, the escaped convict in the Famous Players adapta- l tion of Dickens Great Expectations for l tho Paramount Programme, is now ap- bearing in the role of an old French roue in support of Pauline Frederick
 Viola Vale, who will appear in the I-asky production, Each .> His Kind" of which Sessue Hayakawa is the star
 has been engaged to support George Be- ban in his next Morosco picture to be re- leased on the Paramount programme The story was written by MT. Beban in l collaboration with Lawrence McClosky and will be directed by Donald Crisp ANSWERS.
 c. l. S.-Victor De Linsky was born in Moscow, Russia, and he is a makeup artist and a noted fencer.
 Dorothea-Madge Evans has played in London and British provinces under the nT T.fo fo1a1 R- in pictures with Ethel Clayton and Rob
 ert Warwick. Her picture has appeared in many Saturday Evening Post adver- tisements. Marie Doro Fan-Your favorite was born in Duncannon, Pa., May 25, 1885, She appeared with William Gillette on
 the stage. and only with Famous Players on the screen.
 l.. S. B.-Louise Lovely was born in Australia under the name of Carbasse. Lovely is such a fine name! She is 21
 and has blue-gray eyes. Address her 1746 Wilcox avenue, Hollywood, Cat
 Florence La Badie is still with Than ing at present.
 E. P. A.-Fannie Ward, Lasky. was born November g, 1875. She is married to Jack Dean. Yes, he is much younger. Evelyn Bernt is with Metro. Violet
 Mersereau is single and lives with her
 mother, sister and brother. Margaret Nelson is not related to Frances Nelson. c. S. C.-Alice Howell halls from New
 York city. Director Emile Chautard was
 born in Paris. He is now directing Kitty Gordon and Montagu Love in Cuba. Lee
 Moran is still with the Nestor- Universal. l.. M. F.-Edmund Breese made a big hit on the stage in "The Lion and the Mouse" His big screen success was '"The sterSdind." Allen Hale is with Robert Warwick in '"The Court of St. Simon" Hobart Henley Is now directing Bluebird features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
ORDER IS GIVEN ID
 SEND MORE TROOPS
 10 HOME STATES

Fl Paso. Tex. February 9.--It was an- nouuced at military headquarters here the southern department for the quarter masters department to prepare for the movement of National Guard troops to tkeir home states. No designation of troops to go home at this time was given, it was added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
THE GENTLEMAN TRAMP"
 MAKING GOOD ON WAGER
Actor and Singer in Birmingham Walking Trip From Louisville to New orleans-Interesting Character
 Tells of His Novel Experiences

Just to prove to my friends thst the little word can't should be erased from the American language" was l Lewis Blackburn's reason for at tempting his hike from Louisville to New Orleans in 90 days Blackburn, who has gained the reputation of "The Gentleman Tramp was formerly a baritone singer in light opera
 Blackburn is in Birmingham now and is enjoying life at the Motion ho- tel
 The hike is being made as the re- suit of wager placed between Black burn and several of his friends in Louisville. q was playing an engage ment in Louisville" said Black burn, | when an argument arose with some of my friends as to the exact status or the little word can't
 T argued that there was no such word in the language. I went further and soon we were placing large wager. l said 1 could and my friends said l couldn't. Now I am out to show them
 'Our agreement was this; I was
 to leave Louisville on January 3 in 2 tramp's attire. my stage dress,
 WithCut cent i'm my pocket.
 could not accept n gift from any
 one and everything | purchased
 had to be with money earned.
 Should accept a gift I would
 violate my contract.
 @But that's not all. When
 reach New Orleans on April 2I
 must have over $1OO in my pocket,
 all earnings from my work on the road. Now the only manner in
 which I am allowed tp earn money is through my voice. I can sing
 and give concerts, but must not
 charge admission. Everything
 get must come ms a donation from
 someone as an appreciation of my
 work.
 "For the first two days of my trip faced many hardships. I was usual ly late to all my meals and with my tramp attire received cool reception in many towns. My first success came in the little town of Glasgow, Ky, not so very many miles from Louisville, but easily two days walking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
Indiana Pro Bill Signed

Indianapolis, February 9.-Governor Goodrich signed the statewide prohi- bition bill, making Indiana dry on and after April ?. 1918. The law prohibits the sale. manufacture. giving away or advertisement of all alcoholic liquors except pure grain alcohol for chemical and medicinal purposes and wine for sa era mental uses. Supporters of the bil lsay it is one of the most strin- gent prohibition mea asures enacted in any state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
MILITARY FEATURE
Troop Train Derailed

Knoxville, February 9.--Two big loco motives pulling the third section of the Pennsylvania troop train en route home from the border, were derailed at Lime stone Tenn, at noon today when a rail spread. The fourth section of the troop train and the Memphis Special behind the wreck, were delayed about three hours. No one was hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
RAILROAD MEASURE
 REPORTEDTO SENATE BY THE COMMITTEE
Bill Supplementing Adam son Law Will Be Called Up in Few Days, Says
 Newlands

Washington, February 9.--After many weeks consideration the Senate inter- state commerce committee approved and reported to the Senate a bill to supple ment the Adamson railroad law, provid- ing for investigation of controversies on common carriers and giving the President authority to take over railroads. teie- graph and telephone lines in times ot military necessity. There is no prohibi- ton in the measure against the right to strike or lockout to which the rail- road brotherhoods have vigorously ob- iected, but there is 8 provision to pre- vent obstruction of the mails or of inter- state commerce.
 TO CALL BILL SOON
 Chairman Newlands expects to call the bill up as soon as possible. It is much like that introduced in the House earlier in the week, and may be passed at the present session. It is expected to meet the views of the administration since it has become apparent that more strin- gent bill virtually would have no chance of getting through before adjournment.
 PROVISIONS OF MEASURE
 Under the terms of the bill when the present federal mediation and conciliation board fails to settle railroad labor con- troversy, the President shall enlarge the board by the addition of one representa- tive of the carriers and one of the men. The enlarged boards report shall be made within three months and contain recom- mendations according to the merits and substantial justice of the case" which shall be published.
 The prohibition section makes 1t a mis- demeanor punishable with six months Imprisonment for any person who Know ingly and wilfully by physical force or threats or intimidation obstructs or re- tards the passage of the United States mail or the orderly movement of inter- state or foreign commerce, or the make- up or disposition of any train.
 MILITARY FEATURE
 The military necessity section provides that in case of actual or threatened war. insurrection or invasion or any emergency requiring the transportation of troops, military equipment and supplies of the United States" the President, when the public safety requires, may take possess sion of necessary parts of telegraph and telephone lines and railroads, and draft their officers and employees into the fed- eral service. Any damage sustained in this connection would be assessed by the interstate commerce commission.
 Any person refusing to be drafted or who inJures or destroys such property or interferes with it's use when in federal hands would be subject to five years im- prisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
Indians Will Fight

Salt Lake City. February 9.-In case of war between the United States and Ger many 10000 Indians will take to the war path for the government, according to a message received in the office of Govern or Bamberger today from the chief at Monticello, Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
CHEAPER LIGHTING
 RATESFOR CITIES Alabama Power Co. Grants Reduction to "A Cities
 and Towns

Twenty-fOur cities in Alabama will enjoy cheaper rates on light ing, according to the new schedule filed by the Alabama Power com pany with the Alabama public service commission at Montgomery yesterday. The lighting rates have
 been reduced from IF to 10 cents
 per kilOwatt hour. according to
 the announcement of Thomas w.
 Martin, vice president of the Ala
 hama Power company, yesterday.
 Discounts will also he allowed so
 that the highest net rate under
 the new schedule will be cents
 per kilOwatt hour. The new min-
 imum hill will be 91.
 The reduction in rates is made il pursuance of the policy of the Ala bama Power company to extend to tn, users of it's light and power the low, est rates consistent with the higi class of public service MT. Martin said
 The towns and cities affected b, the reductions are Albany fNew De catur), Anniston, Ashland, Attalla Austinville, Camp Hill, Decatur, Dora Guntersville, Gurley, Hartselle, Hoo son City, Huntsville, Jacksonville Leeds, Lincoln. Lineville, Oxford MontevalIo. Pell City, Ragland. Smitl Hill, Talladega, West Blocton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
RESOLUTIONS WILL BE DRAFTED BY LAWYERS

The executive committee of the Bfrminsham Bar association has called meeting of all the law yers in Birmingham to he held in Judge Push's courtroom this morn ing at 10 o'clock to draft resolu- tions on the death of Walker PeFcy.
 All the lawyers in the city, whether members of the bar as- sociatian of not, have been 'n- vited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
THE WEATHER

Washington, February 9.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississipp: Fair Saturday; warmer in interior; Sunday increasing cloudiness, proba- bly, followed by rain.
 Tennessee: Fair and warmer Satur- day; Sunday probably unsettled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
"The Crisis"- "--Bijou

Tomorrow afternoon and night "The Crisis' will be seen at the Biiou, start ing an engagement of one week, with daily matinee and evening performances. A wonderfully big advance sale has been recorded for all performances all through the engagement. indicating that the worth of the superfeature picture play is known to the people of Birmingham.
 ''The Crisis is in the class with just a few of the big photo spectacles of the day which will always be presented in the first-class theatres, and never at a scale of prices below the admission tu the Bijou.
 'The Crisis is a three-act, 12-reel Selig feature, made from scenario taken from Winston Churchill's great story of America. It deals with that period be- fores the election of Abraham Lincoln, during the civil war It is beautiful romance of the north and south, played by an all-star cast and the photography is wonderful.
 ''The Crisis is not war play but a beautiful story, with capable actors, in which war plays a part. The scene of the Battle of vicksburg is conceded tc be the greatest reproduction of a his- toric incident ever attempted, and in this scene the entire National Guard o1 Mississippi will be seen in action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
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ADJUSTMENTS
"A World of Pleasure"--Jefferson

The much -heralded Winter Garden show, "A World of Pleasure" began all engagement of three performances at the Jefferson theatre last night.
 There is no plot to the piece worthy of the name, but such as there is mere ly serves as a slender thread running through a series of vaudeville special ties, elaborately staged song numbers dances and spectacular ensembles. A large company, mostly girls, bewil- dering array of costumes of the kind made famous by the Winter Garden productions and other "girl shows and scenic effects which were conceiv- ably striking before they became soiled and worn in travelling over the country. com bined and gave abundance of entertainment to suit practically all tastes.
 In addition to the girls who are kept busy changing their costumes, there are a number of talented people in the company, most of them have been seen here before in vaudeville. These dc the specialties and to say that none failed to give pleasure would be nc eSaggeration. All were good, but nat urally some were better than others.
 
 the com medienne of the team, in par- ticular, received q tremendous ova- tion. They sing songs, that is all, but they must be seen and heard for one to understand why it is that an audi once apparently never tires of them Then there is William Norris, one of the most gifted and versatile men on the stage, whose comedy is at times strictly of the high brow" order, but is always clean, clear-cut and amusing Mr. Norris sketches were all ably done.
 Conroy and LeMaire, another team of vaudeville favorites, lent life and color to the performance, providing the life in the funmaking and the color in burnt cork. They are 8 we'll matched pair and created great deal of hilar- ity by their nonsense.
 Maurice Diamond and Rosie Quinn won appaluse for their excellent danc- ing, while Franklin Battle and Mary Mooney led some of the best songs, of which "The Melting Pot a patriotic number. was spectacluarly beautiful. Wanda Lyon, that rarity, a genuine stage beauty, and Winona Wilkins, an- other young woman with charm and good looks. were conspicuous in the cast.
 Collins and Hart, in their absurd burlesque. Flights of Fancy" kept the audience in an uproar
 A World of Pleasure" will be re- peated at matinee this afternoon and again tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
At the BjiOu

With the two performances today the delightful comedy. drama, When a Girl Loves" will close a most successful weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre The matinee this afternoon will start promptly at 2:30 and the night perform. ance at s:30 and judging from the ad- vance sale of seats capacity houses will be the rule of both performances. The play is one that appeals to all classes and is full of heart interest and clean comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
FUTURE ACTIVITY

Future activities of the committee depend largely on the results of inv vestigation in congressional accounts. If evidence warranting extended in- quiry is unearthed an extension in the committees time for making report on it's investigation, now set for Feb ruary IT. will be asked. Otherwise, the committee probably will bring in 2 report late next week after working day or two in New York. Present plans are to hold no more hearings here.
 Aside from interrogation of brokers today, the hearing was given over to the examination of newspaper men and employees of the government printing cffice. None of them gave informa- tion tending to help locate the Teak
 REPORTERS TESTIFY
 Eight newspaper men who were ad- vised confidentiaily by Secretary Lans- ing on December 20 of the coming of what developed to be President Will sons peace note, told of the circum- stances surrounding the conference and declared they did not violate the secretarys confidence. They were: Stephen T. Early and Arthur Sweet seer, the Associated Press; c. E. Garvir and Richard Boeckei, the Information al News Service; Carl D. Groat. the United Press; Aaron B. Rosenthal, the Milwaukee Journal; A. J. Clark, the Washington Star, and Charles D. War ner. the Christian Science Monitor.
 Clark was questioned closely re- garding his statement that the sec- retary had said he did not want news of the statement to become public pre- maturely because of the effect it would have on the stock market. This was in contradiction of testimony previous ly given by the secretary, but in cor roboration of the testimony of an other reporter, A. L. Jamieson.
 A. P. KEPT FAITH
 Jackson $. Elliotts head of the Wash ington bureau of the Associated Press. testified that his office had not vio- lated Secretary Lansing's confidence and that none ce the Associated Press members was apprised of the coming of the note until it's text was trans mitted to them in accordance with the , departments instructions.
 Replying to questions by Represen- tative Harrison of Mississippi, MT. FL liott said no one connected with the Associated Press is permitted to have l another employment under any cir cumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10

A plant growing on mountains in central Europe deyelopes enough heat to push it's flower stalks through snow and produce blossoms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
"Experienceo--Jefferson


 Indications point to record breaking engagement at the Jefferson next Mon- day, Tuesday. Wednesday and Wednes- day matinee, when George V. Ifobart's modern morality comedy drama, '.Expe- rience," will be the offering The advance sale has been enormous. and this is not at all surprising. as Experience" is one of the great successes of this generation and to make the engagement here more Interesting, William Elliott, r. Ray Con- stock and Morris Gest will send the New York Experience" organization to this city. In this New York "Experience'' organization there are s2 notable players. Experience" contains drama, music. laughter, pathos, pageantry, and the critics say in New York, Chicago and Boston, the most beautiful collection of young women who have ever been seen on the stage, and they add that the pro- duction is wondrous in the spectacuIa, effects in the various scenes, and that the story of 'Experience'' is one of real life and not the stage, and is, therefore, con vincing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10

age office, denied that any members of Congress had accounts with his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10
At The Lyric

Today is the big Saturday afternoon matinee day at the Lyric, with fine programme of entertainment. Miss Grace Dunbar Niles has scored a hit at the Lyric and though she is stranger, she will be well remembered and will be welcomed on her return. ''Petticoats' is comedy that aboundH in funny situd- tons and is one of the interesting and entertaining skits in vaudeville.
 Al Herman, black face monologuist, is another bright spot on the bill This clever entertainer Is great favorite in Birmingham.
 Billy Schoen and Elizabeth Mayne in aAin't She Nice.'' prove very clever en- tertainers Merles eoekatoos perform some wonderful feats and the Herbert Germaine trio are thrilling gymna sts. The curtain at the matinee will go up prompt- ly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10

"A Daughter of the Gods with An nette Kellerman, heralded as the only million-dollar picture ever made" by the producers cost only s425 900. according to it's director. Herbert Brenon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-10

Anita Stewart has not appeared to such good advantage since she has not been directed by Ralph Ince. On the other
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-11

vertising % years ago, made one cam
era which took 2 IL inch picture
and which sold at $25. Today they
make a far better camera which sells
for $40 Another, which took a 4x5
picture, sold for $50. Today. they
sell a far better one for $40. Adver:-
tisingi
"a prominent hat manufacturer has
by means of advertising, reduced his
selling cost seven cents per hat.
when the manufacturer Of IA
nous breakfast food began advertis-
ing, his goods sold at 10 cents a pack
age. Today the package is so per
cent. larger and the price has been
reduced to 10 cents.
Twenty years ago nationally ad-
yertised shaving stick was sold in a
cheap metal leatherette covered box.
Today a stick containing 20 per cent.
more soap Is sold in a handsome
nickel box at the same price.
Then take the most conspicuous
example of them all-the automobile
businessHand compare the $1,000 or
$4,000 cars Of 10 years ago with the
equally good cars of today selling for
a fraction Of the money,