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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
'DAN|ELs ORDERS
CHANGES IN FLEET.
EXPANSIONS FOR ACTIVE WAR
sERvieE CAUSE CHANGES in
OPERATION.
MAKES GRANT vlCE.Al,MlRAl
Admiral Mayo Hstisins Command Of
Atlantic Fieet--Mor~ Thar poueie
Force Of supssdrsadnouahts.
Slms Fletii,a Separate,

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the
Atlantic fleet has been ordered hy
Secretary Daniels to meet new prob.
lens resulting frcm expansion Of the
force 10 almost twice its normal size
for war service.
Details Of the steps taken Ere with
held afor military reasons, bur The sec
rotary has announced that the reor'
ganisatsen plan involved the addition
of another yiee4dn,iral 10 the fleet
and that Rear Admiral Albert w
Grant, now commanding the sub
marine torct, lad been namsa for The
place,
Admiral Nave, the secretary said.
will remain IN general command with
the immediate authority under him
divided between NioeAdnairal Cotf'
msu, at present second In command,
and Nice.Adaital Grant, The former
h 10 have direct command Of diyis
ION containing most OF the superdFead
nougA's and designated 80 Force No.
e." while Vice Admiral Grant ~ili com.
mand the remainder OF the feet under
the designation ~ Force No l."
II IL understood tina, the reorgan,
ration will not affect the division Of
the fleet now In European waters IN
der vice.Admiral Slime A, the navy
department, |, was indicated tina, pos
s.hse operations overseas ers not een4
templatcd by the changes and iha,
there 10 little probability thar either
vice.Admiral roffman or vice.Admral
Grant will be sent abroad IN the near
future
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
HAlG'S MEN RETAKE GROUND
Tide Of Fortune Turns Against kah
ser's Army - British Make
Brilliant Drive.

London, las IA result, Of the recent
fighting east OF Monchy.le Preux, the
advanced posts from which our troops
we're compelled TO fall back By the
enemy's attack have been re-estab'
!ished." says late official statement
Hostile raid.ng parties were repulsed
west OF Cherisy before reaching our
trenches. We made successful raids
north and east Of Ypres and secured
prisoners. A few other prisoners
we're captured by us In an unsuccess.
ful hostile attack upon one Of our nd
vanced posts east of Cos.averne
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27

All countries have sayings dealing
with marriage. mostly taking rather Il
cynical view. The Italians seem 10
take satalis;ie attitude. fer they say.
In buying horses and In taking q wife,
shut your eyes and commend yourself
% God" A wholesome piece " advise
Is contained In the Hindu saying,
Women are wise olhand and fools
On ref'ecijon--so take your wife's frSf
advice and not her seeand." The Irish
saying Is very comforting. "A mans
best fortune Is his wife
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
MISSES DEATH PENALTY.
Assassin OF Austrian Ruler WIN Get
Another Trial.

London. The Austrian Parliament
has decided that Pr Friedrich Adler.
the assassin OF Or Karl Stuergkh,
premier OF Austria, should have been
tried by a ciy!l instead OF a military
tribunal. says dispatch from Copen.
hagen. Consequently. II In added the
death sentence imposed on Or. Adler
will not be carried out.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
Building Records Broken.

All r,%'orls Ter quick building work
Are said TO have been hrosen in run
ming NJ the new training cantonment
III the residto, near San Francisco,
San Francisco lumber firms get tossth-
err and delivered TWO and a half million
feet II lumber Ia three days over 600
carpenters and helpers built 2lo build
fngs In Is days When top speed WAS
rcached midway on the jcb new
buIlding was finished every ~ minutes.
The buildings are permanent, modern
sanitary and adequate.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
80, 900 APPLICATIONS.
Several Thousand Rejected for Re-
serve Officers' Camp.

Chicago. approximately 10000 a2-
pftcattons for admission fur ',rxinirg
In the second series OF reserve Off.
GERS military training camps In the
central department Of the army were
flied. OF this number 2o,22s had al.
ready been certified for esamInat on
Several thousand were rejected On The
face OF their applications.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
Army IN Behino MiehseIIs.

Amsterdam According TO news
brought By arrivals from Berlin, be-
lief in liberal circles there IL that
Chancellor Miehselis Ia merely stop.
Esp. VITO viii prepare the xaT for
something in the way o, dictator.
chip with Gen Ladendortf In supreme
rortro,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
U. s, sehooners Stranded.

London --Lloyd's announces hat
the American sehooners Ad5!e x
Lawrence. 2.esT to1s. and Edwa.i p.
winslow, @4+ toms have stranded and
are regarded as total losses The
w;uslow had previously been reported
10 he on fire
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
Strikes Rage IN Germany.

Copenhagen. Extensive strikes are
reported 10 be in progress In the SIZE
sian and Rhine coal fields Of Germs ny.
The :roahie 10 over the facd restrie.
tons and objections 10 the lshor serY.
Ire NV.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
|. w. vs. in Exile Camp.

Columbus. n M--The I,iss exile.
from Bishee. Ariz- have settled down
10 The routine OF camp life. under the
direction Of United States soldiers.
In tie camp established on the site OF
the old Mexican refugee s,ockade,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27

Harnil'on. Ont.-Destraction single
handed al q German submarine and
then o. Zeppelin by Lieut.. Basil d.
Hobbs. OF the Royal Flying Corps. Ia
described in atyiees received here by
his relatives
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27

S.w Yort.-Cpton sIacla!r has
toiEed Villa T. Walling ]. G.
Phipys Stokes and other leaders in
rss.gr ..x iron. the Socialist party BE-
q ase Of III opposition to the VA.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
Nary Injured In HIcta.

81. Louis. No One nan vas re
ported killed AID between forty snd
fifty injured in race riotins that eroi .
out between American and foreign
:..zsng men near Fiat River, No
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
u.aoATs STEADILY LOSING.
Only Fourteen Victims Of Cense.
uuerce cvrinc Week.

London, Fourteen British ships OF
more than 1000 tons. and three under
that tonnage. together WITH eight fish
Ing boats, we're sunk by submarines
last week. the admiralty report says.
Twelve ships were unsuccessfuliy NJ.
frakef
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1917-07-27
NAMES RADIO CHEF.
Major n n. Slaughter. Reserve Corps,
Gets Army Plum.

Washington Creation OF a radio
division under the chief signal Off.
Ger OF the army, 10 handle radio mat
ters for both the aviation section and
the signal corps proper, Ia announced
by the war department Major M
gent n Slaughter. reserve corps. In
detailed 70 lake charge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
IN THE PERMANENT THEATRICAL

moter. How this latter mans plans
led the unsuspecting youth TO the
very depths of federal prison and
even worse, 20 a hangman's moose.
and how he is saved by the supreme
sacrifice of his sister, at the cost
of her own happiness, are thrilling
episodes Of this Triangle master
piece Of frenzied finance, interviewer
with southern life and courtesy.
Hall Caine, who has thrilled mil
lions of readers with his stories Of
life on the Isle of Man, is the aU-
thor OF the splendid dramatic fea-
ture 10 be shown tomorrow and
Tuesday at the Lasalle theater. The
Manx-Man" is its title and il is
truthfully called the best work of
this famous author. This photo
play with its picturesque settings
and its novel plot has set a new
mark Of high accomplishment in
the silent drama. Interpreted by
splendid cast headed by Elizabeth
Risdon, Henry Ainley and Fred
Groves, il graphically depicts the
romance and tragedy that take
place on this little island. Miss Ris-
don is a beautiful English actress
and is seen TO excellent advantage
as the heroine OF this heart interest
story. Mr.. Groves as Peter, the
Manx- man, creates a character that
will linger for a long time in the
memory of those who see il. The
Isle of Man, which is one OF the
beauty and historic spots Of the
world, furnishes every natural back
ground for the photoplay.
A picture designed for the enter
tainment of the entire family is
"The Man Halter" shown at the La
sale on Wednesday and featuring
Winifred Allen. Children will en-
JOY the picture because of the part
that the cute Triangle Riddles take
in it; adults will be engrossed by the
Interesting character of the hero
inc and the difficult problems she
faces Despite her hatred for the
opposite sex, this maid marries a
good looking blacksmith to escape
the tyranny of her drunken father.
How the big, clumsy and good
hearted fellow resorts to strategy
in order to overcome this dislike
provides the humorous situations Of
this sparkling comedy. Miss Allen
is seen at her best, while Jack
Meredith as the blacksmith, will
find immediate favor with the fair
sex.
Thursdays Lasalle picture is en-
titled THE Mate of the Sally Ann"
and gives Mary Miles Minter, the
idol Of a million screen fans, a
chance to display her winning per-
sonality. Rupert Hughes latest
novel entitled Scandal" which ap-
peared serially in the Red Book, has
been adapted to the screen and will
be shown at the Lasalle on Friday
with Constance Talmadge in the
leading role.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
,JNTOIERANCE"

d. W. Grinith's great spectacle
Intolerance" comes to the oliver
Wednesday for a three-oay run.
In this magnificent production Mr.
Griffith gives visual presentation Of
four different decades-mighty
Babylon in the days OF Belshazzar,
Judea at the time of the Nazarene.
Medieval France when Catherine de
Medici dictated TO her son, Charles
*, and the present-and throughout
them all he sustains most interest
ingly the motive of the play-Iove's
struggle throughout the ages.
Possibly the most stupendously
magnificent scenes are those which,
representing Belshazzar's feast, dis
close a panoramic view of over a
mile Of ancient world s..endors and
ARCHITECTURAL wonders against which
diaphanously attired women and
picturesquely clad men stand out in
stereOscOpic relief
Such battle scenes as those reveal
ing the clash OF Belshazzar's forces
and hordes of Cyrus, the Persian, on
and about the mighty walls of Baby
Ion are breath-taking. You see
catapults and battering rams. cross
bows and flaming engines in action.
You see huge moving seige towers
with their compliment of gladiators
crash 10 the ground; you see mighty
men in hand TO hand cOnhict-an-
cient warfare thrilling. inspiring. so
real that you cannot believe il mimic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
AT THE CASTLE

The present world conflict fur
nishes the background for todays
Castle picture entitled For
France" Written by Cyrus TOWN.
send Brady, the we'll known author,
il has all the elements necessary for
an interesting and timely war
drama. A thrilling battle at the
finish introduces French, British
and German soldiers in action. The
hero is a young West Pointer, who
goes to France to study aviation and
joins the French army at the out
break Of the war. There is a pretty
romance between the American and
a little French girl that runs as an
underlying plot TO the main story.
Edward Earle is natural and ami
mated in the leading role, while
Petty Howe lends her sweet per
sonality to a lovable role. Mother
Maurice. Arthur Donaldson and
Frank Anderson are valuable mem
bers of the supporting cast.
Who's Your Neighbour" is the
title OF the five-reel picture which
starts a three days engagement at
the Castle theater on Monday.
Christine Mayo is the star and in
her Interpretation Of an unsympa
thetic role shows marked ability.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

lar players. Francis Bushman and
Beverly Bayne An their latest pro
duction, The Voice OF Conscious:
the 14th episode Of the sensational
serial, The Fatal Ring with Pearl
White and the Ford weekly.
Fridays feature viii be thaa
charming and well known woman,
Mrs. Vernon Castle in the first OF q
series Of plays in which she Will ap-
pear called stranded in Already
taken from Francis Lyndes thrilling
story OF the great outdoors full q
mystery and suspense. Midnight
Bells" two-reel comedy taken
from the late Charles Hoyt's famous
play and Logging Scenes in Win
ter" an educational film viii also %
shown. Saturdays bill includes
The Customary Two Weeks" =
four-reel drama: Law and Order
a two-reel picture OF an o. Henry
story; little Bobby Connolly and tbs
Pathe weekly Billy West, imper-
sonating Charlie Chaplain. two reels
Of comedy; The Luck OF Roaring
Camp" taken from Bret Harte's IA
nous story; Mutt and Jeh, the funny
cartoon characters; The Red Ace"
thrilling serial story featuring
Marie Walcamp and the Pathe news.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

Nowlan troupe as the headline fea-
ture on the new bill starting at the
Orpheum theater today. These en-.
tertainers are called the merry
monarchs Of the sawdust arena and
have an act that for novelty will
equal anything seen on the Orpheum
stage for some time. Mr.. Nowlan
is famed for his originality and
with his wonderful ideas Of comedy
* naturally follows that the num-
Der would be funny. Tabor and
Greene. black face comedians, have
a singing and talking skit of more
than usual excellency. Both men
have splendid voices and their song
numbers are exclusive and up-to-
date. Leila Shaw, a favorite with
Orpheum patrons, and originator OF
the novel vaudeville Offering.
Which one Shall l Marry?" comes
back this season with an entirely
new act said TO be a dramatic treat.
Il is entitled. The Truthful Liar"
Miss Shaw is beautiful convincing
and plays her role with fine spirit.
Morris and Allen. in a comedy skit
and Ar. and Virginia. a harpist
and singer, complete the bill.
Headlining the bill for the last
half OF the week is Margaretta An
derson and her American All Girl
Revue" This is a musical extrava-
CANA that will delight Orpheum
patrons Eight beautiful girls.
chosen for their beauty and singing
voirss1 offar the Latest songs and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

dances in a manner most pleasing.
Miss Andersen and Charlotte Field
ing display their talent in a special
song and dance number. Miss Field
ing's Nng, san Domingo" is one
OF the hits of the performance.
over There" George NJ. Cohan's
latest patriotic song number, is Of
fered for the first time on the Or
pheum stage. This song is proving
a great hit elsewhere. Frank Gard
ner and company, in a musical mill
tary sketch called THE Aviators, -
are second in favor on a uniformly
good bill. Raines and Goodrich, as
The Village Cut-ups." Fitch Coop
er. the musical rube, and Laypo and
Benjamin. singing and talking aero
bats, make up the program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
AT THE OLIVER
"OID LADY 81"

Emma Dunn in "Old Lady 81"
comes to the oliver theater Dec. %
and %. New York and Boston have
given it the stamp OF their approval
and the members of the cast are
scoring the biggest hits of their in
dividual careers. Emma Dunn, in
the finest mother" role which has
ever been seen on the stage is talk
ing her way right into the hearts OF
young and old alike Her voice has
been called the most sympathetic
voice ever heard on the stage. One
of the peculiar things about it is
that il seems to be in reality an "old
woman's voice-a voice full of ex-
perience and tragedy; whereas Miss
Dunn, off the stage is as far from
old age and tragedy as Germany is
from Paris The play is full OF fine
character sketching and rich com
edy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
AT THE OLIVER
MEDIUM

NOTED MEDIUM
COMING TO OLIVER
The ghost will walk at the Oliver
theater sunday night Dec. 9-not
only one but many. according to Dr.
Eddy, the noted spiritualistic me
dunn, who will give a seance on
that date. He will endeavor 20 dem
Onstrate spirit power in The light
working in the dark at go time and
making all tests on the Tully lighted
stage. II is said that DR. Eddy
comes 20 South Bene with the en-
dorsement Of the Royal society 81
London. At a seance held two
weeks ago at Syracuse, y. Y, the
Post Standard Of that city devoted
over "A half a column TO the wonder
full demonstrations given by the
doctor the evening previous His
ca binet. slate writing and table rails
ing tests were battling and heartily
endorsed by the committee on the
stage as well as the large audience
present
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
lASALlE

Life. lo,a and honor are lavishly
portrayed an today's Lasalle picture,
entitled The Stainless Barrier"
Irene Hunt, an attractive film star,
is the heroine who perjures herself
on the witness stand 10 save the
life Of a worthless. brother she loves.
The story concerns the thrilling ad-
ventures encountered By the son OF
an Impoverished southern family
who goes TO Kew York 70 make his
fortune. There he falls easy victim
o the wiles OF an INSCRIPTIONS pro-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
AUDITORIUM

Draft 25S," a big patriotic pro-
duction, will be the feature for Mon
day and Tuesday at the Auditorium.
It's a sequel to The Stacker" and is
said to surpass even that successful
picture in intensity, force and pa
triotic appeal Built upon the prob
lem of the draft. and showing the
difference of opinion that entered
nearly every American home as the
numbers started coming from the
great bowl in Washington, Draft
25S" is said TO present a succession
of patriotic wallops that will make
any American audience sit up with
pride over the entry of the United
States in the world war. The story
is said to deal in a broad and faith
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

The story deals with a condition
that has been said TO exist IN the
larger cities where the segregated
vice districts have been abandoned
and undesirable characters have
taken up their residence in the bet
ter sections of the city. The picture
has many dramatic situations and
is intended 10 teach a moral lesson
similar TO other propaganda photo
plays.
June EIvidge is the Castles at
tractive star for the last three days
Of the week starting Thursday in
The Tenth Case, " timely and in e
tCresting World drama
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

ful way with one OF the greatest
events in American history, weaves
in and out the story Of the part a
young girl played in one locality.
and bares the working Of German
intrigue and the eagerness of Ger
man agents 10 enlist the conscien-
tious director and pacifist as a tool
20 be used against the United States.
II is a picture that spreads the doc
trine Of Americanism and offers an
appeal that goes a long way toward
convincing skeptcs. pacifists and So
cialists OF the necessity Of Americas
being in the war-and with that
granted-of the necessity OF the
draft Mabel Taliaferro heads the
excellent cast, and as the girl fred
with patriotism and the spirit Of
Joan of Arc. she makes slackers
ashamed of themselves and finally
even gets her brother, a conscien-
tiOus director. 70 enlist. The play is
said to have been given an excellent
production.
A novelty for screen patrons is
promised for Wednesday. when Will
liam Fox will present the beautiful
motion picture star. Virginia Pear
son in a siX-act comedy drama en-
titled "All For Husband" in which
the heroine in order to get a man
to marry her assumes the role of a
beautiful lunatic which gives great
possibilities for good acting and
much comedy. The eighth of the
Rex Beach travelogues and the Pathe
weekly will also be on the bill.
Thursday brings those two popu-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

Al Jolson and his Robinson
crusoe, IT." company closed a IS
months tour AT Springfield, Mass.
Ar- Jolson gone TO Ashevile.
North Carolina. to remain until
after the holidays. when ne will
mead the organization 10 be seen
ia 'sinbad the sailor" al the New
FORK Winter Garden. Many Years
ago Eddie Foy was the chfef per-
FORMER in an entertainment called
Sln0ad the Sailor" at the old
chicago opera house. Chicago. pa
tld Henderson was the PRODUCE
Efhel Barrymore. who has been
giving the bulk Of her time 10 pic
lure recently, viii ere long make
neF return to the speaking stage
IA "A Fevival OF Alexander Dumas
camille,
Robert Downing. now pastor Of
the Independent church al South
Portsmouth. Rhode Island. hastens
10 correct Mcclure magazine ar
tieie In which ne is referred To as
the late Robert Downing" Not
iOng ago rumOrs spread that Mr.
Downing had Quit the ministry 70
return 20 the stage This incor-
rect statement doubtless originated
through him giving entertainments
in support of the American Red
cross lie is engaged In lecture
ana evangelistic work, ne says.
Conditions in the theater in New
koTk at this time are rated as the
most precarious in many years
perhaps ever. Among popular stars
Hho have been forced 10 succumb
- the inevitable are William Fav-
ersham in The old Country"
Billie Burke I'M The Rescuing An
gel Alice Nielsen in Kitty Oar
I'm Marie Doro in Barbara"
Grace George in Ewes Daughter"
and Laura Hope Crews i'm "Ro-
nance and Arabella." There was q
time when any OF these stars could
have go@e through a long engage
ment even with a poor play.
Fred Stone in Jack OIantern. ="
and "Chu Chin Chow" are among
the very few current attractions i'm
New York that are drawing ia
spite Of the war tax.
Emma Dunn in cold Lady 81"
finished an ENGAGEMENT at the
Murat theater in Indianapolis last
evening. This play. a comedy dra-
ma, is proclaimed TO be something
quite different and the acting of
Miss Dunn and her associates
comes In for genuine praise The
attraction is enroute 10 the oliver.
Reports from several towns in
the middle west put so Long Let
t. down as the best musical
comedy seen there this season. %
Charlotte Greenwood heads the
cast. u is an Oliver Morosco pro
duetion and is soon to come TO
South Bend.
Miss Anna Held in Follow Me "
who is booked for South Bend. has
finished an engagement in san
Francisco. Follow Me" is dis
tinctly an Anna Held show. old
timers mere know what that means.
Her Resiment," the first star
ring vehicle for Donald Brian since
ne lec: the Julia Sanderson-D Donald
Brian-JOe CawthOrn combination.
does not seem TO be a real sensa-
ton. although Victor Herbert wrote
the music Carolina White is not
joint star with MI Brian in the
production. as was intended. His
support includes Audrey Maple
F'rank Moulan, Josie Intropodi.
Hugh Chilvers and Sidney Jarvis
H0lbrO0k Blinn. Howard Kyle
Norah Lamison and Alison Skip
worth are supporting Grace George
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

in the Henri Bernstein play. IL
Elevation"
One reviewer says that the re-
vival OF The Cay Lord Quex" is
welcome IL for no other reason
than because IL gives John Drew
a chance 20 be somebody, other
than John Drew
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02

GARY.-The banks OF Gary have
won the confidence OF the foreigners
employed there. This is shown by
the increasing number OF foreign
depositors, many of them who have
large accounts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-02
0RPHEUM

A miniature circus. complete in
every detail, is offered by the Ellis