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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-23
ON TRIAL" IS
UNUSUAL PLAY
Is Called Worlds Great
est Photo Play and
is at Greeian

Seldom does the follower Of motion
pictures obtain such a treat I'm the
way Of intensely dramatic action and
realistic acting as the Grecian thea
ter offers today and tomorrow in "Ou
Trial This picture. a screen version
.of Elmer Reizenstein's celebrated play.
is the first offering Of the-First Ma
tional Exhibitors Circuit" recently
organized among leading motion pic
ture theaters Of the country TO by up
the best films and show them excIu-
sively.
The story is Of a man who. on trial
LOT murder, pleads guilty and refuses
10 defend himself. Sidney Ainsw0rth.
as the defendant, presents a heroic
and convincing figure.
one OF the most unusual child roles
ever attempted is splendidIy por-
trayed by little Mary McAuister. who.
as the daughter of the accused man.
carries the weight of the entire ulav
on her tiny shoulders.
Eastern critics who viewed "Ou
Trial. at a private showing were en-
thusiastic in their comment Il is a
picture chuck full Of good acting.
clever situations and shows mastery
directions
Grecian patrons may rest assured
NAAaa AAfN VIII see play or HAEEn=
uonal worth in ION Trial" Like The
Flame OF the Yukon" this picture is
destined TO make a lasting impress
sion on all who see it, 1t is heart
high In human interest and its ele-
ment Of deep. battling mystery holds
the suspense so Thoroughly that the
interest never lass at any stage Of
the picture.-Adv.
IGWAM-DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS
Douglas Fairbanks viii be seen at
the Wigwam today in his success. I'm
4 gaiu-Out Again"
Staged under the direction OF John
Emerson. who is responsible for many
Of the Fairbanks and Pfckford sue
cesses. I'm AEain-Out Again" pre-
SCENTS Just what the screen most needs.
something different. a departure from
the conventional Little Anita Loos
mas written quite a few remarkable
vehicles for the smiling comedian. but
those who have already viewed her
latest effort display no hesitation I'm
ment
The scenes OF the photopIay are To- [
Gated in and about New jersey and I
present story dealing with the
romantic and spectacular career OF a [
Young blood who goes through many /
trials and fluctuations 20 u-fn the uirI ]
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
A Total Tonnage of Nearly 2 350,O0O Shipped in the
 Year 1916
SUBSTANTIAL GAINS IN NEUTRAL COUNTRIES
Greatest Individual Tonnage for the Year Is That of Steel Billets. Pig Iron Is Second
 in Rank

Exports of steel and iron products from the southern iron and steel district reached an unprecedented volume during 1916. Nearly 35O,OOO tons of pig iron, cast iron pipe and steel billets were shipped rom the southern producing district for the use of foreign countries. While the War munitions trade was a contributing factor to the record -bsealing tonnage that was shipped from the Birmingham district. there were substantial gains made in neutral countries
 The greatest individual tonnage for 1916 in the export trade was that of steel blllets. The steel mills of Alabama sent lS7,661 tons of billets to the countries of Europe and elsewhere Pig iron was sec ond in rank and had more general dis trlbution. While the Birmingham fur naces were responsible for the greater percentage of pig iron exported, Rome, Ga., Gadsden, Ironaton and other cities sent small tonnage to the export trade
 Cast iron pipe, made at Chattanooga,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
PERsHING TO MOVE SOON

Fl Paso. Tex. January 20.-Although no official information has been given out here regarding the expected with drawal of troops from Mexico, army officers of this district say they ex- pect the movement to begin early next week. These officers said that General Pershing held a final review yesterday at Fl Valle, his southern most point, preparatory to the with drawal of the troops there to Colonia Dublan. It will require four days for them to move from the Fl Valle out post to field headquarters at Dublan.
 The actual movement over the bor- der is not expected to start until later, as it will be necessary for the surplus supplies to be brought out by the motor truck trains, which have all ready left Columbus, N. M, for the south. Two weeks will be required to move all of the troops to Columbus, il was estimated.
 Five cars of merchandise from the Colonia Dublan army stores already have been loaded at Casas Grandes for shipment to the border
 The Second South Carolina infantry Ohio and Kentucky troops expect to be included in Major General Fun ston's latest order for the return of National Guard troops from this part of the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
Will Run Longest Dog
 Race in Sport Annals

St. Paul, January 2O-Over the Penn pima trail, from Winnipeg to St. Paul, there will be run this week the long est dog race in the annals of the sport.
 The race is to start near the site of the old Fort Gary, Winnipeg, and end near the headquarters of the St. Paul outdoor carnival committee, under whose auspices the event will be staged as one of the sport features of the carnival here January 27 to Febru- ary 3.
 The course exceeds in length that of the famous Alaska sweepstakes, be- ing about 470 miles to thes412 miles of the Nome-Candle course.
 Fourteen teams, composed of every variety of dog that hauls the traffic of the north, have entered.
 The drivers, whose endurance and skill is as important factors as those of the dogs. are of varied nationality, ranging from Icelanders to Indians.
 Each of the teams entered in the en- durance run will consist of at least six animals, one man going with each. They will go as they please, stopping to rest and feed their dogs and them selves wherever they choose.
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troops come out has not been definitely indicated, but it has been pointed out that the stationing of an ambassador at the Carranza capital might be construed as sanctioning certain acts of the de- facto government against which this government has consistently protested. There was a suggestion today that con- tinued disapproval of these acts might possibly serve to delay indefinitely Am bassador Fletchers departure for Mexico.
 One question brought sharply to the front within the last week is that pre- sented by the attitude of the de facto government towards the National bank and the Bank of London and Mexico. They were forced into liquidation for not complying to the decree that their metal lie reserves be increased dollar for dollar with the note issues. Since then the government has secured from them large loan in metallic currency and bull lion. the metal being carted from the banks to the treasury. French and Brit ish diplomatic agents have protested without avail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
COAL CAR SHORTAGE
 MUST BE RELIEVED
 SAYS COMMISSION
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ruary 21, and will remain in force till May l. By that time, the commission be- lieves, relief will be general In issuing it's order, the commission reviewed at length it's investigation of the situation, saying it had found that some carriers honestly endeavored to relieve the situa- tion, but as a rule and with but few exceptions" the roads have failed to afford such relief" Notwithstanding as- surances that diversion and misuse of coal cars would be stopped, the order says, hundreds of instances of diversion and misuse have been noted, and Tit is clear that the entry of formal order is necessary to protect shippers consignees and the general public"
 Commissioners Clark, Clements and Hall dissented from the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
SIMPLE AND SOLEMN CEREMONY MARKED
 BURIAL OF DEWEY
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enter the cemetery in organized forma- tion.
 Though arranged with care to ex- press a national tribute, the funeral and burial ceremonies were both sim pie and brief. There was no funeral oration at the home or the capitol. Both services were conducted according to Episcopal rites. the first being read by Dr. Roland Cotton Smith. the family minister. and the second by Chaplain J. B. Frazier. who was on the Olympia at Manila bay. Chaplain Frazier also conducted the commitment service when the body was laid in the mauso- leum.
 During the services the entire ma- chinery of the federal government here
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tons were sold to foreign countries In the same time 1,346000 tons of bilets. in- gots and blooms were exported, but this tonnage is scarcely more than one-third of the sales made during the same period. It is also notable that up to December l, 1916, 25O0O0 tons steel plates, 5O0OO0 tons pig iron and 200OOO tons of scrap iron and steel were exported while the foreign orders placed here were from two to four times the actual outgo as contracts placed called for shipment throughout 1917.
 The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company exported about 1S0,0Ju tons of billets during 1916. Tn addition it for warded thousands of shells to the allies, while the Fairfield plant made a vast tonnage of barbed wire. The Gulf States Steel company sent heavy tonnage of steel products to foreign consumers, al- though it did not engage in the munitions trade.
 The exportation of billets ourlng 1916 in tons by months was: January, 12.17; February, 4462; March, 25.326 April, 2o 653; May, 2O,S26; June, 11,57S; July, 14,290; August, 1S,75s; September 2O,5O0 October, IS, 266; November, 4575; December, 1S,25S.
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was halted. Private business was sus- pended an hour and all flags were at half-mast. Observances of similar kind were held on every American na- val vessel ahoat and were emphasized by the firing at noon by every senior ship of a salute of 19 guns, two more than the regulations prescribe for an admirars salute.
 The imposing procession moved at half-step from the capitol to Airing ton and entered the cemetery grounds two hours after 1t had started. As 1t wound slowly out of the city, across the Potomac, and began the approach through the Virginia hills the bat teries at Fort Myer began at minute intervals a 19-gun salute. Later, when the casket was placed in the vault, the salute was repeated.
 MIDSHIPMEN DIVIDE
 At the head of the procession through the cemetery marched the mid shipmen and their band. As they neared the vault they divided into two col umns, between which passed the flag draped caisson bearing the casket, fol- lowed by Chaplain Frazier and Dr. Smith, the President and the cabinet and ranking officers of the army and navy.
 Twelve sailors From the presidential yacht Mayfiower and the Seamen Gun ners' school, bore the casket to the vault and placed it as the midship- mems band played Nearer My God to Thee" The last service was read and then a squad of midshipmen fired three sharp volleys, and Chief Master at-Arms Charles Mitchell, who was with Dewey at Manila bay. sounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
CAST IRON PIPE SHIPPED

The Birmingham district will doubless set new record during 1917 for the exportation of cast iron pipe, py virtue of the 8, GOO order placed by the Argen- tine government with the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company. During 1916, the total tonnage was 2S,- 22S. By months, it was: January, 1l4S; February, 17S1; March, 2790; April, 206S; May, 3459; June, 1917; July, 2615; August, vember 553; December, 1495.
 In the first il months of 1916, total iron and steel exports were valued at $T7,- 623, 250, including machinery of all kinds valued at $205 234, ,357. During the first Il months of 1915 total iron and steel products exported were valued at $S42,- S7S AS of which $122,S5S,S11 were due to ex- ports of machinery.
 Exports of rails in the first Il months of 1916 were approximately 5os,000 tons, but in the same period nearly 100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
Mexican Constitutional Convention Would Regulate
 Manufacture of Alcohol

Queretaro, Mex. January 1s-The con- stitutional assembly approved today an article regulating the manufacture of all cohol. This industry is said to consume one-fourth of all the corn grown in the republic. The article approved Is ex- pected to have the effect of decreasing the iiquor traffic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
AMERICAN TELLS STORY

An American business man who was a witness of the disaster, gave the follow ing account of it to the Associated Press:
 T had been on a business visit to the chemical works and was leaving in the direction of the suburban station late in the evening when policeman on duty outside the gate called my attention to small fire that had just started inside the huge enclosure, which embraces numerous buildings, huts and tanks Desirous of seeing how the fire department here would cope with the blaze in an evidently diff icult location, I decided to wait few minutes.
 By 6:30 p. m. fire apparatus had begun arriving from the outside. Although 1 was watching from point some distance outside the plant it soon became evident to me that the flames were gaining on the fighters and the alarm began to- be spread along the streets that the fire might involve the neighboring plants.
 FLARE OF FLAME
 q had waited nearly half an hour, in terestedly watching the gradually increas- ing activity of the fire fighters, when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
Clay County Teachers Meet

Lineville. January 2o.-(specia1) The Clay county teachers institute met at the Northeast Alabama Agricul- turaf and Industrial institute from Wednesday until Saturday of this week. The enrolment was no teach CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
"Y' ShoWS Improvement
 And Defe0tS Columbus

The Young Mems Christian association basketball team checked their list of de- feats last night by walloping the Colum- bus Youpng Mems Christian association in a well played game by the score of 40 to 24 The locals led throughout the game and played excellent ball.
 The Columbus "" was weaker than in previous years. Not veteran Of the once championship quintet represented them last night and, the machine showed no resemblance to that which captured the southern title several years ago.
 The locals showed great improvement in their play over the previous game. Their fast work was good, while their was about the standard Cap tain Henley was played in the place of Lee Brooks, the star forward, and made a good impression. He rang five field goal and in addition played a good floor game.
 The work of Griff Harsh, the ''Yp cap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
WILL NOT USE RAILRoADs

The Mexico Northwestern railway. south from Juarez would facilitate the withdrawal, but it has been indicated that no request for it's use will be made by the United States and that no offer of it by the Mexican government is ex- pected.
 Whether the administration intends to delay sending Ambassador Fletcher to Mexico City until after the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
EXPERIENCE OF OFFICER

 leave told the Associated Press corre- spondent that he had been through heavy fighting on the Sonme front in France, but that nothing he experienced there came so near shaking his nerve as the explosion, which occurred at a point less than mile from his home He said:
 "A great flare in the sky lighted up my room and as I dashed into the street the whole sky was ablaze and an explosion more powerful than any gunfire shattered my home Then I set about aiding in the work of rescue.
 Those who were permitted at the scene of devastation soon after the explosion saw many pathetic sights. young man who hurried his mother and his sister from their house when the explosion be- gan to shake it, said:
 "The next moment I was blown across the room with the dressing table. Then the ceiling came down and in another in- stant the house collapsed like a pack of cards and rolled into the street, where I found my mother and sister safe, but terror stricken
 The ruined buildings were blazing and confusion prevailed in that vicinity two hours after the explosion. As the core spondent passed through the street near the scene of the disaster, the tottering houses still were collapsing. fireman who witnessed the great blast from point of vantage described it thus:
 Through the center of a great flare saw a huge white ball rise to great height and then vanish. saw also mott en and blazing masses shooting through the air to great distances
 In the center of the road a hundred wards from the point of the explosion, stood lotion boiler which had been lift ed over whole block of houses. Another piece of machinery was found half rnile away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
THOUSAND GUARDSMEN WILL BE
 WITHDRAWN AT ONCE
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(Continued from Page opep Pershings force can be accomplished in much less than three weeks after the order is issued. Previous troop move ment of the magnitude of that of the guardsmen ordered today have required two weeks
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tain. was much better Stapleton, an other substitute, looked good Green wood also performed well on the defense.
 Wilkerson played the best game for the visitors. This youngster is one of the best forwards seen in action in Birming- ham this season. Turner, at guard, also performed well.
 The lineup and summary follows:
 Birmingham-Smith and Henley, for wards; Bowron, center; Greenwood and Harsh guards.
 Columbus-Spence and Wilkerson. for wards; McMath, center; Turner and Day. guards.
 Field goals: Spence ?, wi1<erson '. Mo Math 1, Turner 1, Smith ], Henley 5, Bowron ,, Harsh ?, Stapleton ,.
 Goals after fouls: Stapleton 1, Smith ?, Henley 1, Wilkerson ?.
 Between the halves the Barker and South Highlands schools played for the junior championship of the grammar schools, the latter winning, IS to 10 'Dudo" Florence starred for Barker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21

Anniston, Bessemer and Birmingham, was sent abroad to the extent of 2S 223 tons.
 While the whole United States exported iron and steel products of tonnage of approximately 6,OO0,0OO during the past year, this included all kinds of commodi- ties, such as machinery, shells, rails, barbed wire, etc. The southern steel pro ducers participated in the production of shells, barbed wire and other steel com modities, but the exact tonnage is not available.
 GREAT IRON EXCAVATIONS
 The southern iron district furnished ap- proximately one-fifth of all the pig iron exported during the first Il months of 1916. During that time, about 5O0,OOO tons of pig iron were shipped to foreign coun- tries. The southern district furnished slightly over 100000 tons. Tn billets, ingots and blooms, the steel plants of the Uni ted States sent 1,346,000 tons. The Bir mingham and Gadsden plants contributed about 170,000 tons in billets.
 The increase in exports for the United States for 1916 over 1915 is estimated at about S2 per cent. The increase of the southern iron and steel district is greater than the general advance.
 The record of pig iron exportation by months shows that October was the rec ord-breaker of the year. During that month, 25,2H tons of iron were exported. The pig iron exportation by months fol- lows:
 January, 1880 tons; February, $40 tons; March, 2507 tons; April, 49 tons; May, 1924 tons; June, 531S tons; July, y999 tons; August, 15.413 tons; September, 15,400 tons; October, 25,241 tons; November, 22,595 tons; obor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-21
ONE FLORAL DECORATION

Only one floral decoration, that of Mrs. Dewey, was placed on the casket. It was selected by George Dewey, only son of the admiral, from among the hundreds banked against the vault and carpeting the ground around it. One huge gold crescent holding hundreds of American Beauty roses was pre- sented by the officers of the Atlantic fleet.
 Secretary Daniels had invited all liv- ing former Secretaries of the Navy and their assistants to attend the burial services and among those who came were Charles J. Bonaparte, Herbert l.. Satterlee, Charles H. Allen and Frank w. Hackett.
 The body bearers were under com mand of w. Roberts of the Mayhower, and the others were R. Flanagan, A. c. Ward, J. J. Windemiller, o. Lint, w. D. A. Martin and c. R. Lynn of the Mayfower. and B. A. Posey, J. F.. Platte, c. L. Damn, V. McMurren, G. A. King and E. Schooley of the Seamen Gunners school.
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FELT MANY MILES

Buildings were destroyed and peo- pie were killed on the opposite side of the Thames from the scene of the explosion. Men in the street more than mile away were thrown down by the concussion.
 What was yesterday a busy subur han borough says the Press associa- tion, looks today as though it had been bombarded by mighty fleet of Zeppelins."
 One of the most remarkable fea- lures was that there were no panics in the theatres or elsewhere, many people crowded into the underground railway stations believing that an aerial attack was in progress, but the majority of Londoners controlled their nerves we'll