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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
THE BIRMINGHAM AaEHERA1D, SUNDAY, JANUARY ' 1917

became an official of that organiza- ton. In 1888 he married and. besides his two surviving sons, has one daugh- ter. In 1895 he was chosen as col league of John Morley to contest New castle. but withdrew in favor of James Craig. He has been labor member for the Barnard castle division of Dur ham since 1903. He Is a Wesleyan and total abstainer. Tn 1903 he also be- came mayor of Darlington and, five years later, he became chairman of the parliamentary labor party, and re- malned such until 1910. In the follow Ing year nc became secretary of the laDor party and a member of the rail way royal commission. He is a trade unionist first, last and always, and i9 not only opposed to the revolutione ary ldeansm of the true socialist but cannot understand 1t
 MT. Henderson's aDpoIntuent to inc position of president of the board of education, a post in which high Iit- erary gifts and profound scholarship are supposedly necessary, caused no lit tle surprise, but it was promptly made known that he would "assist the gov- ernment in relation to labor questions arising out of the war" and in this advisory capacity he has proved a tower Of strength. He was chosen by the ASquitn government as Britain s nrst pension minister, the post that has now been filled with his fellow laoor1te, George N. Barnes, who. like Henderson. has lost a son in action. 6arnes boy was killed in France in october 1915; Hendersons eldest son Tell In September of the present year
 George N. Barnes, new minister of pensions. has risen to the cabinet from the workshop, and is entirely self taught and self-made. His 12 years as US general secretary brought the Amalgamated Society of Engineers into greater prominence and power. He led the labor party successfully in the Commons in 1910 wrote a, valuable report on the Mosley commissions trade investigations in America; was foremost in the agitation for old age pensions; and during the war has la bored strenuously to rectify the sol dlers' pensions muddle, and also as chairman of the war savings commit tee.
 John Hodge. the new minister of la Dor, has been for many years the secretary of the British Steel Shelters association, which he formed. It is now one of the best organized and strong est trade unions in the country. MT Hodge was president of the trade union congress in 1892. He contested Cover In 1900 and Preston in 1903. He was returned as labor member for Gorton Tn 1906. and he has held the office of chairman of the labor party in the House of Commons He is 61
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IT. e E. writes: 'T have heen taking salts to purify my blood and cure my skin of itching and pimples. but don't fhis Gsa much 0enel''. pieass prescribe Tor Answer: advise three grain sulpherb tablets (not sulphur tablets), composed of sulphur, cream of tartar and vegeta ble extracts that remove constipation and purify the system. Take this treat ment for several months for best re- suits.
 Mrs. B. B. 'G. writes: Secured from my druggist the medicine you advised for nervousness and was soon made well. I wish a good, reliable sanative wash. What do you adviser"
 Answer: A very excellent antiseptic by using a teaspoonful of vilane pow der to a quart of water.
 J. R. Q. asks: "I am thin, angular weak and tired What can l take to inn prove my health, strengthen my nerves and increase my weight about 20 pounds?"
 Answer: Take regularly with your meals three grain hypo-nuclane tablets, sold in sealed packages, by druggists, with complete directions. These tablets improve the blood, increase nutrition and strengthen the nervous system if used regularly for several months.
 
 ..Free Advice" writes: T want your [, ee advice. seem to have gone all to pieces. I am irritated and annoyed by ciEzy moments, tickle appetite. no strength and life has no pleasure for me any more.
 Answer: There are thousands who live too fast and then find themselves in your plight. The nervous vigor has been deranged. A tonic invigorating medicine afford aid to Nature by supplying more food energy and give your system chance to recuperatcg when calm nerves should take the place of shattered nerves.
 "Workman" asks: T am so affected with painful kidneys that l cannot work regularly My sleep is disturbed by fre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen Eyesight 50 Per Cent In One
 Weeks Time Ln Many Instances

getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be wonderfully bene- fited by following the simple rules Here is the prescriptions: Go to any active drug store and get bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of a glass of water and allow to dissolve. With this liquid bathe the eyes two to four times daily. perceptibly right from the start and in flammation will quickly disappear If your eyes are bothering you, even a little. take steps to save them now be- fore it is too late. Many hopelessly blind might have been saved if they had cared for their eyes in time.
 Note: Another prominent Physician to whom the above article submitted. said: Bon Opto is very remarkable remedy Its constituent ingredients well known to eminent eye specialists and widely prescribed by them The manufacturers guarantee 1t to strength eyesight 50 per cent in weeks time in many instances refund the It can be obtained from any good druggist and is one of the very few preparations feel should be kept hand for regular use in almost every family. It is sold in Birmng- ham by Golfers Drug Store and other druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

London, December 2S.-Cromwell would never have been so bold.
 In brief 10 days, passing with war time swiftness, Lloyd-George, "the lift tie Welsh solicitor" as only short time ago he was derisively called, has worked a revolution in British consti- tutional government. The protector himself in similar circumstances could scarcely have been more drastic, nor his reforms more sweeping Lloyd George brought on the greatest up heaval British politics has known in generations. He busted his old lead- CT, MT. Asquifth; he became premier himself; he reorganized the govern ment from top to bottom with a vigor and speed that Nl. % left the nation gasping and hopeful
 The crisis began. or was precip-
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.eD9ocToR,s
 vADv1CEA v 2DE Zewzs Bakoy- ~

The questions answered below are
 general in character, the symptoms or
 apply in any case of similar nature
 Those wishing further advice, free,
 may address Dr. Lewis Baker, College
 Bldg College Elwood streets, Dayton.
 Ohio, enclosing self f-addressed stamped
 envelope for reply. Full name and ad-
 dress must be given, but only initials
 or fictitious names will be used in my
 answers. The prescriptions can be
 filled al any we'll stocked drug store
 Any druggist can order of wholesaler.
 and follows burning, smarting pains.
 Backaches and often have chills and
 fever making me real sick for day"
 Answer: A good tonic soothing and
 neutralizing medicine for such com
 plaints is bamwers tablets as,ts Try them
 sure you will write me of your recovery.
 Misery writes: T seem to be full of rheumatism Pains if my back. limbs and shoulders. Also faclal neuralgia from time to time. What must do?" Answer: For prompt relief of pain use applications of Pine -o-latum once or twice daily. Also cleanse your system with a treatment of 3-grain sulpherb tablets, (not sulphur tablets) Mrs. c. w. B. asks: T suffer greatly owing to too much fat. Can you advise me of good reduction remedy?" Answer: Any we'll stocked pharmacy can supply you with 5-grain arbolone tablets, packed in sealed tubes with full directions for use. These tablets have proven wonderfully effective in reduc- ing abnormal fat
 Fern" writes: q have suffered with a bad cough for some time and am also weak and tired most of the time. which I think is due to the severe coughing. Can you give me remedy" Answer: Yes, your weakness is due to | the coughing, but you should be we'll re- oz.. package of essence mentho- -laxene ] and make according to directions on the bottle, then take a teaspoonful every hour or two until the cough Is cured. This makes full pint of the very best and safest cough syrup. If your drug gist does not have mentho- -laxene have him order it for you of the wholesale firm
 Mrs. x. asks; My scalp itches ter ribly,- is feverish and a great amount of oily dandruff is present. What is good for this?"
 Answer: First shampoo the hair and then apply plain yellow minyol about once a week s per directions. This re- lieves the itching, overcomes the dand- ruff and makes the hair beautifully glossy and vigorous. Obtain in 4-oz. Jars of druggists.
 NOTE: For many years Dr.. Baker has been giving free advice and prescrip- tions to millions of people through the press columns and doubtless has helped in relieving Illness and distress more than any single individual in the worlds g history. Thousands have written him expressions of gratitude and confidence.
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itated, during the first weekend of December. By Tuesday MT. Asquith had passed from power. By the fol- lowing Sunday Lloyd-George, having received his appointment from the King, had organized complete new government in such a fashion as to demonstrate, as nothing else could, how elastic the English constitution really is
 Many have been the attempts to oust Mir. Asquith, but the "old man hung grimly on. a master of the situation, a white-haired, imperturbable politi- elan of the old school who, when it seemed most certain that he must fall, adroitly saved himself with a dexter- ity that made it seem even to his most virulent enemies that his defeat would always be impossible. There was intrigue and cabal, one after another in constant succession for more than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Mistaken Diagnosis
rom the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
 A song with the title There's a. Sigh in My Heart" was sent by a young man to his sweetheart; but it fell into the hands of the girls father very unsenti- mental physician, who exclaimed:
 What wretched unscentific rubbish IS this? Who ever heard of such a case?'
 Before sending the song back, he wrote under the title: Mistaken diagnosis; no slgh ln the heart possible. Signs relate almost entirely to the lungs and dia- phragm.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
A Free Prescription You Can Have
 Filled and Use at Home

Philadelphia, Pa. Do you wear glasses? Are you victim of eye strain or other eye weaknesses? If so, you will be glad to know that according to. Dr. Lewis eyes were failing say they had their eyes restored through the princinle of this wonderful free prescription. One man says, after trying it: T was almost I can read everything without any glasses and my eyes do not water any more. At night they would pain dread fully; now they feel fine all the time. It was like miracle to me-" A lady who used It says: "The atmosphere seemed hay with or without glasses, but after using this prescription for fifteen days everything seems clear. I can even read fine print without glasses It is be- lieved that thousands who wear glasses can now discard them in a reasona b1e time and multitudes more will be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be spared the trouble and expense of ever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Too Dangerous

From the Boston Transcript. Wife Cat midnight)-Tom, wake upl hear burglar. Get up and go down stairs.
 Hub-It's probably mouse you hear but I'll go down.
 Wife-A mouse, mercy! You'n sta, right here in this room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07
Lloyd George Outdoes CronWeH
 In British Cabinet ReDoZuti0n

Little Welshman Produces Business Govern ment" In 10 Whirlwind Days He Upset One Administration and Organized a New One. Asquith, After Many Attacks, at Last Sue
 cumbed- d-After Very Black and Dismal
 Period, England Is Now Most Hopeful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-07

NOTE: For many years pr. Baker has been giving free advice and prescrip- press columns, and doubtless has helped in relieving Illness and distress more than any single individual in the worlds history. Thousands have written him expressions of gratitude and confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
FARNUM COULD Rour ARMY

Army? Navy? Machine guns? Superfluous when William Farnum' s
 on hand That is the belief of hundreds
 of motion picture fans, "and the great est of these is J. P. McEvoy, writer 1 on the Chicago Tribune, who pays this tribute to Farnum-supreme fighting man of the screen: Preparedness Plus.,s q differ with the prophet who de- clares we're on the bum, That when it comes to fighting we're the residue and scum, We may not have a navy that amounts to thirty cents, Our army may be full of prunes and apertures and vents, But what care we for armies or far navies or for guns? For ammunition, strategy, or even sturdy sons? No enemy would dare to harm our humble habitats. We'd tell our William Farnum and he'd kick 'em in the slats. "For have you seen our Farnum slap an engine off the track?
 And chase mob to Helangon and sometimes halfway back?
 And have you seen him stand king upon his royal ear?
 And beat faithful army to palpi- | tating smear?
 How gracefully he hits a big gazabo on the nose And presto, Undertakers and some flowers and repose. So do not fear the English or the Ger man or the Jap.
 Just notify Bill Farnum and he'll chase 'em off the map. Then let us offer up our thanks that this is even thus,
 Let's thank a kindly Providence for taking care of us, For handing us a Farnum to protect our kith and kin, 1 A Farnum who can give the foe a swift | one on the shin.
 For should foreign country grow | pernicky or raw, We'll laugh our girlish tee hee hee and likewise haw haw haw.
 Have we not William Farnum to de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
MAXINE ELLIOTT STAR OF NEW
 COMPANY.

MAXINE ELLIOTT STAR OF NEW
 COMPANY.
 Maxine Elliott's real reason for hur- rying to America from the European battlefields has at last become known
 Miss Elliott is going to make her de-
 but on the motion picture screen as star for the Goldwyn Pictures cor poration.
 In order to make her immediate screen appearance for her ne9 man. agers, Miss Elliott is taking a sew eral months furlough from war relief
 work on hospital barge in the canals of Flanders.
 Despite the vogue of the screen and the fact that many other celebrities have entered pictures Miss Elliott has never had desire to invade the ci-
 nema world. To all of the companies who have sought to entice her she has resolutely said. 'No'
 The Goldwyn officers had several
 surprises during the last moment of their associations with this famous beauty. They asked what furnishings I she wished for her dressing rooms. what type of motor she preferred to convey her to the studio. and other | questions of the same sort. Even the | upstarts of the film business are very | particular about these details. But Miss | Elliott was not interested at all 1 "All of us in Europe have seen so f, much that is distressne, so much that i is chastening. so much that adjusts l any sane man or woman's perspective l especially in Belgium and Flanders
 that never as long as I live will l | lay any emphasis upon receiving spe- l cial favors and considerations above 1 other men and women" she said. Tt would be blessing if all men ! t.. ,at ] with some of the phases of this great l disaster that has befallen Europe. It would temper and subdue those l thoughtless persons who think chief 1 ly of themselves Contact with this | war brings the real man or real wom-
 an struggling outwardly for express l sion. w Ns
 But, after all. do not let us use the personal pronoun just because am
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lady of her in one year that any of his own friends would be delighted to mar ny her. Needless to say, Miss Doro ripens into bud, the attractive powers of which are not limited to any one set of motion picture clubmen.
 Elliot Dexter, who has frequently appeared opposite Miss Doro on the stage and screen, is once more her leading man in this picture, having given way to such character actors as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
BUSINESS CHANGES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
IN THE PICTURES AND OUT
BY H. s. RYALL

Features for today:
 Rialto-Ethel Barrymore in The Awakening of Helena Richie"
 strand-Mabel Turnelle in "The Master Passion"
 Triangle-Douglas Fairbanks. in American Aristocracy."
 Trianon-Mabel Taliaferro, in "The Sunbeam"
 Colonial-Mabel Trunelle, in "A Message to Garcia"
 MANY FAVORITES THIS WEEK.
 Many bright and shining screen stars will be seen in Birmingham this week. They come in first-run pictures as well as repeats.
 We will see Henry Walthall, Fanny Ward, Robert Warwick, Irene Fen wick. Owen Moore. Emily Wehlen, Benjamin Christy, Mrs. Vernon Castle, Mary Osborne, Marguerite Fischer, Dorothy Gish and Frank Keenan in their very latest productions And then Marie Doro, Mime. Petrova, Clara Kim ball Young and probably William Hart will return in plays which have here toIore uellSnleu B1rmlng ham picture patrons.
 TWO PICTURES REMAIN OVER TO-
 DAY
 "The Master Passion" featuring Ma bel Trunelle, remains at the Strand to- day. This is fascinating story of a woman's rise, fall and regeneration. It visualizes the old story of mans love for money and power and a womans s craving for the stage.
 The final showing of "The Awaken ing of Helena Richie" starring Ethel Barrymore, is offered at the Rialto to- day. This is the fourth day of this pho todrama at the Rialto and thousands have seen it and been delighted. MABEL TALIAFERRO AT TRIANON
 "The Sunbeam," with Mabel Talia- ferro, is the attraction today at the Trianon. This is 8 well presented pic ture play, of good direction and splen- did photography.
 "A MESSAGE TO GARCIA" RETURNS
 The Colonial presents Mabel Trunelle in "A Message to Garcia" today. This is a splendid drama of the Spanish American war, most of the scenes hay ing been taken in Cuba. The destruction
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squarely,s.on top of his antagonist | from high stairway

squarely,.on top of his antagonist from high stairway
 SICK GET FLOWERS FROM LITTLE
 SHOES"
 Little Shoes" Henry B. WalthalPs current feature, is one of the most eX- pcnsive productions ever put on the screen by Essanay. To get a few feet of film depicting the interior of a florists shop, florists establish ment was bought outright and moved over by motor trucks to the Essanay studios where it was reconstructed for the cameras eye. It was impossible to film the scene in the shop because or improper lighting facilities. When the scene was finished the thousands of flowers were sent to various Chicago hospitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
LEGAL NOTICES
\ NOtlce of Examination for Highway

An examination will be held in the of flee of the state highway department of Alabama. at the capitol, beginning at 10 a. m. o'clock. January @, 1917. for high way engineers. This examination will be held for the purpose of qualifying engi- neers for the position of county engineer in several counties of the state which require such examination for applicants. The state highway department will give preference to engineers who qualify under this examination, where it has authority for employing resident engineers,
 w. $. KELLER
 l-7-lt-su State Highway Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
MARIE DoRo STILL IN RAGE

MARIE DORO STILL IN RAGE
 With the completion of the adapta- tion of Oliver Twist" in which she is starring, Marie Doro has reverted from Dickens to Pollock and Wolf Coincident with the changing of au- thors there is necessarily the abandon ing of Olivers familiar rags and the donning of new costumes of more mod ern character.
 But though she has escaped from boys clothes, the Lasky star has not eluded rags even in her next produc- tion, the title of which is Lost and Won," for she is introduced as news Igirl. The opening scenes of the picture show Miss Doro struggling to earn a living in competition with the news boys. by selling papers on the street. Despite her ragged appearance, her brightness attracts the attention of a wealthy bachelor who wagers that he can educate her and make such young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
PHoTOPLAY FIGHT NO SPORT,
 SAYS TRAVERS.

Photoplay fighting is not good sportsmanship, according to Richard c. Travers. Mir Travers voiced his sentiments following terrific strug- ale with villain in Essanay's fea- tura production ~The Phantom Buc- cancer"
 q hated to hit him. said Travers, ebecause I knew he didn't have q chance from the star, Whx- doesn't the author let somebody else win be- sides the star in these fshts?
 NIT. Travers. as an entree to the light. drops his 20J pounds of brawn
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BLING JUSTICE" BIG FEATURE The Rialto offers tomorrow, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Benjamin Christie in Blind Justice,' a seven-ree Vitagraph feature.
 Blind Justice" is one of the biggest of the late releases. It was written and di-
 rected by MT. Christie, who plays the
 leading role. It is strong picture drama play of strong emotions and of thrills It does not lag moment through the en- tire seven reels. The theme of the story is Of man, accused of murder, who evades the authorities for 15 years As 'sWid' says, this production is not only dis tlnctive. but is well nigh perfect as to story construction, artistry of direction, and mastery of characterization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
THE LITTLE YANK'' AT THE TRI-
 ANGLE

Dainty Dorothy Gish comes to the Fri angle tomorrow and Tuesday in her fastest play, 'The Little Yank This is drama of the civil war and tells of a little yankee girl who falls in love with a confederate soldier and saves him from being shot as a spy after his capture by his rival. The picture is delightful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
VERY GOOD. MARGARET.

Birmingham, January IS, 1917. Photoplay Editor. Birmingham Age Herald: Dear Sir-How is this: Those two lovely ropes of hair In a braid Give a sweet. confiding air
 To the maid. When she takes them off at night, Before she turns out the light, She's a fright! Sixty, quite,
 I'm afraid!
 MARGARET H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-14
ROSE TAPLEY HERE IN PERsoN

ROSE TAPLEY HERE IN PERSON
 Rose Tapley, noted Vitagraph star, will talk on Better Pictures" at the Trianon and Rialto theatres tomorrow She will be at the Rialto at 4:30 and o'clock and at the Trianon at 5:15 and S:45 D. m. Miss Tapley will also present a two-reel film showing the actual making of motion pie lures, in which the many stars and lesser lights of the Vitagraph company will be seen.