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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

British descent, in whatever crisis
may come to the Republic he will
show true colors. All of us are
Americans. Heartstrings are one
thing and loyalty to a flag is an
other. The spirit of the German
press of this country has been un-
exceptionable, from the words of
Ritter to those of Hackel.
ST. LOUIS STAR-There could
be no surprise at the revelations Of
German diplomacy in her efforts to
make an ally of Mexico and sever
Japan from the Entente Alliance.
ali that is in strict accord with
European diplomacy. That Ger
many has been busy in Mexico has
been evident for a long time. 1t is
fertile field, in view of the Mexi-
can hatred of US and their ignorance
of real values.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

shows that while we we're talking of
avoiding war, war is forced upon
us, and made in such a way that
causes our triAing, affair with Spain
10 years ago to seem insignificant
in comparison.
PITTSBURG VOLKSBLATT =
With respect to the astounding rev.
Citations which are causing such a
hubbub in the American press and
at the Capitol there are two posi-
bilities. The first is that the Zim-
hermann letter is forgery of Eng
lish agents, planted to deceive the
american Secret Service; the Sec
ond, very remote possibility that
it may be true, which gives very lit
tie basis for the cry of "plot." The
whole business is preposterous.
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LED
GER-What further intrigue, what
other act of aggression, is needed
to arouse the American people to
full realization of the imminent
peril at their very doors? There
can be only one answer to the chal-
lenge thus insolently thrown at us.
1t Is the elimination and climax of
long series of infamies We have
borne too patiently injuries long
ago described as intolerable. We
have hoped against hope for hap
ply issue out of all our troubles. 1t
would be humiliating now to bubble
about "overt acts" to question the
responsibility of the German Gov
eminent for war if it comes. 1t is
making war now; it was making
war all the time it pretended to
want peace. 1t is seeking allies to
compass our defeat. The challenge
must be taken up. Nothing less
will preserve our national honor
and our national security. What
ever happens, We cannot make the
great refusal. We cannot listen to
the counsels of cowardice, we can
not heed the clamor of pacifsm
Submission would be suicide. No
patriotic American, no true lover of
his country would thus abdicate his
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06
AND THE WOMEN, TOO

The imminence of war for this
country has brought our women to
the front with a rush. Noble wo-
menl There never was anything
on this earth to compare with
them. Hundreds of thousands of
them in all parts of the country
have announced their readiness 10
serve their country in hospitals or
anywhere else their services may
be utilized to advantage. 1t is like
them, it is what we might evr.ct
of them, and it is what will hrp. "a
when the crucial moment arrives.
There is no uncertainty as TO tnc
attitude of our women.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

man populace, if it should learn of
them, would countenance these
crimes of its Government.
PHILADELPHIA EVENIN
TELEGRAPH = The German mask
has been torn aside, revealing a con-
ditiOn of treachery more base than
many Americans were willing to be-
lieve could prevail in the counsels
of a civilized Government. Per-
ceiving this, the American people
now accept it as their duty to assist
in the righteous effort to save man.
kind-including the misguided Ger
man masses-from the mad dynasty
and military and naval lotteries
that are housed today in Berlin.
ST. LOUIS TIMES-It was gra-
eious of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee to tender to the President
more power. But Mr.. Wilson al
ready had the Endorsement of those
who really constitute the House.
When it comes to a question of ma
tional honor all of us stand behind
the President firmly, and on both
feet. Whether one is of German or
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

What shall we do with the food
price boosters? There is no place
in heaven for them, for that is re-
served for human beings. We can't
send them to Jail, for that would be
cruelty to the other inmates. He'll
won't have them, for the devil re-
fuses to associate with anyone
worse than himself. What shall we
do with them9
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-03-06

birthright or deny the blood of
those who died that America might
live.
BALTIMORE SUN-The disclo-
sure of the Kaiser's plan to form an
alliance with Japan and Mexico to
dismember the United States is
startling enough in all conscience,
but it ought not to surprise any
one who has followed the course of
affairs and who is not afflicted
with pacifst or Hohenzollern de-
mentia 1t is hardly conceivable
that Japan would desert her allies
and join Germany at this time, but
after the warmly not.
BALTIMORE NEWS-The publ
cation of the details of the plotting
and the statement that only part of
the information in possession of the
State Department has been made
known will intensity desire to see
the President act.
BALTIMORE STARE shows
plainly that world peace can only
come through the absolute crash of
Kaiser Wilhelm and his 40-years-
matchmaking militant system. It
shows with conclusive fnality that
the United States must no longer
hesitate or vacillate.
DETROIT ABEND POSITIVE do
not believe that the Associated
Press news is absolutely correct.
Everybody reading between the
lines has come to the conclusion
that even the words of Secretary
Zimmerman, if ever sent, have been
misconstrued. Our belief is that
either the note is falsiled or miscon-
strued by either the State Depart
ment or the White House.
PHILADELPHIA VENING
BULLETIN-Germany's plot to in
cite Mexico and Japan into a war
of conquest against the United
States wipes out the last vestige of
excuse for those who would still
speak softly and deal cautiously
with the internationl crisis. Such
a plot was in itself hostile act, an
overt act, an act of war. It's proof
of duplicity is warning of the folly
Of future temporizing with the situa-
ton which confronts this nation.
ih1 hoatiiS uipoSc VI bSiIlh II NOW
in the open. Congress need make
no declaration of war on Germany.
Its duty is simply to recognize the
fact that Germany has plotted war
ON us, and there is no other course
for us to follow, but to meet such
attack with every force at the nj
tons command. Further delay on
the part of the President or Con-
gress is intolerable.
DETROIT JOURNAL-The Prus-
sian plotting with Mexico reveals a
conception of honor lower than any
the United States has ever had to
deal with in its entire diplomatic
history. No American of German
antecedents, however strong his
sympathies with the fatherland may
have been, but viii condemn the
German court. We cannot believe,
no Americans believe that the Ger
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
KEITH VAUDEVILLE
 AT.THE LYRIC

The Easter week offering at the Lyric theatre will be one of the most entertaining Keith vaudeville bills pre- sented in Birmingham for long while. On the programme will be some of vau- deville's best known attractions and best known entertainers.
 Pat Rooney and Marion Bent, two of vaudeville's best entertainers, Loven- berg sisters and Neary brothers. the classiest dancers and singers in vaude- vile. Al Field and company. Charles Semon, eccentric comedian and musi- clan, Fink's mule circus and vaude- ville's most pretentious musical com edy. Vanity Fair" featuring Jack Trainor and Olga DeBaugh are includ- ed in the bill
 The programme for the first half ot the week will include Pat Rooney and Marion Bent, in the second edition Al the Newsstand;" Lovenberg sisters an6 Neary brothers in Around the Com pass" a story in song; Charles F. Se- company in an eccentric comedy "The Vegetable Hunters and Finks Mules vaudevilles equine joy fest.
 The big feature attraction on the pro- gramme for the last half of the weel is Vanity Fair a pretentious musca comedy featuring Jack Trainor and Olga DeBaugh; Three Kitaro Bros, novelty risley artists and Al Tucker '"The mar with the comedy violin"
 Lovenberg sisters and Neary brothers in Around the Compass" a story ir song, present one of vaudeville's clever est acts and every member of the com. pany is a talented dancer and singer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
UNUSUAL COMEDY
 AT THE MAJESTIC

At the Majestic theatre for today only, will be presented a double bill of unusual merit. Charlie Chaplin, in big two-reel comedy, one of his later pictures, and the two-film favorites Kolb and Dill, in their popular stages success, Lone some Town" which has been termed by critics as a new idea comedy drama of laughs and thrills. The photo version is in five reels and from advance reports are the cleverest of the Kolb and Dill series.
 Monday Verne Phelps and his popular Jolly Jolliers," enter on their fourth big and successful week. For Monday, Tues day and Wednesday they will offer a clever farce with pretty music entitled Caught in The Act" The scenes of this comedy are laid in Vera Cruze. MT. Wheeler assumes the role Of the hero
 young married man who tells his wife that he is going to New York, with his valet in business, instead of which he goes td Mexico. His wife follows the fond husband and with her maid take the next steamer to Mexico after dear hubby, many funny complications are encountered. Verne Phelps, as Buzz Greene, and Phil Davis, as Sally Ann,
 the maid and MT. Sherwood, as Antonio Pedro, are the fun-makers and furnish one long, wholesome laugh. Miss Cullen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
CarrOllt0n Schools Will
 Give Closing Exercise


 Carrollton, April 7.-(Special. )-Exten- sve preparations are being made by the Carrollton public school for the closing exercises of this institution, which will occur beginning on Friday evening. April 20, when the musical recital will take place.
 Sunday morning, April p. in the audi torium of the school building, the conn mencement sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Charles H. Nabers. pastor of the Presbyterian church, followed on Monday evening by the primary depart ment exercises.
 On Tuesday evening, the 24th, the se- nior class will give an interesting play. and on Wednesday evening following the graduating exercises will occur, the ad- dress being delivered by w. G. Blasin- game of Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

| 2:30 D. m.-Recital of sacred songs, Mrs L. J. Selby, Los Angeles Organ, prize organ number, "The Quest of Orpheus; composer, MT. Harvey B. Gaul, Pittsburg | played by Mrs. Middleschulte Chicago D. m.-Mass meeting and community singing. D. morgan recitals. Colored choir.
 Monday, April 16: 9:30 a. m.-Credentials committee, Tut wier hotel. 10 a. m.-Meeting of the national and auxiliary boards. try club. SIS D. m.-Opening exercises. Pro- gramme arranged by the local biennial board. Homecoming artists: Carrie Bridewell, contralto, and Frederick Gun ster, tenor, in joint recital PROGRAMME. "F,in Schwan" Edward Grieg: "Madchen Mid Dem Rotten Mundchen,'' Robert Franz; "Le Procession" Cesar Franck; "Embarquez-vous, Benjamin Goddard MT. Gunster.
 Amour viens Aider,' Saint-Saens; 'LaBrise,'' Saint-Saens; ''L' Esclave,' v Lalo: "Mandolne.' DeBussy.-Ma Brdewell.
 Thy Beamng Eyes, Edward Mac Dowell: Deep River American negro ] melodie), arranged by William Arms Fischer; % Were My Love Ton Lilac Fair," Harry M Gilbert; 'I'll Follow You" Florence r-Haley.-Mr. Gun ster.
 "Respetti" Ferrari; 'Sospiri Miei," Bim- boni; ''vinsegnero' dedicated to Mad anne BridewelD, Bimboni-Madame Bride well.
 Sunset in the Desert" Night in the Desert;'' Dawn in the Desert" Gertrude Ross) MT. Gunster.
 "Angelus' (Foote); April" (Floridia): An Evening Song (Gilberte), Whats in the Air'' (Eden), Mme. Bridewell.
 Tuesday, April F, 1917, Philanthropic Day, Mrs. Emerson H. Brush, presiding.
 9:3O a. m.-Business meeting called to order.
 10 a. m.-Young artists contest.
 1 D. m.-Luncheon.
 2 D. m.-Report of national officers.
 2:30 p. m.-Reports of chairmen of de- partment committees. D. m.-Joint recital Sylvia Sinding, so- lprano; Theul Burnham. pianist. S:15 p. m.-Concert PROGRAMME.
 Prize String Quartet" Crank s. Ward, Columbia university, Zoellner Quartet. "Ritorna Vincitor' ("Aida'D (Verd), Marie Stapleton Murray. Prize chorus, Tn a Carpenter Shop (Fay Foster), Treble Clef and Music Study club chorus.
 '"rhe Rose and the Lily (written for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

This feature is a big attraction the first half of the week.
 Charles r. Semon is the thinnest man before the public and is an entertaining eccentric comedian and musician. Al Field and Fink's mules are two big at fractions for tine first half of the week.
 The super feature for the last half of the week is Vanity Fair" and attraction extraordinary featuring Jack Trainor and Olga DeBaugh Jack Trainor is one of the best known of comedians and Miss Baugh is one of the prettiest women on the stage and is comedienne of ability and possesses a good voice.
 Vanity Fair abounds in lavish cos tunes, tuneful music, clever comedy, pretty girls and all that goes to make up a big entertainment. Pathe pictures will feature all performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
Governor Henderson
 Comments President
 for Course in Crisis

Montgomery. April Ex-Governor Hen derson Friday afternoon, immediately fol- lowing President Wilson's signing of the proclamation of war, commended the President for his patience and untiring endeavors to avoid war, and Congress for it's support of the President and the course finally decided on. Governor Hen- derson said no other course but war now is open to the United States, and if any other course were attempted, it would mean national humiliation and the loss of the respect of all other peoples of the Worldt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

At the Majestic, Verne Phelps and his Jolly Jolliers' will commence their fourth consecutive weeks en- gagement and will again present mu- sical comedy. This clever aggregation has gainedS in popularity each day they have been here and big business during the coming week is looked for ward to.
 Birming gfam's new playhouse, 'Ioew's Bijou," is rapidly nearing completion and it is understood will be ready for the formal opening on April 16. It has been completely re- modelled and modernized in every par ticular and its management claims il will be the most beautiful and com modious playhouse in the state when completed. Its policy will be vaude- vile and feature pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
''THE BLACKFRIARS"
 AT THE JEFFERSON

Alabama'S famous amateur theatri- cal organization. "The Blackfriars." will appear at the Jefferson theatre on Wednesday night, April 12, for one performance of Oscar Wildes play. Importance of Being Earnest" under the auspices of the Birmingham center of the Drama league. l This splendid organization of the flakes" (Cowen) Use of Grafonola in
 schools demonstrated. Pupils Robinson school, Glee clubs from Central and Ens- ] ley high school, Swing Along (Cook). 1 D. m.-Luncheon. l 2 D. m-'The Peace Pipe" Fredericl1 IS. Converse), Euterpean and Lyric clubs, from High schools. With High School orchestra, Miss Leta Kitts, directing; Miss Virginia Handley at the piano; Miss
 Minnie McNeill at the organ. 4:30 D. m.-Piano recital, Mrs, Edward Mcdowell.
 PROGRAMME. Short talk on work of Mcdowell Mem orial association. Illustrated by Lantern slides. Prelude from Opus 10 Scotch poem. from Opus 31. "The Eagle,'' from Opus 32.
 'To Water Lily" "Wil O the Wisp' Largo, from Sonata Tragica" (From
 Woodland Sketches). From "A German Forest" "Bre'r Rab- bit" (From "F'iresde Tales.'D "To the Sea- (From Sea Pieces'). A. D. 1920. "Witches Dance" opus F. Song recital, Charles C. Washburn. 8:15 D. m.-Joint recital; Arthur Shat tuck, pianist; Charles w. Clark bari tcne.
 PROGRAMME. "Fantasie and Fueue in G Minor" 1 (BachLiszt) Arthur Shattuck. "Aufenda1t" (Schubertl: ''Der Dopfe-
 ganger" (schubert); "Das Fischermad- chen" (Schubert); Der Erl Konig'' ] (Schuhert). Charles w. Clark "Reflets dams reau'' De Russy): "Jeux d eau" (RaveD; 'Etndes" (Chopin) Opus 10 No. 3: Opus 25 No 8 'Ballade in A flat (Chopin) Arthur Shattuck l American Composers - Awakening I Mrs. A. o. Mason): "Fiddlin MS" (Mrs.
 Lotta w. Poritz); "The Hedge Rose Opens MS" (prize sons) (Miss Edith Lob delD "The Boat Is Chafing at Our De- l1av" (Mrs. Eleanor Everest Freer) {; Daughter of Egypt (Mrs. Eleanor Ever
 est Freer); Absent" MS. (Miss Frances l Wymann). Charles w. Clark. | 'F'ire Music" from "Valkyrie' (Was-
 ner- Brassin); "Polonaise" Giszt- -BusonD, Arthur Shattuck
 "A Ballade" (Arthur Hartmann); "When | I Walk With You' (Arthur Hartmannl; Sun of the Sleepless.' MS Charles Ben nett); T Saw Thee Weep MS. (Charles
 Bennett; My Soul Is Dark (Charles BennetD, Charles w. Clark. SATURDAY, APRIL 21. 1 10 a. m.-Meeting of the newly elected national board.
 1 S:15 p. m.-Concert. Madame Frances Aida. Frank La Forge at the piano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

I boys and girls of the state university l has scored many big successes in the past and it is understood the present | offering is unusually attractive and well presented.
 prominent ex-member of the club in looking over some old scrapbooks came across some press notices of To- cal interest, among which are the fol- lowing:
 Clarence Going, now principal of the Paul Hayne school, played the part of Feste. the clown, in Twelfth Night" in 1910. He was one of the distinct hits of the performance.
 Walter Brewer, a promising young attorney, also appeared in Twelfth Night and made a deep impression with his sympathetic interpretation Of the part of Antonio. MT. Brewer has the stage presence, the looks, the per- sonality and a wonderful voice which would have assured him success had he taken up acting as profession in- stead of law.
 Never did the Blackfriars bring forth a more promising young actor than Sam Clabaugh, now postmaster at Tuscaloosa.
 Other Birmingham people in the per- formance are Miss Mary Kate Childs, Miss Helen Futile, MT. John c. Nor
 
 There is Harry White of White and Dickinson school, an old ex-presi- dent and enthusiastic eX-Blackfriar. Miss Marguerite Todd, whose favorite parts were from Bernard Shaw. Mrs Henry Pitts. Miss Kathlyn Williams and Mrs. Mabel Burgess Barnes, all of whom enacted prominent parts William M. Spencer, Jrb served the club as business manager The club has done great things in the past and it is doing still greater ones. This year they have profess sional coach an artist from Syracuse, E. Hudson Strode. who will play the lead in Birmingham.
 If you appreciate work of dra- matic art, if you wish to laugh and be happy, if you wish to forget your troubles-do not miss the production of the Blackfriars' biggest play on Thurs day. April 12. at the Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

Reginold De Koven has written hls acceptance of an invitation.
 The popular composer is in such de- mand and has such crowded schedule of dates that he was compelled to delay answering Birminghams urging until he could postpone cancel certain engage ments he had made for the middle oi April. He has not only arranged to come to Birmingham, but to make a speech at the Thursday luncheon.
 De koven is one of the most successful composers of modern times It was he who wrote the music of Robin Hood, which had a phenomenal run, and the newest opera produced by the Metropol- itan Opera company "Cantebury Pill grims,r but he is a man of gracious per- sonality and a charming talker on his feet.
 The local committee representing the national board of the Federation of Mu- sic Clubs, under whose auspices this b. ennial convention is being held, is stress ing the fact that only season tickets will be sold for the various musical enter tainments-12 all told. Not a ticket Can be had for single concert This rue was necessary because of the limlLed ca- pacity of the Jefferson theatre, Where the entertainments are lo De 5IVen-an Save those of Sunuay.
 The local management says the scale Of prices for the season ticket is exceedingly low, considering great proSra nnnes offered. There mas been d brisk sale and all indications point to a "sold-out house" by the middle of this week. when the box office opens for seat reserva- tionS.
 Birmingham has had many notable musical affairs, but no city in the south has ever engaged to bring such galaxy of soloists, vocal and instrumental, as will be here a week from today. The Russian Symphony orchestra, which will be heard on the nights of April IS and IS, will render programmes of unusual beauty, and each one of the many reei- tals will be of exceptional interest. Kitty Cheatham is of nationwide appeal and musical folk say that it would be worth she rrice of a season ticket just to hear hee aa her t'specialties'' She will appear rf;th the orchestra Thursday night. And Stesi there is Aida, Metropolitan opera foasc star, who will give the final enter t4inMent Saturday night.
 Ad official programmes follow:
 Sllnaay April 15, American Music Sum Aa9
 A. Fr.-Special services in the churches. Aa1 oseph Milburn, lecturer and guest afifeAa Music arranged by the local bi-
 al board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
BIG ATTRACTIONS AT
 LOCAL PLAYHOUSES
AlSar Programme Is the Offering for Week at the Lyric The Blackriars Will Be at the Jefferson Wednesday, Verne Phelps and Company in Musical Comedy
 at the Majestic Theatre

The bill for Easter week at the Lyric promises surpass the many excellent bills that have been presented in the past few months the popular playhouse The offering almost astar programme includes some of the biggest and best acts in vaudeville superfeature will be "Vanty Fa elaborate musical comedy said to be the most tentious of it's kind ever shown the local stage.
 An that always attracts attention will be the annual visit of the Backars the theatrical organization from the University of Alabama who will appear under the auspices of the Birmingham center of the Drama league The offering this. year will be play by Oscar Wilde, ''The Importance of Being Earnest There several local people in the cast and indications that the house will be crowded at this per formance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

vine and MT. Sherwood will complete I the cast. The beauty chorus for which the Majestic has become noted will be. seen to a good advantage having many
 new and pleasing numbers, including a | Spanish dance. The usual five reels of
 Deluxe Master pictures will complete the hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
Famous Composer Accepts Invitation and Will Speak at Thursday Luncheon-C Complete Pro- gramme For Big Event Next Week
 is Given Out

One of the features of the music biennial which opens here for an entire week Sunday April h will be the large number of celebrities who will visitors.