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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
FEAG|N RESIGNS AND DOWELL IS NAMED AS HIS SUCCESSOR State Superintendent of Ed ucation Will Give Up
 Work October 1
HENDERSON DECIDES
 ON SUCCESSOR NOW
Martin Will File Application for Re- hearing in Which Court Held That State Could Not Collect Amount
 Defaulted by Employe

Montgomery, February 12.-- (SpeciaD William F. Feagin, state superintend- ent of education since November 30, 1913. will resign october to become superintendent of education of Mont eomery county and will be succeeded ny Spright Dowell of Birmingham, state director of teachers institutes. Superintendent Feagin announced the acceptance of the position Monday aft trnoon and Governor Henderson i'm mediately afterward issued a written statement of his intention to appoint MT. Dowell in order that the work started by Mr. .Feagin might be con tinued
 MT. Feagin's decision to accept the position in Montgomery county came after considering the provision of the state constitution, which will force him out of office in January. 1919, anyway and the fact that his new office will give him an opportunity to show whether or not the new educational laws which he sponsored at the 1915 session of the legislature are effective. He has been an official or employe of lne state. eQuCdIlOIldl uSpdTlIueIll SjIlSS January, 1909,. when he was made sec fetary of the state board of teachers examiners. He became chief clerk of the educational department in January, 1907 and held the position until he was appointed state superintendent by Governor O'Neal to succeed Henry J. Willingham who resigned to become president of the Florence Normal school He was reelected for full term of four years in 1914.
 MT. Dowell surrendered his position as superintendent of the schools at East Lake to become chief clerk of the educational department when Mir. Feagin was promoted. He held this of flee until the legislature in 1915 pro- yided for. the appointment of a di- rector of state institutes. He accepted this position and since that time has been in charge of the institute. work in the state.
 In announcing the appointments of MT Feagin, Dr.. F. c. Stevenson, pres- ident of the board of education, stated that the board had reached the con- clusion that he was the, person best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

An unusual event in theatrical circles is the engagement of the Washington Square players of New York, who will appear at the Jefferson theatre Thursday matinee and night under, the auspices of the Birmingham Drama league in roper tore of 10 one-act plays. which the Chi cago Daily News designated as sin gular plays equstely. unique. The repertoire includes: s
 "Literature,' by Arthur sehinitzler.
 ''In April" by Rose Pastor Stokes.
 "A Roadhouse in Arden" by Philip Moeller
 Interior" by Maeterlinck.
 "A Bear," by Anton Tchekhov.
 'Heena's Husband," by Philip Moeller. Pierre Patelin," an old French farce.
 "A Miracle of St. Anthony" by Maeter- linck.
 "Moondown," by John Reed.
 "Eugenically Speaking" by Edward Goodman.
 Unique as are the plays, the organiza- tion Is still more unique.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
Louise Glaum in
 Vivid French Drama

Louise Glaum will soon be preseneed upon the Triangle programme by Thomas H. Ipce in a vivid drama of French life in which she is said to have the strong est and most varied role of her career. Ever since the pronounced hits she reg istered in "The Wolf Woman" and Some where in France requests for more Glaum features have poured into the Culver City studios from exhibitors all over the world. It is confidently pre- dicted that the production now nearing completion will meet all of these de- mands. Miss Glaum plays the part of a beautiful Parisian who has been the vic. tim of an unfortunate love affair."
 Plans for the first transcontinental photoplay featuring an individual star are being perfected at the Triangle-Fine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
A Family Reunion

It has been something like family re- union at the Metro studios every day for long time.
 On one stage MT. and Mrs. Sidney Drew have been making one-reel com edies On another stage was Ethel Barry more, MT. Drew's niece, who was ap- bearing in scenes for 'The Call of Her People," And on still another stage III the same studio, the Rolfe studio) was Lionel Barrymore, Ethels brother, mak- ing picture called "The End of the Tour"
 And now comes another adjunct of the family, Sidney Drews son, S. Rankin Drew, who has been with Vitagraph. He's now with Metro.
 However, the reunion is broken up now, for Miss Barrymore is in Florida, Lionel is making outdoor scenes on a new picture, and Rankin Drew is direct ing company of players in the Cats kills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
VETERANS TO VIEW
 FAMOUS WAR SCENE
Local Camps of Confederate and Fed eral Veterans Will Be Guests of
 Biiou Management Today

In order to give every veteran of the civil war, whether on the side of the ''blue or the gray an opportunity to wit ness reproduction of the historic siege of Vicksburg, he management of the Bijou will entertain them this afternoon at the matinee, and every veteran will be admitted to the performance free of charge by showing his veterans cross or any other insignia showing his com nection with the civil war.
 Manager Cassidy is especially desirous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
WASHINGTON SQUARE PLAYERS OF NEW YORK - IN UNIQUE REPERTOIRE
CIeverness Dominant Note in Efforts Of Organl- zation Which Will Appear at the Jefferson
 Under Auspices of Local Drama League

The players organized three years ago largely for the purpose of amusing them selves and their friends by producing plays New York audiences, always quick to seize upon anything new and in teresting, soon discovered them and in the course of a few weeks the players be- came one of the city's most popular the atrical institutions. They eventually were forced to move to larger theatre so that they might accommodate all those who wished to see sheir work.
 The players are all professional actors and actresses, but they are different from the ordinary company in that their pro feet is not commercial They are per fectly willing to turn most of the money that comes in through the box office back into the producing fund so they may put on new plays. tl.
 The dominant note in everything the players do is cleverness. They have chosen to produce one-act plays because that field has been badly neglected in this country, and it contains some choice bits of dramatic writing. Most of the plays in the repertoire are by American au- thors. but they have also put on num- Der of the works of great foreign au- thors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
OF
 CANAL PRESENTED
 ID THE ENGINEERS
Government Officials Told of Tonnage This District Would Produce for Val
 ley Creek Waterway

The possibilities that the Valley creek canal would offer were enumerated last night at the Tutwiler hotel when the promoters of the project told three gov ernment engineers, Col J.. c. Sanford of New Orleans, Maj. w. l.. Guthrie of Mobile, and G. K. Little of Tuscaloosa, what a tremendous tonnage Birming- ham produced; what growth cheaper freight rates would stimulate, and how enthusiastic they were to have water way to the Warrior.
 Representatives from virtually every civic organization in Birmingham were in attendance at the meeting, which was presided over by T. H. Motion. J. A. VanHoose, called the father of the idea was not present.
 Perhaps the most detailed speech was made by Senator Frank s. White. "The Birmingham district provides for the rali- roads a tonnage as great as the entire cotton crop of the south" said Senator White. "Furthermore, it is growing and n the future may be expected to pro vide an even greater volume of freight. If my distinguished friends (the govern ment engineers) will only provide canal, we will furnish the freight"
 He dwelled upon the fact that blrHhhS- ham was badly in need of cheaper rates for it's immense tonnage and recalled some recommendations that were made while he was in the Senate regarding Lock 17 on the Warrior river.
 Four members of the city commission were in attendance. J. R. Hornady spoke on Birmingham's marvellous growth and mentioned it's wonderful possibilities. Arlie Barber told how he was vitally in terested in getting cheaper rates for small freight. J. D.. Truss stated that he was an engineer and that he believed the project feasible. President George E.. Ward did not speak.
 After several of the participants had spoken in regard to the project, Maj. w. L. Guthrie spoke on behalf of the engi- neers, and stated that he had enjoyed hearing the discussion and speeches and assured them of the governments interest in the matter. He emphasized the point that if the government should determine to build the canal the feasibility of the canal not being drawn into the matter it would expect the district to assure it that the canal would be used that Bir- mingham would aid in paying for the work and that there would be support.
 Chairman Motion assured him that the district stood ready to do it's part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
TN THE PICTURES ANDOU1T
By H. s. RYALL

Arts studios in Los Angeles. Robert liar ron has been selected to appear in this novelty production, which will be under the direction of Lloyd Tngraham. A detl- nite date has not yet been decided upon' but Harron and Ingraham together with small supporting cast and mechanical crew, will probably start from Los An. geles as soon as work has been completed upon ''The Bad Boy" Harrons present starring vehicle.
 Ethel Barrymore, Metros famous star, B. A. Rolfe, president of Rolfe Photo plays, Inc, and John W. Noble, her di' rector, with the supporting cast and ex. ecutive staff have gone to Jacksonville, Barrymore's stupendous screen version of Edward Sheldon's famous play Egypt, will be made. Companies headed by Viola Dana and Emmy Wehlen are to follow Miss Barrymore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
Ann Murd0ck at
 TrianOn Today

Where Love Is,' with Ann Murdock is showing at the Trianon today. This is a delightful play, with a splendid theme and supporting company that is first class. The staging and scenic effects of Where Love Is'' are unusually eff fectiye
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
Collection Is Presented

Hartford, Conn, February 12-J. P. Morgan of New York visited Hartford today and formally presented to the trus- tees of the Wadsworth Atheneum the priceless collection of porcelains and other objects of art, which originally be- longed to his father and which the giver not long ago sent here on loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

They should, therefore, be as good as
 the resources of the community warrant.
 One resultant of good roads will un-
 doubtedly be an increase m school at-
 tendance, thus increasing the efficiency of your school. Good roads universally
 result in better schools and you are urged
 to disseminate knowledge looking to more healthy sentiment respecting them.
 ''The waste of forests through our iand Is we'll calculated to arouse alarm in
 people of vision. The children of the
 state should be taught a love for trees and their minds instilled with spirit of conservation. The result of work along
 this line will perhaps count for much in the lives of succeeding generations" Governor Henderson has announced the
 appointment of Y. M. White of Autauga-
 vile as member of the board of reve-
 nue of Autauga county, succeeding Dr.
 Herman, resigned.
 William l.. Martin attorney general,
 will file an application with the supreme
 court for rehearing in the case of the
 state vs. Montgomery Savings bank in-
 volving money lost by the state when
 Theodore Lacy, chief clerk of the convict
 department, absconded, which was decided
 against the state last week. He made
 this statement Monday afternoon when
 other cases against Montgomery and Bibb county banks involving the same issue
 were passed temporarily in the circuit court. The application must be filed by next Monday.
 The state contends that the banks which handled funds of the convict ue- partment without furnishing bonds guran- teeing the safety of the deposits are re- sponsible for all money handled even
 though it was returned safely to officers of the state. The supreme court ruled that the banks discharged their obliga- tions and relieved themselves of liability when they returned the money.
 The Demopolis Creamery company Of Marengo county filed notice of it's in corporation with the secretary of state Monday. It will engage in the general creamery business with an authorized capital of $l0,000 of which $240O has been paid Those interested are: J. R. Der 1 nler, w.. k. Lipscomb and w. r. Jacobs i A. P. Roden of Marshall county, wno was convicted of violating the prohibi- tion laws and fined $500 and sentenced to SIX months at hard labor, was relieved of the hard labor sentence and S40O of the
 fine by Governor Henderson Monday aft
 ernoon. Roden must pay $10O and costs /! for his offense.
 Judge John Pelham, presiding judge of
 the state court of appeals since 1911. was | operated on at local hospital Monday ! morning for trouble which forced him to the hospital Sunday night. Reports
 from the infirmary Monday night said he was resting easily and that he would soon be able to leave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

that the veterans avail themselves of this opportunity to witness this great picture of the civil war period and gives his per sonal assurance that there is nothing sectional in the theme of the photoplay and nothing portrayed on the screen that could by the widest stretch of imagi- nation be termed biased. He stated it is a wonderful picture and should be seen by every one interested in the war period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Porter's slO suits and overcoats for boys reduced to $750. in the February sale.
 Saks' new Stetson spring hats for men. Loveman, Jospeh & Loeb announce four new Edison lists in their phonograph de- partment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

Governor Henderson has announced the appointment of Y. M. White of Autauga- vile as a member of the board of reve- nue of Autauga county, succeeding Dr. Herman, resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Socialists Who Select with Care

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Somebody. referring TO the pacdstic
activities of the Socialists. has accused them
in your columns of having a yellow streak,
and Miss Cleghorn objects to the accusation
on the ground that in advocating peace at
any price they are but following "the spirit
and letter of His (their Lord's) life and
words
To apply such an expression to those So
ciaists who follow the spirit and letter of all
the words Of their Lord-who sell all that
they have and give it to the poor, for in
stance, who give their cloaks to them that
take away their coats-would be unjust. in
deed. But those seleotive Socialists who for
low such words Of their Lord as it suits them
to follow and pay no attention to the others
have hardly the right to object TO anything
the rest of US may say Of choice of counsel
so convenient for saving their skins.
X. LIVERMORE.
Cambridge. Mass, March g. 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
"Four Years More"

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The fairness and utter truth OF your
editorial "Four Years More" strikes many re-
sponsive chords in me as I read 1t. Among
the facts you so strongly drive home two
seem to me TO be paramount. lou say: ne
courage and capacity to face things as tney
are have been dissipated by the perpetual ell
fort 10 avoid action by minimizing or mISrep-
resenting facts" The past months bear wit
ness TO the truth of il. The election would
not have resulted as il did had we as nation
been alert. with eyes, ears and mind open 10
the great actualities and not possibilities
that we're slowly but surely confronting US.
II is true that we have neither men, great
men. equal TO the time-nor men arising to
greatness out Of the stress. There is but one
man in America to-day courageous, fearless,
farseeing with strong hand and a clear
head who is the leader and statesman that
America longs for. Had we Colonel Roose-
welt in the chair. many of US would breathe
more easily.
As we have not, let The Tribune keep up
it's courageous battle for right thinking and
lust and definite action. II. II. Robe.
Cleveland, Ohio, March 6, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Women Voters in Arkansas

OF the many recent grants OF partial
suffrage to women, that in Arkansas IS
the most curious. There, by bill just
signed. women are to have equal rights
with men in party primaries. They must
pay poll taxes, swear to support party
candidates and otherwise possess the quail
ications exacted Of male voters.
The logic Of this seems a trifie strained
particularly the requirement that the
newly enfranchsed women must swear to
support their party nominees, which they
NAV not do without the right TO vote at
elections. Yet they gain practical adj
vantage, for the primaries in that state
are. in effect, the elections. Last fall the
vote for Presidential Electors was: Demo-
cratic. 10000; Republican, $4,000; for
Governor, Democratic, 10000; Repub-
lican, $4,000.
Thus. the women who participate IN the
primaries and exercise their new rights
will actually aid in determining the per-
sonnet of oficiadom, and it seems reason
able to expect that after short time full
suffrage will come to them. In any case,
this break in the "solid South" with its
notorious prejudice against woman suf-
frage. is an indication of the growth Of the
movement to enfranchise women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
Medical Men for the Army

(froa Tho Ne'n York Mediea! Journal
An army Of 100000 men would require the
services Of all the medical officers which We
now have in the regular army, the National
Guard and in the Medical Reserve Corps, alb
sorbing our entire supply of trained medical
officers An army Of 100000 men would re-
quire the services of $4,000 medical officers,
who would have to be taken from civil life
not only without any training, but without
any men 10 train them, for the first 100000
ordered to duty would employ all the trained
military medical officers now in the United
States and still fall far short of the required
quota. These figures do not take into consid-
Grafton the needs Of the navy, which are al
most as great and quite as urgent as those OF
the army. consideration OF these statistics
should make plain the necessity for wide
spread and immediate enrolment in the medi-
cal reserve corps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
The Tribune Editorials a Public Service

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: After reading -Four Years More" and
"The Supreme Duty" | am constrained to
express sncerest appreciation Of these and
many previous strong editorials. The writer.
to my mind is public benefactor, in that he
outlines clearly, forcibly and fearlessly the
political conditions at home and abroad, en-
tightening the public in accordance with the
motto of The Tribune: First TO lsst-the
truth" The signs of the times, the forecast
of the future. as far as that is possible, and
the service needed from Americans at this
crisis in our nations history-all this is set
forth with the strength Of one who has
message to give, and knows how TO deliver it!
One cannot help being profoundly impressed
by the sturdy. resounding utterances of these
daily editorials so fraught with wisdom and
indisputable common sense. Thank God for
fearless defence of our nations honor. and
an authoritative voice directing the minds
of the people to their immediate duty in
hour when a certain percentage of the coun-
try is hating between two opinions.
New York, March Z, 1917 r. E.. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
"STOP TALKING; ACT"
Support Asked for the Patient President
of a Not Bloodthirsty People

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Does it not seem that these words
contained in Mr. Hoy's telegram TO the Fresl-
dent are ones that may well be given con-
siderable thought at time like this? Inc
crisis is now at hand, and although many
years have elapsed since that time, It differs
little from the one of 1872 It is only raising
the question once more, "Shall the united
States Of America be ruled by their own gov
eminent or foreign ORE" This is not the
first time by any means that we have peeh
called upon 10 determine where our shlps
should go and where they should not, and II
American shipping is to cease calling on any
particular part OF the world it viii be upon
the order or request of the President OF the
United States and not upon the command OF
the Kaiser or any other foreign ruler.
With a situation of this significance at
hand, it hardly seems possible that any mem
Der Of Congress could do other than to sup
port the President in every way possible ana
to be in complete accord with his every wish.
Mr. Wilson has clearly shown US that he Is
not the man to act rashly or TO rush head
long into war without giving all sdes OF the
situation all due consideration.
To listen TO one Of Mr. Bryan's most elo-
ouent addresses. one would gather the I'M
preston that Americans were a bloodthirsty
race Of people who asked nothing more than
chance 70 fight and If this were tho case we
would have been at war mary months ago. II
any of the pacifsts had lost those dear TO them
on one of the sunken liners would they be
CRYING, Peace We are too proud 20 fight?
Indeed they would not; they would be crying
for and demanding vengeance, and If only
some Of those pacfsts had been al Vera Cruz
or Tampico in 1912 they would undoubtedly
entertain a more healthy respect for the
American buejackets and leathernecks. II
Bryan intend to recharter the Oscar II and
sail down the bay with a dove of peace on
either yardarm and cry through the captains
megaphone. "Disperse. ye base villains? And
If he does his answer will most probably come
through the muzzle Of one Of the "dogs Of
war"
II is indeed fortunate for US that our fore
fathers were not too proud TO fight otherwise
our nation would have come to an untiuely
end. and now it is hard to believe. that the
spirit Of our forebears is so dead that we
will not rise to resent m insult.
Now that the crisis is at hand, let US sup
port the President in every way. We elect
ed Mr. Wilson because we had confidence in
him. and now the only course for Americans
is TO stand firmly in back of him and not
allow him to be bothered by those who think
of nothing but their own personal gain.
KENYON Il. FITZGERALD.
New York, March 1, 1917.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-09
immigration Gaining

Gradually but surely immigration is in
creasing. II is still far below the normal
level but it is steadily moving upward, and
il is much above the lowest point touched
after the war began.
Last year the number Of immigrants en-
tering the United States was 355,5S7. In
1915 the arrivals numbered only 25S,67 The
increase was nearly $1,000. 1t is necessary
TO take account also of the emigration Of
both years. It was much more important
offset to INN migration in 1915 than it was in
1916.
The emigrants Of 1915 were 2s4,e36. Last
year they numbered only 164,784. The net
gain through immigration was about 10000
in 1916, whereas in 1915 the emigrants out
numbered the immigrants by $4,000. IL will
be seen that the conditions changed radically
in the direction favorable to the United
States at time when the need of workers
was very urgent.
II this country is forced into the war the
gains through immigration will naturally be
affected materially. but the influence of the
new immigration law is likely to be much
more important. Between the harder tests &c
which immigrants must be subjected and pos
sibilities of the foreign relations Of the
country, the outlook for immigration is not
so good as the record Of last year. But a
return to the loss suffered in 1915 is improb-