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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
IMPORTANT
 BERNHARDT FILM

An event of more than passing impor- tance in the amusement world will be the appearance of Mme Sarah Bern hardt at the Rialto during the week of March Il in Mothers of France" the powerful photoplay from the pen of Jean Richepin. member of the French academy. Besides having the greatest ac- tress of the age as it's star, the picture scars above the average production in number of other ways. NJ Richepin, who conceived the story, is celebrated In France as a poet, dramatist and man of letters. When approached by Louis Mer- canton of the Societie Generale des Cine matographes Eclipse, with the suggestion that he write a picture play which
 should be "a message from the mothers of France to the mothers of America, perhaps facing a similar poignant crisis [ he became enthusiastic to the last de- gree, as the result of his work plainly shows Mme. Bernhardt was equally in sympathy with the project and threw herself into it with all of that fiery, indomitable energy which has placed
 her on the pinnacle where she now stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
IRELAND, A NATION''
 AT ODEON ONE

The Odeon One shows today the wonder full historical and spectacular film, Ire land, Nation"
 The picture depicts the struggles of Ireland for more than century. It in troduces it's statesmen, it's patriots and it's martyrs. Michael Dwyer, Robert Elm met Curran are seen urging their coun7 trymen to rise and throw off the Eng fish yoke.l
 The whole pathetic history of the Elm erald Isle is visualized from the activities and execution of Robert Emnet to the present. And it ends with a prophecy of the complete triumph of Ireland.
 Ireland, Nation" is deserving of a splendid patronage. The scenes were all filmed in Ireland, the photography is ex- cellent and the details faultless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
U. s. EXPORTED 43,OOO MILES OF FILM

The enormous growth of the motion picture manufacturing business in the United States is brought to attention in a statement by the foreign trade depart ment of the National City bank that 43, 00O miles of film were exported last year.
 Nearly s10,0O0,000 worth of film was sent to foreign countries and United States colonies, and over $1,000000 worth of for eign film was imported The exports are the largest in the history of this branch of international trade.
 The United States is by far the world s largest manufacturer of motion picture film. While no exact figures are avail able on the quantity of film produced, an estimate puts it at 1000, GOO 000 feet, with value of approximately $40 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

forts of the railways to treat employees fairly and avert a strike
 Federal officials announced tonight that any attempt on the part of provision dealers to take advantage of strike condi- tion would receive immediate attention from government agent~.
 Information received from railway cen- ters west of Chicago shows that steps are being taken everywhere to meet any etnereencv that may arise. Most of the larger counties report that little imnr-- diate df3culty would be met in handling the food situation in the event of strike but in many instances coal shortages are feared.
 According to a survey of the situation m Minneapolis made public by the civic and commerce association of that city, within is hours after a rail strike is called the fuel shortage will cause flour mills there to close and will force the closing of many other industries and Will leave hospitals schools and homes with only small supplies of coal on hand.
 Partial or absolute embargoes on freight shipments have been declared by virtually all the western roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

Boston, March 16.-A bomb explod41 in the Suffolk county courthouse late today, killing two men and injuring another. One of the dead was Louis A. Zelinger, janitor employed in the building. The other. unidentified up to late hour tonight, was believed by the police to have been the bearer of the explosive.
 The object of the bomb carrier is uncertain, but the fact that Judge Loring's session of the supreme judi cial court was only 25 feet from the anteroom in which the explosion oc- cured, indicated to the authorities that this may, have been the objective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
HENDERSON WIRES :. {. ENDORSEMENT OF
 WILSON'S COURSE
nx HrGH M. RoRERTs

Washington, March 16.-tSpeciai) Alabama, as represented by its spckes- man. Governor Henderson, stands be- hind the President in his intention to protect American lives and honor at any cost.
 To the above effect, the governor wired the New York Herald. The telegram was forwarded to President Wilson. and along with those from a score of other governors, it is retained by the chief executive as one of many indications that the people of all sec tions applaud his position in interna- tionaI affairs.
 "AIabama approves the action of the President,' wired Governor Henderson, ssand we believe that in accordance with international law, he should do everything possible to protect our rights, honor and dignity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
FAIR AND WARMER SCORED
 TRIUMPH AT THE JEFFERSON

Fair and Warmer" returned for an
 the Jefferson theatre last night It
 proved to be the same wonderful farce.
 with it's keenly diverting lines and. it's
 humorous situations.
 When the blight of the two novices at
 wine mixed the green elevator" cock tail the audience roared with laughter.
 Birmingham has never enjoyed such a
 clever, sunusual farce as Fair and
 Warmer and it is indeed well worth
 seeing. Many in the audience professed
 that they had returned to see it.
 Billy Bartlett, a model husband. is the 1 figure around which the plot resolves.
 He is such an abstemious and home loving individual that his wife loses her interest in him and, just before going
 to the opera with another man, informs
 him that she is going to obtain di- vorce
 This announcement, great surprise to him, causes him to confide in Jack Wheeler, a tenant in the same apart ment. Wheeler, whose diminutive wife is openly devoted to him, tells the vexed model husband that he doesn't keep his wife wondering;' that he should Init tie nlSn spots ana try the cOmbina- tion of wine, women and song" In fact, he confessed that the devotion ot his wife may be attributed to his at tending the mystic shrine" every week and otherwise keeping his better half guessing.
 This tip proves boomerang, for the Respondent Billy confesses to Mrs. Wheeler why he is failure by outlin- ing what MT. Wheeler does to hold her affection. So when the two are left to- gether in Mr. Bartlett's apartments they decide to get even with their respective spouses.
 Evidently neither of the two Is fa- mliar with how they may compromise" each other. To keep from going asleep they decide to mix cocktail. After drinking this concoction, followed by the use of champagne as a chaser, ? a riot of fun begins.
 Every line and every little develop ment is just saturated with laughter. 1 judging from their effect upon the au- dience.
 ] Sager Midgley, as Billy Bartlett, is a most accomplished comedian and brought forth all the potentialities of his dffi- 1 cult role. Dorothy Mackaye, as Elan 1 ny" Wheeler was exceedingly attractive as the little wife, who knew little about cocktails.
 1 Lillian Herne as Laura Bartlett, Har- | land Tucker as Jack Wheeler and the 1 other members of the supporting cast 1 were capable in their respective roles Fair and Warmer will be at the Jefferson this afternoon and night. It will be the last opportunity this sea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Boston Court ThrOWn Into Panic When Bomb EGpl0des

It is thought the explosion was pre- mature.
 Except for the shattering of win dows. no damage was done in Judge Lorings court. which was in session. The anteroom was damaged material ly. Girl stenographers fainted, jury that was locked up for deliberation in a room overhead clamored for re- lease and court officer collapsed, but order was quickly restored and strong guards were placed over both the courthouse and the nearby statehouse.
 The unidentified dead man apparent ly was a foreigner. probably of south ern European origin, Associate Medical Examiner Walters announced tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
ELKS' MINISTRIES AT THE JEFFERSON FOR CHARITY FUND Miss Marsh and a Mixed Chorus of Fifty Trained Voices to Sing Open
 ing Number

There is no order on the face of the earth that is better known for its happy combination of business, prac- tfcal benevolence and pleasure than the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and in keeping with this spirit Birmingham and Ensley lodges will present for the approval of the public their third annual minstrel show at the Jefferson theatre on March 29 and 30. the proceeds to go to the charity funds of the two lodges.
 Numbering among the membership of these two lodges are some of the best vocalists and musicians of the city, also a number of unusually tal-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Deaths and Funerals
Harry Zell

Harry Zell, the l3-year-old son of MT and Mrs. H. l.. zell, died last night at the family residence. 1330 Thirty second street The funeral services will be held this afternoon at the residence. Dr. !. w. Foster officiating The interment will be held at Elmwood. The following have been requested to act as pallbearers; w.. K. Monroe, s. w.. Stewart, Arthur Cot ton. Leroy Holt, Douglas Stockham. H. . w. Head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
John T. Morrison

Funeral services over the remains of John T. Morrison, who died at sharon, Pa. several days ago will be conducted this morning at 1o.aO o'clock from St. Faults Catholic church. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. He is sur vived by his parents. MT. and Mrs. IF. ". Morrison: three sisters and one brother. The following will act as pallbearers: Johnny Burke, Roy Cashion, Mike Cash ion. Gerard Harris, Guy Jones and Frank Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Fight Against Thaw Starts

Albany, N. Y, March 16.-The legal ac- ton for the extradition of Harry K. Thaw from Pennsylvania to New York to an- swer an indictment charging assault on youth was begun here today. At the request of Governor Whitman, Deputy Attorney General Merton E. Lewis desig- mated Alfred E. Becker, also a deputy attorney general. to represent the. state and to cooperate with District Attorney Edward Swann of New York in the eff fort to have Thaw delivered to the au- thorities of this state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Seek $500. 900 Necklace

were asked today to aid in the recovery of a pearl necklace valued at approxi- mately $500 000, which was reported as stolen from Mrs. Frank Sullivan Smith of New York The necklace consisted of e pearls. said to be perfectly matched given to Mrs. Smith by her father. Smith is president of the Shawmut Min ing company and the Shawmut Coal and Coke company The necklace was missed Wednesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Handwriting Experts Testify

New York, March 1s.-John ". Haring and Albert H. Hamilton. handwriting ex- perts. testified today for the defense at the trial of Rae ranzer. charged with perjury. that in their opinion the "oliver Osborne letters she received were writ ten by James w. Osborne. prominent attorney. and not by Charles H. wax who has asserted that it was he and not the lawyer who courted the young oman. Miss Tanzer was indicted for perjury after she had sued James w. Osborne for breach promise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
INTEREST IN "PATRIA" SERIAL INCREASES

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Patra'' is whining increased admirers each week as this tremendous preparedness serial is unfolded. There are only six more install- ments and they promise to contain some thrilling stunts never before attempted in the films. G.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

ented comedians and speciality artists and large male chorus. All these combine in the entertainment a pro- gramme that Is rarely exceIled even by professional companies and on former occasions they have been given un- stinted praise both by press and public
 ELKS' SPECIAL EDITION
 In connection with this entertain ment, which will be presented on the 29th and 30th of March, The Age-Hes- aid will issue a special edition, print ed in Elk colors. contributed to and edited by Elks and without any change whatever in the regular rates will give to the charity fund of the two lodges 10 per cent of it's receipts from advertising. Several prominent mem bers of the order have announced spe- cial contributions for this number and it is planned to make the issue one that every member of the order will be proud of
 In connection with the programme special and particularly pleasing in- novation will be the rendition of a composition by Miss Daisy Rowley, 2 Birmingham composer, which will have an honored place on the programme as the opening number Her charming little Spanish love song. Love, Love v will be sung by Miss Helen Marsh and chorus of 40 or 50 in gay Span ish costume.
 CHORUS SINGERS Miss Marsh as Germaine in the Chimes of Normandy. needs no intro duction to the Birmin gham public. Her artistic acting and beautiful voice are now even more captivating. The youn g ladies of the chorus are Misses Mar garet Antwine, Lillian Antwine. Ethel Burger, Blanche Balsam. Mildred Crabbe. Ersel Coyle, Enid Carter, Ceci, Daniels, Rebecca Gay, Louis Gilmore Quinn, Grace Harrell, Rebecca Baze- more. Ethel Harrell. Sara Hodges, Kathleen Meigs, Kate Mays, Mamie Rencherm, Agnes Swygert, Pauline Stith. Elizabeth Wilson, Katherine Herren, Sylvia Aird. Leta Stuart Will son. Margaret Alice Thornton, Chris tine Henry, Ruth OBrien, Marie Tur- ner. Irene Erwin. Mildred Fox, Minnie Bodeker. Joanna Bodeker Esther Kahn. Imogene Poe, Jamie Arnold, Florice Sharks, May Swygert and the Elks male chorus.
 Nearly all deaths from electricity are said to be due to the sudden stoppage of the heart which is the organ most a fart-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
a friend to poor complexions

Resinol Soap is not only unusually cleansing and softenipg. but its reg uIar use helps nature give to the skin and hair that beauty of perfect health which it is impossible 10 initiate. Tendency to pimples is lessened, redness and roughness disappear. and in very short time the com plexion usually becomes clear. fresh and velvety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
TN THE PIC1TUlRESANlDOU1
By H. s. RYALI.

his best, if he has any best. But in The Good Bad Man Fairbanks Is sup ported by Bessie Love, and that in it. self would lift a mediocre production into the realms. of the extraordinary.
 In ''The Good Bad Man" Fairbanks takes the part of a bad western gat man and Bessie Love that of a mountain maid whom the chief of a band of outlaws and "Passin Through both have fondness for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

The soothing, restoring influence that makes this possible is the R<sinoi which this soap contains and which physicians have prescribed for over twenty years, in ResinoI Ointment. in the care of skin and scalp troubles.
 If the skin is in bad condition through neglset or an unwise use of eosmeties. little Resinol Ointment at first. Reainol Soap and Ointment are sold by all druggists. For samples trses uri1o b Dept. so-R. Resinol. Baltimore. Ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
AIlI;a M Keith

Allie M. Keith, aged g, died last night at the family residence, 65l4 Underwood avenue Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Features for today:

Odeon One: Ireland, a Nation. "
 Rialto: Harold Lockwood and Mae AL lison in The Promise.
 Triangle: Douglas Fairbanks in The Good Bad Man,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Dinners were served yesterday at the Keith Furniture store by the Woman's Missionary society of the Ensley Meth odist church. Dinners and suppers will be served again today. The funds will be used to make necessary repairs on the church.
 A meeting of the Junior Missionary so- ciety of the Fairfield Methodist church will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the home of Miss Ruth Buck. All members are urged to attend.
 Employes of the Vivian mines will re- ceive they pay today for the latter part of the month of February. Steel plant employees were paid off yesterday.
 Seven negroes were arrested by the Ensley police department on the charge of gaming. A few other arrests on minor charges were also made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

In Ceylon the largest pearls are worth $ac0 to D$25O; in Europe and America they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

Massachusetts in 1915 used 1s.7ss, ,sso. .Ooo cubic feet of gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

Nearly all deaths from electricity are said to be due to the sudden stoppage of the heart, which is the organ most affect ed by heavy currents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
At the Lyric

The programme of entertainment at the
 Lyric theatre will have an especial ap-
 peal to the Saturday afternoon matinee
 goer as the attractions are varied and exceptionally entertaining and amusing Today offers the last opportunity of Birmingham theatregoers to see that wond derfully spectacular act, ''The Forest Fire' an act that has caused more com ment and interest in Birmingham than any act ever offered.
 In addition to this feature there are Irene and Bobby Smith, two clever en- tertainers. Leo Beers is pleasing with his songs and piano playing. The three Bennett sisters, in init and mat maneuvers. are good. Georgia Earle and company entertain in a rural com edy, Getting Acquainted The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at | 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
"IntoIerance'- '-Jefferson

son to see the notable farce of Avery Hopwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
LOCKWOOD AND ALLISON
 RETAIN POPULARITY

Harold Lockwood and Mae Allison are by far the most popular motion picture stars to Birmingham audiences. The Rialto was crowded practically the en- tire day yesterday to see these two fa- vorites in '.The Promise, their latest pie ture play. And it is a splendid play and the acting of Lockwood and Miss Allison s magnetic charm were never better or more in evidence.
 The Promise" is gripping play of adventure and romance. It will be shown a. the Rialto today and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
v. Grifith's tremendous 5

D. W. Griffiths tremendous spectacle Intolerance, which will begin a limited engagement of four days at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday night, places this di- rector in the splendid isolation of su- premacy.
 In Intolerance' Mir Griffith has framed an epochal photo-spectacle which pictures, as no history can describe, as no poetry can make vivid, as no story can depict, the fall of Babylon, medieval France at the time of Charles TX. Judea in the days of the Nazarine and mod ern American city of the present-day period
 By 1eayening all of this tremendous po- tency of history with romance, MT. Grif- filth has, with consummate skill, inter- woven with the history of the nations a history of individuals. Three love stories of ardent nature, as thrilling as they are lyrical, and as romantic as any which mark the greatest dramas of the stage, are threaded in and out of all the great scenes of history.
 "Intolerance' is indeed the most thrill ing, the truest and the most wildly real drama of modern times. Griffith has read the mind of all humanity not only or the present, put rom the dln misty past He shows the horrors of war in its first beginnings with it's slaughter, rapine and cruelty, but through its dread full ravages he brings before your vision the sweet lyric of eternal love which triumphs even in death. Griffith Is an other Homer and Intolerance is an- other "Ilad.
 There Is a large symphony orchestra and number of soloists to interpret the remarkable score arranged by Joseph Carl Breil
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-05
a. NJ. GRANTS DEMANDS.

inc Wnlmar r0undhouSe boiler
makers and helpers, numbering about
fifteen, carried out their orders- faith
fully last Monday morning at ten o.
clock. The strike had been ordered
and promptly at the hour set for the
"walkout" they left their work. They.
were determined to stand by their de-
mands and were likewise confident Of
obtaining them. They demanded
that the company recognize their new
~ formed union, which is similar to
those on most Of the larger roads, and
that the "handy men, being in real.
ity boiler makers, only at q smaller:
salary, should be made boiler makers
at an increased salary, leaving only
two classes, boiler makers and help
ers. BY some unlucky chance, the
telegram from the company headquar.
tiers, acceding to their employees. de-
mands, had been by mistake sent to
different place and so did not reach.
the Willmar division as it did the 9TH
err, in time to check the walk out.
It did come finally at eleven thirty
and the brief strike was called Of.
The boiler makers returned to their
interrupted work at one o'clock In the
! afternoon. - =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-05
.ERICK BJORk DIES
FROM HIS INJURIES
Remained Unconscious Eight
Peterson Held to
Grand Jury.

The unfortunate alteration at At
water last week resulted in the death
of Erick Bjork, the man who was
struck and foil striking his head
against stone in the gutter. After
remaining unconscious from Thurs
day, Aug. % to Thursday, Aug. 80, he
died at 6:10 pm. ON the latter date
without regaining consciousness.
The assailant, Arthur Levi Peter
son, was arrested on the charge of as
sault in the second degree soon after
the occurrence and was taken to WILL
mar to await the outcome of Mr.
Bjork's injuries. Today he was re-
leased on $500 bail, having been bound
over to await the action Of the grand
jury in October.
The trouble started on Rob't Berg
strom's place on Aug. Is, when A. t.
Peterson and Mr.. Bergstr0m had 4
disagreement about some threshing
matter. The latter was struck at by
Peterson, and Erick Bjork took hold