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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-15
TRADES COUNCIL ID
 BUY LIBERTY BONDS
Delegates Elected to Annual Meeting of the American
 Federation of Labor

By unanimous vote the Birmingham Trades council instructed their treasurer and trustees to purchase $500 worth Of liberty bonds. This action was taken at the regular meeting held yesterday which was we'll attended, practically all the crafts being represented. Among the other business transacted was the elec- tion of Louis Bowen of the machinists' union as delegate to the American Fed eration of Labor, which meets in Buffalo in the early part of November. Il. E. Eager of the painters union was elected alternate.
 An interesting report was made by O. Carlson, who has recently returned from St. Paul, where he attended meeting of the National Nonpartisan league, which was received and placed on file as information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-15

riences. We are allowed $39,65 per day, per 100 men for food; that means each man must be fed ori 391R cents per day. We did not believe that 1t could be done at first, but we are doing it, and the boys are not kicking on the fare, either. Here is what we have for example: For supper Saturday night: Beef stew with vegetables, creamed corn, boiled pota- toes stewed peaches bakers bread, iced tea. For breakfast Sunday morning: Cornflakes and milk, beefsteak and onions. lyonaise potatoes, hot biscuits, apple jelly and coffee. For Sunday din- ner: Roast veal and dressing, au grautin potatoes, green peas, salmon salad, bak- CTS bread, hot chocolate, vanilla ice cream, ice water
 MT. Driver states that the men in camp always devour The Age-Herald which he receives every day, and that it is passed along until it is worn to pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-15
Window Cleaners Strike

New York. october 14-Twelve hun dred window cleaners went on strike here today after their employers hal refused to grant a wage increase of ssi a week. The men have been receiving SIS a week The strikers declared they
 would not return to work unless thes; were given $24 week and a rate of s3o a week for extra work They re 1ected an offer Of s2 a week increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-15
PROMPT ACTION AvERTs TROUBLE

FNOMTTT ACIION AV ENTS THOUBLE.
 Sluggish bowels indirectly cause much sickness. A constipated condition not only poisons the blood stream, but quickly affects the liver and other or gans. causing biliousness, sick head l. ache, sour stomach. bloating, etc. Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild in action. yet cleanse thoroughly, with no nausea, and no costive after effects. They keep tho bowels regular, stomacl, sweet and liver active. Stout persons welcome the comfortable, light, free feeling they bring. Sold everywhere. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-15
TODAY'S EVENTS
A the Theatree

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock. Night performance, 7:30 and o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures Continuous performances, Ito Ii p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-15
POLITICAL PARSON THEME OF SERMON BY DR. DICKINSON Says Preacher of Today Should Participate in POli- tics of Uplift Variety THE OBLIGATION
 OF CITIZENSHIP P Example of Christ Should Be Fol lowed, Is Contention, in the Es-
 tablishment of Efficient
 Civic Life

Dr. A. J. Dickinson, in the First Baptist church yesterday morning, de- tended the charge of the Herodians that Jesus Christ, the giver of Ife' was a "politica1 parson."
 His subject was "The Place and Function of the Christian Preacher in Politics" and his text, Teacher we know that Thou art true and carest not for anyone, nor regardest the per- son of any, but teachest the way Of God in truth"
 In view of the fact that pr. Dick inson has been a prominent partic- ipant in various municipal and state political campaigns, the discussion Of his subject, previously announced, was followed with deep interest He con- tended that the preacher of today should participate in politics of the "uplift" variety-where there is op- portunity to establish a higher and purer and more efficient civic life but should avoid the scramble for of- flee. Example to that effect was set by Christ, he contended, the "original political parson."
 SECRET SOCIETIES DEFENDED In view of the existence of the True American or anti-Catholic organiza- tions in local political life, Dr. Dick inson's discussion or "patriotic soci- cities" was closely followed. In this ! connection he said in part: We need to cultivate this kind of politics which makes our con- stitutional principles and policies I effective in our lives; and our peo l pie are beginning to organize so- l cieties of various kinds to accom- plish these ends.
 l ''The education of the people in l the obligation of citizenship, ] bringing them to a better appre- 1 citation of the meaning and worth l of our Americanism, to inspire | them to put forth the best effort to 1 mature and perfect our growing civilization, is the politics which is really worth while; and this Is 1 the kind of politics had in view l of these organizations for the cul- 1 ture of patriotism.
 SAFETY IN SECRECY Some of them are organized l after the manner of fraternities. ] They have their secret ritual to serve as means of introduction and | Identification between the nem- ! bers. They keep their membership 1 secret lest the political inquisitors | put some of them under personal duress to control their political acts and allegiance
 1 'In these days of frightfulness by our Prussianized politics at the hands of political lawyers and retained pa pers of special interests, it is not hu- mane to expose timid and not well established citizens to the vitupera. tion and abuse such as you have re gently seen turned loose in this city It is much easier for the organization to stand this mud than for persons
 Hence the membership is kept SC. cret from these pirates in politics who seek to intimidate the citizens by I their frightfulness.'- But this secre membership is only incidental and vii pass away with the coming on of ; | nobler and purrer politics as Jesu taught and these societies for the cul
 ture of patriotism seek to effect
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
THEATERS

noon. 20 a crowd that brought out
the time honored "S. r. o." The big
crowd was not disappointed. because
lt laughed all afternoon.
As usual with musical Affairs OF
this kind the audience was not bored
tryfnE e. follow an intricate plot.
The beauty or rather one of the
beauties of the performance, Is that
one can give his mind vacation
while enjoying an Offering or this
sort
The cartoohists strange and fan
tastfc inventions. Mutt and JeT, are
portrayed by Earl Reading and Jerry
sullivan respectively Physically the
men measure up about 20 an inch
with the originator ideas. They
look as n they had just stepped from
Bud Fishers drawing board and pre-
sumabiy act az the artist would have
them They make most az the fun
the piece boasts. altho James Hazel
ton. as Hiram Dnolittle. IS amusing
ns the typical village "constabeel." I"
Miss Augusta Lang. as Mrs. Mutt
furnishes about The best voice in the
company and sings several songs de-
liEhtfuily. Ffno Pearson. az the CO.
respondent In tho domestic tragedy
which besets tho MUTT and Ien house
hold. IS a popular and demure little
scuhrette
? Take Il all In all u is apparent
that the Lycoum patrons are IN for
"a solid week Of enjoyment aud
Judging hy the line that beSet the
ofhce all day sunday the manage
ment isn't going 90 have disheart-
ening week.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
REAL GRIDIRON
CHAMP LIKELY

NEW YORK. Nov. l9-There is
only one real bright spot In the re-
mainder OF The eastern football sea
son. and that Is the coming contest
between Cornell and Pennsylvania
on Thanksgiving day. Cornells
chances. according to the dopesters.
have faded into nothing since Penn
overturned the dope and smothered
Michigan Saturday The probahil-
ity Of a real football champion be.
ing reared la the troubles OF foot
ball this fall II not unlikely now
Georgia Techs great team still runs
along undefeated Pittsbnrgh also
is indicated There are two other
teams with unbiemished records
Stevens and Williams They are
not counted. however. as so strong
as the southern machine nor Glenn
Warmers powerful eleven, Their
seasons have closed while Tech and
Pitt have other games 20 get out
OF their systems.
That defeat viii visit either OF
thesc elevens. for their remaining
opponents have little 10 give them
hope Techs crushing defeat OF
Carlisle was one OF Saturdays fea
lures In the south there Is strong
inclination and willingness to send
the pride OF Georgia against Pitts
burgh in postseason contest. A.
Pittsburgh such a move ~ being
frowned upon II may be yet that
such n thing can be brought about
for the benefit OF the Red Cross.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
II. OF ID. WILL
PLAY SOLDIERS

Tho University OF Detroit will
meet tho Camp Custer team here on
Thanksgiving day The exact hour
has not yet been decided upon. but
70 will likely be in the forenoon AZ
Nayin field, as another important
game viii be played on that field In
tho afternoon. Next 20 the T., OF
VI. the Detroit team is considered
The strongest college team In the
state, while the Camp Custer ofncers
have won every game played this
year and have only been scored
npon once Among the victims OF
The soldiers was the Heralds. pro-
fessional team which had been beat.
ing other pro teams with monoto'
nous regularity.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
PENNSYLVANIA
BEATS MICHIGAN
Saturdays Football Games
Produce Other Upsets; u.
of ID. Has E--y Victory

The football campaign along the
various frcnts and sectors on Sat
urday produced a number OF uncX.
pectrd repulscs and brilliant sur
prises For instance. the University
OF Michigan was rather easy for
Pennsylvania. altho the score doesn't
begin Ca tell how badly the pride OF
the IT, of VI. was outplayed. Berry.
of Pennsy. kicked three field goals
and one from touchdown, accounting
for 10 of 'he casterners score OF l6,
but The Wolverine clan was outplay-
ca in every department OF the game.
on the Other hand, the University
OF Detroit had an unexpectedly easy
victory over the Kalamazoo Nor
mails on form these two teams
were about evenly matched. having
made about The same records
against almost the same teams, The
attack OF The locals. however, swept
tho visitors on their feet. making
IS Of their % points IN the nr.i
half After that the NorIaals stiff
fcned up and In the last half held
The t. Of -. team TO single touch
down
Following ere the scores of games
OF chief interest 90 local fans
r. of ID g6 Kazoo Normal 9.
Detroit Central 20. Grand Rapids
Central T.
Northern Hlrh H. Eastern ~
ASSUMPTION 40. ifllladnlC o.
PeunsNIVania I6. Michigan
Michigan Fresh 10. NOtrc Dame
Aibion 10. olivct
Alma 30. kaJpO College 4
Sutyc Dame 30 ~ A. O.. Q.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19

The sherman line or the old Four
teenth lad nothing on the Pontiac
division OF the Detroit United rail-
way line. Monday morning, when
The new war schedule" went into
effect The schedule calls for 40
minutes service between Detroit and
Pontiac. with extra locals runninR
from birmingham during the rush
hours morning and evening. Rnt u
VIII take many more extra cars than
those in service Monday morning TO
handle the trafflr Every local In
terurban, including the Rochester
and Flint cars. was packed so
tightly that IL was impossible 70
move. and below the EfrhtMilerd.,
the new city limits. passengers We're
left az every stop.
AT the Seven-Mile-rd.. a mile IN
side the limits. a crowd of work.
men large enough 10 fll an entire
car stormed and cursed as first a
birmingham local and right after h.
Rochester local went by with
men clineing 10 every available spot
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
KIDNAPERS GET
TEN-YEAR TERMS

Judge Connolly imposed a sen
tence OF 10 years in prison on Simon
Machlmow. No 436 Brush-st.. and
William Woo. for kidnapping. Satur-
day afternoon. The former was con-
yicted on the charge of kidnapping a
14-year-old girl whom he took TO
Cleveland He said they "eloped"
but the Jury called it kidnapping.
Woo was charged with a similar
Oifense
Arthur Prestwell. convicted OF the
charge Of running down and killing
W II. Kerbyson. 13 years old, No
1887 Wabash-ave. with his automo-
bile. was sentenced 10 five years in
Jackson. by Judge Jeffries. Prest-
well hit the boy and then drove
away He was arrested later.
Thomas Spencer and Malbern
Alexander were sent 90 the work
house for one year each for steal.
ing automobiles. Jack Gould, Will
liam Thomas and William Mitchell
were sent 20 the same place for six
months each, and Fred Weltz and
Nick Crcteli got FIVE months each
for similar offenses.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
WASHINGTON

Douglas Fairbanks In photo
drama called Reaching for the
Moon" is 90 be seen this week on
tho Washington screen. In an environ
ment somewhat different 90 that Ia
which movie fans best know him.
Fairbanks. as Alexis Caesar Napol-
con Brown. has dream In which he
sees himself n royal parsonage with
kingdom. He has strenuous times
on the Job. and after many exciting
adventures and hair breadth escapes,
love affairs and court intrigues he
tumbles out OF bed. wakes up. says
a devout prayer Of thankfulness, and
goes back 20 hts 500 "A week clerk
ship perfectly satisfied and happy
with his place in the workaday world.
incidentally, instead OF marrying the
princess Of another royal house--this
time n very homoly person OF some
years-Aicxis Caesar Napoleon
Brown weds Elsie. the pretty stenog-
rapher in the same ofhcc, and the
two retire TO n suburban bungalow
and middle class happiness.
new q. Henry story. the news
weekly. songs and patter by Emmons
and Coivin. and special music on the
organ and by the orchestra, complete
the weeks Offering.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
MAJESTIC

Tense, dramatic and thrilling, The
woman God Forgot" a production OF
extraordinary beauty, in which Ger
aldtnc Farrar Was een-to the great
est advantage IN the Majestic sun
day. has heart appeal which few
productions of this description con-
Vey
The story OF this remarkable pho
todrama q based upon the invasion
OF Mexico by fernando Cortcz and
the subJugntion ~ Emperor Montezu-
ma, "thc magnificent" by that great
Spanish adveuturer. II is replete
with dramatic action. and as the
daughter OF Montczuma. Miss Far
rar has role ot tremendous power.
Supporting Miss Farrar are Wal
lace Reid, who has the role OF the
Spanish captain Hobart Bosworth as
Cortez Ray mond Hatton as Monte
yuma. Charles B Rogers Olga Grey
and others. As scenic production
THE Woman God Forgot ranks
among the best pictures thus far pre-.
sented 20 the public. Director Ward
r. Hutton. ~ the Majestic orchestra.
prepared hue musical score 60 ac-
company the feature. Tho program
includes other films and musical fea-
lures
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
MADISON

Madge Kennedy. who has won sub
stantial fame on the legitimate stage
as n comediennc. Il making real hit
also I'm nlmdom and her SECOND pic
ture, Nearly Married" shown In the
Madison this week, promises 20 IN
crease this clever actress popularity.
Nearly Married" was hit on the
Speaking stage IL is tho story ~ n
young couple who. shortly after the
marriage ceremony, arc separated by
members Of the brides over-ofhcious
family. and they finally nnd them-
selves In the divorce court Neither
wants 20 be rid ~ the other a. a
matter ~ fact. but the brides broth
~. "a young lawyer. Us determined 20
sec his sister vindicatcd. and the two
are finally legally separated. Their
attempts 90 clopc and re marry pro-
vide the laughs for the onl0oker.
,Addcd 90 the feature comedy is q
travel talk with some nne Views by
John y Clum. who takes the audi
ence from Arizona 20 Hawaii. A news
weekly gives many interesting hap
penings and tho special 6lm show ID =
camp custer and rs activities comes
in for keen attention and much ap-
piause. Bettp Andersen has new
songs
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
REGENT

Few screen predictions have been
offered IN the Regent which have
more interesting stories than out
witted" on view this week. with EN-
iiy stevens iu the leading role out
wtttcdT ls "a combination ~ keen
COMEDY and thrilling drama and
quite usual IN recent screen plays, IN"
plot holds the attention. II Is tale
Of revenge ON the part Of man who
is actually outwitted by clover
girl The man ls a millionaire who.
above all thinE-. cherishes hate
for fellow broker. Is hen he hnds
the young woman ls in love with this
man. he aids her 20 win him only 70
deuounce her as "A common thlef 20
the wedding guests after thu cere-
mony IL IS then up 90 the girl 20
retrieve her happiness and this rhe
sccomrlishos in clever and unusual
manner
Miss stevens delights IN emotional
roles and "Outwltted" gives her
chances az which she makes the
most Frank Currier and Earle
FoVe tho two leading male charRc-
ters. incidentally. are quite as good
as Miss stevens. 50 that the play Is
well acted
other pictures accompany the fes-
ture. a H., ~ which are SHOWN hoth be-
fore md after the vaudeville.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19

Edna Goodrich hts delightfully."- In
10 the roie - Beth Treadway. daugh-
ter OF old Maryland. who loves the
traditions of her state. rules her fath .
or and hates Yankees In her latest
screen production a Daughter or
Maryland" which-is on view In the
Miles theater this week. preceding
and following the vaudeville matinee
and preceding the hrst show In tho
evening.
Beth. engaged 20 Walter Ripley. a
young southern lawyer. falls In love
with John Standiah, n northern land
scape architect employed 20 Improve
the Maryland estate OF oliver Tread
way, Bcth's father. Ripley schemes
20 rob Mr. TreadwRy and his du-
plicitv being discovered Standish
wins Beth
How Beth ovorcomes her prctudices
against the northcrncr and learns 20
love him ~ pretty story well staged
with beautiful scenic effects and eN-
celicnt photography
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
CADILLAC

The Americans. with a company
OF comedians well-known and popu-
lar with burlesque patrons. began n
weeks engagement Sunday I'm the
Cadillac.
Harry Welsh, who IL one OF sew
sral burlesque entertainers capitalize
ing on ability 10 slide across the
stage. and found himself the center
OF attention and uproarious laughter
whenever he was on the stage. lie
was ably assisted In creating fun for
the audience by Joe Dolan. Billy
Carleton, Hughey Bernard and sam
Green. The women OF the company
include Vivian Somerville. Lola Nc
Quay, Altie Mason and a large cho-
rus OF girls who sing and dance in
defatigably-
"PawnhroklnE de Luxe" Is the title
OF the musical comedy which the
Americans" present IL has num-
Der of scenes and offers many changes
Of bright costumes.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
WAR WILL LAST
Two YEARS MORE
Congressman, Back From the
Front, Looks For 1919
Decision
--MEDILL MCCORMICK

CHICAGO. Nov. IS Russia's col
lapse and the unreadiness OF the
United States makes hopeless any
thoughts OF peace before 1919, in
the opinion OF Medill Mccormick,
congrcssman-atl large, Illinois, who
has Just returned from visit 20
most OF the important fronts OF the
European battle line
Mr. Mccormick in statement to-
night said
"The Germans are not winning the
war
Neither are we.
Nowhere in Europe did end an
informed soldier or public man who
believed thgt a military decision
could be achieved before 1918, when
the United States might add effec
lively 10 pressure on the Central
powers"
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
oRPHEt VI

As atage play Arms and. the
Girl" had "a sucCessful run and. a.
shown this week on the orpheum
screen. with Bliie Burke I'm tho prin-
eipal role. IL proves even better en-
tertninubcnt. since 10 is possible on
The screen 20 build up the story TO
such an extent that many amusing ana
dramatic scenes that were not shown
ln the stage version. are repr oduced
in the nlm Aa Ruth Sherwood, tho
American girl caught In Belgium az
tho outbreak ~ the war minus her
passports which have been stolen by
a Russian spy Miss Burke has a role
we'll adnptcd 20 her The part does
not call FOR any emotional work. but
II does require the ability 20 regis
ter number % amusing situations
and tense dramatic scenes. and IN
both Miss Burke meets tho require
ments fully.
Thomas MeiPhan plays the young
American who finds himself forced
60 wed strange girl who claims
him ns her hance. and AZ German
general George s. Trimhle does cN-
celient work in a difficult character
role Arms ana the Girl with the
usual additional film offerings, ls
shown before and after the vaude-
VILE bin.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
ANENIE

Tho "Tilgh FlIers" arc cRv0rtlng
on tho Avenue stage this week.
The company which has established
itself in favor with "A large patron
age. includes Mable Faleer Margie
Catlin. James Bennett. Arthur Clam
age Walter Van. Mickie Markwood
and several others The chorus ia
one OF the features Of the show and
works hard I'm it's efforts 10 entertain
with songs. dances and pretty
marches
wrestling match following the regu-
lar performance.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
HERALDS BEAT
FAST RACINES

The professional football team.
the Heralds. which has suffered only
q single defeat this year. met the
professional team from Racine, Wis,
At Navin field, Sunday, and won by
n score OF 10 20 o. Despite the
fact that Racine was beaten she
showed several clever players. Sack.
stodcr fas tho most conspicuous
star for tho winners
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19

In his performance, carefully elm
mating the risque element
There are IL principals In the cast
any OF whom could be the big letter
part IN anybody's show. Dainty Ma
ric Sabbot leads the list in singing
and dancing ability. with Helen lso-
rayne a close second Clark and Nc
who have forsaken the hackneyed an
tics and lines OF the usual Dusty
Roads" characters, furnish some OF
the best impromptu humor seen To-
cally for considerable.
A burlesque on a troupe OF Russian
dancers furnishes one OF the most
snappy closing numbers ever tack ed
on burlesque attraction. SID Nal
com and Bob Murphy. pair OF sing
ers VINO really entertain, scatter
their efforts thru the program pro-
miaCuoualY.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
DEMETRAL WILL
/ TACKLE A GIANT

Nicholas Orion. youngster who
tips tho beam at 225 pounds, will
tackle Billy Demetral on the stage
al the Avenue theater Tuesday night
when Demetral will concede about
90 pounds. Demelral has a standing
challenge out for wrestlers who
weigh less than 200 pounds, but "
successful In hurting this newest
giant he may take the weight limit
or his challenge and meet them az
any WEIGHT up 20 q ton.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
BRAZIL UNDER
MARTIAL LAW
Military Control Established
In German-Settled
Provinces

BUENOE AIRES, Nov. 19.-Presi-
dent Braz, OF Brazil, has signed an
order establishing military law in
all states OF the republic south OF
the state OF Rio de Janeiro. This
Is the section OF Brazil thickly pop
ulated with Germans.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19

Filled with pretty girls. glittering
costumes, elaborate scenery. tuncfui
nusic n couple ~ good comedians
and the merry guip and airy perai-
aaro the occnsion demanded, Gus
CHS musical comedy. Mutt and Jen
Divorced" opened weeks engage
fnenf In the I.yceum Sunday after
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19
War Schedule on Pontiac
Line Nearly Causes Riot

Many OF those left standing were
obliged 10 walk 10 the Log Cabin.
mile below. 10 avoid being late
10 work. Some serious threats we're
heard
sun the situation had some re-
deeming features Many OF the
passengers rode 10 their work free.
as II was impossible for the con-
ductOrs 20 get 10 them Tho
chances are The ID IT, r. lost enough
money Monday morning 10 have put
on three or four extras al least. II
the temper of the patrons is any
indicaiion.' the present condition VIII
not be tolerated long
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19

To say that Jean Bcnlni and his
troupe Of "Puss- puss' performers
are IN the Gayoty thcater this week
means great deal 70 Detroit bur-
Acsque eRthusinsts. Bcdmi has In
The Detroit times., 1917-11-19

The Methodist boards OF foreign
missions and home miss IONS urr- 20
meet IN joint session in Hhiladelphin
today 10 confer on the celebration
OF The one hundredth anniversary of
the organization OF tho parent so
cicty. the Missionary Society Of the
Methodist Episcopal church, formed
IN 1919.