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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-14
CIVILIZATION COMING
To THE COLUMBIA

Presentation OF Thomas Il. Ince's
greatest productions. 'Civilization ;"
will open at the Columbia Monday
Thomas II. Inee spent $1,000 9O0 to
produce Civilization as q protest
against war. In the picture he shows
peace. then war. ard peace restored
He did this to make the contrast and
show the futility of sacrificing men
to the cannon. The peace scenes
are those that can be found in ali
countries not at war. and are fol-
lowed by great battles on land, in
the air. anG in the sea. a passenger
steamship is destroyed, a submarine
sunk, aeroplanes are brought to earth,
a city is destroyed. all to show wars
horrors.
Thomas H. Ince has gained the
CONNIE ndation of the clergy An aug
inented orchestra will play the mu-
sic. which was written specially for
Civilization"
Victor L Schertzinger, the gifted
young composer who wrote the
scenes for Thomas II. Inces spec
tacular multiple reel peace drama,
Civilization" is one of the pioneers
in the movement to write special
music for photoplays with different
motifs for the various characters,
scenes anc ideas, just as n the
score of an opera.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-14
Birthday Gift
From JUDGE is
Second Chance

Judge Lyman yesterday presented
Carl Anderson with gift for his
twentieth birthday.
1t was the anniversary Of the lads
twentieth birthday when he faced
the court tc be sentenced for burg
larizing the home of Andrew Down.
ing. He admitted his guilt, frankly.
His story was patheticaily simple.
he told how he went from house to
house looking for Small Jobs" after
applying in vain for work at the en-
pIoyment agencies. He said he
knocked at the front entrance of the
Downing residence end there was no
response. He went to the back.
Finding no one there, he walked in.
II saw a watch and ! took it.
don't know why
~ do not want to send a boy like
you to the penitentiary," said Judge
Lyman, after explaining to Ander-
son the seriousness of the offense
ne had committed. II am not giving
you your liberty, but a five years
suspended sentence during which
time you will be under the custody
of the probation officer"
Judge Lyman then advised the boy
to go to work and keep away from
pool halls.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-14
SIR GILBERT PARKER STATE
GREETSFR|ENDs FROM PHOENIX

Gilbert Parker May the curative
powers of our healing sunshine ana
the balsam-laden zephyrs of old
Yavapai sooh give you renewed
strength 10 continue your great
career"
Sir Gilbert has a wide acquaintance
at the state house, including the gov
ernor himself and Malcolm Fraser,
secretary to the governor, who were
personally acquainted with the noted
author on his former visit to this
state in 1912. On his former visit, Sir
Gilbert appeared as a public speaker
on several occasions. but It is mol
believed that his present condition
viii allow him to appear publicly this
tine
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-14

SEALED VERDiCT-At 10 o'clock
last evening the jury returned a sealed
verdict in the case of George Pike, who
is suing the City of Phoenix for s10,-
eco damages. The verdict will be read
in Judge Lyman's court at $3.50 o'clock
his morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
Mark Twains Famous
 ''TOm Sawyer" Shown
 at Colonial for Z Days
Smallest Detail is Shown in Famous Picture-Jack Pickford Scenes
 Are Great Success

In From Sawyer" which will be shoWn at the Colonial theatre today and tomor- row, Jack Pickford has achieved one or the best boy impersonations of his entire career. The picture was filmed in Han nibal. Mo-, and shows the very house where Mark Twain lived as boy and the house where Huckleberry Finn, whose real name was Tom Blankenship, lived. It is all there-even to the famous fence which Tom was set to whitewash the morning his friends came to jeer at him, but remained to paint the fence-for which precious privilege they paid to Tom do you remember:
 Twelve marbles, part of a jews-harp, a piece of blue bottled glass, spool or cotton, a key that wouldn't unlock any thing, a piece of chalk, a glass stopper, & tin soldier, two tadpoles, firecracker, a kitten with one eye, a brass door knob. dog collar, but no dog, a handle of a broken knife, four pieces of orange peel and a piece of an old broken window sash. It is all there, from the start, where Tom Hicks the sissy boy and steals the jam, to the finish, where he and Huck Finn run away together and return only in time to attend their owl, funeral services, thus avoiding the wcll- deserved thrashings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
SECRETS OF GERMAN
 ZEPPELINS REVEALED
Feature Film at Alcazar, "The Zep- pelin's Last Raid," Forecasts
 German Revolution

Into the mythical land of strife where home; family and humanity are forgot ten, s.The Zeppelin's Last Raid" Amer ica's newest and greatest spectacle, car ried the audience at the Alcazar theatre last night
 Here where this remarkable Cinema spectacle silently portrayed the uprising of an enslaved people against imperials- tic rule, the horrors of I<aiserism, as obtains today in Germany, were made the object lesson of one of the most pre- tentious pictorial pageants ever seen ir this city.
 There are all the thrills of all the nov ing pictures of yesterday and today and tomorrow, it may be-rolled into one. magnified and emphasized. No sparing of detail marks its course, and about the entire production is the finish of mas tery that makes it stand out in class by itself among the Cinema spectacles of the day. One is engrossed by the pig theme of the piece, but not so much as to overlook the sad love story which IS deftly woven into it, and which, in the last analysis, lies at the foundation Of the argument. It is through the love of his affianced that Commander Brandt of the Zeppelin, which role is admirably portrayed by Howard Hickman, becomes an advocate of democracy and dynamtes ,his own Zeppelin while the crew is pre- pairing to bomb the village below.
 The destruction of the mammoth diiig- ible in mid air, thousands of feet above the earth, is portrayed wildly and with striking realism in series of pictures that seem to be about the last word Tn photography Some of the night effects, especially the launching of the Zep on its fatal raid, are of stunning beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
FOOD PREPAREDNESS BUREAU TO START
 CAMPAIGN TODAY
Fund of $10, 1000 for 1918 to Be Raised.
 Barrett Boosts Potato Flour

The campaign to raise $10,00O for the operation of the local food preparedness bureau and the establishment of markets for the farmers will begin today and the committee in charge do not antici- pate any trouble in raising the required amount.
 More than ssOoo was raised at the lun fh- con last week at the Southern club. at which time an excellent report on the work done by the local bureau was read.
 T feel that sufficient praise cannot be given the work accomplished by the local food preparedness bureau" said O. w Barrett, field assistant crop con- servationist. United States department of agriculture, "and greater efforts should be made in 1918. Nothing should be too great in the conservation of every kind of foodstuff, for we must get. save and export food to our allies.
 T have on exhibit here a sample ot sweet potato flour, which will be one of the future foods of not only the United States, but the whole world. In 1920 the manufacture of that staple food will run into many thousand tons. We wish to encourage the use of sweet potato flour. as 1t is one of the best substitutes know of for wheat flour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
ALABAMA WOMEN
 ATTEND CONVENTION
Class in French Candle Making" Conducted by Mrs. Cleve
 Richardson

Alabama women attending the annual convention of the National Womans s Suffrage association, which convened in Washington, D. C., yesterday, are Mrs. Julian Parke of Selma, president of the Alabama Equal Suffrage association; Mrs Solon Jacobs, member of the na- tional board; Mrs. Felix Baldrich of Huntsville, Miss Annie Joe Coates of eGadsden, Mrs. Scottie Mckenzie Frazier of Dothan, and Miss Mary Parke London of Birmingham.
 This is the most important convention ever held by the National association, coming directly after the victory in New York and just prior to the action by Congress on the federal suffrage amend ment which is scheduled to be acted on in the House on December +.
 The Suffrage association is holding q free class in trench candle making" every Tuesday at 30 p. m. at suffrage headouarters under the direction of Mrs Give Richardson.
 If those who are making the candles at home and wish to have them boiled in parafine will bring them to suffrage headquarters, Mrs. Richardson will see that they are parafined.
 This is a little comfort that can be rendered to the men in the trenches at a small cost of money and time and all women are urged to join the class.
 The trench candle will burn about A minutes and is used by the soldiers to boil water and heat food, and lately to keep the rats away while they sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
FROZEN DELICACY
 MAKERS TO MEET
 HERE FOR TWO DAYS
President Barrett of City Commits sion to Deliver Address of Well
 come Tomorrow

Southern Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers will meet in Birming- ham tomorrow at the Tutwiler hotel for a two days session.
 Dr. N. A. Barrett, president of the city commission, will deliver the wei come address to the visitors and the response will be made by Phil Draiss of Shreveport, who. is president of the association.
 The local members are preparing fer the reception of the visitors, among whom will be many of the most prom inent men of this industry in the south. Conservation of sugar and oth- er necessities entering into the mak : ing of the ice cream and other prod ucts will be widely discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
DR. FAREWELL WILL SPEAK TO ROTARIANS
 AT WEDNESDAY LUNCH
'Rotes" Urged to Fall in Line On Red
 Cross Campaign

Dr. Middleton $. Barnwell will address the Rotary club at it's luncheon Wednes- day at l o'clock at the gTutwiler hotel.
 Although nothing else has been given out, it is expected that this will be a
 goat getting luncheon and everybody will be given chance to ride Presi- dent Val Nesbit hasn't word to say, but it is known he has something up his sleeve.
 The Rotarians will assist in the Red Cross Christmas membership drive, and the following letter is being mailed out to the members by Secretary Lloyd urg- ing them not to be slackers:
 Dear Rotarian: This, our second 'as- sembly, is sounding for you.
 "They are calling you and me. Every son of liberty.
 50 prepare! So prepare.
 True to yourself, your club and your country, be on hand December F. The big Christmas Cross drive starts on that date.
 "The French army (Rotarians) has same territory as during the Y. M. C. A. campaign. KS -
 same captains will head the teams as before.
 Line up on separate teams practically unchanged
 Now make the result the same!
 Captains: Organize your teams for work and appoint your lieutenants
 "Captains: Notify Ed Rowe at lunch con Wednesday, that all is ready. thus enabling us to pass this information to the field marshal.
 ..Rotarions: Do your duty! If you worked before. work harder this time. If you were out of the city, make up for that If you were sick before, show that you are well man today
 Don't sackv'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
B MORE DAYS FOR. .SELECTMEN TO ENLIST

Only three more days now remain for the men whose names appear upon the draft lists to enter the army volun- tarily.
 All branches of the service are now open even to the stevedore regiments for negroes and Capt. James B. Hutch inson stated last night that the men would have to be enlisted by December 14 or not at all This doesn't apply to the men who have. become of age since the draft law was made effective. nor to those who are not included in the limits. Of these enlstments will continue to he made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUBS WILL PAY
 DEPOSITORS $2OO,O ,O00S
Also Be Dividend Issued to Deposi- tors of Defunct Jefferson
 County Bank

Approximately $9oooOo will be distrib- uted Among the people of Birmingham within the next few days by the Amer ican Trust and Savings bank and tho Traders National bany in payment of the ChriStmas savings funds which have been placed with them during tbe year.
 "A new Christmas fund club iss been started, but this year no interest will be paid. as the banks do not want to pfsce d single obstacle in the way of the thrix stamps, war savings certificates. and other bonds that may be issued by the government
 Another large distribution of money will be made on December 20. when ths American Trust and Savings bank will pay the last dividend, 10 per cent, on tho open deposits of the old Jefferson County bank. Savings depositors are expecting a dividend to be declared at this time also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
BLAG; /. .!!ll 5: j; II j i CASH aToRk U ,nlRMIhaMAA

Ugly Brothers Minstrels, with their 1918 line of jokes. gags. songs, dances and prattle, equipped with all mod ern laugh producers known and un- known to the theatrical world. will cause many to forget the ''blues' at the Jefferson theatre tonight at s o'clock.
 This performance is being given for the benefit of the Anti-Tubercuiosis association and the proceeds will be donated to that cause.
 Nothing that is the least bit stale will be given. The costumes are new, the staging is new, and in fact. ev- erything given will be according 10 modern minstrelsy and will be real entertainment For real antidote for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
PROMOTER OF PIPE PLANT AT AC|PCO
 DIES IN ATLANTA
Miss Charlotte Blair Suc- cumbs to Illness-Acipco Plant Closes for
 Funeral

Miss Charlotte Blair, well known in Birmingham as the woman who pro- noted the American Cast Iron Pipe company died Sunday night in At lanta, according to information reach ing Birmingham yesterday. Interment will take place in Atlanta this after noon at o'clock
 Miss Blair began her experience irl the pipe business as a stenographer in the office of the Anniston pipe works. She, was atremarkable wom- an, noted for her ability and the en- ergy and enthusiasm she put into her work. Later she became secretary of the Dimmick Pipe company, which po- sition she held for several years. Leaving the Dimmick Pipe company she promoted the American Cast Iron Pipe company at Acipco, now one of the largest manufacturing concerns in the Birmingham district. She be- came secretary of the Acipco pipe works and held that position until the fall of 1908, when she was forced to give up her business activities oil account of i'll health. Since that time she has lived in California and At lanta
 The entire pipe works of Acipco will shut down at o'clock this afternoon out of respect for her memory as per the following notice posted through the shop yesterday:
 Miss Charlotte Blair, who organ ized the American Cast Iron Pipe company and who was. for a num- Der of years, secretary of the com pany, died in Atlanta Sunday night and will be buried Tuesday afternoon December II, at 8 o'clock. Out of re- spect for her memory the entire plant will close down at o'clock Tuesday afternoon. J. R. M'WANE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
DR. STUART TO TAKE
 BIG COLLECTION AT PROHIBITION M E B T
Local. Minister on Programme of Ma tional Prohibition Convention in
 Washington

pr. George R. Stuart, pastor Nof the First Methodist church. and one of the 'big guns on the programme at the na- tional prohibition congress now in ses- sion in Washington, left Birmingham Sunday night for Washington, where he will address the convention.
 Dr. Stuart has been assigned to the task of conducting the big financial rally on the date set before the convention, and to him will fall the lot of getting the money out of the big convention. In view of pr. Stuart's wonderful mag netsm as a speaker and his keen sense of humor. no one who has ever heard him speak will doubt for moment that he will easily Ego over the top with the biggest collection ever taken at a na- tional convention.
 pr. Stuart will return to the city in time to fill his pulpit next Sunday, and very likely will have splendid account of the convention, which is national in its scope, to give to the public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
$1O,OOO Damage Done
 Church and School

Approximately slo,ooo damage resulted Sunday afternoon from the lire that de- stoyed St. Catherine's Catholic church and the adjoining school buildings at Pratt Citv. The fire originated in the churci, and, famed by a brisk wind' quickly consumed the church and then de- stroyed the school. Both were frame structures.
 The damage was fully covered by in surance. The church was valued at s500O and fixtures a $2000. The school building was valued at s3o00 with fix lures at over $500. The Pratt City fire department. aided by the Ensley force, fought the flames and good worl; alone prevented the rectory from being destroy ed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11
THRIFT CARDS AND CERTIFICATES ARE
 SELLING RAPIDLY
Federal War Saving Certi- ficate Director Otto Marx
 Will Visit Birming-
 ham December 15

T want thrift card with stamp attached said a man at the postof flee yesterday "No, I want it made out in my little girls name" he re- piled to the inevitable question of the clerk. She is going to save all of her money in this manner during the coming year" There can be no doubt left now that much of the money saved in 1918 will be invested in this manner
 Federal Director Ott Marx will visit Birmingham December 15 in order 10 confer with the state director and vice director in regard to the sale of the baby bonds.
 Word was received yesterday that Mrs. Vanderlip would accompany her husband on his visit to this city on preparations are under way to re- ceive and entertain her in the man. ner which has given the south a world wide reputation for cordial hospitality. A telegram requesting that the visit of Mir. Vanderlip be extended in or der that he would be able to make an address in Birmingham the night of the goth has received no answer at present, although it is expected dur ing today. According to his present schedule, Mir. Vander1p will arrive here at a. m. and leave at D. m and arrangements are being made whereby he will probably give an aft ernoon lecture at one of the theatres.
 COUNTY DIRECTORS MEET
 At l o'clock this afternoon tine county directors will meet for lunch- con with State Director Crawford Johnson and Vice Director J. w. Don- nelly at the Tutwiler, after which they will meet in business session at the campaign headquarters, 233. 234, 235 First National bank building. A list of those who have signified their intention of attending this meeting follows:
 Virgil Bouldin. Scottsboro J. W. Par fridge, Russellyille; T. II. Rennie, Fell City; J. W. Cunningham, Decatur; Wal ter F. Miller, Tuscumbia; H. A. Brad shaw, Florence; John V. Denson, Opelka: B. w. Pruet, Gadsden; J. Krxinan Jackson, Birmingham; J. s. Gillilland
 
 City: B. B. Barnes, Eutaw; T. O. Smith, Birmingham; o. D. Street, Guntersvile; John l.. Kaul, Birmingham w. R. Young, West Blocton; Mrs. Pattie Ruff ner Jacobs. Birmingham, of state com mittee
 Much rivalry is being shown among the city carriers in the sale of the stamps and certificates, Paul P. Peterson of the Brown-Marx building and Howard Jones of the First National Bank building be- ing particularly successful in their eff forts The buildings are well matched and the interest is gaining in momentum every day. It seems that before many days have passed quite a lively contest will be in force. Alexander b. Brewer, negro carrier of Norwood, has also had remarkable success in his sales.
 Reports from other sections have a tendency to show that Birmingham and Alabama have a better organized and more fruitful sales force and executive combination than the majority of the cen- ters. However it is. Birmingham is es- tablishing an enviable record in this campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-11

Eighty-one men answered the call to the colors and volunteered for ser vice in the army yesterday. They were sent directly to Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. The body of men left the recruiting office at 3:3O p. m. and marched to the Terminal station, where they entrained in a body after saying farewell to friends.
 There has been much praise sung and unsung in behalf of the conscripted men, many of them who were unwill- ingly brought into the service. din- ners have been given in their honor, farewell dances given them, packages given them by their friends, brass bands provided to head their march to the train and many statements of the valor acclaimed to great length by their friends and relatives.
 No band was furnished to head the march to the depot for the volunteers yesterday. They should be cheered by some friendly smile, strong handshake and a true big hearted wish for their re- turn to home and friends as they depart each day.
 The parade begins at Fourth avenue and Twentieth street every afternoon at 3:So o'clock. The line of march is Twen- tieth street to Fifth avenue and up Fifth avenue to the Terminal station. The men are given few minutes to bid farewell to their friends before entering the train, and an urgent appeal for more friends to be present and brighten the mems de- parture is made.
 Those entering the aviation section, sig nal corps, yesterday are:
 Ernest c. billion, William E. Harmon. William D. Maxwell, Paris C. Higgin- botham, Sam l.. Moore, Charlie ". Walk CT. Howard T. Card, Frank P. Zim- merman, Everett l.. McF'all, Clyde w. Gutherie, Cecil H. Camp Mark F. Killing worth, John Fl. Whatley, Rudolph J. Swanson, Cornelius Shepherd, Willie B. Hinton. Cullman O RoWell .Cfenree T.