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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
TRAINS SNOW BOUND.

Laramie, wyo., Jan. z6.-Wind driv-
'en snow tonight filled the cut between
Rock river and Hannah, and traffic
on the Union Pacific waos again
brought to a standstill, after the
blockade had been temporarily brok-
en- late today, permitting the passage
of several eastbound trains.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

ca forces. The German ships, Berlin
saws, were able to approach the Eng
fish coast and return to their base
without sighting hostile vessel. One
small vessel, London records offlclal-
", fired shells at the coast. Only a
few shells reached land, and there
we're no casualties. The damage is
reported to be insignificant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
GONZALES MOVING NORTH.

Juarez, Jan. 26.-Gen. Pablo Cor
zales and his staff and troop escort
arrived here today from Chihuahua
City. Gen. Gonzales will proceed
from here in command of 300 troops
from .Juarez, to take charge vt Colo
MIA Dublan of the government forces
which will occupy the territory to be
evacuated by the American punitive
expedition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27
FIRE CAUSES ALARM.

A burning flue was the cause for
a call for the fire department at Z
o'clock yesterday morning to the
home Of Mrs. Rosie Bl am. 700 State
street. No damage was done.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-01-27

Continued on page three.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
LASALLE

Excellent photography. lavish and
picturesque settings and clever act
ing contribute i'm no small way to
THE Dark Road" the war vampire
picture shown at the Lasalle today.
In the role of Cleo, the beautiful
wife of an English army officer. left
to amuse herself, while her hus-
band fights in the bleak, shelI-scar-
red battlefelds of France, Dorothy
Dalton has an opportunity peculiar
ly suited 10 her charm and emotion
al depth. Emboldened by a harm
less Irritation with a callow youth,
cleo enters into a perilous intrigue
with an experienced spy The dip
lOmat proves a far more dangerous
antagonist in this dangerous game.
The events that lead up to her tragic
death forms a drama of singular
power and absorbing interest.
An unusual story Astounding in
heart interest and thrills is the pic
ture shown at the Lasalle Monday
entitled THE Bond Between" and
starring George Beban. in this pro-
duction the celebrated actor of Ital-
ian character roles has put away
the toys of an iceman which he
wore in His Sweetheart" and has
assumed the role of a white haired
French music master. In order that
his son may study art he secures
additional employment i'm an aca-
denny of art as Waterman. Mr.
Beban plays the old doting father of
an irresponsible son with a tender
ness and paternal patience that sug-
gest David Warfeld in The Music
Master" The action involves a
daring and ingenious robbery and
the clever sleuthings a girl detec-
tive whose love affair with the
worthless son supplies the heart in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
0RPHEUM

Dunbars Maryland singers offer
ing southern songs of the sixties, Is
the feature act AT the Orpheum be-
ginning today This act was secured
yesterday owing to a switch in Chi
cage bookings and is an unusually
strong attraction for South Bend
Carson and Willard have new
comedy idea entitled Around the
Bulletin Board" in which they im-
persOnate Ip-to-date city chaps.
The scene is laid i'm front of the New
York Herald office on Broadway,
and the conversation teens with
sporting slang. newspaper episrams
and timely topics. Orville Stamm.
lifts a man and piano juggles a
horse and does other feats of strength
in a manner that entities him to the
name of the Boy Hercules. ="
Lillian Watson. smaT or stature bat
bubbling over with good nature and
talent presents a varied program
of comedy songs and humorous dia-
logue. a japanese athletic novelty
presented by the Havana brothers
completes the bill
Vaudeville Will also be presented
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

and faithful. and TO them the an
nouucemeut of the advent of otis
Skinner at the oliver theater for one
performance only on Thursday even
ing, May 10. i'm a new comedy, Mis-
ter Antonio. by Booth Harrington,
will be dOubly welcome Mr.. Tark-
instou needs no introduction either
as "a novelist or dramatist, and hav-
ing previously fashioned a successful
play for Skinner, il is credible that
he has again been able 10 supply the
star with a suitable vehicle for the
exploitation of his manifold talents
Mister Antonio" is an American
play in theme. scene and purpose,
and seeks to contrast people and
morals lt is the old story of the
man who fell among thieves and the
good samaritan who came 20 his
rescue. Otis Skinner is a swarthy.
smiling son or Italy who goes
through life dispensing charity and
good cheer TO the music of a hurdy-
gurdy. He is a fascinatins Vagabond,
full of homely philosophy and the
love of mankind This Tony Com
aradino. the Mister Antonio" of the
Tarkington COMEDY, befriends a man
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
IN THE PERMANENT THEATRICAL

the last half OF the week. featuring
The Explorers" a condensed mu-
steal comedy employing 10 people.
The plot of this playlet is based ON
one of the earlier successes OF
Richard earle. which had am eX-
tended summer run in Chicago.
The story gives opportunity for
elaborate scenic effects. unique cos
TUNES and the introduction of orig
inal song numbers and dancing spc-
cialties that make the act excellent
entertainment Olive Brsscoe. a
clever entertainer with STYLE that
IBIS all her OWE and an original twist
TO her comedy character that places
her at the top of the list of women
comedians. An of Miss Briscoe' IS
exclusive songs are really talked 90
her audience and one particularly
contains much wholesome advise
! concerning the selection of a hus-
band A comedy sketch. con Their
Way 20 school" VIII be presented
! by Come and Albert. the Archie
Nicholson trio. musical comedians
and the two Blondeys expert gym
/ nasts round out this splendid pro
sram
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
AUDITORIUM

The offerings at the Auditorium
for this week include, for Sunday,
that funniest of all picture COM
edians. Charlie Chaplin. in "The
Cure. his best two-reel comedy;
The Vulture OF skull Mountains, a
western drama; "In and Out Again,
one OF those funny Vim comedies
and The Secret of the Gang, a po-
lice reporter story, with GeOrse Lar
kin in the cast.
Monday brings a perturbation of
Rex Beach's greatest story, The
Ne'er Do WeH". In the production
fascinating Panama scenery is shown
including the work Of digging the
Panama canal the interiors of old
Spanish homes. glimpses of the in
terror Of the tropical jungle, and odd
and interesting hooks and corners.
The cast in this production includes
Kathlyn Williams, Eugene Besserer.
Wheeler Oakman. Frank Clark, and
others. almost the same cast of stars
that appeared i'm THE Spoilers"
Beach's other great story. Charming
Kathlyn Williams enacta the strong
est role in her career. as Mrs.
stephen Cortlandt. the woman dip
lomat. The role of Kirk Anthony, the
'.ne'er-do-weu'. - enacted by
Wheeler Oakman.
Tuesday clever Florence Reed re-
turns in The External Sin. the pro-
duction in which she made such an
impression last week. It's a story of
Lucretia Borgia, taken from the play
by Victor Hugo.
Wednesday Virginia Pearson, the
beautiful southern actress, will be
seer in her new play, Royal Ro-
+ mar re. a dainty, charming serio-
comedy Miss Pearson is supported
. by Irving Cummings, a very capable
leading man. The Selig Tribune
/ weekly will also be shown on We'd
I nesday as usual.
+ That very attractive actress Mabe
( Taliaferro. will be seen on THURSDAY
q i'm a play called "A Mag6aiene OF
the Hills. Miss TaHaferro is seer
as an emotional actress of power and
charm in this feature. it is said She
is the type OF the southern mountain
girl. Her brother is killed and she
vows 20 avenge his death. She tries
10 kill a wealthy youns man from
the east and he repays her with
kindness and she falls in love with
him. Francis Y. Bushman and Bev-
erly Bayne viii be seen in the fina
episode OF their serial story, The
Great Secret. which viii be follow
ed next week by "Patria'. a pa
triotic serial. featuring Mrs. Vernon
Castle
Friday brings popular Bryant
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

terest in the story II is said TO be
one Of the most lovable character
izations that Mr.. Beban has enacted
on the screen and the tale develops
g dramatic punch which makes it "a
most absorbing drama
on Tuesday The School For
husbands" with Fannie Ward i'm a
ikable role is the splendid attrac-
lion. Miss Ward made her reputa-
lion on the screen in such tense. dra-
matte success as THE Cheat" but
c was i'm comedy which she rose to
such great popularity on the speak
ing stage. The School For Hus-
bands" her latest comedy drama
has a race track and society setting
showing the paddocks, grand stand
and track of the great Tia Juana
course whcve the entire company
we're sent across the border TO OBJ
tain these marvellous backgrounds.
on Wednesday Irene Howley is
The star of Her Fathers Keeper. 3"
Il hve-reeI comedy drama. Polly
Redhead' is Thursdays feature film
starring Ella Hall in the title role.
The Three Pals" with the two
comedians, Kolb and Dill will be
shown on Friday. Saturdays picture
IS Pride and the Devil" starring
Alma Hanlon in a strong emotional
role.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

The Barnum * Bailey show, now
i'm Philadelphia. is soon TO start
westward IL il due in Fort Wayne
Saturday, July IA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

Washburn i'm SINNERS Double, a
sequel to SINNERS Dress Suit, in
which he was seen here a short time
ago and which was one of the best
and funniest comedies ever shown on
a screen. The same characters ap-
pear in this one that were seen in
the first Skinner story. "Dodging His
Doom, also a comedy, viii complete
Fridays bill.
On Saturday Helen Holmes will be
the feature i'm her new serial. The
Railroad Raiders. other pictures
on the bill viii be 1.-THE Bon-Bon
Riot, "a two-reel comedy; The Re
ward of Service. featuring little
Mary Anderson; the Sehg Tribune
weekly, and the trained monkeys and
chimpanzees.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
AT THE OLIVER

OTIS SKINNER N
MISTER ANTONIO.
The appearance of otis Skinner i'm
q new play is one of those theatrical
events 10 be marked in red letters.
Mr.. skinner is a gifted actor as well
as a popular one. and every new role
in which he appears gains interest
and distinction from his sonOrous
voice. his flashing smile and his
compelling personality His follow
ing among local playgoers is large
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
orIs SKINNER At THE

OTIS SKINNER At THE
OLIVER ON THURSDAY.
Any engagement Of otis Skinner
in south Bend is always regarded as
an event Of exceptional Importance
For more than 20 years Mr.
Skinner has been coming 10 this
city He has acted "His Grace De
Cirammont. Rosemary" The
Harvester" THE Honor OF the
Family" The Duel" Your Hum
bic Servant" Cock o. the Walk"
and other plays here and so far as
ais personal achievements are CON
cerned they may all be said 10 have
been noteworthy That he was not
here in "Kismet' is much regretted.
Next Thursday nisbt Mr.. Skinner
VIII return 70 the oliver and be seen
in Booth Tarkingtons play Mister
Antonio" Most reviewers asree
that in his newest role Mr. Skinner
has exceptional opportunities and
that ne had contributed another
vivid portrait 20 the long list stand
ing 10 his credit. There are not
many actors before the public today
AtfAA tou taI cram At| FtAAAA 'fAaAAl4N-
ton as has been won by Otis Skin
ner. His service in the theater has
not only covered long periou but it
has been extraordinary in many re-
spects and his efforts have from the
leginniue been based on rare intel
lIgence
ID is quite safe 90 presume that
s. hoover goes to the oliver 60 see
Mister Antonio" viii not be disap-
pointed i'm Otis skinner
As the current season vance the
Shubert production, The Taldns
SHOW of 1915" is am announced az
traction for the oliver.
3elated spring is plalins havoc
with circus performances. Elkhart
had its first tent show of 1877
Thursday. when coop g. Lents cir
Gus exhibited there to small audi
ences.
The Barnum * Bailey show now
I'm Philadelphia. is soon 10 start
westward. Ii is due in Fort Wayne
saturday, July II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

from the middle west who succumbs
TO the temptations Of New York and
is robbed and maltreated. Later on
this man has an opportunity to re-
ciprocate the organ grinders kind
ness. and what happens then tells
the story and points the moral of
the play. Mr. Tarkington's gift of
characterization provides an interest
ing group of diversified types. and
his shrewd humOr makes each a les
son i'm satire Cheerfulness is the
keynote of Mister Antonio. and
Otis Skinner gives a vivid portrayal
Of the humble optimist-one that
wins the sympathy of the audience
and adds "a new and striking por-
trait to the long list Of histrionic
creations by this gifted actor.
The d. w Griffith spectacle, The
Birth of a Nation, will return 10
the Oliver theater for two days May
12 and u, with two performances
daily. II is a big theme that has
been handled by Griffith, and his eff
fort has measured up i'm every re
spect TO the stupendous historical
story that was his subject.
In this spectacle one sees the
south of ante bellum days of the war
and of the reconstruction period
Through all Abraham Lincoln is the
central figure. Remarkably true to
life is the impersonation given Of
that great emancipation and it is a
moment Of poignant tragedy when
he is seen TO fall a victim TO an as
sassin's bullet
The stirring scenes depicting the
night rides of the Ku KluX Khan are
deeply impressive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06
BARRIE PLAYS FOR EMPIRT

BARRIE PLAYS FOR EMPIRE.
The Charles Frohman company
announces that following the clos
.nE engagement OF Maude Adams iu
"A kiss For Cinderella. it viii pro-
dgce with an all-star cast three
PLAYS by Barrie which have never
been seen i'm this country
The proceeds Of the run viii Do
devoted I'm their entirety 20 reest1h-
lishment Of the American Theatrical
war relief fund This is the first
time that the gross receipts Of ans
theatrical venture will have been
used for the creation OF such am
enterprise. and Mr. Frohmau and
his associates are being highly com
mented for their patriotic morve~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

NOTE-Now Playing on Continent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

Reginald de Koveu and Glen A.
Donough are collaborating on "a ru-
mantle ught opera entitled -Nc--
terday." This ought 10 he "a comh.-
nation hard 20 beat Here's hope
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-06

Upton Sinclair has written "a new
play. The Pot Boiler" which was
given its premiere in Pasadena re-
Gently The plot is not startiiuE.
!-ut the manner of staging il Is very
unusual and productive of added Nf-
tcrest. 1t viii be seen in New YORK
next season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

MT. R. V. Lewis and Miss Mary Me
 Donough were married Friday evening at St. Pauls rectory, the Rev Father Tobin officiating Mir and Mrs Lewis will be at the home of her cousin, Mrs w. M. Hisey, stS North Twenty-first street, after which they will reside in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

i mic Terrell Margaret Nelson, Elizabeth Williams of Charleston, Katherine Smith, Helen Eubank Leila Robinson. Mary Gulfey of Tuscaloosa Lieutenants Zack Smith, Hugh Conner Evans Dunn. Win Kennon, Vernon Badham. Edgar Bowron, Jack Chadwick Henry Badnam, Robert Leary, Ed Leath Howard Fullenwider, Tom Estes Priestly Touln1in. Winston Anderson, Kenneth Plunkett, Mark Wy att James Nelson George Long, Meek Norment, Robert Malone, Lee Poe. Sid ney Coleman, Joe Mudd, Paoli Smith, Harry White. Capt. Don Maring. Capt. Will Rogers. Capt. Stuart Coleman, Lieut. s. E. Greene, Dr. S. D. Ledbetter, Jr,
 Midshipman George Cunningham, Messrs. Henry Fowikes, Alex Cecil Emmet Coi- lins, Robert Hemphll. J. J. smith, Ebert Jemison. William Badnsm, Robert Ter rell Craig Perkins Dr. Marye Dabney.
 -
 Mir R. V. Lewis and Miss Mary Me Donough were married Friday evening at St. Paufs rectory. the Rev. Father Tobin officiating. Mir and Mrs. Lewis will be at the home of her cousin, Mrs w. M. Hisey 9t8 North Twenty-first street, after which they will reside in Ensley.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Bowling and Mrs E. R. Copeland were hosts Friday night at a Lyric party for Mrs, Robert Ash worth. who is spending few days in this city. Among the guests were MT and Mrs. Frank Hammond, MT. and Mrs. C. T. Mayheld, MT. and Mrs. Robert Tot | ten, MT. and Mrs. Robert Mccoy. After the programme light refreshments were enjoyed at the Martha Washington ten ] room.
 l Mrs B. C. Copeland will be the next hostess to the members of her card club. entertaining them Monday at her home l on Fairview circle.
 l Among the charming visitors to Bir- mingham the past weeK has been Mrs | J. T. Slater of Columbus, Miss, who l formerly lived here and who numbers her friends by the score in Alabama. Her | lovely hostess, Mrs. Nixon Norris, has made her visit most enjoyable and many beautiful courtesies have been extended | to Mrs. Slatter-informal affairs, teas, Iluncheons and dinners. Mrs. Slater, who is one of the handsomest women in the south, and one of the cleverest, will re- |! main in Birmingham with Mrs. Norris | until next Saturday when she will go 1 to her new home in Fayetteville, N. c. There her husband has an important po- sition.
 Mrs Nixon Norris is planning to spend next winter In New York. She will have an apartment there, as she has rented her home here 10 Mir. J. F, Riggs. Mrs. Norris winter in New York is pre- Jude to a most delightful trip around
 the world which she will make, and one of the very unique things that is in store /! for this charming woman during her trip Is visit to the Rajah of SarawaN. who is the governor of Borneo |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Catholic woman's club of West End will meet next Wednesday after noon at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. A. sadler, 1920 First avenue.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Ensley Pres byterian church will hold an important business meeting on Monday afternoon at O clock in the parlors of the church.
 Red Cross Unit No. 1 of the Mothers council will meet with Mrs, w T. Mansfield on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, TIP Jasper street
 St Agnes Guild, Church of the Adj vent, will have a social meeting Monday at 8 D. m. at the parish house. All men1- ters are cordially invited to be present.
 Chapter 11S, Order of the Eastern Star. will give picnic at East Lake park on Friday, August S1. All members are re- quested to meet at Saks' corner at $ O clock in the evening with their baskets and be ready for a good time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
"A RY DEAR BECKY: Let me tell
 ll\Wll you that you have really missed

"A E7Y DEAR BECKY: Let me tell | INWll you that you have really missed
 OJ2 something if you do not see the
 Rotogravure pictures in todays Age Herald, as they are most interesting as well as quite pretty. On the front page there is a wonderful group or rather crowd taken at Auburn recently on Ala
 hama Day. which was celebrated there py the students of the Alabama Polytechnic institute. Then there is very spleholo picture of Mrs. J. A. Rountree, who IS one of Alabama's S cleverest and pusles. women. She is president of the Onlteo Daughters of the Confederacy, besides De- ing secretary of the Birmingham Red Cross association and actively interested in many other things of vital import ances
 Another attractive picture is that of Edith Nolen of Alexander City. You re- member her brother, Wilbur Nolen mar ried Kathleen Moody here in the carry summer, and she was one Of the orloes maids The picture of Capitola Moody' another brides maid of the same we'd ding parry, was very pretty. The picture of Luella Louise Aycock of Wingfield, is very much admired.
 was so glad to see the picture of Miss
 Valeria Spink, the only woman drafts- man in the city, as l had read Dolly Dalrymple's splendid article about her several weeks ago. She must be very clever young woman. The two brides pic lures are just lovely. Mrs. Meadow is the wife of one of our prominent young physicians and her wedding few months ago in Rochester, Minn., was quite an event. I suppose you saw an account of the affair. O. forgot to say that she was Miss Mundt.
 Mrs Bowron was lovely Carrie Yates and the picture was taken in her wedding dress
 We all looked at the picture of Mrs. Roy White of Gadsden and saw she was Miss Ethel Fox of this city but that was an error, as she was Edith Fox and one of Birminghams most beautiful young women.
 Another attractive brides picture is Mrs. Oliver Horning Bunk of Wiscon- sin who will be pleasantly remembered as Esther Maurice of Jasper The other pretty young woman is Arwin Hollings- worth of Gadsden.
 Next Sunday we are to have scenes from two pageants which took place this summer young bride of Inglenook. the daughter of well-known merchant, 10 kiddies and two handsome boys, who with their parents. have recently gone to North Carolina to make their home.
 So many Alabamians have been inter- ested in the wonderful romance of pret- ty Tallulah BanShead, the attractive daughter of Representative William B. Bankhead and granddaughter of Sena- tor Bankhead, in the movies, not the least of whom is Hattie Highlands When Hugh Roberts, The Age -Herald's clever est Washington correspondent, sent the news back to Alabama about pretty Tal- lulahs picture being chosen in the Screen Opportunity Contest,' by the Picture Play magazine of New York, all her friends were delighted, but that was only half the story 1t seems.
 Tallulah had the double distinction of mot only being chosen, but without the judges even knowing who she was. caus- | ing her to be called 'The Great un- known" Her picture, 50 the story goes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
RANDOM NOTES

MT L. Sevier took few friends in his private car Saturday to south Alabama to spend a few days hunting and fish ing. Included in the number were Mrs. Sevier, MT Hugh Morrow, Misses Mamie, Margaret and Libbie Morrow and Hugh Morrow, Jr.
 Miss Sylvia and Miss Margaret Aird. daughters of Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Aird, are visiting their aunt. Mrs, George Wal lace Postell, at Roebuck Springs. 1t will
 tCon+inueA an rnse Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
SOUTHGATE-COLLINS

Collins South October the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
By EMMA REID RYALL
EN G A c E M E N T s
GRICE-SOLOMON

Dr their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

Quite number of Birmingham people went down to Greensboro Monday to at