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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
TWO GREAT STARS AT THE RIALTO

A programme of extraordinary enter
 tainment is offered at the Rialto today.
 tomorrow and Sunday. For Mime. Nazi-
 mova is being featured in her latest re- lease, The Secret of Eve" and Mrs. Vernon Castle is seen in the most thrill ing of all the chapters of "Patria.' ln the 'Patria" episode showing today, the scheming designs of Japan against the United States are seen. And the ac- ton of the play is terrific. Automobiles
 dash over cliffs and another gripping
 scene shows fully equipped train fall ing from high trestles.
 The Secret of Eve" with Mime. Pe- trova, is built on the assumption that every woman, from the first to the pres ent, IS possessed of a secret.
 The production is presented on an ex- travagant scale and the supporting cast Is excellent. Mime. Petrova is seen in four distinct characterizations; first, as Eve in the Garden of Eden; as Hagar,
 gypsy of the caravans; as Eve the young daughter of Hagar and finally as
 the gaity loving wife of millionaire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The funeral services of Mrs Ira Good win were held from the Ensley Meth odist church at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The Rev L. F. whitten off ciated. Interment was made in the Oak land cemetery. The pallbearers were: J w. Snow, J. H. Perkins, MT. Fields, oscar Berney, Will Maxwell and Henry Keller.
 The monthly silver tea of the Woman s Missionary society of the Shadyside Methodist church will be held at the home of Mrs. c. s, Moseley at 10 o'clock this morning. An interesting programme has been arranged for the occasion.
 A special meeting of Purity temple No 3, Pythian Sisters, will be held in the Pythian hall at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Business matters of importance will be discussed
 Mrs. J. c. Grisham of Carbon Hill, who recently underwent operation at Davis infirmary, has been removed to the home of her sister, Mrs. W. B. Ad- ans, on Ensley avenue. She is resting as well as could be expected.
 ''The Voice Within a photoplay being made in EnsIey by the management of the Franklin theatre, was again inter rupted yesterday on account of the bad weather When the weather permits many interesting scenes of Ensley will be made.
 The patrons of the Minor school met at the school at 7:3o o'clock yesterday evening" School Betterment' was dis cussed by several local speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
ALABAMA TROOPS MAKE CAMP AS
 HARD RAIN FALLS

Montgomery, March 22.-(Special) )-The third battalion of the Fourth regiment. signal company, ambulance company and brigade headquarters were in camp at Vandiver park when the sun went down Thursday afternoon. Tents were erected during the day and preparations were made for a stay which promises to be short. Reports are that the companies will be mustered out of the federal serv- ice and sent toward their homes as fast as possible, and that the Alabama Ma longer than 10 days.
 The erection of tents and removal of supplies from the trains was done in in- termittent rains which fell during the day Immediately after the companies detrained, their papers were presented to mastering officers. and If they are in good condition and correct the com panfes will be relea sed from service dur Ing the next few days. Physical exami- nations of all men were completed be- fore the trains left the points on the border.
 Meny surprises have been caused by the appearance of the enlisted men, Friends who have visited them at the camp have declared that their gain in weight has been remarkable. One young Montgom- cry attorney has gained 25 pounds during his service in the army, and In addition has received disciplinary training which he says will aid him in his profession
 No one knows when the brigade will be in camp, as no regular schedules can be maintained. The railroads are bringing the trains as fast as possible. but are unable to give any schedules which will show when the trains will reach the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
CITY ORDINANCES Improvement Ordinance No.
 948-C

An ordinance to provide for certain Improvements on Nineteenth street. north. from the north line of Hunts- ville Road (fOrmerly Huntsville ave nue), on the east side of Nineteenth street, north. to the north property line of Fourteenth Court, north (fOrmerly Rush avenue), and on Fourteenth Court. north. from the west line of Nineteenth street, north. to the east property line of Eight eenth street. north (fOrmerly Allen street), and on Eighteenth street, north, from the south prop erty line of Fourteenth court, north. to the east line of Six teenth street, north formerly Jas- per road), and on Sixteenth street. north, from Eighteenth street to the south curb line of Nineteenth ave- nue, north formerly Rugby streetl. Be it ordained by the city commission of the city of Birmingham as follows:
 Section | That the brick gutters on both sides of Nineteenth street. north. from the north line of Huntsville road on the east side of Nineteenth street. northward to the north line of said Four teenth court shall be relaid for width of two @ feet on Portland cement con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
ALABAMA COMPANY
 PRESIDENT ENDS
 INSPECTION HERE
No Big Developments Announced as Consequence of Trip-Company's
 Output Sold

Edward N Rich, the newly elected president of the Alabama company, will leave today for Baltimore, after having spent five days making an inspection of the properties of the company.
 As consequence of his trip. there will be no big developments. according to Harry w. Coffin, vice president and gen. eral manager of the Alabama company. During his stay here, MT. Rich visited the various operations of the company including the one new coal mine which is being opened by the Alabama com pany.
 The Alabama company has sold almost it's entire output for 1917 Although the present price of pig iron Is $32 ton, the demand cannot be supplied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
VELASKA SURATTs
 STILL AT THE ALCAZAR

Velaska Suratt continues at the Alcazar in The New York Peacock" highly sensational play of New York life.
 As Zena, notorious product of the gambling den, Miss Suratt has opportu- nifty not only for the display of her fin ished acting but for many peculiar gowns for which she is noted
 ''The New York Peacock" is a story of young buck who goes to New York with a trifling s100000 in his corduroys. How ever, this little measey amount made enough noise to arrest the attention of some gamblers. So Zena is sent to the firing line and separating Billy and his bank roll was just like picking cherries for her. After Zena had entced poor, simple minded Billy into the gambling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
1000 Airplanes Needed

Washington, March 22.-About 4000 air planes annually would be needed to put and keep the United States on the proper military footing. in the opinion of the national advisory committee for aeronau- tics, meeting to consider speeding up aera! preparedness. Of this number 1O00 would be attached to an army of 1000, GOO men, POO to the fleet 800 would be for harbor and seacoast defense and 20O0 for training pilots. In a statement issued mate could be made an accomplished fact by 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
Where Is Mann?

Washington. March 22.-There was much speculation at the capitol today over the whereabouts of Representative Mann, the republican floor leader of the House. who started on vacation trip without leaving his address before Pres ident Wilson advanced the date of the extra session of Congress two weeks, MT. Mann's secretary said nothing had been heard from him since the new call but both the secretary and republican House employees seemed untroubled, in confidence that the minority leader would be back at his post when the time came for the converting of Con- gresS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
GIANTS RELEASE
 BAKER TO PELICANS

New Orleans, March 22.-The New York National league club has released In fielder Howard Baker to New Orleans of the Southern association, according to an announcement made by President Heine- mann of the local club tonight
 Baker played during 1915 with Little Rock. but in the spring of 1916 refused to report to the New York Nationals, which club owned him. He did not play in or ganized baseball last season.
 Baker is expected to join the Pellcans Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
Renub]ican Caucus Called

Washington, March 22.-A caucus of republican representatives in Congress Saturday night. March S1. was called today to discuss organization and leg islative programmes. democratic caucus was called yesterday for Friday morning. March 30. About half of the democrats notified Speaker Clark's of flee today they would be here on time. An unofficial list of the members of the next House, published today states that the democrats number 214. re- publicans 214, progressives ?. independ- ents l. prohibitionists l. socialists 1. vacancies ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23

various diseases in approximately five months, which was not at all bad. The stories that were circulated in Alabama about the number of deaths was erro- neous and foolish to the extreme, and the assertions that the Alabamians were not receiving proper treatment at the hands of the war department were with out foundation. We were well treated in every respect, and we tried to act in a manner that would reflect credit on the state of Alabama and the service.
 "We are glad to get home, but if the country needs our services in the present crisis, the Alabama National Guard will respond to the call, to a man, and put at the service of the government all the knowledge and training we have received in the past nine months and a loyalty that cannot be questioned by even the most ardent pacifist."
 The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El met this afternoon at the IatlkWah club rooms with Mrs. Sam Kartus as hostess. Plans were discussed for a bazar which will be held by the ladies, as well as a May festival. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Julian Heinberg as host ess.
 Funeral services over the remains of James Kilmere, who died suddenly yes terday morning, were held this after noon from the residence the Rev. M. K. Thornton pastor of the First Baptist church. officiating Ipterment was made at Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs in charge. The deceased was 40 years of age and had made his home in Bessemer for several years
 A wedding which came as surprise to the many friends was that of Miss Matte E. Moorer and Alonzo N. Ansley, which was solemnized last night at the home of the Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs Ansley is well known here as is MT. Ans ley They will reside in Bassemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
Special Bargains by Merchants in
 TOday's Age-Herald

Louis Pizitz is going to give to each boy who purchases suit a ball and bat free.
 Searight-Reese announce that they will keep their store closed all day today, but will reopen Saturday.
 Loveman, Joseph and Loeb present a full page of store news for todays shop pers.
 saks' feature Memo corsets for athletic women.
 Office Outfitters company feature desks and stationery for the office.
 Burgers have a number of specials for today only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
IDLE WIVES" AT ALCAZAR ALL NEXT WEEK

Idle Wives,' produced by Lois Weber and Phillip Smalley, will be shown at the Alcazar all of next week.
 This great morality play depicts the every day life of the social butterflys and contrasts the emptiness of their ex- istence to the usefulness and happiness
 of the wives of men with less of worldly
 goods. And, by the way, the Alcazar is
 still giving 10 profit sharing gold stamps
 with each admission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
THE PERILS OF OUR
 GIRL, REPORTERS"

The Odeon One offers again today 'The Perils of Our Girl Reporters" play written by Norman k. Mack, and one of the best serials now showing. It is an exciting story of the adventures of a girl reporter in her effort to unravel a mysterious crime or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
"W WARNING" SHOWING
 AT THE TRIANON

Warning" Dr. Parkhursts great nor ality play, continues at the Ralto today and tomorrow This play was written by Dr. Parkhurst after personal investi- gations made by him of vice conditions
 in many American cities, and is founded in the main part on facts which came under his observation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
Robbers Secure S40OO

Little Rock, Ark, March 22.-Rob- bers blew the safe of the Bank of Hunter at Hunter, Woodruff county, early today and escaped with between $500 and s4000,. 1t is estimated. Resi- dents of the town heard sounds of an explosion. but did not investigate un- til after daylight. Bloohounds were put on the trail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
Government Adds Shifts

Watertown, Mass, March 22-Orders were received at the Watertown ar senal from the war department today to put two 10-hour shifts of men al work immediately. Col. T. c. Dickson U. s. A.. retired. in charge, said there was urgent need of skilled workmen especially machinists and mechanical draftsmen. Eight hundred men are em- ployed at the arsenal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23

, apartment she grew very fond of him and really loved the simp. But Billy had wife and child or two back home, so he packs his telescope, but not with the hunnerd thous, and sorrowfully hits the trail homeward, and Zena, just as sor- rowfully meanders back to the mad rev els of the gambling outfit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
PERSONALS

Worth Lewis a member of Company l D, Fourth infantry, National Guards of Alabama, who has been spending some time with his mother, left this afternoon for Montgomery to join his, company. Gid Tidwell, a member of Company D, the local military company, is the guest of relatives in Bessmer for few days Lieut.. and Mrs. Lawrence Barnett or Savannah, Ga, are the guests of their
 parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. 5. Barnett.' TOT a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
*Batted for Anderson in ninth.
Totals ...... s1 g II 27j Is *Batted for Barnes in sixth. *"Batted for Bailey in sixth

score by innings:
 Philadelphia 02O OO1 O01-4 Boston .... 131 OO3 1O*-9
 Summary; Three-base hits, Magee, smith. Sacrifice hit Maranville. Dou- ble plays Witt, unassisted Grover to Mclnnis; Maranville to Konetchy Hits, Majors in innings; Siebold in 3 Anderson in 3; Tyler in 5 Barnes 2 in l. Allen 4 in 3. Struck out Zic- bold ?, Anderson ?, Tyler 2, Allen B. Bases on balls. Majors ?, Ziebold 9, An : derson ?, Barnes 1. Hit by pitcher, NTyler Schang.. Wild pitch, Allen. Umpires. Chappelle and Reid Time, 1:5S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
TN THE EPICTURESANDOU7T
By H. s. RYALI.

Features for today:
 Rialto: Mime. Nazimova in "The Secret Of Eve" Mrs. Vernon Castle in Alcazar: valeska Suratt in ''The New York Peacock
 odeon One: "The Perils of Our Girl Reporters"
 Trianon: Warning"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
ALWAYS TRY TO BE POLITE nANTEI

When the lady right back of you reads the film subtitltes aloud to her little boy, 1t is proper for you to listen atten- lively and to join in the comments when ever possible. Perhaps some day you
 will have a little fairy in your home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-To acceptable parties, years at s75 per month, the best retail corner on the Northside, capable of do- ing cash business of $6O,oo0 year in staple groceries, meat market and pro- duce. Call Owner Main STA.
 FOR RENT-Desirable Southside corner, rooms, bath, electric lights gas; will build garage; rent very reasona ble. . Call Owner, Main 2309-J. 9-23-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
THE VOICE ON THE WIRE"
 COMING TO ODEON ONE

The Odeon One announces that they have booked the great serial, "The Voice
 on the Wire" the first chapter of which will be shown tomorrow "The Voice on the Wire" is mystery story and is one
 of thrills and suspense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
CHICKS ROSTER COMPLETE

Memphis, March 22.-(Special.) Press Cruthers. second baseman. and Cy Barger. pitcher. of the 1916 Chick team. two holdouts. report ed to Manager Donlin today. With the arrival of the pair every mem Der on the clubs roster is now in camp. The squad of 26 includes 12 pitchers. two catchers. six infield- CTS and six outfielders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
HERE IT IS-THE
 FIRST BOX SCORE

Miami. Fla. March 22.-The Boston Nationals, playing in mid season form, defeated the Philadelphia Americans in the first of three-game exhibition series here today, 9 to 1. Each team
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23
Reds Win Easily

Arkadelphia. Ark. March 22.-Cin- 'cinnati defeated the Kansas City American association team at the lat ters training camp here today. 5 to 2. The score: R.H.E Cincinnati 5 8 Kansas City ................. 2 8 2
 Batteries: Began and Huhn; Hall, Smith and Berry. Hargrave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-23

The patrons of the Minor school met at the school at 7:3o o'clock yesterday evening. "Schoo1 Betterment' was dis cussed by several local speakers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
Doctor Tells How To Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent In One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of
many descriptions may be wonder
fully benefited by following the sim
pie rules. Here Is the prescription:
Go TO any active drug store and get a
bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one
Bon-Opto tablet in a fourth of glass
Of water and allow IL to dissolve.
With this liquid battle the eye two to
four times daily. You should notice
your eyes clear up perceptibly right
from the start and Inflammation will
quickly disappear II your eyes are
bothering you, even a little, take
steps to save them now before IL is
too late. Many hopelessly blind might
have been saved II they had cared for
their eyes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician to
whom the above article was submitted. said:
"Bon-Opto Il q very remarkable remedy. Its
constituent ingredients are well known to
eminent eye specialists and widely prescribed
by them. The manufacturers guarantee II to
strengthen eyesight 50 per cent in one weeks
time In many instances or refund the money.
IL can be obtained from any good druggist
and y one Of the very few preparations feel
should be kept on hand for regular use IN al
most every family" II Il sold In this city by
O'Donnell's Stores. Eggett'sRiker- Hegeman
and other drugzists.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20

Maryland, with a view to prohibiting
sale OF intoxicants in areas adjacent
to the District, particularly Prince
George county.
franks TO Congressman.
Resolutions were adopted extending
the thanks of the association to Sena-
tors Morris Sheppard and Wesley l..
Jones, and Congressman Claude Kitch-
in, F. J. Garrett. A. w. Barkley. Pat
Harrison, Martin d. FosteI Philip Z.
Campbell, /. l.. Lenroot, William >.
Burnett, Burnett NJ. ChiperfIeld, and
other members of the House and Sen
ate who worked for the passage OF the
prohibition bill.
The league expressed its gratitude to
President Wilson for signing the bill
and to DIR. E c. Dinwiddle. national
legislative superintendent. and the ma
tional committee on legislation of the
Anti-Saloon League of America and all
cooperating organizations.
Resolutions commencing Mr.. Shoe
maker for his efforts in the cause OF
prohibition also were adopted.
PIaced On Committees.
The following committees were ap-
pointed:
Finance, the Rev. H. L. Hunt, L. D..
Latimer, Arthur 6. Bishop. James r..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20

Moss, Mrs. ]. A Edgar, Ten Eyck Wen
derr, and Miss Georgia Robertson liter
allure, Miss Georgia Robertson legislaI
ton. the Rev. Clarence 4. Vincent. the
Rev. George A. Miller. the Rev. ID. l..
Blakemore. and the, Rev. c. II. Butler :;
public meetings, Robert d. Burbank.
Harvey B. Otterman. L. S. Brashears.
w. V. Mahoney. and Mrs. J. A. Edgar
law enforcement. A. f. Shoemaker. f.
S. Brashears, the Rev. Lucius Clark
Frea L. Fishback
In the absence Of Andrew Wilson.
president, Ten Eyck Wendell. president
pro TEN, presided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
A Free Prescription You Can
Have Filled and Use at Home

Philadelphia, Pa. DO you wear
glasses? Are you a victim OF eye
strain or other eye weaknesses? II
SO, you will be glad TO know that &C
cording to DR. Lewis there Is real
hope for you. Many whose eyes were
falling say they have had their eyes
restored through the principle Of this
wonderful free prescription. One man
says, after trying 1t: IL was almost
blind; could not see to read at all.
Now can read everything without any
glasses and my eyes do not water any
more. At night they would pain
dreadfully; now they feel fine all the
time. 1t was like a miracle to me-"
A lady who used IL says: THE at
mosphere seemed hazy with or with
out glasses, but after using this pre-
scription for fifteen days everything
seems clear. can even read fine
print without glasses" II Is believed
that thousands who wear glasses can
now discard them in a reasonable
time and multitudes more will be able
to strengthen their eyes so as to be
spared the trouble and expense of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
TO LECTURE ON FIRST AID.

DIR. NJ. J. Shields, of the American
Red Cross Field Service, will deliver
an illustrated first aid lecture at
Continental Memorial Hall wednes-
day night at o'clock. Accidents and
dangers in the household and on rail.
roads and athletic fields will be dis
cussed and illustrated by moving pic
ture films and lantern slides. The
lecture is given under the auspices of
the District of Columbia Red Cross
Chapter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
PLAN TO AID TUSKEGEE
Mass Meeting Tonight VIII Raise
Funds for Institute.

Arrangements have been completed
for a mass meeting at the John Yves
ley A. NJ. L. Church tonight to raise
funds for the Booker T. Washington
Endowment at Tuskegec.
Former Commissioner H. B. F. Mac.
farland, Major Raymond w. Pullman,
superintendent of police. and. others
are expected to attend the meeting.
DIR. r. II. Motion, dean of the Tus-
kegee Institute, arrived in Washing.
ton today and was met by a commit
tee comprising Henry Lassiter, chair
man; DIR. q. w. Cabaniss, former Gov.
P. 3. A. Pinchback, of Louisiana; r.
w. Thompson, J. w. Singleton. N. S.
Koonze, Judge Robert II. Terrell, and
others.
The meeting tonight ends a national
campaign to raise S250.00O for the in
stitute. "golk Songs" and "Spirituals''
will be sung by the Howard Univer-
sity Glee Club. Devotional exercises
will be conducted by the Rev. d. Z.
Wiseman and the Rev. w. c. Brown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
BONE DRY DISTRICT
SOUGHT BY LEAGUE
Congress to Be Urged to Prohi-
bit Importing Liquor for
Personal Use.

Efforts to effect passage at the
next session of Congress of a bill
making the District "bone dry" will
be made by the Anti-Saloon League of
the District of Columbia.
This program was outlined at a
meeting OF the board OF directors in
the Y. II. c. A. building last night. A.
Z. Shoemaker, attorney for the league,
was directed to prepare a bill pro.
hibiting shipment into the District OF
Intoxicating liquor for personal use.
The board also resolved to extend
its aid to the Anti-Saloon League of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
Hairs VIII Vanish
After This Treatment
(ToiIet Helps)

You can keep your skin free from
hair or fuzz by the occasional use Of
plain delatone and in using 1t you need
have no fear of marring or fnJurins
the skin. A thick paste Is made by
mixing some of the powdered della
tone with water. Then spread on the
hairs and after 2 or 3 minutes rub off.
wash the skin and all traces or hair
have vanished. Be careful, however,
to get real delatone.-Advt.