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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16
SHIP LAUNCHING IN MISSISSIPPI
Dantzler Company To Put Over $500
Ton Steamship.

The Dantzler Shipbuilding and
Dry Docks Company of Moss Point
will launch the S. S. Boone, $500
ton steamship between 10 and II
O'Clock August Is, next Thursday,
from their big ways. This is the
first of six steamships this company
is building 1--WE expect to launch
one about every thirty days." said
l.. N. Dantzler this morning, "and
to keep up the good work until the
Kaiser is down and out"
Mr.. Dantzler says that the spirit of
the men working at his plant is first
rate. About 1000 men are at work,
and the company's pay roll is some
thing like $4,000 per week, which
Moss Point appreciates fully.
The launching will be interesting
and there will be a patriotic speech
by a prominent Mississippian who
has not yet been selected. The band
from the Gulfport naval station will
furnish fine music for the assembled
crowds. Altho few special invita-
tions have been issued to municipal
and other officials, the public is cor
daily invited to witness the launch
ing Admiral Reynolds is invited,
and it is hoped that he may be able
to be present. 1t is stated on the
invitations that the launching will
take place at IL o'clock, but 1t being
impossible to state the exact time
when the ship will be released from
the ways, the company announces
that the launching will take place
some time between 10 and IL o'clock,
thus giving safe margin. A large
crowd is expected from along the
coast for the occasion, which will be
kind of holiday when many will be
afforded the opportunity to visit the
Moss Point years, and those at Pas
cagoula, observe the wonderful
changes in these localities, and wit
ness the launching.-Moss Point Ex-
change.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16

code, and other ordinances, and they
shall consider the questions that
shall come before them from the
standpoint of the law, and also from
the standpoint of equity and justice
between the parties. They shall not
be governed entirely by the one nor
the other, but it shall be their duty
to ascertain the exact troubles and
differences between these two boards,
and then they shall proceed to rem
der a decision as to what they think
ought to be done to bring about
peace and harmony and justice be-
tween all the parties. They shall
not permit lawyers or advocates to
speak before them, nor cross-examine
any witnesses, but shall get the facts
from witnesses appearing before
them in their own way and be their
own judges as to the credence and
reliability of what each witness says,
considering the bias and personal in
terests that such witnesses may mani
mony.
Fourth. Enough to state here as
to the troubles between these two
boards is as to whether Professor A.
C. Mute shall remain as principal of
the public schools of Union City for
the ensuing year, or whether he
shall retire and let someone else hold
that position.
In conclusion it is only necessary
to say these two boards, as we'll as
the entire citizenship of the town,
want these matters settled promptly,
and the committee to whom this
matter is referred will confer last
ing favor and benefit on the entire
town If they will act promptly and
decisiyely. They cannot please every
one, of course, but whatever they
do will be regarded by all as the cor
rect and proper settlement and in
the interest of harmony and peace in
the city.
Aldermen: F. L. Pittman, Mayor;
Howell Bransford, T. W. Jernigan,
T. R. Reynolds, c. A. Davis, M. F.
White.
School Board: James M. Brice,
J. w. Woosley, r. F. Tisdale, Chas.
w. Miles, Sr., Mrs. Geo. A. Gibbs,
C. H. Cobb. by r. F. Tisdale, A. c..
Mute. .ts-.se...
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16
Hickman Boy Falls.

Hickman, KY, Aug. IA tele-
gram was received here to-day by
w. H. Alexander announcing his
son, Robert Alexander, had been
killed in action on July Is. Young
Alexander was 23 years old and was
born and reared near Hickman, be-
ing we'll known, residing four miles
out from here. He is survived by
his parents, five brothers and two
sisters. He volunteered last July
and went to Franco early this spring.
He and Claude Jackson, whose death
was reported here two days ago,
were neighbors and volunteered at
the same time and left Hickman at
the same time, both being killed on
July Is.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16
Urgent Call By the Government.

The U. s. Government needs thou
sands of workers for war plants.
The need is urgent and the tocsin
call has been nounded to tho remotest
partc of our country. Tho situation
is growing more serious each day.
In some way it must be met, and the
way in which it is met depends on
the willingness of the people of this
country to cooperate. In fact, 1t
becomes a question OF loyalty to the
Government in its execution of the
war progress.
Obion County has bcon called up
on to furnish "a men within the next
thirty days to the Nashville plant
carpenters, lGborers, and brick ma
sons. Will she furnish them? Will
not every able bodied man who Is not
now engaged in war work or some
essential occupation respond to this
call? Will not business men, manu-
facturers, and others engaged in non
essential work, release such labor as
they can spare for this all important
work?
Carpenters are paid 55 cents an
hour, brick masons 80 cents an hour,
and unskillod laborers, 80 cents an
hour, time and a half for overtime
and double time for Sunday.
Board can be he'd for 90 cents a
day, comfortable place to sleep and
plenty of wholeTome food.
Transportation is advanced Mon
days and Thursdays from jackson,
Tenn, for trains leaving NJ, c. G st.
L. depot at a. m. Transportation
will also be arranged for parties of
ten or more from Union City.
Let everyone who will work at
Nashville, report at once to F. M.
McRee, Public Service Reserve
Agent, or to U. s. Employment Serv-
ice, Jackson, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16

We are familiar with some of the
evidence in the case, but for reasons
obvious to everyone, that these mat
ters should be allowed to pass, we
will not refer to them. In Difference
to the Board of Education, however,
the point that they had moral and
binding contract with Mr. Mute for
a period of three years and that one
year of that time remained to be
filled was sustained by the commit
tee. This was simply brushed aside
for other and more cogcnt reasons,
which were found irreconcilable for
decision in favor of the retention
of Mr.. Mute as Superintendent of the
City Schools Of Union City, and hence
the opinion that he should not be
retained.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16
Small Blaze.

From some unknown cause the
coal house at the homo CT Mr. and
Mrs. w. L. Bryan caught fire about
3 o'clock laOt Monday morning and
the alarm was turned in. The COM
pany was there right now and pre-
vented what might have been very
disastrous fire. The weather is so
hot and dry fire is unusually dan
gerous.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16
Fire on Farm.

Mr.. Herman Dictzel, Sr., sustained
considerable loss last Friday when
his clover field lying along the M. &
o. railroad track north of town
caught fire. The fire spread over
forty-acre field and destroyed the
grass and clover pasture, on which
Mr.. Dietzel had somo cows grazing.
The barn was saved from the fire.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1918-08-16
Election Returns.

The results of the primary cleo
tion Aug. / for State Senator and
Floater of this part of the State were
Gs follows:
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
Meore's Garden-"Her Second !
Husband"

The first three days of the week at
Moore's Garden will bring to the
screen the latest Edna Goodrich sub
ject, Her Second Husband" The
stars stunning beauty in this produc-
tion contributes to the interest of a
story built on a hurried divorce,
proud love and the triumph Of fam
lily ties over business expediency.
In 1.-The Man Without a Country, !"
film version of Edward Everett
Hale's famous story, which will be
shown on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, the narrative of the man who
exiled himself from his native land
is .modernized to accord with present
day views occasioned by the great
war. H. E. Herbert is filmed in the
title role and is given excellent sup
port by Florence La Badie, his CO.
star. This production will be found
to be one of timely interest and Of un-
usually high quality and forcefulness.
The feature of Saturdays program
will be THE Savage" pulsating film
drank of dual personality and the
north woods, in which the stellar role
is portrayed by Ruth Clifford inwhose
supporting company will be pictured
Monroe Salisbury. This vigorous play
of romance and adventure is essen
TALLY a picture of the great outdoors
and therefore may be relied upon to
present scenes of impressive natural
beauty and to create that sense of
magnitude that only the unbounded
North country can.
Brief film features and synchronized
orchestral programs will form a part
of the daily bill throughout the week,
as usual
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
HTTcHY-KO0P DUBBED
AN intimate REVUE
Raymond Hitchcock Production
Contains Many New Features.


Raymond Hitchcock and 4 Ray
Goetz will make their bonA-fide. away
from-New York bow as producers at
the National. January q. when they
will unfold "Hitchy-Koo." Mr.. Hitch
cock, who, I'm addition TO being one OF
the producers, also does the bally-
hooing for his show. states il is an
intimate revue" He further admits
that Mr.. Goetz wrote the music. Glen
MacDonough assisted him with the
book and that Julian Mitchell and
Leon Enrol staged the production.
which is In two acts and unlimited
scenes.
'Hitchy-Koo" is said to be the most
haphazard, harum-scarum,- irrational
Of all the entertainments under the
general Classification OF a revue. Be-
ginning with the finale. which Mr..
Hitchcock claims is necessary, because
SO many folks miss the finale OF the
show. the artists and chorus girls
ramble on and or through unlimited
scenes, representing a photographers
gallery. theater lobby. a country
store. a schoolroom. a haunted hed-
room and various other places. Ths
spirit OF the fun is rampant through
all the scenes.
|. Mr.. Hitchcock refrained from carry
ing the burden OF the acting. Irene
BOrdoni and Josephine whitteu sing.
Adelaide Winthrop and Fiorenz Ames
contribute a laughing sketch, called
Caught in the Jam" Alfred New
man plays the piano. or Ignatio Marti-
netu and Sylvia Jason hold the stage.
George Moore gets an opportunity for
versatility, and whenever there is a
letup. Mr.. Hitchcock marches 30 the
foothghts and gets intimate with tbs
audience TO let the folks know what
the whole gol darned thing is about"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
Gayety-Burlesque.

Fred Irwin's big show opens its
weeks engagement at the Gayety
Theater today and promises an en-
tertainment that will prove a depart-
ure from existing standards. "BnP'
is the title OF the two-act musical
travesty which is presented in twelve
scenes and 1t may be said in explana-
tion|that the Bill referred TO is no less
a parsonage that William Shakespeare.
whom the author of the book causes
to return to this earthly sphere in
search Of fresh inspiration. Although
at first skeptical, he is soon convinced
of the ability of the Twentieth century
to furnish new ideas.
4 Leo Hayes, eccentric comedian; Sam
Bachen. Billy Wainwright, Harry
Howe and George Wong provide the
laughs and introduce some good dance
numbers. The women who are fea-
tured are Virginia Irwin, Adele An
derson. Grace Estelee, Helen Andrews
and others who sing and dance well.
One Of the big features is Samaroff &
Sonia and their dogs. King, Wong &
King, acrobats, also offer an unusual
speciality during the performance. The
musical program includes exactly
twenty-nine numbers and many of
them are exclusive with this COM
pany. Among them may be mentioned
"All Dolled Up" I'm the King"
"Oh, You Mississippi" and I'D Like
to Call You Sweetheart"
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
Gambling's All Right if You
Win, Thinks Hero of Comedy

In musical comedy the wit should
be as direct and objective as posi-
ble. In Klaw & Erlanger's produc-
ton of The Riviera Girl" which
will be seen at the National this
week, are portrayed a couple who
belong to an anti-gambling society
in a small Illinois town. They are
visiting gay Monte Carlo.
In order to acquire a fighting
knowledge of the vice each has
risked a few stakes without the
knowledge of the other, and the
husband, who has a highly devel-
oped System has lost heavily.
This conversation ensues between
husband and wife.
Birdie-Sam, there has been a dis
tinct falling off lately in your notes
about the evils of gambling.
Sam-DoD't worry; I'm going to
write an article tonight that will
be a birdi
Birdie-Sam, there's something ]
pdst tell you about gambling.
Sam-what about it?
Birdie-You always said it was
dreadfully wicked.
Sam-Did /? Well-er-in a
way-perhaps it is; but, of course,
there are exceptions.
Birdie-Sam, I've a confession to
make. I'VE been gambling.
Sam-What?
Birdie-I was standing by one OF
the tables, and suddenly something
seemed to tell me that red was GO
ing to be the next color You see
the woman on my right was wear
ing a red hat
Sam-So? So?
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
Moore's strand-sThe Little Girl
Next Door,

One of the greatest morality photo
dramas ever screened in Washington
will constitute the attraction at
Moore's Strand Theater the first four
days Of this week, when The Little
Girl Next Door will be shown for
the first time locally.
In this appealing play based on the
dangers constantly braved by young
girls in large cities. the subterranean
workings Of the vice ring operating
throughout the country are exposed.
This super-picture was made and pre-
sented with the sanction Of the Fed
eral authorities, with the consent and
cooperation Of the police and mu-
nicipal officials Of the city of Chi
cago, where many OF the scenes were
filmed, and has been accorded the
whoIe-hearted Endorsement of the
clergy and press wherever shown. The
Vice President of the United States,
members of both houses Of Congress
ana the district attorney Of Chicago
are pictured in some Of the scenes
which the silent drama discloses.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
Newman TraveItalks.

Newman, Traveltalker, is doing his
Bit" During the spring and summer
months of 1917, the modern Marco
Polo conscripted for his fellow travel
ers here all of the picturesque fea-
tures of American life. The "Re-Dis-
covery" Of America Is the title of the
series of five brand new Traveltalks
to be brought to you at the Belasco
Theater for five consecutive Sunday
evenings and Monday afternoons, be-
ginning January Is. History's newest
notebook-the motion picture-will por-
tray insa harmonious whole for our
study. our pleasure and our informa-
tion. the most beautiful of all the
specimens OF natures handiwork. The
fascinating picture story surfeited
with life and color together with New7
mans personal narrative iss to be
presented as follows: "Our National
Parks" "our Pacific Coast" "our
Real American-the Indian" "our
Hawaii, and .Our West IndiexrA
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
This Weeks PlaybiHs
N.tIopaI-ssThe Riviera GIri.y

NatIonaI-sSThe Riviera Girl,
Tomorrow night. intact from its
long successful run in the metrop-
oils, Klaw & Erlanger's elaborate
production OF the seasons greatest
musical comedy hit. 1.-THE Riviera
Girl" will be the notable attac-
tion at the New National. Besides
the six night performances there
wiz be matinees on Wednesday
and Saturday.
The Riviera Girl" which Is the
work OF the same clever trinity
that produced Miss Springtime,"
also exploited by Klaw g. Erlanger,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Is quite
generally conceded to be superior
TO even that most charming musi-
cal comedy which Washington has
seen. Certainly in its gorgeous ac-
eourtements The Riviera Girl is
far superior to its earlier compan-
ion. for this well-known firm of
theatrical producers is constantly
trying to outdo its own efforts, and
each Of its ventures is more costly
than the one beofre. The Riviera
GfrF has been described as the
last word in this pleasing style of
entertainment. and expense has not
stood in sthe way OF making It SO.
The cost OF its production runs up
into extraordinary figures. Joseph
Urban. whose scenic marevls are
familiar ITO Washington through
Miss Springtime," is responsible
for the settings OF this which are
veritable dreams OF color and
beauty, and represent the very pin
nacle> of his art Herbert Gresham
has directed the elaborate produc-
tion and Julian Mitchell has lent
his skilled hand to the many fetch
ing dances and ensembles.
In The Riviera GirP' the COM
poser has reached a superior height
TO that he attained 80 happily in
Miss Springtime," and he has
thrown giamor OF luxury tinged
with moonlight poetry about the
thronging life OF gay Monte Carlo.
Joseph Urban has been inspired by
the rich, melodious score, and has
Keyed his scenes to the velvet, i'm
penetrable blue OF the Mediterra-
mean. This extraordinary combi-
nation OF color and harmony is one
OF irresistible beauty.
Just an inkling OF the plot gives
an idea Of the many ingenious sit
uations woven throughout II. The
scenes are all laid in Monte Carlo.
and the story deals with the ad-
ventures Of sylvia vareska. a sing
er. ofwhom the son OF q proud and
naughty nobleman Is enamored.
Fearing disinheritance If he uarries
a plebefan singer, he arranees her
union with an impecunious nobIe-
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
Loew's Columbia-Pauline
Frederick.

Pauline Frederick will be seen at
Loew's Columbia today and until
Thursday in a perturbation of the ia
nous stage success, Mrs. Danes De-
Nnse." ~
The story has to do with Felicia
Hindemarsh, who, young and lovely,
though with rather haunted man.
ner, arrives by train at little coun-
try station in Canada. The station
master directs her to the home Of
Mrs. Lucy Dane, her cousin, a pretty
woman of about 2, who is a confirm
ed invalid.
The latter is, at the time of Felicia's
arrival. very Ill. but consents to in
terview her young cousin who has
been abroad for several years. Felicia,
who has brought a baby boy in her
arms, tries to tell her cousin the story
of those years spent in Europe-at
Vienna.
She tells Of having taken a position
as governess in the home of the
Trents, and of Mr.. Trent's unwelcome
attention from the very first day.
From then the sordid little tale be-
came a tragedy-how Mrs. Trent,
learning of the affair, had committed
suicide, and how her husband had
then lost complete control Of his mem
tai faculties and become a raving
maniac.
Felicia had tried again and agab
after her boy was born to make q
fresh start. but each time the scandal
followed. her. Having finished the
story, Felicia begs her cousin for aid
-and not In vain. The latter ar
ranges to settle a very substantial
fortune on her, and in case of her
death, to leave Felicia her name as
well.
The last we see of her she has re-
turned to the little cottage in Devon
shire. and wien Lionel seeks her out
there she sends him away, turning to
her boy for consolation.
a Hearst-Pathe news and other
films will complete the program.
Thursday and for the last half of the
week Vivian Martin will be seen in a
picturization of Mrs. Frances Hodg-
son Burnetts book, i'The Fair Bar
bsEian,.2J ny
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
veuvs Gossip Realm of the Stage
Theater Managers Become
Amateurs Through Wartime
Conditions of the Stage
By THE pLAYaoER.

War has made amateurs of us all
whether that line is original not- it isn't
must let it 60 credit for heard it.
great truth and from be CLEANED idea of the
normiy of the conflict which is moving the world this time
You have thought knew business art
pofessionbut with the coming Of the find yourself
channels hitherto unexplored You had become
professional through certain knowledge Of things norayou
because all that norma-snt And just
circles and experiment hoping that viii hit happy
holding the other fellow is just the
pedicamen that there is experimentation of coin is
lifting the financial plane
Watching for the Jump.
any industry which foregoing applies
than other the stage for here is the real indicator of the
pub Like seisogaph the reflects and records the
slightest pubcs cells And in trying
which the will CULVER, theatrical
running the entire gamu looking for that brand OF
that viii lure. hold and survive.
they proving themselves As
there explain by
frankly admitting game going dogs
nothing and trying by they know to
the happy combination that will leave surplus in the box office after
the is paid
Naturally thought that with the
v, most of which were distinct failures principally because the
horror of war uppermos
experience and now having the different
of war play-hat which treats lighter
the latter variety shining, successful examples be cited in
"Beed Lilac Tme" and General POST the first of which
have been seen here.
Barrie Has the Right Idea.
Sir James found right plays in
payets that the National several weeks
real need of wartime might be found
"The Old Lady Shows Her Medals in which
the Scotch soldier fuough
"ryVo men in the trenches is 'Chifn'"
Turning from plays managers tried comedies but the
of than normal One outstanding feat
last Tun the Right which though old the
hills plot nevertheless brought strength and freshness the
stage.
And then it musical comedies with those of the intimate
like "Hitchy oh, Boy and @Youre Love" rece
support These musical comedy
sailors ocked With regis
tered long before with the possible
ton of Belasco. exploring the musical field.
Dmping Knees Demanded.
wanted high kicking and dmpng knees this despite Percy Ham
monds assertion that knee joint And
the youthful fun and the dmplng knees add
rou and then late in October there "Chu Chin Chow
spectacle with nothing about unless
of of the 1t immediate success
large heater the Manhattan Opera
House In late from New York
going into the Century, the palace acquired by Elliott
Comstock & Gest from Dillingham; & Zeigfeld.
the stands What of does the public
time? Drama tragedy comedy farce and musical
all have been iedbad have failed good
ceeded After ALL isn't this the history of other theatrical
bit of old theatrical philosophy particularly
just 1T is always bad season for bad play
The Washington herald., 1918-01-06
Bela.co-aYou,re I'm Lover

By popular demand there win be a
return engagement at the Belasco
Theater, beginning Monday, January
z. Of Arthur Hammerstein,s beautiful
production of the Harbach-Friml mu-
sical comedy, You're in Love-" an
elaborate musical comedy presentation
that has been lauded by the press of
this and other cities for its worth, its
humor, its lyrics and its good music.
OF the song numbers the motif song,
You're IN Love- Is exceedingly
catchy and will cling to memory long
after the play has been forgotten. OF
the other good airs there Is one entI-
tied '.Loveland." by the prima donna,
In which the refrain is sung to one Of
the most pretty stage pictures by the
entire musical strength Of Mr.. HAM
merstein's musical organization. An
other charming song, T Am Only
Dreaming" is effectively>rendered by
young girl swung out over the heads
Of the audience on a ships boom and
eiicits much favorable comment.
Other songs, "Snatched From the Graz
die While Asleep" Buck Up,"
Things You Must Not Do and HE
win Understand" deserve special
mention. Then there Is dance by a
young lady rendered most gracefully,
entitled THE Dance to the Rose: also
q series of grotesque and picturesque
sailor dances by two terpsichorean ar
lists OF eminence.
There win be popular matinee dur
ing this engagement. and as the entire
cast Of both principals and chorus Is