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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06
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For the sake OF art Marguerite
Clark tumbled into the murky waters
Of the Mississippi for the scene In
Uncle Toms Cabin" in which Little
Eva is rescued from death by Uncle
Tom. That's the nastiest tasting
water I ever drank" sputte.ed the lit
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06
"How Could You. Gardiner" at Dixie

SLOW Could You, Gardiner" at Dixie.
"How Could You, Caroline?" is a
series OF amusing adventures OF q
young girl with an overdevelOped ro-
mantle turn oil mind which have been
nut together To make a vehicle for
Bessie Love and showing at the Dixie
today. During a vacation home from
her boarding school. where she feels
that her soul Is cramped, she carries
on a serious Irritation with man who
turns out to be a taxi chauffeur.
crook and a deceiver, and temporarily
throws her youthful lover and friend
of the family In the discard. She
knows that the man is a mechanic, but
his declaration that he understands
the peculiarities OF her soul, Of which
he, OF course, does not know anything.
pleases her. They elope. but the mans
true character Is disclosed just In time
to save the girl from fake wedding.
The story. while being rather frail
and considerably padded at the end.
supplies Miss Love with a role that
affords her many opportunities to dis.
piay her singular acting talent and
charm. Dudley Hawley stands out
most prominently in her support in
the part OF the chauffeur. Frederick
Thompson mas done well by each
scene, aiding a frequently fragmentary
scenario. and lie has chosen remark.
ably effective pastoral views Of the
exterior scenes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06
Nelson Ma, Variety Program.

At the Nelson today there is an ex.
cellent variety Of pictures, including
drama and comedy OF which "Cnoco-
late o; the Gang" Judge Brown
story. vies for TOP line houors with
an o. Henry called Enchanted Pro-
file" THE Snakeville Sleuths,' Is
the featured Essanay comedy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06

The Hippodrome's attraction for
newt week IL return engagement OF
ZarroWs Follies. Of which the famous
Lynch kiddies are q part. Besides
several OF the former PLAYERS, quite a
few new faces viii be in the lineup.
The show opens with a matinee Mon
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06
IN THE
FRONT ROW
HEADLINERs TONIGHT.
Musical Comedy.


Hippodrome ...... His Royal Nibs
Pnotcplays.
Nelson. Variety Program
Dixie. ..... How Could You. Caroline
Princess. ..........Tr Trail to Yesterday
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS engineered
L fancy welcome for Fred Stone.
- the ew Aircraft star. when the
latter arrived IN Los Angeles to star.
work on his nIst picture. There in
the crowd at The station were lot OF
buckaroOs, tanned and "chapped,"
with brilliant shirts and flaming hand
kerChiefs. sOmbreIos en- their heads
AID their belts bristling with weapons.
As Stone stepped from the train tho
bowling mob o. CJwpunchers descend
ed upon him. A rope went around his
waist, pinning his arms to his sides,
and he danced theoretically as shots
were aimed at his pedal extremities.
Some reception boys" Fred confided
as his arms were freed and he shook
hands all around.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06
NEW VICTOR RECORDS

tie star as Frank Lcsee brought her
safely to shore.
Pauline Frederick Is At work I'M
der Director Emile Cha1tard on . new
Paramount picture the subject being
The Shadow Of the Rope" story BY
Z. ". Hopung. Miss Frederick plays
the role Of young Australian bride.
recently arrived IN America. who h
unjnstly accused Of he murder Of her
brutal husband.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06

Russian radicals demand the pro-
hibition OF child labor during school
age up TO the sixteenth year and the
limitation Of the working hours OF
minors (l6 to is years) to'six hours a
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06

Women u Ics'snd have embarked
On var Woll. ~ many Of their men
ato n Ne Auotlcsp army.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06

Doti6il Inbor men have donated
llelF IlbFnfy 70 Uncle Sans soldier
bct6 Elt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06

G1lrioS castings have been invented
which ere made Of wood pulp eel
luIoto
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

Mrs. Mary Fleming Hood. Miss Kath.
leen Bishop. Miss Martha Fleming,
Mrs. Carl Frame. the Misses Sarah
and Elizabeth knight. and Anna
Brownfield.
The residence was tastefully decor.
ated in flags OF the allies, flowers and
greenry and presented an attractive
appearance. The dining room from
which a dainty lunch was served was
especially pretty in its decorations OF
flowers and ferns with flags OF the al
lies draped gracefully from the chan
deliers. The serving table was ad0rn-
ed with large birthday cake on which
burned SO tiny tapers Of the national
colOrs while flowers Of the national
colors also adorned the table.
A feature OF the afternoon which
wa especially enjoyed was the music
of the Hayden orchestra. The orches-
ira is composed OF aNnumber OF the in
innate friends Of DIR. Brownfield and Is
led by Jacob S. Hayden, a distinguish
ed resident OF the city. The orchestra
played during the afternoon and even
ing to the delight OF the visitors.
Among out OF town people here for
the reception we're: Mrs Sarah Dunn.
of Fairchance. Pa. and Miss Mary
Brownficld, both sisters Of DR.. Brown
field; Miss Anna Brownfield and
Floyd Brownfleld. OF Uniontown. Pa;
Miss Cora Dunn. OF Fairchance. Pa:
Mr. and Mrs Guy Feather, and son.
Ray Feather; Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Dow.
ney and Clark Downey, all OF Smith.
field, Pa.
Married Here.
Clifton Dewitt Meek, OF Clarence
Pa. and Miss Anna Lesko. of Fair
mont. were united in marriage this
morning at the residence OF the Off
ciating minister. Rev. W. J. Eddy. on
Walnut avenue. On July Rev. Mr..
Eddy united in marriage AZ the par
sonage John NJ. Mosier. of McClen-
nandtown. Pa. and Miss Mary NJ.
Gadd, OF Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06

Hippodrome. His Royal Nibs
Pnotcplays.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-06
NOUGLAs FAIRBANKS engineered

fancy welcome for Fred Stone.
the n eW Aircraft star. when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
OH, BOY,' COMPANY AT JEFFERSON TODAY Related Train Finally Ar rives in City-Two Per-
 formances Today

'rhe best-laid schemes O mice and men oft"-go a-glimmering during these war times of which disappointed ardent theatregoers last night who had gotten tickets for the big 'Oh. Boyl' show
 The train from Memphis on which the company arrived was eight hours late, and yesterday afternoon when Manager Douglas and his assistant, MT. Parks. found that there could be no performance Friday evening, they at once set to work to inform as many of their patrons as they could of the state of affairs and assure them that everything would be done today to make up for the loss of last night.
 The big "Oh, Boy!'' company got in at il o'clock last night, and the Jefferson will be the scene of a busy lot of people this morning preparing for the two per- formances today, matinee and evening.
 The "Oh, Boy!" company, which Bir- mingham will see at the two per- formances today, Is one of the largest and most talented on the road this sea- son.
 It numbers many fine singers, q beau tiful chorus and an excellent orcaestra, and the show, which has had a phepome- nal run in New York, promises to play to two splendid audiences today at the Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
PLANS ARRANGED FOR FINANCIAL c AN V A SS
 FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Teams Named for Military Canton ments and Commanders Selected. Contest Between Teams
 Is Planned

Yesterday at noon A. L. Smith, gen. eral campaign manager for the hnan- cial canvass of the Birmingham Sun day School association, met the com manders of the vairous teams at lunch in the Y. M. c. A. building.
 The teams of the canvass were named after the various cantonments in the south. The man in charge or the team will be a commander.
 Much time was spent in the selec- tion of workers by the commanders. Each team will consist of the com mander and five men. There will be a contest waged between the differ ent cantonments to see who can se- cure the most officers and privates. Each subscription will be an offi- cer and each dollar subscribed will be a private.
 The dates of the canvass are Janu- ary 22, 23. 24 On January 2l at 5 o'clock supper will be given at the Hillman hotel at which time the can vass will be opened. Twelve thousand dollars is asked to carry on the work of the Birmingham Sunday School as- sociation for the next two years.
 Following arc the cantonments and the commanders:
 Camp Gordon. J. A. Vann, command CT; Camp Mcclellan. M. P. Phillips commander; Camp Wheeler. J. R Hornady, commander; Camp Sheridan W. D. Stead, commander; Camp Shel- by, ". F. Tyler. commanders; Camr Pike, R. R. Darden, commanders Camp Greene, J. Arthur Smith, commander Camp Jack son, Jay Smith, command CT; Camp Sevier. P. A. Eubank. com mander; Camp Oglethorpe. Ed Moore, commander: home guards, Mrs w. M. Walker, commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
MECHANICS ARTS
 FREE NIGHT SCHOOL
 OPENS NEXT MONDAY
Technical School forS Men and Women Held at the Ensley High School.
 Instruction Free

The second term of the Mechanic Arts Night School opens Monday night, January IA. This term is for three months. School is held in the Ensley high school building. Sessions are from 7:s0 to s:3o p. m.. and are held on Monday and Thursday nights.
 Courses are given in arithmetic. English. algebra. geometry, French. Spanish, composition. chemistry. phys ics, engineering. mechanics. mechani- cal drawing. machine design, short hand. typewriting. bookkeeping and special work for students who are learning to read and write English.
 The school has faculty of 15 in- structors and an enrolment of more than 300 students. Both women and men attend the classes. This is the first year that women have attended this school. More than 50 women en- rolled this semester.
 Tuition is entirely free. The cost of maintaining the school is borne by the several corporations in the Ems ley district with the board of educa- tion furnishing the building and school equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
President Wilson Will
 Oppose the Creation of
 New Cabinet Position

Washington, January 11.-Congres- sional plans for creating separate department of munitions with a new cabinet officer at it's head meet with no favor at the White House.
 Memb CTS of the House who called on President Wilson today to ask his opinion of the movement returned to the capital with word that the Presi- dent believed that no good and much harm might be done by setting up new department and disrupting the ex- isting machinery of the war and navy departments. He was said to have ex- pressed the utmost confidence in Sec retary Baker and to have declared that while the war and navy secretaries have tremendous tasks, he was satis- fled that the work of supplying muni- tions would be adequately handled.
 After the call several of the mili- tary committee members said they had been opposed to the new department plan and that the Presidents explana- tion had confirmed their opposition. The opinion was expressed that re- gardless of what might be done in the Senate, the proposal would get mo- where on the House side. Bills already had been introduced in both houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
R. M. GOODALL

Resolutions on the death of R. M. Goodall were adopted at the meeting of the board of directors of the Ala bama Anti-Saloon league. as follows: Inasmuch as Brother R. M. Goodali of Birmingham has been called by death to his reward: therefore. be It resolved by the board of trustees of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league: That Alabama has lost one of her truest and nob1est citizens and one of her most successful business men. while the Christian church has lost a loyal adherent.
 That the cause of prohibition has lost an ardent friend and . most lib- eral supporter.
 That we give this expression of our grief over the departure of our be- loved comrade.
 That we extend our heartfelt sym pathy to the bereaved family. and that these resolutions be published in the Alabama Citizen the daily press and Alabama's church papers.
 L. c. BRANSCOMB,
 J. M. BROADY.
 Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
PFSTHOIISr NOT TO
 BE ABOLISHED NOW

If the number of cases of smallpox developing in the county continues to grow there will be little use of talk ing for the abolishment of the pest house." according to the statement of Dr. R. F. Lovelady of the board of revenue yesterday. The discontinuancc of this institution will at least be delayed considerably.
 About IS cases have been reported and investigated within the past three weeks and it has been found necessary to order additional supplies to properly care for the increased de- mands being made upon the accom- modations of the hospital Dr. Love lady said that arrangements have been completed with the city whereb, an automobile will be furnished to convey the cases to the hospital anc that all cases would be cared for there if possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
SUFFRAGISTS TO HAVE
 BIG CELEBRATION
Local Leaders Begin Plans for Jubilee at the Tutwiler Hotel
 Thursday

A great jubilee will be held Thurs day night, January IT, at the Tutwiler hotel ballroom by the equal suffrag- ists of Birmingham and district in eel ebration of the passing in the House of the resolution providing for the sub mission to the states of the so-called Susan B. Anthony amendment giving to women the right of suffrage by the Required two-thirds vote.
 A committee headed by Mrs. Solon Jacobs and Miss Amelia Warrington have already begun plans for the jubi- lee, which promises to be one of tho most enjoyable affairs ever held by local suffragists. Mrs. Julian Parke of Selma. president of the State Suffrage association, will speak, while Mrs. Solon Jacobs will make a report of tho recent suffrage convention held in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
 SUBJECT OF TALK Chamber of Commerce Day at the Community Sing
 Tomorrow

s,Chamber of Commerce Day" will pc observed at the community sing, which will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:So o'clock at Loews Bijou, and James Weatherly will make a 1e-minute talk on Community Spirit
 Owen Gillespie will be the solosit TOT the occasion and will sing four selec- tions from the 'tEliland Cycle" (F'ielitz)' This will be his first appearance on the p,oeramme at the community concert. The orchestra under the direction or Philip Memoli will play four numbers as usal, including the overture from Ihe Merry Wives of Windsor"
 There will also be number of "stunts" for the benefit of the guests of the day, and the sing promises to be one of the most enjoyable yet given.
 The doors will open at o'clock.
 The Chamber of Commerce has ap- pointed a reception committee that will be on hand to receive all members. Boxes will be reserved for the guests. The re- ception committee Is composed of the following:
 w. C. Bonham, chairman; Robert w. Ewing, George Johnston. Hill Ferguson, B. B. Burton, James Freeman. William l.. White, John Lewis Cox, V. s. Gage, M. w. Gunster, J. J. Gilmore. c. B. Glenn Reese Adamson, J. D. Rosenberger, E. Rose, c. H. Ahme, Dun Green, R. Epperson J. H. Loveman, Wallace Johns John D. McNeil, Charles Miller. w. N. Malone, C. E. Mason. M. F. Messer, Otto Mooney, Frank Stevenson, R. A. Mul- iins, R. Tom Anderson, Mark Andrews Jeff Bailey, H. J. Baum, Frank Req, e s. Bissell, William l.. Brown, A. w Carey, J. 0. Hodges. Dan A. Hogan, H. H. Horner, E. B. Irwin, E. J. Jacobs, Solon Jacobs, Hubbard Smith. J. Greg . ory Johnston, w. N. Driver, Abe kauf- man. H. M. Dozier Fred Shireman. Si- mon KIotz, H. F. I.atinaer. Joe K. Saks, Reid Lawrence, j.. W. Lewis. Dr. c. W. Lakey, Phares Coleman, E. B. Craw- ford, Hal E. Duncan, pr. J. H. Ed mondson, c. M. Evans, W. Thornton Estes, A, c. Crowder (presidenD, Blanks Everett (general manager).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
MANY DELEGATES ATTEND MEETING OF ! MISSIONARY lI''1
Enjoyable Programme Rem dered at the First Baptist Church-PatriOtic Ex-
 hibit a Feature

With 200 delegates and visitois assi8 the Baptist Woman's MissiaaA 5ssaa of the Birmingham assocsstsaH ts
 all-day session yesterday at fes Nss Baptist church.
 The meeting was called to order at 10 O clock by Mrs. Henry R. Dill and the first thing taken up was the first lesson in Beauchamp Bible outline by Mrs. T. s. Herren. A talk on Good Will Gen. ter was made by Miss Willie Jean Stewart while a most interesting ad- dress was delivered by Miss Laura Lee Patrick of Montgomery. state secretary of the Baptist Woman's union. The ad- dress of Miss Kathleen Mallory of Scl- ma was unusually interesting as well as instructive. The talks by Dr. l.. B. Warren, Miss Pearl Caldwell and Hem der Harris, who recently returned from
 China, made very instructive talks,
 which were greatly enjoyed. Others
 making interesting talks were: Mrs
 Hugh Mcdonald. Mrs w. T. Berry.
 Mrs. A. J. Massey, Mrs P. A. Eubank.
 Mrs. c. Ross Baker, Mrs w. L. Rosa
 mond. Mrs. w. W. Bussey, Mrs. w. F.. 1 Johnston. Mrs. R. l.. Durant, Mrs A. J. l Dickinson and others.
 l An interesting feature of the meeting was the exhibit of the work of the pa- triotic service committee, which included
 & complete hospital outfit. This is a new branch of the work of the union 1 and they have made much progress along that line. There was also an ex- ihibit of the personal service committee. l Dinner for the association officers was
 served at 6 O clock and the evening ses-
 sion consisted of quiet hour by Dr. A. J. Dickinson, followed by stereopticon pictures and an address by Dr. l.. R. | Va rrpn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
BLizzard-Like Weather Sweeps
 City But Without Serious Damage
Cold WaUe Accentuates
 Coal Shortage of City
Dealers Report No Coal Yards and Orders Booked Ahead-Complaint Made to Fuel Board of High
 Prces-Decline Comment on Governors Action

With the sudden cold wave the coal shortage Is at it's worst, and the tele- phone at the office of the Jefferson coun- U fuel board rang necessarily yesterday afternoon, calls coming from residents all over the district who were without coal and unable to get any.
 The past few days were ideal ones, and the members of the board felt that the worst stages of the situation in this district had been passed. Cars were continually coming in and they were of the opinion that a sufficient amount of fuel would be received to meet all pres ent demands.
 According to Secretary J. H. Duncan of the fuel board there is very little coal on the yards in the Birmingham district, and the dealers have booked orders so far ahead that practically the entire amount on hand is sold. Dealers from Bessemer, Woodlawn, East Lake, Brigh- ton, West End and other sections of this district had called, asking the assistance of the board in securing some fuel. Every effort is being made by the fuel board to relieve this situation and several cars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
INSURANCE PLANS 0F GOVERNMENT
 FULLY ENDORSED Local Life Insurers Form Special Committee to Aid Campaign-Dr. Sheldon
 Makes Address

pr. Arthur Sheldon of Chicago and pr. Henry M Edmonds were the sneakers at the Birmingham Life ln- surance Mems association luncheon at the Southern club yesterday
 During the session committee was appointed, on motion made by A. 7. Crowder, to nominate officers for the coming year. Lucien Brown, M. 5. Level, A. c. Crowder, chairman. and C. w. Carr were appointed Secre- tary Herbert Baum presented resolu- ton go on record as indorsing the ton go on record as indorsign the government insurance being offered. that the association pledge it's sup port as a special campaign commit tee to do any work which might De detailed to them. and to render all assistance possible in any manner. It was adopted unanimously
 "When business success is gotten down to its simplest form" said pr. Sheldon in his talk to the insurance men, "it is found to be very simple, all revolving around a principle.
 "Some people work with result in siaht. Others who have wider range of vision get the cause clearly de- fined in their minds and work on that, Knowing that as matter or course that if this is done the re- suit or effect will take care of it. self
 "The three forces of destiny are di- vine intelligence. body of nature and the will of man. Man is the connect ing link between the other two. Water running down hill Is by all laws of gravity destined to go to the bot tom by the lines of least resistance yet the will of man may change its entire course The same rules thai apply to nature apply to business in any branch, whether the insurance business or any other.'
 Dr. Edmonds spoke about the ad- vancement that the war has already brought to the world. of the many new inventions and Improvements that have been made, and in conclusion stated that the greatest advantage that 1t would be to the world would be to produce bigger men.
 Among the guests present were: W A. Sherrill N. l.. Bluttmen, H. J. Baum Louis Wolowitz fucien Brown. Vii liam Vaughan. Jr.. c. W. Carr. M B Level A. c. Crowder. W. E. Leake Walter Fowllses. Fred Chisholm. J. $ wilcox. J. DeWitte Wilcox. E. c. Rob inson. Dr. Henry Edmonds. Dr. Arthur sheldon, Prof. c. w Lawton. Alli' Nelson. I. T. Dunlap. w H Hoover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12

of coal are expected to arrive in Bir- mingham this morning. as there are 8 large number of cars en route from the mines.
 The fuel board held an informal meet ing yesterday morning in room SS4. Browif-Marx building, at which time the situation was discussed.
 A number of complaints have been re- ceived by the board regarding the prices charged for some coal. 1t being stated that a number of dealers are charging for the highest grade of coal and are selling the lowest grade. These com plaints will be investigated by the board and full publicity given the result of their findings.
 Chairman Frank B. Fowlkes and the members of the board manifested much interest in the announcement from Washington that Gov. Charles Henderson had given instructions to certain Ala bama coal operators to divert their out put of 200 cars day to certain cities and towns In the state to meet the acute coal shortage. which borders on absolute famine, without regard for the priority orders re-established by the national fuel administrator. They declined tc make any comment on the matter until it was presented to them officially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
COMMITTEE TO PLAN
 FOOD PREPAREDNESS
 CAMPAIGN FOR YEAR

The committee appointed at the food preparedness bureau luncheon on Decem- Der to select the executive committee of the food preparedness bureau held meeting yesterday morning in the direc- tors room of the Chamber of Commerce at which time the committee was named as follows: B. M. Allen. Murray Brown. Hill Ferguson, G. B. Mccormack. J. D. Moore, l.. Pizitz. James J. Smith. Frank s. White. w. D. Wood, H. M. Beck and J. Kirk Jackson. This committee will meet on Tuesday. January 15. at 2 o'clock. for the rurpose of electing a chairman and treasurer and to outline the policies Of the food preparedness and marketin: bureaus campaign for 1918.