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The Washington times., 1918-01-22
BELASCO.

A deIectabIs theatrical tid-bIt was
served to- Capital ''hrstnighters" at
the Belasco last night Fancy Free"
tional enough to have as little plot
as possible, is unconventional enough
to be really good.
For this, thank Clifton Crawford.
And thank Marilynn Miller just as
much. And then distribute the re-
mainder of the responsibility for the
success OF the new production among
the remainder Of the unusually cap
able cast, the pulchritudinous chorus,
the elaborate Urbanesque settings,
and q doEen-odd tinkling tunes that
set one swaytng, not to mention
clever dialogue from the pen OF Dor
othy Donnelly, a noted emotional
actress, who evolved the book of
Fancy Free"
The story, or what there is OF II,
Is woven around the adventures and
complication in Q Palm Beach hotel,
in which two sisters, with an eye to
matrimony, adopt what would at first
appear to be an excellent way to
slude marriage-one poses as Mrs.
with a living hubby, and the other
a. q Mrs- with a dead one, in short.
q widow.
Occasionally, when tinie can be
found, q little OF the development OF
the plot is squeezed In between some
singing. dancing, or story telling. and
so. in a way, the story Is made to
last the play out, and come to a
happy conclusion, in which most
everybody becomes engaged to some
body else.
That is supposed to be a happy
ending, and everybody's satisfied.
Now that you know what the plays
about, though that isn't important, con-
slider Mr.. Crawford. He has an eX-
cellent reputation as an entertainer,
and Il isn't weakened any in the new
production. In the last act, particu-
larly, where he poses as a British
major. he displays his unusual fun
making ability. though he scatterS
generous portions OF wit and humor
throughout the production.
Mr.. Crawford is skillfully aided by
Marilynn Miller, a winsome damsel-
cute, you know-who dances her way
into the hearts OF the audience. Miss
Miller deserves her name in as big
type on the program as Mr.. Craw-
ford, for she's just as much to blame
for the success OF the production az
he lie.
Harry Conor, as Benjamin Pes
tlethwaite, bounces around amusing
ly. while Charles Brown, as Prof.
Highbrower, presents an interesting
character. Ray Raymond, as Philip
Pike. does much to make the song.
"A Cocktail of Flowers" one that
earns repeated encores.
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nishes the basis for an interesting
study, since IL links with the ancient
tale of q legendary queen. a modern
development OF the curse placed upon
the possessor OF a fateful stone. Miss
Farrar is equal to the somewhat
exacting requirements Of her role,
while the work OF the unusually capa-
BILE supporting cast, which includes
Hobart Bosworth, Wallace Reid,
TuIly Marshall and James NeiIl. is
flawless. So
The Knickerbocker will, Of course.
remain closed today, conforming
with the requirements OF the Fuel
Administrations ordA- -~~' s
attraction will be "TnS Seven SWAMI
q charming pIcturizaI- "a =. -
classics, featuring Marguerite Clark.
"His Mothers Boy" featuring Charles
Ray, will hold the screen Thursday
and Friday, while Saturdays attrac-
Blood" with Francis Bushman and
Beverly Bsyne starred.
o., GARDEN. Or
First by 'outwitting a quartet of
train robbers In the Far West and
restoring equanimity to the soreIy
agitated nhds OF wealthy dowager
and her daughter about to be robbed,
then by rescuing the same young
lady. minus the dowager, from the
serious consequences OF a motorboat
accident on Long Island sound.
Francis Y. Bushman Justified the title
OF Red, White, and Blue Blood" for
the latest photoplay feature in
which he and Beverly Bayne are the
pictured co-stars upon the screen at
Moore's Garden Theater during the
nrst four days OF this week-barring
today, the playhouse's Garfield
holiday"
Miss Bayne has never appeared
more charming than in this subject
which permits her to surrender to the
honest love OF a typical young
American and thus disclose the
schemes OF . band Of criminals mas
querading as foreign noblemen. Mr..
Bushman, OF course, is the energetic
hero OF the best silent comedy-drama
he has had since "Pennington's
Choice"
The program is completed by "Jum-'
bles and Jokers," a high-geared COM
edy, and beginning Thursday will be
featured by Ann Murdoch pictured in
the title role OF the screen version
of the former Frohman play, "The
impostor."
The Washington times., 1918-01-22
APOLLO.

APOLLO.
A yirile Western story is "The 81.
lent Man." which was shown at
Apollo yesterday. and it pro-
vides. William s. Hart one OF the
most efectual characteriIations in
which he has appeared. for some
time. There Is scarcely a dull mo-
ment In the entire picture and the
many hair-raising adventures keep
the spectator constantly "on edge"
The Apollo will today. Of course.
remain closed, in accordance wirh
the edict Of the Fuel Administrator.
Attractions listed for thP remainder
OF the week follow: Tomorrow
Billie Burke In The Land of Prom
Ise;" Thursday, Mae Marsh in The
Cinderella Mani" Friday. Jack Pick
ford in tom Sawyer" saturday,
Alice Brady in The Silent Sacrifice.
and Alice Howell in tde comedy,
"Neptune's Naughty Daughter"
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AMERICAN.

Vivian Martin. is the chs rming star
of Molly Entangled." yesterdays
screen Offering at Crandairs Ameri-
can. Her role, is that OF Molly
Shawn. in love with big good-na-
tured- Barney Malone, aud keeping
house for her father ana her aged
grandmother. There has been a
feud OF long standing between the
Barrys and the -O'Maras- This was
heightened by the fact that the vast
Barry lands would go to the O'Maras
IL Jim did not marry. Then Jim meets
with an accident and bis mother, fear
ing that he VIII die, suggests that he
marry some one 10 save the estate.
Little Molly Shawn is Jim's choice.
She is hastily summoned, and becomes
Jim's bride. Then it. Is discovered
that the patient is not in anysserious
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Attractions Offered at the Capitals Payhoses This Week

danger. The complications are all
cleared up by big surprise and Molly
and Barney are happy.
The attractions for the rest of the
week follow: Tomorrow, Harry Morev
in "Who Goes There?" Thursday, June
Elyidgs-in yThe Tenth Case" Friday
Billie Burke in Army and the Girl"
Saturday. Mary MacLaren in ''Her
Bargain"
The Washington times., 1918-01-22
SOUTH CAROLINA sHIVERs.

GREENWOOD, S. c., Jan. 22-west-
ern South Carolina Is covered with
snow from two to three inches deep.
surface frozen hard. Some towns are
reporting mo coal whatever" for
shivering families
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and every detail necessary to bring
this weeks show up to the Poll
standard is in evidence.
The Washington times., 1918-01-22

Transcend belief, has as It's primary
motive the narration of the incidents
that resulted in the regeneration OF a
man upon whose head the law had
dxed q, price and his realization Of the
value Of the love of a good woman-
Owing to the accidental destruction
of the last reels Of THE Barg ain"
yesterday noon, the substitution of an
other Hart feature and a Secondary
attraction. for yesterday afternoon
and evening only. was necessitated,
but upon the reopenlng of the Strand
tomorrow "The Bargain" will he
shown in its entirets for the re-
mainder OF the week, supplemented by
the customary short reels.
SAVOY.
That THE Silent Man." the photo
play featuring William s. Hart, which
was shown at CrandalPs Savoy yes
terday, registers 100 per cent IN point
OF enteFtainment value, was the gen.
eral verdict OF the patrons. As ''Budd"
Marr,. a lone prospector, Hart has
another rugged character with al
most primitive ideas OF justice, who
takes the law In his own hands when
MS CLdiIl Is SlOleu lEOln MIN. w men
Marr, returning from q spree, finds
the "gang" at work on his claim,
things begin to happen" and from
that point on thrilling events come,
thick and fast until Marr's claim is
restored to him. A touch OF romance
is provided in the person OF Betty
Bryce, a young Eastern girl, whom
Marr befriends.
The Savoy remains closed today in
compliance with the Fuel Admins
tration order. Attractions sched-
uled for the remainder OF the week
are as follows: Tomorrow and Thurs
day, Mary Garden in a massive pic
turization OF Anatole Frances story,
That's" Friday, June Elvidge in
The Strong Way" Saturday, Sessue
Hayakawa in The Secret Came" and
the comedy, "a Kitchen Lady"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
Foreign Delegates Have
 Their Inning in Convention

St. Paul Minn.. June 11.-Foreign delegates had their inning late today at the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor. Bell gium's sacrifices. plans of rehabilita- ton and the earnest appreciation of Americas help were presented by Lieut.. Henri DeMan of the Belgian army and Prof. Albert Van Heke of the University of Louvain. both delegates t6 the convention.
 Despite America's efforts to rro- vide food. Belgium is on the verge of starvation." Lieutenant DeMan said "Three-quarters of million Belgian workmen are idle because they re- fuse to do war work for Germany There is not single pacifist in Bel gium because most of our people, hav- ing lived under German rule. know what loss the war would mean
 In reply. President Samuel Gompers assured the foreign representatives that the American government would not stop until German military forces
 Objection by socialists to the re- port of the American labor mission. which distinguished socialists from ls.- bor unionists. enlivened the early ses- sion. When President Gompers called for a rising vote on adoption of the report four members of the Garment Workers union remained in their chairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
BIG TOBACCO SALES

Danville. Va, Juno 11.-Seventy-two million more pounds of tobacco were sold in the Carolinas and Virginia dur ing the past season than ever before and farmers got nearly s6,oOo.0oo more for their crop than in the previous season. according to the annual report of tho Danville Tobacco Growers association, at it's annual convention today
 The average price for the 1917 crop was $31.T6 d hundred pounds, and S6i,00o o0o pounds were marketed in the three states, the report showed.
 The annual report showed total sales since the season proper closed of SS,ooo0OO rounds, or 2o,000,000 more than any pre- vious year.
 For 1917 the report shows this pro- ducton: Old belt, l57, .OOo pounds; East Carolina, 143,0o0O0O pounds; South Caro- lima, 6, ,009,00O pounds; a total of 364, 00o, : OCo pounds. an increase of P, 600. coco pounds over the previous year.
 The 1918 crops show increased acreage in South Carolina. with indications of 7a009OOO pounds in that state, which grows less tobacco than in North Caro- lima. An increased area is also indi- cated in eastern North Carolina, but the labor shortage makes prospects there doubtful for larger yield. The Virginia belts show no larger acreage on account of scarcity of labor
 The 1918 season will open August 10.
 War conditions, which have cut Turk ish tobacco off the market and curtailed the Egyptian product, are responsible for the demand for tobacco in this coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
POLICE
 RECALLED TO CAMP
Many Friends of "M. F." Give Boys Sendoff-Hope to Come
 Back Here

Last night at 12:45 o'clock Judd Neal and Herbert Ashwell of Troop A. Mih- tary Police, and Sergt. Jack Currier, Tom Burges and Louis Dennies, Troop B, left Birmingham and for the first time in months the city is without military po- lice.
 Many friends are left in the city by all of the quintet, but more especially by Privates Neal and Burges, who were among the first large detail to be placed here and have remained since, serving their country and making scores of friends at the same time. They have become, during their stay of only few months, identified in the social life of the city and many friends were present at the Terminal station last night to bid them adieu.
 we won't come back till it's over over there, but if we do, we'll sure head for old Birmingham the first lick" was the statement made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
NASHVILLE AND
 ATLANTA FAVOR
 SIX-TEAM LEAGUE


 Nashville, June (Special.) )-That both Nashville and Atlanta will favor the creation of six-club league to replace the Southern association was indicated in comment made today by Manager Frank of the Atlanta team and Secretary Haury of Nashville. The plan is based upon a ruling from General Crowdef favorable to baseball players under tho work or fight order. Should players be exempted it is proposed to create new league leaving out New Orleans and Mo- bile and using the players of these two clubs to strengthen all other teams with the exception of Little Rock.
 No definite action regarding the pro posed six-cfub league is contemplated until a ruling is made on the work or fight order It was stated here today by Manager Frank that in telegram received from Secretary of War Baker ruling would be given out within the next ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
TELLS NEW TRICK
 PLAYED BY HUNS

Mothers Day letter from Roy C. Wright. who is with the f67th infantry in France. and who is a son of Mir and Mrs. E c. Wright, tells a new trick the Germans are playing. MT. and Mrs. Wright have three sons in the service. Roy writes as follows:
 "Still Over Here.
 May F, 1918. Dear Mother; Just few lines to let you know I am thinking of you today, and certainly would like to be with you How are you getting along Certainly hope this letter finds you in the best of health; also papa. am still in the best of good health and enjoying my trip, but sure wish I could see you.
 Well, Mother, this is Sunday Mothers Day-and I am off today. It has been raining all day and I have been sleeping all day. and would still be, only for old Fritz throwing some of his pig iron over and waking me.
 Hugh and Mir. Foster send their best regards How are Fred and Edeine get ting along? Sure would like to see them both
 ''Tell papa he should be over here and see this country; know he would enjoy it. We see plenty of cats-that is we hear them-for when we are in the front line trenches we can hear them almost Ian night, out in no mans land.
 'Somtimes the Germans put a bunch of cats out in the barbed wire in no mans land and pinch them, so they hol- low, and they can cut the wire without you hearing them, Some trick, but they won't play so very many more.
 T certainly hope you received my pie ture I sent you. I received the paper you sent me and sure do like to get
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12

One of the latest to give signed in- dorsement for Plant Juice, the new herbal stomach remedy, is Mrs. Matte Sue Daily, popular lady, residing on R. F. D. No T. Birmingham. who has hosts of friends. She said:
 ''F'or sometime I have been troubled with my stomach, and had always drousy feeling as it seemed l could never get enough sleep, I had hard work to waken up. I had indigestion and dyspepsia for the past eight years; my food fermented in my stomach and caused gas to form: I was bioated and in constant agony; l could never touch vegetables or solid food; had pains all through my shoulders and back. and had such rheumatic pains in my limbs that they would be per- fectly stiff and I could not move them: I was not able to get around to do my housework I tried everything in the shape of medicine but nothing did me the least good until I started to take Plant Juice Three bottles have made a new woman of me. I have no more aches or pains. I sleep fine and can eat anything I want without the least bad effects afterward. Plant Juice has been a God-send to me and I am glad to recommend it to bthers.''
 Plant Juice strengthens, cleanses and revitalizes the entire system It clears the blood of poisons and impurities. puts the lazy liver to,work. regulates the bowels. strengthens the kidneys, and tones up the digestive organs It sharpens the appetite and promotes sound. restful sleep.
 The Plant Juice Man is at Norton s Drug Store. corner of Second avenue and 20th Street, Birmingham, where he is daily meeting the local public and introducing and explaining the merits of this remedy Free samples given.-Adw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
Submarine Sighted

An Atlantic Port June 11.LA Ger man submarine was sighted 25o miles off the New Jersey coast early last night by British steamer, according to the officers of the vessel which ar rived here tonight. According to the officers, the submarine. which was not more than 100 yards from the steamer, was not in a position to launch torpedo, nor did the U-boat open fl"e with it's guns The ship dashed for shore at full speed. big-zagging, and saw no more of the submarine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
LOCAL MARINE SAYS HE'S HAPPY
 IN SUNNY FRANCE

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: have few words for the boys tha. are left at home. I stopped my ma chine one year ago today and gave nv self to Uncle Sam, for heard him call ing for me. I joined the United statss Marine corps, First to fight on land or sea- I was sent to training camn where I did not stay long; before summer was gone l was in sunny Frances
 Say today l. wonder where all the boys are that I left behind Dia they hear Uncle Sam calling them, or did they wait to see if the draft would miss them have spent several months in France and l can say that I am as happy as can be. can say that am one of the happiest of the A. E. F. in France. l sure do like to see southern boy and shake his hand. When we go over the top I like to see a southern boy by my side, and in a raiding party I like to see southern boys You see. I like my southern boys. Say, let me tell you a story
 story that is true Of man in the service
 That never gets 'blue.r He has revolver, he carries a gun;
 He works for his Uncle and says that
 it's fun
 When trouble comes up
 He's first on the scene, He's as brave as they make them A U. S Marine. He's at home in a dugout,
 He's at home on the sea- He's at home anywhere
 That he happens to be. The army and navy & Are good as can be- But they never catch up
 With the U. s. M. c.
 Yours truly.
 PRIVATE A. J. LITTLETON. A. E. F., 16Sth Infantry, Somewhere In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
BOYS HAPPY THAT
 SUMMER HAS COME

Mrs. A. Nelson. 1Oso W. 14th street, has received the following mothers day letter from her son, Louis Nelson. who is in the medical detachment. 1G7th m fantry, in France:
 France, May F, 1918. My dearest Mother: Today is Moth CTS Day" Gee, this is one day the boys in uniform wherever they may be are thinking ct their dear mothers who have gladly given up their boys to struggle for democracy. mother. It's a wonder full word, and the word that means a world to Us. Every hour of the day my thoughts are always upon you, and many times I have gazed to the skies wondering when I will ever see my Gear and only friend in the world. No doubt the mothers are worrying and weeping for their boys at the front who are facing death for just cause. Today $ the day and the big day for every sol Her under special orders from General Per- shing to write their mothers, to let her know that we still have our thoughts upon her, and also to let her know thaJ We are here to figlt for h.. pro lection of cur dear ones at home
 Spring and summer are upon us now, and sure feel great at this el.ange. Sunny France is right. with the nea'l- tiful scenery at it's best it makes one enjoy life more every day. It's shame that this country shoul1 be ruined by these larbalian Huns. Just think of many towns and villages which the Huns have shelled in ruins, kill ng and caus- ing the suffering of many thousands, women and children. Mother if you only could see these wonderful places and things that are destroyel and how these pItifm children are made homeless by the loss of their mothers and fash- CTS, why, it will make anyone fight for what is right. Now Germany has staked everything in her latest offensive to take Paris in six weeks, which thus far she has failed to accomplish with terrible losses to the enemy. So, mother dear, whatever happens over here, do not worry and be a brave mother and be proud that you have a boy who is taking part in this world war, and you may be assured that we are waiting with full confidence peace with victory.
 Well, how is everybody at home get ting along? Tell papa and the children, I am always thinking of them, and 1t won't be long before we wilt all be joined together again, never to be sepa- rated.
 T am n great health. and enjoying the arrival of warm weather, which al ways puts new life in ones sou.
 T will close at present with much love and kisses to you and all, and also my best regards to each and everyone of my beloved friends
 Your son,
 LOUIS NELSON, Medical detachment, 167th infantry, A E. r., France"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
WHITE SELECTMEN
 TO TAKE TECHNICAL
 TRAINING AT AUBURN
Forty-four men in Class Will Take Mechanical Training Course at
 Auburn and Baton Rouge

Forty-four white selectmen will be entraired Friday for mechanical training at the University of Louisiana at Baton Rouge and Alabama Polytechnic insti- tute at Auburn. A number of these men in class l who had had experience in mechanical work volunteered while others were inducted to make up the re- quired number. Twenty-eight will DC sent 10 Auburn and Is to Baton Rouge. and they must be at the colleges on June l5.
 Those who will go to Auburn from local divisions are: Division 1, Frank T. Downcy Jr,. William Henry. Yessick. Allen Augusta Tatum. Isaac Roscoe Mooney andN Bedford O. Lampkin.
 Division .. Sam Bardolph, Carl Theo- dore Aeyer. Harry A. Daniel, Walter L.. Byars and John Enoch Riley.
 Division 3, James w Pearce, Milton G. Shi-k, Lewis H. Spencer, Claude A. Thornton, Nathan Scholder.
 Division 4, John Elwin Naucarrov, Council Busby and Thompson William Bailey.
 Division 5, Walter D. Smith. Carey T. Parks, William c. Walker C. Holloway Watson, and Walter Cullen Jones
 Division 6, Thomas Monroe Davis, Walter Carl Hickey. Ralph. Homer Mos ley, John William Johnson and Thomas Brown Norris.
 Those goins to Baton Rouge are: Divi- sion 1, William H. Smith, Ira Jackson Newbourne and Bennie Lee Lucirs.
 Division ?. Willie L. Cook, George C.. Whatley Jr,. and David T. Freeman.
 Division 8 Alien M. Lefler,, John w. Baker and James E. Leffew.
 Division 1, Ernest Lee Butle-.
 Division 9, Jesse Nichols Lovett and Emmett Randolph Finley.
 Division 6, Thomas E. R. Collins, Err nest Edward Williams and Bascomb Chester Lynn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
GERMANS MEETING
 WITH NO SUCCESS
 IN PRESENT FIGHT

London, June 11-(British Admiralty Per Wireless Press.)-The military corre- spondent of the British wireless service writes:
 In the Montdidier- -Noyon sector the enemy attack is meeting with so little success, in proportion to the heavy sac rif1ces he is making, that so far the engagement may undoubtedly be char acterized as a considerable allied suc- cess. The French continue to hold stub bornly on both Hanks at Vile. taking over 800 prisoners, a signal proof of the enemys desperation.
 Tn the center the advance of about three miles forced. by the first enemy onslaught was followed on the. second day by a further advance of about two miles on a still narrower front. But for these very limited and, so far, useless gains. the enemy has had to pay a price so heavy that he has at last been com pelled to draw upon Prince Rupprecht' $ till now jealously withheld reserves. This is point of deep signifiance
 The enemy apparently antIcIpaIed q success as easX tor him as that on the Aisne and he has been tanght a severe lesson Though he has a temporary nu- merical superiority and the initiative on the western front, yet, even that is prov ing insufficient to overcome the deter imitation of the allied defense. Some ground will inevitably be gained by the e-'ey77' an1 the salient at Noyon is be- coming so acute as to necesstate a rec es..u.-s-sn ol line, but if the enemy is made to pay the same price as hitherto such transfer of ground will within Him. it's be to the allied advantage"