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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
.Hearts of the World"

D. w. Griffith's supreme achievement in screen production, Hearts of the World" is being shown at the Jefferson all this week. with matinees daily. While this filmed drama is described as the
 sweetest love story ever told" it's scenes were taken in France. most of the time at the extreme front line trenches. l. is of interest to learn that the prin- cipal characters in the play have been many times under bombardment, and have suffered the terror of shell and shrapnel, have seen and heard humanity stricken by actual war.
 In one instace a rehearsal was inter- rupted by shell unexpectedly falling without warning 20 yards away. In the silence after the passing death, the vicin- ity was alive with the cry of the wound- ed and busy with stretcher bearers car- rying away the dead. No printed word can so adequately describe the horrors of this world conflict as the scenes pho tographed in the filming of remarkable production. However, the war and it's friShtfulness serve but as realistic background for the unfolding of whole some, tense story of the love of an American boy and girl caught in the maelstrom of battle and death. A stir ring musical score arranged to inter- pret Hearts of the World" and the ex tra large orchestra carried by the com pany are important features in the pre- sentation of this drama of love and war. Daily matinees will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15

The state conference of four-minute men, to be held here at the Tutwiler next Tuesday, November 19, will be in the nature of victory meeting.
 Members of the Alabama organization from every section of the state will be present and will participate in the pro- gramme Every phase of the work that has been done by this great volunteer organization of speakers will be dis cussed
 The Birmingham four minute men will be hosts to the visitors for the day and will entertain all visiting four-minute men at lunch and at dinner There will be no assembly at any one place for lunch, but each member Of the BlrmlnS- ham organization will be at liberty to entertain their individual guests as each sees fit At dinner, however, all visitors will be the guests of the Birmingham speakers at a dinner session in the ball. room at the Tutwiler.
 The programme for the three sessions to be heid is as follows:
 MORNING SESSION
 8:30 to 10, registration; 10, conference called to order by state director; Growth of National and State Organi- zation," Thomas J. Crittenden, state di- rector; What We Have Accomplished as Four-ninute Men," w. Curtis Nichol- son, associate director; Covering all Ready-Ma Audiences Mrs. A. D.. Kirby, Jackson county; discussion, led by Charles P. Smith, Etowah county; Junior Four-Minute Men," Dr. J. H. Philips, Birmingham; discussion, led by Dr Charles B. Glenn, Birmingham; ssr,. raI,, TInxx To air, It." Sam H. Oliver, Chambers county; discussion, practical suggestions, led by w R. Sanders, Tuscaloosa county; "Co- operation Among Ourselves, J. Lee EIol- loway, Montgomery county; discussion, led by George P. Haslam, Piedmont;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
DEATHS

Miss Ruby Fitxgeraid-Aged 20 died at the residence, 225 Fifty-second street, north, last night Funeral services announced later. Deceased Is su-- vived by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
 Arthur Renfroe Elliott-Six months old. son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur E. Elliott. died yesterday morning at local infirmary. and the funeral will take place from Ioy's chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. Mrr. E. A. Nunnelly-Ageds 77, died at the residence. 4s01 Second avenue, north, Woodlawn, yesterday morning. Funeral services from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. Deceased was the widow of the late A J. Nun nelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Battle for American
 Manhood Just Begun,
 Say Returned Workers
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"All ladies and the public generally are invited to attend,' said Gen. Joe Rosen- berger. Another lunch, to be known as 'clean up'' lunch, will probably be held Monday, at which time final reports showing the drive over the top are ex- pected to be made The Rainbow division has organized a new subdivision known as the Downtown division, with the following generals in charge:
 Mrs. w. H. Worthington, stores; Mrs. Sam Adler, hotels, office buildings and banks; Mrs. Kirkman Jackson, movies; Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben. theatres.
 According to General (Mrs. w. D) Smith no woman is more entitled to the distinguished service medal for work in this campaign than Mrs. John R. Hor- nady, the efficient publicity director of the Rainbow division. Mrs. Hornady has labored untiringly during all the recent campigns and it is due largely to her efforts that the famous female fighters" have captured so many dollars.
 Adjutant Bert Meadow is anxious to give all 100 per cent firms credit for their donations. He made the following an- nouncement last night:
 ROLL OF HONOR
 .'The following is a list of the honor roll of the firms whose employees have subscribed 100 per cent in the present campaign up until the closing hour, November IA:
 Drennen Motor Co.
 Atlas Machinery Co
 Oliver Walstrum Co.
 American Radiator Co.
 H. k. Shropshire.
 Waters Tonge Lumber Co.
 Bonnyman-N N Norman Sales Co.
 Brookside Pratt Mining Co.
 Birmingham Fertilizer Co.
 Wood-Crabbe Grain Co.
 Let me strongly urge all firms not shown on this list, whose employees have subscribed 100 per cent, request of the committee that they be furnished with 100 per cent cards which we have now on hand in ample quantities. We also have beautiful shield in plaster cast for the industrial plants who have subscribed 100 per cent.
 EBERT M MEADOW, Adjutant."
 Over the state the campaign is keep ing pace with, if not leading. Birming- hams drive. Mobile wired Thursday night that she had raised $o1,255 during the day, bringing her total up to $SO64 Tuscaloosa Is going away over the tor and Brewton will double her quota ac- cordng to David Holt. the efficient pup licity director of the state campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Survey of Contracts Under Way and Recommends
 tiOns Formulated
ONLY ONE CONTRACT
 TERMINATED so FAR
Big Reduction Can Be Effected Rapid ly, However, Since Many Con- tractors Already Prepared
 for After-War Business

Washington, November IA. Munition contracts for the army are to be cancelled with utmost caution so as to safe guard the interest of both labor and capital. All bureaus of the War Department, it was learned today, are making a carful survey of the outstand- ing contracts and recommenda- tions are being formulated to cover the industrial demobili- zation involved in the cessation of work on guns, shells and equipment.
 Officials said today that thus far only one contract has been terminated. it being an order for motor truck equipment upon which work had not been started, and to the cancellation of which all parties were agreeable.
 The process being followed subjects any contract recommended for cancel 1ation by the particular war depart ment bureau involved to rigid scrutiny by the war labor and war industries iboards before the order can be is- sued. Even if the purchase and stor- age division of the general staff and the director of munitions approve can- cellations because the material or dered is not deemed necessary to the military establishment disapproval by either of the two civilian boards is suf- ficient to prevent cancellation.
 TIME ALLOWED
 Officials said today that wherever a large number of workers would be thrown out of employment suddenly or a manufacturing plant would be seri- ously embarrassed, cancellation clauses will not be invoked until the manu- facturer has made arrangements for private contracts.
 Considerable reduction, however, can be effected rapidly, officials said, as many contractors already have pre- ared for after the-war business and J.aee only short time to get started on that work. In other cases, whers plants have been completely transposec '~sf for war orders and will virtually have to be rebuilt, the task will be more complicated. A uniform procedure such as blanket cancellation orders, therefore, seem impossible to many oi- ficials who predict that each case will continue to be treated individually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
At the Lyric


 The Keith programme, enjoyed by ca pacity audiences Thursday evening is featured by music, song, dance, comedy and novelty and proved excellent enter tainment. Margaret Braun and her war widows in a high class song offering present most delightful numb0f while Sylvester and Vance in song, comedy and nonsense receive a lions share of the applause. The song offering by Miss Braun and a quartet of pleasing girls is high class musical act featured by good songs and excellent voices. The ensemble work is fine and the harmony Is a big feature of the number. Billie Kay, Jean Evans, Della Mae Botsford and Alice Kehoe compose the associate artists with Miss Braun and the act was highly appreciated and came in for liberal applause.
 Sylvester and Vance prove riot of fun and the former is natural comedian Miss Vance sings some pleasing songs and wears pretty gowns and the comedy part is left to Sylvester. He gets away fine and keeps the audience in a hilar- ious mood
 The Samsteads open the programme with an exhibition of muscular strength and athletics. The act Is one of the best of the kind seen in a long time and as an attraction ranks with the best. scot Gibson, Scotch comedian, tells some funny stories and sings some songs. and receives liberal applause. Richards closes the bill with high class dancing act. Richards is well known vaudeville en- tertainer and performs many intricate dances with the grace of a woman. He appears as a woman and the audience receives quite 8 surprise when he re- moves his wig.
 Lyric Screen Telegrams are education al and especially interesting this week. The entire bill is good and will furnish much entertainment for the remainder of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Want Questionnaires Returned

Montgomery November 14--(SpecidD The state military department Thurs day advised local draft boards in the state to ask for the return of all ques- tionnaires sent to men who had attained their 37th birthday before September F, last, when they enrolled for military ser vice. The bulletin says men of that age who have received these documents should return them immediately without filling them out. This advice means that the draft machinery is fast being done away with in the country. 1t is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
State Conference Four
 Minute Men on Tuesday Local Men Be Hosts State Organization Members-Some Splendid Speakers the Pro-
 gramme-Luncheon and Dinner for Visitors

Job and It's Value," H. D. Cullen, state secretary; How Can We Best Cooperate With Other Organizations" Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley, state chairman Womans division Four-minute men; discussion, led by Judge Hugh A. Locke, associate director; specimen four-minute talk, Judge Oscar R. Hundley, Birmingham; adjourn until p. m.
 AFTERNOON SESSION
 Afternoon session. 2 o'clock, reassem- ble at convention hall; How Best to Prepare a Four-Minute Speech Dr. Henry J. Willingham, Florence; discus sion personal experiences, led by J. E. Wilkinson, Selma; Should All National Speaking Campaigns Be Handled Through the Four Minute Men?" A. Manville Waples, secretary Alabama Red Cross speakers bureau; "The Mentality of the Audience" Sidney F. Lazarus, Birming- ham; "The Public's Attitude Toward the Four-Minute Men, Mrs. M. w. Wilson, Gadsden; discussion, led by F. P. Nich- ols, Randolph county: specimen four minute talks, Frank s. Stone, Baldwin county, o. R. Hood, Cadsden, Mrs. A. l.. Dowdell, OpelikA; "The Power of the Spoken Word,'' Mrs. Lydia J. Newcomb Comings, Fairhope; adjourn until 6:30.
 DINNER SESSION
 Dinner session, 3.60 o'clock, ball room, Tutwiler hotel; "The Red Cross Speak ers Bureau" Fred E. Hamlin, director of publicity, gulf division, American Red Cross, New Orleans; discussion, led by Val j. Nesbit, associate director and chairman Red Cross speakers bureau; "The State Council of Defense Mrs. J. F. Hooper, chairman woman's division, state council of defense; address, Lieut.. Bruno Rosselli, of the Italian army; ad- dress, Staff Capt. L. Allison Coe of the Salvation Army; address, Gov. -elect Thomas E. Kilby, Anniston; address, Mrs Charles Henderson, Montgomery; "The Colored Division of the Four Min ute Men, Oscar w. Adams, chairman colored division, Birmingham four-min-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
/ MINISTERS

n, November 14 S:52 a. m.
 erman government has been
 with the following cabinet -s:
 -d1ier and interior and military af- $, Friedrich Ebert. oreign affairs Hugo Haase. sinance and colonies, Phillip Scheid- mann.
 Disqualification. transport. justice and health. Wilhelm Dittman Publicity. art and literature. Herr Landsberg. ! Social policy, Richard Earth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
At Loew's Biiou

Loew's Bijou offers vaudeville lovers a snappy bill of song, fancy dances. black face comedy and monologue work, as well as a very clever act of female im- personators, an exceptional female sharp shooter, and very delightful photoplay, 'The Return of Mary in which May Allison stars.
 The big act on the bill is composed of four women and one man, 1t being en- titled What Woman Can Do," and is one of unusual merit. There is a toe dancer, and she is clever; bird imi- tator with exceptional ability, especially In her imitation of trained canary singing a popular war song, and a sharp shooting act wherein the craftsmanship Is perfect. As a whole the act is splen- did entertainment, living up to the stand ard Loew variety of unusualness.
 Ruth Curtis makes a good impression with big voice, injecting a personality that puts her songs over in great style.
 Harvey and Hanlon present a Rube skit that is well conceived and cleverly executed. They are exceptional dancers, and their work was very pleasing.
 B. Forrest Kelly, appearing in "hobo'' attire, gave the audience some vocal numbers that were well received. He has good voice. and knows how to use it, but it was something of a mystery why he did not discard the ''hobo' attire and appear in his street clothes. for with his big rich voice he would undoubtedly go stronger. But. his comedy pleased the audience immensely and he got the biggest hand of any act offered, hence It is evident Forrest knew what he was doing when he cut out his suit with a hatchet and painted his nose with bar room tint.
 Peck and Mcintyre offer one of the best blackface acts seen here in some time, the ebony boy being "absolutely there with the negro dialect, and inn presentations, his big bass voice being a decided asset. The other member oi this duo has a splendid voice, and his offerings were warmly applauded. The photoplay is a most enjoyable drama. and May Allison, the superb star is at her best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Liehtless Nights End

Montgomery. November 14-(Special) Alabama will have no more lightless niehts, provided the.people are not waste ful and adhere strictly to the saving idea that has been taught during the war. sam Kennedy. fuel administrator. Thurs day. made public a. letter from Govern ment Administrator Garfield, in which state administrators are permitted to do away with lightless nights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
POLICE NOTES

ty-third street was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officers Pittman and Burge and lodged in the city jail on charge of grand larceny. It is alleged Hassel stole a shotgun valued at $50 from the home of Fred Kernodle, 304 spring street, Avondale.
 Walter. Christian, negro, was arrested yesterday by Officers Jones and Long and placed in the city jail charged with grand larceny. It is alleged that ne stole a revolver from the home of Charles Jenkins, N2s Twenty street, The officers recovered the pistol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
REVOLT AT BRUSSELS

Paris, November 14.-(Havas.)- 1.-TWO German noncommissioned officers landed in an airplane yesterday at Thorn, in the Dutch province of Linn burg, according to dispatch from Roermond, Holland They declared that the population of Brussels had reyolted against the Germans. They added that the German officers at the Belgian capital. not daring to leave in airplanes on account of the bad wealth CT. would try to flee in automobiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Chaplin at Princess

The Princess theatre was packed all day long Thursday when Birmingham turned out to see Charlie Chaplin in his latest comedy success Shoulder Arms This comedy is brand new Chaplin comedy and 1t is having its- premier showing at the Princess.
 Chaplin in Shoulder Arms will be seen at the Princess today and tomor- row. This production Is a burlesque on trench life and Is laugh from beginning to end. The fun begins when the ser geant tells Chaplin to take in his feet. 7 and Chaplin asks take 'em in whereY' Capacity audiences laughed all Iday Thursday at Chaplin at the Princess ana overflow crowds are anticipated alt day today and tomorrow. "A great picture at a very low price'' was the comment of hundreds after seeing this great pio- ture at the Princess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
THOMAS INJURED
 BY AUTOMOBILE

Clarence Thomas, 1926 Thirty fourth street, north, was struck by an unknown automobile at bridge on Twenty ond street yesterday afternoon. fractur- ing his leg and bruising his entire body considera ble. It is reported that the young man was crossing the bridge when the car struck him. The automo- bile was running at a high rate or speed and did not slacken when it struck Thomas. it is said. Thomas was car sr{6d to Robinson's infirmary. where he VIII reported as resting well last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
First tn File Bond

Montgomery, November 14-tSpeciaD J. A. Driver. sheriff-elect of Geneva county, enjoyed the distinction of being the first official elected at the gen. eral election to file his bond with the secretary of state. The board of supervisors of Geneva county tabulat- ad the returns and found that AIr. Driver had been elected. He qualified with the probate judge of this county and then filed bond with the secretary, of state, as required by law,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Farrar at Trianon

Geraldine Farrar in The Turn of the Wheel is proving one of the real photo- play treats of the season at the Trianon. This picture has played to big crowds all week and the general opinion ex- pressed is that it Is one of the best pie lures recently shown in Birmingham. This attraction will be at the Trlanon today and tomorrow.
 In "The Turn of the Wheel Miss Far rar has a part which critics declare en- ables her to do her best acting. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
TRAWLER BLOWN UP

Paris, November 14.-(Havas. )--The French trawler Pavot. which was be- ing used to sweep mines laid by the Turks is: the Gulf of Alexandretta, the northeastern arm of the Mediterranean, was blown up today by the explosion of one of the mines. Four sailors were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Laundry Incorporated

Montgomery, November 4--(Special) Papers of incorporation for tie Troy Laundry company of Montgomery. with total authorized and paid In capital stock of $7500. were filed wikh the sec- |retary of state Thursday. The incor- porators are Marc Vincente1li. Mary A. Vincentelli and J. Otis vintenteili.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
ADJUSTMENTS
THEATRES

Jefferson--"Hearts of the World" all this week
 Lyric--Keith' vaudeville. Bijou-Loew's vaudeville and feature pictures.
 PHOTOPLAYS Strand-Charlie Chaplin in Shoulder Arms"
 Trlanon-Gera1d1ne Farrar in 'srhe Turn of the Wheel" Alcazar-"For Hush ands Only Rialto-Louise Huff :u "T'other Dear Charmer'
 Colonial-Marguerite Clark in Out of a Clear Sky.
 Odeon Two-Fatty Arbuckle in The Cook"
 Princess-Charlie Chaplin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
IsER AGRouND

Aer~14-(British Wire
 big German cruiser Z Malmo, Sweden, &C., patch from Copenha- iander of the warship fered assistance. The q to have a large num- <on board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Poles Direct Consolidation of the Germans at Warsaw
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ficial statistics. In addition 3S vessels of approximately 69.0o0 tons were dam aged by German submarines.
 One thousand one hundred and twenty lives were lost in these disasters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
"The Boomerang" at Jefferson

One of the seasons best attractions at the Jefferson Tuesday and Wednesday,. matinee Wednesday, will be David Belas- CO.'S superb presentation of the Winchell Smith and Victor Mapes comedy, "The Boomerang," which will come to Bir- mingham from its remarkable run of 15 months at the Belasco theatre, New York, and eight months at Powers thea tre, Chicago.
 Tho entire original New York produc ton will be brought here intact, with the following cast of Belasco excellence: Robert Conness, Harry Hayden, John Clements, Carlton Rivers, John N. Wheel CT, George Spelvin, Louiszit Valentine, Katherine Hayden, Mary Elizabeth, Helen Slosson, Alma Chester and others. In these days of forming five and six different companies to present popular New York successes on the road, it is a policy worthy of the highest com mendation and support on the part of local theatregoers, that has prompted MT. Belasco to select this cast for the presentation of "The Boomerang in the cities in which it Is booked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Sacred Harp Singing Class

The Jefferson county ''Sacred Harp" singing class will meet It the court house Sunday afternoon 3t 1sa0 o'clock for their regular song service. The pub lie Is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
Unveiling Ceremony

The unveling of the tombstone of Abraham Mickwee. who met his untime- ly death last August. will be held at Elmwood cemetery Sunday. November IT, at 2:So D. m.. under the auspices of the Phoenician club of Birmingham.
 Dr. H. A. Elkourie will deliver the unveiling oration for the Phoenician club, which will come out in body to pay their respects to deceased brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15
PELICAN MEETING HELD

Wednesday, November 13. sociated Press. )-Republic- were held here and it : night. Alejandro Ter cal leader, delivered an
 irid. Some arrests were suit of the demonstra-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-15

story revolves around the gay life Of Monte Carlo but the scenes shift to America. The plot is thrilling, interest ing and surprising.