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The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-31
eRlrlsn OFFICIAL REpoRr.

London, July 30.-Australian troops have captared the village of Morris, southwest of Ypres, according to Field Marshal lHaig's report from British headquarters tonight
 The statement says:
 Our casualties were light. A few additional prisoners were captured by our patrols during the day in Nieppe forest
 The hostile artillery has shown great activity today against our new positions at Merris"
The Sentinel=record., 1918-07-31
MRS NETrLEroN, PHONE f2o3.

Formerly Of Buckstaff Beauty Shop wishes to announce that she will ne found at her shop in the Thompson Bldg. the tntire summer and pleased to serve new as well as old patrons First class work, sanitary methods on,y 7-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03
tsRaffles, the Amateur Cracksman," the
Niftiest, NerDiest, Classiest, CleUerest, Dia-
mond Appraiser That EUer Happened

set and who steals for the excitement of
the thing more than because of a Grim
inal instinct. He steals from the rich to
give to the poor. The story opens with
Eaff1es aboard a ship in pursuit of an
international crook who has come into
possession OF priceless ruby. Raffles
steals the ruby from the crook. but is
detected and jumps overheard to escape
capture. Mrs. Vidal christine Mayo.
who Is travelling on the ship. sees him.
She Is an English society woman. Later
Raffles turns up in London and enters
the best society. He attends house
party given by Lord and Lady Amer
stith. In that set he meets Mrs. Vidal
and she recognizes him as the one who
stole the ruby. She keeps the secret
because she loves him.
Lady Amerstith shows to her guests
among them Raffles, the Melrose pearls.
THE pearls disappear and Mrs. Vidal &C
c,,ses Raffles and threatens to expose
him. He defies her. A detective Is en-
gagged and Raffles is watched. He 10
followed to his apartment, but by a clever
ruse he conceals the jewels. Lady AM
erstith's daughter loves Raffles and Raj
files loves her. She comes to his apart
ment and he gives her the jewels and
tells her to return them to her mother.
Raffles proves that he took them 70
prevent q professional thief from stealing
them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03
John Barrymore AS .Rafles''
Proves To Be Great Success
Hornungs Story Makes Thrilling Compelling Photopay
According to Helen Pollock in New York Morn
ing Telegraph

"Raffles" the play by Eugene w. Pres
by has been transformed into seven
reel motion picture. with John Barrymore
In the role of Raffles, which Kyrle Bel
lew created at the Savoy theatre here
some years ago. The adaptation is a. very
able one, having been made by An
thony B. Kelly. So much depends on the
way a story is told in picture. The
simplest narrative may be made engross-
Ing in its arrangement for the screen
and the most elaborate may be made dull
and wearisome. The director shares al
most as much responsibility in this re-
spect as the adaptor This picture shows
the effective cooperation of all con-
cerned.
Raffles, the amateur craftsman, we'll
bred and highly educated, steals for the
love of it. His greatest fun lies in baf-
fling the police. The story begins with
Raffles on shipboard in pursuit of a
swindler who possesses a priceless ruby.
Raffles finds that the ruby is hidden
In the swindler's stoes He gains an en-
trance to the latter's stateroom and
steals the jewel. Feeling sure of an out
cry on board the vessel when the theft
is discovered. Raffles ernpties a cartridge
from his revolver of the powder and bull
let and substitutes the ruby. There is
an soutcry.
Raffles is searched the ships officer
breaks the gun, releasing all cartridges,
including that containing the ruby Raj
files grabs the cartridges, puts them in
his mouth, and jumps overheard, swim
ing miles to land. He saves the ruby.
But in leaving the ship he is seen by
Mrs. Vidal. society woman. Later Raf-
files, who travels with rather an exelu-
sive set in London, meets Mrs Vidal,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03
"Those Who Pay" Thomas Ince Production With Bes-
sic Barriscale in the Featured Role

ing has been done to brighten the life
of the child. Dorothy wants to pur-
chase doll but cannot afford the
money. She goes to the store on Christ
mas night but she has not sufficient
money to buy even the smallest doll.
Determined that her little sister shall
not wake and find that Santa Claus
has disappointed her. Dorothy takes a
chance and steals one. She is detect
ed. George Graham. a prominent law
yer. happens near and intercedes. He
makes restitution and accompanies
Dorothy home. Baby sister is found
dead. Graham engages Dorothy as a
stenographer. He promises her every.
thing that money can buy ii she will
give herself to him. She does so, not
knowing that he has a wife. She Is
happy in the thought that some day ia
will marry her. She learns that he
has a wife and in order that the
wife may be given the love of her
husband Dorothy sacrifices everything
that justice may prevail. Those who
Pay" with Bessie Barriscale in the
featured role, will be seen on the
screen Of tho Alcazar theatre soon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03

who recognizes him. She is in love with
him and tries to win his love by threat
ening to tell of his past. Raffles, how
ever. is in love with Gwendolyn, and
defies Mrs Vidal. About this time the
famous Melrose jewels disappear Raj
files is a guest at the house of Lady Mel
rose. Mrs. Vidal suspects him and
threatens to expose him.
Captain Redford, an amateur sleuth,
becomes active in the case and makes
a wager with Raffles that he will lane
the thief. From that point the center OF
interest in the story is the ingenious
methods used by Raffles to get the Mel
rose Jewels out of his possession. Fin
ally, but not until after he loses his bet.
Captain Redford proves that Raffles
took the jewels. Raffles, too, proves that
he took them to prevent a professional
thief from stealing them
AS q screen star Barrymore tr1umphs
are almost as many, If not as I'M
portant, as his stage triumphs, the
latest of which was his fine performances
in the title role in Peter Ibbetson.
gives dashing and attractive portraiture
OF the amateur craftsman. His is al
most as skillful touch as Mr.. Bellows,
and, of course, he brings to the part
youth and vigor, the lack of which had to
be overlooked in 1.-The representation OF
the popular Englishman.
Frederick Perry was adequate in r. M.
Hollands old role of Captain Bedford,
and H Cooper Cliffe an impressive Lord
Amersteth The remainder of the sup
porting company proved to be above par.
The picture as q whole Is quite as alb
sorbing, and as full of unexpected twists
and turns, as the novel or the play-and
that is saying great deal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03
ssRafHes Is No Program Release

The big picture, "Raffles," like all 9TH
er superfeatures shown at the Alcazar,
is not the production of any of the pic
ture manufacturing concerns who grind
out motion picture stories like the manu-
facturer makes cloth. They don't make
good pictures like they make buttons, but
really big pictures are the superthoughts
and efforts of motion picture producers
who make only one or two pictures a
year. Indeed, some Of the productions
shown at the Alcazar have been more
than year and half in the making.
No policy has so greatly retarded the mo-
tion picture industry as the efficiency"
methods of some motion picture pro-
ducers who turn out pictures on a basis
of SO many dozen or so many gross with
in a given time. Such methods are not
conducive to real pictures.
The big seven-part screen production
of e. w. Hornung's famous crook"
story, "Raffles,'' has been produced by
the L. Lawrence Weber Photo Drama
company, and is finely produced picture,
not in any way to be compared with the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03

Those who saw that finished actor,
Kyrle Bellew, in "Raffles'' when he APP
peared in this city some years ago will
never forget the story, nor will they
forget Kyle Bellew. though now he is
dead He was master actor in that
rOle-but who would for moment dare
pict anyone else to succeed him in this
wonderfully fascinating play other than
John Barrymore, who makes such an
ideal amateur cracksnanf
Barrymore is attempting 4 great task
when he steps Into role of play that
has been popularized throughout the
country in more than 5000 theatres by
some OF the best actors in the business,
but with grace and absolute ease he
depicts the crucial moments in the life
OF the amateur 0acksman'' to such an
extent that you begin to feel for your
pocketbook while this great detective
play is being unfolded before your very
Dyes.
Very likely this combination of the
book being a great seller, the great stage
that the play has had and Barrymore 8
personal popularity has made this pic
ture the hit of every theatre that it has
been shown in. 1t is the most popular
film shown yet, from all reports.
4 Mr.. Barrymore presents the part Of
Raffles, highly educated young man
who travels in tho most exclusive social
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03

usual programme pictures supplied from
day to day by many motion picture
theatres.
The Alcazar management has blazed
the way to a new and better policy and
offers its patrons big pictures only
Practically every picture shown at the
Alcazar has had it's New York run, and
has in most cases been shown at the top
Broadway prices of 81 and 81 admission.
1t is such a policy which keeps the
Alcazar always crowded. 1t Is such a
policy which always pleases the critical
theatregoers of Birmingham.
Coming attractions to the Alcazar are:
1.-THE Garden of Allah a new big
Thomas Ince production, starring Bes-
sic Barriscale; a return engagement OF
William Fox's wonderful picture, "A
Daughter Of the Gods" THE Warrior"
said to be the greatest novelty OF the
year, with Maciste, the giant of Cabiria,
in the title role; THE Belgian with
Walker Whitesides; the new Lois Weber
sensation Of picturedom, 1.-THE Price of
Good Time" and all the new William
Farnum and Theda Bara productions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03

"The Garden Of Allah" will be shown
1T the Alcazar all next week.
A Thomas H. Ince production comes
to the Alcazar. theatre soon. entitled
sThose Who Pay" 1t is in seven reels
and presents one of the strongest dra-
matte subjects ever projected on the
screen OF a motion picture theatre.
Gripping. tense drama is the foreword
and from the opening flash of the
strong title to the final scene your
undivided attention is demanded. Bes-
sic Barriscale Is in tho featured role
and she is ably supported by Howard
Hickman. Dorcas Mathews and Mel
bourne Mcdowell. Raymond West d.
rected the production. The story was
written by c. Gardner Sullivan.
Charles Stumar did the camera work.
with the presentation OF 'Thcse Vino
Pay" you will see a story enacted on
the screen that holds from the nrst.
Miss Barriscale gives the best dra-
matte performance OF her career be-
fore the camera. Tho story tells Of
this adventures OF Dorothy Warner,
who is the sole support Of her infant
sister. Christmas approaches and moth
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03
"Raffles," Good as the Best

HeVtcWcd by Joseph T..
John Barrymore as Raffles in the
screen version of e. w. Hornung's popu-
lar novel and stage play. introduces this
character to his audience with such a
genuine appreciation for this type that
there can be no doubt of an equally gem
uine and hearty reception given this
drama when 1t is presented in the mo-
ton picture theatre. 1t is intensely in
tere.ting from start to finish and can be
recommended to all movie patrons as a
sure bet. The title itself will attract
The cast Is composed of recognized art
lists. The picture has been given an ex-
cellent production and is as good as the
best.
Mr.. Hornung's drama is known to mil
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03

.clfey. Motion Picture news
lions. When it was presented on the
stage for the first time about 10 years
ago it ran to packed houses. The screen
version should get the same results.
John Barrymore Is a fine type for the IT,
tie role. Even when Raffles is taking the
law in his own hands and committing
an act which we all know to be a crime,
he has the sympathy of his audience.
Christine Mayor and Evelyn Brent In
the principal feminine roles give per-
formances that add much to the merit Of
this production. III. Cooper Cliffe is con-
vincing. Frederick Perry gives good
account of the detective. Mike Donlin,
in character role, is good. Mathilda
Brundage does her usual good work in a
society matron's part.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03
What the Critics Say:

'It ran to packed houses. 1t is intensely in
teresting from start to finish and can be rec
commended to all patrons as sure bet"-Mo-
ton Picture News.
Finely produced, has the same fascination
in picture form that it possessed on the stage
and in the novel."s-Motion Picture World.
Staged beautifully. Snappy, classy sus-
pense, action with clever star. Moves rapidly"
-Wids.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03

"John Barrymore gives dashing and attrac-
tive portraiture of the amateur cracksman."-
N. Y. Morning Telegraph.
"An absorbing drama in every sense of the
word. This production will rank with the
best."-Exhibitors Trade Review.
Unjust grip audiences for many seasons. 1t is
q superpicture, too big and fine to be limited to
any regular programme" --Variety.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-01-17
Terrible Attacks of Cramps Made
Her Fear She Would ie--TOOk
Simple Home treatment and
Hasn't Had Cramp Since .
TELLS HOW SHE DID IT

II suffered from stomach trouble for
a year. l tried many things that were
recommended but nothing did me any
good. Everything that I ate hurt me
and l would take spells of cramps that
seemed 80 bad l didn't think | could
live through them and l got 80 bad off
l could not walk anywhere, not even
across the room. Those terrible cramp-
ing spells were so bad l thought l would
die and everyone thought l could not
live. .
II had tried doctors and got no relief
and was at my wits end when Acid Iron
Mineral was recommended to me as the
very thing for stomach trouble and I
commenced to take it and since then |
have neve had a spell Of cramp now
eat anything | want to eat and it doesn't
hurt me. | have gained 80 much
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-01-17
Death of Miss Pickett

Miss Leura Pickett died December
90, in the Six Mile section, after a long
illness Of consumption, aged Is years.
Some time before her death she saw her
need of a Savior, confessed her sins and
gave her heart to God. She leaves, be-
sides her parents, two sisters, two
brothers and a host Of relatives and
friends to mourn her death. Funeral
services were held at the home Deem
Der % by Rev. j. r. Davis, after which
the body was carried to Central and
laid TO rest in the Mount Zion cemetery.
We have every reason to believe that
while her loved ones here are mourning
their loss, she is basking in the smiles
OF Gods eternal love and bekoning them
to come. A Friend.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-01-17
OF VANDYKE SO WEAK
FROM STOMACH TROUBLE SHE
COULD HARDLY WALK SHE SAID

strength l can walk two or three miles
without getting very tired and I can
sleep . whole lot better while before l
took Acid Iron Mineral my sleep didn't
do me any good. 1t has done what
nothing else that I had tried could do
and l consider Aim q wonderful medi-
cine and believe it will do everything it
is recommended to do if taken accord
ing to directions" declared Mrs. Eliza
beth Grimsley, Of Van Dyke, Buchan-
o County, Va.
When your strength gives out and
you feel like dragging around all day
long instead of skipping around spry and
lively like of old, try taking a few drops
of this natural iron in a glass of water
after meals. 1t is simply wonderful.
People all over this state recommend
Acid Iron Mineral. The beauty about
it is that it is just the highly concen-
trated natural iron, cheaper, stronger
and much better for people in need of
iron. A twelve ounce bottle usually
sells for a dollar and as a tonic, aid to
digestion, Kidneys and bladder it can't
be equalled. 1t is sold only in original
bottles and the trade mark "A-I-M" on
bottle and carton is the Ferrodine
Chemical Corp. guarantee of strength
and quality. Most druggists have it.
Get a bottle today.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-04
W0kEW0C

Mrs. Giese visited her parents at
| Reedsburg on Thursday
Mrs. Anna Schuette visited her
daughter, Mrs ]. Spencer, at Kendall
from Thursday until Sunday.
Miss Orpha Schwartz went to Reeds
burg on Friday
John Ring has moved to Union Cen
ter
Wednesday, March q, was held the
funeral of Arthur Kannenberg, son of
Charles Kannenberg whose death was
due to pneumonia at Camp Lewis,
Washington. He was a member or
Company K, 352d infantry
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. J. Mittlesteadt in the Luth-
eran church at 1870, and burial was
made in the Lutheran cemetery beside
the remains of his brother and mother.
A very large crowd was in attendance.
Last Sunday occurred the marriages
of Miss Freda Penshorn to Emil Deg
ner at the Lutheran church, Rev. J.
MittTesteadt officiating; Miss Mable
Pagle and Otto Gerry at the NJ. E.
church, by Rev. Snleder; GWendolyn
Kingsley and Obed Bell at the M. E.
church; Grace Fields and B. Baker;
Miss E. Scholzenberger and Fred
Schroeder.
Mrs. Anna Schuette returned Mon
day to her home at Loganville after
two weeks visit with her daughter;
Mrs A. RetZlaff.
Miss Lena Roehrs is visiting her
sister, Mrs, Fred Peters, at Union
Center.
Misses Springer and Brockman re-
turned Monday to their homts at Union
Center.
Arnold Retzlaff, son Of Julius Retz-
laff, was struck by an auto Sunday aft
ernoon He was only slightly bruised
on the head, and is getting along fine.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-04
George Niles Writes From France

Mrs. Henry Niles has received a
letter from her s9G which reads as
follows:
Dearest Mother: Well, here we are
in France. Looks fine. Don't know
when we debark, but think it will
be tomorrow. 1t is about 2:30 now
so we are due to stay on board to-
night Will drop you line as soon
as we land.
| am going to tell you, but this may
be cut out: We had little trouble in
coming over. Saw a sub and took 20
shots at it. They say it was a BARREL
but don't think they have target prac-
tice in the war zone. We sure did
some quick work at that time. Just
turned around and went right after
them. These old American gunners
sure are fast and don't care for any-
thing. They think only of getting the
first shot.
Now tell everybody that the Sank
county boys are safe until we get off
this boat, at least. And don't think
that George is not coming back, for
he is. There were eight ships in this
feet. Tell everyone I know hello, from
France, and all write to
PRIVATE GEO. N. NILES.
Co. A, 128th Inf, N. G.
Via New York, A. E. F.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-04

er long voyage. We left Hoboken
February Is and just arrived after a
successful trip. We had good weather,
no very bad storms. We had nice
ships and battleship-and she was
some battle wagon. We had good eats
all the way over. We didn't witness
much excitement. There isn't any snow
ON the ground and it isn't very cold.
We had convoy Of about twenty sub
marine chasers and a torpedo boat,
after we got in the war zone, and they
were sure fast little boat, all ready
for business l went to communion
the day before we left New York Our
address is Corporal Frank E. Dryer,
Co. A, 128th Inf, via N. Y, y. S..
American Expeditionary Fcrces.
Hoping to hear from you Text month
some time, I remain,
Your loving son,
FRANK DWYER.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-04
BLACK HAWK

Louis Trueb accidentally cut his
hand last Friday while chopping wood
Seven stitches were required to close
the wound.
Lester burden spent last Friday at
Spring Green.
A large crowd attended the Y. P.
A service last Sunday evening, which
was very beautiful.
There will be patriotic program
at the Black Hawk church next Sun
day evening in honor of the three
boys of the congregation who are in
the army. They are Lawrence
Sprecher, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
Sprecher; Webster Sprecher, son of
Mrs Louisa Sprecher, and Waldo
Trueb, son of Mrs. Maggie Trueb. The
latter is now in France.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mold cele-
brated their diamond wedding day lasr
Friday, the following sons and daugh-
ters being present: Mr.. and Mrs.
julius Mold of Baraboo; Mr. and Mrs.
William Mold of Sank City; Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillip Mold of Black Hawk;
Mr. and Mrs. James McCready and
sons Of Spring Green. In spite Of
their age, Mr.. and Mrs. William Mold,
Sr, are both quite we'll.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-04
Obituary.
John G. Patterson

John G. Patterson, for many years
a resident of the town of Freedom and
the village Of North Freedom, was
found dead in bed at his home in
Madison on Tuesday morning. He
went from North Freedom to the cap
ital about one year ago. Last summer
he was struck by a street car and
never fully recovered from the acct
dent. Deceased was aged about rs.
He leaves the following sons and
daughters:
John Patterson, Canada.
Mathew, Francis and Hugh, Madison
Mrs. John Rumpf, Baraboo.
Mrs. Ed. Barkenhagen, Baraboo.
Miss Annie Patterson, high school
teacher, Spring Green.
Mrs. Edward Fleming, Barron.
Funeral on Friday at $50 at the NJ
E. church in North Freedom. Inter
ment in the Oak Hill cemetery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-04

the home of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Inglebretson OF
Montana have been visiting at the
Prime and Schara homes recently.
Harold Berkeley has been in .Madi-
son the past week on business.
Last Wednesday the following were
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Prime: Mr.. and Mrs. John
Beck of Madison; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Schenkat of Reedsburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Schara and Mr.: and Mrs. John
Schara of Westfield.
Miss Ruth Kimball, with two girl
friends of La Crosse, has returned to
school duties in that city after spend
ing the Easter vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Kimball
Henry Ingleking of Mt. Carroll H.,
was weekend visitor at the home on
Mr.. and Mrs. David Sansum.
Genevieve Sarrington of Delton has
been visiting her friends, Irene and
Dorothy Huntington, for the past
week
Mrs. w. Culver and children of Will
mette, Ill., have arrived for a visit at
the home of her brothers, Otto and
Carl Duve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bisch and baby
were Sunday callers at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Conan.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-04
DURWARD'S GLEN

Owing to a wrong notion of time
yesterday, we missed the mail carrier
Roy Mueller is laid up with typhoid
pneumonia. He was taken i'll while at
work for Robert Marshall.
Mrs, Alma Capener will visit at the
home of her parents this week, helping
make sausage and fry down pork. AS
her mother, Mrs. Mueller, is badly af-
fficted with her eyes.
We spent Easter in Madison at the
home of Byron Graves. While on the
train our daughter FIossie saw hand
bag left on one of the seats. When
the brakeman's attention was called to
it, he gave it to Conductor FrenZ, who
on opening it found 81 dollars and a
pass. Of course it will finally reach
it's owner.