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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
ROBINSON NAMED PAGES SUCCESSOR Pasadena Man Will Serve as
 Member Shipping Board, Says White House
By Associated Press


 Washington, May disappointment of
 Henry M. Robinson of Pasadena, Calif., as member of the shipping board to succeed Charles R. Page of San Fran cisco. who recently resigned. was an- nounced today at the White House. MT. Robinson is a native of Ohio and a graduate of Cornell university. He las been connected with a number of
 mining. engineering and manufacturing enterprises and has had experience in ship building. Several years ago he was at the head of large steel company at Youngstown, o.
 At the outbreak of the war MT. Rob- inson came to Washington as a dollar a-year' man and served with the coun- cil of national defense and later be- came assistant to Chairman Hurley of the shipping board. After the signing of the armistice he assembled the data on shipping to be used by the peace coffa ference and early in January went to Europe as special shipping commission CT. Since the return of Chairman Hur- ley from France he has had charge of the shipping boards activities abroad, was the American representative at gie Spa conferences and presided at the in ter-allied conference on shipping held at , Brussels.
 Mr. Page was appointed a meube- Of the shipping board by President Wilsoif in October, 1917, and several months ago sent his resignation to the President, but was urged to continue to serve until a successor could be chosen. He will en- gage in insurance business in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
WIRE RATE CASES BEFORE SUPREME
 COURT CONCLUDED
Cases Now Under Advise ment and Decision Will Likely Be Rendered Be-
 fore Adjournment
sy Associated Press

Washington, May Assignments in the telephone and telegraph rate cases involving the authority of the Post master General to increase intrastate toll rates were concluded late today in the supreme court and the cases taken under advisement In view of the in- dependence of the questions involved, both in the wire cases and railroad rate cases argued yesterday, 1t is believed the court will render decisions in the two cases before entering upon the summer adjournment next month.
 The court before recessing today un- til May issued an order permitting s the Postmaster General to continue to charge increased telegraph rates in H. 1inois and temporarily stayed the car- rying into effect of injunctions issued by Federal Judge Landis enjoining the Postmaster General from making the increase effective. The order, which was announced by Chief Justice White, remains in effect until the appeals have been finally disposed of and continues in operation a similar order granted by the lower court for the purpose of per- mitting theSappeal to be brought.
 With the conclusion of the hearings today arguments in all pending cases closed for the term. The court, how ever, after rendering opinions on May 19 will recess for two weeks, and final adjournment for the summer will be On June g.
 Arguments today were made by W. H. Hitchcock of Boston. assistant at torney general of Massachusetts; Oli- yer E. Sweet, assistant attorney gen. eral of South Dakota Fred S. Jackson, Representing the state of Kansas, and Raymond s. Prttitt. assistant attorney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07

Montgomery, May 6-(Special)-The following decisions Were handed down on Tuesday by the court of appeals of Ala bama: es
 On rehearing:
 Carrie Vaughn vs. Ben Vaughn. Taf- lapoosa circuit court; application over- ruled.
 Marshall Carroll vs. State, Limestone circuit court; application overruled, opin- ion extended.
 T. B. King vs Dearing-Orman Mer- cantile company, Franklin circuit court; application stricken.
 J. M. Phillips vs J. M. Hartsell, Morgan circuit court; overruled.
 Ben Edmunds vs. State, Russell circuit court; application overruled.
 Austin G. Weldon vs. State, Talladega circuit court; application overruled. . J. Morgan Flowers vs City of Birnaing- ham, Jeffefson circuit court; application stricken for failure to file brief under rule s; opinion corrected; judgment an nulling sentence set. aside and judgment of trial court affirmed. First Natl. Bank of Alexander City vs c. A. Harden and F. W. Thompson, FL more circuit court; application overruled James S. Dowdell and Edwin B. Jo- seph vs. Wilbur F.. .Beasley, Montgomery circuit court; application overruled. Per cdfiam: Ex parte c. W. Tyler, Jefferson circuit court; motion for rule nfsi denied and petition dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
Decisions Rendered By
 State Court of Appeals

1 BROWN, P. ,. | A. l.. Hale vs. Bale Helms, Cherokee circuit court; affirmed Thomas W. Coleman vs Philip E. Mi l nor, Green circuit court; reversed and renlanded. BRICKEN, J. l Matthews Turpentine company vs. J. J. Keefe, Covington circuit court; affirmed. | Mrs. M. L. Vaughn vs. $. F. King, Jefferson circuit court; affirmed. Israel Brothers vs. J. A. Hopper, Eto- l wah circuit court; affirmed. | T. s. Herren vs Raleigh Medical com- pany, Autauga circuit court; reversed and remanded. 1 T. J. Hagin vs. T. B. Cohen, Etowah | circuit court; affirmed 1 SANFORD, J. | l.. & N. R. R. Co. vs. us. Lacey, l Jeffersonville circuit court; affirmed. John L. Holloway, ct al, ys. Hencer- i son Lumber company, Covington circuit court; affirmed on direct appeal; reversed and remanded on cross appeal ! Down Fullerton vs. State, Russell cir cult court; appeal dismissed.
 Jack c. Mills vs. State, Russell cir cult court appeal dismissed. 1 Will McElroy vs. State, Jefferson cir cult court; affirmed. 1 George Peoples vs. State Marion cir 1 cult court; motion to strike bill of ex-
 captions granted; judgment affirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
..Don't you like his pictures ?"

Don't you like his pictures?"
 Sure like em. But after all-they're pictures. Now up at Bar Q ranch they need men like him. I wish he'd come up there a spell and try his hand at the real thing
 And they couldn't convince the old ! chap he was not entirely right, accord ing to the story
 "The Money Corral" is one of Hart's ia amiliar western productions, and his thousands of admirers are delighted to find him using his gun and horse-rding stunts again. It is declared one of his very best.
 On the same programme is one of these unusual James Montgomery F'lagg coill- edies, '.The Last Bottle,' a satire on the last bottle of liquor in the world. A Pathe News and the big Strand organ will complete an unusual programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
Old Cosupuncher Auers That
 William s. Hart Wasts Time

An old puncher. grlzzled and gaunt, drifted into the Hollywood ranch of William $. Hart, where he was worklng on his new Aircraft production, The Money Corral" an extraordiH arily thrill ing western production showing at the Strand theatre today. The puncher watched Bill shooting and doing other stunts for while and then shook his head.
 That feller's wastin' his time in pie tures," he averred.
 "But he makes more money than ne could punching cattle,' suggested d cowboy. { a
 Sure, but it's a durn shame to let a man that can shoot and ride like him get away from the COW country. He could be boss of the range and he sure would keep them chaps hustling. You can't beat Bill Hart"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07

general of Illinois. all in behalf of proceedings attacking the Postmaster Generals order brought in their re- spect1ve states. Henry s. Robbins of Chicago made the closing argument for the government
 Attorneys representing the states | contended that adequate provisions had been made by the state for determin- ing the justness of intrastate wire rates: that the interstate commer ce commission had authority to regulate rates. although this power had never been exercised and that Congress had no intention and thought of any one attempting to exercise the Jurisdiction over the wire peoples the Postmaster General is exercising.
 Mir. Robbins contended that Congress conferred "one-man power upon the President to enable him to take over the resources of the country for the successful prosecution of the war, that he or his agents had ample authority to fix rates and that Congress had nc intention of hampering him in the op- eration of these utilities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
Alabama Daughters
 of the Confederacy
 Begin Convention

Gadsden, May 6-(special)-The twens
 ty-third annual convention of Alabama Daughters of the Confectionery opened to-
 night at the Gadsden theatre in well
 ccme meeting. The hostess chapter was represented by Miss Ida Carson, while the response was given by Mrs. B. B. Ross. After the meeting reception was given.
 At tomorrow's business session at the Printup hotel Mrs. J. A. Rountree of Birmingham, state president. win have lcharge Committee reports will occupy most of the time Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
ENTREES TOBICYCLE
 RACES ID BE LARGE
Everyone Is Invited to Come Out and Join in Parade
 Before Races

That bicycle race to be held Thurs day is sure to be one big affair."" said T. M Edwards of the Edwards Bicycle company Everybody is welcome to join in, and everybody vii have a chance. We are going to handicap the more ex- perienced riders and thus give the younger ones chance to win.'
 There will be two races, one for the white riders, and for the darker set. Both are open races each a distance of 10 miles. The races will start one block east of the First avenue viaduct and continue to East Lake park and back again.
 There, are to be some mighty fine prizes awarded to the winners" said Otis Foster. one of the entrants. and an old timer at the business The first prize is to be racing bicycle valued at $50. Anyone who goes around to Loveman' s window and sees this beauty is sure to enter the races.
 Every one is invited to be at Capitol park at o'clock Thursday afternoon to join in the parade and have their pie tures~ taken.
 p Entries will be accepted at any of the following dealers any time before Wednesday night Birmingham Arms and Cycle company, Edwards Bicycle store, Edwards-Crist company Hickman Cycle company, Morton & Riddle Cycle company. D. R. Moody, shannon Cycle company, Peerless Cycle company, Will Hams Motorcycle company, Bryan Bros, Ensley; Bryant Bros, Bessemer; Charles J Seigfer, Ensley; Perkins Bicycle shop. Besse1ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
Hotel Reservations
 Ready for Shriners

of the Mystic Shrine, who contemplate attending the session of the imperial council at Indiana polls, can secure ho- tel accommodations from the local committee, according to an announce- ment made by Potentate J. H. Heineke last night.
 Official headquarters of the local Shriners will be at the Denison hotel, dianapolis, and 200 rooms have been reserved for the visiting delegation. Diagram of the rooms can be seen at the office of B. F. Keiser American Trust building, chairman of the com mittee. with whom reservations can be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
SUPERIOR VAUDEVILLE
 AT LOEW'S BIJOU

A fine bill of superior vaudeville acts is on the programme at Loew's BiJou today and tomorrow. The Makarenkos in high class vocal selections is one of the features, While Jimmy O'Briei and his southern girls. in the Song Salesman" prove very pleasing. Other acts are Friend and Downs, comedians; Billy DeVere in song and stores, and Dix and Dixie club stories. George Walsh in Help! Help! Policev' is the picture feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
LITTLE CHERRY BLOSSOM"
 IS HEADLINE ATTRACTION

Valerie Berge and her company III
 Little Cherry Blossom" is the head line attraction on the Lyric bill. The entire programme is featured with eX- cellent entertainment. Hallenn is clever comedian and is ably supported by Miss Hunter, who renders several selections on the vio- lin.
 Charlie Ahearn and his comedy com pany furnish the laughs of the bill Nan Gray is little lady with pleas ing personality and songs. Nove.l Brothers entertain cleverly in chalk | faced foolery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
FROM HEADQUARTERS" BEST OFFERING OF ANITA STEWART

According to movie fans who have seen Anita Stewart in From Head quarters" the picture in which she Is appearing at the Alcazar this week. 1t is one ofr the best this popular actress has ever appeared in. She has a part which fits her like a glove,'' and pl4ys the part in an unusually capable Mar- ner.
 The story has nothing whatever to do with war. It is a picture of the fife of a working girl who sees only the happy side of life until she is c5te aside by the man who she thinks loves her The working out of the plot Is unusual from many viewpoints and provides excellent opportunities for the strong supporting company to rise to dramatic heights.
 In addition to From Headquarters" the Gaumont News is being shown. also a Star comedy The orchestra has ar- ranged a pleasing musical score. 'tOH, YOU WOMEN" IS SATIRE ~QN WOMAN'S POSITION sons9You wome1r' tire on tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
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that any such condition as depicted ex- ists The picture does not undertake to present a true condition, but mere ly satire on the woman question that it is Imaginable and amusing. This pro- duction will be the attraction at the Trianon today and tomorrow.
 Norma Talmadge in "Going Straight will be the attraction at the Trianon Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
Guard Your Health
IT IS YOUR MOST PRECIOUS
 ASSET


 Your stomach is the most impor. tant part of your being. You can quickly injure it-by the use of too strong medicines. Especially is this true with children. The usual strong purgatives used harm the stomach more than they help.
 LAMARINE WATERS are manu- factured and sold for the purpose oi placing at the disposal of everyone an ideal laxative that is guaranteed not to harm the most delicate system. Their action is just as thorough as strong medicines, but does not cause discomfort. You won't be sick the following day after using them. Use them yourself and give them to your children. They are nice to take-are eaten like candy. Write Desk 45, Lamarine Lab oratories, Atlanta, Ga, for free. sam. pie package All drug stores sell them for soc per box. Take them ac- cording to directions-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
GERALDINE FARRAR IN
 FILM OF SPAIN AND PARIS

"The Stronger Vow" most powerful of all Geraldine Farrar screen offer ings, is being presented at the Rialto thrilling, modern drama of the Apache haunts in Paris, The Stronger Vow" depicts the story of blood feud that has laid it's tragic hand upon two old Spanish families. Geraldine Farrar. as Dolores De Cordova, one of the last of family that has for almost cen tury made war on the rival family. is said to do. in this film, the best work of her career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
VICTORY NOTES AND
 INCOME TAX RETURNS

The following telegram in reference to Victory notes in computing invested capital was received last night from the office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue Massengale:
 The commissioner, of internal reve. nue, in reply to mum merous inquiries, authorizes the statement that, by the provisions of the revenue act of 1918, Victory notes, like Liberty Bonds, are admissible assets, and entitled to be treated as such, in computing the in- vested capital used in determining the war profits and excess profits tax"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
THEATRES Lyric--Keith vaudeville. Loew's Bijou---Loew' vaudeville ana feature pictures. New MajeStic--'IShmael."
THEATRES
AT THE MOVIES

Y ~Aleazar-Anita Stewart in From
 Headquarters" Strand--Ethe1 Clayton In VlcKy
 Van"
 Tria1lop--"Oh, You Women, Rialto--Geraldine Farrar in Tne < Strong err Vow" colonial-Dorothv yGish in Boots Princess--William $. Hart in 'The
 Disciple" Odeon One-"Wolves of Culture"
 and Ruth Roland in 1.-The Tigers
 Trail"
 odeon Two-"The Terror Of the
 Range"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
Mayor Takes Flight
By Associated Pres,

By
 Macon, Ga, May 6.--Mayor Glen Too1e took ride over the city today in an airplane and by means of the wireless telephone transacted some mu- nicipal business and bought a Victory Bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07

 
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-07

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The Washington times., 1919-05-16

A FTER a long struggle with the
"A clouds. the moon came out last
night and did its bit toward
making a success OF the two most
brilliant functions Of the evening, the
dinner. followed by a reception and
dance. which the minister OF Nene-
zueIa. DR.. Don Santos A. Dominica,
and his sister, Senorita Ines Dominica,
gave at the Pan-American building,
with the Acting Secretary OF state
and Mrs. Frank +. Polk as honor
guests. and the garden fete al Hal
Cyon House.
The beautiful Aztec garden Of the
Pan-American building was illumi-
mated for the occasion, gay colored
lights battling with the flood OF
moonlight, and supper tables were ar
ranged on the terrace for those who
were Iured by the beauty OF the night
to brave the chill in the air. The
classic Hall of the Americas, where
the minister and his sister and Mr..
and Mrs. Polk, received the several
The Washington times., 1919-05-16
FaIrmont Commencement.

The faculty and senior class of
Tairmont Seminary have issued invi-
talions for the commencement exer-
cises to be held on Tuesday evening,
May 20, at o'clock in the red room
of the willard. The Rev. DIR. John
I Van Schaick. jr., until recently Red
Cross commissioner in Belgium. will
make the commencement address. and
this will be followed by the presenta
ton OF diplomas by Arthur Ramsey,
principal of the school.
Mrs. Ramsey and the Fairmont
slumnae have cards out for a garden
party TO be given next Monday after
noon from TO q o'clock at 14O1
Euclid street in honor of the Saliva
ton Army workers. At o'clock
students of Fairmont Seminary will
give the play Aux TOurlOurous.' A
silver Offering for the Salvation Army
will be taken up.
In case OF Indictment weather the
play will be given in st. Stephens
Parish hall, 3O1T Fourteenth street.
The French Club of the Washington
Salon has taken possession of its new
club rooms in the Mclean building. II
street and Vermont avenue, facing
y
building. and the semi-mOnthily meet
ing will be held Thursday evening of
next week, with a program of enter
tainment and refreshments. Arrange
ments have also been completed for
the organizati ton of beginners class
in French on Monday evening a $50
o'clock. when applications viii be re-
ccivcd Al the Washington salon. as
II street. There are more than 700
students in these French classes, at
which tuition is free.
Mrs. fl. +. Bauer, OF this city. is re-
turning to Atlantic City, after
months stay at the Hotel Washing
ton. After July she will again &C
cupy her residence in Chevy Chase,
D. e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Aspinwall
were hosts at dinner at the Chevy
Chase Club last evening.
Sir Charles Gordon Will return to
Washington shortly after visit TO
England.
Mrs. Frank Bacon is leaving today
to return to Pittsburgh after making
a fortnisht's visit to her son-in-law
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
PenfeId, since their return from
Paris.
Sir Arthur Willert. who went 10
England some time ago, is expected
back in Washington about May -.
MIR. and Mrs. Randall HaGncr will
lave Washington about June ID for
Watch Hill. L. l., where they have
taken 2 house for the summer.
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months. Mrs. PogGe was formerly
Miss Grace Needham.
The Woodlcy Park Auxiliary Of the
American Red Cross will hold its first
annual subscription luncheon at
Wardman Park Hotel next Monday
at 1 o'clock.
The committee in charge will be
Mrs. William L. Radcliffe, Mrs. +.
Cha rlton Graves. and Mrs. William
4. Shannon.
To Tell of Macedonia.
DR.. Rosalie s., Morton, who spent a
long time on the Macedonian front
with the Serbian army, will give an
account of her interesting and thrill
ing experiences at the chapel OF
George Washington University on
Monday at 12:15 o'clock. The public
is cordially invited to attend this lee
tuTe.
Mrs. James Mcdonald returned last
evening after an extended stay in At
lantic City and New York.
Mime. ROSO In New York.
Nine Roso has gone to New York
and is at the Chatham Hotel for a
visit.
Mrs. Joseph f. Kalbfus arrived in
Washington and will be the guest Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
King, until Mr.. Kslbfus joins her
here about June l.
Miss Lillian Washburn Newlin, who
- ~, l.. a.
ers at the great military ball and
bazaar to be given at Wardman Park
Hotel on Monday to help launch the
Salvation Army's drive TO raise
s13,OOO,OOO, will be assisted by a
group of this seasons debutantes
dressed as flowers. The committee in
cIudes Miss Elizabeth Walmsley,
violet; Miss Polly Brooks, tulip; Miss
Kathleen Lester, lilac; Miss Mildred
Bromwell, pink rose; Miss Margaret
Decide, black-eyed Susan; Miss Gene
We've Brooks, camelia. and Miss
Courtney Let's, poinsettia.
Sousa's Dancing Society will give a
dance tomorrow evening at S o'clock
at the National Studio building, Four
teenth and P streets. Exhibition
dances will be given by Prof. Bertalot
SouSSa and MISS kenneth. a Speclal
invitation is extended to the Elks and
to war workers. The studios were
designed after Castle House in New
York.
The marriage of Miss Margaret NJ.
Becker, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Becker to J. Edward Connolly,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jere Connolly.
took place yesterday morning. The
ceremony was performed at $50 in
Our Lady's Chapel OF Gonzaga Col
lege. The nuptial mass was said by
the Rev. James =. Becker. S. j.. Of
Georgetown University. a cousin OF
the bride; assisted by the Rev. Paul
r. Commit. s. j.; the Rev. John G.
GeaIe, s. j.: the Rev. George Kelly,
=. J.; the Rev. William J. Brooks, s.
j.; and the Rev. James J. Becker, :.
j. The brides only attendant was
Miss Nellie r. Becker. her sister, and
the best man was Frank J. Bergin.
After an extended wedding trip AIr.
and Mrs. Connolly will make their
home in Denver, Colo.
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To Tell of Macedonia.

! Mrs. James Mcdonald returned last
evening after an extended stay in At
/ lantic City and New York.
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Mrs. Joseph r. Kalbfus arrived in
Washington and will be the guest Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
King, until Mr.. Kalbfus joins her
here about June l.