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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
20 CITIES ENROLL IN "OWN-YOUR-OWN-
 HOME" CAMPAIGN
By Associated Press

Washington, March 11.-Twenty cities now have enrolled in the nationwide own your own home" campaign, in augurated by the department of labor to stimulate building during the read-' justment period.
 In announcing this today the depart ment said that while the movement was designated primarily to hasten the return to normal conditions, it's perma- nent results would include better liv- ing conditions and the creation of reserve for misfortune and old age.
 To assist cities in working out local campaigns the department has prepared manual suggesting the methods by which home building can be encouraged and the share that various organiza- tions and interests in communities should take in the work. Where neces- sary experts will be sent to cities to CO., operate in getting building campaigns under way. Aid of church, labor and women organizations should be sought especially, the departments statement said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12

a degree of artistry that left one little time to admire the gorgeous stage settings
 Guy Bolton and P. c. wodehouse, those fndefatigable musical comedy carpenters" have provided a sprishtly book and lyrics that are in their best vein. The song numbers are all above the ordinary. Among the lighter pieces, Let's Build a Little Bungalow in Quogue," was refreshing novelty, while the more ambitious numbers are worthy to rank with the best light opera music.
 Miss Grace Walsh is a graceful and winning prima donna, who acts and sings the principal role with much charm. Henry Mowbray is well suited to the romantic part of a stage lover. He has an agreeable personality, Is sufficiently handsome to inspire mati- nee maids and fills the other require m ments of his role quite satisfactorily.
 Most of the comedy was provided by J. Clarence Harvey. as Sam Springer of Fishburg, H., ostensibly at Monte Carlo to study gambling and devoting a great deal of his spare time to test ing a system for breaking the bank" He is accompanied by Mrs. Fisher, who was impersonated by Miss Sylvia De Frankie in a manner that left noth- ing to be desired MT. Harvey is diminutive person whose<dry witticisms enlivened the already gay atmosphere of stage Monte Carlo.
 Among the other principals Nelson Riley, veteran in light opera and musical comedy, was well cast as & choleric Hungarian count, bent on pre- venting his son from marrying a pret- ty singer, and Worthington L. Romaine portrayed Baron Terrier, an ex-ambas- sador, with quite cosmopolitan air Frank Harrington in the usually incons spicuous role of a waiter made Anatole, an Englishman who weds unhappily. stand out prominently as clever bit of characterization. Miss Myrtle Stall mans dancing was another worth while feature of the performance.
 "The Riviera Girl" will be presented at matinee this afternoon and again tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
MANY bURGLAR|ES
 REPORTED ID POLICE

Burglars kept the police on the jump last night.
 number of houses were reported burglarized. and much property was said to have been stolen, Several all legged burglars were arrested.
 Ed Ross. a negro. residing on South side. was arrested by officer Hamlet on a charge of burglary. According to the officer he broke into a dry goods store at Avenue c and Twentieth street and was there arrested. Will Small was ar rested. it being alleged that he burglarized several homes at Eight eenth street and First avenue the night previous, and had stolen a quantity of household goods.
 The large plate glass window of the Winton & Marris Drug company at col Fifteenth street, was broken in the early part of the night and the store was entered but the proprietors did not miss anything last night. The home of A. L. Kidd at 1881 Twenty y-fiirst street. north, was entered about 8 o'clock and some household articles were stolen.
 A call came from C. $. Walker, 2l6 Seventy fourth street, north. to the eff feet that burglars were in the house Officers were quickly on the scene, but the burglars escaped through a rear window. Negroes living near the Gray mont school telephoned to the police that the building was entered and that some school supplies were reported T were broken.
 Other thefts reported to the police department were bicycles stolen from Allen NJ Rutledge, 1221 Thirteenth street; J. T. Lynch, 71o Princeton ave- nue, and Dave Warren, 626 Sixteenth street, north. A laprobe was reported stolen from an automobile owned by Will Rachel. Two automobile belong ing to Martin R. Brown and c. G. Ryon, stolen the night previous, vera last night recovered by the officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
STOLEN PROPERTY
 IS NOT RECOVERED

According to the police authorities they have no knowledge of any goods having been recovered by them that had been stolen from the Pizitz store. Afternoon papers reported that several thousand dollars worth of property stolen from the dry goods store had been recovered. but when representa- tives of MT. Pizitiz went to the police station no goods of any description were in evidence.
 Mir Pizitz was much annoyed at the statements made and said last night: Tt is true that we had some black sheep among our fold, but I think that we have weeded them out and our force is now made up of honest and con scientious employees, and articles about the past are both unnecessary and en- tirely uncalled for"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Come Out of the Kitchen"

Of exceptional interest to Birming- ham theatregoers is the announcement that Henry Miller will present Come Out of the Kitchen,'' the comedy in three acts by>A. E. Thomas, founded on the novel of the same title by Alice Duer Miller, which ran the greater part of last season at the Conan theatre In New York will come to the Jeffer- son Friday and Saturday, matinee Sat urday
 In the dramatization of the novel MT. Thomas has sought to retain the de- lightful charm and atmosphere of the book, with its quaint settings in the old Virginia mansion, and MT. Miller has aimed at the same effect in its di- rection, the scenery and appointments. It is the appealing story of the Dain- gerfields. luxury loving, improvident,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Only Aviation Repair Depot in Country to
 Remain at Montgomery
By Associated rress

Montgomery, March 1I-Telegrams and letters from Congressman s. H. Dent to the military committee of the Chamber of Commerce today insure the permanent. maintenance of United States aviation repair depot No. 3, built at cost of s2,000,00O. and the aban- donment of~Taylor field as school for student aviators. Messages from the congressman indicate that the repair depot here will be the only one main- tained In the country.
 Congressman Dent stated in a let ter to the committee that as chairman of the military committee of the House he would accompany Secretary Baker on his trip to France in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
ETERNAL TRIANGLE
 LANDS TRIO IN JAIL

John D. Morris. negro. was painfully slashed with a knife by Oscar Fair. an- other negro. at a party held at Twentieth street and Eighth avenue. about 12 o'clock last night.
 Morris and Fair, it Is said, were quar- reling about a woman, and after heated words Morris pulled a pistol and Fair knife, and the argument resulted in Nor ris being badly cut on the arm. All three of the negroes were arrested and placed in the city jail, the men on charges or assault and battery and the woman on a charge of disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Dixie Power Farming
 Demonstration Held
By Associated Press

Macon, Ga, March Ex-Governor Dor sey of Georgia and other state officials and representatives of agricultural col leges in this and other southern states took part in the Dixie national power farming demonstration here today, which drew several thousand farmers here. Nearly 100 tractors appeared in a parade through the streets and were displayed in the downtown section. Gov ernor Dorsey drove one through town.
 Actual blowing with the tractors will begin tomorrow and continues through Thursday, a 15o-acre field having been set aside for each days demonstra- tion. Presidents of six large manufac- turing companies are here for the exs hibitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
At the Lyric

Edna Luby, in Representations of stage celebrities at the Lyric. is pleas ing entertainer and she made her first appearance Tuesday.
 "The Decorators" present a most Imaginable vehicle and the comedy situa- tions are rich. This is one of the big features of the programme.
 "The Gadabouts is a pleasing vehicle of Howard and White, and both are clever entertainers. The skit is laugh able to the extreme. Billy Rogers keeps them smiling and is clever imitator and entertainer and Waiman and Berry. in "Something Else, Please" present a most pleasing musical act. Inter- national news pictures will be fea- ture,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
JUDGE FORT SPEAKS ID NEGRO SOLDIERS.
Harmony Keynote of Speak ing at Home-Coming
 Reception

Judge w. E. Fort was the principal speaker at the home coming reception given last night at the Sixth Avenue Bap- tist church to the returned negro soldiers. The church was crowded to it's fullest ca- pacity, every aisle and window being filled with the friends and relatives of the soldiers. Several hundred were turned away unable to get standing room.
 The Rev. John W. Goodgame, pastor of the church, presided. and a number of ne- gro soldiers who had seen active serv- ice in France weer among the speakers. number of musical selections of a pa triotic nature were rendered.
 The soldier speakers told of their ex- periences in France and without boast or vainglory, told of the several battles in which they were engaged and of army life in general and stated it was now their desire to do their full duty at home, The keynote of the addresses was the effort to bring about a better feeling be- tween the races.
 Judge Fort. whose address was iu> the nature of & response to the speakers, com- plimented. them on the stand they had taken and advised reliance on the better class of leaders among their race in the effort to promote harmony.
 In speaking of the meeting, Judge Fort said: "I cannot say too much in praise of the common sense and Judgment dis played by the speakers in their talks. There was not one word uttered that was not in the right spirit and none of the speakers claimed any special credit for his part in the service or at the front. They stated in the main that they had tried to do their duty in the field, and that now they were home they expected to return to the field of useful occupa- tion and do their duty equally well. It was a meeting that nothing but good can come from, and I hope more like 1t VIII follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Regulations Repealed o.. AssncIatad RreRa

Washington. March 11.-The food ad- ministration announced today 1t had re- pealed its regulations prohibiting H. censees from selling, delivering or hay ing in their possession food commodi- ties in excess of reasonable 50 days sunplv. By previous orders these reg ulations had been removed from all foodstuffs except meats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Alcazar-Theda Bara

Theda Bara is growing more popular every time she appears in Birmingham, iudging from the number of persons who saw her Monday at the Alcazar in her newest picture, ''The Light" Her "vamping Is of the highest order In this picture and she is proving a great drawing card. A Lyons-Moran comedy and special music by the orchestra com plete A worthwhile programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
CHATTANOOGA VOTES S4OO,OOO MEM ORIAL
 AUDITORIUM FUND
!, By Associated Press

Chattanooga, March 11.-At an eiec- ton held here today bonds in the sum of $40O,000 were voted for the purpose of erecting a memorial auditorium to the soldiers and sailors who served in the war against Germany It Is claimed that while there has been nationwide agitation forIthe construction of me- morials of this character to the fight CTS. Chattanooga is the first munich pality to actually authorize funds for the purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
At the New Majestic

The Maddocks-Park players, appear ing at the New Majestic in that famous old melodrama, Ten Nights in a Bar Room" are playing to capacity houses.
 This company of popular players are presenting this play by request, and are playing the bill just as 1t was orig inany produced at Toney Pastors thea tre in New York in 1859
 Sam Park. in the comedy role of Sample Sweitchel, is riot of fun, and brings roars of laughter every time he appears. The role is that of the village bum, who Is the butt of all the Jokes around the tavern, and he car ries his audience with him from the first. Mae Park in another comedy role is also winning applause, while the rest of the cast who essay the dra- matte roles are clever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Riviera Girl"

One of the most beautifully staged musical shows presented at the Jeffer- son theatre in years was 'The Riviera Girl" the offering last night In addi- tion to it's wealth of color, both in seen cry and costume, the piece is above the average in musical qualities and the company is fully able to do it justice. The performance throughout was mer- itorious and pleasing, characterized by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
At Loew's Biiou

The celebrated musical comery stars, Muriel Hudson and Dave Jones, in their delightful skit, "On the Bridal Path, are the headlii CTS at Loew's Bijou for the first half of this week, and with four other star Loew acts the bill is being warmly received. The photoplay is Gladys Brockwell in "The Forbidden Rcom." The bill will change entirely on tomorrow, when the new bill will be offered for the last half of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12

proud and united in affection. In re- duced circumstances the young people | rent their home to rich northerner | who makes it a condition that a corps l of white servants shall be employed | Around the situations which develops | from this with a charming love, is
 fashioned Come Out of the Kitchen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Elsie Ferguson-Strand

Today is the last day in which Bir- mingham will have an opportunity of seeing beautiful Elsie Ferguson in her wonderful picture, "The Marriage Price,
 This is one of the most beautifully staged pictures that will be seen here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12

this year, and Miss Ferguson appears in a world of the most charming gowns ina ginable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Statement of the Condition of The First Bank of Fairfield
 Located at Fairfield, Ala. At the Close of Business Nov. 4, 1918

Statement of the Condition of The First Bank of Fairfield
 Located at Fairfield, Ala. At the Close of Business Nov. 4. 1918
 RESOURCES Currency .........S 5,of3.Uo Gold lEo.oV Silver. nickels and pennies S05.45 Checks and cash items .. 217.53 Due from banks in this
 state ............ s5,292.45 Due from banks in other
 states ............. s276o Bonds and stocks owned
 by bank ........ 2,o22.5o Loans and discounts .... 92,651.99 Overdrafts ........ 157,77 Furniture and fixtures .. 3,309,27 Other real estate ...... 972.6G Other resources, real es-
 tate mortgages ........ 660.00 Liberty Bonds ....... 31.923.0O War Savings and Thrift
 Stamps ......... 2,sss.2s Suspense account ....... 750.C0 Grand total ........ s177, ,654,i9
 LIABILITIES Individual deposits ..... s1oo,41a.25 Certified checks ......... 500 Total deposits ...... s1os. s.425.eJ
  Capital stock paid in $ 25.O00.00 Surplus fund .... 12,500.00 Undivided profits, less
 current expenses and
 taxes paid ......... 2.597.6S Liberty Loan subscriptions 27.695.96 Reserve for taxes ..... 26S.00 Reserve for interest .... 1676o( Grand total .......... $177, 1854. 49 THE STATE OF ALABAMA. JEFFERSON COUNTY.
 Before me came Geo. A. Neal cashier. who. being duly sworn. says that the bove and foregoing state ment is true and gives the actual condition of said bank, as shown o,- the books on file in said bank
 GEO. A. NEAL Cashier sworn to and subscribed before me this 9t5 day of November. 1918. T. J NICHOLAS. Notary Public. Attest:
 P. G. SHOOK, GEO A. NEAL M. C. THOMAS. c. J. DONALD, RUFFIN A. SMITH. Directors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
WIRE MEN AVERT SERIOUS
 FOOD FAMINE
Held Up Messages WhicI Would Have Cut Paris
 Supply.

Paris, Sept. -CCorrespOndence os The Associated Press) .-Vigilant tele- graph operators in the central office here saved Paris from a possible famine during the recent food crisis precipitated by the prodteers.
 Following disorders around the central markets where consumers raidcd the stands, and overthrow them. scattering vegetables, fruit, fish and other food to the ground because of the high prices, a number of com mission merchants sent urgent tele- EraTls to producers outside of Paris telling them to hold back their goods till further orders. Many of the de- spatches indicated that, owing 70 a general decline in prices. the mcr- chants were withholding their goods from the market.
 The teIegrams numbered about one thousand. They had gone past the wickets into the operating rooms when the operator who was working one of the wires to Brittany noted a batch of them cancelling orders for butter Now he had paid ten francs for a pound of butter that morning. He consulted his colleagues operating wires leading to fish, vegetable, fruIt and other centres and their tables were loaded down with similar tolc- grams. None of tho messages was sent.
 In a statement issued last night the Government said that it took the re- sponsibiIity for the action of the tele- -raphers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
MEXICO LAW ON MINING
 HELD VOID
Chief of Petroleum Section Declares Statute of 1884
 Unconstitutional.

Mexico City, Sept. 9.-CCorrespond- ence of The Associated PressD The mining law of 1884 is unconstitutional and illegal except as to hydrocar- bonates in the soil and subsou from the national domain, according to d letter from Jose NazquCz Schiaffino. chief of the petroleum section of the Department of Industry and Com merce, in Fl Universal. Protest by foreign oil interests against alleged conhscatory oil decrces is based on rights acquired under this law.
 In framing the oil law initiative. sent by President Carrauza 10 Con gress last November for developing Article 27 of the Constitution. Mr. Schianino said, his department was impelled by the highest motives and sought to prOleCe vested interests and investments. He asserted that the reading of the transitory provisions of this initiative would show that. in regard to vested interests created by the protection of former laws. only a simple tax was imposed.
 With regard to the mining law of 1884, his statement said. This de- partment has not interpreted caprici- ously in a thousand different ways Article 27; but in only one way. the revindication of the dominion of the nation over the hydrOcar rbOnates of the soil and subsOil and its inCOrpora- ton into the mining regime which all ways has been in force in Mexico since the time of the Spanish dom nation, and from which it was file gally excepted by an unconstitutio- al law, CThe mining law of 1884.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
OLD SEPULCHER IS DISCARDED
 IN BRINDISI

Brindisi, Italy, Sept. 9-A sepul- cher of terra-cotta has just been dis covered in the excavations for the new docks here. It dates back to 27 E. c. Besides containing the bones of an ancient warrior it contains many coins and trinkets, some of which relate to the cOnsulship of Marcus Vespasanius Agrippa The sepuIcher will be placed in the Italian Civic museum.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
CHURCH MEETING.

The bi-monthly preparatory. service anticipating the Holy Communion will be held at Park Street Congrega- tional church, corner of Barnum ave- nue and Park street, at o'clock this evening"
 Rev. Gerald H. Beard, the minister of the church, will give the address, taking for his subject, "A New Out look"
 Men and women that expect to join this church next Sunday are invited to meet the advisory hoard in the church parlor at 7:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
DIR. HALL DEFEATS BRYAN IN BROOKLAyYN
 TENNIS ENCOUNTER

Dr. R. Warren Hall, who for five years has held the title of city cham piOn, eliminated Gregory S. Bryan yesterday in the city tournament at the BrOOSlawn courts by beating the veteran 6-1. 6-2. Hall played a ra- mar}able game, his shots for the back lino being very accurate and his ~Ie- fenSivC play strong.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
MILFORD NEWS

Milford schools opened today. for i the fall term. The new twcnty-roOm building in the center, which has been 1 in the course of construction for over a year, is practically completed. all ] though there are a few finishing
 touches to be made, which, however, will not materially interfere in it's be- l ing occupied at the opening Of school. l With this addition to the school facil-
 ities, the doubling up that has been necessary for some time in order to | accommodate the large increase in the
 number of pupils will be done away with. Now all scholars will be served alike, the daily sessions being from 9
 a. m. to F, and from 1:3O to 3:30 ?. m. The high school hours being from S:l5
 a. m. to D. m. The latter with the grammar school will occupy the old building while the lower grades will be quartered in the -o-r. This new structure, built at a cost of about S150.O00, is of red brick, fire proof and modern in every respect. Each room seats forty pupils and a combined as sembly hall and gymnasium having balcony, and taking in the two stories,
 has 8 seating capacity of 500. In the l basement are rooms for manual train ing for boys and domestic science for the girls. There is also a priucipaTs office and teachers room. In fact, no pains have been spared to make the school right up 10 date in all respects. The entire teaching force in inc town. taking in Woodmout. Fort Trumbull,
 ! Walnut Beach. Devon and the district schools, numbers just 60. MT Graham l is returning as principal Of the High school and the rest of the staff, all down the line, is practically the same as last year, with but few changes or ] additions
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
to break the first finger on

fortune to break the first finger on his right hand.
 Once again the Fort Trumbull firemen proved they are royal enter tainers and the event will go down in the annals of the company as one of the most enjoyable and success full of the many social affairs given by them.
 The committee who was in charge included Andrew F. Healey, chair
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10

About 200 members of the Fort Trumbull Beach hose company and Ladies auxiliary with their families attended the reception that was giv- en in honor of the newly elected of ficers of the firehOuse Saturday and evening, and the affair which took the form of an old-fashioned social was greatly enjoyed by all who took part. Among the guests was the Board of Fire Commissioners, Dis trict Chief P. D. Rogers, of Devon and District Chief, A. s. Burgess of Myrtle Beach, The program includ- ed outdoor sports and games, a fea- ture of which was the fat mans race won by Andrew F. Healey, the fat test man in the Milford Fire Depart ment Prizes were awarded to the winners of the various events. The afternoon sports were followed by a buffet lunch. In the evening cards and dancing were enjoyed at the firehouse, music for which was fur nished by the Nolotion orchestra. The sports during the afternoon was enlivened by the Devon Boys Fife, Drum & Bugle Corps, whose playing added much enjoyment to the occa- sion. During the ball game Harry F. CIdack, a member of the hose com pany and proprietor of one of the local weekly papers had the mis-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-10
THE HAPPY ENDING.

Marguerite, can you cook? 9" No, Percival; can you afford to keep a limousine?''
 No dear"
 So they did not marry and t- lived happily ever afterward.