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The nonpartisan leader., 1919-02-03
KEPT PRESS RAWLINGS

Regan, N. D.
Editor Nonpartisan Leader:
am inclosing a clipping taken
from the Farmers Dispatch which
you know, of course, is a farmers
paper" The article, to my mind, is
a very degrading attack on our presi-
dent who has exerted his best to bring
the war to a successful conclusion
without overtaxing the people or tax
ing too many Of our boys.
7 think this clipping shows very
plainly the pinch the movement for
real democracy is giving the special
interests.
A. B. WALLMAN.
The clipping gives a news story of
one of the typical Roosevelt attacks
on Wilson for not declaring war soon
enough and the manner in which the
war matters had been handled.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-02-03
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, october -(Special)-The Bessefner Automobiles club was organ ized at meeting held at the inferior courtroom Tuesday evening, when J. A. Snider was elected chairman of the per inanent organization. Howe Price was elected secretary treasurer, and about 50 lnsnbera were enrolled. A canvass will be~ made for a larger membership be- fore the next meeting. and it is ex- pected that the membership will be doubled.
 X committee was appointed to draft bylaws to be submitted at meeting to be held Wednesday, october & as follows: George Ross, chairman; John Neal and Jap Bryant Clarence Lloyd, secretary Of the Birmingham Automo- ble association addressed the gathering, and told of the advantages to be derived , from the forma ton of the club in Bes- semer, and the value. of the organza- tinn to the city.
 Mr. r.loyd stated that the organization would heltl1e means of securing better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
LETTERS TO EDITOR
The Carrie Tuggle Institute
the Editor of The Age-Herald:

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 For many years a colored woman in this city, unobserved. and never court ing public attention. has been conducting school and orphanage combined for little negro waifs whom she picked up off the streets, and of whom she made worthy men and women. The school was always under strain, but Carrie Tuggle with rare heroism has managed to maintain it from year to year. Now and then she would receive slim sums and other aid, but somehow would keep her school going. In point of economic management it is doubtful that any in terest of any kind in the city was evr more successfully conducted. She cer- tainly has made every dollar go as far as it could reach. She won the attention Of few white friends. chief among whom is Mrs c. P. Orr, who was the first to call my attention to the school years ago. Among the whites no one knows more the merit of the Carrie Tuggle school than Mrs. Orr.
 ] As an honest Christian woman, this l colored phlanthropst, for she is noth- | ing less. has carried this burden of waif- ! age and orphanage for many years to- 1 gether, as a center of moral influence among her own people. Though an hum cle and unpretentious colored woman, 1t | is doubtful that any other of either | race mas uOne more ROou relatlNeiy TOT | the city since she founded her instic- ton than Carrie Tuggle Her work has never been of the showy sort, for she has been intent, first of all. in building | character. Honesty, truthfulness, indus | try courtesy and cleanliness were the homely and fundamental virtues which she has all along continued to incul- cate.
 The school might have had more re- | sources had the founder and manager sought to make herself more conspic- uous, but this she seemed rather to shun than to seek. She was never a hanger on about the offices of business men
 seeking a pittance where she could, but
 remained at her post, in grim application
 to that which she regarded as her duty
 She was without parade either personally or with respect to the great work thai she was doing.
 On September N the Carrie Tuggie school and orphanage was burned to the ground, two of the little black inmates perishing in the flames with all the eff
 forts that the manager and her friends could make to rescue all. That institu-
 tion of many years of struggle and o1
 good to the community is now heap o1
 charred ruins. With the same zeal and
 earnestness with which she has always
 done her work the founder is seeking tc
 rebuild, in order that her simple work may be resumed.
 These facts, as known, are here pre- \ sented by the present writer. not with s
 view of making an appeal, but only thai
 the facts may be known. It is worth,
 of one so influential as is Mrs. c. P. Orl that she has taken up this worthy cause
 and one so peculiarly meritorious, ant is directing a movement in it's behalf
 For the reason that there has never beer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

The matinee performance at Loew's Bijou this afternoon will start the new bill for the latter part of the week. and the eminent character actor. Hyman Adler, assisted by Miss Emily Montrose and Jack West, will be seen in one Of MT. Adler's dramatic playets The Re- suit" The playet is said to be one of this actor-author's best, as his num- erous productions and experience have given him a wide scope in this field. As usual, he will be found playing an old Hebrew father, with the erring son and daughter, and the play Is said to develop a laugh in almost every line or comedy and with moments of pathos as well.
 Sam J. Harris discusses topics of the moment in his own individual way, and as he is one of the monologists of real worth he can be depended upon to have some new stories and comments worth while.
 Ben Harrison and Burr have an anus ing skit called "Over the Phone They have a number of songs written espe- cially for this act and with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
SHE'D WALK MILES
 ID TELL ABOUT II
Nashville Woman Says She Gained p Pounds by
 Taking Tanlac

T feel so grateful for the wonderful relief l have gotten through taking Tanlac that I would willingly walk twenty miles to tell other sufferers what this medicine has done for me-" said Miss Adela Mckenzie, of 424 Sixth Ave. Nashville. Tenn.
 "I suffered for about eighteen months from nervous prostration," she con- tinued. and Kept getting worse in spite of all I could do. I had no appe- tite and after eating anything my stomach would burn like fire. I would turn cold one minute and hot the next. and I was so nervous I could hardly sleep at all and lost sixty pounds. After trying several different medi- cines without getting relief my brother got me a bottle of Tanlac and started taking it. By the time I had finished my second bottle my appetite began to | improve and my other troubles were greatly relieved. That burning sensa- | ton has disappeared from my stomach. the nervousness is gone, I sleep like a child and I have gained twenty-f five pounds in weight" H
 All druggists sell Tanlac---Adv. f'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
VA UDEVILLE THEATRES OFFER NEW BILLS TODAY
BILL FOR LYRIC
 LATTER HALF OF THE WEEK

Beginning with the matinee this af- and Sue Snee in an up-to-date comedy "AIl for a Kiss" This is an American turn of the daintiest Partisan type, yet with none of the suggestiveness of the French type. Mir. Largay has a. soft musical baritone voice and Miss Snee a sweet tuneful mezzo and be- tween the two the act is full of de- lightful surprises as both are accom- plished artists.
 Reiff Brothers and Miss Murray ap- pear in a syncopated travesty Three into twelve goes four times and the act runs 12 minutes. Therefore you are assured of minutes of good dancing, 4 minutes of good singing and minutes of good comedy. Simply simple pro- blem in arithmetic,
 The word nut" no longer means a fruit consisting of a kernel enclosed ir | a hard. woody shell. Today nut means an eccentric character of the eX- temporaneous style, and in this class | there are none quite so nutty as Ber | Fitzgibbon, of the Ohpheum circuit, ant | known as the original daffy dil.' Fitzgibbon has been described as odd | eccentric irregular. cratic uncommon i singular and whimsical. But above al he is funny and this is the magic want that opens the doors of laughter fo him wherever he goes, and makes hin one of the nsst successful of stag comedians.
 | Adonis brings with him to Birming ham very sage little entertainer il an act of neatness and cleverness tha
 is really an act beautiful. The ltu
 star is named Pierre and he halls iron the gay capital of France where h
 was picked up on the streets at tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
urNIOR NATIONS CLUB

Mrs. Joe Little was hostess to the Innior Matron's club at her home on Fourth avenue Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Five tables were arranged TOT forty-two, and after spirited game. three prizes were awarded as ioiiows c,,h nrize toilet water. to Mrs. George McDowelI consolation, a lace collar, to Mrs Bruce Snider. guest prize. guest towel. Mrs. Bryan Cowan A salad plate was served after the games. Those at tan,inp were as follows: Mrs. John Earan. Mrs. l.. W. Allen, Mrs. Ed De- Shazo. Mrs. Charles Kuchins, Mrs George McDowell, Mrs Bryan Cowah, MI Bruce Snider. Mrs. Mac ba.son' rs' sa I;,., Donalson Mrs. Condrey Pope. Mrs. Clarence wilson. Mrs. Frank Diffley, Mrs Kittrell Trotter. Mrs. v H. Rags dale. Mrs. M. c. Ragsdale, Mrs Joe Lacey, Mrs. Raymond Allen, Miss Helen Drum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
NEW LOEW BILL OFFERS SOME
 NEW AND NOVEL BOOKINGS

snappy, witty dialogue, the act goes we'll with any audience and at the end of the number the audience is still for them and applauding for more.
 Mareena. Nevarro and Marenna, eccentric comedy gymnasts and knock about acrobats have an act that IS not only the last word In elegant stage dressing and presentation, but the three members of the act in their clever clowning and acrobstic ability are said to be far ahead of the usual run or acrobatic features
 Thiesson's dogs, an act of wonderrui- ly trained poodies and terriers close the show and these dumb actors are noted for their clever working ana difficult feats seemingly without the need of the ringmaster and trainer 10 put them through their stunts. rms IS one of the higher class animal acts and as good dog acts are scarce snouia meet with immediate approval.
 The feature picture at Loews Tor the last half of the week will be the ram. ous Theda Bara in La Belle Russo a five reel drama in which the famous star is said to be at her best ana the news weekly famous for the best Tn news nicturcS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Iheatres- -M0vIes Y EDNA GREENWOOD BERSLEY Y

was undeniably a chicken thief.
 Before the court passes sentence on you," Sturgeon said, just explain how you managed to get into the chick-coop which Was protected by two pad-locks and a burglar alarm
 "Yessa, Boss, ahnl tell you-all how I done got into that coop if you-all say so." said the old darky, "but it would re safer foah you to stick to the law"
 The city of Riverside, Cali, has invited Miss Mary Miles Mnter, the Realart star, to be it's guest of honor at a fair which will open October [.
 Irving Berlin, the celebrated song writer, is now at work on song to be entitled Eyes of Youth" and dedicate'i to Clara Kimball Young in her next pro- duction. Eyes of Youth" now belns completed at the Carson studios in Los Angeles.
 Love, Honor and Obey" with House Peters as the star and Monte M. Kat | terjohn as the author, is now beng filmed in Los Angeles. Vincent Serrano has also been cast for big part ill this new production.
 Christie comedies have a new leading
 woman She is Florence Gilbert. blonde
 and 16 years old. She is playing leads
 with Bobby Vernon.
 | Jack NcDermott, formerly a writer ol many comedy scenarios, is a new directo' ! on the Christie comedy staff.
 1 Olive Thomas and vanguard or teen nical directors, camera men and car load of theatrical properties, has invaded the quaint old town of Marblehead, Mass. for the filming of her forthcoming DIG ture. The Girl From Out Yonder
 Today Louise Glaum. star of J. Pareel Read Jr., productions, is one of th | proudest girls in flmland To be sure hc ibank account is very much simmer, bu the reason-she has just bought thre' | wonderful fur coats, valued at SlO,ooo on' coat is a very small seal. with three sep arate flounces: another is mole skin m main body of the coat is in Russlsi effect, with bands of mole skin droppins from the nec. to the belt line. The othe lis an ermine coat for evening wear. Mis' Glaum immediately took out insurance on her fur treasures and is now anxious'.
 awaiting the coming of cold weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

Thomas H. Ince has surrounded his star, Enid Bennett. with splendid sup porting cast in her new picture, "1'he. Woman in the Suitcase" from aR~origiral story by c. Gardner Sullivan. Mir Sulli- van also wrote Stepping Out" Miss Bennett's last success.
 Black is White" written by George Barr McCutcheon, with Dorothy Dalton as star, is progressing in New York with out any mishaps. The picture is over half finished and as Miss Dalton is what is called good trooper around the Hot, '' she does not mind working few hours extra in order to get her productions out on time.
 Charles Ray has commenced work al the Ince studios in Culver City, Calit, on a new picture, the story for which was written by Julien Josephus, who has provided many of Mir Rays vehicles that sparkle with quaint humor and delight full homely episodes.
 Dorothy Philips, the Universal star, has friend whose husband is a leutenant colonel of marines. The officer spent tive years in France. Upon his return to Los
 Angeles he was greeted by his pan1
 daughter, born shortly after he em
 parked. The little girl Miss Phillips
 says, admired the dashing officer an'
 played with him all day quite happily
 but did not seem to realize that he De
 longed to the family. At bedtime sh' went to her mother and said with grsa dignity:
 "Mama-send that soldier home. do.t; so to bed"
 A bomb shell of interesting news | contained in an announcement by MyroI Selsnik, which sets forth that Bob Ellis the popular leading man. is to become Selsnick director. Mir Ellis plays oppo site Olive Thomas in "The Spite Bride He has been in the picture business fo several years and should make goo' director
 Myron Selsnick announces that he ha purchased the screen rights to the wei known novel His Wife's Money It WI 1 be used as a vehicle for Eugene O'Brien. | When Rollin Sturgeon, the Unlversa director, was practicing law he foun himself prosecuting an aged negro WI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

An opportunity for universal rejoic- ing which invariably attends the an- nouncement of new Mutt and Jeff play will in all probability be enhanced by the fact that these two renowned personages of cartoon fame are to ap- pear at the Jefferson next Monday, matinee and night.
 On this occasion the locale of their 1atest exploits and frolics is the Land of Dreams" which should open valve for endless opportunities for some of the best fun the public has been able to witness in many day Critis all over the country have proclaimed the pro- duction one of the best that Manager Gus Hill. has arranged since he took the pair of popular Bud" Fisher com ics and presented them upon the stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

Mrs Sterling Floyd entertained the members of the Bessemer Tuesday briuse club at her home in Birmingham Iues- day afternoon, the members going III au- tomobiles in a party from Bessemer. The yellow tones were used in the party fine color being brought out in the dec orations of golden rod. Progressive bridge was played. and at the conclu- sion of the games. the first prize, four hand-embroidered handkerchiefs. were awarded to Mrs. Clarence Wilson. MISS Berney Gillen won the second prize: powder puff. and the consolation prizes A box of correspondence cards, was drawn by Mrs. Al Ryan. A salad course with hot chocolate was served. Inose attending were as follows: Mrs. Joe Lit- tie. Mrs Zelna Berkowitz, Mrs. Mac Batson, Mrs. Edwina Falkner, Mrs Charles Kuchins, Mrs. Ben HelnDere' Mrs. Clarence Wilson. Mrs. w. F. NC Williams, Jr.. Mrs. Al Ryan. Misses Ser
 ney Gillen, Ethel Gillen, Helen orum, 1T, m l. Mrs. Floyd was assisted in entertaining her guests by her mother. Mrs. W. E. McWtiAams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
"MUTT AND JEFF'S DREAM"
 COMING TO THE JEFFERSON

For three acts they arc permitted 70 run riot with the result that their an tics and foolery forms almost three hours of irresistible screams, mirth and unadulterated laughter. From start to finish the fun is fast and furious. In fact one is bound to laugh whether they wish to or not-quite an achieve ment in these days of profiteering, high taxes and the like.
 The company is composed of a select cast. This includes a champion beauty chorus of pretty girls who can both sing and dance The music comprises twenty song hits while there is an at tractive array of inimitable specialties' surprise features and novelties.
 Mutt and Jeffs Dream IS the title ot this extraordinary conglomeration of melody, singing, dancing and hilartty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

any disposition to press the claims of the institution on the attention of the pub lie, it is not popularly known. Far less pretentious than many other interests in our midst, the Carrie Tuggle institution is also far more meritorious. Any one who has come to know of it's worth will tes- tify to the statements here made. How many young blacks haze been turned from viciousness and criminality by this mod est colored philanthropict perhaps will never be known. R. F. RILEY.
 September 90, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
A. HORST

News was received Tuesday night ot the death of A. Forst, father of Louis Forst. in New York. which occurred sometime during the night at the resi- dence of his daughter. Mrs. E Conen. MT. Forst was 2 years of age and was for 2 years a resident Of Bessemer. For several years he has lived m New IoIh. hut is remembered in the district by many friends, whom he made while iiv- ing here. He is survcived by one son, Louis Forst. and four daughters. Mrs. Sam Igsteader, Mrs. E. Cohen, Mrs. D. Cohen and Miss Julia Forst, the daugh- ters all living in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
SACRED HARP SINGER

The last sing of the season Will pc neio at the city park Sunday afternoon at 0 clock and will feature the Sacred Harp singers. Bowen's orchestra will also play, donating their services for this oc- casion. The Sacred Harp singers will meet earlier in the afternoon at o'clock in the circuit courtroom in the Realty building where they will give con- cert, and will appear at Che community sing at the park at o'clock. This Will close the season for the community sings. which have been given under the auspices of the Bessemer Choral society and the Wednesday Music club. The sue cess of the sings have been due mainly to B. L. Michealson. who has not only directed the singing and prepared the progra n mes, but has collected the funds for carrying on the same.
 BOARD OF MISSIONS
 Mrs. George Wade, president of the Methodist city board of missions in Bir- minghaln, requested that an additional 'kindergartcn teacher be placed at the community house at Ensley, to be SUD- ported bv the missionary societies of the Bessenler district, at the district meet ing held at the Brighton Methodist church Wednesday. Mrs. Wade stated that the two teach CTS at the community house were Deihs oyerworked and were unable to cope with the situation there, as many cnii- dren were being turned away from the settlement house. Miss Grim, who has been in charge of the community house for seven years, indorsed Mrs. Wade request. Many representatives of the | societies pledged their support, and thf larger portion of the salary for the 1 teacher was subscribed.
 1 A most interesting session was heio
 Wednesday, and a large attendance iron ! all over the district enjoyed the meet 1 ing. Mrs. R. A. Thompson. district sec retary. presided The welcome addres: was made Mrs. T. J. Dawson, wltn
 the response by Mrs. Thompson. Th' programme included talk on Prayer' 1 by Mrs. Robert N. Bell of the Boyles GIT cie; "Education," led by Mrs. J. J. Wal 1 ker of the Ensley circle. and an inter esting feature of the period being th' display of the posters adopted by th'
 Ensley, Fairfield, Pratt City and Shaoy side auxiliaries.
 In the afternoon Mrs. Walker Brow conducted a part of the programme. de voted to "Tithing," which was well pre-
 sented Love Feast" was a featur of the afternoon session, conducted D! Rev. George Boyd, the presiding eioe of the district. Mrs. A. A. Gamoi'
 made an impressive talk on Socia
 Service" urging the auxiliaries to en | gage more in social service work. Tn l hostess auxiliary entertained the Visi tors in hospitable manner, serVin!
 punch at the entrance of the cnurci
 upon the arrival and at noon a deliciou
 two-course luncheon was served. Ih
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

outbreak of the war and tutored by Adonis while they were playing France and Belgium for the entertainment of the soldiers Together they have a gen uine novelty act and one that is guar anteed to please.
 Dumbont and Almont will offer musical turn that Is said to be one of the best of it's kind before the public and the Screen Telegram with it's news features will complete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
Spanish Class to Meet
 at Civic Association

The Spanish class will meet tonight at Is o'clock in the directors rooms of the Civic association. Prof J. A. Reams of the Central High school will lead the Spanish conversation, and Prof. J. H. Carnyn will make an address on Mex ican Art" The public is invited.
 Electric footlights for temporary use have been invented. made in sections that can be adjusted or joined as de- sired and with lamps of various colors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

roads in the district. and the member ship would entitle better protection or cars from theft by the rules adopted by the club. K. l.. Scoutep of Birmingham made an interesting talk, suggesting that the club members interest the garage owners of the city in the local organl- zation Talks were also made by T. T. Huey. Geore Ross, E. l.. Huey. pr. George Waller and others. The organi- zation was formed with a display of much enthusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

MT. and Mrs. M. E. Vickers announce the engagement of their daughter Lucille, to MT. J. M Ingram of Tampa, Fla, the date of the wedding to be announced later. Miss Vickers is a popular express sion teacher, who has given much pleas ure by her readings in the city. She graduated in expression from the Allen school in Birmingham last May. Katrina, Dorothy and Minnie Avis Boulton have gone to Dallas, Tex, to
 make their home with an aunt in that city
 A. F. Webb is ill at his home in Jones' boro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
PERSONALS

MT. Luther N. Kincaid, the wedding to take place this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
DRAMATIC CLUB

The Woodward Dramatic club presented a two-act comedy. entitled. "Leave it to Polly" at the Brighton academy Tues day evening. to large audience. Miss Alice Kirk played the true rofe, and was supported by several other young ladies who are members of the club. Miss Lucille yickers directed the play and tbe nroceeds will be given to the tuber- culosis camp, the amount of $40 having been cleared from the entertainment.
 MT. and Mrs. Walton A. Hurst an nounc4 the engagement and approachint marriage of their daughter. Etehl, k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
BRIDGE CLUB

meeting was enthusiastic and mspira tional.