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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
CrandaIr. MetropoIItan-~Cheoters-

Evading the commonplaces Of con-
venuonal drama with the same con-
sistency that the stars OF its cast
defy personal danger, Checkers" the
tremendously exciting film version Of
the famous racing play OF the same
name by Henry NJ Blossom, yester-
day rivettcd the startled attention and
aroused the unrestrained enthusiasm
OF audiences that overfowed the ca
pacity OF the theater. Checkers Is
William FoX's super-producuon for
the new season Of 1919. and combines
all OF the elements OF linnitless appeal
to the lovers OF silent drama
The principal roles are interpreted
with entire success by Thomas J.
Carrigan. who plays Checkers" {;
Ellen Classify, as Alva- the victim OF
unfortunate circumstances; Tammsny
Young, as Push" Miller: Jean Acker.
as Pert the girl who saves the day
by riding the dark horse
The supplementary features OF the
bill include Her First Kiss" a cOn-
vulsing Sunshine comedy.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
Grcnt PnII, PnrE.

No more attractive days outing Is 60
be enjoyed hereabouts than one at
beautiful Great Falls Park. where
thousands spent yesterday. The great
trees in the surrounding forest are
rapidly assuming the glorious autumn
colors. Dancing. concerts by the
Ladies' Victory Orchestra new mo
ton pictures and other entertainment
are provided
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
Lsew's Paisee-Dorotby Glib In
Nobody Home


Up at Loew's Palace this week.
comedy has chased everything else
10 the wings and the program has
given itself over to a riot of fun
making that bids fair TO set them
talking along street for days to
come.
Dorothy Gish. the girl who
achieved greatness with her char
acterization of the little disturber-
in Griffith's Hearts Of the World" a"
Is the arch-humorist Of the Palace
bill, and she attains that post with
vehicle that bears the vacuous
title of Nobody Home"
when Dorothy Gish sets out TO
cut Capers and clown, IL takes a
pretty hardy plot to retain its in
DIV duality. but Nobody Home" is
that kind OF a plot, and though Dor
othy climbs up on II with her feet
and puts her finger in it's eye, as Il
were, the plot goes merrily along
plotting and giving her more and
more laugh material Nobody
Home" strictly speaking. is a satire,
literally alloyed with romantic
comedy, is the sole element in the
production that attempts to keep
Il straight face. Even the romance
smiles. but It is heart interest and
even Dorothy Gish has TO become
serious when il comes to the love
passage
Backing up Dorothy as the extra
added attraction Of the same bill. Ia
Mrs. Sidney Drew. the buxom, ssnul-
ing, fun-rnaking star. who added the
term domestic comedy" to the
vocabulary of the movies It is her
second independent starring effort
and IL discluses very clearly that
Mrs. Drew retains a grasp OF the
principles OF high comedy that 10
held BY few players. either OF stage
or screen Her latest effort is en-
titled "A Sisterly Chance" and il
reveals her at her best
Director Cannon, Of the Palace c.
ohestrR, has selected a number OF
Jerome Kern hits from the I-usical
comedy. She's a Good Fellow" and
the music goes far to making the
Palace program well night perfect
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
DIED.
Britain Orders Huge Supply
OF Lumber for Building

Vancouver. The British govern
rnent has placed an order here for
O.OOO. go feet of lumber to he used
in Europe for reconstruction purposes.
The mills have already shipped
T.. .O0O. coo feet by the sea route 1t Is
expected 100000 feet will be sent by
the end of the year.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
Poli,S-''Mickcy.-

Fiction had its ''Huckleberry Finn, ="
and the screen has its Mickey"
Mark Twain once said that Huckle-
berry was his fayorite character, be-
cause he had an appeal for everyone
from to 80 Mickey" featuring Ma
bel Norrnand. which opens its third
week at Polls, falls in the same cate
CORY. There are smiles, chuckles,
laughs, sighs and tears.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
E afternoon and ~e-

throughout the afternoon and Gro
ming.
The e1cursionists spread their
lunches in the shade of the big
trees on the heights overlooking
the bay.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
CrandaIIs-warou Track

Wagon Tracks" william S
Harris new Aircraft picture. was
shown as the chief feature OF the
photoplay bill at CrandaIl's Theater
yesterday and will be held over al
that house as today's major offering
IS notable not alone for the dramatic
interest aroused by the unfolding OF
its exciting episodes, but also for
the historical accuracy with which
II recreates an important period in
the development OF the old West
The direction snd photography are
Of a highly artistic character as is
to be expected in a picture super
vised by Thomas H. Ince.
The early-week bill at Crandall's
is completed by abbreviated picture
subjects and orchestral accompani-
ment.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
MADAME ALLEN
PAIMIST AND CLAIRYOYANr

PALMIST md CLAIRYOYANr,
G2 + STREET n W
Gusrtnte~s 70 resI your entire life past, pres
ent and future; ETes tue advice on buNne,.
love, health and family affairs: tells the name
Of your future husband or wife; and What to
DO to be successful in life; one TiEt will pay
you for yoUr many disppointments in Others
she will remove all obstacles ard tell you bow
to win aud bold the one you desire; she gives
advice on all important Affairs Of life; readings
q %; no one in trouble turned away money Os
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
American Dentists Are Popular

Cetinje.-American dentists arc
the most popular men in Monte
negro. Formerly blacksmiths did the
dental operations and getting the
troublesome tooth by pulling two
score.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
Glen Echo Park

With the open season for the out
of-ooor amusement seekers drawing
TO close, the park fans who have
been focldng 10 Glen Echo Park by
the thousands every night are losing
no chances for a visit TO the popular
resort high up over the Potomac This
was evidenced yesterday. as the crowd
that thronged the grounds was one Of
the largest Of the summer. Tonight
the dancers will have their fnninRx
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WHO WHAT AND WHERE Is STEWARDS
Business ConeEef Once IN q great while
business Shoots Of Washington and who does
not know that Stewards Is WGshington's lead
ing Hruness college An explorer recently re
turned ron the Arctic North had not heard
q the Great War but that did not alter the
f,c1A
We want you TO enter At once-eith-r day
Or night GlRSes before the rstes 70 up.
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
MADAM LENORE

Gifted clairyoyant and medium. can Be con-
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She succeeds Her advice is good, Try her. No
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
MRS. BOSWELL.

PIANIST AND CLAIRvOYANT.
Gives advice on business matters love health
and family afhirs; tells if the one you love 10
true false what part Of the country is luckiest
TO you what to do to be successful in life. Gives
you dates and facts. tells you what has passed
in life. and what Is happening without ssking q
single question She does not tell to please, bot
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lucky planets; ~hen and whom you VIII marry;
settles and explains love, family trouble, mar
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matter what your hope fear or ambition. come
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
MADAME VICTORIA,

he gifted palmist and clAirroyAnt Can sd-
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Can tell you the Of future husband or
wife Can tell you the secret Of being success
ful; how to avoid trouble and EOF to avoid evil
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
SCIENTIFIC ASTROLOGY.

LIGHT ON ALL PROBLEMS.
Readings by appointment. g Type
written forecasts. $ up. Frank Theodore
Allen, Director, Astrological Research So
cisty, Los Z NV Phone Franklin ss22
ASTRoLoGY IS NOT FORTUNE
TELLING!
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
SUNDAY THEATER OPENINGS

have been provided with an entirely
new production entitled Two Wise
Fools" which is a scream from start
to finish. Howard plays the part Of
zeke silvers and George Hart, Mike
Casey. The farce is one of the best
that has been seen In buriesque 70
date. The chorus is well drilled and
can sing better than the general run
Of burIesque chorus.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
MADAM D'ASHMAN

Gypsy Clairroyzn:
And card reader; adncs gwen On business
marriage and ciTorce, this woman has read
for many peopie In many countries. Her
predictions are reliable. lM q at, carn~
lS1h alll-s-
The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
CEALO PARKER

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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
LOST.

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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
REAL ESTATE
Before
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Gaar.ntees to resd your entire hfs, past pro-
ent and future She asks no questiona bot BE-
fore you utter . word she tslls what you called
for. names of fnendA enemies; tells hos to
gain success In business, health. eogrtship, mar
risSe, divorce tells you what part Of the world
will be succesx1l for you; advises how to gain
and hold a good position; she tells II the ons
you love is true or falset Are you In trouble
Do you and the ooe you have bestowed your
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
PALMlSTRI.
OLD AND RELIABLE
MADAME ZEIIA

the Gypsy wonder. who has Travelled most e1.
tensi'ely. reading and SonTtncins beyond the
least doubt her ability % look accurately into
the farthest deIths Of a human hand and read
the most delicate and shadoWed signs of ones
,ifs. \ descendant Of that famous Gypsy queen
Zeua, who. more than century ago. read the
hands Of the crowned heads Of Europe and mora
than convinced and Won the praise Of being (the
Gypsy Wonderl the most celebrated pAimist
Madam Zella has practiced reading the mys
teries Of the hand since a girl Of Is years and
has been taught and enlightened by the best and
most noted old and young Of her Gypsy race and
being 4 woman 80 years Of age is without a
doubt a Gypsy wonder. Call and DC conIinced
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
REFRIGERATORs 4 ICEBOYES

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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-25

MADAM STANLEY. ROYAL GYPSY PALM
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
Giues View on Congressional Race in the SeUenth District

To The Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In your double-column editorial of the 22nd you announce it the duty of the voters of the Seventh district to elect Major Harwel G. Davis to fill the short term occasioned by the death of the late Hon. John L. Burnett.
 Permit returned soldier, who went to camp, but was not fortunate enough to get to France, to inquire whether or rot this shall be the standard in politics
 in this country, not only in this race, but in all future races for political off,
 flee in this country. The friends of Mir
 w. R. Bradford of Marshall county,
 knowing his character. ability, patriot ism and other qualifications, and in rec ognition of the fact that without 1 cent of remuneration he closed his office and devoted about half his time to all war work for the duration of the war, peti- toned him to make the race for this place. They do not want him, nor does
 he desire to do thing he is duty bound not to do. Yet they do not want him ! to fall under this ban if it is to apply ! to this race only, and to him in par | ticular Major Davis, although he drew l 5000 per year while in the service as Emajor, was not remunerated, and could not be in money or office for his ser vices, but the same is true of every sol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
STARS IN NEW PRODUCTIONS
 AT THE FRANKLIN
Many of the Late Releases Are Included on the Pro- gramme at Ensley'sPOp-
 ular Picture Theatre

The weekly programme of the Frank lin theatre in Ensley is we'll balanced and includes some of the most popular screen productions of the season.
 Monday Constantine Talmadge appears at the Franklin in what is considered her best effort, "who 'Cares?'' It is the story of Joan. who. having been forced by her grandparents to restrain the buoy ancy of youth, marries Martin Grey out of pique, and then proceeds to ride on the merry -go-round of life at it's maddest whirl.
 She forgets that she has such a thing as a husband and spends months going on one wild party after another. Mean while Martin, left to his own resources, makes friends with chorus girl. Joan later learns that Martin is the only man she loves and that her life's happiness depends on him. Martin takes back to his heart the woman he loves.
 Tuesday Geraldine Farrar comes to Franklin in her latest triumph, ''Shad ows." Pitcher in a high, dramatic key,
 it tells the story of a woman who has found happiness out of misery and who fights for that happiness when disaster seems about to overtake her Her life in Alaska, when she was known as Cora Lamont, the plaything of brutal Jack McGoff, is almost forgotten in her life as the, honored wife of Judson Barnes. "a conservative New Yorker. Wednesday Theda Bara will be seen in a most powerful and thrilling picture
 'sWhen Men Desire'
 Poygamy was fast sweeping over Ger many under the old imperial government, which forced the women to submit to all manner of humiliating conditions. which are shown in When Men Desre,' the Theda Bara super-production. Thursday Mitchell Lewis appears at the Franklin in a most tense and thrilling drama, "Nine-tenths of the Law" This is a most excellent production and gives this exceptional actor many opportuni- ties to display his talent.
 Friday and Saturday 'The Birth of a | Nation comes. and elsewhere in the pa | per today is a full account of this ex- traordinary picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
PATRIOTIC RESPONSE
Ministers Wife Dies

Mrs. Hay. wife of the Rev T. P. Hay. pastor of the Avondale Presbyterian church, died at S:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 39l0 Avenue E. Her remains will be taken to Edisto Island S. C., for burial, leav- ing here on the Birmingham special at o'clock this morning.
 The deceased is survived by her hus- band and one son, T. Park Hay, Jr.. two brothers, R. J. and Townsend Milxell of Edisto Island. s. C., and two sisters, Mrs. H. c. Robertson and Mrs. D. c. Robertson of Charleston, s. c.
 The funeral services will be held at Edisto Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
GRADUATING CLASS

The graduating class of Ensley High school have issued the following en- graved invitations "The graduating class of Ensley High school invites you to be present at the class day exercises Thufsday morning, May 29 1919 at 10 clock, High school auditorium, Ems ley, Birmingham, Ala"
 The class this year is composed of 37 girls and b boys, some of whom finished the first semester and are away at school All will be present at the ex-. ercises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
FIFTH BIRTHDAY
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

First Presbyterian Church-Rev. c. B. Tomb, pastor. Morning sermon, Unity. Special service for Masons. Entire pub- lie invited. Sermon, 8 p. m., Redeem ing"
 Ensley Highland Presbyterian Church. Rev. L. E. Brubaker, pastor Morning subject, "The Brazen Serpent p. m., 30 minutes singing, followed by short talk by the pastor.
 First Methodist Church--Rev. J. c. Per- singer, pastor Regular morning and evening services by the pastor.
 First Baptist Church-Rev. A. K. Wright, pastor. Topic at Il a. m., "A Peculiar People, p. m., "The Devil in the Harvest Field.'
 First Christian Church-Rev. T. N. Len nox, pastor. Sermon at Il a. m., ''The e-eminence of Christi 8 p. m., repre- sentation of National Benevolent asso- ciation No collection.
 Pike Avenue Baptist Church-Rev. Theodore Harris, pastor. Regular morn ing and evening services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
CURTISS BUYS 2176
 PLANES FROM U. $.
Bv Associated Press

l New York. May 24.-The Curtiss air plane and motor corporation announced tonight the purchase from the War De- partment of 2176 airplanes and 46Oo motors.
 Negotiations for the purchase, which Is said to have been the largest ever con summated by a private corporation. had been under way for several weeks.
 The planes, which are of the Curtiss JN type and were used for training pur- poses, will be mobilized at five fields. it was announced. After they have been carefully inspected and repaired when necessary. they will be sold for conn mercial and pleasure purposes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
MRS. T. P. HAY

Grief is felt throughout the Ensey dis triet over the death of Mrs. r. P. Hay, wife of Dr. T. P. Hay. who for four years served as pastor of the First Pres byterian church.
 The charm of Mrs. Hays personality was known in church and club circles, where she was a prominent member She was charter member of the Sesame Lit erary club and the second president of this organization. Her work in church and auxiliary circles was enthusiastic throughout the Birmingham Presbytery. Mrs. Hay died at the Presbyterian manse at Avondale where pr. Hay is located. She had been suffering from a nervous breakdown for sometime, but her death was wholly unexpected.
 Dr. Hay and a son, T. Parks Hay, Jr.. survive her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
Mrs. Bainbrige's Trial
 Is Set for Tomorrow
 in the Criminal Court

Mrs. George Bainbridge, charged with taking $400e worth of bonds and other valuables from the room of Mrs. c. N. Simmons at the Tutwiler hotel, will be tried in the criminal division of the cir cult court tomorrow
 Following her arrest In Chicago & few weeks after the robbery was discovered, Mrs. Bainbridge was brought back to Birmingham, where she was placed under S4000 bond. She was later indicted by the grand jury.
 Mrs Bainbridge arrived in Birmingham from Chicago last week. She formerly made her home in Birmingham and is well known here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
JAMES M'MURRAN

The funeral of James McMurran will be held from the residence, .126 Third street, Pratt City, this afternon at 3 O clock, the Rev. John Miner officiating Interment will be in Fraternal ceme- tery
 MT. McMurran, who was night hostler in the transportation department of the Tennessee company, died Thursday as the result of injuries received when struck by switch engine on the Bir- mingham Southern. He had just been paid off at the pay window and had started across the tracks to Nineteenth street when struck. His wife and little son witnessed the accident and Mrs. Me- Murran was prostrated by grief, while the little 3-year-old boy clung to the fathers body until it was removed. MT. McMurran was struck at noon and lived until o'clock in the afternoon. He was conscious during the entire time except the last 10 minutes.
 He is survived by his wife and three little sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
SUITS FILED

B. G. Tutrell filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against c. M. Allen & Son for 5000 for personal injuries alleged to have been received while in the ser vices of the defendants.
 Suit was also filed by Alfred Lewis against the Askin & Marine company for s5OOO for alleged false assignment against his wages, which he claims cost him the loss of his position with the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25
Jacksonville Over in
 Salvation Army Drive

Atlanta, May 24-(Special.) )-Announce- ment was made late tonight by Edward Young Clarke, director of the southern division of the Salvation Army home service fund campaign, that the city of Jacksonville, Fla, and Duval county had gone over the top Saturday afternoon with 5000 margin and eight counties of the zone yet to be heard from. and it was expected that Jacksonville would exceed its quota by at least 50 per cent by Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25

IL was the enQch that witnessed the shat terng of the old idea of state sover- eighty. Griffith blends history and TO- nance with rare genius. The story is so strlxinely and thrillngly told that the audience appauds the big moments with all the vigor that they use when real actors appear upon the stage He has animated his screen phantoms by means of realistic effects and with a musical score made up of patriotic and grand opera themes in such a manner that the spoken word is not missed.
 Among the gigantic scenes of The Birth of a Nation are those of the bat tie of Petersburg. fought by 1S,oe9 men on field five miles across; the march of sherman to the sea, culminating with the burning of Atlanta; the assassina- ton of President Lincoln in the crowded Fords theatre; the wild rides of the Ku- -Klux-Klan. and the session of the South Carolina legislature under the ne- gro carpetbagger regime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25

dier and every citizen who did his best. If all political offices must go to sol diers only, then military rule will be established in the country that fought to destroy 1t, and the 104.000, GOO of Amer jeans will be ruled by the 100000 who were in military service.
 Yours very truly,
 CLAUD D. SCRUGGS. Albertville, May 2S, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-25

The Franklin theatre of Ensley offers for next Friday and Sunday the screens greatest spectacle, "The Birth of a Ma tion.' This film played last week at Birmingham theatre and drew record crowds. It is predicted 1t will do the same in Ensley and seats are now on sale
 F'or ''The Birth of Nation Mir Griffith took as the skeleton the story of Thomas Dixon's "The Clansman," but he had in mind a far vaster conception than Dixon's. It was his aim to repro duce an epoch in American history so vividly that the spectators would ac- tually be carried out of the present and live in past that is fast becoming re- mote and hay. He was determined from the start to throw about it a glamor of romance that would soften the picture without distorting it.
 The epoch chosen by MT Griffith Is the most thrilling in American history