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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
'PHOTOPLAYS
"Turn to the Right"

.'Turn to the Right" came back to Birmingham last night for return en- gagement at the Jefferson and, as on it's former appearances here, gave a highly satisfactory performance, which was much appreciated by the large audiences. It is the kind of play that mixes laughter and tears in the right proportion to make everyone feel bet ter for witnessing it.
 Joe Bascomb, in love with the little towns biggest merchants daughter IS driven away by her father, goes to the city imbued with the idea of making a fortune. gets a job at the races, Is convicted of theft of which he is not guilty, serves his time, determines to go straight" and returns home to ind the merchant in the act of putting his mother and sister out of their home because he covets the rich peach or chard. upon it. His prison pals, Mugs and Gilly, appear on the scene in time to raise" the money to pay the debt. Mrs Bascombs S simple lovable nature and her implicit faith in prayer, and two very attractive girls, make for the reform of Muggs and Gilly, who buy the peach crop and through the selling ability of simple Sam Martin make a fortune for Joe and themselves out of Joes mothers peach jam.
 The last sact ends during the honey moon of Joe and Deacon Tillinger's daughter Elsie, who had been the inno- cent couse of Joes forced departure from home years before; and the be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
Lieut.. Ashton Collin
 Is Well and HA By,
 States Ca egram
Error of War Department Cause of Announcement of Death of Well
 Known Salesman, Nowt in
 Service in France |

According to statements of the local officials of the Stockham Pipe andl Foun- dry company, the report of the dNeath of Lieutenant Ashton B. Collins as an- nounced in local papers. was a mistake and that cablegram was received yes-, terday stating the lieutenant is well and happy and sending them all New Year greetings.
 It was reported last week that Lieut. Collins, who is in France with the en- gineering corps of the United States army, has been killed in railroad acci7s dent at the front, but no details were given. This information was sent to tne father of Lieutenant Collins. who liveP in New Orleans, and he forwarded the
 news to the Birmingham office. It is understood that the error mad ( bv the war department was due to the fact that there are two men in service bv the same name and the first telegranh was sent to the wrong address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
CITIZENS DEMAND PROTECTION FROM
 AUTO SPEEDERS
Death of Little Rosamond Park Has Aroused Com munity at Rising
 Station

The people living in the vicinity of Rising station are up in arms against automobile speeders in their section of the city, (which has resulted in the death of two children and the serious injury to many others within the past l5 months, and will make an appeal to the city com mission for the protection of their chill dren.
 The fact that in many of the instances the speeders leave their victims to die by the wayside as in the case of little 10-year-o1d Rosamond Park, who was run down and fatally injured last Saturday by two white men in an automobile who escaped and have not yet been appre- hended, has reused the neighborhood and the people are determined to put stop if possible to the cause of this needless death and Injury of their children.
 we have asked the city commission several tipes to station policemen along the highway," said A. o. Goudelock, who resides near Rising station, ''in the effort to stop the fragrant violations of the speed laws which we see every day, and which are mena cling the lives of our chill dren Several policemen have been sta toned here, but they only stay short time and~then we are again left to the mercy of the speedsters. Owing to the long grade west of the station, the speedster gets a downgrade start and many of them pass at at least 50 miles an hour bent only. on their own pleas. ure and seemingly utterly regardless of life or limb-that is of the pedestrian. The situation is intolerahle when the lives of happy children at play are en- dangered by speed maniacs. who, Judging from their actions in leaving their vic- tins to die by the wayside, must pos sess the heart of ae boche and the con science of a Hun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
PRESIDENTS VIEW UNKNOWN

Paris December 31.-Premier Clemen- ceaus declaration in the Chamber of Deputies favoring the principles or balance of power has not been referred to by President Wilson. Indications are totally lacking as to how the Pres ident regards the premier's views on this subject.
 Officials close to President Wilson point out that at almost the very hour when NJ Clemenceau was making his declaration in Paris the President, speaking in Manchester, said the Unit ed States would never enter into any combination of nations that was not A combination of all of them, and de- claring specifically against the prin- ciple of the balance of power.
 The President was speaking for what it Is understood he hopes to be concert of powers.
 However much M. Clemenceau s declara tion may appear to be at vari- ance with the announced purposes for which President Wilson will contend at the peace conference, it is held that there is no reason to believe 1t Is like ly to constitute a stumbling block or to create a situation that would affect the participation of the Unied States in the conference.
 President Wilson on his arrival here tonight authorized the following state ment:
 Upon leaving England President and Mrs. Wilson expressed their very great pleasure at the delightful cordiality of their welcome The President expressed great satisfaction at finding how close ly the purpose and feeling of the peo- ple of Great Britain correspond Wltf the purpose and feeling of the people of the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
Funeral Services of
 \ Mrs. Mary Jane Rives
Eastern Star Chapter to Conduct Services-Deceased Had Lived
 During Four Wars

Mrs. Mary Jane Rives. aged S5, a prominent woman of Birmingham died at the residence of her son, Assistant Coroner John R. T. Rives, at Inglenook, at o'clock yesterday morning. Funeral services will be conducted from the Ma sonic temple, this morning at Il o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemetery. The services will be in charge of the Birmingham chapter of the Eastern Star of which Mrs Rives was a charter mem Der.
 Mrs Rives was a native of Tennessee, and was born in Shelbyville, in 1889, and removed to Birmingham in 1889. Mrs. Rives was active in religious circles for many years, being member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. The closing Of the late world war made the fourth war which Mrs. Rives re- membered and she stated that when the armistice was signed it was one of the happiest instances of her entire life. She
 was F years old when the Mexican war | broke out and saw the mobilization oi soldiers for the Civil war, the Spanish American and the recent war Mrs. Rves is survived by two sons, John R. T | Rives and Ben J. Rives, two sisters wht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
"The Bird of Paradise"

"The Bird of Paradise" Richard Wall ton Tully's romantic drama of the Ha- waiian Islands prodp%&ed by oliver MO rosco. will come to the Jefferson Friday and Saturday, matinee Saturday thls week. This novel play with its wealth or beautiful scenery, its native oand or Hawaiian singers and dancers Will pe seen here.
 The story of the play deals with the downfall of one white man through the insidious influence of the tropics, ana the uplifting of another through the pure influence of an American girl Through it all runs the tragic love story of I.uana, the pretty little Hawaiian prln- cess. who thinks she can hold the love oi her American husband with her lips anu her arms, and failing to do so, gives her- salf as a human sacrifice to save her people from the wrath of Goddess Peie.
 MT. Morosco will present newcomer in the part of Luana, in Miss Rita ho- milly. young lady who has not ye. passed her teens, but of whom great things are promised in the dramatic me. Others in the cast are Brandon ENans' Guy Harrington, Jane Haven. Tayior ear roll and the Hawaiian singers and play CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
LIEUT.. RODMAN WINS
 CURTISS AIR TROPHY
Carries Eleven Passengers 5S1 Miles in Nine Hours With But One
 Landing

New York, December 31.-Ideut. Thomas C. ROdman of the United States marine corps, was winner of competition for the Curtiss marine flying trophy with it's cash prize of 5000 which ended today, accord ing to m announcement tonight by the Aero Club of America. Lieutenant Rodman's victory makes the Aero club permanent holder of the trophy, it's members having won the competition for three sue cessive years.
 The winning flight was made yesterday at Pensacola, Fla, with large Curtiss flying boat, equipped with two Liberty motors. Lieutenant ROdman carried II passengers and flew 5S1 nautical miles, with one landing for fuel, in nine hours and IF minutes. Under the rules of the contest there was Il 5 per cent penalty for each land ing during the flight and an in- crease of per cent for each pas senger carried. these giving the winner credit for flight of more than 900 miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
BERGER TRIAL IS HALTED BY EFFORT
 AT LOVE MAKING
Stenographer Tries to Send Note to Juror and Court Holds Up-Berger Gives
 Life History on Stand
Ry Associated Press

Chicago. December 31-Efforts made by a girl stenographer employed by Chl- cago newspaper to get a love note to one of the jurors today halted the trial of the five socialist leaders charged with violation of the espionage law The giri' it is said, scrubbed note and asked bailiff to deliver it to the juror. The bailiff told Judge Lsndis, who sum monded the lawyers and defendants De fore him Tn his chambers and later sent for the girl stenographer and woman reporter employed by a Milwaukee news paper.
 After questioning the stenograpner Judge Landis was convinced that no ef- fort had been made to tamper with the jury and that the girls action was the result of ignorance of court rules. lie ordered the girl excluded from future sessions of the trial
 Victor L.. Berger, congressman-elect From Milwaukee, the last of the nVe dafendants to be called as a witness, was on the stand throughout the day When court adjourned until Thursday morning. his direct examination had not been concluded.
 Berger, after giving his life's history, described himself conservative anu constructive socialist.
 There are two schools of socialists he said. historical and hysterical.
 q belong to the historical school. l believe in complying with the law. l was never arrested in my life until this case. My plan is to obtain control gradually and pay as we go. I would not conhscate any property. My way cf abolishing the great trusts would be to have the gov ernment buy them"
 Berger said he. never approved the sabotage or any other forms of vio- lence practiced by the I. w. w. He said that when the l. W. w. was organized in 1905 he was invited to join but re- fused. Later he was responsible for the expulsion of William D. Haywood, gen eral secretary and treasurer or the w. w., now serving prison term
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01

reside at Springfield, Mo, and Tulla- homa, Tenn, and number of grand children
 The pallbearers are as follows: Ac- tive. all members of the Order of Rail road Conductors, James Bryans, W. w. Leonard, S. E. Massey. J. s. Lee, z. T. Edwards, R. w Arnold Honorary, J. T. Green, E. L. Huey, J. T. Ander- son, Charles Seaton. W. W. Love, M. F. Waters, R. c. Gladden., Chris Hartsield and Charles R. West
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
Negro Soldier Arrests
 Pickpocket at Depot

John Hatfield, a negro, was arrested by Officers Jones and Long at the Louis vile and Nashville railroad station yes~ terday afternoon and lodged in the city jail charged with pickpocketing. Accord ing to statements made by the officers, Hatfield, while in a large crowd at the station, stole a purse containing $l7 from the pocket of E. M. McClenny. negro, 7OS Ninth avenue, north. and ran. A negro soldier who was waiting for train witnessed the theft and gave chase and after hot pursuit of block, nabbed Hatfield and turned him over to the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
Coroner Gives Verdict

Coroner G. A. Hogan returned a verdict of death by natural causes in the case of Angeline Harris. aged 40, negro woman, who eas found in a dying condi- ton in a fence corner near her home at Sandy Ridge Saturday afternoon. The woman was found by her husband and carried to the house, but lived only q few minutes. Apoplexy was given as the cause of death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
MESSAGES EXCHANGED

London, December 31.-The most cordial messages were exchanged by President Wilson and King George to- day on the occasion of the departure of the President from England. The President thanked the British ruler for his hospitality and kindness, while the King assured the President how glad he had been to have the Presl- dent and Mrs. Wilson as his guests
 The texts of the messages will not be published, as they are regarded as being personal and private
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
Insurance Not Required

Washington, December S1.-Secretary Glass announced today that with the removal of risks entailed by the war; owners of American vessels hereafter will not be required to carry Insurance ,n the lives of officers and crews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 31.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Rain and cold CT Wednesday, much colder at night with freezing temperature in interior; Thursday fair, much colder.
 Georgia: Rain Wednesday, colder at night west portion; Thursday fair, colder: much colder north and central portions.
 Mississippi: Rain and colder w ednesday, much colder at night with freezing temperature; Thursday fair.
 Tennessee: Rain east, rain turning to snow west portion Wednesday, much colder at night; Thursday fair, colder east portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
Threatened Strike Arbitrated

New York December 3l.-The threat \ ened strike of 16000 harbor worKers ner7 will be arbitrated by the national war labor board, it was announced tonighY Telegrams have been sent to all unlons and boat owners involved asking tnei) hoard to meet here next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01

week. which bill concludes today, is wonderful specimen of the well devel- oped physical man, and his work is at tractng wide attention among theatre goers. There are four other star vaude- vile acts on this bill. augmented by a photoplay in which George Walsh is the all entertaining star, entitled 'Tn Say So.'
 The bill is replete with comedy, songs musical numbers and acrobatics. The en- tire bill changes tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
At the Lyric

special New Years matinee will De held today and an excellent programme of Keith vaudeville will be presented. The Fatams. company of dancers pre- sent a pleasing programme and the piil abounds in music, song and thrills.
 The Great Koban Troupe of aerialists are thrilling and their feats are sensa- tional. Leonardo entertains with pleas ing selections on the violin and guitar Stella Tracey and Carl McBride are clever comedians in song, dance anu comedy. Silber and North oi1er mucn neasing comedy. News pictures show inp many wounded Americans arriving in New York are a feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS
THEATRES

Jefferson-"Turn to the Right I.yric-Keith vaudeville and photo weekly. Loews Bijou-Vaudeville.S photodrama and weekly.
 'PHOTOPLAYS Strand Marguerite Clark in Little Miss Hoover
 Colonial-Bryant Washburn in The Way of Man With a Maid.
 Rialto-Mae Harsh in "The Racing Strain
 Odeon One-Eddio Polo in ''The Lure of the Circus" Zyko comedy and Harold Lloyd comedy
 Trianon-Clara Kimball Young in The Road Through the Darkness. AIcazar-Mrs. Charlie Chanlin nee Mill dred Harris in Borrowed Clothes" Princess-Douglas Fairbanks in "Flirt- ing With Fate"
 Odeon Two-"The Brass Bullet. Charlie Chaplin in 'The Blundering Boob.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
l CLEMENCEAU'S VIEW DIFFERENT
 FROM WILSON'S
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against third powers. To the society of nations there is not even discreet bow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01

trothel of Muggs to Joe's sister, and Gilly to her friend
 The entire cast measures up to eX- pectations, each member filling his or her role most acceptably.
 Jason Roberts as Joe Bascomb, With Mike Donlin, erstwhile popular pall- player, as Muggs; Dewitt Newing as Gilly. his pal, and Sam Martin, rustic who makes good as jam salesman furnish much of the humor which g1Ves rise to many laughs, while Ruth Ches- ter as the good and trusting mother, Alice Carroll as Elsie Tillinger, Cecli Dwight as Betty Bascomb and Maude Fox as Jessie Strong, are excellently cast The others of the cast, Edgar Norris as Lester Morgan, who robbed his father for which Joe Bascomb was sent to Sing Sing; Charles w. Good- rich as Callahan, the detective, James 1T Huntley as Deacon Tilllnger' A Sincoff as Isadore, George Seelvin as Moses and Rita Ross as Katie, are very acceptable.
 "Turn to the Right" will be at the Jefferson today, with matinee and nlgh' performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
At Loew,s Biiou

Louis Hart. headliner on Loew's vaude- file programme for the first half of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01

Rev Marvin Heflin, who has been doins Young Mems Christian association "or" at Mississippi college, Jackson, Miss, has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-01
Filthy Paragraphs About
 Returning Birmingham Boys
By BOB BI'DAvID

By BOB The Age-Hernid wants short news items, similar to those print cd below, about returning sol- diers, sailors nnd marines. When your relative or friend who has been in the service returns to Bir- mingham, phone or write of the fact and the information will he gladly published. Among those re- turning yesterday were the follow ing,
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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-10-01
coM1TEs MuN1c1PALEs

ARTICULo 27.-En cada uno de
los municipios de la Isla, habra un CO.
mite, que cOnstara de no mas de sie-
te personas, que sean miensbros del
institute Y que sera electo per los pro-
pios miembros de este que residan en-
Ell municipio en- Ell cual .habra de fun
cionar dicho ORGANISING, Este comite
Sc conocera con ell nonabre de "Co-
mite de Bienestar Social de (aqui el
nombre del municipio), y tendra los
deberes y facultades que Sc determi.
men en- los estatutos de la corporation,
en- csrtas de constitution (charters)
que otOrgaTa la junta de sindicos, a
petici6ns escrita de no menos de diez
miembros del Institute que residan en-
Ell municipio; DIsPoNIENDosE, que
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-10-01
REGIMEN

ARTICULo 9.-Sin perjuicio de la
Intervention que por ley tienen los dis
tintos jefes de departamentos del go
bierno Insular, por raz6n del carac-
ter publico de esta institution, Ell GO
bierno, regimen direction del insti-
tuto, asi como de todos los asuntos de
su competencia, quedan investidos en-
una junta de sindicos, con asiento en-
San Jnan, que constara de siete miem-
bros, los cuales desempeiaran sus car
gos por el termino de cuat-o amos 0
hasta que sus sucesores sean debida-
mente electos. .t.al
ARTIcULo TO- cuatro de dichos
sindicos seran los jefes de departa-
mentos, que Sc hacen miembros del ms
tituto en- esta Ley, los tres restan-
tes seran electos por mayoria de vo-
tos, en- votaci6n secrceta ,por los miem
bros del institute en- junta general, de
entire ellos mismos; DISPONIENDO-
Sc. que los tres sindicos que han de
elegirse para los primeros cuatro amos,
10 seran en- la reunion de que trata
el Articulo de la presente. Los tres
miembros asi electos prestaran jura-
mento de desempefiar bien y felmen-
t's' su cargo antes de comenzar a de-
sempefar este.
ARTIcULo Lila junta de sin
dicos Sc reunira con la frecuencia que
requieran los asuntos del institute v
que ijen los estatsitos y tendra un Ii
bro de actas en- el que Sc haran cons
tar todos sus acuerdos. Cuatro de sus
miembros constituiran quorum.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1919-10-01
FUNcIoNARIos

.ART1cULo 12.-En las . a, Sc
sion que celebre, la junta de sindi-
cos eligira de su seno, por mayoria
de. votos un presidente, un vicepresi-
dente, un secretario y un tesorero los
cuales 10 seran tambien del institute.
ARTIcULo 13.-Los estatutos fijaran
los deberes facultades de cada uno
de dichos funcionarios; pero ell Teso-
rero no ejercera sus funciones hasta
tanto no haya constituido, y aproba-
dose por el Attorney General, una fan
"a a favor del institute para respon-
der este del fiel desempeno de su
cargo, y conservation de los fondos que
tendra a su cargo Y bajo su custodia.