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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
Secret Service Was
 Made Up of 250,O0O
 Men During the War
Rv Associated Press

Washington. February 26.-The Ameri- can secret service during the war was made up of more than 25O,OOO men, includ- ing members of, volunteer auXiharS agencies such as the American ProtectiVc league, it was disclosed today. The ou- reau of investigation of the department of justice received more than 1900 com plaints a day and rounded up and in ducted into the service nearly 4o0Oo slack CTS and deserters.
 These facts became known through a.i address by John Lord O'Brian, Assistant Attorney General, on the occasion Of the presentation of an automobile to A. Bruce Bielaski, chief of the bureau during the war, by the bureaus employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
BESSEMER ; NEWS

Bessemer, February S.-(Special. )-Wil- liam c. Kaufman, aged 5, died at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning from injuries re- ceived when he fell on an icy sidewalk about o'clock. He sustained fractured skull and did not regain consciousness. Mir. Kaufman has lived here only a short time, having come from Glenn, Miss, a few month ago. Very little is known Of him, the only information being from an Insurance policy found in his pocket. made payable to his sister, Mrs Lydia Miller, and no address was given for he- name. The remains are being held pend ing the arrival of relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
Objectors Return S20,000
 Of Money Paid Them
By Associated ersss

Washington, February 26~-Conscientious objectors have returned to the war de- partment, the Friends society, the Y. M C. A. and the Red Cross approximate ly s20,OoO of the money paid them, the war department announced today. Of this sum $4,319.S2 has been received by the war department, s40Go by the Friends society, and s27Q by the Y. M c. A. It is estimated that the 12o0 objectors who were given farm furioughs have sent to the Red Cross $10,C00, representing a diff ference between the dollar-a day rate paid to soldiers and the prevailing wages received by these men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

formance to the romance Manager Wise is showing there, Wanted For Murder It is said that not only Br- mingham's movie fans but those from nearby towns and country are taking ad- vantage of the opportunity provided and coming from miles around to view this much advertised picture. Elaine Hammersten, as Corinne, the
 French girl, gives a wonderful account of herself, for her acting and personal ity are not only pleasing, but one of the chief delights of the picture, it is said.
 Burt Green and Irene Franklin, who need no introduction to theatre1soers, contribute greatly to the production by presenting their act for the boys back of the lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
INCOME TAX RETURNS

Attention is called to residents ol the Bessemer district that income tax re- turns must be submitted on or before March 15 The blank forms are beinS received daily. having been mailed out from the office of Internal Revenue Coi- lector J. D. McNeel
 The choir of the First Methodist church will begin rehearsals for their Easter music on Thursday evening. An eiap- crate programme is being planned by the members of the choir under the directloi- of B. L. Michealson, with Mrs. G. Hollingsworth as accompanist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
l Clemenceau Leaves Home for First Time
 Since He Was Shot
By Associated Press

Paris February 26.-Premier Clemen- ceau left his residence at 1:o5 o'clock tnis afternoon for the first time since ne was shot last Wednesday. A large crowd had gathered around the house in the hopes of seeing the premier, although the horr had been kept secret. Cheers and cries of "Vive Clemenceau" arose
 as he stepped from the house and en-
 tered an automobile with Dr. Laupry. The premier's face, which showed < iS of the fever he had been through, ncrs , q pleased smile as he acknowledged the greetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
MUSIC CLUB

Members of the Music club and few invited guests were entertained by Mrs G. B Hollingsworth at her home on Clarendon avenue, Wednesday afternoon. Plans were discussed for the entertain ment of the district federation and com- mittee was appointed to make arrange ments for a musicale to be given in March in interest of the federation meet ing After business session. pro- gramme was given of compositions by French composers. Piano solos were ren- dered by Misses Alice Ragsdale, Nellie Adams, Moody Lou Buchanan and Mann. Lullaby" (Godard) was sung by Mrs. Lucy Armstrong, and Mrs. Cecil Cowah also gave a contralto solo. Mrs. E. l.. Huey read an interesting paper on the Life and Works of Camille Saint Sac ans.'r A salad course and coffee WerH served at the conclusion of the pro- gramme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
Spanish Steamer Damaged

Bilbao, February 26.-The Spanish steamer Mar Tirreno. from New York. for Havre. arrived here today with two holds flooded because of fire and the. cargo in a damaged condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
At the Trianon

Birmingham theatregoers declare "The Queen of the Sea-" featuring Annette Kellermann, is one one of the most pre- tentious and lavish screen spectacles ever seen in the city. This mammoth production is now entertaining capacity audiences at the Trfanon and will be presented only three more days-today, Friday and Saturday.
 Annette Kellermann, the queen of sha pely curves is surrounded with beau ties of feminine form divine.
 The production cost more than s1, O0D to produce and more than 1500 people are in the cast. As a scenic spectacle it is unsurpassed and it is unrivalled in gran deur Few more pretentious productions have ever been screened.
 Queen of the Sea- is a fantasy and the theme is highly interesting and en- tertaining. The picture is one of the grandest from spectacle viewpoint pre- sented in Birmingham. Crowds are flock ing to the Trianon and the verdict is that The Queen of the Sea is a won derful picture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
BOARD OF TRADE

The membership. committee of the Board of Trade will make an intensive drive for members this week, and an effort to recruit a large, active membership will be made. The organization is being formed to embrace every business man in the city, and it is requested that volun- tary application for membership be made where men are interested The mem bership fee has been placed at sl per month, payable quarterly in advance. Anyone is eligible who wishes to take an active part in the work of the or ganization.
 Fire caused considerable damage to the residence of J. Heinberg early "Wednesday morning about o'clock. The origin of the fire was from a heater in bath room in the apartment of Mir and Mrs. Ike Marks, and the flames reached a closet where there was valuable cloth ing before it was discovered, causing a greater property loss than the damage to the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
WOODMEN SOCIAL

All arrangements have been completed for the social entertainment to he gwen Thursday evening at 8 o'clock by the Bessemer Woodmen and the Woodmeh circle No. 2. The principal address or the evening will be made by State Mana ger l.. D. Holiway, and Mrs. HollWa' appears on the programme An orchestra will furnish music. Other entertaining features will be baritone solo by Hode Eastman and readings by Miss Lucile Vickers and Miss Esther Louise Barrett. An old-fashioned square dance. called oN J. E. Tucker, will be enjoyed by tne members. A banquet will also be served. and dancing will add to the pleasures O. the evening. e~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

Lyric-Keith vaudeville. Loew s-Vaudeville and feature pictures.
 MOVIES
 Rialto-C Constance Talmadge in 'Who Cares"
 ,Colonial-Ethel Clayton in Maggie Pep per"
 odeon one-Eddie Polo in 'The Lure of the Circus''
 Odeon Two-Leah Baird in Evolves of Kultur."
 Princess-Harold Lockwood in Lend Me Your Name." the Fog"
 Trianon-Annette Kellcrmann in ''The Queen of the Sea-
 Alcazar-"Wanted For Murder Franklin (Ensley)-Special programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

The Junior Missionary society of tie First Methodist church will meet at the church this afternoon at 3 o'clock, An interesting programme has been pre- pared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
NaZimova-Strand

Nazimova, the wonder woman of the screen" appears for the last time to- lday at the Strand in her great stage
 success, "Out of the Fog adapted from the play that ran for two straight sea-
 sons at the Thirty-ninth Street Thea tre, New York.
 This play has caused a sensation wher- ever it has been shown, and has been I, the topic of conversation among picture devotees since it's first appearance here | last Monday.
 1 Thousands of Birmingham people have already seen the picture, if you are not i among them, make it a point to visit
 the Strand today, for you will not see a 1 picture to compare with it in dramatic l intensity this season. . Remember this is the last day this wonderful picture will be shown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
"A Tailor-Made Man''-Jefferson


 When the. new American comedy by the late Harry James Smith was first presented in New York, more than year ago metropolitan critic happily summed up the reason for it's instantaneous suc- cess in the following pert paragraph:
 "A touch of 'Get-Rich-Q Quick Walling ford some of It Pays to Advertise. many laughs, a good allowance of phil oSophy-al these and more are contained in "A Tailor-Made Man. which was pre- sented by Conan and Harris for solid years run, at the theatre which bears the name of the firm"
 Conan and Harris announce the pre- sentation of "A Tailor-M Made Man" at the Jefferson for three days. beginning Mon- day, March 3, with Wednesday matinee. and it comes here with a splendid cast and magnificent production. Richard Sterling plays the title role.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
At the Lyric

Lydia Barry, famous singer and come dienne, will be the attraction extraordi- nary on the new Keith bill at the Lyric to be presented at today's matinee.
 "Playmates," "a musical reminiscence of our happiest hours,' will also be an entertaining attraction on the new programme.
 The Mystic Hanson trio, ''the magic man and the magic maids" are clever entertainers, and Harry Sterling is known as "a one-man vaudeville show" Red dington and Grant are gymnastic come dians who make you laugh and thrill with their feats
 Hearst News Magazine pictures will be a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
sURpRIsE PARTY

Globe lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, will meet at the temple Friday evening at 7:D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
At LoeM's Biiou

Today Loew's new bill for the last half of the week will be in vogue, George Primrose's minstrels being the high card on the big five-act vaudeville programme, while Edith Story will be starred in an exceptional screen offering, As the Sun Went Down.
 The other four acts of vaudeville are of high standard and include song danc- ing comedy, specialties and novelties that are of the Loew unusual variety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

Dixie Home circle No G62 will enter tain their members at chicken supper at their regular meeting tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

The Progressive Study club will nee with Mrs Henry Moore. 1S-9 Thirtieth street, this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

Mrs F. q. Crowder was given de Ightful surprise part.' and dance at the Plaza hotel last evening on her return from visit to Gulfport and New Or leans The living room was gaily decor ated in festoons and spring flowers and an orchestra furnished music for the dancing. A number of gusts enjoyed the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
CLJJB MEETINGS

Mrs. J. Ellis Brown will be hostess to the Thread of the Story club this after noon at her home. 173s Jefferson ave nue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

Alabama Circle No. 80 of the Protective Home circle, will entertain at Liberty dance at the ,Woodmen hall Monday evening. Decorations will be or pa triotie character, and favors and othe-' features will further emphasize the pa triotic idea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27

The Ensley friends of Gus Nelson. who resided here for number of years. will regret to hcarn of his illness at his homo in Mobile. 1st .l ls4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
At the AlcaZar

Despite the prevailing bad weather or the past two days, crowds have con- tinued to pack the Alcazar at every per-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-27
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE THEATRES TODAY

I I.yric-Keith vaudeville.
 Loew s-Vaudeville and feature pictures.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Gertz and chill
dren were Sunday visitors at the Chris
Brotherson home.
Miss Nellie Auen, who is working
for Mrs. Arthur Brotherson, spent Sun
day at the parental home.
Stanley Browne closed another sue
cessful term of school in district No
z. A picnic was held in honor of the
lday. "'
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Segebart trans.
acted business in Vail Saturday va
Miss Elsie Kussie is assisting Mrs
William Lawler with her house work
at present. ... y.tr. .,.a
George Gum, of Wall Lake, was at
his farm lately doing some improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Caldwell and
son visited at the parental home Sun.
|day. ,-E.
Herman iMau returned Sunday, be.
ing discharged at Camp Dodge. He
spent several months in France. VIM.
Dettbarn is also expected home this
week.
A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Peters Monday.
EiMf. anu LhTS. T1tTildI DuCh Wcic
callers at the Fred Rickers home Fri
day evening.
Mrs. Mike Madden and daughter,
Rose, transacted business in Herring
Friday. ~" .. "
Mr. and Mrs. William Rickers, Miss
Anna Sohl and Emil Flick were bust.
ness callers in West Side Saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John ODonnell trans
acted business in West Side Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew Kerrigan enter.
tained large number of relatives and
friends at dinner Sunday. ,t,a
/ Mrs. Thomas Brogan made bust
ness trip to Omaha Thursday. h, &
A large number of children from
Jackson attended the children's day
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-06-18
The News Of the Week, Gathered and Put in Readable
Shape by Our Regular Correspondent

OILS. They expect to make three
weeks visit there ~" -
j. Morris and Hudson McHenry wer,
town callers Monday from Wall Lake
Arch Henry, the second son Of Mr.
4 and Mrs. Mart Henry, went down tt
Omaha last week where he enlisted
in the navy. He was successful il
being accepted and has taken his
leave to begin training. sls&1t;'
Mrs. A. A. Alexander went dowr
! to Omaha Friday where she enjoyed
Ian over Sunday visit with her daugh
tiers. Bernice and Bessie. t
Mrs S. E. Wiley returned Monday
afternoon from pleasant visit Of
three weeks, duration with relatives
at Davenport, her childhood home
This is he. first visit there since she
was but young girl. She also made
"a short visit with relatives at Neva
da. while enroute home. -.
John Jordan returned Friday eve
ming from a short sojourn in Omaha
Mrs. Philip Dietrich came over from
Wall Lake Monday to spend a few
, days with her daughter, Mrs. John
Carey. I.
The Chris Brink home was the scene
of pleasant party Sunday evening
the affair being given as a compliment
to Walter Kayser who recently re
turned from France. The occasion
had been planned for Saturday eve
ming but was interfered with by the
rainy condition of the weather. A
large number Of young people assem-
bled at the home and the time was
spent in a very pleasant and appro
pirate manner A delicious luncheon
greatly added to the occasion. At a
Hate hour, the company reluctantly
broke up, having enjoyed themselves
Immensely. a ,z5i.., y
Mrs. ]. H. Betourne took her de-
parture Monday evening for her home
in Chicago after having bade a. sew
eral weeks visit with her relatives,
the George Cornelius and A. E. Ale.
man families ;
Mrs. Gail Carey went to Omaha on
Monday where she is spending aweek
with friends.
The William Divine family motored
to Denison Monday.
Alfred Edwards was a visitor in
Dunlap Sunday.
A meeting was held on Thursday
evening OF the past week at which
time it was decided that Dow City
hold 4th of July celebration. A.. l..
Jackson, %. o. Collins and w. c. Rolls
were appointed as members Of the
executive board and the gentlemen
are busily engaged in making the
necessary arrangements for the big
event. Several good speakers are in
communication, but as yet no one has
been selected. The Dow City, ball
team have cancelled an appointment
to- play at Dunlap on that day and
have decided to play here. "A merry,
go-round has been secured for the
enjoyment OF the young folks and a
good band will also be among the
lpelasingsfeatures of the day. j The sale
LOT the stands will take place on Wed.
nesday of this week. This is the first
celebration of the 4th of July held
here in three years, and grand time
| is being planned. Everyone should
make it a point to celebrate in Dow
City as a fine time is assured all.
Particulars will be given more fully
next week. p '5 10ti'5 ssf'.,h ~ z
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-06-18

exercises at West Side Saturday and
fine time was reported by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rickers were
Sunday visitors at the Thomas Brogan
hDmp ... -..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-06-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Having successfully introduced bills
for the benefit of their districts and
got them referred to committee that
will forget about them. many congress
men feel that their political record is
now assured .9. ,..rt. d
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-06-18

At the graduation exercises the col
lege president need not think he can
attract as much attention as the base
ball pitcher.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

There will be two weekly mail stages between the coast and Fairbanks over the Richardson road during the early winter, and three week later. Each mail will be limited to 80J pounds. It is believed this will handle practically all the mail offering.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

John Anderaon was acquitted at Val- dez of involuntary manslaughter alleged to have been committed at Naknek fast summer. The evidence was that dur ing a drunken orgy shotgun which was being handled by Anderson wes dis charged and Chas. Cline was killed.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

Thawing shafts in the placer mines of the interior is coming into general use. It is said that about one-fourth of the labor is required and that about $500 worth of fuel is saved daily on each shaft in cases where full crew is working.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21
TERRITORIAL TATTLE

The Moose lodge at Valdez will give frontier dance" Thanksgiving time. The ballroom will be made to resemble an oldtime Alaskan dance hall, with its gambling games, bar. costumes and other paraphernalia.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

Samuel Brightwell, formerly United States deputy marshall at Cordova, and Mrs. E. Beyers, also formerly of Cor dova, were married at the Multnomah hotel, Portland, Oregon; October 5.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

An earthquake shock which lasted for fifteen seconds recently made doors electric lighting fixtures and other loose articles rattle at Seward.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

The Whitehorse-Dawson mail rotue. is now being travelled by the White Pass winter stage service. Dr. Wm. Turnbull recently took fine string of horses to Whitehorse for the winter service.
 Ronald Ferguson, pioneer Yukon miner, for long time operator on Gla- cier creek, died recently at Dawson after an illness that began last spring He had been in St. Mary's hospital at Dawson since last May.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

Dan Daxon, large property owner of Anchorage, has gone south for the winter. He intends to locate in Hyder in the spring.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

The season that has just passed at Nome has been cold and discouraging and the gold output-just over $1,OO0- OOO-the lowest since the discovery of gold on Seward peninsula.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

The Alaskan Engineering Commiss ion moored large barge alongside the dock at Seward to be used in docking fishing craft.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

Dawson has heen asked to name del egates to the Canadian Mining lnsti- tute which will be held at Vancouver November 26, 27 and 28.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

Grouse are so plentiful at Fairbanks that they invade the town. Papers there say that one recently walked into the hardware store of Simson brothers.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

At Ketchikan Fred Patching was in- dicted by the grand jury on three counts charging embezzlement from the Heck man Wharf Company in amounts aggre- gating $4, 457.50.
 Messrs. Stanton and Barnett, two we'll known Valdez miners, have gone to Culcross island where they have a contract for running 25O feet of tunnel on the Thomas Culros property. The work will be pushed rapidly aud the contract completed as soon as possible. The property is already in high state of development, having mill building which was erected in October, 1916.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

The mill on the Venus mine, Conrad district, near Carcross, has been cem- pleted, and made one successful run. On account of shortage of fuel it will not be operated regularly until next spring. Development work will be prosecuted on the mine, however, all winter.
Hyder Alaska miner., 1919-11-21

V.L. Sedgewick, oldtimer of Valdez and for time deputy marshall at the westward, and Mrs. Sedgewick, have left for New Haven, Conn.,, where they will reside in the future.