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New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
Politicians; and the Strike

Springfield Republican,
 The smaller Ma ssslchusctts DoIiti- clans, not confined 10 one party, be 1t said, are showing q keen desire to use the telephone strike in their bus mess. Higher up Gov, Coolidge even i& playing the game. His telegram to the postmaster general asking if he had any objection to the common wealth taking over the operation of the lines "untl the federal govern ment can again resume it." was a pOnderOus piece of gubernatorial sar- c2&ln with q false bottom.
 The postmaster general could not dClc&ate this power to the state if he wished too. He gets his authOrlt\, from the president of the United States alone and there is nothing in the presidential proclamation, taking possession Of the wire systems, that would empower the postmaster ,gener- al to pass any part of his authority along to the governor of Massa chu- SettS, The president got his aUthori- ty from congress, and there i5 noth- ing in the joint resolution that would permit the president to hand over to 8 state government any of the power which congress conferred upon iu.
 Gov. Coolidge knows these facts. If he remains in office long enough, he may have troubles enough of his own without induleing so tranarar entiy in a cheap kind of mockery of the United States government.
 The governor might be reminded by candid friends that the Lawrence strike, now about two months old, has not yet increased his reputatien as a aaaSacian in settling labor troubles,
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
FOR VICTORY,

Earth has been asked for her yield Food for the clamOrOus mob, Bright gleama he gold in the field Sure, she will finish the job. Sol has been asked to shine high After the storm has played hob, Bright glows the gold in the sky, Sure, he will finish the job. We have been asked for our part, More for the Nank and the Cob, True rings the gold in the heart, Sure, we will finish the job.
 McLANDBURGH WILSON,
 in the New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
COMMUNICATED.
TRyRE'TE TO |. IL. HICKS

Editor New Britain Herald:
 Having been informed of the pass ing from this life of Ira E. Hicks or your city, whom l closely knew for the past twenty years, l feel impe1led to give this partial tribute to hls memory;
 He was at all times 9, most courte- ous and considerate gentleman, sol dier of great worth, a public official of rare ability. As such he had few equals, notwithstanding the fact that he had lived far beyond the allotted span of three score and ten: The death of such ] uaAa Is 2 Xesa9fassssn sss;
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
@@0 90 @ 6 @ Q THE ARMY WINS AGAIN,

New York and Chicago have been linked by air route for the first time in history Daring airmen, and just as daring air women, had sought to win the honor previously, but it re- nHained for a, United States army off cer to attain the goal in a regulation army airp1ane. The distance, estimat- ed at T27 miles, was covered Satuc- day by Captain E. F. White in six hours and fifty minutes without :. stop between the two cities
 \ Tho knowledge that the laurel wreath rests on the brow of an array man is efninent1y satisfactory So much has been said in deprecation Of American heavier r-than-air machines ffiat it is also pleasing to learn that the feat was accomplished in q De IdGviland Four equipped with 4oc horsepower Liberty motor.
 Captain Whites flight should en- courage the argonauts who purpose tc cross the Atlantic in machines espe- cialIy constructed for the great strain that will be put upon them
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New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
A CRISIS POSTPONED.

Ita1y's territorial claims again at- tract attention as the cycle of crises a4 Paris wfairls around although the postponement Of the opening of the Italian parliament will afford oppor- tunity for discussion. It was reported that Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnfno insisted on an i'm mediate decision concerning Italy's claims as they desired to report to parliament, which was scheduled to open tomorrow.
 Sotfniao is reported adamant for thc fuidI11nent of the terms of the treaty under which Italy was to secure the entire Da1n1atfan coast, the islands posed by the will of President Wilson who seems to be equally determined that the treaty clauses shall not be carried out. Since the conference opened, Italy and her claims have caused more dissension than any other question, From present adyices it seems as if the moment for show . down has; arrived,
 There is something sinister in the na8ssage sent by the Italian army to ~0r1ando, An Associated Press dis sSpatefl says that a telegram which had been received from the army chiefs "deciafed that the entire army was behind i1ina iH upholding Italy's asDir- ationE,'' Ga p{ain TOzzi, a. member o1 Orlahdo'a staff, senses an ultimatun iia t7as attitude of the Italian army, I nl8sy be ihat the message from the fgatiHE, men is a, piece of strategy framed by tine cunning SonninO fol the purpose of impressing Wilson Ctemenceau and Lloyd George witt tfa seriousness of the situation. Or tAG o>ae$ 1aand, it may be a sincere expae@siaa sa the part of the Italian soidieFe, TFhase part in the HaF was : record e& sacrifice and glorious deedi
 bTaeT depressing conditions and cir
 caastaacea.
 PaEis Fa9o&ts that France has re eeiFed 6, pledge from the Ameri;al delegation t9 the efGee* tlAt th ERiEed sEa6as will eyer consider it ; seiaaa5a GlasE ta rllsa ta t3aa aid 0 Frsae9 ia ease Of aggrcssions by Ger raaa5 1t is believed that this rumo is untrue as President Wilson wou4.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
No Help From Him.
(Rostan Post )

If anybody thought that because A. Mitchell Palmer, the new attorney general of the United States Is 8 Quaker he would for that reason he "easy" on Eugene V. Debs 10 the eX- tent of favering executive ClemenCy
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

be exceeding his authority by com pletlng such an agreement The United States could not enter War without the official sanction of Con- gress,
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

In provisions relating to matters Of labor and immigration, Japan should not object to a desire on the part of other nations to regulate their own "help wanted' E annOuncem ents.-- Washington Star.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
FACTS AND FANCIES.

h1 peace settlement it is worth re- membering that you can shear the sheep as long IS he lives but only make outlets of him oncc.--Wall Street Journal.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

There is one man in England who can probably conceal his sorrow over the falling out of Lloyd George aud Northcliffe. and his name is A5quitn. New York World.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

reaVement. He now belongs with the
 many of New Britains illustrlcus dead long to be rcvered. BYRON PHELPS. Seattle, Wash, April 14. 1919.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

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New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

asareu at the Post Office at New Britain
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New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

for the convicted man, he is destined to disappointment. Mir. Palmer makes it very clear that he is not that sort of. Quaker.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

Ii is now alleged that the crowl prince did beat somebody after all It was his wife.-NeW York Sum-
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

If the Paris conference does not fail it will not be because some of the newspa per correspondents haNo not done their worst-Springf gfcld Republican.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

We suppose Senator Lodge and Sen ator Borah can cheer for the amend ments exclusively and be fairly hap py, but we really don't know what's going to happen to Col. HarVey-Ohio State Journal.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

as only profitable advertising medium In fne city Circulation books and press room always open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
L TENDING WAGE AGREEMENT

Although hoping for the best, New England will withhold final Judgment on the excitement" of the telephone strike until it has been definitely settled. Spokesmen for the companies and for the operators announce that the girls have decided to resume work pending detailed consideration of wage schedules" There have been mum erous instances where strikes have been declared settled pending the adjustm ent of wages only to have them burst forth in fresh fury upon the discovery by the strikers that the wages decided upon do not conform to their ideas.
 It has been satisfa ctorily demon strated that business cannot continue at normal without the employment of 1 the telephone, Steps should be taken 1 now te prevent recfudescence of ] the strike if the wage schedu1e to be 1 proposed does not meet with the ap- proval of the operators.
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 The New York Times advises ecO- nomical housewives ta put down. their eggs now as the price has reached it's lowest point for the year.
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 Carl ": A: Linder of Quincy, Mass, ] winner of the Patriots Day Marathon race in Boston, vas twice rejected for
 oc, ability. If the fitness of the soldiers uAa did go to France may be deter l raiaea by 2, comparison with Ldndel:s physical shortcomings, it is not to be wondered at that Hindenburg decided to quit while the quitting. was good.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

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New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

The report that the kaiser has tired of saving wood indicates that he iIas at least one thing in common with mankind in general.-Fortland l1x- DreSc.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

Anyhow. BurieSon managed 1t SO that Lansing, Daniels and Baker did not get all the publicity there was lying around loose, because of their overseas aunt.-MancheSter Union.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
Britain Herald.

HERALD PuBLIsI1YNG COMPANY.
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New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

The soldiers at Aver complain that cordia]ity of their greeting there de- bends on how much money they have How similar, i'll many respects, is mil itary to civil life.-Springfel News.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21

The postmaster general of SWedon IS in this country to study the United States mail service. What a service they must have in Sweden:-ClcVe- land Plain Dealer.
New Britain herald., 1919-04-21
Just Observations.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
THE WOMAN THOU GAVEST ME-
 NEW COLONIAL ATTRACTION

60 Katherine Mcdonald, the new Ameri- can beauty, supported by an exceptional cast, is the star at the Colonial theater today. in the famous Paramount-Art- craft super production, The Woman Thou Gavest Me" ranked as one of the finest features of the screen.
 Miss Mcdonald has just been engaged by the Realart company as one of it's greatest stars Her farfamed beauty and talent have won her high honors, and never was she seen to better ad vantage than in The Woman Thou Gavest Me"
 -Her supporting cast is one of the most brilliant ever assembled for one deugt one of the leading young heavies Qf the screen, has role that he handles in masterly style. Theodore Roberts, the grand old man of the screen and it's Greatest character actor, is another player. Milton Stills, leading man for many of the most famous stars of the screen, has an important role while Fritzi Brunette completes the list of cHntral characters.
 --"The Woman Thou Gavest Me" is a JEcturization of the novel of the same name by Hall Caine, recognized as one of the greatest authors of modern times. The play follows closely his story of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
EVERYTHING IN COMPLETE READINESS FOR OPENING
 OF ALABAMA STATE FAIR

Its only four days until the biggest Alabama State Fair ever attempted will throw open it's gates to the greatest throng ever surging into that well known enclosure" said President Robert A.. Brown Wednesday night, and I proudly admit that I have never seen everything in as complete readiness for the opening in my career as president of the organi- zation as it is today.
 We have had perfect cooperation from every side this fall and with every de- partment working in harmony and with every individual connected with the CT ganization bent on making this the grandest fair of them all and more elab- crate in every detail than any that has preceded it, l am satisfied with the work and believe that the attendance record will easily be smashed when the fair gets going Monday, October 6.
 Still we are not resting by any means. Drive is the slogan out at the state fair grounds and as much work as is possih e is crowded into every minute of the uay Activities gather momentum as the day for the opening draws nigh. We have pledged ourselves to open the show With the exposition as complete as it will be by mid-week'
 Of course Locklear is the headline at traction and he draws more money from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
ITHEDA BARA APPEARS IN LA
 BELLE RUSSE' AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Theda Bara's latest offering, which will be the feature picture at Loew's Bf- jou for the latter half of the week com mencing this afternoon, harks back to the old school of fiction and drama when it was the popular thing to weave stories around the British nobility The develop ment of the ancient plots was invariably concerned around the heroic attitudes which were struck off by these heroes when they condescened to marry be- heath their station. And David Belasco belonged to this historic school when he conceived La Belle Russe'the same school which turned out Mrs. E. D. N. Sou;hworth, Laura Jean Libbey and Der tha NJ. Clay.
 l5'it the producers had the foresight to turn the ancient material to advantage by making it up-to-date. The late war is in troduced and the dual role figures. to show the stars famous characterization of siren. A novel twist is gained by intro ducing the role for climax As twin sisters-one, a model of virtue and the wife of the honorable lord; tho other, a sort of female Jekyl-she differenti- ates the characters with a goodly skill.
 As the dancer she marries the scion of al aristocratic English family. one Philip Sackton, much to the disapprQval of his mother and brother And so he is dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
STRAND OFFERS THIRD KISS"
 AND THE "UNCLE TOM' COMEDY

that he could pick 'em for him. And of those famous beauties. And the show that is staged has the specialties be- tween the acts that used to accompany every 10-20-30 show of the old days. Imagine Ben Turpin as living statue, trying to do Rodin's Thinker" And Conklin helps him out, along with the beauties in the cast.
 "The Third Kiss is the big feature. and it is one of the best productions that Miss Martin has brought to the screen. Her vivacious charm is seen to excel lent advantage in the role of the young wife who married to escape scandal.
 The story opens with her in a settle ment house, receiving the attentions of 8 man she does not know is married. An other worker with her learns of the true state of affairs and the gossip that is going around, so he offers her the pro- lection of his name.
 She accepts and they are married. He breaks his bargain by kissing her twice. and she is infuriated. He then tells her he will not kiss her the third time until she asks for it. How she finally gets the third kiss forms a thrilling story with a most pleasing climax.
 Harrison Ford heads an exceptionally strong supporting cast appearing in support of the star, and he has fIne role as the young man who gets the third kiss.
 ''Uncle Tom Without the Cabin and "The Third Kiss will be the attraction at the Strand Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

his plane-c changing act in mid-air tha h any three attractions on the road today. But President Brown stressed the fact that the state fair this year has a nuTi- Der of headliners. Take for instance the thrilling game of auto polo. It is the wonder game of the age, with thrills crowded into every second. Then there are the dozens of free acts that will be given before the grandstand twice daily, with some of the highest paid entertain CTS in the world today.
 The Fist Regiment band with it's cast of star musicians and it's celebrated 90 prano singer, Mrs. Sherwin. There are the exhibits which will surpass in every way those of former years the greatest live stock show ever held in the south being on the boards. Such a volume cl exhibits in this line that the manaee- meat was forced to lease two large circGs tents to take care of the overflow ex' hibits. Two hudred extra pens for the pedigreed hogs are now being built at the fair grounds.
 With the Battle of Chateau Thierry a fireworks feature. some of the turf stars coming here for the harness races, som 9 of the worlds greatest automobile dirt track drivers, and positively the most complete midway ever offered. it looks like the Alabama State Fair will easily smash the crowd record for each day of the week when the exposition gets going Monday October G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

Comedy undiiuted is going to be the portion of Birmingham movie fans Thursday at the Strand theatre when .Jncle Tom Without the Cabin." a roaring Mack Sennett burlesque of the famous play, comes for a special three day engagement along with the big Para mount feature, The Third kiss,' ir which the charming Vivian Martin is starred.
 For once the feature picture has rival on the bill, but Uncle Tom Without the Cabin is the kind of comedy that rare lY comes along. Out of the long list of SEnnett's famous farces this latest stands ont as a mirth-provoker extraordinary.
 It is not simply burlesque of the play. Uncle Tom has been shown by every rad company that ever played in the town opera house or in a tent, and the story of "Uncle Tom Without a Cabin, !" strange to relate it has a story, is about the experiences of one of these barn. storming companies.
 Many fans will remember with chuckles of delight, East Lynne With Varia- tfpns," another famous Sennett bur lesque, but this is quite overshadowed hx his latest product. And much the slme cast appears in the new play Ben 1lirpin is the most original Uncle Tom eEer seen, while no Legree was ever rieTe villainous than Harry Conklin, who takes a fiendish delight in the whistle of his black snake whip.
 As for Little Eva, was there ever one like Phyllis Haver, whose pulchritude made Flo Ziegfield tell Mack Sennett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

-The Spite Bride" which will be shown tire rest of the week at the Alcazar the aE-e, has more than justified the foresight dr. the management in securing this Olive Thomas feature for one week only at this iS-pular photoplay house, For the pas three days the Alcazar has been playing t5 capacity business. and yesterday, the third day of it's presentation, was the hESt day of the three.
 Ehis is easily accounted for by the fact that this is not only an extremely nigh class play well presented, but by the fact that Office Thomas is one of the u1pst popular stars on the screen today.
 But good fortune has not turned her head, as is the frequent fate of those who sfffldenly find themselves famous. She is the same little Olive that started in the dspartment store at s per She geta sesnewhat more than that now, but still oialights in telling how she used to bras aEout being the youngest saleslady in thc store.
 They say the Irish are lucky. Perhaps that is why Olive got abead so we'll She i- Irish4-all Irish-and has "kidded' he'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
WING PICTURE HOUSES DO FINE BUSINESS|
CROWDS ATTEND
 BIG OFFERING
 AT THE RIALTO

Crowds are attending the big pro granme at the Riaito. Constance Tal- madge, in her latest picture. "A Tenn permental Wife" is one of the hits of this clever star and Madame Edythe and Prodigio are the musical and song num- bers.
 Billie Billings fiance loved her so much that the services of a policeman were required to prevent that untirins but lIn- loved sultor from "cave- manning her 10 his abode, in "A Tempermental Wife, starring Constance Talmadge.
 Miss Talmadge plays the role of the very jealous-natured Miss Billings who determines that her husband must be a man who has never been interested in women and who, after marriage, will be interested in no woman other than her self.
 She finds such man in the person or senator Newton from Nevada an un- married solon, suffering from such ai- ments as torpid liver, indigestion and Tat feet. But they, are married, and the senator proves to be a model hus- band until Billie runs off with a Bull garlan count. How Billie tries to re gam the confidence of her important. husband makes an interesting story
 Immediately after Hyman Adler closes hls tour of Marcus Loew's southern thea tres, he will go to New York to start rehearsing in show based on the story or the playlet he will offer at Loew's to- day, called The Result"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02

inherited. With his income cut off the young husband takes up painting while Fleurette engages in teaching dancing lessons to children. Comes the great war and Philip enlsts for king and country and through his bravery soon wins a commission. fellow officer acquaints him with story of his past, of how he had become involved with Parisian
 dancer. La Belle Russe.
 Eventually he is invalided home, where he finds that his mother has undergone a change of heart. Having lost her other son in the war and believing that Philip might not return, the aristocratic lady has taken in Philips wife and little boy Indeed the house of Saclton must go on But as Philip has his fellow officer with him the latter is surprised to find in the formers wife the woman who had Nn- trisued him years before. As he upbraids her Fleurette puts in an appearance and declares herself to be Sacktons wife. Her explanation is that financial difficulties had caused her to accept her sisters gen erosity. So the little family is reunited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-02
9THE SPITE BRIDE" MAKES
 2 BIG HIT AT THE ALCAZAR

way through life. Her real name is Irish enough too-Olivetta Duffy Besides be-
 in, rather famous herself, Olives husband
 is Jack Pickford, brother of Mary Pick ford.
 Around the studio Olive Thomas is one of the most popular of all stars, because she is so good-natured and with a kind word of everyone. no matter what hum
 ble position he may hold Above all she
 believes in fate. She never worries and she thinks that no one has a right to be conceited and think himself better than others.
 Beginning next Monday the Alcazar will offer Paid in Advance" the new
 Dorothy Phillips production, which is said to abound in gripping situations, masterful dramatic effects and an all star cast.
 The locale of the story is the Canadian northwest, heart of the fur country. and Da wson City, Klondike, in the stirring days during the gold rush to the Yukon region. James Oliver Curwood, an emil nent writer of novels and magazine sto- ries. wrote the tale that inspired Allen J. Holubar. director of the production to trahspose 1t from the printed page to the screen.
 Little need be said of Mir. Curwood' S stories He is an acknowledged author lty on the life in the bleak. white wastes of the north. where he lives a part of each year. He is the only American ever hired by the Canadian government to make exploring trips in the Canadian north. His stories teem with the life he depicts. and the filming of Paid in Ad- vance has added to it's briliancy
 With Dorothy Phillips playing the part Of Joan Gray, daughter of a Canadian fur trapper, who is lured to the Klon. olke by promises of wealth. with Will liam Stowell playing opposite the star
 with Priscilla Dean star in her own right, appearing in an important part in this production, nothing is lacking that will make Paid in Advance" an epic in the world of motion pictures