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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
MAJOR RAVEE NORRIS
 AWARDED WAR CROSS
 FOR HEROIC ACTION

Washington. May 1o.-Distiu- guished service cross awards by General Pcrshing for acts of extra ordinary heroism in action an- nounced today by the war depart- ment included decorations to Mai. Ravee Norris. Birmingham; I.ieuts. Horace R. Tune. ShelbyviIIc. Tenn, and H. M. Garfield, Macon, Ga.. and Sergeant Alvin F. Duncan, smith, ville, Miss.
 Major Norris was attached to the 167th infantry (Fourth Ala bama) of the Rainbow division and was in business in Birmin gham when he entered the service. He was wounded during the engage ment in which he won his dAcora- tiOp.
 Lieutenant Garfield is attached to the Thfrty-eiGhth infantry of the Third division Irregular army) and Lieutenant Tune to the Six tfeth infantry of the First division Irregular army). Sergeant Duncan Is member of the Sixteenth infan- try of the First division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
FAIRFIELD

Entertaining for her daughter, Mss Eloise Cary, and the graduating class of Ensley high school Mrs. Charles Cary gave one of the most delightful affairs of the season Friday evening at her home on Thirty-eighth street.
 Punch was served from rustic well on the lawn by Miss Daisy Stacy dur ing the hours. Rock and 800 were played at tables placed on the verandas and dancing was later enjoyed in the diving room, where the decorations were in the class colors of yellow and white, vases of daises being used.
 The favors for the occasion were Mardi Gras caps in yellow and white.
 Ices and cakes were served on the lawn by the hostess, assisted by beFy of younger girls. Enjoying Mrs. Cary 8 hospitality were about 50 young peo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
SEVEN MEN DROWN AS BOAT CAPS|zES Twelve Persons Thrown Into Swollen River, But Five
 Are Rescued
By Asssc,stes Pros,

Lewlstown, Pa, May 1o.-Seven men were drowned in the Juniata river at Hawstone, three miles east of here, to- day when a boat used for crossing the stream capsized and threw 12 persons into the water.
 The dead are:
 W. c. Fisher, Claysburg, Pa sccre- tary of the Standard Refractories com pany.
 John Wolf. ClaysburE storehouse keeper of the same company.
 Chester R. Moore, Claysburg. fore man,
 U. $. Barmon, Alexandria, Pa super intendent of the Federal Refractories company.
 J. Cloyd Corbin, Alexandria, mana ger of the Federal company. A ~4-
 J. l.. Miller, Port Matilda, Pa. super interdent of the superior Silica Brick company.
 Christopher Glunt, boatman, flaw stone.
 Thirty members of the Silica Opera tors club, composed of the heads of de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
 Your
 Own
 Home

What pleasure it is to give your family the things they enjoy. But how many expensive gifts give pleas ure for short time and then ara forgotten
 Why not give them the one biE thing that above all other will ex- press your love and care and be a never-ending source of pleasure, com fort and contentment for your wife, your children and yourself--a home!
 In Mountain Terrace and the beau tiful Country Club we have number 0 attractive homes that can be bought for much less than they can be duplicated Or. if you desire to build. lots in this picturesque section can be bought for $24O0 up on easy terms and we will help you finance your building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Special HonOrs for American Mothers
 Throughout Nation
By Assosrarsd Prsss

Washington. May 1o.-American mothers will be accorded special honors at church services throughout the country tomor- ers' Day. By direction of President Will son the flag will be displayed on all gov ernment buildings and the President has also requested the people to display it at their homes "as a public expression < our love and reverence for the mothers of the country"
 In most churches special appeals will be made for work for returning soldiers and sailors and employers will be urgeS to see that the men find work once they are released from military service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

Did you ever hear of dog being Tn the army?
 We'll, the machine gun company ot the 167th infantry has the distinction of having as a member of that unit a beagle hound This hound, which is the company mascot, has been with the company for nearly a year and has experienced the sensation of going over the top at daybreak. Although beagle hounds usually chase rabbits, this particular one has changed the custom and for several months fol- lowed the occupation of chasing the Huns
 Fritz, as he is called by the members of the company, is owned by Private W. E. Digman, who found him dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

partments of the firebrick plants at Claysburg, Alexandria, Port Matilda. LaTrobe. Johnstown and Lewistown, all controlled by the Flaws Refractories companies. were holding a monthly meeting at Lewistown. The plant is located in Lewistown Narrows, and is Ieached by crossing the river in a large boat
 The river was swollen today by heavy rains. One boatload of the club members had safely crossed the river. put the second boat capsized in the middle of the stream and seven men sank before they could be reached. Four men swan to shore. The one woman in the boat chung to a piece or wood and was carried down stream Tor a mile before rescuers could reach her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Realty Review
 of the Week

Despite the lull occasjoned by work for the Victory Loan and the Vel come Celebration, several sales Of business and residence property were made during the past week. Inquiries for downtown property continue strong and the demand for modern homes seems unsuitable.
 Among big business concerns who are acquiring Home in our city is Wilson & Co, who have bought through local broker valu- able property on Morris avenue be- tween 22d and 23d streets.
 MT. W. W. French has purchased the Lyman Berry home in Mountain Terrace.
 The demand for building sites for homes indicates that many attractive domiciles will be constructed within the present twelvemonth. "A large per cent of the inquiries and sales are in Mountain Terrace and the Coun- try Club District
 We have clients who desire to pur- chase modern homes in good sections of the city. Bungalows and houses at 5000 to $7b00 seem preferred. If you have place for sale list it with us and you may expect results:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
He Went Ouer he Top And He's Just q Dog at That

ing the Chateau Thierry drive. Since he became attached to the machine gun company he has never been away and IS very fond of soldiers. However, he does not care very much for civilians, and when approached by one yesterday showed his displeasure by shaping at him.
 Fritz is one of the best buddies ever had" said Private Digman, and I would not take anything for him. or course, I couldn't take him in the parade, and as somebody had to stay at the car l volunteered to do so One Of the officers in the outfit who knew him took him off the other night and l was miserable, as I thought someone had stolen him.
 Private Digman lives in Montrom- cry. and he declared Fritz would cer- talnly miss the boys who petted him when the company was demobilized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

''Gangway! Gangway. see my mann maw
 These words were fairly shouted by red-headed, freckled-faced lad of perhaps 70 years yesterday at noon when Ala bama's own" started into Capitol park to the reception of their lives, that or "hcme folks"
 The red-headed bos did not only at- tract attention, but he demanded s. Huos dreds of people gazed at him with won drous eyes, but for only few seconds. Probably 30 feet from the boy stood a woman, yea, more than that. mother!
 As if high-powered juggernaut had suddenly broken loose, the masses Of peo- pie fell apart.
 A policeman at this point arrived with Young man, what is the trouble"
 Trouble helli" he shouted, man. don't you see it is mamma?'
 The cop looked in the other direction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
YOUNG PEOPLES CLUB

At recent gathering of the young people of Fairfield at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. S. McCary an organization was formed to promote the social ac- tivties of the young people of the dis trict. The following officers were elected: President. Victor Burks; first vice president, MT. Noodle; second vice president, Miss Jennie Horne secre- tary and treasurer, Fred Chalmers.
 Steps are being taken by the club to secure the use of the Gate Lodge build ing for the weekly meetings of the club and for any entertaining the clul members might do. The various com mittees will meet this week and per feet the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

cer Hutto, he was perched upon pole at the corner of Fifth avenue and Twen- tieth street when arrested.
 Citizens who witnessed the affair stated yesterday afternoon that Dunn came sauntering up Twentieth street and leaned up against the wall of the Tut wiler to witness the parade.
 As if suddenly inspired said one citi- zen. he skinned up the telegraph pole with the agility of cat. Safely situated near the summit of the pole, with his feet firmly braced, and with his hands free. that he might gesticulate, Dunn broke into oratory. The text of the speech is given above.
 He was released on bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
CATHOLIC MISSION
 ENDS SUNDAY NIGHT

Large crowds have been attending the mission services during the past week at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows. on the Southside, and Father P. A. Maher is very appreoiative of the interest shown in his sermons.
 Father Maher is an orator of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Dunn Would Restore Country
 To the Indians-Is Asserted
By WILLIAM HAGGARD

"Years ago We took this country away from the Indians but, fellow citizens, as far as I am concerned, it may be re- turned to them on July IT, said Fred Dunn, in burst of oratory yesterday morning while the 167th infantry division was parading through Birmingham.
 For expressing his sentiments, Dunn was inn ediately arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct and carried to the city jail.
 Dunn was not making stump" &peech along the lines of prohibition. His ideas were being expressed from the top of a telegraph pole. According to Off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
RedHeaded Boy Saw Mama
 And Broke Ranks Instonter
By WILLIAM HAGGARD.

The crowd had noE moved back and
 a perfect roadway for some distance had
 been formed for the boy. Standing at the other end of the passageway a wors an. apparently SO years of age. standint like statue with outstretched arms. Mamma
 ~My boyi" The cop took another chew of tobacco, winked and walked away. Hundreds of smiling faces, overshadowed by dmmed eyes, watched the scene and for short time silence prevailed in one section of Birmingham. After what seemed five minutes the mother and son released each other. Come on, mamma said the boy as he smilingly glanced at the crowd witb, look of appreciation. Lets sit down and talk it over" And they retired to a seat in the park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
A Bit Of Musical History

of the project. worked out the details, looked after everything and turned the concert over to the Music Study club iii order that that organization might get the glory. It was splendid achieve- ment. musically, financially and socially.
 Mir. Holcombe is very busy man these days. but he will never be too busy to take few days off now and then to he.p out m the cause of music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Mrs. Gardner Greene Meets
 Bows Husband Commanded

of the dead captain greeting the boys whom he had led, Outside the air wss filled with cheers. In the club there were tears-just tears.
 Lacy Edmondson came along. He Is captain of the Bessemer company. He knew the brave Gardner Greene before the war, and he knew him on the Mexf- can border. and he knew him in France.
 He saw Mrs Greene-all in black.
 And he took her in his arms and kissed her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
CLAY COUNTY OVER
 SUBSCRIBES QUOTA

Ashland May 10.-(Special )-Clay county oversubscribed her quota for the Victory Liberty Loan by about $500, according to announcement made by Zone Chairman Felix Parson. The quota was S142,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
And there were tears!

And there were tears!
 Mrs Gardner Greene at tho Southern club met the boys of the Pe1 City com pany.
 In black she met them. and gave them smokes
 The boys, remembering their captain who had died in the service of his ccun- try trembled. And they had never trer- bled before.
 It was a remarkable scene. Tho wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
FOR SALE

Sacrifice price, $500; located on Cy- press Ave: downstairs has reception hall, living room, dining room. but ler's pantry and kitchen: upstairs has large bedroom across entire front, heat hardwood floors throughout; servants room; reasonable cash pay ment, balance $40 per month house will rent for $50, possession about July i. Call MT. Quinn at Main 25s0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Patria Brings Troops

Ny Associated Press New York May 1o.-The transport Pa- tria arrived here today from Marseilles with 73 officers and 1SH men. nearly hali of whom were members of the Seventy eighth division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
The Real Versus the Unreal

The home coming of the "Old Fighting Fourth Alabama" has very naturally cen- tered thought on homes.
 For instance, what kind of homes would we like to think of in connection with our returning heroes? Rented houses, without any memories-simply places in which to eat and-sleep. and to abandon every nov ing day? Or family-owned homes, with hallowed traditions and endearing ties? The latter, of course; we're all agreed on that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

Now only home soldier boy the famiyowned home, the only real home for czen Nothing short of it should satisfy, and can satisfy
 We building quite number of homes which will be pied and owned by families and are building them at
 lower than other agency individual in this city construct them This statement absolutely correct Why about renewing lease next October when be your home then before thensetled flor life pI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Chdren Sake-Buy Paying Rent

"old school" and will preach the final sermon of the mission Sunday night
 Masses on Sunday win be at the reg ular hours. s to 10 o'clock, respectively, sermon after each mass.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

(Ward eteptsns).
Lesws Cslumhaa-Wilhan 3. Hart
In ATAs ReDDy Girls HushaAA.1
William Q. Hart. the famous star Of
Western drama, win be the featured
photoplaysr at I.osw's Columbia The
ater today for the fiystI four days Of
this week in ''rhe Poppy Girls Hus-
band" gripping cinema tale Of San
Francisco's famous ''Barbary Coast" :"
which gives Hart one OF the most In
tense emotional roles Of his entire
screen career, As "Hairpin Harry
Dutton, the famous actor appears in
the role Of q savage denisen Of San
F1nciscos slurns who wins faith
less girl Of rare beauty-"hs poppy
girl" Big Mike McCafferty. who
covets Harry's wife. sends Harry to
prison on . trumped up charge. For
ten years. Harry plans his vengeance
and when his release comes he goes
forth a. merciless as a wolf to avenge
the trsachery that sent him to jail. In
midcArser. his revenge Is checked by
q iitfls child and instead Of bloodshed
the child takes the former convict tc
the hills where they find happiness
The story was adapted to the screer
by c. Gardner Sullivan. and It viii bt
supplemented by the added features
Of the Columbia program.
For the last half OF the present week
Carlyle Blackwell win be the featured
star at Loew's Columbia in Harry o
Hoyt's comedy OF beetles. presl
agents and, scientists. called Hit OF
Miss" In which Blackwell assumes the
role Of . press agent who Is required
to contribute something notable tc
science or be stricken from a viii
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Next Week at. Iheaters

its score and the beauty Of its stage
pictures compels recognition Of its
superior entertainment qualities
The Offering which enjoyed that
good fortune this season Is '"The
Canary" which Charles Dillingham;
presented at his Globe Theater. This
playhouse Is famous as the home Of
more musical comedy successes than
any other theater in Manhattan. That
remarkable series of productions In
cluding ''The~Lady and the Slipper, %
''Chin chin,' Jack o. Lantern" and
half-dozen others sponsored by Mr..
Dillingham; were all given their initial
presentation on the Globe stage, and
their tremendous popularity helped to
establish the tradition of success as
sociated with the institution. This
tradition The Canary" ably main
tained. Six months of record-break-
ing attendance was registered to the
credit Of the piece. Then It was de-
cided to send The Canary" on tour.
and It will be seen at the New Ma
tional Theater this week.
Julia Ssndcrson and Joseph Cav
thorn are the stars Of THE, Canary"
They are surrounded by a group Of
celebrities whose eminence In the field
Of musical entertainment jlstihes ref
erence to the organization as an "all-
STAR cast. Most notable among the
Sanderson and Cawthorn assistants
are Sam B. Hardy, Doyle and Dixon;
Maud Eburne. Louis Harrison. George
e Mack, Edna Bates, Marie Cal
lahan, and Gordon and Thomas. The
company, entire. numbers nearly 100
persons and includes a chorus which
for combined beauty and grace has
not been excelled even by any of
the famous Globe Theater choruses
that have preceded 1t. The music of
THE Canary Is the work Of Ivan
Caryll and Irving Berlin. Its stage
settings are the conceptions OF Jo-
seph Urban.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

L&hman). and "Christ in Flanders"
(Ward 9tephsns).
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

and the Bray PictoSraphs will "
shown at al performaaces.
Today's bill will present . Ans
: p. m. Snd runni4e until the close
st night
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
RsP,-IittIs sinplieaty..


Messrs. Lee and ]. J. shubert win
present the musical comedy hit
'IAttis Simplicity at Polls Theatsr
for the week commencing this even
ing.
The book and lyrics OF 'Iittfs
Simplicity" are by Rida johnson
Young. whose '.Maytime'' ran for
nearly two years in New York. The
score of Little Simplicity" is by
Augustus Barratt. whose fancy
Free" was one of the hits OF last
years New York season. Little
Simplicity was staged by Edward
P. Temple. the dance numbers ar
ranged by Jack Mason. of the New
York Winter Garden
Fdp this musical comedy of youth.
love and romance, the Shuberts have
provided an unusual company or
talented people. The featured mem
bers os the cast are: walter Cat
lett, Marjorie Gatsson. Mabel
withee, Carl Gantvoort. Stewart
Baird and the Cameron sisters. Lit
tie Simplicity" Is in three acts, the
frsf located at an inn In Tunis.
Algeria: the second at the Latin
quarter, Paris. and the third some
where in France. VeroniQue, or
Little Simplicity. IL a young girl
who has been adopted by the keeper
of a tavern In Tunls. She is being
pursued by rich and powerful
sheik. A young American, with
three pals from the Latin Quarter
of Paria, are OF on vacation and
turn up at the inn. The young
American falls IN love with Vero-
nique. In order to save Veronlque
from the shefk. the young American
and his friends carry her on to
Paris. True loves does not run
smoothly, however. for Veroniaue
learns that her sweetheart Is en-
gazed to an American girl. The
young Americans father appears on
the scene and Little Simplicity runs
away. Two years now elapse and
the great war Is in full swing and
the young American Is In France
with the foreign legation Vero-
nique has meanwhile won great sue
cess on the stage under the name
of Madame Del Mar. She comes TO
the Knights OF Columbus hut to en-
tertain the soldiers She again
meets her young American sweet
heart Learning that he has not
marrisd. the lovers are again united
She becomes q Red Cross nurse and
the young American goes to the
front. Both hope for . happier day,
and as little Tim says, God bless
us everyone"
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
Cosnos-vaudeyilie.

Mirth In every act and melody
aplenty are promised in the Cosmos
Theater bill this week, which 10
headed by a melodious military
laugh-maker called 'Nursie and the
Boys" O farcescomedy with music
ranging from jazz to modified grand
opera and with Jots OF fun thrown
in for good measure.
The Kuma Troupe of Oriental
Wonder Workers also have q smile
in their performance which mingles
magic, mystery and marvellous dex-
tsrity in a comedy atmosphere.
Hank" Brown. the eccentric COM
edian, with little Ida Gunther. 10 q
guaranty Of amusing nonsense in
Tangled Manners" while Kane and
Herman. in The Gentleman from
Louisville" Bennington and Scott
as THE Happy Monopede," and even
Tyler and Sinclair. xylophonists,
bring a breath Of comedy into their
offering. The big matinee photo
play feature IL Cecial B. De Miles
Paramount-Artcraft product o n
Don't Change Your Husband"
while the comedy. a Sunshine. His
Musical Sneeze." the Pathe News
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23
skubert-Garrfck-~Come-on
Cbariey.r

A new comedy. "Come-On Charley"
will come to the shubert-Gsrrick The
ater for the week commencing tomor-
row evening, with matinees Thursday
and Saturday. The comedy has been
called fantastic. and was written by
George V. Hobart The new comedy
was founded on stories OF Thomas Ad-
olson, but the comedy follows the
stories only SO far as the twenty-five
characters are used. as all Of the
stories were complete in themselves.
Not only is the comedy built for
laughter, but there are moments or
mystery and thrills TO add to the
amusement OF the audience. It has
been given an unusual production.
which was made by a master-crafts-
man OF New York, and the twenty
two characters are played by actors
selected by Mr.. Hobart himself. Many
Of them are widely known In the ranks
Of comedy and drama
The leading role OF Charley Carter
Is played by Lynne Overman, who
made a great success in New York
in the leading role Of "Oh Boy" and
in other prominent parts. Josephine
Stevens has made several successes on
Broadway through her performances
of parts Of the Taliaferro style. Dod-
son Mitchell will be remembered BY
all those who have seen Nazimova In
1osen's plays, for he also was a men,
Der Of her company for the several
years that she toured. and he also
was a member OF the company when
Arthur HOPKINS recently revived the
Ibsen performances with Nazimova.
Frank Mccormack. one Of the leading
comedians and character actors Of the
day, IS not only an actor, but also a
producer. He is noted for producing
Experience and Loyalty and his
most recent appearance in New York
was in The Unknown Purple" Nor
rts Barrett, who recently played the
Yogi in The Eyes of Youth" with
Marjorie Rambeau, has a character in
'Come-On Charley that is entirely
different. but equally well done. Miss
Eunice Elliott. Miss Ann Mason and
Miss Estella Taylor are sosiety girls
Of New York. who have had consid-
cradle stage experience. and Miss Mar
got Forrest Is the daughter OF Nine
Forrest. the widely-known French IN
structor Of New York. Miss Forrest
plays French adventures. Others
N the company who make up the list
Of characters are Vinton Freedley.
Robert Kendall. Roland Edwards.
Walter Allen. Russell Parker, Dan
Kelly, Millie Bitterfield, W. H Du-
ont. Robert A. Vessels and Russell
Morrison.
The Washington herald., 1919-03-23

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romance of . most tsnAsr sort asv q
American Artist q rrenoh nOwvr sarl
q Psr1ssan psckpockst ths ast3ss'i
adopted son and his dnngAn9, a
whose identity he n ignorant thrsaxs
q span of almost twenty years- Th>
artist. attracted by the innocencs anl
beauty Of the flower s1rl marrsss hss
and shortly thereafter Ia called bN0h
to America where he b thrsafsned
With disinhsrftance unless he sfvss "
bis bride.
Ensus then events which ars de-
pscted with complete logic and sv@.
mounting interest and suspeoss and
which reveal IN Toton. the young
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