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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
NEGRO ARRESTED
ADMITS PART IN
ELAINE RIOTS
BY Associated Prem

New Orleans, November 9.-Two negroes
for whom 800 rewards have been offered
at Elaine, Ark, because of alleged activ-
ity in the recent race riot, were arrested
here today and, according to police Of
ficials, are begging to be sent to Little
Rock, Ark, for safe keeping They are
Edward Ware, secretary of the Progress
sive Farmers and Household Union of
America, of Phillips county. and William
Mcfarland, preacher.
Ware confessed, said the police, that
he and Mcfarland were at the Hoop Spur
church the night the firing on the white
posse took place and shudderingly begged
to be taken to Little Rock for fear of be-
ing lynched at the scene of the riot.
BOSS, if you send me back to Hoop
Spur them white folks will lynch me-"
Ware said, according to officials.
Ware was arrested in Aleiers, across
the river from here, while delivering ice
cream for New Orleans dealer, McFar-
land was arrested later by detectives IN
the heart of New Orleans.
A reply from the sheriff of Phillips
county, Arkansas, was received by the
police department here tonight that Off
GERS would be sent for the prisoners.
Ware talked freely to the police, but
denied that the members were armed at
the meeting H said that the shooting
began just as the meeting was to adjourn
He told the police that he crawled from
the church to the woods, made his way
home and was chased by posse a few
days later, but escaped. He said he lived
off persimmons in the woods for <our
days, but made his way to Memphis with
Mcfarland and came to New Orleans two
weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
ANSWER THIS QUESTION AND
WIN A PASS TO THE STRAND

why can the Strand theatre show big
ger and better first-run pictures at lower
prices than any other photoplay theatre
in Birmingham -
This is not an idle question. 1t has an
answer. and the movie fan who sends in
the right one first is going to get price
that will be worth having.
Movie fans know that the biggest and
best first run pictures in Birmingham
come to the Strand theatre and that the
prices remain at the same level.
Manager Frank Hammond wants to
know how many movie fans can give the
reason for this, and he has offered Is
prizes for the best answers.
The grand prize will be pass good to
the second prize Will be pass good for
tn esecond prize will be a pass good for
four months the third prize, a pass good
for two months, and then there will be p
prizes consisting of two passes each, good
for one trip.
Elsewhere in the paper is an advertise
ment in which this question is asked with
a space left for the answer. The only re-
quirements of the contest are that the
answer be limited to not less than three
nor more than 20 words and that it be
submitted on the form printed in the ad-
vertisement
So clip out the advertisement, fill in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
MARGUERITE CLARK AT
STRAND WEDNESDAY,

Foreign noblemen often pawn their luck
and get away with it, so why can't !,
thought Annahel Lee. How she did and
cashad in on it makes Luck in Pawn"
one of the cleverest comedies that Para
mount-Artcraft has released in sometime.
Added to the interesting and clever story
is the charming personality of that screen
lady dainty Marguerite Clark, who is the
star.
Luck in Pawn" is coming to the
Strand Wednesday, and it will remain
through Saturday. Miss Clark is noted
ror ingenue and light comedy roles, ana
her artistic handling of such roles has
won her high place. This is the type
of role provided for her in the part of An
mabel Lee, and never was she seen to
better advantage
Annabel is country girl who comes
to New York to study art. She has only
enough money to pay her meager living
expenses, so when an opportunity comes
for her to call upon famous artist so
that he can criticize her work for her she
is up against it until she persuades
pawnbroker to loan her enough money on
some simple jewelry she had.
She meets the artist, who tells her there
is no future for her as an artist, and to
young millionaire, struck by her charm,
who invites Ter to a party she cannot
attend because she hasn't any clothes.
1t is then Annabel pawns her luck. She
persuades the rawnbrolSer to lend her
enough money 20 buy a real frock, in the
hope that it may mean her fortune. In the
end It does, though before she finds out
that the young millionaire loves her she
goes through many humorous situations
A new Paramount-Briggs comedy.
when n Feller Needs Friend" and
Miss Katherine Stang in violin recnalS
are on the same programme.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Maytime,' the brilliant musical sue
cess Messrs. Lee and j. j. Shubert are
to present here for the first time at the
JEFFERSON theatre next week. Tuesday and
"Wednesday and Wednesday matinee,
derives its title from the fact that in
the story of its four acts or episodes Of
blossoms each act takes place on the list
day OF May More than quarters Of
a century pass, however, between the day
in May in which the play opens and that
in which it reaches its climax.
'Mayrime" Is an original narrative OF
inherited affections whereby grandchildren
realize the happiness that blighted 70
nance denied their ancestors two genera
tons before. Rlda Johnson Young, one
OF the better known of feminine play
wriShts. wrote "Maytime," and she went
far of the beaten path to fashion story
that IS novel and freshly appealing. The
musical establishment of the play is by
Sigmund Romberg, and many of his tune
full melodies are distinct hits. Edward p.
Temple staged the play under the direc-
ton of ]. j. Shubert. "Maytime" will be
something that every theatregoer will
want to see.
The musical setting is in keeping with
the beauty and spirit of the story, The
haunting melodies, ''Will You Remember
song, which recurs throughout "Mayrime"
has long been a prime favorite wherever
there is a piano or photograph. The cast
of "Maytime," existing more than half
a hundred players, includes Eileen Van
Biene, Charles Spiedman, Phillip Branson,
Worthe Faulkner, Isobel Vernon, Harry
B. Lester Eleanor Ricketts,, Russell Len
non, Harriet Mayfield, Eleanor sydney
Marguerite VanKeyes, Bon Probst. John
Hayes and a score of others. There is also
an attractive chorus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Of
JUDEAN CLUB HELD
Large Crowd Enjoys Pro-
gramme at Celebration of
Third Anniversary

The Birmingham Senior Young Indians
celebrated their third anniversary last
night at Knesseth Israel synagogue with
Max Hurvich presiding. The response OF
the Local Jews to the invitation was
remarkable, as the spacious auditorium
of the synagogue was filled and some had
to look for seats in the gallery.
The literary and musical numbers on
the programme were greeted with great
applause. Nathan Rotenstreich spoke of
the activities and progress of the Nationa.
Young Judean organization. which has
since its coming into existence in New
York city IA years ago. has clubs in al
most every city in the United States and
numbers about 1900, members.
Harry Hurvich spoke of the activities
of the local senior young Judean club,
and paid a beautiful tribute to Mrs.
Charles A. Lass for her great and self
sacrificing activities in behalf OF Young
Judea.
The principal address was given by Ar
thur N. Herman. who emphasized the
needs of young Judean activities. lie
spoke of the beautiful Jewish ideas on
social justice and humanitarian progress.
train themselves in and further the pro-
gress OF Jewish noble principles.
Mrs Charles A. Lass, who Is repre-
senting national headquarters and the
local Zionist district On young Judeai
activities, was called upon to say a rev
words. Her coming to the rostrum calleu
forth a very beautiful demonstration from
the audience Mrs. Lass spoke briefly OF
the three local young Judean groups-the
leadership club, the senior ana junior
young Judean clubs and--and pieaoeo
with the parents for cooperation
A very unexpected brief talk was maae
by DR. Irwin Miohlen. who spent two anu
a half years in the United States medicai
corps in Panama; as captain In the
United States army he had great respon-
sibility in taking care OF the SICK anu
wounded sent to the hospitals there OUT
he also found time to become acquainted
with the Jewish people there and re,
awaken dormant Jewish interest," anu
ideals.
Brief talks were also given by Messrs.
Charles A. Lass and Felix Shevinsky.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
of Industrial
School Guests of the
Observation-Disclosures
Nazimova, in Her Latest and Greatest Production "The
Brat" Will Be the Offering-Boys of School, Headed
by Their Famous Band, Will Parade Downtown and
Will Give Concert in Front of Theatre

1t is one of the first times that the
members of the Boys Industrial school
have appeared in a public parade, and
great interest has been created by the an
nouncement. The street cars bringing the
boys into the city will carry huge ban
ners reading, I'VE are going to the Tri
anon theatre to see Nazimosa in The
Brat as the guests of The Age-Herald,"
There will also be banners in the pa
rade which will read, I'VE are going to
the Trianon theatre to see Nazimova in
The Brat" I'VE are the guests of the
Age Herald" "Hurrah for The Age Her
aid" ''Hurrah for the Triapon Theatre"
This afternoon will be gala time in the
downtown section of Birmingham, and
huge crowds are expected on the streets.
The Boys band will render special musi-
cal selections, and everybody will have
grand time.
Seats at the Trianon have been reserved
for the boys, and they will enjoy one OF
the best pictures of the season. Nazimova
in THE Brat is one of the big successes
of the season. and will be at the Trianon
this week only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
RETURN ENGAGEMENT
AT JEFFERSON CANCELLED

The return engagement of up in Ma
bers Room. (" the popular farce which APP
peared in Birmingham at the jefferson
theatre last week, has been cancelled, IT
was announced yesterday by Manager r.
S. Douglas.
The play was to have been presented
again at the jefferson next Thursday
matinee and night, put owing to railroad
schedule troubles it was Impossible for
the production to return here.
up in Mabers Room" played to a third
capacity house at the jefferson saturday
night, closing it's engagement here. Ow-
ing to the fact that many people had been
unable to obtain seats. the Jefferson man
agement determined to secure the play
for a return engagement. The production
will not be back here this week, Manager
Douglas announced, but it Will return
later in the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
DR. Scale HARRIS
SUCCEEDS HOOPER
Local Physician Accepts
Craftsmanship of Near
East. Committee

DR.. Scale Harris, editor of the South
ern Medical Journal of Birmingham,
and former Northumberland in the
medical csrps of the American expedi-
tionary forces, has accepted the chair
manship of the Near East Relief in
Alabama, succeeding Hon. Lloyd M.
Hopper of Selma, who gave up the
work because of increased business re-
sponsibilities owing to the recent death
of his father, Gen. C. w. Hopper, com
smanding officer of the United Confed-
crate veterans.
The Near East Relief is the name
under which Congress recently incor-
porated the former American committee
for relief in the Near East Armenia and
Syria and the territory formerly held by
Turkey in Asia Minor. The Near East
Relief has taken over all relief work in
this territory and is at present assist
ing hundreds of thousands of Aripe-
MAN and Syrian refugees and orphans.
DR.. Harris is well and favorably
known, not only in Alabama, but over
the entire south as well. being secre-
tary of the Southern Medical associa-
ton, which meets next week in Ashe-
vile, N. c. DIR. Harris left for this
convention on Saturday afternoon. AT
the conference he will sponsor a reso-
luton asking Congress to take favor
able action on the Williams resolution
recently introduced. which would pro
vide temporary military protection
for these people of the Near East
against their hostile enemies, the
Turks, Kurds and Tartars thus aiding
the Near East Relief to carry on it's
work there.
DR.. Harris is a brother of Adjutant-
General Harris of the United States
army and of Senator Harris of Georgia.
He made his home for many years in
Mobile, where he built a large practice
but when the headquarters of the Sou
thern Medical Journal were moved to
birmingham few years ago, DR.. Har-
ris also moved here and immediately
took his place among the leaders a
thought and activity in Birmingham,
Soon after the United States entered
the world war, DR.. Harris volunteered
his service to the government. He was
Immediately accepted for foreign SER
vice and wss assigned in charge of the
bureau of medical publications of the
American Red Cross and continued in
this capacity during his entire service
in the amy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
TIGER ROSE AT JEFFERSON

Mr. David Belasco's Tiger Rose
which comes to the jefferson next Tues
day and Wednesday nights and Wednes-
day matinee, promises to be phenomen-
ally successful engagement. particularly
as the original production, and a. splendid
cast headed by Maria Ascaraga and Ell
mer Grandin, will present its stirring
story.
The history of Tiger Rose" has been
truly remarkable. for near Is months it
played to capacity audiences in New
York, and these conditions prevailing up
to the very last night of its engagement.
Tiger Rose in proof, was the dramatic
sensation of the past two years, and it is
characteristic of Mr. Belascos manage
ment that he has been able to keep an
excellent cast to contribute generously to
it's success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
November the Eleventh
BY G. w. BOOTH

peace. They are men who will remain
uppermost in the minds and hearts of
the people on Tuesday.
Celebration will be held. the fraternal
orders will meet. the federated societies
will gather on the anniversary OF that
great day one year ago, when the news,
like sudden burst from one of the big
guns, came over the ocean that the Ger
mans had given up; that peace was at
hand, and that fighting would cease i'm
mediately.
the European countries. Great will be the
celebration on Tuesday, when the people
who have realized that one year has
passed since the armistice was signed are
thrilled again, with the new anniversary.
Birmingham will rise up Tuesday with
the rest of the country and give thanks
for the peace of the world, and with
bowed heads will honor those 1876 brave
lads who never came back
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
RED CROSS QUOTA
MORE THAN DOUBLED
Incomplete Returns Show
Birmingham Alone Ex-
ceeded Quota

While the returns from the Red cross
roll call campaign for membership are IN
complete, it is expected that Birmingham
and jefferson county will double the
quota that was fixed by the state com
mittee.
The quota for the county was set at q
900 new members, and returns a' nau
show that in Birmingham alone over To-
ooo new members were secured. 1000 over
4he entire quota. giving the city fine
record for the campaign.
None of the county chairmen nave yee
made report, neither has some 49,, u
and those in charge of the campaign pc
Teve that when these returns are maue
the total showing for the county WIN DC
twice the number of the quota assisleo'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
AT THE LYRIC

With the Six Venetian Gypses as head
liners, the Lyric bill for the first half of
this week promises to be unusually APP
pc aling to Birmingham vaudeville lovers.
All the members of this troupe are Ital-
ians and are talented musicians and
singers.
Adrian, in an offering termed mot
Much Plot but Good Deal of Fun -
Jack Cahill and Don Romano. in a come
dy skit entitled, comedy Mix-Up;" Hazel
Darby and Charlesi Brown, in a slxit of
song and story. and the Three CENTS Sis
tiers, lady acrobats, complete a most sat-
isfying bill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Barron and Burt, clever Hebrew come
dams in comedy skit, shut Up are the
topliners on the bill for the first half Of
the week at Loew's Bijou. Other acts in
clude Howard Martelle premier ventrilo-
quist Peppine and Perry, master musi-
clans; Stafford and DeRoss, dancers de
luxe, and Janet and Warren Leland, in
novelty painting act
Piquant Peggy Hyland in 1.-The Girl
From Bohemia delightful comedy
drama, is the photoplay feature. Charlie
Chaplin in The Fireman" famous $1,000
900 comedy, is an added attraction. Screen
comedies and news pictures complete the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
QUICKEST AID
OF ALL REMEDIES
No Need to Worry About
Coughs, as Cheney's Elk
pectorant Will Give
Quick Relief.
Also Advised for Whooping
Cough, Group, Sore Throat.

]. d. Carter. of Atlanta. makes the fol-
lowing statement: For the past ten years
/ have been using Cheney's Expectorant
and have found it the quickest and best
remedy / have ever used for coughs and
colds of any kind, and believe it will stop
any case of Group if taken in time. l all
ways try to keep bottle in the house for
my children They take it without trouble,
For hacking coughs. colds. Group. bronchial
troubles, whooping coughs. Cheney's Expec-
torant is highly recommended by Physi-
clans. Try it yourself. 1t is sold by drug
Eists everywhere. Simply ask for zoe
bottle of Cheney's Expectorant and tolio"
drections,-AdY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Today is the day.

Today is the day.
At o'clock this afternoon the boys of
the Industrial school will be guests of
The Age Herald at the Trianon theatre
to see Nazimova in her latest and great
est production. The Brat
The boys, headed by the band, will leave
East Lake in special cars of the Biz
mingham Railway, Light and Power COM
pany and will gather at The Age-Herald
office after riding through the city and
playing well selected melodies.
AT The Age-Herald they will be greeted
by officials of the paper and then will
begin their march down Twentieth Street
to the Trianon theatre. entertaining the
crowds as they go with an entertaining
musical programme.
There is little doubt that these boys will
be greeted by a large crowd on their pa
rade to the theatre Already parties are
being made up in many parts of the city
to see the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

your answer, and mail It in Immediately
to Anne Jordan. the Strand Contest Edi-
tor, care Of The Birmingham Age Herald.
The contest will close Thursday week. No
Vember 80, at p. m. But don't delay
sending in your answer. because time is
an important element. The first correct
answer is going to get the grand prize.
For the benefit of contestants Manager
Hammond announces that the correct an
swer can be given in three words.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Laurel Halls New Trainer
Nv Associated Press

indianapolis. November 9.-Walter r.
Cox of Dover, n. H., well known graho
circuit horseman. today signed con-
tract to take charge of training opera
tions at Laurel hall farm here. according
Z, announcement by Stoughton A. Fetch
er. owner of Laurel Hall list of horses.
Cox will assume charge of the stable
about January l. Mr.. FLETCHER SAID anu
will bring soma Of the stars of his string
now at Dover, including McGregor the
Great. leading money winner of the grand
circuit last year, to train here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Just Listen to Anne!

just so they are marked "Ques-
tionnaire Column" i don't want
them to get mixed up with this
movie literature that will help me
answer them.
Go to it. sister! II there's been
question lowering on your con-
science lately, get it off your chest.
Ask Anne Jordan, the official love
laborer!
II you've heard some nking and
don't believe it, or you want to
know something. ask Anne Jordan,
the movie fiend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Hello, everybody!

Hello, everybody!
Arne's going to start something's
"Questionnaire Column" about
stage and movie actors and ac-
tresses (and not my friends.
What 1 don't know about them'
well it's just funny! But sure
can find out things to beat the
band! And PHI gladly let 20"
know. Every Sunday I'll tell you
through The Age-Heraid what
you've asked the past week.
The sky's the limit! 1 should
worry how many letters 1 receive
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Paris Strike a Failure
NV Associated Press

Paris, Saturday, November Sine
extremists scored a failure in their at
tempt to order the railroad men on
strike yesterday. Only few men left
work. the percentage being one IN wv
Most of them returned to their yobs
this morning. Traffic was not al
facfed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
AGED Lawyer Dies

Chattanooga, Tenn, November 9.-W.
c.. Payne. aged So. oldest member Of
the Chattanooga bar. and former major
in the. Confederate army. died here TO-
day. He was at one time attorney
general Of White county. Tennessee,
previous to the Civil war.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-27

its appearance greatly by the install
lation of a new linotype machine. The
paper has an entirely new dress"
and has been enlarged and improved
in many respects. Few towns no
larger than Palouse can boast as good
newspaper as the Republic. And
the business men recognize this fact
and are proud of their paper. They
show their appreciation of what it
has done and is doing for Palouse by
giving it splendid patronage.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-27

member of the church is called upon
for financial pledges for the new year.
6:30. Note the change of hour for
the young peoples meeting. We have
as our guests for the day the Pullman
young people. They were entertained
Saturday night and today. This will
be a meeting worth while.
7:30. Also note change of time.
Evening worship. The church expects
to have with them Rev. Austin of
Spokane who is stor-at-large of the
convention field. He has great mes
sage. az
7:30. Tuesday evening the regular
meeting of the newly forming orches-
ira and choir. The new hymnals will
be ordered this week. @N
1880 Thursday occurs the meeting
of the classes in soul winning. Splend-
i'd attendance at these classes, all well
come.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-09-27
STRONG FOR IT'S AGE

rhe Daily Star Mirror celebrates its
nth birthday today. Or. September
1911, the paper was first publish
as daily by John F. Yost, who has
IN with it from that day to this,
, is now superintendent of TIL me-
nical department of the paper,
ich has grown to be healthy and
/ ong publication. 1t has pass I'd the
detrimental stage and is now one
Moscow's established business en-
|prises, owning its own building and
th an enlarged plant that we believe
a credit to town the size of Mos
h. The growth of The Daily Star
rror is due to. the fact that it has
\ the loyal support of the best peo-
of Moscow and Latah county and
has, in turn, tried to cater to that
ment and give them paper
|rth all it has cost them. The Star
kror has always worked for the up
Hiding of Moscow, of Latah county,
University and the State of Idaho
caters to no clique or faction. 1t
ffers to throw boquets rather than
fks and to boost, instead of knock
k. 1t is what the loyal citizens of
5 section of Idaho have made it and
IA part of the community. We re-
Fd it as Strong for its age" and
pc its growth in the future may be
eater than it has been in the past
Fht years.
M M Ma
rhe Palouse Republic, always
L. 4