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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18

Now, just look at this!
 If your name falls in the list below. just consider the great number of people of the same name and see how they stack up against the lesser common names.
 In little more than two years time, the Smiths have hung up record of 200 divorce pleas being entered in the chan cery court of Jefferson county, accord ing to records there.
 Well, you may think the Smiths are going strong. but little further up the alphabet you find the name Johnson and Johnston, with 11S pleas to their credit, and don't think for one moment they have any too great a lead, for look away down at the end of the said group of letters and see Williams, with 116, and then let your finger slide up the index to Jones' another name you hear some times frequently. just 116 mighty close; then another search and just look at that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
!1O96 Illicit Stills
 Captured by Deputy
 Revenue Collectors

During the year ending June 30. 109e stills were destroyed and put out of commission by deputy internal reva- nue collectors, according to the report of r. L. Boyd of Nashville. revenue agent for the Nashville district, which includes Tennessee and Alabama. MT Boyd was in Birmingham yesterday, conferring with the federal officials regarding the new rulings and orders of the department.
 All previous records as to the nun Der of wildcat stills seized were broken during the past year. according to MT, Boyd, who declared that there mad been a decided increase in the number of stills in operation during the past six months. Collectors are rapidly rounding up these violators, 1t is stated. and the manufacture of white lightning is gradually being checked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
NAVAL BAND ID GIVE FOUR URCONCERTSH HERE
Navy Men Enlisting During War Period Will Be Given
 Discharge

Four concerts will be given in Birming- ham on July 26 and 27. by the United States naval band of Gulfport Miss Lieut.. Commander J. E. Meredith, re- cruiting officer for Alabama under whose direction the band will tour the state for 15 days. In addition, concerts will be given at Ensley on the afternoon of July S, and an evening concert at Bes- semer on the same date
 This naval band headed the parade on the day the 16Tth infantry was welcomed back to Birmingham. and also gave a concert during the afternoon on High land advenue. where it delighted large audience. Much interest is being shown in the concerts to be given in Birming- ham and the place of holding same will be announced later
 Other cities to be visited by the band are Eutaw, on July 25 morning and aft ernoon concerts: Tuscaloosa, evening concert same day: Annston, July 20, after noon and evening concert; Attalla July 30, morning concert; Alabama City aft ernoon concert same day, and evening concert at Gadsden; Florence, July B. evening concert, and morning and even ing concert on August l; Decatur, Au- B uSl l, IlorHlHS. afternoon ana evening concert; Birmingham, August 3, afternoon and evening concert; Montgomery. Au- gust 4, afternoon and evening concert and morning and afternoon concert on August D. Mobile, August 6, morning, afternoon and evening concert leaving on August for New Orleans
 Chief Yoemen Piper, Pauly and Russell will accompany the band on this tour. which is being made for the purpose of arousing interest in recruiting for the navy
 According to a message received at the local recruiting station. men who en- listed in the navy between February 3, 19l7 and November Il, 1918, for four years. will be considered as having en- listed for the duration of the war are entitled to an honorable discharge and will be given same if they request it. Under these instructions a man may transfer from the naval reserve to the regular navy for a period of one two, three or four years and receive, one. two, three or four months pay respectively. according to the period of enlistment They will also receive one month leave of absence and extra pay for enlistment
 1t is believed that under these new orders large number of men in the naval reserve will avail themselves of this opportunity" said Lieutenant Com mander Meredith, and we are expecting to largely increase the number of men making application for service in the navy under the enlistment periods of one, two, three or four years in the regular navy"
 A sub-station was opened in Bessemer yesterday and c. c. Russell, boiler maker, United States navy, on recruiting duty at the Birmingham office will have charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18

neriod between April 6, 1917, and Nov ember II. 1919 both dates inclusive. and all persons who served in the military naval or marine services of any or the governments associated with the united States during the world war provided they were citizens of the United States at the time of their enlistment and who are still citizens at the time or their application, except those persons separated from the service under terms amounting to dishonorable dlscharge, and except also, those persons who re- fused to perform military duties on the ground of conscientious objections, amended-"and no charter shall De granted except by the state executive committee hereinafter provided for in article 3 of the constitution
 Article g. In part reads that the or ganization shall be absolutely non-par- tisan, not supporting the promotion Of the candidacy of anyone seeking or1lce and every member is to perform his full duty as citizen according to ms own conscience and understanding
 Article 4 provides for the meeting of conventions. the number of delegates to compose a post and the powers invested in the executive committee.
 Article states that officers shall be chosen for the state and post with the designation of the position to be filled. Officers to be elected are com mander. vice-commander, adjutant, fin ance officer. historian, master at arms and chaplain.
 Article says that no post shall be named in honor of a living person
 Articles ', g., g, 10 and II provides for dues, quorum rules to be followed, length of office. how vacancies are to be filled, and provisions for amend ments to the constitution.
 The business session of the first state convention of the Legionaires adjourn ed yesterday afternoon at two o'clock after the adoption of the resolution of fered by Hugh G. Parker in which thanks for the courtesies and delight full treatment by the Birmingham Au- ,tomobile club Country club. Civic as- sociation, Birmingham press. Industrial school band. War Camp Community service, Red Cross canteen workers, management of the Jefferson theatre, the Birmingham Post and the citizen ship of Birmingham in making the stay of the delegates pleasant and enjoyable. Also a vote of thanks to the retiring officers.
 Many of the delegates left the city yesterday afternoon, but there was a large number who stayed for the thea ire party at the Lyric last night bring ing to a close the first state conven- ton of Alabama veterans of the world war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Public Library Asks
 for City Directories

and other business houses to donate their last years directories to the library. These are sent to other cities which send their directories in exchange, and in this way very good collection, representing cities all over the country. is being buil- up.
 As the library maintains a complete file of old Birmingham directories, few offices will find it advisable to keep their own, as those at the library are always available for consultation.
 Those having directories to give are asked to call Main 403s and messenger will be sent for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18

The layman's work is receiving moro and more attention rom Baptists all over the south. Mens protherhoods arc being organized in many of our Baptist churches and these are making a definite study of missions and other branches of church work.
 On Sunday. July 2, Dr. J. T. Tender son, secretary of the laymen's work in the south. will deliver lecture on tho tIaymen in the New World Order. For this service laymen will come from all over the state. That day will be Lay mans Day at the assembly.
 Dr, Henderson is an authority on the work of the men in the church. He has visited Alabama on several occasions and has done wonderful work in enlisting the men for service.
 Hugh Latimer is the chairman of the layman's work in this state. He will have his workers out in force to support Dr. Hendersoii on the above date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Travelling Men to Hold
 a Meeting Saturday

Saturday afternoon at o'clock the travellers associations will hold meet ing at the Chamber of Commerce build ing. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the reports of the ticket commit tees, and to find out the progress of the sale of the tickets. The team and the managers will be present, and the travel CTS will learn the progress of the teams
 The committee in charge wishes to have as large an attendance at the game in August as possible, as the proceeds will go to charities in Birmingham.
 All members of the associations are urg- ed to be present, and if you have not al ready done so, to take out tickets for the game and try to sell your quota ot 1000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Real Estate Men Talk
 of Legislative Matters
Realtors Hold Weekly Luncheon at Southern Club

Legislative matters were discussed at the meeting of the members or the BIT mingham Real Estate exchange at their weekly luncheon held at I o'clock at the Southern club yesterday. Thornton Estes who was to have spoken on Building Materials and Advice to Prospective Builders,' is to make his address later.
 I K. Brockman and John D. Chiches- ter, secretary of the Real Estate ex- change, left for Montgomery this morn ing to attend to legislature matters, which are of importance to the real es- tate men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18

Sycamore mills of Sycamore, Ala. manufacturers of cotton yarn, was bought outright Controlling interest in the Pell City Manufacturing com pany of Pel City, Ala. manufacturers of coarse cotton cloth. was acquired by the Avondale company and the pur- chase of the Alexander City cotton mills of Alexander City. Ala, manufac- turers of cotton goods. included all ex- cept 10 shares of stock
 The purchases were made from c. F. Riley of Boston, who is retiring from the business, according to MT. Colner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Large Ensley Crowd to
 Attend Community Sing
Shumway to Direct Sunday Afternoon
 Feature at Fairgrounds Park

It is expected that a larger crowd than which numbered about 150o, will be pres- ent at the community sing to be directed by Ed F. Shumway at Ensley playground park at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
 Mir Shumway directs both the Ensley sing and the one in the city at Woodrow Wilson park, which begins at 4S0 o'clock. The sings were begun at Ensley last Sunday and are to be held there regu- larly hereafter, In line with the efforts of the residents of tha, section, who were anxious to have the sings held every Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Burroughs in Charge
 of Soldiers Insurance

Stiles B. Burroughs of Birmingham has been appointed by the treasury de- rartment to render to all returned ser vice men all possible assistance in re- taining, reenstating or converting their government insurance. MT. Burroughs is assistant agency manager of the Southern States Life Insurance com pany and offices have been opened at 51g-52G American Trust building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18

"Avondale mills made the purchase un- der favorable conditions" he said.
 There is to be no change in the management of the interests acquired We shall greatly increase the capacity of the Alexander City mills and expect to make improvements in the others We have taken over all assets of these concerns"
 The negotiation for the sale of thNse cotton interests has been under way several weeks. The Avondale mills now operate nine mills, including those just bought and one that is being built at Sylacauga Three mills of the com pany are now operating at Sylacauga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Would Condemn Ford

Condemnation proceedings for Ford automobile were filed in the chancery division of the circuit court yesterday by Solicitor Joseph R. Tate, alleging the machine had been illegally used for the of liquors. The car as seized by Constable J. D. Carlisle. was requested to be delivered to Sheriff J. c Hartsfield. The car is now in the possession of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Colonel Screws to Muster
 in Bessemer Company

Col William P. Screws will arrive in Birmingham this afternoon where he will. meet Maj. Lucien C. Brown and the two will go to Bessemer where they will mus ter in the Bessemer company of national guardsmen of which Captain Lacey Ed mondson will be in command, at o'clock tonight.
 Reports from Captain Edmonson to the effect that the sufficient number of men had been raised for the mastering in of the Bessemer Following this in- forma tion. Major Brown sent for Colonel Screws who will officiate as mastering officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Dr. w. H. Nixon to Speak
 on the League of Nations

Dr. w. H. Nixon. presiding elder of the A. M. E. church of the Birmingham district, and Henry r. Arnold will ad- dress the Sunday school convention at Thomas Sunday. July 2o at p. m. on the league of nations. A musical pro- sgramme and old-time plantatioD nisl- odies will be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
A VONDALE MILLS BUYS
 3 COTTON FACTORIES NI 3,OOO,OOO TRANSACTION
Conner Interests Acquire Sycamore Mills Pell City Man ufacturing Company and Alexander City
 Concern From C. E. Riley

Controlling three big acquired Andale the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:
 w. R. Davis of Irondaie and Miss Julia Dopson.
 Mem Taylor of Alabama City and Miss Eula Yves son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18
SERVICE MEN CLOSE FIRST STATE MEET
 OF AMERICAN LEGION
Veterans Make Birmingham Permanent Headquarters. Matt H. Murphy Is Com
 mander - AnnistOn
 Wins Convention

Birmingham was made permanent headquarters. Anniston given the next convention city, Matt H. Murphy of Birmingham. elected state commander and constitution and various resolu- tions were adopted by the Alabama branch of the American Legion in final session at the Jefferson theatre here yesterday. The meeting adjourned at two o'clock yesterday afternoon, bring ing to a close the first convention or world war veterans of the state The meetings were presided over by Colonel Bibb Graves. of Montgomery, state chairman.
 The greatest debate of the conven- tion before it's final adjournment yes- terday was in regard to article of the constitution in reference to the mem bership of the Alabama branch. After lengthy discussion the article was adopted with the amendment that mo charter shall be granted except by the state executive committee hereinafter provided for in article 5 of the consti- tution." This, it Is understood, deter mines the eligible membership and fur nishes protection against granting charters which would meet with the disapproval of the service men of the south.
 MATT MURPHY ELECTED
 Captain Matt H. Murphy was unani mously elected state commander after Colonel Graves had insisted upon the withdrawal of his name from the nomi- nation. Murphy was nominated by w E. James. of Cullman. The only race which offered competition was for vice. worth, of Birmingham Post, defeated Malcom S. Brassell, of Montgomery. Other officers elected were: state adju- tant John w Thompson, of Montgom- cry; state finance officer, Frank M. Dixon, Jr., of Birmingham; state histo- rian, Thomas M. Owen, IT, of Mont gomery: master of arms, C. w. Whittel- sey, of Lee county, and chaplain. John W. Inzer of Mobile.
 Anniston was given the next state convention over the invitation from Mobile delegates by nearly three to one vote H. NJ. Ayers of Anniston, in behalf of all the civic organizations of his city, stated that Anniston sent more soldiers into the world war than It's quota and urged that the Model city be accepted for the next state meeting of the Legion.
 It was a case of Birmingham against Montgomery for the permanent head quarters with Birmingham the winner. Mobile cast her 2S votes for Montgom- cry and a mighty yell arose from the Montgomery delegation and supporters. R. I. Kirby, of Fillmore county, nominat- ed Magic City for the honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-18

LIABILITIES
The Washington herald., 1919-10-05
gether with q violin solo by Daniel
Breeskin. The Hand That Rocks the
Cradle. Rules My Heart"

gether with q violin solo by Daniel
Breeskin. The Hand That Rocks the
Cradle. Rules My Heart"
Loews CSiumbia-''rhe Other, Half.s
A cast of unusual and distinguished
merit features the presentation at
Loew's Theater for the first four days
Of this week. beginning this afternoon
at o'clock. Of King w. vidor,s latest
photodramatic triumph. "The Other
Half" a drama of class and mass.
which follows as a At companion piece
for those two other notable Vidor hits,
The Turn in the Road" and Better
Times" Florence Vidor Zasu Pitts
and Thomas Jefferson are the three
players who head the cast Of this pro-
duction which depicts, in graphic and
soul-stirrfng fashion, the circumstan-
ces that compelled two members of
the ruling class to recognize and meet
the living requirements of the masses.
The story. in general. indicates the ef-
feet Of the Great War on the mind
of young aristocrat. bringing him
through hard circumstance to recog-
nize how the other half' the masses,
must toll. Florence Yidor Is cast In
the role Of the aristocrat's sweetheart,
while Zasu Pitts contributes a notable
Characterization of "the jazz kid" !"
who remained true to her Jimmie un-
der the hardships and adversities of
war and reconstruction. Although this
featured production will dominate the
Columbia program, there will be
shown also four subsidiary screen at
fractions OF SURPRISING interst, nov
The Washington herald., 1919-10-05

duced under his personal supervision,
a photodrama absolutely true to the
original book version has been OBJ
tanned. An unknown element In dra-
matte screen production. the intro
duction Of animal comedy TO relieve
tension. has been successfully prac-
ticed. Nell shipman. popular screen
favorite, as Dolores; Wheeler OalCman.
Wellington Playtor and Charles Ari-
Ing. in other roles In the cast. por-
tray their parts with the aid and sup
port of nearly two dozen animals,
consisting Of bears. wolves. lynx. fox,
deer. mountain lions, raccoons porcu-
pines. and other forest animals.
Probably no picture ever released
has q more unsual array OF animal
talent. Cost of the animals. although
great. was minor In comparison with
the cost in time and patience to In
The Washington herald., 1919-10-05

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city and humor. web as the musical
features Of the performance.
The attraction at Loew's Columbia
for the last half Of this week. begin
ming next Thursday. will be DAN
gerous Waters" the vatest starring
vehicle for William Desmond, lin
which is depicted the abrupt saliva
ton Of a beautiful girl who was drift
Ing into dangerous waters in search
OF new thrill, with an austere and
erudite sensualist as her pilot. Des-
mond assumes the role Of the girls
sweetheart. who steadfastly clings TO
his ideal Of her and saves her in. the
end from herself. The picture Is not
able Tor its presentation of scene
depicting sumptuous and barbaric
Feast OF the Gods" which Is one Of
the most luxurious episodes ever COM
The Washington herald., 1919-10-05
At the Theaters This Week
Moore's Riafte THE HoodIum, =
Featuring Mary Piekfsrd.

Moorcs Htafto 1.-THE Hoodlum,s =
Featuring Mary Piekfsrd.
One might say "as was to be ex-
pected" or "as usual Mary Pick
ford, in her latest release, "The
Hoodlum.' second of her own pro-
ductions to be presented by the
First National Exhibitors Circuit, at
Moore's Rialto Theater, starting on
its second weeks showing today,
has taken Washington by storm.
Described in advance as being the
best piece Of Characterization Miss
Pickford had ever attempted, those
who have seen the show. and they
are thousands, go even further and
state that the show, story told, and
manner of its depletion, is the
greatest thing she has accomplished
to date Adapted from the book
'Burkses Amy" by Juli M. Lipp-
man. a vehicle has been found which
production Daddy Long Legs"
As a comedy-romance with en-
phasis on the comedy, The Hood
lum" is unbeatable. From the in
toxicating strains of high priced vio-
linists to the razz of the hurdy-
gurdy Is the switch in life's posi-
ton taken by Amy Burke as played
by Miss Pickford. and in the course
of this change some of the most
comical situations ever screened oc-
cur in a most rapidfire manner. AZ
q girl of the tenements. Amy be-
comes a jazz dancing, crap shooting,
fearless pal of buns and crooks.
Her characterizations as stated are
absolute screams and have caused
the capacity houses of the past week
to rock with laughter. An entirely
new Mary Pickford. one never seen
before. and which no one realized
existed. is disclosed in every foot OF
flm.
Special short subjects are also
listed for showing. and the Rialto
orchestra gives a musical treat in
the overture IF / Were King" to-
The Washington herald., 1919-10-05
CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWO.

Merging with the athieticism of a
Fairbanks the dexterity and horse
manship of a Hart and almost the
ia1sh-making gifts of a Chaplin,
MIX. in Rough Riding Romance"
mas evolved a new type of screen
entertainment. He happens first
upon a small boy reading a book of
fanciful stories in which Prince
Charming rescues the maiden in
distress" and so on. Diminishing
the childish fiction with a gesture
OF contempt. he finds himself short
ly afterward involved in the rescue
OF q Balkan princess from a band
or clever schemers whose plans he
endeavors to upset To attain his
purpose, 1t is necessary To ride a
horse up six flights OF fire escape
on the outside of a fashionable
MOTEL. gallop the steed several times
up and down a grand staircase in
verftaole palace. lasso an express
train and climb aboard hand over
hand up the rope, ride the rods, in
duige in a considerable amount of
hand-to-hand fighting and in nu-
merous other ways depict startling
developments in the life of a young
man who thought such things never
happened.
The supporting cast quite catches
the spirit Of the picture and Juanita
Hansen as the prosecuted princess,
adds much to the pictorial spIendor
OF the reels in which she appears
The production Is ar excellent one
and the direction of a character
that is new to picture making.
Rough Riding Romance" will be
supplemented throughout the week
by the new Fox Sunshine comedy.
"Dabbling in Society,"" other short
reels and Dvorak's overture. Car
nevaL" by the symphony.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-05

duce thsm to develop an affection or
hatred toward the various cast menu
bers with whom they work
Without doubt this 10 one picture IN
thousand. at least nothing Ike II
has ever been ATTEMPTED or accomp-
lished before. Sensational scenes
coupled with tense and thrilling ciim-
axes abound throughout
An excellent musical score. fitting
the picture. perfectly. IL rendered.
Added attractions are also presented.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-05
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