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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
DELIGHTFUL BILL AT LOEW'S BIJOU

| With two big topliners on the vaude- 1 vile programme and a. delightful roman l tic photoplay full of pep" the offering l for the weekend at Loew's, Bijou proved very entertaining to the large audiences | yesterday. Will Fox, originator of the
 trick piano playing and monologue act 1 is amusing as ever with his bright line | of chatter and his various renditions of 1 the same tune. While the act is not new l to the Birmingham audiences, still it is so cleverly put over that it is entirely pleasing, and scored q decided hit Some Baby a spicy musical comedy,
 also scored big. and presents some original ideas in music and songs, while
 number of pretty girlies sing and dance their way into favor of the audience In l tho hands of Frank Keenon and Agnes Burr the principal parts are well taken
 and some mirth-provoking situations pro- duced
 Jack Hallen and Marie Goss please with comedy talk and songs and present their
 act with artistic effect. They are yer satile couple and their act was well re- ceived
 The act of Huyler and Bann was marred by the injection of vulgarity, both in speech and action, on the part Of the female impersonator. With this eliminated the act would be very &C., ceptable. Bohn and Bohn, an athletic young couple, perform some astounding feats of i hand and head-balancing.
 Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon the popular young co-stars, are admirably cast in Respectable By Proxy" a spicy, romantic comedy with tobasco sauce
 added to give it a wholesome flavor. It is photoplay well produced and well acted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
SNAPPY KILTIE ACT
 FEATURE AT LYRIC

One of the snappiest "khtIe' acts on the stage. Watts Scotch Lads and Lassies, in music, song and dance, is the headliner at the Lyric for the last half of the week. The numbers ren- dered by this talented aggregation in- clude old favorites and new hits and with the picturesque staging and cos tunes of the blghlanders make very attractive offering. The act was well received.
 Running a close second for headline honors is the offering of Wayne, Mar shall and Candy, a trio of clever en- tertainers, whose vehicle "The In truder," is both novel and attractive. The comedy is clean and the other fea- lures high class. It scored big. Madge Maitland, a charming singh g comedienne, entertained with some original offerings which proved very pleasing and she fairly captured the audience. Bartholdi's Birds proved very pleasing the feathered actors performing some remarkable stunts, and the Aerial Belmonts present some wonderful feats of strength. skill and agility.
 Madge Kennedy stars in the feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
"The Wanderer, Masterpiece of Pictorial Beauty, Jefferson

derer'" was staged by David Bclasco is
 sufficient guarantee that it is a master
 piece of pictorial beauty Two elaborate
 settings are shown, one the home of Jesse
 in Hebron, whose flocks feed the dis
 tant hills and come trooping through the
 courtyard, accompanied by shouting
 shepherds and barking of sheep dogs,
 most realistic piece of stage craft. The
 other is more beautiful in a decorative
 sense being the interior of Nadina's pal
 ace in Jerusalem, where dancing giris
 and the vampires of that day abound
 along with bold adventurers who throw their money away and wine bibbers who considerably antedate the prohibition regime. The second act, in which the revels and final downfall of Jether are shown, together with his seduction b, Tisha, is more colorful perhaps in stag ing than the first, but both settings ere ate a perfect illusion.
 A company that is in the main fully | equal to the demands of the play gave l a performance last night that was im- i pressive Robert W. Frazer in appear
 ance and in historirnic ability is well suited to the role of Jether, the wastreb who learns in the hard school of life i that youth and inexperiencc are no match ! for the wies of the worldly. An admir- | able impersonation of Jesse by Henry Duggan cannot be too highly commended. l He combined with tho dignity of He | brew patriarch all the sweetness and tenderness of a doting father seeking to
 make excuses for his misguided boy and
 unable except for brief moments to main 1 tain the attitude of stern correction which he feels necessary for Jether' s lamendment
 l Perhaps the most exacting role in the play is that of Jether's mother. Florence ] Auer makes Hudah tragic figure, to be | sure but the part is so intensely emotional at times that 1t gets little beyond her, 1 although she acquts herself well in sev- l eral stirring climaxes. Richard Thorn
 toms portrayal of Gaal was another ex- celIent piece of work, a virile and olaus 1 ble characterization of the older brother, who has little imagination and is jealous l of his rights. Mildred Bright is endowed with the beauty and womanly charm 10 make Naomi an appealing figure in tec | play Charles Cline in the role of the kadventurer who leads Jether astray gives | a vigorous impersonation of Tola. an evil personality.
 Louise Orth in a ''vamping contest
 with Theda Bara could doubtless hold her own quite handily. If truth were told she is somewhat better looking than Theda and. if we may venture to say so, shade younger Mabel Montgomery was Tisha's designing mother. quite a
 wicked dame in her way and graspins
 withal Mir. Thorton, stepping into ao-
 other character. was brisk sea captain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
RARE COMEDY AT COLONIAL

| Comedies of the rare sort, the kind without any dull moments at all, are being offered for the entertainment of movie fans at the Colonial theatre, where bill containing Fatty Arbuckle and Charlie Ray will be shown the re- mainder of this week.
 Fatty is the star in one of his, great est successes, Back Stage" in which he iS shown as the general factotum of 8 small town theatre who attempts to put on show after the actors have struck. Al St. John, Buster Keaton and Mollie Malone help him out with the hilarities.
 "The EGg Crate Wallop' is recorded as one of Charlie Rays biggest sue l cesses. He portrays the small town boy, which he does so successfully who goes | to a big city to seek fortune and wins it by producing the egg crate wallop, blow never before seen in any prize ring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

Eric von Stromheim, whose ambition, queer as it may sound, is to be the most hated villain of the screen. directed and plays in that vivid photoplay which comes to the Trianon theatre all next week. "Blind Husbands is the title of this play, and it deals with husband s neglect of his wife. The neglected wife finds time hanging heavily on her hands
 and has spell of breeding, during which the wiles of Won Stromheim, the villain
 sound entirely reasonable, If man has an attractive wife and neglects her, he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
THE UNCHASTENED
 WOM N,-RTAIT0

"The Unchastened Woman" taken from the stage success of the same name, is playing at the Rialto theatre this v'ee'-- erd. Beautiful Grace Valentine holds the leading role. and is most successful in portraying the type of woman who takes everything uses her talents for flirting and scorns her husband and every one who will stand for her haughtiness. She even runs away with another man, and still is insulted when her husband tries to find comfort in another womans love. She is merely type of women who live an everyday existence among the higher society. So well has she been painted that she fits any woman who is utterly selfish and "unchastened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
'UCK AND JUDGE-JEFFERsON


 Puck and Judge and the Bathing Girls" is the rather inviting title of q brand new Gus Hill production which will hold forth at the Jefferson theatre three days, commencing Monday, February 2S, matinee Wednesday. This screamlngly funny musical farce com- ody, which has been endorsed by critics press and public all over the country has set such a terrific pace for laughter that it is looked upon as the most sen- sational musical farce comedy success of the past decade. In the first place 1t is a musical farce, with d score of catchy song hits, Secondly, it is three acts and three scenes with every period being replete with waves of solid and unadulterated laughter. Thirdly, it tells the exploits of two brothers, twins, who besides being stout and good natured happen to resemble each other to such an extent that it is quite difficult to tell them apart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN
 AT THE AICAZAR

Elaine Hammerstein has just the face and manner to play the role in which she has been cast in Greater Than Fame" playing today and tomorrow at the Alcazar theatre. Miss Hammersteln looks like mere schoolgirl. and in th's Interesting and different film she plays the part of young girl who looks on the world with the eyes of innocence.
 Margaret Brooks comes to the city to win fame as a singer. She. has banished all though of love, until she has arrived at the height of success How she finds that success can be achieved and love the greatest thing in life won at the s.tme time forms a most charming photo- plav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
MARSANS IN TRIM
 FOR 1920 SEASON
By Associated Prssi

New York, February 1s.-Arr1ando Mar sans, the Cuban baseball player, who suffered fractured leg while a member of the New York American team in 1917, has announced he is in excellent condi- stion and willing to rejoin the Yankees, according to Waller Pipp. the Yankee first baseman, who has just returned from Cuba. Marsans, who is on the resefve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
Sentenced to Thirty Years

BY N5sUCFdIeu FFtss Chattanooga, February 19.-Robert Boyer young white man, was sentenced to the penitentiary for period of thirty years in criminal court here to- day after being convicted of robbery. highway robbery and attempted crim- inal assault Boyer, it was charged, recently broke into the room of young woman in local hotel and after robbing her is alleged to have at tempted an assault
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
NIGHT ON THE ROOF COMPLETE SUCCESS
Miss Avant and Percy ROs- enberger Make Big Hit.
 Programme Enjoyed

Surpassing many entertainments
 given in the past the Civic Associati surprised it's members and friends last
 right with an original and unique pro-
 gramme in the celebration of the third anniversay of the organization.
 "A night on the roof" it was called
 and everything from classical songs to
 burleque comedy was on the bill. Miss
 Freda Avant and Percy Rosenberger carried away the comedy honors. The former made up as a negro maid, and her pointed personal on Birmingham folks was a scream. MT. Rosenberger gave several funny telephone -conversa- :
 tions in the negro and Hebrew dialect. Huyler and Balm from Loew's Bijou entertained with skit and were ac- ceptable. Popular and favorite songs were rendered by Mir. and Mrs. Al Ryan, and W. c. Chambers, Densler and Yates entertained with Hawaiian selection, and a quartette composed Of Baxter Eastburn, Fred Moore, T. L. Bis sel and Carlton Smith sang several favorite songs. A boxing bout was staged by two little fellows, Raymond and Ralph Candy.
 The bathing beauties" happened to be two males out of three. This funny number was gotton off by Mrs. Will Heath, ". W. Clayton and F. " Troy. Owing to the large crowd that at tended the celebration last night, the programme was divided, one part on
 the floor next to the roof and the other on the next floor. During the inter mission the crowds were treated to light refreshments, while cigars were passed among the men, C. L. Harold, manager of the Civic Association, was assured by many last night that the I~'night on the roof was a complete success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
Pershing in Knoxville

Knoxville February 1s.-General Pershing arrived here tonight at Il o'clock en route from Chattanooga to Asheville. Despite the late hour sev- eral hundred leading citizens and mem bers of the American Legion were at the station to greet him. Their cheers routed him from his stateroom and he delivered a short speech. Concerning his oratorical ability he said that a Confederate veteran had told him that he was better fighter than a speaker In serious mood he replied that the American Legion and it's purposes and principles were worthy of the support of the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
SBLIND HUSBANDS" COMING TO TRIANON, STRONG MORAL PLAY

may be sure that some other man will entertain her
 The woman in sBlind Husbands" is q doctors wife, and when she listened te the pleadings of the third party of this triangle, she is saved from her folly only by fate.
 The settings of the picture, which is laid in the Swiss Alps, are said to be among the most ma gnificent ever filmed
 Mr Stromheim not only acts in the picture, but he also wrote it as well an6 directed it also. Those who have seer the picture predict a great career fol him both as an actor-director and writer
 This wonderful picture will be at the Trianon theatre for the entire week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
ION WITH THE DANCE"

Only two days more remain in which movie fans may see that absorbing drama, "On With the Dance" the latest Paramount-Artcraft super special which is now showing at the Strand theatre. Charming Mae Murray. Follies favorite and established star of the screen, has the stellar role fin this production, which was picturized by George F'itzmaurice from the stage success of the same name,
 "On With the Dance'' is a lavish pro- duction throughout, with several striking scenes laid in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

Jether arrives at the house of Nadina in Jerusalem.
 Tola: Thou shouldst know that Ma dina's house is the gayest in all Jeru- salem. Here gathereth many rich men from all countries, for Nadina doth keep open house for all corners. Her lodsers include many of the mighty ones, and for their entertainment there are many handmaidens, beautiful to behold. But thou shouldst have none of them, for at my request Nadina shall have her own daughter the lovely Tisha, be thy hand- maiden alone"
 See what Paul Cook says in his review of 1.-THE. WANDERER" in this mornings paper. THE WANDERER" will be at the Jefferson tonight. tomorrow matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
Constitutionality Attacked pv Asxorfafed EreNs

Richmond, Va, February 19.-TConsti- tutionality of the Mapp bill granting pres idential suffrage to women is being at tackled by the anti-suffrage forces here The bill has ben submitted to the at tornev generals department. The meas ure provides for the assessment of poll taxes and registration as new voters De- fore women will be permitted to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
ANNE OF GREEN
 GABLES"-TRIANON

The four famous Anne" books by T. NJ. Montgomery have been cast into one. with dainty little Mary Miles Winter ns Anne. It is a story of the life of the little orphan girl who comes to the home of Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Maril- la. She plays such pranks that she alarms the neighborhood, but she grows into womanhood and becomes a great comfort to Miss Marilla and Matthew How she falls in love with the boy she played with when they were children makes one of the most delightful of TO- manceE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
Vote for Dutch to Enter

The Hague. February 19.-The- sec ond chamber of the Dutch Parliament voted 57 to in favor of Hollands en- trance to the League of Nations today At the same time it adopted resolu tion placing interpretation e,l s~e phases of Hollands adhere See to the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
t-yRENE CosruANDERY

The Sir Knights are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple Friday, 2;f3 P. m., for the purpose of conduct ing the funeral services of Sir Knight Thomas H. Disikcr. The services will be held mt the temple.
 J. RIDDLE, Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
Iheatres-M + ANNE JORDAN VI
ANNE JORDAN

Goldwyn picture "The Blooming Angel" a strong photoplay of unusua. interest and declared to be the best or the cinema stories that Goldwyns has turned out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
uotTSEs WANTED.

We have clients or prospective puy- CTS for homes and l must say they have some cash, so if you are look ing for quick results and want 10 sell your home and want satlsfac- tory results, list your property With me. Call me and l will be glad to come out and inspect same. James A. Wood, Sales Manager kendrick- Houseal R. E. & Ins. Co.,, 221 N. 2lst st. Main 6747.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

and devil of fellow with the ladies. Mile. Ala Moyseonav-sp spelling of the name not suaranteed-led the dancing girls.
 "A performance tonights a matinee to- morrow afternoon and another perform ance Saturday afternoon will end the en- gagement f'The Wanderer" is an im- posing spectacle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

list of the local club. retired from major league baseball after he had played a part of the ls1S season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20
WANTED TO BUY

Tract of from 10 to 40 acres in or near Birmingham. Property accessible to railroad siding or to railroad by right of way. Prefer street car ac- commodations or hard-surfaced highway nearby. only reason able offers will be considered. State clearly location. owners or dealers name and price. Address F-9S, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

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 SOUTH HIGHLANDS-6-r modern bungalow, furnace, hardwood floors; prompt possession; 5,000i s1,00o cash $50 month. B. F. Eborn, S15 Empire Bldg.
 FOR SALE. Ten-room house, divided into two sep arate apartments located on South Highlands Price $500. on terms. See owner, TIA First Natl Bank Bldg Main 1646.
 NORTH FIIGHLANDS-6-ro dwelling fine lot, 50x140; half block 24th st. and car line, near 12th ave; s3,S0o; easy terms. B F. Eborn S15 Empire Bldg.
 NEW broom and sleeping porch bungalow, conveniently located for Ensley or Birmingham business man; price 345O0, easy terms. C. W. Ford owner, Phone Main S316. 2120 First Ave.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

WANTED-Farms, plantations, timber land; if you want to sell, write ". A. Webster & Co, Stahlman Build ing, Nashville, Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

LIST your farm lands and city property with A. k. Dearborn X Co., 30l Jetrer- son Co Bank Bldg. Main HIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

FOR SALE-ENsLEY BARGAIN; Groom, modern bungalow, on South Ensley car line; convenient to both bnsley and Fairfield plants price $3.350; $500 cash and 80 per month. Peyton A. Eubank, 409 18th st, Ensley. Call Ensley 456.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

SOUTH HIGHLANDS-50x1 Broom residence, good condition; s6,500; ex- cellent for large family or easily con- Verted into apartment property. B. F.. Eborn, 315 Empire Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-20

LIST your property. city or rural, with Fowlks R. E. & Ins. Co.,, 222 Brown Marx Bldg. Main S54
The New York herald., 1920-12-24
What Is a Mandate?
And What Is the Status Of Our War
Claims Against Germany?

IT, TIE NEW YORK HERALD: 1t is be-
lieved that the subject of mandates un-
der the League Of Nations. with respect
to which very great confusion seems TO
exist not only in the public mind but
in diploma tic circles here and abroad.
involves a question purely of Roman
law under the Continental legal systems
whose principle understood must serve
TO clear up the controversy respecting
the disposition of inundated territories.
The President and his representatives
at the Peace Conference and the De-
partment of state Of the United States
appear to have regarded the five prin-
cipal Allied and Associated Powers, In
clu ling the United States, as trustees OF
the mandated enemy colonies and terri
tories. The President himself said that
the United States would have under the
Versailles treaty one-fifth interest as
trustee in tho German colonies, &C. Con-
tinental authority Is not wanting. how
ever. to establish that the mandate sys-
TEN contemplated no such arrangement
or equitable relationship between the
said Powers.
There Is nothing in modern Continen-
tai law or indeed in Roman law to sug-
gest that the rights obligations or duties
OF one under mandate. a mandatarius.
are other than those OF gratuitous
agency. The mandate system contom-
plates nothing more nor less than con-
tractual relation between the mandatory
Power and the League OF Nations. the
special characteristic of which under
Continental law Is in the absence OF
agreement to the contrary It's gratultous
nature.
The obvious benefits flowing to the
mandatory Power constitute. no doubt,
ample coDsideration for obligations un-
dertaken. There is no element of trust
in "mandat" In the civil law. Roman
law gave 10 the principal a right Of ac-
tion for wilfui breach OF duty by the
agent and made such breach of duty
punishable by infamy. (Sherman. "Ro-
man Law in the Modern World")
That the mandate system assures the
participation OF other than the manda-
tory Power in tho exploitation OF man
dated territory upon the open door doc
trine cannot be inferred from It's jurlstic
character rather does II expressly neg
ative this idea. Whatever claim the
United states may assert to participation
upon grounds OF equality in the explol.
tation Of enemy territory. In the abb
sence of any known agreement between