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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18

The resolution was adopted as fol lows:
 Be it resolved that the chair man of this board bc and he is hereby authorized and directed to confer with the treasurer and the attorney for this county for the purpose of having the depository or Repositories of nIi of the roun- tvs funds now on deposit or here after to be placed on deposit in snid depository or Repositories as designated by the treasurer, to pay to and for the use Of the county the highest rate of interest obtain able, and thnt it he provided that in the event such arrangement Is satisfactorily cOnsummmtcd the treasurer of the county shall he allowed as clerk hire out of the proceeds of said interest such sums as Is required for clerk hire In the conduct of his office. ns ngreed be- tween board and treasurer, over and above the amount now allowed by law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
CHILD HOLDS HER OWN

Senator O. w Underwood and Judge F. K. Campbell, chief justice of the court of claims of Washington. are in Birmingham to be at the bedside of their little granddaughter. s
 The little girl. who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Underwood. has been critically ill. but it was stated last night al St. vincents hospital that she had held her own yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
BAR ASSOCIATION
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Vassar l.. Allen was elected president of the Birmingham Bar association yes terday afternoon at the annual cleo tion of officers in the law library in the First National Bank building.
 Other officers elected were: M NJ Woodall vice president; B. K. Fisk, secretary: Mrs. R. H. Thach. treasurer; Hugo Black. S. P. Smith, I'M Engel R. E. Smith and NJ. A. Graham. Jr, ex ecutive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM

Shop Early.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson Tbeatre---Oid fiddler's co n- test
 Lyrie--Neith vaudeville and pictures. Loeyvs Bijou-yaudcviIlc and pie tuxeS.
 strand-WaiIace Reid, in 'Ai,says Audacfous.-
 Trfanon--Niidrcd Harris, in "oid Dad,S and a Henry Lehrfnan comedy 'sWet and Warmer" AIcazarv--The Forbidden Thing" Gnlax--Dorothy Dalton in '"Fhe Ro- mantle Adventuress." Rinlto--WiIliam Farnum. in "Fhe SeUttierS.s
 Princess--"Bride 13.o Odeon---'sThe Mystery of 13.7 shop Early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
PERSONAL

Willard Wilson, general sales agent of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail road company, and Mrs. Wilson are in Cleveland. Ohio, where they went to at tend the funeral of Thomas H. Wilson, the father of MT. Wilson. Death came last Monday evening at the age of 79 years at the family residence in Glove land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18

Much comment was likewise occas- l toned by the statement of Van A. Bitt- Rer, that the miners union proposed to obey the law. In some quarters this was held to mean that the union leader was reeeding from his position of last week | in regard to picketing and getting men at work to join the strike. since picket ins in Alabama is clear violation of the law
 Tn concise terms. my orders are to see that the dignity of the state of Ala hama is maintained anu that no law of this state is defed'' said Mir Austin My department is to he an auxiliary force in connection with the National Guard. and wek are under the direction of General Steiner.
 While have only about 10 men with me now, my orders are to appoint as many deputies as are needed to pre- serve order and to prevent the violation of any law. l have on file now OF, applications for positions with the state law enforcement department and | am checking over these names with the view to selecting the best to be added to the presencf force if t becomes necessary q,
 WILL STOP VIOLATIONS When asked what his orders were in regard to picketing and the intimidation of men at work with the view to mak- ing them quit MT. Austin said My orders are to sec that no laws are vio- lated and as it is against the laws of Alabama to picket and to intimidate men with view to making them join q strike, my only course is to stop both picketing and intimidation.
 The coming of Mir. Austin and his deputies was brought about following a conference between Governor Kilby and General Steiner in which the increased violence following the recent meeting of union officials in Birmingham was dis cussed. It is understood that Governor Kilby informed General Steiner that neither picketing nor intimidation would be permitted and the commanding gen. eral was charged by the governor with taking the necessary steps to prevent these acts which are in strict violation of the state laws
 AFTER MEN HIGHER UP
 At the suggestion of General Steiner, c. ". Austin, chief law enforcement of ficer and his entire force were placed under command of General Steiner, to find out who was behind the increase in acts of violence and law violation which had become apparent since the recent miners meeting.
 T expect to go after the men higher up well as the man who actually com mits the crime" said Mr. Austin. 'T am informed that quite a few of the urion men arrested for picketing and other violations were ignorant of the law. They had been instructed from head quarters to do these things and they na- turally acted under orders.
 Tt is my duty to do such work as the troops cannot do. My men will run down every law violator and will do whatever detective work is needed in getting at the bottom of these acts, which have become so prevalent recently. From the very nature of the case, such work as my men will do cannot be done by men in uniform
 "The troops will attend to all open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
 LECTURE AT LYRIC

The Rev. Andrew J. Graham. c. c. S.. of Boston, and member of the board Of lectureship of the Mother church. Chris tian Science. will deliver lecture at 3:3o o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Lyric theatre on Christian Science The lee ture will be under the auspices of the First church, Scientists, of Birmingham. All the seats at the Lyric are free and the public is invited to attend the lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
GETS BIG DAMAGE
Engineers Widow Is Awarded S25,.
 900 By Jury

mewtgomery. December 1s--Mrn. Annie q. SprueIl. widow of John G. spTuell. an engineer killed in . wreck between Loufsvflle and Nashville passenger trains Nos. and near Bay Minefte. Baldwin county, enrIy in the summer. was awarded damages in the su moi e3xeoo by . United states court 1uxy here taui~hs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
ACCIDENTAL DEATH

Franklin Lee Hornbuckle, a negro chld 9 years and months old. died yesterday morning from injuries re- ceived when he was hit by a street car on Eighteenth street in Ensley. Cor oner Hogan returned verdict of acci- dental death.
 The accident occurred Thursday. The child lived almost A hours. finally sue cumbing. His left leg was cut from his body and he sustained other in- itIPies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
RECENT ACTS OF VIOLENCE

Immediately after Ihis meeting, Vio- lenc< began and has been increasing with the result that the state law enforce ment department was placed at the dis. posal of General Steiner. The house of a negro who was working in the mines was dynamited near Marylee, in the city limits of Birmingham. his wife killed and he was injured. The home, which was owEed by the negro, was destroyed.
 A negro miner going to work at Pratt City was fired on within the city limits and his arm was shattered.
 A truck of the Tennessee company con- taining two miners two deputies and a. driver, was fired into just outside Pratt City. There has been marked increase in the number of letters threatening des tn or violence to the person, family pr property of men at work. according to official information gained yesterday. In one instance the wife of a mine Superin- terdent was called on the phone and told that if she did not keep her husband within doors he would be killed
 Picketing and intimidation, which had not been practiced since a few days after the troops went on duty. has increased great tlv during the past week. according to official information Many of the men arrested for these offenses were acting under orders from higher up.'' u ey declared. and some. it is considered certain, did not know that these acts were in violation of the Alabama laws.
 Only the renewed activity of the troops and the strengthening of the forces at several points has broken up these vio- latons. No open violations in the form of picketing or intimidation are allowed by the troops, but due to the large number of threats made, the shooting and dynamting which have become pre- alent since the instructions were sent out following the union meeting, the law enforcement department was turned over to General Steiner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
Marriage Licenses

issued in the probate office yesterday: John Lewis Bengert and Miss Mirry Olive Weidman.
 Gorda Whitfield and Miss Nora Brasher.
 !. w. Howard and Miss Della Griggs. c. H. Lathem and Miss Bertie Alley Shoults.
 M. F. Forester and Miss Helen so- losky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
WANTS QUICK TRIAL

Charley Lawson. charged with nigh way robbery, who is in the Jefferson county jail and who is alleged to have robbed R. A. Munkus of $125.1s, nas wwaived venire. and his case has been set for January 10. Lawson will be tried before Judge W. E. Fort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18
Austin's Men Begin Work To Stop Picketing And
 Secret Acts Of Violence
Law Enforcement Chief Works Directly Under General Steiner and Will Have All Men Necessary-Great ln-
 in Acts of Violence During Past Week

With the arrival of Conrad w. Austin chief state law forcemen officer and than 30 of his deputies charged with seeing that law violated the situation in the mining district took added interest yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-18

violations of the law and my men will look after those who secretly and sur reptitiously violate the statutes We have the law and the full power of the state of Alabama behind Us in this eff fort to stop law violations and we are determined that there shall be no de- flance of. tho law by anyone
 NATIONAL GUARD ACTIVITY
 The .SA, O. ar t,uaru mas enoHn pas week according to information gained at headquarters of General Steiner yesterday. Due to the fact that the law was being generally observed through out the district and had been since the first few weeks of the strike. fewer men were on duty and their territory of ac- tivity was not so widespread as it s now
 During the first few weeks of the oc- cupation of the mining district by the troops. the situation was tense until all parties realized that the orders issued by General Steiner were to be carried out to the letter and that the whole power of the state would be used to that end. The situation gradually be- came quieter until recently, when vio- lence was advocated by an organ of the miners union which was followed by the meeting at which the union officials issued instructions that organized pick citing should be started and that the men should be prevented from working by eH-f
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
MOORE'S RIALTO-
Go and Get It."

1t has remained for Marshall Nei-
Ian, the youthful director-genius of
the motion picture industry. to bring
forth a picture that combines the ele-
ments of deep scientific present-day
question with a plot that holds hu-
man interest as its fundamental OBJ
jective. embellished with a series of
thrills and breath taking stunts"
that go to. make 1t undoubtedly one
Of the most different" productions
ever presented on Washing ton
screen.
60 and Get It" is the title of this
most recent First National release
as offered at Moore's Rialto Theater
all this week, the run closing Satur-
day, and IL the expressions of approval
given by the capacity audiences
which have greeted every perform
ance to date may be taken as cri-
terion, the showing bids fair to prove
one of the most talked-of offerings
made at this house in recent months.
A typical all-star Neilan cast is seen
in the many important and difficult
roles.
A special orchestration accompa ME s
all showings which. together with
the unusual short subjects and mu-
sical features for which The Rialto
has become noted. combines to form
another program which should not be
missed by anyone with an hour or so
to spend in amusement.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
KNICKERBOCKER-
THE Wonder Man"

Georges Carpenter, actor. war hero.
ppgilistic. champion and gentlemen.
will be the pictured star Of the bill al
Crandalrs Knickerbocker Theater to-
day and tomorrow in Robertson
Coles superproduction of brilliant
society melodrama entitled. "The
Wonder Man"
In this subject, which bears slight
resemblance to the customary screen
vehicle for a star of the ring. the idol
of France is enabled to display de-
gree of versatility that Is amazing.
He Is supported by a capable COM
pany of well-known players, led by
Fauro Binney and Florence Billings.
The scenes partake for the most part
of a quality of artistry that lends
them the effectiveness OF genuine
spectacles.
On Saturday only OF this week. Con-
stance Talmadge will be the pictured
star of the kickerbocker's bill In
THE Love Expert" with, Mutt and
Jeff and the comedy Home. James,
az added comedy attractions.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
THE STRAND
Jonia Draws Crowds.

Playing 10 q capacity audience
practically every performance. this
weeks vaudeville and picture bill at
the Strand. the run closing Sunday.
10 worthy In every way OF the popular
support accorded II to date, being un-
doubtedly one of the best and most
perfectly balanced programs seen this
season.
Jonia. THE Pearl OF Hawaii" and
her company OF Hawaiian musicians
and dancers in a spectacular ''Trop-
ical Serenade;" the Georgalis Trio,
the marksmen and sharpshooters ex-
traordinary; Darby and Brown Offer
ing their musical Irritation Back
Home" as presented by William Mack
McLain Gates and Company In their
comedy piayiet hit OF the season
"Stateroom No. I8." and inimitable
Jimmy Lyons. the Hebrew soldier
statesman, In his side-splitting mono
logue, make up the vaudeville portion
OF the bill; William Farnum in his
latest Fox production The Joyous
Troublemakers" together with select
ed short subjects are offered as the
photodramatic attractions. Special or
chestral features completing most
worthwhile presentation.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
NATIONAL
"The Broken Wing" on Way.

Paul Dickey and Charles w. Cod
dard. co-authors OF "The MisIeading
Lady" and "The Ghost Breaker" are
again in the limelight with another
comedy-drama which promises to
eclipse the success OF all their
previous joint efforts. "The Broken
Wing" is the name OF their latest
collaboration and will open at the
National Thcater for a weeks en-
gagement on Monday evening next
A strong cast is headed by lnez
Plummer and Alphonse Either. 1t
takes it's name from one OF the main
incidents in the plot. the tumble from
the clouds of a scouting plane. The
disabled flyer lands in Mexico. the
pilot is killed. the observer comes out
of the wreck minus his memory but
plus a decidedly winsome Mexican
maiden who receives him with open
arms and proclaims him as the king
OF Hearts" and then the compiica-
tions begin.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
MISS ELLIOTT Is OFF
LOOKING FOR BIG FISH
Star of Gsyety Theater Attraction
Has Exciting Time in Florida
Waters.

Izaak Walton may have been a re-
spected member of his community,
but II he were alive today he wouldn't
receive any volumes OF praise from
Margaret Elliott. prima donna extra
ordinary, who is one OF the featured
stars this week with the Folly
Town" show at the Gsyety Theater.
Walton probably sighed for the
balmy shores of Florida, according to
Miss Elliott, who month ago was a
member OF a fishing party that ven
tured too far away from the friendly
port lights of Miami. The fish down
there abound in great numbers and
reach unbelievable size, if one is to
believe the marvellous narrative of the
finny TRIBE that Miss Elliott has re-
lated to Manager Jarboe this week.
On the eventful day when the
angling party of which Miss
Elliott was member chugged
out Of the Miami hsrbor In a
motor dory a sharp VIVID was blow
ing from the south. Miss Elliott Is
authority for the statement that
whenever the wind blows from the
south in Florida IL brings the por'
poises in great schools to the beach.
The smaller fish disappear on these
eventful occasions. she relates, bu'
the porpoises. being also hungry. and
willing to take a chance, even as
Steve Brody.. attack a well-baited
hook most savagely.
1t must have been a baby porpoise
that bit at tho tempting bait held out
by the Gayety star. but at any rate
he weighed around $50 pounds, moro
or less, for he pulled the excursion
fish boat out to sea, after thoughtful
Miss Elliott had wound tho line
around the boat stay, and let fish and
boat take their course.
, There was no resisting the updersea a
force that pushed them in the oppo-
site direction to the shore, and Miss
Elliott relates this week, a little ner-
vously, perhaps, how she almost lost
her nerve at the spectacle of being
towed to sea by fish.
Never again will the Gayety prima
donna venture into waters that boast
OF fish longer than twelve inches. I'm
der that size she Is content to angle
for. but whales. sharks, and porpoises,
never! This Is Miss Elliott's first bur-
lesque engagement. For years she
has been a musical comedy and stock
favorite.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
B. F. .KEITH'S-s
Miss Lamar on Bill.

Next week at b. +. Keith's Thcater
another co-star bill will be given. with
Leona Lamar and Nonette the distin'
guished members. Miss Lamar is
known as "The Girl with a Thousand
Eyes" and her mind-reading and
mysterious mental feats are believed
to surpass the famous Fays. Nonette
is the singing gypsy violiniste and
very popular here.
others are, Marshall Montgomery.
supported by Edna Courtney in ven
triloauial comedy; Fay Courtney In
Broadway songs: Mel Klee in topical
ditties and drollery; Arthur Havel
and brother In a new farcical skit.
suits" Meredith and "Snoozer.' the
college bulldog: Corradint's animals:
the Pickfords: "Topics Of the Day.
and the kinograms.
Next Sunday at 3 and S:15 p. m.
at Keith's this weeks bill win be re-
peated.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
FOLLY
"kewpie Dolls" Next.

Harry Hastings "Kewpie Dolls
will be the attraction at the Folly
Theater commencing with next Sun
days matinee. The entertainment
will be produced in two parts en-
titled, THE Girl Next Door" and As
You Like It." both of which are said
TO be overflowing with fun. music and
vaudeville specialties. The company
will be headed by Jack Shargel and
Frank Penny. The show will be pre-
sented in two acts and seven scenes,
which are promised to be most elao-
oratc.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
GEORGE WALSH COULDN'T
Use THEM in HIS Line

George walsh, the popular motion
picture star, is one OF the best all
round athletes in New York He
boxes, wrestles. and on the diam md
H. fast and sure in any position in the
infield. Incidentally he has never
smoked. to which he attributes the
fact that he is always In the pink Of
condition.
Not long ago woll-known to-
bacco manufactures asked permts-
sion to use his name In Endorsement
of a popular brand of cigarettes. In
view OF his abstinence and lack OF
acquaintance with the lure OF the
weed, the star enjoyed a good laugh
at the proposal.
"I could just as easily recommend
brand of wooden legs" he sad.
For have just about as much use
for ono as the other. and my knowl-
eoee Of both arc entirely confined to
hcarsay."
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
COSMOS
Primrose Minstrels Come.

Seven OF the famous Primrose Min
strels OF yore. in one OF the best acts
of it's kind in vaudeville; Thornton
Flynn and company, in Moments OF
Yesterday" fantasy of song and
beauty. and the Five Violin Beauties.
are the alluring features of next
weeks bill at the Cosmos Theater.
others will be Laurie and Prince In
a blend of song and smiles: Edna
Aug, the noted comedienne OF the
big stage, in her character studies
and song sketches; the Eugene Duo.
funsters of the triple bars, and an
act to be announced. "a, ".
The extraordinary matinee ofering
will picture Anita Stewart in Harold
McGrath's story, THE Yellow Ty-
phoon," and the leading Aim laugh
maker will be His Wife's Husband"
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"Pardners of the Night"

The attraction of featured import
ance at Loew's Columbia Theater for
the final three days of this week. be-
ginning today. will be the Eminent
Authors production of Leroy Scotts
famous story, "Pardners OF the
Night" produced by Samuel Goldwyn
and Rex Beach, and directed by Pau
Seardon. with cast that Includes
Pima Nesbitt, William B. Davidson.
William Ingersoll. and others. The
story is tense and romantic mystery
drama Of New York Of the present
day.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
LOEW'S PALACE
Crooked Streets"

Beautiful Ethel Claytons screen
adventures in ,'Crooked Streets" a
tale OF mysterious China. is drawing
large houses TO Loew's Palace this
week. The scenes In this drama OF
the Far East are exceptionally at
.tractive, while the trials and tribuis-
tions OF the heronie and her hero are
holding the audiences well nigh
breathless. -
Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven. In
their little playlet Never Again"
together with high class supplement
tary features. make up one OF the
best bills seen at this theater this
season.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
SHUBERT- -BELASCO-
"Mystery" Mystiaes,

Edward Delaney Dunn's play, "Mys-
terry" will be the attraction opening
the winter season at the Belasco The
ater, beginning next Sunday night.
August 20. II has for its theme the
recent Elweli murder mystery OF New
York.
Mr.. Dunn has not only narrated In
his play all the incidents of this ex-
traordinary case, but has provided a
solution in the last act which Is sup
posed to occur one year hence.
A brilliant cast has been provided
which will include Katherine Grey
That's Lawton. Mary Jepp, Paul Meal
lister, Howard Truesdell. Harold Hea-
ton, Clifton Self. Marshall Birming.
ham, Cyrus Wood and Fleming Ward.
The play has been staged by Edward
Elsner
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

Fishing stiII remains excellent at
Chesapeake Beach, the nearby salt
water resort, and the half-mile steam
err pier is crowded daily with fshing
enthusiasts. Boats are available for
those who desire to visit the choice
fishing grounds farther out In the
are other popular pastimes. Free
dancing Is a daily feature, with snap
py music furnished by Bert Sauls-
mans jazz orchestra. Varied amuse-
ments, including a giant derby racer,
line the boardwalk. All of them are
over the water. sr..H
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
GREAT FALLS PARK.

Attractions at Great Falls Park in
clude free dancing, free concerts by
the ladies' orchestra, boating. fishing,
kodaking. and variety of other out
door amusements. Visitors to Wash
ington will find at this historic place
many evidences of the engineering
skin of George Washington, including
remains OF Jail, forge, mill dam, and
canal. Fast and frequent electric
trains leave the terminal at Thirty
sixth and NJ streets northwest for the
falls.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
METROPOLITAN m
The Miafit Wife"

During the remslning days OF this
week. Alice Lake will continue the
star OF the bill at the Metropolitan
In "The Misnt Wife" by far the most
noteworthy photodrama, In which she
has been mined. with Snub Pollard
OF the program as star OF "a London
Bobby" Added hlm hits and an
especially delightful orchestral &C
compa niment complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-08-26
.CRANDALL'S-
BLACK Is White"

Dorothy Dalton will be the featured
star of the photoplay bill arranged
for the last two days OF this week at
Crandalls Thcater in BLACK Is
White a perturbation of the widely
read story by Louis Joseph Vance.
In this subject Miss Dalton gives one
of her most diversified performances
and achieves new laurels as a bril-
liant interpreter of emotional drama
The supplementary feature of the
week end bill will be the Mack Sem
nett comedy, "a Bedroom Blunder."