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The Washington times., 1921-10-31
MOORES RIALTO-
after the Show"

A fascinating story Of stage life
is William de Mile latest PArs'
mount production. After tho
Show" which. together with the con-
cert feature, the Weber Male Quar-
tette, provided most delightful en-
tertainment at Moore's Riaito The
The photodramatic offering. n
picture OF stage life. is massive.
beautiful, realistically CONVINCING
and In every way satisfying. Adapt
ed from the story by Rita Weiman.
entitled THE Stage Door" the pic
turization Is built around one OF
the most romantic figures to be
found In the realms of the footlights
the old stage doorkeeper. and his
paternal love for a little chorus
girl who. In need of friendship and
guidance, turns TO him az to q
father. She believes his stories Of
how nearly he came to fame and
greatness as an actor. and fills the
void In his heart.
The Weber Male Quartette, the
concert feature Of the program. .
feature. incidentally, toward which
patrons of the Rialto are coming to
look forward to more and more as
each week passes. furnishes ono OF
the most enjoyable musical inter-
iudes heard 80 far this season. All
OF the members possoss voices far
above the average. and have evil
IDENTIFY been associated together for
such length of time that the result
Of their efforts il a perfect blending
OF tone, a clearness Of enunciation
and an artistic distinction.
Their renditions yesterday were
of the highest class, the hearty and
continued applause after every mum.
ber attesting the pleasure the art
lists offerings afforded. Their pro-
gram showed careful selection and
such RS to allow full scope to their
vocal abilities. being as follows:
Arthur Sullivan's THE Long Day
Closes" Brewers Alexander" q
semicomical number in most happy
vein: Dudley Bucks "In Absence"
and another. light number. Goeffrey
O'Hara's "A Little Close Harmony"
The Washington times., 1921-10-31
Russian Emotional Actress
Is Success in Newest
Picture-Charlie Chap
lin at Metropolitan
Weber Male Quartette a
Feature at Rialto.

Nazimova. the gifted Russian
emotional star. has probably never
brought her splendid art 70 a higher
level than the one she attains In the
title role OF Camille" the brilliant
Metro modernized version or Alex
andre Dumas famous classic OF the
same name, which yesterday pegan
an extended engagement as tne lea
tnred attraction OF an unusually fine
nro9ram at Loews Columbia Theater
Chief In her support is Rudolph Val
entino. the fascinating young player
whose performance In The -Four
Horsemen OF the apocalypse" was SC
remarkable.
In Camille" the great Russian
star energies once more as the su
preme emotional actress. In a
mile" she not only follows the the
The Washington times., 1921-10-31
THE STRAND
dance Creations"

Dance Creations" a spectacular
character dance revue, featuring
talented Edward Stanisloff, surround
ed by quintette OF graceful and
charming girls, is offered and the
stellar attraction OF the Strand bill.
Perfectly staged and gorgeously
costumed, the number Ii well deserv-
ing OF it's position as II brings 10
Washington some OF the finest
demonstrations Of ballet, eccentric and
bits from the Russian school OF dane
ing seen here In many months.
The headliners. however, are forced
TO exert themselves to the utmost Ia
maintain their rating, as several other
numbers almost snatch their lsurels
away from them, notably Messrs Foley
and O'Neil, two boys as full Of talent
and tricks as q grab-baS n Of prizes.
The Washington times., 1921-10-31

.Button-to-neck style
with belt all around; in
Oxford gray, plaid lined.
Beautifully tailored coats
and offered at the low
price of ....,,.........
The Washington times., 1921-10-31

fort of two little orphans who lived
with him In Poverty Flats" 10
marked by complete naturslness, dis-
nified but potent humor. ana absolute
conviction. The skill Of the character
study fully justified the applause
with which IL was greeted by an sp-
preciatiye audience last evening.
The Washington times., 1921-10-31
Hunting Accidents Kill Nine.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 31.-Nine peo.
pie have been killed and nine wounded
as the result OF hunting accidents In
the State, although the hunting sea-
son is less than a month old. the Con-
servation Commission announced to-
day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS
CAPACITY CROWDS
 GREET ALEXANDER

Alexander. 'the man that knows" who is at the Jefferson all this week, is again proving his popularity, and the capacity crowds at each performance at the Jef- ferson would seem to prove conclusively that the local theatregoers are greatly interested in psychic phenomena Alex ander is generally admitted by the world of science to be the most remarkable man ever claiming and proving psychic powers.
 Unlike the ordinary mystics. Alexander makes no claims to being supernatural, disclaitns bein~ a nhenomorNn and "tt~' butes his success in the psychic field to his power of concentration and his us of the positive knowledge that lies. in the field opened by this power.
 This psychic force is evidenced in his famed Simla Seance, or crystal gazing. the most astounding demonstration of the occult possibilities ever presented publicly. In this nart of h'e eoterta n- ment Alexander from conspcuous po- sition in the audience, readily and cor rectly answers any and all queries, writ ten in any language and sealed in any manner an ingenious mind may conceive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
THIRTY ENTRIES IN
 POPULARITY CONTEST
 AT LOCKWOOD PARK

Thirty Birmingham young ladies have entered the Edgewood park popularity contest the past two days. Many others have made inquiries, and Manager Hugh Hill announced last night that he was desirous of getting in communication with at least 100 other young ladies within the next few days and explain ing to them thoroughly the generous of fer of Hillco amusements.
 A beautiful Paige car is the first prize and has caught the eyes of all the am bilious young ladies who have entered, but there are many other valuable prizes as well, including a diamond ring, a diamond la valliere, Victrola, kitchen cabinet, wrist watch, $25 in gold and other prizes.
 The Paige car has been put on display in the Majestic theatre. Aside from these prizes 8 Studebaker Light Six IS to be given away to patron ok the park during the month of May as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
CANON TALBOT TALKS NATIONAL CATHEDRAL
 AT KIWANIS LUNCHEON

Canon Henry R. Talbot of Washing ton spoke to members of the Kiwanis club at their luncheon at the South ern club yesterday afternoon. Canon Talbot made an interesting talk on the future of the national cathedral in the capitaf city, wbich is now being built. He declared that this ap- preached the old world idea of build ing a structural monument to a ma tion. He said that it would take an indefinite number of years to com plete the cathedral.
 The Kiwanis quartet, composed of Erickson. Smith, Welsh and Bissell, furnished tine musical number.
 Kiwanians are interested in Bir- mingham holding the national balloon races this year. A resolution referring the matter of promoting the races to the interclub council was adopted yes- terday afternoon. The idea is for all the luncheon clubs of the city to go together in bringing the balloon event here.
 The resolution provides for a con ference between Virgil V. Evans and the interclub council members at an early date. Ways and means for financing the balloon race. if it is de- cided that Birmingham will try to stage it. will be discussed later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
LUMBER INDUSTRY
 PROSPECTS BRIGHT
Southern Lumberman" Says Demand Now Exceeds the
 Output of Mills <.

The whole industry is permeated with optimsm, according to the Southern Lumberman. speaking of the state of the lumber trade. Demand is in excess of the present active producing capacity. The Lumberman says:
 Increased production in practically every industrial line is barometer that indicates an improved business situation and the definite end of the curtailment policy and it's companion, increasing un- employment, seems to have been reached.
 ''The lumber market is becoming more active, though not with speed that is satisfactory to manufacturers and deal CTS impatient for the return of normal conditions. Nevertheless. with demand already in excess of current production. it appears that conditions are about ripe for the inauguration of a more satis- factory state of affairs. Prices in general have shown no change, though indica- tions of an upward trend are still lack ing.
 Demand for southern pine, while still fairly active. during the past week was not of the proportions previously report ed. though the decline was not of a na- ture to excite pessimism. An increase in both production and shipments was re- ported during this period as the mills appear to be making an effort to have only a light volume of thrilled orders at the beginning of the active season. Retailers are still the best customers and the steady increase in both orders and inquiries from this source no doubt means that they will continue in this role indefinitely With an abundance of labor, plentiful car supply and favorable oper ating conditions, the problem of the man. ufacturers has resolved itself into finding an outlet for their production. As condi- tions indicate that this will be only matter of time.- the whole industry is per meated with optimism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
ASSOCIATION SEEKS RESTORATION OF
 ENGINEERS SALARY

Efforts to have the salary of the Jefferson county highway engineer restored from s4,Ooe> to $5,00o year were made yesterday when delega- ton from the local branch of the American Association of Engineers appeared before the board of revenue with request to that effect.
 The delegation, which presented a written request for the restoration of the highway engineers salary to the larger figures, disclaimed any per sonal interest in Claude Rogers, who will take the office of county engineer on March l. They declared they had not seen him nor had he been con- suited by them and he did not know of their appearance before the board.
 Thomas E. Huey of the board of revenue stated that the majority of the other county employees on whom there was much responsibility did not receive $4,000 year.
 The engineers stated that their ob- ject was merely to try and have the standards of the engineering profes- sion maintained. At the conclusion of the discussion, w. B. Copeland made a motion that the request be disallowed, but substitute motion was offered that the matter be taken under ad- viSement, which was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
FUNERAL IS HELD
Anniston Lawyer Died Suddenly Sum
 day Morning

Anniston, February 22.-(special)- Judge A. B. Sawyer's body will be in- tered Wednesday afternoon at Hillside cemtery, following services by Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs at the First Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock.
 Judge Sawyer's sudden death on sum day morning saddened his scores or friends throughout this part of the state. and caused a distinct shock wherever he was known. Neil F. Sterne. A. H. Shepperd. John A. Carter, sr., R. M. Ingram, R. B. Carr and Judge s. w. Tate will be the active pallbear- CTS and the membership of the Calhoun County Bar association will ast as an honorary escort at the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
TOM MIX IN THE ROAD DEMON" AT RIALTO

Tom Mix gets into civilized trouble tnis
 time. but as usual he gets into plenty
 of it. Civilized is used because in "The
 Road Demon" at the Rialto the western
 star actually wears an evening suit. The picture is sports picture based on an iexciting automobile racing story, and most of the time Mix is in the outfit of racer.
 The evening suit, however, is worn on the night after the winning of the race. , when all of the aces of the speedway, and kings oh auto row assembled for D banauet.
 A plot develops just before the ban uuet and Mix finds it necessary to enter the. house and banquet hall on horseback. evening suit and all. shortly after the opening of tho pic ture the racss that are the real story open. There is some of the sports graft that is often shown that plays an exciting part in the races. Mix is !, shown in some daring stunts In an eff 1 fort to win. amony them is jumping with his auto over ditch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
FLYING LIPS"
 AT ALCAZAR

The best description of the Alcazar of ferng this week, Living Lips" has been
 given by Thomas H. Ince, the pictures
 own producer. In speaking of the ap- preciation which he expects to greet the
 production, he says:
 f'They will follow the combination of events which take one first to streets of gold, lined on all sides with blue-blood arstocracy.
 Then to Canada, land of tall timber and natural things, where men that are
 men neither forget nor forgive the aa- grish caused by lips that lie. "Then the to the open seas and the great reckoning, this man and this worn- an-three days and three nights to- gether, in the sight of God, man and wife, but in the sight of mortals--! And so it goes this wonderful story of deep impressions, one situation more vital than the other"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
CALHOUN COUNTY JAIL
 DECLARED ATTRACTIVE

Anniston. February 22.-(Special.)- Miss Ann R. Davis, deputy prison in- spector for Alabama, completed her inspection of the Calhoun county jail here Tuesday morning, going to Jack sonville to inspect the county home at that place in the afternoon.
 Miss Davis pronounced the Calhoun county bastile to be one of the best kept institutions in the state and paid some high tributes to Sheriff w. D. Parker and Jailor w. H. Farrell. The result of Miss Davis visit to Jackson vile was much the same as that which followed her inspection of the jail here, everything being found in splendid shane there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
THOMAS MEIGHAN
 AT THE STRAND

Thomas Meighan, the popular Par amount star, appears as gangster and sunman in his latest Paramount pie ture, ''The Frontier of the Stars" which is now showing at the Strand. This IS by far the "roughest' role in which the virile star has been seen.
 MT. Meighan has the role of Buck Leslie leader of the Forsyth Street Gang. which he holds because of his ut ter disregard of danger. He runs upon IIiIda Shea. a cripple. and from then on is unfolded an interesting study in two entirely different personalities, Hilda with her sweet philosophy of life, and Buck with just as firm conviction that there is no good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
ONLY 'ONE HOMICIDE
 REPORTED FOR WEEK

Seventy-eight deaths were reported during the week ending Saturday, ac- cording to a report issued yesterday by the health department. Of these fl were white and 34 negroes Causes were led by tuberculosis, pneumonia and nephritis, each with five white and two negro deaths.
 Only one homicide was reported in Birmingham and only two in the entire county Sixty cases of smallpox were reported during the week, IA from Birmingham, 26 from Bessemer and 70 from rural districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
WATER COMPANY EXPANDS Sheffield Plant Installs New and
 Modern Unit

Sheffield. February 22.-( (Special9- The Sheffield company has just com pleted a new unit of their modern wa ter Alteration plant. The new unit is one of the very best and was com pleted at a heavy cost to the company. In addition to this unit the company has put it's. rolling stock for the in- terurban electric line in first-class condition. The cars are roomy and modern and the schedules are being maintained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
NEGRO BASEBALL
Women Protest Against Staging of
 Negro Games at Redwood Park

Conditions surrounding the staging ot negro baseball games at Redwood field are being investigated py Commissioner John IT. Taylor, following the filing of @ protest against the games at the meet ing of the city commission yesterday morning by delegation of women. The petition bore the names of approximately 75 residents of the neighborhood in the vicinity of the park. MT. Taylor will make recommendations at a later meet ing of the commission.
 Complaint was made that the negroes are boisterous and constitute menace to them Conditions attendant to the games were characterized as a nuisance and an imposition on the ladies living in this community" "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
, EMBERSHlP DRIVE
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Is
 Huge Success

Sheffield. February 22.--(Special.)- The chamber of commerce has com pleted the annual membership cam paign; total of s10.000 was secured and an enthusiastic membership en- rolled. The Sheffield Muscle Shoals Chamber of Commerce occupies its own building, one of the hand somest buildings in the south, devoted exclusively to civic purposes. The building was completed last year at a cost of S40,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
BOYS CLUB NIGHT LEAGUE MEETS FOR WEEKLY GAMES

The Tuesday Night league of the Boys club convened last night at the club, with the following results; Juni- iors-Acipco. (15) vs. Woodlawn (14; Jordan Park forfeited to Boys Club; West End forfeited to East Lake.
 Seniors-W oodlawn (25) vs. Acipco t6); Boys Club (1S) vs. Jordan Park (6); West End forfeited to East Lake. GameA forfeited were on account of nonapbearance of teams. The Boys club Juniors are running away with their class, while Boys club and East Lake are tied for first place in the senior division. The season will end three weeks from today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
LOCAL MANAGER, WINS
 INAUGURATION TRIP

c McLallen, manager of the piano and talking machine department of D. E. Forbes x Sons, was notified yes terday that he was one of the three men who had won trips to New York and Washington to the presidential inauguration for having written one of the three best slogans about the standard player action.
 Mir. McLallen's slogan was: Buy T player-piano with standard player actioh-one that has been proven, not an experiment. All travelling ex- penses of the three men will be paid. including hotel bill and railroad fare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
AWARD ROAD CONTRACT

As the engineer was not ready to re- port on the cherting of 16 miles of roads which have already been graded, the board of revenue will noln special meeting this morning for the purpose a. awarding lne contra 1is worS will be done on the Rocky Ridge road and the Adger to Oak Grove road. In addition, it is expected that salaries or county employees for the year will De fixed They will be retroatic to Feb r,,o,v 1Qat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
DAIRYMEN ASK FOR
 $1,0OO APPROPRIATION

Request for an appropriation of $1, to fight tuberculosis among the cattle in the Birmingham district, entered by delegation of dairymen with o. L.. Bum of the Chamber of Commerce as spokesman was referred to the city at torney at yesterday afternoons meeting of the commission.
 The request will be denied, in all prob ability, because the city has no authority to appropriate funds to be used for pur- poses which do not come under it's ad- nlinistration. it is believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
DEATHS

Mrs. Lula UnderwOod-The body of Mrs. Lula Underwood, age 30 of 4029 Fifth avenue. north. who died Monday at local infirmary, was ] sent to Jemison late yesterday aft ernoon by Shaw for burial.
 Luke A. McMahcn-Funeral services for Luke A. McMahen, age 62, who died Monday morning at the resi- dence at East Lake. was held from Johns chape. ses.e~ ~eav afternoon at ? o'clock, Rev. James A. Bryan. pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, officiated. Burial in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by his widow; one sister. Mrs. c. K. Applewhite. of Brickey, Ark. and one brother, c. M McMahen, of Birmingham.
 Mrs. R. M. RoIlings-Age 65, died yes- terday at the home Of her son, sam Rollings. 1731 Lyons avenue, West End Funeral services will be am nounced later, She is survived by two sons, sam and H. D. Rollings of Birmingham. and one daughter. Mrs. John R. Arnold of Sayre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
BIG EVENT COMING
Laymen's Club, Anniston, to Hold
 Special Session

Anniston, February 22.--(Special.)- The regular meeting of the Laymen's to be called to order promptly at o'clock Friday evening in the Bible class room. promises to be filled to overflowing with feature programme parts, good eats and generally good time for all who attend The invita- tion cards sent out by Secretary Henry H. Booth, and accepted already by q large number of the local membership assure the presence of number of the best workers in the city, and the gathering is being very generally anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
Rains Do Damage

Meridian, Miss... February 22.- (Spe- cial.)-J. F. Peters. aged 30, one of Meridian's prominent young business men, died at his home in this city yes- terday, following a stroke of apoplexy sustained late Saturday. He is sur vived by his widow. a small son and two brothers of Louisiana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
NEGRO DEVELOPES
 CASE OF SMALLPOX
 IN THE COUNTY JAIL

Ike Mandelein, negro prisoner in the Jefferson county jail, has adopted the method of a prisoner in the jai1 at Ensley for obtaining revenge for has incarceration. Other prisoners in tne jail are nursing sore left arms and no doubt much pent-up wrath as the re- suit of Ike's method.
 Be it known that Ike developed Il life-sized case of smallpox yesterday morning and had to be removed to the pesthouse. Health officers received q hurry call, and when the smoke of vaccination action cleared away, PIC had felt the bite of the needle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
77=7---7-7-7=--=7 - MOOnshining Alleged

Huntsville. February 22.-(Special.) Max Cleveland and Robert Morrison were arrested in Decatur yesterday oil charges of illicit distilling and brought here for preliminary trial be- fore Commissioner Watts. Both we're admitted to bail in sums of $500 and their preliminaries are set for March g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
CORDIAL WELCOME WAITS
Albany Preparing for Meeting O
 Alabama Publishers

Albany, February 22. - (Special,l-. Letters being received here indicate a large attendance at the annual meet ing-~of the Alabama Press association here in May. A number of entertain ment features are being planned for the publishers in addition to the busi- ness programme which will last two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23

best from point of production and photography. Among these first scenes is the dancing scene at the Thirty club, where the dancer ano heroine of the story, enacted by Jus tine Johnston, rises up from out of the banquet table and dances along the table, The other scenes are mostly in the slum district among the charity workers. Just as the scenes reach two extremes so does the story, which works out to very satisfactory climax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the pro- bate judge:
 Hugo l.. Black and Miss Josephine Eos ter. Lou Shelton. Randall. p,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
Pastors In Session

Sheffield, February 22.-- (opecial.o- The Ministers union bf the Tri-Cities (Florence, Sheffield and Tuscumbla) met in this city Monday at the cham Der of commerce building. Only sub jects of a routine character received attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
COurt COnvenes

Annston tepruary 2l-(Special)- )-- Judge A. P. Agee. presiding over the Seventh judicial circuit returned Mon- day from stay of 10 days in Florida and organized the grand jury for Cle- burne county at Heflin. The spring term of the Cleburn court was begun with the return of Judge Agee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-23
Fiddlers to Contest

Scottsboro. February 22--(Special. )--An old-time fddlers convention will be held in this city March 7. J. S. Binson, secre- tary. hasNalready received several letters from fddlers wishing to contest for the prize. Such tunes as Arkansas Trav- eler" and Mummy Musk will be pieces played.