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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
GRIFFITH SEES A CHANCE
TO MAKE A MOVIE

David Wark Griffith wants to dramatic the
scrapping of American battleships. In letter
to the Secretary of the Navy he suggests that
such a photoplay would teach the people
powerful lesson. Mr.. Griffith disclaims all
desire to profit by the venture. He would be
proud, he says, Ito do this work with as little
personal reward as my obligations permit" And
he would also be willing to devote share of
the proceeds to any cause which the secretary
or his advisers might indicate.
Mr.. Griffith sees an opportunity to 'stage"
. spectacle that would eclipse 'Way Down
East" and '"The Birth of Nation" Think of
what man, accustomed to work with make
shifts and create illusions for the camera squad,
could do with such material! With a galaxy
Of well known movie stars to play the "leads"
and jackies instead of awkward supernumer-
aries, Mr.. Griffith could achieve some smash
ing effects. Comic relief could be provided,
from time to time, by groups Of militarists and
munitions makers shedding real, and not glycer-
Inc, tears.
Mr.. Griffith has nice appreciation of dra-
natie values and also an eye to personal adver-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
BUYING IN SHEFFIELD

"They not taking options on Sheffield
property; they are buying it outright" said
Charles Sumner, who has been on the ground
and engaged in conducting deals for several
principals. "Some of the shrewdest business
men in Birmingham have bought business lots
in Sheffield. Numbers of corners have been
taken.
"Among the purchasers of Sheffield property
coal operators and men engaged in other
industrial enterprises. am particularly struck
by the businesslike character of the deals that
have been made. There is no special excite
ment and no furry but men go about quietly,
study the location of the nitrate and other
plants and then buy with pretty good idea Of
what they are getting and what for"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
ENDURANCE OF MARSHAL FocH

From The Brooklyn Eagle.
History, which Henry Ford assures us is
mostly bunk, records the highly thrilling story
of Ney at Waterloo rushing into the storm Of
bullets on foot, after three horses had been
shot under him, and appealing to the waver-
ing columns to "see how marshal of France
can die" Ferdinand Foch conqueror of the
mightiest military power the world has ever
seen, is demonstrating to the American pub
lie how a marshal of France can live under
the terrible strain of that puBlic's hospitality.
1t is an inspiring spectacle of endurance on
the part of a mildAmannered gentleman 10
years old.
Saturday last was typical day in the drive
upon this great French leader The marshal
began by receiving a delegation from an or
ganization of French citizens. Then followed
reception at the birthplace Of Theodore
Roosevelt on East Twentieth street. luncheon
by the Pennsylvania society, the comforting of
a degree at Columbia, the laying of corner
stone, the banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria and
gala performance at a Broadway theatre
The marshal is still sturdy man, despite his
age. He may not need the consideration asked
for him by Mr.. Charles M. Schwab at the
Pennsylvania luncheon, when the head of the
Bethlehem Steel company observed that "the
chief kindness we can show to this great man
is to do as little possible to tax his physical
strength"
Mr. Sehwab's kindness was we'll meant, but
long as the hero shows he can stand the
strain the American people do not propose to
let up. We have already showered upon him
no fewer than ID university degrees. More
are coming. So are more dinners, receptions
and corner stone layings. We love Marshal
Foch. We admire him. Our enthusiasm for
him Is limited only by his endurance. And
so far that quality which made him victor in
World war gives no sign of weakening. He
is meeting the American drive as he met the
German drives, with the coolness-and serenity
Of an unterrified soul which knows it can not
be beaten.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
A WALK IN EARLY SPRING

From the Chinese of Tu Shen-yen. Translated
by Witter Bynner.
Only to wanderers can come
Ever new the shock of beauty
Of white cloud and red cloud dawning from
the sea,
Of spring in the wild plum and river willow.
watch yellow oriole dart in the sun
And a green water-plant reflected
Suddenly old song fills
My heart with home, my eyes with tears.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
RAILROAD BUYING CALLS FOR
STEEL TONNAGE

Steel is feeling the stimulating effect of the
entrance of railroads into the market for cars
and rails. Referring to the orders coming
from western railroads in the past three weeks
Chicago correspondence of the Iron Age says
"The grand total of $4,000 cars placed
steel and iron, allowing ten tons per carr
The Iron Age says the Chicago and Alton
has placed $4,000 tons of rails for next year,
the Grand Trunk will take 10, 900 for its Amer
lean lines and the Rock Island order is expected
to be for $4,000 tons.
One of the first 1922 rail orders, that of
$4,000 tons for the Southern Pacific railroad
was placed with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company. The Tennessee company's
rail mill at Ensley has come as near to not
missing a turn of the wheel is possible for
any industry. 1t is steadily producing 5000
tons week and, in order to make prompt deliv-
cry on spot orders, has turned out 5000 tons
per week many times this year.
Tennessee company steel operations con-
tinue to be best of those of Steel corporation
mill centers. 1t is at 55 per cent, with an aver
age for the corporations production of 81 per
cent the average of independent steel pro-
ducers being from 40 to SO per cent according
to expert authorities.
Railroad buying is especially cheering
because so long withheld Necessity will force
more of it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
HOW MUCH DO ACTORS FEEL?

From The New York Herald.
Miss Olga Nethersole proved something but
not all when, hooked up with psycho-galvanic
battery, she registered what the instrument
indicated to be emotions corresponding with
those expressed BY poem she recited for in
vestigators. "The emotions portrayed by
actors" she declared, "are real" An old stage
manager is telling story of lover in an i'm
FASHIONED scene when, listening to his sweet
hearts answer to his impassioned wooing, he
whispered, Gee, Mary remind me to take home
some sausages for the missus. / near forgotw
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
TIMELY ADVICE

From The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The preacher was warming to his subject.
He was speaking Of the inevitable end that
comes to sinners and described the scene
graphically, comparing the sinner to ship.
'The waves rush over her. he cried. "Her
masts are split, her yards are gone, her rudder's
broken, her helms useless. There is no hope.
Who can save her now?"
"Let go the anchor, you lubberw shouted an
excited sailor in the congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
LETTERS TO EDITOR
AGE-HERALD ON SCREEN
70 the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
Again we are glad to inform you that wit
ticism from the columns of The Herald
has been selected by editorial staff for
quotation on the motion picture screen in
''Topics of the Day" films. This program No.
1876 will be released November 81 and will be
shown at the Keith and other leading theatres
in your city. Topically yours,
TOPICS OF THE DAY FILMS"
Andrew J. VanBeuren, President.
New York, November %, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS CAREER

'Mr. Grabcoin, there's young man outside
who wants to write the story of your life for
a magazine"
'Im too busy to talk to him now. Just tell
the young man / still have the first dollar
ever made, I've never found time to learn any
games and my proudest possession when left
the farm was a celluloid collar. He can fill
in the details to suit himself"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27


tisement. If his offer should be accepted, how
ever, movie fans would be confronted by
another super-picture.
Robbers attempted to raid the Hermitage
dstilery in Frankfort, KY three times in one
night. Back in the dim and distant past Her
mitage rye enjoyed great popularity. It's
prestige seems to have survived the flight of
time.
Princess Mary is going to marry man who
is said to- have had several brisk encounters
with London police in his younger days, while
out skylarking. If he still needs anything of
the sort the chill atmosphere of England's
royal house will soon tame him.
The report that Senator Schanzer and Pre-
mier BRAND used harsh words to each other
in Washington caused students riot in Turin.
Correspondents should have more consideration
for the feelings Of the people back home.
What the French newspapers have to say
about Curzon's speech is only equaled in sever
ity by what the German newspapers had to
say about Brands speech.
A writer in Forbes magazine says there's
no prospect of cheaper gasoline. That being
the case, we'll have to console ourselves with
the prospect of 5000 flivver.
1t is said the Chinese delegates fear China
is being used as pawn in the game Of inter-
national politics. AS usual their fears are
well founded.
A contemporary discusses "The Backaches
and the Glories of Farm Life" The backaches
have reconciled many city man to swivel
chair career.
A flying automobile is a new invention.
Maybe it will give pedestrians better chance,
if drivers will start to fly at the psychological
moment.
Tampa is worried by an influx of tattered
tourists who don't stop at the best hotels.
Neither do they travel about the country In
Pullman cars.
A former cowgirl has become engaged to q
grand opera singer Now we'll have to read
about her for the next nine or ten years in
the magazines. yn-
BY coming over to the arms conference
Lloyd George may be able to put new life into
some of the delegates who showing a dis
position to yawn.
The little nations in Europe who are main
tanning large standing armies are also carrying
chips on their shoulders. The armies explain
the chips.
If Uncle Sam and Japan should go to war
gentleman standing on the sidelines and shout
ing 81 told you SOP would be none other than
Arthur Brisbane.
Even to this hour Woodrow Wilson probably
doesn't realize the extent Of his indebtedness
to Joe Tumulty-unless he's read Joes book.
Hugo SHINES visited London without Great
ing ripple of excitement. In Paris he might
have been insulted by head waiter.
Brewers prepared to make test of the
beer bill. They can't understand the word
"Finis" when they see It written.
France will keep the largest standing army
in Europe. That much is settled
-
The football season ends with comparatively
few casualties and no scandals.
Lord Northcliffe uses language in discussing
Japan that is never heard in diplomatic circles.
Mr.. Arbucke rs fighting hard to retain his
smile, but Us usl22a work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
INCREDIBLE INCIDENT
Is the doctor busY?"

'Ts the doctor busy?"
He'll be able, to see you in a few minutes.
He has just received shock from which he
hasn't quite recovered
"What happened to the eminent prac-
titioner?"
ga gentleman came in suffering from
severe cold and insisted being prescribed
few powders instead of the proverbial pint"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
MAYBE THE TURKS DID

From The New Orleans Item.
DIR. Polibius Corillus wrote to the queen of
Greece, stating that cigarettes and candy sent
to the Greek soldiers at the front never reached
them, and court-martial gave him 40 days in
prison. Query: Who got the sweets and cigar
cites?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
A RASH VOW

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A 13-year-old Philadelphia girls says she will
never wash the cheek which Marshal Foch
kissed. The next time the marshal comes he'll
choose the other cheek, if any.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
ONE ON MR.. WHEELER

'There is joke at our SCHOOL, referring
to the Wheeler Business college) "on our presi-
dent, Willard J. Wheeler" said Eugene R.
Johnston. He adds lot of flourishes to his
signature and these flourishes run partly
through the name itself.
Zone day young lady student received a
note Of commentator from Mr. Wheeler duly
signed by him in person. With doubt and mis-
giving she took the note to her teacher and
said she guessed Mr.. Wheeler after writing the
letter of praise, had repented of it, or had made
mistake, because, she further observed, he
seems to have signed the letter and then erased
his signature She was informed to the con-
trary and went her way rejoicing"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
BIG ENROLMENT NEXT YEAR

II understand the Chiggersville college team
defeated one of the large universities on the
gridiron this season."
Eyes" said Squire Witherbee. "And now
the trustees are talking about building a new
dormitory."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
MOST OF US DO

''You don't envy the new-rich?"
mo more than is natural in the circum-
stances, said the impecunious citizen. "But
I'll have to admit that l get more satisfaction
out of hearing them make grammatical errors
than 1 do from checking up the educational
shortcomings of the proletariat."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
OPTICAL ILLUSION

$50 that is your statue of Liberty?"
Eyes," said the American business man who
had not recovered from the effects of pro-
longed stay in London and Paris.
"And presume that's a torch in her hand?"
eyes," said the business man, as he grasped
the steamer rail to steady himself and turneI
a pair of bloodshot eyes toward the goddess,
"but in my present frame of mind, and from
this distance, it looks to me more like
bludgeon.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
SUGGESTS BIG COMMITTEE

II think the Kiwanis club took the initiative
in inviting Henry Ford and Thomas Edison to
Birmingham" says w. J. Adams, president of
the Kiwanis>club
IF a committee composed Of two repre-
sentatives of each luncheon club, the Senior
and Junior Chambers of Commerce, the Civic
Association and the city commission were sent
to Muscle Shoals to meet them next week, Bir-
mingham would have score of representative
citizens to call the attention Of Ford and Edi-
son to the possibilities of the Magic City,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
MR.. NoRTHINGTONs PICTURE

IT am glad to have finally secured the pic
ture of M. P. Northington, former president
of the chamer," said O. L. Bum, general man.
ager of the Chamber of Commerce. eve
now have photographs Of all the former presi-
dents as well as the incumbent.
4 "Mr. Nortington's was the hardest to get.
He fights shy of that sort Of thing I do not
believe I ever would have gotten it unless
had succeeded in obtaining the good offices
of his wife in order to have him sit for the
photograph. He made splendid president and
we just had to have him in the lineup on the
walls of the chamber auditorium"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
EFFICIENCY BALLAD

EFFICIENCY BALLAD
Sing a song of lockers,
Golfers with a pull
Have no trouble keeping
Private lockers full.
How they go about It
No one seems to know;
Neither sleuths nor statutes
Interrupt the flow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
AND YOU WILL

AND YOU WILL
You seldom read lurid tale of romance and
adventure,
A perfect type of hero and the loveliest kind
Of queen,
That something doesn't whisper, as you skim
the pages over,
'I'll see this yarn, ere many moons, portrayed
upon the screen"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
oPTIMIsT COMMITTEE BUSY

"The duty of our committee at the present
time is to bring Green Springs park to the
people," says w. M. Messer, chairman of the
public affairs committee of the Optimist club.
Sat most enthusiastic meeting of the club
we discussed the possibilities of a golf course
at this park and had several golf experts give
opinion on the desirability of Green Springs as
a civic golf course
"Other cities have made a success of the
municipal links and think the idea would work
out in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
REDISTRICTING PRECINCTS

1.-THE work of redistricting the voting pre-
cincts in Jefferson county is progressing" said
M. E. Morris, chairman of the state and county
primary election in August. 1--WE are most anx-
ious to have all qualified electors vote at the
box nearest their homes and we would like to
have all persons who have moved within the
past two years to notify our office of the
change in address in order that their names
may be placed on the voting list for the box
nearest them. Much confusion will be avoided
if the electors will notify me of any change
in address,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27
A SPECIALIST AT FAULT

STAND back. The master detective is now
scanning the window sill with magnifying
glass;"
But" protested the mild little man, 81 live
across the street and I lodged this complaint"
'Well?"
''Do you suppose it would hurt the great
detectives feelings if I were to tell him he's
not only scanning the wrong window sill, but
he's in the wrong house?"
PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-27

tisement. If his offer should be accepted how
ever, movie fans would be confronted by
another super-picture.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-13
LOUISVILLE RESULTS

LOUISVILLE. May l2.-Thc talent,
after the worst season on record
at the kentucky tracks this spring.
got in their Innings this afternoon
They started right off with the first
when Hereafter won at odds on.
They came right back in the second
with Jeanne Bowdre. They put
over a second choice in the third
with Gorilla. and favorites in the
fourth. fifth and sixth races, a total
of five out of seven. with a second
choice and long shot taking the
other two-the last race going to
Blarneystone at IL to /. The latter
was played for good thing his
last start but ran disappointinEly.
1t was a different story today. as
he won with plenty in reserve.
Summaries:
First Race-Hereafter, lis
(Burke). $3.50. $500. $3.50: Philan-
derer. 1O4 (Smith), $50: $3.50: Tom
Norris. 90 (Porretto). s340. Time,
1:17. Huen. Ed Garrison. LoyaIist,
Runnan. Service Flag. Capt Tom.
Hocnir also ran.
Second Race-Jeanne Bowdre.
110 Barrett), $3.50. 1910. $3.50: An
glum Maid. 106 Uunsford), $500.
$3.50; Hold Me, 113 (Poole). s3.7O.
Time. :55 3-5. Happy Girl, Bernice
also ran.
Third Raee-Corilla, 104 (Smith), },
$3.50. $3.50. $500; Romper. 90
CFields). $3.50. $40; Nancy Wyatt.
1O4 Mooney). $3.50. Time. ISL As.
Cndine. Machiavelli, Jetsam and
John Arbor also ran.
Fourth Race - Miss Crestwood.
115 Murray, $50. go. $50: Mig.
115 tTayler). 400. 800: Carrie
Baker. lis <Burke), 430. Time.
0:50 3-5. Edna Stack. Horinga, The
Coloners Lady, and Querida also
ran.
Fifth Race-Planet. 115 (King).
$40. $40. 2.70: Sergeant Yorke. 115
(Allen), $40, $50: British Maid, 102
CFields), $40. Time, 1:161-5. Slip
Along, Win or Quit. Judge Pryor.
Tribune. Buddie Kean. and Guv'nor
also ran.
Sixth Race Inspector Hughes,
10 CPenman), 3.4O, 2.9O. ESQ: Texas
Special. 113 (Stone). $40. $50: Ser
hian. 10S Connolly, $50. Time.
1:43 As. Chief Brown. Brynlimah.
Tie Pin, Blackboard. and Magnet
Land also ran.
seventh Race-Blarneystone 1os
CBryson),' $500, 1890. $40: Miss
Fontaine, 90 (Scobie). 40. 40; Mary
Jane Baker. 104 Pool), 2.40. Time,
1852. True Friend. Will O. the wisp.
and Montillo also ran.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-13
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second Race Billy Buttons,
Spods, Hermoden.
Third Race - kinghsher, Newell
W.. kallipolis.
Fourth Rnce-EtheI Gray, II. f.
Coleman. AIula.
Fifth Race-Jnck Hare, Jr., Min
ute Man. BrookhoIt.
Sixth Race-Bond, Captain Burns,
Napthalius.
seventh Race-Inquiry, Whirlins
Dun, Dresden.
PIMLICO SELECTIONS.
First Race-Al. Aunt Agnes, Nc
Lean entry.
Second Race-BnIIymooney Helen
Atkin, Widow Bedotte.
Third Race-John Douglas, Wood
ruff. Violet Tip.
Fourth Race-Quick Run, Whit
ney entry. The wag.
Fifth Race-BiIly Kelly, Vice
Chairman. Pride of IRdia.
Sixth Race-whalebone, Mclean
entry, Smart Guy.
seventh Race-Back Bay, Ettahe.
Runquoi.
Best Bet-Ballymooney.
JAMAICA SELECTIONS.
First Race-MiIes s., Happy Bux-
ton. Fred Kinney.
Second Race-Miss Rankin, FL
mendorf. ChevnIier.
Third Race-HiIIsdaIe, Hyperbole.
Vnndor.
Fourth Race-RnIco, Fort Church.
i'll. Arrowhead.
Fifth Race - Phalaris, sammy
Kelly, Lola.
sixth Raee-ScotIand Yet, Trader,
Dunsandel.
Best Bet-Mfles s.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-13

hanson to James and Florence C..
Chaney, 81.
1412 18th st NV, square 1876, lot
lO6--Louis Stein ct ux, Esther, to
Alleen NJ. Callaghan, $40.
Northwest corner Rhode Island
ave and V st ne, square 1888. BOT
20. Central Addition-Clara A. Sassa
ct al to II. Kreigbaum, $40.
North of Quincy st, east of 18th
ST NV, square 2S25, lot 81, Ynds-
worth-William S. Phillips ct ux.
Maude H., to Jennie Friedberg. $40.
III Hickman st Sc, square 1856.
lot 9o-Jennie Friedberg to Will
lam S. Phillips. $40.
st sc, between Nichols ave and
18th st. square 5773, part lots 81
and 55-Owen G.. Hayes ct ux. Mar
garet NJ, to Margaret E. Hayes.
SO.
North of Porter st. east Of Idaho
ave NV. square 1857. part lot so.
Richmond Park. Henry Oehmann
ct ux. Myrtle w, to Louis P. AL
len. SO.
North of Evarts st. east of Sd st
ne. square $3.50. lot 90. Central Ad-
dition-Clara A. Sassa ct al. to
Nathan Caring. $40.
North of Yuma st, west Of 9th st
Sc. square 615S, lots and 3, Com
gress Heights-Alpheus II. Ryan ct
ux, Betty G.. to Julia Yankus. $40.
Porter st NV, between 35th and
36th SITS. square 1857, lots 40 and
so. Richmond Park-Arthur w.
Davidson to Charles NJ. James, SO.
1901 Newton st ne. square 1881,
lot 3. Brookland-Nora Coughlan to
James L. Sherwood. $40.
~ 0 st NV. square SIT, lot 2Os-
Ethel NJ. Cutty to Robert l.. coeer
ct ux. Eta, $40.
1888 Garfield st NV. square p107
lot 81, Woodley Park-James w.
Thomas ct ux, Margaret e. TO
Charles p. Pennington and Nellie
l. Pennington. $40.
North of Webster st. west Of 9th
at NV. square 5000. lot 2s-clark
Riddle ct ux. Belle. to Herman
Feldman ct ux, Anna. $40.
Gerard st NV, between 14ts and
18th SITS. square 1867. part lots
and 1O-William II. Hutcherson 20
William o. Gilbert. $40.
North Of Fulton st. east of ssth
st NV. square 1880. lot 52-Harry
Wardman ct al. to Anton a. Koer-
Der and. Rose z. Koerber,- SO.