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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
THOUSANDS STARVING
z00,000 ArmeRians Reported Dying
 for Lack of Feod
.Ry Asseelatea rres.

New York, January lA-Mere than r1,- 0ae Armeaian refugees between Kars and Aiexaadropei are dying because of lack of food aud fuel, and anarchy stalks among thesu stated latest advioes from Armenia by way of Paris, received here today by the near east relief.
 Cessation of all transportation, coupled with a severe winter,' adds to the ap- pallinx situxnon, lt was asserted by NJ. Apronian, president of the Armenian del egation to the peace conference in for warding from France Armenian mes sages dated January |. Famine threatens unless steps are immediately taken to continue American shipments of provis- ions. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
COTTON PLANTERS CALLED TO CONFER
 IN EXTRA SESSION

Montgomery. January 1I-(Speciai) - Every member of the Alabama division oi the American Cotton association and every industry in the state interested in the well being of cotton growers have been invited by officers and executive committee of the division to come to Montgomery for conference Wednes- day, January 8. The meeting was or dered in a "can-to-arms published by the division today.
 Among the subjects for discussion en- umeraied in the call were: President con- ditions and why they were brought about, objects and purposes of the as sociation and what it expects to accom- plist; formulation of plans for safe and sane diversification in the planting of all CT ops this year; and adoption of uni form system with the beat as unit for the use of the plans and for the en- forcenent of the rules among those who join in the plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
CAN'T FIND WORDS TO
 EXPRESS GRATITUDE

to start her up hill I bought Ter bottle of Tanlac and the way she mas inpros ed is astonishing. In iew days she had a splendid appetite, ana was up and about the house, and IS like an entirely different person. u has helped her just like it had been made especially for her case, ana have never seen or heard of anyone getting back their strength so rapid ly. She sleeps soundly every nisat gets up in the morning feeling thor oughly rested and refreshed. She has also gotten rid of a very annoyllg cough the pneumonia left her with and is gaining right along in weight I am so thankful to see her gettins strong and we'll again that I just can't express my gratitude"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham exclu- sively by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope Drug Co.,, in Ensiey by Eze1l Drug Co., in Bessemer by Pe- gram Patton Drug Co, and in Avon Hale by Robert w. Murray.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
LICENSES CANCELLED
State Insurance Commissioner Stops
 Two Companies

Montgomery, January 1i.-(Special)- )- A. w. Briscoe state commissioner of insurance today announced that the H. cense of the Home Life and Accident In surance company of Fordyce. Ark, to write workmens compensation insurance in Alabama and the license of the l.um- bermen's Reciprocal exchange of Hous- ton. Texas. to write all classes of in surance. had been cancelled The orders were issued on the allegation that the Home company had issued policy con tracts with private agreements which were not contained in the policies as re- quired by law and that the Lumbermen $ exchange had failed to file policies writ ten in the state showing rates and methods of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
WHAT YOU NEED IS
 RED BLOOD
Men, Women and Children
 Who Are Pale and Run Down Need Help
TRY PEPTO-MANGAN
It Builds Rich Red Blood
 Which Restores Vitality

So often growing children look palc
 and wan. They play too hard and use up all their energy. Men and women
 are the same. They often work too hard.
 The blood becomes clogged With waste matter. There are not enough red corpuscles. A condition of anemia Cor bloodlessness) develops. Your blood Is half starved. It needs the nourishing ingredients in Pepto- Mangan to make 1t rich and red Begin taking Pepto- Mangan today. In a little while you'll see an improve ment in color and appetite and energ,. Pepto- -Mangan Is sold in liquid and tablet form. Both have the same in- gradients. Take either kind you orsfsr. But be sure you get the genuine rop~ to- -Mangan-"G Gude's." The full name, "Gude's Pepto -Mangan." should be on
 the package.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
SERVICE MEN ELECT
Tuscaloosa Legionnaires Hold An
 nual Meeting-Dues Reduced

Tuscaloosa January 14.-tSpecialo At a meeting of the local post of American legion last night. the follow ing officers were elected for the .n- suing year, Hargrave Vandesr iaf. president. Ike Watson. vice president; and Richard Foster historian. The annual dues, which Include sub- seriptien to the American Legion Weekly, were reduced from $s.6o to $a.se. A number of vocational men from the university we're present. It was deelded that a drive should be nut on to induce all ex-soldiers to become members of the bost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
Memphis Man Is Grateful for Wife's Recovery From Severe Attack of Pneu- monia.

Among the hundreds of people who have realized the powers of Tanlac is
 tLe wife.zof Jeff Chastain TIP Chelsea street Memphis, Tenn.
 q am convinced" said MT. Chastain, from the wonderful improvement Tanlac has made in my wife's health that there is nothing so good for a
 rundown system. Last January she had severe attack of pneumonia, and for time no hope was held out for her recovery. Finally the crisis passed however, and she was able to sit up but had to be lifted in and out of bed. She had no appetite, could not eat, and just fingered on in her weakened con dition.
 After the ordinary treatme ent failed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

The following announcement has been received by a large number of Ensley people; Mrs. James c. Bryant announces the marriage of her niece, Kathleen Grey Mackenzie, to Mir. John Haven Medley on Saturday, January the eighth, ninS- teen hundred and twenty-one, Nashville, Tennessee" Aat home, 1916 Grand ave nue, west Nashville, Tennessee.
 Mrs. Medley spent most of her life in Ensley before going to Vanderbilt afour years ago and has host of friends and admirers here who are interested in the announcement of her recent marriage. She is now senior at Vanderbilt unl- versity, and MT. Medley is former pro- lessor of mathematics in that institu- ton of learning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
! TROOPS LEAVE TODAY
First Company of Federal Soldiers to
 Return to Camp
Ry Associated Press

first company of federal troops that have been on duty in the Mingo coal strike zone since November 2S will re- turn to Camp sherman, Ohio. tomor- row, provided the Norfolk and Western railroad can furnish the necessary cars. This announcement was made tonight by Col. Herman Hall. commander of the battalion. There was no information as to dates set for the return of the remaining companies. but it was ex- pected they would soon be homeward bound. Military headquarters was without report of any disturbances in the strike district today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
Bryan Denounces Futures

n " AssOcihteu Tfcss
 Tampa, Fla. January H,-Trading in grain futures was vigorously denounced hy w. J. Bryan in an address here to- day. II deny the right of any man to gamble in the grain that the farmers raise and to reap more money from their ill-conceived transactions than the farm CT receives for his product" said MT. Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
Poison Victim Wins Suit Ry AssOciafed presS

Chicago, January IA Blindness caused by wood alcohol was the ground for verdict of s30,000 damages Returned in cir cult court today in favor of sam Green- berg. The award. which was said to be the first of it's kind in Chicago courts, was against the saloon partnership or Cnhan X Akin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

Bessemer, January n.-(Speciai)-Dr. Dr. R. A. Torrey, evangelist, is preach ing to capacity houses every evening and 10 large congregations in the afternoons at the First Presbyterian church in the city. where the interest grows with each service.
 or. Torrey's knowledge of the Bible, with his magnetic manner of speaking, makes it a pleasure to hear him. Aside from the fact that he is profound scholar, he is a wide traveller having Visited almost every country on the globe. making it possible for him to in troduce into his sermons numerous inei- dents and Illustrations of great interest.
 A marked feature noticeable about his services is the close attention which is given him throughout his sermon And another unusual feature of the afternoon service is the large number of men pres ent when, as a rule, an afternoon con sregation is made up largely of women.
 The music and singing, under the direc- ton of MT. stapleton, is an attractive feature of each service. There will De no service during the revival on Satur- days, but throughout next week thers yyliI be two services each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
Credif ,Men Elecf

Tuscaloosa. January 4.-(Special.) The Tuscaloosa Credit association held a meeting last eight, The following off cers were elected: A. c. Cade. president; Saul smith. vice president; M. H. Find ley. Jr.. secretary: A. c. Cads. Sol Smith. Truman Oxment and w. H. Raiford. di- rectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
Octogenarian Dies

Mobile. January A-Andrew Dacovich, 8. a native of Austria. died here today. He was one of the first men to establish a coffee saloon in the south for which gulf cities became noted for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
Tin Foil Drixe Regins

Tuscaloosa. January l4.-( (Special.)--A drive for tinfoil is again launched at the local Red Cross. Gratifying results arc reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

First Presbyterian church-Rev. C. E. Tomb, pastor Morning services at Il o clock. text: Luke 12:17, And He That Is Within Himself;'' evening services at 7:45, subject "Juda."
 A special meeting of the session and board of deacons will be held at the church at o'clock. Junior Endeavor at 3 o'clock, and Senior Endeavor at 6 O clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

While no official statement has been made it is generally understood that this change will he decided upon Tuesday and will go into effect immediately. This would mean-a considerable change in the traffic in from the mountain and would probably mefn considerable changing or crews
 Changes nave already been made i'll trackage, as connection with the A. 5, X A. and L. & N. had to be made at several points and it is stated that these are about completed An immense amount of ore tonnage is handled by these roads from Red Mountain to the furnaces i'll Bessemer Fairfield and Ensley.
 ROTARY CLUB
 pr R. A. Torrey who IS conducting evangelistic services at the First Pres byterian church, was the guest of the Rotary club at its regular weekly luncheon Thursday. and addressed the members on Be Sure Your Sins will Find You Out
 In his talk to the Rotarians which was considered one of the finest which they have have the privilege of near ing. Dr. Torrey emphasized fair deal- ing by business men and applied the truth of his subject to those wno, were otherwise.
 E. P Lee, of Birmingham, was also a guest of the club anu with Dr. George.' Waller led the Rotarians in singing a number of songs MT. Stapleton, whose singing is delighting the large congregations at the Torrey services were present and sang q solo for the Rotarians other guests at the meeting were, MT. Fowkes, oi Birmingham. and George Stevenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
River Is FallinRI, ,,

TuscaIoosa, January 4.-(special. >-- Gauge of river, ss:5 feet; falling. Gold Cordova went down with four barges of steel and coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

First Baptist church-Rev. David M Gardner pastor. Morning services at Il O clock, sermon subject, Does It Pay to Be Good?" Evening services at 1:5o sermon topic, When a Man Conducts His Own Funeral" Special music at both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

Shadyside Methodist church-Rev. J. H. Harris, pastor Sunday school at 9:45, r. G. Fear. superintendent Morning serv- ices at II o'clock, following which the installation of the officers of the Mis- sionary society will be held. E,pworth league at 6:3o, Miss Annie Williams, leader, and Sam Spring, soloist. Evening services at 7:30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
ORE UAIJIAGE

if is understood that plans are con- tcn.plated for rerouting practically all iron ore from Red Mountain over the L.. X N. tracks and other railroads to the tracks of the Birmingham Southern rail- road. plans having been in progress to this effect this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
ENSIEY

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
Mrs. L. D. MeCuiiuu1, correspondent, re eeives news items. Phone Besseraer io72
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT
 First Methodist church-Rev. J. C.. Persinger, pastor; Sunday school at 9:3o clock. l.. G. Smith, superintendent Morning services at il o'clock sermon subject The Tree and It's Fruits;' Ep- worth league at 6:30, F. M. Cook, pres ident; evening services at 7:S0, sermon subject, '"The Highest Ideal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

Advertising and news Items. cors Chapman Boterweg. 1912 Ave. E.. Russell Br.ss. Stu aio. Phone Ensiey 300
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
HILLS STORE OPENS

The formal opening of the Ensley store of the Hilrs chain of cash groceries VIII be held this morning at their locatlo1 on Avenue l and Nineteenth street rms store will share the popularity enjoyed by the large chain of stores throughout the city and will no doubt prove very popular to those who have realized the value of cash buying. Located in the midst of the residence section, it will
 solve much of the discomfort of carry | ing parcels such a long way.
 l Mrs. J Ellis Brown has returned from
 q visit to her mother in West Point,
 Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

Rev. F, H. Hutchinson will hold ser vice at the First Christian church sun day morning when his subject will be-: Worker sunday school at 9:4o. Christian endeavor at SIS.
 There will be no srvices at this church in the evening. Dr, Hutchinson requests that the various committees of the church meet on Sunday after noon at the church at three o'clock.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Revenue will be held in the office at Bessemer. Monday, Wednes- day Of this week was the regular semer but on account of other bust Monday, when the members will meet in this office at 10:30 o'clock.
 Hrs. Marjorie Hines and Miss M. Hines who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs F. H. Hines, for some time have returned to their home in Cali fornia
 John E. Coburn left Thursday for New York where he has been recalled to enter the navy
 Mrs Tom Johnston Is in Ironaton. Ohio, the guests of relatives
 Miss Dorothy Huffman Is in New Orleans where she will spend several weeks visiting friends and relatives.
 Mir. and Mrs, Baker nIichell have named their little daughter Mary Ann for her maternal and paternal grand mother.
 Miss Mary Etheridge, of Washing tom, D. C. is visiting relatives in BeS- seraeS and Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15
AT THE CHURCHES

There will be special services at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock for the boys of the city when Dr. Torrey will preach special sermon to them. All boys are urged to 'attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

IL B. Walker. Realty Building, Bessemer, Manager of Chcuia- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-15

For subscriptions, D. E. MeClinton, repre- sentative. Phees Ens- ley ess.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11

an experiment only as she had never
before appeared in the two-a-day
houses, competing with eight or more
artists and acts for public approba-
ton. Mr.. Dillingham; according ar
ranged with E. F. Albee for the first
half Of the week at the Jefferson, and
Miss Segal stopped the show and
had to make a speech" and was
compelled to run to her dressing
room and get other music which she
had not rehearsed-to satisfy her au-
dience." Just like all the other new
recruits who break In vaudeville.
Harry Jolson, who preceded her op
the bill said to her: kid. you're q
riot"
vivtenne segal has had her ninE at
the varieties! She liked the experience
and was surprised when people In her
audience called for songs she had
sung in "oh Lady, Lady" and -The
Little whopper." Che was q little
startled by this cordiality at the
opening performance and thought at
first when they shouted for Lets Fly
Away" which was one of her popular
numbers. that the boys in the gallery
said: Take her away!"
Miss segal was invited by Mr.. AL
bee to appear In some important
houses of the B. r. Keith circuit, but
she gratefully expressed her thanks
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
STRAND.
Vaudeville.

AZ the Strand this week, begin
ming today the bill will be headed
BY those charming sxponents Of
grace and agility. the Chalfonto
Sisters and will include Kennedy
and Nelson. comedy Aorobsts; Willie
Smith. In song sketches; Charles
Lane and Jack Freeman In The
Split; and VIII Rawles ana Ella
Won Kaufman in "A willing work
er. The photodramAtie offering
for the week is Metros production
OF The Saphead," interp-etee ty
William H. Crane. eo-star-tur vIth
the comedian Buster Keatrn, Irrius-
Cummings. Edward ConnoIly, Jack
Livingstone and odetts Tyler. Sc
lected short subjects ar special
musical numbers arrange ~ Ar
thur J. Maxwell. including 90 over
ture zamecnik's Some -sre IN
Naples"
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
Vivienne In Vaudeville
To Train for New Role
Jolson Called Her "a Riot" but Dillingham;
Comedy Beckoned Her Away.

Vivienne segal. the charming
young American comedienns who
will make her first appearance here
in straight comedy in Charles Dill
lingham's production of "A Wise
Child" Rida johnson Young's new
comedy. at the National, enjoyed a
novel experiment during the past
summer in prearation for her new
vehicle, when she appeared as a
headliner in vaudeville at the JEFF
ferson Theater in New York.
The interesting part of the ad-
venture. unknown to the audience.
which applauded her there, was the
fact that the engagement was ar
ranged by Mr.. Dillingham; at Miss
Segaps suggestion. As her role in
Miss Young's new comedy IL that
OF a vaudeville performer. she was
anxious for real association with
the varieties." Following her ex-
perfence in May at the Metropolitan
Opera House in the Equity Pageant
In which Miss Segal's appearance
as the merry widow was one of the
outstanding gems. various enticing
vaudeville offers followed from
managers and agents.
Having been engaged by Mr.. Dill
ingham for the part of a vaudeville
star the thought appealed to her as
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
Vivienne Segal and Ina
Claire in New Productions
National Announces Play by Rida Johnson
49, Young-Garrick Begins Next
Thursday Night.

TP TO last Thursday afternoon that cancellations
of the proposed Garrk of Eugene ONe The
Emperor Jones" would leave the local legitimate heater with
but single Observation-Disclosures Segzl in "A Wise Child"
sudden shift bookings however, brought about the decision send
Garrck three beginning
in
Claire appears under
David Belasco changed that of Foes
dramatic
night with Charles Dinghams production of Rda johnson Young
comedy "A Wise Child" which already
share of encomum from critics who have the offering
the in a dramatic role In
The again
striking offerings photopay
the week indicate SCREEN at hand
offers of the powerful
list of attractions various theaters follows:
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
Diplomat Sees "Golem." "

Manager e. J. Stutz. Of Loew's
Columbia Theater, was host to the
Minister OF Czecho.Slovakia and at
taches of the legation at one of
the performances of The Golem"
at Loew's Columbia during the past
week. Director Leon Brusilof, of
the Columbia Symphony Orchestra,
selected Burton Holmes travel-pic-
ture OF modern Prague, which was
shown as an added feature, as the
subject for q charming and novel
synchronized score consisting en-
tirely of Bohemian music. 1t
proved one of the hits of the pro-
gram.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
COSMOS.
~--AaWU

Sake Holdsworth, assfgted hv
Gypsy Bell and The Harmony
Hounds" Is the featured a. % t,s
Cosmos Theater bill this week. ID
10 q delirium OF modern mus4o fsr~
tastic, beautiful rhythmIcsl Sird
rhapsodical. Other big fastnrss
viii be the Dursnd players. IN '-Tils
Ruby Ray" a new comedy; Phui ana
Walter Ls Varr, in eQUilESrsun
arthur and Leah Bell In vent-lo-
Sam Lewis and Ed Thornton. fresh
from burlesque; Austin aEi AlIsr.
In songs and quips; the Hall nRs. IN
Sunshine and Shadows" TSornzs
Meighan's Paramount picture -rss
Conquest Of Canaan and tE- con-
edy nlm. wild Oati."
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
CAPITOL.
SHurly Burly.H

with a wealth OF song hits
bright and breezy dialogue and n
superabundance OF charming girls,
Joe wilton's musical fun feast 'Hur-
ly Burly" will open at the Capitol
Theater today. Timely Prescrip-
tions," . rollicking two act musi-
cal comedy from the pen Of Joe
Wilton will Introduce q large cast.
The chief role will be in the hands
OF Joe Wilton. assisted by Charles
Goldie, Charles Marshall, Helen
Gould, Doris sennett Jimmy Ray
mond, Irving KAro. Arlone johnson,
and the celebrated PhiI' Fletcher
Jaxl Band.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
KET1H'S.
Vaudeville.

chic" Sale, impersonator OF bu-
collie types. and Miss Josephine Vic
tor and Company will divide honors
at B. r. Keith's this week commenc-
ing tomorrow. Wherever vaude-
VILE flourishes "Chic" Sale 10 q
household word. Miss Josephine Vic
tor 10 presenting for the first time
Juliet and Romeo" In four scenes
A fine artistic novelty 10 Max Teu-
ber's spectacle, ''Shsdowlsnd--
Charles Lloyd and Earl Christie in
Two Boys from Virginia: William
Braok and Company in feats Of
muscularity. Jed Dooley. ''the
cameo comic; the Miller Sisters, In
Youth and Versatility; Herbert's
dogs; ~Aesop's fables, Topics OF the
Day, and the Paths News complete
the bill.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
GAYETY,
Jack Singer Show,

The Gayety Thester presents this
week the Jack Singer Show, the ini-
tal performance OF which will be
staged this afternoon. Heading the
cast will be Harry Lander and his
orother' Willie Lander, tramp come
disns. The two acts, Candle, OF
Desire" and The Evolution of
Love" offer abundant opportunity
for the cast to display ability. The
more prominent members Of the
cast are: Vslesks, prima donna
May Hamilton. Alice Hahn, Mollie
Nelson, Helen La Claire, Ed. Davis,
Sam Bachen and Johnny Bell. Re-
viewing the show as q unit or the
members individually. this week :
Performance may be expected %
meet the demands OF Gayety patrons.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-11
TWO NEW COMEDIES OFFERED BY TIE MSEPTEMBER STAGE
Some Lobby Gossip
BY EARLE DORSEY.

is really ONeps
truly unusual study of fear in which Charles Gpin
booked
bold forth locally for a week a the Garrick
the patiently
waits his the best native drama-via
SION frankly unfortunate THE Jones'
IN Baltimore and instead Of holding original schedule playing
Washington during the coming week. has been decided
week earlier in Chicago Hence the play will be a
this time" -....... = . =. ..
Which Washington seeing
and thoroughly In the ordinary events
Jones' would head and
roll into Washington around spring That highly
unlikely The begin with remarkable
to Eugene ONe regardless Of the fact that he Of the best
If not the best-of the native writers.
One need only refer history
FIRST big HIT Beyond the Horizon striking
simism in the of The Emperor Jones' Beyond
which enjoyed wonderful New snubbed-
howled aby Washington audiences unty
end in Chicago few weeks later, total financial
road concerned
"The Emperor JONES' of the best plays
terpreed by who praised
profound artistry taking the Chicago
zon the frehbeef belt heavy proportion
little Chicago will
show it
That though, least trouble failure of "The
predictions failure
probably
for all the efforts of producers ONe
Apparently such plays only civilized
By anathenna that
yearly elsewhere
that the civilized
resident Of the Hudson River.