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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-18
"HelIo wife" nj the AldIne.

The hill that finishes thie evening
At the Aldine Theatre ia memorable
for the presence of tho Chinese vocal
lists as it's headline feature. on Monday
musical comedy once again comes 20
the fore In the act called Hello Wife"
A company OF Ave comedians and far
ceurs appeare In the number which II
redclent with everything attractive
in the way of singing. dancing and
comedy, The plot OF the piece, briei
as is the plot OF a musical attraction
Of this nature, is written about the
various and varied troubles Of mar.
ried couple. Mondays program holds
many other attractive numbers, in.
Guiding young woman violinist oi
splendid skill and artistry and a we'll
known song composer and slngin,
comedian. The photoplay ie Light,
of the Desert" with Shirley Mason.
The Call OF the North" Mt the Garrick
The final performance of that laugh
able production "Charley's Aunt" viii
be given this evening at the Carried
Theatre. Next week that well-knowI
romance of the Northwest. "The Cal
Of the North" will be the feature. Thi.
IS Robert Blossoms great success. l
| has also been very capably adapte,
| TO the screen with Jack Holt playin,
| the leading role in the cinema. Rob
| ert Lynn will have the featured char
acter TO present. 1t will mako taxinj
demands upon him but there Is n
doubt in the mind OF the theatregoer
here as TO his ability TO present Il
The story is written In and about tn
Hudson Bay Company's colony In tn
farthest North. Here a factor is 1
complete charge of the community
q relentless man with an underhan
and violent means Of doing busines,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-18

splendid portrayer Of virilc roles ID
ably seconded by the ethereally beAti-
tiful Claire Windsor. who has the part
Of the wife OF the rich man Of the
story. Peters, of course. being the man
Of wealth. II Ia n finc role And ono In
which Miss Windsor has many cham
ccs to prove that she Ia an emotional
actress Of uncommon skill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-18
SCREEN.
Last Showing 0f Harold Lloyd.

Today is the last OF the six devoted
to the showing of Harold Lloyd's pic
ture "Grandma's Boy" at the Arcadia
Theatre. The program that succeeds
this feature is OF dual attractions
a comedy and g. dramatic production
are on the same bill.
Buster Keaton is the comedian. His
picture is "Paleface" a comedy calcu-
lated tS disturb the tranquility of a
wooden Indian. Keaton himself is
absolutely devoid Of farcial expression
and partly because OF his absolutely
somber appearance as well as because
of his cleverness. he is held In high
regards by the laughter all over the
entire world.
Wallace Reid at the Queen.
Today Marion Davies IS playing at
the Queen Theatre. Her photoplay
"The Young Diana" Is a splendid, ex-
hilirating romance OF youth and
beauty. Wallace Reid is due for an
appearance at the Queen next week.
He comes via his new Paramount PIC
ture "The Ghost Breaker. Depart
ing temporarily from his automobile
stories. one finds him in an equally at
tractive role of young Southerner
who fees this country and becomes
entangled in the affairs Of a certain
attractive Spanish noblelady.
"Rich Mems Wives".
Gouverneur Morris exciting tale OF
the sea and buried treasure. yellow
Men and Gold" is playing Its last day
at the Majestic Theatre. On Monday
the weeks run Of that big production
''Rich Mems Wives" Is to commence
House Peters heads the list Of notet
actors appearing In the picture. Thi
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-18

''Hlo, Dick. Watcher hangin
around here for? Thought they canned
yer last week. Tryin' t get took back p
Fat chance!" shifted the othe,
scornfully. II Just dropped around &c
see if they was still in business
American Legion Weekly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-18
"Hay%ed" Coming.
"Mssked Men,"

Public unrest finds reflex In the In
dividual mind and President Wilson
confessed he relieved the war etraln
with detective stories. II Ia a happy
announcement, therefore, that all who
relish a good story In the theatre will
he able to witness what is said to be
the most gripping mystery melodrama
in years, when Major G. Anderson
Wright presents Masked Men, at The
Playhouse, for three nights and We'd
nesday matinee commencing Monday
November q. IT Is an EVIDENT theorem
that masked men should be unmaehed.
but the substance OF THE newest ,,'ay
promises to he unrevesled until the
curtain raises. But this much Ia re-
veAled--the authors are Major Wright
flying ace Of the New York Police Re
eerve and t,augdon GIllet. Cornell
graduate. noted as one of the wiseei
of the stage craftsmen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-18

II pays others 10 use Every Eve
ming want ads--it will pay you.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
< WAX FIGURES SHOW POPULAR TASTE IN GERMANY

The "All Highest still has admirers in the fatherland At an auction of wax figures of internationally known persons, held in Berlin, the former Emperor William brought 15,o00 marks. Raymond Poincare of France was knocked down for 10,050. Considering the part he played in the discomfture of Gernany's mil itary machine, it is not surprising that Joffre was sold for 600 marks, and that isn't much money, at the present value of the mark.
 A figure of forme- President Wilson, held ing a paper containing the fourteen points" went for $50 m rks. MT. Wilson is not as pop ular in Germany as ne was when the defeated militapists thought his idealistic principles would be useful in evading the penalty for starting the World war. Alexander Kerensky, once premier of the Russial provisional gov ernment and hailed as Russia's deliverer, was sold for one paper ruble, the equivalent of song. Strictly speaking, a paper ruble isn't money at all. It's worth about as much handbill
 In comparison with the prices paid for the great and the near-great, it is interesting 10 note that collection of figures of noted crim- inals brought 75,oo0 marks. There is still an impression in some parts of Europe that the ex-Kaiser belongs in the criminal class, but even Lloyd George has long since aban- doned the idea of bringing him into court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
HOW THE FRENCH REACT
 TO M. CARPENTER

Being pugilistic idol in France means more than it does in America. Until quite recently prize fighter was regarded in this country as a rough, uncouth person, who talked out of one side of his mouth, and as not fit for polite society. There is still great deal of we'll founded prejudice against opponents of the manly art" but the experiences of "Phila- delphia Jack" oBrien, who, not many years ago, was refused admittance to New Works best hotels, would hardly be repeated nowa- days. MT. Dempsey is an honored guest, though trif1e i'll at ease in the dining room.
 To Georges Carpenter goes the credit for introducing pugilism to society. In that dear Paris he is, 'not to put to fine point upon it,' as Mir. Snagsby would say, lion. Editors statesmen and many other celebrities are proud to associate with him, and Foch himself is not treated with more distinguished consideration.
 But is it any wonder that M. Carpentier is looked on as a national hero when he thrills the Gallic souls of his fellow citizens in this fashion? The quotation is taken from the cor respondence of the Hon. Sparrow McGann:
 carpentier eh. Bleni We watch him as his in-
 tense moments of fight come. and
 breathe Our eyes tremble. Yet. thrill
 with compelling delight The sleek champion
 heralds the supreme moment with his eyes An,
 those eyesI They open wide their fullest extent
 They light An, they blaze with the fierce il-
 luminAton of terrible intencity. What now7
 becomes eat like. He delicately. He poises
 more gracefully. It is terrible It is magnificent
 The opponent is prepared for the onslaught, yes,
 but also he is intimidated. He knows of his peril
 Yet whence will it come? Boum Bouml the blow
 has fallen Descamps dances with joy. Strong
 weep and the air echoes with acclaim
 MT. Dempsey can never hope to win such tribute from ring patrons in America. Maybe we lack the finer perceptions of Frenchmen who see not slugging match when, M. Car pentier is in action, but combat of epic grandeur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
NO MARKS OF HUNGER IN
 THE RED ARMY

The feelings of humanity have been har- rowed by the stories told of Starving Rus sia," land where disease and want are taking heavy toll of life. Prophets who foretold the speedy downfall of bolshevism are not quite so cocksure as they were, but from time to time they centure to make prediction that Lo-.ne and Trotzky will gc-somehow and some day.
 Just by way of contrast, consider the bol- shevik army, said to be the largest and finest of the creation of the "red' army was cele- brated in Moscow with an imposing military review. The war minister, Leon Trotzky, erst- while ornament of Yiddish journalism in New York, stood at attention while for two hours infantry, lancers, Cossacks, gunners, tanks, air planes and motor corps passed by, as in the days of the Czar.
 A correspondent says: 'The men appeared to be in good condition and were well unifor.s d, and saluted in snappy fashion as they filed past the stand. A little more precision in align ment, gayer uniforms, better horses and older soldiers, and they might have been the regi- ments of the old guard passing before Elm peror Nicholas. On the other hand, they were as different from the tattered, undsciplined red army of 1918 as the Concord farmers of 1776 were from General Pershing's picked bat talions." f
 That army shows rather impressively that the bolshevist regime is not crumbling. Flirting with Moscow is getting to be a favorite pur- suit among European powers. Not the least of the considerations which make these govern ments more inclined to deal with Lenine is an army that is potential menace to the safety of Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
WHITE WAY MORE IMPORTANT

q heartily indorse the Exchange clubs ac- tion in asking that the city commission make white may out of Fifth avenue from the Terminal station to the Tutwiler hotel,' said Felix I. Tarrant.
 T have business location on Twenty-second street and Fifth avenue and am in position to know how badly it is needed.
 'If considerable of this dance or not to dance business would be given up by the com mission and they would turn their attention to- wards securing white way on this avenue I think that they would certainly be doing a real public service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
ernment $6,311 ,O0O. Its road building in 1921

ernment $6,311 ,O0O. Its road building in 1921 cost approximately $24,OOO,OOO.
 Dallas, Houston, Galveston and San Antonio were at the very forefront of southern cities in building operations last year, and are making the same showing this year. These cities have been the only ones in the southeast which vied with Birmingham in the number of building per- mits issued.
 None of the half dozen states in Birming- hams distributing territory can take progressive steps without calling on the mills of Birming- ham for materials and supplies. Good news from other southern states is good news for Birmingham and Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
AUTOMOBILES FOR ROYALTY

From Popular Mechanics Magazine.
 When royalty, and especially Indian royalty, puts in order for something new and start ling in motor cars it will be satisfied with noth~ ing that doesn't take the breath away for lux ury and novel features. Two cars were man ufactured recently in record time by a fa- nous British firm for the Maharajah of Bharat- pur, in order that that potentate might proper ly welcome the Prince of Wales on his trip to India. The cost of the open body was mere $15,000, not including the chassis, which cost about $10,000 more. The big sedan-limousine set the maharajah back only $40,000 but he fig ured it was worth it, considering the amount of mother-of-pearl inlay work he got and the solid silver fittings.
 The inclosed body, painted mauve and striped with broad gold band, is entirely fin ished inside with solid mahogany and satin veneer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
 The open body is of aluminium, painted canary yellow with light blue facings, and is a streamline sporting type for five passengers. The near front seat slides, revolves and tips forward, while both front seats have collapsi- ble backs which can be made into comfortable beds. The disappearing top is made of the finest alpaca, to match the blue leather uphpl- stery, as are the side curtains. This car also has large swiveled searchlight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
Brent, February 24, 1922.
REPLIES TO M'ELDERRY

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I wish to answer the attack in this mornings Age-Herald of Banker McElderry of Talla- dega on Henry Ford, the greatest way-shower and humanitarian that ever made track on the Western Hemisphere. Now, it is perfectly natural for flies to get together and condemn the manufacture and sale of fly traps. The reason that the average banker is opposed to MT. Ford getting control of Muscle Shoals and favoring such bids the Alabama Power conn pany is that MT. Ford says if he gets Muscle Shoals he is going to demonstrate that work and not gold should be the basis of money, and we all know that the average banker would have some trouble showing certificate that he had ever exhausted any of that honorable fluid of life called precipitation"
 Now, don't understand me to condemn all banks or bankers, for they are very necessary institutions in this country, but we will "nevcr enjoy home of the brave and land of the free with equal opportunities for you and me- until bankers, like our postmasters, are paid salary by our federal government to act as custodians of the peoples money at rate of interest consistent with all the people.
 We are today merging into a new world of liberty, and in this new world it is going to be easier picking for the toiling and producing many and tougher and shorter grass for the idle parasitic few. Yours very truly,
 W. A. ENGLAND. Birmingham, February 25. 1717 Fourth
 avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
THE LIVING DEADwooD DICK
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
 To the present day sober-mnded citizen who in the sos absorbed romance from dime novels and to the succeeding generations of boy read CTS of the same literature it may be a surprise to know that one of their greatest heroes, Deadwood Dick, is still alive. In the person of Richard Clark, whom Sioux Falls, S. D., dis patch describes as the only and original em- bodiment of the character, Deadwood Dick at tended recent meeting of the Society of Black Hills Pioneers and made speech.
 The distinction thus conferred on MT. Clark is not likely to go unchallenged. Walshs "He. roes and Heroines of Fiction" makes Deadwood Dick the nickname of Robert Dickey, who was scout under Gen. George Crook and Gen. Alfred Terry, a plainsman, Indian fighter, trapper, fur dealer, Indian agent and United States marshal Dckey made fortune or two, lost them and died in poverty ten years ago. His name belongs with the group which included Kit Carson, William F. Cody, Bat Masterson and Wild Bill Hickok, and it might truly be said that eff there was a Deadwood Dick in flesh Dickey fitted the character ideally"
 Edward L. Wheeler, who wrote the Dead wood Dick stories, was for years before his QeaJn III InllduelpHIa DesieReu WllH lHqulIicS regarding the original of his hero. He gave somewhat dubious approval to the claim of Ed ward Harris, Massachusetts boy who in the early sos went into the northwest in search of adventure A few years ago Richard Butler, who had been a messenger on the bullion run between Lead, s. D., and Omaha, laid claim to the sobriquet. He died at Venice, Cal, and some person who looked up his history said that he was really Deadwood Dick, somewhat noted character of the Black Hills region.
 Richard Clark's career was not unlike that of Robert Dickey's; he regular army scout, a messenger, stage driver and guide for wagon trains coming into the Black hills. With the disappearance of the wild Indians and frontier bad men he became station agent at Lead, 5. D. It was a pretty tame life, he said some time ago, and Eff I was footloose I'd strike out to- morrow What held him down to the quiet life was a wife and three young Carks. When called upon at the pioneers meeting to tell his experience, he said: "The veteran who has been through it all couldn't tell of it if he wanted to-it cuts too deep" and stopped. He had at least one of the hero's qualities, brevity of speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
LETTERS TO EDITOR
WHAT FORD OFFER MEANS
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The alternate results of the awarding of the Muscle Shoals to the Alabama Power company or to Henry Ford are to my mind so plain that even wayfaring men, though fool, cannot err therein.
 If awarded to the Power company no other plants will be attempted until the full power of the shoals is utilized, while without this con- tract it would be necessary for that corpora tion to develop the local power in the immedi- ate vicinity of it's needs; and as this power could be developed as it was needed, it would not only reduce initial outlay, but would also be free from the progressive loss in the car rying of current from the more distant base of the Tennessee river, but this exact case would be more than compensated by the shut. ting out of competitor that would by cheaper charges force down their revenue.
 Also the Power company offer makes it nec- essary for the government to seek another cus- toner to utilize the nitrate plant to make fer tilzer and thus keep the plant in working or der in case of national need.
 No money would be forthcoming for the manufacture of fertilizer to any except men experienced in the manufacture of fertilizers, and these are not to be found outside of the fertilizer trust and so it may be confidently stated that no matter how cheaply the nitrate therefor were produced the prices would suffer no change.
 Net results: First, the estoppel of any compe- ttion in production by outside parties that would result in the profits of the water power monopoly and the fertilizer trust being reduced. Second the cessation of the development of IL.
 No gain in any way, shape or form to the community at large.
 Now, having gazed on that picture, let us look at the other.
 Ford proposes to use the powe rto develop industrially largely with manufacturing plants, the nearby vicinities and cheap fertilizer for the whole south and west.
 As the development of the country and not the revenue therefrom is the primary object of this development it be supplied to the consumer much more cheaply, and the Power company will either have to reduce it's prices or see manufactories go to the Tennessee val ley and those dependent upon it be bankrupt while the fertilizer trust will have to reduce its prices or go out of business.
 Result of the Ford proposition, new city on the Tennessee giving employment to people by the thousands, reduction in the cost of services that have become public necessity, largely increasing the agricultural products of the country at large at less cost; and last, but not least, the steady development of the local water powers of the south.
 The Alabama Power company has no idea of going out of business; it is only hedging against a reduction of its profits.
 And I again repeat that the answer to the query: (Which is better for the welfare of the people?" is so plain that the wayfaring man, though fool, cannot err therein.
 ALEX JACKSON.
 Brent, February 24, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
OLD WORLD
 SYSTEM UNCHANGED
Richard spillane, in Forbes Magazine.

Richard Spillane, in Forbes Magazine.
 The history of Europe has been one contin- uous story of war-war bred in hate or greed the hates of racial or religious groups or the greeds of national groups for power or territory Thus far there does not seem to be any evidence of a purpose to change from the old world system to the new, although in the new world racial or religious hates are few and of greed of territory tbere is none.
 man must be sanguine indeed who sees assurance of peace, amity and progress in Flu rope. When the World war started there were twenty odd nations occupying the continent. Today they are divided into thirty-edd. The racial antagonisms, feuds and jealousies are as strong as, if not stronger than ever. If the war was to put an end to war the effort, it would seem, was futile, for there is nothing in the situation today, except exhaustion of the people, to give assurance against the turning once more of the continent into a slaughter house.
 About the only thing upon which Europeans are in accord is not paying their debt to Amer ica and in getting more money out of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
NAME SOMETIMES EMBARRASSING

"Some very funny things occur to people who have exactly the same name,' remarked ". A. Cook. "On several occasions I have found myself in very perplexing predicaments on ac- count of several other men in Birmingham of the same name of myself. I take it with good feeling, however, and accept it my lot
 About year ago a man got married in Ensley of the same name of myself, and the next day received so many calls and letters of congratulations that it really made me wish I had been married, and no doubt the real groom certainly missed the congratulations that he thought might be coming to him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
THE NEW SATAN
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Whether hell is a real place or not con- tinues to be debated among theologians, but prominent Baptist pastor of Baltimore is sure that the devil still lives, in a pleasing shape adapted to his notwithstanding clientele.
 This up-to-date devil has discarded the Mephisto apparatus of horns and cloven hoofs, forked tail and Turkey-red apparel He is de- bonair in dress suit he is the glass of fashion; he is adept in parlor tricks. He is a scholar as well as gentleman, and his flawless cour- tesy and finished eloquence misguide immature minds away from religious tenets and pristine piety.
 It is not strange that the devil should have changed his makeup. Any other villain whose rig has become too familiar to the travelling public does the same thing He should have done it long ago. But he is still in time for the Lenten season. Look out for him. Don't let him turn you into an infdel or voluptuary just because of his change of front. In the black heart of him he is the same old master of craft and cunning that you have known so long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-27
THEORY AND PRACTICE

By Arthur Brisbane.
 A man once treasurr of the United States fails as a banker; his last penny is gone His partner, ten-do,lar-a-week clerk, shares his grief
 You may wonder that man knowing so little about finance should be chosen treas urer of the United States. However, man may be excellent in theory, worthless in practice. The man that invented the sewing machine couldnn't sew. The inventor of the spinning jenny was no weaver or spinner Abraham Lincoln won the civil war against Lee, one of the greatest generals in history, yet Lincoln was not a soldier.