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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23

Something new-even the cry in motion pictures-has come with D. w Griffiths latest silm, "One EX- citing Night" to be the extraord- mary attraction at the Trianon this week, beginning Monday.
 Here is a treat. In the past years, many an innovation has come to the screen, but this latest handiwork of Griffith Is different; 1t is. new; and it is refreshing. Griffith alone seems to have the power of bringing new things; but the public will wonder why this amazing man has neglected mystery so long.
 For sheer delight of entertainment, one pauses to recall when there has been it's equal on the screen.
 Romance,-It trembles with 1t. And it shakes with laughter. There is lift of suspense throughout that grows keener and keener. And with the closeacomes a rush of excitement with with quick, surprising action strs the audience to tlmult. It has everything that makes for en- tertainment; and only those will be disappointed who think they are go- ing to see a Griffith picture of the type of Orphans of the Storm," an historical spectacle.
 The story concerns "a young girl played by Miss Carol Dempster. She is the most recent of the Griffith stars, and perhaps the lovelest Ger tainly she has beauty that is won. drous on the screen, and there is an eloquent deftness to her acting.
 Also the story concerns half mill lion dollars that bootleggers have left in the house of a young man without his knowledge,
 The film asks everyone not to re- veal the story of the plot to those who have not seen it. So the story shall not be told further than it is the busiest plot of intrigues, mys- terious figures, peering eyes, stealthy movements, surprises and alarms that has ever been told.
 Whenever the action becomes so intense the audience is ready to scream, along comes dashes of com edy that are so restful and delicious the cure is almost better than the cause. This comedy introduces For ter Strong in the role of Romeo Washington, a negro such as the screen has not known in the past Strong is another genius of comedy who wins with his first appearance
 The hero is Henry Hull, stage star, making his first appearance Tn pictures. He is dark and active ana handsome, with an easy grace ana care-free manner that is pleasant.
 Others in the cast are c. H. Crock- er-King man who has face you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
MAGIC CITY READY ID GREET ''LASSES'
Fourth Annual Visit Popular Entertainers Open Lo-
 cal Season
The fourth annual visit of "Lassesg

The fourth annual visit of ''Lasses" Whites all-star minstrels will occur Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with matinee Wednesday. at the Jeff ferson. "Lasses" is a tireless worke as Is illustrated by the fact that not satisfied with doing his bit il every performance, he also accepts the task of writing all the sketches and some of the songs. To this may be added that he suggests the ideas for the scenery and creates the lighting effects which he has a positive genius for. Having attended to the writing and mechanical ends of the production he then proceeds to shape his program and rehearse it. "Lasses' not only does all this. but he is the only star minstrel-owner qualified to do 1t. Something diff fering from the customary first part is being shown this season under the title of The Roof Garden" The scene Is a reproduction of the roof garden of a swell New York hotel and It's beauty is greatly enhanced by the lighting effects evolved by "Lasses." The costumes were selected from more than twenty suggestions from leading costume makers and are said to be the richest seen In a minstrel show in years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23

only to reveal the beauty and fresh- ness of the work, while the dancers trace their movements and weave cordance with the music and its mes sage. The Duncan dancers raise dancing to a pure art form and make it thing of beauty in and for it. self, retaining at the same time the original glory of the music.
 The above concert will be fol- lowed in December by the Saint Louis Symphony orchestra. in its third appearance in Birmingham. The orchestra has always been popular here and with Rudolph Gang, con- ductor- pianist, playing piano com certo with the orchestra as an added attraction. the evening will prove doubly attractive.
 January will introduce to Birming- ham audiences Sigrid Onegin, con- house. Critics, in writing of her, say that 1t is perilous to attempt to review a song recital by Onegin; those who have heard her will in- evitably find any printed words cold and mechanical by contrast with the superb beauty of her singing and the vividness of her personality, while those to whom she is as yet only a name are sure to regard the necessary superlatives with sus- picion.
 All the mystery and the yelled age old entertainment of the Slav are in the playing of Erika Morini, violin ist, who will be the artist for the fourth concert, which takes place in February Through her violin she speaks that strange language that the whole world understands-music that runs from heart to heart and make 8 them one.
 This brilliant series of concerts will be brought to a close in March by that colossal pianist, Ignaz Friedman, who ranks with the worlds chosen in the realm of the Keyboard artists.
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 Membership Tickets.
 Reservations for the Music Study clubs 192324 concert course are now being made. Seats will be all lotted in the order in which checks are received. Patrons will be assigned the same seats for entire season. Mall your check or call at box office. Clark & Jones Piano Co.,, 1913 Third avenue.
 First 12 rows orchestra. .........$7 $7.60 Remainder of seats downstairs. BOO First five rows balcony. ........ 7.b0 Next six rows balcony ........ 500 Last four rows balcony, $500 for juniors.
 Active Music Study membership ($525) entities member to any seat in the auditorium.
 All seats reserved for the season. except the junior seats. which arc un- reserved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
PLAYING SAFE

A vegetarian had an amusing experi- ence the other morning at breakfast. His family was out of town, so he went to a restaurant and took a seat next to a stranger. The vegetarian took occasion to advertise his creed by telling the stranger all meat was injurious. and that the human diet should be strictly vegetarian.
 But" replied the stranger. T sell dom eat meat"
 You just ordered eggs" said the vegetarian. "An egg Is practically meat, because 1t eventually becomes bird"
 "The kind of eggs I eat never become birds" answered the stranger queitly.
 Good gracious" cried the vegeta- rian. what kind of eggs do you eat?''
 Principally boiled eggs. sir."- Los Angeles Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
D. ". GriffitRs Widely Heralded PhotopIay,
 "One Exciting Night" At Trianon Theatre, Is
 Hailed As One Of Screens Great Masterpieces

role of mother; Frank Sheridan. the great interpreter of detective roles; Frank Wunderlee, and Irma Harri- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23

do most of the sitting around, and the women do most of the work. Their interests are petty, and their wants few. While they have undoubt- edly been swept by the nationalist passion, this they express in terms of personal leadership. as in the days when the sheil1 spoke for the tribe or clan. One wonders whether this popu- lace Is adequate, anchorage for an ultra -dmocratic anchorage for an ultra democratic government of the Angora type.-William T. Ellis in the Review of Reviews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-23
EFFICIENCY'BEST WORD
Means More To Mankind Than Any
 Other. Ed Howe Says

The best word in the dictionary sometimes think, is efficiency
 Morality Is good word, but so many dislike 1t because of it's associa- tion with professional teachers. patriots and prohibitionists, many of whom use 1t too much, Duty is anoth- CT good word, but it is open to the same objection; mistaken or design ing men have bothered us with 1t until we long for peace.
 But there is no objection to eff ficiency. and 1t means both the others, and more. An efficient man will not neglect either duty or morality; he cannot. and be efficient. The trou- ble with an idle, incorporate, un- far, shiftless man is lack of effici- ency; every man who "gets along" better than the average. in duty. mor- ality, and usefulness to himself and his community, accomplishes it through efficiency; in handling his work and the various situations with which he Is confronted, in the best way; and this way, in the end, is also the easiest.-Ed Howe's Monthly.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
TWO RECEIVE YEAR
SENTENCES IN JAIL
Judge Mcmahon Also Holds Them
for Grand Jury on House
breaking Charge.

Sentences of $50 days each were
imposed upon John Leo Smith and
Paul f. Pratt. both colored, in Police
Court today by Judge John p. Nc
Mahon following their pleas OF guilty
to diverse charges. And another case
of housebreaking, in which prelimi-
nary hearing was waived at the ar
raignment, was responsible for the
holding of each for the action Of the
grand jury.
concealed weapon on November 21,
1923, for which the 360-day sentence
was imposed upon him.
Pratt pleaded guilty to the larceny
of two dresses from the store of Mrs.
Ida Walters. 932 + street on October
10; to larceny of two other dresses
from the same store on October Is,
and to the larceny of two headlights s
from the automobile of August Flag
Ter on November II. On each of these
counts he was sentenced to 120 days
in Jail. making a total sentence of
$50 days.
According to police at the second
precinct, Pratt and Smith were ar
rested a few days ago following an
attempted housebreaking into store
at 1910 9TH street. Police arriving
after the attempted housebreaking, it
Is alleged. saw two .colored men bolt
and jump into an automobile and
speed away. They dropped, IT Is
alleged. some $500 worth of mems
furnishings and apparel in the flight.
Thursday night the two men were ar
rested and are alleged TO have con-
fessed yesterday. A jimmy had been
used to force the lock on the store
and, police state the job was just
about finished when Policemen ELL
man and Freeman hove in sight.
Precinct Detectives Howard and
Brodie effected the arrest.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
MASONIC VISITATION
AUSPICIOUS EVENT
Six Past Grant Masters at Two
Lodges Sessions, Besides
Grand Officers.

With an attendance of past grand
masters that included Harry Standi-
| ford. James A. Wetmore. Charles f.
Baldwin, Joseph II. Milans, j. Harry
Cunningham and c.. c. Coombs, the
grand master of Masons of the Dis
trict of Columbia, accompanied by the
officers of the Grand Lodge, last even
ing made his annual grand visitation
to Hope Lodge, No. 20, at o'clock,
and to st. Johns Lodge, No. II, at
$3.50 o'clock
w illlam e. Poulton, jr., master, in
troduced Fred NJ. Beck as the speaker
of the evening in St. Johns Lodge.
He presented several Masonic topics
in new and entertaining way, hold
ing the close attention of all present
throughout his remarks. The speaker
fering of mammoth chrysanthemums,
the presentation, on behalf of the
lodge, being made by George r. Da-
Wis., past master. A feature of the oc-
casion was a Stringed quartet, with
organ accompaniment, conducted by
Meyer Goldman. Grand Master Fin
ley complimented the lodge on the at
tendance, the floral and patriotic dec
orations, the entertainment provided
and the reports of progress during the
year.
In Hope Lodge. which had the
short end" of the evening, particu-
larly cordial welcome was extended
the visitors by j. Williamson Cook,
master. In connection with the gen.
eral commendation, the grand master
expressed felicitation to William a.
Craig, who has held office as secre-
tary for thirty-Seven years, and con-
graduated the lodge on possessing Il
member who has served it SO long
and faithfully.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
HUSBAND KILLS
MINISTER'S SON
Says Man He Shot Wrecked
Home-Wife Corroborates
Statement.
Special Dispatch to The Star,

CUMBERLAND. Md, November "a.
benjamin X. Younkin, former fire
man on the Western Maryland Rail-
road. Is dead at Connellsville from
pistol wounds inflicted by Jacob X.
Foltz, because Foltz alleged Younkin
had wrecked his home. Younkin had
five wounds. Foltz, reiterating his
original story that Younkin had
wrecked my home" was taken to
Jail, where charge of murder was
lodged against him.
Shortly before he died Younkin
told the police that Foltz's allega-
ton was not true. He said he had
been out with Mrs. Foltz number
of times. but that they had always
been accompanied by others. He
added that "she wrote me too many
letters" and called him on the tele-
phone too much" Mrs. Foltz visited
her husband at the jail. She cor
roborated his statement. the police
reported
Younkin, who was 20 years old.
served in the world war. He was a
son of Rev. James A. Younkin, pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church at New kensington, Pa.
Younkin had lately been employed
as an automobile mechanic. He is
survived by his wife. one son and
four daughters. He was member
of the First United Presbyterian
Church of Connellsville.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
VOLUNTARY JOINING
OF ROADS FAVORED

Consolidation of the railroads of
the country through voluntary action
of the companies rather than under
the spur OF compulsory legisla ton by
Congress is favored by the committee
on railroad consolidation, designated
by Julius H. Barnes, president of the
Chamber of Commerce of the Uunited
States.
Grouping of railroads into large
competitive systems is held by the
committee to be merely the compile
tion of the normal economic proc
ess begun many years ago but
checked by enactmnet of ANTITRUST
laws. With removal of these re-
straints and fair rate legislation:
which will restore the confidence of
those who direct the administration
consolidation will be resumed and
the end desired by proponents of the
transportation act attained in the
course of natural economic develop
ment.
strong and weak roads can be
brought together without injustice to
either on a fair basis of value and
with due consideration of the earn
ing capacity, property values and the
special conditions surrounding each
road. Advantages to the public which
may be expected include the follow
ing, according to the committee:
DEVELOPMENT of a limited numbe r
of stronger and more stable rail-
road systems.
Simplified and improved rate regu-
lation, made possible through more
uniformity in the strength and traffic
characteristics of the several con-
solidated systems in each rate dis
trict.
Economies in construction. main
tenance and operation, which, while
sometimes exaggerated, will neverthe-
less be important.
Better Car Service.
Improved car service with wider
movement of cars on their home systems
greatly lessened necessity Of car in
terchange and the utilization of more
direct routes, better grades and short
er hauls.
weak roads, the committee found
seriously imperil the whole transpor-
tation system on which prosperity OF
the nation depends. 1.-The wise
course" the report concluded, "both
for the public and for the carriers, is
to bring about, if possible, the flnan-
cial reorganization and rehabilitation
of the weak roads and their incor-
poration in strong consolidated sys-
tens"
Evening star., 1923-11-24
ROMANOFF JEWELS
BROUGHT BY PRINCE

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 24.--A tall.
handsome young man, with congenial
temperament and aristocratic delicacy
of manner dressed in a wasp wasted
suit of latest Partisan cut-Prince
Felix Youssoupoff, scion of the Ro-
manoffs-arrived on the Berengaria
yesterday.
He smilingly admitted he had been
a member of the party of Russian
noblemen who one snowy night IN
late December, 1916. slew Gregory
Rasputin, monk confessor of the late
czarina; he added that he came here
to sell some ancient snuff boxes and
visit few friends.
He said he was one of the group
who supposedly impelled by pa,
triotic desire to rid Russia of Its evil
genius, enticed Rasputin to the Ious-
soupoff palace in Petrograd, slew MN
and consigned his body to the icy
waters of the Neva river.
Now, the nobleman declared. he
followed with interest the politlcai
developments in his homeland, but
was not affiliated with any movement
to restore to power the !k Komanon anon
cess Irene. who arrived with him to-
day, is a member
Would Sell Antiques.
Prince Felix brought with him for
exhibition and sale a collection OF
Russian antiques, including a neck
lace of black pearls and some an
Pending appraisal, the collection Of
gems was placed in the Golfers of a
local bank by customs officials. They
would be released to the PRINCE under
For u
only. it was said. but if they We're
to be sold he would have to pay duty.
Personal jewelry valued at 100000
French francs was admitted duty
free.
The prince declared he would con-
suit with his lawyers about negotia-
paintings-"The PAIN IS Portrait of a Man"
and THE Portrait of Woman
which he said he had surrendered to
Joseph E. Widener. Philadelphia
millionaire. two years ago as col
lateral for a two-and-a- -half-year
loan of 100000. Some critics dispute
whether the paintings are Rembrandts
or Vermeers.
Princess Arrives Also.
The Princess Irene. who is the
daughter of Grand Duchess Xenia,
sister of the late Car Nicholas, and
hence a blood relative of the ruling
family Of Great Britain. wore black
furs and a chic turban which shaded
a pale delicate featured face. Ac-
companying her was the Baroness
Wrangel wife of the commander of
one Of the white armies. which tried
unsuccessfully to overthrow the
soviet power.
Edward T. Barnes. assistant solicit
tor of customs, roughly estimated the
value of the princes jewels at
s1,500,000. A week will be required
for detailed examination. Jewels
which belonged to Catherine the
Great and some black pearl neck
laces were regarded as the most
valuable pieces.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
NERVOUS WRECK RIGHTS
! BASIS OF $15O,OOO SUIT
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 2l.-A
charge that the Harold Lloyd Corpo-
ration had appropriated the plot of
Owen Davis play THE Nervous
Wreck" and made it into a motion
picture entitled why Worry" was
contained in a suit to recover $150, 900
damages which was filed in supreme
court yesterday.
Complainants include Mr.. Davis and
Robert H. Davis, who collaborated
with Edith r. Brainerd in writing the
original story. from which the drama
tization was taken.
1t is alleged in the complaint that
motion picture rights to "The Nerv-
Gus Wreck" were reserved by the
plaintiffs, but despite this. and with
out consent, the Harold Lloyd Corpo-
ration appropriated the plot and used
It for the motion picture.
Evening star., 1923-11-24

trict Supreme Court for $4,000 dam
ages for alleged breach OF promise to
marry. The plaintiff, Miss Ila b.
Guynn, tells the court she became en-
gagged to the officer in December, 1919,
while he was stationed at Norfolk
Va, and that they were to be married
in June, 1922.
The lieutenant gave her a diamond
ring, introduced her to his parents and
allowed 1t to be generally known they
were engaged. she states
Near tho last OF May, 1922, the
defendant ceased to write to her,
she states. and she did not hear from
him until November, 1922, when in
Evening star., 1923-11-24
DISCUSS LOST JEWELS.

The story of the missing Russian
crown jewels. reported several times
to have been smuggled into this
country, was again a topic of discus
sion in some circles here as a result
of the arrival in New York of Prince
Felix Youssoupoff of Russia with a.
quantity of valuable Jewels
Although the prince has been ad-
mitted under a diplomatic passport
issued during the czarist regime,
customs officials do not fully under.
stand the situation and, it is said.
would be interested in learning the
identity and the value of the Jewels.
Officials denied, however, that Ma
thanlel q. van Doren, chief of the
customs intelligence, was to take n
hand in any inquiry when he left for
New York yesterday.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
WILL DOUBLE GARRISON.

JUAREZ, Mexico. November pa
Reports from Mexico City received
here are that garrisons along the
border are to be doubled in an effort
to reduce smuggling. Cavalry will be
ordered to the various posts from
other parts of the country. Comman-
der Francisco Espejel has been placed
in charge of a squadron Of airplanes
that will patrol the frontier.
Losses in customs duties as result
of smuggling amount to one million
pesos q month, 1t Is claimed.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
ACCOUNTING is ORDERED.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, November
24.-The three sons OF the late Dan
r. Hanna, millionaire publisher of
Cleveland, Ohio, were directed to file
an accounting of their work as ex-
ecutors of his estate by Surrogate
Slater today. acting on motion of
June Avis Evans, an actress. The
accounting must be filed by Decem-
Der 10, the court ruled.
Miss Evans has sued the executors
to compel payment of $3.50 monthly
for life under a contract which she
said Mr.. Hanna entered into in con-
sideration that she break off her en-
gagement to him.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
NEGRO HELD IN DEATH
BY CORONER'S JURY

John c. Owens. colored. residing in
Stevens court, was held for the action
of the grand jury by coroner's jury
at the morgue today, in connection
with the death of Edward White, coll
ored. twenty eight years, at his home.
2115 Stevens court. yesterday. 1t was
reported that White fell on the stairs,
but police Of the third precinct OBJ
tanned information that White had
been dealt a blow on the head with
a poker.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
SAVED BY PLAYER PIANO.

SHAWANO, Wis, November PA
player-piano saved Otto Siefert, his
wife and family, from death in the
fire which destroyed their home here
yesterday. In some way the flames
caused the switch of the piano to be
turned on, the ensuing music awaken
ing sleepers, who escaped outdoors.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
BUS PLUNGE KILLS THREE

VERONA, Italy, November "a
Three persons were killed, three
were probably fatally injured and
seven were seriously hurt when a
bus running between Verona and
SAINT Anna skidded while turning a
curve on the road and plunged
down the mountainside yesterday.
The chauffeur was the only per-
son in the car to escape injury.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
POSTMEN TO REST.

There will be no delivery Of mail
by carriers here Thanksgiving day.
One delivery of perishable parcel post
mail will be made at am. Thurs
day.
all day. At the main city post office
stamps may be purchased at the par
eel post counter.
Evening star., 1923-11-24

a letter he announced his intention
of marrying another
AS tie result of the alleged re-
fusal Of the officer to marry her. the
plaintiff says, she suffered great
humiliation and was also rendered
Ill. She has not regained her
previous good health, the plaintiff
asserts Attorney Fred =. Myers ap
pears for the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1923-11-24
FILES $4,000 BALM SUIT
AGAINST NAVY OFFICER
Miss Tia B. auynn Alleges She Was
Engaged to Lieut.. Kenny
at Norfolk,

Lieut. Gleaves B. Kenny. past assist
ant surgeon in the Navy Medical
Corps. now stationed at the Virgin
Islands, was sued today in the Dis.
Evening star., 1923-11-24

A sugar plant found in parts of
South America is said to contain a
large proportion of intensely sweet
matter that Is not fermentable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
LUMBER DEALER, SHOT BY NEGRO, IS DEAD

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. S1.-Dan Hall Williams. 36. lumber dealer, who was shot and wounded last night by T negro, said by the police to be Mack Wooten, an escaped convict died here later today. The police and a sheriff's posse are now on the -trail of the negro, who is also wanted on a mur- der charge in connection with the death of a policeman at Tallapoosa, Ga. on Christmas Day