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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
L0CALPLAYERS CHARM AUDIENCE Little Theater Production Pleases Packed
 House

Alice Browns $10,OOO prize play, Children of The Earth,' as staged Wednesday night by the Birmingham Little theater cast was enjoyable in every respect. Besides being the sec ond effort of the Little theater during the current season, the production which is to run until next Monday night, marks the first attempt of the Birmingham artists, under the direction of Bernard Szold, to stage play, which depends almost entirely upon the read ing of very few delicate passages. And, it is to Birmingham credit, that the four-act play lost none of its zert of whimsy because of its local cast.
 Briefly, the story of the play hinges around love-triangle in New Eng land village. Peter Hale, portrayed by Junius Walthall, is married to gypsy, Jane, played by Mrs. Erwin Caldwell, but falls in love with Mary Ellen Bar stow (Mrs. c. R. Dezton). In the end, the marriage VOWS triumph.
 And around this plot, the author has written minor themes and incidents, which require a east of nine major characters besides Is children. One of the most enjoyable features of the pro- duction, undoubtedly due to the direc- tor, is that fact that while all scenes of the play are laid in New England, there was no attempt to reproduce the characteristic twang in reading the parts.
 From start to finish, with but few exceptions the production, never Jagged and these few exceptions were found ill the longer speeches.
 Three characterization stand out in the show. Robert Messer as Aaron Barstow, added fifty-years to his age and his portrayal of the dignified, staid New Englander was pleasing. Mrs. Erwin Caldwell played the part of the Gypsy wife with the feeling and aban- don expected only from one of Romany blood. But, probably, the best bit of characterization was produced by Percy Rosenberger, as Uncle Eph Grout, the infirm, crippled, mentally afflicted | town charge.
 The scenic effects of the play, staged | far better than any previous efforts of the Little theater, came in the sec ond act during the dance of the chil- dren. While the dance was progressing with enough light on the stage to make the dance very effective, sunrise eff feet was produced on the backdrop which should, make history among Lit tie theaters in all parts of the coun' try.
 A large part of the enjoyment of the play should be laid at the feet of J. Louis Shillinger and Mrs. William War ren, who designed the settings and tc Mrs. R. c. Woodson, who was in charge of gathering the many properties needed in the production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
WHEN ARE YOU GOING? CANADIAN PACIFIC ROCKIES IN FOR BIG SEASON NEXT YEAR
RESORTS OPEN JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

to take in the Canadian Pacific Rockies at their own leisure. Other conventions to be held on the Coast include the Northern Baptists, the International Association of Libra rians, the National Electric Light Association and the National Asso- citation of Master Plumbers.
 "The hotels and other resorts in the Canadian Pacific Rockies gen. orally open about June l, the Bung- allow Camps a little later, and close about September 30. June and Sep tember are usually delightful months in this '50 Switzerlands in One,' and those who can arrange their visits in these months win avoid the biggest crowds"
 The Canadian Pacific office at 420 Locust Street (Telephones Main 1711 and Central 6543) offers com plete information for prospective travellers, either by rail, or by steamship across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The Canadian Pa cific also operates four Extraordi- nary Winter Cruises, all of which sail from New York, after the first of the year; one Round the World, one to the Mediterranean. and two to the West Indies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
WHEELOCK NAMED
 ESTATE EXECUTOR
Sister Is Also Named In Will As
 Heir

George F. Wheelock, son of Mrs Addie NJ. Wheelock, who died Novem. Der 2, was named administrator of the estate in will probated Wednes- day by Judge J. P. Stiles. He is to serve without bond.
 The value of the estate was not given in the will, which makes Mr. Wheelock and his sister, Mrs. Ger trude w. IIalstead, the only two heirs MT. Wheelock receives large block of stock in the George F. Wheelock company and Mrs. Halstead was be- queated $10,000. The home, 2732 Hlgh' land avenue, is to be kept intact tol ten years and then divided equally between the two heirs as is the balance of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
BROMO-ASPRIN An
 IMPROVED Aspirin
The Kind That Does Not De- press the Heart Action But Gives Immediate Relief.

Bromo-Aspirin is in demand because it has all the good qualities of the ordi- nary aspirin and yet contains no quin- inc. That's why you can take it with out fear of its interfering with the heart action.
 There is no aspirin like it. It is the kind that does not depress the heart.
 Bromo-Aspirin gives immediate re- lief from colds, headache, backache, fever, grippe and neuralgia. For sale at all good drug stores-in flat boxes containing fifteen tablets for 25c. Keep a package on hand.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
E(;z Fl MA
You will be compelled to admit that the results of
 S.S.S.arereally amazing!

ANY people imagine that ec. N1 zema or letter needs only some external application on the skin in order to get relief. This is because the attention of the suf- iarer is so violently directed to the intense burning and itching which accompanies this disease. Try as they may-permanent relief will never be theirs until the disease laden blood is thoroughly cleansed.
 We know there is one thing that stops eczema and that is more red blood-cells! S.S.S. builds them by the million! You can increase your red-blood-cells to the point where 1t Is practically impossible for ec- zema to exist. We know that as blood-cells increase in number, blood impurities vanish! We also know that night follows day. Both are facts! But have you, eczema sufferers, ever actually taken ad- vantage of this wonderful fact? Thousands just like you have never thought about it. Skin eruptions, eczema, with all its fiery, skin dig ging torture, and it's soul-tearing. unreachable itching, pimple s. blackheads and boils, they all pack up and go, when the tide of blood cells begins to roll in! Blood-cells are the fighting giants of Nature! S.S.S. builds them by the million! It has been doing 1t since 1926.
 S.S.S. is one of the greatest blood-ceIl builders, blood-cleansers and body strengtheners known to us mortals! When you put these facts together,-then to continue to have eczema and skin eruptions looks more like sin than a dis ease. S.S.S. contains only vege- table medicinal ingredients. Be- cause S.S.S. does build red-blood- cells, 1t routs eczema, clears the skin, builds firm flesh, fills out hollow cheeks, and gives you that more up and going appearance.
 S. S. S. Is sold at all good
 drug stores in two sizes. The M larger size is more economical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
Gives Wife Adlerika
 For Stomach Trouble

A merchant whose wife had stomach trouble finally gave her Adlerika. It helped her at once. The pleasant and QUICK action of Adlerika is surpris- ing. It helps any case gas on the stom- ach unless due to deep-seated causes. It is excellent as an intestinal evacuant and wonderful remedy for constipa- tion-it often works in one hour and never gripes. Eugene Jacobs Drug Store-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
NEGRO ARRESTED
 ON ARSON CHARGE
Man Is Wanted For Setting Fire
 To Garage

Jerry Green, alias Jerry James, negro, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by City Detectives Morris and Helton, on charge of burglary and grand Iorc and arson. The negro is wanted by Detectives Hollums and Sandefer for the alleged burglarizing and burning of a garage belonging to D. T. Webster of Hanover court Sun day night.
 In addition to the burning of the garage the negro is alleged to have burglarized the home of Monroe Jones at HOS Twenty-eighth street, north, who is alleged to have been a partner in Sunday nights crime. Jones was arrested by the police Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

Over there," said the man at my side, lis where Luigi Mastrio reigned.'
 Perhaps he was a dick, for he was filled with police knowledge. The story of Luigi Mastrio, for example. It could not have come true anywhere else. For two and one-half years he has been hunted for shoofing two policemen, and yet in all that time he has hardly been out of sight of. police headquarters. Only the other day he stabbed to death a man in a Mott street restaurant, while a dozen spectators sat by. They dared not call the police. His neighbors have all known where he lived. Not one dared tell. A girl trapped him.
 I have become a connoisseur of rub berneck wagons. Before the dollar is paid I make sure that my wagon has air-filled tires and soft upholstery. No more hammering over downtown's cob bles in disguised truck for me. am choosy about the faces of the drivers and bankers and even the shills. When they look too tough move along to some other one of the fifty-odd look-see camions that make their nightly stand in the theater district. Once two girls picked me for a champion, to defend them against the too aggressive demon strations of the wagon men.
 do not like to be picked as a cham pion anywhereiSnear Mott or Delaney streets. It may Have been a plant.
 As a more or less regular patron l have gotten acquainted with some of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
COITRE VANISHES
St. Louis County Banker Saved an Op- eration by Home Treatment

SLa
 eration by Home Treatment
 Note: It would be illegal to publish these statements if not true.
 w. J. Vance, Banker, Valley Park Mo-, says: 1.-TWO days before using Sorbol-Quadruple, l had bad hem orrhage in my throat caused by tightening which produced severe coughing. Twenty-four hours from first application of SorbolQuadruple I felt relief, and in forty-eight hours noticed it was reducing. In three weeks, one side has vanished and the relief is beyond expression. You make use of this and will gladly answer all questions"
 Manufactured by Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg, O. Sold by all drug stores. Locally at Eugene Jacobs Drug Co.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

More people will visit the Cana dian Pacific Rockies next summer than ever before," said Geoyge P. Carbrey, General Agent of the Ca nadian Pacific. Already, my of- flee Is helping local parties plan their trips through this wonderful Alpine Fairyland that lies between Banff and Vancouver. Every day we receive fresh inquiries, and we are very glad to be of assistance, although 1t is six or eight months ahead of the time when the trips will be taken.
 with ten or twelve big Conven- tions being held on the Pacific Coast next summer, thousands will travel in that direction. I dare say that g out of 10 who go to the Coast will plan to see the Canadian Pacific Rockies, either going or coming, in order to get the utmost pleasure and value out of their time and money.
 "We have already completed ar engagements for special train and special car parties for some of the big conventions, such as the Elks, Shriners, Odd Fellows, Knights Templar and Eagles, but many small private parties are planning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
WOMAN ELECTED MAYOR

EDMONs, Wash, Dec. 3.-Mrs. J. H. Kerr, "a sticker candidate" run ming on "a clean up the town plat form" was elected mayor here yester- day by one vote over her opponent, M. c. Engles. Mrs. Kerr is the first wom- an to hold the office of mayor here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

Atmore, Joseph s. Mathis; Casteberry. Robert H. Meecham; Pineapple, Minnie V. Compton Uniontown, Evelyn D. Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
Manhattan Days And Nights
Dy Herbert Corey

MT EW YORK, Dec 3-Sometmes, when time hangs heavy my hands-or feet in city that offers no seat
 to the wayfarer except in theater in park-I take seengNew York bus for somewhere Coney Island in the perhaps look at the of baers in funny suits
 Or uptown be told about the rich ok to Chinatown and the almost ndeceny respectable Bowery of today One sees and hears things that would otherwise be naudbe and n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
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Mothers, Do This
When the Children Cough, Rub Musterole on Throafs and Chests

when In0 NuIAOkcns SVukM1 AsuU Musterole on Thnoafs, and Chests No telling how soon the symptoms may develop into croup, or worse. And then's when you're glad you have a jar of Musterole at hand to give prompt relief. It does not blister.
 As first aid, Musterole is excellent. Thousands of mothers know it. You should keep a jar ready for instant use.
 It is the remedy for adults. too. Re- lieves sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy, rheu- matism, lumbago, pains and aches of back or joints, sprains, sore muscles. chilbains, frosted feet and colds of the chest Git may prevent pneumonia).
 To Mothers: Musterole is also made in m 1 d e r form for babies and m l children. Ask for Children's Musterole.
 35c and 65c, jars
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
.CONGRESSB|LLS
DISCUSSED BY
WOMEN
Voters League Congressional
Committee Takes Up Meas
ures to Be Presented.

Mrs. Maude Wood Park, president
Of the National League Of Women
Voters. presided at the meeting of
the Women's Joint Congressional
Committee at the Grace Dodge gar
den house today. The meeting was
a clearing house discussion of bills
to be presented in Congress, The
measures up for discussion were:
Child labor amendment, Miss Mary
Stewart: World Court resolution and
physical education bill. Mrs. Ray
mond Morgan: education bill, Miss
Charl Williams: amendment to home
economies laws, Miss Lita Bane;
marriage and divorce amendment,
Miss Ida Hafford: compulsory edu-
cation for the District, Mrs. Alex
Wolf, and Redistribution bill. Miss
Ethel Smith.
Representatives of the following
organizations attending the meeting
were:
American Association OF Uni.
versity Women, Mrs. Frances Fen.
ton Bernard: American Federation
Of Teachers. Miss Selma Borchardt:
American Home Economics Associa.
ton, Miss Lita Bayne; General Fed.
Grafton of Women's Clubs. Miss
Ida Hartford: GIRLS Friendly So
city in America, Miss Margaret
Maule; National Congress of Moth.
ers and Parent Teacher Ass0cia.
lions, Mrs. A. c.. Watkins: National
Consumers League, Mrs. Florence
Maule; National Council of Jewish
Women. Mrs. Alexander Wolf: Ma
ton Council Of Women, Mrs. Glen
Levin Surggett: NATIONAL Education
Association. Miss Charl Williams.
National Federation Of Business and
Professional Women's Clubs, Miss
Mary Stewart; National League Of
Women Voters, Mrs. Maude Wood
Park: National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. Mrs. Ellis A.
Yost; National Women's Trade
Union League, Miss Ethel M. Smith.
National Board of Young Women
Christian Association. Miss East.
man; Service Star Legion, Mrs
Baker; National Committee for
Department Education. Miss Marian
Pankhurst
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
Housing Survey Helps
Chances of Lampert's
Rent Extension Bill

Chances for passage by the House
Of the Lampert bill for extending
the District Rent act, are greatly
strengthened as a result Of the
recent survey of housing conditions
in Washington made by the SEN
ate, in the opinion of the support.
ers of the bill.
The measure will be brought up
for action on the floor Of the
house on District Day, next Mon.
day. Congressman Florian Lam
pert, author of the bill, and Chair
man Of the House subcommittee
which recently concluded extended
hearings on the measure is conf.
dent the bill will pass.
supporters of the bill in the
house." Congressman Lampert stat
ed, ARE greatly encouraged by the
results of the Senate inquiry into
the housing conditions here. This
survey shows definitely that
housing shortage does exist in the
District and that there is urgent
need for continuation of the Rent
act.
1.-THE survey cannot help but
have a beneficial effect In the
House. Most of the opposition
which was at first voiced against
the bill was based on the fact that
a housing shortage no longer ex-
listed in the District and that extern
ton of the act was therefore un-
necessary. This argument Is Of
course refuted by the Senate find
ings."
The present rent act is to ex.
pire May %. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
$500 IN PRIZES
AWAIT ADJ
CRITICS
Simple Statements OF Opinion
and Facts Are Desired.
Points in Rules.

"Study the advertisements in the
Washington newspapers this week. +"
This is the advice given today
by officials of the Washington Ad.
vertising Club, which, in co.opera-
ton with the Capitals newspapers
are offering $500 for the best let
ters submitted on the subjects
what I Think Is the Best AID.
vertising Running In Newspapers
In Washington" and "What Think
of Washington Newspaper Adver.
Using"
Point is made that II those who
wish to enter either one Of the two
contests fail to read the, advertise.
ments appearing this week careful
ly they miss some attractive ones
worthy of consideration in writing
their papers.
It Is the aim Of the Advertising
Club to gather the reaction of the
reading public of the District. The
contest opened yesterday, and will
continue until Saturday.
To the persons writing the best
letters in each Of the two classes
will go 800. There are numerous
other prizes aggregating $500.
Those considering entering the
contest are reminded that "fine
writing" is not necessary to win a
Drize' s'mnla statennants Of oninion
and fact are desired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
EXTENSION
MEASURE
GIVEN
AID
Ball Expects to Put Evidence
OF Realty Combine in Cor
don's Hands Soon.

The Senate today adopted Sena-
tor Balls resolution providing for
an appropriation of 5000 to con-
tinue the investigation into the
alleged realty combine in Wash
ington.
There was no debate upon the
measure when Senator Keyes,
chairman on the Committee on
Audit and Control, reported it
favorably.
Seeks Radical Reform.
Senator Ball said today he ex.
poets to prosecute the investigation
over to District Attorney Gordon at
an early date.
He indicates that the disclosures
already before the committee are Of
kind which call for a radical re-
form of financial and business
methods in the city.
Bill Expected to Pass.
The Senate is now awaiting the
action of the House of the bill pro-
viding for the extension of the
Rent Commission. The position Of
this bill has been greatly strength
ened by the Senate's survey report
and there is little doubt but that
the bill will pass the Senate with
comparative mild opposition, mem
bers Of the Senate District Commit
tee declare.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
$4,000 WORK
ON STREETS
To BEGIN.
Virginia Contractors Will Do
Restricting, Engineer
Hunt Announces.

c. B. Hunt, District engineer of
highways. today announced that
work on resurfacing city streets, at
an approximate cost of $3.50, 900, will
begin in two weeks.
The contract for asphalt re-
surfacing was awarded to the firm
Of Mcclure & Rolfe, Of Richmond,
Va. This is the first time in many
years that this work has been let
to an out-of-town contractor.
In most instances the streets listed
are badly in need of repairs, the
last work having been done many
years ago. They are in all sections
or the city, with the northwest
greatly in rhe preponderance.
The streets are:
Northwest-Ninth, from N to P
streets; Tenth, from s to U; Thir-
teenth, from U to V; Sixteenth, from
Norris to Columbia road, and from
FLORIDA avenue to Morris road;
seventeenth, from L to Massachu-
setts avenue; Eighteenth, from H to
X; Thirty-fifth, from r to Wiscon-
SIN avenue; Connecticut avenue,
from Leroy place to a point 200 feet
north Of California street, and from
Florida avenue to Leroy place; Cali
fornia street, from Connecticut ave.
nue. to Columbia road; Dupont circle,
from New Hampshire to Connecticut
avenues; K street, from Vermont to
connecticut avenues; r street, from
Fourteenth to Sixteenth; T street,
from Fourteenth to Fifteenth.
Northeast - Massachusetts avenue,
from Second to Fourth. Southeast
street, from Second to Third:
North Carolina avenue, from Third
to Pennsylvania avenue. South.
west.-Thirteenth, from b to d.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
D. c. WORKERS ORGANIZE
FOR GERMAN RELIEF DRIVE

Upon completion Of the personne,
Of the Endorsement COMMITTEES here.
executive organizations will be ca.
tablished to raise the District quota
of the $10,000.000 fund for relief of
German children, Of which Mai
Gen. Henry T. Allen Is COMMITTEES
chairman. The committee is being
rapidly organized.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, widow OF
the war President, has indorsed tho
movement. Secretary, of Commerce
Hoover also has shown interest,
pointing out that children ALWAYS
are the innocent victims ground IN
the mills of international disputes )
Contributions may be sent to Wash.
fngton headquarters, American com.
mittee for relief of German chill.
dren, 1917 r street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
GEORGE p. HOOVER QUITS
AS ATTY. GENERAL AIDE

George P. Hoover, a well.known
lawyer of this city, today rendered
his resignation as special assistant
to the Attorney General. Acting
Attorney General Beck has accept
ed the resignation. the same to take
effect as Of April 4.
Mr.. Hoover, at the solicitation OF
former Attorney General Daugh.
erty, accepted appointment as spe-
cial attorney for the United States
on June /, 1922. While acting s
attorney for the United States. Mr..
Hoover was engaged in handlinr
cases arising out of transactions
concerning the sale by the United
States OF surplus war materials. IN
his letter of resignation, Mr.. Hoover
stated that for sometime past be
had been contemplating resigning
because the duties of special attor-
ney for the United States had very
seriously restricted him in his
private law practice. He stated
that he did not feel in Justice 70
himself that he could longer re-
main In the service of the United
States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
Washers Wiggle Out
Of Police Net on
Technically

Carrying out the campaign Of
the police department against
Washers in the downtown section,
Policewomen M. w. Cooper and
L. Hinkley told Judge John P.
Mcmahon in the D. C. branch of
Police Court today that they were
walking down Ninth street, near
E, northwest, when they were
hailed by two young men driving
by in an automobile.
It was alleged that the men
stopped their car near the women
who hailed a passing officer and
made the complaint. The court
held that the action of the po-
licewomen was premature and
that in view of the fact that
hailing women on the street did
not constitute disorderly conduct,
the case was dismissed. The court
further held that although a case
was probably in the making the
over enthusiasm of the officers
did not allow it to materialize.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-07
THE COLUMN is WIDE OPEN
TO YOU AND OTHERS.

F. B., aUho describes himself as
an "hunabIe country boy" 1Oho has
heretofore simply read the "dizSy
old column every day." submits
a Drawing and says he desires to
be ranked among the regular
contributors. He adds, further,
that he proposes to stick to the
JOB until he does make the COL
Mntn.
One of F. BIS drawings will
be printed, and everything he
may aOrite or drGw qOiU be print
ed # 1t comes up to the require
nuents of the column. We aOel-
come '1ew contributors. Mann of
them nibble eVery day and some
make good. Have the grit to
stick SOhen vou once begin and
you T0iU be delighted when non
make the grade.