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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
BIRDS GUARD THEIR ESTATE
Hunting Preserves" Are Maintained
 By Feathered Creatures


 The majority of birds have certain preserves over which they hunt. These consist of a few meadows, range of suburban gardens or stretch of water. If another bird of the same species at tempts to poach on this we'll guarded ground it is promptly driven off by the owner. Many of these birds have re- sided upon their little estates for several seasons, and 1t is their young which have to search for, and discover, fresh haunts, '..-.
 In some places, especially the suburbs of a large town, there are too many birds for the ground, and the result IS that there are many Outcasts which have to obtain their living by pOach- ing on their neighhors' preserves. have, sometimes watched the robin, bird which guards its feeding ground most jealosny, driving away these poach- CTS. But in many instances the latter are more artful and will watch until the coast is clear, then enter and obtain food.
 One robin which 1 knew imagined that he owned three large gardens. He was of such pugnacious nature that at last it caused his death, for he saw his own reflection in a window, imag- ined that it was a rival robin, and fought the glass 30 furiously that he fell dead on the windowsill.
 The kingfisher will own a portion of lake or a stretch of brook, and I have never known him to allow another king. fisher, with the exception of his mate, to fish on his preserve. When the young are reared they are driven away in the Autumn to fresh Hshing quarters. n eAe Of thesa biras Ahould attempt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
CRAWFORD SELLS
 GOODRICH LINE
Has Exclusive Franchise
 For Famous Tire In Birmingham

Considerable interest has been aroused over the various chan~-s made in the handling of tiffere. tire lines in Birmingham and in this connection thousands of motorists will be glad to learn that Crawford's Quick Tire Serv- ice has secured the r '4 f r the sale of Goodrich tires in :, Birmingham.
 The combination of Goodtich tires and Crawford service may be considered quite appropos as both have conceived splendid reputation for quality of product and efficiency of service. Good rich, 1t will be remembered, were the originator, of the cord tire and aston ished the tire industry with the Silver town cord, which soon became famous.
 Crawford was one of the Magic City's pioneers in giving road service and the little red wagons that come to the aid of stricken motorists who have appealed to ''92 Comin' to You" have become an institution i Birming- ham. We couldn't hardly get along without them now and thousands of ap- preciative automobile owners have ex- perienced their helpful aid.
 Tn selecting the Goodrich, we be- lieve we have secured one of the best, if not the best, ones on the market. We believe 1t is line that is a fitting companion to "92" service and it is certainly one that we are glad to stand behind. In this line we will be able to provide a tire for 'ery transportation need. There is, of course, the Silver town cord, and the Commander cord, there is the "55" fabric and the nov fa- nous Goodrich balloon tires. Then there is the line of solid truck tires which needs no introduction to truck operators of this district. In fact we do not believe we could have selected a line that would meet our purpose bet tr, or give more of satisfaction and econ omy to our friends" said R. H. Thomas, manager of the Crawford Quick Tire Service.
 A full and complete stock of the Goodrich line will carried >by Craw- ford Service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

to return 1t is dealt with in q manner that leaves no doubt in it's mind that this is no place for comfort. And birds have long memories!
 Among the islands of the north and west of Scotland the ghlls have certain patches of sea, covering several square miles, over which thew search for food.
 There is a bird, the Arctic skua. which is no larger than. themselves The bird lives by poaching. I have watched him slDWly b quarteriAg the waves, lowering around the gillls az they searched for food. Directly one of them caught fish he would swoop down and harry and chase the fisher with such determination that it was forced to drop it. The skua then quick ly bounced onto the fish and enjoyed it's meal.
 1 have never seen one of these poach- CTS attempt to catch fish on it's own account. Generations of robbing have taught the skua that it is far easier to obtain meals by poaching at leisure than diligently to search for food Oliver G. Pike in the Continental Edi- tion of the London Mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

The subject of crankcase oil dilution has received more attention than any other subject because it has such an important bearing on maintenance. Owners of cars generally change crank case oil every 1000 miles, but it has been found that this is too long a period. In that mileage there is al- together too much dilution of the crank case oil by unburned gasoline and wa ter. In addition the oil is found to contain a large amount of sediment, most of which is dirt and the rest prod ucts formed when the oil is broken down, due to heat.
 Dirt in oil and diluted oil are both bad for the. negine. They cause rapid wear of moving parts and all that rapid wear bring with it-worn piston rings, worn and scored cylinders, worn bear ings and timing gears, cts. The req son for the rapid dilution is brought about prinicpally because the fuel now used does not burn completely result ing in liquid residue which washes down .thecylinder walls and eventually gets to the crankease. Water, a prod uct of combustion, also makes it's way downward in the form of steam. A portion of the steam condenses in the crankcase and forms an emulsion with oil.
 The amount of oil dilution varies in different engines. but as a general rule the larger the bore the greater the dilution. Dilution increases the more the choke is used and the more the engine is idled or run cold.
 Engineers are not all agreed as to the best. way to attack the dilution prob lem, but under present conditions if an owner changes the oil every 300 miles and uses the choke as little as possible, he does as much as he can
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
VERIFIED CREAM" AT OPERA
Richard Strauss Triumphs In A Tune.
 - fnl XiennAAa GHnfAcfinn. :.

Richard Strauss has celebrated the approach of his sixtieth birthday with a new ba llet which he calls simply ''Schlagobers' Whipped cream). The ballet goes back to the Vienna of the SOs-the gay, light-hearted Vienna of the days long before the war, when the world was fair and life was lively.
 To Debmefs famous sweet shop in the Kohlmarkt go a group of boys, to be treated, after confirmation, to vien- nese sweets. cakes and whipped cream.
 Suddenly-can it be that Herr Strauss is thinking of Maeterlinck' s "Bluebird?'-al the pastries and sweets come to life. Sugar, tea. cocoa and coffee cans pop open and their contents join in an exotic dance. A gigantic cook is busily whipping cream in an enormous bowl The white foam rises and rises, higher and higher. un- til suddenly it overflows and forty bal let girls-oddly costumed so that they look both pretty and like whipped cream, no. mean triumph for the cos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

"us degree and sO reduces it's ability to provide the necessary cushioning quali- ties.
 Those in favor of holding up the oil body claim that it is necessary in or der to prevent the dirt that may be in the oil from cutting If the oil is thick. the dirt floats in it, wherets, if the oil is very thin the oil film breaks down and the dirt is permitted to cut and wear the moving parts.
 The air cleaner attached to the car buretOr air intake now is used by a number of makers of cars in order to prevent dirt getting into the engine. One car manufacturer already has an nounced small diEtilling device at tackled to the engine, the gasoline wash ing down the cylinder walls is sucked into this still where it is heated and passed back into the engine to he used again. Thus dilutioh is stopped at it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

tumer-whirl out of the bowl and -inco the rhythm of a new Strauss waftz-% the Whipped Cream" waltz.
 The tragic portion of the ballet is fss served for the second act. The tragedy is of a fairly familiar kind. One of ths boys has eaten too much. He suffeis from q nightmare. Chocolate bonbor uhnce a slow waltz. Three national drinks-Polish Silwovitz, French Chat treuse and Russian Vodka-emergs from three liquor bottles and join in Il political romance. Mile. Mariannst Chartrcuse is hotly wooed by Stanislav' Silwovitz, accepts him and laughs all the proffered love of poor Boris Vodka
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
ALL WHITE FOR MIDSUMMER

The helght Of decOrativeness IS reach ed this summer in the all-white frocks upon which the designers have spent so much time and thought. A par ticularly lovely one is of white geork- cite completely covered with embroid- cry done in. small crystal beads, with a few touches of silver and pearl beads. A very wide band of clipped white marabou borders the skirt and the sleeveless waist is as simple as A waist could possibly ba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
SEAsHORE COMFORT

The beaches may be gayer than ever this summer if all the chairs and para sols that are designed for the seashore finally reach their destination. A most comfortable chair and awning of blue and green canvas has suspended from a black hoop on one side a bril- liant and naturalistic parrot made of many pieces of colored jersey sewn to- gether.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20

or no dirt. dilution is a bad thing because it thins the oil to a danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
e,ss. e, Inr.. FtArvas seav,c.. i've

source and the diIuting fuel is used to produce better economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-20
NILES

to prevent the diluted oil from doing serious damage.
 One group of engineers believes that oil dilution itself is not serious thing if the dirt could be kept out of the oil. Other engineers state that dirt
The Washington times., 1924-01-24

What Is said to be the most
thrilling and tensely dramatic duel
scene ever staged before q mo-
ton picture camera is that fought
by John Charles Thomas and
Capt. Henry c. G. Mills, who won
fame with the Dragon Guards of
Australia during the war, in ''Un-
der the Red Robe" Thomas. who
is. making his motion picture de-
but in the new Cosmopolitan fea-
ture and who, with Robert B.
Mantell and Alma Rubens, is fea-
tured, impersonates GIL de Be-
rault. Captain Mills appears as
q trooper.
The duel, which is made doubly
dramatic in that it is fought on
horseback as well as on foot, was
filmed at the 1O4th Field Artil-
lery, Sixty eighth street and
Broadway, New York city. Here
one Of the biggest scenes in the
film is being made. This scene,
from Under the Red Robe" the
$1,500,000 picture, which is at the
Rialto Theater this week, depict
ing part of a French village in
the time of Louis XIII, necessi-
tated the construction OF one or
the largest sets ever built, at a
cost of $4,000. In this scene
Thomas, as Berault, Is making an
escape through the village, when
he encounters the kings troop
ers. He evades all but the first
trooper mills, and the two en-
gage in a sword tilt on horse
back that was fought with such
realism that even Director Alan
Crosland and other members of
the company gasped. Thomas
finally slides from his horse.
rushes to the rooftop of a DWELL
ing, and when cornered there
makes a daredevil swing on a.
rope straight through the window
of a house on the opposite side
Of the street.
In addition to Mantell, Thomas
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Infants Wear With
Special Friday
Prices

40 prs.) White MittenS. For
merry SOC. Fridays 0En
price ................ S~N
(11 prS.l Mittens, in rose, tan
and blue. Formerly 76c. OSn
Fridays price. e............ 6OC
t45 ,prs.) Black BIOOmers, sizes
to 4. Formerly 19c. FRI 1On
days price. e...,........s AVA'
(18 prs,) Knitted BIOOmers, all
wool. Formerly $2.SB. @1 40
Fridays price ...... U1s4V
% prss) Pink Rubber Pants.
Formerly Soc. Fridays CSN
tss, Long Cct;on Giaertrudes.
Formerly 4sc. Fridays CSo
pi Sis) short Cotton de Gsrtrudss.
Formerly 4sc. Fridays 25c
(I) Heather Brushed WooI four
piece set. Formerly $3.50. @0 OK
is0 prs.l Little Princess sIeep-
ing Garments, with feet; sizes
and 6. Formerly $L69. @1 Ok
tS3) F1annelette PettlCoats, on
bands, pink or blue stripes,
and scailoped or with deep hens;
sizes to IA. Formerly 6ec. Snm
Fridays price. ............ wv
FOURTH FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Norman Celebrates.

Samuel Norman, who is regarded.
- one Of the finest musicians in
the Meyer Davis chain Of three or
chestras, has just celebrated the
eleventh anniversary of his con.
nection with the Davis organi-
xAtton. Norman is the leader Of
the Davis New Willard orchestra.
which recently played a highly
successful engagement at Keith's.
The Willard orchestra is wide.
~ known as one of the few dance
orchestras which can also play
classical music with proper adap-
tation to the classical spirit as
well as technical perfection.
Leader Korman's enthusiasm for
the productions of the masters Of
music has caused him to keep
his men constantly practiced in
the most difficult symphonic eff
fectS. The orchestra was recently
requested, without preparation, to
play Tschaikovsky's Pathetic
Symphony" The orchestra
promptly came back" probably to
the surprise Of the requester with
several Of the difficult movements
Of the symphony exquisitely rem
dered.
Frequently, Mr.. Norman pre-
pAres special programs composed
exclusively Of classical numbers,
with a proper admixture Of the
semiclassical to prevent too heavy
an effect.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
SGUings On Toys
For FridUU

(5) Mamma Dolls, 90 inches
high and fully dressed. Regular
price 1s 'ls.sS' Fridays &.95
10) Mama Dolls; all dressed.
Regularly $3.95. Fridays @1 OK
price
(4l Sets of Furniture, dresser,
chiffonier and dressing table.
Regularly 1896. FRI C1 OK
days price. VAsOO
(1O) Tool Chests; fully COM
Dlste. Regularly sLsS. 81 .0O
Mechanical AnfomobIIes, with
two trailers. Regularly sec. dQc
Friday's price. VN
(S0) Imported Dolls, with. hair
ana sleeping eyes: also shoes
and stockings. Regularly $l.e6
and 1895. Fridays 81 OK
price ............... T@O
A miscellaneous group Of toys,
slightly soiled from hand CKN
ling. Fridays prioe...... SON
FOURTH FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Pre-InUentOry
RMV1InlGge Sale Of
China

Odds and ends to be clearanced
at less than cost.
Imported China Covered Veeo-
table Dishes; in border patterns
with coin gold handles. For
merly $500 Choice. short OQn
lot price ................ VON
CHOICE AT $50
Imported China Dinner Plates.
Formerly II. Choice. short CSN
lot price 6ON
Cups and S0ucerO Of imported
china. Formerly T5c. Short CEn
lot price, each ......... SON
Cake Plates Of imported china.
Formerly csc. Short length CEo
price, each ........,.. SON
Imported China Salad Plates.
Formerly Soc, 76c and 81. CEn
Short lot price. ce........... 6ON
Bread and Butter Plates Of inn
ported china. Formerly $50 1fNn
ana soc. Short lot price. AUA
on palntingu from a European
art school. Formerly $500. OQo
Short lot price. each. 49,. VCN
grxTH FLOOR
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Atrviu Signed.

Since Lionel AtwIlI appeared
some weeks ago at Keith's in a
one-act play, 1.-The Right to Love-"
there has been much speculation
as to his future engagements.
As a BeIasco star in such
plays as "The Comedian" and
other romantic plays, he has at
tracted wide attention and gained
great reputation for his finesse and
for certain magnetic quality in
any theatric effort.
Now comes the announcement
that william Harris, jr., has
signed Mr.. Atwill to play the role
Of Anton RagRtzy in "The Out
sider," a play by Dorothy Bran
don, which Mr.. Harris win make
as his fourth production Of the
season.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Fur Goats
Clearance Priced!

(1l Brown Conex Coat. For-
lnorly St0.7S. Fri COX m
tIj white Cisi;:i' Ccnc1 .Jaopustae.
Formerly sSS.7S. Fri &A0 TX
,.'iTi:.' Tan G;c:a.::1;' JseSussse.
Formerly $3.50. FRI NGk m
Il, sSsaiiina: ccci. Co.; trimmed with
Viatha squirrel. For cox m
meriy 3Il5.O0. Friday. WOOsVV
(a) Natural MualEfat Coats.
Formerly t1t6.oo. FRI cox m
il) Wild Cat Cat .j;ec:aaasttA. For
merry $4,000. FRI cox m
III PlatiHnm CaracuI Jacauetse.
Formerly $t4S.eo. FRI cox IN
(ll Bfowm CAEacul JaOQuetta,
trimmed with fox. For
n" merry siss.so. FRI S125.O
tI) Tan Caracui Coat, trimmed
with KolinslEy squirrel. For-
merry $2s5.O0. FRI @1 OK m
Qay ..,.....
SECOND FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24

ships. He made the above char
coal drawing OF Pat Rooney, who
co-stars with Marion Bent in
Shamrock at Keith's this week.
During the war young Thompson
was employed as an expert drafts
man with the United States Ship
ping Board.
Rooney's new revue, Sham
rock" is head and shoulders over
everything he has done in the
last ten years. 1t is a far better
vehicle than his last revue, Love
Birds" which appeared at Polls
a year ago. He has surrounded
himself with a dozen talented
dancers, singers and musicians
and as for his own personable
self, he seems in better fettle
than at any time in his career.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
CiSSie in FollieS.

Cassie Lotus has Joined "The
Follies."
That Is to say she will become
a member Of that organization at
the New Amsterdam in New York
on Monday night next. Miss
Lotus yesterday signed a con-
tract with the Ziegfeld office for
a limited engagement in the IA
nous show at a salary Of $3.50
a week, thereby altering the plans
for a concert tour which her
manager, A. E. Pond, had booked
for her in the outlying districts.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24

Sidney Thompson, Washing
ton boy who holds the distinc-
ton Of being the youngest theat-
rical artist in the National
Capital, is responsible for all
those attractive things that APP
pear each week in the lobby in
front of B. F. Keith's Theater.
Unlike many so.called sign paint
ers, Sidney is a true artist. He
comes by his artistic ability nat
urally for his father George r.
Thompson, stage Manager at
Keith S made his debut in the show
business through the use of paint
and brush. A
Sidney spends what little spare
time there is at his disposal, max
ing charcoal drawings, painting
figures and making models Of
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
DOnteSticS
DrGsticnLLY Reduced

Short lots with big values for
the housewife.
Se-lneh Bleach Cotton REM
nAnts, in various lengths.
1srS rrrS'O' Fr'oaN 15c
82-fmch Remnants Of Feather
proof Ticking, with heFringbone
stripes. Fridays price, QEN
Remnants OF UnbIeached and
Bleached She0ting, "a. s-&
and 1o-A. For Fri 1.90ff
0Ay
Infants' PlllowOaseS, IN various
widths. some slightly soiled. 1CO
MeSvS seSmic:c sheets, hem.
med ready for Immediate use.
Slightly irregular. Sizes 01-9O
and 7Sx00. Fridays C1 m
price OAoVV
FIRST FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
SaUians On Soap

(l8& d0xen) HaFd-WatsP 0oep.
Formerly 81. Friday. doxen. SO
SOap. Formerly VI. Friday.
go dOxen) JorEen's Royal Palm
Goap. Formerly 81. Friday. $50
(S6 AOzen) ColGate's Oval hath
SOAP (cocoanut, violet. oliye.)
Formerly SOC. Friday. dozen, 800
The Washington times., 1924-01-24

Leather and Fabric MandbagS,
slightly soiled from display.
:" o'lsi1n5!y ,as'SS, $500 Soc to Sc. 90
Leather vaAities. For. CE~
meriy a1.00. Friday. AOC
Formerly O1.oo and t1.S6. CSN
Friday ......s.......,ss. SON
(2Oj Beaded Bags yor- &1 OK
morly $S.BO. Friday. @ASOO
FIRST FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
20 Per Cent. Off
Auto Robes Friday
OnLH!

Here's the chance to get a
warm robe now when you
need it most. Every robe in
stock Is included. ranging
FRIDAY 1n Dgi''. =. $5.95 to $500
% pairs) Gray Plaid Blankets,
with goisette binding. Regular
ly sS.ss. Fridays $500
price .... T~
(I1) Single or Threo-Q Quarter
Handmade Candlewiclx Spreads,
T0x102 in. Choice Of white,
pink, relfiot and purple. For
merly $3.50. Fridays 0S OK
PRICE s'.""ss'sssss
20 Plain Blue Satine Comforts,
in extra size and with all-wool
filling. Regularly $12.s6. co OK
Fridays price. ........ T~sVV
Capitol Brand MattrOsseOI all
layer felt. soft and resilient. For
morly $1S.96. Fridays G1C Ak
price ................ YAASO
FIFTH FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Short Lot SaUings
On BOVS' Wear

(1l) Long OvercoA&S, sizes IL,
IL IS and ~. short &E OK
S4oS W:rm 'iIia.ciIin1ws. .i;ia:. sisss :
to II. Short Lot CA OK
gsp, JuniOr q. OvisrCoaGs, q ehia-
chilla and heavy ovefcoatings,
SKIES to 8. Short Lot &2 az
DriTs ess, siiri:;.' iii;'''.::ii .coiiar-astacS.o ]
model, seconds OF higher gradet
sizes 12h to ~. Short Lot AON
praSs IS, ;aa:i;;.ij;;di Cro;.aaD:tic;n;. Cjc1diara1 s1iss.
s1sss ss IS s ls. y and 1s. 81. .9S
'HG tse, "a BIo1ses. C in broken II, eiso
range. Collar-attached style
Short Lot 400
p'eSs tSsl fniiI.o;v1sar swssserv. VITA
big roll collars. Short Ct %
SesJ W winter PoIo i; Hats, i;i; with sap
tabs. Short Lot AQN
CSe) UUnion SIuiit.. Of rood quals
~; sises % to -. short AQA
t7sS 'is pair: khaki 0iIv.eraus, bI6
style; sizes 4 to 10. Short A@M
taSS 'Gs peirs .'i;:aii' Cloth knee Pants.
sizes Is !. 8. 8 and .. short 49C
ta5 Rslnccat outfits. tan with
hat to match. Short Lot 60 TX
pr1Ss FSs, yva.S yi;i;.';;.ii;.' snit.. IN 49,,
3, ana s. Short Lot AON
price .....c:..:.....:
(52I White Shirts, collar at
tached or nockband style. Slse0
12M to IL. Short Lot IKE
(70l Brushed Wool MueRlerE.
In plain. I striped and checked
effect. Short Lot 7EN
(02) Cloth Knickers. Sizes 2
to 16. Short Lot 7KN
price sON
(Se) echOol suits, in serviceable
mixtures; two.pants knickera.
Sizes Z to 13. Short GO OK
Lot price ......... @OsJO
FOURTH FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Duel Fought
ON HOrSebACk

and Miss Rubens, the cast of
Under the Red Robe" includes
such well.known players as Sgd
ney Herbert. William H. Powell,
Genevieve Hamper, Ian Mac.
Laren, Rose Coghlan, Otto Kru-
ger, Andrew Dillon. Evelyn Cos.
nell, Gustav Won Seyffertitz and
Arthur Houseman.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
WOOLen Fabrics
0np-hnH Price

Wool Crepes, Serge. TrIcotlne,
Poiret Twill, Velours, Broadcloth,
Jersey Silk and Wool Canton,
novelty woolens. In short lengths
from i to AZ yards. Formerly
$1.00 to $1,000 yard. Fridays
price, SOC to $500.
THIRD FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
75c WKiti11g's
DeckLe-Edge
Writing Paper, SOC

Just 2s boxes, with ~ sheets Of
paper and ~ envelopes in each.
(0Ol packages Of Llnen-kinish
EnvelOpes, in pink. blue or layen-
der. Formerly 10c package.
Friday, 3 packages 10~
xOE 49,
(24) Bottles 0f CMrter'S SO
Black Ink. Formerly 10c... w
FIRST FLOOR.
The Washington times., 1924-01-24
Odd Lots and Big
Savings in Wash
GOOdR

S2.lnch Glnghams, ia attractive
check and plaid pat CEO
Nrns. Friday ... 0VN
DuCkIing E7eACe for kimonoB
and dressing sacques. 1ON
rIluhy ....s..s......
Remnants Of white and Col
Ored Wash Goods. Friday, One
Half Marked Price.
27Ilnoh Bath Robe Flannel.
Patterns especially good 90O
for children. Friday. -. OON
Odd Pieces of Plain
and Printed Pllsse Crepe. OEo
FRIDAY ...............
FIRST FLOOR.