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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
CARyEs own NICHE
IN HISTORY

Tho motion picture occupied n
unique position. because II includes
all OF tho fine and mechanical arts.
some Ia lesser and some in greater
degree. and in combining them Il has
carved for itself a niche In tho bis.
tory OF the world as distinctive as
any separate art or industry.
Starting on, az an actor at tho age
Of 6. my whole life was concerned
with tho spoken drama. IN which /
had achieved some success. and my
critics were kind enough 70 predict
a future for mo before the footligh;s.
The thought Of any other career had
never occurred 20 me. but fate
stepped IN.
/ returned TO New York In 1910.
from an engagement in Cincinnati
with tho Chester Park Opera 60.
As Il sometimes happens with
actors. and others. found myself
out OF Job.
Completing tho rounds Of the
booking offices on broadway viih.
out success. was standing near
Times square. trying 20 decide what
step 20 take next. and wondering
what means would resort 20 q
keep tho fcrocioua wolf o. want
from tile door OF my Harlem fiat.
when tho incident occurred that was
destined 20 turn the whole course
Of my career.
A luxurious automobile drove up
20 tho curb In front OF mo and
from Il RliEhted a man whose whole
bearing and appearance bespoke AZ.
flnence and posltlon--somcthing !
bad never known.
In those days only tho rich could
afford automobiles. and ! was idly
wondering which bank president
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01

breaker Of much talent, A promis.
Ing comedy. fun OF laughs Is assured
patrons
Howard Evans Is again successful
IN staging some very enhancing song
and danoa numbers. enhanced by an
array OF new scenery and stage set.
ting. costumes and ensemble special.
ties. Tho opening number Is Keep
a Cola" By the altar trio. Howard
Evans and the girls. Ruby Adams
offers Mamma Loves Papa" In her
mean" style % syncopation. Irene"
Il th. pretty number by popular ~.
ito Mildred Markle. soprano. with
the star trio and runway beauties.
TWO FEATURES
on NEW PAN BILL
one OF the prominent vaudeville
bills Of the season will 10 ~ the
Pan,agss ,hsAier. opening with
Mondays matinee. having as f,a-
turs attractions tho Andrs shsrri
Revue and Carl Mccullough.
4 gorgeous musical comedy spec
,aeis win be presented in tho Andre
shsrrt Revue. Including a cast Of
international fsvoslies and chorus
Of very attractive and famous New
York artists modeiH
Carl Mccullough. broadway favor.
lts. II appearing IN his very latest.
Bright Bits Of TEavseiy." Mccul-
Tough u known ~ an artist OF per-
tonalisy,
Tho -Four Yelleronn. billed as all
star artists VIII present a somc-
what sensational program. which
promises tho last word In cquiiIb.
rum. rolling globes and ou,-of.thc-
ordinary gymnastics
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-01
PhotopIay
Unique i'm
World Art

Iiitor's Netsi This l. the fret u
serias ~ articles " "reminiscences
Of Thoinas ~. ines, pioneer i.isttan
picture producer I'm the Movies, Aes-
tersiay and To-day" la them he will
trees tho hl-teF3 81 this peculiarly
precscisus Industry from IL bsgin-
ninEs 20 the present. with numerous
sidsiinhis an we'll known producers.
directors Hnd sariy day stars.
No. I.
I ooKING back over the past "a
~ years 81 my experience ia mo.
lion pictures. ! am forced 20 one
striking conclusion. that never in tho
history Of the world has any indus
try been marked by such a prenom'
email growth aud development, In a
short length Of time. AZ tho motion
picture Industry. Nor 10 there an
industry TINT holds tho promise OF
a greater and more farreaehing fu.
ture than this newest of all tho arth.
In 1910. when entered the pic.
ture industry. Il was new and un,
tried field. There were no accepted
standards. no patterns on which 20
build. no organized business methods
or efficiency nothing which ohhTne.
ierixes Il today as tho fourth largest
industry OF the country and one OF
tho most important.
In all other arts and Industries
development has been a matter OF
many years, and In most canes gen.
crationa. and even centuries. Tho
motion picture has bean In existence
little more than a decade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
They Look Just Like
 Real Diamonds

Just to prove that we have the finest imitation diamonds on earth, we will, if you write within one week from date of this paper, send, post paid, one extra choice TX imitation diamond, set in a ladies' AK gold filled ring. Tiffany style, warranted 20 years, that has all the flash, fire, sparkle and rainbow hues of real diamond. When ring arrives pay postman only $2.47, and if you don't admit it looks just like three hun dred dollar diamond ring and great est bargain you ever saw, return 1t within one week and get your money back.
 Mems Flat Belcher AK Gold filled ring, set with a most beautiful flashing PIX imported imitation dia- mond reduced to only $3.47 for a short time is a very handsome ring and most popular with the men folks. It must be seen to be fully appreciated and if you don't have to admit to yourself that it is just about the swellest mans ring you ever saw and that it looks just like a real honest o-goodnes diamond ring costing six hundred dollars or more, return it within one week and get your money back. Rush your order and ring measure by return mail. Address U. s. Importing Co.,, 133 Main St., Avon, N. Y.-Adve1'- tisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
u. D. (. ASSEMBLE. FOR CONVENTION.
 AT SAVANNAH, GA.
Organization Has $1O2,- 900 In Treasury, Off,
 ficer Announces
(By Associated Press. )

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. 15.-Pre- liminary work for the annual cohven- ton of the United Daughters of the Confederacy got under way here today with the arrival of Mrs. J. P. Higgins, of St. Louis, treasurergeneral of the organiza tion. Mrs. Frank Harold of Americus, Ga, president-general,, reach ed Savannah tonight.
 The first session will take place Tuesday night with Mrs. Harold presiding The principal address will be delivered by former Gov. Frank O.. Lowden of Illinois. The sessions will continue through Saturday.
 The majority of the income of the U. D. c. is expended in the cause of education, Mrs. Higgisn said here today. The income from $7,000 of liberty bonds which the organization owns goes to the various scholarships in colleges throughout the country, including Har- yard. The society is now assisting several colleges, Mrs. Higgins asserted. She said there is a gift scholarship at Washington and Lee university, and a hero school fund of $50,000 the income of which supports a number of stu dents.
 Educational Work Outlined
 Mrs. Higgins told of the ducational work in mountain districts and other sections of the country being carried on by local chapters of the U. D. c.
 The society, she said, has a legacy fom a union soldier who wished to perpetuate the names of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Jubal Early and John B. Gordon, and four scholarships have been created to, commemorate these heroes out of what is known as the Rector w. Church fund. Several loan scholarships, university prize award, a fellowship at Peabody college, honoring S. A. Cunningham, founder of the Confederate veteran, and several other scholarships are included in the educational work of the organization, Mrs. Higgins continued.
 $1O2,O0O In Treasury
 The report of Mrs. Higgins shows that on October 20, the Daughters of tn. Confederacy had $102,297.27 in the treasury, an increase of $1 ,633.02 over year ago.
 Other members of the credential com mittee expected before the convention opens are Mrs. W. c. M. Merchant of Chatham, Va, chairman of the com mittee, who is expected tomorrow morn- ing Mrs. w. J. Woodcliff of Muskogee, Okla, registrar general; Mrs. D. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
SNOW FAILS TO HALT
 MAYFLOWER TRIP
Coolidges Brave Cold For Poto-
 mac Cruise
(By Associated Press. )

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-ln the first snow storm of the season, Presi- dent and Mrs. Coolidge started down the Potomac river this afternoon, aboard the yacht Mayflower for a weekend cruise.
 The presidential party filed. aboard the vessel by way of a covered gang nlank to a lower deck and none had appeared on the slush-cosered upper deck when the yacht nosed her way out of sight in the driving snow. ,
 BALTIMORE, Nov. 15.-A down. pour of rain turned into a snowstorm here and throughout western Maryland today. The storm broke drought that had lasted more than a month.
 CUMBERLAND, Md, Nov. 15.- Snow was falling over the Cumberland region today the first of the season. At Terra Alta, w. Va, in the mountains, the weather observer reported a snow fall of two inches this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
TRIES TO END HIS LIFE WITH UNDERWEAR
Alleged Texas Forger Alt tempts Suicide In
 Miami Cell

MIAMI, Fla, Nov. 15.-William II. Harkins. master forger awaiting ar rival of officers from Fort Worth and Salt Lake City, attempted to commit suicide in his cell in the Miami city jail this afternoon by using his under wear for a rope and tying it to the upper part of the cell.
 Discovery of the attempt was made by Detective Frank Mitchell, whe searched the cell while Harkins was conferring with his attorney in the office of the police station. Admission was made to Chief of Police Quigg later by Harkins that he had tried to hang himself but that the underwear would not sustain his weight. He said he made the at tempt in a fit of despondency because everything seemed to be going against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
HIGHWAY SAFETY
 WILL BE THEME
 OF GOVERNORS
Half Of State Executives To Meet In Jackson
 vile Monday
(By Associated Press.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. b. Measures to prevent grade crossing ac- cidents, and safeguard state highways are among discussions on the tentative program of the sixteenth annual gov ernors conference which will convene here Monday for two days session.
 More than half of the governors have definitely advised Secretary Miles c.. Riley that they will be here for the conference and several others sent fav- orable replies for the call meeting, the secretary states.
 The visiting executives will be well comed to Florida by Gov. Carey A. .Hardee, who will speak immediately after the conference is called to order at 10 o'clock Monday morning and Governor Preus of Minnesota will make the response.
 Four sessions of round table discus sions then will begin.
 At the close of the business sessions Tuesday, the governors will leave Jack sonville for a tour of several days that will take them to Sanford, Or 1ando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, West Palm Beach. Miami and intermediate points.
 The party will disband at Miami November p, and a number of the governors probably will visit Cuba, ac' cording to advance information here.
 Governors who have notified Secre. tary Hiley of their intention of at tending the conference are:
 w. w. Brandon. Alabama William E. Sweet. Colorado; Charles A. Temple ton, Connecticut: w. G. Denny, Della. ware; Cary A. Hardee, Florida Cliff ford NJ. Walker, Georgia Emmett F Branch, Indiana Jonathan NJ. Davis Kansas; Henry l.. Fuqua, Louisiana Percival P. Baxter, Maine; Channine H. Cox. Massachusetts; U. A, O. Preus, Minnesota Henry l.. Whitfield Mississippi; Arthur NJ. Hyde, Missouri John NJ. Dixon, Montana; James F Hinkle, New Mexico; R. A. Nestos North Dakota; Clifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Thomas C.. Mcleod South Carolina Austin Peay, Tennes- see; Pat NJ. Neff, Texas; Charles B Massey, Utah; Redfield' Proctor, Yer mont; E. Lee Trinkle, Virginia; Eph- ram Morgan, West Virginia w. R. Harrington, Hawaii.
 Scott c. Bone, governor of Alaska and Governor-elect Ralph c. Brewster of Maine, also have advised that they will attend, and Secretary says favor able responses have been received from the governors of Idaho, Illinois, Iowa New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and South Dakota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
NEW LAMP BURNS
 94% AIR
Beats Electric or Gas

A new oil lamp that gives an amaz- lngly brilliant, soft, white light, even better than gas or electricity, has been tested by the U. S. Governpent and 3J leading universities and found to be superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps. It burns without odor, smoke or noise no pumping up, is simple, clean, safe. Burns 94 per cent air and per cent common kerosene (coal oiD.
 The inventor, J. F. Johnson, 609 W. Lake St., Chicago, H., is offering to send lamp on 10 days FREE trial, or even to give one FREE to the first user in each locality who will help him introduce it. Write him today for full particulars. Also ask him to explain how you can get the agency, and with put experience or money make $25o to $500 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-At a mass meeting here last night a cam raign was formally launcehd under the auspices of the Science league of Amer ica to combat efforts of opponents of the evolution theory to prevent in struction on that subject in public Schols and colleges.
 Among the speakers at the meeting were Luther Burbank of Santa Rosa, Cal, plant wizard; ;' Dr. David Starr Jordan, chancellor of Stanford univer- sity; Dr. William E. Ritter, noted biologist; c. s. Mundell, former Con gregationalist minister, and Maynard Shipley, president of the league.
 Keep Genesis Out
 President Shipley declared it was the purpose of the campaign ito keep evo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
PETITION IS FILED
 AGAINST EX-BANKER
Creditors Of StrattOn Charge
 Intent To Defraud

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nov. 15.-A petition in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in United States district court here today against Henry Thomas Stratton, former president of the Peoples bank of Springfield Tenn, which was recently closed by state banking authorities.
 The petition, filed by nine creditors of Stratton, charges that Stratton concealed and removed money, ac- counts and notes with the intent to hinder and defraud his creditors while he was still solvent and before closure' of the bank. StrattOn is now living in Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
OIL LEASE CASE
 TO END TUESDAY
Defense Counsel To Continue
 Argument Monday
By Associated Press )

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15.-Comple- tion of the trial of the governments suit to cancel leases and contracts held by the Pan-American Petroleum and Transport company ill the Elk Hills, California, Naval oil reserves, on the ground of conspiracy and fraud, was sighted today with the agreement of counsel to place the case in the hands of Judge Paul Mccormick not later than Tuesday evening.
 The short session today was taken up with the continuance of arguments by Frank J. Hogan, chief counsel for the defendant company, whose address was hot completed when court adjourned un- til Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
THIS COP MUST BE
 WHISPERS PARTNER Scotch Policeman Answers
 Questions That Stump Judge

AYR, Scotland, Nov. 15.-"In what stage of drunkenness was the defend ant?" asked his lawyer of a policeman at the local police court.
 What is the use of asking that" interrupted the judge. "He was either drunk or not drunk"
 "On the contrary" replied the at- torney T submit that there are four distinct stages of drunkenness-the jocose, the bellicose, the lachrymose and the comatose."
 "I'll take your word for it." said the judge, adding, as he turned to the policeman. Answer the question"
 He was jocose when he took the red lantern from a hole in the street, belli- cose when I went to him, lachrymose when he reached the police station, and comatose all the rest of the night" said the policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
LEAGUE PROTESTS
 TAX PUBLICITY
Brooklyn Club Launches Drive r. Against Printing Returns
(By Associated Press.)

NE WORK, Nov. 15.-An organ ized protest against the public inspec- .tion of income tax returns was launched today by the committee on national affairs of the Union League club of Brooklyn.
 On the ground that the practice le- galized by the revenue act was a direct violation of the fourth constitutional amendment on search and seizure, the committee said it had the clubs author ity ito apply for leave to file a brief to any suit the attorney general may bring to test the publicity provision of the law, and to take any steps neces- sary to organize a demand for its re- peal"
 Charles F. Kingsley, chairman, an nounced that the committee would call mass meeting of Brooklyn and Long Island residents to organize such a demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
Driue Launched To Teach
 Evolution In The Schools
Keep Book Of Genesis Out And New Theory
 h. Urges Science League President

lution in the schools and the book of Genesis out" In this Dr. Jordan dis agreed with the aims of the organ ization.
 ''I would let in not only Genesis but the whole Bible," said Dr. Jordan. All ask or that any one should ask is the free exercise for truth and it will hold its own.'
 Objects To Vote
 The chancellor of Stanford said he did not want to see any popular vote on the matter or any laws keeping eyo- lution in the schools or out Such matters, he averred, should be deter mined in the light of reason and not by votes. The speakers emphasized the firm belief that evolution did not con flict with religion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
REVENUE MEN WIN
 MOONSHINE BATTLE
Tennessean Is Killed, Compan- ion Wounded, Still Destroyed

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Nov. 15. As a result of d pitched battle be- tween moonshiners and prohibition of ficers near Oneida, Scott county, yes terday, Falmore Sexton, alleged moon sinner and operator of a still near his homo- & dead and Howard Griffin, is wounded through the arm.
 A squad of prohibition officers went to Sexton's home early yesterday, searching for a reported still but were met by Sexton and companions armed with rifles. The officers had pistols and were forced to retreat when the "shiners" opened fire on them. They later went back armed with rifles. The still and all appurtenances were de- StrOyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
9 MEN SENTENCED
 FOR $55,OOO ROBBERY
StauntOn, Illinois, Bandits Draw
 Heavy Punishment

QUINCY, H., Nov. 15.-William P. "Dinty" Colbeck, St. Louis politician i; David "Chippy" Robinson, Charles "Red' Smith, Oliver Daugherty and Steve Ryan, Egan gangsters of St. Louis, and Frank Cotton" Eppelshei- mer,, Frank Hackelthal, Charles Red Lanham, president of the team trans fer union of St. Louis, and Gus Deit- meyer, were found guilty by a jury in the federal court of the robbery of $55,- 900 from the United States mail at Staunton, H., May 23, 1923.
 Motions for new trial and in arr rest of judgment were promptly over ruled by Judge Louis Hitzhenny, who sentenced the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
GO. ?. LOSES HOPE FOR 1 STATE VOTE
(Continued From Page One. J

against.
 Following canvassing tIe vote today by the governor, attorney general and secretary of state, as provided by law, proclamations were issued by the gov ernor announcing the officers elected and the amendments adopted.
 G. o. P. Primary Possible
 Republicans will be entitled to state primary at the expense of the state if they desire one as a result of their showing in the general election The primary election law provides that any party casting one-fourth of the total vote shall be entitled to primary. The total vote was Ill ,124 and the republi- cans received 45,005, while one-foutrh of the total is 42, ,7S1.
 In spite of the many appeals in the national campaign to get out the vote the state took little interest in the gen. eral elecion'. It cast 9,1S3 fewer votes than it cast four years ago. The heav- jest loss was suffered by the republicans. Four years ago they received 96,589. This year they received 45,005. The democratic vote four years ago was 160,560 while the democratic vote this year was 112,966. Independent ticket received a total of 3,15S four years ago, while this year was 13.153.
 AllgoOd Far Ahead
 Except in the cases of Bates and Shelly, the democratic electors averaged over 112,000 votess each.
 Figures as to the vote on congresSion- al and state offices were not avail able tonight, except in the case of the race for seat in congress from the bloody Seventh" district, the most hotly contest er cratic tic incumbent, inc received is i5,ss4 votes, defeating Dr. B. s. Cooley. his repHb- pub. voter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
NEGROES ACCUSED
 OF ATTACKING GIRL
Police Search For Black Assail-
 ants At Jasper

JASPER, Ala, Nov. 15.-(Special.) Two negroes, charged with attacking q 15-year-old high school girl here last night are being sought by Jasper po- lice Two or three negroes have been arrested but there is doubt as to whether they are the right ones.
 The girl was going home alone from the centennial celebration when she was halted by the two negroes. When she screamed, one of the men struck her in the mouth, knocking her partly Her screams brought help, but only after the blacks had fled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
DEATH LIST GROWS
Another Victim of Florida Wreck Re.
 ported Dead

MIAMI, Fla. Nov. 15.-AlexandeT Lamarre, Detroit, injured in the Flor ida East Coast railway train wreck at Wabasso, Fla, last night, is reported in adyices from Lake Worth, Fla, to have died today in a hospital where he was taken.
 E. F. McLain, superintendent here of the Florida East Coast railway, said this morning that the passengers killed in the wreck last night at Wabso are the first to lose their lives in a wreck on this line in the history of the company.
 Mrs. A. Laneye, Detroit, and Miss Lizzie FoXton, Alpena, Mich, who were winter. Todays death brings the fla killed. were travelling together and both were coming to Miami to spend the talities to five, with a score injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
NAMES ALLEGED BANDITS

CHICAGO, Nov. 15.--The first de- tailed testimony of the $2,000,000 mail train robbery at Rondout, H., last June was given today in the trial of William Fahy, former post office in spector, James Murray and Walter De Comb, by Roy R. Roche, of Watertown, fled Willis Newton and Herbert Holi- day, two of the six robbers who have pleaded guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
BLUNDELL KILLED
 NV LOUISIANA FEUD
Sims Family Held Responsible
 For Shooting Affray

JONESBORO, La, Nov. 15.-In a fight on the main street of Jonesboro yesterday between the Blundells and the Sims, B. F. Blundell, 52, prominent farmer, was killed and his son, Claude, IT, was wounded. Witnesses declared the shots were fired by Town Mar shal l.. P. Sims, J. H. Sims and Foster Sims, brothers of the marshal. Bad feeling resulted between the two fami- lies following the conviction of Foster for attacking one of Blundell's young daughters. Foster was released Thurs day after serving 30 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
WOMAN OF 112 BURIED Body Is Found By Youngest So

GOIDSBORO, N. C., Nov. 15.-Mrs. Hanna Bridgers, 112 years old, was buried here today. She died yester- day without attendance, having lived alone for several years. The body was found by her youngest son, aged 85, when he went to her home to take some vegetables. Mrs. Bridgers was born in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
MORGAN SAILS FOR HOME

LONDON, Nov. 15.-J. P. Morgan sailed for home today on the Beren- garia. His departure will not affect the negotiations in Paris for French loan in the United States, as he has deputiEed hts assistants to act in his absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-16
CREAM QUICKLY
 CHECKS A GOLD

If the children are feverish, fretful from a head cold or catarrh with nos trils clogged and head all .stuffed-up, just apply a little pure, antiseptic cream into the nostril. It penetrates through every air passage, soothing and healing, swollen, inflamed mem brane and they obtain instant relief.
 Try this. Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store. Nothing clears the head so quickly. Count fifty. All the stiffness, dry ness, struggling for breath will be gone. This is so much better than drugging children that every mother should use Ely's Cream Balm.-AdV.