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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-20
To Initiate cIass,

A class of fifty candidates will be
initiated by the Court Joan of Arc,
Daughters OF Isabella, at a special
SESSION to be held next Sunday A
number OF visitors from Clarksburg,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-20
IN THE
FRONT ROW
HEApLlNERs TONIGHT.
Musical Comedy.

Hippodrome. .....!. .Splash-Me Dolls
Photonlays.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-20
"saIomer a Wonderful Production.

"SaIomen a Wonderful Production.
"Salome." which began its engage
ment at the Nelson yesterday before
jammed houses. Is billed for a three
day engagement. That period is not
likely to satisfy the demand for. seats,
II the reception accorded the new
Theda Bara offering here is a cri-
teriou.
The tremendous sweep OF "Salome"
mounts to the final awful climax with
the sure precision of Greek tragedy.
In the blood-stained career of the ruth
less Princess, the murder OF the High
Priest, the execution of the Queen and
the suicide OF Sejanus have removed
all but one barrier to Salome's tri-
umph. That barrier is John the Bap.
fist. But his offense is the greatest
of all, for he has scorned her love.
II will kiss thy lips!" she shrieks
as she runs in fury from the stern
prophet into the throne-room OF Herod.
The King, deep in wine and lording
II among his guests, greets her with
youth. She Is fresh and fair and
tempting. If she will dance for Herod,
he will give her-"even unto the half
vi my hluBuOm.
With deadly intent, Salome begins
the fateful Dance of the Seven Wells.
Sinuous, voluptuous, wantonly sug.
gestive, her beautiful body glowing
through the diaphanous bits OF gauze,
she gyrates in bacchanalian move
ments over the polished floor. Finally,
with ony one veil left clinging to her
flesh, she Giides before Herod, falls
this feet and cries. Give me the
at his feet and cries, Give me the
Then comes the most powerful
scene ever presented 10 an audience
IN the history of the stage. The CORY
thing that was the head of John the
Boptlst is carried TO Herod's throne
and placed on the floor. Salome,
lYing IKE wriggiing serpent among
the silken rugs, creeps towards the
charger-gloating laughing in fiend-
ish glee. II will kiss thy lips!"
Hcrod, unable to gaze upon the
horrid act, turns his face. A mighty
wind suddenly rises and shrleks
through the vast hall. The turmoil
OF the terrified banqueters is drowned
in the roar of the storm. LivId flashes
light up the scene-and the revolving
face of Salome, still gloating over her
prizel
kill that woman!" cries Herod,
fleeing with his guests, and the last
view of the drama reveals, quivering
under spiked Roman shields, the life-
less body OF her who was Salome,
Princess Of Judea.
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PhotopIays.
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POP.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24

Greer is now engaged in organizing q
syndicate amongst capitalists in the state
FOR the development of oil and gas lands
in the northern part of Alabama.
Recent activities indicated that devol-
opment of oil lands in Alabama will not
he long delayed. A few weeks ago an
announcement was made of a large Ohio
corporation coming to this state to drill.
1t is supposed that they will develop
lands near Piedmont. in the eastern part
OF the state The United oil company
Of Kentucky is reported TO have a well
on the sands" at 100 feet near Frank
fort, about 10 miles northwest of Russell
Vile and If the hole is not cemented for
future exploitation, it is expected that
the oil world will be astonished at what
this well will bring forth. It is feared
however. that the United Oil company
will delay announcing the results OF
their drilling until the spring.
on Shades mountain there i9Ttill some
activity on wen near the Aldfich dome
Tt is understood the tools we're lost and
for the past few weeks there has peen
what is known as a Fishing job II is
reported that a decision has now been
reached to continue the drilling with
diamond drHl.
with all of this development going
on said Mr.. Greer, land the fact that
IL cost several thousands of dollars to
drill in this state il would appear that
some people are convinced there is oil in ]
Alabama. In fact, practically ali men who
have, studied the situation are convinced
that Alabama is bound to become one
of the great oil fields of the world. Ny
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
LEAGUE TO ENFORCE
PEACE INSISTS THAT
TREATY BE RATIFIED
CONTINUED from Page One,

credits, resting upon commerce and in
ternational securities, are the founda-
ton of our continued prosperity and
are vital to the maintenance of order
and life in Europe.
"Men and women of America, this is
your problem. Your interests, your
welfare. the honor and the future of
your country are involved. Your will
is the supreme command for the men
in Washington entrusted by your votes
with guiding the nation along the
paths of peace and victory.
1.-THE allied nations established dur
ing the war a practical union which is
being succeeded by the League of Ma
lions. To refuse to join this league is
to lose numberless benefits and to in
vite the development of a league that
will be hostile to us in feeling and
policy. The League of Nations gives
the promise of a world cooperating for
the purpose of peace and protecting
itself by concerted action against war
and the threat of war. The ideal is
American.
THE men and women who gladly
dedicated their sons and their sub
stance to their cause of obtaining
peace through the defeat of the Ger
man menace refuse to believe that they
have made an empty sacrifice They
demand that the senators harmonic
their differences Refusal to do so.
will defy and betray the people of this
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
CHINESE SITUATION
ENTERS INTO PEACE
TREATY. PROBLEM

Ishii. former ambassador to the United
States by the japanese society and at
tended by representative company, in
Guiding American Ambassador MOTIFS,
Viscount Ishii said that he had consist
emily endeavored to explain to his coun-
trymen something of their ignorance re-
garding America and Americans. Whiie
he depored the ''indscreet utterances' of
some American newspapers and some
Americans concerning Japan, he had re-
peatedly warned the Japanese, especially
the press, of the mischievous efectS
which were likely to grow out of hasty,
inconsiderate criticisms of the United
States, and especially of its President,
The Japanese, he declared, deprecated
nothing more strongly than the alto
gether undeserved attacks that had been
male upon the personality OF PRESIDENT
Wilson.
After congratulating Americans upon
the remarkable and conspicuous part
their illustrious President had played IN
the struggle for the world readJustment'
the viscount expressed regret that the
Paris conference had not incorporated
some guarantee in the League of Nations
covenant against racial discrimination. RE
believed that the omission Of the just
proposition mace by Japan would aftecl
the prestige of the league, but he was not
confident it wouid prevent ultimately ana
without undue delay
The former ambassador emphasized ms
belief that all countries are confronted
by a new and imminent danger, namely
a war of the classes or a war against the
state and other established institutions
1.-THE defense he said, should be com
mon, as the Danger is common to all
countries. All petty and selfish consio-
eratione, of a racial and economic char
acter, should be merged into the vasler
consideration of this common defense
Tuichhi Soyeda, former president OF
the Japanese industrial bank, who has
Just returned from Europe, urged, ike
Viscount Ishii the necessity of a united
front to combat the world danger OF Dol
shevis;n and anarchy He favored Amer
lean and Japanese cooperation In the
work Of world reconstruction and the so
luton of unsettled questions. Every ma
ton, he declared, must guard against rail-
ing into the same militaristic path as to
that in which Germany had stepped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
ANNUNZIO'S EXPLOIT 4
REACHES ITALIAN
PUBLIC SATURDAY
CONTINUED from Page One)

of conflict, and the landing of Dan
nunzio and his officers gave rise to a
noisy demonstration.
D'Annunzio appeared absolutely trans
figured. His followers were obliged to
struggle to protect him from the popu-
lation. who otherwise would have suf-
located him. Finally an automobile sue
ceeded in carrying him to the seat of
the government, where Admiral Milo
awaited him He remained talking for
half an hour with the admiral, after
which the latter, in D'Annuncio's pres
ence, ordered Major Bueci, his chief 3D.
staff to send a telegram to the govern
ment at Rome announcing the arrival OF
the Fiume volunteers and adding that
Admiral Milo had sworn not to allow
a single Italian soldier to leave Dali
malta.
When D'Annunzio accompanied by
Admiral Milo and Mayor illiotti, and
other notables, appeared on the terrace
overlooking the sea, where body of 800
cara volunteers had gathered, he re-
ceived a notable ovation, the outburst
lasting 10 minutes. Then D'Annunzio sol
EMMY presented Admiral MILO as the
first governor of Italian Dalmatia,
s'After a review of the troops, Dan
nunzio called ali his officers to him and
placed them under the orders of Adj
miral Milo, to be commanded by Gen
eral Oneto, representing General Gee
cherini Admiral Milo announced that
he had sent telegram to Rome accept
ing the governorship of Dalmatia in the
name of the King of Italy. From all
sides the national hymn was sung and
the church bells were rung. In the art
ernoon D'Annunzio again spoke to the
people, who were in a state of delirium,
the poet being obliged to protect his
face from the flowers showered upon
him.
when D'Annunzio was about to leave
the city some of his most enthusiastic
admirers raised him on their shoulders
and carried him in triumphal procession
about the streets, followed by clubs eno
associations gearing flags and singing
patriotic airs
The narrator explains in his account
that D'Annunzio's aim in gong 10 cara
was to prevent the evacuation by the
Italian troops of territory included IN
the pact of London.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24

An extraordinary statement was re-
Gently made in an interview with Mr..
William Brodie of No. 429 Twenty
ninth Street. Wylam, Ala, coal
miner by occupation and prominent
in local labor circles. having lived
here for the past 3S years and who has
wide acquaintance. Mr.. Brodie has
been working in the mines for the
past 60 years and is man of the
utmost honor and integrity He said:
For the past II years l have had
stomach trouble l had Indigestion so
bad that I could not keep any solid
food in my stomach. as it would fer
ment and cause gas to form; / felt so
weak and miserable that | was prac-
tically down and out | could not
sleep, was very nervous, was bloated
with gas which pressed under my
heart and I would nave terrible pal
pitation, was short OF breath and was
SO weak that l could not raise my
hand to take a cup of tea. I could
not walk four weeks ago, I was SO bad,
and had to quit my job; I was badly
constipated and had tried ever so
many different medicines without any
benefit. Finally l thought | would try
bottle of Plant Juice and this bottle
gave me so much reEef that I con-
tinued to take it until now | am able
to eat all kinds of food. sleep well
and am not constipated any more.
Plant Juice has put me on my feet
again and I am able to go back to my
work / cannot say too much in praise
of this medicine"
Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham at
Norton's Drug Store. Fourth Avenue
and goth Street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
PAGEANT PLANNED
AT ST. MARY Church
Every Member Canvass in
Aid of Episcopal Church
Campaign to Be Made

Builders of Cod" a pageant, will
/ be presented in the chancel of St.
Mary on the Highlands at the morn
ing service next Sunday. November 30,
by the children of the Sunday school.
when the story of the nation wide cam
paign of the American Episcopal
church will be portrayed. The pres
entation at st. Mary's will be one of
many such pageants presented in the
various cities of the United States on
the same date as one of the activities
planned for the purpose of awakening
renewed interest in the church work.
The nationw campaign will be
illuminated Sunday, December z, when
by means of the Every Member" can
Vass the entire congregation of the
church will be visited and asked to
contribute to the parish budget for the
coming year as well as st. Mary's part
of the nation wide appeal for s42. 900
600 to be used for foreign and diocesan
missions. this estimate having been set
ny the triennial convention at Detroit
based upon the recent survey as the
needs of the church at large for the
coming wear
Hopkinson Smith will act as chair
man Of the Every Member" canvass,
assisted by saxton d. Crawford as
chairman of the canvassers' commit
tee; J. D. Dabney, Jr., will be chair
man of automobiles; Theadore Ran
dolph, cards and instructions these ap-
pointments having been made at a
luncheon of the Mems club held at the
Tutwiler. Canvassers and automobiles
are needed for the afternoon of Deem
Der Z Volunteers are asked to report
to Saxton Crawford or J. d. Dabney. Jr
The 80 women who have volunteered
to distribute literature are asked to
meet Monday afternoon at o'clock in
the Sunday school rooms Of ST Mary's
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
COMMUNITY SING
is ENJOYED BY
LARGE AUDIENCE

The community sing at the Jefferson
theater yesterday afternoon was
great success The order of the pro
eramme varied somewhat from the
usual. The solos and the selected
pieces came first and the songs foi
everybody as a rulv. came atter ths
snecial numbers were rendered.
The words of the community songs
were written on a blackboard, which
facilitated their execution.
D. e. Nolan. the new director, maze
nronounced hit. and is likely to be
exceptionally popular during his stay
here.
The jefferson theater was CROWDED
and all the numbers were applauoed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
ROZANOFF THANKS
ALLIES FOR HELP
Thanks "Our Noble Allies
for Services They Have
Rendered" in Russia


vladivostok. Friday November IL
Deepest gratitude to "our noble allies
for the services they have rendered. .
and to 1.-THE allied soldiers who protect
ed the property and the dignity of the
Russian state" was expressed by Cen
eral Rozanoff in the name of the gov
eminent in a proclamation which dealt
with the recent attempted revolution.
The official news agency also issued
a note of thanks to 1.-The allies, and
particularly the Japanese. for services
to the Russian cause The note added
that Admiral Fedeorovitch had stated
that a Japanese warship had aided the
Russian flotilla.
Admiral Kawahara took exception to
the statement. and declared that the
Japanese naval forces had confirm ed
to their attitude of strict neutrality.
The Japanese press also asked for a
correction of the statement that the
allies. and especially the Japanese, had
aided the government forces in the
overthrow of the rebels
General Rudolph Gaida. Czecho-Slo-
wax commander and leader of the rev.
olutionary forces, who was wounded
during the fighting. said in an inter
view that the movement was purely Of
the people.
Its supporters" he said. were of
the Russian democratic classes and its
leaders. including members of the
tzar's duma, three figures in the Ker
ensky government and many young
Russian officers. That 1t was not boil
sheviki it's records and its leaders
programme. outlined to the people, is
all the proof that is necessary"
1T used every effort within my power
to prevent fighting" he declared. Il
believe we would have won had not
troops prevented our sending
out raiding parties from the railway
station"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
Capture of Mitau by Let's
Is Confirmed by Report

Reval Saturday, November Coon
firmation of reports of the capture OF
Mitau by Lettish troops was given IN
an official statement issued today at
army headquarters. The statement de-
clared that the request of Coionei
Avaloff- Bermondt. commander of the
West Russian armies in this region
for an armistice had been refused
NJ Tonneisson. the new Esthonlan
nremier. in announcing his policy says
Esthonia will continue her efforts to
obtain peace, provided there is no OBJ
lection on the part of the allies, to
whose policies Esthonia will conform
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24

grandfather, the late William H. Smith,
who was a well known geologist, was
convinced unto the time of his death
that intelligent development upon the
known geological oil structures OF the
state would bring forth the greatest oil
wells of the country.
with the world practically begging
for oil and its by-products, the time has
arrived for development in Alabama
Every government geologist speaks IA
Vorably in their reports of Alabama
structures. The state biologists admit
the oil possibilities in the northern part
Of the state, and Mr.. s. A. Hobson. one
of the best biologists in the country,
frankly and unreservedly issues a re-
port that there is oil in Alabama, espe-
cially in Marion and Franklin counties
Mr.. Hobson is now employed by one of
the great corporations drilling in this
state.
"I have been looking over the oil sit
uation ever since my return from
France. and have become convinced that
it is now the greatest business in the
world. And while no definite announce
ment can be made 1t can be stated tfHt
a syndicate composed of some of the best
known men in this state is in process of
organization for the purpose of develop
ing the crude petroleum resources of
Alabama. We are going to sink a deep
test in the northern part of the state.
If there is oil in Alabama we are going
to find it"
Judge Alvin M. Douglass also stated
yesterday that he was greatly interested
in the plans of Charlie Greer, and that
the time had arrived for oil
developments in Alabama.
ut is up to aggressive rren like Char
lie Greer to show us the way said
Judge Douglass. 81 am not member
of Mr. Greer's syndicate, but he can
count me in, for I believe strongly in his
plans and in the fact that there is oil in
Alabama That young man is the
right track"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
Bogalusa Quiet After
Pitched Battle With
Three Leaders. Killed
CONTINUED from Page One.)


Williams to drop the gun and notified
him of the warrant for Dakus' arrest.
The reply, according to Magee, was a
shot from Williams, which struck Le-
blanc in the arm.
The desperate and determined battle
then began with Williams dropping dead
in his tracks from a quick volley by the
special officers. The policemen said that
Bouchillon was killed at the window
when his pump gun jammed as he was
attempting to shoot. Gaines, they said,
fired through the garage door first with
pistol and later with shotgun. His
body was found in the middle of the
garage. Dakus and an unknown num-
Der of white men made dash for the
woods and escaped. O'Rourke and James
Williams climbed out a window, police
officials said, and made a break for
safety but O'Rourke fell with buckshot
wounds in his breast and Williams threw
UP his hands. Officers said shotgun
was found near ORourke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
DEATHS

Mrs. Laura Houston-Aged Il, died a.
the family residence, 2o01a South
Twenty second street, yesterday aft
ernoon. Funeral services at Johns
chapel this afternoon a. 2:S0 o'clock.
Interment at Forest Hill.
Joseph Osbood Hannun-Aged So, diea
at his home, I'LL South seventeenth
street, yesterday morning at u
o'clock. Funeral arrangements VIII
be announced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
TIL. Weather

Washington, November 23.-Forecast.
North Carolina: Fair Monday and Tues
day, gentle TO moderate west and north
west winds.
South Carolina and Georgia: Fair Mon
day and Tuesday, gentle to moderate
southwest and west winds.
Florida: Fair Monday and Tuesday,
gensle west to north winds,
Extreme Northwest Florida, Alabama
and Mississippi: Fair Monday and Tues
day, gentle winds. mostly southwest and
west.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
SUCCESSFUL TESTS
MADE FOR OIL IN
NORTH ALABAMA
Syndicate Formed to De-
veIop Oil Fields in North
ern Part of the
State

That there was pay oil in Alabama
and development fin the near future
would surely bring this state to the front
as a producer Of crude petroleum was
the opinion expressed yesterday by
Charles West Greer. a local attorney and
former newspaperman and sporting edi-
tor Of the Birmingham Age-Heraid- Mr
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
Woman Jumps to Her -

=. by Ns5oJIaLtd FTbsF
Chattanooga. Tenn, Noven
News of the death of Mrs. Neli ailfea+
Gallagher, at Morristown. Tenn. TIE
result Of jumping from an automobile a.. 3
falling under an approaching train at a
grade crossing was received in this city
today Information is to the effect that
Mrs. Gallagher became excited at the
approaching train and jumped to her
death. She was the daughter of Colonel
Murphy, former deputy United States
revenue collector, with headquarters in
Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
Business Picks Up in China

Toxic, Thursday, November 2O-Four
Japanese destroyers have been sent TO
Foochow, China, where anti-Japanese
disturbances have occurred
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24

Cold. Cause Headaches and Pains
Feverish Headaches and Body Pains
caused from a cold are soon relieved
by taking LAXATIVE BROMO QUI-
MINT, Tablets. There is only one
"Bromo Quinine" e. w GROVES
signature on the box. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
Clemeaceau Seeks Rest

BY NSS0CtdI6u
Paris. November 3-(Havas. Pre-
mier Clemenceau has rented at St VIM
cent. Vendee a small solitary house on
the seashore, where he hopes TO rest
and work in solitude. according to the
PresSe De Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

buy one shetland pony;
must be young and in good order and
cheap for cash. Cali Sanders, Main
5745-J. Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-24

country by. whom they were elected and
to whom they must answer.
THE treaty should be ratified at the
earliest possible moment after the
Senate re-convenes on December I. In
the name of thousands of Americans
who have died to bring peace and end
war. and of millions of Americans who
have .toiled and sacrificed to that end,
we call upon the Senate to forget pre-
JUDGE and partisanship and agree upon
a resolution of ratification couched
in terms that will permit the other
signatories of the treaty to acquiesce
in the condition of our ratifica ton"
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