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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
CASUALTIES OF
TEMBL0RS CROW
Villages in Ruins; Hundreds
Injured in Stricken Zone

ROME. June 30.-tBy United
Press.l-The earthquake which
shook Northern Italy yesterday
continued until early today.
Scores Of persons were dead
and hundreds injured. with the
resumption Of communication u
was expected the casualty list
would increase. 4 number OF vii
lagos were raxed and at least 20
were partially In ruins.
Forty persons were dead at Vic.
chic. which was almost wiped out,
Miralond also was RACED and a large
part of the population buried under
the ruins. Heavy casualties are be.
lieved to have occurred there. but no
accurate estimate il possible yet.
At Olmi scores OF houses were de.
stroyed.
Destruction was great at Rabatta
and Casaglia. a number OF persons
being buried in the latter town. Flor.
ence. where the earthquake was first
felt, was among the cities reporting
casualties.
Only mcager news was being re.
ceived today. owing 10 the dislocation
of communication facilities. but II
was recalled that in the Messina
earthquake few casualties and light
damage was reported until communi.
cation was re-cstabiished. when the
extent OF the disaster revealed itself
Yesterdays shock was felt turnout
Romagna, especially at Civitella
where 900 persons are homeless
Two thousand persons are camping
out at Santa Sofia.
Military motor trucks were hurry
ing up tents. food supplies and sur.
gical materials to Cordano and San
Pietro, where the damage was enor
nous.
The earthquake also was felt In
Tuscany. where 1t slightly damaged
the Riccadi palace.
The observatory and San Lorenzo
church were damaged in Florence.
seismographs registered shocks in
the seventh degree on the Mercalli
scale. In the Florence neiEhborhood
and In tho third degree as far as
Venice. The mayor Of Rome placed
company OF firemen at the disposal
/ of the Florence authorities. The
military also was engaged in render
ing aid.
Wounded continue TO arrive in th'
hospitals at Santa Maria and near
| BY towns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
PHONE STRIKE
IS SPREADING
Send Out Organizers to Sur
rounding Towns
~
Continued From Page one

BcllIngham had gone off the job"
at a. m. Tuesday were received
at union headquarters Tuesday
noon
Word reached union headquarters
that the company Is having beds
and provisions moved into some OF
the exchanges Some OF the girls
said that they were called up and
offered 81 a day and board II they
would come to work.
No disturbances between company
guards and union guards" have
taken place.
More than 800 new members have
Joined the union since the beginning
OF the strike Sunday morning.
California. oregon and Nevada are
tied up 100 per cent by the strikes
OF telephone operators and electrical
workers. according to reports reach.
Ing strike headquarters Tuesday.
Denies Lines Tied In
While phone users report super.
visors in residential exchanges Mon.
day night informed them mo ser
vice was being given" and others
say operators inquired II the phone
patrons didn't know there was n
strike. c. O. Myers. manager of the
Seattle phone district. said Tuesday
service is uninterrupted.
Those must have been isolated
cases" he said. when there was a
rush OF calls. There IL no reason FOR
such happenings ms we are keeping
all exchanges operating and are
maintaining service as efficiently as
possible under conditions"
No Special Service
No special service" system has
been ordered for police. fire and city.
county calls. according to the phone
chief.
There has been no need for IT."
Myers said. since we have a large
enough force to care for all our pa.
irons.
IAN we have TO say IL that things
are moving along quite as well as we
expected. The situa ton Is inprov.
ing rapidly"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01

Augmented by n recent shipment
from the East. the embossed type
volumes used for reading by the blind
now number more than 500 at the
pu b ic library. 1t Is now being
planned to secure teacher to in.
struct those interested In lip reading
and embossed type reading free.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
JAP AN DISPUTE
IS NOT SETTLED
Clash With u. S. Troops Is
Not Yet Explained

WASHINGTON. July Disagree.
ment between the United States and
JaEan arising from riots at Tien.
Tsin. China. whore Japanese troops
FLASHED with American soldiers. has
not been satisfactorily settled, Acting
Secretary OF State Phillips an
nounced today.
A report published today believed
10 have been copied from the North
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
Chicago Municipal
Strike Nears End

CHICAGO, July !, = Chicago's
municipal strike appeared near set
uement today. following action of
the city council last night in voting
TO allow salary increases TO striking
city hall workers. street sweepers,
and 20 police and firemcn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01

When YOU think Of advertising.
think Of The Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01

China star, said the incident had
been practically closed, when Japan.
ese officials apologized to American
diplomatic. consular and military Of
ficials In the Far East, Tho the
state department admitted that the
published report OF the explanation
was substantially correct. IL was said
that the incident is by no means
closed. Further than this, comment
was withheld.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01

The Fourth and Your White Shoes
Are matters of Importance that can be properly
attended to in Shoe Shop. Shoes for outing and
dress-up wear are here in complete assortments.
Women's White Shoes and Oxfords
In smart styles, made of excellent quality white
delco cloth, with hand turned welt soles Heels in
Louis and the sensible military style Sizes 215 to g.
widths AA to D. Price, $500 to $500 pair
throwing Girls Mary James, of white canvas with
lnstep strap and turn soes, $3.50 pair.
Growing Girls white buck Observation-Disclosures welt
sole, low heels, $3.50 pair
Growing Girls white duck Shoes-Engish STYLE
with low heels $500 pair
Bathing Oxfords for women and misses 81 90 pair
UPPER MAIN FLOOR-THE BON MARCiE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
KOdaks

Honestly. you'd as soon leave
your head home as your kodak
on the Fourth.
And you'l want the pictures
you take this year to go down
in memory because this Fourth
is going down in history.
No. 2 Brownie, s2.93.
No. "a Brownie, s3.73.
Fresh Eastman Films for all
size kodaks.
STATIONERY DEPARTMENT,
UPPER MAIN FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
MORE SUNSHINE, BUT
NOT ANY TOO WARM

Nothing but sunshine today and
wednesday our official weather.
smith opined Tuesday morning.
when pressed for his official Judge.
ment Nothing overly warm. but
just plain sunshine and some more
Of those gentle westerly winds" the
weatherwright added
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
Dirigible RIA to
Start Ocean FLIGHT

LONDON. July 1.-The Edinburgh
correspondent Of the Daily News re-
ported today that it is officially an
nounced the British dirigible RAJ
will leave for America at 2 O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
Again Report Hun
Prince Fugitive

BRUSSELS. July 1.-The Amster.
dam correspondent OF TSours re-.
ported today that the former Ger.
man crown prince had escaped from
IT," 'sland of Wierengen. where he
! IN informed since shortly after
the armistice.
Paris dispatches reported Thurs.
day that Friedrich Wilhelm Hohen.
zollern had escaped, but this was
officially denied by the Dutch gov.
eminent the following day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-01
Bathing Suits

Enjoy your dip" to
the limit in a smart new
bathing suit.
Mems Suits-All wool.
$500 to $3.50.
LOWER MAIN FLOOR
Boys wool and mer-
cerized Suits-$4.00 to
$500.
UPPER MAIN FLOOR
Women's all wool Suits
$3.50 to $1,000.
Children's all wool
Suits-S5.00.
SECOND FLOOR
THE BON MARCHE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
GARLAND WINS TITLE
 IN TENNIS TOURNEY

Southampton, N. Y. August g Charles s Garland of Pittsburg de- feated Willis E. Davis of San Fran cisco 6-4. 6-3, 6-3 in the final and cup mans round of the Meadow club meE's
 singles today, Davis yesterday la- feateda Norman E. Brookes, the Aus
 tralian tennis star, in the semi-finals
 1 Garland. number eight on the rank :
 ing list outplayed Davis at every point Davis made a dismal failure of his powerful service, his attempts st
 net play and his volleying, while from deep court he was inaccurate and un- steady Garland made determined attack upon the lower backhand of the Cali fornian, causing the latter to send tle
 ball into the net at critical times, As Davis moved up to the net Garland em- ployed fast drives down the side, With an occasional cross court, or over handler that scored point.
 At no stage did Davis have lead. Garland did not lose one of his service games and he broke through the ser vice of his rival on four occasions. Garland with William T. Tilden. 2nd, Philadelphia, won the final of the don-
 bles from the Australian pair, Ram dolph Lycett and R. V. Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
HISTORICAL DRAMA
 VER|F TED BY BR|CE
Auction of Souls" at Frank lin Has Proven Power
 full Drama

By popular request the Franklin the-- atre in Ensley presents the powerful, tense, historic drama Auction of Souls tomorrow and Tuesday. This pie ture portrays in vivid manner the out rages dealt the Rumanian pople by the Turks.
 The title role is taken by Aurora Mar diganian, sole survivor of 500000 Armen- ians who were deported to isolated places by the Turks. The picture is au- $hene having been taken from people who were in Armenia at the time of the order of deportation.
 The picture shows how the Armenian people preferred death to taking the Mo- hammedan oath, even in the face of the horrible tortures.
 Every incident, every statement and ev cry situation in Auction of Souls is verified and eorrohorated by Vscount Bryce, the British ambassador to Amer ica, who made an exhaustive investiga ton, and by Henry Morgenthau, the American ambassador to Turkey, who was in Constantinople in 1915 and who tried desperately to prevent by diplo- macy the barbarous ambitions of the Turks to massacre until not "a Chris tlan's heart was found to beat"
 This picture played to crowded houses last week in Birmingham, and has been the occasion for much comment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
BILL ID CENSURE
 MOTION PICTURES Drastic Measure Introduced in Legislature in Hands
 of Committee

A motion picture censorship bill pro- viding for a board of censors with total appropriations aggregating $1o.- 900 annually, to be paid by distributors or exhibitors. and requiring the cen soriLg of motion pictures to be shown in this state. has been introduced in the state legislature and now is in the hands of the committee, according to advices from Montgomery.
 The bill was prepared by Judge Dan A. Greene of Birmingham. It provides for three censors with salaries of $25oo. $500 and $500, respectively, two clerks, a travelling inspector and a room at the capitol.
 The bill prohibits exhibition Of tragedies, murders. ropperies, sugSes- tive pictures, domestic infeHcity, and regulates, among other things, the length of kissing to be shown on the screen.
 Indications are that the bill will be opposed energetically by member 5 of both houses and motion picture in terests. It's passage will be urged, j. is understood, by those at whose in- sistence it was framed
 It has been pointed out by those connected with the motion picture ir- dustry that producers now voluntarily and gerlN submit their films 70 boards such as the National Board of Revue, for approval and that they are bound by rules requiring cleanliness and propriety and that without the al : proval of such organization the pie lures are not accepted by exhibitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Persia's Envoy at Mount Vernon

Lieut.. Col. F.. w. Halford, in Lesue's. Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote became prime favorites in Washington, and wei e esteemed in official circles and by the diplomatic corps Pauncefote's career as minister and as first British amba ~sador 1 was in every way highly creditabie, Shortly after his coming a compimen- . tary trip to Mount, Vernon was arranged for him on the Mayflower, which was the 1, Presidents yacht. Among the invited guests was the Persian minister It was
 quite social and impressive event. The spectacle of the minister of Great Britain paying respect to the tomb and memory of Washington did not pass without com ment upon it's historical significan se During the visit the Persian envoy was observed to be standing in profound rev erie in front of the iron gate of the tomb. He remained in silence for some minutes, and then. doubtless. full of obvious con trasts that might occur to an oriental mind from the land of Shahs and of ivory palaces and gorgeous tonbs, he turned
 to friend and said. How great man.
 and how little cemetery!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

Helps for the Superintendent and Off cers," state secretary.
 4:00-Question box.
 4:10-Report of Committees, installation of officers and selection of next place Of meeting.
 4:20-County sing.
 5:20-Organ anized recreation on the grounds. Athletics and old-fashioned games for everybody
 630-Picnic-supper on grounds.
 NIGHT SESSION. 7:30-Prayer and praise service, F. NJ. Harden. 500" Sunday School Evangelism, state secretary.
 S:30-Stereopticon lecture, 'The Sunday School and Social Gospel,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
DR. SPARKS SPEAKS
 OF ARMY SCHOOL
Ensley to Furnish Many University Students-Oth-
 CT News of Steel City
Bx CORA CHAPMAN BoTERwEC

By CORA CHAPMAN BOTERWEG
 Dr. D. H. Sparks, who was captain in the surgical department of the overseas medical corps and who has only recent iy returned to Ensley from France had an unusual experience as chief officer of the Mesues Hospital Center school which was established following the signing of the armist;ce and the evactu- ating of all surgical patients from Base hospital No. los.
 In speaking of this school Dr. Sparks said There remained about five or six thousand enlisted men and engineers in the Mesues Hospital center to be look ed after. so seeing the need of some thing to occupy their minds I was instru- mental in organizing a school for the cen ter of which l later became officer in charge. This school provided for the teaching of illiterates to read and write, of typewriting, engineering, economies as we'll as ample provision for athletics and wholesome entertainment.
 When asked as to the results of the school Captain Sparks said: "It was wonderful success. So much so that certificates were issued to the men talk ing the various courses so that those desiring to continue their studies in the states could get credit fori the work do1e over there. These certificates were ba cked by the government"
 Dr. Sparks. after his enlistment was hurried overseas as a casual officer in the surgical division and experienced the same hardships on the firing line as the other doctors, but he never mentioned these except as an answer to direct questions. but he radiates enthusiasm when talking of the great after war ex- perience of helping the boys forget the bitterness of war and preparing them to take a new grip on lite by being better prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
FRANKLIN ID SHOW
 AUCTION OF SOULS"
Douglas Fairbanks and Wal thall Also on Weeks
 Programme

The weekly bill at the Franklin this week is a super-bill, judging from the stars appearing there and the picture they appear in.
 Monday Auction of Souls" comes to the Franklin. A lengthy account of this exceptional feature will be seen else where in The Age Herald. Wednesday the hero of "The Birth of a Nation, Henry B. Walthall, will be seen at the Franklin in Modern Husbands" a so- ciety play that portrays the pitfalls of metropolitan society It is a story of New York broker who loses his for tune, as well as his wife, on account of the Hove pirate
 Thursday an idol of all movie land, Douglas Fairbanks, is at the Franklin in what Dug himself has said is his best picture, Arizona. There is plenty of action. laughs and thrills in this Fair banks picture.
 Friday and Saturday Tom Mix comes to the Franklin in The Wilderness Trail" a picture with many thrills.
 The Franklin theatre is ever alert to improve the entertainment that it offers to it's patrons. Their latest improvement is the installing of 5000 Cremont player piano This instrument is used by a number of theatres throughout the coun- try and has met with much favor from the movie fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
List of Bills As
 Signed by Governor

Montgomery, August (Special> } day approved the following bills which have been enacted by the two branches of the present legislatures:
 To repeal Section 669S of the code of Alabama and to make clerks of circuit courts ex officio clerks of the county courts in the various counties.
 To further provide for the compensa- l. ton of probate judge of Lowndes county.
 To authorize probate judge of Dallas county to issue interest bearing cer-
 tificates. To provide for the collection by the court of county revenue of Dallas county of sum of money in lieu of road duty To permit Dallas county to adopt, 2 | budget system. 1 To repeal an act which provides foi a better system of public roads ii | DeKalb county | To abolish office of county treas urer of Perry county. | To repeal charter of the town oi l Thompson, Ala 1 To amend act to authorize county treasurer of Greene county to transfer
 money from the fine and forfeiture
 fund into the general fund of the county. To provide payment of fees of state witnesses in criminal cases of Henry county. To establish new charter for the town of Edwardsville. Cleburne coun- | ty.
 To regulate the public school sys- tenn of Mobile county,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
RAIN PREVENTS PLAY IN TENNIS TOURNEY

Yesterdays play in the cotton states tennis tournament at the Country club was postponed, due to a heavy rain which came up as the matches were about to be started. Yesterday $ matches will be played Monday
 In the play tomorrow the singles will be carried into the senni-finals wher Wingo plays Harrison; Lange plays Kimball; Harold plays Warren. the winner to take on Jacobs, and Yates plays Cairns, the winner to take on Johnston
 Play in the doubles will be com pleted. We'll and Harold meet Brooks and Lange for the semi-finals. The winners of this match are to meet Warren and Hess for the doubles championship This will complete the play in the doubles matches The play will start early Monday in order to enable the scheduled match es to be played.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
PLANS FOR SUNDAY
 ! SCHOOL MEET MADE
County Convention to Be
 Held at Adamsville on Wednesday

The programme has been arranged for Adamsville Wednesday, August 27. The general theme will be Making Democ-
 racy Safe for the World Through Re lligous Educa tion." The programme calls for a morning, afternoon and an evening session. Din 1 style The late afternoon will be given over to athletic contests, and oldfash- l toned games for everybody. At twilight l there will be sing and there will be stereopticon pictures at night. | The County Sunday School association l is division of the Alabama Sunda, School association. It is expected ana hoped that a large crowd will be present The programme follows: MORNING SESSION. 9:30-Devotional service. w. w. Richer l 10:O0-''Religion After the War; Meeting the Challenge of the New World" Dr Henry Stephenson. | 10:25-Song.
 10:30-"The Rights of the Child,' state secretary
 | 1:00-"Religious Education in Our Coun- | ty," by the county officers. Il :25-"Making a Democracy Safe for | Ala bama,' Dr. F. w. Barnett. 1 12 1200-Appointment Of committees. | Adjourn for dinner. AFTERNOON AND EVENING SESSION 1:30-Song service. 1:45-" 5-"Demonstration Teaching of a Sun | day School Lesson," state secretary l 2:15-Special music. | 2:25-"Youth and the Church; Winning l Holding and Training Our Young Peo- {, ple," w F. Jordan. 2:45-Special music. | 3:00-"M "Mobilizing Alabamas Manhood
 and Womanhood for Kingdom Service. l w. R. Hillard. | 3:30-Song.
 | 3;35-"The Sunday School Engineer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
IDR. HARRIS HEADS
 STATE GOLF ASSN

Dr. A. B. Harris was elected preSi- dent of the Alabama Golf association at meeting of the membership of this organization held at the Country club yesterday afternoon. Dr. Harris is we'll known throughout goIfing cir- cles in this state, having held the title himself at one time.
 w. W. Crawford was reelected vice president and ID. F. Dilemma was elected secrctary-treasurer to succeed John NJ. Ingalls, of Montgomery. The date and place of the next tourney will he de- cided upon at future meeting of the directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
BNai B'Rith Officers
 to Be Installed Today

There will be meeting of Birmingham lodge No. 36S, Independent Order B'nai Birth, in the vestery of Temple E'Manu E' this morning at l9:G9 clock There will be an installation of officers as well as other work to be transacted A good attendance is expected. Following the installation ceremony some interesting subjects will be discussed. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Ensley will have the largest repre- sentative number of students at the un- iversity the coming year in it's history Among those preparing to enter ant re-enter on September s are: Alvin Kel- Ter Jennings Drummonds, Wellborn Williams, Wilbur Johnson, Mickey Sec kell, John Wilcox. Glenn Gibbs. Emanu el Zfvits, Ralph Levy, Miss Gladys Fike. Miss Avis Watson, Miss Ruth Palmer. Hiss Gladys Poole and Miss Minnie B.
 Nrter.
 II of the boys and girls have been gre uated from the Ensley high dur s1a Ne past two years with the exception oe < rin Keller. who was a 1917 gradu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
CLEANER TO HURL
 FOR BARONS MONDAY

"Whitey" Glazner will hurI for the
 Barons in the opening game against New Orleans here Monday. according; to 2 telegram from Billie West, secre- tpry of club. to the sporting editor of The Age-HeraId last night. There will be no game for the BarOns today, as Uncle Sam has forbidden the use of his cantOnments for Sunday baseball and the team will return home today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Kruger Sets New Record
 in the 100- Ya ard Swim

Philadelphia, August 2s.-Haroli Kruger of the Oakland A. C., Oakland, Cal. set a new Middle Atlantic asso- citation A. A. U. record today when he won the 100-yard Sackett cup race in the Schuylkill river at the Philadei- piia Swimming club Lafayette, Pa, in 53 3-5 seconds. He also won the 220-yard handicap race.
 Carl Urban of the Philadelphia Turn geminde captured the SS0-yard Middle Atlantic championship event in lS:3f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
PERSONALS

Miss Iannie Smith will return today from a visit to Chattanooga.
 |. A. Miller and R. E. Chadwick, who have been spending the past week Tn Florida. will return to Ensley today.
 Mrs. Britton Turner, of Tuscaloosa, IS the guest of Mrs. Oscar Berney on Ter ren boulevard, number of delishtfuE affairs have been given for Mrs. Turner. I r,mbry Hurn is visiting relatives in Tennessee.
 Chris Marugg, who for the past two years has seen overseas duty, has re- turned home and is now with the Bank of Fairfield.
 MT. and Mrs. H. D. Keith and family who have been spending their vacation at Camp Walton, have returned home.
 Mir and Mrs. H. J. Cummings and chli- dren have motored to Mississippi, where they will spend some time.
 MT and Mrs. Ike Keller of Gadsden will motor to Ensley today, accompanied by MT and Mrs. Henry Keller, who have been their guests.
 w. C. Suppler and Gen. Fred T. Chudy have purchased two beautiful adjoining homes on Avenue E and S4th street.