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Arizona republican., 1919-02-20

King George sent the following mes sage to Premier Clemenceau:
 T am shocked to hear of the das- tardly attack on you this morning and earnestly trust that the injuries are not serious and that thanks to your splendid energy and courage you will soon be restored 10 health to continue your great and valued services for France and the allies
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-The state department tonight made public the following cablegram sent by Acting Secretary Polk to French Minister of Foreign Affairs Pichon:
 Government and people of the United States are shocked beyond measure and deeply grieved at hear ing of the criminal attempt on the life of M. Clemenceau. whose fearless devotion as a leader of his people has won for him in this country universal admiration and respect.
 May his recovery be rapid and complete and his great energy remain unimpaired, and may France long he able to avail herself of his high pa triotism and abilities"
 PARIS. Feb. l9.-(Associated Press , "A statement given out 10 the French and American press says:
 Secretary Lansing called at NJ. Clemenceaus home to convey the deepest sympathy of the American people, himself and other members Of the American commission, regarding the attack just made on the French statesman.
 Furthermore, formal official ex- pression of regret are being prepared as the American government wishes to do everything in it's power to show its very profound sympathy over such a dastardly act"
 PARIS. Feb. 19.-(By the Associated Press)-Foreign Minister Pichon visl- . ted the premier remaining with him for half an hour. This was about five o'clock in the afternoon and NJ. Pichon reported the premier as doing we'll He added that after the first shot, Nj 1 Clemenceau said: He has missed me" not thinking that other shots would follow.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 19.-ThC | Pacific coast congress for league oi nations. under the auspices of tho | League to Enforce Peace. at it's ses- sion here today. sent a cablegram tC the people of France as follows:
 "Our hearts are moved toward you We pray the life of your great leader may be spared to complete the mighty work he has in hand"
 The cablegram was signed by Will liam H. Taft. president of the Leagu, to Enforce Peace
 LONDON. Feb. 19.-Winston Spencer Churchill. British secretary of war paid a high tribute to Premier Clem enceau in a speech he made today a a luncheon at the Mansion House. oI the subject of demobilization and tn army of occupation.
 Before We come to the bushes which forms the reason for this gath ering' he said, ''I am sure you woult wish me to express the feeling of deep est resentment, which I am sure ever, one of you feel at the outrage agans Premier Clemenceau. by some evi hand. and our great satisfaction an, relief, so far as we are at present in formed. that he is in no great danger.
 PARIS. Feb. 19.-The British prim minister. Mr. Lloyd George has sen a message to NJ. Clemenceau. saving
 q am mortified at the dastardly at tempt on your life. but facilitate you France and ali. on your escape from SC rious injury. l am looking forward t seeing you at the peace conference il a few days:
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
COTTON

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-Cotton closed firm at a net loss of 10 to 2s points.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
CONDOLENCES

LONDON, Feb. 1e-via MontreaD King George sent the following mes sage to Premier Clemenceau:
 T am shocked to hear of the das- tardly attack on you this morning and earnestly trust that the injuries are not serious and that thanks to your splendid energy and courage you will soon be restored to health to continue your great and valued services for France and the allies
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
BITTERLY ATTACKS

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Arizona republican., 1919-02-20

PARIS. Feb. 1s.-(By the Associated Press)-Foreign Minister Pichon visI- ted the premier, remaining with him for half an hour. This was about five o'clock in the afternoon and NJ. Pichon reported the premier as doing we'll" He added that after the first shot. NJ. Clemenceau said: He has missed me- not thinking that other shots would follow.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20

soldiers in American camps especially
 was "a piece of stupidity without par
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20

PARIS, Feb. 19.-The British prime minister. Mr. Lloyd George. has sent message to NJ. Clemenceau saying:
 "I am mortified at the dastardly at tempt on your life. but facilitate you, France and ali. on your escape from se- rious injury. l am looking forward to seeing you at the peace conference in a few days:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
PROMOTION DAY

Promotion day exercises were held at
 the First Presbyterian church Sunday
 morning at II o'clock. which proved a
 most delightful service. All departments
 of the Sunday school took part in the ex-
 ercises and the collections were donated
 to the Sunday school extension work, of
 which Mrs. George Waller is the local secretary The primaries and beginners contributed $42.30 and the juniors donated
 $24.50, which was given from the savings of the children. The entire amount of the contributions was s13S.92. A feature of the exercises was the graduating class of juniors, nine of whom were honor pupils. An attendance of PTS Sunday school pupils was registered at the exercises.
 At congregational meeting following | the exercises. the resignation of Rev. I. F. Swallow was considered, and the con- gregation concurred with him in resign l ing from his pastorate. while they regret | the severing of his connection with the l local church. w. A. Davirson was se- | lected to represent the congregation al PresbyteEy, which will convene at An
 niston Tuesday, and B. L. Russell will | represent the session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06

Jones in every city he visits. His career has certainly had a tendency to make one believe the fairy story of "Aladdin's Lamp" was in truth a reality. Just imag- inc, only a few short years ago this diminutivel welshman was a newsboy on the streets of Dubois, Pa., then coal miner, next we see him as news agent on the railroad trains, then presto, ne exhibits for our edification the largest outdoor amusement entertainment in all North America" Continuing Mir. Salter said:
 There are over thirty attractions to be seeh on the "Joy Plaza and the iist includes Etta Louise Blake's "Superba, a spectacular production in which ten pretty southern misses are seen in tap- Ieaux dart. not of the tawdry Living Picture" type, but characterizatlons drawn from the paintings of the master minds of world famed artists.
 Essie Fay is rightfully crowned "Ihe Horsewoman of America" and with her equine wonders and their display of all most human intelligence, gives per formance that is absolutely classical as well as educational Jansen, the Great is a pretidgitator, who is in distinct class by himself. His performance is marvellous. There are two little girls, II years old, called "The Siamese Twlns, whom nature has joined together at thelr spines
 Gilmans home of East Indian illusions not only exhibits all sorts of curiosities but amazes one with numerous East India
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
CLOSE OF SEASON

The programme for the community sing at the park Sunday afternoon at o'clock was varied and was one of the best ar ranged for the season. Mrs. White Horns by delighted the large gathering with a beautiful soprano solo, "The<Can of the Cross.' and MT. Sol Lebowitz played two numbers on the cello that were aprre- ciated by the audience. The addition of these two musicians to the musical cir cles of Bessemer is being welcomed.
 Bowen's orchestra again pleased those attending the sing and played many fla vorites donating their services for the afternoon. The sing Sunday closes the outdoor sing season. but Director Mich edison stated that they will probably be resumed at some hall during the fall ana winter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06

illusions and here the kiddies growing up and the grown up kiddies are enter tained with the old-time performance or Punch and Judy.
 You have all read of the war "Coot- iesp Johnny J. Jones exposition has q troupe of trained "cooties'' unbelievable as it may seem. They are lively 'set of performers
 "Over the Falls" is the kind of show that after you attend you send some friend to go and see and follow it up
 with a visit to the very funny Bug House."
 Mile Marie, the Mile a Minute" girl Aides an automobile in Wm. J. Coughlan almost perpendicular saucer shaped mos torcSele drome, also with six professional racers she is seen racing with motor cycles. Alexander tbe Great is an almost human brained monkey, who in the mon key circus performance Hoops the Ioop in an automobile.
 Dakota Max has the largest wild west exhibition in the country today, occupy ing the largest space on the eXposlt'uli grounds The trained wild and donestlc animal hippodrome has Admiral Dewey with five lions and horse act; Princess
 Dixie. with four lioness act, hve cup lions four leopards, two ponies; Capt Harry Mooney and three huge elephants. Mooney was 16 years the elephant tralher with Ringlng's circus Mile. boo.sre ,', Hurd and hef school of trained mountaH' goats. Fat Folks Chataque, among otn- CTS has Big Boy. who is nineteen years of age. only weighs 595 pounds and wno wishes for a kind and indulgent "ie, His sister, age 20, weight TAO pounds, anu little Eva. age IS, weighs only 5l4 pounds. Car Luther has circus side snow @ tnae is about the most interesting eXhloltso'' over seen with a travelling organization and "The Midget City" contains amoHs its inhabitants four of the smallest peo- nle on the face of the earth. Prlncess Marguerite. Prince Denny, Baroness Teona and M'mse Salome.
 There is a new riding device calieu
 ee,rhe Frolic" and to prove 1t Is all .he name impfres. take a ride on 1t. IaSn there is Johnny J. Jones $2o,00o Carousai
 tbe mommoth Eli ferris wheel and the favorite s'whip." Johnny J. Jones has ms ~victory Band" and last but not least cores Johnny J. Jones himself some bodv asked Ed R. Salter, the Jones
 press agent. what he considered was 'iio rreatest feature with the Rnnhy d. Jones exposition, and withoN a mo
 ment's hesitation Salter's reply was, "Johnnv J. Jones'" And as he passed out of the editorial room Salter last "
 mark was Be sure and see Stella. The exposition is here for the entI weel, and will exhibit on the State Fa'r grounds every afternoon and nght uuiiis the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06

The signed statement of Mrs. Lena Cook. a popular lady residing at No.
 2413 Avenue F, Ensley, Ala. who has a wide acquaintance in this city, will
 be of interest. She stated:
 "For the past year l have had
 good deal of trouble with. my stomach;
 my food fermented and caused gas to
 form: I had neuralgia so bad that
 thought at times I would go crazy
 with the pain: had bad attacks of in-
 digestion and dyspepsia and always
 had {. hard lump in the pit of my stomach; I Vas on diet for months
 and could hardly take any solid food into my stomach. as it would cause me such pain afterward; my liver bothered me a good deal and made my complexion very yellow; was so nervous that the least little noise would startle me. and was not able to get around to do my housework. I heard of Plant Juice and started to take it. Now all of my Friends are asking me what I took. for my com plexion has cleared up beautifully. l sleep we'll at night and have no more troutle from neuralgia; have fine | appetite and am able to digest all kinds of food. I feel that can hen estly recommend Plant Juice"
 Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham at Norton's drug store, Fourth avenue ! and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, October 5.-(SpeciaL)-E. M. Owens, aged 7 years. died at his resi- dence, 1916 Fifth avenue, Sunday morning at Il o'clock. His death was sudden and unexpected, resulting from heart failure. Although his health has not been good for sometime he was not confined to his bed, and his death was a great shock to his relatives and friends. MT. Owens was a pioneer citizen of Bessemer, hay ing been among the first settlers here, and has lived in the city since May, 1887.
 He was Confederate soldier, having enlisted in the Fourteenth Mississippi regiment, Company c, at the age of II years He was wounded at Kennesaw mountain and carried the marks of the wound through life. In the latter part of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
UNIVERSITY

University October 4.-(SpeciaD Class officers for the senior class of the University of Alabama were elected at a meeting held in Morgan hall Fri day night. William P. Moore of Bir- mingham was unanimously chosen as president of the graduating class Dr. James S. Thomas, professor of second- ary education in the University, was chosen as honorary member of the class. Other class officers are: vice-presi- dent, H. Bryan Cargile, Bessemer; se- cretary-treasurer, Miss Marguerite C.. Wilkerson, Birmingham; historian, Vert W. Sowell, Jasper; prophet, Phil- lip E. Frank, Gainestown; poet, Miss
 Mary Morgan Ward. Eutaw orator.
 Frank N. Savage, Center; goat, W. G.
 Woodall, Tallasee Members of the executive committee, Joe Sewell, Titus,
 Dru Mcdonald, Ward; Yancy Goodall, Birmingham; and M. B. McDanieL Ab- beville.
 New members for the Literesque, the sophomore literary society. who were selected in comparative try-outs were announced the last of the week. They are Aaron Baer, Johns; J. P. Barnes Snowdown; George Cornish, Demopollsi Oscar M. Duggar Jr., Andalusia; J. D Malone, Jr., Bessemer; J. l.. Sowell, Jr | Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
For the Good of
 the Community

Z
 \ T has been almost eleven months since the arnistice was signed and the sol- dlers of the world stacked their arms. In these eleven months the world has made some progress towards readjusting con- dltlons to suit postwar times,
 There have been more or less labor troubles in all countries during this period, the United States not being without it's share.
 It is.a source of qualification, however, to the people of Alabama to know that fewer disturbances, traceable to unrest, idlesness or agitation, have occurred in this state than in any other state with any considerable industrial population.
 Here in the Birmingham district the largest industrial center in the south, with it's tens of thousands of industrial workers, the employers and the employees have worked in harmony and full understand ing. There is now no indication of any trouble in this respect in the near future.
 This absence of disputes and discon- tent is due no doubt to the high wages paid here and the harmonious relations at all times existing between the managers and the workers. Living conditions in this dis trict are good, several of the corporations having created special departments to look after this feature of their work Good schools, hospitals, churches Sand comfortable homes have been built and maintained for the employees and their families.
 The heads of the corporations, in fact, 1oo +bon nf labor; they have been the friend of labor and have expended large sums of money in providing the essentials for the comfort and happiness of their employees.
 The relations between employer and employe in the Birmingham district now and for long time past have been very pleasant The men are receiving high wages, the highest in the history of the dis trict. and as high as are paid in any other indl rial center. They are enabled to se- cure comfortable homes at moderate ren- tals, convenient to schools churches and places of amusement A large per cent of them have purchased their own homes, in most instances paying for them in monthly installments.
 Not only have they bought homes, but hundreds of the miners and employees of the industrial plants have bought auto mobiles and great many of them have savings accounts in the banks.
 Several thousand laborers bought Lib erty Bonds and War Savings Stamps which they have laid away and which are now earning something for them. Where conditions like these exist there is not much fear of any serious disputes arising to mar the friendly relations that have maintained in this district between the employer and the employed
 With very few exceptions the employ ing class in Birmingham and throughout the mineral district have always taken friendly interest in the laboring men and have at all times done the things which they believed would be for the best inter- ests of their employees.
 In recent years this disposition to pro- mote the welfare of their employees has be-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06

The recently organized Peoples Choral union. of which Forrest Dabney Carr is director. will have it's first rehearsal to- morrow night at Cable hall, and large attendance is expected. The enrolment thusc far numbers about 400.
 The work to be rehearsed is 'The Gate of Life,' dramatic cantata, for soprano tenor and bass solos, chorus and orches- tra. The verse was written by Snap colt Wensley, and the music composed by Franco Leoni. It has been performed on festival occasions in Europe and America, and has been received with great enthusiasm.
 It will be heard in Birmingham during Christmas week, and MT. Carr hopes shortly to have chorus of fully ooo which will be by far the largest chorus ever assembled here in a finished testi- val performance. :,
 The story of the cantata follows: Al the dedication of the new temple or tne Sun. presented to the Romans by tneii brave and victorious Emperor Aurehan a mysterious and awe-inspiring voice iS head condemning the worship or the pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06

his life he was in the mercantile business and was known as Daddy Owens" to all of the children in the vicinity, who were his patrons.
 MT. Owens was a consistent member of the Baptist church and has for many years been senior deacon. He is sur vived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. James T. Webb of Newton, Miss, and one brother, John Owens of Mississippi. Flu neral services will be held from the resi- dence Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. w. P. Price, officiated. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill cemetery.
 The Knights of Pythias will have charge of the services at the cemetery The deacons of the Baptist church will be the honorary pallbearers, and the ac- tive pallbearers will be as follows: George Ross, F. l.. Huey, w. J. Long, Henry Hurd, Lee Moody, G. w. Everett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
FORREST DABNEY CARR which night

gan deities. At the same time sudden storm, with gloom, thunder and rain, quenches the altar fires and the sacr1- fices are scattered by the wind. This IS interpreted by the priests as an express sion of the displeasure of the gods at the teaching of the Christians, and the ruth less suppression of the sect is again at tempted by an imperial edict. In the pitt less persecution instigated by Fronto, priest of Jupiter, the Christians, by their sublime faith and fearless fidelity, show themselves no unworthy successors to the noble host that had stood calm amid the pagan fury of two centuries. The story will be familiar to all readers of w. Ware s Letters from Rome in the third century. In the Gate of Life, how ever, the mysterious voice in the temple is ascribed to Portia, Christian woman. Probus, Roman soldier, is secret ad- herent to Christianity, but in it's hour of trial he confesses the new faith and shares the fate of it's followers.
 The choral union is planning to give a grand festival in the spring, when an elaborate work, new in Birmingham, will be presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
BIGGEST SHOW ON EARTH ARRIVES AT
 STATE FAIR GROUNDS
Johnny J. Jones Shows, Ag- gregating 20 Midway At fractions, Will Delight
 and Amuse at Fair

Johnny J. Jones' special train has ar rived here with the Biggest Show on Earth"
 "The last line may sound extravagant,' ,' says Ed R. Salter, the publicity pro- moter for. Johnny J. Jones. but when we arrive in any city and start to un- load thirty 7o-foot flat cars there is mo- body present to dispute my statement And what a reception awaits Johnny J..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06

T. R. Grigsby of Athens spent the week end with relatives in the city
 Mrs. James T. Webb arrived at Besse- mer Sunday night, having been called by the death of her father, E. M. Owens.
 Mrs r. A. Little left Sunday night for visit to Hot Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Wies will move in from their home in the country and will be located with Mrs. Walter Rush for the winter.
 Mir and Mrs. Lee Moody left Sunday for New York and points in the east. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
TH-HERBERT

The following invitations of interest to
 many friends of both> contracting parties
 in the city have been received: MT. and
 Mrs. William Herbert request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Mabel Grace, to MT. Albert
 Henry Smith on Wednesday evening, Oc- tober 15, at 615 o'clock, First Baptist church, Bessemer, Ala" Both the bride and groom make their home in the city and have many friends who are inter ested nj the wedding, which will be one of the principal social events of October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
ODELL-BRIGGS

A wedding of the week will be that of Miss Lula Briggs and MT. Charles Odell, which happy event will take place at the hcme of the bride at Princes spring on next Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The wedding will be a quiet affair, only relatives and a few friends being present. the ceremony being performed by Rev. l.. F. Stansell pastorof the First Meth, odist church. Miss Elizabeth sheridan will act as maid of honor. and MT. John Mcconnell will be best man. The nuptial music will be played by Miss Ethel Will liamson Mir. and Mrs. Odell Will leave immediately following the ceremony TOT visit to relatives in Georgia, after which they will return to the Bessemer district, where they will reside.
 Chancellor Commander J. A. Hardy re- quests all members of the Bessemef Knights of Pythias to meet st the hall on Third avenue Monday afternoon at 2:St O clock to attend the funer3l of E M Owens in body. MT. Owens was char, ter member of the Bessemer lodge. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
CONTEST CLOSED

The contest that has been in progress among the members of the Wesley class of the First Methodist church closed Sun day morning with the Reds having won over the Blues" There were 118 men in attendance at the Sunday school when
 the contest closed. The Reds will be rendered banquet by the Blues some- time during the week.
 The Protective Home circle will give a dance Monday evening at the Moose hall and large attendance is expected, as these weekly dances are proving very popular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-06
PERSONALS

lit is specially requested that all members pay this honor to him.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-03-14
COURT NEWS


The Knox county commissioners at
their session Monday awarded the
contract for The rebuilding OF mile
and an eighth of the Centerburg Gro
Ton road
The contract was awarded to the
Baker Construction company Of Col
umhrs The bid was for S3S,4S9SS.
The pike whcn completed will be tar
Do,nd macadam.
Other bidders we're: Ray $. Blinn
$A0,54A.S so Edwards & Irwin S39,416.Ss.
The improved road win be a town.
ship ard county pike, no state aid
being received for the Improvement
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-03-14

but after they found out we were on
the ground they oecmed to become
afraid"
Durbn has two scars, one on the
back Of his neck and one on the right
wrist He received these wounds
when a gas shell burst in his trench
and two pieces struck him. lie was
also gassed at the same time, and sent
TO the hospital
After leaving Camp Sherman the
local boy was sent 20 GLASGOW Scot
land ana from there was sent 80 Brest,
France. Upon reaching tnere he was
almost imemdately selected with
twonty-seven others to join the 9Oth
Division and a week later was in the
midst of the fighting,
Dnrbin, when asked if he would like
to 80 through it again said. 81 won t
take all the money in the world for
my experiences, but ! wouldn't go
through il again for twice that amount
Of money"