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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17

London. German government mes
sages picked up by wireless here say
that pants of Berlin are scenes of
bloody lighting.
The government, It is added, is TAX
ing all necessary measures to destroy
s'the reign Of terror"
The messages say that some parts
of Berlin already are without light and
water Provision depots have been
stormed by the Spartacans and the
feeding of soldiers and civilians has
been interrupted.
kilograms dated in Berlin and trans
mitted by the Copenhagen correspond
ent of the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany say that negotiations between
the government composed by Major
fly Socialists) and Independent Social
lists failed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
More Government Troops.

Basle.- Troops loyal to the Ebert
government have arrived in Berlin
from Potsdam and driven the Spar
tacans as far as the Tiergarten and
reoccupied the printing works, accord
ing to. the Frankfort Zeitung. The
government, the newspaper adds. has
decided to take energetic measures
and has assembled a large number Of
troops. Premier Ebert has issued a
manifesto to the workers, bourgeoise
and soldiers" denouncing the Spar
tacans as being responsible for many
persons being killed and wounded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
CONGRESS TO HOLD SERVICE,
Joint Session In Honor OF Colonel
Roosevelt Planned.

Washington.-Steps toward a me-
mortal service in the Capitol on Sun
day, February 9, in honor Of Colonel
Roosevelt were taken in Congress. The
Senate unanimously adopted resolu-
ton by Senator Wadsworth, of New
York, providing for joint session and
authorizing committees to make the
arrangements and invite the President,
Supreme Court Justices, members of
the Cabinet and other officials to par
dcipate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17

the cathedral. and day after day. week
after week and month after month
they continued to pour a rain Of metal
upon this beautiful old church until
today it is nothing but mass of pow.
dered stone. Germany cannot give
back that cathedral of Arras, but she,
can pay and should pay for the need
less, senseless destruction.
And the fair. cities and towns that
have been SO ruthlessly destroyed are
but incidents in the devastation caused
by this war, and for all of which Ger
many and her allies, and they alone,
are responsible. and for all of which
they should pay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
THE COUNTRY AT LARGE.

At the opening session of the Mis-.
sissippi-to-Atlantic Internal Waterway
convention in Pittsburgh an internal
waterway system from the mouth oil
the Mississippi to the mouth of the
Hudson river was advocated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
HUNS SEEK JOBS IN FRANCE.

Invasion OF German Workmen Expect
ed As Soon AS Frontiers Open.
Paris.-Nancy police have arrested a
German waiter who before the war
worked in Paris and at Nancy. He
slipped back into France with a con-
voy of returning French prisoners. He
presented himself before the employer
whom he had served before running
away to enlist in German artillery
regiment. AS soon as frontiers are
open another invasion of Huns to seek
work is expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION
ON RoosEvELT's DEATH

Says Former President Had Endears
Himself To The People BY His strer
uous Devotion To Their Interest.
Washington The following pro
amation on the death of Theodol
Roosevelt was cabled from Paris
President Wilson and issued at Il
State Department:
"By Woodrow Wilson, President
Of the United States of America.
"A proclamation to the people
of the United States:
"It becomes my sad duty to an
nounee officially the death of Theo-
dore Roosevelt, President of the
United States from September IA,
1901, to March 4, 1909, which oc-
CURED at his home at Sycamore
Hill, Oyster Bay, New York, at
four fifteen O'Clock in the morning
of January 9Th, 1919. In his death
the United States has lost one OF
its most distinguished and pa
triotic citizens, who had endeared
himself to the people by his siren
uous devotion to their interests
and to the public interests of his
country.
CAS- president Of the Police
Board of his native city, as mem
Der of the legislature and gov
ernor of his State, as civil service
commissioner, as assistant secre-
tary of the Navy, as Vice-President
and as President of the United
States, he displayed administrative
powers of signal order and con-
Quoted the affairs of these various
Offices with concentration Of eff
fort and watchful care which
permitted no divergence from the
line of duty he had definitely set
for himself
in the war with Spain, he dis
played singular initiative and en-
ergy and distinguished himself
among the commanders of the
army in the field. AS President
he awoke the nation to the dan
gers of private control which
lurked in our financial and in
dustrial systems. 1t was by. thus
arresting the attention and stimu-
lating the purpose of the country
that he opened the way for sub
sequent necessary and beneficial
reforms.
"His private life was character
lied by a simplicity, virtue and
an affection worthy of all adrnira-
ton and emulation by the people
of America.
"In testimony of the respect in
which his memory is held by the
government and people of the
United States, do hereby direct
that the flags of the White House
and tho several departmental
buildings be displayed at half-staff
for period of thirty days, and
that suitable military and naval
honors under orders of the secre-
taries of War and of the Navy BIO
rendered on the day of the funeral.
Done this seventh day Of JAN
uary, in the year Of our Lord Nine
Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine
teen and of the Independence of
the United States of America the
one hundred and forty-third.
WOODROW WILSON,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
MANY GIFTS TO PRESIDENT.
Milan Presents statuette Made OF CAP
tured Austrian Cannon.

Milan.-During his visit to Milan,
President Wilson received many gifts,
One was statuette made of captured
Austrian cannon representing Italy
conquering the Austrian Black Eagle
Another was an Illuminated volume
presented by Gianni Caproni, the air.
plane manufacturer, describing the
President as a white Eagle, the con-
oueror of all" The volume was dedi-
Gated to giant airplane which Ca
prom is building of transatlantic
flight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
GENERAL BELL DEAD.
Commander OF Department Of The
East Victim OF Heart Disease.

New York.-Maj. Gen. ]. Franklin
Bell, commander of the Department of
the East, died at the Presbyterian Hos
pital in this city. His death was due
to heart disease. He was taken to
the hospital three days ago for OBJ
servation, but 1t was not realized that
his condition was serious and his
death came as complete surprise. He
was So years old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
TO PENSION MRS. ROOSEVELT.
Representative caIlivan Proposes
5000 A Year.

Washington.-Payment by the Gov
eminent Of a pension of $1,000 year
of Colonel Roosevelt, was proposed by
. bin introduced by Representative
0allivan, of Massachusetts,.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
FRANCES COAL GONE.

Mines Cannot Be Brought To Full Pro
ductian Under Three Years.
Washington-Three years will be
required to bring the coal mines of
Northern France to full production and
TO efnace the devastation wrought in
the coal fields by the retreating Ger
mans, said report to the Fuel Ad-
ministration by the special commits
sion which has completed study of
conditions abroad.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
TO WAR ON BoLsHEvIsM.
National Security League Plans Propa-
uanda Campaign.

Washington Plans for an extensive
propaganda campaign against the
spread of Bolshevism as a part of the
postwar work of the National Security
League were discussed by Col. Charles
E. Lydecker. president Of the league.
before the special House committee in
vestigating activities of the organiza-
ton during the last Congressional
campaign.
Asked by Representative Reavis, of
Nebraska, If he believed Bolshevik
ideas were general in Congress. Col
onel Lydecker said he thought not.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
NOTED pHlLArELIsr DEAD.

j. w. Scott Owned Finest Stamp Col
lection In World.
New York.-John Walter Scott, rs
years old. well-known philatelist, is
dead here. His private stamp collec-
ton was said to be the finest in the
-aaSsA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
CASUALTIES NOW ALL IN.
1000 Additional Clerks To Speed Work
OF Publicity.

Washington Complete lists of cas-
ualties among the American Expedi-
tionary Forces have been sent to
Washington and 1000 additional
clerks have been put to work in the
Adjutant-G Generals Office to get them
out as speedily as possible.
Secretary Baker, in making this an
nouncement. said another thousand
clerks would be added to the Adju-
tant Generals force and at the rate
lists were being handled it would be
only a short time before all of the
names were published.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
GEORGE GETS RESIGNATION.
Retires At His. Request Not To EN-
barass New Government.

London. The entire British Cabinet
has formally resigned. at the request
of Premier Lloyd George. to avoid com
plications in his selection OF a new
ministry. The ministers will continue
to exercise the functions of their Office
until successors are appointed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
PLANES MAY AID SMUGGLING.
New York Customs Officials Planning
To Cope Against Such.

New York.-Custom house officials
are already laying plans for coping
with the latest possible methods of
smuggling by ARP ane. The Govern
ment may have to maintain airdromes,
searchlights and anti-craft guns and
keep up flying patrols on its borders
to daaJ with Hmalxalsrs
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17
EXPLOSION KILLS SCORE.
otherD Injured When Film Exchana,
In Pittsburgh Is Wrecked.

Pittsburgh. Between Is and 20 per-
sons, mostly women and girls, were
killed and more than score others
injured here when a terrific explosion
wrecked a film exchange building at
804 Penn avenue, in the downtown
section of the city. Eight bodies have
been recovered from the ruins, and
firemen, working on the interior of the
structure, report that many other
bodies are buried under wreckage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-01-17

Young pea pods are largely eaten -
Europe and are described as tend6.
succulent and wholesome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
sSUNNYSIDE CHARLIE CHAPLINS S1, 100000 COMEDY AT STRAND

'Sunnyside. the third of Charlie Chap lin's great million dollar comedies, will open a three days engagement at the Strand today, and on the same pro gramme will be offered Maurice Tour neur's celebrated drama, The White Heather" which as a stage play ran for two seasons at the 'Drury Lane theater. London, and scored one of the most tre- mendous successes ever known in the history of the English stage.
 In "sunnyside.' Chaplin will be seen in one of the finest productions in which he has ever been cast. for the story con- tains every element of fun, and in the hands of~this master of screen comedy it could but please and delight all who see it.
 The story of "Sunnyside" portrays life down on the farm, with Charlie" in the role of a poof little oppressed farm hand. He has to chauffeur the cows, wake up the chickens, valet the horses, page the hogs and do all kinds of Notorious farm work, in addition to acting as head wait er bellhop and baggage man in hick hotel owned by the mean old farmer tor whom he works. But with all this, he finds time to be happy, though tired, and incidentally manages to- fall in love outwit a city rival, ride a COW out of a revival meeting and in the end sett-e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
CHARLIE CHAPLAIN IN
 "SUNNYSIDE"-STRAND

Today will be big day at the Princess.
 At 10 o'clock this morning the first
 performance of Charlie Chaplin in his very latest picture, "Sunnyside," will
 begin .and arrangements have been
 made to accommodate capacity audi ences
 This picture is said to be one of the funniest of the famous comedian and the Princess is being congratulated for showing such a big production. This | latest release of Chaplin is beir g
 shown in a few of the high price the atres.
 In "Sunnyside" Chaplin is on a farm and he has a great time. He meets
 the cows and the chickens and also
 runs across some fairies. The situa-
 tions are humorous and there will be lots of fun for everybody at the Princess.
 Chaplin in "Sunnyside" is such a big attraction that you will not be bored
 by being compelled to sit and look at another picture on the same pro- gramme. You will see Chaplin in his latest picture and you will see it as soon as you go in the theater. You will not have to wait Remember first performance this morning at 10 o'clock And the pic ture will be at the Princess Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

An election to determine whether the city of Birmingham shall vote the three mill local school tax for 19 years was called for August 12. by the Jefferson county board of revenue in regular ses- sion Wednesday. The petition as sub nlitted by the city through the county board of education calls for three-mill tax for the same length of time the coun- ty has voted. This election has been called to substitute the school tax in place of the one previously voted by the city for a period of 25 years and which was declared unconstitutional by the su- preme court.
 Unless the people of the city vote the three-mill tax within the new few months the city will face deficit of approximate ly s300,000 for school purposes.
 z"When the three-mill tax for school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
West Virgia Debt
 to Virginia Is Paid
By Associated Press

Washington, July 2.-Treasurer w. s. Johnson and Auditor w. s. Darst of the state of West Virginia arrived here to- day from New York with five trunks filled with bonds and settled the indebt- edness existing between Virginia and West Virginia.
 These men arrived in a special car, bringing with them the trunks filled with bonds. In the office of Judge William F. Rhea, chairman of the Virginia debt commission, the two West Virginia of- ficers. in the presence of Attorney Gen. eral Lilly of their home state, delivered to the representatives of the Old Do- minion s1,000o00 and s13,090,O00 in bonds, lquidating debt that has existed since the days West Virginia was formed into a separate state and ending case that has been fought in the many courts, finally ending in the United States court. In the latter tribunal decision was rem dered several years ago holding that West Virginia must pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Couple Held Up by a Lone Highwayman
 and Valuables Taken

Miss J. IT. Chapman and B, Basmer were held up and robbed late last night by an unidentified white man. Miss Chapman and MT Basman were driving along slowly in an automo bile on the Grove Springs highways when the man stepped into the road, com manding them to stop. He then re- lieved Basman of an Elgin watch and s4 in mopey and Miss Chapman Of diamond ring valued at $S5o and a dinner ring valued at s100.
 The police were notified, but no arr rest had been made last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Itching, Scratching, Skin Diseases
 That Burn Like Flames of Fire

that the proper method of treatmen for pimples, blotches, sores. boils, rough, red and scaly skin, is to purify the blood and remove the tiny germs of pollution that break through and mani fest their presence on the surface of the skin a,ft aA-
 People in all parts of the country have written us how they were completely rid of every trace of these disorders by the use of s. s. S., the matchIess, purely vegetable blood purifier. S S. S. goes direct to the center of the blood sup ply, and purifies and cleanses it of every vestige of foreign matter, giving clear and ruddy complexion that indi- cates perfect health. Write today for free medical advice regarding your case. Address Swift Specific Co.,, 44S Swift Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
Here Is a Sensible Treatment
 That Gets Prompt Results

' For real, downright, harrassing dis comfort, very few disorders can ap- preach so-caIled skin diseases. such as Eczema. Tetter. Boils, eruptions, scaly irritations and similar skin troubles, salves, lotions, washes and other treat ment applied externally to the irritated parts.
 No one ever heard of a person being afflicted with any form of skin diseases whose blood was in good condition. Therefore it is but logical to conclude
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
' eatman Leaves Store
 to Manage Creamery

Mai John T. Yeatman yesterday solo his interest in the Yeatman Baugh com pany to J. D. Baugh, and hereafter will give his entire time to the management of the Hollywood creamery on Seven teenth street, which is conducted by tho Alabama Food Products company.
 Major Yeatman has been secretary treasurer of this company since It's or ganization last February, and the busi ness has grown to such an extent tha it demands all of his time.
 The Hollywood creamery was estab lished last February by Maj. Yeatmar and w. R. Helie. and a pasteurizins plant was installed and operated in con nection with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
AT LoEW,s BIIou

The Gypsy Revue, spectacular musical offering. is the topline attrac- tion at Loew's Bijou for the last half of the week. The picture feature is beautiful Emmy Wehlen in a society romance, Fools and Their Money,s in which the popular star enacts a won oerful role and wears some stunning g gowns. Other acts include German Brothers in odds and ends of songdom, Winchen and Green in comedy, songs and dances; LaRue and Gresham, com edy and song, and Louis Leo in a lad der novelty. Comedy reels and news pictures complete the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
FAREWELL WEEK
 AT THE MAJESTIC

This is farewell week at the Ma jestic theatre and people are Hooking there not only because 1t will be their last oportunity to witness good drama before Labor Day. September 1, but rather because Little Peggy O'Moore," the play this week, is unusually clever and appealing.
 Miss Watson, the leAAtng lady. has very greatly endeared herself to the people of Birmingham and they will hail with joy the fact that she returns here in the fall
 Reservations are now being made for July 4, when there will be no change in the price of seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
RIALTo-"DADDY LONG LEGS"

Crowds continue to flock to the Rialto theatre to enjoy the screens most wonderful production, Daddy Long Legs featuring Mary Pickford, the screens most popular star.
 All day long crowds wend their way to the Rialto and this big production is scoring the same triumph on its re- turn showing as on it's premier pre- sentation.
 There is nothing like Daddy Long Legs on the screen and thousands in Birmingham declare it one of the best screen offerings in motion picture history.
 three more days only, today, Friday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
ANITA STEWART IN
 MARY REGAN"-COMING

Anita Stewart, the screens daintiest star. in her latest picture, Mary Regan." will be the attraction de luxe at the Trianon theatre next week, be- ginning Monday. You have seen Anita Stewart in "Virtuous Wives" and in '"The Midnight Romance" now see her in her latest production.
 Ali first-run Anita Stewart pictures are shown exclusively at the Trianon in Birmingham and Mary Began" is the latest release of this popular star.
 Mary Regan' is Leroy Scotts son. sational novel of big pleasures in New York
 The picture -abounds in lavish set tings and gorgeous gowns and is one of the most gripping stories of the screen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
TRIANON-"CODE OF HONOR.

Florence Reed, in Her Code of Honor" the latest release of this cele- brated star. is the attraction at the Trianon theatre tooay. Friday and Saturday. Miss Reed is remembered hefe for her great acting in Wives of men," and in Her Code of Honcr' is said to have just as good if not a better vehicle.
 This production is q gripping drama of modern society, in which the daugh- ter follows the error of the mother It shows that two lives, mother ard daughter, varied little-in error, at least
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

down 10 a life of ease, married and everything. It's going to be Chaplin s best picture. Don't miss it.
 In The White Heather" Maurice Tour neur has reached the height of dramatic interpretation, one of the great climaxes depicts a battle to the death between two divers at the bottom of the sea, and it is said that every audience who wit
 nesses this gripping scene sits as thoug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
J. C. Morrow Resumes
 Duties With Solicitor

John c. Morrow has resumed his duties
 as assistant solicitor to Solicitor Josenh
 f'' iate' atter several months overseas s service in the 36th division He took a vacation of from June 14 to time of ar riVal Tn Birmingham yesterday, when he took his former place
 Beginning training July at camn Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss. and after a short time he left there as a corporal
 Tor service in France. In France he was
 transferred to the Seth division, with
 which he served until it returned to the
 United States, then he was discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
TAX ELECTION
 SET BY BOARD FOR AUG. 12

purposes was voted, the sinking tax fund tax was reduced three mills and there was no increase in the tax as whole. said J. R. Hornady, city commissioner yesterday. 'The rate in the city of Bir- mingham has been 10 mills for years and will continue to be 10 mills after the three-mill tax is voted on August F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
AT THE LYRIC

Marie Hart and her celebrated Jazz band, novelty musical offering, Is tte headline attraction on the new Keith bill at the Lyric this afternoon mati- nee
 Another special attraction on the programme will be Dan Holt and com pany, famous blackface comedians, and the Frank Tinney players in a comedy trench act
 Helene Davis, Chinko and company, jugglers extraordinary. and the Wor- den. Brothers are features on the bill. News pictures will be a feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
AT THE MOVIES

Strand-Maurice Tourneu's 'sThe White Heather" and Charles Chap lin in "Sunnyside.
 Alcazar-'Bo 'Bolshevism on Trial"
 Trianon-Florence Reed in 'IIcr Code of Honor"
 Colonial-''Woman."
 Railto-Mary Pickford in Daddy Long Legs"
 Princess-Charles Chaplin in tSunnyiside"
 Oaeon One-Ruth Roland in The Tigers Trail"
 Odeon Two-Antonio Merino in Per ills of Thunder Mountain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
FOREST FIRES ARE
 NOW UNDER CONTROL
Rx Assoniafed Pres.

Sault Ste. Marie, July 2-With the ex- ceptlon of two districts the forest fires which swept portions of Chippewa, Luce and Mackinac counties yesterday, men,
 acing number of smaller villages, were reported under control tonight From Brimley and Raco the fire was driven before a lively breeze, but back firing last night when the wind veered they say the towns were probably saved from destruction.
 The greatest property loss in that sec ton was caused by the burning of a number of large numbering camps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03
CAMPAIGN BEGUN
 TO ORGANIZE FOR
 HANDLING COTTON
By Associated Press

New Orleans, July 2.-Plans for a systematic campaign in the cotton belt for organizing counties of the states for handling the annual crop were launched here today at the second meeting at the present conference of directors of the American Cotton as- sociation.
 J. S. Wannamaker of Columbia, s. C., president said that s400,000, 900 would be needed for forming the planned corporation to properly dis pose of one-fourth of the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-03

carved out of stone until the very end is reached.
 Truly, it will be a great three dxys at the Strand and the management urges all who enjoy the very best in high-class film productions to be present.