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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
"Oh, Oh, Cindy,"
Performance Again

Last night for the second per
romance Of "Oh, Oh, Cindy," the
opera house was crowded, standing
room being sold for balcony and
main floor both. Since many peo'
pie did not get the opportunity to
see the play either. Thursday or
Friday night, the l.. O. T. M. under
whose auspices the play is given,
announced yesterday that there
would be another performance to-
night beginning at $500 O'Clock.
"Oh, Oh, Cindy" is one OF the
best home talent plays ever wit.
messed in this city, and last nights
performance was even better than
Thursdays. "Oh, Oh, Cindy" is
put on by the John B. Rogers Pro
ducing company Of Ohio, under the
direction of VIM. F. Baker and un'
der the auspices Of the L. Q. T.
M. who will use the proceeds for a
good cause.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
Elks' Memorial
Service Tomorrow

AZ, arrangements have been per-
fetSted for. the annual memorial SER
Vice OF. Fairmont Lodge, 294, Benev-
9otent Protective Order of EIks, Will
3eS held on Sunday evening at 1880
O'Clock. Owing to the funeral or
~ Nichols the service was shift
6d from the afternoon until the
evening.
fine musical program will be
served. Brooks Fleming, Jr., the
slted ruler, will preside. The
anorial address will be delivered
Hon! Lawrence H. Rupp, Allen
svn, Pa.sa prominent attorney Of
e eastern part of the Keystone
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
CANADA PROPOSES ARTICLE 10
Be DROPPED.FROMGOVEIIBlILI
Argentine This Morning Formally Withdrew
Delegation From the Assembly Of the League
But Real Intention Is Not Clear

foreign minister, today hAaa
Paul Hymans, president Of tS
League of Nations Assembly ii II
ter announcing that tho Argentine.
delegation had ceased participat tld1
In the League. .Sis
The letter, It later develop
flcially announced the withdtly
OF the Argentine from the RSSetIl
bly,. Whether this meant s1le
withdrew altogether was not -
parent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
Getting Set For ].
Christmas Rush

Postmaster Holt has eng
the services OF ten additional pr
ers and two trucks for the hold
season beginning the, week beieSa
Christmas. Postmaster YiiFehS 81
at present working on the taleg
and regulations for mailine pae
ages, and posters bearing the d5ga
directions with few chang :.
placed in prominent posi-
the postoffIce next wee
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
armenia now
SOVIET REPUBLIC
Change Followed Capture
of Erivan By Rus
sian Troops
,tBy Associated Pressl

LONDON, Dec. 4.-Russian So
Wet troops have captured Erivan'
the Armenian capital on Thursday
and Armenia has declared itself q
soviet republic.
The troops of the old Armenian
government have placed themselves
at the disposal of the societ admin
istration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
NICHOLSANDSIIHII
FUNERALS SlINII
Bar. Meeting Today q
Take Action on .StutIEl
Death s,t

Simplicity will mark the finet
OF Francis E. Nichols, promlns
local resident whoso death took
place in this city on :hpt
morning. The service g annpln
to tae place on Sunday
at two O'Clock trom his lateS IL
dence on Fairnlont avenue. I6e
Rev. DR.. James G. Broomtt ~ ~
conduct the funeral service
the Masonic bodies viii form
cort to the cemetery and coAdtct
ritAlalistic services at the Brs4
Since the death of Mr..
took place scores of frlenas
visited the home to offer tgynlpa
aud coincidence while mgnY
sages of sympath1 have come
a distance. Large duantA
flowers have also found theirls
to the residence.
Sturn Funsrals
Tho funeral Of MarRhal ~
FWd6 dT6p ped deI0 ID XII
terday morning IS soIlno otltlee
tae place tomorrow sattefttpQt
$3.50 o'clock from the Pres
church. Services win he cpntIi
cd by the Rev. Herman 9s ft9
zer, pastor OF the church and
lal will be made In WoodlRS
cemetery by Undertaken r. ~ Cur.
nlngham. The Masonic fratefntt
will conduct the services 81 the
grave.
Bar Meeting Today,
Just before court adjouFued
noon today, Special Judge Show
ter announced that court VIII
1ourn this afternoon at 4lo'clooc 70
enable all members Of the bat to
attend a special meeting Of tts
Marion County Bar association
the chambers OF Judge Williamg 81
Raymond. The meeting has
called to take some action WITH
gard to the death of ATTORNEY
L. Sturm, which occurred yeti
day:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
Senator Harding
Back In The U, S,
IRv AssocLnted Pressl

i NEWPORT, NEWS, Va. Dec. 4.
LPresident-elect. Harding and par
tv landed here at ten this morning.
They will spend the morning in this
city and win go TO Norfolk from
here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
ny Associated PressI

Geneva, Dec. 4.-An Amendment
to the Covenant OF the League Of
Nations eliminating Article Ten,
the most moot section OF the
pact, was introduced in the AS
sembly OF the League today by
Charles ]. Doherty, Canadian min
lister Of Justice.
The amendment will probably
be referred to the committee on
amendment.
HOnorlo Puerredon, Argentine
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04
oh, Listen Here!
NJ ADAM .. LANE

Right-that isn't Fair!
Haler has had Enough
Trouble late to Render
Him not responsible For
His slams at the Land
OF the Free and The
Home OF the Brave.
Haller has had Almost
Moro than he can BeaE. ji.
You listen here-He !
Came into my Office
Yesterday and said In
Loud, gruff Tones:
"Mr. lane, having so Generously
Thrown out the Lifeline
To Messrs. Smith and RoWnd,
You can do just One
Moro III Thing
And NO back Talk! /"
"N-no, sir!" SIS |. "Er-I
M-mean yessir!"
"You better" he Responded.
II want you to Offer
To the dear People
OF this city Col. Waltman
Conaway's library, at Their
own price-do rot 'Em!"
He casually took Up
My paper weight and Stood
Against my Door.
"O-of course" I Assented
Quickly. Tell me about It."
"Well, he began sayagely,
"You know that Was
Always opposed to Equal
Suffrage-in fact, l. Became
Violently i'll whenever 1t
Was Mentioned.
Even tn bare thought OF
1t used to Make
Me and Jake Blocher Whoop
And yell in a Blind
Rage.
When Tennessee put This
Awful thing through I
Took to my bed Completely
Frustrated by my Blood
Red Emotions.
BY Cracky!" Here HalIer Took
A frantic turn Up
And down my Congoleum.
"Tf live to be a Million
will never set Foot
In that accurst State!"
SIS !, "You sit down Over
There and calm Yourself"
He did.
After a few Moments
3Ha raised 1haggard-Eye =
TO mine and Continued
In.a controlled Voice:
Naturally, Mr.. Lane, Feeling
At one on this Subject,
Mr.. Conaway and !
Arc inseparable friends-I
Went over there Tie
Other afternoon And
Found Waite sitting in His
Library in complete Detection.
All about him were Books,
Pamphlets and Clippings.
Raymond he whispered, 'Loolcy
My writings! Th' lost Effort
OF a Lifetime.
Here in 9,327,0O0 Volumes
Bound in Yellow,
My magnum Opus!
Here is a nine Foot
Stack OF Clippings
Which recite all That
l evor said About
What st. Paul Said.
All in vain-Alas!"
At this point Mr.. Haller
Heited the Paper-weight
And looked at me Expectantly.
"He wants to sell EN-;
He said If he Didn't
Get 'em out of his Sight
He'd simply Diet"
So, friends, I hereby
Offer one ton Of Obsolete
Literary. (The paper Weight
Is four-pound Glass
One, Crider Rock Chimney
Remember that coal And
Gas are humping The
Cerulean blue and Ton.
OF paper will Burn.
Make large haste, ! Beg.
IL am personally Much
Concerned in this Sale.
Professor. er-you tell EN-!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04

Forty-Rix per cent OF, all wood
used in the Unltsd States Is re-
Qdired. on the farms.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-04

More than 73 per cent OF the
factory workers in japan are
women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
EXECUTIVE BODY
 PERFECTS PLANS
Citizens Committee Who Will Direct Salvation
 Army Appeal Ready

With every sector director present. the work of raising Birminghams quota of the Salvation Armys s4000O for the home service lappeal, the final preparation meeting was held in the Hillman Hotel yesterday afternoon.
 Each committee reported a complete membership and preliminary preparations completed.
 Instead of dividing the city among the committees in blocks, the division has been made among institutions, businesses. professions and industries, with team cap- tsins and committee directors familiar with the workings and personnel of each in charge.
 Members of the executive commmittee were peculiarly gratified by the pres ebce at the session of Mrs. James Bow ron, who said she was heartily in sym pathy with the work and that she would support it intereStedly.
 Another pleasurable incident occurred when Miss Virginia Handley, while talking to several friends in the hotel lobby was asked what the big meeting was about When she had answered, a business man in the group contributed $25 on the spot, saying that whatever the Salvation Army was doing he knew was for good purpose. It was the first con- tribution of the campaign.
 At the meeting the selection of team captains was made, but their names will not be announced until those chosen have been consulted for approval. Each team will have a minimum membership of two persons. but may add as many as needed, according to the exigencies of the particular class of city life to be interviewed.
 It was the consensus of opinion among all present that the s40.000 minimum will easily be raised for<from all sides ap- fl.Nal cf the Salvation Army and it's activities is being expressed.
 Reeardless of the high esteem in which the Army is now held, the work of it's members among the victims of the recent storm has endeared the organization to the people throughout the state and the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
R'R|TH IN CONVENTION HERE IA Three-Day Session of Seven State Group Begins
 Today

Last night the advance guard of dele- gates to the annual convention of the Independent Order of BNai B'Rith in the southern states began to arrive in Birmingham.
 This convention will be held here for three days, beginning today. The open- ing session will be held this afternoon at the Tutwiler Hotel, with the presi- dent, A. Leo Oberdorfer. presiding.
 The local lodges, Birmingham Lodge No 369 and Magic City Lodge No. 725 have arranged the sos5ions- rsn a5 ts blend business with pleasure for the guests.
 The annual message of the president will be given to the delegates at the evening meeting. After the business ses- sion the meeting will turn into an in- formal dance. Other business sessions will be held Thursday morning, Thurs day afternoon and Friday morning. A committee appointed fro mthe two local lodges have arranged many feat ures of entertainment for the guests. among which will be luncheon and the atre party for the ladies on Thursday. Another feature will be to. have each member of the Birmingham lodges in dinner Friday evening. : Friday afternoon at the close of the business sessions of the convention an automobile ride will be given through the industrial section of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
K|WAN|S ID HELP
 RAISE STORM FUND
Jefferson County's Quota Fixed at $19,0OO By Red
 Cross Workers

Active steps will be taken at once to 900 for the cyclone sufferers in Ma rion and Franklin counties.
 A committee composed of Lew Salter, Jack Adams, c. c. Daniels, J. R. Adams, Ray Schultz, l.. M. Brooks and George w. Yancey was appointed by Rev. M. S. Barnwell, president, at the luncheon of the Kiwanis Club yesterday. Dr. Barnwell will also serve as a member of the committee.
 Appointment of the members of the committee was made by pr. Barnwell immediately after Col T. o. Smith, who was named by the governor to take charge of the relief work. had made a brief address to the Kiwanians. He stated that he had made a personal inspection of the storm devastated area and that the reports sent in by the Red Cross were absolutely ac- curate.
 A similar committee will be named by the Rotary Club and a committee will be appointed by Governor Kilby to aid in raising the funds. Jeffer- son county's quota was fixed at $19,- 000 Colonel Smith stated that the quotas of Birmingham and Bessemer had not been figured.
 The Kiwanis luncheon yesterday was strictly a business affair. The new constitution and bylaws, which were drafted in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the Inter- national Kiwanis, was submitted Tor adoption. It was discussed at length, but owing to the limited time for con sideration the matter was carried over to the next luncheon for action. Other matters of business were transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
FEAR FRIENDS LOST
 IN REGENT STORMS

Dr. J. D. Bowling, city health officer has received letter from people in New York City inquiring about four men of that city who were travelling in Alabama at the time of the storm and have not been heard from since.
 The men. the letter states. were salesmen for a New York firm and were making trips through the north : ern section of the state. Their ex act location is not known. No record can be found of the men among the list of dead and injured.
 The names of the four men are W. s. Stetson, l.. A. Doremus and l.. A. Schwerd of New York City, and Mr. Woods of New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05

tendance prize. which was a big bouquet of flowers.
 Roll call took place during the dinner, and Dr. Barnwell said:
 'I want every Kiwanian to rise in his turn. state his classification, and an swer yes or no to this question: Are you boss in your own family?"
 Instantly there was a storm of mirth, and few married Kiwanians were bold enough to claim that they were boss"
 With the ice cream came a musical number by the Kiwanis choir, composed of Carlton Smith. Ray Schultz. S. T. Welch and T. L. Bissell. The choir was forced to respond to an encore, and at the conclusion J. Mercer Barnett sol- emnly presented a bouquet of celery and head lettuce.
 Whoops of merriment greeted the can didates' review. There was the whole array of candidates who are occupying the public mind at the present time They sang a song and chorus and for two minutes each one made an impas- stoned plea for support. Dr. Barnwell was official announcer.
 w. A. Steadman impersonated Charlie West; Hubbert Smith, Judge $. D. Weak ley; Charlie West Brecl1 Musgrove: T. l.. Bissell, Oscar Underwood; Lew Sal ter, as Tom Hef1in. announced as> Cot ton Tom" Mercer Barnett Governor O'Neal. and A. J. Arrant completed the candidates review. The issues of the day were satirized in clever style.
 Messages from the other world were re- ceived and delivered to the crowd by Jeff Bailey and James l.. Davidson. who pre- sided respectively over a crystal globe and a ouija board. They got off several clever quips on various members of the club and guests.
 pr, Barnwell and Hubbert Smith sang a parody boosting the overall idea and containing several good lines of comedy
 After the singing of the Kiwanis song by the choir and the audience, the meet ing adjourned and the dancing, which closed the evenings programme, started in the ballroom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05

able of taking care CT Itself. Rome, was great country, hut 1t went down when too much power was centralized in the Senate" 1ls men whom to support, I inn. mediately challenge that man." de-, clared Governor ONeal "Captain WEite says he has always voted d prohibition ticket. Yet he was a member of the nomination committee, who named B. B. Conner for gover-. nor. and the platform drawn up by this committee had local option as one, of the blanks. But vixen Brooks Law :. renee took White to the mountain and tempted him he became a prohibition. ist. ,
 q oppose the volstead act becau use 1t is unnecessary. I believe that It is local police law. and should be kept out Of the statutes of a great nation. It lowers the constitution to the standard of carrying police laws within it. It was 1os IL out while our country was in the midst of a war. when the minds of the people were elsewhere.
 What per cent makes beer intoxi- eating? The Volstead act says one half of one per cent. The Weakly act of Alabama says any at all. If you drink sour buttermilk you are violat-
 
 ting a crime. A rich man may have stocked his cellar beyore February 20 and be perfectly witSin the law Tho poor man is seized end thrown into jail if pint is found in his cup board. !
 Why are Vermont and Massachu- setts. who have always been dry, vot- ing wet? Because they see In the Volstead act the deprivation of their liberty. Because they would rather be wet than under the yoke of such a law.
 "Rushton says thar one idea nam will not be elected. 4 one idea man has more chance than no-idea man"
 Captain White cane back with a short speech in answer to O'Neal. "O'Neal says that it is not question of liquor or no liauor' 1t is a ques- ton of liauor or more liquor he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
SPEAKERS ADVOCATE
 THE TWO-MILL TAX

More interest has been created in the two-mill tax campaign by the four-minute speakers who have been appearing in the theatres to speak in favor of the tax,
 The speakers are urging upon the people to vote. the plan being to have as large a vote cast as possible.
 Following is the list of speakers and the theatres in which they will speak tonight and Thursday night Bijou Lieut. Gov. Nathan l.. Miller; Lyric. J. R. Hornady; Majestic, M. P. McCrossin; Strand. w. J. Slaughter; Colonial. H. M. Abercrombie; Aicazar, F D. McArthur; Odeon, Reese Murray Princess, R. D. Coffman; Ralto. M. M. Ullman; Trianon. c. L. Bailes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05

Bright quipS, jokes and a series of satires on the various candidates more prominent before the people of Alabama at this time formed the principal theme upon which the entertainment of the early part of the evening was worked out. Fol- lowing the programme there was a dance in the ballroom of the club.
 opening in the manner of the everyday kiwanis luncheon, the regular Kiwanis features were carried through the pro- gramme, in addition to hte humorous part of the entertainment. Rev M S. Barnwell president of the club, who was master of ceremonies, explained that the Kiwanians wished to show their wives how the regular meetings were conducted.
 Only once did the meeting lapse into serious vein and then only for few moments. while Dr. Barnwell explained to the guests the meaning and the aims of the kiwanis Club
 There are four points to Kiwanis. 7, said Dr. Barnwell. They are Fellowship. Service, Co-Operation and, in the center, We Build Briefly he outlined the ideals of the club for the advancement of the city and the club through the ap- plication of these ideals of the club. He stated that the International Kiwanis is only six years old, but at the present time it has membership of 15O clubs in 15O cities. He stated that at the interna- tional convention at Portland J. Mercer Barnett, former president of the Birming- ham Kiwanis Club, will be nomina ted for the presidency of the international organization. Dr. Barnwell predicted that MT. Barnett will be swept into office by an almost unanimous vote
 FEATURE WORK
 AS soon as dinner was well under way one or two of the usual luncheon fea- lures were started. Mrs. ]. T. Brothers was called to the speakers table. at which Dr. Barnwell and Hubbert Smith were seated. the men dressed in overaIls She was presented with the ladies, af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
BOOKS OPEN FOR
 CHARTER MEMBERS

Definite action on the nationaliza- tion of the veterans of the Sixth di- vision will be taken at the meeting to be held in the council chamber of the city hall at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
 The committee appointed to draft a constitution will be heard from.
 If the plans to nationaliZe the or ganization is approved officially at the meeting Sunday, the roster of Post No. will be ,reopened for the incorpora- ton of ali whoIjein between now and Sunday afternoon as charter members.
 The veterans of the Sixth are seek ing all their old division comrades for membership and affiliation in Post No. 1, but charter membership can be granted all who sign up now for na- tional membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Hammond Returns
 From Western Trip

Horace Hammond. president of the Hammond Byrd Iron Company and vice president of the Alabama By Products Company. has returned from
 sv isit to Arizona and California.
 Mr. Hammond was associated with Morris Bush in bringing the Alabama Py-Products plant and that of the, Shelby Chemical Company to Alabama as war industries and they were suc-. cessful in retaining these two indus tries when the war ended and having them completed and equipped as i'm portant peace-tims enterprises.
 Mir. Hammond's return was featured by the reception from the war de- partment of certificate of "disting- uished service" during the World War from the war department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05

An average of one residence build ing started each day and two on Sum days has begun in Birmingham if the permits issued by the city building inspector during the month of April are carried through
 The report shows that thlrty-four permits were issued for new residences to be erected at a total cost of S11S,1OO. Practically all of these buildings are belng rushed through, says the build
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
REPUBLICAN MEET
 PROVES A FIASCO
State Executive Committee Called.
 Can't Get Quorum

Due to the fact that several of the dele- gated failed to arrive in Birmingham on time. the meeting of the republican state executive committee, which was to have been held here yesterday, was postpond urtil later date.
 It was planned to hold this meeting yeesterday in the Hillman Hotel to work out details of the republican presidential campaign in the state. The day On when the meeting vii be held will not be sn- nounced until all the members of the committee have been consulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
KiWanians Hold High Jinks In the Southern Club Rooms
 ln1pe rs sonating Candidates
Evening of Merriment-Song and Feasting Developed Along Lines of "Cridron Club Dinners in Washing ton-Occasion Is First of Annual Affairs, and
 Pronounced Hit of the Season

Sparkling with wit and crammed full of sdespting comedy uns the grdron dinner which the Kiwanis Club of Br mngham entertained last night at the Southern Club proved the event of the season.
 Approximately 300 members and guests attended the unc on From the minute the excellent dinner the principal business of the evening" there hardly cessation the nipples of laughter which frequentY into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
New Houses Started Euery
 Day h City Since Spring

ing inspector, and will be ready for occupancy very soon.
 Buildings which were repaired num- bered 279, at a cost of s66,176. Ths majority of these repairs were re- roofing or fixing small leaks. The to- tai amount of building and repairing done in the city during the month amounted to $2S0.962.
 Inspections were made by the builds ing inspectors on 691 buildings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
O'Neal and White Present
 VoLsteQd Act As the Issue
Crowd Which Taxes Capacity of Theatre Hears Rival Contestants For Senate-Arguments Similar to
 Those Used in Anniston Debate

Before large crowd which taxed to the capacity of the Jefferson Theatre Frank White and Emmet ONea, candidates in the short term senatorial fought the question of Vostead act Volstead act in joint last night
 Captain White spoke first, for period of fifty minutes Governor ONea spoke for hour and tain White him n a twenty minutes speech
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
PERSONAL

Mrs. W. " M. Robertson left last week for Boston and the Maine coast, where she will spend the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
O'NEAL INTRODUCED

Gov. ONeal was introduced by his campaign manager in Jefferson county. George Bondurant. We are free people. not slaves" said Mir Bon durant, Each of our states is caps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
he First National Bay

of Birmingh;n .4la. 7tement FebruaI hth. l9n RESOIJE