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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
4000 MEN HAVE QUIT
 THE TELEGRAPHIC TlCKERS
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NtONIIN DED ftOM PAGE I.D ~@-~-~-~7-~>----~~-~~---- reach New York. It would, he thought, become general throughout the coun- try.
 A meeting of the executive board of the local union was held tonight but President Ahern would give out noth- ing.
 Just at present things are quiet, ,' said MT. Ahern tonight, but we cannot tell when something will break loose and we are on the job If it does"
 When his attention was called to the statement of the companies officials that business was going on about as
 Assistant General Manager Bradley
 Assitant General Manager BarG<y of the Western Union had little to say about the situation.
 As for this company is concern ed" he replied to a question, we know nothing about a strike. We are attending to our Business as usual. We have no trouble anywhere; we are right up to date with our business an dare not worrying about anything"
 vice President Armes of the Postal declared that the strike in Chicago came as an entire surprise to him, but that thecompany was running plenty of wires and was taking care of all business with little delay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
RESERVATION FOR
 BIRDS CREATED
THE PRESIDENT SETS ASiOG TERN ISLANDS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO FOR NESTING PLACE FOR WATER FOWL.

Washington. August 10.-The President nos eigned a new order creating the Tern islands bird reservation
 This is the eighth reservation TOT piiu9 created by President Roosevelt. me iein aslands reservation embraces all or tue "Asud Lumps," so called in and near tue mouth of the Mississippi river lhese Mud Lumps" are slets more or less tenn porary in character and created ehiely bv sedimentary deposits from the flVer, They seldom exceed an acre in extent ana are elevated from five to eight feet above biol, ttde They are occupied during the tbe breeding season by large numbers of brown pelican and other Terms. Many thousands of the various species breed in these places every year These islands are totally useless for commercial or agri- cultural purposes and are reserved for the purpose of protecting the birds.
 The islands are placed under the charge of the secretary of the agriculture Who appoints wardens. whose duties embrace frequent trips to them, putting mp warn ing notices and otherwise preventing tres passers molesting the birds, either out of curiosity or for collection of plumes or eggs. The recommendation for this re- serve was strongly endorsed by the Ma tional Association of Audubon societies Tor the protection of birds and animals. whose expert ornithologist and field agent visited the islands and filed an exhaustive report on the bird breeding qualities and feeding grounds of the native fowl along that sec tion of the coast. The creations of re- serves of this character are strongly en- couraged and supported by the League of American Eportsmen and all other similar societies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11

l. is the power behind the throne that does the work and a peep behind the scenes is sometimes revelation worth seeing.
 with this end in view l hunted up Colonel Dillingham; and finally found him in his room with some of his assist ants.
 Come in and sit down"
 Then putting his head out of the door, he spoke again.
 eHenry." No answer. Henry this time louder. and a voice up the hall answered. Coming, Colonel
 The negro came.
 Then turning to me, "IU be with you in a minute
 In that first few seconds I had my man sized up and l realized why Plant Juice was the talk of the district
 Be and bye, in perhaps five minutes, he came into the room where was again.
 '.,yhats the name?'
 ] told him.
 Glad to see you uood paper The Age Herald I like it.
 ne evidently didn't believe in wasting words, but the very manner Of his speech denoted that he was sincere.
 "Nhat are my methods? Why orsahl- zation. of course, and application. ] have not got d man with me but what lsn as Interested in the business as l am trY to make it worth their while and ma if pays to do so.
 "ive got the best set of fellows Yod ever saw" he continued No hesitation, no grumbling if things don't go to suit suit them, All bully good fellows and they have but one object in life and that Is 'o sell and advertise Plant Juice.
 "; tell you. what's worth doing at all is worth doing well That's my motto' an, l live it. .s Let me tell you something son. if yo want to be a newspaper man, ne o,,o and don't trv and be a dozen things at once. ,.,. ,., ,,,,, specialty is advertising Plant Juice
 "See that book" noticed large ,f, pooN filed with what looked like hundreas of letters. "Thcy are testimonials
 "If d man says my medicine has aone ne him any good | want him to put II III black and white, and he does It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
FUNERAL SERVICE
 OF L. E. BARRETT
CITIZEN OF GREEN VILE IS LAID TO RESl-pEo- DIE TAKE PRIDE IN HON. JERE KINGS CAREER.

craenvnle. Augusts 10.-(Specal)-The fnnera1 of Incien F. Barrett took place yesterday afternoon and was conducted bv the Rev J. P. Hamilton, assisted oS pr W. NJ Blackwelder. A large numper of citizens attended, including Modoe
 Tribe of Red Men, of which the deceased was a member They concluded the serV- ice at the grave with their beautiful service.
 MT Barrett was born December 24 1871. Ten years ago he was married to Miss Willie ]. Cunningham of Montgomery, who with two young sons survive him. They resided several years in that city, bnt since then made this their home, where Nr. Barrett held the position of boollkeeper with large firm. He was a good citizen and his untimelY end Is greatly regretted by a large number of friends.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner of Brow ton and P. H. Barrett of Montgomery were called here by MT. Barretts ill- ness and will remain several days. The success of the Greater Birmingham hill is q matter of much interest to the people of this town and county, as Hon. Jere King was born and reared near here and has a mlde circle of friends who watch his career with pride Mrs. A A. Ezekiel has gone to New York to visit her son, Bertram Ezekiel
 Mrs. Kate Herbert Judge has gone to Raleigh. N C.. to visit her sister, Mrs. Allyn Stewart
 Mrs. Minnie Stewart and Mrs Lucinda Ashford will go to Biloxi Miss, Monday to spend some time.
 Miss Alice Starke entertained yesterday afternoon In honor of her guest, Miss Minnie Beach. the occasion proving very charming to the large number of guests who were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Strike at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, August 10-All of the Western Union Telegraph company's op- orators at this point, with the exception of the manager and chief operator, went out on strike this afternoon at 50 o'clock The strike was precipitated by the dis missal of five operators who had refused to work with non-union men in the Dal- las. Texas. office.
 The strikers also included the wire chiefs. It is said that night men will fol- low the action of the day force.
 The entire force of operators of the Postal Telegraph company in this city struck at 80 o'clock today. The night men will not report for duty. The Postal company employ about forty men in both forces.
 The Postal and Western Union operators held a joint meeting at o'clock this aft ernoon and formulated schedule, which they will present to the management of the two companies here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
HOW COL. DILLINGHAM;
 GETS GOOD RESULTS Peep Behind the Scenes by Reporter Whose Curiosity About Plant Juice Been Aroused by the Continued
 Testimonials Published

How long have l been in the business? :? Nearly all of my life. Yes. I've had my ups and downs, but all men have them and l never kick"
 How do you account for the promi- hence of Plant Juice in this district in so short a time?' 1 asked.
 "lt does the work" was the reply in the same terse manner he had spoken in all the time.
 q am the greatest enthusiast Plant Ju @ has," he continued, because know what it can do
 ".t takes merit to win these days, and l don't have to brag about the medicine let others do that and l guess you nave seen how they do it. Every bottle Of Plant Juice sold at one of my plat forms sell ten more.'
 while I had been talking to him he was interrupted q dozen times and he dispensed with his business In the same manner as he dispensed information There was no hurry, yet he did it so quick and so easy that l did not won der at his success as an advertiser.
 Pm glad l have met you. Come again and make yourself at home,' and as shook hands with him a man came and handed him a letter. which he was tear ing open as l left. l had not got more than a few steps when he called me back.
 "Take this along and read 1t. Good bye, come again
 l read the open letter which ne put in my hand and it read as follows: To whom 1t May Concern:
 This is to certify that l have been suffering from kidney trouble for the past eight years and until taking Plant Juice was In bad general health' nave tried many remedies and have gone to various places in the hope of getting relief, but without any success
 My main trouble was in my back and limSs. and l was often unable to get about. I have taken three bottles oI lhe pia,t I,ice remedies and am now on my fourth and would not take q thousand dollars for what it has done for me. l Foai illfe a new man and have gained considerable flesh and am generaly III. proved I cheerfully reeommeha iai' Juiee to any and all sufferers; ,-
 ei,,,,od. HENRY WILCOX,
 Anniston, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
TEXAS RULES FOR
 CONSERVATIVES
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH HAS NEW REGULATIONS FOR GUARD ING AGAINST THE SPREAD OF THE DISEASE.

New Orleans, August 1O.-A special from Houston, Tex, today describing the new rules issued by the state board of health 10 govern sanitation for tuberculosis says:
 "ruberculoss victims are not allowe l employment in any public building in any school or church, or bake shops, or slaughter houses. Burlap is prohibited for floor covering; passengers on trains are not allowed to wash their teeth under wash basins and careless handling of ice to be used in water coolers Is made an olfense.
 "Floors Of public buildings must De swept every day after being sprinaled with sawdust wet with formaldehyde Boarding house, hotel and restaurant ice boxes must be secured and aired once a week. In jalls each prisoner must have 5000 cubic feet of air per hour, walls must be whitewashed every month and painted every six months"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
SETTLEMENT MAY COME.
Representative From Washington Ar
 rives at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, August 10.-The Western Union had twenty-two operators at work today. The office was working with Chi cago and New York and there was only the normal amount of business on the files It was stated that the business with New York. where the union men were working, was moving very slowly.
 There were no developments regarding the local Postal operators. Ethelbert Stewart, special representative of the de- partment of commerce and labor at Wash ington, arrived today and held a long consultation with Western Union officials. MT. Stewart said he believed there was a possibility of settlement of the local difficulties. He said he would make an attempt to that end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
NEGROES ON A RAMPAGE.
Soldiers Who Were Stationed al Brownsville Start Disturbance.

San Francisco, August 10.-Soldiers of the Twcnty-fifth infantry, the col ored organization that figured in the Brownsville riot, created a disturb ance on the "Barbary coast here last night and at one time it was feared a riot would result. The riot can was sounded for extra police, and eighteen of the negroes were arrested on charges of disturbing the peace.
 The Twenty-ffth. which has been stationed at the Preside. will leave today for the Philippines on the trans port Cook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
St. Louis on Strike.

St. Louis, August 10.-Followlng the is- suance of the order by President A. L.. Wing of the local Commercial Tele- graphers to the effect that all members of this local should refuse to work with offices declared to be unfair, strikes were instituted in the Western Union Tele- graph company and the Postal Telegraph companies offices. The walk-out in the Western Union office occurred at 4:S0 At o'clock the strike at the Postal took effect. It Is expected that about 300 West ern Union men and 100 Postal men are ont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Washington Will Strike.

Washington, August 10.-A special meet ing of the local Commercial Photographers union has been called for tomorrow aft ernoon to consider the telegraphers strike. There are approximately BOO com mercial telegraphers in this city and about 90 per cent of them are members of the union. The consensus of opinion seems to be that Washington will be involved in the strike, perhaps within forty-eight hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Tvpewriters Piled Up,

Columbus. O., August 10.-Thirty-th telegraphers employed by the Western Union struck this afternoon because of the refusal of the local manager to re- instate L. E. Hart. an operator, who refused to work with a non-union oper- ator at Chicago. The strike will prob ably spread to the Postal. The typewriters of the striking telegraphers are piled up in the state house yard. Manager Dun lap broke down when his men left him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Nashville Joins Strikers.

Nashville. August 10.-Seventy- five telegraph operators employed in the Western Union office in this city walk ed out on strike at l o'clock this after noon. The members of the Telegraph ers' union were told to communicate with Chicago, which was already out and refused to do so. The night force will not report for duty. Employees of the Postal company in this city have not gone out. Associated Press opera tors are at work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
All Quit at Houston.

Houston. Tex. August 1o.-The union and non-union telegraph CTS of the Western Union Telegraph company here at 10 o'clock this morning in sym pathy with the strikers at Dallas The men refused to work with non-union men in the Dallas office. Fifteen op- orators are out leaving three, including one woman, at the keys The night force Is expected to join the day force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Out at Milwaukee,

Milwaukee, Wis, August 10.-'rhe oper- ators employed by the Postal and West ern Union companies walked out on strike at o'clock this afternoon. About thirty left the Western Union and fifteen walked out of the Postal. The operators give as the reason for striking that the tele- graph companies have been receiving messages from outside points addressed to Chicago and sending them to that city by messenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Next Haaue Conference.

The Hague, August 10.-It is con sidered likely that the next plenary sitting of the conference will take place on August 14. The conference seems really to be approaching an end. and several of the delegates are preparing for their departure. Some of the ladies of the party have al ready left The Hague.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11

c. A. Patterson reported at o'clock that he had only q small force. and the men ordered on also refused to comply.
 None of the wire or traffic chiefs struck and 1t is reported several of these arc making feeble efforts to clear an ava lanche of business.
 Communication throughout the north west is practically prostrated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
St. Paul Men Quit.

St. Paul. August 1O.-After a meeting,
 which lasted most of the afternoon, the operators of the local Western Union office unanimously voted to join those in other cities who are on strike. At 6:3O all of the men at work including all of the night force and a portion of the day force.
 walked out The chief operator ordered immediately those not engaged at the time to report for work. Chief Operator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Operators Discharued.

Little Rock, Ark, August 10-Ten or twelve men employed at the local West ern Union office went on strike this after noon and three operators of the Postal were discharged for refusing to handle messages to points where the non-uIiion labor is employed. The chief operators are working at the Western Union office tonight and the manager and chief oper- ator at the Postal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Eortv Men Affected.

Augusta, Ga, August 1O.-Ten men were consecutively ordered to work a certain wire with non-union man, but all in turn vigorously declined. The local presi- dent of the union ordered all union men out and at 63O o'clock there remained in the office only the manager and tho bookkeeper. About forty men are so far affected On account of the strike here Columbia is cut off from Photographic communication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Investiqatlnq Strike.

Los Angeles, Cal, August 10,-Ethelbert Stewart, special agent of the bureau of labor, representing the department of commerce and labor, arrived in Los An geles today to investigate the local West ern Union strike. His report will be made to Commissioner Neill at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11

morning and joined the ranks of the sixty who left the Postal office last night. About six men, including the chief operator. wire chiefs and one or two operators who have remained loyal to the company, are at work at the Western Union office and about an equal number are handling what busi- ness they can at the Postal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Out at Kansas City.

Kansas City, August 10.-All the Postal telegraph operators in this city, with the exception of the wire chiefs, quit work today They demand an increase of 15 per cent in wages and an eight-hour day The executive committee of the Westren Union strikers met today and formulated demands, which will be presented to the superintendent Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Beaumont Falls In Line.

Beaumont. Tex, August 1O.-An the operators of the Western Union here went out this evening at o'clock. At the Postal it was said that if any of the men were asked to work with non- union man there would be a strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
St. Louis In Line.

St. Louis August 10.-Operators at the Postal walked out at o'clock. Tn @ walkout was on account of men re- fusing to work wires declared unfair. The strike occurred just at the time when the day men were leaving and about thirty or forty men were on duty at the time and left their keys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Thirty Men at Work.

Kansas City. August 10.-George ". Brownson, local manager of the Vest
 ern Union stated today that they had about thirty operators at work at the main office, an increase of fifteen over yesterday On the other hand Col D. Kyle, who has charge of the strike for the operators, declared that none of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Galveston Men Out.

Galveston, Tex. August 1O.-The West efn Union and Postal telegraphers went on strike in Galveston today. About forty men are affected. At the Western Union two chiefs and three operators re- mainad at work, and at the Postal the manager was the only one to remain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Every Man Walks Out.

Minneapolis, Minn., August 1O.-With but few exceptions every Western Union oper- ator in Minneapolis left his instrument and walked out of the office at $50 a. m. today. This includes the Western Union operators who handle the quotations ln the Chamber of Commerce. The trouble came when N. M. Hansen, an operator in the main Minneapolis office of the West ern Union, was ordered to work the wlre to Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
All Out at New Orleans.

New Orleans, August 10.-No devel- of any consequence have mark ed the strike of the telegraph opera tors in New Orleans since about 100 men employed at the Western Union office walked out at 10 o'clock this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
None Return to Work.

Denver, Col, August 10.-None of the eighty-five Western Union operators who went on strike yesterday returned to work touay The Postal operators are still working.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Will Meet In Atlanta.

Atlanta, August 10.-The action to be taken by the local union of telegraphers will be determined at a special meeting to be held tomorrow afternoon. The local officials are non-commital, but the opinion is freely expressed that walk out will be ordered tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Out at Knoxville.

Knoxville, August 10.-The Western Union operators walked out at p. m. today. The strike it is stated, was caused by some operators refusing to go to Nashville to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Two Men Left.

Salt Lake City, Utah. August 1O.-Bus- mess in the office of the Western Union here was almost at a standstill today The only man at work was Manager Long. Chief Operator Mcdonald having worked all night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Protection for Americans.

Constantinople, August 10.-Ambas- sador Leishman has adopted measures looking to the protection of the Amer ican missionaries or their establish ments that they may not suffer in the disturbed districts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Waiting for Developments.

Savannah, Ga. August 10.-The telegra- phers of this district, embracing Savan- nah, Waycross. Bainbridge, Eastman, Thomasville, Fitzgerald and Gainesville. voted tonight to strike if called on to take a message from an office where strike is on. The Western Union has a notice posted saying instant dismissal will fol- low an operators failure to take such message If 1t Is offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11

the strikers had gone back to work. and that the Western Union force con sisted of wire chiefs, the four or five opera tors who remained in yesterday and non-union man who was passing through the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Strike at Pueblo.

Pueblo, Col, August 1O.-Because they were asked to work with non-union men at Denver, the local Western Union tele- graphers went on strike this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Council Bluffs, Too.

Council Bluffs, la. August 10.-The operators for both the Western Union and Postal companies walked out this afternoon. q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
Sonoma Girl Gets Purse.

Buffalo, N. Y, August l0-rhe protes' against the payment of the slOOOO emplr' state purse to the owner of Sonoma Cir was withdrawn today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11

operators employed by the Postal here, one quit work today. refusing 10 work with cities where strikes are in progress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-11
One Man Quits Work.

Montgomery. August 1o.-of tho two