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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-03-21

NE WlLL NOW HAVE
"A eu, Remarks

BIZ WALTER B. HILTON

Lawrence strikers form winning. This will stand coup
ling because we have been told by SO many benevolent
old pirates who live upon and advise u.s. that the dya
tentthat We should be yery quiet for long time ia order
to gain back the sympathy had lost and hold tightly
to what shreds Of public sympathy had left And
yet the Lawrence workers have battle that is IN
many respects the most important ID American indus
trial history They it because they stood united
instead Of being split into warning factions, each self
ishy considerable only Of his craft interests Unity
thing swayed by press and pulpit and platform while
unity among the workers is concrete thing that shuts
down industry and keeps it shut until its owners
cede to their profits. For sympathy cannot run
factory.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-03-21
Hov Ohio Protects

CONTINUED FROM 9TH PAGE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
AD MONEY ALWAYS
 IS VERY WELL SPENT
Porter Says Tt Pays to Ad- yertise"-Ad Club Holds
 Good Meeting

''The best spent money for business man is that spent for printers ink said II. J. Porter of the Porter Clothing Co, in the course of his informal address to the Ad Mems Club at their weekly noon- day luncheon given yesterday at the Turn Verein cafe In addition to MT. Porter the Ad Mems club at it's weekly noon- NJ. Gibbs assistant secretary of the De trolt Board of Commerce; J. Frazer Kempson advertising manager of the Insurance Times of New York city, and Haynes McFadden. editor of the South ern Banker, of Atlanta.
 These gentlemen were also called upon and made short talks appropriate to the occasion. John Sparrow, president of the club, presided.
 The talk of MT. Porter was along prac- tical lines and full of timely sugges- tions. He said the value of the ad men was much diminished unless he had the co-operation of the advertiser. The sell ing organization Mir Porter accounted as one of thee greatest factors in a sue cessful business and suggested that the ad men get in touch with the selling force His talk was much appreciated. r Mir. Gibbs said he perceived the ad men were wearing Underwood buttons, and that Underwood had given Birmingham more national advertising than her im- mense material resources. Mir. kempson made an interesting talk on southern in surance companies and Mir. McFadden spoke highly of Birmingham and the Bir- mngham spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
'DR. R.SWEDLOW'S AUTO RUNS 0FF A BRIDGE
Had Narrow Escape Last Night at Eighth Avenue
 and Thirteenth Street

Dr. H. swedlow, SOP South Thirteenth street. was badly bruised and received several sprains last night at o'clock when his Maxwell run.pout automobile ran off of the bridge on Eighth avenue. near the Thirteenth street corner. pr. .Swedlow stated last night that he was driving his machine down Thir- teenth street and turned into Eighth avenue The bridge is about 30feet from the corner and there is width of about 10 feet between the wagon part of the bridge and the sidewalk. The doctor did not see this open -pace. and drovei his machine off the bridge and into the ditch, about. eight feet deep. The doc- tor was the only occupant of the car at the time and, and was unconscious when he was taken from the wreckage. soon after the accident occurred. by persons who had witnessed the affair. He stated last night that his back was badly sprained and one arm was swol- len, but he did not think any bones were broken. ~
 Workmen from the Maxwell gara ge were trying to remove the car from the ditch late last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
BeSSener News

Bessemer, March 19.-(Special.) )-The city council met tonight in the council chamber and was called to order by the president, George Ross, with all aldermen present.
 E. c. Falkner complained that the Bes- semer Waterworks company had refused to pay for the laying of pipe across he street from their main Judge B. C. Jones complained of the extra charge for the water for sprinkling purposes. Alder man IaRue read q resolution which was passed at recent meeting in whicn 1t was resolved that the Bessemer Waterworks company has violated and is violating it's contract and franchise in the city of Bessemer in number of respects. The matter was referred to the water works committee with power to act.
 Mr. Rust made complaint of the dark ness of Eighth avenue and asked that an arc light be placed either on the corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street or Eighth avenue and Twentieth street. He complained that several rob- berries had taken place on that avenue within the past week. This was referred to the street and light committee to re- port back at the next meeting.
 City Engineer Phil Lacey was requested to make a map of the lights of the city and have it ready at the next meeting.
 The report of the Bessemer city execd- tive committee was read. The report Of City Clerk and Treasurer J. R. Houston for the month of February was read. The reports of City Physician pr. l.. A. Spsn- cer, Chief of Police T. R. Wallace and Hazelwood were read and received as in formation. The question of getting water to Cedar Hill cemetery. either by the installation of a pump or by getting the waterworks company to extend their main, was referred to the finance committee and the cemetery committee with power 10 act The cemetery committee report that they have employed landscape gardner, who went to work on the nrst of ,he month and who Is doing good work. Al derman McTyeire asked if the Brighton cemetery could be charged license for their agents coming into the city and dis posing of lots whether they maintained m office in the city or not, This matter vas referred to the miscellaneous committed and city attorney to report back at the
 next meeting.
 | MT Clayton dairyman asked that his license be reduced as he did not sell more than one-thrd of the milk and butter ir Bessemer but sold most of it in Jones
 boro and at Feeders. This matter wa: referred to the miscellaneous committed to report back at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Nezvs of Ensley

John Walker. the negro who was charged with shooting his wife at her home in Averyttown Friday night. has been captured by the police and landed in the city jail. He will be given a hearing before Judge Lowry of the re- corders court It is stated that the wom- an has little chance of recovery.
 Fred A.. Fillmore, who has been in the chemical laboratory here for several years. will leave Thursday for Knoxville, where he has accepted responsible po- sition Mrs Elmore and son will accom- pany MT. Elinore.
 At the end of the prayer meeting to- night the choir and chorus of Grace Presbyterian church will hold a con nected'' rehearsal, to which all members are invited.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Chris tian church will hold quilting bee at the church this afternoon.
 A. F. Wells, who has been ill for sev- eral weeks, is able to resume his duties at his store.
 MT and Mrs. Edward s. McGarvey of New York city are the guests of MT. and Mrs N. B. Gay of this city
 The condition pf Mrs. J. X. Thomas is reported as being much worse. Mrs. Thomas has been i'll for several months at her home in Pratt City.
 Mr. and Mrs Robert Collins of New Orleans are the guests of their kins- men. Mir. and Mrs. Thomas D. Frank lin, on Avenue D.
 L. c. Smith. secretary of the Retail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
MISSIONARY UNION
 AT UNION SPRINGS

Union Springs, March 19.-tSpecial.) The Woman's Missionary union of the East Alabama presbytery of the Pres byterian church will hold it's sixteenth annual meeting with the church in this city on Thursday and Friday of this week. About 40 delegates are ex- pected besides number of visitors.
 Sessions will open each morning at 9.30 and in the afternoons at 3:30. A fine programme has been arranged. The most prominent speakers and church workers who will take part are Rev and Mrs. $. L. Morgan of Haichow, China. Dr.,J. G. Snedecor of Tuscaloosa, and Mrs. F.. l.. Russell of Mobile.
 On Thursday night Dr. Morgan will talk of the work in China and this will be, the principal address of the entire meeting. After pr. Morgans address the ladies of the local church will hold a reception at the church and in the Sunday school rooms so that the dele gates and visitors can get acquainted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
NINE FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
 FINED FOR VIOLATING LAWS

Montgomery, March 19.-(Special. )-Nine foreign corporations were called to task here yesterday by the state board of compromise for failure to comply with the laws of Alabama with reference to reg stering with the secretary of state their authorized agent and principal place of business in this state. The board was in session the greater part of the after noon and fines aggregating nearly s3QOO were assessed.
 The largest fine was assessed against the Barrott Manufacturing company, having it's principal place of business in this state, in Birmingham. This company was assessed s1G90 for failure to register.
 The next largest assessment was against the Chicago Pneumatic Tool company, of Birmingham, which was fined S750 for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Scare Subsidies

New York, March 19.LThere was sub sidency of the anthracite strike scare to- day and in consequence there was fall ing off in the pressing demand for hard coal from frightened. consumers. The pe- lief is gaining ground that both sides will reach an agreement and that 1T there is a suspension on April l, 1t Will not last long. The operators say they are ready to confer with the men on any reasonable proposition and consider the situation from all angles. There are also reports from the hard coal regions that the miners officials are ready to meet the operators half way.
 Pottsville Pa, March 19,-The Pine Ill, Coal company today posted notice an nouncing that the employees would be granted an increase of wages or 10 per cent to take effect April 1. It is said that working matters would be satisfactorily adjusted by the operators.
 Cleveland. O., March 19.-Bituminous coal opera tors will adhere to their de. mand for a reducation in the wages paid their mine workers. formal announce ment of their attitude was made today at their convention.
 The present wage is 95c. The op- orators say it should be S5c. The work CTS are demanding S1.05.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

failure to designate an agent in this state. A fine of s500 was assessed against the Underwood Typewriter company for fail ure to designate an agent, upon the de- parture of a former representative. Sev- eral other small corporations were fined $191 each for failure to register, including the National Packing of Chicago, the Citico Furnace company, Tennessee concern the Sequatchie Handle company having their principal place of business in Huntsville, the Pittsburg Water Heater company of Mobile, the T. B. Laycock Manufacturing company of Birmingham and the C. D. Kenny company. These companies were all fined small amounts due to the fact that they had partially compiled with the laws of the state, hav-
 ing registered but not having an agent
 in the state. All the members of the board of compromise were present, in-
 cluding Daniel w. Troy, special counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
PUSH ACTION ON
 THE ERDMAN BILL

Washington, March 19.-The House committee on interstate commerce to- day decided to appoint sub -commit- tee to consider immediately and re- port Representative Lees bill to ex- tend the Erdman arbitration and me-. diation act to apply tt coal mine own j CTS and operators
 Representative Lee, who is pressing the bill, believes it would avert the threatened strike of anthracite minera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Big Crowd Hears Evangelist

A great audience assembled last night at the First Christian church to hear the chart sermon preached by Evangelist Roy L. Brown. At the close of the service three persons responded to the gospel invitation. Tonight Evangelist Brown will speak on the subject Was the Thief on the Cross Saveda" Tomorrow night Evangelist Brown will speak on the subject shall We Know Our Friends in Heaven?' Every nights subject is proving inter esting and the audiences are on the in- crease. Services begin at 7:45 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

A well attended meeting of the Ems ley club was held last night in the rooms of the inferior court. Dr. E. w. Averyt was unavodably absent and W. R. Stew art presided. A committee from the Mi nor School Improvement association was present and requested the cooperation of the club in it's efforts to secure better school facilities.
 It was decided that the club give a smoker on the evening of April 16 at which a number of speakers will be in- yited to attend and address the club on current events. The club will work with the ladies' committee on parks in improv- ing and beautifying the same. The ladies committee is composed of Mrs. J. L.. Duncan, Mrs. H. J. Kribs and Mrs. F'. B. Dodge.
 The matter of having the road between Tuxedo and Frenchtown repaired was taken up and a committee appointed to confer with the authorities and request that a bridge be built over Village creek in the vicinity of Center street to accommodate the people In that part of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
BEVERIDGE OPENS ROOSEVELT
 CAMPAIGN IN CHICAGO

MT. Beveridge declared the most pressing need of the country was a strong man a it's head, d man so strong that he could control the great cor portations and their makers He said the sherman law had failed in it's pur- pose, because it was al war with nat ural law and that prosecution under the present administration had been futile
 The speaker ridiculed the idea that a third term was dangerous prece- dent He asserted that il grew out of our forefathers' fear tof kings and was meant only to prevent three consecutive terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
President Taft Interested

Boston. March 19.-President Taft indi- cated tonight before leaving for Washing ton his interest in the threatened anthra- cite coal miners strike. The President wished to make it clear that he had no intention of interfering, but conferences as arranged for the White House during the next few days showed his desire to become acquainted with the situation. One of the first of the presidents callers who is expected to give him information of value is John Mitchell who probably will visit Washington March 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Navy Department Alarmed

Washington, March 19.-The possibilities of coal strike are causing anxiety at the navy department, While the strike would affect the anthracite mines only, indirectly it would likely increase the cost of bituminous coal. which would be largo ly used as substitute.
 Secretary Meyer will confer tomorrow with representatives of some of the coal companies which supply the navy. It is stated that in addition to distributions in the market caused by the present foreign and prospective domestic strike, the Nir- ginia and West Virginia coleries are greatly embarrassed by car Shortage.
 It is also reported to the department that there are 25 foreign steamers in Hampton Roads waiting for bunker coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Beat Wife to Death

Troy, March 19.-John renry Mead ows, a negro, today confessed that he beat his wife 10 death with stick last Thursday night. He said she had .bragged about her attentions to other men. Her body was found in swamp, where the man had buried it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Another Serious Question

Another serious question may soon arise when it becomes necessary to replenlsh the stores of coal shipped from the Nir- ginia mines to the insular possessions and the foreign stations of the American fleet Indications are that the contracts which the navy soon will make for it's coal sup ply next fiscal year will show consider able increase in price.
 Prospects of a coal strike stirred mem bers of both houses of Congress to action today. Senator Townsend introduced a bill to provide a federal investigation of any controversy affecting interstate conl- merce and Representative Esch introduced a similar measure in the House.
 Senator Townsends measure is similar to one he introduced when a member of the House of Representatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
President Chamber of COm-
 merce Outlines Plans for k. Aggressive Work
DIRECTORS ARE ALL
 IN HEARTY ACCORD
Speakers Approve His Ideas and Pre- dict That Chamber Is About to Enter on New Era of
 Usefulness

What was characterized as the bold est and biggest request ever made of the Chamber of Commerce was that Of President John W. Sibley last night when at a dinner given by him at the Country club to the directors, he asked that s5O00O be raised for him to put the Chamber of Commerce where it belongs as a real live, result getting organization. He also asked for 1000 new members
 There has never, perhaps, in the his tory of Birmingham, been a meeting of the chamber directors where inter est was so keen or where the concur renee of opinion was so overwhelming. Every speech or talk made at the in- formal affair was filled to the brim with enthusiasm and at the end of the unique conference a standing vote was taken, every man as a director pledg- ing his best efforts to put through the programme outlined by the newly in- augurated president, MT Sibley,
 MT. Sibley, in opening the meeting, said that he had given the plan Of bet tering the work of the chamber con- siderable thought He then went into details of a meeting of the Chicago organization where the members of the ways and means committee, 40 strong, meet every Wednesday and take lunch for the purpose of going over the affairs coming up. He gave a graphic description of the bustness-like work performed by the Chicago crowd, saying that no great corporation Of this city maintained a more business like atmosphere than the Chicago or ganization He said that the proposi- tion of getting the members of the committee and the entire chamber to- gether to break bread twas grave problem and was entitled to consider able thought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

and that they are offe::7S <i.1 per ton more than the navy pays. The Boston navy yard is short of coal and there is some apprehensions that other yards will soon be affected. but the fleet is in better condition, owing to the ability of the ships to select their coaling ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Will Hold Conference

Chicago, March 19.-John Mitchell for mer president of the United Mine Work CTS. tonight said that President Taft had called him to Washington for confer ence, but whether it would relate to the coal situation MT Mitchell was unable 10 saw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
COUNTY TREASURER

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce pr. John S. Gillespy as a can- didate for Treasurer of Jefferson coun- ty. subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary. April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

Chicago, March 19.-Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge fired one of the opening guns of the Roosevelt campaign in Chigaco, in a speech at Orchestra hall tonight The meeting was the largest the Roosevelt forces have had here thus far, and is to be followed by the appearance of Roosevelt himself next week.
 American flags and copies of national airs and other songs were distributed among the audience tonight. The audi ence was asked to join in the singing. Several reservations we're made for out of town delegations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Entirely Practicable

Tn asking for the huge appropriation for the betterment of the work and for the accomplishment of something, Pres ident Sibley said that at least 1000 new members should be added to the cham sber at once. He went on to say that such a proposition was entirely prac- ticable and was nothing to city com posed of such wonderful boosters as reside here He said that he had mapped out the entire plan and after getting new members to the number of 1000 the city should be canvassed with subscription list to secure at least s27.000 in addition to the natural in- come of s23, 900. He assured the direc- tors that his budget matter entirely new to the Chamber of Commerce, was wholly reasonable and this is the form in which 1t was presented:
 PROPOSED DISBURSEMENTS.
 I,..il TO acIaa 1 lan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR BOARD OF REVENUE

The Age-Herald is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy of Capt I. ". Crook of Bessemer, Ala. for the office of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. April l, 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

The Age-Herald is authorized to an nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeeyer for the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

Cal I. Dabbs of Bessemer is a candi- date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the ac- tion of the democratic primary, 1912. Will appreciate your support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce j.. K. P. Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary. Platform Good Roads. Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
THE MINIMUM WAGE BILL IS OFFERED BY PREMIER ASQU|TH Miners Are Not Enthusias- . tic in Support of the
 Measure NAVY OFFICIALS
 FEAR COAL STRIKE New York Not Nearly So Badly Frightened and Demand for Coal
 Falls Off-German Strike
 Is Declared Off

London, March 19.-The coal miners minimum wage bill. designed to put an end to the coal strike, passed it's first reading in the house of commons today The bill is backed by Premier Asquith Foreign Secretary Grey, Chancellor Lloyd George, and Sidney Buxton, president of the Board of Trade It consists of six clauses and a schedule defining 2 dis trcts, the country being divided for the purpose of the bill. As outlined by rha prime minister. the bill provides reason able minimum wage for the miners and safeguards for the owners, these to be arranged by district boards. The minl- mum will be paid from the date of re- sumption of work. The enactment is for three years.
 An important clause provides that if within fortnight any district lacks a recognized board, the Board of Trade may appoint any person to act in place of the local body There is nothing in the bill to prevent a recurrence of the strike should the miners be dissatisfied with a district boards decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-20
Passage May Be Difficult

The bill does not give promise of easy passage through parliament. The opposi- ton is dissatisfied at the absence of penal clauses or measures for compulsory arbi- tration and will move amendments with d view to remedying this.
 The prime minister said he introduced the bill with great reluctance but it was absolutely imperative in the interests of the country. Chancellor Lloyd George said the government was confronted by the necessity of speedily terminating the strike, but recourse to drastic methods would create a perilous situation. The bill was far froS revolutionary. At meeting of the miners federation tonight much discomfort was expressed at the indefiniteness of the minimum wage | provisions. and it is expected the labor | leaders will renew their attempts to se- cure their schedules of minimum bS amendment.