The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-21

Gary and by persistent advocacy cou- pied with practical demonstration, oth- there has been a radical change in the general atmosphere and the relations between employer and employe
 What has been said concerning labor, also applies forcibly to the relations be- tween business men generally and be- tween them and the government. Almost from the start Judge Gary has insisted that employees, competitors in business, and customers, should be treated on a basis of fairness regardless of the atti- tude in conduct which might be expected in return.
 The treatment of employees particularly has been defended; wages have been fixed on the basis of not what would satisfy the employe, but rather what he was entitled to receive, considering his services and his necessities. Instead of being compelled to shift for himself, the employers have installed at a large eX- pense various devices for the prevention of accidents improvements which were calculated to conserve health such as those relating to sanitation, pure water, recreation grounds, bathing establish ments, hospitals, etc.
 In times of business depression, every reasonable effort has been made to pro- vide temporarily for the workman and his family, in order to prevent distress; Volun-
 
 accidents regardless of the cause; pen sion funds have been created to take care of the old and incapacitated; when practical, good schols have been organ ized and maintained; in short, workmen of larger industrial concerns throughout this country are at this time receiving larger wages, and better treatment than they have ever received before in this country, or in any other country, con- sequently the relations between employe CT and employe are closer and more friendly and more satisfactory than ever before.
 Judge Gary's splendid humanitarian doctrine is largely responsible for these conditions; Ito live and let live"
 It is also an authentic fact that the relations between business men and their competitors and also their customers has been greatly improved, and to use in substance Judge Garys own language:
 The effort of large employers to so conduct their affairs so far as they ef- feet the interest of the working men and all others who are interested in their management, including even the general public has placed business on a basis which has been beneficial to the entire business world, and it has paid in dol lars and cents to all concerned" As to the Birmingham district, Judge Gary proudly points to the fact that peace and harmony reign and that in the vast activities covered by the Ten nessee Coal and Iron company, no fric- ton exists and no trouble obtains. And the new industrial south?' l asked, its future-and it's chances?"
 .FIt is only question of time" Judge Gary said optimistically--for he is a true optimist concerning everything connected with the south, when we will be an important factor in extending the busi- ness interests of that section of the country"
 As the most powerful factor in the business world today, Judge Gary stands pre- eminent, and in society, he and his charming wife, are equally as prominent. In their palatial home in New York, they are surrounded with all the beauti- full things in life, and their collection of rugs, ceramics, sculpture and paintings, is world famous.
 Your favorite of all the beautiful works of art, you own?'' I requested the Judge to tell me.
 T should say the Houdon-perhaps-if I had to make a choice he replied. If is very beautiful piece of sculpture the bust of a child-of the Sculptors own baby 'Sabine.'
 From the Houdon family, connoisseurs have drawn lavishly-Judge Gary's gem being notable, while Mr. Prick is the owner of one of the most beautiful in the entire collection
 "A Portrait of John Lamonte," by Rev. burn, is one of the most envied paintings in Judge Gary's art gallery. while a 'Gainsborough," is also one of the beauti- full acquisitions-in fact his collection of