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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
 Delegates to Convention Openly Express Determi- nation That the Union
 Must Be Recognized MEET AGAIN TODAY TO ACT FINALLY ON PROPOSAL TO STRIKE Leaders and Government Officials Are Here to Aid Men in Making Wise
 Decision

Repudiation of the peace terms of William B. Wilson, Secretary of Labor, and the institution of independent strikes throughout the Birmingham district!
 Such was the prediction last night Of union miners gathered in Birning- ham for the purpose of discussing a tentative plan for the abandonment of threatened general strike. Officials of District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, while not permitting the use of their names in this connection predicted that the Wilson treaty would be rejected by an overwhelming vote.
 J. R. Kennamer, president, and J. L. Clemo, secretary of District No. 20; William R. Fairley and Hywell Davies conciliatory agents of the federal gov ernment, and William Diamond, mem- Der of the advisory committee of the council of national defense, and a rep resentati1e of the national organiza- tion of union miners, all anxious that industrial differences be adjusted, con- suited until a late hour last night. It is regarded as problematical whether or not they will be able successfully to oil the troubled waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
LOOK AT CH|LD'S TONGUE F SICK
 CROSS, FEvER|SH When constipated or bilious give California Syrup
 of Figs''

Look at the tongue, mother! If coated lit is sure sign that your little ones s stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, listless, pale doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natural ly, or is feverish, stomach sour. breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full of cold, give a teaspoon ful of "California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of it's little bowels without griping, and you have well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative;" they love it's delicious taste, and it always makes them feel splendid
 Ask HTour druggist for 50-cent bottle of "CAifornia Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, Children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure you get the genuine, ask to see that it is made by ''California Fig Syrup Com pany. Refuse any other kind with con tempt.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
CHANDLER TO SPEAK
 ON FOREIGN TRADE

The Chamber of Commerce has invit ed c. l.. Chandler, South American agent of the Southern Railway system, with headquarters in Chattanooga, to address q general meeting of the cham Der on War and Foreign Trade" the date to be announced as soon as MT Chandler replies, stating when it will be convenient for him to come to Bir. minghaIn.
 Mr. Chandler has spent several months, at various times, in South America studying foreign trade in the Latin American countries, and is ex ceptionally well versed on the subject of foreign trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
CONFEDERATE REUNION General Hooper to Visit City to Plan
 Details for State Affair

A letter was received yesterday by the Civic association from Adjutant General Scott, saying that he would be in .Bir- mingham the first of next week with Commander Hooper of the Confederate veterans for conferenceAw the of ficers of the association in reference to the state reunion of Confederate veterans.
 It was stated that the chief problem before the association is the selection of a man for general chairmanship of the affair who will give his time to the work. About 5000 people are expected to visit Birmingham for the reunion. The parade, will be the chief feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
New York Directory

The Chamber of Commerce received a copy of the latest New York city directory. and it has been placed in the reading room. where 1t is available to all who desire to utilize it. The directory is the new edition, just from the press, and has been placed with several others of the larger cities of the north, east and west for the use of the general public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
NEGRO WOMAN IS
 STABBED TO DEATH

Ophelia Thomas, negress, was stabbed to death by her husband, Irwin Thomas, it 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The ;yilling occurred at Seventh alley and Thirteenth street. north. Detectives are searching for Irwin Thomas but no clew had been found of him last night. It is stabbing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
Marriage licenses

Marriage licenses \ gre issued to the following yesterday inI he probate court: James D. DeLoach\ 'f Ensley and Miss Juanita Latimer.
 P. H. Parker of Birmingham and Miss Elizabeth Willis
 j. T. Barron of Crocker Junction to Miss Frances Walker,
 c. H. Smith of Anniston and Miss Minnie George.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at o'clock Night performances 7:So and g o'clock.
 Bijou Superior vaudeville and fea ture pictures. Continuous perform ances, 1 to Il D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
Contract Awarded

The county board of education has awarded the contract to- build two school buildings to cost $25,o0o a! Lewisburg to w. M. Mariner & Go. To, cal contractors; D. Q. Whilden. archi; tect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
SAFE REMEDY FOR CHILDREN

Every parent is, or should be, care ful in giving medicine to, children. Chas. Baker, Brownsville, Tex, writes: 'For some years past I have used Foley's Honey and Tar and have found 1t especially efficient for bad coughs of my children. I always recommend it to my friends as a safe remedy for children as it contains no opiates My wife would not think of using any oth- CT kind of cough medicine as it is cer- tain to bring quick and lasting relief It checks croup. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
SeabOard

Offers excellent service to Atlanta. Nor folk. Richmond. Washington and New York, on their solid steel train leaving Birmingham 7:30 a. m. Through sleep CTS and latest steel dining and obeerva- ton ears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06


 You can help the fund by the message you send on the enclosed card"
 On the fourth side of the package are the words: If you have the time. after you have mailed the post card. write us of your experiences. These letters will be of help in arousing more interest in the fund"
 Contributions in denomination of 9 cents continue to come in regularly as the fund is better understood. Last night contributions stood as follows:
 Amount previously acknowledged ..s141 -51 R. E. Kelley, Box 11S, Anniston .... 100 T. D. Donoho, Box 11S, Annistoh 100 George P. Ide, Box 119. Anniston ... 100 J. F. Densmore. Box llS Anniston l GO T. o. Smith, Box 11S Anniston . 100 F. c. Weaver. Box 11S Anniston .. loo o. E. Barnes, Box 11S, Anniston . 50 c. E. Johnston, Box 118 Anniston .2o w. H. Brown, Box 11S, Anniston A. 20 c. N. Evans, Box 11s Anniston .... .25 Lucien Parsons, Woodward ......... 100 Pippen Bros. Woodward .... 100 George w. Lacey, Woodward ..... loo w. w. Hutchings, Woodward ...... 100 John w Luke, Birmingham ......... 100 Cash Livingston ...................... 100 Emory Simpson, Bessemer ........... 100 T. D. Stephens, Dolomite ............ 100 T. J. Dickey, Dolomite ............... loo Dr. A. A. Meeks, Dolomite ..... .50 Dr. F. E. Gwin, Dolomite ............ 50 c. D. Clarke, Dolomite .............. 50 B. L. Mize, Dolomite ......... .50 A. z. Strain, Dolomite .............. 50 J. c. Anderson, Dolonnite ............ .25 c. F. Reynolds, Dolomite 50 w. J. Cowden, Dolomite ........... 50 Ollie McNickolas, Dolomite .......... .50 w. H. Horton, Dolomite ........... 50 Will Thomas, Dolomite ............ .25 J. E. Talley, Dolomite ................ 50 w. J. Lovejoy, Dolomite ............ .50 Raymond Mock. Dolomite ......-. .5O M. F. Sides, Dolomte .............. .25 J. R. Wilson, Dolomite ............ 50 c. w Hurst, Dolomite ............. .25 A. w. Mock, Dolomite .............. .2o Emmit Marshall, Dolomite ........ .25 J. G. Lee, Dancy .................... .50 Miss May Ryan, care American
 Bakeries Co.,, Birmingham ...... .25 Miss Rosa B. Fisch, care Amer
 ican Bakeries Go, Birmingham :. .25 Albert Darby, Florence .... .25 Clyde Anderson. Florence ......... .25 Burt Snyder, Florence ........ .25 Miss Kate Griffin, Maylene ....... 25 J. w. Averette. Moundville ....., .25 w. c. McMahan. Heflin .......... .25 S. F. Bale, Boyles .................... 25 Mrs. W. D. Newman, Maysville '. 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
MEN LINED UP

The parade was led by four mounted policemen, the Boys band followed, then came the city commission. The men were lined up in the order of their districts.
 Jacob Burger was chairman of the com mittee and took charge of things at the station. He mounted baggage truck for his rostrum, and called on Commis- soner Ward for the first speech MT. Ward spoke very briefly, saying that this was not the time for speeches, but assured every man of the sincere love and respect of everyone in the city, and e1- pressed a fervent hope that they might all return quickly and safely.
 Mrs. Adah E. Martinsen, who has two sons in the service. one in the Alabama cavalry and one in the officers training camp, was the next speaker.
 T only wish that I had other sons, and if I had, my country would be well come to every one of them,' said Mrs. Martisen. T am proud that the men of this city have responded so freely and bravely to their countrys call, and that they are so willing to fight for their country's cause and the right"
 The principal address of the day was made by Senator Frank s. White. He eulogised the spirit of the men, and fired them with references to the deeds Of their fathers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
o11Ts1DERs ARE pLAINsPOKEN

As to the attitude of hundreds ol miners around the theatre anXlousiy awaiting developments from the m side, there is no doubt.
 They were open and Vlsorous lh their expressions of determlhation v reject the agreement, to oruer s'IiNes' ana is necessary to depose their lead crs They were apparently indifferent as to whether or not their proposed cessation of labor would receive the indorsement of the national organiza- ! tion. They were bitter in their crit icism of MT. Kennamer, MT. Clemo ana MT. Fairley They repeatedly asserted their belief that in the consultations of Secretary Wilson with operators first, and union officials. secondly tne latter had permitted the former en- tirely to outgeneral them. The min
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
PRICELESS HERITAGE


 Great things are before you." he de- clared. Tt is yours to preserve the price less heritage of liberty your forefathers gained on many bloody field. Oppor- tunities for achievement are before you. The whole world is depending on you for it's salvation. And while you are at your glorious mission, do not fear that the ones you leave behind will forget you. They will think of you every hour, and pray for your safe delivery. They will cheer fully take up the burdens you lay down, and carry on your work as best they can. They will wait patiently while you are at your task, and when you return, gIori- ously they will welcome you back as heroes. You will never be forgotten. and the prayers and good wishes of a whole nation go with you. May God protect and guide you through the trials that are be- fore you and lead you back home safely"
 Dr. George Stuart made a stirring ad- dress that brought tears to the eyes of the crowd He called on the men to live up to all that was noblest and best, and never forget that they were the repre- sentatives of their country. He closed with a short fervent prayer that ali the men might return safely and soon.
 After the speeches, the men marched into the dining room, where farewell dinner was served to them. While they were eating a committee of ladies pre- scented each one with a gift box contain ing tobacco and few luxuries for their comfort on the trip to the camp. Cigars and cigarettes were passed as an indi- yidual gift by J. l.. LaPoint Pocket testaments and a small silk American flag were given each.
 The members of the Young Mems He- brew association took up purse for Sam Berkowitz, and presented it to him as he boarded the train as a farewell token of esteem.
 Just as the men were ready to board the train, E. H. Cabaniss made talk to them on behalf of the exemption boards. He expressed the esteem the boards had for each man. and wished them a pros- porous journey.
 A large crowd accompanied the men to their car. and fingered talking to them until the train pulled out of the she'd At 40 the train left, bearing with 1t the Godspeed of all Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06
ORPHEUM FILLED


 terday were not without picturesque features In the beginning the spacious Orpheum was filled to overflowing. In addition to the accredited number of delegates, miners, imbued with de- termination to upbolster their spokes- men, were representatives of practical |ly every mining property in the dis trict.
 Following organization, there was a brief tilt regarding a suggestion that the afternoon session be executive. There were audible and angry express sions of protests on the part of unot- ficial visitors With the understanding, however, that representatives of the government be also barred, the hun dreds of spectators permitted the hall to be cleared.
 On the outside, the apparently deep lly determined miners wrapped them selves in thick cordons about the north and east side of the building, and there, expressing themselves in vigorous terms. and endeavoring to ascertain the progress of business within the nal, they remained until adjournment.
 NOTHING DEFINITE DONE Nothing of a conclusive nature was accomplished at the afternoon session. President Kennamer read and at tempted to explain the agreement as proposed by Secretary Wilson and, ac- cepted by officials of the union. MT. Diamond urged the convention to re- member that it was composed of union men in duty bound to stand by their leaders. Following. several delegates expressed themselves in opposition to the Wilson peace terms, and declared that they had been instructd to vote Tor cessation of work in the event tneI union was not recognized.
 Adjournment was then ordered. The convention will resume business this morning at g o'clock It Is understooa that leaders will insist that reporters of local newspapers be perHitteo eo attend
 AS to the action of delegates III ex- ecutive session nothing or posi,lVe nature is known. It is understood now ever. that they were expressive ol determination to reject The pfoposeu peace terms, to initiate strlkes' anu " nose the heads of their district organ 1za1ion. 1t is understood, too, that Vio- lent protests were registered againSl adiournment, the contention pelhS that business in hand could be QUICKLY disposed of, whereas during the nlsht efforts to transform the situation might be put afoot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-06

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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
Berea's Donors

On Wednesday was held the annual holiday Of Berea
in honor of its donors.
One Of the finest things about great institution
like Berea that it shows the working together OF great
many good people. There the founders who first
thought OF the institution Then the teachers and
the students and the parents But there others who
are thought of perhaps less frequently; those
who have given money for the support OF teachers and
students and for the buildings land books scientific APP
paratus furnishings and all other property which is ne
cessary for a school.
Bereas donors have been the most unselhsh Of any
in the land They have not given expecting to receive
any reward of praise fame. They have believed in
Christian education and felt certain that the young peo
pie OF the southern mountains would improve their op
porunities il given a chance for education.
1t is very seldom that any number OF donors actu
ally Berea enjoy the sight Of the good work
which they have promoted. All the more they de-
serving of our thanks and honor
Greater than all the Of money given is this ex
ample OF Christian patriotism The time is coming
when Berea be supported by the gifts OF its own
neighbors and graduates, but shall always be es
pecaly thankful those who have given in the OF
bereas struggling toward start" Thousands OF people
as poor most of have given their small contribu
tions and few OF the great who have made large
sums of money, like Pearsons and Kennedy and Hail.
have used their business sagacty in picking out Berea
place for their larger gifts.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
ACT AS A UNIT
PLEADS wilson
IN ADDRESS-cAllS ON EVERY
AMERICAN CITIZEN, MAN,
WOMAN AND CHILD.
SUPREME TEST Of AlE NATION
We Must Speak, Act and Serve To
oether-An Eloquent Appeal For
Concentration Of Energies and For
unselfishness.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-In a personal appeal
addressed to his fellow wcountrymen
President Wilson calls upon every
American citizen-man, woman and
child-to join together to make the
nation a unit for the preservation OF
its ideals and for triumph of democ.
racy in the world war. The supreme
test of the nation has come" says the
address. I'VE must all speak, act and
serve together"
Putting the navy on a war footing
simplest parts of the great task ahead,
the President declares and he urges
all the people. with particular empha.
sis upon his words to the farmers, to
concentrate their energies, practice
economy, prove unselfishness and de-
monstrate efficiency. The address fol
lows:
MY w-Countrymen-The en-.
trance of our own beloved country into
the grim and terrible war for democ'
racy and human rights which has
shaken the world creates SO many
problems OF national life and action
which call for immediate consideration
and settlement that | hope you will
permit me to address to you a few
words of earnest counsel and appeal
with regard to them.
We are rapidly putting our navy
upon an effective war footing and are
about to create and equip great
army. but these are the simplest parts
of the great task to which we have ad'
dressed ourselves. There is not sin
gle selfish element. so far as l can
see. in the cause We are fighting for.
we are fighting for what we be.
lieve and wish to be the rights of man.
kind and for the future peace and Sc.
curity of the world. To do this great
thing worthily and successfully we
must devote ourselves to the service
without regard to profit or material ad.
vantage and with an energy and intel.
ligence that will rise to the level Of
the enterprise itself. We must realize
how many things, how many kinds and
elements OF capacity and service and
self-sacrifice II involves.
These. then. are the things we must
do and do well. besides fghting-the
things without which merely fighting
would be fruitless:
we must supply abundant food for
ourselves and for our armies and our
seamen. not only but also for q large
part OF the nations with whom we have
made common cause. in whose support
and by whose sides we shall be fight
ing"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
Coal Fields DEVELOPMENT

With the unusually satisfactory
market conditions prevailing thru
o"t the country and the car situa-
tion greatly improved on all the
roads in Eastern Kentucky unpre-
cedented activity continues thruout
the mountain coal fields. which are
attracting coal operators. flnanciers
and others from all sections of the
country. Indications point to the
fact that Letcher County will lead
in point of production by a wide
margin.
New extensions Of railroad lines,
branches of the Louisville & Nash
vile, the Chesapeake & Ohio, and the
Baltimore & Ohio, to tap rich unde-
veloped coal fields, are being pro-
jected. The Glover Fork branch OF
the Kentucky & Virginia railroad
feeder Of the Louisville & Nash.
willie, from kilday to Seagraves
Creek, including short line spur
up Seagraves. will be about twelve
miles long and will open up one OF
the riches coal fields in Harlan
County. A dozen or more mining
plants will be developed this year
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19
Kentucky Boy Robbed in Cincinnati

Kentucky Boy Robbed in Cincinnati
Eller Gallard. a mountain boy
from near Livingston, arrived in
Cincinnati Sunday morning with
$4,000 he had earned in Detroit
auto factories. a grip and a camera.
A square from Central Union depot
he met a strange man who under
took to show him where he could
take some photographs TO show to
the home folks. Another man joined
them on the excursion.
After showing him the new
Lincoln statue in Lytle Park, they
took him over toward the foot of the
incline plane at Eggleston avenue,
where the larger Of the two men
asked him to change a SEQ bill. He
produced his pOcketbook containing
his $4,000 in savings, when the
smaller man grabbed it and ran.
"You wait here, I'll catch him."
said the other. but he never came
back. Neither did the thief. After
about ten minutes Gallard reported
at the First district station that he
had been robbed. He still had his
railroad ticket and took the next
trfin for his home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-19

supports Lake Forest College. where
they make Presbyterian ministers,
while his brother does the same for
Northwestern University where they
make Methodist minister's
Colgate Soap yelled the fellow
who shaves himself. "Mr. Colgate
is one Of the directors of the Inter-
national Committee of they. NJ. c. A.
and head over heels in all sorts OF
religious work and one Of the best
men in the land"
ARROW Collars" came next. when
| was in Troy the other day. was
invited To- stay all night and attend
the banquet that was to be given TO
Mr.. Cluett in celebration of his If
ticth anniversary as president Of the
Troy Y. NJ. G.. A. found that nearly
all the head men Of Cluett, Peabody
a Co, who employ about 1000 peO-
pie. were active in the Association
at Troy
John Wanamaker,' came from a
New Yorker. Mr.. Wanamaker is
superintendent of the largest and
most celebrated Sunday school in
the world, which he started when
he was boy
"Unecda Biscuit" "Mr. Marvin,
Philadelphia manager Of the Nation
al Biscuit Company. is an elder in
the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.
But here is something more. That
happy name was invented and the
splendid advertising done by N. w.
Aver a Son. the greatest advertis-
ing agency In the world. doing a
s6,OOO,OO0 business year. There
are five partners. Mr.. Aver is presi-
dent Of the Camden, n. j., Y. M. C. A.,
and is superintendent Of the North
Baptist Church Sunday school,
Quaker Oats Mr.. Henry Crow
ell, the president Of the Quaker Oats
Company, is the head Of the Moody
Bible Institute and is active in all
the religious work Of Chicago"
Run-Over From Last Week.
Gillette Safety Razor" finally
aimrd the sharpshooter. Boys,
you've got me- Mr.. Ridgeway said.
Il don't know what Mr.. Gillette is.
! said | would quit when you caught
me.'-Journal and Messenger.