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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30
THREATENED STRIKE IN
BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT
CALLED OFF.
WILSON MEDIATES
Secretary of Labor Effects Set
tlement Between Operators
and Employees.

News that the trouble between
coal miners and operators in the
Birmingham district had been AMIGA
bly, adjudicated and that the threat
ened strike would not take place
was received with general satisfaction
here, as practically all of the coal
used in Columbus and Lowndes
county comes from mines in Jeffer-
son and Walker counties, and a strike
on the part of the miners would seri-
ously discommoded local consumers.
The trouble was settled through
the efforts of Hon. William B. Wilson
secretary of labor, who spent several
days in Birmingham and who finally
succeeded in inducing the operators
and their employers to agree upon a
plan whereby the operation of the
mines will continue. The settlement
was practically a victory for the op-
orators, the miners having receded
from their demands that an eight
hour day be established, that the
"closed shop" basis for work be in
stituted, and that the wage scale in
the district be reopened for adjust
ment.
In its news story regarding the
settlement of the differences between
the operators and the miners, the
Birmingham Age-Herald of Tuesday
says:
"The operators, throughout the
conference, did not DENY that it was
.;ieir as tefminejon to permit a strike
rather than accede to either of the
foregoing.
"The miners, it is pointed out, re-
ceived no concession save an agree
ment by the operators that no en-
ploye would be Disseminated against
for his act in joining the union.
"Other terms of the agreement
which might be considered conces-
sicns are already observed by some
of the companies of the district and
none of them, it is stated, have ever
been aversed to their adoption.
"For instance, the operators have
agreed to permit the miners to have
a weighman to be paid for his SER
vices by the miners. The operators
have agreed to receive individuals
or committees from their own en-
ployes-not from the miners union
who might have grievances. The
operators have agreed to reinstate
any miner, if there be any, who was
discharged solely because he joined
the union.
"The operators contend that no
man has been dismissed from service
solely for that cause. Officials of
the miners union disagree. 1t is
safe to predict that in the interest
of harmony any man recently dis
charged will be reinstated, provided
he has refrained during his period of
dismissal from expressions of abuse
and threat"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30
GULF COAST CONGRESS.
MAN is CALLED BACK
TO WASHINGTON.
WILL COME LATER
Hon. E. A. Anderson Enters
Race for Congress in the
Sixth District.

The return to Washington of Con-
gressman Pat Harrison, who has re.
Gently entered the race as a candi-
date for the seat in the United States
Senate now occupied by Hon. James
X. Vardaman will naturally force
him to postpone his promised visit to
Columbus. He has assured local
supporters, however. that he will
visit this city at the earlist opportuni-
ty, and his coming is being eagerly
awaited.
While the stand which Senator
Vardaman has taken against the ad-
ministration has caused quite a num-
ber of his former supporters here
to turn against him, he has by no
means lost all his local following, and
many Of his truest and staunchest
friends will remain loyal to him in the
pending race. He will not, however,
have the easy sailing which he has en-
joyed in previous campaigns; for
while the countryhas heretofore given
him exceedingly strong support, pub
lie sentiment is now widely divergent,
and supporters Of Congressman Har-
rison are preparing to make a su-
preme effort to carry the county for
him.
Former Governor Noel also has
numerous friends here, but thus far
his candidacy has attracted very lit
tie interest. 1t seems to be the pre-
yailing belief among local politicians
tilat the race vii really be between
Harrison and Nal ldamA.s ard eseh
lay lines are being more faulty
lrawn by supporters of these two
spirants for the senatorial toga.
Local politicians are also deeply
interested in the congressional race
the Sixth district, where Gov
,rnor Bilbo is to be candidate for
he seat now occupied by Mr.. Harri-
son, and the entrance of E. A.Ander-
;on, member of the legislature from
Forrest county, into the race has
been freely commented upon here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30
Raising the Tax Rolls.

The local board of supervisors, hav-
ing lost all hope of securing any con-
cessions from the State Tax Commits
sion regarding its order to advance
assessments in Lowndes county, is
proceeding to revise the tax rolls ac-
cording to the plan suggested by the
commission. The increase amounts
to an average of 159 per cent, and
will more than double the amount OF
taxes which property owners in this
county will be required to pay.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30
Presbyterians Call DR.. Green

At congregational meeting of
the members of the First Presbyte-
rian church held at II o'clock Sunday
morning, the members decided to call
DR.. J. B. Green, of Greenwood, S. c.,
to become their pastor,
DR.. Green delivered sermon in
this city two weeks ago and made a
most favorable impression upon the
congregation.
The meeting Sunday morning was
presided over by Capt. J. A. Nelson
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30
Awaiting Call From France

News has been received here by
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Brooks from
their son, Mr.. Hayden Brooks, who
has been spending some time at the
army training school for aviators at
San Antonia, Texas, stating that he
had passed his final examination, and
expected to leave soon for France.
Mr.. Brooks left Columbus about four
months ago, and after spending a
short time at Fort Logan H. Roots,
Ark, went to San Antonia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30
Norma Talmadge in Poppy" at the
Princess.

The special attraction at the Prin-
cess for today, August 30th, is the
supreme photoplay star, Norma Tai
madge, in seven reel photoplay of
Cynthia Stockley's novel, Poppy" a
drama in which this famous star is
allowed to run the gauntlet of emo
tions.
Norma Talmadge needs no intro
duetion to Columbians, so suffice it
to say that this is her greatest pro-
duction. Admission, children l0c;
adults, 15c.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Rev. w. s. Slack, who for several
years past has so ably filled the place
rs rector of st. PauPs Episcopal
church, delivered his farewell sermon
10 an immense crowd at the Princess
Airdome Sunday evening.
Rev. Slack is to leave the coming
week for Alexandria, La, where he
goes to reside. His departure is re-
gretted by every Columbus citizen.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mr.. S. Il. Wier, formerly of this
city, who for some time past has
been living at Reform, Ala, spent
Yesterday in the city en- route to ltta
Bena, where he goes to accept a po-
sition with j. ]. Long and Company
His wife and daughter, Miss Bessie
Mai, will spend several days with Mr..
W. l.. Ussery. at Waverly, before 60
ing to Itta Bena.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

The numerous friends of Mr..
Blanche Weaver are delighted TO
know that he is much better. If he
continues to improve as rapidly as
he has since he returned home he ex-
poets to be out within the next two
weeks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton c. Hackle-
man are spending two weeks in luka
and Florence, Ala. While away Mr.,
Hackleman will study the construc-
ton of the Florence wagon, which IS
made in Florence, and which is han
died exclusively in this territory by
the firm of ]. C. Haekleman 4 Son.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

DR.. and Mrs. Claude Taylor and
little daughter, Eloise, returned Mon
day afternoon after a delightful trip
in their car to Webb, where they
spent ten days with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mr.. st. Clair Thompson, repre-
senting the Kahn Tailoring Company,
of Indianapolis, Ind, who is well
known in Columbus, will be at the
Ezell Clothing Company's store next
Monday and Tuesday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. Ellis and
daughter. will return to their home
in Okolona today after spending the
past two weeks with Mrs. W. L. Ellis,
in the New Hope neighborhood
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Miss Birdie and Lucy Duncan
have returned from a visit to their
grandmother, Mrs. L. S. Rutland, in
Tuscumbia, Ala.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mrs. J. G. Wilkinson, of Birming-
ham, is visiting Mrs. John J. Wind
ham. Miss Bessie Ellis, of Holly
Springs, is another visitor in the
Windham home.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Chapman, Mr..
Edward Chapman and Mrs. w. j.
Burt spent yesterday at Ethelville,
Ala, the guest OF MIR. and Mrs. I. J,
Hancock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

The many friends of Mr.. E. B.
Cole regret to learn of his illness the
past week at his home on South Fifth
avenue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Norma Talmadge will be seen in a
seven-reel feature, Poppy" at the
Princess today.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mr.. w. 0. Wilbourne, Of Piekens
County, Ala. spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in the city with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mrs. Ella O'Neill has returned to
the city after spending several weeks
with friends in Indiana.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Miss Eloise McCaskill returned
home Tuesday after a delightful visit
of several weeks to Chattanooga and
other cities in East Tennessee.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1917-08-30

Mr.. r. F. Weaver, Of Natchez, a
former Columbian, has been spending
the past several days IN the county
with relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

they ta 1ha eighth grade were study
ing. Only those in the high school
regarded the contest with dlsdaln,
FEELING their usual contempt for the
sub-frezhwen. As the day Of the con-
test approached one of the store win
dosvs was given over 10 81 display Of
the various prizes sc be offered 80 the
oest spcLlers-frst and second to the
eighth graders, first and second to the
high school. drst and second TO the
old people, beside the grand prizes FOR
tho vletors over alI. One entire day
was SO be given over TO the spelling
contests, and r. was advertised Like a
show. Teddy said In the forenoon
three separate contests were arranged,
in which eighth sra 6ers were 10 com
pete only with eighth graders, high
schoo. pupils with high school pupils
and Gid folks with old folks. the pur-
pose being TO select ten from each Of
these grades TO enter the anal contest
in the afternoon, The contests be-
tween the school children m the morn
ing attracted but little attention. bur
Grandfather was pleased % find that
Alice was among the ten selected TO
represent the eighth graders
The OLD folks spelling school on the
other hand. had attracted not only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

other side Of the feId. she and Peter
eraee1ad under tha fence. and left the
cows standing and chewing thelr cuds
though tfasLy and no doubt thinking 20
themselves tnas human folks were
certainly mighty queer.
There fn the back yard stood the
Rrowntna's auto. with Mrs Brown
fna and her Httte girl. Oracle trim
rs.nz it with IltIe American flags.
eJuzs in t.na." exclaimed Mrs
Browning when she saw rhe children.
HOP ln auickt'
aIr. Browning let Peter sit beside
n=r1 iu she front seat. and Tude sat
between Mrs. Browning and Oracle IN
1as back seat and she told them her
adventure with enc cows.
such a day they had There was
she Parade frat The band playing
sfsra stirring airs came arst, then the
veterans. some who were too old and
feeble 10 walk. riding in autos all
decorated with flags, bat most OF then
marching along bravelE. There was
Grandfather. Of course, with Sammy
val .s5nz proudly I'm front Of him hold
frz the drums then came the Sheriff
and eha Mayor and a lot Of soldiers
fn khaki striding out so fine and
brave. taan came q lot Of autos and
astegfes and carriages and wagons
rifles father and mother waved from
Hastr car and Joined in the procession.
then SIR. Browning swung his ma
chine tn too.
"Tra gonna be soldier too when
grow up." said Peter And TiIlie
said: "oh Peter. youu make a fine
soldtert why. I'm proud CT you
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

autek what did she see but Peter
marching along right i'm the fold with
the cows, beating his little drum ana
holding has head high.
"oh" she cried. running after
him. wait. Pete. waltz
con to v5cforv57 cried little Peter
beating his drum harder
Cows ara the most curious OF erea-
lures. YOU know, and they wondered
whHt on earth ms procession was
so they began 10 follow along behind
TITLE, NOS meaning any harm at a-L
Bul T1lGe was zwfuIlw scared. She
suddenly ram6m bare5 that she had
heard once shat caw5 d not like red
they chased anything with red on
IT, and she was carrying the flag with
trs red strlpezt Dear. dear daart
Should she throw away her Country S
Flag2 Tha Flag her Grandfather
had followed Ia battIeo Suppose she
was hooked hv one OF the cows and
went sailing Off ninety times high as
tre moon9 Rat-a-saH-catl went
Peters little dram. and al Of a sud
Gen TiHis felt more than ever
ashamed Of being a. coward She
waved her nag On high and feIt like
O. soldier brave,
The srar-spaasEsd Banner oh. long
may IL wave
Ger tas land Of The free and The
home Of the brare
-ha sang. ana then she said. ssPate.
Tu not really .Eraid Of cows you
know
Welf. maybe she wasn't really
afraid of COWS. bat any sway she was
mighty Ela6 80 SET over safely to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

l 1 Observance Of Memorial Day has grown Of The tender
r=e-5rances OF mothers, and sisters, and eeetheas and all
.- --e Of the Civil War The practice
@ aa 81 s the 2f loved and recall their noble
Deeds aens Their resting places with flowers and plants. began
# early part Of the Wan 1t was FIRST observed village here and
" a7a tae practice began grow general In
Governors recommended certain day bur there wide
extended agreement to one day In time. State Legislature
Induced make given day holiday for this purpose and still
@ dent recommended the Observance of day throughout
=er. there quite few who do not get have their
Memorial Day The 50h Of May These Arkansas Florida.
Louisiana. Mississippi North Carolina. South Carolina
tE1 5Jtl Ct May IS celebrated the District Of Columbia.
pr Rice and Alaska and in all other Of the United States
One Of Napoeons generals in talking great conousror
". surprised 10 hear hat. for hat IS sentiment
rs1- The quick reply, then concerns what most
~ life b. angnz the Stars and Stripes the v-1ds neat
Wednesday. The tH.let1- Memorial Day has been aside 3y he
United States Government and it the duty Ct every American boy and
z.. f.. observe
What glorious than our aag2
The Red stands for valor and zeal and vslaacs-Ll7erce
Tza bite stands for purity. virtue, nobsn--Peace.
Blue stands fer loyalty truth and pro>oion.-Tusd1e
-z Stripes stand for the thirteen original States
Stars stand for Hope. Aspiration. Equality Unity The
Brotherhood Of and the ssaerhood of States
al this Wednesday, see Ia that Hz-
home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY

rae automobile oa-- And there vas
aunt Jane 700 busting IA ana aut.
"T4lIle." called her mother. and
when the little girl came, she az-
pIzsned IN "a low voice. "uearge. our
car Is going to be very Eu-l. It's only
supposed TO hold Eve. goa know. and
we must take sammy. because he's
going to help Grandpa carry the drum
i'm the Parade. 1row. therein be Daddy
ro run the car ana Grandpa and
Grandma and Aunt Jane and sammy
ana me; that's SIX, and the drum and
Iunch besides, and there won't bs q
speck of room for ysg ana Peter
Mrs Browning says sheU take YOU
two i'll her car and they're EofuE TO
start at ID o'clock SO zas ready at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

% A8EAiE was polishing ard polish
"a ing the old drum urt5l It's nickel
trimmings fairly zhone. Tlllls
nas at the window holding UP
little Fincype picture in gta ptGsh-lIned
case. and saying: ION. I can see vou
sight plain now. GRANDPA" Little
Peter was sitting on Eraudpa's knee
and locking rather solemn for . per-
son O. his eye. The Great Day had
comet
Decoration Day. Grandpa. who rad
been the Drummer Boy Of his Eegt-
meut. was dressed ID his faded Blue
uniform, and hL= eyes had a far-away
look II them. as If he were thinking
of other days when he was the 5sllys
young drummer boy who looked cut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

circus parade see II you r@L -+-A S-@-
and fitting them together.
NY 8-z-I-4 is notes to help the
memory
My a-lo-11 IS 8 division Of time
The whole occurs once a. year, and
a set aside for Patriotic reasons
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-24
Advertising Pays Expert
Tells Fruit GroWers

An embargo on imported trees and
plants to protect this country from
pests. and honest advertising and pub
licity of produce were advocated this
morning in two addresses at the ses-
sion of the State Horticultural Asso-
citation.
The speakers were j. G. Sanders,
State Zoologist, and T. d. Harman, of
the Agricultural Publishers Associa-
ton, Chicago. =
Fine fruit at the top of the barrel
adds to the disgust of the person you
cheated when he discovers the unde-
sirable fruit in the middle of the
container," Mr.. Harman told the hun
dreds present at the meeting they
should advertise their products Just
like any merchant. He said, Profit
able publicity pays but you must ad-
vertise efficiently and sufficiently.
Dr. Sanders, in his address, told
of the millions of dollars spent an
nually in the United States. to eXter-
inmate pests which are introduced into
this country on imported plants and
trees To overcome this trouble, the
State official advocated enforcing an
embargo, to prevent serious outbreaks,
which not only cost millions of dol
lars to exterminate, and result in mill
| lions in losses to crops.
An illustrated talk on Virginia Or
charding' was given by S. W.Fietcher,
of State College. Some interesting
slides were shown. of methods en-
ployed by Virginia fruit growers.
J. +. Adams. of State College, Pa,
spoke at the afternoon meeting on
"Orchard Diseases" Open discussions
! followed by a business meeting of
members only closed the program of
| the day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-24
Veterinarians Asked to
Contribute to Memorial Fund

A recommendation was made to-
day to the Pennsylvania State Feter-
inarians' Medical Association by Dr.
w. H. Hoskins, chairman of the Sal
mon Memorial Committee, that $1,000
be raised in subscriptions from State
veterinarians as a part of fund OF
$4,000 to establish scholarships for
young men. DIR. ID. Il. Salmon for
twenty-five years was chief of tie
Bureau of Animal Industries of the
United States, with headquarters at
Washington.
Medicine and surgery, milk and
meat hygiene, and legislation, were
discussed during the morning. Chair
man John n. Rosenberger of the COM
mittee on legislation reported moth
ing new would be asked for this year.
Reports were presented also by the
trustees, and by the secretary on the
number of delegates. 1t was expected
all business would be concluded this
afternoon.
Late yesterday afternoon T. f..
Munce of Harrisburg was reelected
corresponding secretary, and Thomas
Kelley, of Philadelphia, treasurer.
other officers elected are:
President, +. II. Mccarthy, Potts
Vile; vice president. r. e. Gross,
Elizabethtown; +. C. Sherrick, Con-
nelsville; w. II. Fry, Pinegrove, Cen
ter county: recording secretary. T.. II.
Yunker, Philadelphia; trustees, Fred
Weitzel. Pittsburgh; John Reich,
Glenolden; +. w. Fernsler Lebanon;
C. r. Palmer. Easton, and Edwin Hogg
of. Wilkes Barre.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-24
AMATEUR TOSSERS SHOW SPECIAL WORK.
WELEYs& eoRNER

to compete with local teams have FIVE
and six year courses and regular train
ing facilities at the schools.
Representatives of the City Amateur
League teams will meet tonight at
o'clock in the parlors of the Y. NJ.
G. A. Questions of importance Will be
discussed with the board of governors.
Some changes will be made in the
policy of the league in order to get
larger attendance at the games.
The International League has de-
cided to admit former Fed players to
the games next season If they agree
to terms. If President Barrow wants
good baseball, he cannot afford to turn
down good men, even If they will
prove costly.
In the Central High School girls
basketball series yesterday the White
team defeated the Red, score 8 to 6,
and the Yellow five won from the
Purple score to Z. These games are
proving beneficial to the girls, afford
ing morning and afternoon exercise.
Ike McCord is in charge and is de-
veloping future stars.
Local boxing enthusiasts are much
interested in the boxing bills presented
yesterday to the Legislature. How
ever, they believe in several changes.
They want decisions in every bout, or
especially in the windup contests. I'm
less this is made a feature the bills
will give to Pennsylvania nothing that
is not now enjoyed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-24
Would Elect State Board
Members in Election

A bill to provide for the election of
members to the State Board of Agri-
culture on a nonpartisan ballot at the
general fall elections in the State has
been prepared by the legislative COM
mittee of the Board At a meeting
of the committee held in the office
of the Secretary of Agriculture this
morning it was decided to submit the
bill to the Legislature. Under the
present arrangement the members of
the State Board of Agriculture are
selected by the agriculture associa-
ton of each county.
Dubois was selected for the spring
meeting of the Board. which will be
held the latter part of May, at this
mornings session. The election of
officers to serve for the ensuing year
resulted as follows: First vice-presi-
dent.' John Shoener, of Schuylkill
county; second vice-president, Lewis
Piolett. of Bradford: third vice-presi-
dent, DIR. +. f. Tower, of Susuue-
hanna. Governor Martin G.. Brum-
baugh is president of the Board and
M. Il. Conard is acting secretary.
Committee ON Markets
A committee on markets was added
to the standing committees, and ].
Aldus Herr, of Lancaster, was ap-
pointed chairman. A meeting of the
committee will be called in the near
future for considering ways and
means for rendering immediate and
practical help TO the farmers of the
State for the marketing of their crops
and produce. Special emphasis was
laid on this feature of the work of the
State Board of Agriculture by the
Governor in his speech before the
Board yesterday morning.
An instructive paper on Home
Economy" was read by Mrs. Jane
Kane Foulk, of West Chester, at this
mornings session. Informal talks
were made by Charles e. Patton and
Mr.. Critchfield, Secretary and ex-Sec-
retary, respectively. of Agriculture.