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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
STATE FEDERATION
 OF LABOR ID MEET
 IN CALHOUN CITY
Coming Convention in An nistOn tO Be of Wide In- terest-Many Delegates
 Are Expected

Anniston, May 17.-(Special)--The State Federation of Labor will have a very busy session here next week. Several questions of monentous interest to or- ganized labor will be discussed at the sixteenth annual convention of the Ala hama State Federation of Labor. which will convene in this city on May q, for a three days sessions.
 Y The effect of the war on labor and labors part in the war will be brought out in the speeches to be made by some of the leading orators of organized la- bor in the south.
 The meeting will be held in the Wood mems hall, Eleventh and Noble streets. About 150 delegates are expected to be present, representing all trades. from all parts of the state.
 The address of welcome will be made by Mayor L. l.. Scarborough Other ad- dresses, at the opening meting, win be made by Lieutenant Governor Kilby and J. B. Darlington, president of the Cham Der of Commerce.
 The meeting will be presided over by NJ. E. Bargainer of Montgomery, presi- dent of the state federation and L. Bowen of Birmingham will act as secre- tary.
 The Anniston committee on arrange ments includes Arthur Colling, w. A. Adair and w. A. Overton.
 The programme includes a lunch at Oxford lake Monday night when Je- rome Jones, a well-known labor leader of Atlanta, will deliver an address, and a car ride Tuesday, when the delegates will be shown sights of interest in and around Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
WEST END ID HAVE
 REAL BEAUTY SHOW

West End, residence section de lux. is going to have a beauty show.
 Singu1arly enough, this rare and re- markable' exhibition will not be a closely contested competition between the fair flowers of feminine perfection in that secluded section, but will he by way of demonstrating to all the world that when it comes to the possession of personal pulchritude, West Ends men are there with their fair hair in a braid, making Apollo look like a sum mer resort on rainy day by compari- son. And there's a reason.
 Recently an insidious rumor reared it's head-as insidious rumors always do-and whispered in a horrible hiss that West Ends husbands, fathers. sons and sweethearts would never win any cigars at beauty show-that they were, in fact, uglier than the well known mud fence" of sainted memory.
 Observe" quoth said I. R., the pert inent fact that the only minstrel troupe now in captivity in Birmingham lives, moves and infests the classic confines of West End, and that it's very name convinces it. it being called the Ugly Brothers Minstrelsr" At which the I. R. folded it's fangs complacently and smolle a venomous smile.
 Not so the West End women.
 When they heard this vile islander they got together and issued a. proud defiance.
 "Beholdn' they proclaimed. "We, the wives, mothers. daughters and sweet hearts of West End, do hereby pro- claim that there are no flies on the men of this section when it comes to looks.
 Tt is true that the Ugly Brothers are a West End institution, and a famous one at that
 ] But the Ugly Brothers are neither ugly nor brothers.
 The fact that they hide their classic features behind mask of burned cork and spread joy and gladness thereby even as real estate dealer spreads salve, does not convict them.
 Wherefore, if anybody in Birming- ham or it's environs-whatever that the above statements, all they have to do is to attend the performances of the Ugy Brothers Min stres to be given at the Jefferson, May 24-25, under auspices of the Dokeys, to be convinced of the truth. So therer'
 Don't fail to look em over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
BAPTIST WOMEN ID WAIT LONGER FOR
 REPRESENTATION
Convention PostpOnes Ac- tiOn on Amendment to Constitution Giving Them Right to Be
 Delegates

New Orleans, May 17.--Women members Of the Southern Baptist churches were denied the right, for another year. at least, to serve as delegates to the annual convention of the denomination, by ac- ton of that body here late today. With
 less than 500 delegates in the hall Rob- ert H. Coleman of Dallas aroused those present to keen interest by suddenly of tering for adoption a proposed amend ment to the body's constitution making
 women eligible as delegates to the conven-
 tion.
 Dr. J. W. Porter of Lexington, Ky, immediately and vigorously opposed the amendment, declaring Mr Coleman was proposing, with only Il minutes time avail able for discussion, to overturn a pro vision of the constitution which had stood for p years. He moved to table the amendment. Numerous advocates of woman's rights to seats sprang up and warm debate developed on the question. Veterans in the denomination said this was the first time the question ever had reached the stage of discussion on the floor When put to a vote Dr. Porter's motion to table the amendment was BPS to PAS, indicating strong senti- ment for giving women equal privileges with men in the convention. parlia- mentary tangle over interpretation of re- quirements for amending the constitution occupied an hours time and finally the convention adopted a motion by N. w. P. Bacon. Sparks, Miss. to refer the amend ment to a committee of five with instruc- tiens to report on it at next years con- vention, and the women lost their chance to serve as delegates at this time.
 T. E. Ray of Richmond, for the foreign mission, reported the Southern Baptsts have 45S churches in foreign fields, one fourth of which are self-supporting. The 47. 161 foreign members last year gave S132,3 ,371, for all purposes, about one- fourth the amount the Southern Baptists ex- pended in their foreign fields,
 A resolution that a committee be ap- pointed to suggest method and means for getting Baptist ministers, whog so de- sired. appointed as chaplains, in the army and navy, was referred to a special committee for action.
 At todays sessions of the Woman's Mis- sionary union, an auxiliary of the coii- vention, the president, Mrs. w. c. James of Richmond, in her annual address, urged women to encourage recruiting for the army and navy, and to willingly assume other burdens imposed by the war, but not to decrease their missionary activi- ties
 Sixteen home and foreign missionaries of the union reported on work in their fields. The union will elect officers to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
CAMP CLAYTON

There will be a meeting of Camp Henry D. Clayton, Sons of Confederate Veter- ans, tonight in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce at o'clock. Carl Cooker will address the meeting and every member of the camp is especially urged to attend as there are many matters of vital importance to be considered at tsEs meeting. All Sons of Confederate Veter- ans, whether affiliated with the camp or not, are cordially invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
Cuba and United States
 to CO-Operate Closely

Washington, May T.-Assurances of the closest cooperation by the military forces of the United States with those of Cuba will be carried to Havana by the Cuban commissioners who today concluded their work here and left for home.
 At conferences with the Secretaries of War and Navy the commissioners were assured that this government would con tinue to give to the purchasing depart ment of the Cuban army the facilities for securing guns and ammunition of the same character as those used by the American forces, in order that there might be a uniformity of equipment in the two armies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
NORTH ALABAMA IS WELL REPRESENTED DEDICATION EVENT

Sheffield, May F.-(special.)-North Alabama was well represented at the un- yelling of the Confederate monument al Shiloh battlefield park near Corinth. Miss. today. quite number from the Tri- Cities section left this morning for Shiloh for the occasion. which promised 10 be largely attended by people from all sections of the country. Governor Rye of Tennessee. Rt Rev. Thomas F. Gafor of Tennessee, Mrs. Frank B. Oden- heimer, president general United Daugh- tors of the Confederacy, and other promi- [ ent personages of the south played prominent parts in the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
Realize No Other Secretary of Treasury Ever Faced
 Such an Enormous Task
GREAT SKILL SHOWN
 IN HIS ACTIVITIES
One of the Most Important Features Is the Proper Handling of the
 Money Derived From the
 Enormous Loans
Fly HOLLAND

New York, May 7.-(Special) William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury started early this week upon his cam paign for persuading the American peo- pie, and especially those of small means, to subscribe to the $2,oOO eco loan, with the best wishes of leaders in the finan- cial district here and, it is learned here, in other financial centers, for the suc- cess of his undertaking.
 During the past week or 10 days, and especially since the visit of Lord Gun life in New York, the men who are ac- customed to large undertakings in finance have been speaking in words of admira- tion of one quality which Mr. McAdoo has revealed, They say that his cour- age in undertaking this stupendous trans- action has not been surpassed by any of his predecessors in that office, not even by Alexander Hamilton in tie first years of the republic
 Some comparison has occasionally been made with the experience of Salmon F. Chase, when he was serving as Secre- tary of the Treasury in President Lin colns administration. Secretary Chase
 
 desperate emergency, but he was handl- capped by lack of experience in the world of finance, and also, by the unwillingness of Congress speedily to adopt his rec concentrations
 lie had one embarrassment which Secre- tary McAdoo does not contend with. For when Chase became Secretary of the Treasury, the treasury was depleted and the credit of the government was very low. In another respect, Secretary Chases situation, when he became min 1ster of finance, was similar to that Of MT, McAdoo today, for he did not know how long the war between the states would last, while Mir. McAdoo confesses that he has no idea when the war in which the United States is now one of the beliigerents will end.
 Whatever criticism has been spoken respecting the methods adopted by Mr McAdoo for handling this loan has been kindly and due allowance has been made for the extraordinary difficulties which confronted him, as well as for the mag nitude of the proposition which he has eourageously undertaken. Secretary Me Adoo has been quoted as having said that people will subscribe for the full amount of the loan, and, furthermore, a strong hope that the loan will be eoversubscribed He& bases that reasoning largely upon his belief that it has always been char acteristic of the American people Ito do big things in big way, and to do big things in a big way for a noble ideal makes an irresistible appeal to the Amer ican people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
CONFERENCE REPORT ON WAR ARMY BILL
 ACCEPTED BY SENATE
,Continued from P,.e One,

It is smeared all over with politics. It gives Roosevelt. the politician. chance 10 exploit himself as the great volun- teer hero of the war. It keeps every body else out and gives him a monopoly of opportunity"
 An impassioned reply was made by Senator Johnson of California.
 What is it that is asked:' he said s"Only that this man in the twilight of his life may lay down that life for his country, only that he may serve his country
 The senate's approval of the measure agreed upon by the conferees and adopted by the House came late in the day after attempts to send 1t back to conference, and an earnest appeal by Senator Chamberlain chairman of the military committee, for final action.
 EIGHT VOTED "NO"
 The eight senators who cast the nega- tive votes were:
 Democrats: Gore of Oklahoma Hard wick of Georgia, Kirby of Arkansas, Stone of Missouri and Trammel of Flor ida. Republicans LaFollette of Wis consin, Gronna of North Dakota, and Norris of Nebraska.
 The bill backed by the administration, was introduced in the Senate April lS. was passed April 2S-in the Senate by a vote of S1 to and in the House 397 to 24- and has since been tied up in conference, returned there twice by the House to include the Roosevelt volunteer provi- sion and further pay increases for en- listed men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Watson, 1oS Nineteenth street, north, starts salvage sale of quality skirts today.
 Louis Pizitz is going to sell garden hose worth $50 for $19S today between the hours of to H.
 slaughters feature straw, leghorn and Panama hats at $2 to s5.
 sommers will tailor uniforms for of ficers from army kahki.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb print a full page of store news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
ADJUSTMENTS
At Loew's Biiou

A long time ago some wise gink said. Like old wine, it improves with age," and just what he was talking about does not particularly matter, but ever since, whenever people want to em- phasize something, they refer to what the wise gink had to utter. And if the time of record had been brought up to the minute somebody in Birmingham might have won the credit for such a clever thought, for the patrons of Loew's Bijou have gotten in the habit of thinking of the words twice week. and particularly this week. The bill for the last half had it's introduction to larger than usual gatherings yes- terday and scored the sort of hit that means frmer hold on the theatre goers who have already been won to the Loew policy.
 "The Wedding Party is a neat and clever miniature musical comedy, with two clever comedians and quintette of girls who are not at all hard to look at. The act is staged in a mighty at tractive fashion, and whoever de- signed the gowns that are exhibited by the pretty girls could make a for tun right here in Birmingham The lines in the comedy musical playlet are
 
 music tuneful and catchy. O'Connor and Dixon scored the laughing hit of the history of the new Bijou. These com edians just reach right out over the footlights and get on good terms with an audience at once and then proceed to entertain. Voltaire and Lloyd are musical artists who give a high-cl programme of classics and finish with ragtime. rounding out a nice hit, and Bell and Mayo, in singing and dane ing creation, won approval Richard Wally and company registered a fine impression In Juggling novelty. Ethel Clayton, with Montagu Love, present Yankee Pluck" an exclusive first-run five-reel feature, and the Universal Magazine is full of most interesting features. Three laugh winning comedy reels that have not been seen in Bir- mingham help to make good enter tainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
MILITARY NOTES
 AT LOCAL STATIONS

The usual midweek rush failed to ma terialize at the army office yesterday as only 13 men were sent off, and Capt McKenney considers 13 from a popula- tion of 2,O00,O00 a poor showing During the latter part of last week recruits came in very rapidly and officers thought a great boom was at hand, but from the results of the last few days the activ-
 ty was merely a sporadic outburst, and conscription may yet have to be resorted to to bring the units now in service up to their full war strength.
 The following men were sent off yes- terday: Louis F. Cox, Harvey. c. Gunther. Winton Pittman, George w. Russell, Robert M. Steele, Nelson w. TunnelI, George L. Stone, Albert Vines, Clinton A. Young, Richard Wright, Guy F. Suther, Jr.
 The Greek Americans of Birmingham have demonstrated their loyalty in many ways. When regiment of the National Guard was stationed at the fairgrounds, contribution was taken up among them with which cigarettes, cigars and to- bacco were bought and given the soldiers On last Sunday all the soldiers were en- tertained at the Pantaze and Metropoli- tan cafes with chicken dinners Now. Arthur Greenwood, owner of the Green wood cave, a large and popular pool room on Twentieth street. near fourth avenue. comes forward with the offer that all soldiers in uniform may play in his pool room free of charge every Friday from 10 a m. to D. m. It has also been announced that all of Uncle Sam's boys will be admitted to East Lake park free of charge.
 The large flag which was carried by the Loveman. Joseph & Loeb employees in the big liberty parade, which was re- gently held has been donated to the city and will be erected in Capitol park as soon as a suitable staff can be obtained It is planned to erect a sseel staff 150 feet in height to hold the flag and the Birmingham Civic association is now con- duoting a campaign to raise money to buy this staff. The flag will be raised in a few days. and a suitable programme for the occasion has been arranged.
 CaDtain McKenney has announced that he is cooperating with Atlanta officials to raise an engineers regiment. No men will be accepted for this regiment, how ever, until they have been examined by Major Sewell or one of his representa- tives, and a written request sent Captain McKenney to enlist each individual man. For the present those desirous of enter ing this regiment, should see represen- tative of Major Sewell at room 530 Brown Marx building.
 The navy recruiting station was quiet yesterday, three men being sworn in, Car Ions Hatchcock Gredy Charles Burgess and John Edward Gilmore. Eugene Lips comb was accepted, but will not be sent on for several days.
 Chief Yoeman Waldron. says there is a vacancy in the aviation corps for ma- chinist No special technical knowledge is required for this position, anyone having a general mechanical education being eligible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
Holtzslaw Heads Surgeons

Jacksonville, Fla. May 17.-After electing c. Holtzslaw of Chattanooga to succeed Dr. A. R. Shands of Wash ington, as president, the Association of Surgeons of the Southern railway. which has been in session here for two days. adjourned today. New Orleans was selected as the next meeting place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
10000 Additional Men Wanted for Regular Army
 by Middle Next Month

Washington. May 17.-Regular army re- cruiting dropped to 17S1 men yesterday. The grand total of 73, 451 men recruited since April 1 leaves & little more than 10000 to be found by the middle of next month if army estimates that the regular service can be filled up to full war strength by that time are correct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
East Lake Park

Tokio, the souths finest dancing pal ace, at East Lake, along With all the other numerous attractions at the park. will be open to the public tonight A large crowd is expected out. as the cool weather has. changed to be ideal
 Professor Davidson and his superb orchestra of five will be on hand to furnish music for Tokio.
 "A number of free attractions will be offered to the public Sunday, and this promises to be one of East Lakes largest days
 Professor McGill will entertain the crowd in the afternoon with three parachute drops. He will also make a night ascension, Illuminating his para chute with grand display of fire works.
 The management of East Lake de- sire to extend an invitation to all of Uncle Sam's boys. and has issued or iers to pass all boys in uniform free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
Conner Mapnafe Named

Washington. May 17-Bernard AI. Baruch. chairman of the advisory com mission of the council of national de- fense, has appointed John D. Ryan of New York, president of the Anaconda Copper company. as chairman of the subcommittee on copper, to serve with the subcommittee on raw materials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
At the Lyric

Knute Ericksons in Hes in Again. D the big, brief musical comedy with 20 people, beautiful costumes and many. made decided appeal to amusement lovers who packed the Lyric last night at both shows. when the new bill for the last half of the week was present. ed. This is a striking presentation of music and song, so happily mixed that it would be practically impossible for one not to enjoy the comedy, the tune ful melodies and the unique specialties introduced.
 Lee and Bonnet, in "Oh, How I Love That Girl" pleased immensely and were forced to answer encores This pair displayed ability in their nifty little slxit and their work was most acceptable.
 Arthur Whitlaw as "rhe Irish Talk ing Machine" had the crowd going, his jokes bringing forth bursts of laugh ter that semed to grow spontaneous as he pulled one humorous narrative after another
 Burt and Johnson got away nicely in a comic oddity styled "Bluff," and though it may have been all a bluff, they worked it so successfully that it was easily declared one of the oleverest bits of fun that has been staged at the Lyric in sometime.
 The Pathe pictures featuring the latest news in photograps were great ly enjoyed by the audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-18
SOME OF THE BIG THINGS

Some of the big things with which Secretary McAdoo will be associated di- rectly indirectely, will come as result of the subscription to the full
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-02
Some Good and Bad Guesses

At recent examination in common
knowledge connected with war terms
at certain school, the pupils were
asked to write down the English of
franc-tireur. which is the French eoui.
valent for free lance, and the boy
who took the cake" won with "A
well-knOwn dog-fancier."
Unfamiliar foreign words are often
strangely defined. A young student
said that an appendix was a portion Of
the body which was neither use nor
ornament, another said an octopus was
an eight-sided figure, whilst a bright
young lady defined synonym as the
word you use when you can't spell the
other.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-02
HERE AND THERE

Fuzz, the oldest cat in Kansas. is
dead at the age Of twenty-one years.
He also was the feline heavyweight Of
the state.
The District Of Columbia was origi-
nally called the Territory Of Columbia.
but 1t was soon changed to District as
a more convenient term. In fact, the
term district was in use before terri
tory, and for many years Kentucky
was designated district Of Virginia
and Maine district Of Massac husetts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-02
TAKEN FROM EXCHANGES

Massage apparatus invented by an
Illinois man uses an air pump to alter
nately fill and debate rubber tubes that
are placed upon muscles to be treated.
Tanks to hold half ton Of ice and
electric fans to circulate the air from
them are used to cool the interior of
cars on the Egyptian state railways.
Spain has developed about one-fifth
Of Its coal lands, the area Of which is
nearly double that Of Frances and one
third less than Engiand'S
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-02

VIII be ready for American troops az
fast as they can be raised and other.
wise prepared for foreign service
There are on hand more than enough
rifles for the rifle-carrying men of an
army OF approximately a million, and
ARRANGEMENTS have now been made to
provide for the arming Of a large,
FORCE and for the reserve which vast
age under modern war conditions,
makes necessary. Plans have beer
completed to take advantage of IN,
factories developed in our country a,
the result Of the European war"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-02
ENFIELD RIFLE TO BE ARM
Can Be Turned Out Quickly and In
Quantities by Factories That Are
Now In Operation.

Manufacturing facilities for the
Springfield rifle are not adequate to
supply the number required for the
larger force which the United States
may decide to send abroad and to re-
place the wastage of such a force.
Fortunately the existing small-arms
factories which have been turning out
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-06-02

A Harvard experiment shows the q
to be smarter than a child, pigs smart
than rats or crows and monkeys brfgf
er than pigs.
Ii has been ordered by the Seat
city council that hereafter members
orchestras and the audience my
stand when THE Star-Spangled n
ner" Is being played or sung. 4
Fearing q riot at the regular
caucus Of jamestown. r. l., tive
the towns prettest girls were
front seats, and there wasn't
cat call.