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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
TH|RTY-S|X MEN FROM ST. MARY'S IN
 NATIONS FORCES
Three Majors, Three Cap tains, II Lieutenants and Three Doctors From
 One Congregation

The Rev. ". N claybrook, rector of St. Mary s-on-the Hi ighlands Epis- copal church, yesterday called atten- ton to the fact that this congregation so far has 36 men in the fighting forces of the nation.
 Tn going over the list" said MT. Claybrook. q find that of the total of 36 men in service from this congre- gation there are three majors, three captains, II lieutenants and three doc tors in the medical corps
 Tt strikes me that this is a most excellent showing for the congrega- tion and I am sure that all will feel proud of the part it's members arc playing in serving their country ia this great hour of national emergency and trial"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02

At meeting of the Alabama Coal Operators association held in Biz minghnm yesterday resolutions were adopted bearing upon the threatened labor disturbances in the mines of the Birmingh gham district.
 The operators declare their inten- ton to maintain the "open shop" nnd to defend their properties against "en- cronchment by those who would seek to disrupt. wreck and destroy the Greatest sustaining industry of this district.o
 The operators define the objects and purposes of their association and take formal cognizance of the situation which has recently arisen following the organization of unions in the dis trict and the assembling of the miners representatives in convention in Bir- mingham this week. The resolution reads as follows:
 Whereas, Public demonstrations, speakers and recitals by the press indi- cate an existing spirit of activity among number of coai miners in this district and their friends. to rekindle the flames of discontent and disorder which pre- vailed here in 1904 and 1908; and,
 REPLY TO CHARGES
 Whereas, Charges have been made by the labor agitators that the coal op- orators of this district have grievously wronged and oppressed the miners of late, driving many of them out of the mines on account of their expressed dis content at present conditions and for the reason that they propose to organize, and,
 Whereas, Denying that the operators of this district have discharged men sim ply for organizing, we here state that several miners have been discharged for disorganizing working forces by agta- tions, threats and attempted disruption; and,
 Whereas, The present attitude of certain class of miners indicates de- termination to disrupt the peaceable re- lations which have existed in this dis trict between miners and operators dur ing the past nine years, and at this time of prospective increased activity in min ing and largely augmented compensa- tion to the miner for his daily labor, by making certain demands upon the oper- ators, which they cannot concede with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
NO BOIL WEVIL
 AROUND HILLSBORO
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 A very glaring misrepresentation and think an intentional one from the Moulton Advertiser of July 29 was pub lished in your paper of July 30: "Boll weevil in the northern part of Law renee county. near Hillsboro, has dam aged the cotton crop very badly, and unless the rain ceases the cotton will be almost a failure on account of the weevil, and the corn crop had been badly damaged from rain.'
 I am a subscriber and reader of your paper We have no weevil in this vi cinity. I have investigated for miles a around Hillsboro and I fail to find a farmer that has seen boil weevil in his cotton or even heard of one. As to corn, we have the finest prospect for corn we have had in years. The, rains. instead of damagi crops, were very beneficial. indeed. No boil weevil In 25 miles of IIillsboro that I can hear of. Yours truly. l. l.. JAMES.
 Hillsboro, July 31. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
ANXIOUS ABOUT CONFERENCE

Members of the United Mine Work CTS were plainly anxious last night about the attitude that would be taken today by the coal operators toward the conference to which they have been invited to discuss conditions in Ala bama.
 The operators were invited to be present at the city hall at 10 o'clock today, but no reply has been re- ceived to the invitation
 In case the meeting at the city hall to which the operators have been in vited for a conference is ignored the district convention will immediately take action to instruct the delegates as to the status of the miners, and they will go back home and call a meeting of their locals and put the mat ter before them. It will not be neces- sary for them to inform Birmingham headquarters. for no action will be necessary. unless there Is a strike or der issued which. the leaders state, is not contemplated.
 ORDER WILL BE ISSUED
 However, it is stated by many that the miners will leave Birmingham to- day following the final deliberations of the convention and that unless they are recognized only few days will elapse before there will be some kind of order issued or some sort of de- mand made. They will at least go home instructed as to what action to take in case they fail in receiving what they ask.
 The feature of the meeting yester- day, following the adoption of the wage scale In toto. was the reply of President J. R. Kennamer of district 20 to the statement of the coal oper- ators which appeared yesterday. MT. Kennamer spoke for one hour and Q half and when he closed 1t was 10 minutes before order could be re- stored. many of the delegates crowding around the speaker to shake his hand and congratulate him on his effort.
 Reading the first paragraph in the
 tContinued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Suffrage Activities

The county association and Ninth congressional district had their first joint meeting Tuesday afternoon The meeting was characterized by ths spirit of elation and qualification. The activities of the suffragists have eA- tended from canning vegetables, as- sisting in Hoover registration in the war and final registration. Red Gross work and to passing unanimously an equal enfranchisement resolution at Alabama Farmers union. due to the indefatigable efforts of Mrs Richard F. Johnston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
WOODLAWN SCHOOL
 SITE TO BE DISCUSSED

A mass meeting has been called by the people of Woodlawn tonight at 8 o'clock in the city hall to discuss the location of the eastern div&sion high school building. which Is to be erect ed somewhere in East Birmingham. A full attendance has been urged and the people of East Birmingham, Avon dale, Woodlawn, East Lake. Gate City and Kingston are invited to be pres ent.
 The board of education recommend ed that the school be located at First avenue and Fifty-sixth street, near the present Woodlawn park It is said that the Woodlawn commit tee Is ready to advance the arguments for the superiority of the Woodlawn location over others to the city com missioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
MECHANIC MEETS
 DEATH IN GAS MAIN

Elijah smith, aged 20, was killed while working on gas main at the Sloss fur mace yesterday morning at about 9:30 o clock. It was said that Smith went inside the main to do some repairs and inhaled so much of the gas that his death followed. He was unconscious when he was removed from the pipe and never regained consciousness.
 Funeral services will be held at his former residence at 10 Mill Village Avondale, and interment will be at the Mill Village cemetery with Johns Un- dertaking company in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
NEGRO WOMAN IS
 SHOT BY HUSBAND

Annie Bell Scott negress, 2408 Tenth alley. north. was shot and seriously wounded by pistol in the hands of her husband, Henry Scott, alias Henry Baldwin. at their residence at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning. The wom- an was carried to the Hillman hospital in the police emergency car The man had not been reported arrested late last night. The case was investigated by Captain Simmons and Officer Crump.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Suits Filed

Suit was filed yesterday by Maggie Doss against the Elizabeth Duncan Memorial hospital for $10.000 damages the plaintiff alleging personal in juries.
 Suit was filed yesterday by James Howard against the Woodward Iron company for $2oO0 damages, the plain tiff alleging personal injuriesA
 Suit was filed yesterday by L. k. Taylor against the Woodward Iron company for sao00 damages. the plain tiff alleging personal injuries.
 Suit was filed yesterday by Dolly Long against the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power company for $10.o00, personal injuries alleged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Autos Recovered

Two Chevrolet automobiles reported stolen here were recovered yesterday by the police department. One was owned by the M. A. Nelson Manufac- turing company and was taken from Third avenue between Nineteenth and Eighteenth streets Tuesday night. The other was owned by J. +. Edwards, 120 South Twenty-first street. It was taken from in front of the Lyric thea tre Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
HRS. MOORE TAKEN
 TO COUNTY JAIL

Mrs. George Moore, who is under charges of assault with Intent to mur- der for shooting her husband Monday morning in Pizitz's clothing store, and who has been recovering at the Hill man, hospital from severe nervous attack caused by the excitement, was transferred from the hospital yester- day to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Alabama State Fair
 Given Endorsement

At . meeting of tEe Birmingham Fire and Casualty exchange yesterday a res- olution was passed unanimously indors- ing the Alabama-State Fair and pledging the hearty cooperation of the exchange in assisting the association in making this the most successful fair in the his tory of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Met Cumber Resolution
 as to Aliens Is Passed

Washington, August 1.--Senator Me- Cumber's resolution requesting the Pres ident to negotiate with the allies for an agreement to allow drafting of their alien nationals in this country was adopted late today by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
PERSONAL

Dr. w. L. Darby of Albany, state superintendent of home missions Hi the Presbyterian church, U. S A.. and his wife are in the city for few days. They plan to make this their home within a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
TODAY $ EVENTS

Realtors luncheon at Hotel Hlll- man at 1 o'clock.
 At the Theatres Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee al 8 o'clock. Night performances at 7;5u and 9:15 o'clock.
 Loew's Bijow: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous per- formances, to Il D. m.
 At Photoplay Houses Rialto: Seen Owen in Madame Bo Peep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Deeds Recorded

$15o0-Lewis Whaley to c. M. Allen, lot 8. block 5. Henry & Copelands survey.
 $550-F. S. Sharp to Annie Lou Sharp, part of lot 1, block s, Spauldins survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
AWARDED
 ID THE WORKERS ON. OLD NEWSBOyS' DAY.
Luncheon Held at Civic As sociation Most Enjoyable Affair, But Ends in
 Shooting Scrape

About a hundred of the boys who made the 'Old Newsboy' celeb ration such q success a few weeks ago met in the for a Dutch lunch, and all declared they had the time of their lives The men were all enthusiastic over the results ob- tained and all were in favor of making the affair an annual event in Birming ham. An excellent menu was served by the cafe and the entertainment features were all enjoyed.
 The entertainments were acts from the Majestic theatre and the performers sang and danced their way into the favor of all present. Chief Red Top showed just how the Indians used to dance and de- 5cribed the progress they are making un- der the guidance of the white men.
 PRIZES AWARDED
 After the dinner was completed the prizes were presented to the organiza- tions and individuals that raised the most money on the day of the sale. The first prize, a handsome loving cup, was given to the real estate men by w A. Curry of the Kiwanis club, and was accepted by Ray Schultz with few words of thanks and a promise that his club would help next year and try to again raise the largest amount The second prize. smaller cup. was presented to the Xii wanis club by representative of the Community club. A punch bowl was given to the Community club for the lhird prize by R. l.. Sparkman of the furniture dealers, who received the fourth prize, a box of cigars. A desk set, the fifth prize, was awarded to the Knights of Columbus by Captain Comstock of the Dokeys, who were given the sixth prize, pair of cuff links. Dr. Finder of the Rotarians accepted the next prize, a cast ing reel and the Life Insurers got the next prize, a fountain pen. As the in- dividual who raised the most money Jake Burger was given the tenth prize, stick pin and Jere Gwin was the next highest received a Manhattan shirt. J. D. Truss and Frank Croy, the two next highest, also received shirts Louis Pizitz was given a silk umbrella for making the largest single donation, he having given $100. Other larger sums were paid for papers, but this is the most given by one individual. A case of Tri-Pure wa ter was given the association workers. and it was announced that it would be served in the clubrooms, where all the members might enjoy it.
 Charles Miller was presented with a silver service set.
 short talk was made by John F. Shelby asking all the members to go out to East Lake park today and help make everything go off in fine style.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
SURPRISE STUNT

AS a final consummation to a perfect day, a surprise stunt was pulled that lit erally knocked those present out of their seats There has been great deal of friendly rivalry between the real estate men and the Kiwanis club on the sale and the Kiwanis were beaten by q very small margin. Last night, when the cups were being presented. considerable i'll feeling was seemingly manifested by both sides,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued to the following yesterday in the probate court
 J. c. Hooper of Birmingham to Miss Lillian Chambers.
 J. R. Sanders of Birmingham to Miss Sarah M Howells.
 c. J. Stillmeyer of Calumes to Miss Pauline Burgunder.
 Ben Brewer of Enstey to Miss LeolA Stephens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02

especially by Ray Schultz and w. A. Curry After everything else was over, MT. Curry rose to his feet and intimated that the cup had not been fairly won. MT. Schultz leaped from his chair and shouted. Anyone who says that is liar.' MT. Curry pulled a gun from his pocket and the two began shooting at each other. When the commotion had subsided and the larger members were helped from under the tables, it was found that the whole thing had been pre- arranged and that blank cartridges were used. But very few present had been in on the thing" and almost all were under the tables at the conclusion. Several of the negroes that were serving have not yet been located and as for the whites, from Sheriff Batson down, there was shown a great desire to suddenly pick something up off the floor or to get d breath of fresh air.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
WILL PROTECT EMPLOYEs

Whereas, The policy of the Alabama coal operators is. and shall continue to be. to protect and defend those faithful empioyes, white and black, who have for years faithfully discharged the tasks assigned them with no yoke of unionism about their necks, although they have been blacklisted by the United Mine Workers, and threatened and intimi- dated by agitators ever present; and,
 Whereas, The purpose of the union is to close the mines against the en- trance of these men thereto.
 Therefore, be it Resolved: That 1t Is the purpose of the Alabama coal opera tors to maintain the 'open shop" and to defend their property and their employees against encroachment by those who would seek to disrupt, wreck and destroy the greatest sustaining industry of this district"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02
OPERATORS FORMALLY DECLARE PURPOSE TO
 MALNTALN"OPENSH SHOP"
Resolutions Adopted by Coal Men Yesterday Set Forth That They Will Defend Their Loyal Employees From "Encroachments of
 Those Seeking to Disrupt"

out dangerous interruption to business interests of the pubic as well as of op- orator and miner, and,
 OBJECT OF ASSOCIATION
 Whereas, The Alabama Coal Opera tors associations object, as set forth in it's constitution and bylaws, is to pro- mote stable, just harmonious and busi- ness-like relations between the coal op- orators of Alabama, their employees and the public; to secure in coal trade agree ments a recognition of the legitimate needs and rights of employers; to aid in forcing agreements between the mem bers of this association and their ern- ployes when made; to aid in seeing that suspension of operation in violation of contract is visited with adequate penal ties; to see that any member of the as- sociation suffering from strikes is sus- tained and supported; to promote buSi- ness-like methods in negotiating agree ments and in operating under them; to compile coal mine statistics. and, in gen. eral, to promote in all lawful ways the interests of the coal operators of the state; and,
 Whereas, It is not the province of this associati tion or its members collec- tFoly lo ilA luo pi4co OA Coai, aS AS clearly shown by the fact that contracts are made by each operator with price. terms, etc, regardless of price and terms fixed by his competitors, and the variation Is pronounced, and,
 Whereas If the encouragement of strike propaganda proves successful at this time, history is apt to repeat itself, and the path of history of miners strikes in this district Q904 and 190S) is streWn with disorder bloodshed property loss and heavy drafts upon the public treasury, not to mention the general col lapse of business in all commercial cir cleS and.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02

interests of the pubic as well as of op- orator and miner, and.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-02

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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-03-02

sand for homeless
carried through the neutral
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flesh and blood involved in
social functions
the vanity evidence
Fathers!
moved Our
responded pledged themselves and their
pledge, needless of the
being contributed While
Closer
The Joint Distribution Committee through
of the appeals
with might
future and with help from
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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-03-02
Relief Work Must Continue
DO Your Share!

JeWryc relief
Despite the ruptur of relations with
funds in the
of the American State De-
with which The
taken
her Allies there
will of
clothes raimen
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13

B UR TON =
Ny.NsMHNaNNMEMzN GMEMEMGNsNzM aAENsMs

Miss Mae Bixby, who is at
tending the College of Puget
Sound in Tacoma, spent Sunday
with her parents.
NJ. Sutherland and daughters
lone and Ruth of Tacoma were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh
over the weekend.
Mrs. j. l.. Bixby is suffering
with very severe cold. For a
short time she was threatened
with pneumonia, but is slowly
improving.
II was decided to serve pie and
coffee, next Saturday from , to 5,
and from 6 to { O'Clock, at the
Baptist church parlors, where
the M. E. Ladies Aid will hold
their annual sale of useful and
fancy articles.
The play, Aunt Jerusha's
Quiltin' Party, given under the
auspices of the Ladies Aid ofthe
M. e. church on Saturday even.
ing at Woodman hall, was well
attended and apparently much
enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Whitfield
were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Marsh on Wednesday, Mrs.
Whitfield having come over to at
tend the meeting OF the Klos
Tilicum Club on Wednesday at.
ternoon at Mrs. Nelson's.
The Red Cross met as usual at
the Baptist church on Monday,
where they did a good days sew
ing. All who could, came at 1O
a. M. others as early as pos
sible. The request was received
from the Tacoma chapter for a
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13

Christmas drive for new mem
bers. They will send all the
Burton boys who are in the
army, a box of home made can.
dies for Christmas.
The Klos Tilicum Club met
with Mrs. p. b. Nelson on Wed
nesday afternoon. As guests of
the club were Mrs. Vandevanter,
Miss Mooney, Mrs Baldwin and
Mrs. Cheney. A delightful az
ternoon was enjoyed by all
Dainty refreshments were
served.
Martin Miller, who has been
visiting his grandparents for the
past week, left on Monday morn
ing for Tacoma, where he enlist.
ed in the Forestry section of the
Doth engineers, and was sent TO
FIT Lawton the same day A
letter received later, gives the
information that he passed the
physical test o. k.
Several near neighbors of Mr..
w. s. Bentley gathered on We'd
nesday evening for surprise
party in honor of his birthday.
A jolly time was had by all, and
the guests departed at an early
hour, wishing him many happy
returns of the day
Mr.. Hutchins of Tacoma, who
has made a study for many years
of birds, their habits aud music,
and can whistle to initiate any
bird he has heard, gave a chalk
talk to a fairly good sized crowd,
Monday evening at Woodman
hall His talk on birds ard his
whistling were very instructive
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13
MARRIED

Miss Anna Marguerite Barton
and Mr.. Graham Arthur Malon-
ey were married Dec. 10, at Ort.
ing, Rev. J e. Milligan ofllciat.
ing. They returned TO Vashon
Tuesday evening.
Both the bride and groom are
well and favorably known in this
community, and have host of
friends who will join with The
Record in wishing them a long
and happy life.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13
SLIGHTLY MIXED

we must commend A. Mixer IN last
weeks Record Tor going direct to
headquarters for his information but
even then he makes nm error OF nearly
ten thousand dollars in the indebted
ness d the School district, which IS
enough OF m item to warrant correc-
ton.
On September frst We were IN dent
as he says as follows;
Bonded indebtedness sli,5o0
Outstanding warrants .'..-.''.. ., NV
Total Observation-Disclosures. .sl9.649
Cash on hand -....t.....s,-... LIB
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13
WHY SHIP YOUR
POULTRY

when you can get the same price
at your door as in town
Live hens, fat, 3 to 31z lbs. zoe
lbs and over pc
Fancy dry picked hens, light pc
. heavy 2ic
Brothers, live, fat, I to . lbs. 25c
Springs, 20 to5 lbs 20c
Pullets, 3 lbs. and up pc
Old cocks, live =. BE
Geese, live, fat lie
fancy dressed a. DC
Live turkeys, per Id Doc
Dry picked turkeys, fat, 10
TO 20 lbs. 2Sc
Old turkeys, dry picked. Doc
Ducks, live, fat DE
Fancy dressed ducks Doc
No. Eggs, No. ] Price.
p. BUTCHER,
Phone l42. Vashon.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13

The strength Of the naval reserve
force Is 1920 men, 20 pcrccnto Of whom
volunteered for general service
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13

Thirty-four different races Of persons
bought bonds Of the second Liberty
Loan issue.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13

Girl mess' myers are now employed
by many Of the Government depart
ments at Washington.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13

owner Of each certificate must bc writ
ton upon such certIilcrie nj the time Of
the issue thereof
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-12-13
THE Elepement Of Ellen

This side-splitting, 3-act com
edy will be given at Burton high
school on Wednesday evening.
Dec. Is.