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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
JONES IS ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF THE
FARMERS union
Annual Meeting Comes to a
Close After Successful
Gathering - Woman's
Suffrage Endorsed

s. T. Jones OF Newton, was elected
president of the Alabama division of the
Farmers union at the final meeting
Of the convention of the Alabama d.
vision here yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Jones succeeds o. p. Ford of McFal,
who has been president of the union for
the past six years, and who was elected
secretary. c. NJ. Dinsmore Of Morgan
county was made vice president The
following were named as members of tho
new executive board: j. ]. Robinson
of Lafayette, L. C. Bassett Of Troy,
J. b. Crews of Sampson, r. c. Hicks
of Bibb county and w. H. Conway of
Jemison A. E. Smith was named as
state lecturer.
The meeting of yesterday, which was
the business session of the convention,
and was held behind closed doors, ended
the annual assembly of the Alabama
planters. Leading members expressed
their pleasure at the success of the
meeting and the entire delegation joined
in thanks for the hospitality extended
by the city. About 40 counties were
represented.
vention adopted several resolutions One
.. was an extension of the thanks Of the
union to Congress for taking cotton
from the food control bill. and asking
that all plans for regulating cotton
prices be rejected The president of the
union was instructed to send a copy of
this resolution to d. F. Houston, Sec
rotary of Agriculture, to President Will
son, and to every member of Congress
from Alabama
Another resolution adopted urged that
in the appointment of food control COM
missioners farmers be given recognition
on the board. A copy was ordered sent
to President Wilson, to Alabama con-
gressmen and to the agricultural and the
conference committee Of Congress.
The Alabama farmers went on rec
ord as favoring woman suffrage. BY
almost unanimous vote the members
at the meeting yesterday afternoon
voted to adopt the resolution ex-
pressing their Endorsement of the vote
being given the women.
In view of the many problems aris-
ing in the market of farm products tbe
assembly urged the farmers to mar
ket their crops gradually and not
throw it all on the market at once.
farm products be stored a few months
and marketed as the need for 1T arises.
The union also urged that the farm
ers grow uniform crops and that farm
products be packed uniformly. 1t was
recommended that a list of the pro-
duce which each farmer will have for
the market be given the county agent,
who will inform the farmer OF the
best market and sell the produce, and
that the business be run on strictly
cooperative basis.
| Two resolutions were adopted on good
roads. One was an Endorsement OF the
work of the United States Good Roads
association in seeking the adoption of q
good roads day in every state and rec
commended to members in other states
| that they join in the movement. The
other urged the legislative committee
| that it cooperate in electing the next
! legislature so that it will be pledged to
support the working of convicts upon the
public roads.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
LUSSIER PLANS
TO ENTER SERVICE

Richard F. Lussier.s vice president and
secretary Of the Tutwiler Drug company,
has disposed of his interest in that COM
pany, and his resignation takes effect
August l. Mn. Lussier is candidate
for the second officers training camp at
Fort Oglethorpe.
IF am fortunate enough" said Mr..
I.ussier, II will get an opportunity to go
to the second officers training camp.
and it is for that reason that I have
disposed of my holdings in the Tutwiler
Drug company. l expect that we are
going to have few more years Of vigor-
Gus war before peace comes as a well
come factor. Therefore, under the cir
cumstances. I could not look on a BUSH
ness career with any degree of compla-
cency; rather it seems that most of the
younger men will have to participate in
this world war sooner or later
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27


William owen Watkins is a Birming-
ham boy who has gone into the govern
rent radio service, and he seems to be
very much pleased with It, Young Wat
kns was one of the first Birmingham
boys to become interested in wireless
He began it about 1c years ago, and has
always had one of the best radio sta
lions in town.
When he left recently to enter the gov
eminent service he was president of the
Birmingham Wireless association. Writ
ing to a friend about his new work, Mr.
Watkins says:
Navy life is fine, at least all that
have seen of it. The meals are very
good, and the boys enjoy them very
much. We have dessert nearly every
meal; breakfast at Z a. M, dinner at
noon, supper at p. m.
There are 16 companies in the cleo
trical class About half Of them are
radio the other half being general cleo
tricians After chow (meals) in the
morning we muster and then march N
miles to school. AT 1870 we march back
to chow. At p. m. we muster and go
back to school until 8 p. m. We then
drill with and without guns until 4:4S
then march back to chow.
After supper all companies but two
have liberty till Z a. m.
1.-THE sailors are sure seeing New York
and vicinity A bunch of us went to
Coney Island Sunday and took in ev-
erything we had time for.
sThere are about 11,0O0 men here now.
we are very overcrowded All Of the
radio men are to be taken to Boston
Wednesday to finish training at Har-
ward.
Eve eat on the interned German liner
Kaiser Wilhelm and sleep on another
German ship, the Frederick der Crosse.
alabama and especially Birmingham
is we'll represented here. Have met s.
Birmingham boys here. About GO per
cent Of the men here are from the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
Suits Filed

Suit was filed yesterday by w. F..
Howard against the Tennessee Coal.
Iron and Railroad company for $1,000
damages for alleged personal injuries.
Suit was filed yesterday by Sim F.
McCracking against the Woodward
Coal and Iron company for $4,000 dam
ages for alleged personal injuries.
Suit was filed yesterday by George
Heron against the Tennessee Coal Iron
and Railroad company for 5000. The
plaintiff alleges that his wife was at a
hospital owned and operated by the de-
PENDANT and that through the negligence
OF the defendants employees, she was
scalded and burned.
Suit was filed yesterday by J. w, Jones
against the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company for $4,000. the
plaintiff alleging personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
Governor Henderson
Accepts Invitati IN

A committee of local Italians, headed
by J. B, Paradise. went to Montgom-
cry yesterday and called upon Cover
nor Henderson to extend to him an
Invitation to address the consolidated
italian societies of the Birmingham
district at their big Italian and Amer
lean Red Cross picnic, which will be
held at the fairgrounds on Auguse IS.
Governor Henderson accepted the In
vitation for himself and staff, as did
Perry w. Turner and William Hender-
son. Senator Underwood will be pres
ent also. unless hindered by his du-
ties in Washington.
The committee was composed OF
Frank Arric9. J. B. Paradise, Paul los
cano, Joe Schillici. Sam Digesu, Sam
Giannone, Il. Loreno and Frank Sal :
viggio, and they were very much elated
over the success of their mission upon
their return to Birmingham last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
GAINES ACCEPTED
FOR AVIATION CORPS

L. G. Gaines. 1908 Austin avenue.
Woodlawn. has just returned to Bir-
mingham from Washington. where he
successfully stood the examinations
for first lieutenancy in the officers
reserve of the aviation corps. Mr.
Gaines will be in the signal corps of
the aviation work He is waiting at
home here for orders from the depart
ment and will leave for service upon
receipt Of instructions of the COM
manding officer OF his department.
Friends of Mr.. Gaines in remembers
ing the small percentage of the APP
plicants to the aviation department
who pass the examinations and are
given commissions are congratulating
him upon being accepted and are
wishing him a useful and successful
career with Uncle Sans army Of the
air.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
INVITATION TO OPERATORS

."ro the Alabama Coal operators, COL
lectively and individually:
Realizing that it is the duty OF ev-
ery citizen to contribute their best ef-
forts toward the success OF our gov
eminent during this. the most crucial
period in it's history. and that the pro-
ductior of coal is one OF the most
essential factors to the success or our
cause in this tragic struggle Tor hu-
man liberty and that harmonious rela-
lions between all those who are en-
gagged in the coal mining industry, IN
whatever capacity. are necessary TO
bring about the desired results.
I'm spirit of profound patriotism
and loyalty to our country. we. the
representatives of the United Mine
Workers of America, district 20. mere
by issue an invitation TO every coal
producing corporation in the state ol
Alabama to meet in conference Wltn
representative of the coal miners anu
mine laborers of said district, TO DIS
cuss ways and means OF best maintain
ing industrial peace and promotins
mutual confidence between employer
and employee while our country is ELL
gagged in this great struggle.
The medium of joint relationship ana
collective bargaining between employer
and employee Is now recognized throughout
this country as a correct ana proper one
to adjudicate economic questions tnat may
arise between these two interests. II
has amply proved and demonstrated It's
worth to society, employer and EN-
ploye. Therefore, in spirit OF CO.
operation and helpfulness, We respect
fully issue this call to the coal oper-
ators of Alabama
"This conference to be held in the
council chamber of the city hall. Bir-
mingham. August 2. 1917, at 10 a. nj.
1--WE respectfully request that you
honor us with a reply on or before
the above date. Respectfully Yours.
~. r. KENNAMER,
president.
"W-M. HARRISON,
international Organizer of Alabama.
~. L. CLEMO,
."Secretary- Creasurer."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
VIADUCT WILL BE
RAZED AT ONCE

The Twenty first street viaduct struc-
ture will be RACED as fast as. possible, be-
ginning this morning at Z o'clock, to
make room for the new structure that
will replace 1t. Contractor Worthington
will put a force of 60 men on the job
this morning.
Though the old bridge will not be to-
tally wrecked for several months, the
first section will be taken down imme-
diately and the erection of the new sec
ton to replace it will begin at once. The
street will be closed permanently, how
ever, until the completion of the new
structure, beginning today. 1t is esti-
mated that it will take practically nine
months to complete the work, and be-
tween so and 100 men will be employed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
NEGRO EXODUS
Civic Association Members to Attend
Special Service

A circular letter was mailed out to
all members of the Civic association
yesterday requesting their presence
next Sunday night att the Sixteenth
Street Baptist church, colored. when
special musical programme will be
given by the negroes for their white
friends. Other civic organizations have
been invited to attend and participate.
A number of short addresses will be
made on the negro exodus by promi-
nent white men and colored leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses were issued to the
Following yesterday in the probate COURT
d. ]. Williams of Jasper to Miss
Ernestine Buckshaw.
Pearl Grain of Wylam to Miss Mar
garet Campbell.
William. c. Mulinix of Birmingham to
Miss Mabel Bearden.
A. L. Benton of Birmingham to Miss
Mary I. Bogus.
T. F. Cox of Edgewater to Miss Nora
L. Dawson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
PROCLAMATION

The city commission hereby gives
notice that all owners and tenants of
property will be required to immedi-
ately cut and keep free from weeds
and tall grass the sidewalks abuttinG
their premises. Where property Is rent
ed the law requires weed cutting to
be done by the tenants. Arrests will
be made for violation Of sections 405
and COS of the city code. which cover
the matter OF cutting weeds, on nud
nfter the 10th day OF August, 1917.
GEORGE ID, WARD,
President City Com mission.
Age Herald, July ~. 2s, 20. 80, 81: Aug.
!, 2, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

At the Theatres
Lyric: Keith vaudeville. Matinee at 3
o'clock. Night performance at 7:3O and
Bis o'clock.
Loews Bijou: Superior vaudeville and
feature pictures. Continuous perform
ances, 2 to II p. m.
At Photoplay Houses
Trianon Hawaiian musicians.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
Deeds Recorded

SCOOP. " Whitman to Charles e.
Adams. part of lot SO. Charles P. Nc
Miilien's addition to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
MAXINE MINERS AT WORK

Mr.. Kennamer stated to The Age
Herald last night that the men at Max
inc had returned to work. upon an
investigation which he and Organizers
Burt and Houston made. they found
that it was purely a local matter anu
that the district local had nothing to
do with it, and the men were advised
to return to work. They did SO, and
the mines were in operation yesterday.
This statement was verified at the
OFFICES of the Pratt Consolidated com
pany by President G. b. Mccormack,
who stated that the mines were IN
operation.
The invitation that the United Mine
Workers announced they would send
ont to the coal operators of the dis
trict. individually and collectively,
were yesterday mailed to the various
operators and organization of oper-
ators. the Coal Operators association,
i'm which they were invited to attend
a Joint conference at the city hall on
the morning OF August at 10 O'Clock
r,ba latter follows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
Kennamer Gets Message
That Trip to Washington
Is Inadvisable
MINERS AT MAXINE
RETURN TO WORK
Union Officials Invite Operators 10
Conference to Be Held at
the City Hall on
August 2

The committee on coal production
now in session in Washington leels
that IT has not the authority to arpl-
trarily impose any policy upon coal
operators of Alabama and the PROPOSE
ton remains in status quo, accoralns
to a message from John L. Lewis ehi-
ted Miners Of America representative
on the committee in washington, who
wired President ]. r. Kennamer to that
effect yesterday.
Mr.. Lewis further stated that ne
feels there is nothing to be done at
present and that Mr. Kennamer could
not aid the cause of the miners union
by trip to Washington.
Mr., Lewis telegram is as follows:
NO DENIAL ENTERED
"Received your telegram today In
sofar as I am aware, none Oh the
Alabama operators present in WASH
ington have denied statements In your
telegram to Mr.. Peabody OF July H.
Myself and our other representatives.
brought the Alabama situation TO the
attention of the coal production com
mittee at the session yesterday and
stated existing conditions, expressing
theory that continuance of the pres
emit policy by Alabama operators would
lead to a cessation of operations In
that field and disclaiming responsible
itv for the United Mine Workers for
any curtailment in production.
THE committee as yet feels ltsell
without authority to arbitrarily I'M
pose any policy upon operators OF that
section and the proposition remains IN
status quo Have had personal con-
ference with Erskine Ramsay, mem
her of the committee from Alabama,
and he as yet feels that nothing can
be done. We will continue to exercise
all possible influence, but feel that
nothing can be done even II you were
to come to Washington.
JOHN L. LEWIS,
Member of the Committee on Coal
Production"
The above telegram is in reply TO
the following one sent to Mr.. Lewis
by Mr.. Kennamer:
~ note from the press that coal
operators from Alabama are denying
the statement set forth in my tele-
gram to f. S. Peabody Of July ~
Can furnish proof of my Statements
and can come to Washington II COM
mittee is still in session. Wire answer
i'm N, telVn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
MUCH CLERICAL WORK

The boards announce that there is no
use for anyone to come to see about their
cases until they receive a letter from
their respective boards notifying them OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-27
WIN I DlF L
Explanation of Classified
tons Under Which Reg
istered Men Are to
File Papers
BOARDS ARE BUSY
GETTING IN SHAPE
FOR EXAMINATIONS
Members of Suffrage AssO-
citation Have Volunteered
to Do Clerical Work
at Headquarters
by JEFF BAILEY

by JEFF BAILEY
There is a broad distinction between
getting exempted from military service
and getting discharged from selective
draft
The two forms of procedure. one or
the other of which must be selected by
the man who feels that he cannot serve
in the army, are so different that an
explanation Of the differences would re-
quire numerous columns Of type. but
briefly, claim Of exemption can only
be made where a man occupies one of the
following II POSITIONS
/. An officer in the United States
army.
2. An officer of the state.
8. An officer of the territory.
4. An officer of the District Of Column
bia.
s. A duly ordained minister of re-
ligion.
s. A regular minister of religion
Z. A student of divinity
s. In the military service of the Uni
ted States.
Q. In the naval service of the United
States.N
TO- A subject of Germany, residing IN
the United States.
II. A resident alienI mot Germany
who has not taken out first papers.
If man does not subscribe to one of
the above. he is not subject to exemp-
ton. That Is where everyone is getting
confused. Exemption papers are filed be-
fore the exemption board, before going
before anyone else, and If the man is
subject to exemption, he is fortified with
the proper papers, and his obligation to
the call or draft for his services has been
discharged, and he goes his way.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-11-20
GAVE their MAID
A BRILLIANT WEDDING
MISTRESS PLAYED THE NUP-
TIAL MARCH AND PROVIDED
DELICACIES FOR FEAST.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Ettelson, of
Chicago, threw open their palatial
residence when Miss Pauline Nyland
their servant girl, became the bride
of Michael H. Smitt. The residence
was Illuminated and decorated for
the occasion as if a member of the
Ettelson family was taking the mar
riage vows The Ettelsons saw to it
that Pauline's wedding was all that
a girl could desire. They themselves
scattered roses through the rooms,
After the ceremony the Ettelsons
departed to keep a dinner engage
ment at the Elms hotel, leaving their
home to the newly married couple
and their friends. At the reception
which followed wine and delicacies
provided by Mr.. and Mrs. Ettelson
were enjoyed by the guests. Later
the couple and their friends went
to the future Smitt home where 9th
er friends provided them a late din
ner. The Ettelson boy accompanied
them.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-11-20
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND
STATE TO FIGHT HOG CHOLERA
A Veterinarian VIII Be Stationed at
Smithville, and His Services
Given Free to Farmers.

In accordance with the national
campaign on food conservation the
state and federal governments will
undertake the control of hog cholera
on much larger scale than ever be-
fore. More money and a larger force
of trained men are available and
while much has been done in the
past, the stockmen of Georgia are
looking forward to the greatest fight
on hog cholera and other diseases af-
fecting the hog ever attempted in
any other Southern state. Statistics
show that losses occasioned by hog
cholera in Georgia amount to about
$2,000,000 annually under normal
conditions.
Under the plans to be adopted DR..
S. j. Rayfeld, a veterinarian, train
ed and experienced in the use of this
treatment will be located at Smith
vile, and will cover Lee and Sumter
counties. He will be equipped with
an automobile and will keep on hand
a supply of serum and virus, which
will enable him to give the farmers
of these counties prompt service.
The services of DR.. Rayfield will
be free to the public, no charges be-
ing made except for the actual
amount of serum used. In addition
to the treatment of hogs for cholera
DR.. Rayfeld will be in position to ad-
wise as to the best treatment for
other diseases of hogs in his territory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-11-20

and Christmas when practicable. For
Deans the substitute provided are
rice, 1.6 ounces, and hominy. 1.6
ounces. Fresh vegetables may be
substituted for potatoes. Apples,
peaches and jams are listed as alter
mates for the inevitable prunes.
In addition to these substitutes
there is list of "sales articles"
which may be purchased upon occa-
SION, and glimpse at the amounts
OF these allotted for 100000 men per
day again shows the task of the pur-
chasing officer. For this number of
men 200 cans of apples, $50 cans
of aprlcots, 10 cans of bacon, 500
pounds of cheese, 2,40O cans of
sweet corn, 900 packages of macaro-
nj, 1000 cartons of oatmeal and 500
cans of peaches would be consumed
in a day.
For the same number of men the
daily requirement of laundry soap is
140 cakes, and Is cakes of securing
soap, $50 pounds of sugar, so cans
of tooth powder, so bath towels and
35 yards of toweling.
Appropriations Are Generous.
The money has been provided in
plenty for feeding, clothing and
equipping the troops. Appropriations
available to date for some of these
needs are 1888, 100000 for subsist-
ence, 100000 for transporta-
ton, 1851 100000 for clothing, $685.
100000 for horses, 96,700,0O0 for
construction, 37,0OO,0OO for hospi-
tails, $6,014,00O for shooting gallery
ranges, $81O,768, 900 for pay of men,
$34,3O0,000 for waterways and sew
er construction, $17,000,00O for
horseshoes and certain other equip
ment and 1926, 100000 for matches,
candies, stationery, mess equipment,
field bakeries, soap and other spe-
cited needs
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-11-20
'e Change Hoarded Small Coins
or Larger Money, Says Mint Chief

larged demand for cent pieces that
Director Baker announced minis
hereafter would work Sundays, in ad-
dition to day and night as at present.
The minis output of 100000 cop
per coins day will not be sufficient,
however, and it is imperative, he
says, that persons make small individ-
uals sacrifices to keep the coins in
circulation.
Although not ready to resort to
issuance of paper money of denomi-
nations less than a dollar, similar
to the "shinplasters" of civil war
days, Mr.. Baker recently has given
careful study to the war practice of
Russia, Great Britain and France
along this line, and is prepared to
recommend such action if the minis
cannot keep pace with the growing
demand for small coins.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-11-20

boarding and small coin
parks have been placed on
n taboo list by Raymond T.
Preetor of the mint, who de-
Il country is threatened with
shortage of cents, dimes and
pail Change" for the APP
b holiday shopping season.
Pealed to persons who collect
rs as a savings hobby to ex-
'hem for coins of large de-
Pn' or for currency, to re-
shortage. Children, partic-
Ere asked to do their bit.
'ints Work Sundays.
eVenue taxes amounting to
pore odd cents on theater
r. tobacco and other arti-
effective, cause such an en-