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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
SENSATIONAL FINALE
 IN CONVENTION OF
 STATE CLUB WOMEN

Mobile, November 22.-(Special) )-NIrs. James R. Hagan of Mobile was chosen president of the Alabama Federation of of officers today. Others elected as fol- lows:
 Vice president at large, Mrs Joseph D. Jones. Montgomery; recording secre- tary, Mrs. w. c. Fritter, Dothan cor responding secretary, Mrs. M. l.. Bixler, Mobile; treasurer, Mrs. Sterling Wood Birmingham; auditor Mrs. J. A. Fitts, Tuscaloosa; general federation secretary, Mrs J. F. Hooper, and Mrs. L. J. Haley succeeded herself as general federation director.
 Huntsville is the next meeting place. The sensation of the rederation was precipitated by Mrs. J. B. Parke of Sel- ma offering a resolution indorslng the enfranchisement of women.
 Mrs B. H. Chaig of Selma immediately objected Upon vote on the motion the suffrage forces had what seemed neces- sary two-thirds majority when the pres ident, Mrs. Hooper, ruled that the mo- ton was out of order
 Her ruling was that this resolution had not been incorporated in the circular let ter sent out previous to the convention, as vas required in relating to matters which tended to change the policy or the federation. The chair was sustained py a large majority.
 The method of nomination of officers was changed from that of a nominating committee to a nominating ballot.
 The proposed amendment that resi- dent of the hostess city was ineligible for election except for the second term to the office of president was tabled
 Among the resolutions adopted was one in regard to legislation for pure food and sanitary laws in the state. the es- tablishment of a new scholarship for girl at the Alabama Polytechnic school at Auburn the resolution to appoint board of five to confer with the board of State Training School for Girls, for ways and means to care for the delinquent girls of the state, and the matter of disconIin- uing the craftsmanship of publicity and substituting the district correspondents as the publicity committee and resolu- tion indorsing the single standard of morals and the action of army and navy heads along this line.
 Other recommendations made by the different departments was that Of work ing for local inspector in all towns for motion pictures, the continuing of the work for the establishment of a school for the feeble minded and for dependent mothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
BIRMINGHAM VISIT
 WAS REAL TREAT

Robert Jemison, IT., yesterday received the following telegramh from New Orleans from Henry P Davison:
 Robert Jemison, Jr., American Red Cross, Birmingham:
 q was perfectly accurate in what I said to your audience last night about Birmingham. It was a real treat not only to be re- ceived with such genuine cordial ity on the part of all your people, but to realize the vigor and en- thusiasm which you are all putting into effort on behalf of the Red Cross. TTenks of associates and myself for what you did for us personally, and all good wishes for you and your workers.
 "I. P. DAWSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
CRYPTIC STATEMENTS

Cryptic statements were issued by President Wilson and brotherhood con- ferees after the two hours conference in which the President announced that the brotherhood heads agree, ''in case of any critical situation of controversy to consider any proposed solution in a spirit of accommodation and patriotic purposes" The brotherhood statement was in similar vein declaring willing ness to discuss and consider any solu- tion if a situation should arise which threatens the interruption of transpor- tation.''
 What attitude the railroads would assume as result of todays confer ence was not made known. Several days ago, through the railroad war board, they agreed in the event of a crisis to place their interests in the hands of the President for such disposition as he should deem best in the public in terest. The board was in session much of the day but adjourned before the re- suit of the White House conference be- came known.
 It was believed generally that there would be no further move in the present controversy until brotherhoods present their demands for wage increases affect inG 400,000 operatives and involving in creased expenses to the roads aggregating about $109, 100000 annually. Should the representatives of the roads and the brotherhoods be unable to agree the sit uation then would be placed in the hands of the government under today's agree ment and the roads decision to leave their interests to the Presidents dispo- Sition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
DEATHS

Felix Walker yaught-Aged 50, died at his residence 152S Fifteenth ave- nue, north, Wednesday morning. Flu neral services over the remains were held yesterday afternoon with in torment at Elmwood cemetery, Johns in charge
 Mrs. Lois McCain-Aged 31, died yes terday at local infirmary Remains will be taken to Anniston this morn ing by Johns.
 Dave Lcvy-Aged 77 died yesterday afternoon about o'clock at the family residence, 2726 Hanover Circle. Funeral services will be com ducted from the residence this aft ernoon at ? o'clock with interment at Emanuel cemetery, Johns in charge. He is survived by his widow and two sons. Herbert of Birming ham and Sidney of Montgomery. Joseph E. Mny-Aged 21, died recently at naval hospital at Brooklyn. N. i. Remains will be received here today by Johns for interment. Sur vived by parents, Mir. and Mrs. R. !. May, 9100 Rising Station; two sis < ters and two brothers. Young May died from pneumonia.
 Mrs. Lois NIcCain-Aged 31, died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at o'clock. Funeral arrangements are to be aTSounced later by Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23

Irving r. McEntire, 900 Catherine ave- nue; James L. Morris, 721S Walker ave- nue, and Jesse W. Harper, S047 Sloss avenue, city, all between the ages of Is and Y years, have the honor of being the first three boys of Birmingham to be accepted for service under the call for l50 boys from the southeastern district to enter the Marine Corps Field Music school
 The boys left yesterday for Paris Island, S. C., where they will be as- signed for period of six months to the school
 These boys were the only three &C., cepted out of over 20o applicants.
 The parents of the boys signed consent papers as provided by the government in the acceptance of minors. They will be given full military training, travel and development, and will receive $5O per month, board and clothes.
 The school is a wonderful opportunity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
NEGRO IS RUSHED FROM CARROLLTON
 ID AVOID MOB
Irate Citizens of Pickens Wanted to Lynch Man
 Convicted of Murder

Columbus Miss. November 2-tSpe- cial )-Fearing mob violence, w. F. Kil- patrick, sheriff of Pickens county. Ala bama. rushed Ernest Spruill, negro, who , was convicted at Carrollton last night on the charge of murder out of the county,
 In order to prevent pursuit by irate citizens. Sheriff Fitzpatrick declined to state to what place the negro was taken, but it is believed that he was carried to either Tuscaloosa or Birmingham.
 Spruill last March killed George Law renee, a wealthy young planter residing near McBee, and after having made his escape was captured in Cincinnati and taken to Tuscaloosa, where he remained in jail until carried to Carrollton for trial
 Tn the meantime, Mrs. Lawrence, the wife of his victim, suicided as the re- suit of grief induced by the untimely death of her husband, and as she was one of the principal witnesses against the negro is was feared that trouble would be encountered in convictfng him. How ever, a verdict of guilty was brought in of murder in the first degree. and Decem- Der 2S was set for his execution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Local Data
c. F. JOHNSON URGES NEGROES TO FIGHT;
 NOT BE SLACKERS

One of the most prominent negroes attending the fiftieth anniversary of the state colored Baptists is C. F. Johnson, LLI D., of Mobile who was the first to organize a negro insur- ance company in Alabama and prob ably in the south.
 It winlbe remembered that the col pred insufance agents of the city and the state were very active in the re- cent food conservation campaign. This work was due almost entirely to John- son. it is stated.
 Johnson made a highly patriotic and interesting talk to the crowd at the Sixth Avenue Baptist church last night. In his speech he urged the ne- groes of military age not to be slack CTS, but to do their part in every way to help the country against the com mon foe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Letter of Appreciation

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Please accept my since thanks and ap- preciation for your hearty, efficient and cordial cooperation through your edi- torial and news columns which con- tributed so much to the recent Red Cross convention and to the visit of MT. II. P Davison and his associates. The cordial cooperation of the officials of the Br- mingham newspapers and of the report CTS was largely responsible for the suc- cess of the convention. Cordially yours,
 ROBERT JEMISON, JR,,
 Chairman Birmingham Chapter. Birmingham. November p, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Latest American Transports Ito Arrive in France Have Exciting Voyage

A French Port, November 22.-The latest American transports to reach here had an exciting trip through the submarine zone. The first night in the zone two transports collided. One was slightly damaged, while the other had small hole torn in her bow and a few projecting guns damaged. Tem : porary repairs were made and the ships proceeded
 The following night submarine at tackled the transports. The wake of 9 torpedo was seen off the bow of one of the vessels but no coming tower or periscope was visible. The trans ports raced ahead and succeeded in reaching port safely, where the col ISlon damage was repaired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Great Winter Gale Rages on Lakes, Endangering Ships

Port Huron, Mich, November 22.-With a 60-mile gale accompanied by blind ing snowstorm sweeping over Lake Hu- ron tonight, all lake freighters endan- gered during the day Were reported safe ly in shelter. The heaviest sea since 1915 is rolling on Lake Huron.
 Considerable damage was done to sum mer resort property in the Seaginga dis trict, where perhaps . score of cot tages were washed away, when the water flooded over the banks. Other property damage is reported north of Alpena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Brotherhood Heads Agree Not to Tie Up TranspOrta-
 tiOn During the War
THEY, HOWEVER, WILL SUBMIT DEMAND DS FOR INCREASED PAY
Conference in Washington is Thought to Have Made Progress Toward Amicable Settlement of Diff
 ferences Now Existing

Washington, November 22.-Possi- bility of immediate suspension of rail- way transportation as a result of the four brotherhoods' proposed wage de- mands was removed and progress to- ward amicabie adjustment of any wage controversies during the war was made today at conference be- tween President Wilson, the four brotherhood heads and members of the federal mediation board.
 As result of the conference the brotherhoods are left free to formally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 22.-Forecast for Alabama, Mississippi and Tennes- see; Fair Friday; Saturday fair and warmer.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy Friday; Sat urday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Whooping Cough,
 Colds, Group

Controlled by Chcney's Expectorant
 If your children suffer from croup or whooping cough, are run down in health and weight, just get 25c bot tie of Cheney's Expectorant from any drug store and take as directed on label, and croup. or whooping, cough will leave them. they will breathe eas- ily again, and will gain weight and be comfortable once more. Cheney's Ex- pectorant is an invaluable remedy for coughs, colds. hoarseness and asthma. -(AdY.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Names of Two Southern Men in. Casualty List
 of Canadian Forces

Ottawa, Ont, November 22.-Fred Safay of Jacksonville. Fla. is missing and George Doughty of Felixviile, La.. has been wounded, according to the casualty
 ! list of the Canadian forces in France. is- sued today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
DEFINITE ISSUE DELAYED

definite issue in the wage nego- tiation, it is assured, could not be reached before the first of the year, as the demands will not be presented un til December ]. Future developments will depend first, upon the carriers dis position of the new demands, and sec ond, in event of a deadlock, upon fur ther negotiations agreed to at today's meeting at the White House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
Revolution COllapses

Guayaquil, November 22.-The revo- lution which broke out last week has collapsed. The leaders of the move- ment have been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23

present and urge their new demands
 upon the carriers under virtual agreement with the President to avoid strike or other cause of a transporta- tion tie up until after full discussion and consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23
FOUR MORE DEATHS r ROM PNEUMONIA AT CAMP WHEELER
Two Alabamians Among Latest Victims-35 Sue
 cumb in Past 13 Days

Macon, Ga, November 22.-Four more soldiers died today from pncu- monia at Camp Wheeler base hospital. According to the military authorities there were 31 deaths from pneumonia during the last 12 days. exclusive of those announced today. The men who died today were Ollie Bpckalew, Gull man; Carl w. Lawton, Safety Harbor, Fla; Ava H. Norris, Quincy, Fla, and Harry B. Miley, Seffner, Fla. The death of Herbert Brown, Limrock, Ala, reported yesterday. was inad- vertently announced again today. Ac cording to records a the base hos pital there are 159 cases of pneu monia and 95S of measles among the soldiers.
 Surgeon Gen. William c. Gorgas, U. S. A., and four other army officers arrived here tonight to inspect Camp Wheeler and the base hospital.
 With Surgeon General Gorgas were Mai William H. Welch. Maj. Victcs w. Vaughn, Mai Theodore J. Janq' way and Col. D. c. Howard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-23

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24

manufacturers of the city of Danbury,
Conn, whose factories are now closed
by reason of strike called by the
United Hatters of North America,
have decided to conduct their business
on a strictly open shop basis, when
operations are resumed"
This resolution was signed by
Frank Fl. Lee Co., John w. Greene
Sons, Danbury Co., McLachlan Co.
and the s. A. e. Hat Co.
There were TO minor manufactur-
ers who met with the above large COM
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24
Sergeant Brown Now
Recruiting Officer

Following the departure of Sergeant
John A. Leakins, the local army re-
cruting officer to Plattsburgh, First
Sergeant A. j. Brown took charge of
the station. Sergeant Brown has been
in the army for 80 years, serving in
the Spanish American war, the Boxer
Raxalltion in China. aud tina PhiliD-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24
KILL GIRL in AIR
ATTACK ON METZ

Amsterdam, Aug. PA semi official
telegram from Berlin says that during
an enemy air attack on Tuesday night
a girl was killed in Metz. No military
damage was done in Egisheim, Erie
ebrg and Schlettstadt, but a woman
and five children were injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24
sROUGHHOUSE" ON
BEACH RAFT COSTS
JOHN CIGLAR $35
Especial to The Farmer)

Fairfield, Aug. 24--It cost John
Ciglar, who resides at Seaview and
Stratford avenues. Bridgeport, $S5 for
creating a disturbance by pushing
many other batherR Off a raft. Sunday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24
DANBURY FACTORYMEN
VOTE FOR OPEN SHOP

Danbury, Aug. 24-At meeting
this afternoon of Danbury hat man
ufacturers in whose shops the fight
has been going on for II weeks, It
was voted to open their shops as
open shops No date was set for
the opening. The following resolu-
ton was adopted:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24

at Fairfield beach. Ciglar was ar
raigned before Judge Bacon Wake
man in the Fairfield justice court to-
day and assessed So and costs. The
costs Of court amounted to $33. Com
plant was made to Deputy Sheriff
William H. Gould by the beach au-
thorities. Ciglar was arrested Tues
day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24

The United States decided to meet
every demand for supplies and men
for Russia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-08-24

panies and endorsed the action of the
meeting.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-07
very inflammable. hence Il should b.

very in1ammable, hence It should b.
kept away from the fire.
Fowls may also be freed from lice
by dipping them In five per cent solu-
ton of creolin, or zenOleum. Care
should be exercised to protect the fowl
from taking cold after dipping. Dip
ping Is not used very extensively. Blue
ointment is frequently recommended
as remedy for lice. A piece the size
Of garden pea should be thoroughly
rubbed into the bird, around and under
the vent.
Several Applications Needed.
Several applications Of any remedy
are necessary to kill the young lice as
Matched. Birds should be busted two
or three times during the summer at
intervals Of a week.
Not only should the hens be well
treated, but the hen house-the home
of the hen-should have a thorough
housekeeping. Droppings should be
removed at least once week. The
nests and ruosts should be sprayed
often with such coal tar disinfectants
as carbolenium or zenoleum to insure
cleanliness.
Do not allow little chicks to occupy
disinfected coops for at least "a hours
The fumes arising from the applica
ton Of these coal tar products will
kill the young chicks, but will not bt
sufficiently strong to injure the ole
hens
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-07

die. Near the bridge the Mexicans
get dirtier, the street dustier, the shops
shabbier.
I'VE don't fix up the place much. "
one storekeeper told me. "We'd lose
our Mex trade. They don't feel COM
Portable coming into a fussed-up fossy
place"
That wooden tumble over there to
the left is the market. Note the Mexi-
can women on the ground, shawls to
the eyes (they believe all Illness comes
from something in-breathed; hence the
covered mouths) selling stuff.
The flapjacks they claw from buck
ct and stuff into the palm of the pas
serby are tortillas, Mex bread. They
are not considered shopworn because
the customer finds them wanting in
quality, but are casually slapped back
again into their receptacle.
Apparently the wearing qualities of
ortillas are excellent. You have seen
= limp stack of them examined and
rejected by half dozen prospective
purchasers, yet they look scarcely
frayed, and are still quite salable.
Hear the music? Guitars, tambour-
Ines and voices. A group of greaser
lads are playing, half for sheer love
of it, half f1f the coins the people eat
ing at the long, sloppy tables will
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-07
ENEMIES OF POULTRY FLOCK
imperative That Steps Be Taken to
Guard Against Attacks Of Rats,
WeaseIs and Minks.

most Of the country, hawks are no
longer bad about the poultry yards. 1t
Is against rats, weasels and minks that
great care must still be taken. II
there is a possibility Of a chance, by
poor walls and bad foundations, these
enemies of fowls will dig under or
gnaw into the houses and coops.
If the houses or outside coops are
made of good lumber, and set on con-
crete foundations and floors, and the
doors made to shut tight, the poultry
housed in them is quite secure. 1t Is
an easy matter and not expensive, to
employ concrete for all foundations
and floors.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-07

throw them. launching and dining at
the market place is the sociable Mexi-
can mode.
Baths Their Passports.
There Is a government bathhouse by
the river bank, where certain cere-
monies must be performed by the
rebellious citizens Of Juarez before
they can commute regularly into Eel
Paso as house and hotel servants,
workmen and clerical employees.
Now we cross the bridge. Afoot, the
military authorities and customs men
treat you indifferently. In the trolley
car the examination is more elaborate.
Past the poor 'dobe houses, through
the doors Of which you get glimpses
of family life unpleasantly intimate,
we go into the Via Dlabolo, called by
the world.
cannot vouch for its depravity, but
I should think 1t must be the dirtiest,
busiest, poorest, weirdest, rowdlest,
tawdriest and most heterogeneous, bar
ring possibly some sinister suburb Of
Algeria.
Gaming houses are the staple Sun
day attraction. Sweating crowds of
men and women rim the tables, the lot
terry booths, the wheels of fortune
and, to judge by most of the patrons,
of misfortune-that fill the barnlike
shacks.
One man in Ave is some sort of SOL
der, wearing some sort of fragmentary
uniform.
Poverty and Squalor.
Notice the rakish cartridge belts
some worn straight around in rows,
some over one shoulder some over
both crossed back and front. Ammu-
milton Is debited to the men, and they
have to take care of it, The begrlmed
| fellows, with the bits of leather
thonged about their bare feet, with
dirty serapes on their shoulders, are
of the piteous peon class.
You have seen poverty and squalol
at home, but never such as this TIL,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1917-12-07
Movable Outdoor Hutch.

to use metal hinges for the DOORS The
partition may slide in groove be-
tween the doors or may be put in and
taken out through one of the door
openings.
Outdoor hutches should have sloping
roofs and overhanging caves to protect
them from rain. The screened door
should have sliding cover of wood or
be fitted with a removable cloth cover.
Snail holes bored near the top of the
hutch will afford all necessary ventila-
ton.
Movable hutches have some advan-
tages They may be carried outdoors
in fine weather and taken back under
shelter at night or during storms.
Long, narrow cleats projecting at both
ends of the hutch are all that are
needed to convert the ordinary hutch
into a movable one.
Courts.
A rabbit court may be paved or
fioored, or it may be a grass court sur
rounded by a rabbit-proof fence Sleep
ing hutches inside the court may be
small boxes of any sort If they are
stout and waterproof. They should
have sliding doors to confne the rab-
bits If desired, and should also have
small holes near the top for ventila-
ton. If court is used, hutches will
still be needed for breeding does.
A rabbit-proof fence to inclose
grass court should be made of heavy
poultry netting or 6 feet wide and
of l " inch mesh. The posts, project
ing 3 or feet above the ground,
should be well set outside the edge of
the court. The netting is stapled to
the posts. leaving a projection of 9
inches or more at the top and about 18
inches at the ground, to be turned into
the court. The lower edge should be
covered with 10 or IL inches of soil to
prevent the animals from digging out
The upper edge also is turned inward
to keep them from climbing out
Brackets at the tops of the posts make
the best support for the overhangIng
netting, although horizontal pieces OF
wood nailed to the posts will answer