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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07

may be called on to speak to voice my
 belief in the business and necessity or this war"
 The Senate virtually had set aside the day for discussion of Senator La F'ollettes position.
 Right of free speech and of discus sion of public questions was empha- sized by Senator LaFollette, while sem ators criticizing him declared he tran scended the constitutional guarantee in that respect. Senator Kellogg Of Min nesota bitterly denounced as sian der on the intelligence, honor and pa triotism of the country the alleged declaration of MT LaFollette in St Paul that the nation went to war to maintain the technical rights of Amer jeans to travel on munition-laden yes sells in behalf of intuition makers in terest in the war. Senator Robinson in- dicated that Senator LaFollette has lent himself to the promotion of the kaiser's ideas and desires and de manded that the Wisconsin senator make known whether he stands with Germany or Am erica
 Do not any of you deceive yourself said Senator Robinson, with the theory that you can organize the disgruntled elements of the United States and run for the presidency on a platform of dis loyalty. It can't be done. You can't even start the running, much less Win That flag stands for justice; justice at home and liberty abroad. That flag never was lifted in a nobler cause than in the present conflict with Germany If you cannot agree with this statement for Gods sake famliarize yourselves with current events as to the attempted cneerless responsibility of misrepresent- ing your country and it's leadership be- fore tine American people,
 Senator Fall said that utterances which before the war would be proper in his opinion now were unjustifiabe. He said he has always believed the Wis consin senator to be sincere, although he has not always agreed with him, but in the senator's present attitude, he believed him to be in error.
 Seldom has there been a duller clos ing of the House. Contrary to custom, there was only a little singing, but in that two classes, those who were off key and those who did not remember the words of the composition, predomi- mated. After two attempts at "In the Sweet Bye and Bye' and America, the singers quit.
 A great cheer arose when Speaker Clark appeared t the hour set for ad- journment, and it was apparent that the listened attentiyely to the speakers closing remarks.
 After congratuating the members on tine ending of the session, the speaker said that so far as he had been able to observe, temporarily politics had been abolished in the House, and added that he thought that every member had given the utmost of patriotism in his service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
VERDICT FOR MRS. TALLEY
Jury Awards $60OO Damages in Judge
 Miller's Division

The case of Mrs. Etta Talley, which has been pending in Judge J. H. Miller s division of the circuit court for the past three days, was settled yesterday after noon late when the jury gave verdict for s600O damages against the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Mrs. Talley was suing as administrative of the estate of her late husband who was killed by a train of defendant after being put off of another one belonging to it. The case was carried to the United States court sometime back and judgment by con- sent of $500 was rendered. However, it is claimed the judgment received yester- day will stand The plaintiff was rep resented by Stallings & Drennen and the defendant by Charles E. Rice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
ALABAMA RED CROSS CONVENTION HERE IN NOVEMBER PLANNED Alabama to Be Organized for Cause in Thorough
 Canvass RALLY TO BE FIRST
 OF KIND IN SOUTH Leigh Carroll, William J. Leppert and Emmet W. White to Be
 Among Those on the
 Programme

Development of Red Cross work in Ala. bama through monster state convention in Birmingham on November IS and 1T, was announced in this city last night following the arrival of several repre- sentativesof the gulf division office of the the American Red Cross, who came from New Orleans to arrange the details of the big gathering.
 Among these representatives are Hugh M. Wilkinson, R. R. Richardson, Jack Yuille and John c. Street, who all have been prominently identified with the growth of the great national society in this division. MT. Wilkinson opened state headuarters in Birmingham sew eral days ago, but the plan to hold the Alabama convention here was not re- vealed until his co-workers came on the ground last evening.
 The convention will De proceeded by a systematic canvass of every town in the state in order that not single com munity will lack a Red Cross organiza- tion or will fail to send delegates to Birmingham in November. This canvass will begin immediately under the super vision of the four field secretaries from New Orleans and Is expected to result in thorough and intensive organization of every section of Alabama in behalf of the Red Cross before convention day arrives.
 NOTABLES MAY ATTEND
 That the convention is the first of its kind held in the south, and, in fact,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07

Tn all weathers the skin and com plexion can be kept wonderfully clear. soft and white by the use of this mex pensive lemon lotion which any girl or woman can easily prepare
 The juice of two fresh lemons strained into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white makes a whole quarter pint of the most remarkable lemon skin beautifier at about the cost one must ray for small jar of the ordinary cold creams. Care should be taken to strain the lemon juice through fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and remove such hleinishes as freckles, sallowness and tan, and is the ideal skin softener, smoothener and beau tifier.
 Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any pharmacy and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweetly fra grant lemon lotion. It naturally should help to soften, freshen bleach and bring out the roses and hidden beauty of any skin. Those who will make it d habit to gently massa ge this lotion into tho face, neck. arms and hands once or twice daily may be repaid with a skin that is flexible and young looking and a peach-like complexion.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
BILLIE BURKE OPENS WEEK FOR STRAND.
Vivian Martin in "The Trouble Buster" on Last
 Three Days

Billie Burke in Arms and the Girl" today, tomorrow and Tuesday; Vivian Martin in The Trouble Busterp Wednas- day, Thursday and Friday. is the pro- gramme the Strand presents to it's patrons this week.
 Arms and the Girl' is a powerful. gripping story, dealing with the present great world conflict. The heroine is an American girl stranded in Belgium at the beginning of the war. She innocensly changes passports with Russian girl who is a spy, and the adventures that befall her from that tune on are most exciting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
DEBATE ON QUESTION OF
 MEMBERS LOYALTY
 CLIMAX OF SESSION
tcontinued from Page One,

mutation being on the Lusitania before She sailed on her fatal voyage. STUNG BY CRITICISM Apparently stung by the criticism, Sen ator LaFollette maoe an unsuccessfu effort to get time for a response He succeeded, however in stating that he wished to make known authority for his declaration regarding the Lustania and tonight announced he would issue pub lie statement tomorrow. On Monday the senate privileges and elections investi- gating subcommittee will meet to inyesti- gate his St. Paul speech, including the Lustania incident.
 During interruptions of the day's debate Congress found time to dis pose of few last moment matters, with President Wilson in attendance during the last hour in his room near the Senate chamber signing bills. Sec. retaries Lansing and Redfeld and Postmaster General Burleson accom- panied the President
 AMONG LAST ACTS
 Among the last acts of Congress were confirmation in open session of many nominations, including those of Major Generals Pershing and Bliss to be generals
 A score of minor bills also were passed by both houses, rushed through expressing and to the Presidents pen While the House virtually marked time waiting for the LaFollette discussion to end, The usual adjournment scenes were re~enacted with addresses by Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark and resolutions of courtesy to the presiding officers. who both urged the members to speak al home for the new liberty loan.
 MARSHALL'S ADDRESS
 In his address Vice President Mar shall. who left tonight for Phoenix, Ariz.. said:
 T think it is my duty, whenever I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
A PATRIOTIC EVENT

The assistance of ali of the principal people in Alabama is being rallied to make this convention probably one of the most notable patriotic events held in the south since the war began. A representa- tive of the gulf division office is on his way to call upon Governor Henderson, who has always taken a deep interest in this noble cause, and who will be re- quested to issue a proclamation setting the stamp of the states official approval on this convention and bespeaking the hearty cooperation of every Alabamian in making it big success
 We are also looking to Birmingham to do her bit in behalf of the conven tion," said MT. Wilkinson at the Tutwiler last evening. Not only the big Bir- mingham chapter of the Red Cross, but the city heads and the business people ot the town. This convention can be splen- didly advertised through trade cham nels, and it depends upon the local folks to help make the visit of these 2000 or 5000 delegates an interesting one. The com mercial clubs and business organiZa- tions should help us, because they'll be helping Alabama help the country win thiS nar'f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
CHESNUTT ID CALL CAME AT COLONIAL World Series Matinee ip Ad- dition to Mary Pick
 ford Film

The Colonial offers as superatt1ic. tion today Mary Pickrord in her most fascinating and enjoyable play, "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and our own Scotty Chesnutt in the leading role of The Worlds Baseball Championship Se- ries."
 Mary Pickford in ''Rebecca of Sunny brook Farm was seen at the Strand for a weeks run a short while ago. The star and the play combine to make thls production in the opinion of many, the most pleasing, wholesome photoplay of the screen.
 Scotty Chesnutt, the other star featured by the Colonial, appears only at this theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07

invasion of Belgian town by the Ger man troops, are added attractions to a thoroughly enjoyable photoplay.
 In "The Trouble Buster" which comes to the Strand Wednesday for three days showing, Vivian Martin has one of the best vehicles yet prodvided for her by the Lasky company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07

one of the first in the country, was
 stated Saturday night by MT. Wilkinson
 He declared that it is planned to have present not only delegates from each of the several hundred Red Cross chapters in the state, but all volunteer Red Cross workers in the division, volunteer speak CTS the field staff from the New Or leans headquarters. and all of the heads Of departments and the gulf division of- heials. It is also probable that some of the principal figures in national affairs of the Red Cross will attend.
 Among the principal speakers during the twolday session Will be Lelgn Carroll, formerly of Birmingham, and now man. ager of the gulf division William J. Lep- iert, director of the bureau of develop lnent whose work with the Red Cross is well known in this state. tinmet w. White, prominent young Baltimore at- torney. whose social service work in large eastern cities brought about his appointment as head of the civilian re- lief department of the gulf division; Miss Agnes l.. Daspt, director of the nursing bureau at New Orleans, and many other bureau chiefs, departmental heads, and prominent personages in Red Cross work in the gulf division
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
NOTABLEs MAY ATTEND

That the convention is the first of its kind held in the south, and, in fact,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
NOTHING IS HEARD 0F MISS ST|NSON Birmingham Expected Her to Land at Fairgrounds
 Yesterday

Katherine Stinson did not fly into Bir- ningham from Fort Payne.
 Asa matter of fact everyone, following day of disappointment asked last night;
 Where is Miss Stinson?"
 As a matter of fact everyone, following no explanation. The opinion last night was that the aviatrix, unable to remedy defects in her machinery, took a train at Fort Payne, where she spent Friday night. and passed through Birmingham yesterday noon en route to Meridian. She is on the programme for the fair which will be opened there this week.
 Miss Stinson had made arrangements to land at the local fairgrounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
DEATHS

Hornsby, Mrs. Ida May-Age 45, died yesterday morning at 8.30 o'clock at family residence, 400S Fourth ave- nue. north, after a long illness. Re- mains will be shipped to Montevallo this morning at 5:30 o'clock by I.igc Loy Undertaking company. Griffith. Choke A.-Age 34, died st family residence, S33S Taper ave- nue. Cleveland. Remains were shipped to home at Hanceville yes pany.
 Wikie, Mrs. Annie B.-Died at family residence, 5415 Eleventh avenue, north. Services were held yesterday afternoon with Johns Undertaking company in charge. Interment fol. lowed in Forest Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-07
TO EXPLAIN OPERATION

The plan of the convention contem- plates a general session for two days, at which the present scheme of operation Of the Red Cross and the scope of it's work in both military and civilian fields will be fully explained. The special activities of each of the several bureaus will be handled pointedly by the various bureau chiefs each of them an expert in his or her particular line. Thus will each aspir- ing Red Cross worker who is sent to the convention be able to carry back home a thorough knowledge of every branch of the work.
 At the present time this work not only includes the preparation of surgical and hospital supplies and the manufacture of knitted garments for our army in France but the Red Cross is preparing to throw a watchful and tender care about the loved ones left behind in this country by every man who goes to the front. Ali of this is in addition to the more special work of the war council in Europe, the equipment of base hospitals by various localities, the nursing service, sanitary and first-aid education, and all of the peace time activities of the society.
 All of these things will be painstak
 ngly laid before the Alabama public in the November convention. A similar convention will in turn be held in Mis-, sissippi and Louisiana, but work on
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02

homes are pledged to the conserv l.
tion of food
Our boys who are already in
France or are on their way there
will be proud of American woman
hood. They will know their
mothers, wives, aud children are
insured against starvation
This is the last day of the nation
wide drive to enroll every Ameri
can household in the u. S. Food
Administration food saving pro-
gram.
If you have already signed the
pledge your duty is to study the
home card which tells you how
you can help win the war by saw
ing food, then follow suggestions
offered TO the best of your ability
Bear this n mind always:
American boys who die in Europe
will die in vain Unless America n
women do their part. Ycu have
resolved to save food Now let s
get busy.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02
sTILLED THE BATTLE.
A Touch of Nature That Halted Wars
Carnage For a Moment.

carnage r or Moment.
day was dawniug on u battlefield
in northern France through a fog SO
thick that none could see more than a
few yards from the trenches In the
night the Germans had drawn back
their lines little. aud the French had
closely advanced, but between the two
positions a lone farmhouse was still
standing AS the sun rose and the fog
cleared and the gunners found their
ranges, heavy guns began to boom and
answer back. Thus began the old, old
wearisome story Of day after day of
desolation and death.
But suddenly on both sides the firing
ceased, and there fell a peculiar dead
stiffness. Midway between the trenches,
near the now shattered farmhouse,
there was-no, it must be impossible,
II must be a deusion But, no-there
in the green meadow, crawling on its
hands and knees, was little child, a
mere baby. 1t appeared perfectly hap
by and contented and in the sudden
dumbness of the soldiers the baby's
laugh was heard as it clutched at q
dandelion Not a sound was heard but
that; not a shot was fired; scarcely did
a soldier on either side dare breathe
Suddenly a soldier jumped out of q
German trench and ran to where the
child was crawling He tenderly took
it up and carried it back to shelter.
From the trenches of the French there
came no shots, but there rang along
both lines a mighty cheer
But soon, alas, the guns were boom
ing again and answering back, and the
towering bit of meadow was plowed
by shells, for war is war. and men
must not long yield to pity.-Christian
Herald
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02
On Strike
Brea akers,

There are several kinds of strike
breakers. We have the incorrigi-
BILE non-unionist who Is profes
sional strike breaker and who acts
in that capacity for mercenary pur
poses and pure viciousness. We
also have the poor, ignorant, uDen-
lightened, and misinformed unfor
tunate who does not know any
better. We also have the one WHO
is such because he Is a poor me
chanic and is unable TO hold a job
during time of peace and who
through all around wretcbedness,
insofar as economic conditions is
concerned, acs as a strike breaker.
And, last but not least, we have
the strike breaker which should
have headed this list, and that is
the injunction. Injunctions are S
sued by those temporarily in all
thority Judges Who resort to this
Infamous practice disgrace he
bench and violate their solemn OBJ
ligation and oath of office. Judges
are supposed to be strictly impair
tial, TO enforce the law, TO punish
the guilty by due process Of law
thr ugh the instrumentality of a
jury of their peers, and to other
wise safeguard and protect liberty
enforce justice and safeguard the
interests of all the people.
Organized labor asks for DO spe-
ciaI privileges. It, however, de-
mands the right TO carry forward
It's normal functions. II demands
the right to exercise its rights
without restraint from hostile
judges; to strike for better wages,
against reduction, and for short
hours Of labor.
Organized labor is law abiding
it is always willing to and will
cheerfully comply with and abide
by all statutory and written law.
II protests against Judge made laws
which are not found in the statute
books, and tne illegal enforcement
of which, Oy prejudiced judges
who serve only the interests of the
big corporations, rob labor of its
guaranteed liberty and freedom OF
action. The writ Of injunction i
the greatest strike-breaker of them
all louisville New Era.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02

stances was he to ADDRESS une genGTE.
The officer began his explanation, hx--
Secame confused at finding himself
race to face with so distinguished a
parsonage
Your excellency,' he began, "we
have come from Berlin-that is, If you
will be so kind In his confusion he
came to full stop.
General Won Kissing was seated at q
desk and seemed TO be very busy. The
American photographer stepped for
ward
General, l am an American" he be-
gan without embarrassment.
81 see that" said the general, with a
smile.
Il have come to take your picture, y
the photographer added without waste
Of time.
The situation was unprecedented
The officer stood aghast.
Very well,' replied General Won
Bissing Go ahead What do you
want me to dor
IF you will step to the window,
the photographer explained. Now
step this way, little farther, please
No; this way" And to the horror of
the attending officer the photographer
laid his hand on the generals arm and
arranged the pose. The picture was
taken in a few seconds.
THANK you, general" said the un
abashed American easily.
II hope your picture turns out well,
replied General Won Kissing, and ths
interview was over. Once they were
outside the door, the officer expostu
lated.
"How did you come to address hi!
excellency? 1t is most unprecedented
And you Laid your hand on him. How
could you do so?"
"Mein lieber freund," said the Amer
ican, 4 have photographed three Amer
lean presidents, and a general more o.
less is nothing to me-"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02
Tag Day For Textile Workers
To Be Held Saturday.

The weather last Saturday spoil.
ed the we'll laid plans Of the Tex
tile Workers for their tag day II
rained all morning and the commit
tee not wishing to risk having
many of the workers take cold, de.
cided to postpone it until this Sat
urday. This affair was gotten up
on short notice and perhaps the
postponement is good thing as it
gives the committee better chance
to complete their organization.
Saturday being the soldiers Home
Coming Day the streets will be
packed and the taggers will have
plenty of material to work on.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02
STRIKE SIT
UATION.

There is apparently no change in
the strike situation throughout the
city
The Wooden Mills have about
the same number working as they
had last week.
At the Niles plant it Is hard to
tell whether they have more or less.
The same faces are seldom TO be
seen two consecutive weeks, they
come and they go. 1t is said that
about fifteen of the special detec
tives left the city during the pas,
wesk. There are still plenty OF
them around however
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02
FAMILIAR WITH GREATNESS.
More Generals Didn't impress chs
American Camera Man.

A story told by Francis a. Collins In
the Camera Man shows that the direct
methods of the American news photog-
rapher are not affected by surround
ings that might cause others to grow
self conscious.
A newspaper assigned an American
to make a portrait of General Won
Kissing In the palace in Brussels. The
photographer applied for permission to
the authorities at Berlin, who received
him courteously and, after consider
able formality, detailed an officer to
accompany him to Brussels. An ap-
pointment was made, and the two were
admitted to the generals room. Pre-
viously, however, 1t h1wl been explainee
to the American that under no circum
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02
Can't Interfere In Draft

Philadelphia, Nov. 2 Federal
Judge Dickinson has ruled that the
military authorities are supreme in
the determination of eligibles for
the national army and that the fed
eral courts cannot interfere.
The decision efectually blocks
attempts of many drafted aliens in
this vicinity to obtain Writs of ha.
beas corpus for their immediate re
lease frcm the army.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1917-11-02

1t is almost unthinkable that bird
should build a nest on the water Yet
that is exactly what the grebes always
do With reeds, grass and plant stems
the grebe makes a regular floating is
land, somewhat followed out on top,
usually near the open water of q
marshy or reedy lake We have sew
eral kinds of grebes. but their nests are
much alike, sometimes moored to the
reeds, but usually floating freely on the
water.-St Nicholas