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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

New York, January 15-A new phase of the threatened strike of the Baseball Players fraternity developed here late today when 1t was learned that Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, and President David L. FNtz of the plays CTS organization had been in confer ence relative to the proposed action of the fraternity members in refusing to sign 1917 baseball contracts until such time as the minor league mag mates should grant requests made by the players
 Gompers was located at a local ho- tel just as he was leaving for Wash rnitted that he had been in confer the past few weeks and that the latest conversation occurred today. When asked if the fraternity was a mem Der of the labor federation. he replied:
 Not yet. but soon I expect"
 'I have been in close touch" he continued, with the officers of the Baseball Players fraternity for some little time now and while the play CTS organization is not affiliated with
 
 their requests and actions. and they have my moral support. I am deep ly interested in the welfare of the ball players and they will have my support in any action that they may see fit to take In order to better existing conditions This is all that I care to say at this time"
 President Johnson of the American league arrived late today from Chi eago. He said he had come to the city to attend the meeting of the schedule committee and expected to remain for several days. The American league executive said he did not care to talk about players proposed strike, but that If it eventuated the American league had enough players under con- tract to start the season and that oth- CTS would be secured to fill any va ca ancies that might exist.
 T do not think" he said, that the players of the major leagues will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Leader in the Engineering World Tells of Part Pro-
 fessiOn Now Plays
GREAT DEVELOPMENT
 IN RECENT YEARS
Plans Are Being Perfected for Engineers to Take Places of
 Naval Engineers in
 Time of War t Ai

The debt that civilization owes to the engineering profession for its advance ment and upbuildng was forcibly empha- sized last night at the Chamber of Con- merce when pr. Ira Nelson Hollis. pres ident of Worcester Polytechnic institute, and head of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, addressed the Bir- mingham chapter of that society. pr. C. C. Thach, president of Alabama Poly technic institute. introduced the princi- pal speaker and also addressed the meet ing.
 Dr. Hollis, a fluent speaker. a remark able figure in the engineering world, and 8 profound student. made deep impress sion as he reviewed the progress of the world, from the very beginning, when the savage made use of a crude stick to beat off his enemies until the present age of great inventions.
 At the outset he reviewed the tremen- dous advances of the world during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Jefferson

Rose Stahl. remembered for her clear cut impersonat tions in 'The Chorus Lady and Maggie Pepper" has new vehicle in Our Mrs. AIcChesney," to which she is ideally suited. If Miss Stahfs roles are limited, she makes of each a fine and memorable characterization.
 While Ethel Barrymore first played "Our Mrs McChesney," in which Miss Stahl appeared at the Jefferson theatre last night, it is better adapted to the woman who made Patricia O'Brien vivid personality Based on Edna Ferber's popular stories, it gives Miss Stahl the opportunities which she knows so we'll how to grasp and she makes Mrs Me Chesney the embodiment of the character as drawn by Miss Ferber.
 The play is well put together. It has an excellent assortment of types and the plot is well told Interest naturally cen ters about Mrs McChesney, her son Jack, his fiancee, later his wife, and T. A. Buck, Jr., but there are several other characters well drawn and capitally DOT trayed by company in which there were no glaringly weak spots.
 Miss Stahl naturally dominates. Mrs. McChesney, the skirt saleswoman, has the force and personal magnetism to make a great success in the business world. She is equally Clever in straight ening out the tangies of her private life and in the end agrees to marry T. A. Buck, Jr., after she has made man out of her son, has considerably improved his chorus girl wife and has saved the firm from ruin
 Miss Stahl is given exceptional SUD- port by the members of her company Even the small character bits are well done. For instance. Miss Dorothy Allen as the absurd skirt model, was respon- sible for a great deal of laughter during the few moments she was on the stage. breezy salesman, excelled in a comedy usual talents. Edward Fielding. as 1T. A. Buck, Jr, Marguerite Tebeau as Pearlie Schultz, the stenographer; Thomas Reynolds as Joe Greenbaum, A. Romaine Callender as Abel l. Fromkin, Phillips Tead as Jack McChesney and Jessica
 Brooks as Viva Sherwood were others who deserve praise. MT Calender in particular eXcels as a character actor, as distinguished from what is known on the stage as a straight part. There
 were number of less important persons
 in the play, but there were none who did not show ability. Miss Lavina Shannon was especially good, though her oppor- tunities were somewhat limited, as Hat tie Stitch, small town buyer.
 Incidentally, the gratifying business the Jefferson has done recently indicates that Birmingham playgoers are eager to pa tronize attractions of merit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
PLAYERS WELCOME
 ACTION OF FULTz
Frat Members Are Anxious to Secure Labor
 Charter

Chicago January 15.-The action Of Da- vd L. Fultz, president of the Baseball Players Fraternity, in applying to the American Federation of Labor for char ter, met with the favor of the dozen or more members of the fraternity residing in and near Chicago.
 Its good thing, and I hope the applIation is granted said Catcher Archer of the Chicago National League club tonight. "The protection of organ ized labor would be of great service to ball players. That's what we need"
 Archer said that he was in full sym pathy with the fraternity and would walk out if Fultz called strike
 There is to be a meeting here tomor- row night of the fraternity members to hear what President Fultz has to say in regard to his threat to call strike The meeting was called by Al Demaree, a member of the Philadelphia Nationals, at Fultzs request. He expects between 20 and 30 players to attend. Fultz's views will be set forth in letter.
 Demaree said he did not believe there would be a strike, because he believd the club owners and players will get together before the trouble has gone too far
 There seems to be no very serious difference" Denaree said. Salaries may not become involved, for this question is a personal issue between the players and club owners. and is not recognized as fraternity problem. Our real griev- ance was the disability clause, but this has been eliminated in our favor.
 One of the lesser differences affects the minor league players. They want the club owners to pay their expenses from their home to the training camps just as the majors do."
 Demaree said he was confident the members of the fraternity in the Ma tional league would strike if necessary Nineteen out of twenty players in the league are members of the fraternity he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
FREIGHT RATES

He referred to the question of dis cifminatory freight rates and what the organization hopes to do to eliminate this evil. The transportation lines cannot withstand the concentrated ef- fort of the people, he said.
 The speech of Frank Willis Barnett, associate editor of The Age-Herald, was received with much interest. T have come here not as a lawyer, not as newspaper man, but in my rights as citizen,' said MT. Barnett. And I believe it hopeful sign that so many of you braved the weather to come out and talk over the affairs of this community.
 Let's be big enough and broad enough to get behind anybody who wants to push Birmingham forward
 John E. Shelby referred to "the in- activities of the Chamber of Com merce" and to the failure of that body to unaided put over'' the Confeder- ate reunion. "The people would not respond to the calls of the Chamber of Commerce because they judged from the inactivities of that body in the past their inability to handle the re- union." he said
 Speaking of the new organization, he said: Any organization that has for its object the teaching of serv- ice is aiding not only the weaker and more unfortunate. but the more suc- cessful citizen as we'll"
 Col. T. l.. Cannon declared that there are some 50.000 industries that could be making better profit in Bir- mingham. and would be glad to To- cate here, if conditions were favor able. He scored the people for allowing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
At the Lyric

A bill which predominates in novelty is offered at the Lyric for the first half of the week. Every act on the bill scored a success with the audience last night and although but one headliner is pre- scented, the bill proved to be one of the best presented al the popular vaudeville house.
 Charlie Howard and company probably was the best received He is supported by Margaret Taylor and Hal Pine How ard Is especially clever in his limitations. The act is presented in good style and is unique.
 Frank Crumit, billed as the one-man glee club took the audience by storm with his clever songs. He is one of the best in his line.
 Page. Hack and Mack present an act of unusual type. Their daring feats of equilibrium are the best witnessed here in this respect. Their final offering is well above the standard of similar acts.
 Miss Claire Vincent, supported by Frank H. Gardner and Walter R. Boss in The Recoil," kept the audience in laughter with their interpretation of mar red life.
 The bill is brought to a close with the magical feats of Herr Jensen, who pre- sents some clever tricks. He is supported by a cast of four people. The Pathe weekly motion pictures open the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
GAUNTLET THROWN
 DOWN ID CITY BY
 MEDICAL SOCIETY
Sends Terse Note to City Commission Stating That Dr. Harrington Has Been
 Elected Health Officer

After heated colloquies, furry or amendments and counter proposals, the Jefferson County Medical society last night determined to inform the city com mission tersely that "Dr. F. E. Harrlng- ton had been named as city health oltl- cer." This followed the reading or the letter from J. R. Hornady, commissioner of health and education, to the board ol health, informing it that the commission would refuse to recognize Dr. F. E' liar rington as it's health officer.
 Though the medical society Is composeu of 200 members but 27 were present when Dr. Thomas D. Parke, as chairman of the board of health, read the communi- cation from the commission.
 After a slight suspense, Dr. (. w. Shropshire moved that, in reply, the so- ciety send the brief announcement that "Dr. F. E. Harrington was elected city health officer of Birmingham on Decem- Der f. 1916'' This action had been decloeu on at meeting of the committee on health held prior to the medical society meeting. It developed that while the so- ciety had formally elected Dr. Harr1ng- ton, the commission had never been in- formed of it by the society secretary pr. Gaston Rogers.
 The motion caused a protest from pr. E. P Hogan He pleaded that in view of the delicacy of the situation, that the medical society should leave the health situation of the city in statu quo. lie offered an amendment to the effect that Dr. Cecil D. Gaston be asked to continue as city health officer and that the city health department be undisturbed until an amicable settlement or understanding could be reached with the city.
 Dr. Gaston arose on a point of order He offered a substitute, following his ex- planation that his duties as city physi- clan were rather exacting, that he had rendered his resignation as health officer, and it had been accepted, by suggesting that Dr. George Lotterhos be named as city health officer. pr. Hogan admitted that such a movement would be accept able to him.
 Peace was in sight for only brief moment, for Dr. Cabot Lull, president ot the medical society, ruled Dr. Hogan out of order. Following second to the main motion, the question was put and car ried by a vote of 19 to 8.
 Thus the medical society threw down the gauntlet to the commission. Dr. F. F. Harrington stated last night, inas- much as it was his belief and informa- ton that he had been elected city health officer, that he would go to the city hall this morning and present himself as be- ing ready to assume his duties.
 In view of the fact that the city clings sternly to the opinion that he is not entitled to serve as health officer, a series Of fast moving events is expected at the seat of city government this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Weeghman Reduces
 Six 'sWar" Contracts

Chicago, January 15.-salaries of six members of the Chicago Nationals who held war" contracts have been reduced st00o or more President Weeghman announced today The six players in 1916 received an aggregate salary of $3S,O00. Two of the men, Archer and Wilson, have declined to sign at the reduced salaries. The sal aries paid the six players were: Pitcher Seaton, $s5O0 Catcher Archer. s7000; Pitcher Lavender, s6009; Pitcher Hendrix, s60o0; Catcher Wilson, $55O0, and Infielder Zeider. s5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

ly established as one of the big min strel attractions of the country His show this season is promised as be- ing new from first part to final fea- ture with all new costumes. acts and features. His company numbers many of the biggest favorites of the min strel stage, including the following Eddie Ross. 'Lasses White, Happy Benway, Major Nowak. James Barardi, Leslie Berry, Jonathan flaw and Al len Karle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
At the Biiou

The theatregoers of Birmingham will surely overlook a bet if they pass up the offering at the Bijou this week. Jimmie Hodges and Jean Tynes. CO., stars in the offering, Pretty Baby present performance that not only made good all the flattering advance notices of the show but gave the pat rons of the popular theatre at the initial performance last night most pleasant surprise. It is the brightest cieanest and most enjoyable popular priced show that has been presented in many years and reminds the for of Mary Marble and Little Chip, and 1t is as good or better.
 Jimmie Hodges is simply irresistible. He is possessed of delightful tenor voice, which he uses to advantage. His comedy at all times is spontaneous and every minute he Is on the stage he keeps the audience in an uproar And incidentally Miss Tynes is one of the most charming singing and dancing comediennes that has appeared here for many a day.
 Among the many features that add to the attractiveness of the perform ance are the scenic effects. the revue of the latest and most popular songs, the beauty chorus, the song en- sembles and the general makeup of the comedy. That it pleased the large audience last night was evidenced by the generous and spontaneous ap- plause.
 Song numbers that especially pleased were You're My Pretty Baby" by Jean Tynes and girls; I'm So Glad My Nanny Don't Know Where I'm At" by George T~wyman and John Benson; Take Me to the Cabaret" by Jimmie Hodges and girls, and That's Why I Never Married by Elmer Cloudy. There were also other num- bers well worthy of notice. Pretty Baby" is an exceptional show and really worth while. c. H. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

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 Each bottle, except 25c size, has shaker top, so that you can sprinkle the liquid over the hair or only on tho scalp Hence it is convenient and economical
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
E. M. Bowman

E. M. Bowman, aged 6S years, died yes terday morning at o'clock at local in firmary. He is survived by two daugh- ters. The remains are being held at the s. w. Woodin Undertaking company. pending announcement of the funeral ar engagements. MT. Bowman was a Con federate veteran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Porters-sp Splendid values in suits and overcoats for men at s15, SIS, s2O and s25.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb offer choice of any fur coat, fur huff, fur scarf or set for one-half original marked price.
 Sommer Tailoring company has 200 pair of Regal shoes at $4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
WORK IN TIME OF WAR

In enumera ting some of the achieve ments of the engineering profession in warfare, pr. Hollis announced that he would soon confer with the Secretary of the Navy to effect a plan whereby the mechanical engineers might replace the naval engineers, who in times of war would be needed aboard the war vessels.
 "The engineering profession should take a prominent stand ill all public questions, should help mold public thought and should participate in all work for the advancement of civilization" he said. ''We must dissipate the impression that the engineer is a mere utilitarian; that he is not spiritual and unselfish."
 Before closing Dr. Hollis congratulated the technical men of Alabama for hav- ing organized the Alabama Technical association, and stated that he expected big things to follow it's efforts.
 Dr. Thach devoted most of his ad- dress to "reminiscences. He related how he came to Birmingham about 40 years ago, graduate from a technical school He reviewed the development of Ala bama in an industrial way, told of the of technical schools, dwelt upon the part of the engineers in the great progress in inventions and urged them to continue their great work.
 R. E. Brakeman, president of the Bir- mingham chapter of the American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers, presided over the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Neil O'Brien

The attraction at the Jefferson Thursday matinee and night will be Neil O'Brien and his all-new minstrel organization. or MT. Brien has appeared here the past four seasons at the head of his own company, and Is now firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
"Dear - You must use
 Pompeian HAIR Massage"

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. M. L. Abston

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs M. l.. Abston, aged 61, who died Sunday morning, were conducted from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Eas- ley, yesterday afternoon. Interment fol- lowed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
CAN GET ARMOR PLANT

to express the belief that if BiFming- ham wants to bring the government armor plate plant here sha can do it.
 Rev William McDougal of Vivian made short talk fin which he de- clared himself in favor and willing to as- sist the new democratic" organization. of it's going to be conducted along democratic lines. I'm in on it." he said.
 T. IT. Motion declared that the chief trouble with Birmingham is discrim- inatory freight rates and urged upon the new organization as one of it's first movements efforts to correct this con dition.
 We can't get equitable freight rates unless the people stand together as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
NEW CIVIC BODY IS
 FORMED WITH FOUR
 HUNDRED MEMBERS
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organization without representatives from all sections of the city.
 Senator Frank S. White made plea for teamwork. and for the small in dustrial men to join the organization.
 ''The great industries in Birming ham have been doing well enough" he said "The transportation lines have been doing well enough Their interests have all been looked aft CT. no doubt. by organizations of which they are members. 'If you want your interests looked after take hold of the organization and extend it fo uourSe1veco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Card of Thanks

For the lovely flowers and many kind attentions shown me in my great sorrow, l wish to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation
 MRS. LEWIS WALTON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
VIEWS OF LAYMEN

The freedom of the world is dated from the perfection by Watts of the steam engine" Dr. Hollis declared, as he came to the first of the greatest of discoveries After reviewing a few stages of further advancement he turned to discussion of the views that the laymen, held re- garding the engineering profession
 The engineer, from the beginning, was regarded as a mere utilitarian,' he con tinued. Ut has been difficult to correct this impression for few of the world can divine the sacrifices, the heroism, the thought and sentiment that have been as- sociated by the engineer with a superb piece of mechanism or finished inven- tion.'
 During the course of his address Dr. Hollis related some personal interviews with notables, Henry James, the psychol- ogist and Woodrow Wilson being the two greatest figures.
 The evolution of the engineer is the only hope for the prevention of war, President Wilson told the speaker Un- til man, in times of peace, is willing to lay down his life, or make great sacri- fees for his country, nothing will ever replace war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

past 40 years and then entered into an interesting discussion of how the history of man was dated from that time when he first acquired some control over ex- ternal things. The prevention of frlc- ton, the devising of crude pulleys,S the first fre-each of the successive steps l.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

an organization he said oThe need in Birmingham is to multiply the small industries and we can't do that with existing conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

flew men, to conduct the affairs of the city, adding, 'If you are will ing for this condition to exist, then ,.o to ,IaaIa :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
King Solomon Lodge

Ilisg Solomon lodge No. 4e, A. F. and A. NJ. will hold special meeting tonight at 730 D. m., which will be O. interest to the craft generally.
 The entered apprentice degree will be conferred and the stereopticon lec- ture will be given. After the degree work social session will be enjoyed.
 An invitation is extended to all Ma sons to be present at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

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 In short, it must be comfort able. If it isn't, it can't be sensible.
 Fatimas are comfortable be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

cause of the baIance of their Turkish blend. The milder to- baccos in this blend are in such perfect balance with the richer, fuller-favored leaves as to en- tirely offset that uncon.fortable, 'soily heaviness" found in so many other cigarettes.
 You'll notice the difference as soon as you try Fatimas.