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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
GENERAL STRIKE OF METAL WORKING CRAFTS IS CALLED Skilled Mechanics Lay Down Tools and Quit Work on
 Strike Order ENSLEY STEEL PLANT WILL CONTINUE WORK Strikers Ask for Eight-Hour Day at Present Wages-NOnunion
 Men Urged to Join
 Movement

general strike of the machinists, hoilermakers, patternmakers and other members of the metal workers craft was called yesterday afternoon by the Metal Trades Council. according to
 statements coming from members or these trades last night. The strike was called. it is understood, to enforce the demands for an eight-hour day at the same price now being received for nine, ten and eleven hours work, and time and half for overtime. This or der affects to a greater or less extent every iron and steel plant in this dis trict.
 No statements could be obtained from officials, either of the companies or of the union, last night, but it was stated the strike will cripple the pro- duction of several of the plants in Birmingham and vicinity. as approxi-
 mately 10000 workers will be out of
 work
 | It has been stated that the strike | was called at the order of the exec
 | utive committee, after being vested with authority to act at the general l meeting of the council held in Bes- semer Sunday. This committee has l been almost constantly in conference since that time.
 The steel mills at Ensley will con- tinue to operate, 1t is stated, as the union men are not enough in the ma jority to entirely upset the working order Other plants are less fortu- nately situated, though, it is claimed, and will be compelled to shut down. The railway shops will also be af- fected by the strike order 1t is stated. but this could not be confirmed last night. The report has gained consid- erable credence that employees of the Alabama Great Southern struck at | this time and that many of the em- | ployes of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway company also left. The plant
 of the United States Cast Iron Pipe u1id
 Foundry company has been closed since last Saturday, the machinery has
 stepped and production is at stand still.
 Yesterday was the last day given I the operators in which to meet their employees demands for shorter hours ana the same pay as at present. it Is
 l sa id, and in lieu of an agreement the
 strike order was issued. it Is declared.
 | An official statement of the Metal
 | Trades Council will probably be made
 | today, it was stated. The statement
 l has been made that nonunion men as
 well as union men will be urged to l join the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

company had exactly 2643 men not at work and the Tennessee company has borne the chief burden of the present disturbance.
 At the time President Hayes order was issued the situation was gradual ly getting back to normal. The Ten nossee company on Tuesday mined $500 tons of coal and it was under stood last night that substantial iii : crease in production over thls figure was made yesterday-perhaps as much as thousand tons.
 Nothing has been given out oIl either side as to the manner of ad- justment of any of the alleged griev- ances for which the men have been idle. The operators have contended all along that they were living up to the provisions of the Garfield agreem ent, oven those who did not actually sign it. They are said to welcome an in vestigation of the local situation by the government representatives It is even said that the reports which have been made from the Alabama field to the fuel administration at Washing ton have been such that the govern ment officials could not find any par ticu1ar grievance In specific language which would have justified the men in deliberately quitting work without first making some attempt to get it adjusted
 A conservative estimate was made last night that there were between 3750 and 4o00 miners idle in the dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
THANKS FOR AIDING
 COMMUNITY SING

The following letter was re- ceived yesterday from Sol Caheen. treasurer of the community music cOmmittees
 sBirminGham. February 20, 1918. "Mr. E. w. Barrett, care Age-Her- ald, Citys
 "My Dear Mir. Barrett-I wish to thank you in behalf of the cous- munity music committee for your very liberal contribution of e1O0 to the community ssinR.' for which have your cheek this morning. "The general good this work is accon,p plishing. am sure. will amply repay you for the deep Inc terest you have taken In name. It h . well known that that where Ned Brace leads others follow. I alsO wish to state that The Age- HeralA's policy of cleanliness. progresaiveness and its prosperity is . source of pride and pleasure 10 all the people of this district.
 ~WishinK you and The Age- Herald and all of your employees continued prosperity and good health, am. yours sincerely.
 "SOL CAHEEN, "TreasureP Community Musle Com uittee..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Corn Millers of State
 Should Have Licenses

All corn mills in the state having caracity of 300 bushels in "A hours should have a license from the food administration. Those which have not obtained such license should do so e once and can obtain same without cost by writing to the law department fe cd administration. Washington, D. .,
 All mills having capacity or less than 300 bushels in A hours shouie register with the state food admin f.trator This can be done by writing to R. M. Hobbie. state food admins trator, Bell building, Montgomery, anc stating grinding capacity for "A hours name of owner and postoffice ad' dress
 The mills that register will be givei certain privileges which unregistered mills will net be given. The time foi registration has been extended tr March II and every miller who ex poets to have these special privileges must register by that date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
|ROTARIANS WILL HELP TO ENTERTAIN
 VISITORS FROM OHIO
Frank Shepard, IT,, Tells About Paints-Rotarians to Attend Per- fOrmance at BiiOu

Rotarians were given instructions on "Paints-factory, fancy and face" yes- terday at their luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel by Frank Shepard. Jr. The meeting was largely attended and was presided over by J. Frank Rushton, in the absence of President Val Nesbit, and was assisted by Secretary Clarence Lloyd
 John c. Henly, Jr., urged that all Ro- tarians who could do so to attend the conference of Rotary clubs which will be held in Selma on March and 5
 A. C. Crowder, president of the Cham Der of Commerce stated that 50 mer- chants and business men from Cleveland would be in Birmingham today and re- auested Rotarians to assist at the luncE- con to be given for them at the Southern club. Twenty-Five Rotarians at once rose in response to MT. Crowder's re- quest An invitation to attend the first performance at Loew's Bijou on Tuesday night was accepted by Rotarians and they will attend in body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
3OO-ACRE FARM FREE
 TO CULTIVATORS
Soil Excellent for Peanuts, Potatoes and Melons, States the
 Owner

The food preparedness and market ing bureau have received letter from c. l. Smallwood, 31t Thomas street, Tuscaloosa. asking assistance in flnd- ing someone to cultivate a farm S3s miles northeast of Columbus, Miss, free of charge during 1918. The farm consists of 300 acres, 250 of which are cleared and level, four two-room cabins in bad repair, an overflowinss artesian well, fronts on two public roads and Southern railroad runs across place.
 The owner states the soil is sandy loam. excellent soil for peanuts and potatoes and melons.
 Those seeking information regard ins this offer call Main 69o0 or call at food preparedness bureau in Cham Der of Commerce building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

There will be no immediate strike Hayes. president of the United Mine
 Workers of America, has issued an. or der to all union mine workers to re-
 turn to their tasks in the mines pend-
 ing a settlement of differences with
 their employees.
 It was also intimated in Birming
 ham last night in industrial circles that Rembrandt Peale might not como
 to Birmingham at once MT. Peale,
 however, may participate in the de-
 Alterations of conference that may
 he called. in fact handle such con- ference, should one be held between the miners and the operators. President J. R. Kennamer of Dis trict 20, United Mine Workers e America. stated last night the order of President Hayes instructing the men in Alabama to resume work pend- ing an adjustment of grievances would be acted upon today by the district association. MT. Kennamer believes there will be no delay in the resump- ton of work and that the men now out will return promptly.
 He estimated that there were last night 10000 idle miners in the Ala bama field.
 However, an actual tabulation made yesterday showed that the Tennessee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
LOOK AT CH|LD'S TONGUE F SICK
 CROSS, FEVER|SH When constipated or bilious give California Syrup
 of Figs''

Look at the tongue. mother. If coated, It is a sure sign that your little one s stomach. liver and bowels need gentle thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish. cross. listless. pale. doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natural ly or is feverish, stomach sour. breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat. diarrhoea. full of cold, give a teaspoon full of .'California Syrup of Figs and in few hours all the foul. constipated waste. undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without griping, and you have weil, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative:'' they love it's delicious taste. and it always makes them feel splendid
 Ask your Druggist for a 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" which han +irections for babies. children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure you get the genuine. ask to see that 1t is made by California Fig Syrup Com pany." Refuse any other kind with con- tempt.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
ANNUAL MEETING
 OF THE BOY SCOUTS
Officers and Members of Executive Committee to Be Elected
 Tonight
Statement. December 31. 1ofs
 DUcOuRCES

The members of the local commit tee of the Boy Scouts of America Will hold their annual meeting in the Cham Der of Commerce auditorium tonight at o'clock Officers and members of the executive committee for the ensuing year will be elected and three short speeches will be made.
 rs "Scouting and National Service Will bo the subject dealt with by Forney Johnston chairman of the Jefferson county council of defense; J. Frank Rushton, commissioner for the Bir- min gham Boy Scouts of America. Viii speak on Scouting and the Boy,' and II w. Wester, scout executive, Will give the annual report. It is stated that all of the talks will be brief and pointed and it has been intimated that the movement on foot for the lm- rrcvement of the local troops will be looked into further.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Joint Entertainment
 At the Southern Club
 For Cleueland Visitors

i, to say of the visitors in his realtor bull letin:
 Fifty wild ana fanatic roughnecks from the plaintive village of Cleveland will invade Birmingham on Thursday for the purpose of looking at real city. These birds are lighting in the principal cities of the southland, and are reported to be carrying quite a load of shekels with them.
 "Primarily, their object in coming is to boost their own burg, but after giv- ing us the 'once over we don't believe they will have the heart to mention Cleveland.
 "The meeting will take place in the DE dining room of the Southern club with all civic organizations as hosts.
 "Music will accompany the soup and celery courses and a snappy vaudeville will offset 8 couple of short speeches
 If you are looking for something sol emn don't come to this party.
 Tn the cool of the evening we are going to take our guests down through Possum valley and out through the resi- dence section"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
MEN
 TO CANVASS CITY
Half of Financial Assessment Against Jefferson County Has Been
 Raised

One-half of the amount assessed against Jefferson county for the state ratification campaign has been raised' .ccordjn0 to a statement of w. H.. Stockham. chairman of the finance com mittee and committee of 100 men VIII make a canvass over the city from now until saturday night and it is expected that tho entire assessment will be raised by that time. s.
 Brooks Lawrence. state superlntendeht of the Anti-Saloon league and boruen Burr will leave today TOT lstsa., An,,'s.oa, wbera they will conduct organization neetings for Calhoun county while committee composed of F. M. Jackson Sam Erckert and Perry Turner Will go to Florence and aid in organizing the campaign work in Lauderdale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
WARM WELCOME FOR SOLDIER BROTHER R

Lieut.. l.. 0. Grice. formerly of Edwardsville. Ala, but now in the office of the quartermaster gen. eral at Washington. came to Bir- mingham to visit his sister, Mrs. w. A. Guyton. 1906 North Twenty fifth street. He wished to sur prise her, and he did. two times.
 Just as he reached Twenty fifth street. en route to Norwood. Lieu tenant Grice stated to his wife. q believe that is the house where sister lives" to which Mrs. Grice replied: "Yes. and If 1t is-the house is on hre." and they started towards the house. to see the roof ablaze-no one in the house know ing anything about the fast ap- preaching confiagration.
 It was the house all right, and Mrs. Guyton met Lieutenant Grice at the door. and the usual brother and sister greetings were hardly concluded when Mrs. Guyton was told that her house was on fire. Lieutenant Grice turned in the alarm and the fire department soon extinguished the small blaze. with very little damage to the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Funeral of Capt. Wiley
 Is Held in Atlanta
General Regret Over the Death of Widely Known Railroad Man

Capt. Joe T. Wiley. one of the best known railroad men in Alabama, died Tuesday in Mobile of pneumonia and his funeral will be held in Atlanta at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
 Captain Wiley was stationed in Br- mingham and at the time of his death was assistant chief claim agent for Ala bama of the Southern railway. He had been with the Southern for 25 years and for the past 15 or % years had spent most of his time in Birmingham.
 He was not only active in his railroad work, but was very devoted to several fraternal orders, of which he was a member, among them being the Bir- mingham Temple lodge of Masons. the Shriners and the Knights Templar.
 Few men of Birmingham were more widely known and there will be wide spread regret at the news of his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
HEALTH AUTHORITIES r STATE SIM ALLPO OK
 SITUATION BETTER

Only three cases of smallpox were rerorted in Birmingham yesterday which makes the day go on record as being one of the lightest since the first visit of the epidemic to this city. 1t is thought that the situation is gradually bettering itself in both city and county.
 r, The patients continue to leave the pesthouse and yesterday only about so were confined there. Many of this number will probably be released to- day.
 Tho vaccination continues at the city hall and will probably be con tinued until the epidemic danger has safely passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Damages Claimed for
 Death of Hugh Friel

Suit for $5O000 damages was brought by the administrators of the estate of Hugh Frriel. who was killed in ce- ment crusher on January IS at the plant of the defendant company.
 The complaint alleges that the plain tiff came to his death through the negli- gence of the officials of the plant, who, it is stated. allowed the engine opera ting the crushing machinery to be put into operation while Friel was at work on the machine. The suit is brought by Mrs. Eunice E. Friel, and T. IT. Friel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Mrs. J. l.. McGehee

The remains of Mrs. J. l.. McGehee, mother of Mrs. l.. c. Branscomb, ar rived from Mobile last night, accom- panied by MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Cole man. They were taken to the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. w. w. Quin in Graymont. :, The funeral will be held at the Firs' Methodist church this afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be conducted by Bish- ,op J. H. Mccoy, assisted by Dr. J. c. Morris. Interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:
 Walter E. Gillian of Birmingham to Mrs Myrtle Sweeney.
 Hendy A. Landers of Birmingham to Miss Irene Mars.
 E. A. Pousell of Blossburg to Miss Susie Cook.
 BY Whisenant of Powderly to Miss Vida Saulters.
 G. H. Joiner of Irondale to Miss Annie Spears.
 s. P. Pennington of Glatman to Misa Hattie Phillips
 T.Y. Ramsey of Dearce. Ark, to Mrs. Sarah M. vickson.
 Fred L. Olives of Birmingham to Miss Nancy Carmichael.
 Luther Thornton of Green Pond tc MiEs Bessie May Phillips
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
To Cut Short a Cold
 Take a Calotab
The New Calomel Tablet That Is Entirely Purified of Nauseating and Dangerous Qualities.

Of all the medicines in the world the doctors prize calomel most highly to break up cold overnight or to cut short an attack of grippe. sore throat or a deep-seated cough and possibly to it's unpleasant and dangerous qualities have been removed. the new kind of calomel called "Calotabs' Is the doc One Calotab on the tongue at hed- time with swallow of water--that's est interference with your eating. your work or pleasures. Next morning yonr cold has vanished and your whole sys- tenn is purified and refreshed. Calo- tabs is sold only in original sealad packages; price thirty-five cents. Your druggist recommends and guarantees CalOfabs by refunding the price if you
 are not delighted.--AS ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
MANY CONVICTIONS
 IN THE POLICE COURT

2 The report of Chief of Police Tom Shirley was submitted to Commits sioner Taylor yesterday morning. Of the 642 arrests made, the majority were on charges of disorderly conduct. Convictions recorded were 465.
 The records in the recorders court show GAP arrests; 5S were delivered to the sheriff on warrants; 70 were delivered to the federal authorities; and there were 19 miscellaneous cases heard. The total fines and costs ob- taiied from this number amounted to S4977, and stolen property to the value of $6S95 was recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
|S67,393 SECURED 1 BY HOWARD IN | ENDOWMENT DRIVE IPizitz Gives 5000 Scholar
 ship to Educate Some
 Worthy Person SIX SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE BEEN SOLD Miss Mamie Hiden to Give Twenty Five Thousand Dollars to Fund. Dr. Shelburne Announces Donation of Truck

The Howard college campaign workers were most enthusiastic at the | luncheon yesterday at the Tutwiier l hotel at i o'clock when L. Pizitz an nounced that he would give schol- arship. which amounts to 5000. and Miss Mamie Hiden, dean of the wom- | ans department at Howard, stated 1 that she would give $25,000 and endow chair at the college in memory or her father, r. B. Hiden. The college students were most profuse in their | applause.
 l The committees reported for the day l s337250, bringing the grand total ui' to S67.s93 13. the donations mentioned above not being included. The various
 teams with their captains were. on hand and were in high spirits over the ! splendid success of the campaign. 1 Frank Willis Barnett introduced Louis Pizitz, who was a guest at the l luncheon. Mir. Pizitz made an excel lent talk in behaR of Howard col lege, stating that he realized the ne- cessity of education and would give | $1000 for scholarship that some |
 college education who would not be able to do so otherwise. He further stated the boys and girls of our coun- I try must be educated as the future l depends on them
 l MT. Pizitz's talk was received with
 much applause and many cheers.
 STORY ON PIZITZ I 4 ! l MT. Pizitz was prominent business man and never fails to respond to d | worthy cause. He then told an inter- | esting story of a visit he had to the | store of MT. Pizitz, when MT. Pizitz l told him he was born in Russia but he was a more patriotic citizen than 1 he (Mr. Barnett) was. Mir. Barnett | stated he could not understand this, but MT. Pizitz said I have not always l enjoyed freedom, therefore I appreciate
 it more than you, who know nothing l else,
 Six permanent scholarships have l been donated to Howard college during the present campaign and in speak ing of this Ed S. Moore. chairman of team No. and acting chairman in the l absence of Chairman Frank S. White,
 stated: What finer investment can any man or woman make with 5000 I than to purchase a permanent schol- arship at old Howard for all time to educate a worthy poor boy or g'frl | The investment on 5000 at per cent renders $60 year, just enough to ] defray the tuition expense, and re-
 member this goes on until the crack of doom Our team has already sold five permanent scholarships and we expect to sell five more before this campaign closes.
 DOVER NAMES BENEFICIARY "The man or woman who buys one of these scholarships reserves the right to name the boy or girl who l gets the benefit, so long as the donor 1 lives What an investment"
 l pr. Shelburne stated that the truck
 wanted by Howard college had been | donated.
 The report for the day was as fol- lows:
 Grand total previously report
 Woman's division ........... 1s5.O0 Business mems division .. 2096.63 College division ..... 6010O
 Bessemer division ......... 4so5 l Total for the day s2 272 5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 s$10 O00-John Tanner vs. the Aetna Ex- plosives company, for alleged personal injuries received on October 29, 1917. 1t is alleged that an automobile belonging to the defendant struck the plaintifr while riding a bicycle near Twenty sixth street and Twenty-ninth avenue. north.
 $3OO0-John Davis vs Illinois Central Railroad company for alleged personal Injuries received on January 16. s2500-Minnie Goodman vs. the city of Birmingham, for alleged personal in- juries received on December 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
RURAL CARRIERS
Convention of Rural Carriers to Open Tomorrow

The clerks and carriers of the Bir- mingham postoffice have been invited to attend the regular convention of the Jefferson country rural letter carriers, which open tomorrow in the courtroom of the federal building. As many as possible are desired by President J. R. McSwean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Hayes Orders Idle Alabama Miners
 To Resume Work Pending Settlement
Immediate Resumption on Large Scale IsNow Expected-Coal Production of District Showed Increase
 Yesterday

Washington February 2O.-Frank J. Hayes, president of United America, today ordered striking coal miners Alabama work pending settlement of differences with their employers
 PEALE FEN ROUTE HERE already of the Birmingham investigate the which the failure of the live o by the fuel Garfield had illness of the president of the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
DOVER NAMES BENEFICIARY

The man or woman who buys one of these scholarships reserves the right to name the boy or girl who gets the benefit, so long as the donor lives What an investment"
 pr. Shelburne stated that the truck wanted by Howard college had been donated.
 The report for the day was as fol- lows:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-11-14
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Dodge City, Kansas,
Oct. 10Th, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Thomas
Phillips, of Kismet, Kansas, who, on
June 22nd, 1915, made Homestead
Application Serial No. 012616, for
SWA NWA, Section 8, Township
34s, Range 31w, 9th Principal Meri-
dian, has filed notice of intention to
make Final Three Year Proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the Probate Judge of
Seward County, Kansas, at Liberal,
Kansas, on the 25th day of November,
1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: FL
mer E. Howell, of Liberal, Kansas;
Arthur G. Mutt, Of Kismet, Kansas;
George H. Rose, Of Kismet, Kansas,
J. Raymond Mcclure, Of Kismet, Kan
sas.
Not coal land.
R. R. WILSON,
23ts Register.