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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
CLOSING INDOOR COMMUNITY SING Sunday Concerts to Be Re- stunned at Capitol
 Park

The last of the indoor community sings of the season will be held at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon at 3:s0 o'clock. Beginning next Sunday and continuing through the summer the concerts will be given in Capitol park.
 Today's programme folows:
 March. "Burlesque" GancianD, or chestra.
 Doxology-"America," everybody.
 Work for the Night Is Coming everybody.
 "serenade" (request) (Drigo), cr- chestra.
 (a) Men of Harlech'' (welsh mel ody) (Wright), (b) ''Po' Little Lam'" Glee Club.
 Annie Laurie" everybody.
 Collection.
 "The Evolution of Dixie" (Lake). GA fantasie depicting the gradual evolu- tion of Dixie, the Creation, Dance Ab- original, Minuet, "Dixie," Waltz, Rag time, Grand Opera)
 Quartet(a) Winter Song" (Bullard) {, (b) There, Little Girl. Don't Cry'' (Nevin), Messers. Scrivner. Bancroft, Richardson, Branscomb.
 Pack Your Troubles" everybody.
 Baritone Solo-"A Song of Steel" (Spross), Mir Edward Richardson.
 Dance Grotesque" (Tschakoff), or chestra
 Keep the Home Fires Burning" chorus. everybody.
 "Star-Spangled Banner"
 Piano furnished by J. c. Holcomb.
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COMMITTEE WILL !. RECOMMEND THAT WARDENS BE FIRED The Legislative Committee Claims to Have Found Evi-
 dence of Graft and
 Cruelty at Mines

state cOnvicts have been under
 fed, Overworked, cruelty beaten and
 in some instances maimed for life;
 convict wardens have been dishOn-
 est and the state has been de-
 frsuded in many ways under the
 convict lease system, if allegations
 made yesterday at the meeting of
 the legislative committee on con
 victs are true.
 After a stormy meeting majority of the members of the committee voted to recommend to the governor that certain wardens be removed from office and a subcommittee was appointed to draw up necessary resolutions.
 Warden Fountain. Superintendent Smith and Yard Sergeant Taylor, all of Banner mines, were the men whom the committee recommended to be dis missed on the ground that they have treated convicts inhumanely. The com mittee also voted to have removed Deputy Warden Frazier at Belle El- len, and Warden Steele at Dixie Camp No. ?. Recommendations for the inl- mediate removal of other officials prob ably will be made by the committee before the legislature convenes in July.
 POINT OF PROCEDURE
 While some of the members of the committee agreed that the removals should be effected, they contended that it was the business of the committee to investigate the conditions and tc make a report and that it was not all together proper that they recommend removals from office. Representative J. w. Green of Dallas county chair man of the committee, contended that av,do ftpp (. was out of order, but was overrulcd by a vote of the committee. Other members of the committee are Senator Rogers of Sumter, president pro tenn of the senate; Senator Craft of Mo bile. Representative Arnold of Jeffer- son, Senator Leith of Walker and Rep resentatives Orr of Marshall, Ross or Bessemer and Dansby of Choctaw.
 After a heated discussion over the duties and privileges of the committee Representative Ross led the fight for the recommendations to remove the wardens from office. Representative Ross said that he had seen flesh that had been torn from the backs of con- victs by the whip of the wardens. We must give them immediate relief. he said You saw yesterday at Belle Ellen man who was bruised and crip- pled for life. The treatment they are getting are shortening their lives and damning them every day"
 The committee reported that the con- ditions at the Flat Top mines are very satisfactory, that there the convicts are well cared for and do not complain. It also was reported that no complaint is to be made of conditions at We tumrka.
 LATE WARDEN SWEARS
 During the latter part of the meeting former Warden Hall. who was warden 26 years and was removed at chanse
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from this county who are sleeping on the western front? This would also perpetuate the memory of the allied armies, these noble men and women who have fought the battles at home for the boys at the front and served as the army behind the line
 The proposed arch will be construct ed of concrete and will be 80 feet wide with large pillars on either side. The interior of the arch will be 50 feet in width while it will be fl feet in height. The pillars will be fourteen feet square with a walk passing through on each side. On the top of one will be peace" and on the other Justice" The tablets beneath will contain the names of the boys killed in action or who have died in Amer- can camps.
 Egyptian architecture was selected in view of the rainbow having origi- mated in the east. The people have looked to the east during the past conflict for achievements and it is here symbolized by this arch to be erected as monument to commem- crate the deeds of the Rainbow di- vision and the brave boys from Jeff ferson county who have fallen in serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
MARQUIS IN RACE
 IN WALKER COUNTY CranfOrd's Decision Not to Run Causes Announcement.
 Committee to Meet

As Capt. Jack Cranford of Jasper has let 1t be known that he will not be a candidate for the legislature to sus- ceed the late pr. Manasco, Frank Mar quis of Dora. while visitor to Blr- mingham yesterday. declared that he would make the race.
 The democratic executive committee of Walker county vii meet next Sat urday for the purpose of nominating a democratic candidate. Mir. Marquis believes that the committee will give him the nomination.
 It is understood that Titus Manasco. brother of the late representative, will offer himself as a candidate before the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
By ETHEL GILLEN

w 'ss. ss:'' ;s: erection 5; %',; s' ';.ss s:.
 tory arch over the new Rain bow bridge as monument to the he roes of Jefferson county?
 There is no better way to express in a permanent manner the gratitude and appreciation for the boys who so will ing gave their all. More than 50 per cent of the population of Birming ham passes along this bridge sometime during the twentyfour hours of the day and such a structure would keep in mind the sacrifices made by ''our soldiers
 The arch, drawn by King and Burn ham, was being displayed in the office of the Kiwanis club Friday afternoon and J. Mercer Barnett, president of the organization. was discussing with sev- eral members the idea of the Kiwanis club erecting this arch in memory of Jefferson countys own.
 Would it not be better for the all lied armies of Jefferson county to erect this monument in honor of the boys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Women Enter Suit
 Against Dr. Bowling

As result of the enforcing of an ordinance of the city of Birmingham, two suits have been filed in the circuit court against Dr. J. D. Downing. city health officer, by Mrs. Saliie Mae Guth- rie and Mrs. F. B. Houseman for $1o.0O0 damages each. for alleged unlawful as sault and battery upon the plaintiffs "subjecting them to a most painful, hu- initiating, shocking and barbaric phys ical examination in the pursuance of an alleged duty imposed by certain in valid ordinance of the city,
 Suit was filed by Bud White against the Alabama Power company for 5000 damages for alleged personal injuries re- ceived while in the employment of the defendant company.
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CURRY ARRESTED
 ON MURDER CHARGE

!. John Curry. negro, was arrested at Ems ley yesterday afternoon by Chief Dep uty McDuff and Officer Christian on a charge of murder and landed in the coun- ty jail. According to information gained by the officers, Curry killed Sam Brown; negro, by slashing his throat with a knife a few nights ago. Both of them were employed at the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad company, and the kill ing was the result of a quarrel about the work to which they were assigned.
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Steps will be taken at meeting here next Thursday to bring the an- nuai convention of the American Mining congress to Birmingham next summer or fall. The congress has not held meeting since 1916. those Tor 1917 and 1918 having been called of at the request of the government
 At the time the 1917 convention was called off Birmingham was under con sideration by the committee having in charge the matter of selecting the place. and it is believed if an invitation is extended them they will hold their convention here this year. About l2Uo members usually attend these annual conventions.
 R. T. Burns, western secretary of the American Mining congress, who met with the graphite operators at the Chamber of Commerce last Fr!- day, will remain over until Thurs day to attend a meeting called Tor the purpose of organizing a state chap ter of the American Mining congress.
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American Mining Congress
 To Hold It's Contention Here

There are about 30 members of the national organization in Birmingham, about dozen having been added at the meeting last Friday.
 Fifty members are necessary to form state chapter. but the committee in charge state that it believes that con siderably more than that number will have enrolled by next Thursday.
 committee on organization has been appointed consisting of Charles Y. DeBardeleben. chairman; J. Warner Shook, Eugene Fies, Theodore Swann. Leo K. Steiner, E. R. Taber of Mountain Creek and A. B. Conkln of Ashland.
 All mineral industries are included in the membership of the American mining congress. Invitations to at tend the meeting next Thursday have been sent to operators interested in iron, coal graphite and all other min erals mined in Alabama.
 At present there is no other chapter east of the Mississippi river. though the national body has members in every mineral district in the United States and in Alaska.
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of governors. was called to testify be- fore the committee. He stated that at Banner. where state convicts are em- nIoyed. 1000 bushels of corn, valued at s2 busheI, were sold for $400. He also said that a number of hogs and mules were sold far below what they were worth.
 "At some of the mines where the convicts work" MT. Hall said, "I have heard that the wardens get money from the company leasing the convicts. In weighing the coal about 300 pounds is deducted for the slate and dirt that is in the coal, which I think would weight about 250 pounds. Convicts are punished when they bring up coal with much dirt in it. During the war the convicts were given a bonus for overproduction for a few months, l have heard. I also understand that the wardens were given certain bonus when the production reached a certain point. and larger bonus when 1t went over this point"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
UNDERWOOD FIRM
 WHEN ASSAILED BY
 SUFFRAGE bARRAGI
Tart and Spicy Running De bate Touches Vital Topics. Senator Opens Vista of
 Startling Possibilities
Rx HIGH ". ROBERTS


 By the tart argument of Birming- hams aggressive suffragist col ony, Senator Underwood was not convinced yesterday morning that the happiness and prosperity of Alabama were dependent on a cen traIization of government in Wash ingtOn.
 SmilingIy he received the fnti- nation that in his adherence to state rights and Jeffersonian dem- ocracy, he was "old fashion," arr chaic, passee. He was not moved when one of his visitors signifi- cantiy declared that women would not only elect the next governor of Alabama, but the next senator ms well.
 "YOu would vote for mighty poor representative in Congress-, replied Senator Underwood calmly, "were you to support me, because, for seIf-preservation, I surrendered what I conceived to be n great principIe.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
CHANGE OF VENUE
 DENIED COL|AS Judge Fort Overrules Mo- tiOn and Case Will Be
 Heard in October

The motion of Nicholas Colias, charged with illicit distilling, for change of venue was denied by Judge William E. Fort of the criminal divi- sion of the circuit court yesterday The hearing was held several days ago, when a large number of witnesses were examined to ascertain to what extent they had heard the case discussed ana regarding the amount of publicity that had been given it.
 CoIias was arrested several weeks ago when it is alleged a large still was discovered on the property of the Colias Candy company on Second ave- nue. The case has been set for hear ing in the criminal division of the court on October IS, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Lieut.. Dudley McAdory
 Arrives in the City

Lieut.. Dudley McAdory arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday after ten months foreign service. Lieutenant McAdory was member of the medical corps and was in the 29th division. He enlisted more than two years ago.
 During his stay in France he was sta tioned at both base and field hospitals He is the son of MT. and Mrs. R. M. McAdory and was reared in Birmin, ham, where he is well known. Prior to entering the service he was a practicing physi- elan. He will leave tomorrow for Camp Gordon, where he expects to be dis charged from service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
ELECTRIFYING THE
 MINES AT EMPIRE
Statement March 4. 1919.
RESOURCE

The Empire Coal company is about to compl1te the electriicat ton of it's mines in Walker county.
 The improvements represent an expend- iture of S500000.
 Walter Moore, president, andN w. F. Hulls, of St. Louis. vice president of the company, will inspect the properties tomorrow.
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The high costs of both labor and ma terial necessarily employed and used in the operation of these properties which high costs were being experienced and have prevail ever since the government toos over the possession. control and operation of the telephone systems. and which now show no indication of decreasing, maKe it necessary that the government receive additional revenue from the operation Of the telephone systems, which revenue can only be had by an increase in the rates charged for service"
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New Incorporation

The Jefferson Slag company filed pa pers of incorporation in the probate court yesterday with a capital stock Of $5ooo. The company will start business with $Soo' of capital stock paid in. c. G. Kershaw is president; R. c. Kershaw is vice presi- dent, and J. L. Brooks is secretary ana treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Negro Musicians to
 Give Sacred Concert

The Morehouse College Glee club or chestra of Atlanta, which appeared be- fore capacity audience at the Sixteenth street Baptist church Friday night and with signal success, musically considered, will be heard in sacred concert at the same place tonight at o'clock There will be no admission charge
 Discriminating listeners have accorded these singers and performers unstinted praise.
 Seats will be set aside for white music lovers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
TWO CONVICTED OF
 CAR BREAKING

After being out about A hours, the jury in the case of the United States against Eli Becker. Josh Phillips and E.. Donald son McCondischie, charged with car breaking. brought in a verdict of guilty against Becker and Phillips, and acquittal for McCondischie. The case was tried be- fore Judge W. I. Grubb in the federal court Friday. and went to the jury that afternoon. but a verdict was not reached until noon yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27

Entomologists of the Department of Ag- riculture, working in cooperation with the War Department, have found that the modern laundry, as now adopted for army camps. affords a practical means of destroying "cooties'' and other yer min and that the usual processes of the army laundry are thoroughly adequate as methods of disinfection.
 Shortage of silver is affecting the gen. eral trade situation in China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
Judge w. I. Grubb
 Grants New Trial

The motion for new trial in the case of Mrs. Mary l.. Hood against the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company was granted by Judge w. l. Grubb in the United States district court yesterday
 This case was tried in the federal court on March $, and a verdict for s400o was re- turned.
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THE SENATOR'S POSITION

rect, with very pretty smile, Senator Underwood took up his burden. In a nutshell. it was his point that according to his conviction and Jeffersonian democracy, the several | states should retain the functions of government awarded them by the constitution of the United States such foster the essentials and fun damentnls which prevent the fed eral government interfering in do- . nestle affairs.
 states, there was an audible rustling of silks, and certain facial expressions of opposition.
 'In matters of suffrage" he con tinued, it is especially important that Alabama regulate it's own affairs" Whereupon, he called attention to the fact that the legislature, capable of granting the women their demands would convene in July. He declared en of the state desire the ballot, the legislature would reflect that desire by immediate action
 THE NEGRO QUESTION The senator was asked if it would not be possible for the state to con trol the negro woman vote as it had controlled the negro man vote. He replied that the question would of necessity be settled by the court that while the court, by a divided vote, permitted southern states to control the negro male vote, he did not think it the part of wisdom to run the risk of a contrary verdict in the present He spoke of the contention of Lin- coin that the white man must control, and, without attempt to offend. to the activity of Susan n. Anthony in en- deavorinE to institute negro political equality in the conquered south. There were numerous efforts to con fuse him. One of the ladies asked what would have become of the country had war been declared by the separate states. He answered. still smiling. that the power of declaring war was in- vested in Congress whereas questions of franchise were left to the states.
 He was asked if his argument had not been broken down by the submits sion of the prohibition amendment. He replied that he did not support that submission-for the identical reasons that he did not support the suffrage amendment.
 THE SERIOUS TOPIC
 The play then assumed more sombre nature.
 Mrs. A. J. Bowron asked the senator what disposition he would make of the negro soldier.
 Senator Underwood's smile left him. It was evident that the new topic ap- pealed to him as a most serious mat ter.
 ~I would have the negro soldier re- turn to the place he occupied before the war;" he answefed; Nto take up his work where he left it, to continue to live in peace and amity with the white man."
 He intimated that no other orde' could be established-that old condi- tions must be resumed if all parties would avoid friction of the most ser9- ous character.
 The topic was not pursued to greater length, although Mrs Bowron mad reference to the fact that negroes fought bravely to sustain the flas across the seas.
 THE PARTHIAN SHOT And then the male contingent spoke
 q would ask you. Senator Under wood" inquired Arthur c. Crow der what action would you take were
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THE COMPANY TALKS

In an announcement to its subscribers. on May l, the local company will say:
 All of the revenue received from the operation of these properties. including the revenue from these new exchange rates, go to the United States government and all of the expenses necessarily in- cured in operating these properties are paid by the United States government. While the telephone company and it's op- erating organization continue to operate these properties, they are doing so as the agents of the United States government and under the direction of the Postmaster General and the operating board of the United States Telegraph and Telephone administration. The telephone companies, as such, neither receive the revenue nor
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spreading till almost all her face was in spots. Then they got scaly look ing and very itchy. They made her face very dis figured.
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"I saw an advertisement for Cuti- eura and sent for sample. l bought more, and l used two cakes of Soap and one box of Ointment when she was healed" (Signed) Mrs. Fred Bryan, 100 Railroad St., Chester, w. Va, July 2s, 1918.
 The Cuticura Toilet Trio, consisting of Soap, Ointment and Talcum, promotes and maintains skin purity, comfort and health. Sample Each Free by Mail. Address: "Cuticura. Dept. H. Besten-" Sold every where, 25 cents each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-27
BUR[ESON SPEAKS
 AND PHONE RATES
 ASCEND ON MAY 1.
Cost of Material and High Wages Reasons Given. New Figures Affect
 Birmingham

Postmaster General Burleson, in charge of the wire systems of the United States, has again spoken, and May 1 telephone rates throughout the United States will suffer an increase.
 Cost of materials, cost of operation, the individuality of reducing wages, are req sons assigned for the increased burden of cost of service to the public.
 The new rates for Birmingham follow: Special line, unlimited. $i per month.
 Special line, message rate, 5 per month One hundred messages per month, each additional message, Sc.
 Special line, unlimited, $3.5O per month. Special line, message rate. B per month One hundred messages, per month, each additional message, SC.
 Two party, unlimited, 8 per month.
 BEYOND THE AREA
 The above rates apply within the base rate area, which are practically coin sides with the area of Greater Birming- ham.
 A mileage charge will apply beyond the base rate area. For instance, in the event one should desire to communicate with Bessemer but the claim is made that the change from the zone system to the base rate area will result in the reduction in rate on a number of telephones.
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ITS HEAVY BURDEN

pay the expenses resulting from the c emtion of these properties.
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THEIR CASE STATED

The ladies and gentlemen-for three men, Henry l.. Badham, Arthur c Crowder and the Rev. T. P. Byrne, were present-arrived at the Under wood home at II o'clock. It was known in advance that Senator Underwood was unalterably opposed to the Susar B. Anthony amendment. And it was known in advance that the visit would be futile of results
 Nevertheless the preparations were attended by striking display of energy The visitors grouped themselves about the senator, and proceeded adroitly to present their caSe-not only to pre- sent their case, but to eclipse any ar gument that he. in his turn, might of fer in rebuttal, And then when every one desirous of expressing herself, had spoken, the senator was called upon to make answer.
 This in very typical and straight forward manner. he prepared to do. He had strengthened his shoulders, he had opened his. mouth, when Mrs. W. l. Murdoch ordered him to pause.
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|CH|LD SUFFERS |FROM R|NGW0RM|
 On Face. Scaly and Itchy. Cudcura Healed.

My little girl suffered from ring worm on her face. It started in small
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A RELEvENT INTERRUPTION

A RELEVENT INTERRUPTION
 Whereupon she proceeded to ex- press her opinion of '@the person who wrote and the morning news paper which referred'' to women in pursuit of the ballot as suffragettes or to the Susan B. Anthony amend ment as the "Susie" amendment.
 Her argument, if not convincing, was tnrt and forceful. pointed, crit icai and personal; it was long, we'll and resoundingly expressed, and delivered with appropriate gesticu- latiOn.
 There was but one interruption. Mrs. H. H. She'll declared that she cared little "what they call us just so they give us the vote,e to which sentiment Mrs. Murdoch instantly demurred.
 In the meantime, Senator Under wood, still poised to speak, stood at wondering attention. Finally, Mrs. Murdoch, having had her ''say." authorized him again to pro- ceed-but not cs>4il she had added: "And to think that they said we would haze our beloved senator.o