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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06

Washington, September 5.-(SpeciaD
The effect of the Presidents speeches is
disturbing Congress. The Senate writhes
and the House members. not so plenteous-
ly endued with dignity, breaks into spora-
die outbursts.
The House republicans, as is recalled,
| went further than the Senate republic
cans in an effort to prevent the President
appealing to the people. The Senate de-
clared the tour useless, and contented
itself with threatening to send Lodge and
johnson and Borah on the Wilson trail
The House, especially through Represen-
tative Rodenberg of Illinois, declared the
object of the Presidents mission politics.
The president is making his appeal for
ratification of the treaty because he be-
lieves first. the treaty will be a lasting
argument against war. and secondly, in
order that normal or pre-war times might
be restored to the end that cost of living
might be reduced. At the same time there
is politics involved. For if the repub-
licans do not act in response to his sug
gestion and the subsequent appeal of the
people, the republicans will be wiped out
>of Congress. This is the opinion of for
mer Speaker Champ Clark, democrat
Judging from the distress of republicans
it is their opinion, also
Mr. Rodenberg introduced resolution
calling upon the President to postpone
his visit. ~ gave as a reason the neces.
sity of the Resident remaining in Wash
ington to aid Congress in reducing the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06
MAGAZINE WRITER PAYS
TRIRUTE TO UNDERWOOD

Washington. September 5.-(SpecialD
Hearsts Magazine for September, in
special article with drawings. declares
Senator Underwood one of the three great
tariff leaders the south has produced,
and the soundest and most popular of the
three.
In part. the article says:
3 There has not been day within the
last two decades of the American Con-
gress in which Oscar Underwood of Ala
bama was not a marked and masterfut
figure in either the House or the Senate,
The oldest member does not recall the
time when the smooth-faced and tranquil
Alabamaian was not leader-powerful,
influential and deferred to by his enemies
and his friends.
He came to Congress prepared for it,
equipped with knowledge, panoplied in
the spirit and temper for the legislative
arena, and he forged to the front at
bound. without waiting and without apol-
ogy.
Roger Q. Mills of Texas, Wilson Of
West Virginia." and Oscar Underwood
are the three great tariff leaders that
the south has contributed to public life
since the civil war. and Of these Under
wood is perhaps the soundest and the
brpadest. and certainly the most popular.
He has given his name. as Wilson did. to
a greatN tariff measure which mas lived
and will be remembered. He did all this
in the House. and it made him the famous
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06
BEARING OF CONFERENCE
ON UNION PROBLEM

Washington, September 5.-(Special.)
The effect on the United States Steel cor
poration's policy respecting unionism. to
be produced as result of the Presidents
October conference between capital and
labor, is causing great deal of specula-
ton in Washington business circles.
The corporation has not recognized
unionism, although it has employed MEM
bers of unions. Labor leaders in Wash
ington openly declare their intention of
demanding of the President the govern
ment'c approval of 1.-The right to organize
and bargain collectively with respect to
wages and working conditions"
Organized labor admits its belief that
it has ne sympathy of the President in
prosecuting it's policies. And inasmuch
as the conference between labor and cap
ital was called in consequence of the
refusal of Judge E. q. Gary, chairman
of the board of directors of the United
States Steel corporation, to see and dis
scuss with union leaders their ''griev-
ances,'' the wonder grows as to what eff
feet on the corporations policy the con-
ference will have.
1t was regarded as probable sometime
ago, that the President would request
Judge Gary to receive the complaining
union, leaders,. Had the President so re-
quested, Judge Gary, it is pointed out.
could not have done other than act in
accordance with the request. When the
President did not make the request, but
did call the October conference, a pro-
cedure followed by the promise of union
leaders to abandon their strike policy for
six months, those on the inside seemed
to see some understanding or implied
promise or offer of hope as coming from
the President.
No programme for the conference has
been devised. There seems to be an
idea however, that the President will be
the main spokesman. that he will have
his address, containing reeonmendatio
prepared, and that there will be little
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06

leader of the democratic party on the
floor, and projected him into formidable
candidacy for the presidency which has
been renewed bs friends at every sue
ceeding national convention. and is likely
to become chronic. as his friends never
diminish in numbers.
Mr. Underwood has indicated the
highest expectation of his friends in his
senatorial career. He has been sound and
: american to the corresponding seldom,
bet making each speech political count
when he enters debate. lie is the author
of, Il am for a merchant marine. | am
for merchant marine so strongly and
believe it means so much to. the country
that / will take it any way / can get it.
am for a. merchant marine without sub
sidy. but If ! can only get a merchant
marine by subsidy, 1 am for a merchant
marine even with subsidy"
"A government is always safe in such
men as Oscar Underwood of Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06

other than the address discussed. The
faction of the conference which does not
accept the recommendations OF the Presi-
dent will be forced to bear the odium for
succeeding distressing events. Because
of such knowledge. no faction, without
very righteous cause. will reject the Pres
ident's suggestion.
If he urges the acceptance OF the poll
cies OF the unions, win the Steel corpora
ton accept? The Steel corporation is the
last outstanding fertilization against the
progress of organized labor, and organ
lied labor has for years striven to bring
about its undoing. There is, therefore,
great interest conferred in the october
meeting.
AS a second thought. the President de-
cided to invite representatives of the
farmers of tn United States to attnd the
conference. This gave great satisfaction
But what was apparently still more pleas
ing was his agreement to permit the peo-
Pile. the consumers. the men, women ano
children who care directly for neither cap
ital nor labor. to make their pleas
through Spokesman
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06
HOWE DISCUSSES
BIRMINGHAM CONDITIONS

Washington, september ESPECIALLY
Henry r. Howe, well known attorney
of Birmingham, while visiting Wash
ington this week, declared conditions
in the Magic City to be almost equal to
those attending a boom.
The real estate market, according to
Mr. Howe, has run wild and he added
that dealers had informed him that
they could rent 1000 additional homes
if they had them.
IF building material were cheaper"
continued the visitor, land the people
could build homes as they would like
to. Birmingham, in the new census,
would show population of 100000.
Il have never seen better. more
healthful conditions, and but for the
course of the Legislature. the spirit of
enterprise would probably develop into
an actual boom"
Another very significant sign of con-
ditions, as indicated by Mr.. Howe is
the fact that Birmingham people are
not renewing mortgages under which
homes were built or obtained
'"They are paying off the mortgages. -
he added. Il know this to be true.
For I have such knowledge as result of
my practice.
The Birmingham man was deeply in
terested in Washington affairs. AS re-
suit of his contact with people in many
sections, he expressed conviction that
the people, the business people. of the
country, are disappointed in republi-
can leadership. He had the idea that
business men hold republicans respon-
sible for not permitting a return OF
normal conditions.
THE great boon to be gained from
ratification of the peace treaty, con-
tanning the covenant of the league of
nations" said Mr.. Howe, Lies in the
fact that such ratification will restore
the country to peace basis. The
republicans won't permit ratification,
and are responsible for the fact that
we must continue to operate on an
unsettled or war basis.
THE country, l have found, is tired
of republican tactics. Last fall the
country gave the republicans their
chance. 1t is now the opinion that the
republicans have not made good their
promises
Mr. Howe holds it entirely possible
that as result of nation wide dissatis-
faction. the democrats may win the
presidency next year.
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be subject to the approval of the dt
rector general
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Under the present arrangement. ship
pers have been favored by rates to
New York. when the distance to Mobile
was considerably less. In consequence
South Atlantic ports have practically
dried up, while New York has had so
much business that its port was con-
gested.
Under the new arrangement 1t will
be cheaper for shipper from the west
or central west. to route his goods
by Mobile than by New York. In con-
sequence, Mobiles business should de
velop in bounds and it should soon
have all the ships its business de-
serves.
The new rates to be prepared will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06
ALBANIAN IN CHARGE
OF DECENTRALIZATION

Washington, September 5.-(Special)
Maj. Mel Smith of Birmingham has been
put in charge of the Rehabilitation of the
First division which will be an event of
the next three weeks at Camp Meade.
The war department has taken no action
respecting Major Smiths application for
a commission in the regular army.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06
TWO ALABAMIANS
ON PERSHING'S STAFF

Washington, September 5.-tSpecial.)
Alabama will furnish two members of the
staff which will serve General Pershing
when he parades at the head of columns
in New York and Washington. The two
will be Maj. Gen. William l.. Sibert and
Lieut.. Gen. Robert T. Billiard, both for
mer commanders of the First division. No
other state is so signally honored.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06

number THE LITERARY DIGEST dated September
althe
Besides interested Current Finance
GEmps o
The Digest graphically illustrated with hafone
press The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06
NEW TARIFF RATES
WILL HELP MOBILE

Washington, September ESPECIALLY
Alabama members of Congress ex-
pressed citation today over the order of
Director General Hines of the rail-
road administration. that tariffs be pre-
pared eliminating the injustice in rates
which has long handicapped South At
lantic and gulf ports.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-06
HUNTSVILLE HEARD FROM

Washington, September 5.-(Special0
Huntsville spoke to the Alabama dele
cation today. To each of the mem bers
there came 100 kilograms from business
men and firms of Huntsville. Each
expressed desire that the delegation OPP
pose the Siegel bill which would re-
quire the retailer to label his goods
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TIE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, SATURDAY SEPTEMBER g. 1919

with figures indicating first cost. No
telegram came from any other town
of the state. The delegation is prac-
tically solid against the measure and
it has no chance of enactment
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
The Rainbows Sounds.

Incredible as it may seem, beam of light can be made to produce sound. A ray of sunlight is. thrown through a lens on to glass vessel containing lamphlaTk, colored silk or worsted. or any like substance. A disk having sits or openings cut in it is made to -revolve swiftly in this beam of light. so as to "cut it up,, thus causing, al ternate flashes of light and shadow. When one places his ear to the glass vessel he hears strange sounds so long as the flashing beam falls upon the vessel.
 A still more extraordinary effect is
 produced when the beam of sunlight
 Is made to pass through a prism so
 as to produce what is called the solar spectrum. The disk is turned and the colored light of/the rainbow is made to break through it. Now If the ear be placed to the vessel containing the silk or other material. as the coiored l lights of the spectrum fall upon 1t, sounds will be given out by the differ
 ent parts of the spectrum, and there will be silence in other parts.
 i For instance, if the vessel contains red worsted and the green light
 flashes upon it loud sounds will be given forth. Only feeble sounds will
 be heard when the red and the blue parts of. the rainbow fall upon the vessel. Other eelors will produce no sounds at all. Green silk gives out sound best in a red light Every kind
 of material gives more or less sound
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
FIGHTING CHILD LABOR.

In order to create more interest in the reduction of child labor. in addi- ton to what already exists, it is pro- posed by the national committee work ing for the eradication of child labor that there should be a nationwide ob- servanee of Child Labor day the fourth Sunday in January in the churches, on the day previous in the synagogues and the day following in schools and clubs.
 The subject. of child labor is noth- ing new. Most sections of the coun- try through state legislatures have taken action to overcome conditions which could not be tolerated for the good of the coming generations or the welfare of the country, but while such beneficial steps have been taken it Is not to be thought that all has been done that should be. In fact there are Sections of the country where conditions are practically as bad as ever except for the necessity of com plying with the federal law which re- quires heavy tax upon goods going into interstate trade when chiid lGtbpA Has pi&l UA dl1y part III bhHlI production This federal law it is to he realized does not have any effect directly or indirectly upon the employ ment of children where the product does not 80 outside of the state. and it is to be\ realized that the legisla- tion of the respective states are very far from being uniform as regards child labor.
 It is highly improbable that uni formity can be secured upon such a matter but there are certainly not e few states where 9. decided improve ment is needed in addition to whai l the state and federal laws require Whether such an observance woult have any effect in this quarter is harf to tell. It would certainly be a de, sirable educational move and could dt no harm. The detrimental effects O
 child labor cannot be too fully point
 cd out for the more 1t is kept befor'
 the people the. quicker the deserved | relief will be obtained
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
AT ELLIS ISLAND.

From such information as the con- gressional immigration committee is getting. from it's investigations at FL lis Island there N not only revealed the need of it, but the fact that it should have been, uudertaken- some time ago. It certainly Is an interest ing situation when it appears that the immigration service Is not suffi- ciently manned to meet the require ments of the laws and the business at that port. and in view of the testimony that has been received it is by no means surprising that the committee comes to the conclusion that there must be change in conditions there. In some respects new legislation may be required but there are others where it will not, .+,s
 Nothing more ludicrous could be imagined than the demands, on the part of lot of aliens awaiting de- partation- as. anarchists and bolshe- wiki, that the wire screen be removed which separates them from theii friends who visit them. or the refusa of such people to appear before tht court in which their appeals are, tc be heard. Such is of course in keep ing with the policy of obstruction anG opposition to established government which they advocate, but when con ditions there are such that immortality is permitted, prisoners are allowed tc escape and a general lax situation prevails it Is time that the committe, realized that something needs to b, done.
 In addition to this is the siownes, which characterizes the disposition O the deportation cases and the com mittee can render a valuable servic' by determining whether 1t is the ret tape that Is required under existin, laws or whether it is the slow move
 ment of the government machiner, that is at present dealing with thes
 matters. Whatever the trouble is i
 should be located and the necessar
 steps to overcome the present condi tions taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29

empire, neither custom nor law neither right nor wrong, that which. next to language, has most firmly fixed the specific barrier between man and beast: which alone has made life possible and bearabie, and which. as it is the deep est, though often hidden. spring of tn-. dividual life. is also the foundation of all national life, the history of all his tories, and yet the mystery of all mysteries"
 If refisien is this splendid and per ,yasive thing. then to make 1t merely an affair of Sundays is to empty it of
 it's essence and to change it into a farce. "A little religion is a painful thing" said William Arnot "htit more religion takes, the pain away" A lit-
 tie religion, a Sunday religion, is a
 weak, Daltry, disappointing thing; but more religion, religion of all the week. is strong. magnificent, satisfy ing.
 When David Livingston was a boy.
 his dying Sunday school teacher gave
 him some advice that he never forgot,
 Make religion, lad" he said. "the every day business of your life. ard not a thing. of fits and starts" We all know how splendidly Livingstone obeyed that injunction
 President Roosevelt once, speaking ir a Chicago pulpit, gave similar advise: Tn your business and work" declared that thorough going man. If you lei Christianity stop when you leave the church door there is not much right eousness in your. nor are you any tot 1 righteous if your Christia r1ity stops. a the door of. your home. The man wht carries Christianity into his every da. work stands a better chance of naak- ing a success of life than one who doei not"
 I Poor religion is the staff of life. I it does net strengthen us we are veal 1 indeed. le is on Monday more thai
 Sunday that we need strength.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
Sunday Morning Talk
Religion Between Sundays.

Religion is a many sided affair. It means prayer and meditation upon sacred things. It means telling others, of Christ. It means doing kind acts towards others. All these things are part of true religion. But there is still another thing that is a part of religion namely, work. The commandment that is so often regarded as simply a commandment to keep the Sabbath holy is also a commandment to put the
 other days of the week to good use. Religion between Sundays consists chiefly in doing ones work thoroughly and with hearty interestedness,. doing | it in Gods name and for Cad.
 One of the noblest definitions of re- ligion ever written is that of Max
 mullers: Religion is that which sup ports, prevades, directs all our acts and thoughts, and hopes, without which there can be neitherf community nor
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Beats Them All,

< MT. Editor:S Petrenius once said that, some men when in need Of a1 ,efnetic used a haInfngo's feather dip ped in oil, but for his part he read Nero's poetry and the effect was i'm mediate. This writer has talked with not less than a dozen thinking men
 lately who seem agreed that the re- cent vaporings of c. B. Montgomery
 go the damingo's feather and the
 aforesaid poetry one better.
 For the past three years, President
 Wilson has had to fill a trying posi-
 tion of great difficulty and tremen-
 dous responsibility. Whether MT.
 Montgomery could or would have ili- ed it better is inmateriai to the pres ent issue as is also the question whether the American people made a tremendous mistake in not elevatins Mir. Montgomery to the chief magis- tracy.
 MT, Wilson. MT. Lansing, MT. Lloyd 1 George and Premier Clemeaceau have Leach and all freely admitted that the questions with which they have had | to deal were almost beyond human
 ken. What relief must it have been I to them could they have known that , in a very small town of next to the
 smal1est state in the union, there liye1 a man engaged in washing 1 lamps and tossing on an occasional hod of coal who could have piioted ] them safely over every rock and shoa1 and on whose strong arm they coulc
 have leaned in entire safety. A mar who could single handed and alone run the entire universe and do it si easily as never to slip a cog or ruffis
 a feather.
 ! Commenting on the coarse insul about "rebbing the undertaken" tht
 aforesaid thinking men were furthe agreed that the fact that we havi among us in these times that tr. mems souls. men who know no bet
 ter than to say such things, raise , the only doubt they have ever hei1
 as to the practical value of democracy ,l Undoubtedly. MT. Editor, there ar ! places no farther away than Alaska 7 perhaps not farther away than Jack sonvilIe, Florida-where the citizen never heard of MT. Montgomery w understand he has no influence in hi own community and very likeI , does not influence a single vote othe ! than his own. The net result of hi
 vaporings is to give thinking peopl a feeling of disgust that he wi l persist in plastering his opinions a Y over everybody and a feeling of wor der as to what it is inside him tha 9 makes him tick.
 nI NJ. c. BLISH r Willirnantic, November 27, 1919.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-29
GAS AS A WEAPON.

During the war both before and af- ter this country entered it, there was resort to the use of gas of various kinds. It was used in various forms ' the efforts of the contestants being to develop if possible new and more deadly varieties. Though forbidden ioy the rules of war Germany refused to respect rules as 1t refused to ob- serve agreements and inasmuch as it rssorted to this weapon the others were obliged to make use of 1t.
 Statistics as to different phases of the war are beginning to be put forth and it Is noted that of the 274,217 cas- ualties in American forces there were 74.77s, or over 27 per cent due to gas The greater part of these cas- ualties were not fatal for it is shown that the deaths from gas on the bat 1lefield or later in hospitals numbered 14o0 or only 1-s7 per cent. of the to- tai gas casualties whereas the death: from other battle causes amounted tc 2s.l per cent This makes it evident that while the gas is wicked and dis szbllng 1t did not pile up the deaths a: rapidly as other causes.
 The effectiveness of the gas is to s largo degree overcome through pre-. .paredness to meet such attacks. Tn, sEas masks were a cumbersome part O the equipment but they did their worl land saved an untold number of lives But for the ingenuity in meeting gal attacks in this manner as well as tn, iother devices for detecting the pres.