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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
TO SPEND S2O,OOO IN
 BIJOU IMPROVEMENTS

Interior improvements entailing a cost of s2o.ooo. were completed yester- day by F. G. Wilson. manager of Loew' S Bijou theatre.
 The improvements include new chairs. carpets, decorations and other furnish : ings New draperies also have been hung.
 New chairs and encouragement of the boxes now gives the Bijou a seating capacity of 5000 the largest of any theatre in Greater Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
LIST OF STEAMERS

Among those who spoke were: Commis- sioner John R. Hornady, pr. P. A. Baker, general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon | League of America; Dr. Ira r. Landreth | of Nashville, 9 national speaker for the Anti-Saloon league; ". Mcdonald Lee, national director of the campaign Ed ward Young Clarke, divisional director for the southeast: sydney J. Bowie, Mrs. Chapel Cory Mrs. B. M. Boykin, dlvs- ional director O. womans activities; Mrs. R. r. Johnston, Frank Willis Barnett, Thomas E. Orr and F. B. Cummings, state director. The speakers were intro duced by l.. B. Musgrove, chairman of the committee, who presided. Ernest Russell, son of the founder of the Anti-Saloon League of America, was elected secretary of the committee and Dr. L. C. Braus- comb led in prayer.
 The general purposes of the campaign were explained by the speakers, who also
 brought inspiration facts and figures
 for Alabama workers
 One of the keynotes of the meeting was
 the plea that wcmen take an active part
 in it. Speakers emphasized that women
 were responsible for the beginning ot
 the Anti-Saloon league work in the form
 of the W. c. T. U., and that now they
 should be equally willing to carry this
 work to a fruition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
WAS TALKING TO SON

Mrs. Cutcliff denied this, but stated that she was talking to her son about an apartment when her husband came in and accused her of talking to some man about getting an apartment
 Mrs. Cutcliff testified also when
 tCOptinued on Page Sfx)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
OBLIGATION OF AMERICA

The obligation of the American people to carry the doctrine of prohibition to foreign countries was only as dictated by Biblical missionary injunctions, but also as Dr. Baker put it ito protect the invest ment already made by this country
 The menace of wet neighbors' to the laws in this country was explained in detail and the reason for the necessity or the funds asked in the campaign.
 If the prohibition forces 20 years ago had had the funds then which we have now, this problem of world prohibition would have been solved 15 years ago. de- clared pr. Baker, in his keynote address,
 "We were delayed then, but there is no necessity for any delay now, because we can raise the money to spread the gospel of prohibition to Europe and become world philanthropists, in fact as we'll as theoretically"
 Dr. Baker explained that the work would not at all be cumulative but would take the form os coordination of the ef- forts of dry forces in Europe which are already active. but which lack force be- cause of failure to concentrate their labors. This mission, he stated the league. in it's worldwide campaign, will per form.
 we propose" said Dr. Baker, mot to tell foreign people what to do but what prohibition has meant in America. we propose to furnish money, to print liter2- ture. hire stenogra phers, establish offlces and let other people know what driving out the saloons has meant to us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
'S15O,OOO QUOTA OF BIRMINGHAM AND
 JEFFERSON COUNTY
 FOR DRY CAMPAIGN

State Executive Committee at Meeting Here Yester- day Arranged Details
 for State-Wide Drive.
 To Raise $75O,OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-17
FIGHT JUST STARTED

pr. Ira Landreth made what was perhaps one of the most remarkable speeches of the meeting Dr. Land reth's scintillating wit and easy humor kept the gathering in an uproar of laughter and he moved them at will to tears pr. Landreth announced that he spoke from the text. we Have Just
 Begun to Fight" quoted from the liquor interests. and the theme that he stressed was in this statement:
 "It is in the stitution. you cannot oppose it now" pr. Landreth pointed out so far as the United States was concerned prohibition was an accom- plished fact written in the constitution which every American is sworn to up hold. To oppose prohibition Dr. Landreth declared, "is to put oneself on q level with bolshevists." Dr. Landreth paid an elegant tribute to the women advocates of prohibition and declared they must finish the job" W. Mcdonald Lee in his address touched briefly on the law enforcement feature of the campaign and said that the Anti-Saloon league did not pro- pose to go out and actually arrest vio lators. but that this would take the | form of building up public sentiment | to such an extent that the laws would
 1 he easily enforced. He stated that At l torney General Palmer had invited an
 ! agencies to aid in prohibition law en-
 forcement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25

but got a letter from him saying he did
not consider US us representatives"
IF he had consented to an interview
would this strike have been called?''
asked senator Kenyon.
me"
IF Judge Gary consents TO an inter-
view now will the strike go on?'
"Yes. They are going on until they
get Justice"
AT that time had the presidents in
dustrial conference been called2"
mo, II had not"
'we would be Interested In having
you tell Us why you couldn't postpone
the striker" asked Senator Kenyon.
"The dates had been set. II we had
waited we would have been shot to
pieces"
What do you mean BY thatr' asked
Senator Smith.
"All kinds Of intimidations by busl-
ness men. Men given the choice OF
giving up their cards or quitting their
jobs; or being shot. like Rose Sellens.'
Pressed for an explanation. Fftzpat-
rick introduced photographs Of a dead
Woinan. SHo spohe at ohe Va W.
meetings. When the gunmen shot she
tried TO protect some children. Then
the order was given. shoot this one
too"
A newspaper dispatch from Pitts
burgh said Miss Sellens was a mine
workers organizer and was killed In a
riot at Breckenridge, Pa. 1t did not
appear that she was concerned in the
steel strike.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
LEGION SUNDAY, NOV. Q.
Clergy Asked TO Preach on Legion Be-
fore National Convention Opens.

New York. Sept. 25.--Clergymen
thruout the United States VIII be ro-
ouestcd TO devote part or tho whole OF
their sermons To the ideals for which
The American Legion stnnda, on sun
day, Nov. .. Tho national executive
committee OF the American Legion asks
that this. the day preceding the ofrn-
ing of the national convention In Mln'
neapolis be observed as American Le-
gion Sunday,
An official request from natonai
headquarters urging the cooperation
OF the 100. 600 clergymon In America
thru the state branches and local posts
OF The American Legion says:
'"The American Legion Is an estab-
I,shed fact. II Is the concrete realtza-
tion of that 'somo sort OF organization
after the war which was talked OF in
every cantonnent in America, on board
every ship of the navy, and In every
unit and section of tho A. Il, +. II IL
the crystallIzation of the wish OF every
soldier, sailor and marine to opganlsn
after the war. In union there IL
strength and in this particular union
will be found the bulwark OF Amer
icanlsm.
"The Legion has grown and Its spir-
Il has spread because II is worthy. In
every test at the outset II repelled sell
fishness. narrowness, partisanshtp ana
clung tenaciously to the underlyins
theme-democracy. In every test IL
has withstood the temptation OF ex-
pIoitatIon for its members at the ex-
pense of the country at large. In no IN
stance has 1t sought anything that was
not Just and equitable and In the best
interests OF all America. 1t Is now, al
ways has been and will. continue to pe
non-partisan and non-political in the
accepted sense of those terms.
But while 1t Is non-polltical 1t mas
and always will have policies, In thai
II reflects the will and opinions OF the
majority of It's mernbers-whose san
ity. unselfishness and patriotism may
be depended upon in questions affect
ing national or international integrity
and adjustment"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
ITALIANS HAD ITCHY FINGERS"
Members of Pershing's Staff Fieeced in
Rono by Vendors.

Romo hy Vendors.
Correspondence Of Associated Press'l
Rome, Sept. 1.-"Itchiug palms" wero
extended to the enlisted personnel at
tached to General Pershing's staff dur
ing the American commander-in-
chiefs visit to Rome. Cab drivers, pro-
fessional guides, professional beggars
novelty vendors and guide-book sell
ers preyed upon the American dough-
BOYS with avidity. One soldier paid 50
to be driven from the station to ST.
Peters, trip ordinarily costing 40
cents or by trolley, 4 ccnts
Professional guides reaped a harvest
ut the Coliseum and at st. Peters,
where they played the part Of "conft-
dence" men by offering to take the sol
diers to parts Of these monuments not
ordinarily open to the public. A guide
at the Coliseum exacted s. for taking
three privates and a sergeant thru tho
upper tiers while another guide at st.
Peters demanded 81 for taking two
bows thru the Vatican museum, both
of which are free TO the public.
A cab driver agreed to take three
priyates over the ancient Appian way
for Sc. He took them on trip of the
city of Rome for about an hour, told
them they had seen all and demanded
his fare, which they paid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25

Rome, Sept. 25.-Cabinct ministers
do not conceal the enormous gravity
and the difficulty of finding solu-
ton of the Fiume pSoblem. They do
not want to use force against Captain
D'Annunzio, wishing to avoid fra
tricidal conflict.
Persuasion is useless without agree
ing to D'Annunzios conditons--tho an
nexauon of Fiume, 1t Ia asserted that
IL tho Italian government would ac-
against her not only hcr former allies
but her recent enemies, the Jugo- Slavs.
who, It was said. would have already
acted but for lack of power.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
ORDERS sURLESoN QUIZ.
Senator Norris Wins Fight for Hearing
on CHARGES Of llleaaI Eavoritism.


Washington, Sept. Ex-senator Nor-
ris of Nebraska denounced Postmas-
ter General Rurleson in senate speech
today for his interference with civil
service laws. The senator succeeded
in having his resolution directing an
inquiry into charges that Mr.. Bnrle-
son had "debauchcd the civil service"
referred to the committee on civil
service instead Of the committee on
postofflces. where some senator's
sought to have it so.
Senator Norris. in urging his reso-
luton, recalled the recent forced reslg-
nation OF Civil Service Commissioner
Galloway and the controversy preced-
ing II. together with the charge made
by Galloway that he was forced out
by Burlcson because he would not as
sist him In debauching the civil serv-
leo by letting him get around the eS-
ecutive order directing that first and
second-cla postmasters be made on
merit after examination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
Geddes Meets Union Men.

London. Sept. 25.-Sir Eric Geddes,
minister of transport will today meet
Of union railway men
which yesterday presented an ultima
tum to the government demanding that
a standard Of wages be settled. II tho
adjustment is not settled strike that
is nationwide will be called on Friday.
Unlike several labor threats which
were presented by extremists yester-
days demands were presented by
union chiefs. ...
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
FIND $42, 500 OF
OIL LOOT BURIED

All But sss,5oo Of Standard Oil Payroll
Fund Of $4,000 Reeovered-Fourth
Man Believed TO Possess Remainder
stili Missing Three Mon Under
Arrsst.
Chicago, Sept. a5.-With the recov-
cry of S42,5oo buried on the farm OF
,Onuery (John) Wedja, father OF John
8. Wedja, clerk in the Chicago post
Office, who is said to have planned the
robbery, the amount recovered from
the $4,000 stolen from the federal re-
serve shipment to the Standard Oil
Company was brought to s1s1.5oo. The
money was found wrapped in old rags
and buried in q milk can. 1t was tho
younger Wedja's share Of the loot ac-
cordins to officers. The missing mon
ey Is believed to be In the possession
Of q man who disappeared after the ar
rest Of Wed1a and Leo and Walter
Philippkowski.
The PhilippkowSki brothers, with the
missing man, are said to have done the
actual robbing. Much Of the money
recovered was placed in safety deposit
boxes by them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
steamer Goes AGROUND.

Stanford, Conn.,, Sept. 25.-The
steamship Rosalind went aground on
Cows Reef in Long Island sound today.
She was bound from st. Johns to New
York.
The vessel was apparently off Its
course and ashore. An officer who
came ashore said there was no danger
and no excitement. The Rosalind was
q 8,000-ton craft
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
GAMBLERS HELD UP.
Esthsrvills Poker Players Relieved
$500 and One of Victim is Wounded

Esthsrville Poker Players Relieved OF
$500 and One Of Victim is Wounded.
Special to Times Republican.
Estherville. Sept. 25.-A bunch OF
five or six local gamblers playing polk
er last evening about o'clock were
held up by five holdup men, who COW
cred them with guns, robbed them OF
money and watches amounting to 500
or $500. forced the men to undress and
lie down on the ground while they were
being robbed, and then tore auto to
pieces to prevent being followed. one
man, a Mr.. Hansen, of Spencer, re-
fusing to comply and starting to run,
was shot thru the shoulder. He viii
lose an arm. A boy fishing along the
river also was robbed Of s1.25. The
robbers made a clean getaway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
stat. Polio. Blamed for Strike.

Youngstown, o., Sept 25.-Charses
that the Pennsylvania state police were
responsible for the strike at Newcastle
were made in telegram sent today
to John Fitzpatrick by s. II. Ham
messmark, secretary in charge of strike
headquarters in the Youngstown dis
trict. The fact that there had been
no disorder in the Youngstown district
Is because OF the attitude of local or
ficiaLs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
wes.orn ca.sls Rates Reduced.

Washington. Sept. 25.-owing to the
severe drouth In northwestern states
tho Interstate commerce commission
authorized the suspension OF the long
and short haul measure on live stock
from Montana. Utah. and wyoming to
other states where 1t is the intention
to return the cattle
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
Norway Gcts Spitzberaen.

Paris. Sept 25.--The supreme coun-
Gil at this mornings session approved
the report on Spitzbergen, granting to
Norway political suzoralnty over the
Spitzbergen archipelago Norway Is
closer TO Spitzbergen than any other
country and virtually all of the several
nations which claimed tho territory had
waived the claims before the report
was presented. The territory Il valu-
able for the coal mines.
The council also decided that tho
Congo territoToy In northern Moxam-
bique. detached from the German COLI
onia possessions. should be given to
Portugal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
would be shut down for three months.
The strikers ignored the offer.
Striker, Injured in Wreck.

Gary. Ind. Sept. 25.--Ffve men were
fatally injured and fifty hurt when two
stecls cars crowded with strikers col
lide today. Both cars were running at
high speed and collided head on. under
a viaduct. The injured men were
rushed to hospitals In Gary. The men
were on their way to receive their pay
checks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
ToI;mit Coal for Mills.

Washington, Sept. 25.--In an effort
to meet the first effects of the steel
strike on the transportation system,
the railroad administration today in
stituted method which will limit the
quantity Of coal which the steel mills
can consume during the strike. The
new order is intended to prevent con-
gestion at terminals and also prevent
large quantities Of equipment from
being tied up.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
A r.,,u AZ q ooo Teachers.

Washington, Sept. 25.--The public
schools of the nation began the
school year With shortage OF $4,000
teachers. This estimate was made to-
day by the itat;oGa! education
ton after questionnaircs had been sont.
IN all states. teFBEss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
surIeson Denies Report.

Washington, Sept, 25.--Dcnials that
any effort had been made by the post
office department to influence the
civil service commission In the ap-
pontment Of first. second and third
class postmasters were made today in
A letter from Postmaster General Burl-
eson in a letter to the senate postal
committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25

crowd cheered. ARE tho knives being
stuck into this document"
qualified adoption" OF tho treaty.
he said, was not adoption. but rejeo-
tion."
should the United States stay out
OF the league Il would have 20 have
the biggest army In tho world"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
ROYAL BELolAks TO VISIT IOWA.
kina Albert and Queen Elizabeth to
Visit Davenport.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Sept. 25.-King Albert
Of Belgium, and his wife, Queen, Eliza
beth, and royal party are planning to
visit Davenport, Iowa., according to q
telegram received today, by Governor
Harding from the acting secretary OF
state, William Philips. at Washington.
Governor Harding will extend an invi-
tation thru the secretary of state to
the king and queen Of Belgium to visit,
Iowa. King Albert and his wife have
expressed desire to visit Davenport;
Nothing Is said as to when the, trip
will be made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
NO GRENADE sANks FOR KIDS.

Certificates Instead, to Be Issued to
Children Who Saved Money.
washington, Sept. 25.-Discontin-
uance BY the war department Of the
release Of the surplus hand grenades
will prevent the treasury from reward
ing the children who saved money dur
ing vacation with one Of the grenades
for savings banks. It Is said certifl-
Gates VIII be issued to children who
earned money for the purchase Of war
savings stamps.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
pieorder. a Wavkeoan,

waukegan. H., Sept. 2B.-seven
striking employees Of the American
Steel and Wire Company were arr
rested last night charged with making
threats to assault nonunion workmen
and. burn their homes. They were re-
lsased on bonds Of 10000 each. This
morning Chris, Anderson, night
ana severely beaten - he was return
ing home. Officials Of the company
notined this strikers that unless they
rse1rnsd within ! few days the plant
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
A+.>,tion rvrue 20 Washlnaton.

At.>Ition Turns 20 Washington.
/ Pittsburgh. Sept. a5-The senate
committee Investigation at Washington
Of the nationwide strike Of steel work
ers today drew attention Of employers
and labor leaders in the Pittsburgh
district. Reports Of strike Develop
ments were given secondary consider
alton BY those involved In the con-
troyersy.
The fight Of the steel workers for
the right ot free speech and free as
semblags In the Pittsburgh district is
one Of the main questions to be brought
TO the attenSlon Of the senate investi-
gators. with the demand that "the con-
stitutional rights Of the workers be
upheld by the federal government"
Little change In the strike situation
here was noticeable today.
Neither side in the strike made any
claims Of changes In the situation. The
fourth day found Pennsylvania COM
parativeiy quiet. Newcastle, the scene
Of disorder early in the week, remain
cd quiet today with hundreds Of po-
licemen patroling the strike district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
FEARS
TO MOVE IN
"a NE CRISIS
NatiOr ) Iesitates to Use
For ? Against Captain
: )Annunzio.
OTHERWISE MUST
ACCEPT DEMANDS
Italy Facing Graveest Problem Since
War Ended--AeeePtanee Of lnsur.
gent Demands Would Turn Former
Allies Against Rome Government
Peace Council Awards Spitrberseu
Archipelago to Norway.

Paris, Sept. 25.-Apparentiy in
emulation OF Captain D'Annunxio,
whose dramatic seizure Of Fiume
has directed tho attention OF the
world to tho Italian littoral, other
Italian leaders are advancing on
Trau and SaIato. important towns
on the Dalmatian coast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
Catholics plan Work.

Washington, Sept. 25.--Plans for more
effective cooperation Of the work Of
the Catholic churchm in America
we're discussed at conferences OF
Catholic prelatcs and clergy which
opened here yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
w e r. u. pioneer Dies.

Delaware, O., Sept. 25.-Credited
with being the writer of the first con-
stitution of the W. c. T. U.. Mrs, Har-
riet c. McCabe, aged 90. died at her
home here from the infirmities of old
age.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
clemenoeau sends Hint.

Paris, Sept. 25.-Speaking In tho
chamber OF deputies on tho German
peace treaty. Premier Clemenceau said
that II he had any word to send the
United States senate 1t would be that
it hurry the ratification of tho treaty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
DR.. NEWTON TO RETURN TO U. 8.

Former Iowa Pastor, Now in London,
Accepts Call in America.
London, Sept. "a. via Montreal-Dr.
Joseph Fort Newton, the American
pastor Of the City Temple since 1915
has received q call from church IN
the United States and it is expected he
win accept. Before going to London
he was pastor of the Liberal Christian
church at Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
Mershanss co euslnsss sIlpplns.

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Sept. 2b.-With tho
closing Of the steel mills In the Nah
oning valley, merchants Of Youngs-
town ars beginning to feel the effects
IN the curtailing Of money heretofore
freely spent BY the steel workers. AZ
inactivity at the mills continues they
expect conditions to grow worse. Union
organizers are working to sign up the
mon before they have chance to scat
ter and while the newness Of the stu
alton exists. 6cores Of meetings are
being held every day in the vicinity OF
the steel yards,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-09-25
RELEASE REFRIGERATOR CARS
Director Hines to Punish Shippers Wht
Hold Railroad Equipment.

Hold Railroad Equipment.
Washington, Sept. 25.-Drastic act
ion was taken by Director General
Hines to compel the release
Of refrigerator cars. After re-
ceivins numerous complaints from
consumers about the moulding OF
these cars. Ndr. Hines ordered directors
70 place embargoes against all con-
signees who fail to release such equip
ment.
Tha situation IN 'the west and the
beginning Of the Florida crop move
ment was said to render all reasonable
measures imperative to obtain the
fullest use Of cars.