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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-28

The situation in the Bir-
mingham district with refer
ence to the threatened coal
strike called for next Saturday
has undergone no change since
Saturday.
The statement given out by Presi-
dent Wilson Saturday night, while it
is believed it will start anew negotia-
lions for settlement of the differences
between the United Mine Workers and
the bituminous coal operators in the
central competitive field, has had no
effect on the situation here, is the view
taken by leaders on both sides yes
terday.
.eThe strike order stands. the
unnon miners say.
1--WE are prepared to operate our
mines as usual" say the operators. .
President J. r. Kennamer of Dis
trict No. 20, United Mine Workers. will
go to indianapolis to attend the confer
ence tomorrow called by President Lew
is of the United Mine Workers. There
may be one or two other officials of
the Alabama district with him.
LEADERS ACTION TO GOVERN
we will be governed by the action
of the leaders at the conference in
indianapolis Wednesday," said William
L. Harrison. national organizer. yes
terday. II have nothing to say with
fo tat q
ment. 1t was not altogether unexpect-
ed. had believed ever since the Wash l.
ington conference adjourned without
coming to an agreement that the gov
eminent would make an effort to settle
the matter. I didn't knbw what form
the government action would take. but
l was reasonably certain something
would be done.
1T the national organization. does
not rescind the strike order the union
miners in the Birmingham district will
strike. If the order is rescinded they
will continue at work That is all that
can be said on the matter at present
Mr.. Harrison and other union officials
held a conference at headquarters on
the ninth floor of the Farley building
yesterday afternoon. The subject I'M
der discussion was not made public
but it is understood the strike order
and plans for making the strike eff
fective, if.it takes place, were the prin-
cipal topics.
President George B. Mccormack OF
the Alabama Coal Operators associa-
ton stated that the president had put
the matter up to the union in its true
light, and that he could add nothing to
it, He said the union had made nc
demands upon the operators in this dis
trict and there was nothing for them to
consider at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-28
FIvE-MILL TAX ONLY HOPE

When informed last night as to DR.
Barrett's statement the chairman ofRthe
teachers committee declared that the
teachers were confident that the board of
education would End some means of in
creasing the salaries and would sit
steady in the boat until something Is
done" The chairman also stated that
the one big hope that the teachers cher
voted in December.
1--WE hope to get a goodly proportion
of the funds to - derived from the adj
ditional taxes and consequently we VIII
organize and work for the vote on both
the constitutional amendment and the
five-mill increase, and we will expect TO
benefit from it by getting salary increases.
In the meantime do hope that the
board Of education and the city commits
sion will provide a way to tide uss over
until after the additional tax is voted.
When asked as to whether or not 1t was
true that numerous teachers We're leaN-
ing the profession to enter into other
lines of work, the chairman stated that
unless a substantial increase is made
there will be few teachers left on the
rolls in the next few years, for when
they can get office positions at $25 or $50
more month than they are getting as
teachers fear that those who Will re-
main in this noble calling, they say
il is. will be very Few Already over 100000
school teachers throughout the country
have left the schools for the offices. ana
Birmingham is certa inly over its quota
along this lire the chairman concluded
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-28
CAN BARELY EXIST

Following the appearance before the
board of education yesterday afternoon
a committee of 30 men and women from
the Birmingham Teachers association
asking that a raise in salary be gwen
them. as they "can barely exist under
the present wage system, w. j. Rushton
of the board moved that a joint meeting
of the board of education and the city
commission be called for some day later
in the week when the matter can ne
thoroughly considered and an effort made
to bring about way to pay the teachers
more The motion was carried and Dr.
Barrett president of the board is OK
pected to call the meeting within a Few
days.
That they had no intention to strike
was the first statement made by the com
mittee of teachers at the meeting of the
board. They declared that they were not
paid as well as most common laborers.
Comparing their pay with that of ditch
diggers, garbage collectors and chimney
sweepers, the teachers appealed to the
board Of education for an, increase.
The teachers cited the fact that the
minimum salary of the teachers was $500
a year. They presented figures showing
that the lowest possible cost of living,
including board. laundry and carfare
amounted to $500 a year This leaves
only $40 a year for clothing and other
incidental expenses the committee de-
clared
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
As Good as a Youth.

WOrkmen at q mill in Greencastle
are telling good story regarding one
OF the workmcn. 1t has been rule of
the company not to employ men over
certain age.
few days ago man living within
n stones throw of the mill solicited
work, but was turned down because OF
his gray whskers and his snOw-white
hair. The "old" man was not daunted.
He felt he was still good for many days
of work, so he went to drug store,
bought bottle OF black hair dye and
soon had his wilderness jet black. He
again asked for work Of the same fore
man and was accepted ut once. He was
put to work and made good from the
start. Then he was worried because
his white hair was growing, as also
were his equally white whlskers. He
again bought second bottle Of dye
and used 1t to hide his identity.
The cold" man Is still working his
eight hours a day and one official Of
the company stated he had done such
q good Job he did not have to buy an
other bottle Of dye. but could hold his
job, even with his white hair and whis-
kers.--Indianapolis News.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15

akin to coal. The history of the for
nation Of Jet is much like that of
coal. Thousands Of years ago. masses
OF wood were carried down into the
sea by the rivers, and. there water
logged. 1t sank and became embedded
In the mud. Pressure and heat and
the salt water wrought the change in
the wood. Even now traces of the
wood structure can he detected In the
Jet itself. In years gone nv Jet used
to he found In Jumps of the coast of
Yorkshire. the jet incased in shale
known as jet-rock, washed up by the
sea; but now that supply is not suf-
fcient and. jet has to be regularly
mined. In Whitby. Yorkshire, the best
jet is produced. but there are also
important mines in France and Spain,
and America, too. has quantities OF
the shale. though 1t is not systemat.
ically mined.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Don't Delay Entering Your Cattle.
HOW Laundering Affects Clothes.

After thirty washings with hard
soap, soda, sodium slllcate and per-
borate, respectively, linen and cotton
textiles showed higher strength values
with hard water than with soft water.
With soft water sodium sillcate show
ed distinct injurious action on cot
ton and perborate was still more harm
full. Goods washed with soap improve
In luster and show a brilliant white
color by reflected light; goods wash
ed in soda show strong yellow In
transmitted light with slight shade
Of pink by reflected light they appear
slightly gray. After washing with sill
icate tire goods are white but quite
without lustcr, being dull and chalky.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
General Pershinq's Relioion.

General Pershing was understood to
be a Presbyterian. but according to
published reports. he has later been
confirmed as member Of the Protest.
ant Episcopal church. The Living
Church, an organ Of that faith, states
that the confirmation service took
place in France, and was conducted
by Rt. Rev. Charles Ell. Brent, bishop
Of western New York. It is said that
General Pershing desired to unite with
the Episcopal church in memory of his
wife, who was Of that faith. She and
their three daughters lost their lives
In fire at the Preside military build
ings at San Francisco, August 81, 1918.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
New Kind Of Construction.

Several exhibition halls and assem-
bly, rooms have been built in Norway
by attaching to the uprights met
ting" fashioned from wooden rods
about third Of an inch square In
cress-section, which are bound to-
gether with tip.plated iron wire, and
subsequently covered with a durable
plaster. Structures Of this sort, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine, are
easily and quickly constructed and are
said to be useful In winter time.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Proof.

my dear, was one of the very
first to leave" said man, who, on re-
turning from an evening party, was
greeted reproachfuIly by his wife.
"Oh, you always say that" she re-
torted.
"Well. can prove 1t this time, any
how" insisted the husband. Look In
the hall and see the gold-mounted um.
brella I've brought home"
Simple Budget System.
Every young wife should have a
budget system to govern her expendi-
lures"
II know. have one. I pay what I
can and owe the rest"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Anatoljs.

Anatolia. mentioned in the news
from the peace conference in Paris, ia
the name of one Of the five large prov
lnces or districts into which Turkey
Is divided. 1t lies between the Medi-
terranenn and Black seas, and the dis
trict is the home of the greater part
or the Turkish population, numbering
about 100000 people. The other four
great districts Of Turkey are Armenia.
syria, Mesopotamla and Kurdistan.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
N BOBBY TRAPS
When Armies Were Driven
From France.
lion of Contrivances Which Had
Part in Civilized Warfare Was
Made Work Of Special
Organization.

fction by British army investi.
of German ''booby traps" saved
les of many an. officer or man
British armies during the period
the Germans were retreating
rance.
h convinced" says one officer.
we nipped many of the Huns
plans by capturing near Bray
? factory where he made his
traps When we occupied 1t
med much from the partly COM
traps we found lying about the
Of them was an iron plate.
e willy Hun dropped in a road
that it would likely be trod
y soldier or horse of our ad-
troops. The plate was In
PTS, with a spring inside, and
contained q detonator connect
a heavy charge Of explosive.
he weight of the foot was re-
the spring slipped into place
ploded the detonator, and the
was done.
70 spring detonators were the
speciality. They consisted Of
containing a little spring with
at one end. Attached to the
IS a string or wire connecting
p explosive charge. Any ar
nt by which the spring could
nded and then suddenly con-
served to jerk the string, and
&c was exploded.
plight / received q call from our
% colonel who had spent the
ecting movements from a re-
aptured German dugout. He
he was nervous, and believed
ssociating with a BOBBY and
10 send him a squad Of engi.
look 1t over. l went myself.
oiohel sat in the dugout, about
cowD, on chair by q table.
III front Of the chair was n
lh' ami it was the can he
'ie mad noticed 1t early in the
when the dugout was first oc-
VI mad no time to examine 1t
ing. Then he found nothing.
pau a lunch that 1t was a
wanted expert assistance.
little trench around the
fould find no wires, and then
out received no sound other
"hich might come from any
can. There was nothing to
pen 1t, and, borrowing the
can opener, I went at 1t as
hs could.
partly filed with about eight
y one Of the most deadly
1plosives known to science.
moved very carefully, and in
Oh the can found the spring
IL mad been fastened to the
'ne can In such q way that
mad been lifted from the
's ougout the charge would
Cned' and the colonel and his
~ nave been blown to bits.
'one' paled a little when
III Just what he had been as.
WIN all day, and very fer.
IKE, himself for obeylng his
let that can alone"
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
CIassIHed.

Jack-Say, Jill, you didn't know that
1 was an electrician missed INV
calling.
Jill-How's that7 I"
Jack-Why, last night, over at
James the electric light fuse burned
out. Guess who fixed III Me-I-eSmv.
self.
Jill-Huh! You're no electrician
you're an idiot l-Pennsylvania Punch
Bowl.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Qualified.

He was applying for a position as
attendant in an insane asylum.
Have you had any experience ham
ding irrational persons?" he was
asked.
"Some," was his response. 81 was n
motion-picture director for several
years"
And he was hired forthwith.-Film
Fun,
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Not Waikjno.

"Do your troubles make you walk
the foor?'
mo-" answered the irascible man.
THAT'S the worst Of 1t. My principal
trouble Is gOut.-
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Second Thouuhts.

Mrs. Justwed-When | married I re-
solved to yield to my husband In every
thing.
Mrs. Langwed-So did I. And then
,. resolved never to act on that reso-
utlon.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Jet.

ave made the trip to the
coal mine and have seen
,,"IN Jumps are made ready
,'ops you know that Jet.
p'"ck substance that you
eba '' made into pretty orna-
'|>'S' buttons. ETC.. is closely
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-08-15
Real PhjIosophy.

"Can you see any reconcilIng fac
tor at all In this Increased. tax on In.
comesY
"Oh, yes; that l have an income to
taru
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
OZARK ART SCHOOL
 BULLETIN ISSUED

Fayetteville, June 4.-"Industrial art IS popular and practical and the demand for it is sweeping the eoun- try, because school boards and di- rectors can see that it has a cash value for every boy and girl in the public school" says a bulletin just issued by the University of Arkan- sas which describes the course in in- dustrial and applied arts which will be offered by the department of art. June 23-August 2.
 Methods of teaching will be given m addition to a scientific and prac- hcal study of the theory of color. theory of design, interior decoration and costume design. The use of many new mediums such as apaoue water colors, and Permodello model ing, will also be included. Copies of the bulletin may be obtained by writing to Miss Elizabeth Galbraith. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
OWN YOUR OWN HOME

Lack of housing facilities, if not remedied, will retard the city's growth. For that reason every en- couragement should be offered the "Own Your Own Home" building campaign now being sponsored by the United States department of labor. The need is not only local. It Is nationwide and common to most towns and cities, but it is naturally more acute in the growing sections of this state. The war stop ped building operations and re- newed effort is needed to make up for lost time.
 To help the program, everyone who can finance the undertaking and who has not done so, should biuld his own home. It is an ad vantage alike to the individual and to the city. The home owner, should he go into debt for his don1icile. will at least be paying for some thing which will be his own in a httle while, instead of paying rent. while the city will have the advan- tage of greater stability of popula- ton than is possible in a eommun-
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
GOUernnent Says
 Cotton Condition 75.6

Washington, June 2.-The condi- tion of the cotton crop was 75.6 per cent of normal on May p, the De partment of Agriculture announced today in it's first report of the sea son. No estimate of the area plant ed was made. That will be announc- ed in July.
 The condition of the crop last year on May 25 was S2.3 per cent of normal. while in 1917 it was 69.5 and in 1916 it was 77.5. The ten wear May 25 average condition IS 79.2.
 No estimate of the acreage plant ed will be made by the Department of Agriculture until the July report but unofficial estimates have placed this years acreage around S2,5Oo,- 900 acres.
 Conditions by states with com uarisons for May 10 follow:
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
SUGGESTIONS FOR RAINY-DAY
 FARMING

The frequent rains and cold weather have made this an unusual ly backward spring and while corn cotton and other cultivated crops are being retarded, grass and weeds are fiourishing. Care must be taken not to begin cultivation too soon after the rains, for if stirred while wet the ground will run together and pack, which condition is nearly as bad as having carpet of grass and weeds. If possible blow shallow or run g scraper through the mid de as soon as the top of the soil is dry enough. In day or so follow this cultivation with deeper blowing which should clean the crop fairly well.
 While the ground is too wet to blow, il is a good idea to set the mower or binder or blows in good wroking order. Sprays for controll- ing the potato weevil, cabbage bug, plant lice, etc, should be mixed dur ing bad weather. If the rainy days are thus utilized there will be less worry while the unfavorable weather lasts and more actual work accom- plished when weather conditions be- come more favorable.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
Cultivate Corn Carefully

Corn should not be cultivated too deeply After the plants are of good size the cultivation breaks of the roots that extend we'll into the middles and near the surface. Deep cultivation also turns up clods and forms air pockets, permitting the soil to dry out. Corn should never be cultivated deeply after the plants are a foot tall After heavy rains cultivate as soon as the surface is dry enough to work we'll. In this way, the soil mulch will be estab- hshed and excessive evaporation will be avoided.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
Can Fruit Without Sugar. Save All
 the Wild Berries

There will be great quantities of wild berries and other fruit in Ar kansas this year. Farm girls and housewives will find it profitable to gather this fruit and can it either for home consumption or for sale. It si not necessary to add sugar at the time of canning to make them keep. It can be added by the GUS toner when ready for use. Write to the Agricultural Extension Divis- ion of the University of Arkansas for free circulars, on canning fruits and vegetables.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
Distributed 5s Marianna Ice & Storage Comp

Be thankful thaI Z, '',aI not amount v lave pl did you would And rsl r' income tax. Am a.,saeh y ably worry so a, 1ppja 7
 you could not sA $300,0oO.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06

ity largely composed of renters.
 And since business and industrial expansion depend largely on the city's growth, business men of large means should do everything possible to boost the government plan to have each and every American citi-
The courier-index., 1919-06-06

zen own his own home. On June 5 there will be mass meeting at Little Rock. Governor Brough has proclaimed that day as Own Your Own Home Day" in Arkansas. Make it an Own Your Own Home Dav''
 by attending the meeting, and bv
The courier-index., 1919-06-06

If the grasses and weeds have taken the crop, or if backward spring weather has retarded plant ing till it is too late to plant cotton with safety, plant peanuts, which can be seeded as late as June Is, and which, is properly handled, will bring as much money next fall and winter as other crops.
 JIM c. FERGUSON,
 Commissioner of Agriculture.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
Hatch Chickens in June: Not Toe
 Late

Let's get over the idea that chick ems cannot be matched during the summer and fall The price of chickens and eggs will remain high and every farmer can increase his poultry production without very much extra cost. Summer chicks should have plenty of protein sup piled by pea, bean or peanut meal. There is stin time to plant corn, soy beans and peanuts for feed. Raise bullets for eggs next spring.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06
BETTER FARMING HINTS
Get Something on Stubble Land

Get Something on Stubble Land
 The yields of forage produced from plantings of soy beans, pea nuts and sorghum on stubble land will be good even though lighter than from earlier plantings. Corn planted in rows five or six feet apart with beans or peanuts drilled through the middle is good practice where grain is desired and the for age can be pastured. Planting beans in the row with corn makes an ex- cellent combination for the silo, especially on good soils.
 a q C
The courier-index., 1919-06-06

Frank Chun, a jeweler of Oak Grove, Carroll county, has a wooden clock which is more than 100 years old and which keeps time perfectly.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06

absorbing all the information on the subject that will be offered.
The courier-index., 1919-06-06

fills the bill to a nicety. Delicious in ia vor 1t won immediate favor way back n 1906, long before any ofits thousand ana one imitators had entered the field o non intoxicating cereal beverages.
 In making this opening announcement to the readers un newspaper the manufacturers of REEFS Special thank u old friends and patrons for past favors and again assure % o the never varying quality and purity of The Peer all So
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-24
A LETTER FROM HAL CRAIG
Continued from page two)

en- place in Berlin, it has been quiet
and orderly enough here.
l see by the papers (Which are about
6 days old) that the president and his
party are having quite a brilliant time
over here. Paris must be gay town
now. We did not enter the city, but
were in the outskirts. I wanted very
much to see London and Paris and
hope we get to Paris yet, but think
our chances of seeing London are OBJ
solete. l think Hoboken about the
prettiest city in the world, or any At
lantic port, for that matter. / even
think Anclote harbor would be Won
derful sight to me and about a hun
dred others. I think l would take
chances on crossing the pond in div
ing boat except I am afraid it would
take a long time, and l would be
MIGHTY AWFUL sick. But I know
I could stand being sick for 10 or ~
days, even if I were very seasick, and
l am like another fellow who said: eff
Miss Liberty ever sees me again after
I cross the ocean this time, she will
certainly have to turn around" l said
amen to that.
Taps has blown, so turn in l must.
So I'll say pleasant dreams"
Give my best to the bunch and tell
Mrs. Daniel hello for me, as well as
Aunt Maryland tell Ada that / send
lots of love to her, and I'll be drop
ping in to see her in-well, maybe
just couple of months, maybe little
longer.
Your partner,
PRIVATE HAL.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-24
PRACTICAL USE FOR AIRpLANEs

Continued from page one)
peace conditions will offer opportuni-
ty to them is an interesting question.
Thus far no definite projects for pass
enger or mail service have been start
ed, although there is much talk of a
daily air service for passengers be-
tween London and Paris, weather per-
hitting.
Suggestion has been made that one
of the large machines of type which
recently carried forty-one passengers
over London, making a two-hour fight
at speed of more than 100 miles an
hour, might be used in the London and
Paris service. The largest number of
persons previously carried by an air.
plane in England was twenty.