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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-04
COAL PRODUCTION
 DURING LAST WEEK
 NEAR 3OO,OOO TONS
Goes From 113,000 First Week of Strike to 2S5, ,231 Last Week-Increase
 Considered Very
 Satisfactory

Coal production in the Birmingham district last week. 2&.ea tons. For the week ending November p production was 271.oso tons. Gain 14211 tons. Normal weekly production. based on weekly ,av- erages for the present year, about 300 900 tons.
 Production figures for the past two weeks make up the answer of the coal operators to the claims that 50 per cent or more of the miners and mine workersi in the district are not at work
 From 1aooo tons, the output of the first week of the strike. to cS5. .2si tons in the fourth week, is proof that practically ali of the men are back at work
 At few of the mines principally in the Cahaha fields and around Blossburg and Cardiff, production is at a low epv, perhaps half dozen mines being entire ly closed down. This condition has ex- isted ever since the strike began. how ever, and is no indication of a new move to suspend work, according to statements made by operators.
 The output at the mines fast week, 2Sa,2 ,2Sl tons, is considered very good in view of the fact that Thursday was noiuAy, anu thAI the conVlctS at Flat Top and some of the free miners at other places, did not work at all that day. The convicts are not required to work on holidays Saturday was also pay day at number of the mines, and a large percentage of the men take this day off.
 While the men generally are working throughout the district there Is some disa satisfaction over the IA per cent advance granted by the operators and which went into effect on December 1. They had ex- pected straight 15 cents ton raise, it is said, and when they found it was only 14 per cent they were somewhat disappointed. However, they went on ta work, and are continuing on the job, hoping that eventually greater increase will be given them
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
FRAME-UP CHARGED
in JENKINS CASE
His Attorney Arrested By
Mexican State Officials
Federals Claim Affair Was
Plot Against Government.

Mexico City. Oct. 2S.-The case of
William O. Jenkins, American vice
consul at Puebla, who was kidnapped
by bandits and held for ransom, is
taking sensational turn, according
to reports received here tonight from
Puebla.
Following charges by officials of
the state government there that the
kidnapping was a conspiracy by rebels
against the government, Eduardo
Maestro, attorney for Jenkins, was
arrested in Puebla tonight. It was
reported that several Of Mr.. jenkins
employees would be arrested late to-
night or tomorrow.
George T. Summerlin, counselor of
the American embassy in Mexico City
when informed of the report from Pu-
ebla, said:
Omitted States diplomatic and con-
sular representatives never will con-
sent TO mix in politics. The Ameri-
can government in appointing consu-
lar agents makes careful investiga-
ton regarding their antecedent Mr..
jenkins is an honorable man as can
be proved by all his acauaintances,
and his attitude cannot be suspected p
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
LABOR LEADERS
ADMIT STEEL
STRIKE LOST
of Workers Council
Says Effort Failed-Holds
Army Responsible. State
ment By L. E. Titus To Col.
Mapes at Gary.

Chicago, Oct. 28.-L. E. Titus,
member of the steel workers council
at Gary, Ind, has admitted that the
steel strikers have lost. He was spe-
cific in his statement, which he gave
to Col. w. s. Mapes, commanding the
regular army troops in the Gary
area.
There's no use pretending" Titus
said to the military commander, "the
men are going back to work. The
strike is lost and the army is respon-
sible."
John Fitzpatrick, chairman of the
national committee directing the
strike, said, enigmatically:
3 "The strike is won, no matter what
the outcome may be-"
Amplifying his remarks, Fitzpat-
rick said:
"The steel worker may be starved
into going back to work, but he has
learned this: He knows now that the
steel corporation is not bigger than
the will of the men working for it.
He knows now that he can close
down the entire works. Knowing
this, he will never again submit
sheep-like to the conditions under
which he has labored for years"
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
new COOPERATIVE
STORE ORGANIZED

The stockholders of the new CO.
operative store held their first regu-
lar meeting last night (Thursday)
and effected permanent organiza-
ton.
The new enterprise has 100 stock
holders and is composed of farmers.
railroad men, shop men, dispatchers,
boarding house proprietors, laborers,
etc. At the meeting last night Mr..
F. M. Hunter was elected Secretary
and Treasurer and general manager.
Messrs. r. e. Edderington, chairman,
L. V. Sartain and P. M. Whitehead
were selected as board of trustees.
1t is the purpose Of the new store
to operate strictly on cooperative
basis; and will handle full and
complete line of groceries, provis-
ions, etc.
The fixtures have arrived and the
stock of goods has been ordered.
The store will operate in the Hirsch
building first door north of the
Grand Theatre, and the promoters
hope TO be open for business in a
few days.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
MEXICANS HOLD
YANK FOR RANSOM
Friends of Consul Gave Bandits
Big Sum in Gold to Secure
Release. Death of Water
house and Connolly Official
ly Investigated. Murder
Theory Not Established.

Washington, Oct. 27.-Official in
formation received from Mexico City
indicates that Carranza soldiers un-
questionably were implicated in the
kidnapping of William o. Jenkins, the
American consular agent at Puebla,
who was abducted Oct. 10, and re-
leased only after his friends in Puebla
had paid to the kidnapers $780, 900 in
American gold.
State Department officials have not
been officially notified of the impli-
cation of Carranza military in the
boldest kidnapping of an American in
the history of recent years in Mexico,
but it is known that they look to the
Mexican government to reimburse
promptly the friends of Jenkins.
The American government, it was
said today at the department, does
not intend to pay any of the ransom
money, either directly or indirectly.
Officials expressed their belief that
President Carranza would be glad to
repay the friends of the consular
agent.
The department had no news re-
garding the release of Jenkins during
the day except message from the
American embassy in Mexico City
saying that Third Secretary of En-
bassy Hanna reported from Puebla
that Jenkins had sent word from
within the federal lines that he was
free and was returning to Puebla.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
GRAND THEATRE
OPENS SEASON
Mgr. Journeay Opens Theatri-
cal Season With Strong
Musical Comedy Company
of 40 People.

Mr.. S. X. Journeay, the new mana
ger of the Grand Theatre will open
the theatrical season, November 6,
with the musical comedy Come
Along Mary. one of the strongest
companies making the Southern cir
cult. The company has 40 people
and world OF beautiful special
scenery. and is guaranteed attrac-
ton.
Since taking over the Grand
Theatre; Mr., Journeay has greatly
improved the service. He procures
the best pictures possible to buy and
the place is being run on a strictly
business basis.
Mr.. Journeay has demonstrated
his ability as an up-to-date manager
and the people are showing their
appreciation of his efforts to give
Water Valley good clean and up
to-date theatre, by giving him very
liberal patronage.
In opening the theatrical season
Mgr. Journeay procured one of the
best companies on the Southern cir
cult. He guarantees this attraction,
Come Along Mary" and assures
the public that they will be delight
ed with the entertainment. Remem-
Der this big attraction win be here
the one day only, November 6.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
THE TOCCERY"
Wagner Bros. To Open Gents
Furnishing and Clothing Em-
porium In Water Valley.

Messrs. Dudley and Mabry Wag-
ner, brothers, two of Water Valleys
most capable and estimable young
men have launched their boat in the
commercial sea Of the city and viii
embark in business for themselves.
They have leased the building former
ly occupied by the Buckley Hard
ware and are remodeling the same
into nice, light convenient store
room. AS soon as workmen get
the spacious room in shape the young
men will open to the trade one of the
incest Clothing and Gents Furnish
ing stores to be found in this sec
ton.
They have the fixtures and stock
purchased and hope TO open their
new store some day next week.
1t is with genuine pleasure that
we welcome these excellent young
men to the business circle of the
city, and wish them great success in
their new business enterprise.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
GERMANY HAS PLENTY CORN.
MEAT, VEGETABLES AND FISH.

Berlin, Oct. 2S.-Germany's eco
nomic prospects are more favorable,
the country being provisioned with
corn, meats, vegetables and fish for
long time to come, according to a
statement made by Herr Schmidt,
minister of economics, who reviewed
the situation before the national as
sembly here yesterday.
Difficulties are recurring, however,
in connection with the importation Of
raw materials, he said, and Germany
was declared to be selling its pro-
ducts too cheaply abroad. The min
lister foreshadowed a control Of prices
in order that a continuance Of this
condition might be prevented.
Germany's principal anxiety, Herr
Schmidt declared, was a shortage Of
coal.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
CUBAN SUGAR TO
RELIEVE SHORTAGE
Nearly 100000 Tons Held In
Warehouses in Cuba. Little
Republic Is Willing on Rea-
sonable Returns to Protect
Future Contingencies-Gov-
ernment Is Criticized.

washington, Oct. 27.-Nearly
100000 tons of sugar, enough to meet
American demands until the next
crop is produced, is held in Cuban
warehouses, said cablegram today
from President Alejo Careceno of
the Cuban Sugar Manufacturers and
Planters Association, to Chairman
McNairy of the Senate sugar investi-
eating committee.
Cuba is willing on reasonable re-
turns to protect future contingent
cies," said the cablegram, ''but the
balme is not with Cuba, which should
not be penalized because the Ameri-
can market is unbalancedp
Action of the War Department in
selling to the French government
overseas 22,0O0,000 pounds of sugar
sent overseas for the American ex-
pedltlonary forces was criticized in
the House today by Representative
Bland, Republican, Indiana, a men,
Der of House committee which re-
Gently investigated War Department
expenditures abroad.
Mr.. Bland said since this sugar was
sold the department had called on the
sugar equalization board for twelve
million pounds of sugar for the army
for the present quarter.
Wouldn't Gen. Pershing know
something about the disposition of
American sugar in France?" asked
Representative Mays Democrat. Utah.
IF Gen. Pershing didn't know
more about disposition of sugar than
he did about the 'front.'" Bland re-
piled, 1T would be useless to ask
him.
Il found him 200 miles from the
front on July 10, 1918, when the bat
tie of Chateau Thierry was at its
height"
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
MISSISSIPPI LEADS
in GULF DIVISION
Has IS Home Service Red
Cross Sections Working On
Peace Program.

The September report made by the
director of civilian relief, Harry L.
Hopkins of the Gulf division, Ameri-
can Red Cross, shows that Mississippi
ranks first among the states in the
division in the number of home serv-
ice sections organized and also in the
number of home service sections
which are on the peace-time pro-
gramme.
There are 85 home service sections
in Mississippi, which has done more
than any other state in this division.
Of these 81 have been granted per-
mission in response to their own re-
quest; to extend their work on the
peace basis.
The peace-time programme allows
the extenson to all families of the
sort of assistance given the families
of service men. It also includes the
health activities, public health nurs-
ing and first aid.
Mr.. Hopkins stated that during the
month Of September, home service
secretaries in the different chapters
of Mississippi gave aid to 3,374 famil-
les, 1853 of these received information
only but 2,616 of them were given
personal assistance, often in the form
of financial aid, nearly $4,000 being
expended in that way.
The totals for divisions are 17,176
families helped and $10,119.52 ex-
pended. The total for the two years
during which the Gulf division has
been giving such aid Is $137 ,008.62.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
BIG HARVEST SALE
AT OAKLAND
The Oakland Mercantile Co.
Will Hold Their 10th An
nual Harvest Sale From
November IL to 22 In
elusive.

The Oakland Mercantile Company
will hold their 10th Annual Harvest
Sale beginning on November 18th
and closing on November 22nd.
This company is one of the best
and largest mercantile establishments
in Yalebusha county. For the past
8 years the big store has held an
annual Harvest sale, and the people
have learned to wait and watch for
the big annual feast of genuine bar
gains which the firm always give.
This year the Harvest Sale will be
bigger than ever-some of the great
est bargains ever offered in this sec
ton are listed in their great sale.
Every department of the big store is
included in the sale and the prices
are astounding.
Don't forget the dates of this
mammoth bargain festival, begin
ming on November IL and closes on
Nov. %. Read the firms big two
page list of wonderful bargains in
this issue of the Herald, and make
your plans to attend the big sale
it will mean many dollars saved on
your needed winter supplies.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
COME ALONG MARY"
What the vicksburg Papers
Says About "Come Along
Mary" Which Plays The
Grand Theatre Here Thurs
day, Nov. 9Th.

A truly wonderfully filled house
greeted "Come Along Mary" on its
first appearance in Vicksburg, last
night, and judging from the loud and
long continued applause, the encores
repeated again and again after each
song, it pleased the audience inn
mensely.
The plot of the play is no heavier
nor lighter than that of a hundred
other musical comedies. 1t is a
strand on which to carry the songs
and fun along. But "Come Along
Mary" differs from many others in
snap, enthusiasm, youth and splen-
did costuming of the cast. The girls
are all young, shapely and good dane
ers and singers, and evidently take
pleasure in their work, which puts it
over big.
The numerous changes of costume,
all clean and expensive, add much to
the beauty of the show, which is also
enhanced by the effective and beau
tiful stage setting.
Kenneth Christy, as Rufus, is as
good a black face comedian as has
ever been here, and his eccentric
dancing ranks him among the very
best. He is funny without being
vulgar in any way.
Cavallo, as an Egyptian dancer,
made hit and gave truly a wonder
full exhibition of postural dancing,
and later of the hula dance.
Arthur Jackson is q splendid dan
Ger, and with his partner, Jaret Ir-
wing, pleases immensely.
The singing of Helen John, who is
very pretty girl, was very pleasing,
as she has soprano which she uses
to advantage.
Jack Buckley as Vandyke, Robert
Tary as Prof. Simmons, and L. Reed
as the detective make the most of
their lines.
The lyrics are pleasing and of the
whistling kind. 'sCome Along Mary
is guaranteed to be a show without
q headache. There are no sex prob
lens TO be solved, no tears shed; it is
just built to make people laugh, and
1T succeeds admirably in its mission.
As an evenings entertainment il
will chase the glooms and everyone
can go out with smile and sleep
good. 1t is a speciality show of the
dancing and singing variety, and it
evidently was very much enjoyed by
the large Observation-Disclosures Daily
Herald.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
LABOR LEADER SAYS
MINERS WILL STRIKE
Union Chief Claims Operators
Should Take Action. Senator
Thomas Offers Bill To Au-
thorize Use of Troops to Run
Coal Mines in Event of
Calamity.

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 27.-Pre-
facing his announcement with the
statement that he had received no
communication from government
sources as to President Wilson'S
stand against the threatened strike
of soft coal miners, Nov. l, John l..
Lewis, acting President of the United
Mine Workers of America, today de-
clared "the widely heralded intima-
tion that force may be resorted to
viii not serve to allay the crisis"
Situation Unchanged"
Lewis later announced his intention
to depart early tomorrow for Indian
apolis He said no significance should
be attached to his decision to go soon
er than he originally intended.
1.-The situation is unchanged" he
stated.
"The threats to prosecute and in
carcerate myself and associates will
neither prevent the strike nor termi-
nate it, if it occurs" Mr.. Lewis said.
y Visited at his home here, where he
came last night seeking rest, Lewis
stated there We're no new develop
ments in the strike situation. He was
keeping in touch with international
headquarters at Indianapolis by long
distance telephone.
There is even yet way in which
this strike may be avoided" Mr..
Lewis said '.The government should
assemble the coal operators and use
its power and influence to get from
them for the miners just considera-
ton of their demands. An agreement
could be reached within three days if
the coal operators would approach
the question in good faith and with
open minds"
Lewis declared the refusal of the
operators to negotiate a new wage
agreement and their insistence that
the present contract does not expire
until April, 1920, was the crux of the
situation.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
ORGANIZE
STATE UNION

At its meeting last week the Farm
er's Union was re-organized with N.
A. Mott, of Yazoo City, president,
and j. v. Gibson, of Duffy, acting
secretary, until such time as Miss
Emma Smith may be able to take up
the duties of that Office. A number
of organizers were named and the
president was granted authority to
call convention which will probably
be held in Jackson some time in
January. People conversant with
the movement are of the opinion the
union will when re-organized be
much stronger than ever before in
its history,
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
PROHI BILL PASSED
OVER WILSON VETO
Monday the House And On
Tuesday the Senate Passed
the Prohibition Bill Over
President Wilson's Veto
Now u. s. Is Bone Dry,

Washington, Oct. 27.-President
Wilson Unexpectedly vetoed the pro-
hibition enforcement bill today and
within three hours the House had re-
passed it over his veto by a vote of
176 to 55. The total vote was barely
more, than majority of the entire
membership.
Dry leaders in the Senate immedi-
ately began laying plans to re-pass
the bill there. They expect to ask
unanimous consent for its considera-
ton tomorrow, claiming enough votes
to put it through. They expect to act
on it by Wednesday at the latest.
The president refused to sign the
bill because it included the enforce.
ment of wartime prohibition.
The objects of wartime prohibition
the president said in his veto, had
been satisfied, and Sound public pol
icy makes clear the reason and neces-
sity for its repeal"
1t would not be difficult, the presi-
dent held, for Congress to deal sepa-
rately with the two issues,
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
Senate Follows Lead OF House
More Votes Than Necessary
To Pass,

The prohibition enforcement bill
was repassed Tuesday by the Senate
over President Wilson's veto. The
section relating to wartime prohi-
bition becomes effective Immediately
upon its transmission to the State
Department by the clerk of the Sem
ate.
The vote was 65 to 20, eight more
than the necessary two-thirds ma
jority. Before the Senate acted, an
nouncement was made at the White
House that President Wilson would
annul wartime prohibition as soon as
the Senate had acted on the peace
treaty. That is expected to be some
time next month.
Officials explained that the war
time act provided that it should be
annulled by the president when peace
had been declared and when the army
and navy had been demobilized. Con
gress was informed yesterday by the
president in his message vetoing the
prohibition enforcement bill that de-
mobilization of the army and the
navy had been completed.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
EASIER NOW THAN LATER.

It Is easier to break up q cold or
check a cough now than it will be
later. Persistent coughs that chang
on" all winter pave the way for seri-
Gus throat and lung diseases. L. w.
Day, 65 Campbell Ave-, E., Detroit,
Mich, writes: aFoley'a Honey and
Tar relieves one Of bronchitis very
quickly" Sold everywhere.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
RAILROAD SHOPMEN
GRANTED INCREASE

There was rejoicing among the /.
G. shop men this week when formal
announcement was made that all
machinists, helpers and apprentice
boys would be granted an Increase
of 4c an hour with back pay from
May 1st. The car men also received
an increase of &c per hour with back
pay from same date as the machin-
lists.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-10-31
FoRERUNNERs oF SICKNESS.

Indigestion and constipation are
the foreruners of half the ills of man.
kind. When food is properly digest
ed, you are free from biliousness, gas,
bloating, sick headaches, sour stom-
ach, coated tongue. Foley Cathartic
Tablets cleanse the bowels, sweeten
the stomach and invigorate the liver.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1919-07-16
Quieren otra veZ eI Laeo
de TexCoCo los vecinos
de esta. pobIacion

CIUDAD DE MEXICC,, Julio Ia
la d~esecacion de la Laguna de Texco-
co, lejos de resultar benefica para IA
agriculture, ha Sido de lal m0do per-
judicial para la misna, que los veci-
nos dc los pueblos que Sc encuentran
q Ia orilla del Lago, Sc han dirijido a
IA Secretaria de Fomento, pidiendo-
le que cuanto antes Sc proceda a mum
dar de nueva cuenta el vase de "a La
guna. cue ademas de ser nocivo en- su
cstado actual por e. mucho polvo cue
~levanta. Is inutil. porQue en- muchas
SeneracioncS los ucrrenos no podran
ser utiiizados para la Agricultural.
Entire los muchos r;tzonamientos
que exponer los veclnos. manifiestan
que de ningura el Lago de
reycoCo. puede construir un PeliSro
lie Inundacivn para la c;udad de Nc
xico. siempre Y cuando So manten-
gan las sguas a un nivel determinado