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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
GENERALS STAY BEHIND

From the st. Louis Post Dispatch
That protean pest, the doubling
Thomas, appears to drop skeptical
tablet into the Pershing cup. Where
and when was Pershing at the front,
queries Representative Sherwood of
Ohio. He asks official information
from the House military committee.
his request being predicated on the
testimony of soldiers who have told
him they never saw or heard OF Per-
shing in the red melee.
Page Pershing! And while about
it call Foch and Haig. Cadorna, Diaz
and call Won Hindenburg. too For
the doughboy was not the only fight
ing man who failed to see his general
leading the charge with flashing
sword. according to the tactics of
legend and. TYPOGRAPHY. Poilu and
Tommy Atkins. Italian and German
and all the rest were all sent into
grips with death by orders issued
miles and miles away.
Yet each of those commanders had
served his day at the front. The only
the Hohenzollern half dozen. The Cap
tain Pershing of Filipino day was
seen often and disconcertingly at the
front. But the Moro witnesses to his
department under fire are not in a
position to file a report with the
House military committee except by
ouija board or medium. The Mor3s
who mixed 1t up with Pershing are
mostly dead.
The Ohio Representative. who ques-
toned Pershing is himself a warrior.
brigadier general in the Civil war.
he recounts the number of officers of
that rank who fell in battle. But the
first in command did not fail. neither
were they seen at the front, yet the
valor of the Lees and Grants never
needed a congressional certificate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

Sam Gompers and Ole Hanson both
say they are opposed to reds" bu,
Mr.. Gompers is still on speaking terms
with Secretary Foster. one of our lead
ing soap boxers"
i: y 4
Rough looking customers are well
coined in the jewelry stores now
adays. The chances are they have
three times as much money TO spend
as white collar patrons.
y y X
Lloyd George will aid Lady Astor in
her campaign for a seat in Parliament
Judging from the way she handles
hecklers, Lady Astor will not require
much assistance.
Il y y
1t does seem pity for Conan Doyle
to be trailing spooks when he might
be helping Sherlock Holmes to make
monkeys out of Scotland Yard detec-
tives
| The sugar shortage has had no effect
in curtailing the output of motion
picture pies. The sort of pies used
in film comedies don't contain sugar.
| y y *
7 Kingdoms may rise and Kingdoms
may fall. but the Duke of Abruzzi re-
tains his ardor for exploration. He has
just set out for Abyssinia.
| z s. 4
That strike of New York drug clerks
was a slap in the face of a nub,ic
that invests heavily in stamps, razor
blades and toilet articles.
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John Lewis seems to have decided
that discretion is the better part ne
valor, particularly when Uncle Sam
is shaking the big stick.
y =. X
Pretty soft for fellows like Webster.
Briggs and Fontaine Fox. who get Maid
big salaries just for living over their
boyhood in pictures.
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Possibly the miners don't stop to
think that by going on a strike they
would play hob with Uncle Sans rail-
road administration.
K e 4
Vice President Marshall keeps harp
ing on the fact that his position is
without dignity or authority. AS If
we could forget it,
y + +
A little more bad luck and the
lean and hungry look.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
6N1HE NEW JERSEY election and its
incidents recall to miYn that some
q time Demosthenian appeal of SEN
ator MARITIME for protection to the historic
staple of his state. With Delphic art he
acclaimed to the Senate after this fash
ion:
1--WE are known as the Garden State
We raise fruit ad libitum. and among
other fruits one of our greatest is apples.
In Gods wisdom He made that fruit so
that it decays quite rapidly, and the
genius of Jerseynen. early in the history
of our land, conceived the plan of express
ing the Juice, ajstilling it, bottling it and
sending it forth into the world. That
product they called applejack why
should should not that product also De
protected? 1t is of worldwide renown'
and one which no man, woman or child
can touch without being revivified ana
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

II you had million dollars you
would give each of your friends lit
tie change. wouldnt you? Yes, you
would. You would hog every dime
and try to get another million.
Funny how the man who wants
the front row when he goes to the
theatre is satisfied with the rear row
when he goes to church
When woman gives hen party
she doesn't care how the food tastes
as long as it looks pretty when she
serves it.
When an American makes a few
million dollars he has a family crest
manufactured to order. And a lot OF
the crests should bear a pick and
shovel rampant or wash tub couch
ant.
A fisherman's idea of Utopia would
be a place where the bass are as eager
to bite as are the mosquitoes.
The man who is busily engaged in
the scramble for money always finds
time to stop and abuse those who
have acquired that which he is seek :
ing.
1t is remarkable how much patience
a man can have with a woman II he
isn't married to her.
A woman wiz compliment a woman
friend on the new garments she is
wearing. But when man sees a
man friend wearing new outfit he
asks him where the fire was
We don't see where Eve had any
kick comig. She was about the only
woman in history whose lesser half
didn't try to flirt with some other
woman.
When daughter is II, mother knows
that a 17-year-old girl is too young to
look at men. But when mother was
IL she was flirting with all the young
fellows in town.
The man who blames his oneryness
on whisky may be exonerated by his
long-haired brethren in this world. But
h isn't going to get by St. Peter with
that excuse.
You may have noticed that boy
never has any trouble in learning the
things he shouldn't know.
1t doesn't hurt to tell the truth once
in a while. The more = powder 6
woman uses the more she looks like
she needs a bath.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Not Too Old to Learn

I've been in town about three
weeks, and the longer / stay here the
more 1 wish my business would per-
NIT me to stay" So stated w. w. Rob-
ertson, who is stopping at the Hill
man hotel. This is my home town,
all right. but 1 have business in Texas
that 1 have to attend to personally.
otherwise l would be here always. One
thing that interests me is the con-
genial and hospitable crowd that l
see at the ball here every Tuesday
and Friday nights. and 1 only wish
that L was an expert on the terpsi-
chorean art. There is kind of feel
ing one gets. which 1 can't explain,
while one is at dance. Some day 1
may take dancing lessons and learn
to dance instead of watching the other
fellows on the floor having a good
time. l don't think I'm too old to
learn"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Increasing Interest in
Sunday Music Here.


nv HERE has been steady increase
4 in the appreciation of music
in Birmingham in recent years.
The standard has been raised and the
community sings are attended by
eager crowds.
Added to the Sunday sing enter
itainments the Music Study club has
|inaugurated series of organ recitals.
The first was given yesterday by
Paul de Launay at Temple Emanuel.
The two concerts were given at the
same hour, but they did not conflict
in any wise. A large audience of
music lovers listened to recital of
artistic organ literature at the
temple and one of the largest audi
ences of the season attended the sing
at the jefferson. Every Sunday
evening a choice concert is presented
lat the Tutwiler.
The Sunday music affords whole
some diversion and is distinctly edu-
cative.
A Senate committee reports that the
steel strike was not brought about
by the workers themselves. but was
caused by the desire of outsiders to
organize the steel industry, something
that nearly everybody knew before the
Senate started to investigate.
y y y
A New York doctor who presented a
bill for s99.5eS. agreed to compromise
for 5000, and got $4,000. He is now
suing for $1,000. which merely goes
to show that even a doctors life is
not all beer and skittles.
tons to the nations coal pile will
probably be made and the ultimate
consumer will begin to lose that hunt ed
looks he has been wearing lately.
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| Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts,
enjoys the unique distinction of be-
! ing one of the few successful repub-
democratic president.
y y 4
Carranzas announcement that he
will not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton does not imply strict retirement
from public life. Perhaps he has an
idea he will be drafted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
ADMONITION. q

BY Bacon.
1t is a strange thing to behold what
many, especially of the greater sort, do
commit for want of a friend to tell
them to the great damage both of their
fame and fortune. For as St. James
satin they as men that look some-
times into a glass and presently for
get their own shape and favor" The
best thing for any man is the admoni-
ton of friend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Walker County HealthfuI

us Walker county going to uphold
the name gained five years ago for
itself and the state of Alabama, when
it carried off the blue ribbon as being
the healthiest spot in the United
states?" asked Mayor r. r. O'Rear OF
Jasper last night
TIL answer my own question and
say that Walker county is just as good
a county. if not better than she was
five years ago. and the annexing a
second blue ribbon is not above tie
people who are Birmingham neigh
bors.
Members of the United States
medical corps, making health survey
and the county is going it's best to
try and preserve the record made on
that last survey of the government
health authorities"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
WHAT'S HER CAMEL

From the Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-
zette.
employment as housekeeper in widow
| er's home. Address Marie Muller.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
1t Was We'll Deserved

II do not think 1 ever saw anyone
get greater or more spon .aneous
ovation than did Capt. Courtney Hen
ley receive at the allied army dinner
on Friday at the Tutwiler." said john
Sparrow, land then it was a happy
thought which prompted DR.. ]. H. Phil
lips, who saw his mother. Mrs. John
c. Henley. in the gallery to ask tho
audience to rise in her honor.
1T must have been proud moment
in her life. for she had witnessed ths
love and affection in which her gal
liant son is held in this community. BY
the way, Courtney made most happy
talk. 1t was one of the best tributes
l ever heard the Red Cross get. 1t
came out of grateful and appreci-
alive heart
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
Serious Accusations Involve
Chicago White Sox PLAYERS

7FHE scandal resulting from Gin
= cinnati's victory over Chicago
; in the recent world series will not
down. Ugly charges persist that GER
tain members Of the Chicago "White
Sox" were paid a large sum by gamb-
ling interests to insure the defeat of
the Chicago team.
Such talk, of course, tends to belit-
tie the ability of the Cincinnati team,
If it is assumed that it did not win
through superior merit, but simply
because some of the "Red's" oppo-
nents were bribed. There are rumors
Of enormous sums wagered on the
results, with perfect confidence that
al these bets would be won and of a
huge haul made by the gambling fra
ternity.
Whether these stories are true or
not, they are hurting the national pas
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
uyPuEN ROns Up AGAIN

From the Milwaukee Journal
Lady wants to sing German songs
in private homes Write P-47. care
Journal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

Washington Bureau, 500 Davidson
BUILDING.
European Bureau. 10 King street.
Covent Garden, London, w. e. :.
Eastern business office. World bullo-
ing, New York City; western business
office, Tribune building, Chicago. rae
s. C. Beckwith Special Agency, agents
for foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

TO DOG
BY Rev. John Lucas.
The curate thinks you have no soul;
/ know that he has none. But you.
Dear friend. whose solemn self-control
In our four square, familiar pew
Was pattern to my youth--whose bark
Called me in Summer dawns to rove
Have you gone down into the dark
Where none is welcome-none may
love?
will not think those good brown eyes
Have spent their light of truth so
soon;
But in some canine, Paradise
Your wrath. know. rebukes the
moon.
And quarters every plain and hill.
Seeking its master - AS for me
This prayer at least the gods fulfill
That when 1 pass the flood and see
Old Charon by the Stygian coast
Take toll Of all the shades who land.
Your little. faithful barking ghost
May leap to lick my phantom hand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

BEGINNING THE DAY-Lord,
may it be principle with us that
makes us honest and sober, not
tradition and policy. Deliver us
from the confused murmur and the
lntoxAcation of the crowd. Bring
to us clear and close the voice of
the King. Anchor our virtue in
God Himself. In Christ's name.
Amen.-H. NJ. e.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10

Why. what is IsDmp, rule, reign, but
earth and dusts
And. live we how we can. yet die we
must. Henry vi.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
CARRIAGES AND WILD HONEY

which every year rot in the orchards for
lack OF labor 10 harvest them and get
them TO market But the honey will prove
an insuperabie obstacle. Before the cult
can thrive somebody will have to invent
light and portable beehive and train
the bees to bring their harvest to il as
it moves along the road. If it were not
for thut diff Guilty the creed would make
strong appeal here. Its cornerstone is
the addition of work, and there are many
thousands of people in this country now
out on strike to establish that principle.
If they could only live on raw apples and
honey the chances of their succeeding
would be much brighter than they are.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
4 X Il
Forces of Radicalism
Are DecisiveIy Beaten.

lGS VERYWHERE radicals who have
IL sought to create industrial rev.
olution, with the ultimate object of
overthrowing the American govern
ment, are meeting with defeat. The
United States no sooner emerged VIC
torious from the world war before it
was confronted by a crisis of equal,
if not greater, gravity at home.
Forces were at work which, if I'M
checked, might have brought about
a situation similar to that now pre-
vailing in Russia.
Well may every sincere lover of his
country, every patriotic citizen, the
union and non union worker, employer
and employee, rejoice that the laws and
institutions of America cannot be
Haunted with impunity by the sinister
powers of bolshevism.
In the steel strike and the coal
strike, both glaring examples of ram
pant radicalism, defying the govern
ment, the sober councils of labor's
conservative leaders and public senti-
ment, the result has been a defeat.
for which the better element Of labor
will suffer in impaired prestige and
public confidence. Had it not been
for bolshevistic agencies at work in
the ranks of union labor. neither one
of these strikes would have been de-
clared.
Defeat may be bitter, yet there is
comfort in it for the conservative
leaders of labor in America. Their
power was slipping away from them.
Had the radicals succeeded in carry
ing out their plans, nothing could
have prevented the overthrow of the
men who have heretofore conducted
the. affairs of union labor and the
substitution of bolsheviki in their
places,
As it is, the "reds' have discovered
that they are butting. their heads
against stone wall-the solid citi-
zenship of this country which will
not submit to bolshevism and will not
tolerate the meddling of aliens and
renegades in matters that vitality
concern the peace and welfare of this
country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-10
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carrying the Associated Press dis
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entitled to the use for publication OF
all news dispatches credited to 1t or
Lct otherwise credited in this paper
ana also the local news published
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Stewart Mercantile Co.
Norseng Bros.
II. A. Hagestad & Co.
John Sherburne
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Consolidated Lumber Co.
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First National Bank
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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-10-11
Sounds Second
Warning Against
Anarchy.
National Equal Rights League Sends
Resolution to Washington TO
Judiciary Chairman.
Especial.

Especial.
Boston. Mass. - The returned
Greater Boston delegates of the Ma
tional Equal Rights League at their
first melting at headquarters, ID Corn
hill. sine ethe 18th annual league
convention at Washington, where
plan for race defense and protection
of rights was adopted by the forming
of nationwide chain of local and
State EQUAL Rights Leagues and
rights fund drive was decided upon
under the Rev c. NJ. Tanner of Wash
inpton as director. n S. Taylor of
Mississippi was elected president.
The delegation adopted statement
on the Omaha lynching, declaring 1t
yindicated the league in having called
the convention to Make America
Safe" Owing to President Wilson's
illness. kilograms sent to Senator
Nelson and Representative Volstead,
chairmen of the Senate and House
judiciary committees by the National
President and secretary were en-
| lorsed.
Telegram to Congress.
National Equal Rights League.
representing Americas colored NIL
lions. who abhor crime by whomso-
ever committed, and believe ever in
tho supremacy of the law which
should know no color line, as there is
no color in crime.
Our league, having foreseen the
danger when it held its convention at
| Washington last week to Make Amer
lea Safe besides having petitioned
| President Wilson in Paris ut the peace
conference, against lynehings in the
United States, now solemnly warns
the government, in view of yester-
days Sabbath lynchng Of a colored
prisoner and attempted lynching of a
white mayor ut Omaha. that Amer
! ica's influence for world democracy
i the World War, are lost, civilized gov
eminent is displaced by anarchy un-
/ less MOUNTAINEERING of Americans
and security of life. supreme aim Of
mere ceases Since police will not
stop it. we urge you to initiate legis-
lation to put lynchine under federal
/ Jurisdiction at this session
~. S. TAYLOR, President.
civilian NJ. TRoTTER,
Secretary"
81 oCmhill St, oBston.
Second Warning.
The National Equal Rights League
sent second warning to Senator
Nelson and Representative Volstead.
chairmen of III eSenate and House
Judiciary committees( owing to the
double lynching near Montgomery,
Ala, within twenty-four hours after
the Omaha lynching. The telegram
reads as follows:
Again corroborating our telegram
of yesterday that our warning against
anrchy was timely. as proven by
triple lynching in Alabama in less
than twenty-four hours after the
Omaha lynching. We again urge YOU
to initiate promptly legislation to put
lynching under federal jurisdiction ~
this session"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-10-11


Plan of Defense of Race Proposed
Equal Rights Fund Drive to Be
Made-!4th and l 5th Amendments
Must Be Enforced on Road
for World Democracy, Urges
League.
Especial to Whip
Washington. ID. C., Oct. 10.-The
last act of the 9th Annual Meeting
of the National Equal Rights League,
which closed it's tire edays' session
after midnight in the Metropolitan
A. NJ E. Church, was to appoint n
committee of five to urge upon Con-
gress the enactment of the Madden
Bill against Jim Crow cars, and the
enforcement of this session of both
the 18th and | 9TH Amendments to
the Constitution.
This followed the story by William
Monroe Trotter, elected peace petit
Il Jner from the League, of how he
reached Paris despite the positive
stand of the Government that none
of the Leagues delegates should be
gwen passports TO Paris. The new
spirit among Colored Americans is
resisting attacks upon their lives is
something 70, which President vii
son himself is chiefly responsible, >
declared Mr.. Trotter. His reitera.
ton of noble sentiments and max.
ing our boys fight under their inspira-
ton has given birth to new spiri,
of maniness,' he said, and the large
audience applauded wildly.
The Plan for Defense.
The convention. which was at
. tended by 100 delegates from &c
states. adopted plan to Make
America Safe for Americans" by the
formation of chain of local euua
rights leagues. to be grouped into
state leagues, al Ito be joined to.
gather in the National League
through a national headquarters in
B oston and in Washington. leagues to
b. of, for and by the race.
-. Rights Defense Fund Drive.
Arrangements were also perfected
/ for an Equal Rights Drive" for i
rsee-defense fund of S200,000,0O Il
bagin next month and end on Fred
eiiek Douglass Birthday Anniversary
Feb. Ia, 1920. Rev c. NJ. Tanner
pastor of the church, was elected Fl.
nance Director of this drive.
Address to Country.
An address 10 the country wa
adopted which demands the restora.
ton of the ballot to the Colored PEG.
e of the South. and the establish.
msnt of World Democracy for the
cslored race in the L. S.
The address says: World Democ.
rae yas now put into practice for the
Colored American is an "Ignus Fa.
timus. which leads him into the
swamps Of noxious gases in forms OF
prescription and prejudice calculated
20 degrade and finally to eXterminatc
h II as 4 race in the world"
y. S. Taylor, Esq. of Mississippi
vas elected president; Rev. ". A. n.
Shaw of Boston. 1st vice president
Mrs. Marie Crawford of d. C.. I'd;
Hon. |. B. Allen of y. Y. 3D.; W. NJ.
Trotter, Boston, executice secy.; Mrs.
NJ. Simpson of Mass, asst. Jas. l..
Mil of D. C., rec. secy.; Mrs. VI. d.
Butler of ID. C., asst. Maurice W.
Spencer of d. G., treasurer; Rev. c.
NJ. Tanner of ID. G, financial secy.
There was special interest in the
choice of national organizer. and
finally it fell to Rev B. n. Murell of
st. Paul, Mimi, prominent war
worker in France.
~<AH~H<N<NH<HA
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-10-11
Y. NJ. c. A. Needs
1000 Men and
Boys.

The Chicago Y. NJ. C. A. begins its
annual membership drive Oct 10 and
runs to the goth. The opening feature
will be banquet at the Hotel La
Sale on Friday night, October 10th.
at 6 80 p. m. At this time the work
ers from all the various departments
will be present Wabash Ave. will
be represented by rs men and boys.
This department expects to add 1000
to its membership during this cam
paign, an dhas asked the cooperation
of all groups of men in the city
Within the past year Wabash Ave.
Y. M. c. A. has rendered a great deal
of service in the community, featur-
ing not only as home for men away
from home, but during the riots over
5000 people were served, receiving
pay checks as well as food and meal
tickets. More than 500 men have
received employment sinve January
LIST. These things are made possible
through the memberships which in
terested men and boys secure. The
campaign membership rate is $500
per year.