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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
SUFFRAGLSTS CHALLENGED AND
 THR w OPEN LETTER
Declare Libel Suits Will Be Entered Against All Per- sons Making Statement
 That Brewers Financing
 Anti-Ratification League
By VIM. L. GoRMLEY


 Montgomery, September 8. Special. )-In a sensational 15OO-word letter to the Wom- ans Suffrage association of Alabama, the naturalization league of Montgomery, com posed of Mrs. James s. Pmck- ard, Mrs. Ormond Somerville and other women, made the direct statement that libel suits would be entered against persons, members of the asso- citation or not, who make the statement the naturalization league is financed and support ed by the brewers association. Every line of the open letter was plete with sensational answers to the accusations of the suffrace association and denials that the women composing the Anti-Ratification league are ac- ceptInE funds from the brewers to de- feat ratification of the suffrage amend ment.
 CHALLENGE AND THREAT
 The challenge and threat of libel suits is contained in the following:
 '.We further state that in the fu- ture if any member of your or-
 ganizatfOn, or any individual not
 belonging to your organization
 makes the claim that the Anti-
 Ratification league, of which members, is financed by the
 liquor any other sinister inter-
 est, that such person persons
 will at once be sued for libel and
 required to either prove their
 before the law"
 Writing of the open letter brought the first mud singing of the present fight women of the state are making for and against ratification of the Susan B, Anthony amendment to the federal constitution. The Anti-Ratifica tion league has been quite active in. legislative halls. lobbying against the amendment and when the senate twice killed the amendment the anti's were there in large numb bers to applaud, not withstanding. the fact they previously had said they shad no desire to engage in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09

 political struggle in Germany Chancelor fu ipealit i:s fought Ludendo and indenburs at
  Inside chapter th. of
  Though and psnted today do she
  to them decided do in that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
Will Ride Down Fifth Avenue Wednesday at Head of First Division, the First to Go and Last to Leave, Victors in First Battle Fought on
 European Soil by American Soldiers
By An oe,.,ed Pres.

New York September 8Genera Pershing, in command of the greatest America bat te returned to the United States today stepped from the huge liner Levahan he handed commission full general rank previously held by only three Americans -Grant, Sheridan and Sherman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
PROVE OR STAND SUIT

I've, the undersigned official repre- sentatives of the woman's anti-ratifica- ton league of Alabama, hereby again deny that our organization. either na- tional or local, is financed by the liquor or any other sinister interest. We state for your information that we have no need for money except such small amounts as we employ for printing our literature and conducting our correspond ence. Not one cent has come to lls from outside of the state or from any other source than from among our own peo- pie, whose names we gladly publish if occasion demands. Can your organization say the came?
 we further state that in the future lf any member of your organization or any individual not belonging to your organization makes the claim that the standardization league. of which we are members, is financed by the liquor or any other sinister interest, that such person or persons will at once be sued for libel and required to either prove their claims or stand the consequences before the law.
 "The majority of our membership is composed of women who are not only opposed to the liquor interests. but wh 3 have always been identified with the prohibition movement. Is there anyone in these United States who believes that Frances Folsom Cleveland, now Mrs. Thomas Preston of Princeton, N J.. f6r- mer1y the wife of Grover Cleveland. the woman who put liquor out of the White House at public functions. and who did moro to help prohibition than any other American woman save Frances willard alone, does anyone. we say, believe that this great woman would act as vice president of the anti-suffrage associa- ton If it were in any way allied with ethe whisky interests? There are many women of scarcely less national repu- <tation than the former Mrs. Cleveland who are active in our ranks and we are willing 10 fight in such a goodly com
 lCantlnuea on Pare TsHel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
GOTHAM BEGINS OVATION

But 1t was, reserved to New York to .eesil the real ovation to the returning neio. For hours before the arrival of the general ,'the Battery was thronged with patient thousands. As the little boat with it's distinguished party steamed up 10 the pier an uproar began such as Man. haitian probably never had heard. From a thousand factories and vessels steam sirens shrieked out raucous welcome, but yainly tried to drown the roar of cheers which rose and fell and rose again.
 At first General Pershing seemed to be suffering more from embarrassment tGontinued on Page 1woD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-09
WAR DELIBERATELY PLANNED

The President declared that the war was no sudden outburst." but the 1e :. liberate plan of Germany, conceived years before.
 Germany did not dare discuss hef course for 24 hours. he said, and so no future war could occur without at least six months of discussion Ii this cooling off process. MT. Wilson said, it was certain that much of lh ; passion that starts war would be eraG- icated.
 ssI want to tell you.'' said the
 President. sthat within the last
 two weeks the prO-Gcrman ele-
 mcnt in the United States again
 has lifted it's kead.''
 This element saw . chance, he
 sa1d. by keeping their nation out
 of the league of nations. to make
 possible again what Germany had
 tried. to do In the great war. It
 WAS fa clean-cut issue, MT. Wilson
 declared, between this new order and the old German order.
 Declaring the peace treaty provision for an international labor conference would give labor a new bill of rights. the President declared the treaty was a Tailoring mans treaty" in the sense that there was never a treaty drawn up for the benefit of the common peo- pie.
 K MADE FOR PEOPLE
 The political settlements themselves. said the President. were made for the peopie's concerned. He asserted tt.at the document laid down forever the principle that no territory eyer should
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03
Forty Years Ago, 1879.

The Presbyterian and Catholic picnics
last week were successes, financially
and otherwise.
Mr.. VIM. Teasdale, grocer merchant,
has formed a partnership with James
Brewer, Jr., who has for a few years
past been engaged in one of the leading
grocery houses Of Chicago and has thus
gain experience Of great value. The
public will find them pleasant and prof
liable men to deal with.
New potatoes in the market and sold
at the rate of 20 cents per peck.
The public school picnic yesterday
was a successful affair. Procession was
formed with the band and city officials
in the van and they marched down
Fountain street, up High and thence to
the grove, where a mirthful and bene-
fetal time was participated in by schol-
ars and citizens throughout the day
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03

From The Tribune published July 10,
1863, we reprint the following account
of the dedication of the Methodist Epis-
copal church of this city, which took
place on July 4th, 1859:
According to announcement, the
minor room of the new M. E church of
this city was regularly dedicated for
worship last Sunday. During the day
previous there was put forth by the
pastor and members an energy that did
honor to the cause for which they lab
ored Unfortunately, the seats for the
room. which were ordered from Chica-
go, did not arrive until Saturday night
about 9 o. clock During the day, the
seats of the Good Templar society and
large number of chairs were borrowed
and placed in the church, but these be-
ing found insufficient, the cars were
Immediately unloaded on their arrival
at night and enough of the seats car
ried up and put together to fill the va
cant space.
early Sunday morning the people
began to pour in from all directions and
long before the time of opening exer-
cises the sitting room was all occupied.
The discourse by Rev. Samuel Fallows
was one to justify the rapt attention
it received. His title of the eloquent
Wisconsin divine was well sustained
1.-The musical entertainment by the
Sabbath school in the afternoon did
credit to the society and the city.
Rev j. Searles of Mazomanie de-
livered the discourse in the evening,
which, for force of argument, depth of
thought and elegance of delivery, is
rarely equaled in the pulpit. The SER
vices of the day were closed by an elo-
quent dedicatory, prayer by Mr.. Fallows
and singing of the Doxology by the
choir.
"At the close of each service morn
ing, afternoon and evening - the books
were opened for subscriptions to aid in
finishing the edifice and the footings
showed up that there had been sub
scribed during the day the sum of $4,000.
The hopes of the most sanguine are
more than realized and the rapid com
pletion of the editice placed beyond a
doubt. When completed the building
will not have cost less than $50, 900,
nearly all of which is already subscribed.
We question if there ever was an en-
terprise of this kind and magnitude so
successfully managed in a community
of corresponding wealth, within so short
time and with so small Indebtedness
incurred.
From the History of Iowa County,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03
twenty-five Year. Ago, 1894.

The mother Of Charles Benson, aged
nearly 80 years, died at the home of
her son, near this city. last Saturday.
Ed. Otter, aged 10 years, son Of
Chris Otter, late of this city. died re-
Gently at the family home in Chicago.
All necessary preparations are made
for a grand, old-time, patriotic com
memoration Of our nations birth by the
people of Mineral Point, who are never
excelled in works of this character.
The farm home Of Ed. Reynolds,
three and half miles east of this city,
was entered by burglars during the abb
sence Of the family last Saturday and
iewelry and other things to the value Of
s25 stolen.
The death Of Mr.. John Swartz, form
erly resident Of this city, occurred
at Blair, Neb., June 18th.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03
Ten Years Ago, 1909.

To Mineral Point lovers of base bali
and mirth, June cath was day antici-
pated for weeks The event was tus-
sci between fat and lean stars of our
city, While the national game was
awfully butchered, all went we'll until
the second innings, when a collision be-
tween h. G. Fielder, who was guarding
third base for the leans, and Frank
Jeuck, who was husting for fat tally,
resulting in MIR. Fielder getting his left
leg badly fractured above the ankle.
The leans surrendered in the sixth in
nings with only seven marks to their
credit, while the fats had thirteen. The
ending of the conflict was abrupt and
unpleasant. A batted ball struck Miss
Betty Brown in the face. The game
developed nothing new unless it was
what Umpire Kuelling did not know
about the game. Mayor Brown main
tanned his reputation as a home-run
hitter, j. w. Chamley az bat breaker,
LUZ ilOiHltS as All dTtlSl NJ throwing
while prone on his stomach and VIM.
Hack as one who can stop more balls
by lying down than standing up. Re-
ceipts amounted to S135.
Mrs. Luther Hambyn OF this city
died on Saturday afternoon, June Goth,
aged az years.
The remodeling of the interior of the
Masonic Temple is being successfully
carried on, under the direction of II.
Enzenroth.
The marriage Of James Harris, Jr.,
and Miss Jennie A. Parmley was sol
emnized at the home of the bride's
in this city, June 30th.
A meeting was held at the Methodist
church on the evening of June goth, and
the organization of mems class, 10
be known as the Brotherhood Bible
Class, perfected. Twenty eight were
enrolled as charter members.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03
Fifty Years Ago, 1859.

Married, at the residence of John
Hadfield, July Sth, Rev. John Tresidder
of jamestown and Miss Lizzie Collins
of this city.
With perhaps as little effort as ever
was put forth in this city to secure a
general celebration of the 4th, there
was drawn to town last Monday one of
the largest crowds of people ever as
sembled in Iowa county, estimated to
be from 5000 to 10000. OF the celebra-
ton ceremonies as whole we cannot
speak in as big terms as could be
wished. General Fallows' Grafton ia
claimed by many to be the finest ever
delivered in the city. 1t was finished,
scholarly, patriotic production, embody-
ing much historical information and de-
livered with an eloquence which capti-
waited and interested all who listened
If there is another religious society
that possesses more energy and zeal
than the Methodists of this city, we
hope to hear from it. Besides all they
did to get their church in order for the
services on Sunday, the ladies pre-
pared and placed on the tables in Lena
hans hall on Monday viands from
which thousands were fed and refreshed
From twelve o'clock until eleven al
night the hall was literally crowded anc
the store of eatibles was not exhausted.
The receipts were for the benefit of the
new church and we learn that about
$500 or $500 was thus added to the
ST. 800 received the day before.
We notice by the papers that some
leading persons have taken it upon
themselves to issue call for national
temperance convention to assemble in
Chicago on the first day of September.
the avowed object of which is to organ
ize national political party with tenn
perance and prohibition as its found.
alton stone.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03

published in 1881, the following facts
concerning the above church and society
are gathered
THE first Methodist Episcopal church
and the first protestant church built in
Wisconsin, was erected at Mineral
Point in 1884. 1t was of logs en-
tirely."
The society continued to increase
until in 1887 it aggregated thirty mem
bers. During the fall of this year, a
small rock church was built on the corn
err opposite the present elegant struct-
ure. Early in the year 1888, this ed-
flee was dedicated and services insti-
tuted "
In 1910, the rude plank seats were
replaced with more comfortable and
attractive benches. The congregation
increased so rapidly in numbers, that in
l848 more commodious apartments were
required, and under the supervision of
z. Allen, ST., an addition was made to
the original building and the church as
sumed gratifying proportions.
During the pastorate of Rev. J. G.
Whitford, in lS48, revolution occurred
in the congregation, upwards of fifty
members seeding, and who subsequent
ly organized the Primitive Methodist
society. The cause of the movement
is attributed to dissatisfaction concern
ing the rules and regulations of the
Methodist Episcopal church. y
early in the year 1866, the subject
of new church was first agitated, but
nothing was accomplished until April
Is, 1867, when the committee appointed
for the purpose announced that they
had purchased from the Common Coun-
Gil of the city what was known as the
brick schoohouse lot, the considera-
ton being 81, 000 This much being ac-
complished, the congregation awoke to
the necessity of the hour and subscrip-
ton papers were circulated, large a.
mounts were freely given and all bid
fair for splendid success. A commit,
tee consisting of Edward Hosking-
James Spensley and Rev. j. M. Law
son was appointed to superintend the
erection of the edifice according to plans
submitted by Chicago architect en-
ployed for the purpose. Forthwith the
foundation was built, corner stone laid
and the work progressed rather slowly
until it was finally completed in 1871,
the total cost being 1872, 200, This
church is built of durable and attract
i've white sandstone, and with its ele-
giant style and interior finish, renders
it the handsomest, most commodious
and expensive church building in Iowa
county,"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03
FROM THE TRIBUNE FILES
Sixty Years Ago, 1859.

We are sorry to learn that our public
schools are to be closed this week until
some time in September. Notwith-
standing the sneers of few who are
too rich or too proud to send their chill
dren to anything but private school,
we believe that our public schools have
been as efficient, successful and wei
conducted as any that can be found.
An association of the hunters and
sportsmen of this city has been formed
for the purpose of enforcing the exist
ing game laws in relation to the shoot
ing of game
The state university. under the super
vision of Chancellor Barnard, bids fair
to go forward in the accomplishment of
the object for which it was founded.
The Madison Patriot explains the
present position of the county seat
question "The removal of the county
seat of Iowa county from Mineral Point
to Dodgevile has been up before the
Supreme Court. The removal was made
by virtue of law of the legislature,
submitting the question to a vote of the
electors which resulted in favor of
Mineral Point. Mineral Point contested
the removal on the ground that the law
did not take effect because it was not
published in accordance with the re-
quirements of the statues. Dodgeville
is given twenty days to establish its
proofs of legal publication, in default of
which judgment will go in favor of
Mineral Point"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03
Entertain Choir.

Rev. N. Weyer and the choir of St.
Mary's church of this city were royalty
entertained by the pastor and choir Of
st. Mary's church. Fennimore, on Sun
day, after services, with motor trip
to Boscobel and the Wisconsin river,
and bounteous supper on the green
near Fennimore. Messrs. Herman May,
Peter Ley, Avis Schaaf and John Ley
kindly donated their autos to convey
the party to Fennmore. where they
had been invited to sing. The hospi-
tality OF the hosts was much appreciated.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03

zens of this place, observed uniquely
and fittingly the fiftieth anniversary of
their wedding by repairing to St. Mary's
church, of which they are faithful, con-
sistent members, and there renewing
in complete form the vows they took
half a century ago, Rev. Weyer Off
ciating.
Miss Mabel Brown and Mr.. John
Wedlake. of Evansville, recently Of
Dodgeville, were married on the morn
ing of June Goth, at the home of the
brides mother in this city, Rev. w. w.
Hurd officiating.
The patriotic citizens of Mflin will
observe Independence day in becom-
ing manner.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03
Board Of Review Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
Of Review Of the city of Mineral Point
will meet in the council chamber on
Monday, July 7, 1919.
FRED ]. JEUcK, City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1919-07-03

Tuesday, June 18th, Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Gerlach, highly respected citi-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-24
Americans in Paris Fear for
Wilson's Life Upon Return
Precautions to Be Taken to Prevent Attack Upon Life
of Americas Chief Neutrality-suspicious. Attempt
to Assassnate Clemenceau Was Made in 1907

political consequences of the trial
pending the war. ..
This attempt on the life of NJ. Gle
menceau was not the first. In 1907,
during the strike of the vineyard
workers which he put down with
troops, a man fired at him through
a window, but the premier was not
air.
Feared Political Consequences.
At first it was feared that the at
tack might have serious political
consequences. Great anxiety was
manifested as to the nationality of
the would-be assassin and the mo-
tive ascribed for the act. There was
general relief at the foreign legations
when it was learned that the pre-
mier's assailant was a Frenchman
and an anarchist who acted on his
own responsibility and whose mind
has been more or less affected by
reading anarchist literature of the
most rabid sort.
Beyond the statement, "all men
are brothers, but Clemenceau was
tyrant and l wanted to put him out
of the way" Coffin gave no expla-
nation of the motive that prompted
his foul deed. 4
1T was a shocking and inconceiv-
ably wicked act" said Samuel Com
pers. "How preposterous to call
man a tyrant who for four years has
been giving all his energy and sac
rihcing himself in every way to save
the liberties of mankind"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-24

was growing out or the gray void,
the tiny towers OF New York, shoot
ing up like reeds emerging from the
water. Another boat or two breasted
the foam and cut sharp trails: a
yawl with brilliant sails stood out in
dazzling whiteness against the in
finity of blue. All at once, the pros
pect of the matinee ahead lost its an
ticipated zest.
Somehow, going into a stuffy
theater doesn't appeal to me" she
said dreamily.
why do it, then?"
She glanced ahead significantly.
There are Others"
This time he suggested no alter
native.
you said something rather puz-
cling a moment ago" she began
slowly, leaning over the rail and
flirting with THE swirl OF the cleft
waters, one hand extended.
WHAT"
"You said you tried to be in love
with Irma. Why tried?"
Because | am a great comedian
though / don't know it at the
time"
He had the instructive sense of
drawing women on without seeming
to make any effort to attract them.
He was in love and he knew it,
though he still was ignorant as to
the extent to which he had let him
self go. He felt that he had played
too easily into her hand by giving
her the opportunity to refuse his
request, and he determined to re-
gain his supremacy.
Amy glanced at the group in the
bow. Tody Dawson was covertly
watching them. She shifted her chair
to shut him out. rested her chin on
her hand, and said,
why do you tell me that?"
Gust to play fair" he said care
lessly. 1--WE are both much alike
rather irresponsible children"
go on"
"You really want me to blacken
myself"
81 am interested"
"You say | play we'll I do. I
have to much curiosity, ! suppose,
to be really able to love. / am Curl
Gus about women. / want to delve
into their minds and, when I have
done so, end by being d;sillusioned.
I fool myself. I always have, and !
probably always shall. That's why l
say | am a great comedian"
"And you have nothing on your
conscience"
mo. think I understand the sort
of women | am thrown with. They
want to be amused until dinner
time" he added, smiling. Women
of the world, if you wish, but with
out depth to hold a real wound. |
come into their life-in their need
of amusemcnt-on the same basis as
their dressmaker, the cabaret, or
new variety of Pekingese. Some men
are deceived by looking into their
eyes. I'm not. Sometimes" he added,
with gathering amusement in his
eyes, Sometimes in a humorous way
Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-24
Fifty Bluejackets to
Be Investigated as to
Their Age Of Enlistment

Chicago Feb. 23.-The cases OF
so bluejackets under the minimum
navy enlistment age Of Is are being
Investigated, according to the Great
Lakes Bulletin, official newspaper
of the Great Lakes naval training
station. The youngsters are quarter
ed at Camp Decatur awaiting exam
nation.
IF they kick me out now, I'll be
back next month" asserted Emanuel
Gebaur of Minneapolis, the Bulletin,
says. 'His father refused consent,
but he came anyway.
Virgil Cleary, IS, a sophmore in
the Emeric High school of Indian
apolis, joined the navy as an appren-
tice seaman, but now his parents
have sent affdavits showing his ex-
act age. But, how ! hate to go, he
declared.
after having coaxed his mother
to sign an age certificate permitting
his enlistment, James Everett John
son of Nashville, Tenn, was discov-
cred by naval officials to be only II.
"'I'd like TO stay in, but ma wants
me to speak English for her. said
Able Katz, a stubby 14-year-old
rookie, whose parents have request
ed his discharge. Able ran away from
home and enlisted at Cincinnati un-
der the pretense of being 18. i want
ed to be a yeoman, he said.
marion Guillork of St. Landre,
has the distinction of entering ma
val service in knickerbockers. He is
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