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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19

wires have been strung around their
 premises.
 "6 Armed men in large numbers are
 going about intimidating, not only the
 workers, but everybody in many commit
 mites who show the slightest indication
 of sympathy with the men.
 '7. Men have been discharged in in-
 creasingly Arge numbers day by day.
 Threats and intimidation are resorted to
 for the purpose of putting the men in
 fear and prevent them from the exercise
 of their own free will, coerced into sign ing statements that they are not mem-
 bers. nor will become members. of any labor organization, and threatened with eviction, black list, denial of credit and starvation.
 ''S. That a forced decline Of the mar ket would be imposed, so as to wipe out their holdings in stock, which they were induced to purchase in years past Threats to move the mills and to close them up indefinitely.
 "9 That an organized propaganda for villifcation of the American Federation of Labor, spreading rumors that the strike will be delayed and that such de- J lay is only sen-out.
 "10. Showing no opposition to the men 1 joining dual organizations. As a result of this propaganda the I. w. w. is I making rapid headway in some of the 1 districts.
 ! q. That the real reason for opposi- tion to organized labor representation on l behalf of the men who have grievances is that the steel industry is preparing l to cut wages and to lower the standards ] to prewar times and to return to- con- I dition that encouraged the Padrone sys- | tenn so prevalent in that particular in dustry.
 l MT. President, delay is no longer pos- sibie. We have tried to find way, but
 cannot We regret that for the first
 time your call upon organized labor can
 not meet with favorable response. Be- lieve us, the fault is not ours. If delay were no more than delay, aven at the I cost of loss of membership in our or ganizations, we would urge the same to 1 the fullest of our ability, notwthstand- ! ing the men are firmly set for an im-
 mediate strike. But delay here means
 the surrender of all hope. This strike ! is not at the call of it's leaders, but 1 that of the men involved. Win or lose, the strike is inevitable and will con- tinue until industrial despotism will re- cede from the untenable position now oc- cupied by MT Gary. We have faith in your desire to bring about conference and hope you will succeed therein. We fully understand the hardships that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
By WILLIAM L.. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, September 1S.-(Special) Governor Kiiby has been defeated in his effort to get approval of bill by the senate judiciary committee, which will require all state officials to live in Mont- gomery. The committee was unofficially reported to have adversed the Briscoe measure.
 Introduction of the bill in the senate and house brought members of the Ala bama public service commission to the city. It was said Thursday the bill was aimed at Samuel P. Kennedy, president of the state commission, and s. P. Gail lard, associate member. Mir. Kennedy lives at Anniston and MT. Gaillard' s home is Mobile. Associate Commissioner B. II. Cooper moved to Montgomery sev- eral months ago from Birmingham.
 It was extraordinarily reported Thurs day that the chief executive was anxious to get the committees approval of whe bill In fact, he is reported to have sent his private secretary to the members Of the committee to ask them to vote for the favorable report.
 President Kennedy of the commission lives in the home town of the governor. He attends regular meetings of the com mission, but does not stay at the capital
 The present law provides that three commissioners shall be elected from diff ferent districts of the state. It was the purpose of the law which created the commission to give each district repre- sentation on the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
NO RECOMMENDATIONS ON
 CEREAL BEVERAGE BELL

Monteomery. September 1S.-(SpeciaL) Senator Crafts non-intoxicating bever- age bill will go on the senate calendar without recommendation from the senate temperance committee. The committee briefly discussed the measure and agreed to submit it's merits to the senate in reg ular session.
 On Wednesday the house by a vote oi oi 51 to A refused to take similar plii from the adverse calendar, on which II was placed by the house temperance com mittee However, many strong prohipi, tionists lined up for the bill, and should it be successful in the senate It's spon- sors believe it will also be enacted III the house.
 The bill will permit the manufacture and sale in Alabama of beverages Wnlch contain not more than one-half of per cent of alcohol. Large fees are provio- ed to he maid into the state treasury and estimates place the annual revenue at s3Oo, 900. |.
 The beverage, it is claimed, is sold in rrobihi+ion states and does not con- flict with stringent bone-dry laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
MAN |S CAUSE OF
 FASHIONS FOLI|ES
 CHARGES MRS. HALE
But Dr. Edith Swift Attrib- utes Origin of Unwhole- some Styles to Entirely
 Different Cause
By Associated Preu

New York, September 1S.-'Man !n general and great trust of garment manufacturers in particular" are TO- sponsible for the "contortions" which women undergo in order to wear so- called fashionable clothes. the inter national conference of women physi- clans was told today by Mrs Beatrice Forbes Robertson Hale
 Man according to Mrs Hale, likes to have a little. useless lily about the house" to flatter his conceit that he can afford such a luxury.
 While man was castigated by Mrs. Hale as the primary cause of fashion $ follies, different element of society was blamed by pr. Edith Hale Swift of Boston. Dr. Swift found the origin of extravagant and unwholesome styles in apparel in the woman Who makes "an exaggerated sex appeal Tor trade purposes"
 The models produced for this type of women. asserted Dr. Swift, are sanctioned by the minimizing woman of leisure in search of the easiest way to charm and show off her unearned money" In turn, Dr. Swift held the woman Of leisure is feebly copied by the great mass of women workers.
 The delegates testified their ap- pfhNal or LIT. .oWlltS analysis but req enthusiasm was aroused by Mrs Hals's 1lagelation of mere man. Mrs Hale declared she had bearded certain male shoe manufacturers in their Boston dens and had tackled them on the sub 5ect Of high heel shoes by which, size said, the whole interior arrange ments of women are being thrown out of plumb"
 The manufacturers admitted their guilt, Mrs. Hale stated. but apparent, " had no intention of mending their ways. Extravagant dress is "democ- racy running riot" the speaker con- tended.
 'It is a class matter" she con- tinued
 There is an inherent snobbishncss in overdress. Women who induise such tastes are aDing the fashions If old aristocratic Europe"
 The great male conspiracy which Mrs Hale barred included. according to her indictment. street car advertising, moving picture screens. newspaper ad- vertising. vaudeville shows and shop windows All the conspirators keep calling opt to women style style, style" until the unfortunate creatures cannot resist or are mesmerized and the clothing manufacturers reap vast sums of money, she said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
AUBURN.

Auburn, September 1S.-(Specialo Attendance at college has continued to grow day by day until now, at the end of the first week of registration, with freshman class of over 450 and a registered student body of 1905, "Old Auburn" has surpassed all previous records of enrolment in its history and the list is still climbing steadily upwards. Last Saturday there were 911 names recorded in the office of the registrar; Monday the list was in- creased to 96S: Tuesday it went to 9s0, and Wednesday it passed the thousand mark and still there are more to fol- low. It resembles somewhat the pre- war days, although at no time did the attendance reach to its present pro portions. Every classroom is over flowing and instructors are turning gray-haired in attempting to fit the work of one section into all the others.
 A new element in the student body this year is made up of returned stu dents who had to give up their col lege careers on account of entering military service or had to remain at nome and run things while older brothers left for war. Many of them "got across" saw real action and have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19

returned with the wider vision and brings. Said one the other day in commenting on the extreme youth of his classmates, T just don't know how to talk to them" But they are learn ing. One thing is very evident with these veterans. They are not throw ing away any time. Question one and you will find that he is expecting to take on lot of extra work for the two years remaining, or else he is go- ing to buckle down and finish the reg ular study course in one year. They have all learned the value of an edu- cation. They will exert steadying influence on the other lads with whom they are thrown and the college au- thorities are congratulating them selves on the prospect of better gen. eral behavior as a result.
 A stricter order of conduct is being demanded this year at the college than has heretofore been the case ard three bulletins recently posted have been of great interest to the students. The first bulletin penalizes with ini- mediate expulsion any student hazing another or being present while such hazlngJ is being done. The second bull letin requires students desiring to go to other nearby cities Opelika, Colum- bus, Montgomery. etc, to first secure permit from the commandant, Major Isaac Spalding. The third bulletin warns students frome congregating at the depot at the time of the arrival or departure of trains unless bearing a permit from Major Spa1ding.
 There never has been an excess of hazing at Auburn, and the rules pro- muls:ated will be generally approved as proper ones by the large majority of students. The representatives on the committee of discipline from the faculty this year is composed of John J. Wilmore. A. St. c. Dunstan, Isaac Spalding. Zebulon Judd, M. J. Fun chess. Thomas Bragg and B. L. Shi. The committee is receiving the cordial support of the student body in every way.
 The first meeting of the senior class Of the college was held this morning and was featured by an inspiring address by President C. c. Thach and talk on ath- letics from Coach Donahue. The class is probably the largest in the history of the college, numbering 140 membeNs, all Of whom it is said will certainly complete the course to graduation and a diploma. Ringing resolutions were adopted pledg- ing the support and backing of the en tire class to the efforts of the college faculty and the alumni to better all stu dent conditions and to hold up their hands in the determination to place athletics, military duties and all student activities upon the very highest plain possible
 At this meeting officers to serve for the final year are always chosen and the election this morning resulted as follows;
 President. J. H. Trapp of Mississippi; vice president, c. M. Gray of Jasper: sec retary. R. M. Johnston of Birmingham. treasurer, J. B. DeRamus of Verbena honor man. D. Sanford of Montgom- cry: post, E. B. Lancaster of York: his torian, E. H. Todd of Birmingham prophet. J. P. Hall of Gadsden; orator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
TO FAVORABLY REPORT
 ACNER MEASURE

Montgomery. September 1s.-(Speciao Conferring additional powers on the state board of control and economy, the senate judiciary committee on Thurs day decided to favorably report the Acker bill, which aboiishes the present board of convict inspectors, giving the duties to the board of control. The same bill provides that inspection of jails shall be ir charge of the same board, composed of William D. Nesbit. W. L. Lancaster and w. o. Caldwell. The board is creature of the present legislature ana was an administration measure. "
 Arguing against the bill. Senator Nc Dowell claimed that the state would De getting further away from better treat ment for the convicts, because members of the board of control would not nave the time to devote to inspections
 The senator regretted that the Alabama legislature had sustained a change of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19

country, being secretary and treasurer of the Coal Miners union. He stated:
 For years l have suffered with my stomach and had indigestion so bad that I could hardly keep any food in my stomach as it would ferment and cause gas to form; had chronic constipation and could never get any medicine to give me relief; had headaches, dizzy spells, black spots would come up before my eyes, I could not sleep at night and sometimes would get so weak that could hardy stand on my feet; I felt and blue and had no ambi- ton or energy to do my work; had terrible rheumatic pains in my hip and knees, and my liver and kidneys both cred me a good deal. I tried all kinds of medicine without any benefit until I finally started to take your Plant Juice, and now can truthfuIly say that have not an ache or pain; I sleep fine and have a good appetite for my meals-in fact, can eat any kind of food and di- gest it. have never lost ono day from work since. I feel in perfect health and am glad to inlorse Plant Juice.n
 Plant Jrice is sold in Birmingham at Nortons Drug Store. Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
IMPORTANT ROAD BELLS
 REMAIN ON CALENDAR

Montgomery, September lS.-(Special) Two important bills which relate to the good roads movement in Alabama, mus yet be disposed of by the sentte and house One las been enacted by the sen- ate and the other by the house.
 Belief that the s25, 0,oG0 bond issue bill successful in the senate with minor amendments. will be on the house calen- dar as special order for 3 o'clock the forty-eighth legislative day, next Mon- day, was expressed by good road advo' cates- on Thursday.
 The bill creating the state highway de partment and providing for the expendl- ture of money coming from motor vehicle taxes on~ the roads, has been enacted by the house An amendment to this meas ure provides that the funds from the ve, hicle tax must he divided equally among the 67 counties. In the senate this amend ment will be fought by friends of the highway bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
TO FAvORABLY REPORT
 VETERANS APPROPRIATIONS

Montgomery, September B-(SpeclaL! Favorable report on the senate Dill or MT. Acker of Calhoun county, which ap- nropriates s1, ,070,OOO annually for the Con- federate veterans and their w1dows m Alabama. was voted Thursday by the senate finance and taxation committee
 This appropriation will not take care of the provisions of the bill of Senator Watt Brown of St. Clair county, which provides for monthly payment of slZ 5o to each pensioner. Three hundred thou- sand dollars will be needed to pay the annual pensions, it is said. and the ad- rninistration is making an effort to pro- vide the additional funds.
 The Brown bill has been approved by the two houses and is ready for the approval of the governor. It is intimat- ed he will hold up the measure until he ascertains where the state can get the additional revenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
PRESIDENT IS INFORMED

Pittsburg, Pa. September 1S.-The steel workers national committee late tonight made public letter it had drafted and sent to President Wilson, giving Il reasons why it could not comply with his request to postpone the steel workers strike called for next Monday. The letter also recites the history of the movement to bet ter the conditions of the workers an l expresses faith in the President s de sire to bring about conference" with employers.
 We regret that for the first time your call upon organized labor can not meet with favorable response" e." the letter stated. "If delay were no more than delay. even at the cost of loss of membership in our organiza- tions, We would urge the same to the fullest of our ability, notwithstanding the men are firmly set for an imnedi ate strike. But delay here means the surrender of all hope"
 TEXTX OF LETTER , The text of the letter follows, in part:
 Tor years there has been great un- rest among the steel workers of our country because of the unusual, un- American and despotic industrial con- ditions- Finding no redress in indi- vidual efforts the men naturally. by the example of other workers, de- cided through 7stheir organizations to associate themselves for collective de- fense. Oppression growing beyond CT. durance. the call for assistance to re- dress grievances came from every quarter of the industry to the St. Pau' convention of the American Fedora tion of Labor. held in June 1918. A committee consisting of representa- tives of the crafts engaged in this in- dustry were ordered to and did make investigation. They found the field overripe for organization. The en. rollment of membership grew by leaps and bounds. Relief from their oppreS- Sion was imminent and yet out of pat riotio consideration to our cause they endured the continued suffering with. out cessation of their labors to the eid that despotism abroad might not ga;r thereby aid and comfort.
 ''Immediately after armistice wa; declared the fffen insisted upon havins their wrongs righted They were per. suaded, however. to wait until the At. lantic City convention of the Americar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
Committee ReUerses BiU
 Requiring AM Officials Of
 State to Liue in Montgomery
Two Important Measures Relating to Good Roads of State Are Yet to Be Disposed
 of By Two Houses of Legislature
By WILLIAM L. GoRMLEY

heart, and had gone on record as being opposed to the abolition of the convict lease system. However, he said he would vote against the Orr bill which abol- ishes the system for the simple reason that the state needs the revenue.
 The legislature already has enacted bill of Senator John Rogers of Sumter county, which provides for the working of the convicts in the state owned coal mines An amendment provides for the abolition of the lease system on Janu- ary 1, 1923, which is about week before the legislature convenes for the session under a new administration. He re- ferred at length to the brutal meth ods now used in convict camps and chai- lenged members of the committee to show such brutal treatment is not now being administered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
NEWS FROM CAPITAL CASTS GLOOM OVER
 FORCFS OPPOSED TO
 ELECTION OF BOARD
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 bodies are closely related in many i'm portant details. and should they oc- cupy their positions through election it would probably cause friction be- tween the two bodies and would ob- struct ucational work. The selec- tion of efficient officials would by ne- cessity follow, especially as the city commissioners are elected by direct vote, and are held responsible for board members, under the present sys- tenn. The relations of the city com mission and the board of education at present are very similar to that of the President of the United States and the cabinet. whose members are ap- pointed by the President.
 KEEP EFFICvENT MEN OUT
 '.The proposed amendment would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
Roy H. Turner of Dadeville; cheer leader, c N Johnson nf Shaffiedl .a--H

Roy H. Turner of Dadeville; cheer leader, c. N. Johnson of Sheffield
 Upon nomination of the English depart ment of the faculty the following men were selected to get out the college jour- nals during the year:
 Orange Blue-Editor in chief, A. B. Mill Ter, Cullman; business manager, T.. II. Todd of Birmingham.
 Glomerata-Editor-in- M. 0. Howle of Birmingham; business manager, J. c. Burton of Florence
 The work of the college starts off most auspiciously and the direction given things by the action of the senior class today is a cause for congra tulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
FRIDAY IS 47TH
 LEGISLATIVE DAY,

Montgomery, September 18.-(Spec1al) The state senate will meet at S:S0 o'clock Friday morning for the fifth legislative day. The first half hour will be devoted to local bills, those coming on the call ender being considered at that time
 The house will meet at o'clock. It will get down to business at once on general bills. re
 The legislature will not go to Mobile on Saturday. The senate has not yet adopted the house resolution accepting the invitation, and the senators are un- willing to adopt it on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
REPRESENTATIVES OF 24 UNIONS ON WAY HOME TO PUT
 ORDER IN EFFECT
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naintenanee. reduction and increase of working forces.
 Abolition of company unions
 Abolition of physical examination of applicants for employment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
COAL MINER TELLS
 SUFFERING HE HApI
w. A. Partain Gives Strong Testimonial for
 Plant Juice.

One of the latest testimonials for Plant Juice received is that of MT. w. A. Par tain, who lives at Dora Ala, coal miner by occupaation and one of the best known men in this section of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
Battle Fields For Grazing Sheep

Sheep will be grazed on the former battlefields of Europe until such time as the war-swept regions are suitable for farming operations. according to an announcement in the Popular Mechan- ics Magazine. At present the devasted covered with a luxuriant growth of grass, providing excellent sheep ranges Plans are being made by agri- cultural relief organizations to donate flocks of British sheep to farmers who wish to return to their holdings in such localities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19

If the plans of the city engineer ara adopted. Minneapolis will have con- crete bridge with the longest reinforced concrete span in the world This bridge will be across the Mississippi river on the line of Franklin avenue, yill have two end spans of 50 feet each, two side spans of 200 feet each, and a center span of 100 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19

meanwhile will follow. and the reign of terror that unfair employers will fnsti- tute. The burden falls upon men, but the great responsibility therefor rests upon the other side"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
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 Used and commended by ph y s i clans. Barbacals never gripe or cause the slightest discomfort. BARBACALS are sold at all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-19
GUNS IN PLANTS

s5. Guns and cannon have been plant ed in mills. highly charged electric