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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
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By Associated Press
 New York, October S.--A special train carrying more than 400 delegates to the world cotton conference which meets at New Orleans October 13 to 1e left here today for the Crescent City. The dele gates leaving here include about 30 from European countries, the others being rep of the New York Cotton ex- change and New England manufactur- ing, shipping and banking interests as- sociated with the growing and marketing of the American staple.
 stop of one day will be made at La Grange, Ga, to inspect the mills in that vicinity.
 This conference, which it is expected will be attended by more than 5000 dele gates, is the first to be held since 1907.
 Virtually every foreign country that uses American cotton will be represented not only by delegates from cotton ex- changes and cotton manufacturing in terests. but by special representatives of the various governments, sent in response to an invitation extended through the American state department.
 Among the matters to be considered, according to the committee on arrange ments, will be the following:
 ."The buying and selling of cotton, with all that appertains thereto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
ARGUMENTS HEARD
 IN ANTITRUST SUIT Steel Corporation Attacked and Defended Before the
 Supreme Court
By Lsseeist,d Prs

Washington. october s.-The United States Steel corporation was attacked and in turn defended during the second 6ay of arguments in the supreme court which is considering the governments $ antitrust suit against that organization.
 C. B. Ames, assistant to the attorney general appearing for the government, declared the corporation was organized for the purpose of eIiminatiag,the "possl- bilities of competition" and asked for it's dissolution, while Richard V. Lindabury for the defense, urged the court to sus- tain lover court decrees dismissins the proceedings.
 Replying to inquiries by Justices Van Devanter and Pitney, Judge Ames told the court that aside from asking for the breaking up of the corporation into com petitive units, the government had nc plan to suggest.
 The opening argument in the corpora tion's defense was made by Mir. Linda bury, who asserted the action of the cor poration organizes in acquiring control of various steel Splants back in the nine ties was more one of salvage than mouop- oly, owing to the prevailing depressed financial conditions which resulted in the failure Of about 100 steel companies.
 To combat government arguments that the eorporation is a monopoly MT. Linda bury said that when testimony in these proceedings was taken it produced 70 per cent of the steel sold to the world and only about 40 per cent of the democratic trade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
OPELIKA

Optlika October S.--(Special "A wedding of unusual interest to a large circle of friends and relatives was the marriage this evening of Dr. Oscar Hit Tatum and Miss Mary Corrine Smith at the First Methodist church at 6:30 o'clock. Rev. Crawford Tatum, of Talladega, brother of the groom, performed the impressive ceremony. The groom is a native of Lafayette, but has resided in this city for, the past year or two. He is a prominent young dentist and enjoys an extensive ellen tele. The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. c. Smith and is young woman of many beautiful traits of character.
 Immediately after the nuptials the happy couple left on an extended tour to eastern points. Returning they will be at home to their many friends at the residence of the brides parents.
 Last evening the local Rotary club entertained visiting clubs from Mont gomery, Selma, Anniston and Columbus, Ga, at banquet at the Clement hotel. programme including many stunts was carried out for the entertainment of those present. The occasion was the charter ceremonial of the Opelka club. which is now full fledged "Rote'' in the official sense.
 Mayor Gift is determined to rigidly enforce the city ordinance recently enacted against speeding on the streets and to that end he is imposing heavy fines on all violators, rgardless of who they may be, that are brought before ] him charged with exceeding the speed limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
AZ. OF |. SUPPORTS STRIKE ID LIMIT,
 REPORT OF FOSTER
By AssseIatss Press


 Pittsbure. october S-Steei strike con- ditions in the Pittsburg district remained unchanged today, neither side putting forth claims of any very substantial gains.
 Secretary ". 2. Foster of the steel workers national committee, returned from Washington today and said the American Federation of Labor would support the strike to 'the limit"
 Organized labor" he said, realizes that this strike must not be lost and has promised it's support until victory is achieved"
 Several important propositions in con nection with the strike have been placed before the federation, he said, and they will be announced later.
 A delegation of labor leaders, includ ing James Fl. Maurer, president of the Pennsylvania federation of labor: Will liam Heck president, and J. l.. Reagan. vice president. of the Pittsburg central labor union. and ". B. Rubin, counsel for the strikers national committee, called on Mayor F.. V. Babcock of Pittsburg to- day to lift the ban on peaceful picketing and on peaceful mass meetings for ad- ! dressing strikers. A statement given out at strike fesdouarters regarding the con- | ference said:
 such meetings are now not permitted ] on Sunoay, not permitted in any foreign 1 language and permitted nowhere in l Pittsburg at any time except in the labor | temple and a small hall on the north 1 side The appeal was made by the | labor representatives in the interests of order, which the leaders are confident ] they can maintain if permitted free ac- ! cess to and communication with the l strikers. The delegation received no sat- 1 isfaction from the mayor, although he 1 spoke of his qualification with the con i duct of meetings and the readiness of 1 the strike leaders to CO., operate with the authorities. The labor representatives ] present stated tbeir' disagreement with the mayors claim of impartiaiity."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET
A We'll Known Actress Tells How to Darken Gray Hair With Sim
 pie Home Made Mixture

Joicey Williams, the well known American actress, who was recently playing at the Imperial Theatre in St Louis, Mo. made the following statement about gray hair and how to darken it: es a
 Anyone can prepare simple mix ture at home. at very little cost, that will darken gray, streaked or faded hair and make it soft and glossy. To a half pint of water add 1 ounce of bay rum, small box of Barbo Compound, and 14 ounce glycerine. These ingred- tents can be bought at any drug store at very little cost. Apply to the hair twice a week until the desired shade is obtained. This will make a gray haired person look 20 years younger. It does not color the scalp. is not sticky or greasy and does not rub off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
Special Leaues Ne1U York
 With 400 Delegates to tue
 World Cotton Conference

Growing and handling of cotton, with surfing improvements in ginning, com pressing and standardizing of bales.
 Transportation of cotton, with dis cussion of means to put an end to 'coun- try damage and to bring about better means for the warehousing of cotton.
 'Discussion of the worlds consumption requirements of cotton, with the possible need of system of apportionme ent among the nations with which the United States enjoys reciprocal trade relations.
 Means of increasing and improving cotton production in the United States and other countries.
 Consideration of the machinery need ed for replacement and development of the textile industry. especially in France and Belgium, where much time and labor will be required to return it to it's old footing.
 "Discussion of the part the United States. as creditor nation, is to play in world readjustment, with especial re- gards to the needs of the future of the textile industry.
 Enhancing and warehousing of cotton and the establishment of American warehouses, receipts of which for cotton stored there in will be accepted as col lateral for loans, both in this country and in England-internationa warehouse receipts they might be called. ''Discussion of international stabiliza- ton of hours of labor in the textile and other industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
TROOPS STILL IN CONTROL
 Rv AsSueiateh Prexs

Chica gc, October 8.-Further activity against radicals in Gary, the closing of 2l alleged blind pigs in Indiana Harhor and the reported return of a few hun drcd more strikers to the mills were the only developments today in the Chicago steel strike district. Military intelligence officers ard agents of the department of justice held a conference today rela tive to agitators and the distribution of inflammatory literature.
 Federal troops in control at Gary, Ind, were expected to remain an indefinite period. Col. W. s. Mapes. in command, while retaining the prohibition against outdoor mass meetings, said no interfer euce with strikers indoor meetings need be expected as long as they were orderly.
 Operations at Gary, South Chicago. In diana Harbor, Waukegan and Joliet were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
.CALOTAbS ARE BEST FOR COLDS
 AND INFLUENZA
Doctor. Now Prescribe Calotabs, the Purified Calomel- Tablets That Are Nausealess,
 Safe and Sure.

Doctors are warning the public that sim lead to pneumonia and other serious compli- cations. They say that every cold should receive immediate attention and that the that the liver is active. For this purpose Cslotabs. the perfected, ensusealess calomel tablets. are the surest. best and most agree able laxative.
 One Calotabe at bed time with swallow of water-thats all salts, no nausea, and no upsettng of the digestion and appe- tite. Next morning your cold has vanished. your liver is active. your system is purified and refreshed and you feeling fine with hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat what you please--no danger.
 For your protection. Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages price thirty-five cents. All druggists recommend, and guar antee Calotabs and are authorized to refund the price if you are not delighted with theH Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
RED HEADS BROKEN BY ; POLICE WHEN
 RADICALS PARADE
By Associated Press

New York, October S.-Heads were broken on Fifth avenue today when mounted police charged a mob of several thousand radicals who attempted to pa- rade up the avenue without a permit. Banners, which bore number of incen- diary slogans, were confiscated by the police and half filled a patrol wagon. A said the parade was organized by Rus sian newspaper published here entitled Novi Mir.
 Devices on the banners read: "Bloody Hounds of Russia ''Deport Us All to the Soviets, You Want to Give Us De- mocracy, but Keep it to Yourselves" and "Open the Jails''
 The riot started after the procession had gone only two or three blocks Re- fusing the request of a policeman to see their permit for the parade, the officer. was forced to call for aid, and before the melee ended the services of a score of mounted policemen and 50 reserves were required. The mounted officers charged into the crowd and 100 or more of the paraders were injured
 Four men and a young woman. all of them aliens, were taken to police head quarters from the headquarters of the Russian soviet bureau by detectives from the bomb squad" Considerable radical literature was said to have been found on them, but they were not placed under arrest. Tbe police detained them pend- ing an opinion from the district attor- ney's office, as to whether they could be held for distributing bolshevik literature A fifth man who gave his name as An thony Toneleski, was arrested by de- tectives later as one of the ringleaders. New In the agricultural iynnIernent I;ns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
SELMA

Selma. October s. Especial. )-The budget for Dallas county. just compiled by the board of.revenue for the 191s- 1920 fiscal year, shows total estimated expenses to be $10S,320 with an esti- mated income of sl2O,O0o, and leaves a total surplus of $9690, for applying on certificates held against the county.
 The new revenue laws under which the county is now operating take away some revenues formerly available to the county, and add other revenues and ex-
 penses which make it impossible to forecast the income from these sources with accuracy, it was said by Judge w. M. Vaughan, but the adoption of a budget guarantees that Dallas county will run within it's income, and will re- tire some of it's debts
 The total indebtedness of the county is represented by $450,000 in bonds and | S201, 900 in certificates, issued some months ago when the county's affairs were put on an up-to-date business basis by Judge Vaughan and the board | of revenue. These certificates were | issued to persons having claims against | the county, and draw interest, and dur | ing the past year $20,000 has been re- l tired in this way.
 l Appropriation for roadssa and bridges is !! S3O, 900 in the new budget, the largest expenditure of the county with the ex- | ception of $34,200 set aside as interest l on warrants and bonds.
 A new item of expense on the county l is the feeding of prisoners, for which | provision is made.
 1 The old Folks Home is apportioned l s560O and salaries of officers fixed by | law is set at $634o.
 ! Expenses for circuit court are pro- vided for by setting aside $So0o.
 The annual meeting of the board of directors sof the Alabama Methodist Orphanage assembled in Selma today. ] consisting of prominent ministers and laymen from all parts of the state, who heard one of the best reports ever given in the history of the institution. Ac- cording to ]. c. Craig, superintendent. the orphanage has enjoyed an unusually prosperous year. with 9S children at present in the home. S4 of them regular attendants in the Selma public schools and one at woman's college. Montgom- CT. No deaths have occurred duoing
 the year.
 to immediately build and equip laun- , dry, to cost $12.000. Funds for this
 work are already. on hand.
 Directors present for the board meet
 ing are: President. J. H. Wilson, Lin-
 coin; vice presideTN. Dr. M. H. Holt, Montgomery; secretary, Dr. J. M. Dan- l nelly. Mobile; Dr. l.. c. Branscome, NJ ! E. Phillips, Birmingham Rev. c. w Scale. Center: pr. W. M. Cox, Opelika; pA T. P. Whitby. Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
Stopped Her Basy's Cough.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09

New in the agricultural implement line IS a machine to cover field of grow ing grain with straw to protect it in win ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09

said to have been increased today, of dicials reporting greater production
 Unicn leaders denied that production had been advanced or that more strikers had returned to work.
 Notice that the Wisconsin Steel com parry, an independent concern. would re- open its rlant next Monday morning was sent to the 20OG employees today by the works CouncIl or employees and managers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
UNIVERSITY

University, October 8-tSpecial.)- )-The sophomore class of the University of Ala bama held a class election in Conner hall Tuesday night, C. C. Shotts or liam ilton being unanimously elected president. Stephens D. Moxley of Wylam defeated J. Max Forney of Birmingham for vice president.
 Other class officers are as follows:
 Secretary, Miss Dorothy Downing, Brenau, Ga-
 Treasurer, John c. Hurst, Louisville. Ala
 Sponsors. Miss Francis Golightly, Bir- faula.
 Members of the student council. Will liam Dowell, Montgomery, and William A. Kimbrough, Thomasville.
 Goat. Robert H. Tweedy. Courtland.
 Rush week." the week when freshmen may be invited to join the various Greek letter fraternities that have chapters at the university, began Wednesday morning There are over 400 freshmen in school and it is expected that large number will receive the coveted Ibid" to join some fraternity. Announcement or pledges will be made at the end of the rushing week which ends next Wednes- day night,
 Emmett Perry of Moulton and Million A. Moore of Birmingham were tapped for membership in the Masons the hrs1 of the week. The tap day exercises are regularly held on the mound In the spring. but it was deemed advisable to add two more members to those chosen i last spring. Membership in the Jasons | is based on leadership in student activ- ties and promise of future usefulness Perry is editor in- -chief of the Crimson White and Moore is president or the senior class and is a football player. ! The first script dance of the year under the auspices of the> Athletic associatior will be given at the gymnasium oatur day night Members of the football team | of the University of Alabama will be the guests of the Athletic association at this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09
Money Market

London. October S.-Bar silver, 63A pence per ounce; money. 2s per cent Discount rates: Short bills. As per cent, tfree-months bills. 4.5-s per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-10-09

delightful social event. According to recent ruling of the faculty, the number
 of dances to be given at the university 1 this year has been materially lessened.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-14

prospect but to open the season with
what may be styled a temporary line
up.
The makeup OF the Dodgers will be
subject to requirements later on. Fig
uring on replacements the Dodgers
Will have Mitchell coming back to
play II needed. which would release
Johnston for outfield service: kOpf to
place at short II he succumbs to the
lure Of the game and comes into the
fold. and Ward to play either second
or third when he gets out OF the serv-
ice.
InfIeId Strong.
The Dodger fnfield. therefore. will
eventually be a strong combination
If Robby's players come back to him
The outfield. with Tommy Griffith
Jimmy Hickman. Hi Myers and Zach
Wheat. viii he a good fielding COM
hinatiOn with smuggling ability as
well
Out OF Miller. Kreuger. Snyder
md VI. Wheat RObby should have
no trouble in selecting n brace of
catchers who Will be able to take
care OF everything the pitchers
have to offer. and opposing base
runners n well.
In the pitching department the
Dodgers appear to be unusually well
fixed. for Uncle Wnbert had eight
pitchers Of known ability in addition
to a number Of youngsters. when the
training season opened
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-14

! weakened by a life OF ease. Jimmy
Dougherty and half dozen Other
well known experts in ring affairs
whispered:
'.Why. willard isn't fat. He
isn't flahby. rs they said he was.
He isn't the 40 year old has been
we expected to see. He looks
like fine hOyish college athlete.
Look at that left hand-IiISe snap
ping n whip. isn't itS That fell
low Olds It's a joke. He's as
good this minute rs he was at
Havana.S
Then Jess began boxing. He went
through four rounds with Jack Lavan.
sey last week. Willard was merciful
TO Lavan. I have followed his career
from the start Even at Havana. with
a worlds championship coming. good
injured Jess was careful not TO inflict
injury on his training staff. 1t was
the same with Lavan- Jess moved
about lightly. shot out lightning fast
labs. and now and then made a fierce
face and drove a solid left uppercut
home, sending Lavan slam bang
against the ropes
Lavan BeWfIdered.
As soon as he saw that Iavan was
bewildered. he eased up. clinched. and
lauEhingly pushed around until his
man had recovered
There IS a world Of good nature In
jess 'uL etlLi-olt-A ne Slll4es I can (
say that the smile is ALWAYS gentle.
Sometimes II is the smile OF a
hunter. striking his game. And then
as Jimmy Dougherty remarked. IS a
good time TO duck
Willard finished with shadow box
ing He looked quick and soft NOV
ing as n big cat. Always his glance
was directed down. about to where
man Of Dempsev's height would be-
In imagination he was seeing Demo-
sey there. for his smile was the
hunters smile now. and he hooked
and iabbed with a vicious energy he
didn't show when his blows were d.
rected at lbs rOtund sDarrinE partner.
When Willard left the ring and ran
ightly back TO his dressing room he
received a cheer from the fans who
had watched him. Grinnine with good
nature. the champion waved an appre-
ciative hand-Tole1o Blade.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-14
Champ Athletes
Meet On Field

DHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 1.-THE
L annual track and field. all around
and relay champions Of the Amateur
Athletic union viii be conducted at
Franklin field on Friday. Saturday
and Monday. September 8. 6 and Z.
under auspices OF the Middle Atlantic
association Of the a. A. [. Frederick
". Ruben. chairman Of the national
Championship committee. has sub
mitted these dates TO his committee
for approval by a mail vote.
Met With Approval.
These championships have been
held in the fall Of the year for the
past three years and have met with
general satisfaction in all sections
and there is little likelihood OF any OF
the members Of the committee raising
any objection TO these dates.
The usual list Of 10 junior and 70
senior events viii be contested on
Friday and Saturday. respectively.
and the ali around and relay cham
pionships viii take place the follow
ing Monday The all around cham
piOnship consists Of ten events. The
relay races to be contested are half
for teams OF four men. each man TO
run one quarter Of the distance.
Best Meet in History.
Samuel J. Dallas. president Of the
4 a T.. who is also president Of the
Middle Atlantic association. says that
nothing viii be left undone 70 make
these championships the best in the
history Of the A. A L. Prominent
athletes viii be brought on from all
sections Of the country by the A
A L
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-14
R. DUTCH NAGLE
HITS BALL HARD.
Ell Paso Ball Player Is Wal
Looping Road to Hearts
Of Virginia Fans.

Roy Dutch" Nagle, Ell PasO out
fielder and formerly a member Of the
| Galveston Texas league team, is
maintaining his old reputation of be-
ing a reliable 5atsman in the Virginia
State league. where he is playing with
Petersburg. Recently Tom Walker. a
hard-hitting outfielder. received some
interesting data on the playing Of
Nagle. while a member Of the Peters
burg team. One Of the box scores
enclosed in a letter shows that the
husky marble worker knocked out
two hits in one game and was one
OF the principal aids in the victory Of
his team.
He Makes Good.
Nagle has the faculty OF making
good everywhere he is sent and his
sensational comeback with the Pc
tersDurg team win undoubtedly aid in
a great way toward sending the slug
sing gardener up to a league Of
higher rating. Managers Of class A
and A teams in the east keep a meth
oQical eye on the work Of the players
OF the smaller circuits with lesser
ratings and as there is quite a bit
OF hkely material back in this country
from France Nagle has a good chance
OF going up with the rect
Hits Them Out.
Speaking Of one inning IN which
Nagle figured as a run getter a Nor
folk paper states.
The visitors got busy in the second.
Nagle hit safe TO open the spasn-
Briggs dumped one and advanced
Nagle- Kelly died on a grounder to
Ballinger. but Parker stuck one in
the mud in front of feathers. beat il
out and Nagle scored The scoring
ended there.