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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-29
TROOPS ON HAND
n. Aesoniatnd Press

Knoxville Tenn, October 2S.-"Fedefal
troops are not interested in the merits
of the strike and are not here 20 take the
part of either side. They are here to
preserve Order and to put down disorder
and to project the lives and property OF
citizens of the United States wa2 the
statement of Major General +. NJ. Lewis.
commander of Camp Gordon, Ga, shortly
after arriving in Knoxville this afternoon
in command of 600 federal troops ordered
to this city at the request of Governor
Roberts.
Following the arrival OF General Lewis,
General Sweeney placed at his disposal
ali the 500 state national guardsmen now
in Knoxville and Of whom the latter Of
ficer is in direct command. Colonel Peck,
of General Lewis staff, is in direct COM
mand of the federal troops, with Gen
eraI Lewis in personal charge of the en-
tire situation.
Continuing his statement General Lewis
explained that while the strikers in
most cases usually feel that troops are
sent to take sides against them, that is
not the case The troops are for neither
side, but to protect the vast citizenship
and property affected by disorder"
1.-THE troops now in Knoxville he said
will remain stationary until there is dis
order In event of any disorder then will
be the time for action by the troops. We
are here to preserve oruer anu we lHtehel
to preserve it,.
PLEASED WITH SITUATION
General Lewis said that he was well
pleased to find that the situation is good.
He also expressed qualification at find
ling a camp in the courthouse yard SO
centrally located and commended the eff
forts of General Sweeney and his staff
on preparation made by them to receive
the federal troops.
/ General Lewis stated that he had re.
ceived request from Governor Roberts
at 1915 o'clock Monday night that troops
be sent to Knoxville. Previous to making
that request Governor Roberts had wired
the war department and had been told to
take the matter up with General Lewis
personally.
Shortly after 2 O'Clock Tuesday. less
than four hours after the request had
been received. almost 600 men were ON a
special train and ready to leave for
Knoxville. The men had full equipment,
were well armed and well prepared de-
spite the short notice. The train left
Camp Gordon at 2:15 o'clock. but delays
which occurred on the road from Atlanta
delayed the arrival in Knoxville until
3:S5 O'Clock this afternoon.
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WORLD LABOR BODY
TO HOLD ITS FIRST
MEETING AT NOON
Conference to Continue for
Month and Lay Founda-
ton of Movement to
Benefit Workers
Nv A.,.elat.t Press

Washington, October 2s.-The first OF
the international. bodies created by the
treaty Of versailles to meet in Ameri-
ca, the international labor conference
will convene at noon tomorrow IN
Washington Sessions of the conference
are expected to continue for practically
a month. and TO lay the foundation OF
a world wide movement for improve
ment and Standardization of workers.
Although the legal status of the
gathering still is held in doubt in some
quarters. members of the organizing
committee and officials of the depart
ment OF. labor was agreed today that
the delegates who have arrived, repre-
senting more than 80 countries. should
proceed to organize somesort of a con-
ference and discuss the agenda pre-
scribed in the peace treaty. SecretarX
Of Labor Wilson still holds the view that
only those states Which have ratified
thetreaty can participate in the Off
cial conference, which is a part OF the
machinery of the league of nations.
But a plan, however. mas been proposed
which is expected to reconcile techni-
cal legality withthe practical necessity
OF nOlQlnR the conference al ILLS tiiaAS
without postponement.
In opening the conferences tomorrow,
Secretary Wilson will describe the as
sembly as "the conference in the pro-
cess of organization"
FIRST DAYS PLANS
If the Recommendation Of the organ
izing committeeEi is carried out, the pro-
gramme tomorrow, following Secretary
Wilson's address. will consist Of an ad-
dress by John Barrett, director OF the
Pan American union; report of Arthur
Fontaine Of France. committee chair
man; provisional adoption of draft
standing orders and election committee
on credentials
I The question of the admission of
Germany and Austria also will be sub
United tomorrow. While the organizing
committee will not make a recommen-
dation on this point. individuals ex-
pressed themselves as strong in favor
Of their participation, from the time Of
their arrival.
The conference will settle down to
work Friday taking up first theSques-
ton of the eight-hour day and the
4s-hour week. according to present
plans.
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KILBY HOLDS CONFERENCE

Montgomery October N.-tSpeclai.)--
Taking a hand in the matter OF coal
miners strike in Alabama on Novrnper
i Governor Kilby on Tuesday called in
coal operators Of the Birmingham dis
trict and leaders of the United Mire
workers of America for conferences.
|c r. Kennamer president OF the Ala
hama division of coal miners, and J. L.
Clemore secretary. saw mo koVsrno1
first Tuesday afternoon. They were with
the chief executive only a snort time'l
and then followed Walter Moore, Henry
Badham and another coal operator OF tne
Rirmjngfam district. The latter confer
encc continued for nearly two hours and
before the end 1t was announced tas
fourth party had been called In.
The conference was secret and detAas
were not discussed outside of the ekocu-,
tiye's office. However. it Is known that
the matter discussed related to the states
activities should the miners disregard tho
warning of President Wilson and leave
their Jobs on November l.
To newspaper ruen Tuesday afternoon
Governor Kilby did not wish to discuss
the coal mine strike. He, OF course. roal-
ICES a serious situation Will result should
the mines be closed. and as evidences OF
his belief, the conference or miners and
coal operators was called for.
Reports in Montgomery indicate that
there are many miners who will not
strike on November 1. Many mines are
being operated by non-unoin men 1hen,
ii is reported. many union men will best
tate to strike in the face Of the Presi-s
dents warning. fearing that public ssnti-
ment is against them. and that they wWl
do themselves more harm than good ~
leaving their jobs.
The policy of the state probably WI not
be announced until Friday ana preo-
ably not at that time unless the s1enA-
tion becomes serious and demands &C.
ton by tho governor.
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KNOXVILLE UNIONS
CONTINUE TO VOTE
ON GENERAL STRIKE
SOldies to Remain Station
ary Unless Disorder Breaks
Out, Declares Maj.-Gen.
Lewis, in Command

Knoxville, Tenn, October 2S.-Whetnec
Knoxville Is to have a general strike OF
all labor unions in sympathy with the
striking street car employees will not be
known until Friday night Voting of inui-
vidual unions proceeded today as ordered
by the Central Labor Union last night,
and at mass meeting tonight this action
was Endorsed formally and all locals were
directed to complete their vote by Friday
night.
No time has been set for the sympa-
thetic strike should one be called, but 1t
is Understood that if sufficient unions favor
the walkout 1t will be called to start Sat
urday. There are nearly 5000 union work
ers in the city. The resolution calling Tor
the vote on the sympathetic strike de-
clares that it shall continue until the
troops are withdrawn"
Eight hundred national guardsmen who
have been held N the armory here ~
hours awaiting possible duty were aug
mented this afternoon by the arrival OF
COO regulars from Camp Gordon, Ga
These troops are two companies OF inc
18th infantry and one company OF the
18th machine gun company. The regular
army troops are IN command of Colonel
Peck of the 18th infantry. Mai. Gen. f.
NJ. Lewis commander of Camp Gordon
accompanied the regulars here and the
state militia forces were placed at MS
disposal by Adjt Gen. e. h. Sweeney
General Lewis will he in command II any
troops are placed on duty here. The resu-
lars went into camp on the courthouse
lawn. in the heart OF the city
TO SEEK CONFERENCE
An effort will be ma by Gov. y. -.
Roberts tomorrow 10 bring officials of Che
Knoxville Railway and Light company
and officials of the carmen's union tnto
conference looking toward settlement az
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LIST OF DEAD IN
SHIP DISASTER IS
STILL INCOMPLETE
Fourteen Are Known Lost,
With Six Still Missing, as
Result Of Wreck of
Sidewheeler

Muskegon. Mich, October 8.-With
IA known dead and six or more missing,
only time can bring an accurate count
of the toll of the great seas which
early this morning bodily lifted the
Crosby Messenger steamer Muskegon,
formerly the City of Holland, and
smashed her to pieces on the piers at
the entrance to Muskegon harbor. The
list of dead is being added to almost
hourly.
The steamer, a side-wheeler, bound
from Milwaukee after outriding night
of gale, made for the harbor in the
early morning darkness, but is said by
Capt. Edwin Miller to have struck the
bar at the entrance The wheel pad
dies jammed in the sand. checking
the ship about and hurled her onto the
pier af
The vessel lies tangle of steel and
splintered wood, effectually blocking the
harbor entrance.
FIFTY ARE SAVED
Fifty of the Y passengers and crew,
guided to safety by single flashkght
in the hands of coast guard were to-
night known to have been saved from
the vessel. 1t was feared several were
caught between decks. Survivors. most
of whom escaped only in their night
clothing. were being cared for by the
Red Cross.
Graphic stories of terror, suffering and
heroism. were told by survivors and the
bravery of Capt. Edwin Miller and his
officers and crew, who remained at their
posts to the last was recounted. Cap
tain Miller, sensing disaster as the yes
sci was driven toward the pier, ordered
all to leap for their lives and the time
hallowed sea rule, women first,'' was
followed Only four women. one of
whom was employed on the boat, were
| tonight known to have been lost.
| The women. fearing to venture over
the rail, were bravely led by Mrs. Fred
l.. Beerman ( of Muskegon. who leaped
| from the ship.
| Others jumped we're handed down
ropes by men passengers and crew.
ORDERED OVERHEARD
Captain Miller, hard stricken by the
disaster and loss of lives. declared the
undertow swung his ship after she
struck the bar.
II told the cabin boys to waken the
| passengers and crew and ordered all
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WORKING WOMEN'S
CONFERENCE NOW
FULLY UNDER WAY
Speeches and Songs in Four
Languages Feature of the
Preliminary Session
Held Yesterday

4
Washington. October 2s.--Speeches in
four languages and songs in as many
more Featured the opening session To-Day
of the first International Congress of
WorJkjnp Woman Some 20 nj tho dole
..o,, $500.
! 's e"'''e A4oNi ~ II eou"-
tries II nations and the United States
being represented in the gathering But
with the services NJ corns of vo,np
....
"o'is'' p'e'e's' al VI INC auu' esses
made during the day were fully under
stood, as was indicated by the succeed
inc wavas Of .,n,ause u,h,ch swami o,ar
'--.-,',.. -
INC HAAS a. Tue cohciusioii Oh the various
versions All OF the talks partook of, the
nature of formal exchange of greetings.
Mrs. Raymond Robins, as president of
the National Woman's Trade Union
League, called the gathering together,
and hailed it as not only the first assem-
blage OF its kind. but also as the fore
runner'of many similarones to come. AS
she concluded. girl who had taken her
remarks down in shorthand read them
off again in French. while others who
followed rectied them again in Polish
and bohemian. These !, four languages
generally suffced, the Italian, Japanese
and other nationalities getting the mean
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-29
LEWIS AT HEADQUARTERS

Indianapolis, october 2S--W1th no
change in the situation" reported At
United Mine Workers of America head
quarters, leaders Of the big organixattonI
OF coal miners were preparing tonight
for momentous conference tomorrow 81
its executive board district presidents
and scale committee. John l. Lewis.
acting president of the organizatiou. ar-'
rived late today from his home IN SprinG-
field, Ill.,, but had little to add to senti-s
ments he has already expressed concern-l
ing the general strike planned to take ef-
fec. in btiuminous mines on November l
Tho condemnation Of the proposed
walk-out by President Wilson and his
sugg estion that a tribunal be appotntedl
to find basis of settlement Of the DIS
agreement between workers and an-
ployers with coal production continu-l
ing meanwhile brought forth from 19r.
Lewis the contention that the ma
tional executives idea that the need
for wartime prohibition had passed No.
cause the emergency had ende1.-ex-
tcoatinued On Face Twel
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Road Declared Unsafe

uy WvSutVHt60 rrot1 y n
Austin. Tex, October 2S.-Contention:
of, j. NJ. Herbert, president of the St
Louis and Southwestern railroad, thai
this line between Texarkana and Mount
Pleasant has been so neglected by thS
federal railroad administration as to be.
come unsafe, were upheld in report OF
r. D. Parker, chief engineer Of the Texas
railroad commission, who made physi
cal inspection of the line. Il
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-29
MARINE NEWS

Mobile October 2s.-Arrived: Steamer
vildfugl (Norwegian), Bocas del Toro;
schooner w. S. NJ. Bently. San Juan.
Sailed: Steamer Tarpon. Pensacola
schooner Rachael, San Juan.
New Orleans. October 3.-Cleared:
Steamers Brabant. Tampico: Heredia.
Bocas del Tcro via 1Crlstobal.
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Washington, October 2S.-Law- abiding
citizens churches. civic organizations
and welfare societies were summoned to-
night by Commissioner Roper to aid the
bureau OF internal revenue in enforcing
the prohibition enforcement law.
Any flouting of the law, Mr. Roper
declared, would bring into disrepute the
American form of government
While the bureau Is made the agency
directing the enforcemenA of the meas
ure, with the department of justice con-
Quoting prosecutions on evidence OBJ
tanned by the bureaus men, RESPONSE
bility is not confined to federal officers.
the commissioner said State, county
and municipal officials are expected to
do full share in stopping and punish
ing violations and the successful admin
istration of the law. Mr.. Roper said.
will be measured largely by the manner
in which these officials meet their re-
quirements.
Local officers being expected to take
the initiative in enforcing the law in
their territory, any failure or dereliction
to assume their full responsibility will
be brought to the attention of the law
abiding citizens of The community by
officials of me bureau.
Mr. Ropers plans contemplate the
organization of a prohibition enforce
ment staff which will be devoted entirely
to that work and completely disasso-
ciated from the tax collection activi-
ties Of the bureau. There will be a
deputy commissioner in Washington in
charge of the prohibition sections. depu-
ties collectors in district with an eff
cient force OF men under them.
Pending the organization of this
force, employees qualified for the work
who can be spared from the tax work
OF the bureau have been instructed TO
cooperate to the fullest extent with
the public and with local officers.
To prevent delay collectors and
agents have been instructed to confer
with United States district attorneys
with regard to cooperation in obtain
inr and presenting evidence.
ROPER'S STATEMENT
The national prohibition act is now
the law of the land said Mr.. Roper
TT makes the bureau of internal reve-
y nue the directing agency in the en-
eforcement of both wartime prohibit
lion and prohibition under the consti-
Eional amendment. The secretary
Id the commissioner of internal reve-
Me urgently expressed to both commit
tees OF Congress the hope that this
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Wartime Act to Be Annulled
Moment Treaty Is Ratified,
White House Announcement
Prohibition Leaders Greatly Disturbed by State
ment-Senate Leaders Plan to Proceed with
Consideration of Treaty as Heretofore,
Regardless of Prohibition

Washington October 28he Senate today passed the
act the Presidents veto and made i'm
medatey effective machinery for preventing sale of beverages
containing than onehaf of cent alcohol The
vote 60 TO- eight than the twohrds
majority While there wrangle taking the
place of the treaty which had the right of
there doubt as to how the Senate stood.
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1t was overwhelmingly dry" Ike
the house, which Pepassed the bill
within three hours after the President
had vetoed it.
Before Congress Mt $40 finally
clinched enactment of the enforce
ment law, despite presidential OBJ
lection to linking the wartime and
constitutional prohibition acts,
there came from the White House6
the announcement that the war
time act. which was put into ef-
feet after the cessation of HOSTILE
ties, would be annuIied the moment
the Senate formally ratified the
German peace treaty.
DRYS GREATLY DISTURBED
1t was the most definite of ali Of
fetal of semi-official statements bear
ing on the wartime act prohibition
leaders were plainly disturbed by the
news. for they had counted ON reach
ing the effective date of constitutions
al pronibtion-Janua 16, l920~-with-
out reopenins of saloons. Despite the
clamor set up by wet and dry force $
over the White House pronouncemeat,
Senate leaders said they would proceed
with consideration of the treaty as
an active part in the prohibition cam
paign branded as unfair and absurd
reports that they would delay the
treaty. simply to keep the LIQUOR traf-
tic from getting foothold in a cour-
paratively brief period remaining be.
fore the country with go dry for SO od.
Formal denial issued from headquar-
ters of the anti-saloon league that is
officers would take part in any move
ment calculated to delay the treaty.
League officers stuck to the opinion
that it would be necessary to first
ratify the Austrian treaty before lift
ing the wartime prohibition BAN
which was said to have been the rul-
ing OF Attorney General Palmer. and
they declared their position wss not
altered by the fact that President Viii
son was prepared to cut through legal
doubt and WHIP out a law the necessity
for which he believes to have passed
TO GO AFTER OFFENDERS
With today's action by the Senate
the department of justice is ready 10
deal with any offenders against the
drastic provisions of the new act Al
best heretofore, prosecutions were
more or less haphazard, and neces-
sarily so, it was said because of the
loosely drawn language of the act
but the new law gives ample means of
breaking up the traffic.
So drastic is the enforcement act
that man. for instance, may be fined
or put in jail for displaying a PIC
ture of a brewery or key but his
right to store liquor in his own home
for his own use stood up against all
attacks in committee and both houses
of Congress. $
Warning went tonight to dealers
selling two and three quarter percent
beer, without apparent risk hereto
fore, that the new law fixed one-half
of one per cent as the legal limit Vt
alcoholic content.
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TO TEST LAW

BY NsSOcTdted PFtSs
New York. October 2S.-Upon beiGg
advised that the Senate had overrie-
den the Presidents veto of the pre-
hibition bill. the United Brewers AS
ISOLATION announced tonight that suit
would be brought in the courts to
test the constitus:onality of the law.
Its members will abide by the terms CT
the law. the announcement said. bug
the association has been advised by
counsel that it is unconstitutional. \
The Lamar register., 1919-07-09

The following rules will regulate the
hand grenade banks in the Tenth Fed
eral Reserve district:
1. Any school pupil under ten years
may receive "a hand grenade bank at
the opening of school this fall. by pur-
chasing from his teacher at least one
war savings stamp, face value $500.
with money earned during the vaca
tion, and presenting a letter to the
teacher telling briefly how the money
was earned.
2. Pupils ten years or over must
buy at least two war savings stamps
with money earned during vacation.
3. Teachers shall submit letters and
lists of pupils complying with rules
to county superintendents during the
first week Of school.
1. County superintendents shall put
his approval on list and deliver list
with letters to the county chairman
of savings, after copying such letters
as he may desire to publish in the local
papers of his county.
s. County chairman shall then ap-
prove the list and send it at once to
John T. Wayland, director of savings,
Tenth Federal Reserve district who
will Immediately forward to the county
chairman the eounty's allotmoet of
hand grenade banks to be distributed
at his direction to the pupils who have
complied with the rules.
6. The name of each pupil must be
represented by letter kritten either
by pupils. parent or teacher. telling
how money was earned.
County chairmen are already ar
ranging to award prizes in war saw
ings stamps to pupils buying the larg-
est number of savings stamps and
thrift stamps with vacation earnings.
Hand grenades just like big Brother
Bill hurled at the Hun o few months
ago, are being emptied Of high ex-
plosives and percussion caps by the
war department, and turned over to the
treasury department by the thousands
to be converted into souvenir savings
banks, many of which will. no doubt,
reach this county.
GRENADE BANKS
FOR THE CHILDREN
The Lamar register., 1919-07-09
Our View of The Dairy Situation

The buying up of dairy stock for ex-
port has been in progress for several
months. This was, of course, to BE-
expected. as the herds in Europe were
greatly depleted by the war and in
some sections entirely wiped out.
In sections where there is surplus
of dairy stock, this situation works out
to the advantage of the industry. How
ever, in section where there is no sur
plus, it is different-instead Of being
a benefit to the industry, it works out
as a detriment.
The high prices offered will tempt
many dairymen to part with their best
producing animals, that have been
carefully bred up for several genera
tions and keep the poorer cows-the
ones that should be sold-and then ex-
pect to make a big profit from The
culls. Such a policy is contrary to
good practice, in particular now when
milk brings high prices and with pro-
spects that such will continue for years
to come.
The various scientific investigations
that are being conducted along the
lines of various food products, and in
particular along the lines of milk pro-
ducts, demonstrate that milk and milk
products is the one of the best and
safest of human foods.
1t thus looks to us that the prospects
of the industry is the brightest ever,
and the successful and progressive
dairyman should, as never before, aim
at better cows, better feeding and bet
ter care of the milk, and the manufac-
turer Of dairy products should aim at
better quality of his product.
HELVETIA MILK COND. co.