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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
ONLY 300 MINERS
 STILL ON STRIKE
 IN WEST VIRGINIA
Williamson Operators Issue Statement Setting Forth the
 Conditions Existing In Their Field

Washington, February 7.--(Special.) The United Mine Workers of America is attempting to continue the strike of the mine employees in the Williamson coal field. in West Virginia, without the de- sire or sanction of the workmen who are employed in the mines, 1t is stated by the Operators association of the Williamson field in an official state ment issued here today. The strike of the miners, which was called last July, is at an end as far as the workers are concerned it is stated, and the men who left their employment then have with few exceptions returned to their work
 The operators declare again their un- equivocal opposition to the organiza- tion of the Williamson field by the United Mine Workers. They describe this union as "the most tyrannical of all labor unions,' and indicate that they will not treat with it in any manner whatever.
 The number of men in the field who are still "on strike" is placed at about 300 by the operators. confined mostly to residents of so-called tent colonies while they say that about 500 new workers have been employed in the field since the time the strike started last July.
 Failure to effectively enforce the Jaw in Mingo county, in West Virginia, since the strike was called, is described by the operators as the principal cause for the violence and disorder that has attended the trouble. Law enforcement in Pike county, in Kentucky. has re- suited in virtually no disorder in that part Of the Williamson field, it is stated.
 BASIS OF STRIKE
 The statement of the Operators as- sociation is as follows:
 The contest of the United Mine Workers in the Williamson field has been waged to restrain willing workers from returning to their employment. A strike of coal miners in the Williamson field does not exist. lockout against the miners has never existed Every man who left his employment when the strike order was issued last July has been free at all times to re- turn to his work if he wished to do so
 With few. exceptions, gauged by the number of men who reside in the tent colonies that were established last summer by the mine workers union the men who have been idle have wished to return to their work A de- liberate and concerted campaign, ac- companied by intimidation, and, ir home instances, the taking of human life, and the dynamitig of coal mines has been conducted to prevent them from doing so. In the face of this op- position 2,200 of the 2,500 workmen in the mines in Mingo county, in West Virginia who left their employment in July, have abandoned the strike and have returned to their work.
 The charge is now being made that the employers are using "gunmen" and thugs" in the Williamson field to sup press the miners union and to restrain the workmen from taking membership in it. This statement has no founda-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
CANCELLATION OF
 DEBTS PROPOSED
 BY 4ONE POWER"
Houston Prefers Not to Name Government Making Pro- posal and Question Is
 Not Pressed

Washington, February 7.-Declara- ton by Secretary Houston that an unnamed allied government had proposed to the United States cancellation of It's war obli- sations to this country; wrangle over the status of war loans to Russia and Russian embassy financing, and a decision to divide the investigation as .to foriegn relation committee marked Itoday's session of the senate judiciary committee. The proposal of Senator Reed democrat Missouri, to prohibit additional foreign loans, was under consideration.
 secretary Houston said merely that
 one government" had proposed can ceuation by the United States of loans 10 IL. He preferred not to say what government, and the question was not further passed by Senator Reed.
 Most of the session was taken up witn discussion of MT. Houston's as- sertlon that he did not propose to inahe further loans to foreign govern menus. The Secretary contends, how ever, that it would be ''unfortunate, II the United States failed to live up to solemn commitments" and make ad- oitional payments If requested. in the case of balances estimated at $75, ,00o, 900 aohuiHs 10 the credit of allied nations f1e added that no such requests mad been made or indicated, however.
 Senator Reed said Secretary Hous- tons assurances as to his plans would not bind his successor. in office. which ne said his measure sought.
 MT Houston will appear tomorrow before the foreign relations commit se Tn executive session having objected today making public documents relat- ing 10 the foreign loans.
 The Russian loan came up in testi- mony of Nicholas Kelley, assistant treasurer, secretary in charge of for eisn loans who testified that before the fall of the Kerensky government. Hussia had received $1s7, ,ooO. 900 in wa credits No additional payments he said, were made until eeriy in 1920. when Russian embassy officials were allowed to draw 320O, 900 with Inc understanding that it would be re-
 Objections of Senators at this noint caused an executive session at which u was decided to leave internatiorai al aspects of loan matters to the for,s;gn relations committee the judiciary committee to resume hearings on ths Heed measure Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
OTIS SKINNER IN
 'KISMET" AT ALCAZAR

Owing tc the large patronage attend }i.g the showings of Otis Skinner in klsmet" last week, the Alcazar man.
 aSenent is keeping the picture over for
 the first part ot this week. All last
 week capacity audiences enthused over
 the wonderful production and the force- ful and sincere work of the star, Otis skinner.
 kismet' is a colorful masterpiece as produced cith.r CIT stage or screen. Otis
 Skinner Ia Anciica's foremost character
 actor. The stoiy of the droll and roug- Iish beggar. Happ. is one of the fullest ever produced Hajj himself is a char aoter that stands out in the drama, ana | Iespecially gives MT. Skinner the opportu- nity for strong portrayal
 The filming of "Kismet'' is also note- worthy because Of the. fact that in 1t Mr. Skinner makes his screen ieSut, a step he would not have taken nd 1t not been for his desire to ;inns rtalize thiA great play. After refusing the of- fers of various producing conc-rns MT. Skinner consented to preserve the map velous artistry of his role as Hail. ike beggar for all time, when the Robert- scn-coie Co. promised to produce the play for the screen with greater beauty than marked It's seaRe production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Studying Alabama Methods

Montgomery, February 7.-(Special)-- c O. Branne, representative of the farm management bureau of the United States department of agriculture, was in con ference with Miles c. Allgood. state com missioner of agriculture and industries, here this morning with reference to farm management in Alabama. MT. Branne is making a study of the planta- tion system of, southern states and se- lecting the best types as the basis of a bulletin thereon to be issued later by the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Decorations Awarded

Montgomery, February 7.-(Special) )- Information was received at the adju- tant generals office Monday morning that the Italian Cross de Guerra has been awarded Maj. Carl F. Mckinney, and that the Belgian Odre Leopold has been bestowed upon Col. John Stevens Sewell, formerly of the United States en- gineers Addresses of the two soldiers were not given other than that they are Alabamians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Smith to Qualify

Montgomery. February 7.--(Special.) )- J. 0. Smith, former attorney general Of Alabama. and who was named judge Of the Tenth circuit in succession to the late John c. Pugh, will go to Birmingham Tuesday. where he will qualify for his new office Judge Smith will return to Montgomery Wednesday, at which time he will check up and turn over the af- fairs of the attorney generals depart ment to Harwell G. Davis, who was named by Governor Kilby to succeed him. Attorney General Davis will as sume office Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Twelve Seek Certificates

Montgomery. February 7.-(Special.)- Monday afternoon the clerk of the Ala bama supreme court had received and registered the names of F candidates for certificates to practice law in Ala bama. The candidates will present them selves for the bar examination to be given, commencing Tuesday morning i'll the state senate chamber. and 1t is an ticipated that larger number will have qualified for the examination before the hour set therefor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
M,ADQO IN MEXICO
 TO TAKE CHARGE 0F
 RAIL RE0R c ANIMATION
By A.soelated Prets

El Pesc. Februnry 5.-Former Secretary .of the TFeaHury ". G. McAdoo is ih adrxieo for the ppr- pose of tnking cnarGe of the reer- Ganixati0n and FeeoAstrNctaon of the National Ratlwnys Of Mexico. aecordine to m nnnesncement to- day by I4lo Antohfo Campansunos who reprenentea the Mexican mi9- ister of eornmunfeatiens at the conventton ef the Conleaefatee Mexican ChnHberx of Cemn&Fees whicL cloaed its ueesiona here te- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Confessss Killing Father

Wichita. Halls. Tex, February 7.-Ii., q. Tousaaint. B years 6ld and contrac tor of sthft city. this afternoon con- fessed to killing his father, Q, H. Tousr bors in ditch in the pesidence dts trict Sunday night. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
KATHERINE M'DONALD
 IN "MY LADY'S LATCH KEY"

The Trianon offering for the week. Katherine Mcdonald, in My Lady 8 Latch Key,'' is 9 dramatic story of a girl whc married a mon who proved to De master thief. The story suits Misa
 McDonaid wonderfully. giving her |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
Fearin on Inspection Tour

Montgomery. February 7.-tSpecial.)- )-- w. F. Feagin, state warden general oi the convict department, left Monday night for tour of inspection of the con vict camps at Banner and Flat Tor mines He will return to Montgomery by Thursday, according to his announce ment relative to the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08

and haggling with a fellow man who has marked down until it hurts for price so low that 1t means loss It is ghoulish
 Picture man Who on the one hand complains that rents are robber-high and yet declares he cannot afford to build or to buy. Ii he can pay the robber-rent he can build. What many men want is pre-War rent on post-bellum cost of maintenance by the landlord.
 Before the war men often lived in houses in Birmingham rent free that the plumbing might not be stolen There may be some of these spoiled creatures still in the land They forget the law of equations. Seas rise above the level in periods of violent upheaval, but year in and year out their waters maintain a level
 It is a purely relative proposition. House rent is less in Loachapoka than in Birmingham. It is less in Mudville, Ga, than Tn Atlanta. It costs more to live in New York than in cabin in the Adrion- dacks. A man who can afford high rent can afford decent home. It is a mere matter of preference.
 A rubber ball that has been thrown high reaches the utmost point of it's resil- lency when 1t strikes the earth. The higher It has gone, the greater the force that makes 1t rise again. Prices have come from a slky-high flight. They have hit the ground with aresounding impact. The man who is looking about for still lower prices is going to attend the rebound.
 They have hammered pig iron until it IS third off in price and they still ham, mer away for a 50qo reduction. Building materials have gone down and they stand by with boot and club and kick and slam Tn order to push them further down. The man who builds at rock bottom is going to get rock bottom returns in other re- SpectS.
 About year ago wise man invested in small apartment house on the South Side. Each apartment was rented from the day when ready The returns have been 5Oqo gross on the investment. Cut the rent in two as may have to be done later on, and the returns will be 259d gross per annun How many gold bonds can be purchased that will yield as much?
 The man who thinks this country has no comeback is indulging an error With the least touch of reanimation values re- spond. The Wall Street Journal says:
 The brisk demand for spring cot
 ton goods that started the first of the
 year continues. Manufacturers say
 January was an exceptionally good
 month. Prices are firm and the con-
 dition of the market healthy. Opi11-
 ions on prices vary, but the general
 feeling seems to be that there will
 be slight advances in the next few
 months.
 Here is one bottom that has been re- placed. The cotton goods trade is not on toboggan, but it is responding to the call from the bare shelves of the retail merchants. What is true of cotton goods will.soQp be,true of others.
 The least man can do is to make an ef- fort, Instead of waiting on the other fe1- low to mark down and down and down. let him see if he cannot do business oil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
CONTEST FOR RECOGNITION

The contest waged by the mine workers union has been for the pur-
 pose of compelling recognition of the United Mine Workers of America--a contest between the employers and the self appointed 'custodians" of the
 workers. That is the main contest that
 has existed, and it is the only one that exists today.
 Opposition to the United Mine Workers is not confined to the Will liamson field. It is manifest in all fields where they have taken root. The . reason for this is clear. They do not permit the employment of workers who are not members of their organization. They union control and dominate their members without regard for their in- dividual welfare, the welfare of the mines where they are employed, or the welfare of the people who depend upon those mines for supply of coal "The Williamson field has not at any time been wholly involved in the strike of the miners. The demand to cease work was made on July l. The mines in Mingo county, In West Virginia, with one exception. closed down. The mines exceptions continued at work. The mines of the fields are equally divided between these two counties.
 The mines in Pike county have con- tinued to operate because the public authorities have enforced the law and have refused to tolerate violence or in limitation of workers. More than 20 instances of the taking of human life have occurred in Mingo county. Not one of these instances was the result of an aggression by men employed as mine guards during the period of idle ness.
 There is deliberate attempt being
 made by the United Mine Workers to
 excite public prejudice against the op-
 orators of the Williamson field. This
 attempt is being pursued flagrantly
 and to the point of absurdity. The 800
 new employees on the pay rolls of the
 companies on January 1, in addition to
 the 2.200 who have returned to- work
 and those who did not leave their work
 is sufficient evidence that there is no
 longer strike in the Williamson field
 and that the campaign of the United
 Mine Workers Is to foment and arouse
 trouble and discord in a mining field
 that Is proceeding with coal production
 on normal basis, with harmonious and satisfactory relations between employ CTS and employees, and against the wish of the men whom they would compel
 to become members of their organiza-
 tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08

You'M Ilke "lack Fro.te salt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08

tion of fact. The operators of the Will Hanson field have not employed men of this kind. nor have they sanctioned the practices of "gunmen" and thugs" They have not maintained in their em- ploy either, detective agencies or other similar organizations.
 The operators of the Williamson field make no pretense that they are not opposed to the organization of their mines by the United Mine Workers of America On this point they are em- phatic. They regard the United Mine Workers as the most tyrannical of all labor unions, seeking not only to or ganize the miners, but to so organize the coal mines that they will control the production of coal, and make 1t inn possible to operate a mine without their sanction.
 Tn the winter of 1919, without just provocation or consequential dispute, the mine workers organization att tempted to stop the production of coal in the United States by calling st1ike of the mine workers. Coal production in the unionized fields stopped. The Williamson field is conducted on non- union basis. and it continued to produce coal for the country in t1hat emergency. With other non-union fields, it Fur nished the country with the only supply of coal 1t had in that emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
FORMERLY UNION MEN

There are today many miners em- ployed in this field who were formerly members of the miners union, and em- ployed in union mines. They have come to the WilliaTson field because 1t is conducted on a non-union basis, and because they wished to avoid the hard ships that were inflicted on them as members of the miners organization.
 We say emphatically that the em- ployes of this field do not wish control of it by the United Mine Workers The proof of this statement is in the fact that 2,200 of the 250o workmen, who joined the union when the strike was first called, have since repudiated it, and have returned to their empioyme ent
 The hypothesis on which the United Mine Workers seek to rest their con- tention is a misleading one There is no wage controversy in this field. The union, which is a part of the subdis- trict of the Kanawha field of West Vir- ginia- was compelled to submit a wage scale that provided for a smaller earn ing capacity of the individual worker than the one that was in effect. The union presented no demands concerning working conditions, which are ac- kowledged to be better than those in the unionized fields. and they had no complaint against the employers. The contest has not at any time been be- tween the workers and their employers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-08
For Good of
 the Community

DICTURE man with high price hid U den behind his own back higgling and haggling with fellow man who has marked down until it hurts for price so low that 1t means loss It is ghoulish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-29
rendered Reception
Congregations Of ST. Mary's and st
Rita'S Present Purse to
Father Winston

Rev. William Winston, for the
past two years assistant pastor Of
St. Mays Catholic Church, who has
been made pastor Of St. Johns
Church, Warrenton, Va, last night
vas rendered a reception in the Ly-
ccum Hall by the members of the
congregations of st. Mary's Church
and st. Rita's Church. the last
named church of Mount Ida, Airing
ton county. On behalf of St. Mary's
congregation, an address was made
BY NJ. J. Mcfarland, and for st.
Rita's P. j. Conlon responded.
Others who spoke were Rev. Louis
Smet, pastor of St. Mary's; Rev.
Michael Molloy, assistant pastor OF
Marv's and Rev. Joseph Kelly.
Iastor of St. Joseph's Church. A
response was made by Father Win
ston. A purse Of gold was present
ed Father Winston BY the members
of the congregations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-29
Drama Big Success
Kathleen MavOurneen" fC Be Re-
pcated Tonight ut Lyceum

"An excellent play without a
single hitch" is the expression thai
well characteriZes the s,iccess of
kathleen NiavUurnc2n. which wa !
played last night in the Lyccum Hal
~ St. Mary's Junior Players, un
der the direction Of L. T. Comeau :,
The initial performance Of this jur.
ior dramatic association revealed AZ:
unusual amount Of genuine dramati:i
ability, that WAS exeelled only byt
the beauty Of the scenery and ths!
attractive lighting effects
Miss Rosa Murphy played tn ),
leading part Of fair Kathleen Ma
vourne>n," whose hand in marriag",
was sought by Terrence O'Moorc." :.
played by Raymond Lash, and Der
rard Kavanau@h," played by Fran
is Becker, Miss Mar"arct Shuma ;.
was LADY" Dorothy Kavanau"l1
while Miss lillian Fannon, as
kitty, played humorous par; with.
Louis Whitcston@. taking. the role OF:
Pill !" Miss Ed;tha Brill was Meg
Marshch. Tn" roles Of "Cherfcld"
and "McCg'h5in" were taken b..
Clarence Kennedy. while Dennis"
and DARBY" We're imperSoratcf by.
Lawrence Roland. David Oh7on-
nor," Father O'CasSidy'' "Black
Rody" and Captain of Guard" were
played respectively by Carl Roth
mund, Francis F'annon, Norris Ro-
and and Elmo Whitestonc.
During the charges of scenery 80
los were eiven BY George Jaeger
Lawrence Roland, Rocci Verri, Miss
Margaret Griffith and Mss Editha
Brill.
The Performance will bc repeated
this cve1in" az Sis o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-29
Guests OF Local Club
Visitors Are Presented With Malict
at Luncheon

Washington. D. c., April 20
Headed by Mayor James Duncah.
cf Alexandria, more than 80 mem
brls Of the recently organized hi
wants Club of that city We're guests
Of the Washington kiranis Club at
its regular weekly !uncneon at III"
Hotel Washington yesterday.
Claude H. Woodward, presided
and welcomed the visitors, Respon
sps were delivered by Mayor Dun
an and George Warfield. president
Of the Virginia city organization.
after which John J. kcegan of chc
u. s. employees compensation,
commission outlined the work beng
carried On in that branch of the gov
erTmcnt
Secretary Harry Kimball presented
Nh. WarfieIA with maIIet "!a 'gc
en,ush," he hoped, 'to keep the
IL sky young Alexandria Kiwanians
il order.
Through the courtesy Of 4. 3. Bry-
lawski several acts from the Cosmos
Theatre furnished the entertainment
program.
The Alexandria guests included Ken
Meth w. Ogden, Charles F. Holden.
Richard Gibson, Nelson 7. Snyder,
John T. Worthington. Richard l. Ruff
ncr. J. Y. Williams. Randall Cation,
Clarence Roberts. Samuel B. Moore,
Jchn Graham, Harry Hammond, Tay-
lor Burke, Claude Fletcher, James
Duncan, William TllSch. Edg"r War
field. U. S. Lambert. L. L. Dyson,
Clinton Knight, c. Page Wallt.r, Frank
NicheIhach. c. Z Swan. Irwin D!ener.
George Warifield, Elmer Tin.herman,
Howard Smith, f. a. Felake!ler,
Ct.as King. W. a Moor, X. E. Wal
lace, Fl, f. Gentry, c. II Davis. Floy';
Saunders. George BudGin. Gardner l.
Toothe. Seldom Washington, Hunt
Raaerts, O. i. RcarGon. Carol! Pierce
ara II. H. Watkins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-29
Song Service
Special Program Will b. Given Sun
day Night by Choir of ST.
Paul!S Church

AS announced in the Gazeste last
week, on Sunday evening, May 1st, at
8 o'clock the choir Of st. Paul
Church will give a special service Ct
sacred song.
The full evening prayer will Ge
used with appropriate hymns ami
,,1agnifcant and Nunc Dimittis in d
h.. Marks. In pla:e of sermon, fol.
ioing anthems will be rendered: "The
God of Abraham Praise" Buck; "a
Song in the Night" Woodman; ''Jesus ;
irnly," Rotoh, "My Faith Looks up to
Thee" Schneider; "If God SO Clothed
the Grass b:schoff; "How Beaut:'
ful upon the Mountains" Harkec;
"This is my Commandment Clark:
"Turn Thee, 0 Lord" Schwig, and
re Mozart Gloria. I"
The soloists win be Mrs. D. /.
Gather, soprano: Mrs. w. H Lanagsn
and Mrs. Sherman B Fowler, alto; M.
Stephen Field. tenor, and Major W..
H. flanagan, Mr.. Arthur Bryant and
Nj. Wilmer Waller, bass. The chorus
anthems Will be given by the regular
choir with special solos by Mrs Cath-
or ard Major and Mrs. flanagan
These singers will be heard for the
first time in special service at 81.
paul's. They al three have voices &
unusual beauty and nest delightful
service is anticipated. BY Request.
Mrs. Gather will repeat the so!o she
recently sang so effectively at the
morning offertory. AL are invited.