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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
MUSICIANS TO ELECT PRESIDENT SUNDAY

At the regular meeting of Musi- clans Union to be held Sunday, March f, at Ben Hur temple, an cleo tion will be held for president to fill out the term of Edward Rau. de- ceased. Since MT. Rau's death Vice President I. NJ. Levin has been act ing president. At the same time delegate will be elected to the na- tional convention of the musicians to be held in St. Louis the week Of May IA. The musicians union has a large and active membership. The meeting will be held at 10 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
ND-THE-DAY PARTY BY LADIES' SOCIETY

Ladies society to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers staged a spend d-the- day party at Fraternal hall Wednesday. February 21, which was participated in by practically the entire membership of the society, and included the initiation of a large class of candidates. Initiation cere- monies were very impressively car- ried out by officers of the society, and practice of the new floor work was also part of the program.
 Each member carried lunch, and the entire day was spent in work dealing with issues before the so- ciety. Mrs. Frances NJ. McGowan, correspondent, states that much in- terest is being displayed by the ladies In the work of the society, and that the meetings are well at tended,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
EXPECT CONTINUATION OF PLENTIFUL WORK

The weekly meetings of Plumbers and Steamfitters' Union No. e1 are growing in interest and are being well attended. The meeting held at Ben Hur temple Friday night was well attended and many questions for the goodsof the union. were con- sidered. Work has been good with the members and a continuation of this condition Is anticipated.
 Business Agent J. H. Proctor, who has been confined to his home, is at his office in the Fox building again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
.BRICkLAYERS AMONG
 STRONGEST OF UNIONS

An interesting meeting of brick layers union was held at the hall on First avenue Tuesday night, at which time many matters of interest to the organization were disposed of. The Bricklayers' union is one of the strongest In the district, having membership of over 300 Business Agent Moore reports business un- usually good. often the demand for men being greater than the supply The meeting Tuesday night was pre- sided over by President Thomas Robinson, with Secretary Hallman at the desk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
 LOCOMOTIVE LADIES ARE URGED TO ATTEND

A full attendance of members at the meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary No. 39S, to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. to be held at Fraternal hall at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon is desired. Mary questions of rou- tine and social nature will be con sidered and an interesting meetiIls Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
LINEMEN'S WORKING CONDITIONS ARE GOOD

Linemen's Union No. 1l44, Electris cal Workers, met at Ben Hur tens pie Thursday night with fair attend- ance. Working conditions with the linemen are very good and the union Is in splendid condition. The lines mems union membership is one Of the most energetic in the district. Bert Brown is president and W. +. Clark secretary Next meeting VIII be held Thursday, March 8.
 The TideWater Glass Manufacture ing company, Jacksonville, Fla, ad- vises that construction work of the first unit of the plant is under way and will start operations before the end of the year. Complete daily ca> pacity. will be 200 tons of glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
BARBERS' MEETINGS ARE WELL ATTENDED

Barbers' union will meet at Frater- nal hall at T:30 o'clock next Thurs day night, when routine and other matters pertaining to the advance ment of the organization will be con sidered. The barbers' meetings are unusually well attended and a full attendance is urged at the next meet ing. The union has a large member ship and all are active in the field Of organized labor. Charles l.. Newer is president and J. R. Ryder, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
COUNCIL OF ALLIED LABOR BODIES DOING SOME SPLENDID WORK

The monthly meeting of the Coun- cil of Allied Labor Organizations will meet at United Temple Sunday. March 4, at o'clock. Questions of interest to labor will be considered, and a full attendance is urged.
 The committee has been doing good work, having been especially successful in it's undertakings dur ing 1922. Many problems will be worked out during 1923, and the CO., operation of all union men and wom- en is earnestly desired. The commit tee meets the first Sunday in each month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
AUXILIARY NO. l69 HAS SPLENDID SESSION

The meeting of Ladies Auxiliary No. 169, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. held at Fraternal hall last Tuesday afternoon was well attended, being one of the most interesting meetings held for some time. Rou- tine and special business was trans acted.
 Ladies' Auxiliary No. $50 met at Ben Hur temple Thursday afternoon with a good attendance present. The auxiliary has very active member ship and is doing a good work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
STREET CAR MEN ARE PROUD OF THEIR WORK

Street Car Mems Local No. 725 will hold meetings at o'clock Monday night and II o'clock Tuesday morn ing at Ben Hur temple. Much busi- ness for the welfare of the members will be considered. The street car men have a well regulated organi- zation and are doing a good work. The union is very proud of it's social and beneficial features. It has a splendid sick and death benefit society and is doing a great deal or good for the members through this society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
CARPENTERS REPORT CONDITIONS ARE GOOD

The meeting of Carpenters Dis trict Council last Tuesday night was well attended and reports submit ted showed conditions with the car penters to be unusually good. There is a good run of work and all mem bers are putting in practically full time. Continued activity in the building line is expected to give the membership one of the best years in it's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
SHOP CRAFTS STAND
 BOLDLY TOGETHER

At a recent meeting of the Feder- ated Shop Crafts, now on strike, 1t was unanimously decided to continue the strike inaugurated over year ago. The membership is standing solidly together in the fight and are determined to remain steadfast until the battle is won. A large percent age of the strikers have secured work in other lines of endeavor. The two locals have very large member ShinS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
CONDUCTORS OBSERVE. A.. B. &A. ANNIVERSARY

Plans are progressing for the con fidence meeting to be held by all the divisions of the Order of Railway Conductors at Ben Hur temple, Sun day, March 4.
 An interesting program is being ar ranged by the committee. The oc casion to be celebrated is the second anniversary of the A. B. & A strike. the conductors being very proud of a number of speakers will be present. th cir names to be announced later. All members of organized labor are invited to attend. Also any friends of organized labor who nay desire to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
 GET GOOD RESULTS IN MINE ORGANIZATION

The campaign of organization or Dstrict 20. United Mine Workers of America, is going on with splendid results being achieved. Several mass meetings have been held recently in the mining district and plans are being made for meetings to be held at various points throughout the district. Local officers of the dis trict organization are very much en- couraged over results being attained and feel sure the district will soon be thoroughly organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
NO. 14I AUxuIARY

Ladies Auxiliary to Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Rainbow lodge, No. TAI, will meet at Fraternal hall, at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Meetings of the trainmen's auxili- ary are always enjoyable occasions and a large attendance is expected atN.the meeting Monday afternoon. Mrs. Davis Rasback Is president and Mrs. Lillian Lane, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
MEET AT AyONDALE

Division No. 667, Order Railway will meet at Odd Fellows hall, Avondale, at 2:30 o'clock sun day afternoon. As business of in- terest to the membership will be con full attendance IS urged. Division 667 is one of the oldest ana most active of the conductors or in the Birmingham dls- trict. and, it's meetings are usually and well attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
HALLWAY CARMEN

A meeting of Railway Carmens Union No. 60 will be held at Fra ternal hall at o'clock Thursday night. The officers request fuli attendance, as matters of interest to the membership will be consid- cred. The carmen have very i've organization and much good is beins accomplished for the betterment or conditions among the membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
RAILWAY CLERKS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION

Weekly meeting of Railway Clerks Union No. PAP will be held at Traternal hall at 7:3o o'clock Tuesday night and full attend ance is desired. The clerks union is in good condition and is doing good work for the advancement of the interests of the members. F. c. McGlathery is president and A. M. Wade secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
LINEMEN MEET

Linemen's Union. No. 1144, Elec- trical workers, met at Ben Hur temple Thursday night with good attendance present. Considerable routine and special business was transacted and the meeting was un- usually interesting. The linemen's local is in good condition and is doing a good work for tlae member ship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
GAINS AT ST, PAUL

Arbitration has resulted in gains for the commercial shop members of St. Paul Typographical Union, No. 30. through the decision of the arbitra- ton board Wages for the first four months carried by the decision will be $40 per week, second four months $41, and third four months SAP. The agreement is based on the 44-hour week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
WHITNEY DEATH LAMENTED

Charles E. Whitney of Grand Rapids. Iowa, general secretary of the Order of Railway Conductors, is dead of heart failure after an ill., ness of three weeks. MT. Whitney was one of the most popular mem- bers of the conductors organization. and his death Is regretted by mem bers throughout the 1uristion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
GARMENT MAKERS TO MEET NEXT SATURDAY

meet at Fraternal hall at 1880 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Work with the garment makers is very good, the recent visit of Victor Altman, in- ternational organizer, having been the occasion for several special meetings at which much enthusiasm was shown. The president Is Miss Hattie Cunningham and the secre- tary Miss Hattie Steele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
B. F. M'COOL STANDS
 HIS OPERATION WELL

Reports from Johns Hopkins hos pital, Baltimore, are that B. F. Mc- Cool, Alabama Great Southern train master, had undergone a successful operation. It is expected he will De able to return to his home in five or six weeks. MT. McCool is a mem her of Division No. 667, Order Rail- way Conductors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
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 Enjoy the incest gentlest bowel cleansing you ever experienced by taking one or two candy-like Casca- rets tonight. They physic your bow els fully. All the constipated waste and sour bile will move out of the bowels without griping or stirring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
ELEVATOR BODY IS NOW A BUSY ORGANIZATION

Elevator Constructors Union No. 24 will meet Thursday night, March l. at 19201a Fourth avenue. The ele- vator constructors is a real busy organization at the present time, work having been unusually good for some time. The members are urged to attend the meetings, which are both interesting and instructive. Meetings are held first and third Thursday nights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
EyAToR CoeNsTRUCToRs

Elevator Constructors union held one of the most interesting meet ings in the history of the organiza- ton at I920is Fourth avenue. It was a special meeting called to con slider pressing business and for the of members. Four new members were initiated. The next regular meeting will be held next Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
STAGE EMPLOYES ARE URGED TO BE PRESENT

Birmingham Stage Employes Union will meet at Ben Hur hall Saturday, March 3, at II o'clock. This is the regular monthly meeting and routine and special business will be trans acted. President J. E. Wood urges Q full attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
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 The heir to the family fortunes and misfortunes. under the supposition that i've must stick together" is un- swervingly loyal to Dad, even when that loyalty involves attributes not usually belonging to that side of the household.
 Mother was considering a vacation trip. and someone asked Son if he and Dad could manage the cooking during her absence.
 "oh, sure" was the ready reply. Dads a good cook. We can't eat his cooking, but Ne cats can"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
NO. $50 AUXILIARY

Ladies' Auxiliary No. $50 to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers will meet at Ben Hur temple at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Auxiliary meetings are always in teresting and instructive and tho meeting this week promises to be an unusually enjoyable occasion. A good attendance of the members is expected. Mrs. c. c. Hafer is presi- dent and Mrs. Bessie Low secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
TRAINMEN MEET SUNDAY

Brotherhood of Railway Tralnmeh No. 590 will meet at Ben Hur tenn pie at 7:30 o'clock Sunday night President Jennings urges full at tendance as questions vital to the will be up for considera- ton and disposition. Meetings are held first Sundays at 10 a. m- ana fourth Sundays at 7:30 ?. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Rrirkla,er. rninn Nd. 1 of Alabama

Meets at Brickiayers hall. 211sh First avenue, north. every Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock. President. Thomas Robin son; Box ss7: phone Main ss16. Secrs- tary and business agent, Robert R. Moore; Box ss7; phone Main 6S16. Recording secretary, John A. Hallman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Coal exports by the United States continued in October to show rapid recovery from the effects of the strike. Figures compiled by the de- partment of commerce gave the total as 2,134.i24 tons, roughly 100000 tons increase over September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
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 PAPER HANGERS

Paper Hangers Union will meet at 7:3o o'clock Monday night. at 1S15h Second avenue. There are many matters to come before the union for consideration and President Clyde w. Holroyd urges full attendance of members. Meetings are held weekly on Monday nights instead of Wed nesday nights as reported recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
DIVISION 1se TO MEET

Division No, 1S6, Order Railway Conductors, will meet Sunday after noon at Fraternal hall. This is regular semi-monthly meeting and Chief Conductor Davidson desires full attendance of the membership. Routine and other business will be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
CONDUCTORS, MEETING

An interesting meeting of Division No. 394, Order of Railway Conduc- tors, was held at Fraternal hall Sun day afternoon. February IS, with good percentage of the membership in attendance. Considerable busi- ness of a routine nature was trans- acted. Chief Conductor C. B. Hughes presided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
FARM WAGES SHOW Sl.98 A DAY AVERAGE

Wages for day farm laborers for the country as whole average S1.9S a day without board and s1.47 with board. according to the report of the United States department of agri- culture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

With working force of 3.050 men the ingot output of the Sydney (N.S. |, steel works equals the output of the years when the number of men em- ployed ran close to 3,900. The kind of material being turned out accounts for a small part of the gain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Linemen's Local I144. Electrical Worker

Meets at Ben Hur hall, second and fourth Thursdays at 730 p. m. President Bert Brown, 337 Woodland avenue. Secre- tary W. r. Clark Hawkins street, West End, phone West End 365-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Meet at FraternaI hall second Monday at s D. m. President. Fred W. worrel, Gather Printing company; secretary Ed ward Lenoir. 1023ia Glen Iris avenue, Main 7099-J: correspondent, Robert V. Mullin. GIL Tuscaloosa avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
IIlcrnfnr Cnnstrncfnrs, Union

Meets first and third Thursday nights in month at 19201a Fourth avenue. Presi- dent, J. P. Hogan; secretary, l. smith,
 POT Sixth avenue. north. business agent. J. P. Hogan, 109 Sixty-fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Carpentcrs' Union No. 1O3

Meets every Tuesday at p. m. at 19o9z Fifth avenue. President w j. Gossett: recording secretary. J. c. Cal houn; financial secretary, Nj. c. Thomas; business agent, l.. c. Ellison, 1909la Fifth avenue, Main 1881.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Electrical Workers 1ss

Meets at Ben Hur temple every Tuesday at 8 ?. m. President, Ed Gideon. 635s Third avenue, north. r. o. Box 2o5. Sec retary. c. M. Baker. 2212 Ensley avenue; i; phone Ensey 392-W; P. 0. Box 205.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
per.r Uanver. T.or.I ka

Monday at 73O p. m. President. Clyde w. HoIroyd, 6so1 Hillmar avenue; phone Main s020. Secretary. John W. Orr. Secre- tary-Treasurer, w. J. Schwantes, 1815h Second avenue Main 1895.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Record building operations is giving members of the Carpenters union regular employment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
NInsicians, Union
phntn Enrraxera

Meets first Sunday at 10 8. m. at Bon Hur hall. Vice president. l. NJ. Levin secretary, c. E. Thiermong, S01 Lyric building, Main 1869.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
 Incal Nh I62

Meets first Monday of each month at 5:s0 p. m. at United temple 1S09la Fourth avenue, north. President. H. E. Peterson l43t Pearson avenue. Secretary-treas- 1rer. w. A. Echos. 1512 Fifteenth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Sowing Picture Operators 136

Meets at Moose hall, Second avenue and Twentieth street, every third Sunday at 10 a. m. President, J. II. Sapp. Florence hotel. Secretary. J. F. Mankin; Box 247. Business agent. R. A. Root; phone Main 2377-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

The executive council of the American federation of labor voted unanimously against participation by the representatives of American or ganized labor in the international anti-war conference to be held at The Hague.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Meets second and fourth Thursdays at o'clock at 1s0s1a Fifth avenue Presi- dent. Paul Jackson: vice president C. N Freeman: secretary, w. K. Harwood ; treasurer, J. C. Calhoun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
PENNSYLVANIA GOES ON SHORTER DAY BASIS

Working hours for state capitol employees at Harrisburg, Pa.. have been reduced to eight hours per day by Governor Pinchot, with three hour work day on Saturday. The hours are from 9 to every day ex- cept Saturday, the hours for which are from 9 to 12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
United Mine Workers, District 20

President, J. R. Tsonnamer. s12 Farley building; phone Ali..n 24s. Secretary treasurer, J. L. CleIlc, e13 Farley build ing; phone Main PAS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Street Chr Men,. Local 7eb

Meets at Ben Hur hall on the second and fourth Monday nights at o'clock and Tuesday morning at Il o'clock. Pres ident, R. P. Bernhardt. eos Lyric build ing; phone Main 3357. Secretary. o. B. Butler. sos Lyric building; phone Main 33S7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Plumbers and SteamfItter. e1
Carpenters District Council

Meets every Friday at 7:30 D. m. at Ben Hur temple. President. L. Ely. Secre tary, Jacob Buchi. Business agent J. H Proctor. Main 255S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Conditions with the musicians are fairly good with prospects of inn provement when warm weather comes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Meets at Fraternal hall first Sunday of each month at D. m. President, R. Fl. White. 1106 Tuscaloosa avenue. West End Secretary. Charles L. Bailey: Box s1, Woodlawn; phone Woodlawn 1309-W and Main 817.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
MINE wnRKERs

Practically the full membership of Painters and Decorators union is reported working.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Meets in Ben Hur hall first Saturday at Il a. m. President. J. B. Wood, Box 23e Secretary, ". R. Hammack; Box 229 Business agent, E. J. Lother. Loew's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

you up. There will be no bowel poison to cause colds, sick headache. dizziness. biliousness or sour stom- ach when you wake up in the morn- ing. More men. women and children take Cascarets for the liver and bow els than all other laxative -cathartics combined. 10 cent boxes. ala, 25 and 50 cent sizes. Any drug ,store.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Chanffers, union. No. 1no

Meets at United temple. Tuesdays, ai s3e a. m. President. H. c. Jones, is3d Lee avenue. West End. Secretary W. S Hale. 9os Princeton avenue. phone West End 244-J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Meets first Wednesday ats p. m. at 21201s First avenue. President. J. w. Calmback; secretary, Frank Eddens. Ala bama Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25

Employment increased in 29 and decreased in IA industries in October as compared with September, the de- partment of labor announced. In the same period, 34 of the 4S industries reported increased pay rolls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
PRESSMrN

Work Is reported good through out tho mining district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
Rarh.rs, un,on Nd e,

Meets at Fraternal hall first and third Thursdays at 7:30 D. m. President, Charles l.. Neuer; secretary. J. R. Ryder, POOP Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
MUSICIANS

Only a small percentage of ma cinists are reported idle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
STAGE EMPLoYEs

The Pressmen's union reports con ditions good with all members work ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-25
EIECTRICIANS
BARBERS

A generally good condition is noted with all lines of electrical workers.