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Evening star., 1919-03-28

EXPERIENCED countefman. Apply At once to
National Coffee Shop, 9Th st. and Pa. ave. NV.
2Ss
FARM LABORER, experienced. white or col
oF<d single or married: room cottage fur
nisbed: Montgomery county, Nd. Apply 912
Evans bldg, 1920 ". Y. ave. 3Os
Evening star., 1919-03-28
FOUND.
LOST

WRIST watch; on District line car. I'll ~. a'
81 u st. NV. after $50.
Evening star., 1919-03-28
MALE AND FEMALE.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. SAINT
EI,IZABEfHs HOSPITAL, Washington. d. G.
HELP WANTED. Male and Female.-PLACE
OF EMPLOYMENT: Saint Elizabeths Hos
pital. Washington, ID. c. This is . Govern
ment Institution, established for the treatment
Of soldiers. sailors and marines sufI sving from
mental diseases incurred in the servi of their
Country. At the present time this Hospital is
caring for. approximately. $500 patients. and
ls performing very important service in the
restoration Of the Nations disabled fighting
fereea. NATURE AND ADVANTAGES OF
EMPLOYMENT OFFERED: There are a large
naDber Of vacancies in the Ward or Nursing
Service Of the Hospital. Previous experience
rs not necessary. All applicants accepted for
this service are given the opportunity of en-
rolling in the Training School for Nurses main
tained by the Hospital. This school presents
two-year course i'll connection with the reyu-
lar duties OF the employe and is free Of cha
to those desiring to enroll Successful COM
pletion of the course entities the student to 4
diploma. SALARIES AND PERQIfISITES:
All employees of this service are furnished free
Of charge. their board. lodging. laundry, and
in case Of sickness. medical attention for n rea
sonable period. The salaries range from So 80
to $3.50 per month, the lower salary adjust
ments being hased on previous experience and
the higher positions being filed by promotion
from the ranks of those enrolled in the Train
ing School. Those whose services prove salts
factory are promised salary increase effective
July !. 1919. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants
must be in sound physical condition. should
have reached not less than their sixteenth
birthday and must he citizens OF the United
States. Application Form 1869 should be OBJ
tained from the Superintendent of Saint Eliza
beths hospital. Washington. d. c.. or the
Secretary Of the Fourth Civil Service District
Washing ton. y. G (. and fled with either Of the
above named parties at the earliest possible
date.
Evening star., 1919-03-28

LARGE rubber manufac-
turer wants services, perma-
nently. OF three dependable
territorial m er c h disc
statesmen for the Caro1inas.
Also a few northern terri
tories may be available. Ap-
plicants must have proven
sales ability and possess
clean records. Salary and
travelling expenses. Prefer
,encc given road salesmen'
now employed. Phone Mr..
s. II. Cunningham. the
Washington Hotel, Friday
and Saturday after .o::3O
am, for an appointment.
Evening star., 1919-03-28

NEAT and experienced wait
resses; no Sunday work; good
pay. Apply Miss Paul. 1884 G
NV.
Evening star., 1919-03-28

OPPORTUNITY for yonne women IeavIaR gov
s.rnment service for their homes TO teach da nc
ing: Inspectors course. guaranteed: small fee
required. Mssnith's Dancing Club. 1910 G stj
Evening star., 1919-03-28

WILL assume all responsibility of rooming
l,.rse for several months If owner desires r'st.
Address BOX 3So-M Star Office 2Hs
Evening star., 1919-03-28

YOUNG LADIES in the government who
desire to prepare themselves for better posi-
tions who are contemplating returning
short period which VIII assure them nerms. m
nent employment al 4 highly satisfactory re-
munera ton by learning to operate Bur
ronglis calculator. Day and night classes
For further information apply to Burroughs
School. So ,3i, s.. aw.
Evening star., 1919-03-28
WANTED---HELp.
SALESMEN.

HAVE an opening for salesman who has an
auto understands the opera tion Of a car;
may apply for sample and territory; good sal
aRy to right party. Call after o o'clock Satur-
Sly. csth. Metropolitan Hotel: ask for II. C.
trubb. address II. c. Grubb. Managers
OfHce. Philadelphia. Pal 2ps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
Proposed Readjustment
 of Freight Rates on Brick to Be Protested
Brick Manufacturers Will Appear Before Birmingham District Freight
 Traffic Committee Today

Brick manufacturers of Alabama will appear in force today before the Bir- mingham district freight traffic com mittee to protest against the proposed readjustment of freight rates on brick. Prior to the issuance of order No 28 by the railroad administration. which ook effect on June 25. 1918. brick car ried a rate of 1 cent per 100 pounds from most of the plants in Alabama to the communities served by them.
 Order No. 2S increased this rate cents per 100 pounds. and recently the administration proposed another in- crease of cents, which makes the to- tai advance in less than 8 year from 300 to 400 per cent over the rates that maintained prior to June 2b. peti- tion for this advance Is now pending before the Birmingham district freight traffic committee.
 The brick manufacturers of the state are strenuously objecting to the pre- posed advance of cents, contending that if required to pay the higher rate it will ruin their business.
 Representatives of brick manufactur- CTS from all parts of the state will be here today to present their argument to the committee. MT. Bohn of Selma, hollow tile manufacturer. who attend ed the conference of the Southern Hol- low Tile Manufacturers association here Wednesday, was before the com mittee yesterday to argue against the proposed advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
w. s. s. 5000 Club
 Secures Many Members

Although only one month of the 1918 campaign has elapsed the War Savings 5000 club has already enrolled quite a number of members. and judging from the interest manifested in 1t several hun dred Birmingham people will have en- rolled as members before many more weeks pass.
 Those who have 70 far taken $1000 bonds are: Dr. C. w. Shropshire, Sidney Hart Crawford -ohnscn, B. B. Conner, Mrs. B. K. Conner, 9r. B. A. Fox. Thomas w. Martin. Tom Pankey. Dr. E. w. Rucker, Jr., Traders National bank. George John ston, Johnson Dry Goods company, Mrs. George Johnston, E. w. Shearer and the Central Mills. the Sally B. Mills. the Avondale Mills and the Eva Jane mills, the last four through B. B. Conner.
 Arthv w. Brownlee of Chicago, man. ager of the War Savings societies of Illinois, was a visitor at headquarters in the Jefferson County Bank building yesterday and gave State Director Ar thur C. Crowder and his assistants val uable information as to the manner in which the societies in that state are organized and conducted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
|57S QUARTS OF CAMOUFLAGED BOOZE
 SEIZED BY SLEUTHS8
J. W. Kirtland, Charged With Viola ton of Reed Act, Allowed Bail by
 Commissioner Charlton

J. W. Kirtland, clerk in the traffic ern railroad, was taken in custody yes- terday by special agents of the depart ment of justice and City Detectives Alexander, Riley. Lee and Burkett. and warrant charging him with violating the Reed bone-dry law was sworn out before Kenneth Charlton. United States commissioner. He was released on $100G bond.
 Kirtland was arrested in connec ton with the seizure of a carload O whisky Monday, which was billed a: hay and in which there was 57S quart of whisky according to officials o the department of Justice. The ca was shipped from St. Louis and wa. consigned to the Steel City Hay ans Grain company at Ensley and officer state there is no such firm, so far a they have been able to ascertain.
 The car was apparently loaded wit hay, and it is alleged that 57S quart of prohib ited liquor was contained 1 the hay. The whisky was seized ans taken to the city jail, where 1t wil, later be condemned and destroyed.
 A tip was received by J. Reese Mur ray, head of the local department 0 justice, that the whisky was shippe from St. Louis on January IS, and loca officers have been on the lookout fo tho car since that time. When seize: the car had been placed on the Louis vile and Nashville team track, wher, it was unloaded by the officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
TURKEY D|NNERFOR ALLIED ARMY AT
 TUIW|LER TONIGHT
Mrs. General Smith Orders Rainbow Division Into the Field Feb. 4 for Bible
 Lands Sufferers Drive

Field Marshal J. Frank Rushton calls upon all members of the allied army to assemble in the Tutwiler ballroom tonight at 6:30 o'clock for the purpose of hearing the cause of the Armenian and Syrian relief presented by Cairman J. Mercer Barnett, who has been named to head the drive for the city and county.
 A large attendance is expected and Field Marshal Rpshton urges every mem
 Der of the army to be there-and on time. The dinner will be turkey dinner, and the programme will last but one hour.
 Mrs. Gen. w. D. Smith. commanding the Rainbow division last night\ issued her first statement regarding the drive, which assures the success of the cam pa aign-for once the women make up their IT. inds to put over any issue-it goes.
 At the request of J. Mercer Barnett, county chairman for the Armenian drive week, the Rainbow division of women has consented to canvass the county and city in an effort, to give an opportunity to every person residing in the resi- dence sections, to subscribe to this fund. General headquarters have been estab- l!shed in the Parish house. which adjoins the Church of the Advent. Supplies will be ready for distribution today. and active work of the Rainbow division will begin Tuesday, February 4.
 "I feel very hopeful of the results of the drive and believe that the woman $ division will have no trouble in raising it's allotted amount In very few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
SPARROW NAMED
 PUBLICITY HEAD OF THEE. R.L. &P.C CO.
Receiver Bradley Adopts Open Board Policy and Se- lects Local Experts to
 Handle Bureau

John Sparrow, well known publicity expert. advertising man and former newspaper man was yesterday officially made director of the publicity bureau which has been inaugurated by Lee C.. Bradley, receiver for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power compony.
 The announcement means what 1t says said Mir. Sparrow last night. "Mr. Bradley has adopted the open board policy with the public. Since this announcement puts me in the linelight, I am going to endeavor to do my part to aid MT Bradley in keeping faith with the public I am, of course, getting in touch with the situation now and any communica- tions for me will reach me ct 40 Ameri- can Trust building. This announcement will be followed, I understand, by another of more interest to the people of Birming- ham and vicinity
 The official announcement of the ap- pointment of Mir. Sparrow by Receiver Bradley follows
 "The position of publicity representa- tive has been created. MT. John Spar row has been appointed to the position
 Tho records Of the receiver are re- cords of court and, therefore. open to the public.
 "Mr Sparrow will have full access to these records and to all the opera tions under the receiver It will be his duty to present through the newspapers in part as news and in part by way of advertisement-the information III which the public Is interested.
 'If Mir. Sparrow fails to give you what you want to know, ask him for the information; or. if you prefer, come and see for yourself.
 ''Ycur first and probably greatest in" terest will be in improvements in serv- ice Fortunately, the more important and pressing improvements were planned before the receivership. They can and will, therefore, be promptly made. MT. Sparrow will tell you in detail as they develop. LEE C. BRADLEf; Receiver, Birmingham Railway, Light
 and Power company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31

"Our first active service was in the St. Mihiel sector where, thanks to the l terrific bombardment of our artillery, the boche offered but feeble resistance"
 said Lieutenant Shepherd. For two or three days they ran so fast we lost con tact with them and in their hurried exit they left behind many thousand rounds of ammunition and supplies of every kind We got it good and proper in the Ar gonne forest, however, where, firmly en- trenched behind every conceivable bar rier the enemy poured forth an endless machine gun fire into our unwavering ranks.
 For 25 consecutive days we went over the top every morning in the face of this leaden hail but by the early part of Oc- tober had completely wiped the Hun out of the forest. So terrific was our attack and so effective the onslaughts of our heavy cannon that when we entered tn town of Cornay, dead Germans were literally lying about the streets in piles. You couldn't walk without falling over them.
 After our division, which bore the brunt of the fighting up to this time, had cleared the Argonne we were withdrawn
 
 get rest but they showed us back into the front lines and it was on the out skirts of the forest that the most gruel- ling battle of the entire war took place. Charging into the open country and perfected only by shell holes that every where pock-marked the fields beyond, many of our men were cut down. On October 14, we were rushing toward the German lines, when something that felt like a mules kick knocked my feet out ! from under me- and had a burning sen- sation in my left leg. While lying on the ground I discovered a hole through my | right leg just below the hip but couldn't account for the awful pain in the left l leg After lying there for about two
 hours stretcher bearer leaned over me to pick me up but just as he did, bull | let went through his gas mask and as the Germans had sent over a big cloud of gas, the strecher bearer had to run for his life.
 1T was finally sent back to Base Hos pital 26 at fingers where they told me a machine gun bullet had passed through my right leg and lodged in my left. They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
C. L. LEMON AND COMPANY
 PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS ., I7o2A Auericn TrustB
Valiant Birmingham Boy
 Killed in Action NoU. 70
Jefferson County Hero Lieut. Wm. E. Simpson, Makes Supreme Sacrifice Less Than "A Hours Before
 the Armistce Was Signed
By BOB M'DAVID

company took over our present sector he was very tired as he had been work ing hard, so I told him to stay back of the lines and rest up and 1 would handle the company in the line. When we returned from the front we were shocked to hear that on the preceding day he had assumed command of an- other unit and took them into an attack on another sector. where he fell lie
 was one of the most loyal, faithful soldiers whom have ever seen and was
 beloved by all of his comrades. Our hearts are heavy with the knowledge that he will no longer be with us. "It may be of some consolation to you to know that we we're able to show our respect by giving your boy decent
 burial with full military honors and
 we had a chaplain to pronounce the final prayers.
 The echoes of the crash of our last salute had scarcely died away and our
 buglar was sounding taps (the soldiers farewelD when a brilliant shaft or sunshine pierced through the clouds overhanging the peaceful valley and pointed like the finger of the Almighty to the grave of our comrade. It seemed to us that the Lord of Hosts was sum l moning to Himself the valiant soul and
 brave spirit of one who so nobly rep resented his glorious country in this conflict for the triumph of freedom
 His personal effects were sent to the effects department, A. F. F. Some change in French money-46 francs he gave to one of the boys, who turned 1t over to me and I am enclosing it herewith. I am under the impression that he turned over a larger sum of money and a ring to some sort to an-
 other officer, but I do not know who
 the officer was. No doubt you will hear
 from that officer, also. Lieutenant
 Simpson had nice uniform in his
 clothing roll and have instructed that
 this uniform be cared for as much as
 possible and kept with our company
 until our return to the states when we
 can send 1t to you direct.
 "If there Is anything any of us can
 do do not hesitate to call upon us. Re-
 speotively.
 HERMAN H WIENER, | Captain. 131st Infantry. Commanding COmnany Eh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31

Lieut. William E. Simpson, popular Birmingham boy, was killed in acton by a piece of flying shrapnel on No- vember 10, the day before the armistice was signed, according to information contained in a letter received yesterday
 by his mother, Mrs. Mamie Morris Simpson of Norwood. Lieutenant Simp- son entered the service as private Tn July, 1917, two months later was pro- noted to corporal. three months later
 to a sergeant and the following spring commissioned a second lieutenant al
 the third officers training camp at Leon Springs, Tex.
 He was assigned to Company F, 131st
 infantry, and ordered overseas last
 summer. Soon after arriving in France his battalion was put In active service and went through several of the most
 gruellng battles of the war. In a let
 ter to his mother, dated November 8,
 Lieutenant Simpson stated that he was
 just out of the trenches afer 40 days of continual fighting. In view of the
 letter his mother thought, of course, that he had come through the war safely, but it now develops that his company was sent in to fill up the de- pleted ranks of another battalion and
 while attacking the enemy near Sedan the Birmingham boy received his fatal wound less than "A hours before the firing ceased.
 For IS years the Simpson family resided at Fifty-ninth street and sec ond avenue, Woodlawn, but recently moved to Norwood. The only news Mrs. Simpson has thus far received of her sons death Is contained in the follow ing letter from his captain:
 Company E, 131st U. s. Infantry, November IA, 1918. My Dear Mrs. Simpson: This Is the first opportunity that I have had to inform you of the loss in action of your son, my comrade and brother of- ficer. Lieut. William E. Simpson. "Lieutenant Simpson was fatally wounded by flying shrapnel just as he was about to gain the final objective in an attack on November 10, and died
 shortly afterwards. At the time this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
PASSENGER TRAIN \ SERVICE COMMITTEE
 HOLDS MEETING
Civic Association Would Extend Trade Territory of Birmingham
 and Will Petition Winchell

"Extend the Trade Territory of Bir. mingham."
 ! This was the slogan adopted at an en- thusiastic meeting yesterday of the Civic association special committee on passen- ger train service, which had it's initial meeting on call of Chairman Thomas z. Tyler and which included representation also from the Retail Merchants associa- ton and Retail Clothiers' association.
 determined drive will be made on Regional Director B. L. Winchell of the United States railroad ministration, to give through passenger service from ths Sheffield district and intermediate points to Birmingham over the Northern Ala bama railroad. On account of the incon- venience and the uncomfortable train schedule between this part of the Ten nessee valley and Birmingham the mer- chants of this city are aware of the loss of big trade which geographically be longs to this city.
 The committee will prepare and circu- late petitions among all the mercantile and business interests of this city gener- ally, asking for a through train both ways on the Northern Alabama railroad to serve the territory in question. N, It was pointed out at yesterdays meet ing that the atmosphere of the Shelf field district and the entire Tennessee valley is decidely pro- Memphis and Nashville.
 The committee will press further the petition of Birmingham, Heflin, Pell City, Anniston and Leeds for the accom- modation train to serve these points in and out of Birmingham.
 As soon as the petitions are completed. Chairman Tyler intends to present them in person with other members of the com- mitteeN to the regional director. Those attending yesterdays meeting were Thomas z. Tyler, chairman; E. B. IT, win, Thomas J. Crittenden, J. E. Maura, R. G. Perice, John De Shazo and C. l.. Harold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
ROBERT LAWRENCE OUTLINES PLANS FOR
 INDUSTRIAL SINGS

Robert Lawrence, founder and first director of Birmingham's community sing, but recently engaged in the same class of work in New York, spent several days here with his family this week, returning east last night.
 He is endeavoring to interest the large industrial companies in community music and along that line has worked out plan that he thinks will prove popular and helpful in welfare way.
 MT. Lawrence's project would call for trained leaders which could be secured at moderate salaries. If the plan IS adopted by the corporations in the Bir- mingham district, according to MT. Lawrence's idea, one director could su- pervise the work at the various plants and lead the community sing in the city on Sunday afternoons.
 MT. Lawrence was the. guest of honor at the Rotary clubs luncheon yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
HAMILTON WILL OPERATE BESSEMER
 SOIL PIPE PLANT
Sale of Superior Manufac- turing Co. Means Begin ming of Operations,
 Says New Owner

With the sale of the Superior Manu- featuring company properties at Besse- mer during the present week plans for resuming operations there were begun.
 Charles A. Hamilton of Anniston, manager of the Alabama Pipe and Foundry company and the Standard Foundry company, is the new owner of the Superior company.
 The Bessemer plant has been closed down the past six months, but 1t is stated that MT. Hamilton will remove to Bessemer within a short time and immediately thereafter make such re- pairs as may be necessary and put the plant in operation at the earliest possible date.
 Cast iron soil pipe and fittings were formerly made at the Superior plant About 100 men are employed when it is nj full operation.
 Officials of the Superior company who formerly operated the plant were Wiley Afford, president; w. c. Martin, vice president; A. M. Shook, Jr., sec ,retary; John Birdwell, mariager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
TRAFFIC SERVICE
 AGENTS NAMED FOR z ILLINOIS CENTRAL
l.. w. Collier Is Assigned to Bir. mingham and the Birming-
 ham District

Circular letters announcing the ap- pointment by the United States railroad administration of traffic service agents for the Illinois Central railroad have been received in Birmingham. Only one Bir- mingham man. l.. w. Collier, city freight agent, is affected, but the territory of one or two others extend into Alabama, The appointments announced are:
 l.. w. Collier. city freight agent, Bir- mingham territory: Birmingham proper and Birmingham district.
 H. A. Howe. Louisville, Ky, parts Ken- lucky and Indiana.
 R. A. Hill, Louisville, Ky, part of Ken- lucky, J. J. McManus. Memphis. Tenn. Cairo H., to Memphis and Memphis to Ora nada. Miss.
 H. c. Bridgewater, Memphis. Tenn. Full ton, Ky, to Memphis; Jackson, Tenn. Corinth, Miss and Haleyville, Ala.
 J. B. Convery Memphis, Tenn. Grana- da. Miss. to Hammond, La
 c. W. Apple, New Orleans. City of New Orleans.
 H. H. .schutt, Memphis Tenn. City oi Memphis.
 c. Klinger. Louisville. Ky City of Louisville.
 w. B. McConnico, Baton Rouge, La Baton Rouge territory. A. A. Williams, New Orleans. New Orleans to Hammond, La; Covington to Baton Rouge. Willis Hitzing, Memphis, Tenn. Silver Creek district; Vicksburg, Miss, Leland Miss, Natchez. c. R. Calvert, Memphis, Tenn. Cor morant district, Tallahatchie district Tutwiler, Miss, Greenwood, Sunflower Yazoo district Jackson, Blue Lake. Min ter City. S. NJ Spears, Memphis, Tenn. Helena district, Roundway district. Glen Allen branch, Yerger branch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-31
Recorder to Render Decision in Street
 Car Cases Today

Judge Henry l.. Martin of the record CTS court, announced yesterday, following the hearing of the evidence in the cases against the Birmingham Railway. Ligh' and Power company that he would make public his decision today.
 The 15 cases docketed against the street railway company allege service below the standard prescribed by the city or dinance recently enacted by the commis sion. The taking of the evidence yes terday was very brief. only two wit nesses, G. R. Trafford and l. N. Miller for the city, were introduced, the defend ant company offering no evidence in re. buttal Attorney Hugh Morrow appeared in court for the company