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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
Jury Charges
 Premier With
 Wilhl Murder
By Associated pre.s

Cork April 17.--Charg@s of will
 full snurdey against Premier Lloyd
 George were brought in i'm the yer
 the death of Mayor Maccurtain of
 this city. assnssinated last month,
 which was rendered today.
 The verdict also charges yis-
 coant French. lord lieutenant of
 Ireland; Ian MncPherson, former
 cssief secretary, and several police
 inspectors with murder.
 The text of the verdict reads:
 We find that the late Alderman Thomas Maccurtain. lord mayor of Cork, died from shock and hemorrhage caused by bullet wounds; that he was wilfully murdered under circumstances of the most calIous brutality; that the murder was organized and carried out by the Royal Irish constabulary, officially di- rected by the British government, and we return a verdict of wilful murder against David Lloyd George prime min, ister of England; Lord French slord lieutenant of Ireland; Ian MacPherson, late chief secretary for Ireland; Acting Inspector General Smith of the Royal Irish constabulary; Divisional Inspec- tor Clayton of the Royal Irish constab- ulary; District Inspector Swanzy and some unknown members of the Royal Irish constabulary."
 That part of the verdict laying the crime to the hands of the police causes no surprise here but few thought the jury would go so far as to charge that Premier Lloyd George, Viseount French and Mr. MacPherson with the murder even though the charge is likely to mean little more than an expression of sentiment against these officials. If is different. however, with the police of ficials, who, in the usual course, would be expected to be placed under arrest immediately.
 The verdict charging the constabu lary with the murder was a foregone conclusion Elaborate military precau- tions and the council of cooler heads among the sim Fein leaders, 1t is be- lieved will forestall serious trouble here. IL is reported that the leaders, who have admonished against dem onstration, have met with much opposi- ton from the more radical elements. Some reports go so far as to say that the leaders have caused the arrest of some of the wilder spirits whfo 1t was feared might start lighting even in the face of the great odds against them in the shape of machine guns, armored cars and tanks No Sim Feiner would confirm these reports. however.
 When the inquest on the lord mayor of Cork, Thomas Maccurtain. was re- sumed today. Coroner McCase an nounced that he had issued summonses against the lord lieutenant viscount French and the under secretary for Ireland. Sir John Taylor. but had re- ceived no reply. He understood. how ever. Vhat a letter was on its way to him.
 Crown Solicitor Wolfe. addressing the jury. dealt with the tragedies preceding rhe lord mayors death He said that the story had blossomed forth into the open suggestion that those interested in preserving peace and order were for some unaccountable reason responsible for Alderman Maccurtain's death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
Upshau Springs Sensation As He Appears n House
 Dressed Up h OUeraUs
Georgia Representative De- clares He Is First Member of Old Clothes Club to Be Formed By Members of the House
By Associated prsa

Washington, April Representative upshaw. democrat, Georgia. appeared in the House today ssxea eiag, overalls. His suit caused something of . sensation but in reply to questions of members, he said there was nothing unusual about 1t i: that it was simply d move to strike at the high cost, of clothing.
 Mir. Upshaw said he was the first member of an 'overalis and old clothes club to be formed among members of the House. Representatives Ferris and Carter, democrats, Oklahoma, told him they would assist him in organizing the club. he said Representative Connaliy, democrat, Texas, Mir Upshaw, said would organize the old clothes club.
 Later Representative upshaw made a speech in which he urged all members of Congress to join in combating the high cost of clothing. He told the House that the overalls cost s4.
 Do you thing other members have s4 to spend for overalis7" Representa- tive Galiivan, democrat, Massachusetts. asked
 IT you haven't A I will go on yous note, MT. Upshaw retorted He said that by wearing the overaIls he was setting an example to the people of his home city. Atlanta, Ga. where a club or more than 5000 has been organized. Wherever he went the Georgia mem Der was an object of curiosity about the capitoL Sightseers passing through the corridors stopped and gazed at him. anc pages ran out of the House chamber and peeped around the stone pillars to sec the unusual sight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18

the largest rate. and Winston Salem, N. C., 11S.2 per cent. The percentage of increase of other cities was: Mem phis, @. per cent: Nashville, 7,2; Chattanooga 29S Macon, 2s.2: Char lotte, 36.2; Shreveport 5e6 Columbia 42.e; Wilmington. N. C.. e9.s, and Ashe- vile, 51.9.
 Other figures announced include:
 Athens Gas 16,74S, increase. 1885. or 12.S per cent.
 statesville, N. C.. 1895; increase. s.2ss. or 7l7 per cent.
 Brookhaven, Miss. 4.7Os; decrease, 5S5, or III per cent.
 covington. La. 2.s42; increase, s41. or 13.1 per cent.
 Donaldsonville, La. S,745; decrease. 345, or S.4 per cent.
 Tucson, Ariz o.2s2; increase 7,os9, or 53.S per cent.
 Marquette. Mich, 12.71s; increase i,215, or 70. per cent.
 Eureka, Cal. 13.212; increase. 1867. or Ills per cent
 Barberton, O.. 1S,s11; increase, s,o41. or 9s.9 per cent.
 Jeannette, Pa, 1O,s27; increase, 2.55o. or 316 per cent
 Sanford. Me, 10, ,691; increase, 1,642, or 1S.1 per cent
 Weehawken Township. N J., 14.4s5; increase, 3,257, or 29.0 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
PLAN IS APPROVED

Chicago, April 17.-Overalls made their first appearance in Chicago today whsy a man promenaded down Michigan ave- nue in trousers and jumper of blue denim, set off with neat pin stripe of white.
 Peeping from the breast pocket of the girgham coat was a 2 silk handker- chic; a s20 silk shirt was visible above the rolled back collar. and on his head was s15 hat--but the suit only cost him s10.
 While the overall movsment is spread ing throughout the central west. it has already begun to meet opposition. The Springfield. H.. Federation of Labor last night adopted resolutions condemn ing the plan because the demand for oyeralls has increased the price thereby adding toAthe cost of living of those v orkmen Who have Co wear them.
 The biggest overall club in the state is being organized at Elsin by s.ooe em- ployes of watch factory. At Marinette. Wis. the. high school facult, has with drawn opposition to students club.
 (Contnued on Page Threey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
Wilson and Company's Manager Is Held on
 Profiteering Charge
ax Alsoeiated Prsss

New York. April fl--lnnis 'osnnh Brooklyn manager for Wilson & Co.,. pas arrested today and held in s2.5e ball for examination on charges of profiteering Federal agents complained that he used the railroad strike as a pretext to increase prices, and specifi- cally charged him with selling fresh beef at 35 cents pound which few days previously had sold at 2S1z cents. Representatives of two other packing ccmpa nles were arrested yesterday.
 Upon information furnished by the federal agents. United States Attornes Caffev asked for forfeiture of six and one-hah tons of sugar which he said had been boarded by retailer and dealer in eggs
 Members of the flying squadron of the department of Justice profiteer hunters hesan examination of iirs
 large concerns in Brooklyn today and Cnited States District Attornev Rns sad be wclid extend the campaign against profiteering in food to wearing apparel and other necessities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
GARRISON
 DEFEATED IN FIGHT WITH SONORA FORCE
Sharp Discussion In Senate of Carranza's Request for Permission to Cross
 U. s. Territory
By Associated Prsss

Nogales, Sonora, April 17.-Gen. Angel Flores. with 5000 Sonora troops, cap tured culiacan, capital of the adjoining state of Sinaloa, this morning. accord ing to official announcement from Sonora military headquarters at Hermosillo.
 The Sonora revolutionists proceeded immediately to march on Mazatlan, an important port on the Sinaloa coast. After occupying Mazatlan, it was an- nounced. the Sonora troops will march on the state of Nayarit. with Topic, the capital. as the objective. Large numbers of troops for the revolutionary movement against the Carranza government were expected to be obtained in Nayarit-
 Hundreds of former Carranza soldiers have joined General Flores since he in vaded Sinaloa last Tuesday, it was said.
 The Caranza forces joining the revo- lutionists brought with them full equip ment, including arms, ammunition and food supplies.
 The Sonora forces. when they entered Sinaloa. were said then to number less than 2500 men.
 Five hundred troops were sent from here today under Col. Jesus Aguirre to reinforce the garrison at Agua Prieta. and other troops are concentrating there to prevent any invasion of the state in that direction, by Carranza forces. It was stated that 1,500 troops were sent from Hermosilo today under General Manzo to reinforce General Flores.
 Private telegrams from Hermosirlo said word had been received there from Mex ico that Gen. Pablo Gonzales. candi- date for the presidency of Mexico had inaugurated movement to remove Presi- dent Carranza and put in his place q provisional president who would guar antee fair elections in July The move ment it was said has been indorsed by northern Mexican states
 Leaders here said that if Carranza were removed the Sonora movement would cease immediately.
 It was announced by Sonora officials here that beginning tomorrow. passen- ger service on the Southern Pacific de Mexico an American-owned railroad seized by the state eight days ago, would be discontinued and the operation of trains devoted exclusively to troop move ment.
 General Obregon hopes to reach Sonora within fortnight, according to nforma- tion made public here, which was said to have come from Gen. Francisco Sor- raro. private secretary of the president tial candidate Serraro was said to he isf Eagle Pass, Tex, en route to Nogaies Reports from Hermosilio military head quarters said the federal forces plan to enter Sonora in three columns, command ed respectively by Generals Diemuez. Blanco and Francisco Murguia The seizure of the welis@Fargo Express Company in Sonora as previously an- nounced. did not take place. Instead. q new company began operations today with Velasco as it's head, and with the backing of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
WILL REMAIN OUT TILL CONDITIONS MET
sy kssoclatef prsss

New York, April 1T.-Railroad fire- gmen and enginemen on strike in the |hfetropolitan district tonight voted at |a nseR1ng in Hoboken not to return |sr work. Irrespective of whatever ac- |tion has been or may be, taken by hallway employees elsewhere, until cer- |ta.r' conditions have been met.r It Twas announced that the men had no |kther grievance than pay and that ley would not return to work until lney receive q guaranteed wage in- |-rease. It was said 5000 strikers at |tended the meeting.
 A statement issued by the commit |teej declared that the men do not care |E hhther the guarantee comes from the |railroad wage board or the railroad managers, but insisted that the men be guaranteed a wage increase suffi- I.Ient to meet the increased cost of living sc that they can maintain Themselves and their families decently tlEd in comfort"
 TAe waIkout, it was decla red, was Ehe result of economic pressure,' which caused some of the men to quit Irork as individuals and that the pavement became general and spon-
 .aneous It was denied that there was fny T. w. W--ism, communism or any Ether ism behind the movement The men went over the heads of their brotherhood chiefs, said the statement, I;imply because 1t was "a case of bread End butter and shoes and stockings Ivith them and they felt that their Brotherhood chiefs had been misled by / wo years of promises on the part of
 Le railroads which had not been kept.
 While the statement contained no Figures as to what the men demand, it pointed out that under the present Fscale of pay the wages of yard en- asineers for six days amount to s33.64; load freight engineers $40.S0, and fire Bren from s2496 to $29.I6. Passenger Xsngineers, the statement said, are paid
 rom $5.60 to $5.S4 al day 100 miles
 constituting days work. and that
 passenger firemen receive t4 to $44S ] day for the same distance. }, J. Mantell, spokesman for the Rail-
 osd General Managers Association, said
 onight that he would have nothing to
 ay on the strike situation until after l2
 'clock tomorrow. At that hour will ex- Bire the ultimatum served by the rail-
 oads on the representatives of the rail-
 oad brotherhoods that all men who have
 ot returned to work by that time will be
 egarded as out of the service of the rail-
 oad companies.
 If was reported late today that the gen.
 ral condition of the railroads in the
 ast was materially improved. Several of
 he railroads reported that the men had
 eturned today in groups.
 The New York, New Haven and Hart
 ord announced that reports from all
 long the company's lines were to the
 nect that the men were rapidly returning
 work, that the company had available
 orces for service and tha- the situation
 vas improving hourly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
HERRERA FORCES
 SEIZE PRESIDENT
Cabrera Capitalists After Reyolutionists, Envelope
 Stronghold of LaP Palma
By Associated Press

Guatemala City, April 15.- President Estrada Cabrera capitulated to the revolutionary forces of Carlos Herrera last night after the latter had en- veloped his stronghold of La Palma The president agreed to surrender himself today. the revolutionists guar anteeing his personal safety and also rentention of all the property legally obtained by him.
 The equalization of Cabrera followed intermittent fighting which began on April 9 when Cabrera, well equipped and with numerous supporters, was holding the forts of San Jose and Matamores. with an intrenched posi- ton at La Palma, south by east of the capital. The revolutionists lack ing arms, seized small quantities in various parts of Guatemala City. The greater part of the country rallied to the support of Herrera and arms and men arrived every day in the capital.
 All attempts by the Cabrera forces to Invade Guatemala City were beaten off, lively street fighting occurring in the southern and eastern suburbs of the city. The Herrera forces sur rounded Fort San Jose and compelled its equalization on April 12. the revo- lutionists driving a wedge between Matamores and La Palma. and gradu- ally surrounding the latter place.
 The loss of life among the combat ants in the fighting was not heavy, considering the amount of ammunition used, but there were many casualties among the civilians during the bonn bardment of inc capital by the Ca- brera forces and in the street fight ing. Red Cross stations were installed in the American Club and in other buildings and an efficient hospital service was maintained.
 American sailors are guarding the American legation and the consulate in the capital. A new government was announced today with Carlos Herrera as president; A. A. Saravia, minister of justice; Louis P. Aguirre, minister of foreign affairs:fM M. Anoyo, minister of instruction Alberto Mencos, mil ister of public works; Adrian yidaurre, minister of the treasury: Jose A. Be- teta. minister of war. All of the new ministers are. prominent men who are said to enjoy the confidence of the country. Perfect order is reported throughout Guatemala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
.Gist of the News
GENERAL

 Women may not vote in ohio and California.
 McAdoo and Palmer now In fore front a. candidates.
 Five rer cent of tonnage sunk by Germans in war can he saved. say ex- perts.
 Diplomacy at the Astor table has its amusing side.
 Methodists to consider union in De~ Ncines confcrenca.
 Bnd weather in belt causes big rise in cotton.
 Corn averages lower In Chicago grain pit.
 Light dealings and irregular prices feature stock exchange.
 STATE. Governor offers big reward for vat hIewers.
 Voters in dark over outcome of Short-term Senate race. Wirexrnss strong for O'SeaI. says Cooper.
 LOCAL chase of the Ledger.
 Iuderwood ends tcur of the state with confidence. t' Salvation Army gives resume .of years we<k.
 Board o> educa tion speaks for teach- CTS in regard to two-miIl tax election. Judge Fort explains basis for spread of overall movement. East Lake park being put In trim f0r summer.
 App~as |. made for snpport in May S election.
 opponentS speech used to ala Un- derwen5 campaign. siss~-. 'ean~ ready to raise Press byfer annual budget of e20.Onn. Have no fear about future eff WAr- rior. says General Hines. pgrmin<ham Legion post stnnds pat on Deya;ern matter. Entire andienee rises to greet Un- derwood as he appears to spenk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18

OCAOs
 New Orleans. first city of the south. and fifteenth city of the country in 1910 in point of population. had it's largest rate of growth from 1880 to is4o, when it increased 121.S per cent Its numerical growth was largest in that decade also. having been 5s,111. During the decade ending 1910 it's rate of increase was 1S.1 per cent and it's nu- mericaI growth. 51.s71, with a total pop uiation of 339.o75
 New Orleans ranked as twelfth city of the country in 1890 and 1900, but was passed by Detroit and Milw aukee in 1910. Its rank for 1920 cannot be de- termined until the populations of other cities of the 100000 class have been an nounced Washington. D. C.. ranking next below New Orleans in 1910. has reported an increase of 32.1 per cent to 437,414. and passed Cincinnati, thir- teenth city in 1910. which increased 10.S per cent to 401s1 this year. Minne- apolis. eighteenth city, has reported 3S0,49S, an increase of 26.2 per cent.
 The rate of growth of the larger southern cities whose populations have been announced range from 7.2 per cent to 114,1 per cent Knoxville showing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
Students Volunteer
 to Operate Elevators
ay Amoclatsd Prsss

New York April 17--College students. who turned out hundreds strong to move freight and passengers when railroad insurgents went on strike. late today came forward as volunteer strike break CTS in the walkout of elevator operators in this city
 Announcement was made from New York University that forty-five cellegians would report for work at the Equitable building Monday morning if the strike. is not settled before then.
 Employers and union officials differed today as to the number of operators. men and women. who had walked out Seryice was maintained in many offs~.s buildings and apartment houses throu,ss the aid of wartime ~vmen workers and tenants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
Enlisted Men Receievd 70 Per Cent Gallantry
 Certificates Issued
By Assoclsted P,e,

Wahsington, April f7.-Enlisted men received nearly 70 per cent of the gal lantry certificates issued to the Ameri- can expeditionary forces, report is- sued today by the war department showed Citations in orders for gallan- try in action for which no medal was awarded included s.s43 enlisted men. 1.21s company officers, nine general officers and fifteen civilians and nurses.
 The Second division led all other di- visions in the receiving of gallantrys certificates. 9li such citations having gone to that division. The Third di- vision was second with 535.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
CONGRESS TO PROBE
 HOUSING CONDITIONS
By Associated prs.s

Washington, April i7.--Investigatio ton of housing conditions over the country by a committee of five senators is au- thorized i'm resolution passed today by the Senate. The measure. which was offered by Senator Calder. repub. lican. declares that an "unprecedentet demand for ecnsumables and luxuries' had diverted capital into non -produc. tive and non-essential fields with a resulting dangerous decrease In home and industrial construction. The com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
Mrs. wampler Surrenders

Bristol, Va Tenn, April 17.-Mrs. Henry wampler. who confessed to hay Ing shot and fatally wounded William Taylor pioneer resident of Ramsey. Va. when he is alleged to have entered her home intoxicated, surrendered herself to police authorities at Norton, Va, Wednesday afternoon, according to advices received in Bristol today She was released on bond of s1.o00. The wounded man died at o'clock Thurs day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
Mothers Pension Proposed

Washlngton, April 13.--Government pensions for mothers unable to support themselves and children without em- pioyment were proposed in bill intro duced today by Representative Rhodes. republican, Missouri. For one child under 1s years of age. mother would receive SIS 4 month. with $s a month for each additional child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
GOVERNOR PROTESTS

Phoenix. Ariz., April 17.--Governof Campbell of Orizona. today protested to- the state department against extending "the troop movement privilege to the Carranza government and the conse- quent violation of the districts of ths sovereign state of Arizona to the end that the lives and property of our own people and those friendly to us may not be ieopardized"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
JUMP FROM 1sc TO ss

New York. April 17-Just as New forkers today launched their campaign on the high cost of clothing, by stag Ing an overall parade on Broadway. it become known that secondhand army overalls, recently sold by the govern ment for IS cents a pair, were being of Tered for sale by dealers for 8
 This discovery was made by Edward w. Ward, director of a department of the Knights of Columbus that helps sol- diers recover lost baggage He an- rounced he had stumbled across fthe xs apparel in a Hoboken ship chandler's
 The overall parade was staged by seyenty-fiye members of the Cheese Club. an organization of dramatic critics and press agents, who braved the rain to march down the great white way in denim. A crowd of several thousand persons cheered Thomas Oliphant, presi dent, when the parade halted at Forty sixth street to permit him to delivers an oratoricai attack on profiteering cloth- iers.
 His request for boycott of that class of dealers and support of the movement to wear oyeralls unUt clothing prices were lowered brought cheers from the crowd, comprising mostly white collar workers.
 and delegations of the Knights of Co- lumbus, Womens Civic Federation. Bronx Business Mems Club, American Flying Club and the Rotary Club, will hold another parade on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
ADOPT AMENDMENTS
 TO GUARD PROVISION
By Associated pr,ss

Washingtony April 17.-Amendments " ere adopted by the Senate today to the national guard provisions of the army reorganization bill, placing the guard directly under orders of state governors and subject secondarily to federal duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
HUNDREDS PLACE ORDERS

Bristol. Va, April l7.-several hundred prominent citizens ~of saltviile. Va, have placed orders for ''blue denimss and will don them as a protest measure against the high cost of clothing. ac- cording to advices received here to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-18
NEW ORLEANS GIVEN
 387,4O8 POPUI..os,sf ,sfON,
 INCREASE sT 48,333I
First City of the South in 1910 Shows Growth of 143 Per Cent for Past Ten Years-Made Largest Growth
 Between 1880 and 184O
By AssoeIa,sd Pms.

Washington April 17Census statistics tonight include New Orleans 387 4O8; 4833S 14s per