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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
WEAR OLD CLOTHES

If the people will follow the gov errments advice and wear their old clothes, or when necessary to pur- chase. buy overalls for use of suita- ble occasions. thus reducing the de- mand for high priced clothing. prices will surely fall on these articles, and it needs no recognized authority on political economy ann no great busi- ness acumen to see that this will only be following a recognized general law of economics and common sense.
 Personally. have not purchased at suit for summer wear for three years, and the last winter suit I purchased was two years ago; and I know of hun dreds who say that they do not need to buy even overalls. but will make their old clothes last as long as pos sible. and this, of course. is the very object of the overalls movement.
 'Nosone wants to ec injustice to To- cal merchants. but thousands of our people are suffering from the high cost of clothing and other necessities Of life and propose seriously to Try to secure. reductions by every legiti- mate means. without waiting upon the government to proSeC ute or the au- thorities to find a remedy.
 "This district contains thousands of returned soldiers. salaried employees, scko ool teachers, clerks. etc, all of WEom are flndlng IL increasingly ulI- ficult to meet the expenses of daily life and they propose to do without igh priced clothing and wear their ola clothes and when necessary to pur- chase overalls as a simple. durable re- spectable everyday garment on work ing days. till prices fall.
 "The spirit of the overalls move ment lives in the heart of the people and s1rang out of their necessities it is an appeal to the people to pro- tect themselves and striking protest against continued extravaganza and high prices. During the past week !
 deceived a letter from the chairman Sof the local fair price commission, stating that the merchants would not be permitted by that commission to make the profits on clothing that they did last year. and I trust that all our merchants vii conform in good faith to the regulations of this com mission and thus help their customers and the people who support their busi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 AT ALLIANCE CHURCH
 IS WELL ATTENDED
Senator Charles R. West Makes Prin- cipal Address and Pays Beautiful Tribute-Singing a Feature
 of Exercises

With impressive ceremonies, the an- nual memorial exercises were held yes- terday at the Baptist Church at Alliance In the Short Creek district.
 The memorial sermon was preached at the Il o'clock service by the Rev. Amos Nichols, which was timely and appro- priate. At the close of the service the graves of the dead in the Alliance cerne- tery were profusely decorated with spring flowers.
 At 1:S0 D. m. an elegant dinner was served on the grounds near the church. and after dinner State Senator Charles R. West made the memorial address, pay ing eloquent tribute to the dead and com mended the beautiful sentiment of re- membering loved ones by the heaven sent floral offerings.
 About 2,O0O people attended the exer- cises during the day. A feature of the programme was the singing, under the direction of the Ganus brothers, who rendered a number of selections that were singularly appropriate. Little Pel- ham Ganus, a ten-year-old boy, made a big impression with his wonderful voice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
 TO BE DECIDED IN
 LOUISIANA TO-DAY
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list includes Miss Vivian Pierce and Mrs. Anne Calvert Heeley of Wash, present to participate fin the fight. The. ington. workers for ratification, and Mrs. James S. Pinckard of Montgoms erv Ala. president of the Southern Womans League for Reflection of the Susan B. Anothonv Amendment and Mss Charlotte Rowe of New York, sec, retary of the Nationss Association Op-, posed to~Suffrage. Mrs. Pinckard bases her objections to ratification on a race, equality basis, holding with Governor Pleasant that ratificati by south, err states would be e virtual accept, ance of racial political equality.
 Governor Pleasant and Governor Elect Parker will keep hands off, they, have announced.
 The ratification resolution will be in charge of Senato- M. c. William son of Milliken in the upper house, end Representative Reuben Chauvin of
 -cuma. in the lower. The former is ar old member the latter a newcomers
 enator J. O. Stewart of Lake Chs rles has been entrusted with ,he handling of the state amendment in the senate and Representa- tive l.. L. Upton ef Slaughter will direct the amend ment in the house. Both are old mem-, bers. Floor leaders have been careful, ly selected on both sides
 A majority vote under the rule will ratfy. There are fl members in the senate and 11S in the house. About two-thirds of the house are new mem bers, while the old and new are about equally divided in the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
High Cost of Bathing
 Has Reached Birmingham

The high cost of bathing has reached Birmingham.
 Can you remember the little hole in the cool shadow of tbe woods where you slipped on the afternoons in tha summer time for a gocd swim?
 How times have vnanEed! This is thS process through which a person must go to get the swim. After he has decided to take day off and arrives at East Like BirminSham's most con- veEient place where swimming can be enjoyed. he finds that if costs 30 cents to get into the bathing reservation. Dil he provide himself with a bath ing suit? No? Then he must pay 90 cents for the rental cf one before he can enjoy the bathing in the cool waters of East Lake. Total. so cents for a swim per person.
 Last year one could get into the reservation for % cents. and suit was dime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
SELMA ORGANIZING
 LARGE STOCK YARDS.
Wholesale GrOcers to Attend St. Louis Convention In
 Special Train

Selma, May S.-Work will be, resumed this week to complete the organization of Selma's s5O,OOo stock yards, when the balance of shares will be sold to cattle raisers and planters outside of Selma. The return of Secretary Morgan Rich ards of the Chamber of Commerce, who has been attending a meeting of secre- taries in New Orelans, win be the signal for renewed activity toward completing the stock yards company Only S10.000 of the stock is unsubscribed. This amount can be placed at once in Selma but will b9 sold outside of the city.
 Rainy weather has interferred with plans to have a big luncheon and get-to- gether meeting to finish the sale of the stock.
 Several desirable sites for the yards are under consideration.
 All of Selmas wholesale grocery firms will be represented at the national con- vention of wholesale grocers which meets in St. Louis May 11-14.
 Delegates will leave Selma Sunday and join Montgomery and Mobile grocers at Montgomery, where special train will be made up. Those going from Selma are; H. H. Callen and R. D. Nicolson of R. H. and w. c. Agee A. J. Atkins, c. C. Cleveland and Edgar Stewart of
  c. Ward of w. l.. Ward & Sons; F. M. Cothran of Cothran & Company and Ed Graham of the M. S. Smith Company. Pastors of Selma churenes will today ask for vote from their congregations on the proposed closing of the drug stores in the city on Sunday during the spring and sunAmer months. The Minis , ters' Union at a recent meeting ovted to indorse any plan for Sunday closing which the druggists might choose The movement is known to have origi- mated with the druggists themselves. who favor the closing of soda founts and other departments, leaving only a pre- scription clerk on duty. Several plans have been discussed, but action was held up because the druggists could not reach an agreement.
 The movement from the Pastors Union l is rot for the purpose of giving the city a blue Sunday but is for institutng a rest day for oVerw worked druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10

patches show that this has been gen. eral throughout the country.
 ''The results of the overall movement cannot be fairly judged by the number of men who actually wear overalls' the movement must beemeasured by it's effect upon the popular mind and by the already apparent reductions in the proce of wearing apparel.
 "Only two days ago dispatches from Washington stated that the govern ment indorsed the "Patch Elm and Wear 'Em Clubs" ana similar organ izations. as step in the right di- rection to bring down prices. When the overalls movement was inaugu- rated in Birmingham. local manufac- turers stated to the officers of this club that they would not increase the price of overalls and so far as I know they have not done 50: or if they have, it has been very slight. and this due to tho general rise in price of cotton goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
BOLSHEVIKI HERE
 NOW FACE TRIAL
Twenty-Six Red Malcontents Charged
 With Conspiracy

Chicago, May 9.-Twenty-six alleged members of the communist labor party will go on trial here tomorrow, chargea with conspiracy to advocate the over throw of the government by force.
 Thirty-nine were indicated, but not all will appear in court, as several are re- ported to have fled to Mexico and Eu- rope One, John Reed, magazine wrlter' author and first bolshevik envoy to the United States is now in jail at Apo, Finland, according to state department reports, accused of smuggling from bol- shevik Russia.
 The thirty-nine defendants, with three women, have also been indicated sep arately under the Illinois law against criminal syndicalism. Their arrests re- suited from the nationwide roundup of suspected radicals last January. Attorneys for the state say the trial will consume three months. From four to six weeks will be spent, they say, in selecting a jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
Nathan Straus Gives
 One Hundred Thousand

New York May 9.-Announcement of gift of stOO.oOO by Nathan straus for the establishment of a medical research and health service depart ment of the University of Palestine was made by Rabbi stephen $. Wise at the opening session here today of conference of the Zionist organization of America.
 Plans for the immediate re-estab- lishment of the Jews in Palestine will be considered during the session, which will continue tomorrow.
 A gift of S25,000 to establish a chair of philosophy in the University of Jerusalem was made by Saul Rosen- bloom of Pittsburg More than s200,- 900 for the general Palestine fund was pledged by delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
= HEADS BANKERS
 FOREIGN AFFAIRS

New York, May 9.-Arthur H. Titus, vice president of the National City Bank of New York, has been appointed presi- dent of the first Federal Foreign Bank ing Association organized under the aus pices of a group of bankers and manu- lecturers to extend credit in conducting American business abroad, it was an- nounced tonight.
 The association is the first large bank ing institution organized under the Edge law and conducted under special super visory regulations of the federal reserve board, the announcement stated. Mir. Titus, for the last five years has been active in the management of the National City Banks business in Brazil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
DEATHS

Henry sanford-Funeral services for Henry Sanford. aged 63. who died at the residence. 603 North Twenty-i third street. late Saturday night, will be held from Johns chapel this morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be made in Elmwood cemetery.
 WiiIiap. H. PeuhaIe--Funeral services for William H. Penhale. age S4, who 6ied at the residence at Town ey, Ala. Friday night. will be held from, Johns chapel this afternoon at 7. o'clock. Burial will be made in the Walker Chapel cemetery. He is sur. vived by four daughters. Mrs lack, Worthey of Bridgeport. Conn; Mrs. T. T. SleeK of Pittsburg Mrs. H. Tol- lett of oxmoor and Miss V. Pen hale of BirminghsG5. and one son, John Penhale. also of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
Carranza's Military Chief Orders Slaughter of All Their Political Prisoners
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resistance during the fighting in Nuevo Laredo today was made in the immediate vicinity of General Garza's residence. The number of men involved in the battle had not been ascertained here tonight.
 The populace turned out in celebration after the rebels had taken complete con- trol of the town.
 The rebels were led by Pedro Gonzales. who had been practicing law hereS
 Twenty American and British subjects are marooned on a passenger train near Sanchez, ten miles south of Nuevo Laredo, as a result of the destruction of a bridge by rebels. The train had been held up two days at Lampazos because of the damaging of a bridge there.
 Randolph Robertson, American consul at Nuevo Laredo, who went to Lampazos yesterday to look after their interests, accompanied the train to Sanchez. lie left them there, going to Nuevo Laredo by automobile and returning to them late today. He was expected to bring them here by automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
Bryan in Sunday Speech
 Urges UnderdOow's Defeat
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by delivering'>a political speech on the Sabbath day He was accom- panied by l.. Breck Musgrove, who sat at the courthouse and remained there while the address was being delivered.
 Reared under the teachings of great church. he must have learned that the Sabbath day is to be de- voted to the public and private ex- ercise of Gods worship except so much as is to be taken up in the works of necessity and mercy. Apart from my utilization with the church and simply as citizen of Alabama, I resent such intrusion upon Sabbath day observance and consider that MT. Bryan in his ef- forts to accomplish political vic tory over Senator Underwod, who has achieved such distinction in the democratic party, has trampled upon sacred traditions and has shocked the moral sensibilities of the citizens of this state.
 "LLOYD M. HOOPER,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
WIIL.BE TRIED

Agua Prieta, Sonora, May 9.-Should President Carranza be captured by revo- lutionary troops. he must stand trial in the civil courts for any misdeeds of which he may have been guilty while chief executive, Gen. Gales. commander of revolting troops in the northwest. an nounced tonight just before he left for Juarez. If Carranza succeeds in getting out of Mexico, the revolutionists will be pleased, however General Gales said
 General Gales declared that, as Mexico City is in the hands of the revolution ists, troops marching from Sonora to Juarez probably would be sent direct to Mexico City for garrison duty.
 provisional president will be named to serve until the elections
 The revoiutionists desired to acquire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
MARTIN HELD UP BY
 WHITE HIGHWAYMEN

F. E. Martin, 1911 Park avenue was held up and robbed at Avenue B and South Nineteenth street early this morn ing by two unidentified white men.
 Martin reported to the police that the two men stopped him and asked for match. When he reached into his pocket for it. one of them drew a gun, he said. and commanded him to hold up his hands.
 Martin stated that the two men robbed him of $40 and left him a g cent piece, saying that would do for carfare tomor- row.
 Police officials have a good description of the two highwaymen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10

through a purchase or legal procedure, all big land holdings which will be taken over by the new government and opened for settlement under a plan similar to that used in the United States, accord ing to General Gales.
 Educated and qualified Mexicans in Mexican border states, where living con- ditions were the best in the country as a result of the people oming into con tact with American ideals and methods, will be put at the head of various gov- ernment departments. he said plan for establishing schools and educating the people is to be launched as soon as the revolution is settled. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
TOWN SuRRENDERS

Laredo Tex, May 9.-NueVo Laredn, the Mexican town opposite this city, surrendered to rebel forces at o'clock this morning after two hours of fight ing Three federal defenders and one rebel soldier were killed. The revolu- tionists attacked from three sides of the town.
 Gen. Reynaldo Garza. commander of the Nuevo Laredo federal garrison, was reported wounded in the fight He escaped from the town and with his son fled southward pursued by revolt ; tionists in automobiles. The rebels were under command of riedro Con zales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
SEVEN ORGANIZERs ARREsTED

Pittsburg, Pa, May 9.-Seven organizers for iron and steel workers were arrested at Duquesne this afternoon, when they attempted to hold open air meeting un- der the joint auspices of the American Civil Liberties Union and the national committee of iron and steel workers, af- filiated with the American Federation of Labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
CITIES SURRENDER

Advices to headquarters hero or the Sonora revolutionists say Nuevo La redo surrendered this morning after flight in which there were three cas- ualties and the commander Of the car ranza forces was wounded.
 Piedras Negras, opposite Eagle Pass, Tex, and Matamoras, opposite Browns vile, Texas the dispatches added were expected to surrender today and Tam pico would fall today or tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
ROCHE LEADER
 HUNTS TROUBLE

Berlin. May S.-The disappearance from the Munster camp of General Erhardr
 commander of the Baltic brigade, which took part in the invasion of Berlin at the time of the Kapp coup, is regarded by the independent socialist newspaper. Die F'reiheit, as 8 menacing sign indicative of plans for another reactionary outbreak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
ASK HIM TO QUIT

El Paso, Tex, May VA bulletin is- sued at revolutionary headquarters here today said members of the diplo- matic corps representing various for eign nations met at Mexico City and requested President Carranza not to combat revolutionary forces marching on the capital. The bulletin gave Mexico City newspapers of May as authority for the statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
Sunday Evening Music

Ths T. C. l. chorus was feature of the Tutwler programme last evening from : to 9 o'clock. Critics say it never sang better.
 The orchestra played among other things the beautiful Raymond" overture and Mir. Wiegand rendered with choice effect as a violin solo, Walters Prize Song"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
AT THE LYRIC

With George Reed and girls in "Pi- anoville,'' an act that has been de- scribed as something brand new in vaudeville, the Lyric is offering a dou- ble headline bill for the first three days of the week, "Playmates," a mu- sicai reminiscence of childhood days, being the other top line attraction.
 James H. Cullen. rotund and jolly person, who has highly humorous monologue; Barber and Jackson, bii,ed as q clever comedy couple. and Parker Brothers, surprising athletes, and Tom Moore. in Thirty a Week." a Goldwyn picture, complete the programme.
 Reviews of these acts show that each one has gone through the test and won public approval, and the management's announcement is to the effect that the programme is one of the better than usual" kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
AMUSEM ENTS
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Comedy is the prevailing feature of the snappy bill that opens for three day engagement at Lcew's Bijou the- atre this afternoon. iiose and Dell, in Vim and Versatility open the show with d clever bicycle act. Mae Marvin,t the ragtime dynamo" follows with one of the most complete popular song repertoires in vaudeville. Lew Walsh ana company. presenting '"The Prodi- gal Father is an exceptionally eleven one-act playlet and very entertaining. The Imperial Four have an excellent repertoire of popular songs and their comedy is clean and refreshing. Gor-l don and Germaine present a novelty tramp act.
 An all-star screen cast present The She Tiger" sensational film story of the Mexican border. Charlie Chaplin, in t'The Pawnshop." said-to be by far ;he cleverest of any of the Chaplin pictures. is an added attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
NATIONS HONOR IS r IN PARTY'S HANDS,
 SAYS PRESIDENT
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 deliberate embodiment of that purpose in the treaty of peace.
 '"rhe chief motives which led us to enter the war will be defeated unless that covenant is ratified and acted upon with visOr. We cannot in honor whittIe it down or weak en it as the republican, leaders of the Senate have proposed to do. If we are to exercise the kind of leadership to which the founders of the republic looked forward and which they depended upOn their successors to establish. we must do this thing with courage and unal- terable determination. They ex- pected the United States to be aI- ways the leader in the defense of liberty and ordered peace through cut the world. and are un- worthy to call ourselves their sue cessOrs unless we fulfill the great purpose they entertained and pro- claimed.
 ''The true Americanism. the only true Americanism is that which puts America at the front of free nations and redeems the great promises which we made to the world when we entered the war which was fought. not for the advantage of any single nation VI 5Aoup OL hdliOAlS- tut lOT the SalNd- tior of all.
 Tt is in this way we shall redeem the sacred blood that was shed, and make America the force she should be in the eounsels of mankind. She cannot afford to sink into the place that nations have usually occu- pied and become merely one of those who scramble and look about for self ish advantage.
 "The democratic party has now a great oportunitv@ to which it must measure up. The honor of the nation is in its hands.
 WOODROW WILSON" Senator Lodge. republican leader 'n the Senate. issued brief statement after having heard President Wilson's message to the Oregon democrats. T cannot undertake to discuss it in detail" he said, "but politically speak ing. I am very glad fe has taken the position he has.
 Tt fully iustifies all the opposition of the republican party in the Senate and those who joined with the repub- licans"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
VILLA QUITS

Juarez, May 9.-Francisco Villa, the bandit and revolutionary leader has laid down his arms and turned his force of men over to Gen. Ignacio En- riquez, revolutionary commander of the Chihuahua City district. it was an nounced here tonight by Gen. J. C.. Escobar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
BARONS MEET VOLS AT RICKWOOD TODAY

BarOns and Vols will hold sway at RickwOOd park this nfternoon. Roy EiIem brings his Nashville squad t0 Birmingham for n single game. Tomorrow and Wednesday, the two teams plays In Nashville.
 Tom Gallagher will occupy the mound for the Barons. Wefs win probably pitch the game for the Vols
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
Denim in MonteviedO

Monteviedo, May S.-The overall movement has struck this city. Many of the employees in the government offices and in the banks and com mercial houses will begin wearing denim Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10

ness to more comfortable living con ditions.
 The overall movement is only step in the right direction. and can be fol- lowed by other movements of a simi- lar nature. thus promoting the general welfare" [
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
ACOsTA INAUGUARATED

| San Jose, Costa Rica, -aay y.-Julio Acosta today was inaugnrated as presi-
 dent of the republic of Costa Rica. The
 diplomatic representatives of Salvador. | Nicaragua and Honduras were present at l the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-10
SEND DESTROYERS

Washington, May 9.--Four destroyers left Key West today for /Tampico. Mexico, the navy department an nounced tonight.
 The remaining two destroyers of the six sent south from New York last week will also proceed to Tampico as soon as minor repairs are completed.
 The navy department made no expla nation of it's decision to rush the ships to Mexican waters Those en route are the Sherwood, Putnam, Dale and Case. The Reid and Flusser are at Key West. It was indicated that the tender Black hawk, with Captain Long, senior of- ficer of the flotilla, aboard, also would proceed to Tampico.