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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30
polling bullets. Centrifugal force
throws the projectile forward.

polling bullets. Centrifugal force
throws the projectile forward.
There have been several designs of
centrifugal guns presented for tests to
the inventions section Of the Army
General Staff. But the model now in
operation functions more smoothly and
perfectly than any device 80 far pre-
scented. It is receiving careful atten-
ton under direction of Captain Fred
erick Hopper, Jr.. acting liaison officer
Of the General Staff at the Bureau.
1t also is being examined by the diff
ferent branches of the Service to deter
mine its best military value before its
final adoption.
The war brought the machine gun
publicity, which made Ut generally
familiar to the public, and COMPARE
son of this gun with the Browning
machine gun will show more clearly
some of it's merits.
While the Browning machine gun
can maintain rate Of fire of between
500 and 600 shots per minute. until re-
sulting heat interferes with the mech
anism and it jams. the centrifugal gun
will fire 1900 shots minute. The
muzzle velocity of the Browning is
approximately 2,700 feet per second
The speed Of the bullet from the CEN
trifugal force gun, increasing with the
rate of fire. is approximately 1910 feet
per second.
Upon this muzzle velocity depends
the penetrating and range Of the pro-
jectiles. The centrifugal guns weak
ness, therefore. is the comparatively
low muzzle velocity although the bull
let is sent forward with enough force
to do a great deal of damage at short
range. It's calibre is larger than that
of any OF the small arms used by the
army. 1t is practically woundless in
operation. The rat tat-tat" Of the
the modern machine gun gives away
its position to the enemy, loading to
it's destruction by artillery fire.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30
FIRST AMERICAN LEGION
WAS FOUNDED IN 1892

Camp Pike, Arkansas, June 29.-The
first American Legion" was founded
in 1892, and its existence by that
name, terminated in 1896. War De-
partment records show that when the
regular army was reorganized in 1892,
following the Revolutionary War, it
was first officially designated the '.Le-
gion'' and was divided into four sub
legions," of which the 4th United
States Infantry was part.
The idea of designating the United
States army as the legion originated
with General Knox. secretary of war
under George Washington. The army
was patterned after the Roman legion.
the aold military organization under
which julius Caesar and his success
sors conquered as much Of tho world
as was then known.
The American Legion" was COM
manded by General Anthony Wayne
cMad Anthony and was organized
under his direction at Pittsburg, Pa,
in May 1892. President Washington
instructed General Wayne do not
spare power and lead. SO that the men
be made marksmen." The Legion
fought it's only battle as a legion at
Miami Rapids in the Kentucky Ohio
Indian country August 20, 1894. en-
gaging a force of hostile Indians. In
1896, it having been decided that he
Roman formation was not suitable for
fighting Indians. the Leg on was dis
banded and reorganized into four regi .
ments Of infantry.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30
REPUBLIC
PEOPLE HIGHLY HOPEFUL

London, June 2s.-Dr. Alice Masaryk.
daughter of the President of the
Czecho- Slovak Republic and herself
the president of the Czecho-Sl
Red Cross, who has been visiting
London expressed herself hopefully
with regard to the future OF her
country.
There is a promise of a good har-
vest" she said, 1.-The sugar beet crop
is estimated at 100000 metric tons Of
which 100000 tons will be available
for export The political outlook is
also good, the new constitution hav-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30

ing provided a sound working basis
It's democratic character afforded pro-
teotson for the minorities in the Ger
man districts which could not be given
up.
1.-The Germans" she remarked, will
not have such a hard time in the re-
public as we had when they were in
power"
The children of Czecho- Slovakia are
being organized into junior Red
Cross, men of the Serbian army assist
ing. Over 1900 schools were built in
one year in the eastern part Of the
country which was very much neglect
ed under the Magyar rule and the
children are being taught the import
ance of personal hygiene.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30
WARFARE TO Be
REVOLUTIONIzED
NOISELESS MACHINE GUN CAPABLE
OF GREAT SPEED USING CE1RIFU-
GAL POWER.
(BY GEORGE H. MANNING)

Washington. June oss-Warfare is a.
gain threatened with revolution Of
methods, especially in small arms,
through the invention OF noiseless
machine gun that will project 1900
shots a minute. Under the strictest
secrecy small group of high army
officers and government scientists lave
been experimenting for several days
at the Bureau of Standards here with
large calibre machine gun that
shoots bullets noiselessly at terrific
speed by centrifugal force.
The gun consists Of a rotating bar
rel with a large bore of approximately
one-half inch. This barrel is attached
to q shaft which is caused to rotate
by motor-driven gears at varying speed
the pro1ectiles. which are one-half
inch calibre and spherical in form. are
fed into the gun by an automatic feed,
obtaining speed, OF muzzle velocity,
OF approximately 800 foot seconds at
5000 revolutions per minute of the gun
barrel. f.f35 feet per second at iO,5O0
revolutions and 1910 feet per second
at 1900 revolutions per minute.
The penetration Of the proiectile is
about Z inches OF pine wood at 1900
feet per second at a distance of six
inches from the muzzle, The gun can
maintain rate Of fire OF one shot
per revolution. or 1900 Shots hr the
1900 revolutions per minute. Any
jectiles that are fed into the barrel
ever, according to the number of pro-
jectiles that are fed into the barrel
al the will or the operator. 1t can he
handled for traverse fire in much the
same manner as an ordinary machine
gun, and is designed for light armored
cars. tanks and airplanes.
An important feature of the gun is
other explosives as means of pro-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30
MODERN GUNS ARE
VIEWED BY CROWDS

Many Pensacolians took advantage
OF the opportunity to view the big
modern guns which arrived in the
city yesterday and which are being
held on side tracks on Main between
Palafox and Baylen- SITS. The guns
are loaded on four ears and will not
be moved until late this morning. The
guns are under the care Of guards.
but may be viewed by those inter-
ested. They are of the latest type and
were built for service overseas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30

Woodward had ever put on. OF course.
the ring Was placed in its usual inter-
esting way, what ever way that Is.
The preacher finished the ceremony in
time to reach his church for the eve
ming service, and the bride and groom
proceeded on their way rejoicing
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30

they had gone to Dell. the city called
beautiful, he again set out, but upon
arriving there could learn nothing of
the people who wished TO be married
Determined that he would not lose his
fee he continued his search for the
missing couple, and finally found them
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30

about a mile from Chattahoochee on
the cambridge road near the state line.
He proceeded TO perform the ceremony
under the shade of an oak tree just
across the line.
The wedding was an elaborate one,
the largest ring ceremony that Brother
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-06-30
SAND KEY PAssINGs

Sand Key. June 29-Passed west 2Sth
Ce6ar Springs; Rochelle (British,;
18th. Sagauche; War Pundit (British);
Lake Grandon; Sunbeam.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
What viii Birmingham
DO In Reference Greater
Howard College Asked?.
Dollar Building Is Plan of Committee in Charge of
Relocating Baptist Instituton-Much of the Finance
Necessary for Proposed Educational Center

million or more as starter for en-
dowmeat.
But where shall we build this
splendid and greater Howard? Al East
Lake or Weodiawn, on the aorthside
or southside. or at some other point in
the city of Birmingham Three or
four sitas have already been offered
at fairly reasonable figures; two or
three more are under consideration.
But shall we build in Birmingham or
some other city in Alabama? All of
the college leaders love the Magic City
and would like to stay here. if the city
wants a great educational institution
such as we expect to build,
'If Birmingham does not want an
institution which puts into her chan
neis of circulation annually some $780,
600 (Which would be doubled in few
years., in addition to helping to mould
an atmosphere for higher culture
purer morals and better citizenship,
then that city which does want such
an institution ana proves Its faith by
its works viii get taescollege What
will Birmingham do?
'.'he Baptists of Alabama have all
ready agreed to, put into the institute
ton something like 100000 or 100000
within the next five years We are
confidently expecting 100000 from
the general education board of New
York. VIII Birmingham Furnish the
college a suitable central location and
help us to erect million dollars worth
of buildings?'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
.HEW|TT'S SUCCESSOR
NAMED GOVERNOR
Position Offered to Man,
But Name Is Withheld
Pending Acceptance

Governor Kilby has appointed sue
oessor to Frank Hewitt, who has re-
signed as member of the board OF
revenue OF jefferson county, effective
February /
Indications are that the man who has
been offered the position by the gov
ernor has not yet accepted, and for
that reason his name has not, been an
nounced by the governor
According to the best information
available at late hour last night,
there were 10 announced candidates for
the vacancy. None of them will receive
the appointment, it is indicated, in case
the man already named by Governor
Kilby sees fit TO accept.
Those who have applied are: DR. II.
P. McTyeire, Bessemer; c. f. Dodson,
Pinson; William L. White Birmingham;
II. B. Hyche. Bessemer; job Going, Bir-
mingham; NJ c. Hughes, Birmingham;
John S. Harris, Birmingham; II. 7.
Rives, Birmingham; i. L. Cannon, Bir-
mingham; r. l.. Hicks, Ensley.
1t is understood in Birmingham that
the governor has offered the place to a
prominent man who had not asked for
the position. Until the governor re-
ceives word as to the acceptance of this
man, there will be no information
Forthcoming as to who will receive the
position.
1t is known that Governor Kilby is
anxious to fill the vacancy on the board
of revenue with the best man available,
and that he has given considerable
thought to the appointment. There
have been rumors at different times
during the mast six lnnuths that some
member of the board would resign and
the governor has had the matter called
to his attention on several occasions.
or the men who have applied for the
vacancy. only John r. T. Rives and f.
d. Hyche are among the announced
candidates for election to the board OF
revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF ]. b. DONELSON

James b. Donelson, for many years
connected with the city administration
OF birmingham, died of acute indigestion
in Mobile at O'Clock Friday evening.
The remains were received in Birming-
ham last night.
Mr. sDonelson was 81 wears old. most o.
which time was spent ia Birmingham. lie
was a desk sergeant under former TO
lice chiefs George Boieker and Martin
rsgan and later was a member OF the
Bodeker Nationaf Detective agency He
had been resident of Mobile for about
six months. His friends were the people
whom he came in contact with. Every
one liked him.
The f;neral services win be held from
Johns undertaking chapel this afternoon
az !; O'Clock. The services will be con-
Quoted BY Rev. NJ. S. Barnwell. rector Of
the Church of the Advent. The inter-
nent will be in F.lnwoou cemetery. The
raj hearsrs will be Henry Goldstein, Fred
j. Bodeker Frank G. Macke, l.. A. Fu-
yett. George o. Wright and D. /. Rob-
inson.
Members of the family surviving him
are his brother, John f. Donelsop of
birmingham; his sisters. Miss Marguerite
Done son OF Birnlin cham, Mrs. L. r. Dor
ris of Nashville. Mrr. A. F. Whaliy Of
Nashville. Miss Susie Donelson of Law
ion. Okla. AID his uncle. Frankly Evans
OF birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
COMMITTEE TO
MEET AT LUNCHEON
DIR. Baker to Speak to Vol
unteers In Prohibition
Campaign

Volunteer members of the executive
committee for jefferson county in the
mems division of the Anti-Saloon league
campaign in behalf of national and
worldwide prohibition will meet at the
Southern club at a luncheon tomorrow
afternoon at 1880 O'Clock to discuss pre-
lminary details Of the organization in
jefferson county.
Men who have already volunteered
their services are: Perry Turner, F. q.
Shook, Felix S. Tarrant, John $. Tur-
ner, Jacob Burger, D. E. McLendon,
George b. Tarrant, John r. Hornady.
r. f. Lovelady, John r. T. Rives, W. A..
Currie and Thomas Shirley.
1t is expected that a number of other
men will volunteer for the work and
Jefferson county will enjoy the distinc-
Ition of being the only county in the
state where the executive committee is
made mp wholly of volunteers.
DIR. p. A. Baker, general superintend-
ent of the Anti-Saloon league. will be
the principal speaker at the luncheon
con at 6:15 O'Clock tomorrow evening, but
DR.. Baker was unable to be present at
that hour so the time was changed.
The luncheon of the men will be held
simultaneously with that of the women
who meet at the Tutwiler hotel as the
guests of Mrs S. l.. Ledbetter, city
chairman DR. Howard H. Russell, one
Of the founders of the Anti-Saloon
league, will address this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04

What there must be no douSs
about" said President Charles 3. viii
liams of Howard college. in speaking
Of the institution yesterday, fis that
Howard college is to be made one Of
the leading educational centers of the
south, that within a few years tits to
be a university and much Of the
finances necessary for this undertake
ing is. in sight
The trustees, when inviting the new
president to take charge of the col
lege last July, committed themselves
to the building of greater Howard
college. The Bapsists of the state
have assured the president in his
travels OF the lastSsIx months that they
are backing the building of the greater
Howard
our aim now is to build s2.0oo,000
college in the next five years, and this
TO be developed later into a $1,000. 600
educational center
We expect to invest s1.o00,00o in
new and adequate buildings-for adj
ministration. laboratories in chem
istry- physics, biology. engineering,
pre- medical work, etc. classroom
buildings for the languages. mathe-
matics, history. sociology. philosophy,
education religious education. law, art
and music. The plan is to erect at
least 10 large buildings and many more
smaller ones. Then we must have a
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
EX-SERVICE MEN
TO RECEIVE FREE
MEDICAL SERVICE

Ex-service men needing medical or
surgical treatment because of illness
or injury contracted in the army or
navy, can hereafter enter an army
hospital, public health service hos
pital, local civilian institution or sani-
forum and have his expenses paid by
the government. according to inforrna-
tion received at the local army re-
cruiting station. Few soldiers and
sailors seem to be aware of this
privilege said Major II, B. May,
assistant recruiting officer for Ala
bania, "and every effort is being made
to bring this fact TO the attention OF
all men. 1t is pointed out in the bulie-
in received by us that II there is no
representative of the health service or
hospital in the home town of the
soldier, and 1t Is possible for him to
travel, his travelling expenses, hospital
expenses and wages lost while under
going treatment Will be paid by the
government, should 1t be decided that
treatment is necessary,
: IF the man is unable 70. travel he
will be examined and treated at home,
while in special cases where it is
found that change of climate will he
beneficial, patients Will be sent. to
specially designated hospitals"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
FOREIGNER WITH
COLD FEET DEBARRED
FROM CITIZENSHIP
Native of Denmark Changes Mind
When Adopted Country Declared
War on Central Powers

Ernest Lund, native of Den
mark. has ssfOreyer'' been debarred
from becoming "a naturaiized Amer
lean citizen. according to Informal
ton received yesterday by James
t. jackson of the bureau of natur-
aIixation, with headquarters In New
Orleans, from Elmer G. Wood. acting
chief naturalization examiner. The
letter states that Lund filed his
declaration of intention on May 20.
1913, but when the United states
entered the war and the selcctiye
draft act was passed he claimed ex-
cmption from military service in the
Unified states army on the grounds
of ntfenage and withdrew his dec
laration OF intention. As "a result
he can never become citizen OF
the United states.
Lund lives in the birmingham
district and is the first man maxi
ing application for citizenship MT
the office of Mai. Charles J. Allison.
clerk of the United states court.
to be debarred absolutely, 1T Is
stated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
TAKING OF CENSUS
IS NO EASY TASK
Enumerators Find Some
People Reluctant to Give
Required Information

The life of the enumerators taking the
fourteenth federal census is not all sum
shine, and 1t is by hard work and pa
tience that they are securing the infor-
Ration wanted by the government, ac-
cording to some of them. Although the
fact that the census would be taken in
January has been hailed north. south,
east aud west. there are still some peo-
pie In this district who are oct yet aware
of it, and the enumerators are having
some trouble in making them understand
that the government is seeking the au-
swers to the missionaries, and that 1t
is not mere inquistiyeness,
While only one man is said to have
refused to give the information desired,
one female enumeration reported yester-
day that young couple married Friday
night had refused to tell the young ma
irons maiden name. The young woman
was nonplused and didn't know what TO
do, so she appealed to George NJ Cruik-
shank, census supervisor, who told her
to go back and tell them If they wouldn't
tell her they would probably tell the
United States marshal.
Another enumerator stated that through
mistake she went to the home of ne
gro woman who was washing. and when
she started to asking the questions the
old womanA stated she didn't have any
time to be answering those questions all
day as she had to get her washing out
and she had already told one woman.
Many Of the enumtrators state there
seems to always be some hesitancy on
the part of women in giving their ages.
and the question do have to tell that2
is most common one.
Despite the many drawbacks. the work
is progressing, and it lis expected that
the work will be completed within the
two weeks set aside for collecting tho
data which Uncle Sam deems necessary
to secure the number of his big family
Every home in this district will be Wis
ited, and if the enumerators have not yet
reached your home get the data ready
for them and help them do efficient work,
is the request of Mr.. Crukshank. 1t is
important that this be done or else Biz
mingham will not be accredited with an
accurate count OF her population. he said,
and it Is the. duty of every citizen in
this district to do his or her part.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
COMMUNITY SING AT
JEFFERSON TODAY


Mrs Holly cowherd, one Of Rirming-
hams most talented singers. will be one
OF the soloists at the community sing
this afternoon at o'clock at the Jeffer-
sor theatre. at which time she will render
Angels from the Realms OF Glory dean
Montgomery. Mrs. d. G. Randle will
reader two numbers, Because D'Hai-
oct, and Spring Beach. In addition
Ito The soioists a splendid programme will
he rendered as follows:
March. orchestra. America every
Eodv. orchestra selection, Kienk's or
ohestra soprano solo Gar Because
fD'fiaiCotl. fbl "Spring" fBeachl. Mrs
~ g. RandIs, accompanied BY Emile
Levy; orchestra selection, .Sienk's or
6lheStra: soprano solo. Angels from the
realms OF Glory (Jean Montgomery.
Mrs Holly cowherd: orchestra selection.
kienlSs orchestra community sing. d.
rection of d. E. Nolan.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
B'NAI BIRTH LODGE
TO INSTALL OFFICERS
Class of Sixty Candidates to Be In
itiated at Meeting This After
noon-Oberdorf to Attend

The Birmingham lodge, 1867, Independent
Order Of B'Nai Birth, will meet this
afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock at Temple
Emanuel The officers recently elected
will he sine+ allied and q class Of 50 can
ddates will be installed. A. Leo Ober-
dorfer grand president, viii conduct the
installation of the officers and VIII also
direct the initiation Of the candidates
The new officers who will begin their
terms this Afternoon are; Norris kar-
'peles, president; r. Kuhn. vice presi-
dent: Leo NJ Karpeles, treasurer J.
Friedman, monitor: Mervin y. Sterne.
warden Mervin Biach, guardian. Al
members are urged TO be present. as this
viii be one of the most important meet
ings Of the lodge held in recent mohtns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
TIP. AS TO AID GOOD
ROADS CAMPAIGN
Travelling Men Pledge Sup
port of Campaign for
$25, 100000 Bond Issue

The Travellers Protective association
has announced its intention of cooper
ating in the SIS, o0o, 900 bond issue for good
roads and has organized to work in the
good roads campaign Letters have been
mailed out to all members over the state
urging their assistance in getting the
amendment passed The members will
write W. +. Feagin, campaign manager
for the state, letter or card every Sat
urday, giving him report OF the terri
tories they have visited. and giving, IL
possible, the names OF those hostile or
indifferent, il there are any.
Some good reasons why Alabama
should have good roads are set out in
the letter mailed out by the T. p. AS.
which, in part. is as follows:
'If there is any convenience essential
10 travelling man, it is good roads. He
may get along with poor hotels and
wretched railways, but he cannot get
along with bad roads. Every winter. for
instance, he is tied UP here like Great
Lakes steamer instead of being out aft
ter his trade, as he could be-and as ne
will be once the amendment goes into
operation Good roads, therefore, mean
a longer working year, and consequently
| a bigger business opportunity.
another thing; A peoples needs de-
pend largely on their proximity to trade.
The backwoodsman needs less and hence
buys less, than the city dweller, and the
farther back he goes, the less he buys.
Break up this isolation with good roads.
and you open up markets that would
otherwise remain uncovered. Obvious
N, the better the roads, the better the
returns from the territory travelled
"Thcn there is the moral aspect. AS
good citizens we want TO see eaueatiofi
dulv promoted. But how can education
be uniformly promoted with country
schools that for a fourth of the year ara
inaccessible. or accessible only through
the mud and mire Of our so-calfed high
vavs. Link up the homes and the
schools witlnsroads that children can
travel and the educational problem VIII
be easier to solve