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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
FIRE FIGHTERS
 ID WEAR KHAKI Nails In Shingle Roofs Too Expensive In Tear on
 Serge

Members of the Birmingham fire de- rartment soon will have khaki uniforms for use while on duty, according to Shiei 5. A Middleton.
 After a conference of the captains or the fire stations in Birmingham m the office of the chief Monday the knaki won over the overalls and unionalls' ana De- came a part of the firemen's uniform
 There is too much damage done to the expensive blue serge uniforms which the men are now wearing, during ire, said Chief Middleton. The chief decided that as most of the men already nave ,sar,.a "a furnish these. consequently only the pants were considered.
 Sealed bids were received by the chief on about 800 pairs of the trousers. u ls ss to ss and that delivery will be made as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
FRIDAY THE DAY
 ID DON OVERALLS
Overall Club Is Organized With 5000 Members.
 Protest Against Prices

With over 5000 members enrolled the Birmingham Overall Club was or ganzed last night.
 In the circuit court room in the county courthouse the throng. of pro- testers against the high cost of cloth ing elected officers and heard several speakers, among whom were Theodore Lamar, originator of the overall idea, and Judge William E. Fort.
 The meeting was called to order by Secretary Lamar. and Alvin M Doug las. well known lawyer of Birmingham, was selected as president of the club. The position of MT. Lamar as secretary was confirmed by an unanimous vote. V Letters which have been received by MT Lamar from nearly every state in the union, asking about the overall idea, were read. Since the origination of the scheme in Birmingham many other cities have taken it up, and all look to Birmingham as the capital of the movement.
 Friday. April 16, was appointed as the day to put on the overalls by Sec retary Lamar.
 Let us be firm but not unreason- able" was the council of Judge Fort. q advise that the men Jay aside the overalls on Sunday, if they desire and attend church in their best. \
 Americans have been in the habit of laughing at the high cost of living. We have been sitting idle as the prices of commodities have mounted sky high. Now is the time to do some thing. We must enter this movement with the resolve to see it through
 "The question of cutting the business of one class of retailer and adding to the business of another should not be considered. This movement is a pro- test of American manhood against conditions which have become sham. and a cry for the old. days principle was more than the almighty dollar"
 Secretary Lamar set forth the condi- tions to joining the club. They are merely the ownership of pair of over alls. and a promise to wear them as much as possible There are no dues, or other obligation.
 Buy overalls now.r urged Secretary Lamar fin time to wear them Friday "Menbers are coming in so~ fast that we have ceased to count them Over 3,00O had enrolled when he stopped Keeping the record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
YOUR PICTURE IS
 WANTED IN MOVIE Be al the Terminal Station at 2::30 O'Clock This
 Afternoon

Do you want to have your picture taken in the movies?
 The T. P A. of Alabama offers you an opportunity att the Terminal station at 2:S0 this afternoon at the Fourth ave nue entrance.
 This afternoon they will make a pie ture of four trains arriving at the Terminal today, with immigrants, com ing to Alabama to make their home. What they want is a crowd to have their pictures taken welcoming these new corners to the state.
 These films will be given wide eireu- lation and it is important to have them made in such way that they will be a credit to the state and to Birmingham
 It will only require few minutes, so, if you want to be in a reel Birming- ham picture, this is the opportunity The hour is 2:30 o'clock. Furthermore 1t IS a good way to show interest in what the T. F. A. is now doing to make "A Place in the Sun for Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
FLAGMAN STRIKES
 HARD LUCK WITH
 LOST TRAVELLING BAG

Some people are born unlucky. Some people have hard luck all through their lives. Others seem to meet hard luck in the dark.
 Such is the case of William F. Wins low, who wak arrested late last night by Officers Lee and Alexander on charge of violation of the liquor law
 Winslow according to the story he told the police, is q flagman on the Southern railroad When the train rolled into Birmingham last night Winslow noticed a lone travelling bag reposing between two seats, None of the crew made any claims for it. SO he says his conductor told him to take it home with him till morning. then turn it in at the office.
 But outsdel the station members of the purity squad were waiting They cabbageds down upon Winslow and his adopted travelling bag. Upon inspection at police headquarters the bag was found to contain nearly two quarts os white lightning"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
Marines Offer Education,
 Expenses, Pay, to Recruits

progress be followed by dismissal from the school?
 A. A student is never dismissed from the school unless he has lost interest in school work and does not desire to con tinue. If he is enrolled in a course which he finds he does not like, or for which he is not suited, he may change. If he lacks elementary education for the course he desires to pursue, he may be placed in classes where he will receive this education.
 Q. Would a student be subject to dis eiplinary measures for failure2 Would it put stain on the students military rec o1d?
 A. If a student leaves the school through loss of interest or for any other cause, he is not subject to disci- plinary action for leaving the school, and there would be no possible stain on his military record.
 Q. Will voluntary failure to mplete a course after undertaking it constitute an offense and make the student liable to punishment?
 A. No.
 O. Will the student be permitted to continue studying during his whole en- listment (barring emergency)e
 A. A student enlisting for instructions at the school at Quantlco may not be re- moved fexcept in case of emergency un- til he has completed one course of study there Therefore. his guaranteed length of stay in Quantico would depend on the length of the course chosen by him, al- though if he should desire 10 rem3in at Guantico to pursue other studies upon completion of his original course. he may be permitted to do so.
 A prospective student may. if he so de- sires, prior to acceptance or re-enlist ment, state in writing in triplicate just exactly what he desires to study upon arriving at Quantico. one copy to be Att tached to his service record book. one copy retained by the recruiting officer and one eopy.retained by the marine In this connection, however. 1t should be UT derstood that if the prospective student desires~ to change from one course to another after his arrival at Quantico he will be allowed to do so, making writ ten application to the officer in charge of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
STATE COUNCIL OF.
 JUNIOR ORDER IN
 ANNUAL SESSION
Reports of Organization Show Large Increase in Membership-Many in
 Attendance

Junior Order of United American Mechanics held rousing meeting in Fra ternal hall last night, when they heard reports from national. state and Bir- mingham officers showing that the order, within the last two years, had accom- plished the feat of gaining 45 per cent in membership and 75 per cent in financial strength over the nation.
 II. F. Lochner of Louisville. Ky, na- tional councillor. addressed the gathering after the body of visitors had been well comed to Birmingham by John R. Hor- nady. city commissioner.
 T. P Mock. past state commander, made the guests feel at home, and also, enter tained the local members with facts and figures of what the order is accomplish ing toward attaining it's ideals
 Among the notahies of the order pres ent were w. F, Mccartney of Samson, national representative; J. W. Stevens. state councilorS of Huntsville; Melvin Huttson. Decatur. state vice councillor; E. R. Calhoun, state secretary, of Bir- mir gham; J. T.. Baker of Huntsville, state lISdSufeT, anu w. J. I4NtSOlL OA 1CCS<aNutr r More than 200 members were in attend ance.
 There are 35o,o00 members of the Junior Order in the United States and in Ala bama there are $500 The treasuries of both state and national bodies are said to be in stronger condition than ever before and the report is sent in that large increases in membership are being made.
 The state council meets today at 10 o clock in the Fraternal hall and will fin- ish it's business by afternoon when the delegates will return home.
 The affair last night was in the natura of welcoming feast to the national and state officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
WALKED HOME OVER
 FOUR B|G STATES
Confederate Veteran, on 55th Anniversary, Tells of
 His Adventures

Yesterday, ffty-hve years ago, J. F. Mclaughlin. 2Sol Twelfth avenue, north, left Appomattox Court House. Va. to walk to his home at old Elyron, on the site of what is now the city of Bessemer.
 General Lee surrendered April 9, but Mr. Mclaughlin and his comrades, members of Company B, Tenth regiment, Ala bama Volunteers, stayed at AppomattoS until April F, before beginning their arduous trip back to Alabama. All were mseraby clad, short of food and with out money. MT. Mclaughlin was g years old then, having left the school room 10 join the Confederate army when the Civil War started. He Is now T1. To the best of his Knowledge the only surviving mem Der of Company B, who was with him when the war ended, is R. G. Hewett of Birmingham.
 MT. Mclaughlin says he got out map and put piece of string down on it extending from Appomattox to Ely ton. He wrote on a scrap of paper the names of the towns along his route that were close to the string. He then set ou5 and made a .bee line" for home.
 At Greenville, Tenn, he fell in with a brigade of Yankee troops. Although previous to that time he had had some narrow escapes from northern soldiers, who. he says, would have killed him, a kind-hearted officer took pity on him and permitted him to ride with the Union troops from Greenville, Tenn- to Hunts ville They were travelling in boxcars.
 Several amusing incidents are related by MT. Mclaughlin, which occurred during his trip with the Yankee soldiers. They treated him with the greatest kindness. One Yankee" said MT. Mclaughlin, seeing my flat haversack asked me If | had anything to eat. 1 told him no, and he thrust some meat into my haversack. Another gave me some breadf others coffee and sugar, and l was soon well provided with food. l had more to eat than I had had before in long time.
 As we were rattling along toward Huntsville Yankee soldier beckoned "a me and said, Johnny, would you like a little drop of something? I told him certainly would, but before taking the drink, by the way. it was fine whisky, l said wanted to offer three toasts. Hold ing up the soldiers canteen, I said, Here's one to "Bob'i Lee, here's one to Grant and here's one to honest old "Abe.p' The Yankee threw his arms around me and cried, Johnny, you are all right!'"
 The northern soldiers, MT McLaughlia says, were coming south to make the 'Rebs' toe the mark" He left his erst- while foes at Huntsville. At Decatur the bridge across the Tennessee river had been destroyed. but he padded himself across in a boat he found, and walked from Decatur to Elyton, reaching home May l, 1865.
 The next twenty-five years Mir. Me I.aughlin spent in farming and teaching school For about twenty years he worked in the Jefferson county tax office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13

For the benefit of prospective ma rines who want to get a free education. all expenses and receive financial com pensation al the same time. sergt L. F. Hill, recruiting officer in Birmingham for the United States Marine Corps, yes terday gave out the following official announcement. as sent him from Ma rine headquarters in Washington:
 In order that the recruiting service may fully be informed on the above subject the following questions and the answers thereto are published for the information and guidance of all concerned:
 Q. How long does it take the pros pective recruit to complete the recruit training at Paris Island. S. C.?
 A. Approximately twelve weeks.
 Q. Win the course at Quantieo be seiective?
 A. Courses at Quantico are selec- tive, subject to qualification only as to the ability of the student to compre- bend and assimilate the courses se- lected and also providing that the hours of lectures and practical work do not interfere with each other.
 Q. If so, is the selective limited in any way? For instance, will man With little or no education be permit- ted to study stenography, or any other subject requiring a basic education.
 A. To qualify for an advanced course, such as stenography, higher mathematics. surveying, etc. man must demonstrate that he has suffi- cient elementary education to enable him to comprehend the studies which he proposes to undertake and pursue them with profit. A man entirely lacking in elementary education may enroll for an advanced course. with the understanding that he will first receive instructions in the necessary elementary branches, which, in the case of stenography, would be spelling, grammar. English compositions letter writing, etc, taking up the work in the desired speciality as soon as he is cap able of receiving such instructions.
 c. Would failure to make satisfactory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
Grand Jury Organized
 By Judge H. P. Heflin

The grand jury of Jefferson county for the present term was organized yester- day by Judge II. P. Iefiin, and after the charge by .the court, took up the docket set for investigation. Tn his charge to the grand jury, Judge Hefin gave the regular charges as to the duties of the grand jury and the several degrees of crime as :aid down. by the statutes He also gave the special charges as provided by the code.
 There are about seventy-five cases on the grand jury docket and about aoo wit resses have been summoned to appear this week The personnel of the grand jury follows:
 Edward R. McDavid. 4. C. Payne, John $. Payne, Charles 4. O'Nenl. J. +. Rob- erts. F. D. Pitts, Walter C. Johnson, Wil.a liam D. McEaehin. F. 4. C;riswold. Dock Lyster. Herman l.. Farley, James P Doyle. Charles NJ Real. David D. James. James D fBaiieS. Clyde C. Harris. N. Al Hodges ard Alex Jcues. 1
 Mr. McDavid is foreman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
ROLLING SLEEVES
 FOR CLEANUP WEEK

Birmingham will have a municipal spring cleaning.
 The city commissioners will meet in purpose of deciding on the date for a cleanup week. During this week every housekeeper in Birmingham is asked to see that all tin cans and rubbish is re moved from their premises and placed where the carts of the city can get it.
 Commissioner +. P. Burruss will give the use of the city carts for one day during the week to go around and col feet the trash and remove it.
 Whitewash will be furnished by the city to be used in all unsanitary places. This is to be given to any person in Birning- ham who desires to paint his outhouses and stables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
NO CARS-NO FISH

Birmingham will have no fish sale this week.
 A telegram was received by Ed Me kinley, city purchasing agent, Monday, from the Bay state Fisheries Company of Boston who are furnishing the fish for the sale, saying that the shortage of freight cars makes it impossible for them to obtain a car for the shipment.
 Even if car was available, the tell egrarn said, the strike tie-up and the embargo on freight would make it im- possible to have the fish in Birming- ham in time for the sale Friday
 It is hoped that conditions will be improved by next week. so that these sales may continue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
TWO AUTOMOBILES
 REPORTED STOLEN

Police officials yesterday had the re-. ports of two more automobiles that were stolen from the owners. They are:
 w R. Bryan. 72O5 First avenue, East Lake. who reports that his Studebaker V as stolen from Second avenue and Nine ,teenth street late Monday afternoon.
 w $. Webster reports that his Oldsmo- bile was stolen from where it was parked in front of his residence late Sunday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
FINED FOR VIOLATION
 OF WELFARE ACT

Two cases arising out of alleged vio- lations of the child welfare act passed by the last Legislature were trier i'll Judge H. E, Abernethy's court yester- day and A. Klein ard Il C. Perine were each fined slo. The case of a suburban firm charged with the same offense IS under advisement.
 E. J. Hudnall attendance officer and two women representatives of the state labor department were in at tendance at the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
GROCERS TO ELECT
 OFFICERS TONIGHT

Officers will be elected for the ensu- ing year by the Retail Grocers and Butchers Association at the annual meeting of the organization to be held tonight at the rooms of the Civic As sociation. Jefferson County Bank build ing.
 Important plans for the year are to be outlined, and every member of the association is urged to be in attend ance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
CONFISCATED CAR Stutz to Be Sold at Auction Soon

Sheriff Chris Hartsfield has turned over to N. l.. Pierce, federal prohibition officer, a large Stutz car captured by both federal and state officers several days ago, reported to. be the property of a man in B1ossburg Officers say the. car contained whisky.
 In about 10 days the big car will be offered for sale to the highest bidder by federal officials. it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
Damage Suits Filed

Claiming that plaster fell from the ceiling of the Woodlawn school and in jured his minor daughter, Clara, c. C. Harry filed suit for damages agains. the city of Birmingham in circuit court yesterday afternoon. The suit is for sI.Ooo
 Another suit filed was that of Morris Goldstein against the Harris Transfer Company for s1Oe00, it being alleged that one of the trucks of the company injured complainant several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
FLYING CLUB TO
 MEET AT TUTWILER

The Birmingham Flying Club will hold q special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the rooms of the Birmingham Motor Club on the ground floor Of the Tutwiler hotel.
 All members of the club and ex-arnis and navy air service men are urged fo be present. as matters of importance will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
NayIor Leaves for Texas

Postoffice Inspector T. ". Naylor. with headquarters at the Birmingham post office has been promoted and will leave for Austin. Tex. to become chief inspec- tor of that state. It is customary for an inspector to have charge of several states, but MT. Naylor says that Texas is plenty big enough for him,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
Attend Dental Convention

Anniston, April 12.-(Speeial) pr George I.eyden and Dr. Tom l.. Smith left early Monday morning for. Mobile to attend the state dental assocation meeting. which convenes at that placa Tuesday. The Anniston dentists will be away from the city three or four days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-13
FOR FIGURES EVERY MINUTE NOW Census Returns on Birming- ham Not to Be Rechecked
 Until Published

Expected every minute now, but not here vet is the answer Georse M.s Cruikshank, federal census enumerator, gives to all who ask regarding the Bir- mirgham census.
 Although Fairfield, nlpscomb and Brighton were sent in after Birming- ham they have been given out at Wash- ington already" said Mfr Cruikshank Monday afternoon
 ''I have no doubt about Birmingham showing up we'll although, of course. am not allowed to give out the figures. Bessemer figAres were sent off before any of the others, but they have not been announced yet, said MT. Cruik- shank
 The rechecking at Fairfield is well un- der way, according to report, and is be- ing taken by the Chamber of Commerce there.
 No work on reehecking Birmingham by civic organizations will be begun un- til the census bureau announces the iig- ures, it was said.
 in the Jewel Scene" Tn her smaller scr gs, ealing for tenderness and feeling. she was all grace. Among her encore pieces was Dyorak's Songs My Mother Taught Me- and Tosti,s Goodbye" im- pressive in tone quality and dramatic in- tensity.
 One of the finest numbers on the pro- gramme was the song with harp accom- paniment at the close. The audience re- mained to hear an extra" which has now come to be a rule, The extra, hy Rogers, arranged for voice and harp, was the final offering.
 Harold Yates was at the piano and proved a very admirable accompanist
 The audience was not quite as large as the management had expected, but it was by no means as small as is some times seen.
 The third and last of the "Ali Star attractions presented by Mrs. Johnston and, Mrs. Shipman will be Miss Rosa Ponsetti of the Metropolitan.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-19
DESIGNS TRADEMARK.
S. W. and S. R. & IL. Prize Won by
 Hagen and Hartman.

Out of 521 designs submitted by employees for new trademark for the Stanley Works-Stanley Rule and Level company goods, that submitted by w. l.. Hagen, forme erly art director in the schools and now at the Stanley Works, was selected. A very similar design by E. C. Hartman of the New York office shared honors with MT. Hagen's, and both men received a $50 award. Others who submitted worthy designs and the awards given them are:
 F. E. Potter, S. R. & L., Depart ment 29, $25; K. R. Futile, S. w. ad- vertising department, $25; A. H. Heinzmann, S. w. sales departm ent s15; Hector Jugo, New York export, $15; c. Bodmer, s. W. & L., $15; Her man Skinger, S. w. department If, S15; Foster Packard, R. S. & L., $10; B. R. Tower. S. w. order departm ent, $10; R. H. Young, S. w. advertising department, $10.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-19
engine and a 60 horse power steam
Mccarthy Parkinson NuptiaIs.

boiler.
 McCarthy-Parkinson NuptiaIs.
 The wedding of Miss Mary A. Park inson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Har- ry Parkinson of Broad street, to Francis D. Mccarthy of Hartford, will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The couple will be attended by Theresa Parkinson, a sister of the bride, and James Cunningham. After the wedding ceremony a reception will be held at the home of the bride, and MT, and Mrs. Mccarthy will leave on a wedding trip.
 Grange Fair Opens.
 Tomorrow afternoon at the Grange hall. the Plainville Grange will open its annual fair and sale. During the afternoon a sale Of goods will take place. In the evening. commencing at o'clock, an entertainment will be held which will be followed by dancing.
 Grange members have sbeen urged to attend the meeting that will be held at the hall this evening.--A short business session will be held after which the decorations on the hall will be completed The committee worked last night at the hall and many of the booths have been erected. Mrs. E. T. Carter has charge of this work.
 Mrs. Ellen Hanson.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Hanson, wife of John Hanson, was held at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon from the home on Southington Road. Rev John Hagarty of North Wilton of f1ciated. Burial was in the West cem- etery. The pail bearers were: John Nelson, Magnus Selander, August Se- lander. M. c. Anderson, Peter John- son and C.. Lehman.
 Food Sale.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church have plans to hold food sale at the home of Mrs. John Lamb of 67 Broad street, Friday aft ernoon. The sale will be conducted between the hours of 2:30 and 5 o'clock.
 Rev. E. c. Gillette sailed today for Florida. He will be gone about two weeks.
 Miss Margaret Mccarthy has ac- cepted a position with the Peck Spring company. She was formerly with the Clinton Cowles Spring com pany.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Orvis of East street are receiving congratulations on the birth of a boy, born to them this morning.
 Mir and Mrs. William B. Wilbur have returned from their honeymoon spent at Elizabeth, N. J.
 TO RENT-Barn on Canal St., sufficient fol two cars. E. G. Bassett, 143 West Mair St 1o-1S-2t FOR SALE|Oak bedroom set, spring mat tress. odd stand, chairs and rugs. E. G Bassett 143 West Main St. 10-19 et