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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12

Planning to supply jobs for ex- service men, who are now stopping in Birmingham and are without work and for any former soldiers of the city who are in need, a special Amer ican Legion committee will open a receiving station this morning over Greenwood's cafe No. 2, All 1-2 North Twentieth street, where food, sleeping quarters and job will be furnished.
 This is also n plan to aid needy
 ex-soIdiers and to stop begging
 by persons who claim to be ex-
 service men. The committee will
 not allow the public to bc fm-
 posed on, it is stated.
 People who have odd jobs
 which might be performed by
 these men are requested to nOti-
 fy Legion headquarters at the
 HiIIman hotel. The daily rate ms
 set by the committee is $I.oO
 day and any man sent or recom-
 mended for work will have his
 status and record investigated
 DGAOTC UGInk AAHAh utU tU n 4ObA
 The Legion is appealing for 600 odd jobs.
 A committee, composed of Walter Brewer, Col. W. F. Bare, Dr. Ross c. Spier, Judge Horace c. Wilkinson, A. G. Conoley, Headly Jordan, Sam c. Bowman, Matt II. Murphy, Arthur Greenwood and II. P. Whitman. has been given active control of provid- ing for destitute ex-service men, and has devised the plan for solution of the situation. The committee au- thorizes the following statement:
 Legion Wants zoo Jobs
 '.The Legion knows there are enough odd jobs in Birmingham to keep men from want" Judge Wilkin- son said. "We know there are thou sands of yards that need cleaning and raking. hedges and trees that need trimming, basements that need putting in order and odd jobs of that kind. Many housewives need a man to do some odd job of painting, win dow washing, carpet cleaning and tasks of that kind. Men who have dug trenches can do any kind of work. Many people need holly. mis- tletoe and cedar for Christmas. Ex- soldiers can go to the woods and get 1t. Lawyers, doctors and business men need their libraries dusted off and cleaned out. Merchants have cir culars to distribute. Flower beds are being made all over town. There's lots of kindling and wood to be cut and coal to be carried in. Automo- piles need washing. There are nu- merous odd jobs of that kind that will give man a days work and help keep him from want. The Le- zion proposes to put the man in touch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
COL. ASHBURNE IS
 EXPECTED TO REACH
 BIRMINGHAM TODAY

Col. T. c. Ashburne of the war de- partment, in charge of the Warrlor- Mississippi rivers transportation, ac- companied by Maj. Earl North. his as- sistant, and Theodore Brent. man. ager of the Warrior Mississippi serv- ice. will arrive here this morning on A tour of inspection.
 The party will arrive over the Louisville and Nashville railroad and will be met by the president of the Chamber of Commerce and commit tee of prominent citizens, who will escort the party in automobiles to the Port of Birmingham, where a thorough inspection will be made.
 A dinner will be rendered them to- night in the private dining room at the Hotel Tutwiler. at which a se- lected group of guests will be pres ent to meet the distinguished visi- tors.
 Tomorrow morning Colonel Ash burne, Major North and Manager Brent wlli leave by rail for Cordova, where the Warrior terminals will be inspected, and at Cordova they will proceed by barge to Mobile, and from Mobile possibly by barge to New Or leans. and then up the Mississippi river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
SOUTHERN LINEMAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
 BY HIS COMPANION


 S. J. Walters of Plains. Va, lineman on the Southern railway at Leeds. was accidentally shot in the right jaw by F. B. Galloway while riding from Leeds to Irondale on South ern freight train about 6 p. m. yes terday, according to reports from Woodlawn infirmary. where Walters was taken in Woodin's ambulance from Irondale station.
 Galloway accompanied Walters to the infirmary, where he stated that he accidentally shot his friend. Wal tcrs, while handling a small calibre revolver. according to reports from the infirmary. The bullet pierced the injured mans jaw.
 It is thought the two men, who live on Southern railway work car at Leeds, were riding to Birmingham when the accident happened.
 No action was taken by the po- lice at Woodlawn. to whom the acci- dent was reported, as both men agreed the shooting was accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
American Legion to Find
 Jobs for Ex- SerUice Men
Committee From Local Post Says Men Stopping Here From Other Cities Must Go to Work-No
 Begging to Be Allowed

with the job. if the public will get in touch with the Legion.
 Every citizen that has an odd job of any kind Is earnestly re- quested to call the assistant adju- tant. Mrs. W. R. ovens, at Main 194e, Legion headquarters, Hillman hotel. and give her the name and address and kind of work wanted done, and a man will be sent immediately.
 "Say It With Jobs"
 "The Legion expects these men
 to he paid mt the rate of &1.5O
 per day. If there is any com
 plaint concerning their work or
 them, the Legion wants that com
 plaint telephOned to the assist
 ant adjutnnt. The Legion wants
 to help ex-servIce men, but will
 not stand for those cooperating
 with the Legion being imposed
 upon.
 "The local post earnestly requests the cooperation of the public in it's effort to stop begging by-persons who claim to be ex-soldiers. Do not donate to such beggar Send him to the, receiving station and let the Le- zion get his record, and give him food, shelter and work. The Legion wants to help ex-soldiers to help themselves.
 Can Fill Permanent Positions
 The Legion will keep a record of every man and his qualifications for any kind of position he is specially fitted for. It will endeavor to place the men In permanent positions as fast as possible, but in the mean time, it earnestly urges the public to let the ex-soldiers do all odd jobs. and thus afford temporary employ ment for them until permanent posi- tions can be found.
 "The Legion is not attempting to handle the unemployment situation for the public generally, It is at tempting to keep ex-soldiers from the disgrace of begging by furnish ing temporary employment, food and shelter for the unfortunates. until something better opens up for them
 Will Need Supplies
 "In order to care for the ex-sol- diers now, on hand, the Legion will need cover, food stuff and money Any person wishing to make q do- nation fer this purpose will call Post Finance Officer Arthur Greenwood at Main 5751, and the donation will be sent for.
 The following coupon is printed So that if you have an odd job tha; you can give an ex-seryice man. fill it out and mail it in, even if 1t is only for few hours.
 Send me an ex-soldier for an odd Job. l need the following work done --. -|f' ........... ...-.......-... Name ......... ..-............... AhuItSS s... ! s.
 Mail or deliver to American Legion headquarters, Hillman hotel, city. Telephone Main 1946.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
200 MEMBERS ARE EXPECTEDAT CIVIC
 LUNCHEON TODAY
pr. George R. Stuart W1I Be the Principal Speaker at
 Forum Meeting-To Give i Keynote Message

Covers for upwards of 200 persons will be laid today at 1s:so o'clock for members of the Civic Association. both old and new, who will hear the keynote message for is22 to be de- iivered by Dr. George R. Stuart, pas tor of the First Methodist church. The occasion is being arranged by President Hugh A. Locke and Chair man R. c. Hershey for the introduo- tion of new members of tho associa- tion to the old and to acQuaint every one with the plans of the organixa- ton for 1922.
 "The Need of . Civic Revival in Birmingham" will be the subject of the address by Dr. Stuart. There will be music and special discussion looking to the enlistment of the members in the enlarged work of the association mapped out for 1922.
 Steps will be taken tomorrow to form a moro compact and numerous civic forum. which Is to meet every Monday at luncheon as in the past. but with double the previous attend ance. The forum, 1t is planned, may occupy towards tho board of direo- tors of the Civic Association some what the same relationship that the House of Representatives bears to the Senate. The directors will meet as usual on Tuesdays at the noon hour, and will have before 1t the action of the forum, the rank and file, for concurrence and then for ex- ecution through committees. The humblest citizen will be urged to feel that at the forum he may pre- sent any grievance affecting tho community life or suggest any activ- ity for betterment of Birmingham.
 The Monday meeting will be held In the ballroom. second floor of the Hillman hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
MCCORMACK SPENDS
 FEW HOURS HERE
Noted Singer Stops Over in Birmingham En Route
 to Montgomery

John Mccormack, the world re- nowned singer, who will appear in concert here on the afternoon of De- cember IS, spent several hours in Bii iimingham yesterday en route from Chattanooga to Montgomery, and he was familiar figure to his many admirers who recognized him as they SEW him strolling about the streets of the downtown section of the city.
 Some amusing incidents occurred by people inquiring if Mir. McCor- mack had mistaken the day he was to sing here, and had arrived in town a week ahead of time.
 'I wouldn't mind staying in Bir- mingham an entire week, for what I have seen of the Magic City I am greatly impressed with. and would like to see more of 1t. This is the first time I have ever been in Bir- mingham, and while I have heard a great deal of the town. I have never fully realized what a wonderful place it is until now.
 "I am anticipating my concert here on December IS with a great deal of pleasure, and am looking forward to making friends with my Birming- ham audience with much more pleas ure"
 MT. Mccormack deserted his pri- vate car, Chicago" for several hours to enjoy the sunshine of yesterday, and later had as his guests for luncheon on his car Mrs. Riehara F.. Johnston and Mrs. oriine A. Ship man of the All Star Concert" his manager, D. F. McSweeney; Edwin Schneider, pianist, and Mir. Donald McReath, violinist.,
 MT. Mccormack and his party left over the Louisville and NashVille railroad for Montgomery at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
NEWSIES HEAR PLAN
 OF BAND FORMATION

The second meeting of the News boys band, which was organized last December 4, was held yesterday aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Young Mems Christian association with about fifty members present.
 H. F. Snow. band director, ad- dressed the meeting. outlining the work to be conducted in the way of rehearsals for the year, urging that now that the band was actually formed that the members turn out to all meetings.
 w. T. Roberts, one of the sponsors for the band, addressed the boys. pointing out the necessity of hard and diligent work as a foundation for the band. suggesting that the band be ready for It's first appear ance to open the civic auditorium. 2 Other speakers were E. I. DeMere and E. V. Wall.
 M. c. Lane and Dan Houston were elected committeeman for the band and w. T. Roberts was assigned the duty as manager for local business of the band.
 P. A. Kunlsel. G. B. Kennedy and M. G. Williams will assist in the or ganization.
 The next meeting will be held next Sunday at the Young Mems Christian association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS. STAMP SALES WILL /.
 START HERE TODAY.
Two Workers at a Dozen Booths in City Will Urge Citizens to Aid in
 Campaign

Sale of Christmas seals for bene- fit of persons in the Birmingham district afflicted with tuberculosis will start today under direction of the Tuberculosis association of Jefferson county.
 Bearing the face of Santa Claus and the well known red oolored cross of the organization, each one of these seals will be contribution to funds which will aid work to pre- vent tuberculosis in this county
 Two workers will be at work at booths which will be established at the following places: Brown Marx building. American Trust. Wood ward building, First National bank, Empire building, Jefferson County Bank building. Tutwiler and Hillman hotels, Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's, PiZitz. Caheen's and Burgers.
 To Have Active Workers
 E. NJ Tutwiler Is standing chair man of the drive here with Mrs. II. D. Pearce, chairman of the woman's committee for Birmingham and Jeff ferson county and Priestly Toulmin, general chairman for the drive. Mrs. Pearoe will be assisted by Mrs. R. D. Burnett. chairman of the Rumpf me moriai committee, and Mrs. c. B. Spencer.
 The campaign in the city and coun- ty schools will be given impetus by awarding a silver loving cup to the city school and county school which sells the largest amount of seals during the campaign. The cups were donated by the Bromberg and Rose jewelry companies.
 Headquarters for the sale cam paign will be In the former office of Jemison- -Seibels In the First National Bank building.
 Sell for n Penny
 The stamps or seals, which sell for 1 cent apiece. are ordinarily utilized az authentic Christmas seals for let- ters and packages sent through firms and individuals.
 The campaign last week was linn ited to a drive by mail when 25,O0O letters containing seals were sent to 1000 persons in Jefferson county. The seal sale will close Saturday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
TWO MEN INJURED
 IN AUTO WRECK
w. P. Pettus and 0. w. Mar tin Painfully Hurt When
 Car Turns Over

W. P. Pettus, general car foreman of the Frisco railroad. and O. W. Martin. wrecking foreman of the same company. were painfully in- 5ured yesterday afternon as a result of an automobile accident on the Lewisburg road just outside the city limits.
 It was stated at the Norwood hos pftais where the victims of the acci- dent were taken in private automo- bile, that Pettus and Martin, in com pany with James A. Burroughs and MT. Mays, whose initials were not ascertained by the hospital authori- ties, had driven to the Acipco yards or the Frisco railroad to inspect some cars. Upon the completion of their business. in the yards they drove through the country for A short trip before returning to the city. After brief drive down the Lewisburg road past the mines, the party of men turned toward the city.
 They had driven several miles when the car suddenly swerved from the road, upset and pinned both Pet tus and Martin underneath the body, throwing Mays and Burroughs clear of the \wreckage. Passing automo- piles gave assistance to the injured men. Mir. Mays and MT. Burroughs. who were said to have sustained minor injuries, were taken to their respective homes. Pettus and Martin, both unconscious. were taken in one of the automobiles to the Norwood hospital, where 1t was at nrst thought that the injuries of both men would prove fatal. The victims regained consciousness soon after a6mittance to the hospital. but were urable to give any account of the accident.
 It was thought by the hospital au- thorities that the injuries of both victims were confined to. blows about the head, as preliminary ex- animation discovered no internal in- juries.
 Pettus lives at BPS Fifteenth street, south. o. W. Martin is said to live at 1911 Eleventh avenue, north. and James A. Burroughs is said to live at 2311 Sixteenth street. north. The address of Mir. Mays was not learned at the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
WOMAN INJURED
 BY AUTOMOBILE;
 DRIVER UNKNOWN
Mrs. Kinnard Knocked Down By Speeding Auto and Left on Road Unconscious.
 Injuries Serious

Mrs. Texanna Kinnard, age 57, lies in serious condition in the Hillman hospital as result of injuries received when struck by an automo- bile near Rosedale High school on the Montgomery highway about g o'clock yesterday morning. At an early hour this morning she had not regained consciousness.
 The persons who were driving the car, reported to be a large touring car. have not been discovered or the number of the license secured.
 Mrs. Kinnard suffered severe body bruises and lacerations of the skull, with possibility of a fracture. She has been In a serious condition since being brought to the hospital by Jimmie" Bryant. according to re- ports from the institution.
 Bryant Is said to have brought her to the city after finding her uncon- sclous in the road at Rosedale.
 Mrs. Kinnard, who lives on a small poultry and cattle farm about one mile from Rosedale. is thought to have been walking to Rosedale from her home when struck by the auto, which was going in the direction of Montgomery.
 The only eye-witnesses Co the &C., cident are three negroes. who stated that large touring car going at a high speed, struck Mrs Kinnard They gave this report to Mrs. Joseph Prantl of Rosedale
 Mrs. Kinnard is the wife of F. 8. Kinnard, telegraph operator of the southern railway, who did not learn or the accident until D. m. yester- day.
 Mrs. Kinnard's son, J. A. Hale, of the Hale & Davidson Electrical com pany, when appraised of the accident, bent every effort to learn tho de- t$1s, with the view of attempting ro apprehend the driver of the car which struck his mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
GROCERS WILL HOLD
 SEMl- MONTHLY MEETING

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Birmingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association will be held tomorrow night at the Civic Associa- ton. HilIman hotel. at o'clock.
 The utilization of the association with the state organization will be discussed.
 In addition to the business on the program, the matter of a New Years banquet for all food dealers in the Birmingham district to get ecquaint- ed with each other and to become more familiar with the plans and pur- poses of the association. At this time all independent merchants that are not members will be invited to join the association. Several nation- ally known speakers will speak on the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12

as an office building by the South ern railway
 Three States Represented
 The men behind the enterprise como from three different states. am a Mssissippian. C. B. Woodruff, the secretary, is a Georgian, while k. M Cousins, the vice president, is an Alabamian. But while this is true, we are all three for Birmingham, for we believe it is an ideal place for a business like the one in which we are engaged. Our nearest com petitors are Atlanta, New orleans and Nashville.
 We do not try to cover the earth, but we do work Alabama closely, having four salesmen on the road. That the business Is growing can be seen from the fact that its first years volume of trade ran around s100, 0,000, while at present it is near the $400000 mark. We have been conservative so far. believing it best to get q good and sure foothold be- fore reaching out too far.
 "wo welcome jobbers to this dis- trict. for we believe that the more the better will be the trade. For iong time Birmingham was slow about developing it's wholesale trade, being content 10 live largely off it's raw products, but now 1t is seen that no city can afford to trust it's commercial career on the sale of its raw materials to be manufactured elsewhere. This is why the effort is being made not only to encourage small manufacturers, but also to build up a jobbers' market"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12

The affair occurred at s:so o'clock at the Spring street crossing. The negro alleges that Bartlett came to the wntchman's shanty and demand ed that he give up his money at the point of small dirk. The negro states that he then reached for his pistol and opened fire. not stopping until every chamber in the pistol had been discharged.
 Bartlett was carried to St. Vim cents hospital in Ridout's ambulance, and there it was ascertatned that he suffered from a bullet wound in close proximity to his heart. His condi- tion was considered very grave by hospital authorities,
 He stated to a reporter in tones hardly audible that he was attempt ing to get ride on a freight train to Meridian, Miss, when the flag man saw him and shot.
 T was down at the crossing walt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12

bannos fortress, which stand at the entrance of Ha A.na harbor. They were built 25S years ego at a cost of s35 5,00O, ,0O0. and it took II years to complete them. They are wonder ful structures and imagine they could have defied the armies and navies of the world at one time. Now they are obsolete and in some in- stances the guns have been disman- tied and are going to decay.
 Moro Castle is now military training school and is to Cuba what West Point Is to the United States They have 200 cadets in the present class and will graduate as second lieutenants, it Is understood.
 "Cabannos fortress Is larger than Moro and our guide informed us there was room for 50,000 troops. At present it is manned by 800 soldiers.
 "The Cubans are a courteous and obiiging people. and trust the re- lationR between our country and theirs will always be cordial and peaceful. I visited one of the schools in the city and was asked to speak to the children. I was glad of an opportunity to tell them that tho United States is Cuba's friend, and we would be glad to see them develop Into nation of prosperous and hap py people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
DIR. CLAYTON SPEAKS
Provost Addresses School Children
 on Value of Education

Tuscaloosa, December 11.-(Spe- cia1. )-Dr. P. P. Clayton, provost of the university. appeared before the public school children at the High school building Friday and made a masterly address in behalf of edu- cation. He urged the boys and girls to prepare themselves for the fu- trre, stating that every man should be greater or an improvement on what his father was before him, and this could only be acquired through better education. Dr. Claxton urged that students get their parents to spend on their education all that they expect to leave them in later life, as the boy or girl well educated was Americas greatest asset. When his address was concluded many stu dents pledged themselves to put forth every effort to gain college educa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
Euents of Today
 in Birmingham
Statement September 9th, le21
 RnaoaarrAa~
Civic Forum at HiiIman hotel

ADJUSTMENTS MONDAY Jefferson Theatre-DougIas Fairz banks fin "The Three MunketeerS.0 Majestic Theatrc-ssVvifa I'm Name Only.o
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and news and Aesop's FableA.
 Loew's BiJOu-VaudeviIIe and pic. lures.
 Trianon-.Quo vadfsr0
 Strand-f'Exft the vamp.n Aicazar-sThe Black Panther,a Cub.1
 Five Points Theatre--DeMfIIe,n "The Lost Romance"
 Ga1ax--May McAyoy in AA v4r- SfHfa C0urtship."
 Riaito--William Russell fin "Bare hnuckles.1
 RoyaI--Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Prfncess-seriai drama and com- edy.
 Odeon--seriaI drnma and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12
BOY FALLS FROM TREE
 AND FRACTURES LEG

Monroe Ray, 12-year-old son of ]. J. Ray, 7316' Georgia avenue, suf- fered a badly fractured leg between the thigh and knee and abrasions on the head yesterday afternoon at Gate City, when he fell 50 feet from a tree in which he was seeking mistletoe.
 He was taken to the Hillman hos- pital in Woodin's ambulance, where physicians treated his injuries.
 It is supposed that the limb on which he was climbing broke, causing the fall.
 At the hospital it was stated that it was possible he had also suffered internal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-12

ing to secure a ride on freight train ready to leave for Meridian. Miss" stated MT. Bartlett, and when the train was beginning to pull out the negro camo out of the shanty and shouted, You ain't going to ride this train. Special agent says shoot all hoboes!' Then he shot me.
 q don't know how many times I was hit, but the negro did not stop until every cartridge had been fired"
 Bartlett Is unmarried and has no relatives here.
 Briggs disappeared from the scene of the shooting before the ambu - lance arrived. but at 7:30 o'clock came to the county courthouse and gave himself up to the county of ficials. He was placed In Jail charged with assault with intent to murder.
 The pistol with which Briggs shot Bartlett Is an old-style .9S calibre Smith & Wesson. Every chamber was empty when he turned it over to county jail officials,