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The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
Desire to Be
Genuine Scout
ToBeReaHzed

Albert, who is about 12 years
old. last name and address not
discosed, is determined to be
Boy Scout. So great is his
determination that he has ON
GERS and others at Walter Reed
Hospital helping.
1t takes a certain sum OF
money. according to Albert, to
get a Boy Scout uniform and
complete OUTFIT. So he has
started out to earn it himself.
and is already we'll on the road
to acquisition.
A man who. is interested in
Walter Reed was returning from
the hospital in his car when he
saw the boy standing forlornly
in the road. Stepping. he took
the younEster aboard, and found
out his trouble.
with a quarter furnished by
the gentleman the boy bought
himself some Heralds and started
on his way to the uniform. The
man had forgotten the incident,
when he happened to be out at
Walter Reed Hospital again. do
ing a good turn for some of the
boys. when an ofIicer came up
and said:
'T wish you'd come and see
the boy who is out here He
wants to be a Boy Scout"
That sounds familiar" re-
piled the man. going out. Sure
enough. 1t was Albert.
What are you doing herec
I'm still after that Uniform"
smiled the lad.
We'll. what can you do."
asked the oficer.
.:Almost anything" replied AL
bert.
Can YOU shine boots?"
"Yessir."
Fall to-" came the reply. And
Albert did, with such a will that
the of1cer afterward told the
man with the automobile that
never had an orderly done IT
better.
Now clean of my table" said
the officer.
Albert soon came back with
soap. wate- and towel, and
gave the table a cleaning that
made II. shine. For each task he
got a small sum. When he had
disappeared. with thanks and
smiles. the man who had first
discovered" him turned to the
soldier and said:
That boy will be a Boy Scout
soon"
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
Produces 1850 Bushels
of Wheat on % Acres
SMITH

FREDERICKSBURG. Va. July 13.
w. p. Skipker, of Caroline Coun-
ty, had ninety-two acres in wheat
this season. He raised twenty-eight
bushels to the acre, and his crop
totals 1850 bushels. He sold It for
s1.2o per bushel.
J. P. Byrd, of the same county,
on one field of forty acres. without
fertilizer. threshed 1000 bushels Of
wheat OF splendid quality.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
,DRUDoLPH PEMfNs,

FOR USING A KNWE-
zodie iworthington Is a big tat
boy.
He took a walk one evening. A,
he passed the corner Of Fourteenth
and A streets northeast. a bunch Of
boys giggIed at him
He resented this One Of the boys.
Charles Allen. told Zodie TO 20 home
to his mamma
The tat boy waddIed up 70 the
gang and challenged any one or all
Of them to come and make him Eo
home.
Charlie, who weighs about T5
pounds, accepted the Challenge His
two pals attempted to help him
All three together would not
weigh as much as Zodie-
A fight took place. Insuead Of
using his fist and vaIIoping each
one of his lightweight antagonists.
Zodie got out his knife
At that time Charlie was swing
ing on the fat boys neck Zodie
shook him Of and stabbed the boy
IN the back.
Judge Mcmahon told the fat boy.
who gave his age as IL, that be was
starting out pretty young in life
in the carving business
You are big enough" the court
said, ito protect yourself without
using a knife. You can pay q fne
Of $780,"
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
What Congress Did Yesterday.

Military Anairs-SeveraI bills, 10
O'Clock, executive.
district Of Colunbia - Hearing.
school omciaIs who called for bids
Tor the building OF new school
houses. 1850 o'clock, open.
Merchant Marfne-BiIIs to estab-
hnh load lines for CERTAIN vessels
1850 O'Clock, open.
Joint Comnission Agriculture In
qary-Americah Farm Bureau. 10
O'Clock, open.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14

planned something else for to-
morrow"
But they were kind enough to
ask you, Dan"
Dan hemmed and haved a few
minutes. He thought hard.
Then
"All right, I'll go ] guess"
So when Tom Butterworth
came round that afternoon Dan
was ready for his instructions.
(Msre TsmorrewD
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14

A heavy surf along oceanic shores
causes vibrations in the earth that
are registered by seismogrsphs hun
dreds of miles inland
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14

Yesterdays: What kind of a
fish is it that is a household
pet?"-Cat.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
She Know. the Effects Of n Party

Mother-"Are you going to in
vite the doctor to your party.
Ethel?"
No. mama. l don't think SO.
, We don't want him too often:
we'll probably need him the day
after it's all Over"
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
Nuts to Crack.

What American writer had the
name of a bush?-Contributed by
Louise Rood.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14

Time and tide wait for no
man." And. as Johnny we'll
knows, neither does the tardy
bell.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
Daily Hardknot.

Can you take twenty-five from
twenty and have q remainder
that is four times greater than
twenty-two! It's easy-try II.
Contributed by the Fairview So
fflcial Club.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
HOUSE.

Met at II q. M, recessed at $50
D. m. until 8 p. N. and adjourned AZ
.. m. until q. m. today.
/ Resumed general debate ON per-
masent tarin bill.
Bills Reported.
From the Committee on the Judi
ciary, TO Incorporate the disabled
American veterans of the world war.
Bills introduced.
Dyer, Of Missouri-To provide
longevity pay for reserve omcers
and National Guard 0mcers serving
under orders of the War Depart
ment.
Focht. Of PennsyIvania-To reEu-
late within the District of Columbia
the sale OF milk, cream and certain
milk products and Tor other pur-
poses.
Comittee Meetings Today.
Interstate Commerce - Maternity
infancy bill. 10 o'clock, open.
Foreign Afafrs-Wood pulp; ap-
preparation for the relief of two ia
panese widows whose husbands
were drowned OF Of an American
vessel, Portland Oregon exposition.
10 o'clock, open.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14
SENATE.
CProceedinEs Of July 49,

Proceedinss Of July 49,
MET at noon and recessed At
o'clock until noon today.
Demoeratie 1xht against sheivins
Of soldier bonus bill eontinsed ~
Senator'S Watson, of Georgian Rob-
inson. and others, senator Lodge eb-
tanning unanimous consent for vote
ON motion Of senator Penrose 10
re~ommit measure in accordance
with pIea Of President Harding not
later than o'clock tomorrow art
ernoon.
Senators Norris and LaFollette. re-
quest senator Lodge 10 defer near
InEs before Foreign Relations Com
mittee on their resolution calling
for investiEation Of Irish situauon'
explntninr that they do not wish
10 embarrass the London conferences
which are negotiatinE for peace.
An appeal In behalf of sweeptns
national blue laws was submitted
to members of Congress by Nsah
W. Cooper, Of Nashville, Tens.
Nomination., William b. Hanes,
Des Moines. to be collector OF GUS
toms at that city, s. w. Wsedman,
Maine. to he United States msrshal
for the district Of Maine; Nelson
ID, MeGinty, receiver of public
| moneys at Guthrie, Okla.
Bills Introdueed.
Ball, Belaw.re-To regulate the
sale Of milk in the District OF Co
iumbia.
McNary, OregsR-Fer the relief OF
certain settlers In Oregon for losses
during Rogue River Indian outbreak
In 1855.
| Burxun, New Mexico-Referfng to
certain claims Of heirs and iesai
representatives OF John r. Maxwell
and Hugh II. Maxwell.
Laid Before senate.
Report OF District Committee on
bill to amend act relative to the
paynent Of claims for material and
labor provided for the District build
ings.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14

Answer to yesterdays. The
word square is formed in this
way:
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14

"Of course you're going. Dan"
she said. when she had finishes
reading the note. I'll get some
things to eat tonight SO you'll
be all ready to start early"
OH don't know whether I'll
go or not" drawled Dan. I'D
The Washington herald., 1921-07-14

R<pert OF District Committee OF
bill to amend act relative to the
,,ywept NJ claims for material and
labor provided for the District build
ings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
LOCAL CREDIT MEN
 ATTEND MEETING

The annual convention of the Ra- tail Credit Mems National association will meet in Houston, Texas, frcSu August 16 to August f9. More thsr 1,500 retail credit men and mer- chants from all parts of the United States and Canada are expected to attend. 4
 The delegates from Birmingham who have left for the convention are as follows: Wallace W. Wilson, credit manager of Antwine- Mcclure & De- shazo; Leo M. Karpeles, credit man~ ager of Burger Dry Goods company: w. A. O'Hara, credit, manager Hirsch Millinery company: G. Rothois. proprietor of the Peoples Tailoring company, and W. V. Trammell. man. ager of the Merchants Credit asso-. citation and seeretarytreasurer of the Retail Credit Mems association oc Birmingham.
 MT. Trammeil and Mir Wilson have attended the conventions of the Nar tional association for the past tw Q years which were held in 1919 m St. Paul. Minn., and in 1920 in De- troit, Mich.
 The delegates are also visiting number of the southern and western cities while away, and are expectsd' to bring back considerable informs4 ton that will benefit the associs~ ton. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
FOLLOWING LAW, STATES RUSSUM
Closed Door Investigation Is Explained By Coroner.
 Best Interest Served

In conducting investigations of homicide cases behind closed doors, and excluding the public while the testimony Is being taken Coroner J.. D. Russum is simply following the law, which makes 1t discretionary with him whether the hearing shall be public or private. according to a statement issued from his office last night.
 In each case according to the state ment, the controlling consideration is regard for the interests of society and not any arbitrary desire to con ceal anything connected with the case. In many cases, the coroner stated, where a crime has been com mitted under mysterious circum- stances, premature disclosure of the testimony involving suspected per- sons would result in their being warned in time for escape, whereas by withholding the nature of the tes- timony at the investigation, they can beSarrested without having suspected that they are being considered in connection with the case.
 Whenever persons accused of a crime are already under arrest, Coro ner Russum stated, or can be secured, he always gives them the opportunity of making a statement at the inves- tigation, if they desire to do so, and any statement that they make is considered along with the other evil dence in arriving at a verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
URGE NFQRCEMENT .OF HEALTH LAWS
Twice a Week Collection and Use of Metal Garbage
 Cans Urged

Twice -a-week collection of garbage during summer in the residence sec tion. and strict enforcement of the law requiring every household to maintain a metal garbage can in good condition. was agreed upon ss a recommends ton which the Civic Association should press upon the city commission of Birmingham wi out delay, at a meeting of the public health committee of the association.
 Those present were Dr. J. D. Hea- cock, chairman; pr. J. NJ. Hankins, Dr. J. T. Galloway. Mrs H. E. Pearce and c. l.. Harold. The committee was in consultation with Dr. J. D. Dowl- ing, city and county health officer, who agreed strongly with the recon mendation about enforcing the ordl- nance requiring cans to be main tained, but did not think the more frequent collection of garbage so im- portant as affecting the public health.
 The report of the committee will be made to the meeting of the board of directors of the Civic Association next Tuesday and if adopted the com- mfttee will be instructed to appear specially before the city commission GO urge the steps recommended.
 Birmingham's schedule of once-a week collection of garbage in resi- dential sections was compared at the committee meeting with the schec- ules of II other southern cities which had been secured from question naires to the authorities of the cities conducted by the Civic Association showing. daily and twice a weei ,lI Ian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
DR. BROWN MAKES APPEAL FOR FUNDS City Welfare Department May CIose-Much Distress
 Reported

pr. Walter S. Brown, head of the city welfare department, is faced with the alternative of closing his department for the next two months or of raising s2000 through public subscription, according to state ment issued by him yesterday after noon.
 Citizens of Birmingham have been appealed to in the matter, Dr. Brown asking contributions to keep ginning of the new fiscal year, De- tober l.
 Much hunger and distress exists in the city which the relief and cor rections department is handling, ac- ccrdng to Dr. Brown. Many cases which had been built up to the point of self-support have been thrown back on the department, he declares.
 pr. Brown stated that his depart ment suggested and inaugurated the recent emergency drive for funds. but has not received any ef the funds raised from that drive On the contrary, most of the reeniar contributions that usually cane to tMs iepartnent fer eelfef stoppsT IT tshiy, faxins golsc " tile anera fund. \ fear that, II is not geners fAnd arstooA kaanx Sise raefnptog u kwefe 3andiAd separ ate and aps Ptrsm the regular charity eases ais f3ss aieMcofners not caused by u1leir ployment," said pr. Brown yester- day.
 '',rhese cases were not taken over by the emergency relief committee, but were left to be cared for by the city relief department.
 a"I am now asking every individ- ual who can spare any gift at all to give now and give literally. Every church. business concern and civic organization is asked to take col- lection. Two thousand dollars are needed at once for the next two months work. The cries for help are genuine and earnest. The needs are real and varied The suffering is keen and deep. We know them worthy or fakers. There are N funds on hand with which to respond to these appeals and to relieve nun ger and want"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
JOSSELYN TO TALK ON
 LIBRARY PROJECTS AT
 CIVIC FORUM TODAY

L. w. Josselyn. director of pubic libraries, will be the speaker before the forum of the Civic Association today at the usual hour of l2;dh O oclociI on the twenty third floor ol the Jefferson County Bank building MT. Josselyn will present on this oe- casion, some of the library protects that are to be put into execution throughout the county, in accordance with the recent decision of the board of revenue appropriating several thousand dollars for extension work.
 Recently MT. Josselyn completed the surveys of library needs in the county outside Birmingham and has, it is understood, some interesting de- tails to explain to the forum. char man R. Dupont Thompson urges every member of the Civic Assocla- ton to try for attendance at the summer luncheons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
NEW FIRE STATION
 NEAR COMPLETION
Structure Modern In Every Particular - Offer to
 Rent Old Station

Birminghams new central fire station will be occupied Dy the cen tral station men and equipment about September 1, according to informa- ton at the city hall yesterday after neon. Old quarters of tne depart ment will be vacated In time for oc- cupation by new tenants before oc- tober 1.
 Considerable thought is being given to the question of the new occupants of the old fire station, which IS part of the city hall building. Sev- eral months ago John R. Hornady' commissioner of health, urged the use of the quarters by the health de- partment, thus bringing county ana city health forces together and chm mating expenses at the offices ln the Jefferson County Bank building
 About 10 days ago it Is understood that an offer to rent the fire sta ton was received by John II. Taylor, commissioner of public safety Con- siderable discussion has taken place in the matter. the city officials main taining that d reasonable rental rec should be paid by the county
 The new fire station will be one of inc most modern in the country, with a complete alarm system, which IS A marvel of intricate scientific de- sign. The cost when completed will be more than 300.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
$1O,OOO.OO
Keep the World Informed on
 What You uAreManufacturing
Birmingham Is Making Remarkable Array of Products and It Is Important to Let All the World Know
 Just What Can Be BoBught Here

| the proprietor to advertise their wares they are met with curt re- fusal. 1t is no use for the local man to make faces at the man who buys from some one else, the thing to do is to make an article so good and then then make it so well known that he will give it tae preference.
 The trade at home" slogan is a good one, just as is the motto to buy sound from every point of view, but recently l have had my eyes opened as to just how hard it is to get some Birmingham firms to use printers ink to market their products. A list of the goods manufactured in this dis trict would be distinct surprise to the people.
 One of the advertising men asked me if I wouldn't go with him on a tour of the district and help him out in getting up weekly page for The Age-H Herald, the merit of which would be to urge the public to buy Bir- mingham made goods. buy from Bir- mtngham merchants, boost Birming- ham and it's possibilities, because it brings dividends to all.
 It appealed to me in more ways than one First, because the indus tries needed to reach the people; and second, because 1 wanted to get an idea of what was being made in this great city which ought to find home market by making the direct appeal to the public at large, and have the pleasure of meeting the men who were in the thick of the fight as producers.
 It was an eye opener to me, al though I prided myself on keeping pretty well in touch with what was being done and made in BirpinHaaas [ tn on some manufactures, Nre having started in g. small Way. have built up great industries, .a3t as found quite a few who wsft stll struggling to get 8 firm foc hold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15

Toward the end of the hymn, which was used as recessional, priest carrying cross and accompanied ed by two priests carrying candles be- gan the exit of the procession from the church. Following these came the American flag and the banner of the Knights of Columbus, Birming- ham chapter. Then the assisting clergy followed by the officiating bishop. The casket was borne to the curb by the active pallbearers followed by the immediate family and friends of Father Coyle.
 These preceded the honorary pail bearers, Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of Charity and Benedictne Sisters, and the church organizations. The church emptied rapidly and silently through the side exits. The procession bound for the cemetery left the church dors at 3:35 o'clock. and the last Of the waiting automobiles. all of which were completely filled, swung into line Of march at the stroke of 1.
 Traffic Suspended
 All traffic on Twenty-first street south, was suspended, as well as on Avenue F, as the long procession slowly moved toward the final rest HE place ol rdtHeF toyle dl lho Southside Catholic cemetery. The streets were lined solidly throughout the entire route to the cemetery gates. People assembled rapidly from all parts of the city to witness the procession, making a great tribute to the slain priest.
 Bishop Allen officiated at the side of the grave, giving the final absolu- ton of the body while the priests sang the Benediction.
 The grounds were crowded with spectators, and until late hoar Sun day evening many made pilgrimages to the grave.
 Lige Loy undertaking establish ment had charge of all details of the funeral from the time Father Coyle s body was brought from St. Vincents hospital until the interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
Ky FRANK WILLIS BARNETT

"A circus takes lot of money out of a town but mail order house doesn't even give parade"
 I put the above in quotation marks because I did not originate 1t. and 1t being credited to that very shad- cwy person, Anon, cant give tho gentleman proper credi,. but l wiil say that he Spoke a Tnouthful."
 In The Herald on August 3, near the center of the page, the city editor had the good sense to play up the little sermon on patronizing home industries delivered to reporter by Robert A. Schneider, First avenue manufacturer. which ought to go straight to the heart of every man and woman in Birmingham.
 I wasn't surprised that Richard F. J Johnston bounced on 1t for a bit Of editorializing In his For Good of the Community" for MT. Schneider put his finger unerringly on one of the weak spots in Birmingham. It Is absolutely true that if our sons ma employment, we who live here must home products.
 But while MT. Schneider with telling emphasis drove home his point, and the driving is badly need ed, yet there is another side of It which needs to be dwelt upon, and that is the Birmingham firms who make products for general use must meet the competition of outsiders py advertising them as liberaliy as are the well known brands.
 The two ought to march hand in hand. The newspapers are liberal In their treatment of local industries, but freouently when they call upon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
PERSONAL

John w. Altman. who for the past week has been in Battle Creek, Mich.' returned to the city yesterday. on Wednesday he will again leave Tor Battle Creek. where he will spend his vacation.
 Dr. and Mrs J. c. Baldwin of Pen sacola. Fla. are in Birmingham for couple of days. stopping to vislt relatives, here. They have been wisn MT. and Mrs. J. c. Gilchrist, and also at the Tutwiler hotel. They are in their car. in which they made the trip from Floyida to Kentucky, anu now are on their homeward journey.
 Mrs. M L. Sewall of Montgomery is spending the month with MT. ana Mrs. ]. c. Gilchrist. She Is Mir. Gil. christ's mother From here she Will go to Pensacola. Tia. for visit to her sister. Mrs. w. P. Rice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
FUNERAL SERVICES OF
 MRS J. L. COLEMAN

Mrs James l.. Coleman, aged o4' died yesterday at local infirmary. Mrs. Coleman was one Of the oluest and most beloved women in the clty' having been constant church lworker for number of years. Sl.e | is a member of>the Fountain Heights Methodist church. at which church the services wll be held this after noon at 3:3O o'clock. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from I o'clock this morning until o'clock.
 She is survived by her husband three daughters, Mrs. F. Walpole, Misses Irene and Jamie Coleman; aisc one son, MT. James G. Coleman or New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
SMITH TO STUDY
 CHAMBER METHODS

Paoli Smith. secretary of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, has gone to Madison. Wis, where. he will take a short course in the School of Com munity Leadership to be conducted by the American city bureau. Mir. Smith will make special study of chamber of commerce administration. He will visit Chicago on his way home, be- ing gone about two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
N1ARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge
 c. J. Schroder and Miss Thelma Lee Smith.
 Amery T. Crews and Miss Lula Frances Benton.
 Woodrow l.. Marsh and Miss Ida Pearl Loggins.
 Smith Harvey Farris and Miss Mary G. Afford.
 Bud Tucker and Miss Nola Tucker. B. k. Byrd and Miss Venice Knight. Holland Bevill
 Tom Daniel Cooper and Miss May
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENTS Loew's BijOu--VaudevilIe, feature picture and news.
 Wajestic-"LittIe Peggy O'MOOre,s by MaddockS-Park players. AIcazar-Norma Talmadgc in "The Moth."
 Strand--Thomas Meighan in "The Conquest of Canaan"
 RiaitO--..Snowbo TrinnOn-"keeping Up With Liz -zie" and Lloyd comedy.
 Galnx--"A Wise Fool" ROyaI--Fcature drama, comedy and news.
 Princess--serial drama and com- cdy.
 Odeon--Serial drama and comedy. Edgewood Pari>-Dancing, bathing md cafe.
 West Lake Park-Dancing, skat- ing, bathing and cafe.
 East Lake .Park-Bathing and amusements.