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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20
LEGAL NOTICES
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Notice Is hereby given that an appli- cation will be made to the Board of Par dons and the Governor of Alabama for the parole or pardon of James Mckay, who, on the 2sth day of September. 1928, was convicted of embezzlement in the cir cult court of Jefferson County and was sentenced to a year and a half to three years in the state penitentiary.
 JAMES MCKAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20

REAL EsTATE-Loans on first mortgages
 at and 8 per cent. Henley Sturgeon Realty Co.,, s22 N. 21st St. Main 1290. LOANS made on Birmingham real estate; {;
 6 and per cent Title Guarantee Loan & Trust Co.,, Title Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-20
SHOE SALESMAN


 Must be thoroughly experienced in selling retail trade in Alabama and nearby territory and willing to devote entire time to selling manufacturers in stock line of in- fants', child's, misses and grow ing girls turn shoes. State experi- ,ence and reference. T-1, Age Herald.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

Georgia, Terrell county. By virtue
Of the authority vested in me as Ordi-
nary of the County of Terrell, said
state, it is hereby ordered that a
special election be held to fill the vacan-
cv in the lower house OF the general
assembly from Terrell county, on
Tuesday. March II, 1924 Said election
to be held in the manner provided by
law for the election of member Of
the general assembly to fill the unex-
PRED term OF Hon. Warren B. Parks,
resigned.
Given under my hand and official
signature, this the 9th day OF Febru-
arv. 1924. L. c. HOYL, Ordinary,
2-12-4t Terrell County, Ga
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
Mr.. w. S. CROUCH DIED AT
HIS HOME LAST SATURDAY
He Was Ill Only Four Days After
Acute Attack.

After an illness OF only four days,
Mr.. w. S. Crouch died at his home
on East Lee street at $50 o'clock
last Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Crouch
suffered an attack of acute Indigestion
Wednesday, He was "a years OF age.
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence at 2:30 O'Clock,
Sunday afternoon by the Rev. T. M.
Christian, assisted by DR.. Charles B.
Williams. supply pastor OF the Dawson
Baptist church. Interment was IN
Cedar Hill cemetery
Mr. Crouch was born in 1849, IN
Muscogee county. He moved to
Dawson in 1900 and has resided here
since. Besides his wife he is surviv-
ed by five children. The family is
composed of three sons, F. r. Crouch,
!. Nj. Crouch. and w. c. Crouch, all
OF Dawson, and two daughters, Mrs.
H. K. Harris, OF Tuscumbria, Ala,
and Mrs. T. O. Whitchard, OF Blake
ly, Ga.
Among the out OF town persons at
tending the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. T. O. Whitchard jr., and sr., OF
Blakely; Mr.. Joe Womack, Mrs. Hol-
land Moore, and Miss Womack, OF
Blakely, and S. J. and H. T.. Anthony,
of Shellman
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
An Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the city council OF
Dawson, and it is hereby ordained by
authority of the same, that the license
tax ordinance adopted January 9Th,
1924, be and the same is hereby
amended, by adding thereto, the fol-
lowing:
That from and after the passage OF
this amendment, each and every per
son. firm or corporation, who shall
make application for a license to oper-
ate an automobile for taxi hire IN the
city OF Dawson, shall, before said IL
ccnse is issued, be required to give a
bond with good security. in the sum OF
$4,000. which said bond shall be pay
able to and approved by the mayor OF
the city of Dawson, the conditions OF
which bond shall be that the principal
and surety thereon shall be jointly
and severally liable for any damage to
persons or property resulting from the
negligent use of such automobile or
taxi in the city of Dawson, and shall
likewise be liable for breach OF any
of the duties which said principal may
owe the public as a licensed automo-
bile or taxi operator, when such a
breach results in pecuniary loss or
damage.
said bond when. executed and APP
proved in accordance with the provis-
ions OF the preceding section, shall
be filed with the city Clerk OF Daw-
son. and shall be for the use Of any
person suffering damages as herein
provided. :,
Be it further ordained that a breach
OF any public duty on the part OF Z,
person to whom license is issued, shall
be cause for revocation OF sa1d Il,
cense and authority is hereby vested
in the MAYOR of Dawson to revoke and
annul any license issued under the
provisions OF the foregoing ordinance
upon complaint made by any person
Passed as an emergency ordinance
this February 5, 1924,
A. L. McLENDON, Mayor
r R HOMES. Clerk. 2-12-1t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
Tax Rounds.

will be at the following places on
the dates and hours named for the
purpose of receiving state and county
tax returns for the year 1924 Land
owners should be sure to have lots OF
land and number OF acres OF each lot.
DOVER-9:30 to noon, Feb. IA;
Feb. IT. March 10.
HEROD-2 to / p. m. Feb. IA;
Feb. u; March 10.
SASSER-9 to 3 p. m, Feb. IS;
Feb. 28; March II.
CHICKASAWHATCHEE - SIS
to 4 p. m. Feb IS; Feb. %; Mch. IL.
BRONWOOD-9 a. m. to 5 p. m,
Feb. 10; Feb. %; March Il.
WORNER-10 a. m. to noon, Feb.
20; March 3; March 18th.
YEOMANS-2:3O to $50 p, m,
Feb. 20; March 3; March 18th.
PARROTT-9 a. m to p. m, Feb.
III; March 4 March IA.
COTTONDALE-10 a. m. to noon,
Feb. p; March s; March 2lst.
PLEASANT HILL to 3 p. m,
Feb. p; March 5; March 2lst.
Graves to 4 p. m, Feb. 20;
March g. March "a.
NEW ELEVENTH-l0 to II a. m,
Feb. 20; March 8; March "a.
DAWSON-at court house 9 a. m. TO
4 D. M. March 8, March IS, March
p, March %, April 5, II, 10, q, y,
%. "a. Is, 20, %, % 30 Books close
May 1st.
ERNEST BALDWIN, Tax Receiver,
2-5-8t Terrell County, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
BODY OF MISSING
NEGRESS WAS FOUND
HER'HUSBAND CHARGED WITH
MURDER, ARRESTED FRIDAY.
FLED AND FELL IN WELL.

Three days after the nude body Of
his wife, Eve Burke, was found in a
well on the J. W. Gammage place,
near Bronwood. Sim Burke. charged
with murder as a result of finding the
body was pulled, in a half drowned
condition, from a we'll on the Joe
Kennedy place. After his appre-
hension, the negro was brought to the
county Jail in Dawson, and is held
awaiting the next session OF the grand
jury
Word was brought to Otis Lawhorn,
officer at Bronwood, that the negro
was hiding at the Kennedy place. Mr..
Lawhorn, accompanied by Walter
Henry, found the negro hiding IN a
cotton patch. Seeing the officers. the ne
gro began to run. Looking back at
his pursuers, the negro ran into an
uncurbed we'll After the capture
Deputy Sheriff Tom Jennings went to
Brentwood and brought the accused
negro to Dawson.
While in the custody OF Mr.. Jen-
nings. the negro said to have confess
ed the killing. He struck the woman
with stick, he said, too hard The
negro was further quoted as saying
that he would never have thrown the
BODY into the wei had he known it
would rise. but that his primary OBJ
icct was to get it away from the
white folks"
A coroner's inquest, held shortly al
ter the body was found resulted in a
verdict that the woman came to her
death at the hands OF unknown par
ties. The head OF the body was COW
cred with a rag, and a small cord
strong enough to cause death by stran-
gulation, was found about the neck.
No trace of violence was found about
the woman's body.
The woman was last seen in Bron-
wood. it is said, with her husband Just
before Christmas. The husband, 1t is
said, explained her absence by declar-
ing she was in Florida.
The body was found by another
negro employee while preparing to
burn cotton stalks near the we'll The
recent rains had filled the well so that
the body was raised to within six feet
OF the surface of the ground. The
body had been in the well since Christ
mas or before officers believe.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
Woman's Club Held A
Fine Arts Luncheon
Tribute Paid to Woodrow Wilson By
The Club Members,

To the Fine Arts committee, under
the leadership OF its chairman, Mrs.
F. c. Geise, the Woman's Club is in
debted for a delightful occasion wed
nesday when a, luncheon OF club mem
bers and their guests was given at
the Dawson inn. There were ABOUT
sixty members and guests present
A suggestion OF St Valentine III the
crimson hearts and scarlet roses when
frightened the tables gave festive
touch to a delightful luncheon at
tractively served
The musical program which featured
the luncheon was under the d1rec-
ton of Miss Nellie LANG. 1t IN
Guided the classical selections, "Hark'
Hark. the Lark" Springtime, Abb
sent" and the old favorite, When
YOU and / were Young Maggie, which
was rendered as a vocal ACCOMPANY
ment to a clever bit OF jjazz, attract
lively sung by Mrs. Agan. Compll-
ment was paid to Mrs. Pickett pres
ident OF the club. Mrs Geise, chair
man of Fine Arts committee and Mrs.
Lee who managed the details OF the
luncheon in adopted versions Oh
several familiar songs.
Mrs. Chapel read an interesting ar
tic1e from the General Federation,
urging r an increased interest in a cam,
paign for club ownership OF good
pictures and insisting that clubs rally
TO the slogan, Buy picture.
Toast were responded to by Mrs,
Will Crouch, to Genius; by MIS-
Shields IN the WOman's Club; by Mrs.
Earle Cooke, to the General Fedora
ton: by Mrs. Kenyon to the newly
appointed state chairman of Fine
Arts, and by Mrs. McNulty to the
state federation Mrs. McCollum
responded for he Womans club. Mrs,
Lamar paid tribute to the fallen Chief
Woodrow Wilson, by quoting briefly
from Lloyd George characterization
OF him.
In the opinion OF every one present,
this was one OF the most interesting
occasions in the history OF the club.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
Worner Chat.

Mrs. Oscar White of this commu-
nifty died last Saturday night. She
has been in i'll health several years
with cancer. The many friends OF
this community extend their sympa-
thy to the bereaved ones.
Miss Frances Williams and Jessie
Daniel returned to school Monday at
ternoon and were accompanied by
Miss Lillian and Agnes Daniel. Lii
Ian Daniel.
Worner High school is planning to
have a play soon, which is directed
by Arliffa Davis and Mr.. Holland.
The announcement will be made later.
Misses Jessie Daniel and Frances
Williams, from A. & M. school OF
Americas, visited relatives here the
past weekend.
The farmers are very glad to see
this beautiful weather as they are be-
hind with their work.
Mr.. Dick Parker, of Atlanta, at
tended the funeral of his sister, Mrs.
Oscar Whittle.
Miss Agnes Daniel, of Chambliston,
is spending the week with her cousin,
Cora Daniel.
Miss Jessie Daniel had several Wis
itors Sunday night and all enjoyed it
very much.
Mr.. John West drove down to see
Miss Louise Joiner late Sunday at
ternoon.
Mr.. lack Joiner had as his guest
Sunday, Mr. Ernest Joiner and wife.
We are expecting Dan Cupid to
visit soon.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
Two of Parrot Young
Ladies Were Married
One Ceremony Performed in Parrott,
The Other in Hamilton.

A marriage OF much interest in this
section was that Of Miss Stella Fetch
e. and Mr.. Charley VIII Hayes, which
took place at noon Saturday at the
PARROT Methodist parsonage. Rev,
c. NJ. Inhnger, pastor OF Parrot cir
cult offciated.
The bride sNthe daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. r. w. Fletcher, who, by her
friendly disposition and charming
has won host OF friends.
Mr.. HAYES is well known and high
" esteemed in this section.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes motored to the
home OF the brides parents, where
they will spend few days,
Marshall Williams.
A marriage which came as a surprise
to their friends was that OF Miss Ma
dine Marshall, Of Parrot and Mr..
Harold Williams, of Hamilton, which
took place Thursday evening Febru-
arv I, at the Methodist parsonage at
Hamilton.
Mrs. Williams is the third daughter
OF Mrs Pearle Marshall. After finish
ing high school she attended the
Georgia state college for women and
graduated in 1922. At the time OF
her marriage she was teacher in the
Cataula school. Mrs. Williams IS an
attractive young woman, who from
early girlhood has endeared herself
to the people of PARROT.
Mr.. Williams is a young man OF
sterling worth, which has won him
scores of friends. He is a large land
owner and is engaged in agricultural
pursuits.
Mrs. Lenwood Kennedy and little
daughter, Dorothy, of Ocala, Fla are
visiting Mrs Kennedy's mother, Mrs
Davis.
Mrs. J. H. Cole spent a part Of
last week visiting relatives in Preston
Men were beheaded for burning
coal in England 900 years ago, be
cause the gases were said to be det-
rimental to health and vegetation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
RUPTURE
EXPERT CALLED TO ALBANY.

See1ey Co.'S. truss expert from Chi
cago will be at the Albany Hotel, and
will remain in Albany Wednesday
only February 10th. He says: THE
Spernatic Shield will not only retain
any case of rupture perfectly, but
contracts the opening in 10 days on
the average case. Being a vast ad
vancement over all former methods
exemplifying instantaneous effects i'm
mediately appreciable and withstand
ing any strain or position no matter
the size or location. Large or diff
cult cases, or inciSsional ruptures (tol-
lowing operations) specially solicited.
This instrument received the only
award in England and in Spain, pro-
ducing results without surgery, inJec-
tons, medical treatments or preScrip-
tons. Mr.. Seeley has documents
from the United States government,
Washington. D. c., for inspection. Our
representative will be glad to demon.
strate without charge or mt them II
desired. Business demands prevent
stopping at any other place IN this
section.
FRAUD CAUTION-Avoid fraud
ulent imitators and impostors who may
visit this section making any claims
of connection with me or my estab-
lishment, initiating my style OF adver-
to deceive the aftilct-
ed. All such claims are fraudulent
and deceptive and the public are here
by cautioned. The genuine will al
WAYS have name "Seeley" with Chi
cago address at bottom OF ad.
P. S. Every statement in this notice
has been verified before the federal
and State Courts.-F. H. Seeley.
Home Office: 1T N. Dearborn ST.,
Chicago
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
BANKS ARE TO OBSERVE
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY

In honor OF Abraham Lincoln, the
banking institutions OF Dawson will
be closed Tuesday, which is the birth
day OF the civil war president. Pat
rons OF the banks have been asked to
transact their financial business before
that date in order to avoid inconve-
nience.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
PRESBYTERIANS MAY CALL
A PASTOR NEXT SUNDAY
Plan Will be Voted on Next Sunday
Morning.

Whether or not the Presbyterian
church of Dawson will call pastor
at the present will be decided at the
morning services next Sunday. All
members are urged to be present at
10 O'Clock in order to vote on the pro-
posal
Rev John Golf, Of Americas, deliv-
cred the morning sermon last Sun
day. The evening services were con-
Quoted by Rev J. f. Bird, OF Column
bus. Good attendance marked both
services.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
CARD OF THANKS.

To those whose sympathy and at
tention during the sickness and death
of our husband and father, w. 5.
Crouch. was source OF sustaining
comfort, we extend our heartfelt
thanks
Mrs. w. S. Crouch and family.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

CANE SEED-Amber &c per h., Red
Top SC per lb. S. D. HATCHER.
2-12-1t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

CAR COAL-Best Kentucky Block
just arrived. 50 ton. 5. ID.
HATCHER. 2-12-1t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12
Special Notices

FOR SALE-Shetland Pony. Eliza
beth Edwards Z-o-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

FOR SALE - Thoroughbred Barred
Rock chickens-pullets and roost-
ers. Mrs. w. B. DAVIS, Dawson,
Ga Route c 2-l2-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

WANTED-Four or five room house.
Modern. Furnished or UNFINISHED.
Couple with two children. BOX 2Z2,
Dawson, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

FOR SALE-Lightwood and Cedar
Posts. J. w. McLENDON, Route
r Dawson. Ga. 1-15-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

CANE SEED-Amber &c per h., Red
Top SC per ID. S. D. HATCHER.
2-12-1t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

WANTED-Two good Jersey cows
with calves. The kind that don't
go dry. Write c. H. WARMER
Sasser Ga. 2-5-4t
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

MERGERS Screened Too'e Cotton Seed,
$500. ELLADALE ESTATE.
l-22-St
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

FOR SALE-Double barreled Park
err II gauge Shot Gun. A bar
gain. J. A. LOWERY. Z-lZ-Zt
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

WANTFD-To rent about 20 acres
of land suitable for peanuts, near
city. Address P. O. BOX y.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1924-02-12

FOR SALE-Piano and roller top
desk. Cheap for cash. J. A. TUR-
NER, Dawson, Ga. z-lZ-4t
Evening star., 1924-10-26
women OF GERMANY
ASK EQUAL RIGHTS
Demand Wholesale Changes in
Marriage and Divorce Laws
of Republic.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, October 25-German
women are tired of having mere man
absolute lord of the household, and
through DR.. Marie Munk they hav.
demanded from the Reichstag whole
sale changes in the marriage and di-
Vorce laws of the Republic
The women lay special stress upon
the Importance of mothers having
equal rights with fathers in the con-
troll of children born in wedlock
they denounce the statutes which
even permit fathers who have been
divorced upon statutory grounds to
exercise authority over children
whom the courts have given to the
charge of innocent mothers.
Alimony also receives much atten-
tion in the petition of DR.. Munk. The
women stoutly maintain that an al
lowance granted to a divorced wife
shall have precedence over the finan-
cial claims of a second wife taken
by a former husband. They also urge
that all attempts at reconciliation OF
eStranged couples shall be handled
by the chancery courts, which they
declare are less hurried in their pro.
cedure and therefore better qualified
than the common courts to handle
such delicate matters. 1t is alsC
maintained that in attempts at recon
ciliation the judges should negotiate
separately with man and wife.
Evening star., 1924-10-26
W|L[ExPLA|NP PLAN
OF JEWISH CENTER
Trustees to Tell Public of
Progress Toward New
Building Here.

TlAns. of the new Jewish Community
Center will be presented to the public
at the open meeting of the board OF
trustees this evening, at 8 o'clock, at
the Eighth Street Temple. The occa-
sion will be featured by several an
nouncements, which will show the
exact status of the building plans. No
funds will be solicited.
The building committee, 1sidore
Freund, chairman. will introduce the
architect, Il. Stanley Simmons, who won
the recent competition judged by the
Jewish Welfare Board of New York
City. The executive director of the
new institution will then take the
audience through different sections of
the building, describing the audito-
rum, swimming pool, gymnasium and
other facilities just as if the people
were attending activities.
Reports Of Omcers.
The officers will make their reports
to the contributors and the heads of
various committees will describe the
work done by them.
The officers and new committees of
the Jewish Community Center are:
Harry King, president; DR.. Abran
Simon, first vice PRESIDENT; 1sadore
Freund, second vice president; Morris
Within, third vice president; Moe
Gutenberg, corresponding secretary;
Abe Shefferman, recording secretary;
Charles 4. Goldsmith, treasurer;
Harry Viner, assistant treasurer.
Board of trustees-R- B. Behrend,
Morris Cafritz, Norris Garfinkle, Mrs.
Charles A Goldsmith. Jacob Heck
man, Rose Hornstein, Mrs. 1Sidore
Kahn, Mortimer King, Simon Lyon.
Mrs James Lansburgh, Hyman N.
Levy, Mrs. William Levy, Maurice H.
Mazo, Capt. Julius 1. Peyser, ]. 5.
Shapiro, Miss Aline Z. Solomons.
Louis E. Spiegler, Morris Stein, David
Wiener, Joseph 4. Wilmer, Mrs. Alex
ander Wolf. Maurice Bisgyer, execu-
tive director; Rose Hornstein, secre-
tary.
Building and site committee-Isa-
dore Freund, chairman; Norris Caf-
ritz, J. B. Shapiro, Morris Within,
Fred S. Gichner, K. B. Behrend, Harry
king, ex officio.
Extension activities committee
Louis E Spiegler, chairman; Miss
Aline E. Solomons, Mrs. Charles A
Goldsmith, Mrs. Hyman N. Levy. Mrs.
Adolph Kahn. Rabbi J. T. Loeb, Rabbi
Louis ]. Schwefel, Miss Rebecca Levi
tan, Miss Sara Roberts. Mrs. Henry
Oxenberg, Isidore Hershfield, Maurice
Narcisenfeld, Dr. Abram Simon, Nor
timer King, DR.. Carl Golden berg, DR.
Edward A Cafritz, Mrs. Stanley Lans-
burgh, Abe Shefferman, Bertram
Bloch, Mrs. Samuel Norman, Mrs
Leonard Schloss.
Finance committee-Joseph A. Will
ner, chairman; Charles a. Goldsmith
Isidore Freund, Miss Mollie Lazerow
Morris Within, Harry Viner. Jacob
hickman, Morris Garfinkle, /. B. Nord
iinger, Abe Liebman, Maurice Mazo,
Miss Nina Gluckstein.
Publicity committee David Wei
ner, chairman: Moe Gutenberg. Miss
Jeanne Portion, George G. Cohen, Leo
PfncuS-
Evening star., 1924-10-26
Regular Army Records Face
Ruiz, by Constant Handling
Papers Covering Period From 1872 to 1912 Sub
jected to Heavy Year and Tear and Card Index
Urged to Furnish Data in Future.

serious one, as the gradual destruc-
tion of these rolls. II unchecked, will
eventually cut off the only existing
source of supply. THE only prac-
tical solution" says the adjutant gen.
eral, lis to abstract from the muster
rolls all the data pertaining to each
of the 100000 or more individuals
concerned, and, following the system
so successfully applied to. the records
of volunteer organizations in Federal
service up to and including the war
with Spain. transfer those data to
indeX-record cards. Thereupon these
cards would become the source of in
Evening star., 1924-10-26
RIFLE COACH NAMED.
William McManus to Instruct
Maryland Students.

Maj. George T. Everett, professor
Of military science and tactics, has
appointed Warrant Officer William II
McManuS as coach of the University
of Maryland Mems Rifle Club. Mr.
McManus has an excellent record as
coach Of rife teams. Officers of the
club are: Merrill l. Bowser, presi-
dent; William~R- Trimble, vice presi-
dent: Louis r. Schreiner. secretary
and treasurer: Z. F.. DeAtley. team
captain; George T. O'Neill, publicity
manager.
Challenges to shooting matches
have already been received from Johns
Hopkins University, Northwestern
University, Dela ware University, Rhode
Island State University and Gettysburg
College.
The following vetera form the
bulwark of the clubs strength:
George Ninas, Tom Lyons, Vilek and
King, Merrill L Bowser William r.
Trimble, Louis r. Schreiner. E. F.
DeAuey.
Freshmen showing up nicely at
practice are: Barr, Cleveland. Vale
and Saith. -
Evening star., 1924-10-26
selves could be carefully stored away,

Il
immune from further wear and tear.
1.-THE Regular Army records con-
cerned include approximately 335, 900
muster rolls and 100000 enlistment
papers, certificates of physical ex-
animation at enlistment, and medi-
cal records. In their present form
these records cannot be consolidate ed
and a tedious search must therefore
be made through at least four sepa-
rate files whenever a complete mill
tary record is desired in the case
of a Regular Army soldier, part or
all of whose service was rendered
prior to 1912. With the muster rolls
carded, all the papers pertaining to
each individual soldier could be filed
together and the whole arranged
alphabetically. The search for in
formation concerning any particular
soldier would therefore be limited to
a single source, the amount of work
necessary to carry on current buSi-
ness would be materially reduced. and
the muster rolls themselves would be
saved from ultimate destruction
THE cost of performing a piece of
work of such magnitude would neces-
sarily be heavy, as a large additional
force of clerks would be required for
a period Of several years The pres