At an early hour Sunday morning, E. J. Parkinson, one of the most respected citizens of Birmingham, died after a short illness. Mr Parkinson was a Scotchman who made friends friends of all with whom he came in contact. He has been employed by the Grand Trunk Railway for the past thirty-four years. He leaves a widow and a family, besides host of friends in railroad circles, to mourn his departure. HIs funeral occurred yesterday. He was 50 years of age.