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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE
Exercises Held By Church of Advent
 Sunday School Yesterday

The annual Christmas tree and Sunday school entertainment of the Church of the Advent was held yesterday afternoon at the parish house on Sixth avenue and Twentieth street. There were songs by the members of the Sunday school and by the regular choir. An orchestra under the direction of Prof. Fred L. Grambs gave "a pleas ing programme The vocal selections and the choir were under the direction of Miss Lulu Hawkins.
 The most enjoyable portion of the pro- gramme was the lecture by the rector Dr. Evans, '"The Christmas Story" Dr. Evans illustrated his remarks by stereop- ticon views
 At the conclusion of the programme a beautiful tree was stripped of its pres- ents, and every member of the Sunday school left delighted.
 The programme follows:
 Opening sentences.
 Hymn No. A, 70, Come All Ye Faith ful," first. third and fourth stanzas, by Sunday school and orchestra. Creed. Prayers.
 Song. Merry Christmas" etc, by pri- mary classes of Miss Terrell and Miss Eustis.
 Special carol No. % 'eHail to the Lord s Anonted," by Sunday school and orches- l tra.
 Special carol No. 6, 'We Are Only Lit 1 tie Children" by classes No. 1, Miss La | tady's. and class No. 5. Miss McKowry's. | Hymn No. 5s. 70. Little Town of Beth lehem." by Sunday school and orchestra. | Duet, Love Rules the World" by Jean- cite Ebersole and Emma Carr, with chorus by orchestra and Sunday school. Christmas story. told by Dr. Evans, H. lustrated with stereopticon slides. l Announcements. by R. w. Ewing, su- I perintendent | Special carol No. F. "Bethlehem Star" by Sunday school and orchestra.
 Distribution of presents and fruit from the tree.
 Hymn No. B. Tt Came Upon the Mid night Clear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
MANY NEGROES ARE GUT IN AFFRAYS

There were numerous affrays among the negroes yesterday, and it is expected that one or more of them will result fa- tally. Special policemen and deputies were detailed by Chief Bodeker and Sheriff Higdon to look after the negroes. and they had all they could do.
 Jemison Rowlett, a negro man, was cut and fatally wounded by an unknown white man last night on Second avenue, between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets. People who saw the cutting state that the negro attempted to shove the white man off the sidewalk and a fight ensued, in which the white man got the better of 1t. The negro walked to Twentieth street and First avenue, where he fell. He was picked up by Detectives Ray and Fully and sent to the Hillman hospital, where he Is in a critical condi- ton. The man who did the cutting has not been arrested.
 John Humphries, a negro man, was fa- tally cut last night at the corner of Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street, North, by an unknown negro man. Hum phries was sent to the Hilman hospital by Officer John Horan, where he is in critical condition.
 It was reported last night that Jim Ma son, negro man. had been fatally shot near Dolomite by another negro, who made his escape. Officers went to the scene, but failed to find any trace of the negro who did the shooting.
 Hence Jones and Tom Johnson became involved In difficulty on North High lands last night, and as result both negroes are badly wounded. Both used kuiyes with good effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

Christmas Eve passed off generally quiet in Birmingham. All records for crowded streets were broken last night. and the stores and sidewalks were packed until an early hour this morning. The crowds were very good-natured and en- dured the pushing and showing in the best of humor. There was very little trouble in handling the people.
 The. Christmas spirit was in the air, as well as a most unholy noise.. Everyone provided himself with an instrument of aurioular torture The noise-maiSing ma chimes were unusually ingenious this year. but everyone seemed to be enjoy ing 1t.
 Very few personal difficulties were re- ported to the police. and a minimum number of arrests made in the business section of the city last night. The au- thorities at the police station were much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
SAYS CONSTRUCTION WORK
 WILL BE GOOD NEXT YEAR

'The Rome and Northern railroad is to build near Anniston, while 1t is consid- cred certain that Newman Erb will start his line between Gadsden and this city to connect at Roekmart with the Sea- board some time in the coming few months.
 1.-The Seaboard Air Line is to build some new extensions in the neighborhood of Anniston, also while the work out side of Alabama is expected to be tre- mendous. AS a general proposition, 1911 looks exceedingly encouraging to the con- tract trade and the constructors as a rule are very much encouraged.
 Out where our camp is located and nearby the history of Birminghams phe- nomenaT growth is the gossip of the countryside The people all listen with interest to the history of the citys growth in population and marvel at it. Birming- ham has received world of advertising from the census returns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

W. A. Hill, prominent local contractor, who is constructing a large piece of work for the United States government near Wilson, Ark, arrived in Birmingham yesterday to spend the holidays with rel atives and friends.
 T expect a great year in the world of contracting in 1911,'' said MT. Hill. "The city of Birmingham starts the boom with one of the largest municipal contracts to be given. Then the Louisville and Nash vile recently gave some contracts for trestle filling, which engage the attention of a large number of men. The same com pany will perhaps let some other work soon and the general trend of opinion seems to be that a great year is to fol- low. This is well, for during the past year the railroads have been rather back ward as to contracts and great many hundred men have been unengaged in their regular work. This time is past. have seldom seen the conditions so bright for work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
 FOR THE FIREMEN

Chief A. V. Bennett of the fire depart ment yesterday received a letter from the Perfection Mattress company, inclosing a check for $25 for the Firemen's Relief association. The letter expresses great appreciation of the work of the fire de- partment and thanks the chief for his suggestions.
 Chief Bennett also received a check from Mayor Exum for $25 for the asso- citation, accompanied by a letter thanking the chief for the services of the fire de- pertinent.
 '1 certainly appreciate the gifts to the association said Chief Bennett last night, land wish to thank both Mayor Exum and MT. Jackson for their remem- brance of the laddies on Christmas Day I think that there is no more deserving association in the city than the Fire mems Relief association. The firemen are ready at any time to risk their lives for the protection of the property of the citizens and it is with much gratitude that they receive the checks of Mayor Exum and MT. Jackson.'
 MT. Jacksons letter rendering the check Is as follows:
 "Chief A. " Bennett, City.
 My Dear Sir: am requested by MT, Jackson, to enclose you our check on the Birmingham Trust & Savings Co.,, for s25 for the F'iremen's Aid or Relief as sociation.
 We think the firemen of any well regulated fire department are the most deserving of any officers in A mnnfc,naI ity. From our observation of your de- partment we feel free to congratulate you on its efficiency and its constancy to the service in which it is engaged.
 Your personal inspection of our plant and the recommendations that you have made have been gratefully received and we appreciate any interest that you man. fest in us.
 Wishing for you and your men a very Happy Christmas, am. with greatest respect, yours very truly,
 "R. l.. EZEI, ,I,En
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
DEPUTY FATALLY
 SHOT BY NEGROES
MEN WE'RE FIGHTING OUT BE- YOND ADGER WHEN BOTH MEN TURNED ON HIM

Sheriff Higdon received a message from Adger last night stating that Deputy Sheriff D. o. Battle. who works Beat 95, Bet and Beat 2, had been shot and seri- ously if not fatally wounded by two ne- groes, who made their escape.
 Sheriff Higdon at once rushed aid to the wounded man. Deputy Ladd at Adgef, Deputy Reeves and Constable Par sons were all instructed to hurry to the scene of the shooting and render all aid possible to the wounded man and to catch the two negroes who did the shoot ing.
 The shooting occurred in the country about 10 miles from Adger in a wild sec- ton, where communication with the out side world is practically impossible. De- tails of the shooting. are meger and 1t will probably be today before additional information can be secured.
 From the best reports. obtainable it seems that two negroes became involved In a difficulty and began shooting at each other. Deputy Battle interfered and both negroes turned their revolyers on him, wounding him fatally. The nature of his wounds was not stated.
 The negroes made their escape and Deputy Battle was picked up by soms while people and carried to nearby home, where he is in an extremely critt- cal condition. according to the message received by the sheriff.
 Immediately upon the arrival of the deputies a posse was organized and the search for the negroes began The coun- try around was thoroughly searched but no trace of the two negroes had been found up to an early hour this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
Theft. Reported Yesterday

The following small thefts were re- ported to the police department yester- day. J. Hodges one suit; W. J. Cam eron, one purse containing s1.50 in money and some papers; Kuhne Gro- cery company, one wagon; M R. Hawk ins. one suit; Joe Waddell, one horse and one wagon. the wagon contained the following goods: Eight sacks of flour. sixteen pounds of lard, one sack of salt. w
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
CHRISTMAS EVE IN CITY
 MUCH NOISIER THAN USUAL


 surprised at the comparatively small number of arrests
 Both the sheriff's officers and the police combined in preventing the sale of liquor yesterday, and we're in large manner successful. Sheriff Higdon received word yesterday that shipment of Christmas whisky" had been received in Jonesboro. He at once dispatched deputies, who con- fiscated wagon load.
 Officers Garner. McGi1l and Snow nipped a promising blind tiger in the bud yester- day afternoon when they radded a place alleged to be a wholesale house on Ave nue A and Nineteenth street. Whistles of all description. strength and color were found. About 350 gallons. valued at s70O, were confiscated and carried to the city hall cellar.
 All of the officers expressed themselves as we'll satisfied with the day this morn- ing and expressed the hope that today would be as quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
First Annual Banquet

The employees of the Commercial Print ing company gathered at the Florence hotel dining room yesterday at 23o p. m. at the request of the employers of that firm and partook of an excellent repast prepared for them. Coming in the nature of surprise as it did the affair was doubly enjoyed. A course dinner was served, after which impromptu addresses were made by several members of the firm and were fttingly responded to by the employees. The firm announced that hereafter this was to be an annual affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
chri.tian science Church

Services are held at First Church Of Christ. Scientist, 2125 South Eleventh avenue, near Highland Circle, Sunday morning at II o'clock. The subject of the lesson-sermon this morning will be "Chrlstian Science" The Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at o'clock. The reading rooms of the church are In the Brown-Marx building, rooms 73o-73l. and are open daily. except Sunday, from 10 8. m. to 4p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
Basketball Games Yesterday

Powell school and the Atheltic club spat evenly in basketball yesterday morning, the club first junior team de- feating Powell 9S to 5, while the Powell second team turned the same trick on the club. The game between the older boys was walk-away for the club. The score at the end of the fist half was IS to 8. The club team look like a pennant win ner with Whatley, Jpnes, Bowron, Cobbs at guard, King and O'Byrne forwards, and Barker center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
REMEMBERED BY MEN
Dfmon Given Handsome Diamond By
 International Harvester Employees

AS an evidence of his popularity among tue local employees of the International Harvester Company of America, F. NJ. Dimon, general agent here for the inter- ests of the company in Alabama, was yesterday presented with s20o diamond stud on the part of those who are asso- ciated with him in the local offices.
 Mir. Dimon came to Alabama in 1903 as a representative of the Harvester com pany, and was shortly afterward elevated to his present responsible position. which he has filled with much satisfaction to the company, as well as to those with whom he is associated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25


 society of Birmingham. MT. Shaw came to Birmingham and carried them to his nc me, at Goodwater on the Central of Georgia railroad Friday night.
 Birmingham contained no happier man than Mir Shaw as he led the children through the shops of Birmingham Friday afternoon and indulged them lavishly to every toy and every whim they could desire and more than they could sug- gest.
 When they left the Boys club rooms to catch car for home they had more bundles than they could carry well and they presented a pretty picture as all three, man and his new-found children, scrambled over the pavement gathering up the packages they had spilled The car left them but they were supreme1y happy. The staid business man and merchant of Goodwater was as much a child as Guy and Irene and laughed heartily at their plight.
 They attracted a great deal of atten- tior on the street, but the scores of peo- pie that passed could not realize the new found joy that was bursting with floods of sunshine in those three bound- ing hearts. The crowds could not real ize that the happy children were a price less Christmas gift for the old man and that he was real Santa Claus to the children.
 Can you realize the anticipatory joy in his heart as he thought of the chill 11xIf- 6uced to their new home, one of the finest in Goodwater, and the motherly pleasure of his good wife, who for near iy 20 years had yearned for the clinging caresses and the prattling voices of chil- dren?
 It was one of the happiest days in Mir. Shaw's life. The children could not real ize how happy they were.
 Some time ago a neighboring couple of the Shaws, also childless came to Bir- mingham and adopted two children from one of the local institutions. These chill dren had made the home so happy that MT and Mrs. Shaw decided to adopt the same method of supplying a vacancy in their home that had been caused by death many years ago.
 Mir. Shaw accordingly came to Birmipg- ham, and after calling at the Mercy Hone and the Orphanage was unable to flnd children for adoption. He was re- fered to Maurice Willows, and it so hap pened that Mir. Willows had just come in possession of Guy and Irene, brother and sister The children had been well raised and were dependent on account of finan- cial and other conditions not to the detri- 1nent of the children. They were just the children that MT. Shaw looked for, and he lost no time in having all the arrange Inents made giving him possession on three months trial and permanent pos session thereafter If everything should be satisfactory.
 MT. Shaw brought with him exception
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
Congregational Service

A Christmas sermon will be preached by the pastor, Rev. George Eaves. D. D., and appropriate music given by the caolr and congregation at the Congre- gational chapel, North Nineteenth street, at Il a. m. Topic of sermon. Revolution in Religion" At 7:30 p. m. the topic will be, "The First Human Body a Picture from the Divine Story Book" Christmas songs will be sung. Bible school at 10 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
CUPID'S RECORDS
 ARE ALL SMASHED

All records of this year or any previous were smashed yesterday at the office or the probate court when total of 5S mar riage licenses were issued. 33 to couples of Caucasian racial proc1ivities and 25 to Ethopians and Afro-Americans.
 The probate office was practically the cnly county office which was the scene of labor yesterday. While the other por- tions fo the tempel of justice were si- lent as the tomb, surging horde or Hymeneal aspirants besieged the license windows at the probate office Hon. William Jud Waldrop, clerk-elect of the circuit court occupied a conspicuous post at one window, and the candidates for nuptial permits who averred they were white were referred to him. At the other of the two windows Hon. Woolsey Nor row. chief-clerk-t of Probate Judge Stiles, and Hon. Ted Openshaw, deputy ehief-clerk pro tenn of Judge Greene, took turns in granting the countys permis- sion and blessing to the colored brethren,
 When the smoke had cleared away sui fciently for reporter to edge in late yesterday afternoon. the following white licenses had been issued:
 William c. Stewart of Birmingham to Miss Elizabeth Cecilia Fitzpatrick.
 Frank Kennamer of Wilton to Miss Ava Browning. F. J. Acton of Birmingham to Miss Della Pearl Saylors.
 A. o. Anderson of Bradford to Mrs. Willie Kincano.
 Marvin Horsley of Argo to Miss Alpha Smith.
 Henry Geortzen of Fort Worth to Miss Lena Belle Jarvis.
 Mabel Parsons.
 A. Bertram of Birmingham to Miss Rosa Gasperi.
 J. c. Kirby of Birmingham to Miss Ruth Eloise Cook.
 J. HI Dollar of New Orleans to Miss Myrtle Page.
 Walter L. Thomas of Birmingham to Miss Margaret Mckinney. E. c. I. Keller of Birmingham to Miss Clara Byrd.
 Jim Caldwell of Birmingham to Miss Ethel Bickerton.
 J. Green of Dunnavant to Miss Ida Ro- manoff.
 p. c. Adams of Birmingham to Miss Hattie M. Dash.
 J. l.. Jeffries of Birmingham to Miss Jennie D. Mccain.
 Jim Foster of Adger to Miss Lizzie Hitschfel. Arthur Edwards of Birmingham to Miss Myrtle Henson. Mitchell Jones of Tuscaloosa to Miss Emma Glass. R. A. Parsons of Bessemer to Miss Will lie Curl. James J. Smith of Birmingham to Miss Augusta Coleman. Adami Tindaro of Wylam to Miss Marie Antonio Panzica. Harve Antram of Birmingham to Miss Mary Elizabeth Moore. | D. I. Robinson of Meridian to Mrs. Jane | Elizabeth Robertson.
 Mortimer L. Strong of Birmingham to 1 Miss Pearl L. Redd. | Charles Goodwin of Birmingham to Miss Jennie Self. H. M. Frank of Birmingham to Mrs. l Mary Frank. l John D. Koerber of Birmingham to Miss Bonnie Mae Chamberlain | A. L. Wilkin of Oneonta to Miss Elsie | Riley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
FINDS LOST MONEY
Instead of Being Stolen It Was Lost in
 Cash Drawer

Kimberly, December 24-(Special.) .)-The roll of bills containing $300, which was supposed to have been stolen here by two t'amps yesterday was found by Agent J. H. Jackson.
 In hastily pushing the cash drawer into place after selling some tickets the roll of money was caught under the inner compartment of the cash repository and overlooked when the money was looked for by MT. Jackson. It was at first sup posed that the money had been stolen and an investigation had been planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

There is real Christmas joy in the home of MT. and Mrs A. A. Shaw at Good water this morning.
 Two bright, homeless children have found a happy. comfortable home and a ohiidiess 1niddle-aged couple have found a couple of happy children that they can zondle, nurture and idolize.
 All parties to the arrangement are su- premeiy happy.
 The children, Irene, aged 5, and Guy, aged :, were furnished by Maurice Will lows of the Boys club and Child's Aid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
BRIGHT BOY AND GIRL MAKE
 JOYFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT
BY WALTER HARPER

ally fine recommendations from almost every business and professional man in Goodwater and the community. He Is well provided with the good things of the world and has an elegant home, lacking for nothing but the sunshine of childhood. This he has supplied and all are happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
Masons to attend Trinity Church

A feature of the services at Trinity Episcopal church, Voodlawn, this morn- ing will be the presence of the Wood- lawn Masonic Tod ge in body to hear the sermon of the rectbr, the Rev. J. J. La- nier. There will be special Christmas music and the services promise to be un- usually impressive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

Disastrous Famine in China New York. December 24-Private ad- vices received here state that the famine in China already reported in the news dispatches from PelSin has so far af- fected 3,000,oo0 persons and that s1,o00,- . 000 is urgently needed for their aid.
 The Rev. Dr. Arthur J. Brown, chair man of the committee on reference and counsel, representing the boards and so- cieties of foreign missions in the United States and Canada. made public here tonight the following cable message from the interior denominational committee of foreign missionaries in Shanghai:
 Famine to great extent prevails over the northern part of Kiang Su and Anrui provinces. Three million people are affected. Chinese government and people generally contributing relief. According to report of missionaries in the district affected relief Is insuf- flcient. International committee organ ized in Shanghai proposes that mis- sionaries cooperate with generous Chinese to raise funds and in distribu- ton. A million dollars Is needed. Help must be carried on until May. Please
 
 cieties. churches. papers and Christian Herald, urgently requesting contribu- tions, FERGUSON, Chairman" The combined population of the two provinces named in the cable is 37,- G50,549.
 In greater detail the Rev. Edwin c. Lobenstine, a Presbyterian missionary on the spot. describes the condition i'll letter in part as follows:
 We are passing through another time of famine here. The past years have been marked by repeated floods and this year both. the spring and fall crops have been almost a total failure in large sections. A region B miles wide by nearly CT miles long has been swept by the worst flood within the memory of man. The people lost ev- erything they had. The imperial gov- ernment has voted 40,000 taels for the 12 devastated counties, but it is a mere drop in the bucket.
 Taking China as a whole, this par ticular district flooded is a small one, but there are also famine Npnditions in other parts of China alBd the im- perial government is in such straits financially that 1t is very much to be feared adequate assistance cannot be given At the best it will be only temporary and will not strike at the ate. It is hard to preach a gospel to those who are starving or on the verge thereof unless at the same time one can help their physical need.'
 The reference committee refers con trihutions to the treasurers of the vari- ous boards of foreign missions or of tn e Red Cross society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
Christmas Masses

The Rev. Father Coyle celebrated Christmas mass in the chapel of the Holy Angels convent at midnight last night
 Masses at St. Paul's today will be at 6:3o, 73O, S:3O, 9:30 and 10;3O o'clock. The
 Masses at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows will be at 7:30, and 10 o'clock the last a solemn high mass.
 last will be a solemn high mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25

But Mr. and Mrs. Shaw and the chill dren are not the only happy people con- necsed with the pleasing affair this bright Christmas morning. MT. Willows of the Boys club Is enthusiastic over his suc- cess in placing the children in a good Lome and in making that home happy.
 The club has placed 8 children in good homes in the country this year, and re- ports from almost all of them are most satisfactory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-25
r,onur...tionaI Sunday school

The primary and junior departments of the Congregational Sunday school celebrated Christmas by offering useful gifts and toys for large family. There will be a New Years party for the school next week.