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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25

with them, from three conquered con- tinents, their own superstitions and their own gods. Temples of the Egyp- tian Isis and Osiris were springing up everywhere; altars to the Persian Mazda dotted the eastern slopes of the imperial seven hills themselves; the
 Mali and the mysterious practices of Babylonian astrology held forth even in the Roman forum. The Emperor
 had now become a god and every citi- zen was obliged to join in the official sacrifices to the head of the state. The Emperor had undertaken the inn possible task of restoring the old days, the old Roman customs, the beliefs of the fathers The state temples deserted and decayed, their roofs fallen. with owls and bats nesting among their broken rafters, were restored. The old
 religious feasts were celebrated with increased splendor. So extravagant were the efforts at impressiveness the state treasury was giving away under the strain.
 Still the souls of men groped for truth.
 A new tax was levied. Caesar Au- gustus, the Emperor-god, had sent his equestrian messengers along the mag
 nificent military roads throughout the land, proclaiming that all the world should be taxed.
 And all went to be taxed, every dne into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city of Nazareth unto Judea, unto the city of David. which is Called Bethlehem. to
 be taxed, with Mary And so it was while they were there. The event was unheralded at Rome, filled as it was with profound signii- canoe, not only for the Roman empire, but for the world.
 When the shepherds watching their fiocks out there on the Judean hills that night, beheld the strange new star vending it's way westward, they
 looked upon the sign and symbol of
 truth-the new light-which the souls
 of men had been seeking, and the
 worlds first Christmas was at hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25

Material evidence that the spirit or Christmas is abroad in the land has swamped the parcel post and the express companies.
 Seven thousand packages are being dis tributed today by the two great agencies During the week it Is estimated that the two distributors have handled 2S5,ooo par cells. Both agencies have established their highest records In history.
 Though Birmingham has spent more money than ever before, according to the leading merchants, the records of the postoffice and the express companies op- erating in Birmingham show that more parcels have been sent into the city than have been shipped away.
 The Birmingham postoffice had 40 per cent increase over last year, while the Southern Express company topped it's highest mark by an advance of 20 per cent These were the estimates of Post master R. B. Smyer and W. E. Gossett, agent for the Southern Express company.
 Somewhere in Birmingham" are or were 4O,O0O quarts of whisky, and the gods only know how much beer and other maltous and spurious liquors. During the past 10 days, the express companies have delivered daily approximately 5000 pack ages of liquor into the avid and eager clutches of those with parched throats, or-as the great majority have preferred to state-for medicinal purposes.
 Nevertheless it is estimated that 4o,OOO quarts of whisky have been received for the consumption that the holiday season seemingly provokes. Beer to the extent of 5000 bottle is somewhere in Brming- ham,
 But to return to dryer facts, Postmaster Smyer estimated last night that the par
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
At the Bijou

A special matinee will be given at the Bijou today.
 "A Little Girl in a Big City is the title of the piece, which is strong preachment against the laXity of par ents in allowing young girls to leave home to seek their fortunes abroad. The play is above the average melo- drama in that it has a theme that is sensible and at the same time very Interesting.
 Norman J. March. police magistrate of New York, has approved the play. Advance notices speak of the play as well as the cast of actors presenting 1t in the highest terms. "A Little Girl in a Big City, wildly portrays the vice and pitfalls in the way of every young woman who seeks honest employment in the big city. There are several big scenes and the settings of the piece are above the average. The play prom ises to be a sensation here, as it has been in every city on the International circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
i. Masonic Address

Immediately following a short busi- ness session Rev. William McDouga1l will address the members and guests of Fairfield Lodge No. 749, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, next Tues day night, December 26, on subject of interest to all Masons. All mas ter Masons in good standing are cordi- ally invited to attend as MT. McDougall is an earnest and forceful speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Birth of a Nation"

Inquiries already received at the Jeffer- son theatre box office indicate another rush for seats for ''The Birth of a Ma tion,'' when the advance sale for next weeks farewell engagement of the Grif- fifth film masterpiece is opened Friday morning. It will be recalled that hundreds who neglected to purchase in advance failed to obtain seats last season, al- though the spectacle was presented 35 times at the Jefferson during it's three en- agreements of one week each
 Although the prices have been substan- italy reduced, the spectacle is being pre- sented on it's farewell tour exactly as it has thrilled upwards of 15000, 900 people in various parts of the country. The same symphony orchestra of 30 interprets the elaborate musical score, and the realistic stage effects which added so much to the enjoyment of last seasons performances, are still employed.
 The term farewell tour never had a more honest application than is given in this instance. "The Birth of a Nation is to be withdrawn from the road before the end of the present season to make way for MT. Griffith's new masterpiece, Intolerance" now running at the Lib erty theatre, New York. As the producer has consistently stated, 'The Birth of a Nation'' will never be shown in motion picture theatres, and when it. is with drawn from the road, it will be shelved indefinitely to await a possible revival at sometime in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
Chief Receives Gift

Chief of Police Martin Eagan re- ceived a handsome silk umbrella as q Christmas gift from William A. Pinck- erton. president of the Pinkerton De- tective agency. yesterday afternoon. Chief Eagan shows his appreciation of the gift by carrying it with him every- where he goes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
EXPRESS OFFICE
 OPEN UNTIL NOON

All express offices will be open today
 until noon. More than 2ooo pSckages are at pres
 ent in the Terminal Southern Express
 offices awaiting checking and dis
 tribution. As many more are expected
 in by 10 o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
Auto Stolen

Dr. Lloyd Noland. 2s30 Rhodes Circle. reported to the police department yes- terday the theft of seven passenger Cadillac automobile, which was left standing in front of his home yester- day morning. At an early hour this morning no trace had been found of the automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
B'Nai B'Rith Lodge

The regular meeting of Birmingham Lodge No. 36S, Independent Order of B'Nai B'Rith. which was scheduled to take place yesterday, has been post poned one week, and will be held at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon, December 21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
Only Arrests Made Are For Minor Offenses and No
 Accident Happened POLICE DEPARTMENT WORKS 12-HOUR SHIFTS Several Serious Offenses Reported Yesterday Afternoon Among Negroes-Police and Detec-
 tive Departments Con-
 graduated

with the police and detective depart ments, with only a few arrests made on minor offenses. No disorder was seen on the downtown streets, and few serious offenses were reported to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25

Services will be held at the Third Presbyterian church this morning at II o'clock, and this evening at 6:30. The pastor, Dr. J. A. Bryan, will preach at both services. The subject of the even- ing sermon will be "A Great Message"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
At the Lyric

special Christmas day matinee will , be held at the Lyric today and plenty of entertainment is in store for the capacity houses that will no doubt be present.
 Pietro returned to Birmingham by spe- cial request of Lyric patrons. will be pre- sented in a new programme What Happened to Ruth" is a satirical sketch and said to be one of vaudevilles most pleasing playlets. The Diving Seal, wonderfully trained animal presented by the Travella Brothers, will be big fea- ture of the programme. Eddie and Birdie Conrad will entertain in a versatile vau- deville review, and Moore, Gardner and Rose will present clean, clever, classy comics. Pathe pictures as usual will be a feature of the bill. The curtain at to- days matinee will go up promptly at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric--vaudeville. Matinee at 3. Night performances at 7:3O and g o'clock.
 Bijou-Dramatic success, "A Little Girl in Big City" Night performance at 8:30.
 Majestic-Musical comedy, Honeymoon Girls" and pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
Church Services

There will be morning prayer and sermon at St. Andrews Episcopal church this morning at 10;30 o'clock. Holy communion will be celebrated. Subject of sermon, Gods Wonderful Gifts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
At the Photoplav Houses

Acknowledgements Clark in Snow White"
 Colonial-Marguerite Clark in Miss George Washington
 Triangle-Mae Marsh in "The Wharf Rat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
Eastern Star

Areme chapter. Order of Eastern Star met yesterday at the Masonic temple and distributed a number of Christmas baskets to the needy of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25

Ships built in American yards were fewer in number in ne vear k ,ding a June. but of much nt tonns sc than in the previous yea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-25
J. THOMAS HEFLIN IS
 SENTIMENTAL ABOUT
 OLD SANDY CLAUS"
tContinued from Page One,

by throwing into that rosy period the
 things that belong to the after years
 If the parents could just realize at
 this season of the year, especially, that thoughts and dreams of Sandy" Claus and wonderland bring joys to childhood that can come from no other source, they would not destroy these innocent pleasures by shutting up their
 hearts and homes to that white whis- kered old gift-giver from the realm of plenty. Thousands of the joys of youth time flower in the field of fancy and fruit in the orchards of the child's ina gination, the taking Sandy Claus out of the childhood and childhood out of the kingdom of Sandy Claus is a crime against the child. I am the friend of Sandy Claus and if I had
 my way about it, would open to him on Christmas eve night the littls socks and stockings of every little boy and girl in the country.
 'I can recall my youthful vision of Sandy Claus and how pleasing it was to me. He played an important and happy part in my childhood and the memory of his joyous visitations is pleasing to me still. The coming of Sandy Claus and the birthtime of Jesus were inseparately linked in my
 mind. Every thought associated with the coming of Sandy Claus was ele- vating and ennobling. There was noth- ing about 1t that was harmful, but everything about it was helpful. For the children 1t afforded reformation period at least once a year and the lit- tie boys and girls approached Christ mas with improved conduct and in pious frame of mind. The novelty of the thing was pleasing beyond express sion It developed the fancy, stim- ulated the ina gination and strength ened the faith of the child and these are essential to happy childhood and necessary to the we'll rounded and use full life of the man or woman. The man or woman who never knew Sandy Claus has my sympathy. There is q radiant chapter missing from their childhood and joys that they never knew.
 IS A BETTER CITIZEN
 "The man who has tasted the pleas ures that abound in the kingdom of Sandy Claus is better citizen, for he thinks more of the well being and happiness of others and rich in the recolections of Sandy Claus blessed childhood he is better equipped for the duties and responsibilities of life. Let the children at this glad season of the year romp and laugh and play and be happy for it won't be long till they, like Paul, will put away the childish things. Let them think and dream of Sandy Claus and on Christ mas morning, let them find their lit- tie socks and stockings filled with sweet remembrances from dear old | Sandy Claus. My thoughts go back l to the old home far away when I 1 used to hang up my little sock on l Christmas eve night and have visions and dreams of Sandy Claus. The hope and expectation, the dream and reali- zation of his coming filled me with a l feeling of indescribable joy and when I | awoke next morning just at the break | of day and saw my little woolen sock | filled full and bulging out with pres ents brought to me by Sandy Claus. was the happiest little boy in the sSettlement.'"
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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-10-15

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13
Special Services.

\ tanpt;rf:,',' paC''""t. "''fr country.
INaS presented by t:';y u,r;u!"rS 90 thu
ai;",i rr"sh%;criau church. E"2rr' :
Point. y:%'.'r,i;jy morning ana iuc!Ud"'!
in he program WAS ~ Hn,h"m by The
choir. and @rl,S j." Mis- Gladys Nr5"u:..
i,r Anna T. Watson. e.: E.'w Athens. o..
delivered ,h> prime. a! address. FolinS-
."c tho services ~ Huu"ai ThaHiS%!v-
ina: Offering OF til. WouaaS Missionary
S"rIcty vas taken.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13
GEN. LILLY IMPROVING.

rHARLESTrN. ". Va. Nov. IL
,f;cr bong in Huntington hospital
:,r atmus. nu" month Wh"r" ne under
went =. surgical operation. Attorney Cen
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home IL charleston II" l. SLOWLY regain
i"g lis h";!;h H;;t VIII not be abb" 20
r,s,in" his ofr:c!a! work for another
wcri - more. his physicians said ;oda%.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13

special ,nenttrg - tnG %""nHii n
Fulton wili b. h"ii this evening in tn"
town hall 1T which tim" = number VI
r0ntiuc matters w;l! =" considered. in
Guiding tho awarding of 4 contract for =
bridge 10 ~ rOns;"Ucln'! oyer III" cr'H%
N EIGHTH StrrNt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13
Guh SInetinC.

tn, Y. = VI. OWED ~ f?ln' Grove 7Nl
Wheeling Wi! ',uIG is regular monthly
meeting a tho hom" % Miss Dora Lind
say. of Elm, Heights. this evening. F",-
ln:rirg tho BUSINESS session 4 social ;i:nH
will uc enjoyed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13
VIII GirN Snc!li.

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tho school :..,g.,r ~ SATURDAY ,,n.n'i;..
\ spl.nurd m';sicn; and l.'~rn:. rr1
.;r&R; wf.i ~. r.rD. :",:. Refreshments
wIlt b. served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13
Seriously INillrc d

Clarence T.ut1 = I.ci" ;r2'lae. wn>
seriously :n;T-"d Saturday afternoon g.;
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13
American Guaranteed Paint
Special Me et:H~.

At Factory Prize"
II. Y. Springer. Elm Grove. W. Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-09-11
FAIR PREMIUMS WE'RE
ALL PAID IN FULL

Cimarron Valley fair, which can offer
full list of premiums OF very liberal
dimensions and can get through a sea.
son such as last year without landing
in the bankruptcy courts. Yet our
fair board accomplished that very mi.
racle- and don't owe any widow and
children a big debt either
The cold fact Il, Nr Eiaor. there
are very few such fairs anywhere in
the west as we can boast Of Few
make enough to pay even as liberal
premiums as DO tho cimarron Valley
folks Most Of them Qdit BY raying
30 percent on the cash awards But
oar people offer liberal premiums and
today De not owe a dollar.
Beat If If YOU can You can't.-Old
Fair Manager.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-09-11
FARMERS URGED To HOLD
COTTON FOR 70 CENTS

Fort Worth NM Sept il---lienry N
Pope head Of the asseciatiOn of hIrm
ers unions presidents. issued a state
ment to-day urging all farmers to
hold their cotton for twenty cents, dc
claring that this price would be
reached before the present crop Is
picked, if general holding plan is
put in practice by southern farmers
President Pope denied recent press
reports stating that the association
fixed twenty cents per pound as the
minimum price of cotton, "The as
sociation took no action whatever on
this matter said MIR Pope. but sey.
era OF the state presidents did dis
cuss this matter among ourselves and
it was the concensus of opinion thai
the minimum should be twenty cents
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1916-09-11
EIGHT HUNDRED.
UNION MEN To
JOIN CAR STRIKE
SYMPATHY STRIKE PLANNED
~ sfAEN NEW YORK
CRAFTS

New York, sept IA strike Of
stage employees longshoremen brew
er, WORKERS. machlnists bartendere,
momdars and printers IN sympathy
with the unioDlzed street car men VINO
quit their places four days ago wa
decided upon "a meeting Of the head
OF their mlons Sunday according to
an announcement by Hugh f kayne,
staie organizer Of the American Fed
cratic OF labor
Support From 100000 Men
Undivided moral and financial SUP
pofi Of all trade unionists in Greater
New York, who II Is estimated mum.
Der 100000 are pledged to tie strlk.
Ing car men here in resolution adj
( opted at a conference attended by
Samuel Gompers, president OF the
/ American Federation OF Labor, 0filc
1 ials Of the New York Central Fedcrat
cd Union; the Brooklyn Central Lab
OF Union and the Amalgamated AssO.
citation Of street ad Electric Railway
employees.
Mr. (iomNrs who arrived here late
today in response to an appeal from
the New York Central federated m
ion, issued statement in which he
referred to the efforts Of the heads
Of The Intcrborongh Rapid Transit
company which operates the subway
and elevated railway lines, and offic
ers Of the various surface ear roads al
fccted by the strike to crush the spir
it Of organization among the EN-.
p'oyes Of these railroads.
Arbitration Desired
Mr. GomPers asserted lhsl the car
me nwere determined TO exercie
their right to organize. the right to
strive nationally and normally for the
Improvement Of their conditions as
employees Of the companies, and to
have submitted to board of arbilra-
ton such differences as the commit
tees Of the employees ana the repre-
sntaiipes Of The companies fail to ad
lust
The fourth day of the strike found
all surface ear lines in Manhattan, the
Bronx ana parts OF Weslchestor coun.
ly badly crippled During the da
tive service on nearly all lines was
about fifty percent normal and last
nisht the police reported that il had
almost entirely suspended.