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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
It's All in q Day's Work
 Down Al the City Hall


 Henry Page Burruss was as full oi business yesterday as Fairfield fox ter rier battling flees.
 He had just entered his boudoir in the eits as llea at bevy of stenograph- CTS chaes his earmuffs into a pigeon- ho,o his iesk. dismantIed his reefer ana er Snd squared himself at a rolefcr less when the telephone jin2lsI re-ri;y u well-trained telephone -... snngfe during the yuletide.
 The woman at the other end of the line was one of noble band of church and charity workers H. F. B. was caught aslesp at the switch He answered the telephone.
 Twas sad story to start the day. Aud the narrative was woven from real Ife- drawn from recent events that took place in, ,the vicinity of Lee avenue.
 NNo, don't want to buy mule, Coia- missioner BJrruss declared with empaa- sis -'Tao many mules around this bu'la- ing now
 It wsa evid It that H. P. B.. had lnis- und arstood. There was a buzz of eha ,- ter for three minutes when bland si''ie |sweut the commissioner phiz
 ''I see" the commissioner saia. Ala Aa you want me 70 drag the dead mule riI |the premises and charge it up to profit and loss?
 "Just for sweet charity?
 "Ysh, get you.
 "oh. you're going to buy her another mule
 "Uh, huh
 "so YOU boeett the old lady this mule |so she could make living by pedall1s. An 1t got all fed up the first night winised it's other eye threw fit and gave |up the ghost.
 Real tragedy for the first day, oi |Christmas week. "Oh, you don't want the city to buy her |another mule? You're going to raise the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
CHRISTMAS TREE AT
 KIWANIS CLUB TODAY
Arrangements Completed to Play Santa Claus for 100 Children
 at Luncheon Today

A Christmas tree for 100 children Of Bir- mingaani wifi te the feature of the meet ing of the Kiwanis club today al o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel.
 Candies. fruits andf presents for little children have also been procured by committee headed by Rev. NJ. s. Barnwen, who. together with other members of the Kiwan,s club. VII see that the children have q good time.
 Lew Salter has volunteered to act as Santa Claus for the occasion, and imme- diateiy following the banquet. to whiSn the children have also been invited. hs will distribute an armful of candy. fr1iit and presents to each child.
 There will be no executive session 10 the meeting to6ay, which has been .et aside solely for the entertainment of the little visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
Former Human Fly" Has
 Now Lost His FoothoLd
By CLARK BOOTH

Eric Issacson. who said he was former iys known as the Human Fly, came into the office of Coroner Rives yesterday. His hair was white, while from the look on his face it could be seen that he had sufp fsred long from a serious injury.
 He told his story to MT. Rives.
 T was at one time one of the few men going over the country using their daring and skill in climbing tho sides of buildings. | went happily along, disre- gardlng death, and performing feats that made the onlookers hold their breath
 ''But now I am almost finished. I met my fate at Niagra Falls, when display ing my skill climbing one of the struc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

funds yourself for another animal Just want me to cart the dead one off the back porch2N
 Alright, madam. the great munici- pality of Greater Birmingham will see that the dead mule is put away with the proper obsequies.
 But before you close the deal for mule No. .. perhaps you better have a mule expert out and look him over. Yes. I'll ie glad to do it. Goodbye. merry Christmas, madam. And the commissioner returned to als desk to ponder over the weighty affairs of a great municipal government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
GREENVILLE

Greenville. December 22.-( (SpecialO- John Barker the engineer of the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company ho was dangerously injured in the lecal yards of that road. is reported to
 be considerably better and that his lett
 leg was not amputated as it was first
 thought necessary, He is at the Stabler
 infrmary, being treated by Drs. A. L.
 and T.. Y. Stabler and J. A. Kendrick
 The injured engineer drove his en-
 zine through the yards here Saturday
 and stopped for orders. As he stepped
 from his cab to the ground he did not
 see an approaching motor handcar on
 the next track and\ stepped directly in
 front of it. The car struck him with
 great force. Knocking him several feet Into the air and he fell directly in front of the car again and was dragged foI several yards, seriously injuring him The smash-up resulted in injuring H Cumbie, the driver of the car, and sev eral of his men, but none of them were seriously hurt
 Rev. Bob Jones. Leon Palmer, Dr. s
 Labar and Mir. and Mrs, Loren Jones who compose the team representing the l Alabama Sunday School association in the great evangelical campaign that is being waged in Alabama, held a | regional meeting at the First Baptist 1 church of this city this morning and afternoon. The church was crowded at l both services by members of all de nominations Of Greenville and Butler l county.
 The people of Butler county have en- 1 tered the campaign with interest and an ! orga nization was perfected to carry or the work until it's close, March 2S. MT. Palmer, the Sunday school eX- pert and pr. Lamar told of the cam 1 paign explaining 1t in detail and as-
 sisted in forming the organization te assist in carrying out the plans. Mir
 Bob Jone sput inspiration in the meet 1 ing and made the people want to do the 1 work Mir and Mrs Loren Jones fur nished inspiring music for the meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
Sally League Will
 Open On April 2

Charleston, December 22-President W.. H. Walsh today announced that the South Atlantic league season would open April 2 and close September II. The schedule will be so arranged that clubs will not be at home or on the road for more than three days at a time. Opening day games will be played at Charleston Greenvile and Spartanburg, While Co lumbia, Charleston and Greenvilie Will get July games. Augusta will play at Augusta on Georgia Memorial Day. Char lotte at Charlotte Mecklenberg Day and Augusta. Charlotte and Columbia al home Labor Day. Empires Blaoourn, shuster and Browne have been signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

lures near that sightseeing spot l slipped and feil. Eighty-seven weeks l remained in the hospital My hair turned white. my body was all broken up. an> now am only fit to do meager peddling.
 'I have tried for days and days 10 find some means of livelihood,' and here the old man began to cry, and want to appeal to you to help me get permit in your city to peddle little trinkets here that I may be able to keep myself alive.
 The old man was an object of pity as he unraveled his tale 10 the coroner, who told him to return in the morning and that he would do everything he could to see that Issacson was given a foothold and chance of a livelihood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
The Liver, Kidneys and Blood Are Your Tripod of Health. When One Is In Distress They All Suffer. pr. Hitchcock's Liver, Kidney and Blood Powders Tone Up the Liver and Kidneys, Puri- flying the Blood and Keeps Your Tripod of Health In Balance.
A Vegetable Compound. Will Not Make You Sick. Eat Anything You Like.

When bilious, suffering with indigestion. headaches a touch of rheumatism and feel out of sorts generally. your liver is not the only part of your anatomy that needs at tention This upset condition may be caused by either the kidneys or blood and the liver simply refuses to function out of sympathy- If you only treat your liver, yod arc only getting at third of your trouble
 The Liver, Kidneys and Blood are so close- ly allied. that when one gets out of order the others fall in line. Therefore, the only way to put the entire system back to it's normal healthy condition is to right the liver and kidneys and purify the blood.
 Dr Hitchcocks Liver. Kidney & Blood Powders will clear up these three vital parts of the system-keep your Tripod Of heaitts in balance This is of Dr. Htcn- cocks favorte prescriptions that he used success sfully for over 50 years.
 25 cents will buy large tin box at your druggist Take level teaspoonful tonight and it will strn;ghten you out by morning. If you are not satisfied your money re funded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
HEAVY DOCKET SET IN
 JUDGE "AB'S" COURT

Seller Thompson, a negro. was fined s25 and costs and given six months sus- pended sentence when found guilty of grand larceny before Judge II. B. Ab- ernethy in the court of misdemeanors yesterday afternoon.
 Approximately 10 cases have been set for today's docket in Judge Abernethy's court. the majority being misdemeaaor cases The court will then adjourn uf- til after the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
PLEASANT CONTRAST

There have been only five cases of influenza this season in the district, ac- cording to the reports made to Assist ant Health Officer V. O. Bishop, and no deaths have been reported at this time from the effects of the disease. This is a pleasing contrast to the record of last year during the month of Decem- Der. when several deaths occurred daily from the disease. The climax was reached on December 20 of last year, when there were 20 death certificates issued from the office There was only one certificate issued on that date this year.
 A large box of toys and present, suit able for children, were received by G. H. Stevenson, chairman of the Red Gross home service department in Bes- semer Monday afternoon and will be distributed to children of the needy in the city. The box was sent from the Jefferson county headquarters of the Red Cross, and the presents will be dis tributed under the direction of Mir, Stevenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
Fire In Ships Hold
By Associated Press

Panama, December 22.-The British steamship Crown of Galicia, arrived here this afternoon with fire In her forwar'i hold. She was docsed by fire boats. which extinguished the blaze after five hours The vessel has on board general cargo and is bound from Glasgow for San Fran cisco. No estimate has been made Of the damage sustained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

ment followed at ElmWood.
 Mr and Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin en- tertained with a family dinner at their residence Monday, the occasion being in honor Of the fiftieth anniversary of
 the wedding of Capt. and Mrs. A. T.
 Goodwin. the parents of Mir. Goodwin.
 The Christmas colors of red and green, brought out in the smilax, Eng
 fish ivy and quantities of red roses,
 decorated the living rooms, where the children and grandchildren assembled
 to extend congratulations to the happy
 bride and groom of 50 years ago. In
 gold and green. yellow roses and sbows
 of yellow tulle being combined with
 English ivy most effectively
 gilt basket filled with yellow speci men chrysanthemums and lacy ferns and having the tall handle ornamented
 with an artistic bow of yellow tulle was the central decoration of the beautifully appointed table. Golden candle stands
 holding yellow candles and small ind- vidual golden baskets filled with bon bons and salted nuts were an added att traction to the table. The place cards were hand painted Cupids and brides. A Afive-co dinner was served. the members of the family present being as follows Mir. and Mrs. A. T. Good wyn. MT. and Mrs. Tyler Goodwin of Montg gomery. Mir. and Mrs. John D. Mc- Neel of Birmingham Mrs. Frank Grif- fin of Philadelphia, and MT and Mrs.
 Gardner Goodwin. Among the grand children were Misses Aldora. Precilla and Louise Goodwin. daughters of MT and Mrs. Tyler Goodwyn Misses Letitia and Hulda McNeel; Gardner and Mar vim Godwyn. A
 Captain and Mrs. Goodwin received many telegrams of congratulations dur | ing the day from various points in the United States. At the conclusion of the dinner Mrs. Goodwin was presented with beautiful diamond ring, and Captain Goodwin with a gold knife. the gift of their sons and daughters, all of whom were with them on this happy occasion except Lieut.. Col. Albert Good wyn of Minneapolis, Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

Nelle Burgine the little 11-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Burgin died Sunday afternoon at local in- firmary from the effects of a fall. The little girl fell from her high chair. which, caused the fracture of the skull, resulting in her death. Funeral serv- ices were held from the residence Mon-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
PERSONALS

Samuel George Frye, who is attending the University ot Alabama, is spending the holidays with his parents.
 Kenneth Charlton, United States com missioner, will leave tonight for Louis vile, where he will spend the holidays with relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
UNITED CHARITIES

The United Charities are preparing for the Christmas season, and will dis tribute clothing and baskets of food Christmas. Mrs. E. NJ owens stated Monday that individual voluntary con- tributions are being given the organi- zation to assist.them in making happy -Christmas for the poor of the city. Mrs. owens was in receipt of contribution of $1S.50 from J. W. Leggett Monday, which shows the support given the or ganization by the business men of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, December 22.-(Speeial)- pr, $ F Mayfield had several nice hams stolen from his back porch, where he had giaced them to cool off, so he could salt the m down The thief was very discrimi- hating, Although he visited the residence at night. he could tell ham from shoulder by touch. He took all the hams and left the shoulders.
 A. P. Patton gave the Fox Hunters club of Tuscaloosa county regular backbone and spare rib supper Saturday at his home in East End. There are about a dozen member of the club, all enthusi- astie fox hunters and they enjoyed the evening very much.
 Fitzhugh Burton. who moved to Hot Springs some 20 years ago, and who has
 been home only once before, is back on
 a visit He expressei himself being amazed at the great growth this city has
 taken on since he was here six years ago.
 A ear belonging to Burchfield Bros. caught fire on Monday morning while standing on Broad street. The blaze dam aged the machine considerably, but was
 extinguished before the arrival of the
 fire department.
 The weather having improved, work or
 building the foundation walls for the
 First Methodist church was resumed
 Monday. The church is building the hase- nent walls and will let the contract for
 the erection of the building when this is completed.
 Lieut. Hunter T. Burnett. who was op- erated on at the army hospital near At lanta, was in dangerous condition for some days, but Is reported to be better now He had his skull fractured when a train entered tunnel n Germany. he having put his head out of the window at the wrong time. The operation was performed in order to rotect the place in his skull where the fracture ocurred. Unless complications set in he will get we'll
 The police department has arrested a ibunch of small boys for breaking into a car and stealing about s25 worth of ba- nanas, while the car was on the track oi l the belt line awaiting delivery to tnt consignee. On account Of their youtf | they will not be prosecuted, but tht | street car line will demand that the par ents of the boys make good the loss. 1 To date only 1050 dogs have had tag 1 purchased for them by their owners il | this county. It is estimated that ther' are 10000 dogs in Tuscaloosa county, l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

Judge J. P. Stiles paid his monthly visit to the Bessemer office Monday where he spent several hours. A num- Der of settlements of estates and other matters that had accumulated for his consideration during the month were disposed of at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

Alb Persinser of Nebraska is back home to spend the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

TO date only 105o dogs have had tags purchased for them by their owners in this county It is estimated that there are 10000 dogs in Tuscaloosa county,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-23

day afternoon at o'clock. and inter- ment followed at Elmwood.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
AUDITORIUM.

Peggy Hyland the dainty screen
star will be seen at the Auditorium
today in her new photoplay OF cir
Gus life. THE Merry Go-Round.'
Miss Hyland assumes the role OF the
fortune teller's daughter In a dilapi-
dated circus a rich clubman steers
his automobile into a ditch near the
circus encampment. and is forced to
buy the entire show 20 get the use
OF the merry gO-rOund tractor to
extricate his car. He falls in love
with the pretty gypsy girl at first
sight Subsequent events show that
she IS really the daughter OF rich
city parents. having been kidnapped
when a child. The piece IS said 20
be filled with exciting and some
humorous incidents that sustains the
interest. Elmo Lincoln in Elmo.
The Mighty" the sensational serial
and the Ford Weekly are other pic
lures for today. The Lyons Mair
q three reel drama. Marie Walcamp
in a western story Cody Rides
Wild" and the Pathe News are Sat
urday's attractions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
ORPHFTM

A pair OF real comedians who
make. their entarnce from the or
chestra circle feature the bill al the
Orpheum for the last half Of the
week The act is a distinct novelty.
and the lines and music are new.
u Is refreshing 20 have artists like
this break up the regular routine OF
novelty acts.
One Of the funniest 'rube" CO.
medisns imaginable IS the male
member Of jerks and Allen who
present the Small Town Wise
Crackers" He goes through the
motions OF singing AZ the conclu-
sion Of the act while his partner on
stage does the singing His man
nerisms in this bit OF fun making
are ludicrous. and he handles his
brown derby like true ruralite.
Caesar Rivcu. quick change artist
wears a lot Of expensive wigs and
adorns himself in a red. white and
blue suit at the close OF his act
Tracey. Palmer and Tracey open
the bill with a splendid act which
consists Of singing. dancing and eX-
cellent ragtime piano playing The
auburn haired girl who manipulates
the worries is exceedingly clever. She
injects plenty OF personality into her
work, Notwithstanding her eccent-
ric bits Of byplay.
Bits OF the world series are shown
on the screen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
OLIVER.

From the sordid sIums OF New
Yorks Chinatown 20 the grandeur
OF high mountains and the majesty
Of the ocean-that is the range Of
the setting in The Miracle Man. a"
the big Paramount-A picture
which opens a weeks engagements
at the oliver theater Sunday after
noon. The same expansiveness OF
vision IL reflected in the absorbing
story written by Frank L. Packard.
later dramatzed by George NJ.
Conan Fnd produced with striking
success on Broadway. The central
fgurs is q white-haired patriarch.
who lives in the hills near the sea
and who has reputed power 10 heal
the SICK and crippled. Tom Burke
and his band in their haunt in the
New York underworld read OF his
miracles and conceive the idea of
captalizing them for their own gains.
SO they so TO the town where the
old man lives and frame up a mir
acle for him. To their surprise they
discover that he really possesses the
healing powers. Gradually under the
influence OF their new environment
there IS worked a transformation
IN the hearts Of the crooks and
brings out the better nature Of even
the hardened Tom Burke himself.
The picture IS one OF the very best
of the season and has had long runs
IN New York and Chicago.
The Dolly Sisters. the favorite OF
Broadway. viii be presented by r.
Ray ComstOck and Morris Gest at
the oliver heater tomorrow night
for two days engagement with a
matinee on Saturday. I'm the merry.
tuneful. brisk and delightful musical
comedy entertainment. ooh Look, ''
The Dolly sisters are not only grace
ful and fascinating dancers but the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
RUNNING CONTROVERSIES AT 100 PM
A Huge Success to Be Seen Here for the First

The Picture that all Chicago talking about and has last
a Orchestra Apirure that fo in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
IASALLE.

VIII power that converts a fral
little person into a character Of ire
mendous force and influence finds
portrayal in Vitagraph's latest Bes-
sic Love picture which is the La
Sales attraction for today. "Over
the Garden Wall" is its title, and
the story is packed fun of love in
terest and natural human appeal.
How the girl finds her way out of
defeat at the hands Of the social
set. and how she survives the dis
appointment of finding out that her
fance is a fop and a weakling.
makes a story as novel as it is in
teresting.
Tomorrow. "A Sagebrush Ham
let" a lively western romance fea-
lures William Desmond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
THE OLIVER ONE WEEK STARTING SUNDAY.

husband is revealed in a surprising
manner.
Tomorrow, "Over the Garden
Wall" features Bessie Love
Kodak supplies at Schillings
517O-10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
CONSTIPATION
BilliOusnesS-- Headache
WENDELL'S
Vegetable CarthartiC Liver Tablet /;

Make the liver active. bowels reg
ular. without pain or gripping; re-
lieve sick headache, indigestion and
all morbid conditions due to un-
healthy action Of Liver and Kid
neys. They seldom fail 70 end con
stipation. Get a box of WENDELL'S
Liver Tablets today at Wettick's cut
Rate Drug store or any leading drug
store.
Large box for 25 cents. ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10

novel tactics in holding her hus-
bands wandering affections. will be
shown at the Castle theater today.
The scenes are divided between New
York and Paris and the duplicity of
a supposed friend who tries 10 ALI
enate the wOman's love from her
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
LOCAL PLAYBnLS

AUDITORIUM-sThe Merry-Go-
Round" with Peggy Hyland.
LASALLE-"Over the Garden
Wall. with Bessie Love.
CASTLE-~As n Man Thinks"
with Leah Baird
Dolly Sisters IN "Oh,
Look.
ORPH Vaudeville.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10
CASTLE.

GAS a Man Thinks" an adaptation
OF a morality play written and pro
duced on the speaking stage by
Augustus Thomas, has at last
reached the silver sheet and with
Leah Baird in the role Of the wife
and mother, who uses clever and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-10

critics say they are really capable
condolences and sing most agree
ably, and in ooh Look" they have
dozen or more good songs and
dances.