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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
SENATOR'S AGREE ON RATIFICATION OF
 THE PEACE TREATY
Bankhead and Underwood In Accord With Chamber of Commerce Res
 olutions on Subject

Tn letters to General Manager c. E. Jenks of the Chamber of Commerce. received yesterday, United States Senators Underwood and Bankhead state that they are in thorough accord with the peace treaty and shipping resolutions adopted by the Chamber of Commerce at the meeting held at the Tutwiler hotel about 10 days ago. MT. Jenks also received letter from Secretary ]. P. Tumulty acknowledg- ing receipt of copies of the resolutions sent to President Wilson.
 The letters were received, by Mrs, Jenks yesterday morning. Senator un- derwood wrote that he was in thor ough accord with the views set forth in the resolutions and expressed his appreciation of that organization in sSnding the copies to him.
 Senator Bankhead stated in his let ter:
 q thoroughly agree that the differ ences between the President and the Senate should be adjusted without de- lay by mutual concessions so that we can give attention to a number of im- portant and vital matters affecting the welfare of the country and it's re- 4ations to the world which cannot be determined until final action on the peace treaty.
 The Chamber of Commerce in it's resolutions indorsed the peace treaty, including the League of Nations, and demanded it's immediate ratification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Heard on
 Ban Johnson Case

New York. December 19.---Arguments on the application of the New York American league club for the appoint ment of commission to examine of- ficers of the Cleveland club regarding Ban Johnson's interest in that club were heard today by Justice Vernon Nj. Davis of the state supreme court. Johnsons attorney claimed that a commission would be unnecessary Decision was reserved.
 Stock in the Cleveland club held by President Johnson was simply collat- eral for loan made to the club by Johnson in 1915, declared his attorney.
 charge of q conspiracy on the part of Johnson and the owners of the five clubs loyal" to him to force the own CTS of the New York club to withdraw from baseball was made by Charles M Futile, attorney for the Yankee club In support of the charge, Futile read portions of letter which he said the New York club obtained when John sons letter books were recently ob- tained under a subpoena.
 The letter, which it was said John son sent to the five club owners last August declared:
 Tt is my judgment that they tmean- ing the New York club owners Tuttle said) should be retired from baseball.r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
TO ANNOUNCE PERSONNEL

washington. December 19. - An nouucement of the membership ot the commission of three to be entrusteu under the provisions Of the pltumlnous coal strike settlement with investiga- ton of wages, working conditions ana prices in the industry was awaiting tonipht the final approval and sigma ture of President Wilson,
 The announcement, together Wlth letter by the President outlining iot the commission it's duties will be made nublic tomorrow, it was said tonisht at the White House. It had been nIanned to announce the commission nersonnel today, but attendance or At- torney General Palmer at the senate coat committee hearing was under stood to have prevented conference desired by the President before the ah- nouncement was made.
 TInofficial reports today were that Holm P. White, former head Of the Tinted Mine Workers of America, >aho Rembrandt Peale, a Pennsylvania op- erator would be appointed to act Tor the miners and operators, respectively, on the commission. There was no lh- formation as to whom the President had selected as the representative or the public.
 Delay in appointing of the commis- sion. 1t was said at the White House. was requested by Attorney General Palmer, who wanted to be assured that the miners would return to work. These assurances, 1t was added, have been received by MT. Palmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
GREAT DIFFICULTY
 IN SECURING CARS
 FOR MOVING BOOZE
Cargo Space Available Only for Small Percentage of Liquor Offered for Elk
 port, Say Shipping Men
sx Associated Press

New York. December fe-Distners and other owners of alcoholic beverages are seeking to export millions of gallons of whisky and other liquors from this and other eastern ports before January 16 when the national prohibition amendment becomes effective, but are meeting with great difficulty in getting freight and car space. it was learned here today.
 shipping men declare that it is ex- tremeiy doubtful whether cargo space can be obtained for more than compara- lively small percentage or the hquors offered for export, although some have announced a willingness to give prefer ence 10 iouor shipments to help distillers and others out of their difficulties.
 Customs house officials state heavy exnort movement already is under way, T.iouor exports have been increasing Steadily for many months, but the heavy movement is said to have begun in De- tcber. the latest month for which de- tailed statistics are available, when the value of the exports of distilled alcohol spirituous and malt iquors reached si. .9O7. s76, as compared with only $SS9 Tf during the same period last year,
 Export of liquor to Cuba is said to be much smaller than sw erally. reported Tt is pointed out that che heAVy import duty on liquor in that country, combined with the fact that the space in bonded warehouses and storage plants there is greatly limited, has forced exporters to seek other fields. Last minute shipments probablv will be made to Bermuda, Mex co and Central and South American Torts. ,,....
 Harris & McGill., agents for the Dixle and Merchants and Miners steamship lines report they have prepared to trans nort ! 600 GOO gallons of whisky from Nor f,lk and Baltimore. Freight steamers with cargo space for that amount have been reserved for liquor shipments, but this will only take care of small part If the cargo space desired.
 At the office of the Munson line, wnich anerates s1 steamers in the Cuban serv- ice. it is stated that inquiries had been received in regard to enough liquor ship ments to equal six times it's total cargo capacity during the next month. Nir- tuafiv no liquor shipments are being ac- cspted. however. because most of the cargo space has been contracted for gen. eral merchandise.
 Freight managers of the Red Star and ether European lines report that they. too. have been besieged with inquiries from exporters, but that only a compara- lively small amount of cargo space has been contracted for because of the un~ certainty of the liquors being here in time for export.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
SHEPHERD oF THE HILLsv

Having established attendance records at one of San Francisco's leading play houses. where it has just completed a successful engagement, "T'he Shepherd of the IIills." a perturbation of Harold Bell Wright's famous nove' is amor the attraction extraordinary at the All cazar theatre for s4A u..s Monday.
 Mir, Wright Is undoubtedly one of the most popular writers the world has today, and the fact that '"rhe Shepherd of the Hills" is the one of his books most in demand, makes the screen version an ace in the motion picture world. Using copy of his novel as 8 scenario, the au- thor personally supervised the reproduc- ton of his story for the silver sheet, and the result is a picture that fairly takes the book from it's binding and flashed if before the eyes.
 All the characters of the novel are portrayed with absolute realism by a ca pable cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
"FL0FLov-JEFFERsoN

A beautiful corset model whose in tentions are vampirish but whose heart ccmpels her to give up the youth she has ensnared to the girl he loves, is the theme of "Flo-Flo,' that sparkling musical comedy which John Cort will present at the Jefferson theatre start Ing next. Thursday (ChristmasS. De- cember 20, opening with a matinee, for limited engagement of three nights and two matinees.
 Numbered among the features are two irresistibly funny comedy themes, a beautiful perfect s6" chorus with a sense of humor and eccentric dances three wonderful fashion parades which cost thousands of dollars and cast Of stars of established reputation which includes Miss Miriam Mason, George $. Kinnear Sam Howard, Carl Fletcher, Len Leonard, Andrew Francis and John Ross. Germain Bourville, Gus Vaughn. Hazel Wood, Marie Casnere and Helen DuRoss, together with the 'perfect 36" chorus besides an augmented orehes- tra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Fritzi Schef Charming
 As Euer Al the Jefferson

Fritzi heads a company of talented people including Al H. Wilson, the comedian and singer. who has been Tor years a prime favorite in the south, Mr. Wilson was given a cordial reeep- tion Even in a secondary role hls tat cnts were not obscured. His songs won the encores always accorded them and in addition he played the part or a breezy lawyer with good comic eI- feet.
 Miss Virginia Burt, who played Dolores Pennington; Miss Jane klng' a dashine modiste Curtis Karpe, who was Tonic, Italian grocer, ofoli lel- low; Miss Ursula Ellsworth, in the character of Miss Saphronio PenninR- ton an exceedingly prim and proper New England aunt with penchant for nedigrees Miss Marie King, her niece. Angelica; George Everett good singer and actor, who played Liant "pick" Pennington James Iosenh Dunn. who made much out of inc role of a comfcal butler, were other members of the cast who de- serve praise Gormley and Wakefield did some first-rate eccentric dancing and Miss Burt sang her song numbers well. It was noticeable that every number was encored. most or them several times. in itself good evidence If ability not limited to any one mem Der of the company
 If was a delight to hear Miss Scheii sing once more her success or yester- vear 'sKiss Me Again" Her other nnn,hers were sung in her most hrll- liant style. e..
 There will be a matinee this after- noon and a performance tonight, end ing the engagement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
H. B. wARNER-ALCAzAR

Pursued by scheming mothers, young millionaire manages to- evade marriage nets that have ben prepared for him, until he happens to change clothes with a convict for lark. He is mistaken for the crook, and. a young girl decides to marry him to make him go straight He goes to the crooks headdnarters, hunt- ing the man whose identity he has adcp& ed. and the girl follows him. nvell arht proceeds. in which Mir. Warner does some intensive acting. "A Fugitive from M,srimony' seeumbs to the charms oi this girl, and becomes a bridegroom be- fore the story is ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
PERSONALS

Misses Elizabeth Crowe and Eliza beth Barren are entertaining a number ot their friends at their quarters at Virginia mines, where they are teach ing the young women enjoying a house party for the weekend. Those in the party are Mrs. J. H.. Hayes of Birmingham, Miss Katherine Broad head, Miss Thelma D1dley. Miss Mabel Moore and Miss Lucille Rich.
 Miss Aurey Green is spending few days in Atlanta as the guest or friends.
 Herbert Ryars, who has been teach ing in Huntsville, arrived Friday eve ming to spend the holidays with his parents, MT and Mrs. c. B. Byars.
 Miss Sadie Phelps is at home from Breneau college and is with her sister. Miss Elizabeth Phelps.
 Bill Cowan arrived Friday from Au-' burn and MS~ spend the holidays with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. Dave Ccwan
 Mrs. H. H. Pendleton is the guest of her parents at Bryant Junction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
COVERS ENTIRE GROUND

The Attorney General, aided by questions from Senator Townsend re- publican, Michigan, took the commit tee over the entire ground travesed by the government in the strike. After Fuel Administrator Garfield, who later resigned because of the settlement had suggested. and the miners had re- jected, 14 per cent wage increase and retention of the present price in coal. the government. he said, had pre- pared to fight the thing outs Then John j.. Keegan, an attache of the De- eessful mediation. John L. Lewis and William Green. president and secre- 'Ary. respectively, of the United Mine Workers came to Washington on their own voIition, Mr. Palmer said and ield two private conferences with him In one day.
 President Wilson meanwhile had prepared statement MT. Palmer said and at the second conference which joseph F. Tumulty. secretary to the President, attended, the miners repre- sentatives "acquiesced to the Presi- dents proposal" There was no set tiement" Of the strike. Mir. Palmer as serted. but "an arrangement which finally accomplishec the object we wanted. the, production of coal"
 Between the first and second confer erces with the miners union chiefs Mir. Palmer said. Secretary Sof the Treasury Glass, Director General of Railroads Hines and Fuel Adminis- irator Garfield had been consulted and had approved the arbitration plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Canvass to Be Presented
 Red Cross on Exhibition
By Associated Press

New York December 1a.--A $22oo can vas of 'Tdealzed American Woman hood, an Enigmatic Interpretation of Madonnahood" which will be presented by the war department to Red CroSe headauarters in Washington as tribute to the great ministering organixattca from the belligerent forces. was placed on exhibition here today at the Knoed- Ter gallery.
 The canvas, by F. Luis Mora, has been acquired by Secretary Baker through Major Joseph G. Mitchell, formerly of the general staff. The title is Thine Is the Glory"
 Portraits of more than 1000 women. Red Cross workers who rendered most conspicuous services in the war, were carefully selected by Red Cross head- quarters and divisional and chapter of- ficials throughout the United States and scientifically fused or blended into ona remarkable face by Major Mitchell and incorporated in large aliegoric compo- stion by M Mora. Among the portraits selected were those of Mrs. Marshall. wife of the vice president: Mrs. w. K Vanderbilt, Mrs. August Belmont and those of many shop and factory girls.
 Tn the last 20 years 7,10U,on0 automobiles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
STAKE TO BE
 COMPLETED TODAY

Montgomery, December 1s.-Comple- ton of the all-age stake of the South ern Field Trials club is set for Satur- day, with five braces of dogs in the original placements to be sent down the field.
 Twelve pairs were run at Leto- hatchie today, 24 covies of birds being located. Momomeys's Pinto Bess and Doctor Johnson Davis being ordered back to the second series. which will be staged Saturday. Cobbs Hall and store's Ben also made excellent show : iASx today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Stecher Throws Parinoff
 in Two Straight Falls

Montgomery December 19. Joe Stecher, the Nebraska farmer defeated Ivan Parinoff, Russian protege or Jack Curley of New York. in two straight falls here tonight.
 stecher secured the first fall in 45 minutes and 30 seconds on his fifth attempt at using the body scissors hold. The second fall came at the end Of IS minutes and 45 seconds and was accomplished bv headlock.
 Parinoff used the toe hold as his main defense, Stecher forcing the bouts in both instances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
BOY SCOUT SERVICE

At the evening service at the First Christian church sunday evening the pastor, Rev. E. IT Hutchison, has arr ranged a most interesting programme. The several Scout troops will attend, the service in body and will take part in the services. and R. l.. Coons will deliver the address of the even- ing. Mir. Coons is a most pleasing speaker and the announcement that he' will deliver the Mress. in these spe- cial programmes arranged by the pas tor, will attract large gathering.
 Members of the Scout troops will give number of musical selections. David Nixon will play tine violin and there will he other musical instru- ments to form an orchestra and several quartettes by the Scouts, HowarS Bailey. Tom DeJarnette, w. E. Bum gardner and Rev. r. IT, Hutchinson will sing a quartet and Mr Goodwin will render a cornet solo These Sunday evening services are attracting large congregations and the programme for Sunday evening is one of the best that has been planned.
 At the morning service Rev. Hutchi- son will use for his subject The Wise Men From the East" Sunday school at s:30 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 6.30 D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
REGuLATIoNs SUSPENDED

Atlanta Ga. December lg.-fNeEul uld- tions limiting delivery of coal by re- tail yards to one ton per household have been suspended. the regional coal committee announced tonight.
 Continued increase in coal produc- ton has resulted in such an improve menl n the situation, the committee stated, that now there is no limit upon deliveries 10 household consumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
oIIESrION NOT IMPORTANT

sWe told him that the question or miners wages and prices of coal had now become relatively insignificant" Ogle responded.
 '.It seemed to us question of law and order, an issue that could not be yielded We said that a settlement now by granting an increase would be a dastardly. cowardly surrender of principles that must be sustained.
 sYou believed this an effort to com ipromiseg Senator Frelinghuysen pur- sued
 eve did" Ogle returned. "and we rejected the idea
 Have you agreed to the govern nients proposition now?" Senator Townsend asked
 eve have not" Ogie replied. The proposal has never been submitted to us. We have called the Attorney Gen. erals attention 70 several vital changes made in Dr. Garfields orig inal suggestion.
 operators had been lefts"very much confused" he said further. as 10 what the government had done. No conn mission he asserted. could cover the wage and price problems arising in the soft coal industry of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
THE COST IS sMALL-THE RESULTS LARGE-CALL MAIN 49Oo
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
HoGSEs FOR s4LE

SOUTH HIGHLANDS-Fin 2-story and basement. Brick, stone and con- crete residence. Could not buy the lot and build this house for less than s15.00o Forced sale. $10.000. It is south of Highland ave, east of Five Points If not interested suf- ficient to call in person, don't ask for information over the phone about it. B; F. Eborn, 315 Empire bldg. Main f1q1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
AT LoEw's BIJoU

The greatest female ventriloquist in the world IS one of the feature attractions on the bill for today at Loew's Bijou. She will appear in The Baby's Cry," a ven triloqual act tY Walters and Walter Other acts inciude Henry Horton and company in an amusing one-act comedy. Uncle Lem" Powell and Worth, black face comedians. are the original gloom chasers, the Herbert sisters, dainty sing 'ers and dancers. and Russell and Dewitt acrobatic dancers.
 William Desmond, in ''The Prince and Betty, is the picture feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20

fering by the Maddoeks-Parks play CTS at the Majestic theatre for this next week. The story is well known and packed houses for each perform ance are expected from the seat sale now taking place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
Bonnie Leonard K. O.s
 Herring in Sixth Round
By As.oelatsd Press

Memphis. Tenn. DecemberS I9.- Bennie Leonard of New York, light weight champion of the world, knocked out "Redr Herring of Pa ducah. ky. here tonight in the sixth round of scheduled eisht-rOund sno-dccision- bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20

Fritzi Scheff whose arts and sraces tempt one to exhaust his vocabulary of complimentary terms, Is once more at the Jefferson-Fritzi of the ex- auisite voice, the scintillant gift of comedy. the glowing personality and what one might call the impudent beauty which make those who see her on the stage feel that here is a prima donna who possesses in abundance what our French friends call the joy of life.
 It really doesn't matter particularly what piece Fritzi appears in, but in order to keep the record straight it should be stated that "Gloriannah is the operetta or musical comedy in which she sings. dances, acts the pert comedienne and, as usual captivates her audience.
 'sGlorianna'' is really quite thin-the frothiest stuff imaginable, but 1t serves it's purpose. It gives F'ritzi op- nortunities to look her best in fetch ing gowns, to sing adorably and to dance. Masquerading as q widow in order to obtain a bothersome legacy for her friend, Dolores Pennington, and invading the staid environs or a Back Bay home in Boston, literally founded on Plymouth Rock, only to discover that the man whose widow she was supposed to be wasn't dead after all were some of the adventures that befell Glorianna. However, all was not lost, even if the missing sol dier turned up unexpectedly, for Glori- anna had engaged the affections or Dick" Pennington and her deception was forgiven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
OPERATORS WERE CALLED

"On Friday December 3, after pr carfield's proposal had been rejected Nv the miners and the injunction pro- eeedings were being pushed at Indian anolsa MT. Ogle said, members or inc coal operators executive commit fee and myself were called in Tor talk with the Attorney General in ms office.
 nHe said that we must have some figure for a wage advance above the "A ner cent suggested by pr. Garfield which he would be willing to offer the ,oiners in order to settle the situation The government was not engaged m conpromising it's stand, he said, put had some difficulties.
 "The injunction proceedings were coming to head at Indianapolis on Tuesday he told us, and they were afraid that Judge Anderson would act in a characteristic fashion and Put some of these men in jail for vlolat7 ing his injunction under the Lever acf There might be general uprls- ing he said. which ought to De avoided. ,.44,,
 "He said that the fuel administrator was only a temporary official ana that his proposal of IA per cent ln- crease could be set aside. He asked us bow far we would go in further ad- vance of wages.
 "What answer did you maker Sen ator Frelinghuysen inquired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
IA. Faces Moonsnine Charge

Mobile, December 19.--Believed tf be the youngest person ever arraigned on charge of moonshining. Morris Fulford. aged 14 years.' of Fairhope, was bound over to the grand jury by Commissioner Austill this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
SHOWER POSTPONED

On account of the Illness of the guest of honor Miss Glee Eshelman, the shower which was planned for her by Miss Earl oliver will not be given on Saturday afternoon. Miss oliver will entertain in Miss Eshelman's honor in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20
PREPARE MEMORANDUM

Finally, on a train going to Indian spols where injunction proceedings were to be disposed of, Palmer, accom- panied by Lewis and Green. drew up 3 memorandum specifying the condi- .ions which the miners accepted. II was this memorandum which finally caused Dr. Garfield to resign. the tes- tImony developed. because of its terms
 It proposed to create commission of three with power to readiust both wages and prices he explained, while
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-20

pr. Garfield thought that "only 8 con- sultative body should be created
 q knew what the President meant Mir. Palmer said. when questioned by Senator Walcott, democrat, Delaware. as to whether the memorandum or agreement had carried out the Presi- dents intention He added under fur- ther questioning that there was no au- thority under which the government could fix wages, but that much of the agreements force would depend upon public opinion. (which has not lost us mower in the United States.
 Attorney Butler when called to the stand declared that the final memo randum of agreement between the Att torney General and the miners was ''diametrically opposed to that of Dr. Garfield, which the operators had ac- cepted.
 '.Dr. Garfield never contemplated commission to fix prices, Tor one thing he said.
 Senator Townsend, at the conclusion of his testimony. asked for someone who could speak for the mine oper- ators. and Ogle was called
 After a moment of fencing with Sen ator Townsend and conference with Nr Rutler he proceeded