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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
SAYS AWARD INADEQUATE

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 SAYS AWARD INADEQUATE
 "In my opinion,'Sit says, "this award is entirely inadequate to the services that were performed by the officer of the naval attache and those who worked with me. The effect of this the war against us at the time of the March offensive of 1918; also reduce ton of the submarine activities off the coast of Spain. While it may be impossible to prove that the work done did produce the results claimed, I have been assured that this is the case"
 The letter comments the services of F. J. Marion, w. A. Chadbourne and MT. Howell, who were associated with the writer, and declares Admiral Decker cannot permit them to be taken so lightly"
 "If my estimate is correct" 1t con- tinued, my services and the services of those who worked with me, in spite of the opposition of the ambassador, is certainly greater than the work done by any single battleship in the war or by any official stationed on shore duty in any administrative capacity"
 Captain Hasbrouck's letter is terse in it's indorsement of Admiral Sims position. stating that the writer has higher regard for Admiral Sims views on matters affecting the morale of the naval service more so than any other officer"
 It was because of this concurrence Captain Hasbrouck added, that he asked that his name be stricken from the navy cross award list.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
$200,000 COTTON COMPANY FORMED
 AT MONTGOMERY
By Associated Press

Montgomery, December 27.--Capital- ized at s2oo.OOO, the Montgomery Cot ton Manufacturing company, organized here this week. today announced pur- chase of the Montgomery Cotton Mills, Inc. at price of $125.o0O cash and other considerations not stipulated
 officers of the new corporation are: Frank ". Elmore, Jr, president; w. D. Hall, vice president; w. w. Brame. treasurer; W. M Beale, secretary.
 The property involved in the trans action is one of the most valuable in dutries of the city, located in West End, and giving employment to over 90 people. with pay roll of approx
 ately $lo,O00 monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
C Corporations Must File
 Returns By February

Montgomery, December T.-(Special.)- Corporations >doing business in Alabama must have their returns before the state tax commission by February l in ordef that their franchise tax assessments may be levied, and the warning was issued py the commission Saturday that many cor porations are unusually slow in making applications for forms. Unless the re- turns are on file by February l the cor- poration is subject to a penalty.
 A corps of workers is now employed m preparing and mailing the returns to corporations now on record or applying for them. Not only must the returns he completed by February l, but on that date the franchise taxes become delin- quent. and the regular penalty of de- linquent provided by the new revenue law may be assessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Funeral Services for
 Captain John Alc0clx Held In Manchester
By Associated Press

Manchester, England, December T.- Funeral services were held here today for Capt. Sir John Alcock, the first av- iator to make nonstop airplane flight across the Atlantic who died at Rouen. France. as the result of injuries received when His plane crashed December IS near Cottevrard, in Normandy. Thou sands of persons including numerous army officers and airmen, attended.
 The route from the church to the ceme- tery was lined with admirers of the late aviator hero, and full military honors were rendered at the grave. Air'nen act- as palibearers. As the funeral ceremony ended. buglers sounded the Last Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Holidays Set Back
 RevisiOnists of the
 French DictiOna Y,
Rx As,oolatea Pres.

Paris, December 27.-Christmas na New Years will set the French acad ir back in the work of revising the Frsneh dictionary, which, according to the t'ss' estimates, will be completed in 202s es 2025
 The two holidays this year fall a Thursday, the. only day in the week e W hich the forty immortals assem- a Academy members began the presen es vision in 1878, il years ago, and N reached the letter r. Due to mans SN words coined during the war it is s' gested this will impose new tasks o s reVisionists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
SHERIFFS CONDITION
 REPORTED IMPROVED

Chris Hartsffeld, sheriff of Jefferson county, is reported as improved follow ing injuries sustained several days ago when a cartrige exploded and & frag- memt struck him in the face. The in- jury was regarded lightly at first but swelling developed and it was feared Friday that there was danger of blood poisoning, but it is announced now that that danger has passed. The accident occurred when a cartridge exploded when one of the deputies was taking out the bullet with his knife. Sheriff Hartsfield is being attended by pr. CarraWay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
FRISCO ANNOUNCES
 BASIC RATES FOR ],
 MINE PROPERTIES
By Associated Press

Montgomefy. December 27.-state Commissioner of Insurance A. W. Bris- COG today announced the basic rate for writing insurance risks on coal mining properties of Alabama at s3.75 per 5000 represented on the mining company payrolls.
 The commissioner action followed recent conferences here between in- surance company representatives dur ing which numerous rates were sug gested the lowest being S3.S5 per 5000 of payroll and the highest $5. No action was taken at these confer ences, the matter being left in the hands of the commissioner, who acted today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
UNITED AMERICANS NEW ORGANIZATION
 TO FIGHT RADICALS
By Associated Pres.

New York, December 27-Worl< for the establishment of the United Americans. a national organization with a proposed membership of 100000, to combat the activities of radicals, has been proceed ing quietly for six months, it became known tonight. Among the officers, it was announced, are Cardinal Gibbons, Otto H. Kahn Daniel Willard, s. H. Westinghouse and Dr. David Hayne Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Yards Turn Out 1O2
 Ships Since May, 1918
By Associated Press

Newark, N. J., December 27.--With the launching of three vesse1s--Hazle- hurst, Tashmoo and suwiel-at. the Submarine Boat corporation's plant here today. the number of ships built for the United States shipping board at the yard since May. 1918, reached 102, representing total deadweight of 545,7O0 tons. The outpu testab- fishes world record in modern ship building, according to Henry R. Suth- pen, vice president of the corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Negro Is Lynched By
 North Carolina Mob
sy Associated Pres,

Franklin, N. C., December 27.-A negro named Green, charged with the murder here today of R. NJ. Brown, was lynched near here by d mob tonight which took him from officers en route to Raleigh i'll an automobile. where 1t was intended to hold tie negro for safe keeping. The negro was taken from the officers only after fight between deputies and mem- bers of the moo, and during the struggle Green broke away but was recaptured.
 A rope was tied around the negro S neck and he was dragged two miles be- hind an automobile, theh~ hanged to 8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Marked Decrease In
 Industrial Disputes
 In Country Indicated
By Associated Press

Washington, December 27.-Marked de- crease in the number of industrial dis putes throughout the country is shown in the weekly report of the department Of labor. Only two controversies were brought to the attention of the depart ment during the week compared with seven and eignr for the two previous weeks, which were the smallest number for any week in years, officials said
 There are now 2t strikes and 77 contro- versies before the department for set clement. Three labor disputes were ad- justed during the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Camp Pike Barracks
 Destroyed By Fire
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Little Rock, Ark, December 2L-Ffre starting late this afternoon at Camp Pike, destroyed two mess halls and two barracl1 building and partially destroyed two additional barrack buildings. All were unoccupied The origin of the fire is unknown. e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Two Women Paroled

Montgomery, December Z-(Special)- )-- Mrs Virgie Brazeal and Mrs. Pearl Moore. convicted of vagrancy in Marion county this year and sentenced to 12a days hard labor were granted paroles by Governor Kiiby today. Their release was recommended by the board of par dons, which stated that the women had been sufficiently punished and their con vAtion had taught them an unforgettAble lesson Both paroles are conditioned on future conduct and in the case of the Moore woman. the governor provided that she should reside with her parents until the expiration of the sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
TWO NEW CASES

Hartford. Conn.,, December 27.-rhe death list in this city as result of drink ing whisky said to contain wood alco- hol. remained at IS tonight. with only two new cases of liquor poisoning reported Hospital reports show four persons in serious condition tonight from the effects of poisonous liquor.
 The cases of the four men held here on charges of murder were continued to next Wednesday police court. Jacob Broner- wine, one of those held, is regarded by the police as a leader of the whisky ring, and is alleged to have made a profit of S75,oo0 from illegal liquor sales since July l.
 Twelve barrels of materials brought from New York City, the police say, were made ir.to 24 barrels by the use of water, and then distributed over the bar here and sold in bulk to persons in Chicopce and 1Iolyoke, Mass. Fifty cents a drink or v a quart was the price of the 'fliduOr'' here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Edwards Is Appointed

Mont gomery, December H-tSpecal.l~- Governor I<ilby today named E. T. Ed wards of Heflin, Route z. -ss rcgIs trar of voters of Cleburne county During the next few days the governor will announce the appointment of large nllmrer of
 s,nesssioners to fin terms which expired this year and will expire early in 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Cole Is Candidate
By Associafed 2ress

Findlay. O.. December 27-Ralph b. Cole. former congressman and soldier, today announced his candidacy for the republican nomination for governor of Ohio He was lieutenant colonel with the 3Tth (Ohio national guardJ division in France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
Rheumatism A Home Cure Given By
 One Who Had 1t

In the spring of 1898 I was attacked by Muscular and Inflammatory Rheuma- tism. I suffered as only those who have it know, for over three years. l tried remedy after remedy. and doctor after doctor but such relief as I received vas only temporary Finally, I found a rsm- edy that cured me completely and it has never returned. have given it to num- Der who were terribly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism, and it ef- fected cure m every case
 want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this mar vicious healing power. Don't send a cent; simply mail your. name and address and I will send it free to try. After you have used it and it has proven itself to he that long -looked-for msans of curing your rheumatism. you may send the price of it. one dollar but understand, 1 do not want your money unless you are per fectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that fairf Why suffer any longer when positive re- lief is thus offered you freeg Don't de- lay. Write today.
 Mark H. Jackson. No. 765-F Gurney Bldg. Syracuse, NY.
 MT. Jackson is responsible Above state
 ment true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
7S PERSONS DEAD AND SCORES BLIND DUE TO DRINKING
 POISONED WHISKY
(continued from Page One)

cohol drinks were sure to result either in blindness or death.
 The police arrested the manager of the drug department of an outlying department store at whose establish ment pint bottles of wood alcohol had been given away with $2 Christmas candy purchases. The widow of a sa- loonkeeper who died yesterday was arrested and she is said to have ad- mitted mixing wood alcohol with oth- CT liquors. She said the poison was purchased from druggist and he also was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

By means of laboratory on shipboard. i. is proposed to make an investigation of the ills of the tropical possessions Of America, Great Britain. France and Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28
CONGRESS TO MAKE A THOROUGH PROBE INTO AWARDING OF
 NAVAL DECORATIONS

(Continued from Page One) of his services as naval attache at Ma drid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

Paris, December H.-The petrol general commission met today with Deputy AJam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

London. December 27. Premier Lloyd George. speaking at blany stymdwy Wales, today, defended the voting arrangements of the League of Nations. He said Australia lost as many men as the United States in the war and had as much right to vote as the United States. This vote. he added, would not be used on any question arising between Great Britain and the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

New Orleans, December 27.-Twenty- four saloon men of New Orleans faced Judge Rufus Foster in federal court here today as a result of department of justice activities. Nine entered pleas of guilty. ard were fined $50 each Trials of the others will be held next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

Petersburg, Va. December 27.- 'BrunSwlck Hall," the country home in Brunswick county of Alexander Me- Rae of New York, was destroyed by fire last night with a loss estimated at S100,c00. partly covered by insur- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-28

New Orleans, December 27.-The joint commission of senators and con- gressmen on postal salaries will meet here January 5, it was announced at the federal building today. Most of the time will be devoted to hearings, 1t was said. Senator John II. Bank head of Alabama is chairman of the commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18

Tho University OF washington IL
facing Its old. old problcm--that of
providing rooms for hundreds Of out
of-town students. With q record reg
istration of over 1900 students the
problem has reached an acute stage
this year.
Approximately 1900 students are
reported to be rooming outside the
dormatories exclusive Of those stay.
ing Mt the sorority and fraternity
houses. Every home In the vicinity
OF the university In filled up. The
only for rent" signs seen are Is 10
20 blocks away from the institution.
The question of housing the non
resident pupils has always been q
sore one for the university admins
tration. State funds for tho con.
struction OF dormitories on the
campus Ia tho only solution. accord
Ing to Arthur r. Priest. dean of men.
who recently returned from France.
whore he was engaged in personal
service work on behalf Of the
parents OF washington soldiers.
'The state ought to provide dor
mitories for out-of-town pupils" he
says.
"a system OF democratic dor1ni-
tories for men and women on the
campus is the sensible solution of
the housing problem. Altho this
idea has been experimental with be.
fore II has never been given a really
fair trial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
200 University Students
at the Mercy of Landlords

welcome to como for advice or aid
In the solution OF their problems.
The men that live in these dormi-
tories are a. fine a bunch OF men
as are found on the campus"
Dean Priests idea OF . democratic
dormitory system provided for by
state funds II the only logical solu-
tion for the present and future scar.
city OF rooms for nonresident stu
dents. according TO the sentiments
expressed by = majority Of those Of
fected.
The mon In the dormitories pay
$40 per month for their rooms and
three meals \ day at the Commons.
tho college restaurant This aver
ages about $40 less than tho amount
paid by pupils living outside OF the
campus.
One Of the features Of the dormi-
tories In . community study room
and another. n large hall. whore
many OF the university social funo-
tions viii take place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18

heavy price In blood
Many Of tho Russian troops bc-
haved In an exemplary manner In
East Prussia In August and scptcm-
Der. Vino cellars and provision
stores were guarded. and Rsnnen-
kampf kept strict discipline ut In
sterburg.
But the war brought with Il end
less hardships and terrors. The Cos
sacks were rough and cruel. They
burned and piundercd. Many inhab-
itants were killed, women were out
ragged and civilians sometimes car
ricd off. These actions were for the
most part quite senseless. and one
sought In vain for any reason for
them.
Tho people had not offered the
slightest opposition 10 the Russians.
they were docile and had not taken
part in the fighting. In accordance
with our wishes. The Russians alone
must bear the responsibility for their
misdecds.
Tho Russian army had been .
heavy burden on East Prussia Now
we felt proudly that we had rescued
German soil from the enemy. The
Joy and gratitude of the people was
very great
This province was not rescued
only to como under = foreign yoke.
Heaven preserve us from such q
humiliation!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
CITY ACCEPTS
TOO HIGH" BIDS
offer to Save $4,000 Is
Ignored by Board

In spite Of a protest by Burton
II. stare hat bids filed for the
construction OF the Lake Union
steam plant were excessively high
and that he could save the city
from $4,000 TO $4,000 II new bids
werc called for. the board OF pub
lie works Friday awarded the con-
tract TO Charles c. Moore. OF san
Francisco. and the Aliis Chalmers
Co. OF milwaukee,. the total cost TO
be seio.ess.
stare. who Is president OF the
Pacific Lamp a supply Co. failed
10 shake the board with the e~cep-
tion Of Superintendent Of Public
Utilities Thomas +. Murphine. who.
on the strength OF stare's challenge
that he could save the city from
$4,000 TO $4,000 on the contract.
urged a call for now bids.
city Engineer pimock opposed
the motion on the ground that II
Il prevailed n would discredtt
Seattle In the eyes OF other
firms II. after receiving bids
on a published call. the city reject
ed those bids on the protest OF
dealer who failed TO act In time.
Superintendent J. ID. Ross. OF the
city light department. urged defeat
of tho motion because Of a recent
break In two pipe lines carrying
water to the generating machines
at the Cedar river darn. Tho ne
ccssity for Immediate construction
OF the Lake Union steam plant was
very urgent. Ross said.
The board then voted 10 accept
the Moore and Chalmers bids on
City Engineer pimocks motion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
OPPOSES
STATION SIT
City's Purchase Unsa6ss
tory, Says Stetson

Fire Chief Frank I. Stesssa ~
posed to removal Of the flfs {
at Third ave. and Pine Il 2
site at Fourth ave. and Baffe5 :
The new site was purchasee :
week by the city. The old au ~
sold to the Bon Marche for VA
II am opposed to the Fourth a.
and Battery st. site bsoAnse
useless to figure on locating !.
headquarters there CHER
said.
while am not satiSRied
main at present headouaFp-
prefer this location to the nev
THE best location for NJ
quarters would be In he
City building"
City Architect Daniel Huau
has begun preparations q 4
for the Fourth ave. and beSe
station, but It will be some y
fore actual plans are under -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
COUNCIL REFUSES
WELFARE NURSE

City Health Officer II. NJ. Reads
recommendation that the city cour'-
Gil provide funds for the employment
OF an additional child welfare nurse
and parochial school nurse was
turned down by the finance commit.
tee Friday.
The rosnmittce's action was based
on the fact that tho 1890 budget ai'
ready has been made up.
DR.. Read was authorised to attend
the sessson Of the American Public
Health congress NJ New Orleans the
latter part Of this month and $500
was appropriated TO dcfrAy the *.
penses OF hts trip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
STUDENT PLAYERS
GET BIG APPLAUSE

Four oneact plays. produced by
STUDENTS Of tho Maurice Browne
Ellen volkenburg dramatic depart.
ment Of the Cornish School Of Music.
met with an enthusiastic response
FridAy night from an audience that
packed the doors Of the Cornish Lit.
tie theatre.
The plays given were from the
pens Of Gilbert Canaan. John Mase-
field. Seumas O'Bricn and Juliet
Cooper.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
LOCAL BARBER HAS
ledge" ON L0ND0IVl'l

Seattle BARRIERS have ian eus =
London BARRIERS. even IN tne
wrinkles OF shaving sanitAuou'
A London news item tells
Marylebone barber who sns ~
patients" without the U.s. q
soap or brush. ri
"we've been doing thai 4
months" said q Seattle tons n
today. A Seattle barber - ~
long time ago to find a cot ~
that would soften the bearu Fl
contain no caustic and res~ ~
brush. He perfected ~ Tw
somc months back and nov
ing marketed under . nn@ -
You just rub 1t over tho 4
with the finger tips ana
ahead with the razor"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
AVIATOR KILLED;
GIRL IS INJURED

ST. PAUL. Neb.. Oct. ls.--Lieut.
Cameron Wright. manager OF the To-
cal control station in tho transconti.
mental air derby. was instantly killed.
and Miss Helen HAggart OF this city
seriously injured when privately
owned airplane, In which they were
riding. foil $50 fset here Friday after
noon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
WOMAN BLUFFS OUT
HUMOROUS HOlOUP

SPOKANE, Oct. 1s.--When a
young holdup walked into tho store
OF Mrs. A. II. Mcvay here last night
she told him that the cash register
was locked.
And It's no use breaking II OPEN"
she said. There's nothing In IT.
Bl',ffed. the holdup left. The reg
lister contained about 500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
GIRL ATTACKED;
ESCORT ROBBED

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 1s.--Miss
Genevieve johnson was kidnapped at
midnight while stroiling with Robert
Bruce. a chauffeur. Two men robbed
Bruce Of $40, she told tho police to-
day. and then took her to a secluded
spot. whore they assaulted her. The
girl was hysterical when the police
questioned her.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18
ROOMS TOO COLD,
ARREST LANDLORD

g. Hirami. Jap hotel propr>etor.
was stocking his furnaces Saturday
Mt Ill First ave. s.. under SIS bail.
Up TO this time he had not been
stocking them reguiarly--nos so regu-
larry as TO maintain the degree OF
heat required by city ordinance.
shivsrtng tenants kicked. Hirami
was arrested.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-10-18

In Monday Star General Lu-
dcndorff tells how he was
called from his rejoicing In vic.
tory TO tho rescue Of the shat
tered Austrians and Of his warn
Ing TO Germany, In view 0f the
defeat mt the Marine, that the
war was 10 be n long one.