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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Federal Employees
 Want to Be Home
 on Christmas Day

That Christmas is a time for home and family reunions has been demonstrated by the employees in the federal building and I large number have either gone or are leaving today for theirs respective homes to speni the holidays. Some have only short vacation but nevertheless they are homeward bound, if only to spend Christmas day and be able to cat dinner with tke rest of the family. H. A. Skeggs. United States marshal, left yesterday for Decatur, where he will be with relatives, while Ralph W. Quinn. assistant United States district attorney George Brown court crier, and Roy Cash ion, deputy United States Anarshal, are
 leaving today for Hamilton 10 spend the holidays.
 Miss Nan Ellen Carson, secretary to Postmaster K. E. Smyer. will leave today for her home in Gadsden to spend Christ mas day. while five employees of the inter- nal revenue office have journeyed home ward Alex Rutledge, cashier, will leave today for Montgomery; Miss Josephine M. Burnett has gone to Gadsden, while Miss Hazel Elliott has gone to Indianapolis; Miss Era Winters to Steen., Miss, and Miss Rebecca Krentzman to Jacksonville, Florida.
 Miss Claire Collins, secretary to Erie Pettus, United States attorney left yes treday for her home in Geneva, where she will Je the guest of her parents for the holidays.
 Kenneth Charlton, United States com missioner, win his family left last night for Louisville to spend Christmas with Mrs Charlton's parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
SALE OF CHRISTMAS
 SEALS STILL SHORT

With the total sale of Red Cross Christ mas seals aggregating more than 5000, tile Christmas seal sale campaign in Sir mngham and Jefferson county is now showing signs of reaching a fairly high figure. While the account of the work Of the last two days of the present week ia at present unavailable, it is considered highly probable that with the helpful as sistance of the many agepcies coming to the aid of the movement during the clos Ing days of last week, the campaign will close with approximately $20000 realized through the sale of seals alone.
 Many volunteer workers have come to the assistance of the campaigners in ti;e past few days and as result several thousand additional seals have been ais posed of.
 Dr. George raves, secretary of the state and county associations, yesterday issued another requess to those who have failed to return the stamps or check for the seals sent ther In the mail canvass "Eyen IL every seal sent out through the mails were paid for we would still he far behind in our quota,', he said. There fore, we trust that those who have ier ceived seals ty the mail will pay for them as freely as possible or if they are unable to do so. will kindly return them as quickly as possible. in order 10 assist up in keeping record of all seals issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 1. ID HAVE CEREMONY
Cyrene Commandery An nounces Impressive Pro- gramme for Tomorrow
 Morning

Christmas day will be celebrated by Cyrene Commandery No. 10 of the Knights Templar with an impressive ceremony at their asylum tomorrow morning at 1o;30 o'clock
 Christmas libations is the onder of the programme, which, with the notice of the ceremony have been sent out by the eminent commander, J. Bibble,
 An appropriate programme in the form of sacred music by the choir of the templars, and addresses by several of the knights. has been arranged as follows. Selection, by choir, Adeste Fidelis;i address. Our Savior's Birth. " Grand Chaplain Sir Knight Dr. J. w Johnson: selection, by choir, "Glory to God in the Highest; address "Tem- plarism." by Sir Knight M l.. Mewhin- ney; selection, by the choir Silent Night. Holy Night address, ''Reminis- cences," Sir Knight Henry Hiden; address. Our Departed Fratres," by Eminent Sir Knight w. w. Ransom benedietion.
 Commandery No. 10 will be in charge of the ceremony tomorrow J. Riddle commander Henry Hiden. generalis- simo; J. $. Edmondson, captain general William Hood.& senior warden; A. P Wells, junior warden; N. L. Mewhin- ney, prelate; w. w. Ransom, treasurer Charles J. Geohegan, recorder. Jerry A. Pearson, standard bearer; A. l. Reese, sword bearer; w. w. Bradbury warden, and Lee Mccall, sentinel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, December 23.-The market today was quiet. but at a somewhat higher level of prices than was the case yesterday Covering in Liverpool of the near sositions rrior to the holiday was reflected in our market by purchases Of Marcn andf Mag for foreign account in the early trading, which brought an i'm provemens from last nights prices. There was no sign of Any fresh speculative in- pulse and after the first advance the mar ket was dull. about 20 points above las- nights closing through most of the day.
 Some attention fas attracted by more statements as to the probability of lower prices from officials in Washington. These statements have not much effect in the way cf causing a decline. but they have a decided tendency to restrict speculative buying, which the present level is rot to be altogether regretted. The whole question of readjustment of prices is a most difficult one and the difficulties in the way of determining the readiustment of cotton prices are not less than those for oommodit.e; as a whole. There is an indefinite feeliny in the trade that prices may be lower later, but at the moment we find but few who believe that my sharp decline is in prospect.-IIubbard Bros ix Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
BANKHEAD INVITED
 m LEGION BANQUET

Washington, December zo.-topeeiai'!i Y / At the luncheon given by the Ristrlct of Columbia post of the American Legion to the visiting state commanders or t@hat @ orgaaization at the Willard hotel last wesls. three members of Congress were invited to be present as guests7Repre- sentatives Mondell, republican ieaaer Morgan of Oklahoma and Bankhead ol Alabama. ,,-
 Mr. Bankhead has secured the rep9, ], tat.on of being closely identified with all mea sures looking to the best interests ol ex service men, especially in connectlon with his leadership in the House or .he bins providing for vocational retraihhs of disahled soldiers and securing neces- sary appropriations therefor, ,, and raceins his Americanization bill. which VIII reee''e actior after the holiday recess.
 TSe state commanders conference ol inc legion in their meeting here also lh- dorsed MT. Bankheads resolution Tor tie anonirtmert of a special House coHinie- tae to consider all pending soldler on an1s igg isiation in order to get actloh on nas"e, i;aavs Mr. Eankhead is spending the hoiluays in his district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
CFTL LEAGUE TO
 SUSPEND SEASON

No games will be played in the GUY lsasue during the Christmas holidays It was announced by the Young Men Christian association, under whose aus ~;cas +ba league Is being conducted. Sus- pension of play will continue tlii the week sitter the holidays
 Because of the fact that practically all .,,,an,hars of the Birmingham Southern college team will be out of the city dur ing the holidays and several other play CTS of various teams Will pc ui,aoie to narticinate. officials decided on the tenn porary suspension.
 Beginning January ', however, and continuing through February 70, regular weekly games will be resumed, each of the six teams participating in one game weekly.
 The schedule for the opening games after the holidays is as follows:
 North Birmingham vs. Birmirsham- Southern.
 Acipco 'Y' vs. Central "Y.'' >
 stockhani "Y' vs. Woodlawn Commu- nifty ~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Oregon Eleven Continues
 Use of Secret Practice

Pasadena Calf, December 23.- Secret practice was continued today by the University of Oregon football squad in preparation for the same on New lears Day with the Harvard university eleven.
 The Oregonians' schedule calls for two practice periods daily.
 The men are divided into groups, ac- cording to their special line or work on the team, each group being taken in charge by a coach.
 Coach Shy Huntington takes charge Of the back field men, Brick Mitchell of the ends, and Bart SpeIlman of the lineSmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Christmas Luncheon
 of ROtarians Today

The Rotary club will hold it's annual Christmas luncheon this afternoon " 1 o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel and all members are urged to be present. There vii be a Christmas tree with real live. honest-to- goodness Santa Claus who will have gift Sr every Rotarian. The tree has been decorated and everything is ready for the visit of old Santa and the affair promises to be unique as well as enjoyable.
 Secretary Ciarence~Lloyd has made ex- tensive arrangements for the pleasure of the visitors on this occasion and is most anxious to have all members on> had with the Christmas spirit to take an ac- tive part in the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
JOINT HOSTESS

Miss I<aeers-n ''atv aod Mice Nell vahr,- son were ioint Iostesses at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Bafv Tuesday -efening This was the fist of the Christmas par- ties of the highsschool set and the hapnv Christmas spirit was apparent in the en- iovme,t of'the fntertainments The house was ,rofusely adorned with holly and rnistla-oe and sarres and music fu~n:shei arusenent juripg the erenine grab bag was an amrsins feature of the enter- fainment 4 sa'si nlate and hnt chocolate were SCI we'd during tNe evening Those en. iovinr this hn>nitaltv were Misses Mary Mildred wooarnw. .T'ileer Smith. T.uiu Nae Bennett. Katie Line. Maurire Hanhv Maggie Johnson. Parnice Hagler, Neil vnhnscn. Kathryn Ratv. Mers-s./ Ste nton Mccoilum, Morris Meigs. wilbdr Buck Fred Wnnderlieh. Cecil Deas6n, Frani. White. Howard Bailey. Sidney Kartus Louis Moreland. Louis McTyeire. Hoyt Sherman. DoraI'l Johnson Walter C. Rush. David Nixon.
 The marriage of Miss Nav Beatrice Allen and Mir ". N. Bosle was quietly solemnized at the residence of the brides mother at 52s Nineteenth street, Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. w. r. Monk in the nresence of few relatives and friends Mir To9le ho11s a position with the Ten pessee Coal. Tron and Railroad com nany. MT. and Mrs. Bogle will reside in Besse- mer.
 The following marriage licenses were issue1 from the Bessesper probate office Tuesday: William satterfield and Miss Lillian Jones, Fred Martin and Miss Ila Pace. Tom Benson and Miss Vivian Goois- hy. Raymond Dean and Miss Bessie wai.es. W. N. Bogle and Miss May Beat rice Allen.
 David Fulton of Baltimore Is the guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
BRYAN BUSY IN
 PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Washington, December 2S.-(SpeciaL) Joseph w. Folk, sometime governor Of Missouri. served a dinner in Washington this week out of which has grown much political gossip of variety to set the democratic party on it's ear.
 Mir Folks object in serving the din- ner is not known. His guests were lim- ited to 20 members of the Senate and to William Jennings Bryan. The story is that MT. Bryan told MT. Polk and the senators that while he would not name his candidate for the presidency nrior to the Jackson Day dinner, Jan uary s, he had already scratched from the list of prospectice candidates many whose stands on various questions had displeased Mr.. Bryan, and who in con sequence could not be the candidate of MT. Bryan.
 The impression which the democratic party gained from the-facts and fancies which have leaked from the Folk dinner is that MT. Bryan, with the Ppesident confined to a sick chamber, has again be- come the self-annointed leader of Ie democratic party. It was not gathered that Mr. Bryan will be a candidate, all though the idea prevails trut like The ancient Barkis, he is willing. But the fact is certain that Mr. Bryan has con s.tuded that the democratie party, ire spective of it's fate, must wear the Bryan cellar.
 At the dinner .fr Bryan and Senator Hitchcock, formerly bitter enemies, shook hands, and chatted so amiably thae the report became current that al the con vention MT Bryan would urge the can didacy of Senator Hitchcock. In his af- dress to his fellow diners he congratu- lated Senator Hitchcock on his fight for the Versailles treaty, and then urged him. rather than see the treaty die, that he agree to reasonable reservations. It is understood that in dealing with national politics he made it clear that on the floor of the convention he would fight the candidacy of any man whose public ca reer did not measure up to the Bryan requirements. His candidate must be one who ardently supported the treaty, and who ardently supported prohibition in all it's fanciful varieties. Now Hitchcock supported the treaty, but failed to sup port prohibition. This fact may prompt the willy Nebraskan to force the demo- cratic party to nominate J0sephus Dan jels. who is candidate, according to his statement to the Hawaiian natives.
 MT. Bryan, by inference and with ap- parent satisfaction, reminded his hosts and fellow guests that in the Baltimore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Shannon x Co.'s Letter

New York. December 2s.-Demand to- day what there was of 1t, came chiefly from Liverpool to cover straddles. as that market after tomorrow will not be open again until Monday. Wall strsst and local traders also bought during the. middle of the session. causing a small bulge, but the demand soon tapered off, leaving the market very dull and quiet.
 Exports were 1900 bales for the day. There has been no feature to the market today, but the general expectation is for renewed activity after the holidays in both the spot and futures markets. but for the present accounts look to be very we'll evened up. and it is thought that some strong incentive will be needed to bring in fresh business of any conse- quepce till after the turn of the year. Post & Fiagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Over riyate Wires
Clark & Co.'S Letter

New York, December While fluctua- hohs were of minor importance the mar Ret ruled ever steady and at times ex- hibited an undertone which cannot be at- 'tripntei. to evening up. Many think it was trade buying of July which stimu- lated the entire list. We extend the greetings of the season to all our friends and congratulate them on the successes of the old year and wish for them stin greater success tor the new year. Clark & Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24

500 Davidson Building
 Washington, December 23.--(SpeciaL) After consulting many senators regard ing the race between Senator Hitchcock and Senator Underwood for leader of the party in the upper House, cor respondents tonight telegraphed their newspapers that neither aspirants has majority of the membership commit tee.
 According to the poll. which gives every appearance of being accurate, Underwood has 21 votes and Hitchcock IT. There are nine senators who have not committed themselves. Of that number Underwood must obtain three and Hitchcock seven for election
 The senators who are reputed pledged to support Underwood follow: Bank head and Underwood of Alabama, Beck ham and Stanley of Kentucky, Dial of South Carolina, Gay and Ransdel or Louisiana, Gerry of Rhode Island, Glass of Virginia, Gore of Oklahoma, Harris of Georgia, Harrison and Williams of Mississippi, McKellar and Shields of Tennessee. Pittman of Nevada, Reed of Missouri. Smith of Maryland, Trammel of Florida, Walsh of Massachusetts, Wolcott of Delaware-21.
 The senators who are reputed to be pledged to suppoft Senator Hitchcock follow: Ashurst of Arizona. Chamber lain of Nebraska, Thomas of Colorado. Johnson of South Dakota Kendrick of Wyoming, King of Utah, Myers and Walsh of Montana. Nugent of Idaho, AOverman and Simmons of North Caro- ina, Swanson of Virginia, Phelan of tCalifornia and Robinson of Arkansas.
 It is said that in all probability Sem ator Fletcher of Florida, Senator Smith of Arizona and Senator Owen of Okla homa will support Senator Underwood and make his election certain.
 It is also said that Senator Smith of Georgia, Senator Smith of South Caro- lima and Senator Kirby of Arkansas lean towards Senator Underwood. The six, however. are regarded as among the ~noncommitted. The three others belonging to this set are Senator Jones of New Mexico, Senator Henderson of Nevada and Senator Pomerene of Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Cows In Birmingham
 Come High These Days

That the price of meat is hish /, was evidenced yesterday. when . suit for S1O0O was filed in the eir- cult court for recovery of dam- ages for the death of one COW.
 The suit wss filed by Q. J. Par- due. who alleges thnt Jim striek- land ran over the animal with an sutemobihf. and he alleges further that it was necessary to kiu the animaL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
$. R. Stewart & Cos i! etter

New Orleans December 2s.-Cotton ruled firm on buying credited chiefly to Liverpool Selling was scattered, There was no important news. Exports, 12,0oc Sterling was g. little firmer New York says sentiment Is mixed, probably aver aging a little tearish. Holders of the actual gre looking for better trade de- manl after the first of the year. while on the other hand mills are holding ofr expecting the south to offer more freely
 The course rf the market in the near future will be affected by the arrival of cotton for tender on the January con tracts. Should they prove unexpectedly larger some reaction is to be expected in Ythe near positions.--John FsClark X Co,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Duggan & Bouden's Letter

New Orleans. December 23-The cotton market stood al small advances through out the trading today, reching it's nigh est lace in the session, when it stood 22 to B points up. The close was 10 to B up. A better Liverpool than due opened the market at the advance and subsequent gains were due to cables stating that Manchester was feeling an all-devouriug demand for cloths from Manchester and to higher rates for foreign exchange. The market closes tomorrow evening for quad- ruple holidays and trading, in conse- quence, it is likely tos be on an even smaller scale thar it was today. Duggan & Bouden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
J. ". Jay & Co.'s Letter

New York, December 23.-Liverpool was the principal buyer, and together with some recovering in anticipation of the coming holiday caused a higher trend. There was no particular news and the trade expects quiet market for the bal ance of his year Interior spot markets continue firm with holders seemingly con- fldent of a higher basis later on.-J W. Jay < Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
Hope for Decrease N
 In Cost of Living

Telegraphic reports from Washing lon yesterday. forecasting a general de, crease in the high cost of living in the early part of 1921, met with unanimous approval in municipal circles.
 In the welfare department the cost of sending baskets of food to the poor families has been strain upon ths financial resources. although it is stated trat there has been no increase in thi number Of destitute persons dyer last year.
 But many permits have been issued to cripples and blind persons who may be seen upon practically every corner ir the downtown district. grinding soueaky organs. selling pencils. shoe strings, and newspapers. The officials expect to reduce this number of stree n endicants immediately after the noli. day season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
To fortify the System Against Colds. Grip and Influenxt

take GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. It Purifies and Enriches the Blood. It Builds up and strengthens the Whole system. It Fortifies the System Against Colds. Grip and Influ- enza Price COG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer December 23-(Special 1.-The store building of Harris Brothers, on Nineteenth street between Third and Fourth avenues, has been completed and Is one of the handsomest business build ings in the city. It will be occupied by the clothing establishment of Harris Brothers the first of the new year. A marked improvement Has taken place in the business section of Bessemer during the past few months. A number of busi- ness changes will be made on the first of the year.
 The new courthouse will be completed in about a month, the outside brick work of the three stories having been finished, and construction of the roof is now in progrcss The new telephone building on Fourth avenue is also progressing rapidly, the contract calling for comple- ton in March.
 Work has well started on the buildin: being erected by W. A. Simmons and F. E. Buck on Third avenue, and the build ing of Tom Bonduris, on Nineteenth street and Fifth avenue is being rushed to completion.
 The growth of the business section s most gratifying to the business men of the city and the fact that Bessemer was rated the second city in the state in the issuance of building permits. according to recent report, is a source of pride.
 The coal mines of the Woodward Iron company at Dolomite have this week been placed. on double shifts. Several hundred men Nave been given employment this week at the mines. the night shift has been employed after having been dis continued for year. Shortly after the signing of the armistice the night shift was taken off and Monday was the first day two full crews have been at work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
of his sisters. Mrs. Robert stevenson and

of his sisters. Mrs. Robert Stevenson and Mrs. Homer Hurd, for the holidays.
 Mir and Mrs. James Webb of Newton, Miss, are the guests of Mrs D. Nj. Owens
 Miss Miriam yJnx is the guest of Mrs. B. l.. Michaelsof. for a few days.
 Misses Maggie and Lucille Murrah will leave in few days for Columbus. Ga. where they will visit their sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Sunday school of the First Pres hyteran church will celebrate Christmas this evening at 6 o'clock at the church with the following programme; Joy to the World, school; invocation song, Little Star primary department; con- certed exercises, primary boys and girfs,. solo, Helen Rogers! recitation. Because This Is Christmas Day. Martina Fink; Planting Pennies,r Marion Fink; an them, There Were Shepherds" choir recitation, Bells Are Ringing" Kathleen Collar; concerted recitation, Flash the Christmas Joy to Others" Caroline Claus, ova Bumpus. Julia Robinson, Kate Honey. Muriel Langville: solo, The Cos pei of Service" Mary Mckay, Jena Nell son, Jeanette Nelson. Lillian Jones; reel tation, 'The Cake of Good Cheer" Olivia Swann; quartet Mrs. Walker, Mrs. An derson, John Anderson and H. C. Tun- nell; santa Claus scene; bringing gifsi S.o the king; presentation of gifts to the classes; song, Dear Little Stranger school; benediction.
 A community Christmas tree. the Hrst ever given in tt~City was given last Will Center. Christmas carols were sung and a good time was thoroughly en- joyed.
 Anegro, Eddie Walker. who was arri.st- cd for stealing a pair of shoes Monday evening by Officer Appling and later showed fight when taken out of the pa- trol wagon. was shot by Patrol Officer Crossett as he \dashed down the alley. The negro died yesterday morning at 3 O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-24

There is noticeable increase in jnve- nile offenses. according to report from Juvenile Officer Riley. The largest docket in months has been set for Friday December 26, when Judge s. D Murphy will hold court in Bessemer There are a number of cases of delinauent children, nonsuppe~t and other eases tried in this court. There has been large number of thefts committed hv juvenile offend CTS that will also bs tried on this date.
 Ernest Kfngi ard Mary Jones. negroes. were arrested T,ies6av bv Chief Thop'as. Officers Ross Harrison, Ci'rran and Will Hams in connection with the bur~lary of The White NoveltvA company. The rob- hery occurred December and a auan- titv of ready toy wear clothing was stolen. The policemen recovered a part of the clothing and the repainder will likely he found within few days it Is believed at the police department.