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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
Christmas Favors.

Within recent years the custom of
having favors Of some sort at all our
holiday meals has grown enormously.
Even at the boards of families in very
modest circumstances little papier
mache favors of some sort are usually
seen. There are tiny Santa Clauses and
RENDERS for Christmas and vice. fluffy.
cotton chicks for Easter hats and hatch.
cts for Washington's birthday and pa
pier mache turkeys filled with candies
usually grace the Thanksgiving board.
A scheme that provokes a good deal
Of merriment and provides merriment
at little expense and without any waste
is this: A few days before the Christ
mas dinner place in a box the names
Of those whom you expect to gather
around your board, and then in the name
of each guest draw q slip, casting the
slip back whenever you draw the name
OF the one for whom you arc drawing
Now with this list inform each person
Of the name Of the person whose name
he has drawn by proxy. but do not let
any one know who has drawn his name.
Each one Is then requested to make a
purchase not to exceed twenty-five cents
of some really useful article for the per-
son whose name he holds. Every one il
also requested to keep his purchases
secret till the day and then to place
them. we'll wrapped, 1t the place Of the
one for whom they arc purchased, In
this way six-year-old Billy gets grand
mother cake OF her favorite soap, and
grandmother gives Uncle Tom pair Of
wristlets that she has made from a little
leftover wool that she is sure WASH I
worth 10 cents and Tom gets the little
daughter In school a set Of pencils and
every one has a surprise and a present
that IL really useful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
TO MAKE DELICIOUS
COCOANUT CANDIES

Cocoanut combines well with fruits.
nuts. popcorn or narshmallows.
Cocoanut Chocolate Bonbons-Boil
one cup of corn strip, one-half cup
Of honey and one-half cup Of sweet
milk in saucepan or double boiler
until the mixture forms soft bzil,
when you test it in cold water. ne
move the mixture from the. hre ana
let 1T stand q few minutes until 1t
thickens; then add two cups of graf
ed cocoanut and one-ha1f cup OF chip.
ped nut meats. Stir the mixture until
it is Of creamy consistency. Add
vanilla or almond havoring. HON the
mixture into small balls or into the
shape of bolsbons. Let the balls
stand on wax paper until they are
cool. then dip them into melted choco-
late. IL you like. you can I'LL the
centers of the balls with fruit before
dipping them into the chocolate.
stones from one pound of dates and
chop the dates in a food chopper. Add
| to the date meats about one-half cup
of maple strip, honey or cream
enough liquid to moisten the dates
| shredded cocoanut Dust a baking
board with a mixture of powdered
4, sugar and cornstarch. Roll the date
mixture on the board into bars about
an inch thick. Rip each bar sepa-
1
it harden on wax paper. II you pre-
fer. substitute figs or raisins for the
dates.
Cocoanut Corn BaIls.-Boil two cups
of corn strip or honey (strained) and
one-half cup of sweet milk or cream
to the soft-balI stage. Add two tea
spoonfuls of vanilla. Stir into that
strip one cupful of shredded cocoanut
and some finely ground popcorn
When those ingredients are thorough
ly compounded mold the mixture with
your hands into small balls and dust
each ball with grated cocoanut. You
can also cut the mixture into small
/ bars, if you wish.
Cocoanut Marshmallows.-Add box
Of gelatin that has been dissolved in
cold water to two cups of maple su
gar that has reached the boiling
point. Let the mixture stand until 1t
has partly cooled. Add one teaspoon
full of vanilla, pinch Of salt and the,
whites of two eggs beaten stiff. Stir
the mixture until it is very light and
add one cup of shredded cocoanut.
Pour it into deep pans that have been
busted with powdered sugar and
cornstarch. When the mixture Is cold
and stiff cut it into cubes, roll it in
cocoanut or dip it into melted choco-
late.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
TIGHT BASQUE IS REVIVED.
BY ANNE RTTTENHOUsE.

who have promoted all the impor-
tant developments in dress for a
dozen years. 1t appears to be con-
certed action.
We of America now protest that
we dislike the long skirt. and will
give 1t cold welcome ii II tries &c
establish itself. But that Is mere
talk. Not two years ago we wore
skirts longer by ten inches than
to them il fashion says 50.
As for that slim bodice. it is getting
an established place without much
effort. although the peasant varia-
ton of it is not generally accepted
only worn as q venture.
1t is never wise to disregard these
shadows that lengthen over the hort
zon. The average woman is interest
ed If she happens to be making al
iteration in her clothes or fashioning
new ones that must carry her through
the spring. If she is not welded to
the trick of cutting her figure off at
the hips and to the oval neck line and
the tight-fitting skirt. it is wise that
she allow for change in the pres
ent prevailing fashions.
The revolution may not come over.
night 1t never does to those who
watch signs 1t is now in the making.
The line of demarcation between the
skirt and the bodice creeps higher
and higher, and it slightly fashions
itself into point in front; there
fore follow this trend
Look at the gown in the sketch. 1t
was built by Lucien Lelong of Paris
and shows the tendency to put gath
ers on the hips, to outline the waist
line where it should be and to point
the edge of the bodice.
The fabric is duvetyn in chamois
color, the tone that France has little
intention of releasing. and which can
stand all and any accessories. The
trimming is skunk fur. band at the
hem of the skirt and about the neck
and the wrists. The ornaments are
fashioned of fur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
A Pullman Apron.

If you have a travelling friend you
can make her happy by presenting
her with travelling mercy" in the
shape of Pullman apron. 1t should
be made Of material not easily Soiled
and washable. Black is often recon-
mended, but natural linen is likely
to be more truly serviceable. 1t is
just an apron with several pockets
to hold toilet necessities in a place
at once secure and accessible. in the
shaking. none too clean and often
crowded quarters of Pullman dress
ing room. 4 pocket for brush and
comb. one for toothbrush and pow
der. a rubber-lined one for soap and
face cloth. small ones for all the pins,
hair, plain. black. white and safety,
and an odd one for powder, cold
cream or other odds and ends of
toilet need or luxury. Such an apron
may or may not be equipped with
the articles for which the pockets
are intended, or with merely some
of the less personal ones.
The apron must be Stoutly made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13

1t gives one cause for thought to
see those tight little basques appear
ing in shop windows.
Are they to return to fashion? Will
their acceptance herald an entirely
fresh silhouette? Are we to be con-
fronted in the spring by the full
skirt. gathered at the hips, sweeping
the top of the ankles, and the slim
bodice above it, showing a straight
pointed line over the normal waist?
There are none venturesome enough
to saw that these things will come to
ness. The watchers who have seen
much that was new come over the
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the seams stitched nrmly and finished

the seams stitched firmly and finished
with good bars at the top of the
pockets, for nothing is more untidy
and exasperating than a pocket that
rips down the first time one thrusts
ones hands into 1t. The seams may
be bound or stitched fat with colored
cotton tape, red, or blue or any good
mot too dainty color.
The apron should be made to tie
or button comfortably and securely
round the waist and the pockets so
planned that they come as high up
on it as possible. To have to go
searching for pins somewhere down
near ones ankles is not q convenience.
Copyright 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13
WASHINGTON COCoANUT PIE

u cup butter
l cup sugar
eggs, beaten
I teaspoon vanilla extract
Is cup Dromedary Cocoanut
u cup milk
2 cups -four
teaspoons baking powder
Beat butter and sugar until creamy; add
egg, vanilla, cocoanut, milk. and -four sifted
with baking powder. Beat well, pour into
. desp creased pie-pan and bake in mod
erats oven from Is TO 20 minutes. Split
into two layers and fill with this Cream
Filling: Into the upper pan Of . small
double boiler one tablespoon hour, stir in
three tablespoons sugar, yolks Of two sggs
and ono cup Dromedary Cocoanut soaked
in cup Of boiling milk. Cook until smooth
and thick. then place between the lsyers.
Dust with powdered sugar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13

Take a long straight piece of mate
rial about yard wide. then double
1t and slit up the center halfway to
make legs. and pun the legs in Turk
ish fashion At the ankles. Cut out a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-12-13

curve for the neck. make . ait tn
the back for a fastening. and shape
short kimono sleeves. These sleeping
suits may be made of wash crepe or
any preferred material. and trimmed
with coarse embroidery worked in
wash wool or silk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
192OCOTTON CROP BIGGEST IN YEARS Production Placed at Nearly 13 Million Bales, Greatest 
 Since 1914
ss Assoeiated Press

i Washington December 1s.-The cottors crop which began the seasoh in thu worst condition in 50 years, has turned out to be the biggest crop since 1914 with a production of 129s7ooo bales, according to final estimates announced today by the department of agriculture
 The lateness of winter, the department said has helped to increase the size of the crop by permitting the plant. which was late in getting started. to mature
 The price of cotton paid to producers December 1 was announced as IA cents a pound. the lowest for that date srncs 1915.
 The final production estimate Is 1,5O0,oU bales more than forecast from the condi- ton of the crop late in June. Vast ini- provement was shown as the season progressed and tho August condition brought forecast of f9,4S7 900 bales. Thae was reduced by the September condition to 12.123,00o bales.
 In Texas and South Carolina the crop is very large, closely approaching the record. Oklahoma's 8 crop is a record one. as is that of Arkansas. Production in California and Arizona has about doubled the production of any previous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
WAR LAW REPEAL IS UNANIMOUSLY
 VOTED BY HOUSE
Trading With Enemy and War Finance Corporation Acts Are Exempted Under
 Resolution Adopted
By Associated Press

Washington. December 1S.-Repeal of most of the wartime laws was voted to- day by the House, which adopted the yolstead resolution for that purpose after two hours of debate.
 The vote on adoption of the resolution was unanimous, S23 votes being recorded as favoring it with nine opposed The House before taking the final vote ac-t cepted an amendment providing for in- clusfon of the Lever food control act among the laws which the resolution would repeal.
 The amendment. which covers all pro- visions of the food control act with the exception of the section regarding rents in the District of Columbia was ot- fered by Representative Bland. repuD- lican, Indiana. It was carried by a vote of t7g to 13l.
 The resolution. which now goes to the Senate, exempts from repeal only the trading with the enemy act, the war finance corporation acts and it's amenu- ments and measures dealing with the is- suance of Liberty and Victory Bonds.
 The resolution declares any act of Congress that by it's terms is in rorcs only during the existence of a state of war and a limited time thereafter, shall be construed and ministered as If the present war terminated on the date on which this resolution becomes effective"
 Republican leaders of the House as- serted tonight that adoption of the resO- lution was one of the first steps taken by the republican majority to fulfill the campaign pledge to put the country on a peace-time basis.
 Disposition of the Volstead resolution clears the way for consideration of the resolution offered by Representative Reavis, republican, Nebraska, which would provide for congressional survey of the governments administrative de- partments. A special rule limiting debate will be presented tomorrow by Chairman Campbell of the rules committee, and ac- ton for the floor will follow vote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
TO REPORT PROGRESS
State Earbor Commission Will Meet
 in Mobile Today

Motile, December 1S.-(Special.)-- Reports on the progress made during the Fast 30 days in the coal terminais at Mobile will be made at the meeting of the state harbor commission here tomorrow morning. { Msrray Brown, president of the lcomhinsion, will report for Birmlng ham and H. T. Hartwell and R. A. ChFikftan, of the executive committee. for Nobile. MT. Brown. who has been in cpuference with the coal operators in th6 Birmingham district regarding tleit subscription toward the purchase of the site for the terminal here. is ex- pecfed to Announce when the money to be doaated by the coal men will be ayail4ble. Operators of the mines have pleised s15.000 of the purchase price of $37,s00.
 l.ii members of the commission. with the exception of George Gordon Craw- fold and Clayton Tullis of Montgom- cry arc expected to attend the meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
ANT|-|MM|GRAT|ON
 MEASURE ADOPTED
 AFTER AMENDMENT
Vote Is 293 to Al in House, But Defeat in the Senate
 Is Predicted By the Leaders
By Associated Press

Washington, December 13-The John son immigration bill, as amended to prohibit all immigration for period of one year, was passed today by the House. It now goes to the Sepate, where it's defeat is predicted by Senate leaders.
 The vote was 2ss for the bill and fl against 1t. Six members voted pres ent."
 The siegel amendment exempting brothers and sisters of aliens who have become American citizens was approved. 2o3 to 7s.
 Immediately after the vote was an- nounced, Chairman Johnson of the im- migration committee issued a statement rived at New York Saturday on the White Star liner Adriatic had been sent to Hoffman Island because of an out break of typhus among them. and that at Gloucester. N. J., Il aliens had been and sent to the detention station suffer- ing with typhus.
 The French Senate,' said MT. John son, lis considering closing the doors of that republic to immigrants owing to the spreading of mysterious disease known as nalady No. g, and with which tens of thousands of Polish and Russian refugees to Paris have suffered the past ;, rea.. French police say that thousands of these immigrants are crossing the French borders daily, intending to go to America, despite the fact they have not obtained American vises to their pass- ports.
 While we are splitting hairs over the method of suspension. the communist party Of America has flooded the coun- try with the most vicious circulars 1t has yet put out It calls for straight out revolution"
 In the Senate the bill will be referred to the immigration committee and ac- tion will be deferred until the com mittee has concluded hearings and ln- vestigated thoroughly all phases of inn migration and naturalization questions. A number of measures bearing on these subjects are pending in the Senate and it is regarded as likely that they Will be incorporated in the Johnson bill when it is finally reported to the Senate for consideration. The attitude of Sem ate leaders today was that no hasty ac- tion should be taken by that body in dealing with immigration issues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
BOARD 0F SANITY ID BE REQUESTED Trial of WiIIers Continued After Half a Dozen Witnesses
 Are Heard
By Associasea Prsss

New York, December 13.-Appointmen1 of military board of sanity to pass on the mental soundness of Capt. John A. willers. alleged German spy, on trial be- fore a general court-martial at Fort Jay, charged with assertion from the United States army in December, 1918, will prop ably be requested. his counsel indicated today. at the opening of the court-mar- tial. .
 Later, when the prosecution asked Il they were ready to make this move counsel for the defense announced they were not yet able to stare what acton would be taken.
 The trial was continued, subject to call, after half a dozen witnesses had beer heard. to permit the prosecution to gath er documentary evidence" heretofors unavailable.
 Sydney P. Howell, senior lieutenant ot Wiiler's company. who said he assumed command after Captain Willer's disap- nearance, told on the witness stand today of meeting the former captain in the his testimony as to what his former commander confided to him then as hls motives for deserting.
 q was born and bred German and xama here as an agent of the Geryhan Government in 1914.'' Howell deelare1 Syillers said, drawing him to one side after his arrest If you copfd know my story, you would understahd."
 At this stage counsel for the defense interposed an objection 70 the admit rance of this conversation Is evidence. The objection was sustainsd and the court ruled to strike the testimony from the record
 Howen then told of fhe finances of Comuany K. Captain Eiilers was GUS todian of the company .iund of $3.Soo de- posited in 2 bank ar Creenville, s. .. Soon after Captain Wille.s disappeared, the witness said. request for bank statement revealed the fact that all had been withdrawn .by the defendant. A search of the captain,s effects disclosed a score or mors of envelopes which had contained soldiers pay, but which hao been rifled and hidden in trunk' ns said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
Roads Incomes Increase

Washington December 13.-Net op- erating income of all except F of the principal railroads of the country in October was sS2,947,374. according to statement issued today by the inter- state commerce commission. This com- pared with a net operating income of $79,S76,655 for all of the principal roads in September. october was the first month in which the carriers felt the full force of the increased interstat Q freight and passenger tariffs grantSa In August. as a large amount of in- come received in September was on business originating before the new rates became effective.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER
Mrs. J. J. McKemmie. 8S, Probably
 Oldest Hale County Resident

(Moundville. December (special.) } Mrs. J. J. McKemmie. SS years of age. and perhaps the oldest resident of Hale county. died of pneumonia Sun day night at the home of her daugh~ ter, Mrs, Newton ". Elliott at Mound Vile.
 Mrs Mckemmie was born in Ireland. coming to this country in early child hood She was q lifelong member of the Presbyterian church, which she dearly loved and whose doctrine She faithfully observed. Despite her ad- yanced age, she was young in spirit and was among the first to register under the Woman's suffrage act. sShe is survived by one son, Willie Mex emmie of Akron, and three daugh- ters, Mrs. Clements, and Mrs. Ford. both of Ardmore, Okla, and Mrs. M W. Elliott of Monndville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
EIGHT ARE INJURED IN
 STORM NEAR FAUNSDALE

Faunsdale, December 1S.-A storm of tornado proportion and apparently local in character. striking four miles south west If thIs town at l o'clock today and breaking three miles north of here, de- stroyed 13 houses and barns on three large plantations and injured eight mo- groes, none of them seriously, according t1 latest information The wind storm was followed by one of the heaviest rain storms of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
ATLANTA DEAlER
 CUTS COAI PRICE
 3 DOLLARS A TON
By Assocind Preaa

Atlanta, Decembf 13.-A redyc-, tion of s3 . ton ft best lamp ctai from Tennessee ntnes was an nounced today byone of the lafg- est coal dealers Ire. The previpus price wns S15.75 . ton. It vas stated that . yiuction in price of coal at the mines enablet prouortionafe kcrease to fon- sumers. A cutOf s1 ton also vaA made effedve by other dcal-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
ALLEGED | YNCHER IS
 SENTENCED AT GENEVA

esensva, Decernbsr n-A jury in Geneva citcuit court today rendered a verdict of second degrse murder in the case of Buster Gisssndaner, alleged participant ir' the lynching of Alto Windham Septem- t<ncea to serve 10 yeaxS in the peniten- tia Thea5Sse w1s given the jury lnet Frfday nighf. Seven otherS S11<x&d fo have been Involved in the lyncbing wili bs tried this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
Small Craft Warned
ny Assoeiated Tres

 New Orleans, La, December 1S-- Storm warnings to small craft were issued late today from New Orleans to Nelisco. Texas, by the forecaster of the district weather bureau here. Fresh to strong westerly winds tonight end tomorrow were predicted,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
New Scale Effective January 10

Mobile, December 13.--The uniform terminal charges at all ports on the gulf, south Atlantic and Virginia coasts will become effective January 10. &C., cording to notice received here today by the traffic manager of the Mobile Chambr of Commerce. The new charges will only apply to railroad docks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
Britain rafting Reply

London. Deceiber ls.-The British rovernpent is fafting reply to the most recent nos of the American gov- ernmen jconcering the exploitation of the Mebpotaman oil fields, in which the Unted Sites sets forth its right to be cjnsultes This reply, after sub missioi to tte cabinet. will be for warded to thf Amer.can state depart ment krobahy within few days. FAnSifr the tabinets approval no hint is givI} conkerning the nature of the reply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
HIGHWAY IS FINISHED
Construction Company Completes Con.
 tract Out of Vernon

Vernon, December l3.--(special) )-Ths c. B. Cox Construction company has completed the connecting link of the Jackson highway. between Vernon and the Mississippi state line. This work has been under construction since the first of the year. The original Jackson high m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
Gist Of the Nelus
GENERAL

Harding and Root hold n four-hour conference mt Marion.
 Most New England cotton mills cut wages 2@E per cent. General board urges navy equal to any in the world.
 Germnny would use only 100000 bales United states cotton.
 Columbus women prepare to win in politics.
 Underwood looks for 6. O F. split on important issues.
 Jack Dempsey to defend his title to- night.
 Drastic Wnii street depreciation; cotton takes slump.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
Alabama Postmasters

by zfHSOgIHItU Fres9 Washington, December 13--( Special )--
 Alma l. Jones was commissioned today
 by the President to be postmaster at
 Chancellor. James l.. Taylor was ap- pointed postmaster at Holly Pond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
EXPLOSIONS KILL SIX
Blasts Occur in Two Plants of Atlas
 Powder Company
By Associated Press

Dover, N. U, December 13s-Five men were killed and seven injured today in an explosion at the Atlas Powder companys plant near Landing. on the west end of Lake Hopatcong. The ex- plosion occurred in a ibuilding devoted to dynamite manufacture.
 Pittsburgs Kans., December 13.-Ex- plosion of 1000 kegs of powder at the Atlas Powder companys plant near here today killed one workman and injured another probably fatally. The packing house in which the explosion occurred was destroyed. The detoua- tion rocked Pittsburg and surround ing towns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-14
SEAMAN HELD FOR THEFT
 OF CASKET FROM SCHWAB
Rx Associatrd Press

New York, December i3.-Chars- ed with the larceny of II gold sas- ket. valued at ei0,000 from Charles M. Schwab. steel mnenate, George Williams, 22, n seaman, was nrrest- ed here tonight.