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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
FOE TO CALIFORNIA :.
TANKS THANKED
 BY AUSTRO-HUNS
Prisoners In Siberia Assert Americans Provided Food,
 Medicine and Cleanliness
Rx Assoclated Press

Budapest December 1S.-Eighteen hun dred Austro-H -Hungarians. prisoners of war in East Siberia thank American officers of the Twenty-seventh infantry. part of the American expeditionary force which served there. for their lives, health ana what happiness prison camp can give. Their, spokesman, Lieut.. Col. Ferdinand Reder, formerly of the Austro-Hungarian army. told the Associated Press corre- spondent he felt it his duty, upon arriv- ing here after six years in the prison camp of Krasnaja Rjetschka. near Kha- barovsk, to tell of the American aid.
 "We owe our lives to the American officers of the Twenty-seventh infantry regiment, to Col c. H. Morrow, Capt. F. Larkins, Surgeon Burdett and Lieut.. John James," said Colonel Reder. In fluenza broke out in our camp in Oc- tober 1918. The physical condition of the prisoners was at that time so reduced that the disease spread with frishttnl rapidity. Hardly anyone was spared, and there soon were 800 serious cases. No medicines were available The shortage of food was more and more terriblt, and we were all convinced our camp would soon be one vast cemetery without a living soul to tell the sad ta--.
 "At this horrible pass, when we were all a prey to despair. Colonel MOTION and Company F of the Twerty-seventh infantry regiment. under the command of Captain Larkins, arrived and took charge of our camp. The Americans brought provisions for a month, and soon our miserable hospital was transformed into a model establishment and the epidemic was quelled. Colonel Morrow then set about making our lives worth ilVlns' Workshops of all sorts were arranged
 1arar baths and a coffee house were built and grounds for every kind of sport were laid out.
 After all those weary years we felt raised to the dignity of manhood agam. And now we should like all the world to know that we owe our lives our health and happiness our power for good in this world to the noble American or ficers of the Twenty-seventh regiment to the great American nation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
BARRED FROM BOLIVIA
More Than 100 Prominent Men of
 Liberal Party Banished
By Associated Press

Valparaiso. November 16.-More than co citizens of Bolivia either have been deported or unable to enter that coun- try as the result of the revolution there last July according to a man. ifesto issued by Bolivian political ex- iles here. Among, the number are President Gutierrez Guerra who re- gently went to the United States after being deposed and others are described in the manifesto as some of the most eminent men of the nation" all mem bers of the liberal party
 Included in the list of those barred from entering Bolivia are: Ignacic Caideron for many years Bolivian minister at Washington: Ismael Vas quez. vice president of the republic: the Bolivian ministers to Japan. Ven ezuela' Eucador and Colombia; Jose NJ Gutierrez. consul general at New York. Alberto Palacios, consul at San Fran cisco; the ministers of foreign rela tons and war. army officers senators deputies and long list of public func tionaries under the old regime
 The manifestants assert that these men are denied the political rights by Inc situation of force now reigninp in Bolivia and by the violent rupture of constitutional order.
 The Bolivian liberals residir.r ;,, chiie have formed 8 committee to re. organize their party for the avowed purpose or maintaining high national ideals.
 The revolt at LaPaz occurred Julv l2. Jose Zaavedra, republican was proclaimed provisional president. The constituted authorities were depose( ana three or four, days later many of mem were deported in special trains to Chile. U
 hecent sdvices received here from the Bolivian capital were to the effec mat the elections would be held 500, and that constitutional conventior would be called shortly afterward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
MEXICAN SHIPMENTS
 OF OIL DOUBLED IN MONTH, REPORT SAYS
Rx Associated Press

Mexico C.ty, December 1S.-Figurri slowing that oil shipments from Mexico have doubled since the first of the year have been published by the departmen; oe industry and commerce which records October shipments of l1,30l, 900 barrels as against SOC! .2s9 barrels in January.
 These figures are striking in view of the fact that in 1901 Mexico shipped out 10.345 barrels and in 1910, 3,634,os0 barrels. Shipments in 1919 tota'ed S7.012.954 bar rels and there is reason to believe that this years shipments will amount to more than l25009, 00o barrels. Announce nent was made recently that United States petroleum companies have just paid the Mexican government more than 3,6a.000 pesos in taxes.
 Fl Universal has estimated that the pc Sroleum industry in Mexico represents value Of s7oo G07.feo. American gold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
OTHELLO GRACl0USll STRANGLES DESDEMONA
 WITHOUT ONE CACME
Isy Ashociatcd Press

Budapest. December 25.-The cAl- gcncy of a comm tier desiring to rntch the ,inst train for suburb. compelled 0tHetlo to stifse Dcsde- mona with extraordinary dispatch in the presentation ef shakeSpearess tragedy at the National theatre the ether night. Emily Markus. the first tragic actress of this country, who was playing De.demona. lives just outside of this city. and has t" catch the last train home. .
 So when Othcllo burst into Desde- mona's hedchnm Der to declatm his passionate monoIOxue before he Attfied her, the audience was amased to see that the Moor of Venice way apparently SO furious that he could find no words to express his passion, ond Desdemona was smothered be- fore the spectators had time to shud- der. Aftcrvvard it was learned that Miss Markus had whispered into the car of the outraged Otheilo.
 "Plesrc xtrangle me quickly. lf you are going to caekle your solil- oquy, will lose my last train.-
 % the kind-hcarted Moor compiled with the lstt wish cf the doomed woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
HOUSEMA|DS ALSO ATTEND COLLEGE
Wellesley Servants Find Time to Take Educational Course
 and Many Get Degrees
By Associated Press

Wellesley. Mass, December 25.-The bousemaids of Wellesley college have q curriculum of their own that makes for Ia college within the college.
 lie servants have been found to rival
 their sister-students Of the undergrad
 uate body in their thirst for knowledge
 and 9 are enrolled in courses that varY from psnoforte instruction to con1mer- ca} training One waitress who has ex
 hausted a high school geometry book in
 a few months is preparing with inde-
 perdent study for admission to the col
 lege itself, bent on obtaining degree.
 Her instructors say she is well advanced
 toward her ambition of exchanging the
 cap of service for the academic gown
 The college within the college is ad
 n.inistered by Miss Dorothy M Stevens
 of West Hartford. Conn.,. an under
 graduate. as president. and has as it's
 taculty 3o other upper class students Of
 the college. Music is the most popular
 course of the cirrculum which includes
 instruction in several instruments. Type
 writing and shorthand classes have many
 members and several maids have grad
 uated from service at the dormitory
 rooms and dining tables to a professional secretarial school where they are finish ing their preparation for commercial ca
 reers There are clasacs also in English and in sewing and in che latter the maids have been able to show their instructors both flew stitches and old sewing ideas. Dancing classes are conducted as extra curriculum activities and have large attendance.
 The a1xiiaty college idea .is supported not only by the separate faculty and courses. but1also by established tuition fees and a regulated dor nifory life. The servant-students live at Lake House on the shore of Lake NaSan formerly a student dornitorv. where they have studv rooms and recention hall in which from time to time they act as hostesses 10 members, of ther faculty white the eo- lege students return the courtesy as hos tesses to the maids in soc:ais at the 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
GREEKS GREW WEARY
 OF VENIzELOS PRAISE
 HENCE, SWATTED HIM
By Associated Press

London Ls z. nuch praise
 was one of the causes of the defeat of Premier Venize,os in the Grse, cleo tiors. in the opinion of M Poiy,hrou 'ades. the Greek char-e d'at.a res here we Greeks have still very peculiar mentality said the charEe to an Even ing News reporter. "reme,n5er the old story how Arlsfides the Just was os- 'racized in ancient Greece One citssea having asked another: Why do vol vo.e against AristidasN was answered Be- cause I am sick and tired of hear:n- him n-aised as the ons just man in the city
 The charge believes. however tha : , ven;zeios' absence from Athens for x months. although he vas working all
 that time for the good of the country.
 abled his enemies "a undermine h's
 political ros'tion and gave the memoers
 os his cabinet opportunity to make many blGnders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
PAL MOORE SIGNS
 TO MEET SHARKEY

Tuesday evening. at Madison Square Garden, New York fans will have jusi another opportunity of witnessing a top notch ring battle between first. class men. Pal More, has been matched to meet Jack Sharkey of New York
 Although he was knocked out by Lynch, Sharkey showed that he is un- afraid to fight and is willing to carry the battle to his opponent. Sharkey IS dangerous foe and may prove ] setback to Pal Moore.
 It will be just another of thess splendid fights being promoted by New Workers. Gotham faus shoui, reel lucky to have such authorities lr charge as are now putting boxing or the map in New York
 Dempsey vs. Brennan. Lynch vs.
 F. 'rman and Moore vs. Sharkey,
 these are just three Of the bouts
 staged at Madison Square during
 December. In addition, a cham
 Pionshtp wrestling match. Lewis
 vs. Stechcr. has also been staged
 at the Garden. Two titles changed
 hands when Lynch lifted Hermnn,s
 crown and Lewis appropriated
 Stecher's mat title.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
ASHES ARE MARRIED
Buddhists Believe Ceremony Carries
 Over IntoiNext World
n X -.- ..,a.. prrs.

Ataln Japan. ovember S.-sA mar riage ceremony has just been perform.a here over the ashes of two bodies in the belief that a single young man and an unmarried woman who committed su:- eide would lave a happy married life in the next world.
 The couple committed shinju. or double suicide, for love. by throwing themselves into the sea from the cliffs. Both bodies were later recovered and cremated with the Buddhist ceremonies. The ashss were then brought to the home of the girls father and he performed var rlage ceremony over them.
 According to the Buddhist faith, mar riage contracted in this world will carry over to the next ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
LOCAL FANS TO HAVE REAL BOUT ON JAN. 1

In matching Freddie Boorde witt Young McGovern of New Orleans tht Athletic club is offering an opportu nity to local fans to witness a ring rattle of real cham pionship calibre as witness the following deductions:
 Young McGovern fought Tommy No hle. English lightweight, to draw Eoorde fought McGovern to a draw therefore he (Boorde) is IS good as No ble. The English boy is real scrap per and is considered almost in the class Of Benny Leonard and others of the absolute eresN of the lightweight division
 So 1t can De seen that in meeting Me Govern. Freddie Boorde is approaching the top in boxing.
 Freddie has made many friends
 among the local boxing fans by
 his clean, aggressive style of
 lighting and his successes are no
 doubt watched with pleasure by
 Magic City bugs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
'S.--7-1----- ------------ Loan of 6,OO0,O0O Pounds
By Associated Press

Lisbon, November lS-It is announcen that the Portuguese government mas made an internal loan of e6Oo0, coo This is expected by Portuguese financiers tc have beneficial effect upon the rate ot exchange. There was some improvement in this respect immediately following the announcement
 The government has made a contract for supply of fore gn corn said to he sufficient, with the home product. to supply the needs of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
Cured His Rupture

was badly ruptured while lifting . trunk several years ago Doctors said my only ho, of cure was an operation. Trusses dd me ro good Finally l got hold of something that quickly and completely cured me. Years have passed and the rupture has never returned although an doing hard work as enrpen- ter. There was no operation. no lost time trouble 1 have nothing to sell, but viii give full information about how you may find compete cure without operation. if you write to me Eugene RI. Pullen Carpen. ter. 33bg Marceiius A, enue. Manasouan. N J. Better cut out this notice and show it te any others who are ruptured-you may save . life or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and dangers of operation- Acy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
Murder in Honduras

Tegucigalpa. Honduras, November l9-Max Jimenez Pinto. a Guatemalan manager of the Honduras Heneoue1t company an American corporation
 was murdered recently on the com pany's plantation near Nacaome Hon duras. Criminals burned some months ago 100000 henequen plants on the company's properties. A complaint was logged with the government by the company at that time. but the incen- diaries were never brought to account. The murder is believed to have been in- stigated by the hatred of local natives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
Brings Dom Pedro's Remains

Rio de Janeiro, November 13-The re- mains of the late Emperor Dom Pedro II and those of his wife will be brought from Portugal to Brazil on the battle ship Sac Paulo on that vessels return from Europe, according to announcement by the government. Several members of the family of the former Brazilian em- peror are expected to return at the same time, this being made possible through the recent act of congress revoking the hanishment decree against them. The Sac Paulo carried King Albert of the Belgians back to Belgium after he had visited Brazil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
HUNS SURROUND WILHELM
Germans Flocking to Old Bandits
 Home at DoOrn
By Associated Press

Dcorn, Hollalia, De~es .rber 1S.--Ihe coll stantiy growing German colony here. where former Emperor William resides, Is causing uneasiness among the inhao- itants. for a great number of the mem bers of the German artistocracy are buy iLg up old Dutch manors, and poor1 <, already called in the Dutch satirical pepers "A branch office of Potsean
 Some weeks ago William ordered Ma sarita koggy, a German artist living In Doorn. to paint scenes in the park and his residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
HARDING ALSO WILL BE
 GR00MED IN HOMESPUN
By AssocIated Press

Boston. Mnss.. December 25.-The homespun suit made for Vice Presi- dent-eiect Coolidge during the cier- ton campaign h to be Wafched .by s suit of homcspun for i'rcsidcat-ei~rt Harding. The fnbri" i> hcIna woven on loom f65 years old. by Mrs. Laura A. Jackson of this city, or whose farms in Bethelity the wool wns clipped from native sheep. Mrs. Jackson, notwithstanding advanced years, put the wool through every process necessary for it's conversion into cloth. When finished the fabric will be of heather color in R subdu~d vhade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
Chamberlain Resting Easily Ky Associated Press

washington, December e5-Senator Chamberlain of Oregon was said to be resting comfortably tonight al the hos pital where yesterday he underwent an operation. Physicians said that if his condition continued they expected to per- form within two or three days the sec ond operation necessitated by his condl- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
CITY BASKETBALL
 LEAGUE TO MEET
 WEDNESDAY EVE.
Much Improvement Shown in Brand of Play of Local Cagesters-Standing of.
 the League

As time hears for the third week of play oi the City league basketeers, the prospects brighten for some more fine games of basketball when the teams tie up Wednesday night. The games on tap are as follows: North Birmingham By product plant vs. Birmingham-Sout Reserves, North Birmingham Community Y M. C. A. rs. Stoel1ham Y N. C. A, and Central '. M. c. A. vs Adamson Motor Car company.
 All of these games should be duplica- tions of the ones staged last week. With all the eives showing up better in each appearance. il is going to develop into lively ra2e before the season ends. There is considerable doubt at present as to whether enough Birming gham- Southern Reserves will have returned to town from their Christmas vacation to play their game Wednesday
 The three ouintets which have shown the most class so far in the league are the Reserves, Central "Y'' and the Sloss- Sheffield The Stockham 'Y' is team that cannot be counted out of the run- ming. and if they develop any team work, they will have one of the best , teams in the league.
 The StOSS- -SFeIItetu. live mas SflO"i lh- most class in pass work in working the ball down the field to the forwards. They have the best forward in the league in Montgomery, and Crook is not so far behind as his recent work has shown. They have the classiest pivot man in the league in Brooks, who is both a good defensive and offensive player They have two good guards in the per sons of Estes and Hanby This machine has proven to be the most powerful scorer in the league and is sure to pe high in the standing when the final cur tain is rInr down.
 CITY LEAGUE STANDING
 Central "Yp is running Sloss-Sheffietti a close race in the matter of team work, although an important cog in the ma chine was ruled out when Daniels, for merly of West Point, was ruled ineligi- ble on account of being assistant director of athletic at the "Y.' They have good forward in O. Hilburn, who will stack up with, the leagues best, and two fine guards in Robertson and Fl. Davis. D. Davis showed up good in the game last week against a man that was consider able taller than he and if he continues to show good form, center will be well filled and the Central 'Y' will have a yval1- ha laucad five again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
Funeral Announced

Anniston December 25.-(Special. .)=- The body of Thomas S. Bagley, whose sudden death occurred Friday morn ing at St Petersburg, Fla reached Annistou Saturday It will be buried at Oxford Sunday. The services will be conducted by Rev. William Ross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
Sale Is Success

Tuscaloosa. December 25.-(special. ,- Dr. T. II. Patton. chairman of the Tus- caloosa County Tuberculosis league, an nounces that the seal sale has been a great success. Over sl,000 has been real ized to date The heart of the people of Tuscaloosa county can be depended on to assist worthy cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
BUSINESS SECTION
 THREATENED WITH
 SEVEN SHOPS IRE
Flames in Rear of Building Along Alley Between First and Morris Avenues
 Make Fight Hard

Fire threatened the business
 section of the city shortly after last midnight when five stores
 on First avenue were burning. Of unknown origin, the fire
 is believed to have started in
 the rear of the Reliable Job
 ping house, 2123 First Avenue.
 Quickly it spread to the Terry
 & .Millen office, on the second
 floor. The B. & B. Shoe store, 2121, was the next to catch,
 then the Southern Jobbing
 house, 2119 First avenue.
 With the windows in the rear of the | building barred with iron, greatly de- laying entrance of the firemen the stores so filled with smoke that the department l men could not get through to the flames from the front, the situation was very serious. Fire apparatus from every station save the four far distant suburban posts. re- sponded. Scores of streams were play ing into the houses. All the buildings
 were two-story structures.
 The firemen put up bitter fight, talk ing great risks. and several were with drawn from the front parts of the stores lower floors suffocating from smoke. Damage to buildings and stocks will amount to many thousands of dollars, i though the greater portion of the prop erty is insured.
 The rear part of the Commercial Printing company. 2119 Morris avenue. was next to catch, but rapid work by the firemen dragging lines over the roofs, checked the blaze there and the threat to adjoining property.
 Despite all efforts of the department, Weiss Brothers jobbing house, 2125 First , avenue. canght shortly after 1 o'clock 1 this morning.
 ESTIMATES DAMAGE 1 Meyer Kronenberg of the Alabama Dry 1 Goods company, No. 2l29 First avenue, estimated the value of buildings and stock in immediate risk at S5O0,0O0 and 1 tke value of property damaged and de- stroyed, buildings and stocks, at approx ! imately s150,000.
 At 115 o'clock Chief s. A. Middleton of the Birmine ham Fire department, said the situation was under control. Considerable damage to stocks of Nor ris avenue merchants was caused by the overflow of water thrown on the First avenue fires. Morris avenue is several feet lower than First avenue and as the water was mainly directed against the rears of the First avenue stores, 1t poured across the alley and through crevices, windows and doors into the produce houses basements. In these basements is stored much pcrishable mer- chandise In some of them the water was nearly a yard deep.
 The situation on First avenue was rendered more difficult by4flres in base ments that extended out under the First avenue paving. The sidewalks in front of some of these stores are glass sur
 faced and the flames could be seen glow
 ing under the footway. The heat ln-
 turing the concrete made approach 10 the front of these stores very risky
 At 1:30 though still smouldering, the fire was pronounced as out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
COMMODORES TO PLAY
 HERE TWICE THIS WEEK

Tommy Zerfcss will bring his an- derbilt Commodores to Birmingham TOT couple of games this week. Both will be played at the B. A. c. on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
 Coach Hutsell's crew has been hit ting lightning pace in the practice games played at the B. A. C.. and the Clubbers are showing promise of de- Nelopine championship quintet.
 It will not be the same Vandy team that swept over the B. A. C. court la st season. The loss os Josh Cody. Tommy Zerfoss and Ali Adams has been keen 'H felt by the Commodores. who seem to have been forced to fall back on their inexperienced. players. tais year
 its Erchiem to try to nick
 Coach Hutseirs starting team for
 inc first game with Vnndy, bat
 there's q chnnce f.. him to stnrt
 the foiiowins: Moughon and
 Floyd forwards, Bryan. center,
 and Shu.rrmnn and Ssniths guards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26
OHIO STATE
PROBABLE SUBSTITUTE LIST
1920 GAMES

Ohio 55. Wesleyan O. Ohio 37, Oberlin O. Ohio IF. Purdue C. Ohio 13 Wisconsin !. Ohio IA. Michigan T. Ohio :, Chicago 6. Ohio I, Illinois 0. Total score: Ohio 150, opponents 90. Average weight of team 1s2; avera ge weight of line 1S4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-26

1920 GAMES

California 2f Olympic Club 0. California ss, Mare nd 0. California 37, St. Marys O. California 70, Nevada [. California 63. Utah o.
 California IT, Oregon Aggies '. california 49 Washington State 0. california Ss, Stanford O. Total score California 4S2. opponents 14. Californas team weight average is 176 pounds. while the line average is 1s5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-30
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued 10 the
following:
Fred 4. Anderson OF this city and Clara
LAWN Of Wilkes Barre, IA.
Wiiliam j. BsugIn o! Richmond. Va, and
Rhetta II. Frost Of Victoria. Va.
James u. Donson Of this city and Susie NJ
Thompson Of Poke Grove, Va.
Theodore L. Colun bus and Julia NJ. Jones.
w-bater N. Thompson Of this city and AIMS
ii. Amber Of Hume. Va.
William j. o'tonnar Of this city and Ruth
Babhitt Of Baltimore. Md.
Harry q. breckenridge Of Leesburs, Va, and
Alma &. Williams OF Herndon. Va.
Milton &. Hoyt Of Concord. Tex. and Flor
enre Il. Oehman Of this city.
Paul W. Father and Mary A. Crump.
James T. Ryan and Myrtle Cole.
Harry q. Cook Of this city and Ella N
Puett Of Harris. Ca.