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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1920-01-15
CZECHO-SLOVAKIA
Sixty Huts Now Being Operated
by Red Triangle.

Prague, Czecho- Slovakia--Sixty Y.
M. G. A. buildings, stated by if
ty secretaries, are now in operation
in Czecho Slovakia, and plans for fur
ther extension have been approved by
President Masaryk and his ministers.
Huts are dotted over Moravia, Bo-
hemia, Slovakia and that part of Sill
esia which is included in the new re-
public.
Some of the stations are castles,
others are barracks or private dwell
ings. At Komarno, the government
turned over to the association a hand
some building formerly used as the
Austrian officers clubhouse Now
the common soldiers write their let
ters and see the movies inside it's
pa1atial walls.
Every soldier in oSlovakia is
familiar with the Red Triangle Of the
"Y'' and what it stands for. Inter
preted in Czech, the four letters Of
the association are ''Voiensky Domov'
The government through Pres
ident Masaryk and the Minister of
National Defense, Klofac, has aided
and backed the work at every turn.
Buildings have been furnished at the
expense of the government, fifty
soldiers and several officers have
been assigned to assist in carrying
on the activities, transportation of
men and material is granted, IN adj
dition to further courtesies such as
free telephone and telegraph service.
ranking privileges on mail and other
accommodations.
In connection with the ''Y' "Domov''
at Zilina, there is a Y. NJ. G. a. train
ing school. New secretaries, officers
and soldiers assigned from the army
to "Y" work and officials and civilians
interested in the work are sent there
for special courses.
Through an arrangement with the
government, rs athletic officers were
recently given an intensive ten days
training, for work with the army.
The forenoons were spent in the class
rooms where they not only took notes
and received information on athletic
games recommended for soldiers, but
learned something of the history OF
American athletics and outdoor
games
All the usual activities of the "Y''
are found in the buildings. QUAINT
ties Of writing material, specially
printed in Czech are distributed.
Photographs with American, French,
italian and Czech discs work from
morning until night Moving picture
shows, concerts, boxing matches and
lectures take place regularly.
All the best Czech magazines and
Czech, French and English books are
to be found in every building. AmeTi-
can stunt games are very popular.
During the summer, the government
turned over large floating bathhouse
st Prague to the 7. NJ c. A. The 'sY''
also used an attractive and commo-
dious boathouse on the river.
The Y. M C. A has been operating
in CZecho-Slovakia since last January.
During the winter months, war kept
them busy on two fronts. One front
was against the Magyars on the Hun
garian boorder IN Slovakia the other
against the Poles in the Teschen coal
field region. The latter has been
quiet for many months but the Mag
var front presents many difficulties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
SAYS AN AIR MAIL
 ROUTE IS ASSURED
Dr. Shropshire Tells Civic As sociation Membership of Off,
 ficial Information

That an air mail route between Chi cago and Birmingham is practically as- sured is the announcement made by pr. Courtney W. Shropshire before a meet ing of the members council of the Bir- mingham Civic association. yesterday at noon
 "Mr. Prator, head of the United States air mail service, assured me that such line would be established in Birming- ham before the close of the present ad- ministration March 4,' said Dr. Shrop- shire.
 DuPont Thompson. chairman of the council. presided over the meeting and introduced the speakers.
 (. L., Harold, secretary manager of the association, gave a brief explana ton Of the Pittsburg plus steel base system now being practiced by steel corpora tions and which is the subject of an attack by steel making centers of the south and west, including Birmingham.
 Members of the council Joined in a lesson on Birmingham Statistics" As sistant Secretary Hollingsworth acted as teacher and asked various questions con cerHing the city. The object of the sta tistic lesson is to stimulate interest among members in learning all about Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
BILLY" WILLIAMS
 ID ARRIVE TODAY
Commissioner of Internal Rev. enue to Greet Old Friends
 and ACquaintanceS Here

w. M. Williams of Washington, com- missioner Of Internal revenue, will arrive iii Birmingham today and will be the guest Of John D. McNeel. local inter- nal revenue collector
 MT. Williams Is an old Alabama boy who has made d fine record since he went into the government service. He is graduate of Auburn and for a time practced law in Montgomery where he was partner of Ray Rushton
 He went to Washington first to ne- come solicitor of the department or as rculture under Secretary Houston of that department When Mir. Houston became secretary of the treasury and the post of commissioner of internal revenue be- came vacant through the resignation of Daniel r.. Roper, Secretary Houston ten- dered the place 10 the Alabama man
 MT. Williams has many friends and acquaintanees in Birmingham who will greet him cordially. While the length of his stay Is not known it is presumed that the commissioner is en route to his old home in Montgomery to spend the holidays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
ARRESTS MADE FOR
 WEARING UN|F ORMS
Special Agents of Department of Justice Rounding Up
 ViOlatorS of Law

Nine arrests have been made by the special agents of the department of justice in the roundup of persons wear ing uniforms or parts of uniforms of the United States army, navy and ma- rine corps.
 IT, letter from Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer to Erie Pettus, United States district attorney, it is stated that the act recently enacted by Congress prohibits the wearing not only of the duly prescribed uniform or any distinc- tive part of such uniform but also of a uniform any part of which is similar to a distinctive part of the duly pre- scribed uniform.
 The parts of the uniforms that cannot be worn, according to the Attorney Gen eral, are: Navy Overshirt, blue cap flat. overcoat (unless navy buttons are re- undress jumpers (blue and white), blue trousers and dress white jumpers. Marine corps: Overcoat, blouse, trous- CTS cap, hat, marine corps buttons, cap collar ornaments, chevrons or other insignia of rank. Army: Uniform buttons, cap ornaments, collar insignia Qetters ''U. S." and insignia of arm), of rank and grade, white and olive drab caps, hat cords, overcoats, service coats, officers, white coats, army nurses Norfolk coat, army nurses oyercoats and army nurses caps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
BIRMINGHAM PORT
 CORPORATION ENDS'
Institution Passes Under Gov ernment Control-SeCretary
 Kyle Takes State Work

The Port of Birmingham corporation having served it's purpose in building the port of Birmingham. which has been taken over by the government under lease and will be hereafter operated by the government, is closing It's offices in the Brown-Marx building.
 The corporate existence will be per petuated and the relation of stockholders as lessors of the port will continue, but a separate office for the corporation is no longer necessary.
 Harvey l.. Kyle, who has been secre- tary of the corporation for more than year, leaves today for Montgomery. where he becomes auditor of the ac- counting department of the convict de- partment of the state board of control and economy Mir. Kyle has been a large part of the Port of Birmingham and made many friends through his able handling of the office end.
 It is understood that business matters connected with the Port of Birmingham corporation will be handled hereafter through the auditing department of the Tennessee Coal & Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
SHAPING WORK ID LAND 'M00SEHEART'
No Money or Land Can Be Given-Moose Pay Their
 Own Way

The local campaign to locate the new Mooseheart in Birmingham is rapidly getting shaped and gaining momentum, according to statements given out at the campaign headquar- ter at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Different committees are being ap- pointed to work on the many details while the campaign officials are put ting under way a publicity and adver- Using campaign to acquaint the peo- pie of this city with the benefits to be derived from having such an in- stitution located here.
 sam c. Bowman, attorpey, has con scented to take the chairmanship of the publicity committee and with data now en route here the people of Birmipg- ham will be informed of exactly what is meant by "Mooseheart."
 Meanwhile Virgil " Evans, general chairman of the campaign, has adopted slogan which will be carried right through until January Ii, when the Capper of Kansas will visit Birming- ham to look at the sites offered.
 The slogan is. Bring Mcoseheart to Birmingham"
 According to MT. Evans, the spirit of the city will decide who gets the institution. as no money or other as- s.stance will be accepted by the Moose to build the home.
 The site committee has been look ing over various sites offered and more than 10 locations will be on the IIogramme when the committee ar- riyeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21

I say this advisedly," repeated Mr. Wood. The east is frozen tight financially. Many men there are rho admit they have money would like to safely invest. but they will not turn loose a copper penny until they see their way little more clearly.
 THEY ARE WAITING
 up in the east there is a kind of moratorium going on. All the finan- ciers are waiting 10 see how the re.ail merchants shall have pulled through the year, winding up with the holiday sales. Realization is being staved off until the holiday business is over with, and there can be an exact ascertain ment of the state of retail merchlnts.
 "There is difference of opinion as
 to what the showing will he. but
 tbe one certain thing is that money
 is holding on to his bags with n
 death grip until more light is seen.
 Returning to Birmingham l find a splendid retail business winding up 8 year of good business. There has neen no sappreciable reduction in payrolls the closing down of industries not kav- ing been of a general character and tue cloSiHSS uOWn that nave ocCuEteu being of such recent nature that they are not felt.
 HEALTHY RESERVE HERE
 Birmingham has come to his critical period in superb condition, There is no doubt of that. There IS a healthy reserve here An exc,llent turnover of goods has been made and is being made.
 Why is Birmingham in such re- markedly good, condition compared with some of the best cities in the east? ask my self this question. There must be a reason. In the first place. Birmingham is not dependent cn cotton. That speaks for itself. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21

tion The present situation has re- solved itself into struggle between the strike leaders and the state of Ala bama, The question is one of whether the state will allow open defiance Of the law. The steps taken by the gov ernor and General Steiner show that they are going to uphold law and order and the dignity of the state. For ti:at, they should receive the hearty com mendation of every citizen
 STATES DIGNITY INVOLVED
 lne uuesl,on u1 ,ne nier,,s oI me slrike has abeen overshadowed by the present situation which is merely a question of preventing open defiance of the law, t,.soruing 70 lne opiilivii oi Joe r. Mudd. The dignity of the state of Alabama requires that all attempts at picketing aud intimidation be suppressed and the people are to be congratulated that Gov ernor Kilby and General steiner are dolIg that.
 ''Alabama might as well go Red as to allow these orders for picketing and in- inhalation to be carried out, declared A. J. Arrant The only issue now is law enforoemenet. The strikers who have been deceived into committing these acts should be shown the error of their way, and the leaders who induced them to do these things should be held re- sponsihle. It is not question of whether the laws against picketing and intimidat- ing men at work are good or bad The fact remains that those statutes are on the books and they must be enforced as long as they are the laws of the state.
 The action of the strike leaders in ordering the men to violate the law IS much more serious than the mere act of the strikers in attempting to picker, in the opinion of Walter B. Fowlkes.
 some or the strikers. 1 am informed really did not know they were violating the law when they started picketing. but that same excuse cannot be used for their leaders who have ample legal counsel" ssild Mir Fowlkes. Alabama cannot afford to be lenient in dealing with this act of defiance but must en- fierce the statutes against picke..ng and intimidation to the letter. I heartily commend the action of the governor and General Steiner in acting promptly to prevent this violation which would be certain to lead to bloodshed.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
COAL PRODUCTION
 EXCEEDS NORMAL

Reports of cars loaded at the tla- bama coal mines last week indicate a production fully equal to that of the preceding week. which exceeded the normal by 21.000 tons.
 If the reports from the mines ome in we'll the federal statistician i'll report a total of something like 320,- 900 to 325.000 tons of coal mined lur- ing last week.
 The Saturday record of more than 1000 loaded cars sounds very much like what was recently considered l 2 Mondays. The daily average of rars loaded for two weeks has been well over 1000.
 The leading feature of the steam coal business now is the manner in which the railroads and big industries continue to take on stocks A huge reserve is bound to be created in a short time if the pace of piling up coal continues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
PAVING MEASURES

The ordinances authorizing paving to the amount Of $11.9D will be presented before the city commissioners for their approval by Julian Kendrick, city engi- neer. at the regular board weekly meet ing this morning.
 One ordinance will provide for the paving of Eleventh avenue. south, be- tween Twentieth and Twenty-first streets and Eleventh Court, between Twenty first street and Highland ave- nue, at a cost of approximately $l6,00O.
 The other provides for the paving of Eighth Court alley, south from Forty first street and west 3f0 feet, at a cost of approximately S1.a0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21

industries here were operating at m 4Ni- mum for more than year until very recently. Even now, Birmin gAams big steel mills are operating at normal and reflect the benefit of the sound policy that has stood back of them. The district is exporting a I&rge amount of steel products.
 "The answer to Birminsham's
 splendid position, compared with
 cities in the cast. is found in the
 sound underpinning of her indus
 tries and the admirable manner in
 which some of the largest have
 been conducted.
 Any one that becomes pessimistic here should take a train and go east He will be more and more convinced of this districts soundness on his -e- turn"
 SHOP MEN HAPPY
 Ben M. Jacobs, furniture dealer, 8 pioneer merchant here, was asked about business conditions.
 Birmingham retail business has been very good this year. We have all made a considerable increase over 1919, which was a record year Christ mas trade, little late in starting, is fully up to the phenomenal level of last year. This applies to big articles as well as to that off lower price.
 August Hirsch, millinery dealer, sn- other pioneer merchant, said
 Tt has been an A-No. l year with us and, I believe, with many othe:s{ We have run far ahead of last year up to this month, and this month is no:d- ing its own. even in the stores that make no specially of the Christmas trade. Our own gain over 1919 has been considerable, and I do not regard ourselves as an exception to the rule.'
 One department store broke all ,ec- ords for a days business one day last week.
 In such manner is Birmingham re- tail trade coming to the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
City Commission to Reduce
 AM Mercantile Licenses 20
 Per Cent This Coming Year Chairman of Board Says Birmingham Schedule Unusually
 Hieh Comnared to Other Cities. and Effort Is

The new license schedule for the city of Birmingham is expected to he passed on by the city commits sion at the regular meeting today nt 10 o'clock.
 All licenses under the head of "merchnndise. Iicensesv have been listed for n cut of 20 per cent, sub ject to the approval of the city commission. The falling off in revenue from the licenses will be about $1OO,OOO under that collected during the year just passed.
 "Ip speaking Of the reduction. Dr., N. A. Barrett. president of the board of city commissioners, said:
 "Licenses paid by Birmingham merchants have always been very high. Local business men have had to labor under this handicap for practically as long ms Birmingham has been a city. It has always been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21

the intention of the city to cut the licenses as soon as it is practicable, but never until now has it been at all possible. Next year we hope to reduce them still more, if possible. We may even apply n cut to other classes on the schedule, as Bir- minGham licenses for every kind of business are particularly high. com pared to those in other cities in it's class"
 There will he no raises in any of the licenses in Birmingham on the 1921 schedule.
 committee from the local Retail Merchants association met with the city missionerS yesterday after noon and approved the schedule which granted them the 70 per cent cut.
 Members of the committee scrci Joe L0veman, president of the as- sociatiOn; Jeff Bailey. secretary; E. II. Erwin, Jack Adnms and J. Biach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
 SHAPIRO TO SPEAK
Will Address B'nai B'rith at Temple
 Emanu-El Sunday Night

Isadore Shapiro, formerly of Birming- ham, but now practcing attorney of New York, will be the speaker at spe- cial meeting of the local B'Nai B'Rth next Sunday evening at o'clock it Temple Emanu-El
 There will also be musical programns and the evening promises to be unusually attractive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
Mrs. Griffin Dies

MoundViIIe. December N.--(SpecIaLl l- Mrs. R. l.. Griffin, wife of R. l.. Griffin of Moundville, died at 6:30 o'clock this Afternoon. Funeral services will be held al the residence at 3:3o tomorrow aft ernoon and interment will be made at Oak Hin cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM
ADJUSTMENTS

ANVSEWEN1S Jcffcrpon Theatre-sCllrence.' Lyric-keith vaudeville aud pictures. Loew,s Biiou--VaudeviIIe and pic- lures.
 Strand-Mae Murray, in "idois or Clay"
 Trianon-Mack sennett's "Love' ucn- or and Bchayc.o AIcaznr-Win Rogers, in "Honest Hutch.o
 GaIex---W Hawley, in "Food Tor Scandal"
 Rinlto--"In Wrong" with Jack Pick f0rd.
 Princess--.Wh hirlwind.' Odeon---"Vanishing Daggers.' Miles school of DanciBg-DnncinS from to 12.
 Shop Early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
AUTO DRIVER HELD
 FOR MANSLAUGHTER

W. M Quick was held for man slaughter by John R. T. Rives, assist ant coroner, yesterday following an investigation into the death. of Sims Jackson, a negro, who was killed when struck by an automobile driven oy MT. Quick. The accident occurred on the First avenue viaduct, and Jackson, to- gether with another negro, was re- pairing the paving, Witnesses stateo that the automobile was following a work car across the viaduct. and when it stopped the driver pulled to the right, failing to see the workmen. As result the car struck Jackson, killing him and injuring Charlie Truett, sn- other negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
Birmingham Business Booming Compared To
 Depression or East
Men Who Have Travelled in Interest of Recent Trade Sur prised by Activity Here-Say Eastern Money Is
 Locked Up, Frozen-Magic City Store Keepers
 Report Trade Now as Good as Last Year
By k. F. JOHNSTON

Birmingham not well off, but better off than nine out of ten cities of her class any other class in the east This statement made by Charles Francis Wood who is just back from the east where he has connections enabling him within we'll the surface and to form correct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
ATTENTION. FAIRvIEw LODGE

ou are requested to assemble at Fnirvtew hall Tuesday at | o'clock p. m.- to attend the funeral of Brother Herbert PnwsOn from his late resi- dence, 1O0 North Hawkins street. In- terment at Oakland cemetery.
 PRESLEY CAMPBELL, w. M. ". B. JENNINGS, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the pro- bate judge:
 John Santora and Miss Mamie Fox. Nash B. Obenchain and Miss Marie Bearden.
 John O. Smith and Miss wyone Os- well. \ Marion Hayes and Miss Edna Mae Pinkston.
 J. D. Campbell and Miss Susie E. Lovett
 G. E. Stewart and Mrs. Clyde Shahan J. R. Powell and Miss Jessie May Gil- GlAnd.
 W. W. White and Miss Edna Fespef, man.
 Frank E. Speakman and Miss Ruby Underwood.
 Mitchell opanchyk and Miss Jeanette Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
$10,000 ICE HOUSE

Permit for the erection of af$l0, 900 ice storage house by the Central Ice company, Avenue and Twenty sixth street, was granted yesterday. E. B. Errington. contractor, will have charge of the building of the storage house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-21
. .NEGROBOOT[EGGER KILLED BY OFFICERS Frank Garrett Identified as HoId-Up Man by Two
 Victims

Frank Garrett, negro, alias w all Street." who was shot and almost i'm stantly killed about 3:30 o'clock yes terday afternoon by City Detective George Hendrix. was identified last night by two people as being the ne- gro highwayman who had held them up in the past day or two.
 The shooting affair. occurred at Eighteenth street and Alley B, south, the negro firing the first shot, it is reported and saying as he fired. At last I've got a chance to kill damn policeman"
 The negro was stopped by Detec- lives Hendrix and Goad, because they believed he was selling liquor. When they searched him they found small glass and a quart hot water bottle filled with corn whisky hid under his a rm in his coat. The negro then told them to be quiet and they could go to a house where lot more of it was stored.
 When they entered the detectives car, the negro drew a gun from under his coat and fired one time at Detec- tive Goad. The shot missed it's mark. Detective Hendrix returned the shot, hitting the negro in the foot. The ne- gro .started running for huge coal rfle nearby, evidently with the inten- ton of getting protection so he could shoot the officers without being hit. Detective Hendrix fired a second shot. the bullet this time taking effect in the negro's neck and caused death al- most ins tantly.
 Last night police officials summoned all people who had been recently robbed to come to headuuarters and view the negro's body. s. s. Snead 624 Twelfth street south, stated after viewing the body that it was the ne- gro who had held him up at the point of pistol and robbed him several days ago.
 Coleman Davis, negro, BOP Wander bilt road. also identified the body as being that of negro who had held him up and robbed him of $10 last Saturday night as he was returning home from work.
 The body of the black highwayman n is being held at Davenport B Harris undertaking parlors.