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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
ARMY AGAIN SETS !. RECRUITING RECORD
Four Hundred and TWenty-nine Men Enlist Here During De-
 Cember-AII Off to School

The Birmingham army recruiting sta-' tion in accepting 429 men for the army during the present month has broken all since the World war.
 The invitation sent out broadcast over the United States by the regular army, Fifth division, the Red Diamonds of the Mouse and Argonne, now stationed at Camp Jackson, South Carolina, to young have Christmas dinner at it's home camp was accepted by 90 Alabama men who enlisted for that division
 The drive for the Fifth for 6,400 men is we'll under way. If there is any place except in the army where young men are being paid for going to college, says Colonel Saffarrans, the war department would like to know 1t. Yet this is pre- cisely what soldier in the Fifth divi- sion may do.
 The president of the University of South Carolina has offered free tuition to the men of the division who are quail fled to pursue the courses. Soldier stu- cents are excused from military duty to attend the University in the city of Cos It mbia and go back and forth daily by trolley from camp.
 The West Point preparatory course off, fered to men of the Fifth between 1s and 22 years of age who have served an enlistment of not less than one year, is designed to coach soldiers for entrance into the army college. The high school course at Camp Jackson conforms to- the requirements of the high schools in most states. An ambitious soldier can prepare himself for college or higher military training. In the business and vocational schools every opportunity is offered to soldiers to prepare themselves for worth while positions in civil life.
 Alabama men enlisting Tuesday were: Russell Heineman. Simon Bragan and Vincenzo Pilato. Birmingham; Robert Adams. Tenelle, Ala; Lester Crowson, Elkmont; Lonnie Atkins. Moulton; An drew Ward and Henry Ward Duck Springs; James Hurst. Talladega; Will liam Field. Guin; Cecil Green. Talladega; John Oats, Ashville; Morgan Cochran. Brilliant; Ernest Foreman, Alabama City; Charles Maxwell. Bessemer: John g4h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
HOOVER EXPLAINS
 WORK IN SAVING
 LIVES IN EUROPE
In Message to ErSkine Ramsay, Chairman of European Relief Council States There Are
 Over Three Million Unfed

There are many angles to the saving of lives in Europe. In some sections. of course. the need is greater than in
 other places. In still other portions of that famine-ridden land, special organ
 nations are caring for the populace. In order to explain the nature of the
 work of the European relief council and wherein it varies from other activities like those, for instance, of the Near East relief organization, Herbert Hoover. national director of the council. has sent the following telegram to Erskine Ram say, chairman of the Alabama division of the council:
 Answering various inquiries, the Near East relief committee has the burden of supporting 10000 Armenian orphans sit uated in Armenia. Caucasus Turkey and
 Persia. Due to the occupation of Cau- casus. Armenia, by the bolsheviki, the area in which they can work has been considerably curtailed.
 We have no desire to minimize the necessities of these 10000 orphans, but we wish to point out that the eight or ganizationS for which we are acting are providing support for S,5oooU orphans and undernourshed children in central and eastern Europe, a vast territory to which the Near East relief committee has never contributed.
 Owing to arrangements we have set up, local governments and local charity contribute all the support of which they are capable to this mass of children It costs us rather less per child than the operations carried on by the Near East relief but we do not wish to center upon any controversy that would minimize its success, We had hoped that the Near l East relief committee would join in the amalgamation, but it feels that it's ar engagements are such that it cannot, in ] it's own interest join us.
 EUROPEAN RELIEF COUNCIL, Herbert Hoover, Chairman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
County to Accept
 New School Houses

Dr. N. R. Baker, county supeein- tendent of education; D. o. Whild.n, architect. and members of the board of education of Jefferson county will go to McAdory this morning, where they will receive the new district nigh school at that place.
 This building, which has recently been con'pleted, has seven rooms with large auditorium and was erected at cost of $3L000. The school is enc of the most modern and up-to date dis trict high schools in the county. ac- cording to Dr. Baker, and will serve a large community.
 The board, county superintendent and architect will go to Mt. Calvary to- morrow morning to accept the new g grammar school recently completed there. This building consists Of two rooms. It was constructed al a cost Of SC 000s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
NO BIDS RECEIVED FOR
 BONDS OF THIS COUNTY
Jefferson Handicapped by Situation-Much Wor Delayed on Roads and Other Improvements.
 Await Opinion of Supreme Court

Time for the opening of the bids on s6J0.O00 Jefferson county road improvement bonds was extended until January IS by the board of revenue at its meeting yesterday morning.
 This action was taken when the bids were called for. and none had been received.
 It is expected that q ruling from the supreme court whether bonds can he sold at 95 or below par will have been received by that time.
 X resolution rescindinr s reso- iution previously adopted opposing the suit of R. C. Hewitt versus the board of revenue, which was op- posing the refunding of $50,O00 by the county to contractors advanced to make a previous bond snIe legal was adopted by the board of rev. eDuc yesterday. Members of the board were of the opinion that they should perfect the appeal in order fo hasten the decision and heIp clear up the situntion upon which hinges the prompt sale of addition al bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
--~--.s--------------------- PLAYED SANTA CLAUS

There were great doings at the Bir- mingham Outing club near Calcis on the Louisville and Nashville railroad yester- day
 President Sidney W. Lee, Erskine Ram say. Henry l.. Badham and others were on hand. The occasion was Christ mas tree for the young people of that vicinity given by the club. Mir Lee went
 down several days ahead of time to ar-
 range and place the good things for the children. The remainder of the party followed and were there at the distribu- tion yesterday
 Children from 15 miles around were invited. and it is reported that nearly all of them accepted the invitation. The Birmingham men played Santa Claus and all had a big time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
DIVORCE PROBLEM
Dr. billiard to Speak at Sunday Aft ernoon Meeting at Strand

By request, pr. J. F. billiard, pastor of the South Side Baptist church, will again be the principal speaker at the Sunday Young Mems Christian .associa- tion meeting to be held at the Strand theatre at 3:90 o'clock A short time ago Dr. billiard spoke at one of these meetings, choosing as his subject, Who Is Responsible for the Large Number of Divorces in Birmingham" The phases from which pr. Dillard spoke on this subject caused quite a good deal of dis cussion among those who heard him, and he has been asked to speak on the same problem this week. Much Interest is being displayed to what angle pr. billiard will use for his address this week.
 Officials of the association are antiei- pating one of the largest attendances this year by reason of the popularity of the speaker and subject. Special music will be furnished and the meeting is free to all men and boys in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29

Judge Hugh A. Locke of the chnncery division of the circuit court, made the injunction permn- ncnt. preventing the county from refundinG the money advanced by contractors. At first the board op- posed fighting the suit on any grounds. but nt meeting yester- day decided that 1t would sec that the case was appealed to the su- rrcruc court. in order to get rul- ing on the matter.
 This is tho third time these bonds hayc heen advertised for sale. and in khe other instances no bid over OK was received. Members of the board were of the opinion that county bonds could not be sold for less than 95, the legislature at its special session having passed n bill authorizing the sale of them for that amount. hut In no instance for less than thnt amount Prior to that net. the state. law was that no bonds conld he sold for less than par.
 These bonds are scmi-snnual road improvement bonds, and bear per cent interest. They will bear the date of April 1. 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
Taxpayers Seem To
 HaUe the 'Hesitating Blues

who have the s.hesitatinE blues" speed up they will he forced to pay n penalty of s per cent of the amount of the taxes and in addition n fec of 50 cents.
 Additional clerks are nt work to handle the crowds which are given the very best and quickest service possible. The office Is arranged so that one door is used as an en- trance and the other as an exit for taxpayers.
 The rush Is also on in the office of the tax assessor, as all persons paying taxes are also assessing their property. This work has prac- tically swamped the clerks In this office and they were given only few minutes for lunch yesterday. 1t is expected that the crowd pny- ing taxes will be largely increased ench day from now until the offices close on Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29

All tn&es on rcnl and personal property will become delinquent after December 31.
 With only three more days in which to pay taxes without the added penalty the offices of the county tax assessor and tax coIIec- tor were swamped yesterday with persons anxious to secure their re- cetpts. From the time the office opened until 1t closed n o'clock yesterday afternoon continuous line of property owncrs passed by the cashiers window.
 With the number of persons pay ing taxes yesterday the totai num- her of 22,25O receipts have been is- sued. There arc approximately 55,- O00 taxpayers in Jefferson county, according to officials. md unless n majority of the property owners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
COMMENDS HUSTON
 FOR THE CABINET
Mayberry Says Chattanooga Mans Selection Will Be an
 Honor to the South
b inc Editor of The Age-Herald: :

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Your editorial this morning as to MT. C. H. Huston, Chattanooga, Tenn. being placed in the cabinet by MT. Harding does you credit as a wide-awake, up-to- date paper.
 If MT. Huston is so honored, 1t will prove a great blessing for the south. If the southern papers would collectively and individually advocate and secure his appointment, we of the south would never have cause to regret it.
 My association with him warrants the statement that a better business man or q cleaner-cut gentleman cannot be found. He is a personal friend of Senator un- aerwood.
 If the south, especially this district, will advocate his selection, they will help themselves if he is appointed. Very truly yours. H. Il. MAI bEhHh.
 Birmingham, December 28. 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
TAKING TREATMENT

James and Albert Rolien of Amory, Miss, are taking the Pasteur treat ment at the Birmingham city Iabora- tory following scratches received from rabid cat.
 The head of the cat was tested at the Mississippi state laboratory in Jackson. found positive, and the patients sent to Birmirgham for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
COAL MINERS SAID TO
 BE RETURNING TO WORK

Coal miners are reported returning to work with more than the usual prompt- ness following the Christmas holidays The prospect is said to indicate that pros duction this week will exceed that of the same week in 1913.
 The production of last week will not equal that of the week before owing to the Christmas holidays. Numbers or mines closed down Friday and Saturdayi
 Tuesday of last week was the biggest day in coal production in q long tune The total number of carloads reported for that day is 1.3B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
A LANDMARK

The First Presbyterian church is one of the oldest religious institutions in Jefferson county, having been moved to Birmin gham from Elyton when Bir- lage
 Originally there were in the church 35 members, but it has grown to be one of the most influential churches in the city. The church has occupied it's pres ent site for many years, and for senti- ments sake many of the older members are opposed to changing the location. although there are others who think that change of location and an en- largement of quarters would be a great advantage to the growth and influence of the institution.
 The present location of the church is one of the most central and desirable for business purposes in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
 OFFICERS ELECTION AT EXCHANGE CLUB

Election of officers for the next six months will be the principal feature oi the programme for the Exchange cl;t at it's regular weekly luncheon today at o'clock at the Southern club.
 The nominating committee. Edward Armes. Frank E. Clark, Lee Allen Brooks and R. c. Lange. will submit TWO names for each office oH which tEe members will be asked to pass. The choice, however will not be limited 10 those who will be submitted by the nomi- rat ting conn nnnit tee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
WANTS $1O,OOO

Suit was filed in the federal court yes .eyday by the SIoss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company against the United States government for $l0,Go damages. In -he original bill the plaintiff claims that be- cause of construction of Lock Y on the Warrior river and the subsequent back ing up of the river a large part of tha land of the company in the vicinity was submerged and is a total loss5 for which damages are asked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
MARX BUYS BONDS

One hundred thousand dollars worth of public improvement bonds were is- sued to Otto Marx & Co., yesterday by the city. The bonds were dated Janu- ary 1. 1921, and were authorized by the city commission some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
BOARD IS TO FIX
 COUNTY SALARIES

Salaries of all county employes will be fixed by the board of revehue with-i in the next few days, according to a statement made yesterday.
 Members of th- board were in con- ference with the heads of the various departments Curing the afternoon. It is not expected that any material changes will be made in salaries from received regarding them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM
ss&.44s, s7a-o

Rotary club luncheon at l o'clock at the TutwiIer.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jeffcrson--A1exandcr ''rhc Man Who knOws.r
 Lyric--Keith vaudeville md pictures. LOew's Bijou--Vaudeyillc ana pfc- tures.
 AIcaxar--Lcw Cody, in "Oecasionaiiy Yours.
 Trianon-Norma Talmadge, in "sh~ Loves and Lics.- A Strand-Fatty Arbuckle. in "The Life of the Party,
 GaIax---Dorothy Gfsh, in "Littie Miss Rebellion"
 RiaIto-Tom Mix. in "Prairie Trails" Princcss--ssBridc 13." Odeon--"The Mystery of 13.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
 DONNELLY REELECTED TO CITY LIBRARY BOARD

By unanimaus vote of the city com missioners, J. W Donnelly was reelected a member of the city library board yes- terday His present term ends Decem- Der 3, and he will resume office Jan uary l.
 The board will meet immediately after the first of the year to elect a chair man to serve during the next F months. During 1920 MT. Donnelly held that of- flee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
ABOUT S2OO,OOO


 It is understood that the church has had an offer for it's present property a sum in the neighborhood of s200,000. Serious consideration of the sale of the property is under way by the officials of the congregation.
 At the meeting Sunday night mem bers of the congregatio affirmed the officials in their right to have full au- thority to act on the offer for the pur- chase of the property, The full nature of the offer that is, the exact amount for which purchasers have agreed to buy the property was not disclosed. Meetings of the official board have been conducted through the past few days and the deal is expected to be de- cided, before long. Officials of the chuch announced that up to last night | it had not been decided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
PERSONAL

Maury Nicholson, former assistant city engineer, is spending the holiday SAion in Birmingham. Mir. Nicholson
 is now doing good roads work in the
 state of Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS

Another remarkable achievement cf this past year was the fact that on one Sunday morning we got the club to church.
 Some of the activities during The year have been as follows:
 The putting out of the first club roster, which is about the best we nave seen anywhere. Copies were distributed to few clubs at the Portland convan- tion, and have served as patterns for others. The visit to the High school; a visit to the Port of Birmingham: a
 subscription of $3,500 for this purpose; the famous truck luncheon; the ladies night, which will live long in memory; the by-product dinner cooperation in the balloon races; there was the -'1ercy Home drive; there was the boys work drive; there was the attendance cam paign, under Steadman, with the Bir- mingham club third in the race; there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
OLD BONDS BURNED

J Members of the city commission burned $s950o worth of public inn fprovement bonds, which have recently been redeemed at the meeting yester- 1(y. The bonds were issued from 10 to 90 years ago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
$35,OOO
First Presbyterian Church
 May Secure NeW Location
Approximately $2O0OO0 Said to Have Been Offered for Present Ste-Members of Congregation Discussing
 Phases of the Proposition

the proposed change in location of the First which the congregational meeting held at the church Sunday night continues
 No definite plans have yet been formulated, according to ocers of the church. but there is much talk of selling the location and moving to better suited the carrying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
NOTICE

Annual meeting, Section i24. Insur- anee Department. Knights of Pythias. will be held Thursday. December 3O, S D. ni., at office of Secretary, No. :I4 North 21st street. All members are requested to he present.
 LII. BgINEkE. secv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-29
ROTARY TO DISCUSS
 FESS-CAPPER BILL

Rotarians will probably indorsa the Fess- -Capper educational bill, which is no pending before Congress. at their meeting this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel. This bill has been discussed before. but as each member of the club was no. familiar with it, corie2 were made for them and tho time for final action on it was postponed
 In addition, several other features have been arranged. President rercy Woodall urges all members to be pres |ent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-16
BETTER CANDIDATES
FOR JUDGESHIPS
Committee of American Bar Associa-
ton Recommends appointment of
Candidates Approved by Bar.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 16.-More organ
lied activity by bar associates in the
selection of fit candidates for judicial
Offices Is urged by the committee on
professional ethics and grievances in a
report prepared for presentation at the
annual convention of the American Bar
association here, August % to 81.
In the opinion of the committee can
appointive judiciary with preliminary
endorsement of candidates by the bar
is the ideal manner to secure a uni
formly efficient bench
The report also emphasizes the need
for thorough cooperation of members
Of the judiciary and the bar, for the
purpose of maintaining high profess
sional standards in legal practice.
Questionnaires seeking suggestions
as to how this cooperation might be
accomplished best have been sent out
.to approximately 500 members of the
judiciary throughout the United States
during the past year, according to the
report. which has been made public by
the local committee in charge of ar
rangements.
In reply it states recommendation
has been made that the bars in the va
rious localities be Incorporated, with
the canon of ethics as a part of their
constitution. Wherever this plan is
carried out, the recommendation is made
that the corporations be entrusted with
complete supervision of the activities
of all practieing attorneys and of those
who follow the profession without first
having met the prescribed tests.
The report suggests that the lack of
proper tests as to character of appli-
cants for admission TO the bar els the
cause of many unworthy men slipping
in -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-16
,vARNUM MAY NOT RUN.
Fails to File Assent as Democratic Cam
didate for United States Senator.

MONTPELIER, Aug. 16.-H. w. Var
mum of Jacksonville has not filed his
assent as a candidate in the Democratic
party for United States senator, and it
is not expected that he will file. All of
the candidates that have been men
toned in both parties filed their petitions
and their assents to allow their names to
be used as candidates for their respective
offices.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-16

Mrs. NJ Frances Brady, of Watertown,
has been appointed assistant district
attorney of Middlesex County, Mass. 1t is
said to be the second case in the United
States where woman has been named
for such an office, the other being IN
New York city. Mrs. Brady in her new
position will receive a salary of $3.50 a
year.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-16

conversation confirmed a good deal of
this so far as Republican expectations
are concerned Some declined to admit
that Ohio is alone Others more conser-
vatfve said it was close today but
dronldnt be ON election DAY.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-08-16

Baked potatoes supply more nourish-
ment than those cooked in any other
way, and the fried ones are the most
difficult to digest.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1920-03-24
Pretty New Dress
Goods

wv e nave a Dig assortment
of Spring and Summer Voiles
in various colors and designs.
You women who do your
own sewing, should especial
ly see these pretty Voiles.
They vary in prices from
4Sc to $1.98 yard
White Organdies and
French Voiles, beautiful
quality for Graduation
Dresses. They are priced
the yard-------75c to $500
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-07
CURB'S INTEREST
CENTERS ON OILS
Both Ssues of GiIIiIand Make
New High Records As
phalt Strong Feature
MONTGOMERY WARD ACTIVE

New York, Jan. 7.-Gilliland Oil
made further advance to above 60 in
trade on the curb today, again lifting
it's high record. The preferred also
made a new high record, advancing to
above 120.
Other stocks in the oil group were
active and strong, with the acquisition
Of tthe Millikin Refinery at Arkansas
City, Kas., by the Simms Co., furnish
ing the reason for the high level at
which that stock has been established.
General Asphalt was another strong
feature, moving up from 115' to 120
during the forenoon, and there was a
strong tone to Home Oil, which rose
from to IN. Dominion Oil ranged
from 3S to 37H.
Montgomery Ward also showed a
strong tone, with good amount of bus
mess at 30 to 20si. Submarine Boat
sold at 1434 to 15H and Marconi was
traded in at 614 and 63s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-07
MISCELLANEOUS
New York Metal Market

New York, Jan. 7.-Copper-Spot
and January 19Hc. bid: February
1885, bid; March 19lac, bid. Market
quiet. I.ead-Spqt, January and Feb
ruary Sh@oc. lket entirely nomi-
nal, Spelters FL Louis, all
months xfiila ao.31N, Arket easier.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-07

5000 .... II
1000 80. 1885
Bait & o P l. + &
West Vir Sys 4s
1000 go. 90
B G. Q Swest 8 ha
ooon "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-07

MO hanS & Tex ID
5000 .... 38
Mo Kan & Texas as
5000 80. coz
1000 .... 6OA
National Tube = IS
5000 go. 93R
Nasuu Elec Rly As
1000 .... 90
N o Tex & Mex SIS
5000 $50. 81