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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
SHIP LOST NINE YEARS
 SUBJECT OF LITIGATION

Mobile. December 1s-Lost some where upon the high seas nearly nine years ago, the British steamer Mount Oswell is the subject of litigation in the English courts that finally reached out to Mobile for material evidence.
 Attorneys for the litigants are now in Mobile taking testimony for use when the case is submitted for judg ment.
 The Mount Oswell sailed from Mobile in September. 1911 with cargo. and later loaded grain at Baltimore for England She. left the capes at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in Feb ruary, 1912 and nothing has ever been heard of her or her crew since
 The present litigation is between the owners of the cargo and the vessel and involves the value of the cargo
 Before coming up to Mobile on her last trip here the Mount Oswell grounded on the bar at the mouth of Mobile Bay and it is the contention of the cargo owners that she was not sea worthy. The owners of the vessel deny this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17

Dublin. December 16.-The frank ad- mission that Canon Magner, killed yes terday at Dunmanway, County Cork, was shot by an auxiliary cadet, was made by Dublin castle today. A state ment issued by the castle says that the cadet was one of lorry party which was ambushed near Cork Saturday night and intimates that he became insane as a result of that experience. It confirms the report that the cadet also killed Timothy Crowley, a farm CTS son. P. s. Brady, magistrate, who witnessed the tragedy, came near suffering similar fate,
 Thirty auxiliaries left Dunmanway at 1 o'clock yesterday for Cork to at tend the funeral of a colleague killed a few nights ago." says the statement. They were in charge of an auxiliary cadet and proceeded in two motor lor- ries. Some distance along they en- countered Canon Magner and Timothy Crowley walking. The cadet ordered the lorries to halt He jumped out and demanded that Crowley show him his permit for the bicycle he was trundling."
 At this point castle officials ex- plained that the report was not clear as to just what led to the shooting The statement continues:
 "The cadet then shot Crowley dead with his revolver and then turned to the priest and shot him dead After the cadet re-entered the lorry, the men decided to return to Dunmanway where they reported the occurrence to the colenel in charge. The colonel promptly arrested the cadet.
 Crowley was respectable, p years of age and not engaged in play. Canon Magner was highly respected priest and always exerted influence for good in the c-strfct''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
IS AN UNJUST LAW
Frank V. Evans Points Out Objec-
 tiOns to S-Hour Proposal

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The proposed ordinance now pending before the city commission, restricting working hours to eight each day for all laborers, workmen and mechanics en- ployed by the city of Birmingham on any public work, or by any contractor or subcontractor, for or upon any public work for the city of Birmingham under any contracts hereafter to be made, fore bodes great additional expense to the taxpayers of this city, injustice to men who wish to work and dangerous to the cleanliness, health and progress of the community.
 Labor is not always superabundant here; and supplementary hours are oft entimes essential to necessary rush of work that things needful may be accom- plished and time and money saved the contractor, the laborer and the taxpayer.
 To illustrate: sewer for storm water or filth is to be extended or enlarged hurriedly to save health and property
 When we bear in mind that millions of dollars are authorized and are soon to be expended for the construction of schoolhpuses and other necessary, build ings, it is time for the taxpayers to make protest against this drastic ordinance. to figure the cost of delay as well as con- structiou under such rule.
 The ordinance is strongly socialistic in it's tendency and breathes of determina- tion on part of favored few to elimi- nate the independent contractor and la borer as competitor for the work pro posed. It gives encouragement to pool ing by certain union forces and means to eliminate competition at the expense of the taxpayer.
 The absurdly ridiculous side of the is that it makes 1t penal offense for the independent contractor or laborer to transcend the limit of eight hours per day work.
 Surely our city commission will not cater to this unjust burden sought to be imposed by enacting such laws-a burden which would be borne by every taxpayer and every willing worker in the city. The writer has too much. faith in the wisdom and justice of our present mu- ricipal authorities to believe that they will Nbe forced by the element proposing this drastic law to ordain and execute It.
 FRANK V. EVANS.
 Riirnine ehaYn December 16 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
NEGOTIATIONS IN
 IRELAND RESUMED High Church Dignitaries Re- ported Among Those Striv-
 ing for Settlement
By Associated Press

is Dublin, December 16.-Peace nego- tsations have been resumed in Ireland 1t is learned tonight on good author lty It is difficult to ascertain the lines on which the intermediates are operating owing to the reticence of all engaged, but it is understood that high church dignitaries are prominent among those continuing their efforts to bring about settlement.
 In official circles interest centers in the expected meeting of the Dali Eireann to consider Premier Lloyd Georges proposals in reply to Father O'Flannagan's message The Asso- ciated Press is informed that Arthur Griffith. the Sim Fein leader, will be given safe conduct to attend the meet ing of the Dali Eireann or any con ference in Ireland concerning peace
 It Is stated that four members of the Dali Eireann will be excluded from participation in such meeting, but their names were not disclosed.
 FOUR POLICEMEN KILLED
 Dublin, December 16.-Four police men were killed today at Kilkommon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
MORTGAGE IS GIVEN
 RIGHT TO FORECLOSE
 IN SELMA LAND CASE

Mobile. December 16.-(Special.)- Following an argument by attorneys regarding the payment of interest on mortgage held by w. A. Menefee in connection with the Thompson Menefee land case. one of the more noted land cases in the state, Judge Robert F. Err win of the federal court has ruled that the interest must be paid. In the event this is not done W. A. Menefee is gwen authority to foreclose the mortgage. Dispute over the alleged sale of GOO acres of land near Selma is the basis of the suit, which has been in court for some time. Attorneys ar- gued the case before Judge Erwin yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
DO YOU WANT SOME EXTRA MONEY?

Women and girls, here is an excellent op portunity to earn $30 to $50 month ii your spare time at home making Indiai beaded watch fobs, neck chains and othei things. Demand for these novelties is great We tell you how and where to sell it at profit to your advantage. Just send us dollar and we will ship at once by parcel post prepaid one Simplex" bead work loom beads for trial work, instructions and beau tiful designs in colors. It is SO easy ant simple that child can do it. Your monel back if not satisfied. Don't delay Send youl order at oncei Gut this advertisement out pin one dollar bill or money order and sens it today to Novelty Manufacturing Co. Room Is, Southern Bldg, Dept 102, Tampa Fla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
STONEWALL CHAPTER

Mrs. John Angwin was recent hostess to the meeting of Stonewall chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy, at her home on Ensley Highlands
 Plans were made for the annual Christ mas dinner for the Confederate veterans which will take place at the home or Mrs Joe Smith on Avenue F at noon De- cember 23 This annual dinner is a cour- tesy rendered the members of Camp Pat Cleyburn and is one of the pre-Christ- mas festivities of the district
 The committee appointed to serve the veterans on this occasion are Mrs. E. F. Beckham, Mrs. John Angwin, Mrs. B. E. Gillespie, Mrs. G. c. Hare, Mrs. F. $. Falkner and Mrs. M. Johnson.
 During the social hour Mrs. Angwm served a salad course with cofee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
THINKS ALLIES TO BOW

Venice, December 16.--Before leaving Venice, former King Constantine told the correspondent that he was glad Venice and Italy had given him his first official reception as the restored sovereign of Greece. He added that he believed Great Britain and France would end the situation by lowing to the will of the Greek people, while it would be impossible for the United states not to accept the decision of the Greeks, that country itself being he champion of self-determination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
MOBILE SELECTED
State Hotel Men Hold Next Conven
 tion in Gulf City

Montgomery, December ls.-tSpe cial. )-Mobi1e was selected as the meet ing place for the Alabama Hotel Men: association for next July at the closing session of the semi-annual convention late Thursday. No new officers wert elected, the old officers serving unti the annual business meeting, which i; held in mid summer. c. M. Sherroi oi CourtIand will continue as president F. Taylor Peck of Mobile as vice presi- dent, and George E. Driver of Birm ng ham, secretary treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
REPORT DISCREDITED
British Officials Do Not Believe De
 Valera Going to England
By Associnted rress

Lcndon, December 16.-The report that Eamonn De Valera is coming to England is discredited in official cir cles, where it is stated he is liable to arrest in this country Officials call attention to the fact that ne CSC lped from prison in 1918 and was smuggled out of the country.
 Rochester, N. Y. December 16.-Mrs. Katherine Wheelwright, mother of Eamonn De Valera, president of the Irich republic" said at her home here tonight that he son was not with her; tonight that her son was not with her; and had not recently heard from him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Hold-Up and Policeman Killed
 Rv AeanelafAd prAaa

Chicago. December 16.-One of two hold-up men who attempted to rob the Home Drug company store on the busiest corner in Chicago was chased through street crowds and killed by rolice in a gun battle just before mid night tonight. Policeman Charles Con lon, who tried to head off the hold-up man. was fatally wounded by the rob- Der moment before the latter was slain, and died a short time later. The lookout of the bandit pair escaped in the crowds just emerging from the theatres along Randolph street. The dead robber was not identified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
BURGLARS ENTER HOME

Burglars entered the home of Mrs John Builder, 1923 Twenty sixth street. last night and took a leather pocket book containing some baby bonds and $50 in cash. A check for s7, made out to w. D. Smith. was also taken. One gold thmIble was also missing. There was no clue to the theft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Mine Foreman's Home Burned

Williamson, W. Va, December 16.- Information of the burning last Satur- day night of the residence occupied by Mont Williamson, mine foreman at Borderland, ". Va, in the Bingo. dis trict, was received here tonight An Investigation of the fire, 1t was said
 led to the belief that it was incendiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Will Case Postponed

Carrol1ton, December 16.-tSpecial) The contest will case of the late c. N. Carpenter was called in the probate court of this county Wednesday and was again postponed on account of ab- sent witnesses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
.NANESAKES REPORT 1
 ID BANK OF ENSLEY.
R. E. Chadwick Historian for
 "ErSkines," Big and Little, in Remembrance Scheme

Erskine Ramsay, president of the Bank of Ensley and for 30 years identified with the upbuilding of the Birmingham district, and who is reputed to have more namesakes ranging in age from 1 to 25 years old than any other man who ever lived in the district, is going to show his appreciation to these boys dreams come true.
 MT. Ramsay knows that these 'once little boys and "now little boys" were not responsible for the names bestowed on them at the christening and conse- quently does not hold them responsible for the way tEey have borne it, but nevertheless he would just like to know just what effect, the name has had on them. W
 So he has made R. E. Chadwick, vice president of the Bank of Ensley, histo- rian, and Sam King, assistant, and wants all of them "Erskne Ramsays" through out the state to report to them, and at Christmas time substantial savings ac- count will be opened at the Bank of Ensley in their name by MT. Ramsay.
 AS engineer for the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company 30 years ago, and later assistant manager and chief GiiStHeeT, MT fNdHlSdy C<tiic III CcA'eeS>'e with hundreds of men, many of whom he has lost track of, but he feels sure that they were at one time friends II some of their children were named for him, or maybe the fond mother or father hoped some day that the tiny bit or humanity might be a big, strong, smart man like their leader in the industrial world.
 So, in getting in touch with his name sakes, MT Ramsay will just naturally find out how the world has served that little fellow, and also make his heart glad with that savings account. By 1t college education may be made possible in years to come if he adds to the ac- count, or if he has passed that age It will make a good nucleus for the rainy day fund or for a home that he may be looking forward to buying in lew more years with "a small payment down, the rest so much a month" In fas1 there are great possibilities in that bank account, and all boys falling heir to Il will no doubt form a club to thwart MT. Shakespeare's statement in answer to- Whats in Name?"
 So all the little Erskines and DIE Erskines are invited to visit the Bank oi Ensley and interview MT. Chadwick or MT. King, for they will receive the most courteous attention, for who knows put what out of that little army there Will be one who may some day follow In the footsteps of the great Erskine and also sit in his chair
 Funeral services for Mrs. H. M. Fitz- patrick will be held from the residence of her daughter. Mrs L. l.. Wnittie,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
IMPROVEMENT

The Shadyside improvement club VIII meet on Monday evening at the Shady- side Methodist church. This club stands for the advancement of the community for better streets, for gas to cook witn. for more fire plugs, more lights, park playground for the children, for civic pride. All who stand for these things are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17

The lady Elks will have call meet ing of their club tonight at o'clock in the parlors of the Elks' club on Avenue D All wives of the members of Ensley, lodge No aS7. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
ADMIT KILLING

when patrol of eight of them were ambuscaded by 100 men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17

Funeral services for Mrs. H. M. Fitz- patrick will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L. l.. Whittie, Nineteenth avenue, Saturday morning al 10 o'clock Mrs. Fitzpatrick is survived by five daughters and three sons. Her death occurred at Rutledge, Ga, wed nesday morning.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
TWO TICKETS IN FIELD FOX
SCHOOL BOARD

Two tickets will be in the nela
for members of the County BoaIo
of Education, not including PARIS,
North Middletown, and the Gradea
School district of Little Rock, whlcn
will not participate in the electlon.
Petitions have been filed in the ONCE
of County Clerk Pearce Patton, nom-
mating candidates on the opposing
tickets.
Both tickets are to be non-part'.
san and all citizens OF both partles
may vote. The candidates on one
ticket are: A. T. Moffett, w. f.
Cook, Clarence Kenney, sam
Weathers and Ben Sparks. the
other will be made up OF George
Link. Chas. R. White, Ed. Wagner.
Ernest Darnaby and DR.. D. d. An
derson. ~,
The Board elected will have the
appointment under the new schooi
laws. of a Superintendent OF County
Schools. j. B. Caywood, present H.
cumbent of the Office, has announced
that he would not be a candidate tor
reelection.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL INSTALLS
FINE MACHINE.

Brooks & Snapp Drug Co., local
representatives for the Pathe Freres
Photograph Co., have installed one
of the fine Actuelle monographs Ill
the auditorium of the Paris High
School. much TO the qualification or
the music-loving pupils and teachers
of the institution.
The machine is an invention OF the
Pathe-Freres people, and marks Il
notable advance in the matter OF
sound reproduction. 1t achieves a
purity of tone which would nave
been beyond belief less than twelve
months ago. The rerroducer. the
tone arm, the tone chamber, all nave
been abolished. A taut wire carries
the tone vibrations direct from The
record to a shallow cone OF parch-
ment. That cone tmpllfies and re-
produces the tone in its natural, vivid
vigor with a fidelity that no phono-
graph could ever equal. The new
machine W ill take on any make or
record.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19

lucky people to Cambridge to wit
ness the game.
Miss Patsey Skillman, of Arkar-
sas, is a guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Redmon Talbot, near Paris.
Ed Hite, formely of Paris, was
in the city yesterday on business
connected with furnishing supplies
for the Paris fire department.
Rev. Frank M. finder and MI.
and Mrs. ]. w. Jones, of North Mid
dletown, are attending the sessions
of the Christian Church Convention,
at st. Louis, Mo.
Mrs. ]. H. Ewalt, Mr.. and Mrs
Claude Larkin, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Larkin, Mrs. w. A. Burris, Misses
Lillian and Margaret Ewalt were IN
Danville, Sunday, as guests Of Mrs.
Sophia Ewalt Kiser, at the X. w. c.
Mrs. Hollis Dalzell, OF Millers-
burg, is a patient at the Massie Me-
mortal Hospital, in this city, whe1 I"
she recently underwent an operation.
Mrs. Dalzell was reported yesterday
as being somewhat improved and do
ing nicely.
The members Of the Mems Bible
Glass of the North Middletown
Christian church have solved one
phase of the labor problem. When
they were unable to get workmen 10
do some very necessary repair WORK
on the church grounds, they donnea
overalls, equipped themselves with
picks and shovels and finished the
work. The ladies of the church
served lunch in the church DINING
room for the workers
(Other Personals on Page3.)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
SMALL FIRE: NO DAMAGE.

An altrm from Box 26, FRIDAY
night called the fire department TO
the Louisville & Nashville yards,
near Tenth street. A refuse dump
had in some manner caught fire. The
department subdued the flames. NO
property loss.
The fire department was caiieu
yesterday afternoon by an alarH,
from Box "a to the F. & Z. rallrOao
crossing. A pile of junk in ina
vicinity had been fired for the pur-
pose of disposing of the RUBBISH
Some overzealous person mlsunoer-
standing the situation, sent In az
alarm. The blaze not being danger
Gus. was permitted to burn itself out.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
PARIS BOYS LOSE CLOTHES IN
FIRE.

Snider's Outdoor School for
Boys, located at Lake Junaluska,
l6 miles from Asheville, North
Carolina, was destroyed by fire OF an
unknown origin, Saturday night.
The news was received here in tele-
grams from John T. Woodford, Cat
lett Buckner and Yutaki Minaku-
chi. to their parents, telling of the
fire. The boys lost all their cloth
ing and personal effects, but escaped
injury. Mrs. Minakuchi will leave
for Lake Junaluska to be with her
son.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
NEW MANAGER FOR HARRY 81
MON STORE.

]. w. Mcdonald, of Winchester,
has resigned his position as genera,
manager of the Winchester Supply
Co, and has accepted another az
general manager of the Harry Simon
Department Store, in this city. He
will continue to make his home in
Winchester. Mr.. Mcdonald was ont
Of The organizers of the Winchester
Supply Co., and is popular and en-
ergetic young man.
Ben Simon, former manager, mas
returned to Seymour, Ind, where he
has a store.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
MOTOR COMPANY ELECTS NEW
OFFICIALS.

At a recent meeting of the Big
Four Motor Company stockholders
here some time ago, the following
officers and Board of Directors were
elected to serve for the ensuing
yea. President, Chas. P. MANN
vice-president, Hiram S. Redmon'
secretary and superintendent OF vul-
canizing department. w. Lyons
Board; treasurer and general mana
ger, w. S. Hughes: shop foreman
and assistant manager. James -
Day.
The company is incorporated VIII
capital stock of $4,000. Inelr
new place of business, at the corner
Ct Eighth and High streets, is rap
idly nearing completion.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
nlzxzzAv,@
N FOR THE BEST
u NOTHING ELSE
FURNACE FUEL!

Ashland So way Coke is an ideal
furnace fuel. Smokeless coal
IS not available and price on
same would be prohibitive.
Iris coke is most satisfactory
substitute for furnace use, and
is much more economical. Win
ter is near and we can supply
you at the present time. Order
now while the supply is availa-
BILE.
cHAS. S. BRENT & BRO.
(oct15-tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
BOX SUPPER AT SPEARS MILL

The pupils of the Spears Mill
School, of which Miss Elizabeth
Hudnall is teacher, will give a box
and pie supper in the school build
ing on Friday night, October %.
The patrons and friends of the
school are cordially invited.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19

Members of the Paris police and
fire departments have donned their
winter uniforms, though the weather
al present is somewhat mild. The
police have replaced their white
summer caps with the regulation
dark blue caps bearing the city 5
insignia in a laudel wreath on the
front
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTRATION.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 25, &c and q, have been
designated as supplemental registra-
ton days for those who were out o.
town, or prevented to sickness of self
or family from registering on the
regular registration day. Register
at the County Clerks office in the
court house.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
Fire, Wind and Lightning
insurance.
Thomas, Woodford & Bryan
LET. LEVY DO IT

Why buy a new Fall suit? I can
make that last winters suit look like
new.
LEVY. THE DRY CLEANER.
(5oct-tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
NEW AUTO OWNERS

Russell Moreland, of Paris, pur
chased last week of A. w. Skinner &
Son, Lexington, two-ton Garford
motor truck.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
JOHN DEERE WHAT DRILLS

Buy a wheat drill that puts the
seed in the bod om of the row. Just
a few left at special prices.
(1D FARMERS SUPPLY co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
TOBACCO INSURANCE
Protect your tobacco in barn
against loss by fire, tornado and
lightning by insuring with
YERkES & PEED.
(Sept3-tf)
DON WINTER UNIFORMS

(sept3-tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
FRESH NEW SORGHUM JUST
OPENED

We have just received and opened
up a fresh barrel of fine sorghum
and are selling it fast at $1.25 per
gallon.
lO C. P. COOK & CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-10-19
RARE CASH BARGAINS IN FELT
RUGS.

Sec the Stetson Felt Rugs in our
window. These are rare bargains.
THE J. T. HINTON co.