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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
COLBY RECEPTION
 THRILLS AMERICA
Secretary of State Is Handed Enthusiastic Welcome on
 Visit to Uruguay
By Associated Press

Monteyideo. Uruguay, Decem Der 29- The Uruguayan Senate met in specal session today in honor of Bainbridge Colby, United States Secretary of State. who visited the House and made q speech in answer to the address of well come by the Senate's president, Dr. Es- |palter. The Senate gave a breakfast in the chamber, at which Mir Colby was the guest of aonor, after which he re- bers of the diplomatic corps, high gcv- ernment officials and prominent e.tizens.
 Tonight President Brum will give q banquet to Mir. Colby in the government house. The newspapers give columns of space to the visit of Secretary Colby, featuring his speech at the banquet given by the foreign minister last night in which he stated he was overwhelmed by the unmistakable sincerity and friendlis ness of the greeting given him sby Uruguay.
 T am sure my countrymen would have been thrilled with pleasure had they seen the outpouring of spontaneous and sin cere good will to their representative uldHlieSleu pF LHe pOpuldSS ol Nioit| video as we drove from the landing to the presidential palace MT. Colby de clared.
 The newspapers also feature that part of Secretary Coby's speech in which he declared the recent visit of President Brum to the United states had pro duced a profound impression on the peo' pie of the United States.
 we never had visitor who seemed more sympathetic with our struggles difficulties ard aims MT. Colby said The foremost nations of the world rec ognize in this splendid republic an intel lectual companion, a political equal and a stimulating rival"
 Fl Siglo prints an editorial in English in welcome tc MT. Colby.
 We have great pleasure in saying tue Uruguayan nation receives this trans cendental act of courtesy with which the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
WAFER COMPANY |S
 GIVEN SMALL HIKE
State Board Grants Nominal Increase, But Clips Amount
 Sought in Petition

Montgomery, December 29.-(Spe- cial) Beginning January l. the Bir mingham Waterworks company will be permitted 10 charge 271a cents thou sand gallons for water consumed in quantities of 100000 gallons or less month and to make a gradual decrease in the rates for water consumed in quantities above 100000 gallons until the rate is cents thousand gallons for consumption in excess of 100000 gallons a month.
 This decision was announced by the public service commission Wednesday, making a victory for the city commits sion of Birmingham in that the in crease was almost in line with the max imum proposed by the city in the event of a raise at all and is below the pro- posed rates of the waterworl1s com pany The city protested against any incerase, but proposed that if the com mission found an increase necessary. it be not more than 10 per cent.
 Judge Horace C. Wilkinson, special counsel for the city handled the case for the city commission.
 In addition to the rates for water consumers, the commission also set the rate for municipal fire hydrants at s60 a year, or S15 less than the rate pro- posed by the company, and made other rates which. while giving some increase, idil not reach the point requested by the company.
 The minimum charge for water in Birmingham win be s1.50 a quarter for lone fixture, and the minimum charge for more than one fixture will be s275 d quarter. N0charge of less than $60 year vii be mada foi" fire service con tnections, such as sprinkler systems. Private hydrants in quantities of three for less will be $50 each with grad Iual decrease in the rates for more than (
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
ENID BENNETT IN SILK
 HOSIERY" AT THE GALAX

Her dreams were the breath of life to her. In her dingy little room at night she dreamed of the prince who would come and carry her away to a wonderful palace with all of the beau tiful things in the world there And Marjorie knew what the beautiful things weEe. Her days were spent in the midst of luxury, and gorgeous gowns bedecked her, because she was a modiste's model.
 What happened one night when a dream threatened to come true makes an entertaining and dramatic romance of silk Hosiers." the new attraction at the GalaX theatre, which will be shown for the first time today
 Enid Bennett is. the star in this latest Ince Paramount production ana the little players winsonse charm is said to be seen to decided advantage. Miss Bennett is well known to movie fans. and the role of Marjorie is saia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30

to be one of the best she has ever had,
 Marjorie Bowen is model working < in an ultra fashionable modiste shop. She reads popular books but sees little signs of romance ever entering her own drab life.
 However, one day Sir Leeds, good looking young Englishman enters the shop, and Marjories heart misses a beat or two But she soon learns that he has just come in to wait for his fiancee. and her hopes vanish
 Later, Marjorie overhears conver- sation between the fiancee and one Cad Jones. Marjorie learns, that Sir Leeds lady is crook and that she and Jones are planning to steal certain jewels.
 Sir Leeds fiancee is Yvette Fernau. Marjorie dons the gown being made for Yvette. and while wearing it is Kidnapped by two thugs. Sir Leeds, catching sight of her and thinking she is Yvette, follows in a taxicab and thus falls into the trap set for him by Jones.
 Interesting developments ensue and then comes a fitting climax
 The programme of the GaIax orehes- tra is an interesting addition to what ever attraction is booked, and the new DiI IS said to be fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
FATTY ARBUCKLE FEATURED
 IN THE LIFE OF THE PARTY"

When Irwin Cobb wrote The Life of the Party" he had a good natured, irrepressible fat man in mind. and who could better fit his portrait than Fatty Arbuckle. Fatty proves this in his latest big comedy, "The Life of the Party" picturized from Cobb's story, and the attraction at the Strand theatre this week. In addition to the big feature, there is a short comedy, a corker, An Overall Hero" starring the almost human ape, Snooky.
 Fatty long ago won fame as a comedian in the more hazardous screen production. two-reel farces. and in The Life of the Party he proves conclusively that he is a real comedian without dependence upon the mayhem of the slapstick to get over his humor.
 He has the role of Algernon Leary. a lawyer who believes that q fine front and bluff will get him. Algernon. not onoly believes this but he puts his be- lief to the test. 1t works. it works beautif fully
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
MIX A WHIRLWlND IN
 "PRAIRIE TRAILS'-RIALTO

Tn the new William Fox production, Prairie Trails" now playing at the Rialto theatre, Tom Mix surpasses all he ever did before in feats of daring. Appearing again in the role of Tex Bentbn--who was the hero of The Texan" in which Mix scored a great success recently-the Fox star gives what can best be described as whirl- wind performance.
 There is action from start to finish of Prairie Trails" and Mix as Benton lis always the center of it.
 The story is from the popular loq el by James B. Hendryx, author of ''rhe Texan In the cast are Philo McCul~ tough, Charles K. French, Miss Kath- leen O'Connor, Miss Gloria Hope and other well-known players
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
HINES DETERMINES
 ALLIED SHIP LOSS
Rx Associated Press

Paris. December 29.-Walker D. Hines. designated by the United States under the Versailles treaty as the arbitrator in awards to determine inland navigation tonnage among the allied and associate powers in restitution of losses in river shipping during the war, has determined the conditions of the cessation of the German tonnage.
 MT. Hines is working with representa- tiyes of the reparations commission and the German government. He finds that the allied losses were somewhat less than 9O000O tons and 5000 horse power, or considerably less than the 20 per cent of the river fleet which the treaty per mits to be taken from Germany.
 Lists in boats and other movable ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
NORMA TALMADGE IN COMEDY DRAMA ROLE AT TRIANON

Norma Talmadge has the chance of her life for fine comedy portrayal in the role she plays in She Loves and Lies, Selects special production which Is showing this week at the Tri4non.
 In fact, it is rather triple role as Miss Talmadge appears as Marie Cal lender, known on the stage as Marie Max. an impersonator. and June Dayae, a Greenwich village girl The two roles outside Of her own personality are as- sumed, so that she can marry the man Iot her choice, obtain a large fortune and replenish the finances of the young man.
 How she accomplishes this is shown ln series of real comedy scenes that start with the opening of the play and .continue until it's end Miss Talmalg ge's charm an1 versatility were never dis played to better advantage than in this play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
SPECIAL TRAIN FOR
 THE PASSING SHOW'

The New York Winter Gardens Passing Show, ,'is which comes to the Jefferson for Monday and Tuesday nights and Tuesday matinee, is said by many to be the worlds greatest mu- sical productions" It is described as a combination of musical comedy. ballet, burlesque, spectacle, hippodrome, drama and eXtTava ganza. So large is the com pany and production that a special train is necessary to transport 1t.
 There are two acts divided into 10 scenes in this spectacle, and oyer 1000 costumes are worn. A stage crew of 1 , men is carried and there are 10 musi- cians to augment the local orchestra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
>ALL-STAR OFFERING
 AT IOFW'S RHOIT

The weeks closing bill at Loews Bjou theatre has five headline attractions. With five splendid acts on the bill the quintet IS so evenly balanced that no single offering stands out for headline honors
 Everests Monkey Circas, with hairy performers, who present an entire vaude- lville show, handling the entire perform arce. including orchestration, without a single person on the stage to help them.
 Grace DeWinters. vaudeville's leading girl vcntriloquist who, with her funny dummy, will return to Birmingham with an entirely new line of character impress sons and songs. Marietta Craig, well known dramatic star, assisted by two stars, will present a clever, crook playlet called, "The Girl in the Dark
 The Royal Four. those joyous rubes, with a complete change in repertoire or jokes and songs, will appear as one or inc attractions Segrist and Darrow, ath- letes tunblers and iugglers, will com plete the vaudeville bill.
 l. Warren Kerrigau will appear in an intensely thrilling film drama, The 1Iousc of Whispers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
WRIT AIMED AT BAKER
Army Colonel Objects to War Depart
 ment Discharge
By Associated Press

Washington. December 29.-Col., John w. French, who rose from a priva e and who served in France. filed suit for an injunction in the district su- preme court today to prevent Secretary Baker from eliminating him from the army py discharge' or retirement as recommended by classification board. Justice Hitz cited Secretary Baker to show cause January 21 why the in Junction should not be granted. Colo mel French claims nasty. secret and unlawful action" by the secretary. and maintains that the action requires the approval of the resident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
FINE HOLIDAY BILL
 AT LYRIC THEATRE

i One of the best holiday bills that has been at the Lyric in long time is promised by the management for the last half of the week. beginning today, Beginning with the three McDonalds in "A Cycle of Beauty and Daring and on to Six Imps and Girl" a spec ltacular novelty, the programme is de- scribed as one of merit throughout.
 Dorothy Sherman's Cameo Girls,'' however are expected to take headline honors It is a number that presents portraits in frame of music. song and dance, featuring Miss Ruth Moore, soprano: Miss Margaret Fallenius. violinst, and Mile Airline dancing violin list.
 Jack Lee and Lou Lawrence, present. ing 'Milady Rallies" is number of bright dialogue, interspersed with songs.
 -Four of Us.' quartet of distinction, 1 is an act that is a genuine feature while ''The Six Imps and a Girl" featuring Zoe Liazeed, in Hades today, is some thing diverting and pleasing.
 Elaborate preparations are still under way for the New Years Eve midnight jubilee, and Manager Ayers announces | that complete new show will be ready to go on at II o'clock Friday night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
ADJUSTMENTS
ALEXANDER, THE MAN
 WHO KNOWS"
Fly EsTELLE BETHEA HALE

. The theatre-goer with a scientific turn of mind will find much to admire and wonder a and an equal amount to cause food for deep thought in the entertain- ,ment offered by Alexander, The Man Who Knows" who is making his ap- pearance at the Jefferson all this week, with q special matinee for ladies only on Thursday and general matinee on Saturday.
 During his appearance here the box office of the theatre has been besieged by persons who wanted to make sure 5Hsf the famed Simla Seauce constituted @ part of this seasons programme. To thege inquiries the management has gfNen assurance that at each and every Terf ormance this startling demonstration e. thought projection, mind over matter, te whatever one may term it. will occupy the prominent or closing part of the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30

pliances will be prepared by representa- tives of Mir. Hines acting with the adf vice of representatives of the reparations commission and of the countries con cerned, including three to be designated by the German government. The lists before final approval will be subject to objection and discussion by the govern merts affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
Fire Destroys Ship By AssOciated Press

Charleston. S C.. December 29.-Aux. Hilary schooner Korsnaes. Norwegia,,. from Hull for Norfolk, caught fire at sea today and was lowed to the en- trance of Charleston harbor by the reve. nut cutter Seminole. The crew had a abandoned the vessel when it was taken in tr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
LEW CODY AT THE ALCAZAR
 MIN PROFESSIONALLY YOURSs

While Lew Cody the lope pirate of the screen, is devoted to his art, he never permits it to interfere with his amours. At least that is the idea he conveys in Occasionally Yours" his third and latest Robertson-Cole super special, which is the Alcazar attraction this week.
 The star portrays the role of dilet-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
MANN MERE KID"

tante artist who has surrounded himself in his studio with several acceptable specimens of the human form divine but nevertheless is bored His most re- cent love, charming widow. no longer interests him and therefore he is seek ing fields anew. In trodding new pas lures the artist is almost nailed to the matrimonial cross but after series of dramatic episodes, escapes.
 Ideal settings in the picture help cre- ate the atmosphere which brings out the character of this 'lovable rogue'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30

powerful republic of the north disrin- guishes us the newspaper says, "as one of the most endearing of demonstra- tions
 President Brum sent wireless mes- sage to President Wilson today saying, secretary Colbys visit shows the real ity of the ties of mutual esteem which traditionally unite our two countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
House Pays Pleasing Tribute
 To Uncle Joe Cannon; Says
 Euent Reminds Him Of Wake

of Massachusetts, Moon and Sims rank cause l had two vacations which I did not seek and those four years were the longest years that have intervened since l first came to Washington"
 The House of Representatives ar ranged to pause today for an hour or more in it's consideration of appropria- tionsN taxation and other government tai matters to pay tribute to its grand old man." The former speaker set the new mark yesterday, surpassing in length of service Justin Smith Nor Till of Vermont, who previously had held the record of 43 years, nine months and 24 days in the House and Senate Mir. Cannon long, ago exceeded all others for length of service in the House, and last November was elected to the House for the twenty third time.
 CLARK LEADS OFF
 Recognition of establishment of the leaders, was to take the form of a round of addresses, each of the speak CTS paying tribute to Uncle Joes" long service, not only as one of the four hundred odd members, but as the Houses presiding officer for eight years. Champ Clark. the veteran Mis- souri member, and a former speaker was to lead off in the speaking cere- monies, and 'other old-timers" were to follow.
 Uncle Joe" was placed last on the programme to permit him to thank his colleagues. make some "reminiscences and incidentally tell some of his most recently acquired stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-30
By Associated Press

Washington, December 29.-An un- usual tribute was paid today by the House of Representatives to Represen- tative Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois, who has established new record for length of service in Congress Uncle Joe" was all smiles as Champ Clark of Mis- souri, the democratic leader, and others told of his accomplishments during his long service.
 When 1t came his time to talk MT. wake" and said he was beginning to the hopes of those who desire to return from the other world to communicate with friends still participating in the things happened in 1872, the year he was first elected to Congress, not the least of which was a violent eruption of Vesuvius, he said
 MANN MERE KID"
 Speaker Gillett and MT. Clark were approaching the polls that year" he said, "and Jim Mann at i6 was trying to decide whether he would be farmer or a lawyer. Rainey and NJ ondell were beginning to figure life in percentages and the ambitions of Claude kitchin and Nick Longworth at the age of 3 were centered about their first pants"
 Admitting that he had been in Con- gress off and on longer than other members, MT. Cannon declared he was not the veteran in continuous Service
 "Gillett, Clark, Mann, Butler, Green
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-15
ApvIcE 10 80 MARRlrn.

hr W T. George. the distinguished
hoF ard exponent 90 FEM
inism. whose latest novel "Caubnn. 4"
asra nrouMht out b the Har-
p NV loeurtuM IN this country
- Love and Marriage Following
hts lecture in Sew YORK. a metrupoM.
tn aaiiV uammenfea. in an editorial
an TIE seeming iusonsinteucr % ST..
Courses advocacy 81 certain tact =
~ fegard cor each others illusions
~ married couple while in the next
sentence D. urged the truth between
nsan and wife 81 The only sure hasis
e marital harf mess ~ letter 20
he newspaper in which Mr.. George
snf Cor bringing up the
poiuf BE- says
asserted that happy marriage
An ae huiif only on truth bat this
f.es noe mean that unpaiatahle truths
must BE- uttered az suitable times.
aN point q that ln eanrlshlp though
.s ran b. told TIE pleasant truth
T. eNaearratcd the unpleasant truth
uaihlmi4ed that's what want 20 and
n mnfrAMe."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-15
rns oRosa OF MERCY,

Teans peraneala msn and Womeu
vii be ASKED W enrnli teF anotheI
year IA the American Red Cross. The
work is n worthy one and there IL no
heed fer IN appeal 20 The hearts 81
American people Coz 90 support This
work ~ the organization ~ ~ well
and 80 widely knewn, - affairs have
been No efficiently administered and
b. workers have been 80 loyal "a theiE
duties, that every mar and woman
end almost every ohiid old enough "a
rad and reason, knows that where
ever there 10 need for works IL mercy
there will the Red Cfsss be found.
Red Crusa workers have penetrated
into every land. Into typhus stricken
: fhiA they have gone the hunger
mtumn masses 81 Armenia know them
they have been with the Poles and tbs
Russians the Germans, the French
the nuiEarana. the English. the nei.
CLANS and God bless them. with ths
Americans every nshtina force and
every expedition has been cared fol
hY the Rcd Cross.
And hers az home. In tho camps. IL
storm swept cities like Corpus Chris.
III IN the rehabilitation hospitals. ths
slnm canters % great cities. every.
whore. there II no place whore ths
cross Of mercy o. not known.
50, today. men and women o. Pen
saooia are askei to enroll that thoy
may help Ia tho great and needy wsrh
that q being done. 80 that those who
re ilL starved. uneared foT. wounded
alone. may be- he.psd 20 help them.
selves.
With all respect TO all other organ.
izations. q r. doubtful n there is ans
other with the breadth % vision. the
ranFe % work and the success % per
formanoe Of the American Red Gross
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-15
sewn NEW MEMORIALS.

Recently the names u seven irn-
mnrtAls. chosen 20 enter the Hall ~
Fame were announced The selection
% this last group shows a remarkable
breadth 81 view among tho electors
The names follow Mrs Alice Free-
man Palmer James b Eads. samuel
L. Clemens. Patrick Henry. DR. W. r.
Green Morton. Roger williams and
saint Uhudens
Tor breadth o. vaeN. for diversity
~ choice, Tor the number 81 centuries
which one must review in recalling
these celebrities. no better group ~
seven Americans could have been
chosen and those who are Informed
upon the biographies - these seven
inmortais are pretty well up ln the
history 90 their native lands
Roger Williams vas the most i'm
purtant man in New rnRland between
1880 and 1854 no left cid England he.
cause he could not ref rm his neigh
bora as bis conscience al ected him 10
do tie too. advocated self dotermln-
alton. once established in America
Ike the modern apostle ~ freedom. he
immediately established government
81 his own
it - wide cry from str ~ RoFer
- saint Gaudcns ao ts oar foremost
American artist. and stands Tor ev
er0thing that a. fine and wholesome lt
his art swinging down tae corridors
q time between these twt. comes pr
y .lliam Thomas Green Morton. who
discovered cther IL 1876 he per-
formed nn operation using this anaes-
theaia sufcessfuily. bat he received
no compensation FOR his discovery aud
HE whole life was emblttcrpd hy this
contest Mrs. FREEMAN Palmer was
president ~ Wesley COLLEGE Tor many
- 81, and prominent figure in the
education % women about 1850
Marx Twain and James A. Eads. are
two Americans 81 apiendid perform
aneez. san down 90 the mouth ~ the
Mississippi and study tho ietues that
htde huiit They are cenotaph enough
for any hcNo while al the world
knows and loves the name ~ the arst
hmmoriAt ~ the nineteenth century.
- - course Mark Twain goes un-
challenged into the Hall % Fame
After the came 81 tire seventh im-
mortal o. mcntioned-the public will
step Ions enough 20 wonder WY Pat
trick HeIry had not long ago been
given seat in this great catherine 90
Americans The unity 81 the d ton
vas the cause ~ - many ~ his luatv
nRhts that " ia bur seemingly 90 write
his name large In every American
Hau ~ Fame
These are the seven latest Tmmo-
rtala aud taken a. a whole they are
Indeed rorreaeniativs Rroup 40 dis
tlnguished Americans.