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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Ky Assaciated Press

New ork, December z4.-New York, its Christmas shopping done, it's 9ule log lit, made expeditions tonight to the hab- itats of the poor and suffering-and scattered joy where tears are wont to fall
 Social workers throughout the city gathered the neighborhood poor and needy in settleemnt homes where Christ mas cheer was spread bounteously.
 In every section where, upon tenement facades is written the poverty that lies within, automobiles, trucks and other vehicles with workers of various agen- cies, carried Christmas dinners, turkey, cranberry and mince pie.
 Various clubs and war veterans or ganizations made Christmas real for thousands of disabled soldiers, resting in hospitals and other institutions.
 Hundreds of alien youngsters, many CT whom with their parents are awaiting deportation at Ellis Island. were sur prsed when Santa Claus, accompanied by a band of fairy elves laden with clothing and good things appeared.
 Tn the spacious inspection hall at the immigration station the lights of huge Christmas tree were lit and, while ac- cordeons breathed Christmas carols, the young folk sang and danced about their elders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
CRIME WAVE RENEWED
Police Redouble Efforts Following An
 other New York Hotel Holdup
By Associated Press

New York December 21.-NeW York tonight sought relief from it's crime wave in the peace of Christmas Eve after day marked by sudden revival of the apparently waning activities of law-breakers.
 A holdup early today in the Murray forts, and tonight four men were ar rested ill Brooklyn through whom the officials declared, they hope to clear up several robberies and holdups re- gently in Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey With them was woman who was held as a material witness. The men attempted to escape. but were caught after several shots had been fired by the officers. They were charged with assault and robbery in connection with the holdup December 20 of Charles Redferu. chief Of the Keansburg, N. J., fire department Two of the men, the police said, have crim- ipal records.
 As another precautionary move, Pe- lice Commissioner Enright and Park Commissioners Ciallatin issued orders closing Central park to pedestrians and vehicles between midnight and a, m. The order, 1t was announced, is for the protection of the public"
 Criminal court judges continued their drastic measures today. High bail was imposed on all criminals who were ar aigned, and Lawrence Hawthorne. who pleaded guilty to a charge of burg glary
 in connection with the Astor hotel hold up last week, was sentenced to serve from 30 to 60 years in state prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
50 TONS OF TOYS FOR
 AISNE AND RHEIMS kIDDIES

Paris. December A.-SlXty tons of toys, donated by the children of France, wtl be distributed in the devastated Aisne and in Rheims by the League of Officers and Ex-soldiers of France, under the di- rection of NJ. Binet-V almer. the French writer and vice president of the league.
 The idea first occurred to M. Binet- Vamer last year, when visiting the cen ters of the American committee for de- vastated France and il was through the aid of the camions of the committee that 10 tons of toys-40, GOO packages-were transported from Paris to the devastated area
 Appeals for old toys, written by M, Binet-Valmer, have appeared this month in all the principal Parisian papers and the response from the children there has been enormous.
 The first Had, heavy with childish happiness, left Paris December in an American camion, under the direction of Lieutenant Pericard, remembered for his rallying cry in a French trench where he was the only man left standing: You dead; stand up
 The loads 60 tons, have been turned over to the mayor or school master of the village for the Christmas festivities.
 A Christmas letter from M. Bnet-Val- mer vice president Of the Liques des Chefs de Section ct des Soldats Combat tants, thanking America for her share n the Christmas joy. has been sent to the New York office of the American Committee for Devastated France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
FIRST WEEKS PAY 1. ON PROF|T-SHAR|NG
 BASIS IS RECEIVED
Workmen Leaders DispIeased With Wage Cut, But Con- vinced Company Is Giving
 Men Square Deal
By Associated Press

Newbern, N. C., December 24.- Elm ployes of the Newbern Iron Works and Supply company received today their first weeks pay on the profit4sharing basis established by the concern in agree ment vita the workers. The pay con tained in the envelopes handed out to- day represented a reduction of 10 per cent from the wages received a week ago, and the new scale of pay, based on profits above actual operating expenses. was said Ivy company officials to repre- sent the wage schedule.
 Leaders among the employees, after the pay roll had been distributed, said that while not pleased with reduction in wages, they were convinced that the and that they were getting their full share of whatever actual profits were made.
 Ernest l.. Willis, president of the ccn- pany, in a statement given out after the men had been paid off, declared the offi- eers of the concern had not turned over the plant in any way to the workers, but had arranged sliding. scale of pay. which operates on the volume of busi- ness done. He asserted that the com pany desired to show it's employees that their interests were at all times being looked after and that it hoped business conditions soon would improve to such an extent that the men would be able to turn out sufficient work to enable them to make even greater wages than before the wage reduction put into effect under the old system was made
 T want it distinctly understood thai I am president" said Mr. Willis, and that we have not turned our plant over to the workers. Our company still is operating it, and will continue to do so. We are merely trying to satisfy our eni- ployes and to make it possible for them to continue at their tasks and make q living wage
 The profit-sharing basis for paymenS of wages was evolved after the company had announced two reductions in wages, each of ten per cent. within few weeks, due, it was said, to the decline in prices received by the concern for its products. The first reduction was ac- cepted by the employees after they had tried a one-day walk-out. 4 second re- duction was received with disfavor oy the workers. and after company ottl- cials had explained the situation, they agreed to payment on profit-sharas basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
HOUSEWIFE FINDS
 VEGETABLE PRICE LOWER

Washington, December 24-The American housewife, in doing her mar keting today for Christmas dinner, found vegetables and fruit prices much below those of year ago. according to comparative analysis of prices is sued today by the department of agri- culture,
 Potatoes in the larger city markets, the price analysis showed, averaged about $l.65 hundred pounds toda y the country over, as compared with an average of about $5.75 hundred pounds a year ago. Cabbage was re- ported to be selling at sll ton in Cincinnati, where a year ago the price was $s5 ton, with the contrast said to be nearly as great in other cities. Onions ranged from 75 cents to sl.25 a hundred pounds in large lots, com pared with $ to ts year ago. Bald win apples were selling at $i to s5 a barrel for the best grades as compared with $7 to $S last season.
 "For the producer" the department added, "the sting of the situation is that all these vegetables were raised with labor. fertilizer seed and machin- cry that cost even higher than that which raised the crops of the year be- fore"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
U. 5. ID WITHDRAW DOMINICAN FORCE
Steps Already Taken to Sur render Control of Affairs of
 Island Republic
By Associated Press

Washington. December 24.-By direc- tion of the President, initial steps were taken today for withdrawal of Amer ican control over affairs of the Dom inican republic.
 proclamation announcing this pur- pose was issued at San Domingo by Rear Admiral Thomas Snowden, mii- tary governor. Its text was made pub lie here. By it's terms. the friendly purposes of American military inter vention in the islands in 1916 are de- clared to be substantially achieved" :" and simple processes" inaugurated for rapid withdrawal from the responsi- bilities assumed in connection with Dominican affairs"
 Dominican commission, aided by an American advisor. will be named by Admiral Snowden to formulate amend ments to the Dominican constitution and draft new election laws. When approved by the military government, these will be submitted to a constitu tional convention and the Dominican National Congress as a preliminary to the erection of q Dominican govern ment to which the affairs of the re- public will be turned over,
 An accompanying announcement by the state department said tranquility prevailed in the republic; that Dom inican finances had been placed on q stable basis; education and sanitation advaced and the people flor the first time in many years" had been able tc devote themselves to peaceful pursuits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
12,O0O IMMIGRANTS TO
 SPEND CHRISTMAS ON SHIPS

New York, December 24.--Within
 sight of Goddess of Liberty, the em-
 blem of the country of their hopes,
 more than 12,000 prospective citizens.
 recent steerage arrivals from a dozen
 countries, today resigned themselves to spending Christmas on board ship
 rather than on land.
 At Ellis Island, the gateway through which all steerage passengers must pass, another 5000 were housed await ing action of inspectors who would grant or deny them the right to land The congestion at Ellis Island and aboard ship was due to a holiday in- Aux of large liners.
 Passenger agents here of various lines saw to it, however, that the day was not to be passed on board the ships without substantial evidence of the
 Yuletide, and the commissioner in charge of Ellis Island, aided by va rious relief organizations, provided Christmas cheer for those detained at the station.
 Tugs and barges today carried to the ships trees and other green dec orations, many of which would be the envy of celebrants ashore. Slowed among the trunks and branches of the trees were boxes. bales and baskets filled with Christmas goodies, with toys for the little folk of Holland Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Great Britain France and Spain, among the new ar rivals.
 On many ships, Santa Claus, imper- sonated by one of the officers, appeared Christmas Eve. Ship bands and orches-
 tras furnished special music, and desks,
 palatial dining rooms and lounges re- stricted to first and second class pas
 sengers were opened to all. Al ts11ic Tel nd tna hric ct days were declared necessary properly to observe it. At 3 D. m. today. the celebration began with distribution of
 presents and the singing of Christmas carols. Tomorrow and Sunday the cele-
 bration will continue with lighting a Christmas tree and appearance of more than 50 leading theatrical stars, rang ing from vaudeville to grand opera.
 More than 10000 gifts. including cloth ing, shoes, warm underwear, candy, cigars, tools and toys, will be dis tributed.
 Friends and relatives of the new ar
 rivals who had preceded them to Amer
 ica did not forget those who were held at the gates. Visitors bearing gifts flooded to the island.
 To those on board the ships held by law from friends ashore went boat after boat carrying those friends who circled the ships, singing. Indulgent ship guards permitted the visiting boats to come close enough so that gifts could be thrown aboard and a word or two of personal greeting ex- changed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
COUPLE ASPHYXIATED
 AS BRIDE BLOWS GAS
Rx Associated Press

Newark, x. J., December 2i--A smaIs dark-eyed girl, who arrived here yester- day from Naples, Italy, and her soldier hero. Rocco Bruillo, whose bride she be- came a few hours later, were found dead from asphyxiation today in their snug Academy avenue apartment.
 A month ago in Italy, Carmalla received money for steamship fare, and with~it a ncte: Come to me, my sweetheart and we will be married at Christmas time.
 After the simple wedding ceremony rela- tives of Bruiio feasted the veteran and his bride. The celebration lasted into the early hours of this morning.
 When the couple retired it is believed Carmal1a, who at home was used to oil lamps, blew out the gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
KING OUTLINES GREEK ATTITUDE ro,.,.n
 TOWARD ALLIES
Says British and French Minis ters Don't Know Whether They Will Remain or Leave
 Greek Capital
By Associated Press

Athens. December liking Gons,an- tine, dressed in the uniform of gen eral of the Greek army, apparently stllt "earied from his trip home from Switzer land, called in the American core spondents today and gave them his first interview since he came back Co Athens He said he appreciated the courtesy of the American officials in calling on hlm which was q matter of common polite ness
 Constantine said that, as far as he un- derstood the situation from hg--snort time he had been at home, the Greek government would follow a concilatory attitude toward the allies, and that he did not expect a change in the cabinet at the present time. He smilinely shrugged his shoulders regarding the m certainty as to whether the British aud French ministers would remain in Athens.
 They don't know what they are going to do," he said. Yesterday they eN- pected to go home; today they are un- certain Mayhe tomorrow they again will change their minds.
 Constantine said that the wife of fur- mer King Alexander (Madanie Aspasia Manos. Alexander norganatic wife has no status in royalty. but that friend ly relations with her would be main tained. Princess Anasta.sia (formeriy Mrs William E. Leeds of New Yorkl is now a recognized Greek princess Com stsntine addedt The king said be had talked with her yesterday
 DGrins the interview Constantine in- pressed tho correspondents who had not seen him before. with his personality hich was domestic and friendly In his dcmeanor there was no suggestion of royalty Constantine said queen sophie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
SALVATION ARMY ACTS
 AS SANTA TO DOUGHBOYS

Coblenz, December 24-Old fashion d homemade candy and pop corn balls, with Salvation Army doughnuts. will be distributed to every American sol dier on the Rhine ill the Christmas box which the American Red Cross, the Young Mems Christian Association and the Salvation Army have prepared al part of the celebration. Tn addition. ali the mess halls have arranged for q din ner to include about all the dishes known at home and prepared from the best food obtainable. The dinner will be washed down with light wines, aft . CT which plenty of cigars will be a. hand. The American soldiers have contributed 100.0 900 marks to fund fol warm clothing and toys for the poor German children of the occupied area. and these presents will be distributed from Christmas trees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Gist of the News
GENERAL,


 Taft and Harding silent following conference.
 Constantine outlines Greek attitude toward allies.
 Use alien money to help farmers Is Dial suggestion.
 Harding will let home folks decide political piums.
 Alabama matters cause underw ood to hasten return.
 Mississippi banks withdraw state se- curities.
 Evening up feature. cotton market; stock trading goes dead. Death takes aged southern veteran at York.
 Wife bnres shame in defense of her husband, slayer.
 State wins first tilt in big road bond test action.
 Wealthy planter slain by tenant near Huntsville. Boy hoboes burn to death in box ear. Post office business shows Fort Payne growth.
 Selma is asking for through ship ment.
 LOCAL l.. S \. fireman victim of vicious as- sault and may die.
 Happy Christmas for Church of Ad- vent Kindergarten children. Real beneficiarfes Of strike arc paid agitatOrs. American Cement Tile company is in larger plant.
 Civilians play santa to Mercy Home youngsters.
 Bradley wants city aid in holding contract.
 Yuiettdc spirit peryade. hoIiday ' shopping thronz.
 Europe is doing nsorr than haif to save children.
 Describes Christmax in Brthirhem with AIlenby's army In 'Is. Christmas jn jail to he made happy. as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
HORSES GATHER ROUND
 TREE FOR PRESENTS

Boston, December 24.-At a Christ mas tree set up in postoffice square, draft horses of the business district gathered round for gifts today. From the tree they nibbled apples and sugar Jumps and from feed bags ate their fill of sugared corn on the cob. car- rots and oats.
 The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. which arranged the horses Christmas tree. provided also for the drivers, serving sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
TRUMPETS BLOW
 AS POET MOVES
D'Annunzio Refuses to Receive Any Further Communlca-
 tionS From Italians
By AssOciatef Press

F'iume, December 24.-Gabriele D'An- nunzio has refused to receive any further com munication from the Italian officials outside Plume. either oral written considering that hostilities have begun. When the poet, or the Commander, as he is called, moves, trumpets blow while his wild march. ''Eja Fla Ala Ala" re- sounds.
 Most of D'Annunzios time is occupied by ministerial and war councils, and III Issuing proclamations and addresses tc what he describes as his loyal popula- ton of Plume The people here have declared themselves tired of situation in which they are deprived of voice and their evaporation is increased by the almost complete Restitution to when the city has been reduced by two years paralysis of it's commerce. They disap- prove of D Annunzio's policy in riskins conflict with either Italy or Jugo- Slavia, especially as they believe Una at this time General Caviglia means busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
TRADE UNIONISTS OF ANNlSTON VOLUNTEER
 REDUCTION IN WAGES

Anniston, December 24.-tSpecial.p Painters. paperbangers nnd decorn- tors have voluntarily reduced their dniIy wnge scale for this city Sf per day. the action being taken at Il regular meeting Of the local union Thursday evening.
 Officers for the next year were elected at the Thursday night meet ing as follows R. r. Henderson. president; F.. l.. OtIey. vice preei- dent and bu;siness agent; W. D. Mat thew>. secretary, and J. \. saiter. treasurer.
 The painters and decorators also adopted n resolution of appreciation fer the spirit of ro-op~vation shown them during inc last year. and ae- ncunrcd that their new wsge scale of A6 s day would be put in opera ton on January I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
WOMEN FAIL TO SIGN

AFuWofV, UkIa, 0eccmbor 24.- -,AohA E Tucker, former state senator and local real estate dealer, is circulating q bond to provide bail for Clara Smith Hamon when she appears here to face 4 charge of murder in connection with the death November 26 of Jake l.. lIa- mon.
 MT. Tucker said that about l5 sig natures had already been affixed, four or five of whom represent combined wealth of s5'0O0.000 or $6000 000. He is circulating the bond in her behalf and in behalf of her friends. he said T.. Is denied that any women signatures are on the bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
PRESIDENT ELECT ISSU ES
 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Marion, O., December 24.--President- elect Harding issued the following Christmas greetings tonight
 Like every normal human being, l Wish everybody very merry Christ mas. It gets us out of q rut to join in national chorus of cheer and good will.
 There $ peace, there is confidence III the morrow There. is even cheer In the belief that the distress of today is quickly to pass, and we may hope year."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
AMERICAN WOMEN PLAY
 SANTA TO FRENCH TOTS

New York. December zI.--American women driving motor trucks played Santa Claus t6s week to 60.0OD children ir the wartorn provinces of France. Toys and other presents were collected throughout the country by the League Of Officers and Ex-soldiers of France and the American Committee for De- wasted France, distributed them the latter organization announced tonight. Most of the. gifts went to the provinces of -Aisne and Rheims. and mnay of them were sent by children in parts Of the country less battered by the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
Real Yuletide Sriit Covers
 Entire Ecss his Christmas
Santa Claus Visit ots of France, Germany and Other Nations Suffering From Effects of Wars
 Ravages Last Night

to them which floated down to earth i'll miniature parachutes.
 Santa $ trip was arranged by the Christmas tree association of Ridgewood. Lieut.. Fred Nixon of Paterson, piloted Harry Roucler here as the Holiday Saint of Ridgewood "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
SOLUTION PROPOSED

Triest. December 2i.-Tt is reported here that the council of rectors at Plume has proposed to Gabrielle D'Annunzio plan for a peaceful solution of the differences with the Italian government namely. evacuation of the island of Arbe ana veglia, but the poet refused to consider the suggestion.
 D'Annhnzio's latest proclamation when is of a most violent nature declares:
 "We have spoken and written too much If our words are not made good, we sr all lose our honor, having already lost all else There is but one duty-resist.
 POPE CONCERNED Rome. December 23.-Pope Benedict IS deeply concerned over the situation al Plume. and has instructed Monsignor Constantine to use all the means at ms disposal to prevent q conflict and aVoio bloodshed He believes that as the ar ferences of opinion between the Italian government and Gabrielle D DAnnunzio are now reduced to such degree It wouid be better if human life were not imperiied to settle them.
 An opinion also has been expressed DN the pope over the fate Of the Catnolc Morlaccan population. which, by the RapalIo treaty. is abandoned m the midst of Serbian orthodox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-25
I. w. w. Remember Prisoners

I.eayenworth Kan. December 24.- A check for s1200 was received today by A. Y. Anderson of the federal peni- teptiary from the. headquarters Of the Industrial Workers of. the World ai Chicago for distribution among pr's- oners who belong to thtt orsaniza- fion. Thus 50 prisoners will receive sge note Christmas morning. IL was announced that poiitieal prisoners win receive basket of fruit and some tobacco distributed by the |, w. ", Welfare league.