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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-01-14
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FIGHT DECISIONS.
Pete Hcrmnn stops Jimmy "itoe I"
seventeen rounds mt London.
Charles Rogers knocked out al DEFY
In ten rounds ut Rock Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
400 CHILDREN ENJOY CHRISTMAS MATINEE
 AT PICTURE HOUSE

Despite the rain yesterday morn ing more than 400 children attended the regular weekly children's matinee at the Strand theatre. A special Christmas program has been ar ranged for the occasion by Lloyd Townes, manager of the theatre.
 As the children entered, large chimney with glow fire and an array of stockings greeted them. Be- fore the pictures were shown Christ mas carols were rendered by the chil- dren and Santa Claus was there in person.
 Those attending the matinee were kept laughing by the attractive lines thrown upon the screen and three special pictures, including Mother Goose" Golden Locks and the Three Bears" and some cartoons by Bobby Bumps.
 Through the efforts of the Better Film association, an organization composed of club women and Mrs. Neil R. Wallace, theatre inspector these Saturday matinees are arranged for the purpose of bringing better pictures to Birmingham for the chill dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
STUDENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINED
 BY LITERARY SOCIETY

Students at the Jefferson County High school were given a surprise when former members of the Jeffer- son Literary society of the school presented an interesting program In the auditorium. This was the first entertainment furnished by former students this year and they were given an ovation.
 M. Keith of the 1920 class of the Jefferson County High school, now a student at the University of Ala bama, read the first act of the play, Rip Van Wrinkle" This reading was one of the most delightful numbers on the program. Music for the occa- sion was furnished by Byron Head and Sam Hall on the piano and saxo- phone, respectively. and they were forced to respond to several encores. Loy Thomason furnished the wit and humor by giving several funny poems. jokes and vaudeville stunts.
 STEAM RY. DISQUALIFICATION From the Scientific American.
 Due apparently to the marked in- crease in price of fuel which ha;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25


 be employed in forcing Germany to ray. But almost the first news from England dissipate this hope. It was said the two premiers had discussed conditions of delay for Germany and were ready further to modify the conditions of payment. A grand conference was planned, including the soviets of Russia and Germany. Nothing Is Decided
 We heard from England that France was counselled to evacuate the left bank of the Rhine, or in any case to reduce the number of men stationed there. This would be de- struction, pure and simple, to the treaties of 1919. The days of the conversations" passed, and nothing was decided. It is said everything is to be rediscussed.
 One cannot predict at this time the fate of any of the astonishing pro- Jects brought forward at London. l can say, however, and 1t is neces- sary for America to know 1t. that if such plans materialize, French opin- ion, which has supported for two years so many mutilations of French rights. will balk.
 It is only too clear that London cnce more has tried to consider only Germany's capacity to pay. The French people would consider their will to pay. Everything points to- day to the fact that any bankruptcy at this time on the part of Germany would be fraudulent.
 Owing in gold, Germany for two years has tried to cheapen her paper money by government waste and ;nt< al ha uyl1iie keeping the gold earned through ex- portation. Thus Germany Is forced to artificial bankruptcy. Will she be permitted to stay in bankruptcy This is not question of ability. Ii is a question of desire. It seems there will be no attempt to make Germany change her mind. Vainiy the reparations commission declares that Germany can pay. vainly May nard Keynes himself expresses the same opinion. But no coercion i: envisaged; nothing is discussed by postponements. M
 The iReaI situation
 Instead we are told to retire oul troops from the Rhine so as to re duce Germany's charges. We are tolc further to sit at the table witf Stinnes and Krassin, representatives respectively of German imperialism and Russian bolshevism. In the rac' of all this we must keep our nope that common sense will return. I the present way Is kept up it will release an evaporation in France equal to the patience of the last two years.
 Newspapers, inspired by the gov ernment. do not say this, but 1t Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

taken place during the past few years, steam railroads all over the world are studying the possibilities of identification as a means of lower- ing operating expenses.
 Most of the leading countries in Europe have announced plans either to increase the present mileage of electrified steam railways or to carry out such work where hitherto elec- trification was not regarded as eco- nomically feasible. In South America Brazil and Chile either have work un der construction or are about to Ie, contracts for such projects.
 In Asia, Japan and India are both making Investigations with a view tt electrifying certain. suburban O heavy traffic sections. In Australia the suburban lines out of Melbourn have been In process of electrifica tion' for some years. and other prof ects in that country are under discus. sion. In Africa the question of cleo. trifying steam railways of the UnioI of South Africa has reached thf stage where bids have been invited and are in the hands of the consult ing engineers, who are expected be fore long to place some part of tn, Initial construction contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
FordRuns y Miles onCanon OfGasoEne

new automatic vaporizer and Decar- bonizer, which in actual test has increased ,she power and mileage of Fords from 25 to 50 per cent and at the same time re- moved every particle of carbon from the cylinders is the proud achievement of John A. Stransky, s4 South Main Street Pukwana, South Dakota. A remarkable feature of this simple and inexpensive de- vice is that it's action Is governed entirely by the motor It Is slipped between tho carburetor and intake manifold and can be installed by anyone in five minutes with out drilling or tapping. With it attached. Ford cars have made from 40 to 57 miles on one gallon of gasoline. MT. Stransky wants to place few of these devices on ears in this territory and has very liberal offer to make to anyone who is able to handle the business which is sure to be created wherever this marvellous little device is demonstrated. If you want to try one entirely at his risk send him your name and address today.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
FRANCE DLSHEARTENED OVER CONFERENCES OF
 TWO PRIME MINISTER'S

the duty of an independent man to say 1t, because 1t Is true.
 The moro one seeks to maintain and consolidate peace and under standing between France and Great Britain, the more one should raise the cry of alarm against such adven- lures.
 We are beginning to tire of dis course being constantly substituted for acts, and we believe this method merely opens the way for future troubles. There Is now among the Parliament clements majority which would base peace with Eng land on right. but will not accept an iniquitous peace, not a peace of fn- security for such a peace Is. essen tally dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
CObLENZ THRIVING
 LITTLE CITY NOW
Many of Merchants Have Put Aside Fortunes Since Ar
 rival of Americans
By Associated Press

Coblenz, December 24.-Little by little. Cohlenz has been taking on an American aspect. with a will and smile in some respects. but reluct- antly and with a frown so far as most of the German population is con cerned. The recent formalities of peace did not make a particle of dif- ference either way. Some of the bit terness the Germans showed when the American army marched int ). Coblenz December s. three years ago, has subsided.
 Coblenz now is one of the liveliest little cities of central western Eu rope. Not for the Americans alone, nor the English. French and Belgians. but for the Germans too, and the blinds in the German homes which were drawn in resentment at the coming of the Americans. have all been raised, regardless of whether the occupants like or disapprove of the. occupation forces, and business has thrived to such an extent that many a Coblenz merchant has pu, aside a snug little fortune, as for tunes go in Germany.
 American civilians have been pour ing into the occupied area for the past two years and half thousands 
 for sightseeing purposes and others on business missions which have kert them here. Then various officers and enlisted men have left the army from time to time to enter business of some kind. and gradually the Ameri- can colony on he Rhine has grown until today it is estimated there are something like 2,000 civilians from the United States scattered about the Coblenz area.
 There are American stores" all about town but all of them are not owned by Americans. American
 made goods are on sale at half the | down town shops. and English I spoken here' ,greets shoppers in all | the principal lstreets. At the news ] stands about town the Amaroc News
 which is the daily newspaper of the
 American forces in Germany. Is or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
ENSLEY %.,, s:::;: s'.-.s
 Ellis Jewelry Co.,, Ensley 367

Many >hearts in the Ensley district will enjoy a merry Christmas as a result of the efforts of the members of the Ensley Elk lodge No. as7. who acted in the capacity of Santa Claus and despite the excitement weather, have braved the storm all day. in delivering baskets of food supplies and clothing to hundreds of desti- ute folk, who have been the victims of circumstances, during the past year.
 For many years 1t has been the GUS tom of this lodge to dispense charity at the Christmas season, but this year the needs have been more numerous and more acute, but all deserving cases were attended.
 During yesterday about 1so baskets were distributed, each basket contain ing & sack of flour, peck of meal, ham, potatoes. can goods and fruits, nuts and candy, while many cases were helped in various ways. some needing clothing, and where many children were found toys were left.
 The committee not only visited the needy families of Ensley but contin- ued their work into Pratt City, Wy lam, Sandusky, Central Park. and Fairview, also into the rural districts.
 This distribution was made by sev- eral trucks being loaned to the com mittes by several of Ensley's mer- chants, and while every effort was made to complete the work during Saturday in order that Christmas din- nsr might be served in many homes, 1t was found impossible and 6 good nunaber of baskets will be delivered nie morning
 During this season the lodge has spent over $f.o00, and the committee n charge hopes that nons have been overlooked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
ORDER RESTORED AT ROLLING MILL National Guardsmen Arrive al Newport, Ky.-LaWIess-
 ness Ceases
By Associated Press

Newport, Ky. December 24-With- In a few hours after five companies of Kentucky national guardsmen ar rived in Newport on the, orders of Governor Morrow, and had estab- lished military rule around the New port Rolling mill, where industrial disorders have been ripe for 10 days. indications were that acts of lawless- nesc in the mills vicinity were end- ed for the present
 Early in the day the guardsmen were met with hoots and jeers by men, women and children who lined the streets, as the soldiers marched to the plants. As the men proceed edo into the mill several shots were fired from the outside, but after a machine gun had been set up under orders of Major Dillian quiet was re- stored. and the gun was placed in- side the plant.
 The state troopers planted guards inside the walls, inventoried all arms and ammunitions and issued state ment to the public promising protec- ton for all peacefully inclined per- sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

SOuAQ itOl iiiG n . January and Feb ruary payments, The separations commission unan - imously respond ed that 1t could not even examine the communica-
 ton. Thereupon M. Briand went to London. The French public
 concluded with a good deal of sat- isfaetion that he had gone to de- 4 e. k@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
White Christmas

White Christmas exercises of the Sunday school of the Ensley High lands Methodist church will be hold this morning at Ii o'clock. The be- gnners' department will have their Christmas tree in their room during tho Sunday school hour The Broth- erhood class. which assemblies at 9:45 o'clock, will be taught by Rev. L. c. !, Sturdivant, pastor of the church. 1 There will be no evening service at the church except the Epworth league, which meets at 6:30 o'clock. The Sunday school of the First Christian church will hold their white Christmas exercises at the Sun day school hour, 9:45 o'clock, with sam C. King in charge. The offer ing which will be made at this time will go to committee who are do- Ing charitable work.
 White Christmas exercises will be held this evaning at the Pratt City Baptist church. at which time love ly program will be rendered by the members of the Sunday school department.
 The following musical program has been arranged, and will be rem dered this morning at the Ensiey Highlands Presbyterian church: An them. "Glory to God in the Highest" by choir. Invocation. Rev. l.. E. Bru- baker. Bass solo, "Gloria" (Buzzle P:ccla). Mir. Hall. Scripture lesson. Offertory Anthem. 70 Holy Night" by choir. Sermon, "An Interpreta- ton of the Angel Song" Prayer. Closing hymn. Benediction.
 There will be no evening service at this church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
uIicft etilI Cnrtured

A BO-Kallon illicit still was cap tured yesteray morning about 11;Sc o'clock by Detectives Wrinkle and Gallups and officer Lewis. This still Is alleged to have been placed in the roof of the residence, 1908 Duggan street. Pratt City, and according to officers had been in operation only short time before their arrival, the still being warn at this time.
 The still was made of copper and well equipped being operated with a four lamp oil stove, it Is stated. several gallons of corn whisky, as we'll as beer mash was captured and destroyed. One white man was ar rested in connection with this still
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
OH, LOOK WHAT FELL OFF OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE!I z
French Disturbed At Failure To Reach Better Under standing as to Dealing With Germany When She De- faults Payments
Former French High Commissioner to
 America
 Special Cable to The Age-Herald Copyright. 1921, by The ASe-Herald.)

Paris, December 24-The "con- versations" between Lloyd George and Premier Briand at London this week, it seems to me, did not go very far toward positive results The press comments on the meeting and the announcement of successive conferences in January have dis turbed every thinking Frenchman.
 You know the origin of the inter views. Germany wrote that she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
At the Churches

The Rev. W. H. Mansfield will i'll the pulpit at the First Methodist church of Ensley this morning. hav- ing as his subject "Following the Star" The sermon topic for the evening will be. Love and It's Gift. Epworth league at 6:30 o'clock.
 The pulpit atethe First Baptist church will be filled by the pastor, Rev. David Gardner. The sermon topic for the morning service Will he. "Despse Ye the Church2" Can tata. "The Story of Bethlehem Junior and Ruth Davis Baptist Young Peoples union. at 6:3o O'CLOCK
 The Rev. J. l.. Alderson. pastor ol the First Christian church, will fiji
 his pulpit this morning. At the l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Personals

Personals
 Robert King Perkins, who is a stu rent at the University of Alabama, arrived last night to be the guest of his father. J. H. Perkins, on Ave nue F during the Christmas holidays MT. and Mrs. M E. Morgan and daughter. Miss Margaret of Gads- den. arrived yesterday to be the guests of Mrs. Morgan's mother, Mrs. Belle Guiherie, on Avenue F, during the holidays.
 Walter Mendenhall. a senior of Au- burn college, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mir. and Mrs N. B.. Mendenhall. at their home on Ems ley avenue.
 Hamilton Perkins. who is student at the Georgia Military academy, has arrived to be the guest of his father, J. H. Perkins.
 Miss Dolly Pritchart and her mother have gone to Gadsden. where they will be the guests of relatives and friends during the Christmas holidays.
 Miss Edna Chapman and Miss Hattie Chapman left last night for Perry. Ga, where they will be ths guests of their parents during the Christmas holidays.
 John Hassler has returned from, points in northern Alabama to be the guest of his parents. Mir. and Mrs R. l.. Hassler( on Pike avenue, dur ing the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

o'clock service he will take for bis subject Peace and Good Will" while for his evening service h9 will talk on No Room" Christian Endeavor society at 6:S5 D. III.
 rr. Edmund Bennett, rector of tho St. Johns Episcopal church, will hold Christmas holy communion at 7:So o'clock. For II o'clock the topic of his sermon will be From Mesopo- tamia to Jerusalem" No evening service will be held.
 Rev. John F. Logemann, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will fill his pulpit at both the morning and evening services. Christian En- deavor society at 6:45 p. m.
 Rev. Theo Harris, pastor of the Pike Avenue Baptist church. will fill his pulpit at the II o'clock hour. He will take for his subject "Heaven's Light in the Night of Earth" In the evening a song service will be held under the direction of M. c. Nabors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
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Winner L, Hancock. the s-months- old son of Mir. and Mrs V, A. Hancock, died yesterday afternoon at local lnfirmary as result of injuries re- ceived when he was burned while crawling on the floor of their home. The remains will be shipped to Alex ander City by Echols & Answin,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Modern. Apartments Built 7by Germans
 for U. 5. Officers
By Associated Press

Coblenz, December 24.-Apartment houses built by the municipality of Coblenz. aided by the German govern ment, were opened recently for ac- eommodation exclusively of officers of the American forces in Germany and their families. The purpose ot the houses is to relieve the crowded condition of the city which has been a problem ever since the allied troops reached the Rhine.
 There are S2 apartments of five rooms each and all modern convent ences in the new buildings now be- ing taken over by the American fam flies. Work on these apartments was started about two years ago to allevi- ate. as the Germans put it. "an un- bearable situation" as mo roof is large enough to cover two families . Additional quarters for non- commits stoned officers and their families are also under construction.
 Allied army officers say that the population of Coblen1 perhaps has been harder pressed by the army requisition of quarters than any other occupied city. All available space for officers and billets has been under requisition for nearly three years, but German officials hope the new apartment houses will consid- erably improve the present crowded condition of the city
 In Coblenz there are about 5000 rooms under requisition by the Amer ican army, tke general policy of biI- letting being similar in all the zones as occupied by the French. British and Belgians. In the majority of cases, allied families have been ouar- tered In the same houses or apart ments with German families, the al- ied families occupying a separate part Of the house so far as practi- cable and using the kitchen and bath in common with the German occu- , pant.
 As a consequence, disputes have arisen and the town major Or billet ing officer is often called upon to settle them. These disagreements almost invariably have their origin que to the joint use of the kitchen. Because of this difficulty, the policy has universally been adopted of in- staiiing. wherever possible, a sepa- rate kitchen for the allied family. Generally, when a house or apart ment mas been taken over, the Ger mans have been permitted to take their furniture and personal belong ings with them. In the American n area, 1t is stated. however, that only In exceptional cases have Germans !, been required to vacate their homes or apartments entirely. One eight room school building in Coblenz was requistioned exclusively for children of American officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

The Christmas tree program which was given last night at the head quarters of the Southern Bell Tele- phone company proved most success full. The tree was beautiful in its decorations of imitation snow, tinsel. and many dainty packages. and was brilliantly lighted with small electric bulbs. Each guest was presented with a miniature Santa Claus. Dur ing the evening a musical program was also enjoyed. About 50 guests were present and shared in this beau tiful hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
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 On account of the inclement wealth CT, funeral services which were to have been held over Mrs. Eveline Jordan yesterday afternoon, were postponed until this morning at s:So o'clock. These services will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Betty Hood, S14 Seventeenth street. Interment will be made at Pratt City cemetery, with Echols & Angwin in charge.
 Christmas Tree
 The Argonian Literary society of the Ensley High school entertained Friday afternoon at Christmas tree iD compliment to the children of the EnsIey mission. The tree was beau tifully decorated for the occasion in electric lights with green and red shades, also imitation snow and tin- sel.
 Twenty-four children were present at this time and the little girls were presented with dolls, while the little boys received horns. Each child was given a stocking which had been gen. erously filled with fruits, nuts and candies. The occasion was most happy affair for these little tots, and will be a long remembered ono.
 Mothsrs' Club
 Mrs. c. A. Faircloth proved a charming hostess yesterday after noon when she entertained the mem- bers of the Twentieth Century Mothers club st her attractive home. 26os Twentieth avenue.
 The living rooms were tsstefully decorated in tho Christmas bells, while holly and mistletoe branches were used as background. The central decoration was lovely Christmas tree, which was placed in the center of the room and made most attractive fin its decorations of tinsel, candles. and imitation snow, AS well as number of toys.
 The meeting was presided owed by Mrs George Hamilton, president of the club. and the following program rendered: Paper on How Shall We Teach the Christmas Spirit" by Mrs. O. B. Gaines. Reading, Now and Then" by Mrs. R, F. Cloud. The sub tect for the round table discussion was, Does the Usual Observance of Christmas Cultivate generosity or Selfishness."
 The especial feature of the after noon was the filling of the bags which were sent to the children of the juvenile court. There were 63 bags filled at this time with fruits, nuts. candies and each one contained personal gift. Later in the after noon delicious salad course was served with coffee.
 The club members present at this time were Mrs. Humphries, Mrs. Ransom Mrs. Fayre. Mrs. Culpepper Mrs. Smith, Mrs. McDowell, Mrs. Dominique. Mrs. Whittle, Mrs. Wur- tele, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Craig, Mrs. Hoagg. Mrs. Lemont Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Smith Mrs. P A. Faircloth. Mrs. Davis of Gadsden. and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
BALDNEss

From JudBe.
 The more mans head gets to look like an egg. the more responsive he becomes to the influence of chicken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

INFUSED BY THIRST From Judge. Howard: Schuyler was arrested for forgery. Jay: Did he alter a check? "No, druggists's prescription"