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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
A Bedtime Story For
Banner Little Folks

One of the ''Billy Bear" Series
will appear in this paper every eve
nlng. We are going to try this and
ers want them they will be conunu-
| ed.
''Billy Bears Christmas"
Billy Bear woke up early the
! morning of December the tWenty-f1 If
tn and who could blame him? Was
it not Christmas Day? Billy was
only six years old and it certainly
was natural that he would awaken In
a state of excitement.
Hurriedly putting his kimona
about him he dashed downstairs two
steps at a time. He found his tree
in the dining room.
The tree was beautifully trimmed
and as he looked at it Billy could not
help thinking what wonderful man
Santa must be- His next thought was
about his stocking. 1t was unusu-
ally bulgy this year and two large
packages were almost falling out.
These were seized first and much to
Billy's surprise and delight they con-
tanned a brand new pair of ice skates
and a new Mother Goose book. An
other package appeared this contain
ing a pair of brown shoes. Besides
these there were ties, stockings,
toys, apples, oranges, bananas nuts,
etc. At the very end of the stock
ing he pulled out right new dollar
bill.
Under the trees were presents
from his grandmother, and grand
father, his aunts, uncles, cousins and
playmates.
1t is very natural that as the
ground was covered with snow Billy
Bear would dress right away, grab
up his new sled and rush out OF
doors
Dinner was served at one o'clock
and when Billy came in he was sur
prised to find his grandmother
grandfather, uneles,. aunts and cous-
inc all there. And such a dinner as
they had; Turkey with cranberry
sauce, potatoes, peas, plum pudding
and eggnog.
In the afternoon they all went to
the movies to see Johnny Rabbit in
Carrots. 1t was a splendid pic
ture and that night when Billy went
to bed he pronounced the whole day
as being the best Christmas that he
had ever spent.
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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
Program St. Thomas
School Entertainment

The following program was rem
dered by the pupils Of st. Thomas
School. Bishops Head, Wednesday
evening, December Goth.
Song, Christmas Time Has Come
Again, by the School; Christmas
Greetings, Edith Murphy; Stockings
Stout, Dryden Woodford; Santa's
Love, Glass Of pupils; Grandpa. Shell
don Truitt; What The Reindeer DID,
Glass of pupils; Getting Christmas
Tree. Malcolm Wheatley; My Dolly,
Mildred Jones; Why, Paul Jones;
The Chimney's Size, Homer Murphy;
Song. Around The Christmas Tree,
Glass of pupils; Santa's Cousins,
Hazel Moore; I'd Rather Have,
Joseph Wheatley; Rather Hard, Hen
ME Pritchett; Greetings, (exerclse)
Cleyta Jones, Harrington Pritchett
and Irene Murphy; Overheard AT
Christmas. Huldah Robinson; Song
Deck The Hall With Holly; Christ
mas Long Ago, Jennie Jones; Christ
mas ShoppingA Mary Pritchett; Kris
Kringle, Ella Moore; I'd Like To
Know, Nellie Harte; Santa's Lunch,
Audrey Pritchett; Christmas Stars
Rhodella Bramble and Lilly Wood
land: The Shepherds Field. Hilda
woodland; Christmas On The Way"
Theodosia Robinson; Like Santa,
Gay Pritehett; Dressing Santa Up.
Catherine Ruark; The Little. Christ
mas Spirit, class of pupils including
q song by Miss Ruth Pritchctt.
At this period of the program Old
Aanta appeared on tho scene and
gave each pupil box of candy. he
was welcomed by most all OF the
pupils =
We wish to thank all persons VINO
helped in any way to make the pro-
gram q success.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
Christmas At Hospital

The patients at the Cambridge
Maryland Hospital were greatly sur
prised yesterday morning to find
that the nurses had arranged. for
them to have d Christmas celebra-
ton. Trees and decorations were
erected on all of the floors and in the
different wards, SO that the interior
presented a truly festive appearance.
Early yesterday morning the choir
from st. Paul's Church arrived at the
Hospital and sang Christmas an
thems and later went into the build
ing singingafor the patients who ap-
peared to greatly enjoy the event.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
GAS KILLS TWO CHILDREN
Tube Slips From Kitchen Stove as
Family of Five Sleep.

Tube Slips From Kitchen Stove as
Family Of Five Sleep.
New Brunswick, N. j., Dec. 23.-
When Morris Cohen's family Of FIVE
were found overcome by gas in their
beds here, two children were dead
and Cohen had not been revived sew
eral hours later.
A neighbor calling at the Cohen
house, found 1t filed with gas. Sum-
moning help, 1t was found that the
entire family had been overcome while
asleep.
Allegro, aged 6, and Alta, 4, Co
hens daughters, We're dead; Mrs.
Cohen was revived at the hospital,
and her 11-months-old baby was re-
vived at the home. Cohen, who was
also taken to the hospital, still was
unconscious at noon. Police found
that a rubber tube connecting kltch-
en- gas stove to the wall pipe was dis
connected. 1t is believed to have
fallen apart in the night.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
WAR DEBT PLAN
UP TO France
Would Have American Commits
!. sion Fix Preparations. g.
HUGHES REMAINS SILENT
Premier Poincare Expected to Decide
After ParIeys In France and Ger

After fdfIeyS IN France anu 1STs
many.
Washington, Dec. 23.-A plan under
which an American commission would
determine how much Germany should
be required to pay the allies In repa-
rations has emerged from the effort
to find a way, for extending American
aid toward solution of the economic
troubles Of Europe.
Although discussions of the proposal
have been kept thus far outside the
formal channels Of diplomacy, the ex-
change of views has developed a
thorough understanding in authorita-
tive circles that the United States,
Great Britain and Germany all are
willing to assent to the creation Of
such commission.
The plan is before Premier POincare,
of France. He is expected to make
decision after conferences with indus
trial leaders Of his own country and
of Germany. 1t is assumed 1t will
be communicated later to all the ma
tions interested.
officials of the Washington govern
ment remain silent. Secretary of State
Hughes did issue a statement saying
the government had presented, no
"proposal'' on the subject.
Here is the state department state
ment:
1.-THE department Of state cannot dis
cuss tentative proposals which were
made to 1t with respect to the Euro
pean situation. The report that this
government had presented to other
governments proposal Tor an Amerl-
can commission Is unfounded. Of
course, it follows that no assent of
any other government to such pro-
posal has been received"
Such negotiation, as reported, are
usually secret at this state.
The plan for an American commits
sion first was disclosed in press des-
patch from London, where the propos-
al has been actively under discussion.
The despatch credited the chamber
of commerce Of the United States with
having first laid the suggestion before
Secretary Hughes. and 1t was learned
here much of the actual discussion
which has taken place since that time
has been on behalf of American In:
dustry by officials of the chamber.
At the state department there was
a disposition to draw a sharp line of
distinction between the activities Of
American and other business men In
regard to the problem, and the moves
made by government officials. Secre-
tary Of Commerce Hoover and others
high in the administration were fully
advised of efforts made by julius Fl.
Barnes, president of the chamber Of
commerce, and men In England,
France and Germany who hold similar
posts In the Industrial world, to find
a formula for solution Of the repara-
tons problem.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
SHOOTINGS MAR CHRISTMAS
Special Police Officer, Fatally Wound.
ed, Kills His Assailant.

UniontoWn, Pa, Dec 26.-Four men
were killed during Christmas celebra-
lions in the Fayette county coal field.
One Of the dead is Frank Hall, for
merly of Kansas City, Mo-, but at the
time of his death member Of the
II. C. Frick company's police force.
Hall was shot to death when he at
tempted to arrest "Pomp" Allen, a
negro. who had engaged in an argu-
ment with number OF companions.
Allen fired one shot and Hall, although
fatally wounded, pulled his revolver
and killed his assanant.
Ed Lindsay, negro miner, was kill
ed In a revolver duel at Footdale.
A third negro was Killed in q pitche
battle at Burlington. Rocco Lopenta,
merchant, was brought to Uniontown
charged with the Staying.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
Free Seed Defeated.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Free seed
once again went down to defeat in the
house. An amendment offered by Rep
Langley, Republican, Ken
lucky, to add an appropriation of
100000 to the agricultural appropria-
ton bill for distribution of seed by
members of congress was voted down,
"a to Il.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
Chanberlain's Tablets Have Done
Her A World OF Good

"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
me a world of good" writes Mrs.
Ella L Button, Kirkvillc, N. Y. Z
have recommended them to a mum
Der of my friends and all who have
used them praise them highly.
When troubled with indigestion or
constipation, give them a trial ana
realize for yourself what an excel
lent m adicine 1t is.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
s4oo. 600 Anthracite Tax Paid,

Harrisburg. Dec. 23.-More than
100000 as state anthracite tax has
been paid through the attorney gen.
erals department since the decision Of
the United States supreme court up
holding the tax, and negotiations are
under way for additional payments
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
Shot Girl. Gets ~ Years.

Atlantic City, n. j., Dee. 23.-Benia-
min Biliziez, convicted on December
Z of having shot Lola Gibson, aged %,
waitress, was sentenced by Judge
Smathers at Mays Landing from five
to twelve years in prison and to pay
a fine of $1,000. The shooting, which
resulted In gripping the girl for life,
was due to Jealousy.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26

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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
Baby Born without Limbs Dies.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Baby Lebrasca,
born several weeks ago without arms
or legs, has ceased to be problem.
She died after brief attack of pneu-
moni,,, thus ending a controversy that
has ragged with more or less intensity
S.ar S.Gce her birth.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
Bradshaw---Philips

Mr.. Everett Elliott Bradshaw and
Miss Clara Vivian Philips. wer marri-
ried by the Rev. R. Y. Nicholson, pas
tor of st. Paul's M. p. Church on
Sunday afternoon at $50 o'clock.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26

Mr. Ambrose Dunn, of Whining
ton, is spending a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Dunn,
this city.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-12-26
p. o. s. OF A. NOTICE

Election of officers will be held on
Wednesday evening at seven-thirty
o'clock. All members are urged to
be present.
o. A. ANDREWS, R. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-05
481" II OPEN NE W
 STORE TUESDAY

The Eighty-One Tire company will celebrate it's third anniversary Tues day by moving into it's new building at Avenue F and Twenty first street. A Birmingham product. the "S1" company. was formed three years ago by Hunter Watkins and Truman Morrison, and with the slogan, "s1, Comin' on the Rum has expanded until branches are located in all the larger cities of nearby states.
 It is one of the largest companies in the south devoted exclusively to tire sales and service. The company took its name from the telephone number Main S1, the number which calls "S1" tire service in any city where branch is located,
 The wholesale and retail depart ments will be consolidated in the new building. A feature of the new build ing is the wide entrance space, which allows number of cars to enter at the same time and receive service free from weather discomforts.
 There will be souvenirs for all who call at the "S1" store Tuesday Flow CTS will be on display, and music will be. featured after 2 o'clock. One half gallon of motor oil will be given free to each motorist who spur- chases five gallons of gasoline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-05
JURY T0 GET NEGRO
 MURDER CASE SOON
Charlie White Is Alleged to Have Killed Man, But Claims
 Self Defense

Charlie White, negro, charged with the murder of Taylor Thomas, negro, June, 1921, was on trial Monday be- fore Judge Ben D. Turner. Washing ton county. appointed to assist in the trial of cases in Jefferson county by the supreme court of the state. Taking of testimony from both state and defense witnesses and arguments from both sides were completed by 6 o'clock and court was adjourned until 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning when the case will go to the jury.
 White, who has only one leg, is alleged to have shot and instantly killed Thomas at the intersection of Third alley and Eighteenth street as the climax of an argument between them White claimed self defense, declaring that he did not shoot his adversary until the latter made a movement towards his hip pocket as if to get a pistol.
 The case at it's first hearing re- suited in mistral. The trial took place Monday, through waiving a special venire, this week being a mixed week of criminal court cases and no capital offenses set for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-05
PAyMEN DECLINE
 IN TAXES IN MONTH
Collector Hawkins Warns of Penalties and Trials of
 More Delay

There has been a decided falling off of the payment of state and county taxes during the month of November. compared with those of the preceding month, according to the statement of James F. Hawkins tax collector; in fact,N MT. Hawkins said the month of November was ex- ceptionally dull so far as the pay ment of taxes were concerned. He suggested that payment be made now or as early as possible in order no, only to avoid the eleventh hour rush but to guard against the delinquent penalties.
 MT. Hawkins statement follows:
 The increase in tax payments which occurred in October over tbe same month last year. has been over come. The month of November was exceptionally dull, falling consider ably below the same period last year.
 The tax collectors office has everything in readiness for the ex- pected rush during the month of De- scember, and is urging everybody to attach their post card notice to their remittance. IL lSnL even necessary to come to the collectors office to pay If you have this card. You can attach check or money order to the post card notice and your receipt will be mailed back to you. You are required to appear in person at the assessors office to make your re- turns for the coming year, and this should be attended to before Jan- uary to avoid penalty.
 T offer the suggestion that those tax payers who are prepared to pay their taxes now, do so at once, as the crowds are growing each day If those who are fortunate enough to have the money will pay now, it will give us more time to serve those who are not so fortunate, later on.
 "All payments which do not reach the tax collectors office before January 1. will be subject to pen alties, therefore it will be necessary to get your remittance in the mail in plenty of time to reach the col lector before Monday, January l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-05
DETAILS COMPLETE FUR CAMP PA|GN FOR I'M. H, \. BUILDING
Auction Sale Chosen to Help Gather Funds and Articles to Be Solicited From
 All Stores

Final details of the campaign for raising funds for the completion of the Young Mems Hebrew association by ineans of auction sale, were an no0nced Monday afternoon at com mittee meeting held at the office of simon Klotz, chairman of the board of directors of the association.
 The campaign was outlined and agreed upon and will be launched in full swing Tuesday morning. It is the purpose of the committee to can vass all downtown stores and solicit the owners to donate shop worn and slow selling merchandise which will be sold at auction and the proceeds applied to the Y M. H.. A. building fund.
 committee of women is already at work canvassing the homes throughout the Birmingham district and soliciting the donation of dis- earded household articles Of any and all description. which will be as- sembled and auetioned off in job lots.
 Those attending the meeting Mon day were Henry C. Goodman, chair man, Jake Burger. simon Klotz. Nathan Marlowe. Frank Ableson, pr. swedlow, Ben Cooley, Ike Ruben stein. Sam Ginsberg, Frank Rutstein, Sam Blach, Herbert Bain, Ben Wer- theimer, Louis Hollinder and Henry c. Goodman. chairman.
 The headquarters and salesroom was opened Monday morning at 20l7 First aveniie, and will be open daily throughout the campaign. There will be a committee on hand at an times to receive donations that may be sent in without solicitation.
 In speaking of the campaign Henry c. Goldman. chairman of the com mittee said: Great enthusiasm IS being put into the campaign and large contributions in the form Of merchandise have already been as- sured. The entire proceeds. with no deduction, is to be placed in the hands of building fund committee and we hope to be able to raise the amount Of S15,oo0. Any person in- terested can send us such sugges- tions as they may have or see fit to offer that would in their opinion mean a success of this undertaking, which will be appreciated. As to donations 1t matters not how little the amount or the nature of the ar- ticles given. they will be gratefully received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-05
.FEE FIXED AT S5O
 FUR J|TNEY CARS;
 $15-S100F0RCA CABS
Conference Ends With Agree ment on Terms and Adop- ton of Schedule Probably
 by Commission

Jitnev licenes will be fixed by the city commission Tuesday at $50 a car, the figures first set by commis- sioners when an increase was de- cided upon, and taxicab licenses will be put on a sliding scale, ranging from SIS each to $100, according to information at the city hall Monday.
 Amended program of commission CTS to fix jitney licenses at $65 was abandoned when q committee, head ed by II. c. Jones, president of the Jitney union, called at the city hall and entered an objection to such an increase. The amended plan was also to set taxicab licenses at $50.
 Jitney men pointed out to com missioners that they were already burdened with s7S.50 in government. state, county and city fees, in ad- dition to the Ncity license. They showed that they were to pay $6O.oO state and county license. $5 county chauffeur license, s3 city chauffeur license and s10 government tax. They claimed $50 was the maximum ad- QiIiOn1l IdX lIldA SiiOhlh pt PteASNo OA' them in order to carry on their bus- mess.
 New Cab Fees
 Four commissioners were present at the conference Commissioner w. E. Cloe, in whose department is vest ed regulation of jitneys and taxicabs. was absent. The commissioners whe were present told the jltney men that they would consent to re- u acceptable to Commissioner Cloe. La ter in the day Commissioner Cloe said he would agree to such revision.
 Taxicab licenses under the latest agreement will be;
 Where not more than two cars are operated, each car Sl00.
 Where more than two cars and not more than five cars are operated. For. first two cars, S200. For each additional car up to five, S60.
 Where more than five cars and not mere than 10 are operated. For first five cars, s350. For each additional car up to 10, $50.
 Where more than 10 cars and not more than 15 are operated. For first 10. $500. For each additional car up to 15, $20.
 Where more than 15 cars are oper. ated. For first 15., $500. For each ad-
 
 A clause is also contained requiring that operators of taxicabs mako sworn statement as to ownership, thereby preventing pooling in order to reduce license. It Is also provided that the license Is not transferable. and penalty for violation of either of these restrictions is forfeiture of license.
 Agreement Reached
 Licenses on interurban busses will be set at s25, and on drive-it-your- self cars will be S15.
 The 1922 license schedule provides s15 license for jitnies and taxicabs and $10 for drive-it-yourself ye- hicles. There Is no provision for in- terurban bus lines.
 It was believed that the schedule would be adopted Tuesday. It was also believed that an unofficial agreement between President McLen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-05
Bessemer Studies Law
 Of Milk in Birmingham

Studying administrative details of Birmingham's milk inspection ordi- nance. a commission of three mem bers of the Bessemer city council and one dairyman from Bessemer. visited the health department Mon day and were conducted through the officies and laboratory by Dr. J, D. Bowling, health officer. J. M. Moore, sanitary officer of Bessemer, accom- panied the committee,
 There is now an ordinance before one in force in Birmingham but passage Several conferences have dairymen, and 1t Is expected that final vote will be taken soon. The assistance of pr. Bowling was asked in framing the ordinance.
 If the Bessemer ordinance is adopted. according to Dr. Bowling, there will be a uniform system Of milk inspection covering the center of population of the county Under existing conditions, according to Dr. Bowling, milk that is contraband In Birmingham is frequently taken to Bessemer and sold. Birmingham and Fairfield have the only milk inspec- tion ordinances in the county.
 Bessemer officials made no express sion following their visit to the city hall. They said that they might make another visit to go more into detail, probably visiting some Of the Birmingham dairies. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-05
WOFF ORD EXPLAINS. PRICES 0F FUEL O|L.
Heavy Stocks and Control of Market Account For
 Fluctuations

G. T. Wofford, president of the wofford oil company. largest inde- pendent jobber Of motor fuel in the district, Monday issued the following statement regarding the present status of the motor fuel market in Birmingham.
 Consumers of motor fuel. faced by the present fiurries in the gasoline market in Birmingham. are likely to overlook an important factor in the recent rapid reduction in the local market during the past few weeks.
 Beginning in the fall of 19s0 the price of crude oil was $3.50 per bar rel and remained at that price until January 3, 1921. when 1t started to < decline and by June 15, 1921, it was down to s1 per barrel At that time the retail price on gasoline was 25 cents and on account of attractive margins a great many jobbers sprang up throughout the country.
 Those In control of the gasoline market were loaded up on this high priced grade and the price of gaso- line was not reduced to where 1t belonged until this crude was dis posed of to.the public. June 23. 1921, the Tcldll IHdThel OH BdSOliHo III DIT mingham was 24 cents, with crude selling at s1 per barrel. On Sep tember ', the market on gasoline dropped to 21 cents, the lowest price we had.
 Tt Is estimated that many inde- pendent jobbers who sprang into be- Ing have taken more than 50 per cent of the gasoline business throughout the country whereas the larger companies are enjoying .lbout 80 per cent of the kerosene busi- ness. This fact alone explains the present cut prices on gasoline and the rising price on Kerosene.
 At the present time there is only two cents difference in Birmingham between the tank wagon price on kerosene and the tank wagon price