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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
RECORD NUMBER ER IF TOURISTS STOP. HERE THIS MONTH
Millionaires, Seeking Azure Skies, Cast Weather Eye Over Birmingham's Pos
 abilities, Roberts Says

Millionaires from various parts of the country may cast aside business problems as they are wheeled along the board walks at Palm Beach or frisl1 in the sand under sunny south ern skies. but they are casting a weather eye to windwerd as they pass through Birmingham on their way tc azure climes, according to Edgar A. Vaughn, city passenger agent of the Illinois Central railroad.
 Kenneth L. Roberts, star feature writer for the Saturday Evening Post visited Palm Beach last winter and published his observations under the caption of Tho Time Killers. He de- scribed the resort as the habitat of the millionaire, the society leader, the social climber and gamblers of the upper stratum, with a scattering Of authors, near-authors, a few profes- sional people and an occasional plain citizen. All of which is by way of saying that Palm Beach seems tO diff fer little from other well known wa tering places.
 However. this is not written as pub licity for winter resorts. but 1t is written for the purpose of strassing
 
 R feature of tourist travel through Birmingham this season. MT. Vaughn whose company handles much of the tourist travel from the middle west and west to southern resorts, stated that travel up to the present time had far exceeded all anticipations. As an Illustration he cited records for November. which, he stated, exceeded the records for December of last year.
 This will be the best Decem CT for tourist travel that we have had in three years" said Mr. Vaughn January Is always the best month of the year, and we expect a volume of travel this year. The outstanding feature of travel this year is that SC many wealthy tourists from the west have stopped In Birmingham with the expressed purpose of gaining first hand information on conditions in a district which has been reported to them as of untold potentialities. And I might add that many of them do not hesitate to say that Birmingham has not been misrepresented."
 A special train. "The F1oridian," is being operated by the Illinois Central railroad to care for the tourist travel to southern resorts. This is an all- sleeper train, and ls said to operate on 8 faster schedule over the route of the famous Seminole Limited.p It will be operated between Chicago. St. Louis and Jacksonville three times each week during the winter season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
---------er--7-- HIGH MASS CONDUCTED AT ST. GEORGE CHURCH FOR STRAINS OF CITY

Before congregation that filled the auditorium of tho St. George Cath ollie church to oyerflowing. the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Theophilus Calif, graduate of the Convent of St. John the Divine at Mt. Lebanon, Syria, con ducted the first of a series of high masses to the members of the local Syrian community Sunday morning.
 Monsignor Calf was assisted at the services by his brother, D. Calf, Lewis Mickwee and c. E. Sidawey.
 Following the mass he delivered an interesting and instructive sermon on tho Love for Your Fellow Man." In part he said: At regular periods, and especially during the holy season. forget for the time being the ma terial side of your life and tako in- ventory of your spiritual self. Ask yourself. Have I been as fair to my self, my neighbor and my Benefactor as the teachings Of my church have instructed me to be?' Then let your self be the judge and act according to the true dictates of your eternal being, the soul"
 The church was decorated with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
RECOMME MENDED MOVIES

Recommended movies this week as announced by Mrs. M. W. Shell, city amusement inspector. Trianon, East Is West" Strand. "The Impossible Mrs. Bel lew for adults; Fun From tho Press" Don't Call Me Little Girl" Bray Photograph"
 Aicazar, "The Fast Mail" especially recommendedy
 Rialto, T Do." worlds Champion" ]" young people; "The cops.' young peo- pie.
 Galax. .The outcasts," adults; Leather Pushers," young people.
 Royal. "Biue BIazes Rawden." The Ghostly Wallop," juveniles; "Barbed Wife,' young people. Princess. ."Chasing the Moon." espe- cially recommended Robinson Cru soe." juveniles; Valley of Silent Men"
 Loew's, Sherlock Brown" Pathe Review, TIT. juveniles; Youth Must Have Love-" "The Wishing Duck" juveniles.
 Five Points and woodlawn. "Satur- day Morning." juveniles: Across the Continent" young people; Wild Honey" Washed Ashore" Robinson Crusoe," juveniles; Seventh Day" "Ropin Fool''
 Avondale, "The GallGping Kids. young people; The Flaming Hour ' Robinson Crusoe." juveniles; Love. Honor and Obey"
 Franklin, Gypsy Passion.' Heroes the Continent young people: Wild Honey" Through a Glass Window" young people; Safe in the Safe" young people.
 Belle. "Galloping Kid,1 young peo- pie; Robinson CrusCe," 14, juveniles: A Bully Pair" young people; "Washed Ashore" juveniles.
 Famous. "The Face in the Fog" young people.
 Champion. "A Small Town Derby" juveniles; "Forsaken All Others" Newly Rich" Three Word Brand"
 Dunbar, Pardon My Nerve"
 Spending Holidays-C. c. Collier. cashier. of the Tallapoosa County bank of Dadevil1e. Ala, and Mrs. Collier are spending the Christmas holidays in Birmingham at the Nor rs hotel.
 Thomas E. Orr of Albertville, a member of the state highway com mission, Is also spending the holidays at the Norris hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
BANKE ERS r AV l R
 DISC | N I TINUANCE .OF TAX FREE BONDS
Burden of Tax Exempt SeCuri- ties Is 0verShadoWing Good That Has Been
 Accomplished

While admitting that some good may have been derived through tax exempt securities heretofore issued, especially where the tax-free feature has attracted capital to badly needed public Improvements. Oscar Wells. prominent Birmingham banker, re- gards with favor the proposal of the administration to have them discon- tinued through constitutional amendment.
 Bankers generally take this posi- tion." said Mir. Wells. and referred to a resolution adopted at the last convention of the American Bankers association, which reads: we re- iterate our position in regard to tax exempt securities of any type, be- lieving that 1t Is highly undesirable that further tax exemption should be authorized by the federal government or any of the political subdivisions of the country"
 Bankers are not so much finding fault with what has been done in the way of tax-exempt securities" said MT. " eliS, dS lney are OppOSiuS CoH- tinuance of that practice and adding to the immense amount of tax-free securities already existing.
 Tt may be true that tax-free se- curities, by attracting capital. have hastened development in certain lines in the south, for instance, but the load is becoming greater and greater one and the principal and in- terest must be paid. as Senator Ed wards pointed out. the burden of these tax-free bonds cannot be shifted to posterity because the interest is there to be paid by those of the pres ent generation.
 "It is serious question:" added MT. Wells, whether it Is advisable to make the borrowing of money especially attractive. Where borrow ing Is over encouraged waste and carelessness of investment Is bound to ensue.
 "The bankers as 8 rule, while not finding fault with the issuing of tax free securities of the past, do feel that the practice might well be dis continued"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
DEATHS

Thomas IT. Brown--Age 41, died Sat urday night at local infirmary Survived by wife, sister. Mrs. Cora Smith, and brother, Julian Brown of Lebanon. Tenn. Funeral services will be held from the residence 1883 Twenty-fourth street. north Monday afternoon at o'clock with burial at Elmwood. Cyrene commandery, No. 10. Knights Tenn plar, will conduct the funeral serv- ices.
 Mrs. Angelinc F.. Ross--Age 65, died Thursday at Memphis, Tenn, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. R. T. Waddell. Body was shipped to Bir- mingham and funeral services held Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. D. H. Waddel1 1917 Sev- enth avenue, north, pr. J. A. Bryan officiating. Interment For rest Hill cemetery. Survived by son, F. H. Ross of Richmond, Va. and two daughters, Mrs. Waddell and Mrs. l.. NeCamp of Memphis, Tenn.
 Thomas Henry Brown--Aged fl, died at local infirmary early Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held at the residence, 1033 Twen- ty-fourth street, north, at o'clock Monday afternoon. Burial in Elm wood, with Johns In charge.
 Mrs. Emily Frances FIetcher-F'u- neral services for Mrs. Emily Fran ces Fletcher, age 75, who died Sat urday. were held at the residence Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Forest Hill, with Vice ins charge.  Mrs. J. E. Ross-Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Ross. age 65,, who died Thursday in Memphis. were held Sunday afternoon at the residence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25

officers and men for the 345the in fantry and part of the saith field artillery. Jefferson county has the headquarters, services, and Howitzer Companies and Company A, S45th infantry All men for these compa- nies will be drafted from this county. and the officers, as far as practicable. will live in the county.
 During times of peace the organ ized reserves are skeletonized, each unit having It's officers, non commits stoned officers and specialists. In case of national emergency, so de- clared by Congress, the units will be filled to war strength. Organizations will be assigned definite rendezvous and mobilization points Equipment will be stored at some central point for issue awaiting the declaration or an emergency by Congress and the call of the President.
 According to Colonel Moormail there are now s2,o00 commissioned officers in the reserve corps and 7o,- 900 more are needed. Nearly all non- commissioned officers and specialists places are vacant, he said.
 Officers and men of the organized reserve are subject to active duty during peace time for a period or fifteen days. calendar year Tor training and instruction purposes only. Colonel Moorman stated. In dividuals called to duty during peace times can be excused for cogent reasons the Colonel said. During na- tional emergency, declared by Con gress. members of the reserve are subject to call for an indefinite neriod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
HANIHARA INSTALLED

hBbUFIHLtU fFeSB TOXIC, Dec. 23.-Hasno Hanihara, formerly vice prime minister and re- gently appointed ambassador to the United States, was formerly installed here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25

the old Rock Stable in which Jesus Christ was born.
 But why did He conner He came to lift fallen humanity from the shame and disgrace Into which 1t had gone-as result of His coming all men, regardless of race, creed or condition. may be saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25

in Birmingham. Burial was in Forest Hill cemetery. Ridout in charge.
 Miss Fannie StiIlman-Remains of Miss Fannie Stillman, who died in Tuscaloosa Saturday. arrived in Birmingham Sunday. The body will be forwarded to Charleston, s. C., by Ridout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
CYRENE CoMMANDERY

Sir Knights of Cyrene Commnn- dery. No. 10. Knights Templar, are requested to meet In full uniform at the Masonic temple Monday after noon nt 2iI5 o'clock for the purpose Of attending and conducting the TempInr funeral services for our Frater Sir Knight Thomas IT. Brown, which will be held nt the family residence, 1O33 Twenty-fourth street, north. Monday afternoon at T o'clock, with internent mt Elm wood. A. F. WELLS,
 Eminent Commander. z CHAs. '. GEOHEGAN, Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
mas flowers and numerous

Christmas flowers and numerous candles lighted tho auditorium.
 In keeping with the ancient cus- tom among Syrian followers of tho Catholic faith. preceding the sermon Monsignor Calif walked among the members of his congregation. and after sprinlSling holy water upon their heads, he bestowed his blessings on each one.
 Monsignor Calif was entertained at dinner at the home of N. s. shahid at Jonesboro.
 The second of the series Of high masses will be conducted at the church Christmas morning beginning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25
HAS SURVIVED ALL POLITICAL $ H Al [ UP FUR 32 YEARS
Capt. Devine Has Long and Honorable Service in Police Department Served
 Under Nine Chiefs

With the dawn of Monday, Christ mas Day. Captain of Police George E. Devine, age 64. one of the most beloved and respected members of the Birmingham police department, will begin serving his thirty second Christmas Day as a guardian of the peace in this city. Captain Devine holds the record for continuous ser vice, having been a member of the department since April 3. 1890. and survived all the political shake ups" in the police ranks.
 When Captain Devine first entered the service of the city of Birming- ham. police headquarters was located on it's. present site. although that sec ton Of the city hall now occupied by the Levy Drug company, was given over to the headquarters of the city. housing the sanitary department, street department, police department, health department. police department and fire department. The city jail was also located on the second story of the same edlfice, later being re-
 
 At the time Captain Devine re- eeived his appointment, there were 50 members of the department work ' ing 12-hour shifts, 25 during the day and the remainder at night Ruah calls were answered either on foot or horses. bicycles being at that time a new experiment in police work and automobiles practically unknown.
 Captain Devine in allowing his memory to carry him back to the olden' days when Birmingham was in the throes of It's boom, related in- stances of fights in the saloons and wide open dance halls. which would in the majority of instances reach q climax in shooting or cutting affrays
 Captain Devine has several arrests of credit to his record as an officer, among them being several notorious hold-up men, murderers and burg lars.
 During his thirty-two years as an officer. Captain Devine was forced to kill one person, n negro who launched an attack on him and in the ensuing struggle and counter attack, Officer Devlne fired upon the black, killing him almost instantly.
 During his years as an officer Cap tain Devine has served under nine chiefs of police, as follows: 0. A. Tfckard, Sam Norton, T. c. MeDonald, Conrad W. Austin, Will Ware, George Bodeker, Martin Egan, T. J. Shirley and Fred II. McDuff. He has served in the capacity of captain twice and sergeant twice, being reduced Tn rank at various intervals when new ad- ministrations took over the affairs of the city.
 Captain Devine through his years of experience as an officer has learned the various moods of the people, how to handle the crowds, no matter what the occasion might be, and above all, the way to obtain the hest results from his subordinates. He Is held in the highest esteem by every member of the department. all of whom would doubtless be willing to risk their lives for the sake of their Capn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25

Won't you have dinner with us Christmas day 2 The service and the attractive appointments of our new cafe will prove quite as appealing as t h 6 delicious food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-25

Mrs. J. E. Ross-Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Ross. age 65,, who died
 Thursday in Memphis. were held Sunday afternoon at the residence
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-26

He is survived by his devoted wife.
TO whom the shock of his sudden
death came as a blow which but few
women could stand. He is likewise
survived by two sons, Francis. aged
Is years, who is now a student in
the White Pine county high school.
and Charles, aged a years, who has
been IN invalid since birth.
The news of the sudden death
spread rapidly through the district
and expressions of regret as well as
of profound sympathy for the grief
stricken widow and two children
were heard on every side. Those
who have known the deceased for
many years recalled his many acts
of kindness during his lifetime and
frequently referred to cases in which
his benevolence had brought COM
fort to others who were in distress.
During the funeral services, which
took place Tuesday afternoon from
st. Bartholomew church, places OF
business in the city closed their doors
and suspended all operations during
the time that the last sad rites were
being performed. The church edi-
fee was filled with sincere mourners
and Rev. James Mclaughlin, vicar
of the church, spoke eulogistically
of the many traits which character
lied the life of the deceased. His re-
marks were also of a most comfort
ing nature TO the bereaved family.
A largeg cortege followed the re-
mains TO the Ely cemetery. where in
terment took place. The floral offer
ings We're numerous and beautiful
and the last resting place of the de-
voted husband and father was trans
formed into a great mound of beau.
tiful flowers. During the services
two hymns We're beautifully rem
dered by the church choir. composed
of Mrs. NJ. j. Rand, Mrs. W. o. Moor.
man and DR.. II. E. Burnett.
Charlie Wilson, as ne was famil-
iarly known, has gone to his home
OF eternal rest. but his acts of char
ity as we'll as his exemplary habits
will stand forever as a monument TO
his loving memory.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-26
CHARLES WILSON DIES
FROM HEART FAILURE

Charles Wilson passed away snd-
denly in Ely last Sunday shortly be-
fore the noon hour. lie was 81 years
of age and had been a resident Of
Ely for about sixteen years. Death
was due to heart trouble. He had
beer troubled with leakage of the
heart for a long time and had fire.
quently told friends that he expect
ed to meet with sudden death at
any minute.
Last Sunday he was evidently
taken with a severe attack and went
on Aultman street, where he sat
down 10 rest. He spoke TO some
friends who were in the place as he
entered but did not advise them of
the fact that he felt seriously i'll.
Shortly after he entered the place
one of the employees went in the real
room. where he found the body of
Mr.. Wilson PROSTATE on the floor.
He had evidently pitched forward
from his seat and died instantly.
Coroner d. C. Mcdonald was noti-
fed and arriving on the scene with
in a few minutes he ordered the
body removed to the undertaking
parlros. where it was cared for.
Charles Wilson was born in Mich
igan and when young man moved
to Montana, where he learned the
printers trade and spent some years
on the Montana Herald. He came
to Ely during the mining excitement
which followed the discovery of the
rich orebodies at Ruth and Kim
berly. He was highly regarded by
a large circle of friends, among
whom he was known as a man of
exceptionally good habits. While in
the regular course of his business
affairs his time was consumed al
most constantly where he came in
contact with the handling of liquors,
he was known as a total abstainer
and a conscientious man who thought
only of his home and those near and
dear to him.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-26

The One Thing They Should Dol
Men Will wrangle for religion write
for It fight for 1t; die for 1t anything
but live for it.-Co1ton.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-26

Thought for the Day.
Nothing distinguishes a lady or a
gentleman more than dignity under
misfortune
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-26

Daily Thought.
Hammer your iron when 1t Is glow.
Ing hot.-pubilus Lyons.
White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-26
Women Poets In Chill

Among the poets Of China the WON
en- predominant.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
Mccormick Agrees to Wedding
Of Daughter; 10, to Fanoe, 81

Mr.. Burgy then recounted Sebastian
Oser's wanderipgs in America and said
that he amassed a sizable fortune which
he took back to Switzerland and Burgy
hazarded the belief that Max Oser mad
inherited considerable portion Of it.
In explaining the relationship to Oser,
Burgy stated that his father, Henry
Burgy, was the brother of Max Oser's
mother
Said to Have Made Fortune.
Sebastian Oser came to this country
about the time Of the civil war. vir-
tually penniless. according to Brugy.
He worked first as a lumberjack in
northern Wisconsin and. then spent
several years as deckhand and levee
worker up and down the Mississippi.
Finally. reaching New Orleans. he
acquired a small interest in cotton
tired with a fortune estimated at
$2.006.O00 and returned to Switzer-
. whether all Of this fortune was In
herited by Max Oser or whether. 1t
was divided among numerous rela-
tives after Sebastian Oser's deatn. Is
not known here.
Max Oser is tall and statuesque. ac-
cordins to Mr.. BruGy. His erect
stature and his riding ability are di-
rect results of many years with the
swiss artillery. said Mr.. Brugy.
Friends of the McCormicks today
said that the consent given to the
engagement by the family was in
line with the training of the chill
dren. They always were given iree
rein in seIf.expreSsion. SO long as
their own whims and desires did not
seriously interfere with their wei.
fare. Muriel at one time demanded
a separate apartment from the family
in New York and the wish was
rranted. Later, she decided to live
in a hotel, and there was no objection.
Mathilde's desire to live abroad. even
after there was no longer need for
it SO far as her health was concerned. !.
met with no opposition from the
family IT was said.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
FOOT BALL PLAYERS FREED.
Conditions Greatly Improved II
Belfast and on Boundary.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BELFAST, February 20.-Members
of the Irish republican army foot
ball team, captured at Dromore last
month, were released from the Lon
donderry Jail today in conformity
with the order issued last night by
Viscount Fitzalan, the viceroy.
The released men were conveyed in
State border in Donegal by British
troops They were accompanied on
the remainder of their journey by
Commandant Shiels of Donegal, Sim
Fein liaison officer.
The situation in northern Ireland
is considerable calmer than at any
time during the last week. and the
fear of a clash on the southern from
tier has dwindled almost to the van
ishipg point. The rival forces, how
ever, retain their positions along the
border and hope is expressed that the
drawn. as the proximftY Of such
heavy armed forces is looked upon
as a potential menace to peace.
While the joint liaison commissions
are understood to have begun their
operations, two British officers and
stabulary form the northern commits
sion. with headquarters at Clogher.
The southern commission comprises
two British and two provisional gov
ernment officers, with their base at
Monaghan. They will apparently in
stitute a sort of patrol on each side
Of the border, keeping in touch with
each other and using their influence
where 1t may be needed in the in
terests Of peace.
It is stated unofiicially that the de-
cision to release the Irish republican
army foot ball players from the Derry
Jail was reached when the northern
government informed the British gov
ernment that it had abandoned Its
intention to prosecute the men. Lon
don thereupon instructed the viceroy
to order their freedom. A party of
class specials challenged a Cross
ley tender bearing a number of spe-
cials to the Cavan county line yester-
day. The driver Of the tender did
not stop. whereupon a member of the
challenging party fred. killing Con-
stable McEnnis. The incident, which