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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
NAVAL EXPERTS "MOPP|NG UP" ALL
 TECHN|CAL|T|ES
Session Is Highly Encourag- ing That Early Agreement Will Be Reached on
 Minor Matters
By Associated Press

Washington, December 31.-Na- val experts of the five powers made progress today in what was described as the work of "mopping up" tech nical details of the naval limitation agreement. They went over a great deal of ground, touching on capital ship replacement plans, methods of scrapped ships to be destroyed, reg ulations to govern conversion of merchant liners for war use and the like, several agreements on minor points being reported.
 The experts will go back to work Monday afternoon despite the holi- day. Their session today was said to have been highly encouraging that an early agreement would o- reached on all Of the technical mat iers referred to them by the full na- val committee to be shaped for inclu- sion in the naval limitation treaty. All expert committee members were said to have shown a desire to CO., operate in reaching quick decisions, and no opposition on any point talk sn hp toHdS 0SNelop6u.
 If was indicated that when the question of regulations for convert ing merchantmen is taken up the American naval group would have definite ideas ready on the subject as the basis for d conference plan to deal with this problem. Admira. J3aron kato, at the last full commit tee meeting, pointed out that this question still remained to be settled, and that if it was not adequately dealt with the tentative agreement to limit the size and gun of light cruisers would be meaningless. chairman Hughes assured h,m the matter was to be given full, separate consideration, the work of the ex- perts' committee paving the way for that discussion by the full committee.
 Capital Rules
 To meet the difficulties of arrang- ing replacement of capital ship rules With fairness to all powers ths American group is understood to have worked out already a replace ment chart covering the process of replacement for every retained shii, of each power. To what extent 1t may have been found advisable to depart from the flat rule of the orig inal American limitation proposals that capital craft should become ob- solete and subject to replacement 20 wears from date of their completion and that replacement keels for such ships could be laid IT years after the completion date, allowing three years for construction, has not been indi- cated.
 A second expert subcommittee. ap- pointed to work out a uniform plan of measuring naval tonnage as ba- sis for the limitation agreement, has virtually completed it's work and ar rived at a definition of a naval ton of displacement which will be sug- gested to the conference. It Is said to be based on the most simple sys- tenn of calculating normal weight Of a snip in the water, but whether the American naval practice of taking the ships dead weight plus the weight of all her ammunition and two-thirds the total weight of her fuel and consumable stores, as rep. resenting her normal displacement has been adopted by the subcoramit- tee has not been disclosed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
MUCH INTEREST IN
 OFFER OF SUGAR FOR ALABAMA PEAS
Unable to Market Sugar to Advantage, Louisianans Would Trade Surplus
 for Cow Peas
By FREp II. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau. The AKe-aeraIo 22l-2 First National Bank BuildIns

Montgomery. December 3t.-tSpe- cial. )--Great Interest Is being shown | by Alabama farmers and merchants m the announcement this week that | sugar producers of Louisiana were Wiling to trade sugar for various grades of cowpeas, according to the weekly summary of the markets bu- ireau issued Saturday afternoon hy r.. O. Hooton, supervisor. The sugar producers have been unable to place their product on the market at an l advantage and, desiring to obtain cowpeas for fertilization next year, have offered to trade sugar for the surplus supplies of cowpeas In Ala bama.
 MT. Hooton has put several per- sons into touch with the persons in Louisiana who are negotiating the exchange. The weekly summary for the bureau follows:
 Weekly Summary
 The usual Hull following the hoii- day rush Is manifest in ali lines of business, and especially is this true in the movement of farm products. Although business activities will not get back into normal strides for sev- i eral days, there is firm tone notice able in market reports
 Cotton has advanced from s2 to s2.5o per bale during the week. show ing active demand and slow sales
 Middling cotton reached fs cents Friday, and there is a confidential air to future trading.
 The average prices paid 10 farm CTS for commodities named in several country markets throughout the state this week are as follows: Corn, 60 cents per bushel; peanuts, runners, $45 per ton; Spanish. s52 per ton; in small lots, s1 per bushel: sweet po- tatoes, 72 cents per bushel; sugar cane syrup, 50 cents per gallon; sorghum syrup. 371a cents per gal lon; hogs. cents per pound: cattle, cents per pound; chickens 1s cents per pound; eggs. 40 cents per dozen; cotton seed. ss1 per ton; cowpeas, s145; velvet beans. s14 per ton: Johnson grass, S14 per ton: peavine hay $20 per ton; peanut vine hay. S10 per ton; other hays, sS to s10 per ton.
 The recent announcement given out by the state division of markets that sugar planters of Louisiana had proposed to exchange standard gran ulated sugar in 100-pound sacks for cowpeas is creating considerable in terest among the large producers and local merchants in the pea producing sections of Alabama Several of these parties have already requested fur ther details about this proposed eX change and have been placed In touch with the agent representing the sugar planters. This agent in a recent let ter to the division of markets, says Some Of the sugar planters of this state are offering standard granu- lated sugar in payment of cowpeas. From the looks of present conditions sugar planters will be unable to buy their usual supply of cowpeas on account of insufficient funds There are large quantities of sugar on hand which is moving very slowly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
DISTILLING CHARGED TO
 PROMINENT PLANTER

Gadsden, December r3i.-(Speeial.)- A long distance telephone message today from Sheriff Daniels of Chero- kee county stated that late Friday afternoon he, with Deputies A. J. Learn, J. A. Weems and Bishoe Haney, captured the largest and most com plete copper still since he has been in office. According to the sheriff the still was located in, the dwelling of l.. K. Burton near Slackland and occupied two large rooms in the dwelling. He said 1t consisted of 140-gallon copper still and that there were 2.000 gallons of beer 22 gallons of whiskey and 35 fermenters taken in the raid. MT. Burton was arrested in the raid and taken 10 Centre and placed in jail. He Is one of the largest planters in this section, being a prominent citizen of Cherokee county and uses all the modern im- provements on the farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

The value of captured property was $500 GOO in 1920, with 1920 stills cap tured. The decrease in the number of stills. from last year, is to be expect ed. Mir. Pierce states and Is testi- mony that the prohibition officers are getting the prohibition violator on the run" he states.
 Decrease Inevitable
 MT. Pierce recently opined that liquor violations in Alabama had de- creased 50 per cent since the Vol stead act went into effect. The -'hristmas holiday and Monday fol- lowing showed a clear record in the state as far as federal prohibition arrests or captures was concerned and sustained the clean record made in Birmingham, county and city po- lice circles
 Federal prohibition officers look for gradual decline in arrests and violations and for continuance ot stringent enforcement in Alabama in 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
TO ASK INVESTIGATION By Associated Press

Cincinnati. December 31.--Advis- ability of requesting President Hard ing to have a nation wide investiga- tion made of the treatment and care accorded to insane former service men in state hospitals, is being con sidered by officers of the Disabled Veterans of the World War. Judge Robert $. Marx. national commander of the organization, announced to- day. Judge Marx said if the appeal is made, the President would be asked to have prompt action taken to reme dy conditions where lack of proper treatment and overcrowding are found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
DESSEN1ER

Bessemer. December -tSpecial.) ) The new year finds Bessemer, not withstanding the adverse industrial conditions that have prevailed throughout the year 1921. Tn the midst of the most unusual growth and development in its history. Paved city streets and paved highways con- meeting with all parts of the county in course of construction, residence streets and avenues paved are won derful examples of city improve ments.
 Standing as fine witnesses to her material growth are the courthouse, Y. M. C, A. building, handsome home ot the Southern Bell Telephone com pany, new Vance school and many smaller buildings, homes and resI- dences.
 New sections of the city have been opened for homes and residences, in cluding the highland section. which IS one of the city's prettiest spots. tier cultural moral and spiritual growth and development is most evi- dent, testimonials of which may be found in her literary. music. civic clubs and church societies, which nave increased in large numbers, and in the splendid spirit of cooperation in which all fine uplifting movements in the city are started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
TO PLANT LONG s sPLE

Gadsden. December 3l tSoecial. ] Several prominent farmers Of rid more's Bend, in Etowah county. a-e Investigating the matter of long sta pie cotton with the intention of planting this variety of cotton next season. The men state that the boil weevil does not bother the long sta pie as it does the short staple and for this reason they will plant the long staple cotton and will induce others Tn this county to do likewise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Hostess nt Dnnce

Miss Helen Smith was a charming young hostess of the week entertain ing It her home at the Grand hotel number of the young school and college set at a dance. The dining room of the hotel which was used as a ball room. was elaborately deco rated with the beautiful Christmas colors and symbols and the music was a special feature of the evening. Late in the evening sandwiches and hot chocolate were served.
 The guests who were included in this delightful affair were Misses Mary Mildred Woodrow, Ethel Will liamson, Eileen Smith, Katherine Baty. Bernice Hagler. Maurine Han by, Maggie Johnston, Edith Ross. Myrtle Hays. Bob Pennington. and Katie and Sadie Ling. and Messrs. Henry c. Rush. Meredith Waller, stanton McCollum, Wilbert Golson, Walter Smith. Dorsey Hunnycutt, George Bainbridge, Henry Ellis. George Hayes. Cecil Deason, Jeff Faulkner, Lewis McTyeire and Lewis Moreland, Herbert Barron and How ard Bailey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
COUNTY AGENT RESIGNS

Anniston, December 31.-t tSpecia..) I. c. Prentice. who has served as farm demonstration agent for Cal houn county for the past six years, has given up his position and will devote his entire time in the future to the advancement of his private agricultural interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
B'NAI BIRTH MEETING

Birmingham Lodge4 Independent Order B'nai B'rith will meet this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the vestry room of Temple Emanu-E El. Installa . tion of officers and the outlining oi plans for the coming year will be the principal order of business. All members urged to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
STORE 200 BUsHELs POTATOES

Gadsden, December 31.-fSpec.a,.D The Etowah county poor farm has had constructed a 400 bushel gov ernment potato house and has housed therein 200 bushels of sweet potatoes which were raised on the farm this year. There are 29 inmates on the farm at the present and all are well cared for and seem contented with the treatment accorded them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
INDIAN GUIDE IS
 READY TO TESTIFY
By Associatcd Press

Beauvis, Indian named as correspond ent in the Stillman divorce case, ar rived today from Quebec and will be available when the examination of Canadian witnesses begin January II.
 Beanvis stated emphatically that while in Quebec he had not conversed with Mrs. Annie U. Stiliman or he. counsel who reached there yesterday on their way to Grand Anse to line up witnesses to combat charges Of intimacy between her and Beauvais
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Schools Re.ume yyork

Bessemer schools will open Monday morning at o'clock after the Christ . mas holidays. There will be no spe- cial exercises of any kind, regular work will be resumed by teachers and pupils.
 The midterm examinations for the schools will be held the third week In January, the term closing on Jan uary 25. In the midterm class there will be graduated an equal number school, which coincidence has not oc- cured in the school before, hereto lore the number of girls far outnum- bering the boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

Jean and Benjamin Purser. and Will liam Cunningham
 Mrs. J. T. Crofford has as her guest Mrs. T. T. Hendricks of Woodstock.
 John Hager of Cordova is the guest of his aunt. Mrs. George Stevenson.
 Mrs Ben G. Perry and children left Saturday for Boligee, where they will attend family reunion at the home of Mrs. Perry's mother, Mrs, Bouchelle.
 V. O. Bishop was called to Bremen. Ga. Saturday afternoon by the death of his mother. which occurred in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Leggett Lowing Gun

The nominations for the Leggett ioVlnS cup, which the donor. J. w. Leggett. has offered to present to the person who, In the opinion of the Judges appointed to make the deci- sion, has rendered the best service to the city during the year 1921, will be closed Sunday evening.
 The new names added to the list include John Donaldson, J. A. Snider and Mrs. T. P. Winburn. There will be meeting of the judges early in the week. the date to be announced when the decision will be rendered. The judges ho will make the deci- sion are Dr. P. E. Gwin, George Woodrow, w. A. Simmons, Mrs. E. l.. Huey and Mrs. C. 5. Lytle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

The AFe-Berald naintaips special rep resentatives In Ressenass for handling seriptions hrs- L. D. MoCollum. cor respondent. rsceivea news items: phone Besseiner 1073 H. B. Walker. Realty ovtldinE. BesRsmer. manager of ctrav- iation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Bridge Luncheon


 Mrs. B. H. Byrd, an attractive visi- tor from Denver. was the' honoree al pretty bridge luncheon yesterday given by her sister, Mrs. Charles Me Donald, at her home on Arlington avenue Christmas decorations of crimson carnations. red roses and poinsettias with southern smilaX in a pretty arrangement were used throughout the reception rooms.
 After a delicious luncheon bridge was enjoyed and the first prize, a handpaint salt and pepper set was awarded to Mrs. Mac Clay. and the consolation. handpainted bud vase, fell to Mrs. I. E. Bennett. The hon cree. Mrs. Byrd. was presented with a beautiful candlestick.
 Mrs. McDonald's guests included Mrs. w E. Tucker, Mrs. l. F. Ben nett. Mrs. George RItledge. Mrs. A. T. Drysdale. Mrs. c. A. Harris Mrs. Mac Clay. Miss Bessie Mae Lovett and Mrs. Byrd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Mir. nnd Mrs. wilson Host.

One of the beautiful events of the holiday season was the party given last night by MT. and Mrs. Guy Will son at their home on Clarendon ave- nue for the members of the Junior Matrons club and their husbands. Quantities of holly branches bright with red berries and shaded crim- son lights and pretty potted plants in bloom furnished a festive and at- tractive background for the assem- bly,.
 Progressive games of forty-two were played and the prizes, pretty candlesticks and a handsome tie were awarded to Dr. and Mrs. Peyton Me- Eniry. Following the games an elaborate salad plate with coffee was served. Those who enjoyed this charming hospitality were Dr. and Mrs. V. H. Ragsdale. pr. and Mrs J. H. Blue, MT. and Mrs. Mac Batson, MT. and Mrs. Bruce Snider. Mir and Mrs. George Cochran, Mir. and Mrs. Kit trell Trotter, Mir. and Mrs. Joe Lacey, MT. and Mrs. John Eagan. MT. and Mrs. J. c. Pope, Judge and. Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin, Mrs. John Perry and Miss Mable Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Camp (.hekcta

The fine weather that has pre- vailed throughout the week has att tracted numbers of camping parties to Camp Chippewa and Camp Che-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

with Mrs. J. A. Little and Mrs. A. II. Riekart of Bessemer hostesses for the occasion, which was the regular Sat- urday afternoon bridge party, fol- lowed by dance. Lovely prizes for the games of bridge were awarded to MT. Frank Curtis of Birmingham, and to Mrs. Harry Jones of Woodward. Following the bridge, numbers of couples came in for the dance from 4 to 6. Delicious cake and coffee were served at the close of the aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Miss Little Hosfes.

Miss Lula J. Little, an attractive girl at home for the holidays from school, entertained number of friends at dance Saturday night at Elks' club, in honor of her guest, Miss Eleanor Warrep of Nashville, The guests included the young set of the city with out-of-to town guests. among whom were MT. Mims Tyner of Nashville and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Miss Lovett Honored

The Woodward Golf and Country club was the scene of a gay and fes- tive party on Saturday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Christian Workers

The Christian Workers of the First Christion church at their meeting held at the home of Mrs. l.. A. Robert son. reported for the years work s551. A nominating committee was appointed at the meeting for the of- ficers of the new year and these will be announced at the next meeting of the society. Among the holiday ac- tiyities of the society was the pack ing of box to be sent 10 the Chris tian church orphanage at Atlanta. which was filled with toys. fruits and cakes. The members having made 200 doughnuts to be placed in the box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Parent-Teacher Association

The Parent-Teacher association of the high school will hold their month- ly meeting Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock In the auditorium of the school. An interesting program has been arranged for the first meeting of the new year which will include a talk by Dr. L. L. Yam. piano num- Der by Miss Evelyn Moreiand, song by Miss Virginia Shaw, reading by Mrs. Esau Harris, and violin selec- tions by David Nixon, accompanied by Mrs. c. w. Nixon, and vocal num- Der by Coy Lee Crofford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Bridge Party

Miss Mary Mildred Woodrow en- tertained a number of friends at a delightful bridge party recently, her guests including the members of the "Bridgette" cub which is composed of a charming coterie of young girls of the high school set. After the games, salad course with coffee was served to the guests who in- cluded Misses Alice Ragsdale, Zeta McTyeire, Bob Pennington, Helen Smith. Katherine Baty, Maggie John ston. Myrtle Hayes, Eileen Smith. Maurine Handby and Katie and Sadie Ling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
At the Churches

Sunday morning at II o'clock at the First Presbyterian church regu- lar communion service will be held and there will be reception of mem- bers into the church. In the eve ming at 7:30 o'clock, pr. F. O. Hellier will preach on the subject, Thine Is the Power" Beginning Monday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock. there will be a week of prayer services which will be held every evening until Satur- day evening at the church.
 Services will be held Sunday morn- Ing at the First Baptist church when pr. w P. Price will preach on Get ting Good Start" and Sunday eve ming when his topic will be The Way to the Top"
 Rev W. S. Best will hold services Sunday at the Church of God when his subject will be In the morning, Three Forms of Government; in the evening, "The Value of a Surrendered Life" will be the topic he will use a, a service for young people.
 Rev. F. H. Hutchinson will hold services Sunday at the First Chris tian church at II o'clock, using as 2 topic. The Every Member Working 2 Church" The members of this con gregation. in accordance with a plan adopted by the Christian churches the district that union prayer anc communion service would be held the first Sunday in the year will attend this service Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Christian church in Birmingham. There will be no preaching at the Bessemer church Sunday evening but instead a meetin 2 of the official toard of the church which all members of the board ar. urged to attend.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-10-06

wednesday svSatGg - rsesption
vas givsn - ~ Etesbyterian
church h honoe - ~ ana Mrs.
Fife. Who are rstnSnsa missionaries
from India. \ larDs aunbsr Of the
congregation attssded q greet DR..
and Mrs.. Fife. aaA ~ svsaing was
greatly enjoyed. Mtss Nay render
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Mrs. Charles Bishop and Mn. Chas.
Edmaa gave two dssts. u. Fife was
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ners and customs q ~ people Of
India. Following his s11fsss. Dr..
Skinner presented tAs heaor guests
with . money gift fron ths ladies Of
the church 70 show their apprecia.
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field BY this worthy coupls. Sand
wiches. cake aud eoffes were served.
The Ladies' Aid 0ocisty Of the
Presbyterian church met at the
church Thursday aftesnooa. A
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I'd from India, whsrs sAs and her
husband were missioaAires. had
promised to give . talk. ths organi-
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invited to be the guests Of the after
noon.
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cd at l:eo O'Clock luAchson Thurs-
day in honor of DR.. and Mrs. Fife.
Other guests were DR.. and Mrs.
Skinner. Mr.. and Mrs. Cramer and
Mr. and Mrs. NcAffss.
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Thursday Afternoon the Ladies'
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met at the home OF Mrs.. Perkins.
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Miss Ada Faus and mother very
delightfsily entertained Misses May.
Tornsll. Phillips. rschop ana Newell
At q 100 o'clock luncheon Saturday.
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The Royal Neighbour club met
Wednesday afternoon At the Wood
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tainsd at dinner Sunday. the guests
being Mr.. and Mrs. Fred bunker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Macarthur.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Christian church met at the homo
Of Mrs. Montgomery Thursday after
noon.
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