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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Prohibition Authorities Found No Liquor And Had Much
 Trouble For Nothing

BOSTON, Dec. 20.-Fourteen men brought into this port by the coast guard cutter, Tampa. after the cut ter had seized the six motor boats in which they had gone out to the rum running British steamer. Ar wyco, 20 miles cast of Boston light ship, yesterday, were released late today. The federal authorities an nounced there were no grounds upon which the men could be held. The boats were, retained in federal GUS tody
 No liquor was found on the boats. which are of the type used by Italiap fishermen out of this port. Cap& William ]. Wheeler of the Tampa re- ported that when he came up with the craft one of them had started to take on cases of liquor from the Arwyco but on the approach of the government vessel the cases were hastily thrown back aboard the steamer. A single blank shot from one of the Tampa's guns was enough to halt the attempted escape of the motor boats.
 The Tampa sighted three schoon- CTS, believed to be rum runners. 20 miles off the coast. They were the Arcola, the Auraganicia. and the Grace Hilda all hailing from Lunen- berg, N. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Forces Reported Retiring From Tobasco Capital In
 Disorder, Leaving Dead

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 20.-Rebels have abandoned their attack of Vil- la Hermosa, capitol of the state of Tobasco, and retired. leaving 200 dead outside the city, according to d federal announcement here.
 The government claims that only 8 federals were killed in the final attack on the city, which lasted 30 hours. During that time fighting was continuous.
 The rebels had previously made three attacks on the city In their effort they stormed Villa lIermosa from four sides. but were beaten off, and are said to have retired in dis order.
 Fifty four rebel prisoners brought here from the San Marcos front were lined up and addressed by Secretary of War Serrano. After his speech he told them they were pardoned.
 President Obregon has returned from the Vera Cruz front in fine spirits and will leave for the western front where federal attack on Guadalajaro, capitol of Jaliseo, is contemplated.
 Obregon said the rebels, in re- treating from San Marcos. had torn up lines of communication. He said he expected the federals would be ready to begin their offensive on the Jalisco front Thursday or Friday.
 Obregon also stated that the rebel general, Figueroa. is still operating in the state of Guerrero. but said that in view of the fact that the rebel army is isolated. the govern-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
THREE VICTIMS OF
 AUTO ACCIDENTS
Lewis Stevens, Three Year. Old Child Believed To Have
 Fractured Skull

Birmingham's traffic accidents in- creased by four late Thursday aft ernoon. when three pedestrians were knocked down by passing automo- piles.
 Lewis Stevens three year old son or MT. and Mrs. Robert Stevens, 2530 Thirtieth street, north, was serious Sly injured at 5:45 o'clock Thursday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile driven by an unidenti- fled person at Twenty sixth street and Twenty ninth avenue, who sped on.
 The child was carried to the Nor wood hospital by Johns ambulance, where attendants believe he has a fractured skull.
 Mrs. Zelda Ashcraft, 200 Sarah ave- nue. and J. D. Nicely were knock ed down by an automobile said to have been driven by A. D. Ham, 1880 Bush Boulevard. while attempting to catch a street car in front of Mrs Ashcrafts residence. They were carried to the Birmingham Baptist hospital by Johns, suffering with lacerations of the head and arms Assistant Chief of Police Tom Christian, who was passing at the time of the accident, placed Ham under s1O0 bond. charged with reck- less driving.
 Ross Leadford, 19. Forty-ninth street and Tenth avenue. north, is at the Birmingham General hospital. suffering with numerous cuts and bruises, received late Thursday aft ernoon when he was struck by an Twenty sixth street said to have been driven by MT. Ellis of Leeds. His injuries are not considered as serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
BRANDON SELLS STATES VALUED POWER SITE
Mobile Citizens I Demonstration A Hea1ing W Charges Against B
DOINGS OF DAY M WASHINGTON

Congress recessed over the holi- days.
 The department of agriculture an nounced that cotton ginned to De- cember l3 totaled 9,54S,S05 bales
 bill to create $50,000,000 to be loaned to farmers of the northwest was introduced by Representative Burtness, republican, North Dakota. An investigation of Governor Gen. eral Woods Philippine administra- tion was demanded by Representa- tive Frear, republican, Wisconsin.
 Representative CramLon, republi- can, Michigan, introduced a bill to create separate prohibition bureau under supervision of the treasury.
 The shipping board submitted to the Senate list of attorneys em- ployed and their compensation, in the information.
 Senator Simmons of North Caro- lima, ranking democrat on the Sen ate finance committed. declared the democrats favored a soldiers bonus. Decision of the American Bar as- sociation to travel to London next July on British ship brought criti- cism on the Senate floor and at the shipping board.
 Edward P. Farley's nomination as chairman of the shipping board was ordered adversely reported by the
 
 ident Coolidge withdrew nomination of other members.
 The n-appearance of Jesse Liv- ermore, Wall street operator, as a witness caused another postpone ment of the Senate investigation of leasing of naval oil reserves.
 Secretary Hughes disclosure of a soviet movement to overthrow the American government caused a de- bate in the Senate during which the authenticity of the secretary's evil dence was questioned.
 Investigation by House commit tee of the administration of the Alaskan fish reserves by the bureau of fisheries was proposed in a reso- lution introduced by Delegate Suth- erland of Alaska.
 The war finance corporation, in it's annual report to Congress, declared that repayments received on ad- yances reflected improvement In agricultural and banking conditions throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

SEES SANTA CLAUS
 |AT HOME IN SNOWY ARCTIC

and not see our dog team at all But he has sharp eyes and sees every thing. He pulled hard on the beautiful sealskin reins and yelled whoa. Snow flake and Whoa! Starlight and stopped right where we were. How Sleigh Was Made.
 And my what a sleigh It must have been his best one for it was made of branching horns of reindeer beau tifully woven together and shod with glistering white walrus tusks. over the back hung a magnificent white polar bear skin.
 At first l could see very little Of Santa for he was all wrapped up ih black fox skin robes When he saw that we were really white men and not Eskimos, as he had supposed, he bounded out of the seligh, telling us how glad he was to see us in his land.
 And it was the same Santa our mothers told us about, with white whiskers, red cheeks and all aglow with good health and good nature. He was wearing white rabbit skin cap and was snugly buttoned in 2 fig fur coat with beautiful spotted seal skin boots.
 As l looked him over head to toe and saw how big around he was wondered how in the world he man.
 
 with his bag full of toys Sarta wouldn't tell me the secret although 1 begged him to do so.
 Santa Claus wanted to know where we were livipg and how in the world we got to this great white land of snow and ice. And when told him of our little ship and just where she was and he knew the place. as he goes every place. He declared he must see our little ship and the mer on board, So away We went wit!' whips snapping and snow flying. O O o Listens Over Radio.
 And how he did laugh when he saw our little ship all covered witl snow. How he did enjoy the warmth iof our snug cabin with it's glowing coal fire and sparkling electric lights. There were many surprises for Santa on such a little ship, Lu; he was not surprised at our radio 0 sets. He knows all about who makes them.
 He put the phones to his ears ana his fingers on the little dials. Now have Schenectady, x. Y now Chi
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Senate Committee Likewise Unanimous For Confirma- ton Of Thompson And
 Haney On Shipping Board COOLIDGE RECALLS THREE TO HAVE WIDER FIELD Serving Under Recess Ap-
 pointments By President
 Harding, Coolidge Will Later Send Nominations To Senate
WASHINGTON BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD -r.r

Although the commerce committee of the Senate, composed of nine re- publicans and seven democrats. unan- .imously voted to report the nomina tions of Frederick ]. Thompson of the gulf coast and Bert E. Haney of the Pacific coast to be members of the United States shipping board, the Senate the names of the above men toned commissioners when the com merce committee by unanimous vote rejected the nomination of Ed ward P. Farley, chairman of the board
 The President gave no reason for his action The presumption of sen ators, however, is that the President in view of the rejection of Farley, took into consideration that with all nominations withdrawn he would have a broader field from which to nominate a chairman, whereas as the case was he was seemingly under compulsion to nominate a chairman from the interior.
 The action of the committee in re- jecting Farley was based entirely, it is explained, on the geographical To- cation of Farley's residence on one of the Great Lakes, the committee talk ing the position that his residence in Chicago was not in fact a residence in the interior. Senator Wesley. Jones. chairman of the committee, President whatever it might be, could eliminate the committees ob- lection to Farley. which is stated above
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
CONGRESS |s OFF 2OO REBELS KILLED FUR THE HOLIDAYS AS ATTACK FAILS
Senator Harrison Denounces Lack Of Action On Rail
 And Shoals Questions

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2o.--tBy As 'soeiaeed Press,9--Gongress get away today on wave of oratory for a Christmas recess that will end Janu- ary 3.
 Partisan politics held the center of the stage but taxes, the recognition of the Russian soviety government and farmers aid figured in the de- bate which in the Senate, at least, sion.
 Senator Harrison, democrat, Mis- sissippi. opened political discussion there by twitting the republicans upon what he characterized as their apparent inability to act, upon the really coura geous" message of Pres ident Coolidge.
 "The President. with burning words, urged speedy action on rail- road rates" he said, and yet you can't even agree upon the chairman of the committee which must handle that legislation"
 Urging prompt action on Muscle Shoals, Senator Harrison said this subject had not yet been mentioned in the Senate. but added that i've may hope for something after yester- days revelations"
 Half dozen senators then got into the discussion with Senators Simmons, North Carolina; Fletcher. Florida. and Jones, New Mexico, democrats, carrying the debate for the minority, and Senators Shoot Utah; Moses. New Hampshire and Brookhart, Iowa, republicans. reply = ing on behalf of the majority.
 Senator Brookhart, an insurgent leader. interrupted Senator Simmons to remark that the democrats had not come forward with a legislative program and the North Carolina sem ator said he would outline what the minority program would be. He pro- ceeded then with more or less spe- cific announcements as to the in- tended attitude of his party on taxa tion, the bonus, freight rates and farmer relief.
 In the House, Representative How ard, democrat, Nebraska, urged re- publican insurgents to form an al- lance with democratic progress sives" for the purpose of liberalizing House rules and of supporting pro gressive Legislation. On the other hand, Representative Longworth of Ohio, the republican leader, pleaded with democrats and republicans alike to play politics" as little as possible so that the House might function ef- ficiently.
 Congratulating the House that it was organized and functioning, Mir. Longworth contrasted this situation with that in the Senate where the deadlock over the chairmanship of the interstate commerce committee remains unbrolSen and expressed the belief that from now on the House wal he tJ.e real theatre Ger transla,- ing into legislation the hopes and desires of the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
COTTON QUOTATIONS WILL BE BROADCAST
Department Of Agriculture Adopts
 Harris Suggestion

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Senator the department of agriculture today that at his suggestion openings and closings of the cotton markets at New York, New Orleans and Liver pool, would broadcast at 11:15 a. m. and { D. m. from Arlington in addi- ton to the regular daily and weekly summaries sent out at 5:30 D. m. The reports in turn will be broad cast by the departments stations at Atlanta, Charlotte. N. C., Auburn. Ala; Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas, Tex, and Memphis.
 The arrangement has been made. Senator Harris explained. so that the cotton producers, especially in the small towns, may have prompt in formation as to the state of the mar kets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
ALLEGED RUNNERS GREEK REPUBLIC
 OF RUM RELEASED PLANS PROGRESS
Leaders Of Army lna Navy Group Are Already 2oking
 New Cabinet Members


 ATHENS. Dee. 20.-G leaders are driving ahead with D4sue tor the proclamation of a repub
 Republicans of the arr q navy group gre already pick .snibers of the new cabinet. and yepubii cans have requested Prem4. fionatas to resign. The request is trtually an ultmatum.
 "'rhe cabinet to be formed will be' purely republican" declared Resent Countoulioti Thursday. As regent for the throne until the assembly decides upon the new regime, Courtourioti is now ruler of Greece.
 In some quarters his statement is considered tantamount to a declara- tion that Greece is to have 8 repub- lican form of government. What the monarchial Venizelists will say to this remains to be seen.
 The regents statement, however. was definite.
 The cabinet will be under NJ. Pap- anastasiou. and will be formed with the elaboration of the military and republican leaders, the regent said.
 T hope that ex-Premier Nenizelos will be able to straighten out the consequences King Georges removal may have in foreign couN ies. Veni- zelos must return and save the sit- uation. but unfortunately some re- publicans oppose his return" the re- gent added.
 The regent stated that, pending . solution of the present political sit- uation, he would not occupy the palace of King George.
 It is learned that King George and Queen Elizabeth, who have gone to Roumania, will establish themselves there in the winter palace of the Roumanian royal family at Cotrot- semi.
 A committee is leaving Athens for Paris to tender ex-Premier Venizelos a formal invitation to return to Greece
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
B|RM|NCHAM GET ETs LIGHT NEWS MEET
Over 200 Delegates Expected At Five-Day Convention
 In January

Two hundred delegates will come to Birmingham for a five-day con vention of the Technical National Section of the National Electric Light association late in January. it was announced Thursday by o. L. Bum, secretary manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Sessions of the con- vention will be held at the Tutwiler hotel from January 2S to February |, inclusive.
 The convention will be in the na- ture of a group meeting of various committees of the Technical National Section. There will be general meeting, executive meeting, and vis- it's to hydro-electric plants In north Alabama, steam generating stations and high tension substations. Mem pers of the association are greatly interested in developments of this na- ture in Alabama, and the Chamber of Commerce invitation for the se- lection of Birmingham for the gath ering was promptly accepted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
CARRIED HIS ALARM
 CLOCK TO THE MOVIES
Cheaper Than Paying Room Rent,
 He Tells Court

CHICAGO, Dec. 20-William Lacky solved the age-old problem of whether 1t is cheaper to move than pay rent by attending all-night movies and carrying an alarm clock to insure against oversleeping. he told a judge in municipal court to- day. He was brought in when his alarm clock startled the all-ni ght movie patrons early today.
 T set the alarm to get to work on time and I get my room for a dime a night" he told the court. He made a reluctant promise to sleep elsewhere and was discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
MINORITY BROWNS ON MELLON PLAN
Will Oppose Millionaire Tax Program And Support
 Bonus, Says Simmons

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Notice was served in the Senate today by Senator Simmons of North Carolina, That there will be democratic opposl- lion to what he characterized as Sec retary Melons millionaire tax pro cram At the same time, he said the democrats would support the soldiers bonus.
 MT Simmons is the ranking demo- -rat on the finance committee which will handle both of these pieces of 1erislation He declared the demo crats on that committee would vote to cut off taxes, but not in the way Mir Mellon and the millionaires and inc profiteers want to take them off" He then declared specifically for. reductions in the rates on small incomes and for repeal of the so- called nuisance taxes.
 ks Senator Simmons was outlining his position, the House ways and means committee proceeded with consideration of the administrative 1,fovisions of the ireAsury's tax bill reaer q program rsl.lng for tenn norary shelving of the soldiers ronus until House republicans in oartv conference Affsr the holiday Tscess have decided whether bonus measure is to be reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
MRS. KENNEL DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. c. O. Kennell, age 45 years, died at her residence, 2629 1-2 Sixth avenue. south, at 10;S0 o'clock Thurs day night, after a lingering illness.
 Mrs. Kennell was before her mar riage, Miss Lilly Craft of Nashville, Tenn She is survived by her hus- band, C. o. Kepnell; one daughter Mrs. J. E. Penfield of Birmingham her father, R. L. Craft, and one sis ter, Mrs A. B. Miller of Nashville.
 Remains will be held at the Twen : ty-seventh Street Baptist church, from where funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Saturday moning by Rev. J. D. Thompson. Services at the grave will be con ducted by Arena Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Burial will follow ,n Elmwood cemetery, with Vice in charge.
 Pallbearers will be W. W. Ward. F. Bander R. F.. Carlisle. Barney Hughes P. P. Baker and c. A. Stew ems. aSle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Farley Adverse Report
 Is Voted Unanimously

WASHINGTON. Dec 20.-(By As sociated Press. )--An adverse report on the nomination of Edward P. Far ley of Chicago as a shipping board commissioner was voted unanimously l today by the Senate commerce committee. Immediately afterwards President Coolidge sent to the Senate message withdrawing the nomina 1 tions of Frederick I. Thompson of Mobile, Ala and Bert E. Haney of Portland, Ore, which had been ap- proved by the committee.
 | The President in his message gave no reason for the withdrawal, but at the White House it was said that in view of the adverse action of the committee he undoubtedly would be confronted with the task of selecting chairman to replace Mir. Farley and that he desired therefore to consider all of the vacancies anew.
 No Change In Personnel.
 Neither the Presidents message nor the report of the committee could be laid before the Senate before the ad- journment for the holiday recess, as the Senate was proceeding today under an agreement which made im- possible an executive session for their consideration. White House officials and senators generally were agreed that the action of the com mittee in disappearing the nomina- tion of MT. Farley would be approved 1 by the Senate. However, since Nil. l Farley and Mir. Thompson and Mir Haney are holding recess appoint ments by President Harding there will be no necessity for a change in the personnel of the board until after the Senate has acted on MT. Farleys nomination.
 Chairman Jones and members of | Tho IA approval of MT. Farley's nomination was solely on the ground that he was disqualified by provisions of the 1 shipping act limiting the represen- tation of the Great Lakes territory on the board to one commissioner. T. V. O'Connor of Buffalo, N T., holds the Great Lakes place. com mitteemen said. inasmuch as the two Atlantic coast places are held by William S. Benson of Georgia and | E. c. Hummer of Maine.
 r Members of the committee contend that the place on the board held by Mir Farley must be filled under the act by a representative from the ''interior' Senator Ladd. republican. that it should be given to repre- sentative of farmer shippers
 Coolidge Sees Precedent.
 | PreS1dent coolidge, In sending MT. Farleys nomination to the Senate, considered there was precedent for his action in view of the appointment of Albert D. Lasker of Chicago by President Harding under similar con- dtions. He left to the Senate, how ever, the question of whether the precedent established by the con 1 firmation of MT. Lasker's nomination was to be followed
 White House officials nointed ont I that had the nomination of MT. Thompson and MT. Haney been left with the Senate and confirmed, of which there appeared to be no ques- i tion, the President in selecting a new chairman would have been linn ited to the choice of a man from the | interior or to the elevation of a present member of the board.
 With the withdrawal of the nomi- nations, he will have a wider field, l it is explained. from which to make l his selection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
WHOLESALE LIQUOR RAID BY DEPUTIES
Over 200 Gallons Joy Water Poured
 Into Gutter Thursday

Deputy sheriffs were busy Thurs- day afternoon pouring into the gutter 217 gallons of whisky captured we'd nesday night and Thursday morning. Two automobiles and two prisoners were also captured.
 Eighty gallons of liquor ana Studebaker ear were taken Wednes- day night by Deputies Hill, Wall ana Jones after chase at miles an hour from the old reservoir to High land avenue. F. c. Lindsey and Ed Cochatt, operators of the car, were arrested and placed in the county Jail. -,
 Deputies Lamb and Cole found 75 gallons of liquor Thursday morn ing just off the Leeds highway, where If had been hidden; and Ford ear containing 62 gallons was brought to the sheriff's office Thursday after noon by Deputies Hines. Ball and Shirley after being captured on the Montg gomery highway. The driver. of the car escaped