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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
Puente IxtIa Captured

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. 25.-(By Associated Press.)-General Romullo Figueroa, who is marching from the state of Guerrero upon Mexico City has captured the town of Puente IXtla and is threatening to march upon the city of Cuernavaca, capital of the state of Morelos, according to Mexico City Press dispatches reach ing San Antonio Teusday night.
 General Arnulfo Gomez, chief of the military garrison in Mexico City who left with a strong column to check the advance of Figueroa, has arrived at Cuernavaca and is prepar- ing to face the reVolutionists.
 Railroad traffic is suspended south of Cuernavaca since the taking of Puente Ixtla by rebels, the only trains running bein gto Cuernavaea on the Central and to Cueautla on the Inter- Oceanic railroad.
 Coincident with the capture of Ixtla, General Figueroa has ad- dressed Governor Neri of Guerrero advising him to resign and to leave the state with the understanding that facilities would be granted him to leave safely, together with his family and friends. Neri refused to resign, saying that he would remain in Chi lonaclngo Because of Neri's reply, General Figueroa has announced that he would proceed to send a column to attack the capital of Guerrero.
 O O O
 ObregOn Orders Inquiry.
 President Obregon has ordered a minute investigation of the case of Gen. Mnuuel Pelaez, who says he is in no way connected with the present revolution and that his Imprisonment is unjust, according to press dis patches reaching San Antonio today from AeyicO City.
 General Pelaez addressed President Oregon recently, acquaintIng the chief magistrate of his Imprisonment in Tampico by military forces. Pelaez said he was in Tampico On personal business when arrested. President Obregon forwarded the Pelaez n.es- sage to the minister of war with in structions to investigate the case.
 General Pelaez had just returned to Tampico from the United tSates when he was apprehended.
 Paper Currency Denial.
 Alberto Pani, minister of finance, has denied that the Mexican govern ment intends to issue paper currency or float an interior loan to meet the heavy expenses involved in the miii- tary campaign now being carried on against the new rebellion, according to the newspaper Excelsior, which reached San Antoio Tuesday.
 It is also stated at the ministry of finance that despite the fact that the Mexican government is facing heavy expenses in meeting the obligations of the army the treasurer is in posi- tion to meet them satisfactorily. In standardization of this statement the finance ministry announced that the government is continuing to deposit funds In New York to fulfill obliga- tions contracted to meet the foreign debt interest payment which is due on the first of the year. It is added that only between SS00,000 and s400, 900 now is needed to complete the en- tire sum of $15.000,000. This money will be deposited in New York before the end of the year. Excelsior says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
REPORT STIRRED FARMERS FRIENDS
Lack Of Foreign Market For Products Brought For
 cibIy Home
By THOMAS l.. STOKES neased Wire to The Age-Heraid

WASHINGTON, Dec 25.-Friends of the farmer in Congress have been stirred by official figures showing how foreign markets for agricul- tural products are dwindling-for the first time in history the value of agricultural imports is greater than the value of products the American farmer has been able to sell abroad.
 This has brought home every for cibly the lack of foreign markets which has been discussed more or less during the past year. Agricul- ing June 3o 1923, including forest products, are valued at $2,315.000,- GOO in an official estimate just made by the department of agriculture, File exports were valued at only s1,927 ,OOO, 900. Leaving out forest products, imports were still s1o4,oo0,- 900 greater.
 This should focus the attention of Congress on the plight of the farmer as regards foreign markets Senator Norris of Nebraska, progress sive and farm bloc leader, said. People in Europe are starving, they could use our produce if it could be marketed, while farm products in this country are rotting,
 The value of imports has in- creased during the past year, whiclr is partly responsible for the dfscrep- ancy. On the other hand, exports have decreased in value, being about ports exceeded imports in value by S630, 900, 900. In earlier years the diff ference was even greater. In l902, for instance, exports doubled inn ports in value.
 Legislation May Result.
 A general impetus 10 agricultural Iegislation is expected to result from this revelation of the seriousness of the farm eports situation, added to the depression during the last year, for which 1t has been partly blamed
 Senator Norris says he will press for action on a bill he introduced last year providing for an agricu- tural export corporation. The bill has been held up in committee here tofore, but he thinks that Secretary of Agriculture Wallace's approval of an export corporation, in principle, will aid this type of legislation.
 Norris bill provides for a Slo9, . coo, ,0OO corporation, financed by the government, which would aid the farmer to move his products to Europe and to market them there. It also has provisions granting lower freight rates on produce designed Tor foreign markets, and provides for transportation overseas In American vessels at cost. Secretary Wallace'S plan does not go so Tar, providing merely for the establish nent of a corporation which would be financed by the government.
 O O O
 Other Measures Mny Benefit.
 The revela ton of the Department of Agriculture is also expected to aid other measures of farm relief, which are included in the farm bloc program, such as the extension of co-operative marketing which Presi- dent Coolidge has indorscd, and the providing of warehousing facilities at central points. ...s,.,
 Coolidge has put his foot down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
CHARGED WITH FORGERY
Man Recently Arrested Made Escape
 And Is Again In Tolls

T. C. Pearson, alias Thomas A. Pearson, was arrested Tuesday aft ernoon by Moser and Peveler, city detectives, on a charge of forgery. The arrest was made at the instance of a Birmingham bank from which Pearson Is alleged to have secured money on bogus checks.
 Pearson was arrested a short time ago by operatives for the Bodeker agency in Atlanta. He was return ed to Birmingham and while being detained at the office of the agency, made his escape. Tuesday he was picked up by city detectives and placed in the city jail pending is- suance of warrants.
 Officers making the arrest stated that Pearson was also wanted at Long Beach, Cal, on similar charges. Pearson is also said to have used the names of Jay Reed and Edward McCombs in his operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
MEXICO REPORTS SPORADIC FIGHTS
Rebel Attack On Santa Lucretia RepuIsed By Fed
 eral Troops

MEXICO CITY, Via Laredo, Dec. %. (By Associated Press .l-General Jose Dominguez, in command of 500 fed erals, has repulsed an attack upon Santa Lucretia, according to reports here. Prior to the attack, which was led by General Laguenz, General De- minguez refused to join the rebels
 Of Laguenz's 1000 followers 60 were killed and 130 wounded. Numerous prisoners were taken by the federals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26

ALL MEN, women. boys, girls 17 to 65 willing to accept government positions.
 S117-Ss50 Crayeling or statonsry). Write | MT. Ozment. PCT St. Louis, immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
BLIND ADS'

Tn order to make it easier to re- ply 10 a blind" or Keyed" ad- vertisement, The Age-IIerald wIlt accept replies over the telephone and place the memorandum in the advertisers answer box.
 If you wish to answer an ad- vertisement in this way. simply phone MainN 4900 and ask for Classified Department. Give the young lady the message you wish delivered To the advertiser and shea will do the rest. Simple enough eh?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
NEGRO KILLED IN FIGHT
Two Others Wounded In Free-For- All Flight In RIossburg Charters

One negro was killed and at least two others seriously wounded in a free-for all fight which broke out ac a party being held in the negro quar- ters near the Masonic hall in Bloss- burg Tuesday evening about o'clock. The man killed was said to be from Powhatan, and one of the wounded men was also from Powha- tan. Both a shotgun and pistol were used during the affray, and, ac cording to information reaching Bir- mingham, the negro who did most Of the shooting was Bryant Pickett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26

strongly on any government relief such as export corporation which Wallace approves, as well as other forms of aid which call for govern ment money outside of that provided by agencies already existing. How ever the strength of the farm ele- ment in Congress, and the particu- larly depressing conditions during the past year is expected to force these measures to the front when Congress reconveues in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
Tom Gibbons Agrees To Meet Fred Fulton

ST. PAUL. 4iiaas Dec. 25.-Tommy Gibbons todayi agreed to meet Fred Fulton in a l0-roun1 bout in St. Paul during Febru.sry. F will be Gib- hons first local match since his bout with Jack Depapsev sk Shelby, Mont, end part of a brosrs ns, which he be- lieves, WIFI issEa. to aAreturn match with the Aeayy yeisht champion. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
FINANCIAL
MONEY TO LOAN

Black Loan Corporation, Inc. Loans on indorsed notes, household goods or anything of value. 2O4 Clark Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREE HELD

There was large gathering of the members of the New Era Baraca class at the inferior court room Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock whan the an- nuaf Christmas tree for underprivi- legged boys was held. A large number of boys were present to receive the gifts. which had been carefully se- lected by committee which was ap- pointed some time ago to secure the most appropriate presents for the boys.
 The officers of the class had charge of the program, which included a number of talks by men who have been prominent in boys work here for the past several years. Mrs. liar rison of the juvenile court assisted on the compiling of the names, many of the cases being investigated to find out the most suitable gifts.
 There was an appropriate program of Christmas music, and at the con- clusion of the exercises the gifts were presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
STOCKS AND BONDS
LIVE STUCK dc SEEDS c

PRESTON MOTORS CORP-3O shares, S5
 per share. W. E. Hamilton, care C. & St P Ry Kittftas. Wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
sALEsMEN WANTED

TIRE SALESMAN-Wanted, by msnufac-
 turer of quality merchandise; must be able to show results; good territory open give references and volume produced. Ad- dress 29-N. care Age Herald. SIDELINE SALESMAN-Calling on auto
 accessory dealers write us for side line that sells. The Jenkins Company, Thomas yille Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26

EMPLoYERS-Call State Federal Elm
 ployment Service for help. Main 2246, 209-10 Real Estate Bldg.
 EFFICIENT OFFICE HELP FURNISHED
 Clerical Service Bureau, Main S27o. MUNICIPAL Free Employment Bureau
 third floor city hall. Main 7040.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

FORD RoADsTER-1s2s model. ..s $500 FORD ROADSTER-Just overhaued in JamD-up shape .-..,..-.. .'...'''S SAoo FORD TOURING-Good tires. top and paint .......-.''. '....-.' .'....'.s sSVo FORD ToURING-1s22 model; lots of extras s.......... '..''.'s' SaVV OVERLAND ToURING-In good running condition .......-.-... .--...'--'' SS'o sTUDEBAKER ToURING-A pickup, cord tires -.......... ......'.'.. 'spio OVERLAND RoADsTER-1923 model, run less than 1000 miles. s.................S47 DODGE RoADsTER-In good running condition '-............- .'..-..... S1fo FORD CoUPE-Good upholstery starter, good tires .........-......... -S55O FORD SEDAN-Wire wheels. good tires. spot llBht ...............,- 9ofo FORD sEDAN-Good upholstery. good tires -.........'... .--..-.-.....' .SfVp AND LOTS OF OTHER GOOD BUYS
 ON REASONABLE TERMS
 Cruse-Crawford Mfg. Go.
 s2o1 AVE. B. MAIN 1000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
WARNING IS GIVEN

WARNING IS GIVEN
 There has been an unusually large sale of cap pistols during the present holiday season, and city, officials have been issuing warnings that after the first of the year the possession and use of these toys will be illegal The ban against fireworks was raised this year for the last time, in order to allow merchants who had stocked this merchandise to sell it.
 The city has adopted a number of strict fire prevention ordinances, and among others is one against the sale and use of cap or blank pistols. The toys are barred within the city linn it's. and parents have been asked to cooperate with the officials in sec ing that the young people observe the law.
 CLUBS CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
 Both the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs will carry out special programs this week in celebration of Christmas and the members of each organiza- tion have become much interested in the affairs. The clubs have each ob- served Christmas in the past with special programs, but this season the interest has been considerably en- hanced because of the unusual fea- lures of both meetings On Wednesday the Kiwanis club will be host to a large number of boys. who will be presented with ap- propriate gifts. and in addition an unusually good program will be car ried out. Each member has been asked to bring some boy to the luncheon as his guest, and the names of these boys have been compiled for the purchase of gifts.
 The Rotary club will observe it's annual Christmas program Thursday at the Grand hotel. The feature of this meeting will be the presenta- tion of gifts from the members to each other. Each member has been assigned the name of another mem Der to whom he is to present a gift which is to be useless to the recip- tent. The wives and women friends of the members are to be the honor guests on this occasion.
 OPEN HOUSE HELD
 pr. and Mrs. w. D. Taylor were at home to their friends throughout Christmas Day, during which time there were large number of callers There were many out friends to call, as well as many in their large circle of friends within the city.
 The Taylors have observed open house on Christmas Day for many years. and this charming hospitality is anticipated with pleasure by num- Der of their friends throughout this section.
 CHRISTMAS DAY QUIET
 Christmas Day passed quietly at Dessemer, and through there was a large crowd on the streets during the early afternoon. the best of order was maintained. The mer- chants reported the largest business durir s-athe holidays than has been ths case In many years.
 There were number of informal parties In many Bessemer homes, thought there w ere no formal meet jngs of interess except the holding of Christmas trees. and the distri- button of gifts om several churches and Bible classes.
 TLis Chfiatmas has been, perhaps, one Of The hanafest and most sat isfactcry i'd the history of the city. There has been continued prosperity for the past sever al months. and the prospects for, the coming year are considered eCt promising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26

WANTED-Brick mason; iron worker
 paper hanger; man-lady steno- book keeper; experienced white waitresses; eX- perienced white coal cutting machine run ners; eolored truck triyer; colored man short order cook; colored mechanics g helper 10 experienced colored coal loaders with families. eolored hotel hall boys, bus boys, orderly boys eoiored women hotel maids cooks, nurses; others. 2l19h 2d Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE

SALESMAN or clerical work, outside or inside, fifteen years experience; best of references; give bond if necessary; am employed at present, but de- sire to move to Birmingham or in Birmingham district for business reasons. If you can use some thew blood" in your business, address or phone, U- 23, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
HELP VyANTED-aiALE or Female 5t

BURROUGHS OPERATOR-Who can use
 typewriter; light work pleasant sur roundings state salary expected. Apply " aara Tyara1d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
C A. D Edwards. Jr.. ,1.61ass. due
Fulford. balance ,7s5.4s. due
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until o'clock p. m., Tues day, January 15, 1924, at the City Clerk 8 office in the City of Talladego, Ala, and then be opened, for certain grading, curb and gutters, sidewalks. storm and sanitary sewers and l7,OOO yards each of the fol- lowing alternates;
 Plain and reinforced concrete, Warren ite bitulithic, asphaltic concrete, and vitri- fled brick
 Certified check or bidders bond for ff- teen hundred dollars GS1,500) must ac- company ea0h bid, Said work embraces paving of East and south streets under Improvement ordinances Nos. STA and 375. Plans and specifications can be secured from the undersigned, or from the office of the Consulting Engineer, Birming nghain, Ala. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 (signed M. R. JOINER, President,
 City Commission, Talladega, 1la. ROBERT l.. TOTTEN,
 Consulting. Engineer.
 Blrming gham, Ala. .,-.-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26

GENERAL OFFICE MAN Wanted for large coal com- pany. Prefer man with ex- perience in handling cost and general books for coal com pany. Must furnish Al ref
 erences. Apply at once, 2003 Jefferson County Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
h0aMS ANU BOARD
ROOMS WITHOUT BOARD

sLLII4 HIGHLAr@ DS-6edroom, turnlshrd h Iory, aQJolnlng Dathi hot water, pri- var nome. Main 4Os9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
22o1 AVE. B.

AUTO PARTS--Used auto parts for most
 any make or model car. New axles shafts and gears, 20 to 60 per cent off list price. Alabama Auto Wrecking Co.,, ll7 s. 2ist St. Main 6s07. PARTS-All k.rds of parts for any make
 of cor. Soutk.sTn Auto Wrecklng Co.,, 1922 Sth Ave. Nam Sbbe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26

DRUGGIST - Wanted, regis tered druggist; reference re- quired. Box 400, Anniston, Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-26
WE RIY

SECOND HAND CLOTHES AND SHOES
 2116 SECOND AVE PHONE 1881. FURNIrURE-Wanteo to puy and sell
 second hand furniture. 2SI2 2d Ave Main 1916. Orr Furniture Co.
, 1923-05-13
Cbe Gasper sutuap asorning Crtpunc

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yw selection. We will be on tn ground from Toto IL Noon and from 2o 81. M.
Remember thtw i" are selling 10 acre lots for $780, $50 cash and SIS perm month";. -Four
lson the west side just as good as the best re will accept 25 cash and $40 peri month.
Dont forget that every lott under the CasperAcova Irrigation Project. Don't forget
that LOTS just southo of Englewooda ares selling for nearly $500 per acre.
Dom forgNth atm millions of dollars are being expended N construction work. in less
thnt three miles of EnIewood.
Don't forget that you can't buy acreage lots located as well as EnsIewood for three
times the price asked for Engewood lots.
Dont forget thai Engewoodm on the paved highway to- Salt Crek,t the greatest high
grade OF field in the world, nj tath hundreds of trucks m cars and four big auto
bu~esp pass every day with thousands of passengers No chance to get lonesome.
Do1t forget that Casper will have SO 600 or more population in 1925.
Dont forget that the new North and South Railroad will Don be built into Casper
opening a world of territory to Caspers business of al kinds.
Don't forget that large smeter and msny other new kinds Of business is seeking loc.-
ton in Casper.
Dont forget that Casper ships more oil by rail than any other hyn thu world, and
that Casper wlb b the large city between Denver and Spokane.
JOHN NJ. ENGLAND co.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-31
SPRINKLING WAGONS PUT
AWAY BY MAYORS ORDER
Use Of squeegee Machines For Scrub
btng City Pavements At
Night Decided On.

Following a conference with City
Engineer Joseph D. Williams this
morning, Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa an
nounced that the sprinkling of pave
ments would be discontinued and that
hereafter the paved streets will be
washed nightly by one of the two
squeegee machines owned by the city
but not now in use.
The city purchased two of these
machines three years ago. One was
put In use. but the second has never
held a drop OF water. the city en-
gineer says The machines cost the
city more than $4,000.
Mayor Paonessa believes that the
sprinkling of pavements by an or
dinary sprinkling cart is worthless
and an unnecessary expenditure of
money and that this work done in
the day time is likely to cause skid
ding accidents. At his suggestion the
squeegee will be placed on the
street late in the evening, the out
lying paved streets being washed first.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-31
PLEDGES
AID TO RUTHERFORD
Prefers Him for Building
Inspector if Change Is
Made in Office

One of the most important politi-
cal movements of the year. as viewed
by close followers of municipal
doings, is the announcement by May
or A. M. Paonessa that not only
would he not offer opposition to the
appointment of Arthur N. Ruther-
ford, republican, as building inspec-
tor but he would do all in his power
to assist Rutherford when reported
reorganization of the building COM
missions staff is effected.
This announcement is taken as
practical assurance that John C. Gill
chreest, the present building inspec-
tor, is slated to lose his job; that
Rutherford will be the next incum-
bent of the inspectors office; and,
what is considered most important OF
all, that Assessor Edward Hennessey
will succeed Chairman Edward Nc.
Carthy as head of the board of as.
SCISSORS.
Several months ago Inspector Gill
chreest was slated to go and that the
administration favored Hennessey
who is a contractor for building in
spector, was an open secret suc-
cession of events that made 1t mad
visable to do otherwise, resulted in
the retaining of the present inspector.
Hennessey receiced an appointment to
the board of assessors, carrying with
it a salary of $3.50 per annum, when
the late Patrick Rynn died.
The democratic administration
with three of the five members Of
the building commission of the same
political affiliation. still kept an eye
on the inspectorship, with its $2,75o
salary, and from time to time rum
blings of change were heard.
With the announcement that AS
SCISSOR Edward A. Mccarthy had been
engaged as director of assessment for
the city of Middletown and was to
resign October 1, attention was turned
to that position, which pays $4,000
per year. Hennessey. being a mem.
ber of the board. was mentioned i'm
some circles as the logical successor
TO Mccarthy. Sine McCarthy's an
of his intention to quit
the city's employ. Hennessey's name
has not been linked with the build
ing inspectors post, but there have
been rumors afloat that he will be
the next chairman of the assessors at
a more attractive salary.
The announcement this week that
The administration is favorable to the
of a republican to sue
eeed Gilchreest confirms the general
belief that provision has been made
for Hennessey elsewhere.
If Rutherford goes in as building
it will be at an increased
salary or with provision made to fur
nish his department with an automo-
bile. Mayor Faonesss believes. He
admitted this morning that he had
-alked with Rutherford about taking
the job, but said he personally had |
no preference
New Britain herald., 1923-08-31
ARRESTS In AUGUST S8
FEWER THAN IN JULY
Drunkenness Increased by One--Many
Apprehended for Motor Vehicle
Law Violations

The monthly report of Captain
George Kelly at police headquarters
shows that 1853 arrests were made
during August which is 3S less than
the previous month. OF this number
80 were for drunkenness, II for vio-
lations of the liquor law, 80 for vio-
lations of the motor vehicle law and
16 for breach of peace and assault
OF the motor vehicle violations six
were for driving while under the in
fiuence of liquor, A for reckless driv-
ing and three for passing standing
trolley cars During July there were
81 arrests for drunkenness.