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New Britain herald., 1924-06-25
UNDERWOOD BADGES.

New York, June 25.-Yellow badges marked Underwood" put in an ap- pearanca today as evidence that the hackers of the Alabama senator were busy. They were handed out at Un- derwood headquarters together with re marks about the senator's logical claims for democratic preference on the basis of his quarter century of rublic service in Washington.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-25
Forest Fires Started in
 South Sterling District

Sterling, Conn.,, June 25.-After night of exceptional heat for June, woods fire started in the Bailey dis trict of South Sterling today which was of sufficient seriousness to cause the fire wardens to call out men.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-25
RAsA FINALLY CLOSES

Vienna. June 25.--The Allegemeine Depositen bank, whose failure has been staved off with the aid Of five Of the leading Vienna banks for seven weeks. closed it's doors today, the prospect of consolidation being re- gardcd as too hay. The obligations which the institution was called upon 10 meet were about s7,000,000.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-25

Farmers adn employees in mills were sent into the woods and the fire was under control after 300 acres had been burned over.
 It is said to be somewhat unusual to have a woods fire In June.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-25
AMNESTY IS GRANTED

Lisbon, June 25.-Pariamei.. by a majority of one, has approved am- nesty for the % officers of the Por- tuguese military flying corps who were imprisoned following a mutiny the first of this month.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-25
ON TRIAL,
 SEN. WALSH SAYS
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Charging SpOkeSmen or the repuD- lican party with attempts at pallia- ton of the offenses of the "unfaith- ful public servants Senator Walsh declared that it is in this easy lol- erance of turpitude in public office that the real peril to free govern ment lies rather than in it's casual oc- currenCe."
 Shielded By President
 "The president of the tnited States himself" he continued, has not hesitated to endeavor to shield the delinquents from the public odium to which their derelictions have sub jected them by joining in the hue and cry against the investigations that have been conducted under the authority of the senate and against that body for authorizing them. His message on the subject had for its plain purpose the suppression of an inquiry into the official conduct of member of his cabinet" a
 Senator Walsh said President Cool idge had historic warrant for his at titude, recalling that when the Brit ish house of commons sought to in- vestigate the Duke Of Buckingham, Charles would not permit 1t.
 Charles lost his head" the sena- tor added, and Calvin Coolidge may profit politically by his example,
 G. O. P. Impotent
 Declaring the republican party to be impotent in the face of "an inn pending national calamity" Senator Walsh said that because of antago- nisms within its ranks it had ceased to be an organization through which business of the country can be car ried on.
 Tt has no remedy, it offers no re- lief from the paralysis that afflicts agriculture. threatening every form of industry" the chairman said. More over it finds itself plagued with rep rosentatives in both houses of con- gress, holding views so radically an- tagonistic to those of the dominant faction in the party as to preclude the possibility of uniting on any pro- gram of legislation,
 IsiipiAs VI iiiN h'i'ihi'"if@ '"NN'1f N~ shake off the insurgent members is as ludicrous as it will prove futile" the speaker continued, adding that they could not be shaken off because they have the endorsement of their people.
 Senator Walsh said he knew how eager the managers of the campaign for the reelection of President Cool idge were "to switch the issues from honest government. the repeal of the new tariff of abominations. relief for agriculture, and related reforms. to the league Of nations" He added that fl was not so necessary that America immediately join the league as that it abandon foolish antago- nism to any world movement merely because |; was in some way associated with the league,
 "rhe honor of our country" he de- clared" the prosperity of our people, demand that we return 10 the ideals of Woodrow Wilson, that we resume the place he won for ns--the moral lead ership of the world"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-25

Tn the dark ages abbreviated signs were much in demand for the preser- yation of records.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-25

Psychologists say many men smoke simply because their associates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
EDMONDS GROCERY
 CONTINUES GROWTH
Holidays Find More Patrons Of
 This Establishment

W. B. Edmond and Sons quality store" is celebrating its first Christ mas at this well known establishment s new location, southwest corner Of Twenty-fourth street and Seventh ave- hue, south.
 Edmond and Son moved from their location at Magnolia point in Novem- Der. When the transfer came large majority of the patrons of the firm con tinued their patronage. These, with the numerous new customers, are mak- ing the present Christmas satisfactory in every respect to the management, which has striven so earnestly to please all who trade there.
 The brick structure housing the Equality store" is considered one Of the most model and sanitary establishments in Birmingham. The store is equipped with built-in refrigerators, supplied by a two-ton refrigeration plant. Food IS not only carefully preserved in this re- frigerator, but meats displayed in at tractive in its cases are not only easy for the housewife to make her selec- tion. but also insures excellency of pro- duet.
 The store has ample storage room and offices. Prompt delivery serVlce IS another excellent feature of the estab- lishment. During their existence In the retail field the store has had three homes, every move being necessary be- cause of the rapid growth of the h,cinoSc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
MARRIAGE LICENSES

James B. Wilson, 26; Miss Willie Ryan, 23.
 Cyrus Buford, 22; Miss Agnes N. Farrell, 15.
 Will Eldridge Sanders, g; Miss Ma mic Lillian Holmes, 26.
 Eddie Armstrong, 34; Mrs. Esther Rea rdon, 22.
 James Marvin Fitzpatrick, 57 Mrs. Nellie Osborn, 56.
 Erman Jesse Weems, 20; Miss Mon tana Poe, 17.
 John Robertson, 2s; Miss Ethel Bur kett, IS.
 Marion Higgins, 25; Miss Vera Say CTS, 1S
 Eugene Bolke, 27; Miss Lillian Rog- CTS, 27
 Henry F. Rockett, 24; Miss Maude Lucy Howse, p.
 Lucian Black, %; Miss Lucille Byn um, 10.
 Joseph H. Bryan, 24; Mrs. Sarah r. Deday, 23.
 Everett c. Case, 25; Miss Mrytle Teer, 19.
 Harvey F. Hawkins, 21 Miss Pau lire Fleeman, 20.
 Duncan M. Harris. 24; Miss Grace Tucker, 19.
 John Thomas Leslie 20; Miss Edna Evelyn Bender, IS.
 W. \. Maddox, 30; Miss Ethel Mae Zuber, 34
 Coy F. Rogers, %; Miss Lucille Fen nell, 19.
 A. J. Arnold, %; Miss Virginia Dan iel, 21.
 Edward W. Dunlaps, 24 Miss Jeanne Scott, 24.
 Jack Smith, 2G; Miss Martha Brad ford, 2i.
 Norman A. Matheson, 75; Miss Anne Irene McInery, 20.
 Lewis McCrory, %; Miss Bertha Rice. IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The wedding of Miss Leona Belle Brush and James Richard Holcomb was quietly solemnized at $ o'clock Satur- day evening ct the home of the bride s parents, Mir. and Mrs. F. $. Brush, 234S Sixteenth avenue. The home was beautifully decorated with white mar cissi and pink carnations and ferns.
 Frederick William Crisse, Miss Mat tie Lois and Helen Albert, and Mill dred Albert rendered q musical pro gram preceding the ceremony.
 Mrs. Louise Holcombe, acting as ma tron of honor wore an ensemble suit in silver and navy blue, with hat and ac- cessories to match. She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. The brides father gave her in marriage. She wore an ensemble suit of satin and poiret twill in log cabin shade with the hat and accessories to match. She carried an arm bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley. James T. Hill, of Woodlawn, served the groom as best man. Rev. T. H. B. People, pastor of the Powderly Baptist church, performed the ceremony%
 Following the ceremony a reception was held. Centering the dining table was three-tier white wedding cake embossed with pink rosebuds. Mir. and Mrs. Holcomb will be at home at 2334 Sixteenth Court, Ensley High lands, after the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
SHERIFF SEEKS
 NEGRO IN KILLING
 OF L0WNDES MAN
No Arrest Made In All Day Search With
 BlOOdhOundS

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 23.-(Special.)- J. Sheriff Meadow and two deputies re- turned to Selma tonight after an all-day search with bloodhoundS ill the rain for the person or persons responsible for the staying last night of Eaton Haynes, wealthy landowner and the shooting of Clement Kelly, negro, from ambush, just over the line in Lowndes county.
 Efforts of the sheriff were especially directed toward capturing Rabbit Duncan, negro, who it is thought holds the key to the shooting. Haynes was called from his house by Clement Kelly. who said that Rabbit Duncan wanted to see Haynes and was afraid to come to the house.
 Fired On.
 Haynes and Kelly went several yards from the house when they were fired on The negro has fighting chance to recover.
 Officers said that the hounds picked up a track at the scene of the shooting and carried it to the road where 1t Is believed the slayers escaped in an auto mobile.
 It is reported that Haynes said be- fore he died in Selma hospital that Rabbit" Duncan did not shoot him. Officers believe that Duncan can throw light on the case.
 Feud Reported
 A feud is said to have existed in the neighborhood since Hugh Rives was slain by Russell Haynes a year ago. Eaton Haynes was also involved in the killing of Rives.
 A wife and six children survive Haynes. He will be buried tomorrow at his home in Lowndes county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
vile, and two sisters, Miss Sally Wilson and Mrs. Sam Street.
CONDEMN NUISANCES

At the joint meeting of the Lions and Rotary club Tuesday at the Grand hotel the Lions introduced the following reso- lutions which were enthusiastically adopted by the members of both clubs.
 The resolutions called attention to two fruit cars standing on the railroad tracks, convenient to Bessemer, selling oranges and bananas, and to agents throughout the city peddling hose, ties and other commodities. Games of chance are being held in the city and surrounding districts-all of which are detrimental, it was claimed, to the busi- ness man.
 As merchants and business men inter- ested in the growth and betterment of the town, the club asked that these city nuisances be abolished
 The club pledged their support and cooperation to the city to do all in their power to rid the public of these annoyances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
HAMILTON NAMED AS KIWANIS HEAD|
We'll Known Ensley Bank CT To Guide Civic
 Club For Year
(EnsIey Bureau.)

Foster Hamilton, vice-president of the Bank of Alabama, was elected chair man of the board of directors for the Kiwanis club of Ensley, at the initial meeting of the new directors Tuesday afternoon, Clyde w. Ennis, was elected secretary for the third term.
 Mir. Hamilton, who received h e largest number of ballots boiled at the recent election was named chairman of the new board by exclamation. He said he considered his election to the directorate of the Kiwanis club dis tinct honor.
 The meeting was called for the spe- cific purpose of electing the secretary which step must be taken within five days after the election of other officers. but the opportunity was taken also to elect the chairman of the board. The directors discussed measures for the new year and outlined some of the work which will be recommended to the club at the meeting, January $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
REV. MILLS DIES
 AT HOME OF SON

The body of Rev. J. l.. Mills, retired minister of the Maryland conference ot the Methodist Episcopal church who died early Tuesday morning at the resi- dence of his son, J. Bibb Mills, will be sent to Baltimore, Md. Wednesday morning by Ridout for burial. Death, according to relatives, was due to heart attack.
 Dr. Mills retired from the ministry in 1914 after many years of activity in the work. Following his retirement he moved to Birmingham and has been making his home with his son since that time.
 He was pastor of the historic old church on Bibb street, Montgomery, from 1875 until 1880. During this pc riod the degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred on him by the Alabama polytcchnic institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
Rantist Women Meet

All bands of the Woman's missionary union met at the First Baptist church Monday afternoon when mission study lesson was held.
 The session opened with the singing of "Joy to the World" after which devotional exercises were led by Mrs. D. B. Barnette, followed with prayer by Mrs. F. R. Evans.
 The subject for the afternoon was Our Girls, Here and There" and the several topics relating to the subject were discussed by Mrs. Essau Harris, Mrs. Rush Randall, Mrs. w. F. Hard line and Mrs T. T. Huey.
 At the conclusion of the program a business session was held, when the members voted to send $10 as Christ mas gift to an aged minister of the Baptist church. A donation of S1OO also was made to the local Y. M. c. A, building fund. The 20 members of the union present were dismissed with prayer by Mrs. J. T. Crawford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
2 CHILDREN DIE
 AT OPEN CRATE
Bessemer Civic Clubs Ob- feet To Outside COm-
 petition

BESSEMER, Ala, Dec. 23.-Two Bessemer children died Tuesday from burns received from their clothing catch ing fire from open grates.
 Geraldine Ausbourne, age 4 years, died Tuesday morning in Birmingham hospital, as result of burns received Friday morning from an open grate at, the home of his parents on Exter avenue. The child is survived by his father and mother, Mir. and Mrs. Sam Ausbourne, two sister and two brothers
 Funeral services will be held by Dr. B. T. Waites at the home of Mrs. Flu banks, 1913 Sixth avenue, Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be at Brighton cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
 Odis Ledbetter, age years, died Tues day afternoon at ? 80 o'clock at local hospital from burns received Friday.
 He is survived by his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Van Ledbetter, at whose home funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock. Interment will take place at Gerry's Gap cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
MOBILE OFFICERS
 SEIZE 72 QUARTS
Effort Made To Stop Christmas
 Leakage Through Port

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. 23.-(Special.) Seventy-two quarts of prohibited liquors were seized today by customs agents from the United States Fruit company steamer Lysefjord. The liquor was packed in six sacks of 12 bottles each and was said to have been found in various parts of the ship. No one claimed ownership.
 Custom officers were on lookout for any Christmas leakage through the port and were busy this morning inspect ing stores of liquor on foreign ships and applying their customary govern ment seals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
ANNOUNCEMENT INTERESTS.

Announcement by the Bank of Ensley Tuesday of its increase in capital stock to double that of the present time, was received in local business circles with unusual interest. The general opinion was that the growth of Ensley had in fluenced the officials of the bank to take the step, and that the increase would be the means of assisting further in the expansion of Ensley in com mercial way. The Bank of Ensley, has always taken leading part in the de velopment of this district and with twice as much capital as before, it is expected that it's contributions, will be much greater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
FINE S1OO. 900 SUITS
w. l.. Taylor Construction Company
 Nade Defendant

Five damage suits for Sl00.090 each were filed in the civil division of the circuit court Tuesday against the w. T. Taylor Construction company. The complainants are w. M. Gray, Clara Gray, Lila Gray, Ellen Gray md Dor spy Gray. The suits are the outSroWth of an automobile accident in shelby county on November It, l924, alleged to have been caused by the negligence ot the defendants truck driver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24

falling out of her seat with laughter. Odd isn't it?
 Nick the Greek is back. Wherever he has been, and whatever may have hap pened to him, he's in funds now. Bet ting 'em higher than a cats back. In one of the high-rolling crap games on Times Square he watched the play for little while the other day. A player had just rolled a five:
 Forty thousand to thirty thousand you don't make your point said the Greek.
 You're nn,' said the other And made it. Yet the Greek is supposed to have come out of that game SoO,OO0 to the good. They never played 'em that high in the good old days. Ten thou sand dollars on card would scare the average big g-time gambler to death when Nome and Cripple Creek were going strong. He'd talk about it the rest ot his life.
 The Times Square games are walk grounds" Those who want little gamble rent a room in a hotel and go to it. There was half million dollar game not long 'ago, in which that sum of money was taken out of the game by the winners. The players kept shifting of course. Those who went broke got out and now and then heavy winner would have an attack of courage and leave for a time. No one cared, for they always come back. It lasted only two two days. Sometimes they run week. The all-night banks are a great help to the heavy sugar men.
 The bootleggers are printing their price lists now for the holiday trade There is no rye whisky in stock that can be depended on, but fairly good Scotch runs about $45 case. This is "cut stuff. of course. A good three-year-oid Scotch costs about $75 in case lots. Up town whisky is sold by the bottle by al least one grocer or delicatessen man II every neighborhood. It is all bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Christmas tree and program will be had at the Seventh Street Baptist church Wednesday evening at o'clock and special program has been ar ranged and prepared by Mrs. k. E Nolan.
 Mrs. George Schwartz will entertain with tea-shower Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Bernice Hagler, a bride elect.
 Miss Eileen Smith will entertain Sat urday afternoon with a matinee party complimentary to Miss Maggie John ston and Miss Bernice Hagler, bride to-be.
 Elaborate plans are being made for the entertainment of the husbands oi the members of the South Side Bridge club with a dinner-bridge party Monday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs G. E. Hollingsworth on Clarendon avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24

"You splosh too much," said he. Really. Your gum chewers smack and clack too heavily. They should be taught to chew with decorum.'
 Maybe they chew that way in Eng land. But the tale I'm leading up to is of war times. when the first of the young ladies who helped the A. k. F. rescue civilization came to Paris and rode in the subway, chewing steadily. Opposite her sat an elderly Frenchman who watched her with interest which gradually became frenetic. It last he could stand it no longer:
 Swallow it." he screamed at her. Mon Dieu! Swallow it
 If some one will tell the theater man agers what's the matter with the galler- ies they will be greatly relieved. No matter how completely sold out the low CT floors are, the galleries are rarely half full. It is always possible to get gallery seats for the shows which are sold out for weeks ahead. Whats the matter? One can hear and see about as we'll as on the lower floors. Some times better. And the gallery people chatter less.
 ..The galleries sell out for melodra- mas," they say. 'Whyy
 Which recalls an incident last night at the Dixie to Broadway show, which is as ochre colOred as Louisiana plan tation. The actors are all of the col ored persuasion and some of the lines and the dancing are pretty raw. I'd like to know why this show was praised by some of the critics To me it is no more than mediocre Anyhow pretty girl sat next me. accompanied by her mother and her fiancee.
 "This is pretty thick" said the young man at one point. I'm sorry 1 brought you. I didn't know it was going to be so blue."
 q think it's perfectly wonderfully v gurgled the pretty girl. Her mother was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
DAN CUPID WINS
 LOCAL REALTOR
Jack Hamm Married Monday To
 Miss Catherine Y0rke

J. W. (Jack) Hamm, business prop erty salesman of the local real estate market. was married Monday to Miss Catherine Yorke, it was learned Tues day. The marriage took place at Bes- semer late Monday afternoon, with Capt. Lacey Edmundson acting as best man.
 The bride is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. T. H. Robbins of the Norwood Terrace apartments. She formerly acted as secretary for c. A. Forrest, executive general agent of the Frisco railroad in this district. Mir. Hamm is one of the best known brokers in the realty business and recently entered ma nartnershin with k. s. M. Browne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
PERSONALS

Miss Margaret Leonard is at home from Ward Belmont.
 Harry Jones' mother is the Christ mas guest of Mir. and Mrs. Harry Jones.
 Miss Ethel Ragsdale has arrived from Washington, D. C., to visit relatives.
 John b. and Joe Randall of Ensley, are with their grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Rogers, on Dartmouth avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
TO ATTEND CONVENTION

Mrs. M ". SnelI, city amusement inspector. will attend a motion picture convention in New York on January h. 1G and r. with all expenses paid, the city commission dpriGed Tuesday. Request that Mrs. Shell he sent WAS made by committee representing tEr Better Films committee, Mrs. Shell was in New York several months ago to attend similar meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
NEGRESS ASSURED
 OF TURKEY DINNER
Argument With Judge Results
 In Jail Sentence

CreoIa Fletcher, negress, is sure to have a nice turkey dinner. This was assured Tuesday afternoon when she was sentenced to five days in the county jail for contempt of court by Fred Il. Woodland, acting judge for Judge Il. IS. Abernethy of the court of mlsde- meanors.
 The sentence was imposed because she continued to argue with Judge Woodland, and later in the afternoon papers for her release were made out' but she refused to apologize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
- - - ROTARY TO MEET

will receive contributions for the Christ mas party to bc staged by the club for the benefit of the Northside Community house. The meeting will be featured }y q reading by Mrs. Murray Brown, in honor of Christmas. Dr. Henry M. TdmondS, president, will be unable to serve on account of illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
BUSINESS IS BRISK.

Pay days will be concluded WedneS, dav afternoon when several mines will distribute funds to employees. The ef- feet of the distribution of pay was felt here Tuesday by a gradual increase in business which finally passed the high water mark set for holiday business. Business to be handled Wednesday is confidently expected to surpass any of recent years in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
DELTA ZAMA,S MEET

At the recent meeting of the Delta Zama club at the home of Misses Iu- cile and Onzelle Scoggins on Warrior Boulevard, the annual election of of ficers was held. The results were as follows: President, Miss Onzelle Scog- gins; vice president Miss Lucille Scog- gins; secretary, Miss Louise Reynolds ; treasurer, Miss Susie Cost; reporter, Miss Alice Hewes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
NEW STORE STARTED.

Construction was begun Tuesday on new building adjoining the Patterson building, Avenue and Nineteenth street, with Dupuy-Burke in charge. The new building will be two stories high and p feet by 140. Plans for the utilization of the corner have not matured. The work will require about three months to complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-24
WELFARE BOARD
 ABOLISHED HERE
Action Taken By Unanimous
 Vote Of Commission

The city welfare board was abolished by unanimous vote of the city commis sion Tuesday. It will cease function ing December 31, and it's activities taken over by the Community Chest under plan already completed with chest officials by Mrs. Mary Echols, commissioner of health and education.