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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
.ENSLEY MILLS
 BREAKS RECORD
More Operating Days, More Skill, Is Pre-
 dictiOn
(Esley Bureau)

With only six operating days to go, the Ensley steel mills will finish 1924, after having produced more steel in 12 months than any plant of it's size in America.
 It is stated that the Ensley plant has operated more days during the year than any of the plants of the Steel corporation wherever located and has operated a greater percentage of the year, than any plant of any in dependent in America. No official reason has been given for the extraord- mary favor for the Ensley mills, ex- cept that the orders happened to be received and the organization was able to go through the year without any let-up.
 The Ensley plant has operated 100 per cent during all of 1924, which cannot be said of other mills in this country, most of them being able to do only 60 per cent during the latter half of the 12 months with a lower percentage during the first half of the year.
 The production figure at Ensley will not be made public immediately, but 1t is recalled that during the past few months, official announcements have been made as to tonnage records being broken. This has take place several times during the year, and for that reason it is predicted that even the outstanding records of the past, have been broken at the Ensley plants. This is said to be particularly true of the blast furnace division, where the No. 1 furnace of the Tennessee com pany has operated ill such a fashion as to enlist the interest of ironmakers in various ports of the country. This is said to be also true of the open hearth department which has carried on after a fashion most pleasing to the operating department heads and the executives also.
 The present outlook for the Ensley works is quite as reassuring as any year ever faced by that unit. Orders on hand insure operations for an in- definite number of months, and orders are pending which will doubtless result in other bookings for Ensley. It is stated that plants at Fairfield also have plenty of orders on file, and op- erations will start off with every pros pect of breaking records this year.
 1925 is expected to be of unusual interest and importance to this district, on account of the completion and op- eration of several additional mills here The Tennessee companys new plants at Fairfield are approaching completion and will, no doubt, be operating soon after the first quarter expires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
TO SPEND 20 MILLION
City's Park System Will Follow Plans
 Of Late George E. keSSler

Of Late George E. heSSler
 Action of the city commission of Dallas, Texas, giving notice to the Dal- las Railway company to remove and realign certain of its downtown street car tracks ahead of the completion of the widening of Elm street marks the most recent step toward the realiza- ton of the Kessler city plan. This plan, evolved by the late George E. Kessler, city plan expert, cOntemplates the general Identification of Dallas.
 It also provides for the orderly di- rectiOn of the expansion of the com munity and avoidance of the mistakes evident in some growing cities in seri- ous traffic congestion and unsightly construction. Both esthetic and mone- tary considerations are taken as the basis of the plan.
 These larger clements of the Kess- Ter plan are being gradually evolved and executed, but the many other rami- fications of the plan, which was drafted for the entire city of Dallas and its environs, are being kept in mind, both by the city plan commission and the Kessler Plan association, a property owners organization formed to promote
  in its entirety.
 This will take several years and will involve an aggregate cost of perhaps IS million dollars to 20 million dollars, This expenditure will be for the link ing up of boulevard system around Dallas, connecting its various park areas; for the widening and extension of streets, both downtown and in the closer-in residential areas to route the heavier volume of vehicular traffic away from the business district.
 Marked progress has been made to- ward the accomplishment of the more important features of the plan during the last five years, including the estab- lishment of half dozen parks, in the building of boulevards and in the relief of congestion in the downtown district by the widening and straighening of streets-Dallas, Tex, Letter to the Christian Science Monitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
NEW BUILDINGS LEASED

The Hill Grocery company and the Tuggle Furniture company have leased the two new buildings being erected on Nineteenth street, according to James Dupuy of Dupuy & Burke in charge of the properties. One build ing is to be erected next to the Tuggle store south of Avenue l, on Nineteenth street, while the other will adjoin the Hill store on Nineteenth street be- tween Avenue H and Avenue l.
 The building will be ready for oc- cupaney within a few weeks, it was stated. The leases for the two build ing have been taken by companies al ready operating and represent expansion of existing business, which is regarded as an indication of the growth of the two firms in Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
FOSTER FATHER OF M'CLNTOCK
 TO BE QUIZZED
Report Of Autopsy On Body Of Millionaire Orphan Due Friday
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Dec. 25-William D. Shepherd, foster father of young Will liam ("Billy'') McClintock, the mil lionaire orphan" and chief heir to his estate, will be questioned at the states attorneys office as soon as he reaches Chicago regarding the death of the youth at the Shepherd home three weeks ago, it was announced tonight.
 According to advices received from Albuquerque, N. M., where Shepherd and his wife, the latter McClintock guardian until he became of age last . spring, went after the boys death, Shepherd has already started for Chi cagO. s a~s
 Mrs. Shepherd, whom the states at torney also wishes to question, did not accompany her husband, according to word received by authorities here.
 Report Due Friday
 At the same time, States Attorney Robetr E. Grove said he expected to order an investigation by the January grand jury if an autopsy performed on the exhumed body yesterday reveals that the youth died of other than nat ural causes. A preliminary report on the post mortem examination will be given to Coroner Oscar Wolff by sev- eral pathologists tomorrow. One of the pathologists making an analysis of the youths vital organs represents the Shep- herds.
 Tomorrow the states attorney will take statements from the doctors who signed the death certificate of the youth, ascribing the cause as typhoid fever. Miss Mary Gartner, a maid in the Shepherd home, also will be ques- toned.
 Witnessed Will
 She witnessed the signing of Me Clintock's will in which he left his $2,O00,000 estate to Shepherd with the stipulation that Miss Isabelle Pope, his fiancee, who had obtained a marriage license and intended to marry him as he lay ill, be given an annuity of $S,- O00 Young McClintock died before the ceremony could be performed Miss Pope yesterday told the states attorney that Shepherd had told her that she could not obtain a marriage license unless McClintock accompanied her to the license bureau and said that Mrs. Shepherd appeared cool to her after the engagement was announced, although she said she had no suspicious against anyone.
 Judge Harry Olson,. cnlef Justlce oI the municipal court at whose request the investigation was launched, planned to confer tomorrow with Mir. Grove and it was reported that he had some in formation concerning the case, not yet revealed.
 A coroners chemist said tonight that a cursory examination of the body showed nothing that might indicate foul play, but added that it may be several days before chemical tests are completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
MODERN MADRID IS NOISY
A French Visitor Gives His Impress siOns Of Spanish Capital


 found Madrid greatly changed-a city of million inhabitants, I was told and, alas, very noisy. l had hoped when I escaped from Paris and it's traf- fife that I would no longer have to stand on an island in the middle of the street for ten minutes waiting for break in the continuous stream of long hooded cars which flashed across in all direc- tionS. Fond illusion-and not my last.
 The makes of the cars may be differ ent in Madrid, but there is the same terrifying number of 'torpedoeS,' Ian daulets and limOusines and the men who drive them seem in fearful hurry to get somewhere and use their sirens more than ill any other cOuntry-as soon as one stops screeching another starts, and this sort of thing continues until i in the morning. An, that is q dismal hour, 4! Travellers, whose day Is always full one, are entitled to their sleep, if they can get it.
 However, if sleep is impossible. go to the Window i'll your pa iamaS and look at all the fine houses along the sleep ing avenue, and notice how many of the buildings are new and built for trade or banking. And then look up and down the cross streets and observe the num- Der of small apartments, all occupied, each with it's little balconies, beneath which, can assure you, serenaderS never venture any more, but upon which all the household bedding will shortly be spread for airing-sheets, pillows and counterpanes taking their, siestaS while the hot sun climbs the sky-Rene Bazin in Reveue des Deux Mondes, Paris.
 Good realty investments are found thrCnph 4 mn-I IL rnld Mant AddS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
HAMM.YORKE WEDDING

Miss Katherine Yorke and Mir James William Hamm, both of Birmingham, were married here during the holidays by Rev. J. 0. Williams, pastor of the First Baptist church. The wedding oc- cured at the pastorium on Fifth ave nue, and only group of friends were present.
 The bride was attractively gowned in a going away suit. The groom is in the real estate business in Birmingham. Mir. and Mrs. Hamm will make their home in West End after a wedding trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
A QUIET DAY

In common with other sections of Bir- mingham the streets of Ensley were deserted Christmas Day. The entire population, after a few days of strenu- ous buying was apparently at home spending the day around the fireside unmindful of business or other actiy- ities.
 The police departments as well as the fire departments of Ensey and Fairfield also were idle most of the day, there being few calls to disturb the peace of the safety department guardians. The statement was made at headquarters that no arrests of any consequence had taken place during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

Marriage license were issued to the following couples from the Bessemer probate office during the holidays Miss Frances Lucille Craft and w. E Calhoun; Miss Gladys Johnston and K, o. Dennis; Miss Mary Elizabeth Cosby and George A. Stewart; Miss Mary Lee Barry and l.. D. Dison; Miss Mary Mildred Howton and, Bob Nelson ; Miss Maude Brook and R. M. Smith {; Miss Susie Lee Owen and Aaron Rob erson; Miss Mada Jones and James A. Knight. Eleven marriage license were also issued to negro couples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
AN EXHILARATING EFFECT

A bottle of Heroine on the shelf ct home IS like having a doctor in the house all the time. It gives instant relief when the digestion gets out of order or the bowels fail to act. One or two doses is all that is necessary to start things moving and restore that fine feeling of collaboration and buoy ancy of spirits which belongs only to perfect health. Price 60c. Sold by Alleys Seven Stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
MOTHER AND SON '
 PUT UNDER ARREST
Son Pleads Guilty And Woman
 Is Released

GOODWATER, Ala, Dec. 25.- Especial. )-Boss Jones and his mother Neilly Franklin, were arrested by Sheriff Prater on a raid in Wolco Camps this county after finding six gallons of liquor. They could not make bond and were placed in jail. Boss Jones decided to plead guilty and took all the blame on i,iInself and was given trial in county court and his mother was released. The two cane from Chil- ton county across the line in Coosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
NOTHING STIRRING

"Yes," said hsi copanion, at the men, ton of certain name, that chap cer- tainly was born with golden spoon in his mouth"
 That's one reason why he dosen't have to stir himself" Padley retOrted instantly and signed another member ship.-Los Angeles Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
PIONEER PASSES AWAY

Willie P. Cookery, S2. pioneer resi- dent of Powderly, died Thursday morn ing at 9 80 o'clock at his home. He is survived by his wife, two sons, T. R., and w. J. Cookery; four sisters, Mrs Joe Nettings, Mrs. Lindy Summertime, Mrs. Lela Darby and Mrs. Diona Parvin.
 The body of Mrs. Cookery will be shipped Saturday by Jacobs Undertak- ing company to Minlo, Ga, where in terment and funeral services will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
DENNIS.JOHNSON

R. o. Dennis and Miss Gladys John son were quietly married Christmas eve by Rev. J. o. Williams. The couple left immediately for South Alabama to spend Christmas with relatives of the groom, and on their return will make their home on Cladendon avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
FORGIVE AND FORCET

" hlte Wash, negro, asked for day oit to bury his wife, and then a fort nig1{ later he asked for another day off.
 n nat up this time, Washington p Ans gettin' married, sah." 'N
 Already: Why, it's only two weeks since you buried your wife" "''N' long. Los Angeles Times. F-'e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
MRS. GREELEY DIES

Mrs. Dovie O'Kelley, p, died We'd nesday morning at II 80 o'clock at her home, 630 Fairfax avenue. She is sur vived by her husband, D. H. OKelley, two children, her father and mother, three sisters and six brothers. Jacabs shipped the body Thursday over the Southern railway to Atlanta, Ga., where funeral services will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
UNFORTUNATE SUGGESTION

Jack-So you father demurred at first because he didn't want to lose you?
 Mary-Yes, but I won his consent. I told him that he need not lose me. We could live with him, and so he would not only have me, but son-in-law to boot.
 Jack-H'm I don't like that last expression Gossip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
INFANT DIES

The infant son, one month old, of Mir. and Mrs. Harald Sleeves, died Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at their home in Lipscomb. Funeral serv- ices were held Thursday afternoon at the Pleasant Grove church, and inter ment was in Pleasant Grove cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
GOTHAM HOLDS LIFE CHEAP
A Violent Death Every Twenty Eight
 Minutes in New York

Human llte IS cneap Ill NeW Aork City.
 Every twenty-eight minutes in the day and night a human life is sacrificed to violence. In the last year, according to the report to the chief medical ex- aminer, deaths due to violence in the five boroughs of the city numbered 5,206. The report covers three years and shows every year, violent deaths in creases 10 per cent over the years be- fore.
 In the last year highway accidents cost 1,234 lives, pleasure cars killed 437; trucks, 335; street cars, 91; rail- road trains, Il; elevated and subway trains, 63; horse-drawn vehicles. 26 i; motor cycles, [; bicycles, 3; steam roller, 1, and unidentified vehicles. 2. Of the total number killed, 255 were children under 10 years and 1O1 were between 10 and 15 years old.
 Homicides were responsible for 303 deaths and only nine of these killings were accidental. Police officers in the discharge of their duties killed fifteen persons and two of the homicides were described as justifiable. Eleven hus- bands killed their wives and two wives their husbands. There were S79 cases of self f-destruction.-L. l.. Stevenson in a New York Letter to the Detroit News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26
SERVICES AIT TRINITY

The Rt. Rev. w. q. Mcdowell held services at the Trinity Episcopal church Christmas morning. After the confirmation the bishop delivered a Christmas message from the thought {: "Mhat Christ has meant to the world" '"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-26

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Evening star., 1924-01-06

NAUTICAL ALMANAC
ma CHANGES SYSTEM
Day to Begin and End at Midnight
Instead of Noon, as at
Present.
HOURS TO RUN O TO "a.
Navigators Will Be Required to
Get New Texts.
HOURS TO RUN O TO "a.

Beginning with the issue of 1925,
which is now due to be published, the
United States Nautical Almanac and
the corresponding publications in other
countries ara going to undergo a great
change in the interest Of safety at sea,
this change being effected by agreement
of the United States, England and
France.
According to Science Service, the
change is in the method of expressing
time. 1t is now given in astronomical
time, the day beginning and ending at
noon. In the almanac of 1925 it will be
given in civil time, the day beginning
and ending at midnight.
In each case the time is that of
Greenwich Observatory, the time stand
ard for all astronomical observations.
Hours will be counted from to "a, as
in the present almanac.
1t is further noted in Science Service
that the changes will do away with an
endless amount of confusion and dam
ger. navigators say. The astronomical
day begins twelve hours later than the
civil day, of the same date-that is,
January / astronomical time begins at
noon January /, civil time. This differ
ence frequently causes confusion, navi-
gators neglecting to note the change or
figuring il as just the opposite. Errors
from this cause might amount to as
much as ten or twenty miles in work
ing out the position of Il vessel at sea.
This danger will be ended by the new
system. which has been recommended
by navigatorS for years and which will
finally be put into effect.
This change made In nautical time
will require a new edition Of the hand
book of every navigator, which has
been for years Bowditch's American
Practical Navigator.
To make this change the burden of
the work will fall on the United States
photographic office.
Evening star., 1924-01-06
BUTLER TO REFUSE
SALARY AS MARINE
Will Accept Nothing From Gov
ernment While on Leave in
Philadelphia.

Brig. Gen. Smedley Butler. marine
commandant at Quantico, who is GO
ing to accept the office of director
of public safety for the city of Phila-
delphia, under leave from the Marine
Corps, yesterday settled the controversy
as to whether or not he would re-
ceive Fay as marine officer and also
from the city of Philadelphia.
Representative Burton i. French
of Idano, who is chairman of the
subcommittee on naval appropria-
ttons of the House appropriations
committee, today received this tele-
gram from Gen. Butler:
Before entering the service of the
city of Philadeihia as it's director of
Iublic safety 1 desire that you know
that I do not intend to accept any
part Of my pay or allowances as Il
marine officer during my connection
with Philadelphia. Welcome any
change in basic law providing for the
loss of pay"
Evening star., 1924-01-06
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OFFICERS INSTALLED.
G.. A. r. Post and Relief Corps Hold
Ceremony

A joint installation of officers of George
H. Thomas Woman's Relief Corps
and George II. Thomas Post, No. 10.
Department of the Potomac, G. A. r.,
was held at Northeast Masonic Temple
Friday night. The officers of Thomas
Corps, No. IL, are: President, Mrs.
Maude Hanna; senior vice president,
Mrs. Mary H. Wingate; Junior vice
president, Mrs. Louise Watson; chap
lain, Mrs. Anna Trathagem; treasurer,
Mrs. Mamie P. Dorsey; secretary, Mrs.
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The officers for George Thomas Post
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commander. Miss Jennie L. Hamilton,
department president of the Woman's
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past presidents badge was presented to
the retiring president, Mrs. Jennie
Hoagland. by Mrs. Mary Bede.
Evening star., 1924-01-06
PUBLISHED FIRST IN 1884.

The official publication of the Amer
lean Peace Society with headquarters
here celebrated it's ninetieth birthday
yesterday by appearing before the pub
lie in a new dress. The magazine.
known as Advocate of Peace Through
Justice, has been published regularly
since 1884 and is said to be the oldest,
largest and most widely circulated
peace magazine in the world. Until
now the general form Of this periodical
has not been changed since 1869. AS it
appeared today it resembles in shape
such standard monthly publications as
the National Geographic Magazine.
Representative Andrew J. Montague,
former Governor of Virginia, is presi-
dent of the American Peace Society,
and Arthur Deerin Call the secretary.
is also editor of the magazine.
Evening star., 1924-01-06
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Evening star., 1924-01-06
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