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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
AMERICAN LEGION ELECTS E. DIXON AS COMMANDER
Attorney Succeeds A. Greenwood As Head Of
 Post No. 1

Frank NJ. Dixon, prominent young lawyer, was elected Monday night by members of Birmingham Post No. 1 American Legion, as their commander for the coming years. He succeeds Arthur Greenwood, who becomes finance officer of the post.
 Headley Jordan is the new first vice commander, and J. J. Jackson, second vice commander. Capt. R. F. Waithour Jr., succeeds himself as adjutant, and Oscar DeWolf Randolph retains the post of chaplain. Col. William C. R. Strickland was reelected sergeant at arms. The executive committee re- mains intact.
 Mir. Greenwood, the retiring com- mander, was presented by the post mem- bers with a gold watch in token of "his distinctive services" MT. Greenwood's s report of the posts activities during the last year reflected an untiring inter- est in the welfare of ex-service men, par ticularly veterans in distress and those who are "still fighting tne war" in government hospitals throughout the country.
 Annual Report Read
 The report told of the posts co-opera- tion by the Boy Scouts of the district, the completion of it's program to pE- sent every school in Jefferson county with an American flag and flag pole, it's leading part in the observance local ly of National Defense Day, its Armi- stice and Memorial Day program, and its work in planting hundreds of me- morial trees in the city and county.
 Six thousand applications for the soldier bonus were filed through the ad- jutant of the post during the year, nine stenographers being employed at one time to handle the rush, the report con- tinued. A plot was purchased in Elm wood cemtery as an emergency burial nlacp for seryice man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
MILLIKEN TESTIFIES AT FORBES TRIAL
Witness Tells Of Trouble In
 Veterans Bureau
(By Associated Press. l

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-John B. Milli ken, subordinate official in the Vet eran's bureau under former Directo, Charles R. Forbes, testified today tc "lntolerable conditions" in the bureau at the time of his transfer to the ship. ping board, in September, 1922.
 Milliken was the governments wit ness for virtually all of today's session in the trial of Forbes and J. w. Thomp, son, building contractor, jointly indicted for conspiracy to defraud the govern ment through hospital contracts during Forbes administration. He told, in cross examination, of personal difficul- ties in the bureau prior to his transfer to the shipping board, which were more serious than differences of opinion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
Salvation Army
 Christmas as Pots
 Make Appearance

The Salvation Army's Christmas pots have made their customary ap- pearance in Birmingham and tinkling bells at the street corners are daily offering their appeal to pedestrians to keep the pot boiling"
 The annual street offerings are for the poor children of the city who are provided with Christmas dinners by the Salvation Army. Army off cials Monday asked that those who can, deposite loose nickles and dimes to help provide cheer for the unfor- tunate children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
NAVY FLEET BUSY
 AT PENSACOLA
Maneuvers To Suspend Activity
 Over Christmas Holidays

PENSACOLA, Fla, Dec. 15.-With the U. S. S. Fulton, all the naval yes sells went into the Gulf of Mexico today for drilling. This is in line with announcement from Admiral Taylor that the boats will be kept busy here during their entire stay. and that no time will be possible for pleasure. The boats will be in port for the week end and for the holiday, it was stated, and one of the submarine is to be dry docked for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
BANKERS TO OFFER
 GREEK LOAN SOON
$11,OOO,OOO Is America's Share
 Of Refugee Fund

NEW YORK, Dec. 15. Prepara- tions were completed today by Speyer and company, bankers, for a public offering Wednesday of the $11 ,O0O,OO American portion of the $6O,OOO,OOO Greek refugee loan. Success of the of fering was said to be assured by advance subscriptions totalling approxi- mately the full amount of the issue The bonds which mature in 40 years and bear per cent interest, will be priced at SS to yield 8 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
MOVIES MAY OFFER
 PERSHING CZARDOM

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Gen. John J. Pershing may be offered the position of movie czar" of the Independent Pro ducers' and Distributors association, with powers similar to those of Will H. Hays, on his return from Lima, Peru in February, it was reported here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
REALTY TRANSFERS

Brooks Young and wife to E. c. Rob ertson, part of Lots 12, 13 and IA in Block 5, according to the survey of the Birmingham Realty company, $6.6OO.
 Phoenix Realty company to Thomas H. Vaughn, Lots 15 and 16 in Block 1S6, according to the survey of the Elyton Land compahy, $15,95154.
 J. NJ. Van Valkenburg and wife to H. E. Shropshire, Lots 5 and 6 in Highland Terrace, $15,5OO.
 c. B. Davenport to Victor H. Vines, west one-half of Lot 6 in Block 24-F in /Ensley, $5,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
LAUNCH DISASTER
 WILL BE PROBED
U. s. District Engineer Leaves
 For Demopolis
lSpeciaI Leased Wire. ]

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 15.- Maj. T. H. Emerson, United States district en- gineer, left today for an inspection of river engineering work. He will visit Demopolis for an investigation into the death last week of Jesse Kirkland, le. verman of the dredge Blackwater, who was killed accompanying the dredge to Mobile when it plunged over the dam at lock No. 4 near Demopolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
SEEK HIS KINSMEN
R. Watts In Memphis Said To Be Bir- mingham Man

The Birmingham police Monday were attempting to find relatives of William James, 25, formerly of Birmingham, who died Monday in the General hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
 According to telegram received by Chief of Police Fred H. McDuff from Sepncer-Sturla company, Memphis, fun eral directors, James has a stepfather , named R. Watts, living in Birmingham. The body is being held pending word from relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES

John R. Robinson, 25; Miss Mary Elizabeth Dozier, 19.
 Frederick D. Congill, 37; Mrs. Ola Gaddis, 3S. Raymond Bayliss, 21; Miss Ruby Phillipo, 19.
 L. P. Butcher, 21; Miss Ruby Lee Henry Hall, 21; Miss Edna John Bryce H; Griffith, 2s; Miss Jessie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
1O-Piece Tea Set 59c to $3.98

Heavy china tea set. Decorated in blue. 10 pieces in decorated box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
Tinker Toy

A wood builder, con- sisting of sticks and spools. Easy to make things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
Kiddy Car
 Only $2.95

Something that every little tot wants. Han dle bars instead of horses head. Painted
 in yellow and red. Special value, $2.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
A Tooy Chest Full of Sharp Tools
 98c to $14.98

The tools in this chest are of very high quality. They are sharp and capable of turning out excellent work. The chest is made of hard wood, stained in mahogany and has the metal handles on both sides. A good tool chest is the boys pride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
Desk, $3.98 Chair, $3.98

For girls and boys of the school age. The writing surface of the desk lifts, opening a compartment. Chair, $3.98. Desk, $3.98.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
Doll Dresser $1.5O to $4.5O

Comes in white, blue and pink. Has mir TOT and 2 drawers. Stands IS inches high. At $1.5o to $4.5o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
Blue and Cream Tea

A smart little set of chairs and table for playtime tea. Dec orated like a breakfast suite in cream and blue.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-17
SHenlos GeidO OpOrtunO erlpezar...

, 1nuestran el hecho de que en- ciertos
''poyales'' cerca de la costa existen
condiciones adversas para La rropaga
cion del matizado, la eiifermedad
no Sc desarrolla en- tales sitios.
g.. Esas regiones, por consiguiente,
Son las que mas Sc adapsan para Ell
establecimiento de senillecos lie dis
tl,.zas variedades que er cl futuro
pTedan hacer frente = cualquier de-
sastre emergencia.
Este informe prelirn:n"c aharca la
experiencia adquirida Ell IN Central
Cambalache solo inranse su primer
afio de experimentos con marizsdo.
siguiendo la conclusi5r No. va cita
da, Sc hizo un semillcco de 26 cuer-
das. al norte del Ca6o Tiouronos, JIM
to al predio No. 1. Los resIltados OBJ
tenidos este segundo afio en- dichos
experimentos Sc daran conocer mas
tarde, pero puedo adelartar In in
formation de que la infection en- este
campo ha sido hasta ahora solo de
o.43 por ciento, 10 cual denluestra que
conviene propagar variedades de ca
ma en- gran escala en- esa region.
Ell bsnefcio que recibira Ia Central
de estas 26 cuerdas de semilla sana
y saludable Sc podra apreciar en- e.
future. Resultara un gasto indtil 0
innecesario, sera ell factor que deci-
da ell exito en- los afios venideros?
Carlos E. CHARDoN.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-17
coNcLUsIoNEs
gencia.


/. Ls siembra de B. III. 1912 s.
G. 12-4 en- los suelos de aluvi6n de
la costa norte de Puerto Rico esta ha
ciendose generalmente sin tomar las
precauciones debidas contra el matt
zado.
2. La production ha aur.entddo
cons:derablemente, pero una buena
parte de los cafavera1es estan en-
fermos. Estos no demuestran mernia
en- production que pudiera atribuir-
Sc al mosaico, los tocones Sc desarro
Han normalmente Y nenos de vigor.
5. No sabemos 81 estas variedades
conservaran en- ell future ell mismo
grado de resistencia que hasta Ia fe-
cha. Lo natural es que dentro de po-
cos amos empiecen degener2r.
4. Es necesario establecer grandes
semilleros de variedades selsctas de
modo que haya semilla sana mano,
por 81 repentinamente surgiese la ne
cesidad de slistituir a la B. II. 10--12
|y S. G. 12-4 por otras variedades.
5. Los experimentos practicatlos
en- tres sitios distintos, representa-
vos de tres classes y distintas condi-
clones ciimatologicas Y topcgraicas de
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-17
Pensad seilores...

Continuation de la ga. pag.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
COMMENTS
 ON HIS NEW BOOK
Says Anyone Caught Reading It
 Goes to Jail

Paris, Dec. 39.--"My book on the king of Spain is hunted down with the utmost rigor," said Vicente Ella sco Ibapes to EXcelsiors Mentone correspondent. Anybody found reading it on the other side of the ryrenees gets Is days In jail. That is what happened to a French en- gneer recently, who unaware of the decree, was reading it on train.
 They fear that I and my friends will attempt an invasion Of Spain, for which reason they have strength ened the frontier regiments, three fresh battalions being sent 10 the French side and three others to the Portuguese frontier. am getting challenges for duels or threatening letters daily from generals, mag,- trates and journalists
 But nothing shall stop me. l have the documents for two more books, which will soon be published, on the regime in Spain. I shall tell all I know. notably about the mas sacres in Morocco, Of which one has not the right to speak in Spain.
 T love justice and liberty above all things; that is why I admire and love France so deeply, A revolu- tionary in Spain, l am a conserya- tive in your country"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
Total 707 2T64 1893

Leaders in the various depart ments of play arc as follows: In batting, Hornsby of St. Louis gets the honors with d mark of .4235. the highest percentage q player has reached since Willie kceler hit .4S2 in 1897 for Brooklyn. Hornsby made the most hits, 227 hit for the most total bases, 37S: made the most doubles. 43, and tied with Frank Frisch of New York for SCOT ing most runs. tournier of Brook lyn and Glenn Wright of Pittsburgh are the only players in the league who did not miss single contest that their clubs played. Fournier led the league in home runs, with 27
 Zack Wheat of Brooklyn collected the most singles, 149, while the three base hit leader is Edd Roush of Cincinnati. with 2l; the sacrifice leader. Ralph Pinelli of Cincinnati, with S3, and the base stealing lcad- CT, Max Carey of Pittsburgh, with 4s. The batting records of the 300 players who took part in l5 or more games follow:
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
standing of the League
HEARINGS ON SALARIES
Common Council Committee Drafts schedule of settings Beginning Tonight, 10 Consider Increases.

Work on salary increase petitions will be started tonight when the committee holds the first of a series of meetings and hearings at room 2G9, City Hal.
 The following schedule has been prepared;
 Tonight hearing for Mayor A. M. Paonessa on the general question Of salaries, and on the petition of his secretary; hearing for board of as- scssors on petition of two employees in the office, at S;30 o'clock; water commissioners at S;45 o'clock: tax cllector at 2 o'clock; registrars at 9:I6 o'clock; sealer of weights and measures at 9:50; city clerk and of- flee employees at 9:45 o'clock.
 Monday, January 5, public works department at o'clock; health board at S;3O o'clock: building eom- mission at 6;45 o'clock; charity board at o'clock.
 Thursday, January s. Fire board at O'clock; police board at s:45 o'clock
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
FIRp0'S PLANS
Big False Alarm Says He Will Not Fight in Europc-Wants to Lick Tanks First.

Paris, Dec. 29.--Luis Firpo, who arrived in Paris last week on Eu- ropean tour, reiterated today that he certainly would not fight in Europe until he could meet either Jack Re- nault or Tom Gibbons.
 The Argentine heavyweight has taken quarters in Mortmartre. After q whirlwind tour of the city, he re- marked: "The Montmartre atmos- pherc reminds me of the Pampas. I am surrounded by compatriots, who insisted on cscorting me to the Yer sailes palace, the Eiffel tower and the Velodromo D'IIiver which is finer than Madison Square Garden"
 Tirpo will leave on Wednesday for London.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
KAPLAN CLEVER AT
 DODGING WALLOPS
At Same Time, the Kid Packs a
 Helty Blow Himself

New York, Dec. 2e.--Louis (Kld) haplan, champion Of the New Eng land featherweights and the only contestant to score a knockout in the early rounds of the New York state athletic commissions tournament to determine a successoy to the cham pionship vacated by Johnny Dundee, will meet the most formidable op- ponent of his career in Danny Kra- mer of Philadelphia in Madison Square Garden Friday night. Tho l6-round bout will produce a new title.holder.
 Kramer is hard hitter and may be able to land the blow which wn bring the Meriden "Flash" to evn terms so far as speed is concerned, but Kaplan. delivering q few knoet- cut punches himself. has avoided those of another. He has demdn- stratod an ability to absorb pumah- ment.
 Tho Connecticut representative in lDe illldlS lS all eluslNe tdI6Stt VOH- stantly on the move and boring in, His trip-hammer left hoored-. Jose Lombardo of Panama for the count three weeks ago. Kramer was awarded a decision over Mike Dun dee of Rock Island. H., in tlS, pre- liminaries. The decision was on points for neither of the combatants suffered seriously, and many believ- ed that Dundee had shsde the better of the contest. Dundeds man. ager, Dick Curley, was barIed from New York state boxing aGer the bout for staging a demonstration that included an attack upon Ref cree Patsy Haley.
 Both Kaplan and Krater will have large delegations of adherentS from their home cities cheering foi them when they enter the ring
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
WON MOST TITLES
 IN 1924 SPORTS
fCoutinued from Preceding Page)

ter Hagen won the British open crown for the saond time in three wears. while American amateur forces successfully defended the Walker Cup, emblem of team su- premacy, in the series with British players here. John G. Anderson lifted further international laurels when he won the French amateur title.
 The sport of kings also saw America triun phant for the second straight year'%hen Epinard, French thoroughbred, failed in gallant at tempts to ourun American thor oushbreds in, three special races.
 Aside frdn Olympic setbacks, Americas oply defeats of note Were in six-mete1, yacht racing. where British sailors were victorious; the defeat of American women tennis players by British rivals in the series for the Wightman Cup in England; the conqucring of Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen. leading American professional stars, by Cyril Toltey, British amateur, in the French qpcn golf championship. and the defeat of Bobby Jones by Arthur IIavcrs. in match between 1923 AmeriYn and British open golf champions.
 SummCd ur, the log of intcrna- tional rivalry showed the convincing total Of 17 victories for the United States while Great Britain account cd for four, France, Sweden and Norway two each and Argentina, l'inlsnd, Uruguay and Italy one each.
 "a king into consideration the Olympic championships as wal as other important tests throughout the yesr. tho international ratings for s24 in the more important branches of; sport shape up as follows:
 Track and Tic1d--United States, champion; Finland, runncrup. .Tennis-Unitcd States, champion; Australia. Franco, runncrup, polo--Unitcd States, champion; Argentine, runnerup. Rowing States, champion; Great Britain, Switzerland, runners up.
 Swimming tinted States, cham pion; sweden, Australia, runncrsup. { Boxing (Amatcur)-Cnited States, champion; Great Britain, runncrup.
 Boxing tProfcssionaD -- United States, champion; France, Argentine, runners up.
 Wrestling tAmatcur) - United States. champion; Finland, runncrup Winter Sports-NorWaE cham pion; Finland, runnerup. Rugby---l'nited States, champion; 1 France, runncrup.
 Soccer-Uruguay champ; France runncrup.
 Shooting-Unitcd States cham, pion; France, runn"rup.
 Horse Raciug-U Unitcd States champion; France runncrup,
 Golf--Unitcd States, champion; Great Britain runncrup,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
GOLDSTEIN YS. CRIQUI
Although Abe Held Title Less Than q Year, He Was Champ Longer Than Was FrenChman.

New York, Dec, 29,--The career Of Abe Goldstein, bantamweight cham- pion, was decidedly brief. Apo held the title less than a year,
 As a matter Of fact he was beaten the first time he really risked the honor against a logical contender Eddie Martin,
 Short as was Goldstein's tenure as champion, 1t was a long time com pared with that of Eugene Criqui,
 The little Frenchman won the title from Johnny Kilbane June 2, 1923. and about six weeks later, 10 be eX- act, July 26, was beaten by Johnny Dundee.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
HORNSBY SETS NEW
 SLUGG|NG RECORD
Tops National League for Fifth
 Straight Year

The official batting records of National league players for tho sea- son of 1924 show that Rogers Hornsby Of St. Louis set new rec ord by leading for the fifth consecu- tive year. This betters the previous mark by four successive batting championships made by John P. Wagner of Pittsburgh. who led tho league in 1906. 1907. 1908 and 1909. Hnrpshv's rocnrd.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
MURPHY TABS PRESIDENT
Elected to Highest Office in First Election Contest in Ycars-For- merly Occupied Same Office.

James r. Murphy defeated Alcxius Scott for the presidency of the Y. NJ. T. A. &, E. society yesterday after noon at the first election contest that society has had in several years, Mir. Murphy was president of the "Tabs' at the wars outbreak and he resign cd to enter the service.
 Other officers chosen yesterday are; Vice president. Thomas J. Mes kill; financial secretary, William A.. Forsyth: treasurer. James IT. Riley. jr.; sergeant-at-arms James W. Manning; marshal, James Desmond; librarian, John Dudjak: recording secretary, William J. Scheyd: chap lain, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
RED WINGS LOSE
 TO ALL STAR FIVE
ApachsS Defeat Aces by Score
 Of 24-22

Failure 10 get started in the first half was the reason the Red-Wings lost their game with inc All-Stars in the Y. NJ, C. A, Saturday league game 40 10 3l. The All-Stars started after the game at the sound of the whistle and kept q steady pace all through the game while the Red Wings did not start until the second half, The score at tho end of tue first half was All-Stars, @2; Rcd Wings, 9. In the second half Lein- hard, Paris, and King Tut each got three field goals for the Red Wings. Walter Nelson was the only player who did much for the All-Stars, get ting five field goals. The summary;
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
RESERVES TASTE
 DEFEAT AT LAST
Lose First Game Of Season.
 HopeYiIle Wins N-2t

The National Reserves went away out Of their class Saturday night when they tackled the Hopeville team from Waterbury, but though outclassed and outplayod, they were undaunted and fought hard from whistle to whistle They tasted de- feat for the first time, and by the count of 40 to 2l.
 The Hopcvillo organization played clever, heady game throughout, their defense being q five man type within the 15 foot mark, and their offense being well balanced and clever. Brady and Darlington were flashes on the floor and almost dead shots when within scoring distance. Dubuque at center also was tower of strength, getting the tap almost every time and directing the floor play of his team.
 For the locals Gennrtt and Finkle- stein were the top notchers. Gennett tossed in five free tries and also &C., counted for two from the floor. Max , who was closely guarded all the time, showed plenty of speed and when he did get away from his man there was something doing. He hooked in four double deckers, two of which were of the circus variety. Near the close of the game he looped one in from mid floor, near the side and thirty seconds later, from the other side of the floor, he made a similar shot.
 Bennett played fine game at center but the jumping of McGrath was missed and with Mac in his old place and Gennett pairing off with one of the other players at guard or forward the score might have been closer. The summary:
 Reserves.
 G. F Tota'
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
Pennant Plays in Basketball
By COACH r. ALLEN

KanHs, Missouri Valley Champions
 Center tips ball back to left guard. No. {. who passes to No. 2. No. 2. passes to the center No. 3. who swings out to his circle to tho left and down court.
 No. roverses toward his own side line and cuts around for rho basket in time to receive pass from the center, who is in good scoring pos shion. No. uses carom shot for Nhe basket.
 Before No. { and NJ. , trail the play down the court tc the niIIIe. they are careful tbOt ro opponents arc allowed as "slcepers."
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
Cub Batting EeatIIrcs.

Cub Batting Features. Tho club batting records for the 1924 season show the New York club leading with a percentage of 300. The champions scored the most runs, S57; made the most hits, 1894; hit for tho most total bases, 3350; madert the most onc-base hits, 1lS9. and batted out the most home runs, 15.
 St, Louis leads in doubles, with 270, while Pittsburgh has the most triples, 122. and the most stolen bases, 1Sl. Chicago accounted for the most sacrifice hits. 163.
 Club Batting,
 G. AR. H. PC. New York ... l54 5445 1854 800
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
BRINGS SUIT FOR S7Oo

Daniel J. Fitzpatrick, tax driver operating irNthis city has brought action for s700 damages against Fred J. Rogers of Manchester on a writ issued by William F Mangan. The suit results from an automobile collision on Stanley street, this city, on November ., Deputy Sheriff John r, Sheridan of Manchestrr las serv- d the writ, which is rcturH7ble in he city court the first Monday ot January,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-29

What proved 10 be a most exciting game was the one between the Aces and the Apaches. The Apachcs start cd in with a zest and soon had the score to in their favor, and at the end of the half was leading 12 to G. Then the Aces came back strong and tied the score with but three minutes 10 play. It was any hody's game then and the playing was fast with many fouls called. Then
 Gyp Williams dropped one in and the Apaches held the ball by passing