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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
The WeU-Dressed Man
 By Bedunash CORRECT
RIG BRIMS IN HATS

When you set out to furnish room, you bear in mind definite decorative theme. You don't select tablets, chairs, divans, cabinets, bookcases, footstools, lamps, hangings and all the rest of the fittings haphazard, with no thought of their relationship to one another. If you did, you would have a reproduction of a secondhand auction room in which Chippendale, Heppelwhite, Sheraton, Louis Fifteen, Early Venetian and Sev enteenth Century English would hiss and spit at their fellows like a parcel of uuarrelsome cats in the backyard. Just the same way, correct cress from top to toe is one harmonious theme, not a group of disconnected articles.
 For example, your hat is not merely a piece of felt. It is the smart, appro- priate and well-proportioned head of your outfit of which your collar, era vat, shirt and suit are the body and of which your hose and shoes are the foot. To be truly well-dressed, you must choose all these articles so that they supplement and complement one another by teamwork. You can never do it by guesswork.
 When you meet man wearing gray hat, green overcOat, purple muffler, blue suit, tan shoes and yellow gloves, even though every one of these be of the finest quality and the latest fash ion, he is very badly dressed, because there is no harmony to his theme. By itself, each article would be beyond crit icism. Together, they raise deafening discord, like bootlegger named Drink water or a temperance exhorter with a red nose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
TRIAL OF , MEN
 OPENS BEFORE FORT
Are Charged With Attacking G. E. w. Stevens, Special Officer

Trial of Hub Mcbride, Hayes Will. Hams and Edgar Zeveos on charges or assulting Special Officer G. E. w. Stevens in Circuit Judge William E. Forts court, is expected to be gwen to the jury Thursday afternoon.
 The trial started Wednesday morning with Assistant Solicitor Jim Long in charge. During the day, Officer Stephens and a number of eye-witnesses to the attack testified. Four more witnesses are to testify for the state Thursday morning, MT. Long announced.
 The defense plans, it is said, to pro- duce testimony showing that Officer Stevens started the difficulty and that the men acted in self-defense.
 At the present time, Mcbride is under sentence of 1S-months in Atlanta from the federal court after being found guilty of violation of liquor laws. He is being tried in the county court under stay of execution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
MAY NOMINATE
 WOMAN FOR POST
Park Board Deadlock Continues
 After Smiths Withdrawal

The city commissions next nominee for the park board vacancy probably will be good looking woman," mem bers indicated Wednesday after Prof. E. B. Smith, Ensley High school prin- cipal, withdrew his name from con- sideration.
 7 Smiths letter of withdrawal was read to the board when it assembled at 10 o'clock with all four members present, to act on his nomination. His rejection by 2-2 deadlock had been regarded as certain.
 ''This is to officially withdraw my name from consideration" Smith wrote. Ut is my request that no ac- tion of any kind be taken other than to ask the commission, if you so desire, to submit another nominee"
 Professor Smith would not amplify this statement, except to point to a previous statement that he would not serve unless confirmed by a unanimous vote. The Ensley Kiwanis club and other organizat ations had strongly in- dorsed him.
 Commission members admitted the long deadlock was wearying them, and two members laughingly suggested that maybe if we nominate a good looking woman we can get her by the board" Action of some kind will be taken at an adjourned session Friday. Mean while the boards deadlock continues and the park development program re- mains at a standstill, as Chairman W. l.. Harrison declines to take up any other business until the vacancy is filled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
WEST END CHURCH
 INSTALLS BOARD
Bright Outlook For New Year
 Is Seen

The congregation of the West End Methodist church is looking forward to enc of the most fruitful years in the history of the church, according to the pastor, Rev. s. T. Slaton, who recently installed the new board of stewards and laid tentative plans for the years work.
 The newly installed board is com posed of:
 T. o. Robinson, chairman; W. K. Clements, vice chairman; Brooks Duke, treasurer E. l.. Williams, secretary, and J. T. Abernathy, J. W. Ballard, F. P. Bledsoe, J. O. Bowling, J. T. Briskey, Frank Bainbridge, F. c. Back schies, J. w. Britain, Laney Cowan, S. W. Dawson, G. T. Downs, D. w. FL lis, H. H. Gobin, T. c. Garner, Law renee Handley, l.. E. Hughes, J. E. Hefferman, D B. Hickman, J. U: Hood, w. c. Howell, J. J. Lee, R. R. Masters, W. G. Massengale, H. A: Metcalf, c: l.. Mcbride, Denison Manning, M. A. Me Cool, c. B. McViear, J. B. Newman, N. T. Overall, A. J. Ozanne, w. l.. Ryther, J. E. Still, W. F. Williams and J. w. Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
RAILS PLAN BOOST
 IN TOBACCO RATES
Question To Be Discussed Al
 Atlanta Meet Monday

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 10.-A pro- posal to increase the freight rates on tobacco from points in southern freight association territory to Newport News to five cents above the rates to Norfolk will be taken up at meeting of south ern lines at Atlanta Monday. it was announced here today.
 The rates now in effect to the two ports are equal, but it is the contention of the originating lines sponsoring the proposal that the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway performs a service in its part of the haul from Richfond to Newport News for which no charge is made and which puts the ports on unequal com petitive basis. The change, in the event it were to become tariff, would affect the movement of practically all tobacco shipments to Hampton Roads area.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
REV. M. $. FAREWELL Dr. Barnwell Will Direct Christmas Program
 At Advent

Tho Rev. M. S. Barnwell, former rec tor of the Church of the Advent, and now field secretary for the General Council of the Episcopal church Of the United States, will return to his nome in Birmingham today to spend the holi- days. Since leaving Birmingham Dr. Rarnwelrs activities for the church have been along the Pacific coast and after the holiday season he will return to his headquarters in New 1ork.
 Dr. Barnwell has written and will direct a Christmas pageant which will he produced Sunday evening, Decem- her 21. at the Church of the Advent. Some of the most beautiful church mu- sic appropriate to the Christmas season, ;ncluding several old English carols, will be introduced during it's presenta- tion. The church choir of 5O voices will include number of the leading vocalists of the city. There Will De over 200 persons in the cast.
 The first scene sets forth the dark, nass and hopelessness of the world seeking after God, with the flight ot Cain. after the murder of his brother Ahel as the theme. Cain, representing the sins of the world, is seeking sonn hone of forgiveness. The second scene is the dawn of hope through the proph- cts Balaam, Jeremiah, Micah, Isaiah and Malachai. who prophesied the com ing of the Messiah. The third scene depicts the Star of Bethlehem appearing to the wise men of the east, and the fourth scene the manager where Christ was born, with Mary and Joseph stand ing by. Appropriate hymns and carols are interspersed during the several. scenes.
 These several scenes will be presented in the church, with each character Tn historic costume and with special cleo tric effects and settings. The cast has been practically selected and with the arrival of Dr. Barnwell rehearsals TOT the pageant will commence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
MATURING
 FOR LEGION BALL.
Proceeds To Make Wound ed Veterans Happy At
 Christmas

Tickets for the American Legion s dance carnival, which is to have run of one night only at the auditorium on Wednesday, December IF, to raise funds to send Santa Claus to see all Ala bama war veterans now confined in government hospitals throughout the country, will go on sale the latter part of this week, Arthur Greenwood, com mandcr of Post No. 1, said Wednesday.
 Mrs. H. Vandevoort, state president of the legion auxiliary, and many auxili- ary members are aiding the legion com mttec, headed by Dr. Henry P. Hanna in shaping plans for the dance. Aux Hilary members will act as chaperones.
 Requests for tickets have been re- ceived from a number of cities of the state. and we look for the largest crowd that ever attended social function in Alabama said Commander Green wood. "Who wouldn't attend an event like this in order to make the Christ mas season happier for the Alabama boys who are stin suffering from the effects of the war;"
 Large baskets, filled with nice things from home, will be sent every Alabama veteran, for delivery Christmas morn ing. The ladies of the auxiliary will be in charge of filling the baskets. If any money is left over, Greenwood says the legion will buy radio sets, or some thing else like that, for the veterans.
 Look For Sell-Out
 According to Dr. Hanna, all signs point to a sell-out for the dance. Two bands will furnish the music, with prizes offered for members of the band that is voted the most popular.
 The veterans bureau at Washington has informed the Birmingham Legion post that almost 1000 Alabama boys now are in hospitals with wounds or other disabilities received during the war. A partial list of these veterans including names of 36 Birmingham boys has been received, and additional lists are expected this week, Mir. Greenwood said.
 Included in the Birmingham list are the following veterans: John II. Brad. ley, Bernard l.. Higginbotham. Roy Allan Jones, Robert Rufus Land, Enos G. Nickerson, William NJ. Honea Joseph Pockran, Fred Redd, Claude B. Sailors, August P. Stueckler, John L. Vest, Amiel Fred Watts, William J Cornelius, Archie Duggar, Henry NJ Ellis, William B. Hinton, c. E. Hor. ton, John II. Javis, Cecil Powell Thomas II. Sims, Edward Stein, Will. liam A. Williams, Mabry w. Woodall Robert Andrews, Alexander c. Macey BenJamin R. Turner (colored), Richard |. Collins, Roy $. Elias, Clarence B. Polnter, George D. Pounds, Charles G sargent, Joe Robinson. Nathaniel V Lowery, Harry c. Lipscomb, Joe Vaughn. and Joesph A. Calame.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
SCHOOL PUPILS
 AID CHEST FUND
Total Of $S,726.21 Sub- scribed To 1925
 Campaign

Thanksgiving offerings for the Com munity Chest fund for 1925 by all i6 the schools of Birmingham totalled so,- T26.21, according to an announcement Wednesday by school officials. The sum will be turned over to the Community Chest Thursday by the board of educa- tion.
 The offering in 1923 was $4,67s.s1,, The present donations are almost double. Phillips High led all the schools cnoa with S1 .OOOO6. Paul Hayne gave $396.- O6: Woodlawn High, $344.97; Ensiey High $266.S0 and the Industrial Hlgn S545 5O The largest amount given by a grammar school was $663.99. by the South Highland school.
 Offerings from the negro schools were S2. .452.9S Every school in the system reported, and per capita averages ranged from 5ti cents to two cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
JURY TO MAKE
 FINAL REPORT
City Shortage Believed Under
 Investigation-Due Friday

The final report of the present grand jury, expected to be retuned to Circuit Judge William E. Fort on Friday, may contain some sensational charges. Only few witnesses were summoned Wednesday. It is thought alleged shortages in city funds was being in- vestigated.
 This was in great contrast to Tues day when the entire fourth floor of the courthouse was filled with persons awaiting to appear before the grand jury.
 The grand jury is expected to re- main in session Thursday and to make the final report late Friday afternoon. The report will contain report of conditions in the various county in stitutions, required by law of every grand jury.
 A new grand jury is to be impanel- led early in January, when the winter term of court starts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
3 NEW CONCERNS TOSTART HERE Total Of $33,OOO Capital ization Applied
 For

Three new companies filed articles of incorporation with Probate Judge J. P. Stiles Wednesday. The Belview Investment company, which plans to deal in real estate and stocks, is to start business on S15OOO with a total capitalization of $20,0O0. W. A. Poin- dexter is president, J. M. Waters, vice president and N. H. Waters, secretary and treasurer.
 The Talladega Lumber company asked charter permitting it to own timber land and to sell lumber. The company is incorporated for $1O,OOO. J. M. Stevenson is named as president, Hugh J. Stevenson, vice president, and John Frank Stevenson, secretary-treasurer.
 The Fairson Realty company asked a charter allowing it to conduct a gen eral real estate business on a paid in capitalization of $3,000. J. R. Fair man is president, Omer Brasher, vice president and treasurer, and G. D. VCo- burn, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
REALTY TRANSFERS

Cornelia R. Reed and husband to P. NJ. Smith and Frank l.. Collier. lot 21 in block 191, according to the survey of the Elyton Land company. 5000.
 Everett Shepherd to W. H. Sadler, Jr., lot 1 in block 174, according to the present plan of the city of Birmingham. $2O,75O.
 l.. A. Sterne to Jacob Feldstone, lot s in block 90, according to the present plan of the city of Birmingham. $9,75O
 Jacob Burger and Louis Burger to c. M. CcMahen, lots II, 13. 14 and 15 in block HIS, according to the survey of the Elyton Land company. $1OOOO.
 John G. Farley to Joseph W. Pate, lot 6 in block 119, according to the survey of the Elyton Land company $15,O0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
5000 BREAM HERE
 FOR WARRIOR RIVER
Fishermen's Association Active
 In Restocking Streams

The Alabama Fishermen's and Hunt CTS association Wednesday received from the government fish hatchery at Warm Springs, Ga., 5000 blue-nosed bream, which will be placed in the War rior in the vicinity of Camp Oliver.
 The association is continuing it's ac- tivities in stocking the streams of Ala bama with desirable fish but has been confining it's work to streams where the fish will have proper protection after they have been placed in the water. Some of the Alabama streams which make desirable fishing grounds are not being stocked because 1t IS claimed the water is polluted and there is not proper protection against selnns and other unfair methods of catching the fish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

$3OO,0OO, according to Robert Jemison, president of Jemison & Co. Steam shovels started work Wednesday on the grading and the second unit, will be completed in record time. The com pany expects to secure only 5O ad- ditional lots ranging in price from S3,500 up.
 All modern conveniences will be pro- vided and strict building regulations will be observed, it was stated. The property is the last available section which is being offered the new Coun- try club golf links. MT. Jemison said Wednesday that the first unit opened some time ago was disposed of it less than week. He expects similar record on this additional unit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
TRANSIT STORAGE
 TO REDUCE RATES

A new transit arrangement, covering storage in transit of pears at Birming- ham, has just been secured by the Bir- mingham Traffic association through the cooperation of produce jobbers and dealers of the city.
 Under the new arrangement pears may be stored in Birmingham and re- shipped to destination, based upon a through rate; plus storage charge. This, it is stated, will bring about a material reduction in the total charges ultimately assessed on these move ments and is expected to further en- large the possibilities of Birmingham as storage point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
STARSREHEARSE BENEFIT PLAY
 AT AUDITORIUM
Community Chest To Re. ceive Proceeds From
 Novelette, Movie

Although the sale of seats for the benefit performance to be given at the municipal auditorium Thursday night by the company of movie folk in Birming- ham filming scenes for Coming Through" the motion picture version of Jack Bethea's novel, Bed Rock" con- Clark and Jones Piano company store busy Wednesday, there are plenty of good seats still on hand, according to announcement from Community Chest headquarters.
 Wednesday night, the entire company took part in a dress rehearsal at the auditorium for the novelette, movie. written by Gus Weinburg, one of the principals with the company. and which will be produced at the performance Thursday night.
 Plot Is Secret
 While the plot has not been made public, it is expected taht Thomas Meighan, star in Coming Through will be seen in an entirely different role than he has in the past been cast in. Every member of the company will have a part in the movie.
 Orders for seats continued to pour in all day Wednesday from Montgom- cry and other cities and towns adjacent to Birmingham from people who will come to attend the benefit show.
 A complete miniature movie will be produced on the stage-in fact all those who attend will be given an opportunity to see just how motion picture Is produced in the studio. A complete set las been built, all electrical equipment is in place and all that is necessary is the placing of the cameras. These cannot be brought to the studios until shortly before the start of performance, as they have to be used lon location" Thursday.
 This is the first time that movie has been produced on the stage of a legitimate theater, and as the proceeds will go toward putting the Community Chest lover the top," it is expected that the auditorium will be filled to capacity for the first time since it's completion.
 Junior League In Charge
 The Junior league will be in charge of the sale of tickets for dance to be held after the close of the novelette, movie. The holder of the lucky stub, which is to be drawn by committee at the auditorium, will lead the grand march" with Thomas Meighan. The winner of the second prize will be al lowed to dance with Lila Lee.
 Richard Harlan, assistant director, will select from the audience several persons who will be cast as extras to take partin the filming of the movie.
 Wednesday while on location, during the fight scene at club, 40 men, wom- en and children of Brookside were used by Harlan and Edward Sutherland.
 It is expected that Edward Suther- land, director, will finish work at Brookside Thursday morning and go to New Castle in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11

Therefore, always purchase as many belongings of dress as possible at one time, so that they will start their serv- ice simultaneously and so that they will strike match. Shirts, collars and cravats, for instance, should always be bought together. So should hosiery and shoes. So should your evening clothes and their accessories. This is the most satisfactory way in the begin ming and the least expensive in the end.
 Conforming to the loose-and-leisurely type of suits that are so fashionable this season. with their wide shoulders and fulldraped trousers, felt hats have stead fly broadened in brim and gained, cor respondingly, more fullness of crown. The new model illustrated here is very smart The wide, slightly scooped brim and the rather tapering crown lend to this hat q well-defined character. While the crown kept smooth at the sides is preferred by some men, many others cannot be weaned away from the habit of putting pinch of personality into their hats by denting it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
STOPS TO REST;
 IS ARRESTED
L. l.. Wall Charged With Having
 96 Gallons Of Whiskey

l.. l.. Wall of Atlanta, Ga, S5, will never use Birmingham as a term inal point in the transportation of liouor again. according to police.
 He stopped over at 1517 Eleventh avenue. north, for a rest and was ar rested by Roy Payne and Joe Cobb of the Birmingham police force. More than 96 gallons of whisky were seized, ac cording to the police Wall was placed in the city Jail on charges of violation of the liquor law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
CONGRESS CONFIRMS BASS APPOINTMENT
Postmaster And Employees Grat-
 flied At Senate Action

Word that congress had officially appointed John G. Bass permanent postmaster of Birmingham, was received in the city Wednesday.
 While not unexpected, the official confirmation was very gratifying to post office employees as we'll as Mir. Bass.
 Bass was appointed acting postmaster earlier in the year by Postmaster Gen. cral New to fill vacancy caused by expiration of the term of K. B. Symer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
ATTACK VICTIM IMPROVED
Oscar GOthart Injured In Argument With Three Men

Improvement was shown Wednesday in the condition of Oscar Gothart. P k. k. D. No. 1, seriously injured Tues day afternoon during an argument with three men, it is said, over the collection of a whisky debt. In the meantime deputy sheriffs are looking for the three men, Tate Mcdaniel, Joe McDaniel and Monroe Jones, who Gothart in state ment Tuesday night to Officers k. F. Hunt and Jack Ryan, charged with at tacking him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
16, ADMITS
 SHAVING GIRL
Youthful Pair Had Quarrel, He
 Tells Police

CAMDEN, N. J., Dec. 1O.-Stanley Curtis, 16-year-old school boy of Fair view, confessed today, according to Prosecutor Wescott, that he shot and killed Betsy Ross, his 16-year-old school mate. The girl was found dead in the home of her sister, with whom she lived in Gloucester. According to the prose cutor, Curtis said he and the girl had quarreled over some improper pictures she found in his possession. He put a bullet in the pistol he had in his pocket, walked toward her and pulled the trig- ger. He said he did not know why he dld 1t, but admitted he was angry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
z MEN DESTROY
 MIAMI DYKES
Sugar Cane Fields Damaged
 Slightly, Says Official

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 1O.-Thirty feet of the dyke protecting the cane fields of the Pennsylvania Sugar company's s plantation, seveal miles west of Miami, in the everglades, was destroyed by seven men who overpowered the watch man early this morning, the company reported here today.
 No great damage was done and it is expected that the dyke will be repaired by tomorrow morning. General Mana ger Graham of the sugar company could assign no reason for the damaging of the embankment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
{ DEAD, I5 WOUNDED
 IN BRAZIL WAR
Clash With Uruguay Troops Oc.
 CUTS Near Border
(By Associated Press.)

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Dec. 10. An armed clash occurred today near Rivera on the Brazilian-Uruguayan frontier. between Brazilian forces and A party of Uruguayan cavalry patrolling the border, according ot' advices from the frontier. The casualties were given as one killed and 15 wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-11
PLAN NEW UNIT
 TO SUBDIVISION
Addition To Piedmont Is Authorized At Cost
 $30O,O00

The second unit of Piedmont devel- opment was authorized Wednesday and improvements will cost in excess of
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
GOOD SECOND TEAM
High school 'nicrstudics on Court Have Won Eacl, of Their Ti,c starts This Year.
Games For This Week

Tho New Britain High school sec ond team is making fine record this year. They have played five games, winning all. They arc to play in the preliminary to tho Hartford New Britain game Friday. Manager Saun- ders has announced that all his men arc eligible for tho game.
 The men who are responsible for the fine showing of the team are Cap tain Haher. Dnrrow. Gicrochowski. Beagle. McGrath, Gcnette and Deodo- rian. They have shown fine team work in all of their games. Giero. chowski the rangy center of tho team. can br depended upon to get tho jump in every game. Darrow is good on tho ofcnsc and he and Habcr have been two Of the best working forwards to represent tho second te' / in many years. Tn" two guards. "llai licaglc and Mac" McGrath arc strong defensive men. The team record.
 \. F. H. S., 2S; souh Manchester seconds. ln.
 \. F. T. E.. 30: Partners. 2..
 \. F. II. &. 23: south Manchester seconds. T.
 S. B. II. E.. 27: panthors. 2i.
 \. F. II. <. 14: South Manchester.