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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-25
Christmas
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON
 
 CHRISTMAS again Bethlehem. Closer the that shone above the stable made the Earth Good Will Closer this because nothing else be found worth while. HEAVEN of wassa and There revely around Bethlehem Nothing marre
 shepherds and docle beasts of burden knew distinction that All hushed that the Uni might what it meant ID OJD the world ringing to nations what
 could hundreds and
 plenty before nations chanting before their altars But TN nobility The of history that yearning this Lack confidence in satisfying Sefespect for the nations lies the base of the first real peoples realization of Bethlehem.
 TRANGE stray principles they Each inject contempt the ladder which had first be trd reach higher remainder
 Bethlehem plainest simplest
 of
 ngs that all might understand All have understood 1t hearts.
 M acrmony have been delivered MI support their of Biblical
 phraseoogy and in attack that of but there has never viewpoints but then there has wrange Bethlehem
 trying of making world fit to live in by Bethlehem and the Golden Rue the blossom Earth Good Will Men, The heart breaks when it bated the that bode and latest Field which indignantly them both.
 there reckless ebulion of the emotions but that the bosom of the family where the world has Joseph the and the shepherds the first Christ The First Christmas family gathering about newborn babe
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serious talk. "I'm afraid you don't know me. You are perhaps just jump ing at conclusions, so be careful"
 Dearest" said Don, but Avril ex- claimed, Here we are," and slipping her hand from his arm waved him good night, for she felt she did not want a full confession of his love that evening A moment later he had gone and she was in the studio. Despite all her frivolous remarks, she acknowledged to herself that there was certain restful- ness in knowing that Don loved her. But like dread shadow came the thought of Ivan. However, in the light of day that was dispelled and she hastened to- wards her office her heart thrilled with the prospect of seeing the man she loved.
 Of course, Don did not usually put in his appearance till around half past nine so she would have chance to talk to Judy about the events of last night Quietness reigned when she entered her room. There was no sign of Judy, but on her own desk was a beautiful bunch of daffodils that partly concealed love- ly box of candy. As she picked them up she found little card which read, For the girl with the golden hair from an old salt"
 A smile twinkled in her eyes as she remembered some of the things she had said to Ted, and at that moment Judy appeared. T must telephone to your brother right away" said Avril. Just look what he's sent me. Oh what a
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(Mayo Thach) left yesterday to spend Christmas day with Mrs. Susan B. Kline in Chattanooga.
 
 Miss Adele Stokes left Tuesday eve- ming for her home in Louisville, Ky, after spending few days with her aunt Mrs. Robert Arthur Jones.
 
 MT. Frank Baton of Jackson, Miss, is spending the holidays with his sis ters, Mrs. Clarence E. Rice, Mrs. James w. Wood and Mrs. Engene Reid.
 , , ' h s
 Miss Alice Walker of Carlo, H., a student at the Sacred Heart academy in Cullman is the holiday guest of her sister, Mrs. H. T. Morgan. Mir. l.. R. Rutherford has arrived from New York to spend the holidays with his mother, Mrs. E. J. Hudnall. Dr. Robert Arthur Jones left Mon- day for Boiling Green, Ky, to be the holiday guest of his sister, Mrs. James C. Pierce.
 Mr.. N, s
 Mrs. l.. M. Milner and family from
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The Girl WhO Took 4 Chance
By JEAN SEIVWRIGHT

touch of envy in his tones. "Ted and you seemed to hit it off remarkably we'll"
 You wanted me to be nice to him, didn't you?" leased Avril.
 "Yes," replied Don, somewhat molli- fled by the understanding glance she be- slowed on him. He's mighty fine chap"
 Its too bad he has such short leave," continued Avril.
 Don laughed.
 "Why do you laugh?" she asked.
 q guess I'm rather glad he's going so soon," said Don, ignoring Avril's question.
 But why?" she pursued. "Tm sure Judy would love to see little more of her brother. know should"
 That's just it." interrupted Don. "I'm afraid landsman would have little chance against fellow like Ted"
 "Oh-do you think" Avril stam- mered and faint flush gave charming color to her cheeks.
 Don looked at her and now there was laughter in his serious gray eyes at her
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discontinue. Aren't you going to fin ioh fhot oonfauca7o

discontinue. Aren't you going to fin ish that sentence"
 Avril's long red gold flashes yelled the brightness of her eyes as she answered, "T think MT. .Gardner's very nice, only I'll probably never see him again. and anyway you asked me to be nice to him.
 "Do you always do what ask you, honey girl?' and Don drew Avril closer to him.
 "No," answered Avril as she raised her eyes to his, "but at least have al ways good reasons for not doing so' "Then why don't you give them? continued Don.
 "Sometimes it's better not" replied Avril.
 Well do you think your engagements will permit you to go for ride next Saturday."
 ''So far as I know at present. an. swered Avril with an air of great dig nity.
 "Then there's a chance for the man on shore after all?" asked Don. "A chance for what" questioned Avril with an air of unusual innocence ITO win your friendship" said Don. Ut depends on the man" retorted Avril, who now, realizing that Don cared for her, felt she could afford to play with him for little.
 They walked in silence for few min utes. Then Don said, "You know love you and know you'd be the dearest lit tie pal a man could want"
 ~"Yes," whispered Avril. Then laugh ing, for she did not feel in mood for
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We Women
SANTA CLAUS!

WAS visiting at the home of a
 friend. It was the day before Christ
 mas. Instead of great festivity 1n the air the two small daughters of my hostess were engaged in heated argu- ment. They were aged and 7.
 Their conversation ran somewhat as follows:
 "There is," said the younger.
 "There isn't" said the older. And each one tried to scream the other down. When I asked them what it was all about, the older little girl, Nancy, re- piled in superior tones, Polly is silly. She believes there is a Santa Claus. Pooh, YOU know there isn't"
 We women were all little girls once and I think the day brings that fact home to us more forcibly than any other time. I can remember the first time an older girl told me there wasn't a Santa Claus. I never did like that girl after that. I asked her how she knew, just as little Polly was asking Nancy, but they never do know. And Polly had to be comforted just as all little Pollys of the world have to be helped over that period of terrible disillusion. Unfortunately this is a world of reali- ties. not dreams As little children we dream, but as grown-ups we are forced to face actualities.
 The easiest thing in the world to
 destvoy is an illusion. But to de-
 stroy an illasfen is to shatter
 dream or hurt fiaman heart. 1t
 has often been remarked that youth
 is cruel. No person. of mature
 judgment would taunt little child
 who was trying to preserve an il'
 fusion.
 'nTen me-" insisted Polly. 'There IS a Santa Claus. I want a doll."
 Haltingly, I explained. Of course there is a Santa Claus. Santa Claus is God and there is a God. Every Christ mas he acts as Santa Claus and that is why he isn't seen every day. Santa Claus is good to good little girls and so ia God. God and Santa Claus are very good friends. We can't always get what we want when we want it, but next year or the year after we may get it. Pa tience and faith help us to attain what we desire in this world. Do we not as little girls have patience and faith, and does not Santa Claus frequently reward us?
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Sheffield are the guests of her mother. Mrs. D. J. Hudnall.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Stokes Jen- nings are leaving today for two weeks visit to Miami, Florida, and Nassau Bahama Islands.
 Captain and Mrs. Sterling A. Wood IT,, and small daughter, Cartherine of Fort Benning, Ga, are home for Christ mas with their mother, Mrs. Sterling A. Wood.
 
 Miss Edith Stollenwerck of Greens boro, Ala, arrived Friday to visit MT. and Mrs. J. B. Danforth on Thirteenth avenue, south.
 . MT. and Mrs. William F. Johnson are spending the holidays with relatives near West Ponit, Ga.
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Mrs. l.. M, Milner and
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party we'll have" and Avril quickly re- moved the wrappings from the candy.
 Hes gone" said Judy rather for lornly. ''He had to take an early train, but he's promised to come back a day earlier than he had planned so we can have another party"
 'How lovely" said Avril. "We had such fun last night, didn't we?" but Judy rather grieved that she han seen her brother for such a short time, and for a moment she wondered whether Avril was too frivolous to appreciate the love of the adored Don.
 Gro be continued.)
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Chapter XVIII.
A s AVRIL walked to the office her A thoughts centered on the events of

A thoughts centered on the events of
 the preceding evening. After they left the theater Don had suggested go- ing to a well-known place of amusement where they might dance. He had dis covered that Avril was very fond of dancing. To her delight, she found that he danced superbly. Ted, too, was a good dancer, so Avri1 was in her ele- ment. But at last the party had come to an end. She said goodbye ot the Gardners and then Don suggested talk ing her home in a taxi. Avril, how ever, assured him she would prefer to walk and he gladly acceded to her wishes. As they sauntered homewards Avril was very quiet.
 "I'm afraid you're tired" said Don solicitously as he bent down and gently took her arm.
 "Oh, mo-" answered Avril, "I've had such glorious time that I'm naturally aslittle subdHed,' and she looked at him with smiling eyes. 4
 Yes" said Don,. and there was a
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Random Notes

Mrs. Susan B. Kline of Chatta- nooga who came to Birmingham to at tend the funeral of Mir. Robert II. Thach returned to her home early Wednesday morning, accompanied by her son, Mir. Franklin l.. Kline and granddaughter, Feista Kline of New York City.
 
 Mayor and Mrs. Hugh c. Couch of College Park, Ga, are the holiday quests of Mir. and Mrs. s. J. Brown in Norwcod.
 
 Mrs. Robert H. Thach, MT. Robert c. Thach and Mrs. Franklin Kline
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Today's Thought By REV. KENNETH OWENS

''Forsaks not the law of thy mothe
 Proverbs 6-2O. Thy mothers law is this: Forsake all bitterness Be just to those who need The strength of His own creed; Unto the world extend The hand of a faithful friend; Attend the sick, the lame, In glory of His Name Thy mothers law is built On faith that will not wilt; On He once sacrificed: Our Lord, sweet Jesus Christ ]!
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SMART BAGS

Bags to carry with the tailored suit are of black moire with intricate de- signs of steel beads. They are large square envelopes and contain the neces- sary fittings.
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AFOWER FOR FAsHInN

Fashion demands the wearing of a flower upon all occasions. These flow CTS are shown in an amazingly wide va- riety, ranging all the way from tiny lit- tie prim bouquets of forget-me-nots to huge exotic blooms in colors that rival nature.
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Leave Birmingham on the Kansas City-Florida Special 3:30 p. m.. arrive Anniston 5:31 p. m., Atlanta, $40 p. m. Observation car.
 Southern Railway System
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
CHARGE CHINESE CREW
Sailors Union Claims Steamship Con,-
 raNy Violates Rules.

New York, July s0.--An afflda,it of Joseph Felton, agent of the Eastern and Gulf Sailors association, made public today by silak Blake Axtell. counsel for the union. charged that the freighter Edgar Bowling operated by the Garland Steamship company of New York, was preparing to sail for the Pacific coast with a crew of Chinese. only three Of whom could speak English.
 Mir. Axtell said he would ask Philip Elting. collector of the port. to make an investigation of the alleged viola tion of the federal seamens act, which provides that 75 per cent of the crew of each vessel must he able 10 understand orders given by the of fcefs.
 The affidavit asserts that the Edgar Bowling left New Ycrk several months agc with an American crew. which was discharged ip China and replaced by Chinese at lower rates Felton said there was a surplus of American seamen available, 1000 being ashore in New York now.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
MAY AMEND TREATY
Brffish-Irish Pact Likely to Re Some
 what Altered

London, July So.--Legislation to amend the treaty between England and Ireland Is foreshadowed in the newspapers. It Is stated that the judicial committee of the privy coun- cil. which was recently entrusted with the task of examining the position created by Listers refusal to appoint representative on the boundary com mission, has unanimously decided that the only way to constitute the commission is by new legislation in the imperial parliament which would bind both the northern and southern of Ireland.
 The British government is said to introducing q bill at an carly date, although it is recognized that such measure would be severe y controversial. would create serious for the ministry and prolong .he session of parliament.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
CONN. WORLD WAR VETS
 IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Sickness and Unemployment Reported As Causing Serious Trouble
 Among Men

Hartford. July S0.-unemployment
 and sickness are creating a serious
 condition of need among the world
 war veterans of this state according to Major Clarence c. Scarborough who as state finance officer of the American Legion has charge of dis tribution of the state fund for the relief of needy ex-service men.
 The payments to men who served their country. in the world war and who are now in financial distress now total as much as s2, a week, rang ing between that figure and ta,ooo. This Is not as much as the weekly payments totalled last spring when the totals ran as high as s4,ooo but 1t Is in excess of the figures a year ago. On August 1, 1923 the payments were about s1,250 a week and did not go above s1,4oo for some time.
 Major Scarborough says that there seems to be considerable need from unemployment in the eastern part cf the state. He made a visit to Put. nam on Monday to personally investi- gate number of appeals from that town. Because of unemployment there, the Putnam applications for last week were equal to those from this city. At the conclusion of hfs investigations Major Scarborough commended Chairman Archibald Mac Donald and the members of the Put nam committee for their diligence md thoroughness in handling the 'ases.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
RESTRICTIONS OFF
Amateur Radio Enthusiass Are Given
 Greater Latitude.

hartford, July 30. - Irksome re.
 strietions on the operation Of amateur
 radio stations and interference with
 the reception Of broadcast programs are removed by an authorization of
 the bureau of navigation of the de- partnlent of commerce which permits supervisors of radio to amend anna teur licenses to permit the use of spe. ciai bands of short wave ienrths without quiet hours" Announce ment of the ruling was made by the American Radio Relay league, which has headquarters here and whose in- sistent application was responsible for the change.
 Under the new order, there will be wide separation between general broadcast and amateur wave lengths which will result in a substantial de- crease Of amateur interference with broadcasting. The use of the new short wave lengths will permit the amateur to operate at all hours and many ta whom the recent extension of quiet hours' has proved odious are expected to take advantage Of the new privilege. The league warns amateurs that before making the changes permitted by the ruling, they must apply 10 the supervisor in their district and have their licenses amended.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
OPPONENT CLAIMS DAVIS
 BACKED BY ANTI.UNION
Dr. Norman Thomas Says Men Who Fought Miners' Union Sup
 ported Candidate

New York. July Sc.--Commentins on the letter which John w. Davis democratic presidential nominee, wrote to q Sullivan. Ind. newspaper saying he favored trade unions, Dr. Norman Thomas. socialist nominee for governor, today asserted that Mr. Davis was supported in the ccnven. ton by men who had fought the min- ers' union in West Virginia. pr. Thomas added that the democratic never protested against the continued denials of civil liberty and the right to organize which have made West Virginia's record blot on the American escutcheon."
 The labor complaint against Mir. Davis" he said. ''is that he has never used his great ability constructively for the interests of the people. He accepted the support of the West yir- ginia delegation which contained Sheriff Don Chain of Logan county. the most autocratic tool of absentee ownership fin America
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
NEW HAVEN OFFICE OF
 SECRET SERVICE CLOSED
James tserJ iH Charge There. is PHamatad ,o New York onioe,
 it Is Explained.

HsFlfeFd, July ts-IR carrying out i,s relley ef TstFsnehmsnt which will permit the elimination Of offices the federal ssVsrAmsn, has announced the closing Of the New Haven enies af the secret service department, The Hss arrangement sill become effective en fhursasy,
 infafamiien received ia Hartford Is ,a the sffset that James Berry, who has hssn sgsh, in charge of the ss- eFst service office al New Haven has been nreme,sd to the rasitien Of as. slsisHt chief in the ssw York effies and Agent James Fitzpatrick who has been assisting in New Haven effiee has hssn transferred 70 Providence.
 Assistant U, 6, Attorney George II. Cohen today ssid it is not his under. standing that the service hitherto rendered by the secret service branch ls ,a he in any way eurtailsd. The new arrangement provides for the handling ef all business from points fsst of Bridgeport by th. office at Pro,idsnee. R. l.. and that Of points vest Of Bridgeport will he looked liter from New York.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
FRENCH EXPERTS WORKING
 ON NEW SETTLEMENT PLAN
sss Fasn,uls Which Thss Are Pre-
 pairing They Feel GaF.ain Win Succeed
Eg 4as Assasl.tsa rrsss

By aHs Associated Frees
 London, July se,-fhe French sE- perts 10 ths iHtsrrsilied conference were working today st the French embassy le produce a formula which they promised would be different from anything they had previously offered and which they said ought is De the long-souEhl solution Of the deadlock in the conference on the question of security fer the Dawes plan lean ts Germany.
 Aside from this activity conference observers had te mark un toward as another one Of the many which have had ta he put under the heading Of delay, It was hoped, however, that this day would be different from the others in that it might be actually productive Of a solution.
 Al i'se o'clock this afternoon. the allied delegations were still awaiting word from the French experts that their proposal had been completed. It was clear that nothing could be done until the new formula was cir. culated and the experts Of commit tee number one were summoned 10 Downing street where Prime Minister Macdonald Of Great Britain and Premier Herriot of France conferred again this afternoon. The British cabinet had three- hours session this morning and will reassembie again this evening.
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defendants just ss Ns would have the fisht e shes crime sss committed Shils the defendant was under the lh- iiusnes ef drug
 The argument reached the stage where it was q ssuabbls with i've or slk stisFHsys and lheeourt sii talking al once and the eifeisl sienosFsphers in despaiF
 Leopold and Loeb leaned forward slightly iR their chairs and leek in every word,
 Finally the court repeated that rs was not geinE 10 admit any testimony sl this hearing 10 show the defendants insane, but thsl he would certainly wish 10 khov just what mitigating circumstances might have had an ef. feet on their actions
 A, one point when the argument waved ~sm, states Attorney Grove hfaisily remarked le the courts
 "If you hear ihis evidence as 10 insanity and you sentence Ines. men 10 fife Imprisonment and Mr, parrew takes the case 10 The supreme court, I'll confess error"
 As Mr. Darrow broke in with;
 No, no, there'd be nothhg-." Judge cayerly interjsctedi
 ''I do not care what you gentlemen do when l set through"
 "oh, that's ridieulous,' the court remarked with asrenty when Mir Grove replied; Yes" the the judges 1uery: 'If q man comes here and puts | sn witness who says this man is in- | sane.' must I call a iury?"
 There is no authority in the world | ,n it" the judge further remarked.
 T have . right 10 listen to any .yidence of mitigation" said the udge. After I have heard it. what weight give it no one will know hut nyseif."
 As the state continued to cite Au- horities. Mir, Darrow sat with Leopold md Loeb and he hree were in deep IL ended with Loeb into one of his expansive miles and Darrow turning his atten- ion to the group of arguing attorneys 'efore the court,
 D.. whie sat patiently on the stand. raiting for the court 0 decide finally whether he could testify.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-30
ENGLAND PROTESTS
 U. s. NAVAL POLICY
Modernilation Plans Subject Of
 Much Discussion
By The Associated Press.

By 1hA Assoelhed fFekS.
 Washington, July 2o.--Great Brit
 aims representations against the ship
 modernization program of the Ameri-
 can navy may bring to q head at last
 controversy that has stirred naval
 circles here almost continuously since
 the adjournment of the arms confer
 ence. .-
 State department officials declined today to comment on the London an-
 nouncement of the British move or
 to indicate what the policy of this
 government woald be.
 They gave the impression that the
 question was one of such importance
 that very careful study of the whole
 subject would be necessary before the
 United States made its reply to Lon l don.
 So that all the facts might be de- veloped, an intensive study of the
 whole subject was ordered last sum- mer. and as result Secretary Denby renewed in his annual report last De- cember the recommendation for a gun elevation appropriation, which he de- clared, will not in any way contra vene the spirit of letter of the treaty" Accompanying the seeretary's report was a statement by Captain r. H. schoheld of the navy general board supporting that view.
 This statement was accepted in con- gress as representing the mature judgment of the general board after careful study. The house. after a sharp fight, however, eliminated from the bill the item for gun elevation.
 Tn some quarters it was regarded as unlikely that any decision would be made before the return from ! Europe of Secretary Hughes, who per sonally conducted the work of the American delegation at the Washing ton conference, upon whose findings the British representations are based.
 A ship modsrnization program, in cluding a change in elevation of the main batteries of first line warships vas recommended to congress by President Harding in December, 1922. n an accompanying memorandum, Secretary Denby declared the work )TopoSeu was VI llldJOr ana Nltdl 1m- ,ortance" in national defense, and 1t vas pointed out by naval officers dur ng consideration of the question in congress that many of the first line !. British fighting ships already had gun anges comparable to those requested or the American navy.
 The appropriation asked for was rantcd but objections of a6 informal haracter came from British quarters nd in April of last year, the navy apartment announced that the ,odernization program would be de- erred for the time being. At the ime time it was reiterated that navy fficials did not regard the proposed lterations as a violation Of the treaty. and that the delay as due only 10 q belief that con ress. in arpropriatins ss,too, 900 to ,rry out the gun elevation project light have acted under s misappre- ension