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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
CROWD EXPECTED
 AT LEGION PARTY
Wednesday Dance To Raise Fund For Wounded Veterans

While Christmas preparations and the Christmas spirit are everywhere evident in Birmingham, there is a forlorn contrast in the various United States Veterans hospitals throughout the country.
 Christmas there is the worst time of the whole year because of the long, ing of the disabled war veterans to be at home with their loved ones.
 That is why the Birmingham post of the American Legion is making ready, with the aid of the auxiliary, to pack nearly 1000 holiday boxes and send them to the Alabama boys who face, at best, a dreary Yuletide in these hospitals.
 To raise the money to provide this bit of holiday cheer, and to prove to Alabama's wounded soldiers that they are not forgotten by their home folk, the Legion is giving a dance at the auditorium Wednesday night that prom ises to outdistance anything of it's kind yet staged in this state. Commander Arthur Greenwood has placed the ar- engagements in charge of Dr. Henry F. Hanna and Maj. Matt H. Murphy, and the doctor and the major an nounced ready" Monday. Tickets are on sale at Greenwood's cafe, and wom- en of the auxilitary will be the chap erons of the dance. Stunts have been arranged, and non-dancers, as well as the couples on the floor, will have fun. Two orchestras will supply continuous music from 9 D. m. till early the next morning.
 'The Legion looks to the patriotic people of Birmingham to help it raise the money for this worthy cause," says Dr. Hanna. 'The party we are going to stage at the auditorium will be more than worth the money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
STATES ARTISTS
 EXHIBITING WORK
Collection On View At Board Of
 Education Building

A representative collection of the work of number of Alabamas artists was placed on exhibit Monday at the administration building of the board of education, Park avenue and Twenty first street, under the supervision of the Allied Arts club of Birmingham.
 A program, christening the exhibit, which will be open to the public for two weeks was given Monday night at s o'clock. It consisted of the introduc- tion of group of the artists and the reading of short stories, dialect stories and poems of the writing section. Se- lections from Alfred Battle Beale, Louise Caillot, Mrs. J. N. Cornelius, Freda Avant, Edgar Valentine Smith, Mrs. Katherine Hopkins Chapman and others wre read.
 On display in the exhibit, considered a delineation of artistic endeavor in Alabama, are paintings of Carrie Hill, Louise Cone and Martha Fort Ander- son. Pieces of sculpture by Bernard Szold and Ethel Carpenter and archi- tects drawings by J. Louis Schillinger and George Turner are also on exhibi- tion. The exhibition will be open each day from o'clock to o'clock and is free to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
CAREER APPOINTS
 THREE COMMITTEES
Bar Association To Hold Me-
 morial Services Friday

Alex NJ. Garber, president of the Bir. mingham Bar association, has appointed the following committees on memorial resolutions upon the death of Hon. Chas F. Beddow, Hon. Sterling A. Wood and Hon. Nenian L. Steele: Beddow com. mittee: A. Leo Oberdorfer, chairman G. R. Harsh, Sr., Borden H. Burr, John S. Stone, Frank M. Dom;nick. Wood committee: Harry U. Sims, chairman Jno. c. Carmichael, Henry R. Howze T. A. Murphree, c. J. Dougherty Steel committee: Thos. J. Judge chairman; E. C. Crow, Robt. E. Smith D. G. Ewing, F. T. Rice.
 These committees are requested to re. port at memorial meeting of the asso citation called for 10 a. m. Friday, De cember 19, in Judge Densons court room. Following the memorial meeting the regular annual meeting of the association will be held, at which the president and other officers will be elect. ed for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16

MARKS FIRST DAY MEET
 OF STOVE MEN
Local Furnace Operators
 Guests Of Visitors Here

The final session of the annual meet ing of the Southern Association of Stove Manufacturers will be held Tues day morning at g 80 o'clock at which time officers for the new year will be named and the next meeting place se- lected. Following the meeting the delegates will visit several local plants.
 The sessions opened Monday at the Tutwiler hotel with President J. F. James presiding at the executive ses- sion the outlook for business, the mat ter of freight rates, employer pro lens, and other subjects were discussed.
 Judge Huggins told the stove makers some of the problems developed in labor matters.
 The final session Monday was ban quet in the Tutwiler private dining room at which 70 delegates were present. Rus sell Hunt, secretary-treasurer of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, president. With Hubert Smith, of the Woodward company, and E. M. Barnes, of the Republic company, are the com mittee.
 The address of welcome was delivered by Hugh Morrow, vice president of the Sloss- Sheffield company. After dinner the members were introduced and Dr. George R. Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, delivered one of his imitable addresses, causing roars of laughter by his witticisms. The visitors by rising vote, thanked the Birming- ham furnace men for the party.
 Those attending included:- J. F. James, w. H. Cloud, l.. H. Caldwell, L. E. Randle, H. Dudley, J. H. Durston, Clifford, Ireland, G. o. Stanley, Mir. Matthews, w. J. Stamps, H. Holcombe, w. H. Greenwood, w. H. Bates, MT. Holloway, A. G. Green, Walter Sturgess, c. N. Smith, Fred Bogger, Thomas Morton. Otto Agricola, William Allen, c. E. Randall, w. H. Martin, Edward Mccarthy, A. Selman, A. Randle, S. Reese, H. J. Karkes, Henry Wetter, Walter Terstegge, Fred Elrbacker, Hu- bert Smith, Russell Hunt, Hugh Mor- row, Dr. Stuart, Clyde W. Ennis, F. NJ. Barnes, N. H. Bagley, Willard Wilson, Bradford Hatcher, James Brierton, Robert Prowell, s. B. Murray, c. D. Barr, O. T. Obenheman, E. E. Linthi- cum, R. D. Tobian, T. H. Benners, R. H. Whorton, F. J. Supydam, B. H. Hartsfield, S. J. Price, Walter Harts- field, Dan Dimick, R. c. Stobert and Giles Mcqueen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
I2O EXTRA MEN
 TO HANDLE MAIL
Annual Holiday Rush At Post
 Office Started Monday

The annual Christmas rush hit the Birmingham postoffice Monday. It found everything in readiness to handle the big Christmas mailing, however, for more than 120 extra postal employees were at work.
 '"The mail early propaganda has had its effect" said Postmaster J. G. Bass, and Birmingham will mtaintain its record gained a few years ago as one of the most efficient post offices during the Christmas season in the county"
 To save the postal employees extra work, and to insure senders added s.fety, an appeal to wrap and pack carefully as well as write the address plainly upon letters and parcel post packages was re- peated Monday by Postmaster Bass.
 Articles likely to spoil within the time reasonably required for transportation and delivery will not be accepted for mailing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
CIVIL SERVICE
 HEAD RESIGNS
Cadden Elects To Remain In Elm.
 ploy Of Railroad

R. c. Cadden's resignation as chair man of the civil service board was ten dered Monday in letter to City Con- mission President D. F. McLendon. The commission will act on it Tuesday and may name his successor at the same meeting.
 Gladden. wrote that the Frisco rail- road, by whom he is employed as m en- gineer, had informed him he would eith- CT have to reti:e from the board or leave the service of the railroad.
 Therefore" the letter concluded, q am herewith rendering my resignation from tk2 civil service board"
 Gladden. has been chairman of the board since the resignation several months ago of John w. Altman. If the commission elects a new member Tuesday, he will enter actively on his duties when the board meets in special session next Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
COVERNMENTCAS
 AGAINST OIL co. RESTED MONDAY
Jury Expected To Get Case Before End
 Of Week

The governments case against A. w.. and Harold Walker, Sidney Menasco and Hudmon Hopson, charged with using the mails to defraud in connection with stock sales of $3000,OOO, was closed late Monday. The defense will heoin it's evidence Tuesday with indica- lions that the jury will get the case be- fore the end of the week.
 District Attorney Kennamer, during the six days of the trial, has put up 70 witnesses, including scores of persons who invested in stock that now IS de- clared to be worthless. Twenty-four witnesses have been called to testify for the defendants.
 R. Tull, expert accountant, whose testimony last week was sensational, WAS back on the stand for several hours Monday. o. D. Street, of defe: coun- sel. gave him a whitening cross-eXamina- tion in an effort to break down Els statement that an audit of the books of the company, during the time stock sales were at their peak, revealed oel.cle that started at slightly more than sl' 100000 and amounted in less than wear to almost $5,000,OOO.
 Frequent clashes between Tull and Attorney Street brought repr.mands from Judge Grubb.
 Haven't you given the jury some fig. ures that do not show on the books Of the company" Street demanded.
 .I was forced to give figures showing depreciation" the witness answered.
 Answer my question, yes or no, Street pressed.
 "Then, I'll say mo-" Full snapped.
 Subtracts From Assets
 Street finally caused Full to admit that in arriving at the deficit, he sub tracted S5O0,0O0 from the assets that had been listed as added values.
 All four of the defendants, for whom the district attorney will ask sentences in the Atlanta federal prison, sat throughout the day near the witness stand and took notes from the tes- timony. They were unmoved by any of the statements made by government witnesses.
 Arguments in the case will require whole day, it is indicated. The defendants are represented by formld- able battery of legal lights, including MT. Street, Borden Burr, Earl Pettus and l.. B. Rainey, former congressman. MT. Street, who is noted for his re- sourcefulness, probably will make the principal speech for the defense: Dis trict Attorney Kennamer and Assist ant District Attorney Jim c. Smith. both of whom are quick thinking and clever, with regulations as trial law yers, will argue the case for the United States.
 An adverse verdict would almost cer- tainly result in an immediate appeal by the defendants, according to indca- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
CONCERN TO BUILD
 TANK CARS HERE
Reeves Bros. May Inaugurate
 Sjecial Industry At Plant

It is probable that the construction of tank cars will be undertaken in this district by Reeves Brothers & Go. of Alliance Ohio, now constructing a $2,000,000 fabricating plant near Ingle- nook. It was learned in local indus trial circles Monday that about two miles of trackage had been purchased This indicates large storage yard will be arranged by the company.
 The company erecting the plant is one of the largest and most reliable in America.
 It is stated that the 40-acre tract, secured by the company will be inclosed and the units of the plant will rep resent the latest in construction. G. H. Newton, plant manager for the com pany, is here directing the work of construction. The company will con- struct an office building which will be the entrance to the works and sev- eral hundred men will be employed, it is said.
 The location of the plant in the Bir- mingham district, is expected to be fol- lowed by others engaged in the manu- facture of like products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
CROCERS READY
 FOR BIG JUBILEE
Expect More Than 600 At Christmas Party
 Tonight

Birmingham retail grocers and butch CTS are preparing to entertain more than 600 persons at their annual "get- together" meeting and Christmas jubilee to be held in the ballroom of the I1ill- man hotel at [ 80 o'clock Tuesday night.
 The program will be the most elab- crate yet held, it was announced Mon- day by B. C. Apperson, chairman of the committee in charge of the plans, and much interest is centering around the Christmas surprise" which Chair man Apperson promises will be the most unique entertainment feature ever offered by the association.
 The ballroom has been elaborately decorated with Christmas bells, holly, mistletoe and colors, and the Dixie serenaders have been engaged to fur nish music for the dance which will follow the entertainment program.
 The jubilee is open to members of the associat tion, manufacturers, whole salers and their families and friends, according to Chairman Apperson. Great stress is laid upon the buffet luncheon which it is promised will be a Christ mas feast with all the extras.
 The complete program for the oc- casion included: Selections, Dixie Serenaders; welcome address, D. E. McLendon response, Paul Shropshire reading, Rena May Colvin; whistling solo, Mrs. o. F. Fontaine, Los Angeles, Gal. reading, Master Terrell Earl; se- lections, Dixie Serenaders; -Four Aces of Woodlawn;" announcement, c. NJ Lane; Christmas surprise, buffet luncheon and square dance.
 Mason Martin, president of the Bir, mingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association will act as postmaster, and Mir. Lane will outline tentative plans for the household and food exposition which the association is sponsoring on March 4-14 in the municipal audi forirra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
TO HOLD SLAYER IN COUNTY JAIL FOR SAFEKEEPING
Feeling In Montgomery Running High, Says
 Deputy Sheriff

Herbert Hules, alias Tom Jones, con- fessed negro slayer of William Sam rick in Montgomery several months ago, is to be held in the Jefferson county jail for safekeeping at the request of Montgomery authorities, is was an nounced Monday.
 The murder aroused considerable feeling in Montgomery, Deputy Sheriff Tucker, who arrived in Birmingham Sunday, said, and for that reason asked that Jules be held in the jail here. Jules is said to have committed the mur- der on August 12 and to have at tempted to burn Sannrick's body. He fled tc Birmingham and was arrested Friday night by Detectives Tyler and Murphey.
 He is said to have confessed Sunday to police officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16

is the two-finger style, illustrated here. This may be chrome-tanned leather or knittel wool, such as Scotch, Angora CT Australian, often fleece-lined and water-proofed. It is made to accom- modate the thumb and forefinger sep arately and the other fingers together. Such glove is capital for motoring, as we'll as for many winter sports and pas times, as it grants free movement of the hand while imparting welcome warmth.
 Other gloves of the same sort are made with only the thumb left free and some are finished with wide, high, stiff gauntlet wrists and a reefing strap be- low. Some have soft wrists, enabling them to be rolled up and conveniently rammed into ones pocket. We wise ones of today snicker reminiscently at the pulse warmers" our grandfathers wore, but who shall say that the cd filks didn't have the right idea? Imita- tion makes derision pointless.
 Copyright, 1924, by c. D. Wry.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
C0UNTY'S MILK
 IS RATED HIGH
Physicians Praise Supply At Meeting On
 Monday

Birmingham's milk supply was given rating comparable to that of any city in the south at the meeting Monday night of the Jefferson County Medical so- ciety in the Medical building of the Hillman hospital.
 Tt is remarkable, the betterment in the milk supply of Birmingham, when it is taken into consideration that only a few years ago the city's rating was among the lowest in the country" said Dr. Stuart Welch in addressing the physicians.
 Dr. Welch also touched on the great increase in the COW population of the county which is more than 80 per cent in the last four years. He likewise stressed the decrease in typohid fever which has been cut by 60 per cent since the stringent laws concerning the handling of milk have been in effect.
 Dr. John H. Edmondson addressed the meeting on the progress of the X-ray and outlined that work in highly tech nical terms. About 50 physicians were present.
 The milk control system of the county was illustrated by means of lantern slides showing the various steps in the improvement of the supply in Jeffer- son county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
OKLAHOMA MINER
 DIES OF WOUNDS
Elliott Expires After Being Shot
 By Aged Justice

MIAMI, Okla, Dec 15.-Dewey FL liott, 25, Hickerville, Okla, miner, died today in a hospital here of a gunshot wound inflicted yesterday afternoon by T. F. Wilburn. aged justice of the peace at Hockerville.
 Elliott had been arrested for drunk enness and possession of liquor and taken before the justice. Witnesses said Elliott overpowered Wilburn, who is 72, and wrestled bottle of liquor from him, breaking it. Wiburn fired when Elliott continued the attack, according to county authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
INDIANIAN ADMITS FIRING S1OO,OOO YACHT
Says He Set Fire To ReOmar II
 At Toledo June 27

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 15.-John H. Brady, 49, Muncie, Ind, admitted today to Toledo police, they said, that he set fire to the yacht Reomar II, which burned with $100,000 loss in the lagoon of the Toledo Yacht club, June 27. The craft was owned by D. c. Stephenson, Indianapolis, who asserted it was de stroyed by members of the Ku Klux Klan as a mark of revenge against him.
 Stephenson, according to his state ments at various times, was in charge of propaganda work for the klan in Z1 states. He said he resigned in April last, after quarrel with higher officers over political matters, and that "ven- geance was declared" upon him.
 Due to previous attempt to de stroy the boat in the Cleveland harbor early in June Stephenson had stationed watchmen aboard it. Despite their vigilance the boat was boarded ap- parently about 3 80 a. m. and set on frie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
STATUTORY CHARGE
 LAID TO WATSON
Man Held For Alleged Attack
 On Woman

A warrant charging a statutory of. fense against young Birmingham woman was sworn out against T. L. Watson, alias Watley, 3901 Second avenue, Monday morning before Judge Abernethy by V. F. Cunningham.
 The alleged attack was the culmina- tion of an automobile ride Saturday night near Forest Hill cemetery.
 Watson has been held in the city jail since Saturday night. He was charged with being drunk, disorderly conduct and on an investigation charge. Following the issuance of the warrant, he was transferred to the county jail, where he is being held without bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
NEW TRIAL GRANTED MRS. CLYDE ENFIELD
Verdict In Favor Of Walter
 Candler Is Reversed
(By Associated Press. !

ATLANTA, Ga. Dec. 15.-Mrs. Clyde Byfield was today granted new trial in her suit for $100,O00 damages engaria about two years ago. The Geor- en alleged attack on the steamship Der engaria about two ears ago. The Geor- gia court of appeals reversed the find ing of a Dekalb county jury, which found a verdict for Mir. Candler. The court of appeals interpreted certain in structions of the presiding judge was favorable to the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
ATTORNEYS CLASH
 IN CIRCUIT COURT
Legal Tilt Results From Evi-
 dence Submitted

A legal tilt between Attorneys John Denson and John Altman marked the opening of the suit for 5000 damages by Jennis Rose, as administrix of her husbands estate, against Charles Mag TO, in Circuit Judge Joe c. Halls court.
 The case is the outcome of a shooting affray on First avenue three years ago, in which Rose was killed. The argu- ment between the attorneys started when MT. Denson attempted to show that several jurors were members of labor unions. Judge Hall overruled these questions.
 The case is expected to be given to the jury for deliberation late Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
YOUNGSTERS ON PROGRAM
"Yearlings" In Charge Of Rotary Meet.
 ing Wednesday

Birmingham Rotarians will turn their program Wednesday over to the ''yearlings'' of the club, and those mem. bers of less than a years connection will be in charge, it was announced Monday by LeGrand c. Wilson, chair. man of the program committee.
 Among those who will participate are E. T. Steele, E. l.. Scouten, H. C. Ryding, Lewis NJ. Collins, George A Blinn, Jr., George McCleery, R. w. Matthews, James W. Taylor, Paul A Savage and Rev. M. E. Kitrick. The meeting will be held at the Tutwile1 hotel at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
To Receive Reward

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 15.- Detectives Tyler and Murphy of the Ensley police force will receive the $400 reward offered for the arrest of Her bert Hules, confessed slayer of William Sannrick of Montgomery on August 12 last, according to Sheriff Phelps of Montgomery county.
 Hules implicated in his confession Charley Braswell, a negro being held in Montgomery county, the sheriff said. Braswell is said by Hules to have aided in the attempted cremation for which he received $5 from Hules, according to Phelps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
WILD DUCKS SEEN;
 COLD WEATHER DUE
Feathered Tribe SOuthward
 Bound, Says COstOn

The first wild ducks of the season were sighted from Birmingham office building Monday afternoon and the city is scheduled for some early cold weather provided time honored method of pre- diction holds true.
 The feathered flock was southward bound to the lakes and streams of the Gulf coast section and are fleeing from an unusual drop in temperature, ac- cording to Arthur Coston of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railway com pany, who spied on their movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
MOVIE COMEDIAN
 STOPS OYER HERE
Walter Hiers And Wife En Route
 To Atlanta

Birmingham's movie colony was swelled for a short time Monday morn ing when Walter Hiers, plump come dian of Famous Players, changed trains for Atlanta, where he will spend three days visiting friends.
 The film star, accompanied by his wife, a pretty brunette, arrived at 9 :07 o'clock from Pittsburg and left an hour later. He will return to Birmingham Thursday for another short stop-over before resuming his journey to the coast on the Pan-American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
EMPLOYEES "GET.TOGETHER"
0. l.. Bum To Be Host At Chamber
 Of Commerce

Empolyes of the Birmingham Cham her of Commerce and Traffic bureau will be entertained by 0. l.. Bunn and C. F. Jones, manager and secretary of the two divisions respectively, at a dinner Wendesday evening. The ban quet is an annual affair and will serve as a get-together for members. Mir. Bum will leave for Woodbury, N. J., Thursday to visit his daughter and baby granddaughter born recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
LAY CORNERSTONE
 OF NEW STRUCTURE
Highlands Methodist Sunday
 School Building Under Way

A large company witnessed the lay ing of the cornerstone of the hand some modern Sunday school building of the Highland Methodist church at Five Points Sunday afternoon. The pastor of the church, Dr. w. R. Hendrix, pre- sided at the religious service preceding the regular ceremonies. Former Lieu tenant Governor Nathan L. Miller, de- ivered the historical address and Dr. M. B. Lazenby, editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate, delivered the dedi- catory address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
ENGINEERS TO MEET
Will Hold Banquet And Ladies' Night
 Tuesday

The Birmingham section, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, will ho1I it's first banquet and ladies' night of the season on Tuesday night at 6 45 o'clock at the Hillman hotel. Prof. Guy E. Snavely, president of Birming am-Southern college, who made an ex tended tour of Europe last summer, will describe some of his experiences and good feed is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-16
TEXAS RAILROAD
 WILL BE LEASED
San Antonio Stockholders Ap-
 prove Directors Action

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 15.- Stockholders of the San Antonio and Arnasas Pass Railroad company, meet ing here today, voted to ratify action of the board of directors taken a month ago leasing the system to the Southern Pacific. The only action required to make the lease effective is approval of the plan by the interstate commerce commission.