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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

The good roads sentiment in Alabama
has grown wonderfully during the past
1s years and no state has shown greater
strides in the movement than Alabama.
The people of the state are aroused as
they have never been before and real
progress is being made in nearly every
county in the state.
This splendid progress has been brought
about by the great work of the Alabama
Good Roads association, which was Or
ganized 16 years ago by a band of en-
thusastic good roads advocates who were
determined that Alabama should have a
great system of highways. The associa-
tion was organized In Admission, Ala, in
1897 with the late Col. ]. NJ. Falkner,
president. and ]. A. Rountree, secretary.
This was the beginning of the organiza-
ton, which has grown to be such pow
erful and influential body in the good
roads movement of the nation.
NThe people and the press at first looked
on the movement as lot of "cranks. .
but being enthusiastic and in earnest.
this question has developed until today it
is the strongest and most popular issue
before the people or alabama
Many of the original members of this
splendid organization have passed over
the river and are now reaping their re-
ward. A few of the original organizers
of this association are left to recite his
tory and to continue the good work for
good roads. which means progress and
prosperity and benefit to the people who
live In the country.
The Alabama Goods Roads association,
In the first days of its history, simply
agitated and talked good roads. After
the first years of it's existence the advo-
Gates became bolder and advocated bond
issues in counties and appropriations by
commissioners courts. The work of edu-
cation continued. With fear and trem-
bling we commenced the agitation of
state aid and the creation of the state
highway commission. For six years we
hammered, discussed on the stump,
through the press, on the street corners,
the cross roads and at the f1resides this
issue.
Finally our association sent commit
tee to the legislature five years ago and
asked that an appropriation of $4,000 be
made for the establishment of a state
highway department and state aid. We
were met with the rebuff that it was un-
constitutional to make appropriations for
internal improvements. We were told
that they would be glad to vote for the
appropriation, but that 1t was unconsti-
tutional and until the constitution of Ala
bama was changed they could not aid
the building Of good roads in the state.
Meeting this defeat, but not conquered.
but determined that something should be
done to SECURE state aid. the Alabama
Good Roads association inaugurated the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

of good roads, the Alabama Good Roads
association having won the victory of
securing the adoption of the amendment
asking the legislature two years ago to
put the good roads amendment into eff
feet, to create state highway commits
sion and make an appropriation to aid
in building public roads in every county
in the state. The legislature listened to
our appeal and to the voice of the people
and created a highway commission.
which has charge of the public roads of
Alabama and made an appropriation of
s144,OOO annually for the next four years
vides that this money shall be divided
equally between the 81 counties in this
state, giving $1,000 annually each year to
each county.
Over 60 counties in Alabama have ap-
piled and received state aid 1t is be-
lieved that before the end of the year
that every county in the state will have
applied for state aid and will have started
state road which will eventually be-
come a part of a great SYSTEM inter
county and state highways. Under the
state highway commission act, three state
highways are to be mapped out by the
highway commission and submitted to the
next legislature for its consideration
making such amendments as it may see
proper before its adoption. Thus we can
see the splendid work that has been done
by this assoc and the good roads
advocates of ATE.
In the good rcaGs agitation in Alabama
the press of the state has taken an ac-
tive interest.
The Age-Herald has been one of the
strongest and most potent influences in
bringing about the good roads sentiment
in the state and deserves the highest
praise for it's unselfsh work, which is ap-
preciated by every good roads advocate
in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

/ in an emergency that would call for a
sudden increase in the generation of the
electricity. Usually two large size units
each 500 to eco horse power capacity, ar
ranged in batteries, are employed, and
the water tube type Is of the most inn
proved pattern, owing to it's safety and
iexibility. Each boiler is designed to be
its own super-heater to supply super
heat to the steam supply at 100 degrees
F'arenhelt.
The boiler system installed in the Bir-
mingham works has the reputation of
being one of the most perfect in the
country and is easily able to take care of
the 10000 gallons of water per minute
which are used when the electric plant
is running at capacity
A great electrical system must pay just
as much attention to its piping system as
to its boilers To make doubly sure of
safety the Birmingham concerns that
generate electricity from central stations
have installed pipes and fittings under
the high pressure system designed for
200 pounds of steam pressure and super
heat of 100 pounds. The main steam
leader is provided in duplicate, as is the
feed water piping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
MANUFACTURE OF GAS is
AN INTERESTING PROCESS
Coal Is Main Feature-Men Employed in Large Plant Have
Severe Interesting Story Gas in the
Making No Danger of Gas Famine

The Birmingham plant has almost a
hundred retorts in constant operation.
Each charge of coal placed in each re-
tort weighs T5o pounds and it remains
there under the white heat of the fur
mace for six hours.
Five cubic feet of gas of 16 candle
power is expected of each pound of coal
used.
Work Is Severe
Shifts of two men are kept at work
charging the retorts. They work in a
heat which is sulphurous, glare that
is binding and in smoke and SCOT be-
side. In order that they may survive
this fearful heat they work in shifts
of one-half hour each and while each
mans day is of 10 hours duration, he is
actually before the simmering retorts
but five hours.
Al the other end OF the retorts an
other shift OF men are engaged in the
scarcely less comfortable work of
drawing the coke and firing the fur
naces. Twenty-Five per cent of the coke
drawn from the retorts is used in the
furnaces. The remainder. mixed with
tar and ammonia, constitutes a profit
able by product Of the gas plant
Pipes attached to the retorts lead to
the "eXhauster' or centrifugal pump
in the exhaust house and through this
machine the gas Is pumped in order to
extract the coal tar that may remain
in il. The gas has temperature of
about 120 degrees when it leaves the
tar extractor 1t is cooled to tenn
perature of 60 degrees by being passed
through a water condenser and then it
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

Ed. l.. Anderson, a prominent Birming.
ham boy.>now state. agent for the Mutual
Fidelity Insurance company, enjoys the
unique distinction OF being the only per-
son elected from the south to the Amer.
lean rifle team. which made such ex-
ceedingly good records at the Nationa
athletic meet at Stockholm last year
For some time prior to his election Mr.
Anderson had charge OF the rifle team OF
the Birmingham Athletic club, and It was
occupying this position that his excellent
craftsmanship was noticed by the com.
mittee.
Among other things Mr.. Anderson has
been quite interested in military life ,ant
until his honorable discharge was cap
tain Of Company d. First Field artillery
of the Alabama National Guard. Besides
being one Of the social directors, he il
now also member Of the board OF gov.
ernors of the Birmingham Athletic club
and has taken, an active part in all So
cial work during the past several years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

Among the jobs that aren't snecures
in life is that of the men who actually
make gas For five hours day these
men work in a temperature that would
almost boil water, in order that the
furnaces shall be kept at white heat to
liberate the gas from the coal above
so that it may be sent out through pipes
to consumers for fuel and light.
The manufacture of artificial gas be-
gins and ends with the coal. At the
Birmingham plant more than 100 tons
are used daily. A force of men is en-
ployed to bring this coal from the
pockets to the retorts in the gas house.
Arrived there the Shovel men" take
the coal in little cars and run 1t along
tracks to the crusher where it is ground
by the powerful machinery into minute
and uniform particles
Then the coal is elevated in carriers
to d heighth of IS feet and then again
lowered into the eonveyor which is to
carry 1t to the retorts.
How Coal Is Handled
Automatically working levers and
chutes dump the coal in uniform guam
tities into the retorts at intervals.
There under a fierce heat of almost 1000
degrees Fahrenheit the gas of the
coal is liberated and stored for use.
The retort is an inclined tubular pas
sage constructed of fire brick through
gigantic furnace. In the Birmingham
works this furnace occupied an entire
building. On the one side are the charg-
ing ends where the coal is thrown in
for fuel. At the other end are the pipes
which carry off the gas Also there
are doors through which the coke that
survives the white heat is removed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
Here's 4 Solution,

From the st. Louis Republic.
< Speaking of hoaxes-,'
"Yes?" 80
Il was just thinking Of the merry ha
ha that's going to reso,ind around the
world when these cubist painters finally
confess to their prank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
ANGLIN-WHITE REALTY x INSURANCE co.
2Q28 1st Avenue

This the ablest firms city
Angln
almost continuously
T. A. White,
graduated University
1909 firrn in of eyear.
business in the city
Of
loves rates Of
money this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
The Modern Me4hol,

Edith-What?
Maud-That the woman Of position
dances IKE : climber.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21

full force to greet them In their first
formal concert tonight,
The program IL as follows: I'm
promptu Fantasia Chopin, Miss
Cushnan Il Hear You Calling Me"
tMarshalD. Miss Gordon; r minor
waltz (Chopin). Miss Cushman; (a)
Wedmung (schumann). (b) Ich lieber
diCh (Griee). Miss Gordon: butterfly
sttnatton Guy d'Hardelot). My Lad
die If. G. Hahr) Miss Gordon: (a)
The Butterfly (Grieg), ~ Romance
tschumanu). Miss Cushman. Grade
Song" fTschalkowsky), Far Off
Hear Lovers Flute (Cadman) /,
Miss Gordon; Black Study Chopin 3,
Miss Cushman:, finale.
Dcbutante Party,
Mrs. Philip Pope Taliaferro is CIV
ing card party this evening at her
home in East Franklin street, In
honor Of her debutante daughter, Miss
Lucy Nelson Taliaferro. The girls
have been invited for o'clock to play
auction bridge. and the men will come
In at $50 o ciock.
Miss Taliaferro is very charming
young girl and has already been ex~
tensiVcly entertained.
Entertained In Norfolk
A very attractive affair Of the sea-
son was tea given Tuesday after
noon by Mrs. II. G, Threadcraft and
Mrs Frances Burns In the formers
home in LArchmount. Norfolk, in
honor Of Mrs LanRhorne putney, of
Richmond. The rooms were beauti-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
lRBY JOHNSON IS
LAWSON'S SUCCESSOR

NEWPORT NEWS, Nov. 2B.-The
State fisheries commission has adopt
ed resolution preventing the loca-
ton of fish nets in the Chickah ominy
river and ordering the sale of all con-
fiscated nets of York aud Potomac
river fishermen who fail to take out
licenses.
lrby Johnson. of Fox Hin, Elizabeth
city comfy has been elected to sue
coed the late Captain William f. Law
son as oyster inspector Of that county.
John Joyce was elected to succeed the
late w. ID. Dire as oyster inspector
of Tangier Sound.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
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One Of the prettiest debutante affairs
Of she season was bridge luncheon
given by Mrs, Alexander Sands yegter-
day in honor Of Miss Marie Stuart
Sands, n charming bud Of this season.
4eorgeous yellow chrysanthemums In
large baskets. tied with yellow tulle.
decorated the entire house being used
IN profusion in the drawing room and
dfning-room. The guests Included the
aebutantes Of this season, and Mrs
Sands. Eowned in palest blue char
nlsuse, with trimmings Of shadow lace.
Was assisted IN receiving by the guest
Of honor. who wore a lovely gown If
soft pink crepe. trimmed in bands Of
fur After several Interesting games
" progressive auction. luncheon was
served at the small tables. tiny men
~ footba}l costumes being used as
place cards.
Interesting Musical.
An interesting event of today IL the
musical which VIII be given this even
Ing In the auditorium OF Madison
school by Miss Jane Cushman and
Miss Margaret Gordon. Both Of these
young people are very talented and
well known IN musical circles In Rich
ulond. Mss cushman was at one
time pupl of John Powell and has
recently been studying under his
sister. Mrs Smith Brockenbrouch
while Miss Gordon, who has lovely
soprano voice. and sang before the
Woman's club last winter. is ,pupil
Of Mrs. Maioney. Society VIII be in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21

favor the guests with several songs and
Rotations, and among the OF hers who
will add greatly TO musical program
for the afternoon are: Miss Josephine
Enright and Miss Curry.
To Meet Today.
The kirmess association will meet
this morning at II o'clock in room
$50, OF the Jefferson hotel There will
be reports from all Of the committees
In charge of dances and booths.
The Grandchildren chapter, No, /,
auxiliary to the Richmond chapter,
United Daughters Of the Confederacy,
Will meet this afternoon at O'Clock
in the home of Mrs n. V. Randolph,
1871 Grove avenue
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Shearer.
of 'Waverly," Middletown, Frederick
county, announce the engagement OF
their cousin, Miss Edith Alice Jack
son. OF Hyde Park. Chicago, to Mr..
Samuel d. O'Neai, Of Frederick county,
Virginia
Miss Jackson fs the only child of
DR.. and Mrs Thomas J. jackson, Of
Chicago. She recently graduated with
high honors from the University Of
Chicago, and is member of the Alpha
chapter Of the Gamma Beta ri
sorority. After graduation she travel
ed extensively throughout Europe, &C
complaining her parents.
The date of the wedding has not
been named, but will take place at
the home Of Miss jackson in Chicago.
Pretty Home Wedding.
pretty home wedding was
solemnized Wednesday evening at
7:15 o'clock In the home of the brides
parents $40 North Thirty second
street, when Miss Marie G. Throck-
morton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
r. A. Throckmorton. became the
bride Of Mr. Charles r. Talley, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. TalIey. The
bride entered the drawing room with
her father, by whom she was given
In marriage and wore blue travel
ing suit of dark blue, with hat to
and carried a shower bouquet
OF Brides roses and lilies of the val
ley. The ceremony was performed at
an improvised altar of palms and
lighted tapers, and Professor Cosby
presided at the organ. playing
'Lohengrin's' wedding march. and
softly rendering 80 Promise Me"
during the ceremony. The brides
maids were Misses Alease Throck-
sister Of the bride. and Hazel
Hamilton. Miss Throckmorton was
gowned in yellow brocaded satin,
iraped in yellow chiffon. while Miss
Hamilton wore yellow satin, drAped In
lavender chiffon. LITTLE Robert
acted as ring bearer.
Immediately after the ceremony. !
Mr.. and Mrs. TaIley left for "a we'd
ling trip to Niagara Falls. after which |
hey will be at home to their friends |
1t sol Thirty-second Street
Among the guests from distance /
we're:
Mr.. and Mrs. b. p Hamilton, Miss I
-.uCN II. IaMkG Mr.. and Mrs l.. /
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
ROANOKE CITIZEN
KILLED BY TRAIN

Especial to The Richmond yirginian. \
ROANOKE, VA, Nov. 20.--Henry
nj. Mundy, well known resident OF
this city. foreman of the Virginia and
Tennessee Telephone company, way
killed at 9;lb this morning In an at
tempt to board a moving passenger
train.
MIR. Mundy. who weighed somethina
over twf hundred pounds, made a run
for what he considered q slowly NOV
ing train, he caught the hand rail OF
the coach but slipped and fell between
the cars sustaining broken back and
several minor injuries.
Mr.. Mundy was a member OF sew
eral fraternal organizations and was
highly regarded in this community.
A wife and three children survive
him.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
:-,Initll---ButI.tr.

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Zoe. 70
w. Mayor Smith, son If Mrs Ma
talie F. Smith, and Miss Grace S But
Ter. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs George
w. Butler of Brazil were married
Wednesday night at the Presbyterian
church at Goldsboro. N. c., Rev. V.
@. Smith performing the ceremony.
Mrs. Joe Patrick, Of Washington, N.
c., was matron Of honor. and Miss
Huldah Slaughter. of Goldsboro, N. c..
was maid of honor. The bridesmaids
were Misses Sparrow Raleigh, N c.
Louise Slocomb, Rena Butler Lydia
Winslow. of Goldsboro, N c., and
Sadie Brown and Vivian Wosten. Of
New Berne, N. G. Phil s. Smith, of
Richmond. Va, brother of the
groom. was best man. and the uxhers
were Paul Karsten, Jr., OF F'redericks-
burg, Va; DR.. James Fl. Smith, Rich
mond, Va; NJ. r. Robinson. Jr,
George @. Hardesty, Don Humphrey
OF Goldshoro, n. c., and Marsden C.
Smith. OF Hampton, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21

Morris, MIR. and Mrs. Ike Throck
morton. Mr. and Mrs. +. G. Tallev
Rev. p z. Throckmorton. Mrs. j. T.
Throckmortons" Misses Matte and
Clyde Harris, Mr. and Mrs j. Sterling
Parrish, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Parrish
Charles J. Billups, Mrs. w. a. .Herzog,
Of Petersburg; Mrs. A. w. Baker. Mrs.
Fleming and daughters. r, A. Talley
Mrs II. II. Richardson, Mrs Evelyn
Num-, j. Samuel Parrish. Mrs. Iskey
Gillian, Mr., and Mrs. w. IL Harmon
and daughter. and Mr.. and Mrs. Fl.
A. Frostick.
Announcements.
Mr.. and Mrs. ], sWeinsteiH. OF 2s2f
West Grace street. announce the mar
rage OF their daughter, Esther. to Mr..
n. william Schlossbere, of Roanoke.
Personal.
Mrs. Langhorne Putney has return
ed to her home near Richmond. after
spending some time with Mrs f. G..
Threadcraft. in Norfolk.
Mrs. Robert Watkins, who has been
spending several weeks in the city
with her daughter, Mrs. Ben Rose
horo. has returned to her home in
Houston, Va
Mrs A. Hume Sprinkle, Of staun-
ton, is spending some time in Rich
mond.
Mrs. Stephen Putney is spending
several weeks with her sor-In-law and
daughter, the Rev. and Mrs. William
Page Dame, of Baltimore.
Captain Richard Bidgood mas re-
turned TO his home in this city. after
spending several days in Staunton.
Mr.. and Mrs, O. Fl. Funston, of
1915 Monument avenue. have as their
guests Bishop and Mrs. James +.
Funston.
Mrs. William Fl. Minor, of Rich.
mond, Is the guest of her mother
Mrs. NJ. Pollard, in Campbell avenue,
Roanoke.
Lieutenant and Mrs, Gordon Ely
son, who have been spending some
time at Old Point. have gone to New
York, TO spend several weeks with the
latter's mother, Mrs. Glenn.
Miss Juliet HALEY, of Brooklyn, Is
the guest OF her aunt Mrs. Cotesworth
Pinckney in Ginter Park
Miss Mary McGhee. of Wayneshoro,
is the guest of friends in this city, en-
route TO New York city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
HOLD FUNERAL
OF w. +. HOLMES

BoYDTON Nov 20.-The funeral
OF william K. Holmes. who died Tues
day afternoon In Richmond was held
here this afternoon, burial being in
the family burying ground near this
place.
Besides widow, who was a Miss
Puryear, cousin Of Professor Pur-
year, of Richmond college, the former
judge leaves nine children, one of
whom is Mrs. W. l.. Clack, of Rich
mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
EXCURSION TO BALTIMORE
Via
u Nrk River Line Ihurs.IaY MIR 9H

Magnificent new steamer, CITY of
Richmond" $3.50 round trip Three
days in Baltimore Leave Richmond
$50 F. NJ. Southern Railway Steamer
Train, First class coaches and parlor
urn any day 10 and Including Novem-
Der 2eth. This low fare affords a
splendid opportunity to spend Thanks
giving Day in Baltimore, at a minimum
cost; and, incidentally. 10 inspect the
York River Lines elegant new steam
ers. CITY Of Richmond" and the city
OF Annapolis" now In service daily
except sunday. Consult agents, g07
East Main street,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21

CHRISTMAS GTFTs-There's so many and 50
many kinds that just lose myself when try to think
CT all the perfectly beautiful things that are the
thing" for gift. But, Bears, after ALL when you
come to think Of gifts for loved esthe people who
mean the most to you-why Jewery is the first thing
that Just enters Your mind -,Jcwcry doesn't have TO
cost 80 much, other-it's how You buy it.
In jewery shop today saw just all kinds Of really
dear trinkets and of them surprisingly cheap
mesh bags both silver and gold from three fifty to
one hundred-La NalliereS, from two fifty up-and
the most unique and dainty wrist watches at eight
twelve and on up to seyenty-fve dollars.
There are just SO many things that cen remember
them allhut want you all to ask for just what Won
want. will be glad to find ont for YOU.
Please do use mel am yours
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21

Revival meetings ~ viii begin M
Broadus Memorial Baptist church next
Sunday Or. Carter Ashton Jenkins.
or Calvary Baptist church, will aid
the pastor, Rev. w. T. Gibson. In a
series OF meetins. continuing through
the week. Mr.. Jenkins will preach
every evening at O'Clock. He has
been very successful in evangelistio
work. Mr.. Jenkins came to Calvary
church few months ago from Nor
folk, and is one OF the recognized
leaders OF the religious forces of the
city. A large chorus choir will assist
in the music,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
THE SOULS AWAKENING
Subject Of Sermon of DR.. Black
well Today Revival at
Broadus Memorial.

The eYangeiisuc services In the Tab
ernacle Baptist church will continus
through Sunday. There have been q
number Of accessions to the church ana
with the increasing interest In the
meetings 1t is expected that there
VIII be many more before the revival
closes. This afternoon at 3:3n DIR
Blackwell win speak TO young people
on THE Souls Awakening" the SUB
Ject being suggested by Tauts famous
picture Of that name 4 most cor
dial invitation is extended the public
10 attend all the services of thu
church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-21
MIh2ANa:..-

? s.-Please address me, care The yirginian, If
the Postman hadn't known me | would nave missed a
letter this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-07-25

Mrs. James Gibbon the
marriage of her daughter, Miriam, to
Charles Henry Stanford Nobes, on
Wednesday, July 6, at Rewey, Wis.
They will be at home after Sept. / at
New Rockford.