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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
PLANS COMPLETED
TO RAISE FUNDS FOR
SOLDIERS LIBRARY
Community Club and Com
mittee of Ladies Have in
Charge Contributions to
War Library Fund

The liberty war council of the United
States, appointed by the Secretary of
State, has been entrusted with the duty
of raising 100000 for furnishing our sol
diers and sailors with reading matter.
OF this amount Birmingham has been
called upon to raise S5ooo The work in
Birmingham has been undertaken by the
Community club. This organization of
about 100 young men has 4e Of its mem
bers in the service
Plans have been made 10 provide books,
current magazines. maps. pictures-ev-
erything implied in the words of up-to-
date public library service-for all the
soldiers and sailors of the United States
wherever they may be.
The campaign for the 81 ,0ooo 900 will be
conducted throughout the entire United
States during the week of September "a
to g. In this city the movement is
being backed by j. w. Donnelly. presi-
dent public library board. The plan suf
campaign comprises % men and % wom-
en-, each of whom are responsible for $l09
The men are taken from the Community
club, and the women VIII be chosen from
the following list:
Mrs o. L. Stephenson. Mrs. ]. Z.
Penny, Mrs. ]. p. Dovel, Mrs. Henry
Howe, Mrs ]. NJ. Mason. Mrs. FELTON,
Wimberly, Mrs. Angus Taylor. Mrs. Lee
Rust, Mrs. E. w. Rucker, Jr., Mrs c.
T. Boteweg, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell. Mrs.
D. NJ Lewis, Mrs. J. w. Minor. Mrs
Nesbitt Hamburger, Mrs Groesbeck
Walsh, Miss Helen Benners, Mrs. Roy
Sterne, Mrs. j. r. McWane. Mrs. Henry
Dill, Mrs. w. A. benson, Mrs. Priestly
Toulmin, Mrs. Dwight Bayley Mrs
Louis Saks, Mrs. Herman Rich, Mrs
Charles A. Brown, Mrs. Frank Nelson.
Mrs w. d. Smith, Mrs. B. r. Wilker-
son. Mrs e. w. Barrett. Mrs. Arthur
Brown, Miss Lou Able Chambless, Mrs
Laura w. Robinson, Mrs. J. G. Maben.
Mrs r. 5. Munger Mrs. Chappell Cory,
Mrs p. B. Bowers. Mrs. Gregory john
ston, Mrs. ]. n. Cornelius Miss W NJ
Allen, Mrs. r. F. Johnston. ~
AT luncheon yesterday Mr. Donnelly
explained to the men Of the Community
club how to conduct the campaign for
library for our soldiers and sailors
There will be a meeting of the ladies,
who have been chosen at 4 O. clock this
afternoon in the private dining room of
the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19

Mrs. w. T. Lee of Cedartown, Ga, one
brother, John S. Lee of this city, and
one sister living In Georgia.
The funeral services will be held at
the residence this afternoon at o'clock,
Methodist church officiating, assisted by
the Rev. J. A. Bryan of the Th.-d Pres
byterian church. Interment will follow
at the Elmwood cemetery.
Temple lodge, Ancient Free and Ac-
cepted Masons will officiate at the grave
The following pallbearers have been
named: Active, ]. E. Strong, G. w. Ed
wards, r. Shively J. B. Burgin, C. p.
Hammond, J. F. Hawkins, w. c. Her
nandez, j. c. Hodges, "A. B. Davenport
and J. A. Lyle. The honorary palibear-
ers will be: George H. Gray, A. ]. Me-
Kimmon, w. w. Clancy G. w. Quarles,
Robert Ragsdale, Sam Morgan, ]. T.
Phillips, r. j. Snow, DR.. r. NJ l,ann.ns
ham. B. F. Tyler. George Heidleburg,
Paul Earle, Murray Brown, L. w.
Shouse. Samuel Brinton, DR.. A. Gibson,
George A. Williams, A. H. Geohegan. E.
]. Rowe j. Mex. Long, Robert Strick-
land, William DeShazo, DR.. r. H. Ham
brick, William Carothers, T. p. Bowles,
f. ]. Ehrhart and Henley j. Smith.
Gus Lee came to the Burning ham dis
trict nearly 30 years ago from his home
in Cedartown. Ga, and resided here
since that time. About 1891 he became
identified with the commissary of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad COM
pany at Ensley, and was employed there
a number Of years. He later accepted
a position as manager of stores for the
ID ~. -
Thomas and Sayre, and on the console
dation with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railroad company he became general
manager of all the commissaries of the
company in the district, a position he
was holding at the time of his death.
In April, 1894, Mr.. Lee was married 10
Miss Mary Lee Shannon. daughter Of the
late James Shannon, pioneer iron
maker of the district. Six children
blessed the union, and all are living ex-
cept one. He Joined the Masonic fra
ternity some years ago and advanced TO
the higher bodies, in winch he was held
In high esteem by the members of the
order.
The sudden death of Gus Lee came as
a great shock to his FAMILY and his
numerous friends. 1t was not generally
known that he was ailing and as the
sad news spread many expressions OF
regret at his untimely end and of sin
cere sympathy for his family were ex-
tended. In regard to his family life II
was ideal. He loved his home his wife
and children with the abiding love
of strong, upright man and was adored
by them in return. His loss to them is
irreparable
To his friends he was true. to his en-
ployers faithful. His was a generous
nature and his taking away will be keen
ly felt for sometime among large circle
Of acquaintance. Surely in the taking
away Of Gus Lee death loved shining
mark" May He whose wisdom ''passeth
all understanding" send down upon the
Borrowing family the consolation the
world cannot give" and bring measure
of peace to their stricken hearts.
G. H. M.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
/ OF SPANISH WAR VETS
WILL BE ORGANIZED
Meeting Tonight at Civic Association
When Auxiliary Will Be Organ
ized-First Annual Ball
Big Success

branch Of the Woman's Auxiliary
to the local camp of Spanish American
War Veterans will be organized to-
night at the rooms of the Civic asso-
citation. The meeting will be called to
order at o'clock by Mrs. p. J. Coyle.
who was appointed chairman of the
committee on organization at the
meeting of the veterans Monday night.
The committee announces that all
women whose immediate relatives
took part in the Spanish war are elig-
ible to membership and all are urged
to attend the meeting tonight.
The movement was launched at the
first annual ball Of the local camp Of
the Spanish-American War Veterans
held at the Hotel Hnlman on Nom
day night. which was one of the most
enjoyable affairs given by the local
camp. Owing to business engagement
Governor Henderson was unable to be
present and sent his regrets. The
grand march was led by Commissioner
George Ward and Mrs. Coyle. Dancing
was INDUCED in until late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
ESTES ELECTED AS
MODERATOR LOCAL
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

George H. Estes was elected modera-
tor of the Birmingham Baptist asso-
citation at the annual meeting held yes
terday at the Salem Baptisk church.
Mt. Pinson. w. W. Ward was elected
clerk and the Rev. A. x. Wright. treas
urer.
Among the business transacted was
reports Of the various Sunday school
activities and Orphans Home DR.. H.
H. Hibbs of East Lake presided and
the meeting was attended by leading
Baptists of the district. Last night DR.
A. J. Dickinson made the principal ad.
dress
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
7. p. HAY SPEAKS ON
MARKETING OF CROPS

An enthusiastic meeting was held at
Oneonta when the regular election Of Of
fcers took place on Monday night at the
w. M. Hagood being elected president
and T. J. Mcpherson. vice president;
L. D. Box. secretary
AT this meeting 7. p. Hay, Jr., Of
Birmingham, secretary of the food pre-
paredness bureau. addressed the mem
bership in the interest of marketing Of
the surplus crops. and at the conclusion
of the meeting 1t was the consensus Of
opinion among the members to establish
commercial feed mill and corn shelter
A committee was named to do this com
posed Of j. c. Bruce. J. L. Rogers A. A.
Fendley, Q. p. Bynum and A. s. Bains
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19

LARGE ATTENDANCE
AT COUNTY SCHOOLS

Twenty thousand school children Of
Jefferson county are enrolled outside of
Birmingham and Bessemer. as indicated
by reports in the office of County SUI
perintendent Of Education P. M. Mcneil.
1t is estimated that fully $4,000 chill
dren will be enrolled by the last of the
present week, and that this number will
reach $4,000 eventually
Necessary supplies have been sent to
all the schools from the county super
.inteudent's office and it is stated that
the term began without hitch or delay
at any place, and that by the end of the
present week all of the pupils will have
been assigned to their proper grades.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
GUS LEE DIES FROM
STROKE OF APOPLEXY
Well Known Business Man
Succumbs in Few Hours
After Being Stricken

Gus Lee, one of the best known bust
ness men of the district, died yesterday
morning at his home, 1914 North Twenty
fifth street, following brief illness. The
direct cause of death was a stroke of
apoplexy. For number of years Mr.
Lee has been manager of the commits
sary department of the Tennessee Coal
Iron and Railroad company and has held
other positions of responsibility and
trust in this district.
Mr. Lee was about 50 years old and is
survived by a widow and five children,
Gus Lee, Jr., William Lee, Miss Bessie
Lee, Frederick and Maurice Lee. He is
also survived by his parents, Mr.. and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
C. P. ORR APPOINTED
BRITISH VICE CONSUL

G.. p. Orr has been appointed vice
consul for Great Britain and offices
have been established in the Chamber
OF Commerce building. Mr.. Orr is
native Of Canada. but has resided here
for many years and has been promi-
nent in the business and civic affairs
of the city and state
This is the first time Great Britain
has had a representative here and with
Mr.. Orr's knowledge Of the Industrial
conditions here he will be in a posi-.
ton to give valuable service.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
zAMoRA TEMPLE

The me mbers Of Zamora Temple and
OF Cyrene Commandery are requested
to attend the funeral OF Noble and
sir knight Gus Lee. which will he
held ut his residence. 1914 North
Twenty street. Wednesday. Sep
TENDER 10, Mt y. m.
The Blue lodge funevaf service will
be conducted by Birmingham Temple
lodge. JACK RIDDLE,
Potentatc.
FRANK s. BARNES. Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
HONOR DAY PLANS
ARE COMPLETED AT
MEETING OF BOARD
Men Drafted for National
Service Will Be Guests of
the City Sunday
PLANS TO CONFORM TO
GOVERNMENT RULES
Fifty Men Are Added to Original
Quota and Number to Leave
Sunday Will Be S1O-Ex-
ercises at the Bijou

At an extended session of the honor
day committee yesterday afternoon in
the rooms of the Civic association
plans were finally adopted for the
demonstration to be held Sunday aft
ernoon in recognition Of the $40 draft
ed men who will leave Sunday night
for Camp Pike. Ark.
Chairman Jacob Burger impressed
upon the committee that it was nee
essary to conform to the wishes Of
the governments agents and the ex-
emption board. and accordingly B. A.
Pepperman was called to meet with
the committee as to the celebration.
The programme as adopted calls for
the honor men" to form for the par
ade at the Manufacturers Exhibit hall
on First avenue between Eighteenth
and Nineteenth streets at o'clock
Sunday afternoon Under the orders of
the government the men will assemble
there for roll call at 2 o'clock, or one
hour in advance of the beginning of
the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
MASONIC NOTICE

All members OF BIRMINGHAM Temple
lodge No. CSC, A. F. and A. M. are
requested to meet mt Masonic temple
at 2,15 y. m. today to attend the fp-
neral OF Brother Gus Lee. which Will
he held from his late residence. 1914
North Twenty-fafth street. Intcrment
EImwood cemetery.
J. #. TYNDAL, w. M.
r.. M RANKIN, Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
TODAY'S EVENTS

At the Theatres
Lyric: Keith vaudeville aMtinee at
8 o'clock. Night performances, 1880 and
8 o'clock
Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature
pictures. Continuous performances, l to
II p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
ADD NEEDED RESOURCE

birmingham is to be congratulated in
being situated adjacent to such sealed
reservoir of natural gas, which, upon be-
ing completely developed, will add the
one needed resource in large quantities
to make it the real Pittsburg Of the
south.
1.-THE only feature of the development
othat remains to be determined Is as to
the relative quantities of oil or gas. We
are of the opinion that one or the other,
or possibly both, will be produced in
large quantities. but as to whether the
oil or the gas will predominant will not
be known until after complete tests have
been made and the production settled.
If it is found that the dome contains
only gas, it is estimated that the output
will be sufficient to supply such city
as Birmingham for 20 years or more,
as the flanks of the dome drain from
an area approximating some % square
miles of petroliferous territory.
"Aldrich dome is possibly 10 times
larger in area than the famous Spindle
Top dome of Beaumont, Tex, which pro-
duced over 50000,0o0 barrels Of low grade
! ri
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19

Thoroughly remodeled and newly FUR
nished Absolutely modern. Excellent
cafe. Rates: Rooms without bath $500
per day. Rooms with private hath $l,5o
per day. Whitman taxicabs and garage
In connection with hotel
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19

ic church. If you are not T. A. you
cannot get anywhere, is what they think
and what they are trying to make ali
others think. A man cannot run for Of
flee unless he is T. A. and We must
break them up now and put them to an
end.
'sDr. Barrett says that he does not
know of anything like T. A. society,
and that he stands for the principles that
they stand for, and that he is true
America. Here is the application blank,
and it says If you are DESTROYS of be-
coming member, tear off the per-
forated part at the bottom and mall it
to Box SIS, Birmingham, Ala. Now are
you or are you not a member of this
thing?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
Owens Says City Has Splen-
did Chance of Getting
Supply Before the
Winter Sets In
NOTHING LIKE 1T
IN WHOLE COUNTRY
is THEIR BELIEF
First Gas Sand Will Be
Reached by Drillers
Within the Next
Ten Days

"Birmingham stands splendid
chance of being supplied with natural
gas before the winter sets in, which
will mean a possible saving of so per
cent over the cost of artificial gas or
coal, said C. A. Owens. chairman of
day.
This company is now drilling on the
Aldrich dome, which is approximately
four miles south of Birmingham.
with any luck at all in drilling
said Mr. Owens, "the first well should
reach the first gas sand within the next
10 days and if permanent market can
be provided for the product, other wells
will following In rapid succession.
although drilling material and compe-
tent skilled labor is very scarce, we
have made all preliminary arrangements
to secure delivery of all the necessary
machinery, pipe and expert drilling crews
TO proceed with all dispatch in the open
ing UP of this miraculous gas dome To-
Gated adjacent to Birmingham.
ENGINEERS ENTHUSIASTIC
II have had considerable experience in
the different oil and gas fields of the
country and l am quite convinced that
it would be difficult matter to find a
duplicate of this dome we are now open
ing. Every geologist, mining engineer
and oil or gas man that is familiar with
the geological structure of this dome is
enthusiastic in his approval of it's Won
derful productive possibilities. The struc-
ture itself is a true dome, containing
both oil and gas under tremendous pres
sure, which would indicate that it's pro-
duction will be of the gusher variety.
THE great drawback which has at
tended all the previous developments for
oil or gas in Alabama has been that
the locations were not made at any
specific point of concentration. Such
points where oil or gas is concentrated
under great pressure and sealed from any
possible escape, are, of course, very rare
Our engineers state that they know Of
no other such structure us Aldrich dome
in all their range of investigations, eth
er within this state or in the entire
country
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
ROUTE OF PARADE

The route of the parade will be de-
termined by the committee of which
John T. Yeatman is chairman and the
marshal will be Lucien c. Brown. The
parade, which will include a platoon
of police the city commissioners and
officials. members of the general COM
mittee. the honor men. the Spanish
war veterans. BOYS Industrial school
band and other music. also civic
booies, and other organizations, will
terminate before the Biiou theatre at
about o'clock At the theatre the
speaking exercises will be held and
the honor men will then leave the
theatre in formation for dinner and
later march to the Terminal station.
Several subcommittee were appoint
ed yesterday for different details of
work to insure prompt execution of
the plans The principal requirement
of the government is that the honor
men be given all the comforts pos
sible. The kits containing the smokes
and other souvenirs, which are being
prepared by the ladies of the commit
tee, will be given the men at the as
sembling point in the Manufacturers
Exhibit hall.
COMMUNITY SINGS
The committee is asking the com
munity singers, through Director Rob
ert Lawrence, to vacate the Bijou thea
ire on Sunday afternoon to meet the
programme outlined for the honor
men. Every organization which de-
sires to have part in the demonstra-
ton should communicate with Chair
man Jacob Burger or John Yeatman,
chairman of the parade committee.
The committee adjourned to meet
again at noon Saturday in the cafe
of the Civic association.
An additional so men to the 260
men called for in the draft have been
added to Birmingham's quota and on
Sunday $40 selected men will entrain
fort Fort Pike.
The following are the additional SO;
FIFTY ADDITIONAL MEN
Division No. James Howard Keith,
Fred Bruce Martin. Charlie Self,
Charley S. Meshad.
Division No. Edwin William Hol-
stun. John Hull Christian. Will Tru-
man Souder, Joseph S. Agans, Olice
Huel Embrey, George Despinakis, l..
]. Benzino, Frank Wedamon, Nathan
Ellis Roscoe Walter Cleveland Null :
gan, Christopher GALLAGHER, Theodore
E. Nicholson. Sisso Nicolaschol Hor-
ace r. Drew. Vincent Martone, AlDerl
Jordan Blanchard. Porto Cassimus,
Leslie A. Wheaton. Marcus Leroy
Brock, Walter B. Hancock. Eugene F..
Simmons.
Division No. 3-Chester A Patterson,
Harry e. Cook. George D. Grandioudis.
Division No. 4-Claud D. Hall, Ern-
est e. Heck.
Division No. 5-Henry L. McLane,
John S. Mcneil, Albert Bishop, Monte
C. Barton. Edward F. Leverton, Grover
c. Stanford, Clyde E. GetWs, Roy E.
Quillin. Charlie L. Feat. Garland T.
Wilson, James w. Williams. Wylie, 7.
Meeks. Grover c. Horton. Claude Pad
gett.
Division No, 6-John j. Gould.
Lewis A. Shuster.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-09-19
BEGINS ON T. AS

Mr. Ward referred to the American
Citizen, q paper that is fighting him, and
stated that all of Birmingham was. or
would be, receiving the paper free be-
fore many days.
all Of the milk of human kindness from
their hearts and become wolves" he
said. They ask employers to discharge
stenographers. girls who need the jobs.
because they are members Of the Catho-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-11

scientists. philosophers They Will
give your mind The TODD If Graves.
And they eiil 'raneuiliize reaa aiiRh
Even from ne standpoint % 0l-i
ness success IL viii pay you 70 ac-
nulre the reading habit
No mater what your business.
on can GET frcm booSs FROM All
sorts ri books-idras that all prove
paving" ones 20 you The sous ci
"a poet NAV mean 20 YOU sometime
lhat yoa can turn INTO dollars ami
cents
f4---t IF III. thzi books yon VII
se able to live efficiently a. well az
10 work efficiently IL Is q great
hing 20 kncs how 20 liye-anc the
man vho Gccs not read Is usually
a man VINO do,s not know how 10
live TIE resiiessness. the nc'soa
ness ~ me non reader. is sufficient
roof af this
You have lonely nlume1'.' four
books can make them haFpy ones
You have times u depr ion
Books can turn 'hese into times Of
quiet, rssrful rveinvigora Ing
cont eminent Book. are Ioy-bting
tr- Of almost miraculous power
Brother take this 60 heart
Don't 70 on living without books
You are missing more than ms zee.
70 words can express-far more
Begin 70 read begin 20 enjoy books
tesfn 20 draw from hem me peace
~ mind tho strength ~ m nj. thai
lies crwrapped IN rhe world's great
Hterature. ready for your rse my
Use. ever 5ody's use.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-11
Get Off the Farmers Back
And Give Him a Chance

To excuse The swift rise In gasoline prices.
one Of the big guns 10 he OF business tells The
public that the end % ;he country supply OF
oil and gasoline IS almost in sight So what
would YOU expect
In i5s wears ar ne present rate. all he oil
wells VIII De- as dry as patent office report
Therefore, dig up The extra pTice and BE- cheer
ful about H.
This. though sounding plausible is bunk As
a matter Of fart, nobody in America outside II
ne oil companies. need give boot whether
there is much gasoline IN sight or little or mona
at all
because, Tor motor purposes anyway. dena.
tured alcohol Is better and cheaper and there Il
10 end 70 tor would be none II The oil gents
and others would kindly let Us use IL.
From the throw-away potatoes. Gull apples.
kitchen garbage OF weeds on hts place an aver
age farmer. for instance, can get an the motor
Juice he needs to run automobile and tractor.
and get II az fraction Of The price he pays to
Mr.. Roekefener's pleasing concern.
Nothing stands IN the way bat he strange OBJ
position q the government 10 might help the
farmer 70 this relief ard instead mace rgle-
and regulations that keep him tied up % the OIL
monopoly
A. this moment. according 10 an accounts
Germany is running large part Of har autos
and army trucks with alcohol cheaply made
from refuse
But Germany doesn't have any great. power
ful and subtiy managed oil monopoly shopping
around The halls Of government.
The oil person before referred 70 has harded
as piece of news about gasoline We will now
hand bin one about his own affairs
There IS something else in This country that
will be exhausted before gasoline supply
IL Is the thing called Public Patience
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-01-11

who had been only a scout. to come TO
Washington.
There. before the committee having
the matter of the proposed railroad in
charge. the engineers once again ex-
pressed their opinion that IT could not b.
done.
4 viii take Colonel Cody's word FOR it,
and the railroad Will be built, said
Roosevelt. a man who never failed our
troops in finding them trail ought TO be
able TO find a trail for a railroad"
We know there are sore hearts among
your numbers. young man. at the news
from the west
We know the love you had for the
brave man who killed his first Indian
when he was - years OF age, and who
was member Of regiment of cavalry
at Is.
Let him Hyeon in your heart, still your
idol. and he like him
Initiate him TO the extent that what
ever it falls 10 you 10 90, do it well--so
well that the president Of your country
may send for you some day
Love your country as Buffalo Bill
loved his country.
And he the kind of American Buffalo
Bill" was.