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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-03

The wisdom of building now is gaining recognition rapidly and is being given emphass throughout the south. as in other parts fthe country, says the ln- dustrial Index.
 It is being realized more and more gen. erally that there can be no substantial Production in building material until the ', prices of other great commodities are q lowered, and that the lowering of the lat ter necessarily must be matter of time and adjustment. It is recognized that if intending investor in buildings waits he loses the higher rents and the interest that he would gain by building now.
 With great and increasing market in this country and abroad in the imme- diate future, it is realized that the ten dency will not be toward lower prices, especially when it is remembered that there has been practically no production of building materials in Europe for moro than four years and in this country for more than two years.
 Just few of the many things that are being published in different sections of the southeast regarding the prospects fo~ building and the need for structures are of timely interest. Naturally, more of rush to build is expected in the larger cities, and so the reproductions below are from newspapers of some of the smaller cities:
 Build now-the golden opportunity" says The News and Sun of Griffin Ga. There is being developed a new spirit of good natured rivalry, not only be- tween nations. but between communities The period of improvement-o building up, is here. Great thinkers-men who direct the big things of this country all agree that those who are considering building, both corporations and indvid- uals, should do so at once, regardless of present prices, provided the investment will pay the return rightly expected They insist, and we believe properly so, that losses occasioned by tying up capi- tai through a waiting policy will be larger than any possible gain that might result from delay. We believe this to be the correct dope and we recommend that News and Sun readers take this advice to heart and proceed with any construc- tive policies they may have in mind. This is the golden opportunity"
 The Corinthian of Corinth, Miss, says "One has to buy a place these days if he gets a home. There is a perpetual house hunt going on in Corinth. Groups of home seekers cover all the territory and then withdraw. Then enters another group. Some of them find what they are looking for--homes, rooms or board It is very probable that a number of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-03

Sheffield, March 2.-(SpeciaL)-The blue funk that has been more or less in evidence throughout the country since the close of the war is almost totally lacking in the Muscle Shoals region of Alabama. The opening of the mild spring weather has appar- ently brought forth a revival of bus mess in all lines of endeavor. The city of Sheffield is brimful of busi- ness and prosperity and marked pro- gress is noted on every hand. This is likewise true in the neighboring cities of Tuscumbia and Florence. And it as least augurs well for the future of the district
 PROGRESS AND PROSPERITY
 In the city of Sheffield more than S500000 is being expended by the city for the construction of sewers and street paving, and the work is pro- gressing rapidly. Contract was let last week for the building of s40,000 home for the Sheffield Chamber of Conl- merce and the contractors are busy ing themselves with the work. with the view of rushing the building % early completion. This building will be one of the handsomest civic struc- lures in the south, and will be dis tinct credit to the city. Plans are be- ing drawn for the new Union passen-
  at a cost approximating $50,000 An appropriation of s12,000 has been made by Congress for the purchase of site for government building here and this Is considered indicative of the governments intention to erect such a building in the near future Ii will fill much needed requirement. here.
 POSSIBILITIES OF FUTURE
 A government board is now consider ing and working out plans for the con- tinued usefulness and operation of the West Sheffield and Muscle Shoals nj trate plants.
 Experimental work Is being carried on at the West Sheffield plant, and the contractors at Muscle Shoals have been granted an extension of time for the completion of the construction work on plant No 2. Work on dam No. 2 ot u c'N ;~ is understood that Major D. A. Watt. Uniteu S.a.e
 the construction work, is making ready to begin extensive operations on the dam construction. He is augmenting his corps of assistants and adding 70 his forces of labor every day.
 The building of Muscle Shoals dam,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-03
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Seeks Information About Soldier

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Would you get or give me any iafor- nation as to the address of Samuel A. or Ernest Jones of the 106th American train headquarters company, whose home was in Birmingham before leav- ing for oversea.
 Thanking you in advance for an early reply, oblige, MABEL LARGER,
 S4S Field Ave. Detroit, Mich. February 27. 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-03

A remarkable bird found in Mexico is the bee-martin, which has trick of ruffing up the feathers on top of it's head into the exact resemblance of beautiful flower; when a bee comes along to SID the honey from the sup posed flower it is snapped up by the bird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-03

Although it costs but cents day in India for men to wave fans to keep the air circulating in houses, they are gradually being replaced by electric fans as cheaper and more reliable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-03

Wheat has been raised in record breaking time by an English scientist, who says he treats the seed with elec- tricity to treble it's life force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-03
Ready Business Directory

The following concerns are recommended by The
 Age-Herald to its readers as worthy of patron This directory of the business published let the public know that city, put that time in the anything used this section all he has do call phone write They will supply needs Birmingham helping her to grow-they deserve your patronage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12

had presented a decree to the surro-
gate directing the payment Of the S118.-
900 with 18 years interest, overtures
for a settlement were made, and as d
result Of the acceptance by her nephew
Of her offer Of about S125,000 the pro-
ceedlngs will be dropped.
Had Never Qualified.
Mr.. Quinn's report states that Lieu
tenant Dechert's mother, Lillian r.
Dechert, died in Connecticut in 1893,
and named Flanagan, her brother, cs
executor under her will and guardian
Of her son. The referee states that
he never qualified as the guardian OF
his nephew In New York and had no
authority to receive property here as
his guardian.
The accounting Of the executors to
which Lieutenant Dechert objected
was fled in 1919, and stated that the
entire residuary estate Of Mrs. Flana
gan had been distributed In 1905 among
four benefciaries, each Of whom was
entitled to $4,000. The share aIIot-
ted to Lieutenant Dechert consisted Of
mortgages for $4,000, $4,000 and s10r
600 respectively. Mrs. Shannon Joined
In this accounting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
FROM DAvY JONES
Inventor Is Confident He Can
Wrest Riches.
Simon Lake is Man Who Claims He
Has Devised Perfect Salvagin9
submarine-WilI Seek Gold
Long Under Water.

With the waters Of the Atlantic
ocean smashing over his head, Simon
Lake, submarine inventor, expects to
excavate the bottom Of Long Island
sound, of Port Morris, N. Y, and try
to salvage $5,0O0.O00 gold bullion from
the treasure chests of the II. M. s.
Huzzar. The treasure has nestled on
the bottom for 119 years.
II Lake desires, he says, he will be
able to smoke a cigar, sing a song and
twang a ukulele on the bottom of the
ocean while the treasure is being re-
covered with a new %salvaging subma-
rine machine which he has just per
fected.
The story Of the Huzzar and its
buried gold Is as romantic as any sea
yarn ever spun by Jules Verne or Rob-
ert Louis Stevenson. 1t begins at a
date when pirates roved the Atlantic,
and promises to end with q submarine
climax.
Chapter 1 shows the British war
ship Huzzar, launched about the year
1850, to the pop of a wine bottle. From
this point the story carries the wind
TANNER through the adventurous
times when Captain Kidd might be
found at any time hiding behind the
next wave, and narrates her exploits
as a utility vessel In the British navy.
The last trip Of the proud Huzzar
was when she started to the American
colonies in 1850, carrying a cargo Of
golden wealth In her hold. In making
the waters of the harbor, at q time
when He'll Gate was not adequately
charted, she struck a rock and stove a
hole In her bottom. She tried to make
shore, but didn't, and sank of Port
Morris. The treasure, which was to
have paid off the soldiers Of the crown.
sank with her.
Thirty years ago a company was or
ganized on Staten island to attempt
the salvage of the Huzzar gold. The
most accomplished diver of the day
spent much time in the water. He sue
ceeded In bringing up a hard oak rib
of the ship and q few coins Of little
value, and then was forced to give up
his efforts. The experiment cost the
salvage company $4,000.
The oaken rib of the good ship HUI
gar was worm-eaten, but 1t was sawed
~diagonally, and just enough good wood
was recovered to make two canes. One
Of these canes is now In the possession
of G. f. Lester Of Brooklyn.
Just when Simon Lake will begin
operations to salvage the Huzzar gold
has not been made public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12

Jersey and original promoter Of the
Cape Cod canal. Incorporated his
share Of $4,000 in his grandmoth-
er's estate.
The settlement under which the pay
ment is to be made by his aunt, Mrs.
Gertrude z. Shannon Of 121 Madison
avenue, follows the report Of John
Quinn, named In 1915 as referee to
hear objections by Lieutenant Dechert
In the accounting by Mrs. Shannon,
and Mr.. Flanagan, his uncle, as execu.
tors under his grandmother's will.
Takes Testimony Two Years.
Mr.. Quinn took testimony In the case
for two years in order to determine the
accountability Of Mrs. Shannon for the
acts Of her brother, and finally de-
clded that the decisions in similar
Eases compelled him to hold that both
Mrs. Shannon and Mr.. Flanagan
should account for Lieutenant Dech-
ert's $4,000, with interest since
1905.
Counsel for Mrs. Shannon objected
to the liability ruling against her on
the ground that she had acted lnno-
Gently and had been guilty only Of
blind trust In her brother, but before
the attorneys for Lieutenant Dechert
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
Millions Of Miles of Desert.

The great Sahara desert covers the
major part Of northern Africa, con-
sisting Of 2,500.0O0 square miles-an
arid region as large as the whole OF
Europe. From 100 feet below sea level
u rises in one instance to 5000 feet
sbove, and some Of Its elevations are
lowered with snow for three months
Of the year. Most of 1T, however, is a
dry. sandy waste, dotted here and
there with an oasis where drink may
be secured. The winds are all very
hot and dry, while rain is almost un-
known.
The ostrich, camel, jackal, horned
viper and numerous lizards are the
principal animals Of the region. Sew
eral varieties of hardy birds are also
found. Arabs. Moors. Jews and
negroes jostle each other on the cara
van routes and the f1erce-looking
Arabs who bring their produce to the
Egyptian markets are probably rob-
bers and %cutthroats in their desert
home.
1t is impossible for travellers to get
off the road, as the caravan routes are
bordered with the bones Of countless
cameIs which have fallen by the way
side during the thousands of years
these trails have been Travelled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
Hotels Famous "Royal Suite"

On the wall of the so-called royal
suite" in the old Revere house, Bos-
ton, Mass. hung a decorated shield
bearing the names of distinguished
guests: Jenny Lind, 1850; Daniel
Webster, 1850; prince Of Wales, 1890;
Patti, 1860; Parepa, 1865; Christine
Nilsson, 1870; Grand Duke Alexis,
1871; King Kalakaua, 1875 and EN-
peror Dom Pedro, 1875. But, even If
the hotel had remained in operation,
the present prince of Wales, coming to
Boston, would hardly have gone there
for his temporary dwelling place. For
a good many years the old hotel has
stood as a survival, In a part Of the
city where distinguished travellers
were no longer among the common
sights; and now 1t goes out of busi-
ness. But. In its time, 1t was proud
Of that royal suite"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
centurIes-old images Found.

Investigations by the Mexican gov
eminent to find out who built the
great pyramids at San Juan Teoti-
huacan, 81 miles from Mexico City,
have brought to light two great gran
ite heads of the ancient Mexican god
of the air, Quetzalcoatl.
These heads are almost perfect
specimens, bearing all the symbolic
markings.
The long-disputed point as to who
erected the pyramids LIS. as yet. un-
solved. These huge mounds, one to
the sun and the other to the moon,
the former being 761 by 721 feet at
the base and 216 feet high. are gen.
orally attributed to a tribe that pre-
ceded the Toltecs. probably dating
from about the sixth century.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
Floor Bleach,

II an untitled or undressed hard
wood floor becomes gray apply a solu-
ton Of two ounces Of oxalic acid dis
solved in just enough water to wet II
well all over. Let stand fifteen or
twenty minutes; then rinse in cold wa
ter and proceed to wash without suds
as usual.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
Forbears Of the Seal.

It Is a curious fact that the fur seal
was once a land animal. The baby
seals are actually afraid Of water; they
would drown IL thrown into 1t, and
have to learn to swim by repeated eff
forts. When once they have been taught
to swim, however, they soon forget to
walk,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
Paste for Brown Leather.

An excellent paste for brown leather
Is made Of two unces of soft soap,
four ounces OF beeswax, two ounces Of
turpentine and half an ounce Of meats
foot oil. Melt soap, wax and oil to-
gether, then remove from fire and add
the turpentine. Stir well. When cold
apply with a brush.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-12
RETURNED YANK
GETS $4,000
Aunt Relmburses Gotham Lieu
tenant for Money His Uncle
Squandered
VICTIM OF CONFIDENCE
Share In Estate Of grandmother IL
Mlsappropriated by Former Con-
uressman-Nephew Accepts Set
Element After Court Action.

New York.-As the result of a set
Element announced, James T. Dechert,
who served as a lieutenant in France,
will receive $125,000 as his share of the
estate of his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah
J. Flanagan, who died in 1905, al
though his uncle, De Witt O. Flana-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
THEATERS
Stage and Screen.
"A NIGHT IN HONOLULU"

Among the many things TO catch
the eve of the traveller are the old
native grass houses on the ISLANDS
of Hawaii and for this reason the
author has reproduced both eX
terror and interior of this pictur
Csque abode, which serves as the
first scene in the last act of "A Night
In Honolulu" which comes to the
Oliver theater Monday, Sept. 1,
Labor day, matinee and night
The spirit Of modern Improvement
has replaced them with less pleas
ms shanties, and this is TO be de-
plored as much as the hideous
Mother Hubbard" which was in
troduced by the missionaries. never
theless these hOmely garments are
often rendered beautiful by the hi
discus blossoms and the happy
Cpuntenance Of the wearer AL
though the native girl is generally
represented 70 US in the Hula cos
tune It is now only worn on rare
occasions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
Stocks and Bonds
News of City'S
Business World
EXPECT SATURDAY TO
SEE HEAVY SHOPPING

Saturday afternoon shopping is eX-
uscted by the local merchants 20 be
up 20 the usual standard. Saturday
always being "a big day for those in
the down town district Several mer-
chants stated that the fall clothing
buying and trade In other lines OF
business was just entering in IT'S
best stage in South Bend and that
big business IS expected during the
next month until this stage is over.
August fur buying is sill az it's
height and the merchants that carry
this line Of goods state that 10 has
been one Of the best seasons for
them in history as the after the war
crisis is over and the Weather class
OF women IN South Bend are buying
furs and wraps IN larger numbers
than ever before.
Through the cooperation OF the
merchants and the work done by the
local Retail Merchants bureau this
past year in the buying center Of the
city has been unusually busy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
WHAT \ DOLLAR BILL WILL DO.
sunday. August 81. at > =. VI.
81 ONE DOLLAR 81
Il1nr1

small weekly or monthly payments
viii make YOU the owner OF one OF
our beautiful lots I'm RICHLAND,
any size at such reasonable prices
that they Will grow in value very
soon.
RICHLAND is inside the city
limits
FREE AUTOS at z. NJ. sunday.
Aug. 81 will leave from the corner
of Chaplin and Division SITS. Eagle
point. tend OF Chaplin -. car line)
WuuckTs hall Cend Of Sample 81. car
Ine).
Come II YOU buy or not. II YOU
wish TO buy. bring your dollar
Come rain or shine. our houses
on property will protect YOU.
The Schellinger Home Building Co
20I-2O2 J. VI. : Bldg
South Bend, Ind.
Phone Main 1925.
ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
.EACHERS' UNION
DEFIES TRUSTEE
Schools of Stockton Township
Without Teachers - De-
mand Recognition.

LINTON Ind. Aug. 30.-Schools
i'm stockton township outside Lin
ton still are without teachers for
the coming term as a result of de
mands made on James T. Roach.
the trustee. by local No. ~. Amer
lean Federation of Teachers, which
he has refused TO grant
These demands. il has been as
serted, mean. i'm effect, that the of
fetal can employ no instructors who
are not members Of the union, and
that to recognize the organization
would take away part Of the power
that a trustee has under the Indiana
laws. In addition TO what. oppo-
nents OF the organization say,
amounts to an effort 10 enforce "a
closed shop. the local teachers are
asking for a graduated scale OF sal
aries. which are in excess of the
minimum granted by the state law.
Statement Sent Trustee.
The members OF the organization.
no one OF which has yet signed a
position. signed by Lewis z. Good.
president. Grace Law, secretary,
and Charles B. Sullman. national
president OF the federation. to Mr..
Roach yesterday. in which they
deny they are attempting TO dictate
who the trustee will employ. but
they add that they refuse 10 con-
sent 10 the employment Of any
member of the organization who
.,,,rLt 1oet ,-aar trvToce INV teacher
refused employment shall have the
right Of a public hearing. regardless
OF the reason for employment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
AT The AUDITORIUNI.

Frank keenan,, one of the best &C
tors in pictures Will he seen At the
Auditorium today in live act dra-
ma entitled The Midnight Stage"
e No one To Guide Him a two reel
Mack Sennett comedy and the Pathe
News of late events OF Importance,
are the other pictures 10 lie shown.
sundays bill includes kingdom
Come" "A two reel western drama.
a Puppy Panic a two reel com
edy. Ruth Roland IN the exciting
serial. a Tigers Trail. Mutt AMI
Jen and the Pathe News. Check
ers." a big race horse play will be
the special feature for three days
next week starting Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
At THE oRPHEUNI.

Last performances are given to-
Gay OF the Orpheum bill which in
cludes a Holiday in DiNelan0, d
singing and dancing act with l.
colored entertainers and syncopa-
tiers. Jeanette Cmlds. in comedy
character songs: Ted Mclean and
company who Oner the romantic
comedy. Love Will Find Way;
Clayton ana Jennie. original fun
sters and the Ferards, an acrObatic
clown and IN attractive girl
Beginning tomorrow Filtration.
"A musical Comedietta takes headline
honors. Hugo Lutgens. the Sweoe
Silly sunday, Billie and Dot. two
litJle girls Who sing and dance, Pau
Eondas. a clever monClogist
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
FORM NEW COMPANY TO
PERFORM DISTRIBUTION

The Tnterst te Distributing com
pany composed OF J. f. Kline and J..
Q. Harbaugh, two local theatrical
men connected with the oliver thea
ter have organized the above com
pany are doing lacking and distri-
buting work in this part Of the state.
The men had charge Of the tele-
phone book distribution in this city
some weeks ago when the two com
panies merged. The complete Job
was done in South Bend and Mish-
awake in three days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
AVIATOR RESUMES TRIP
AFTER DELAY IN WRECK

PLTTSBURG. y. Y. Aug So
Lieut.. Col r. :. Hartz, a United
States army aviator, whose plane
was wrecked near Keene in the
heart of the AdirondacKs, about
four weeks ago. while on the first
leg OF a a:cht around the edge OF
the United States resumed his trip
at 1-.i5 Friday afternoon. heading
for cleveland, %.
Col Hartz. who is accompanied
in a big Martin bombing plane by
four army aviators. flew from kecne
20 Plattsburg last Wednesday. he
was held until today log adverse
weather conditions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
All TuE IASAIIE-

The Love call. today picture
at the LaSalle Is a story OF the great
west that II Inherent Its heroine.
l>llie Rhodes. Is a rOugh-riding little
lady VINO holds her own among the
COWBOYS and cattle rustlers \
series Of quaint and amusing Incl
dents make Up the plot which :
Charmingly presented The story
makes no attempt II melodrama bu,
r. eanders along in jolly fashion.
gathering pretty love scenes, bits Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-30
Official Records
from the
News of the City
Marriage Licenses.

Edgar +. Schock. shipping man
ager Of South Bend, TO Helen Car
ter. fling clerk, OF South Bend
oscar L. Miller. farmer Of NIish-
awake, TO Bertha Snyder, domestic.
OF Mishawaka
Dan Brown. porter. of South
Bend. TO Maggie Newhouse. hair
dresser. Of South Bend.
Walter f. Gruza, harness maker.
Of South Bend. TO Edna Mnickow-
xxi. saleslady. OF South Bend
Circuit Court.
X Morgan vs.. Grand Trunk West
ern Lines Railway. suit for back pay
Real Estate Transfers.
Taken from the records of the In
diana Title and Loan company
Clement Studebaker. jr.. and Alice
r. Studebaker. his wife. 10 Steve and
Victoria LuczkowsISi. H x W. 81.
Lot I2s in Kaufman Place Add. in
city OF South Bend
". d. Clement Studebaker. jr. and
Alice r. Studebaker. his wife. 10
Steve and Victoria Luckowskt 81.
Lot 12S IN Kaufman Place Add. in
City OF South Bend.
w. D. Steve and Victoria Lucz-
kowski II. & W. 10 Edward p. La
towski. 81. Lots 12S and 129. in
Kaufman Place Add. i'm city of
South Bend
w. D. Hannah Carlson. widow. TO
Joseph a. Werwinski 81 Part of
Il. q. L. SO. ST Platt OF o lots OF the
town. now city. Of South Bend
". d. Joseph A. Werwinski TO
Jacob Nowak. 81. Same description
as above.
W n John Newak to Wiktory
Brzuszkiewcz. 81 Lot @. Isaac
Ford's sub OF r q L g. OF the lst
Plat Of out Lots Of the town. now
CITY OF south Bend
w n Mary Taylor Nicar and Vir-
ginius Nicar. her husband To John
Henry Pulschen and Josephine Pull
schen a. & w 81 Lot go. Taylor
Field Add 90 city OF south Bend.
w ID Edward Curry. et AL. 90
August Anderson and Blanche w.
Anderson 81. Farm I'm olive To
vs. ID. Pictr BauaszaE and Mary
anna Bauaszak H. & w. to Joseph
a WerwiusN ST. Lot los in High
land Park Add IN City Of South
brud
~ u Louis F. Grabowski and
Emma OBJ GrabowsN n a w 10
August Block. $1,000. Part OF Lot
So 10 O. w IT, FowIer'S est Add 90
town now city 90 Mshavak1.
~ 81, ~ I-.r...r rt.fa.rs- On