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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
SALVATION ARMY DRIVE

Wednesday, May F, has been named as the day on which the Salvation Army drive will be conducted in the city. The men in charge have decided to put on an intensive campaign of one days duration when the entire district will be covered George Bumgardner is chairman of the campaign committee and H. P. Lipscomp is secretary. These officers are being as- sisted by committees from the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, the American Legion and the various labor organizations. The headquarters of the campaign was established Wednesday morning at the store of R. M Mingea, 11S Nineteenth treet, and those wishing to make dona- lions may call there. There will be 2
 large number of workers on the campaign
 l in the Bessemer district, and the quota for
 l the entire district, including Fairfield,
 1 is S6.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
COWS ATIARGE

Who is to be held respor sible for the damage done to gardens and yards by the cows that roam at large in the city is a question that was brought up at the meeting of the council Tuesday evening. Mayor B. c. Jones declares that he is compelled to listen to the complaints, but that the matter was taken out of his hands and placed in that of the police committee of the council several months ago, and that he no longer must be con sidered responsible for the management of the city pound.
 Several aldermen expressed themselves as being of the opinion that a part of the mayors duties was to see that the cows did not commit these depredations. that are causing much indignation among the residents, but the mayor maintained his position that the employing and look
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
Credit Men Meet Today

The regular weekly luncheon of the Associated Retail Credit Men of Bir- mingham will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the cafe of the Birming- ham Civic Association. Important busi- ness will be considered in executive session, and a full attendance is de- sired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
CASH TALKS

MT. Owner. I am m the market for a moderately priced mod ern home in good neighbor- hood. Can pay $4,100 cash and will assume mortgage for bal ance. I mean business, and if you will sell at the right price we can trade quickly. Write me immediately, giving loca- tion, description and lowest price. Address V-24. care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
KIWANIS CLUB

Dr. P. E. Gwin was elected presi- dent of the Kiwans Club at the Wed nesday luncheon and w. G. Vail was elected secretary. both offices being made vacant by the resignation of j.. E. Haffner and Daniel Draper, presi- dent and secretary. respectively MT. Haffner resigned at the last weeks lur cheon and MT Drapers moving from the city caused his resignation a few weeks previously.
 The principal matter brought be- fore the club was securing the location of a big Baptist hospital. which was brought to the attention of the mem bers by Dr. W. P. l'rice. the pastor of the First BaptNt Church. The Xii wanians were greatly enthused over the proposition and appointed a com mittee to cooperate with other com mittees in making plans for a cam paign to obtain the location of the hos pital.
 The Kiwanis Club members indorsed the movement of the Culture Club in their book shower for the library and pledged their individual support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

| ing after the poundkeeper had been taken | out of his hands.
 1 Alderman w. A. Simmons, as chair
 man of the police committee stated that 1 the present employee was faithfully dis charging his duties in taking up the stray | cows, but that Bessemer was large city, and only one COW in one part of the city ' could be caught at one time, and a few | necessarily eScaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

| - | ~ ! -AA-s low, good condition; rents $50 per month; fronts car line; g, 800, $500 cash, S25 per month. B. F. Eborn, 315 Empire Bldg. Main S173
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

sections of sidewalks. gutters, sewers ahc other work connected with the improvements of these streets. Bids were submitted by the Southern Roads Building Company, Crinkley Construe- ton Company. J. F. Morgan Paving com Aahy and Sullivan, Long & flag erty
 The Rotary Club petitoned the coun- ell to pay the salary of a teacher for night school. which will be attended by foreigners, the salary of the teacher to be $50. The night school will be established at the request or the government. from which source the books will be supplied, and will be held two nights each week In- Vestigations have shown that there are number of foreigners anxious to take advantage of this training for citizenship, according to N. B. Parker, who presented the petition to the council and the teacher has been se- cured if the city will consent to pay the salary. This matter was referred to the school committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

WEST END-Attractive West End home for sale at sacrifice price if deal is closed this week; owner needs the money and will accept reasonable cash payment. For information call Main 1l94.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

by the members of the Culture Club, win b. held on Thursday afternoon from to o'clock and the public is cordially ln- vited to attend and assist in increasing the supply of books. Donations will be appreciated by the members from those who will be unable to attend, and the club members will receive at the library during the late afternoon hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

SOUTH HIGHLANDS east of 21th st.; 7-room dwelling; $5.250, $l,0o0 cash, balance easy. B. F. Eborn, 515 Empire Bldg, Main S173
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

MT. and Mrs. J. B. Morton are in At lanta where they are attending the con- venton of the Southern Hardware As Sociation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
800 ACRES

Eleven miles south of Demopolis, Ala, exceptionally fine farm; 7-room residence, splendid condition, situated In a beautiful grove of large oaks; has 6 good tenant houses; only one half mile to church and school; 46o acres in cultivation, 8 acres in tim ber improvements are worth half the money; this farm can be bought for $50 per acre, easy terms; investigate; this may be the farm that you want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

The Age Herald maintains spe- clal representatives in Bessemer. Mrs. H. L. Bains is correspond ent. to whom news items should be given. Phone Bassemer 612-J. Phone Bessemor S97.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
16O ACRES

In west Alabama, 20 miles east of Columbus, Miss; small houses, well and creek; 80 acres cleared; price $S,- 000 or will exchange for Birmingham pronertV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

SOUTH HlGHLANDS-Eas of zOCh st.. i; just off Highland ave-; large lot; south ern exposure; beautiful S-room resi- dence; up-to-the-minute; immediate pos session; $10O00, $500 cash balance easy. B. r. Eborn. 315 Empire Bldg, M. S173.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE X
HOUSES FOR SALE
WOODLAWN

Six rooms and hall, fronting east, near Gate City and Tide water car lines, and near new high school site; a pre-war bar gain at only S2.000; s1.150 cash. Aubrey c. Cooper, 431 1st Natl. Bank. Main 393.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

OWENTON-Nice Broom house, large
 rooms, composition roof, water and
 lights; in good condition; convenient to three car lines; price s1,S00; terms to suit. L. J. Epperson. Main 1197.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

CALL MAIN 6392 FOR A BEAU TIFUL S-ROOM HOME EAST OF 20TH ST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

NORTH SIDE BARGAIN-o0xl9 near Terminal Depot; rents over $50 per month"; 5000. half cash, balance terms. B. F. Eborn, 3l5 Empire Bids, Main Q17Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
322 ACRES

About 61k miles west of Hartselle, Morgan county Ala; 7-room resi- dence, with outhouses, good large barn, fine sulphur well, spring ana creek; perfectly level throughout; land in the immediate neighborhooa recently sold for $125 per acre. For quick sale, will take $50 per acre. with reasonable terms. Write or call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. K
HOUSES TOR SALE
61O ACRES

Thrty-five miles of Birmingham, Ala, 300 acres in cultivation, 100 in pasture, 200 in timber; from level to slightly rolling; one-half mile of church, school and station on Central of Georgia railroad; acres in fine orchard; B bearing pecan trees, sev- eral springs wells, two Groom, one broom, two 4-room and two 3-room houses; gasoline engine and mill house, blacksmith shop, two concrete milk houses; fine lake; running water in residence; all this for sS0 per acre if sold right away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

FOR SALE-$7, 100 buys the best home in the best location in Ensley; S,500 cash, balance easy terms. D. F. Faircloth. Phone Ensley 10S1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K

H0GSEs FOR SALE IO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

WOODLA W N- -6-room dwelling, choice lot near 5Sth st; possession 30 days;
 s3,15o $G00 cash. balance easy B. r.
 Eborn. 3i5 Empire Bldo. Main et72.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-06

LIST your property, city or rural with Fowlkes R. E. & Ins. Co.,, 222 Brown Marx Bldg. Main 354.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
WORK or FIGHT.

Dear Tad: During the war an order
was issued from the War Department.
declaring that every able bodied man
in the United states. had 10 either work
or fight Too bad that rule isn't In e.
feet now isn't II.
Have the reformers who have given
- prohibition and now threaten Blue
Law. ever worked or fought?
Have they ever done ANYTHING but
coliecte
What we want in this country =
PRODUCERS. Have they produced
anything but discord? What a great
country II would be II we we're ALI.
Ike Anderson. Bowly and Billy sun
d.
Patrick Henry was right. Give Me
.~erty or Give Me Death
Yours,
CHAIN GANG CHARLIE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
PRESENCE OF MIND

One local scribe. in commenting up
on Wellins's sameness. says. Most
anyone would be game with a $4,000
end staring him IN the face"
True. yelling did get fat guaran-
tee OF $4,000 smacks. He had pres
snce OF mind enough for that. His
same showing, however. had nothing
20 do with the gilt yelling never
Old show the white feather in any OF
bic fights.
We must. however. give him cred
for his presence OF mind. In that lie
reminds Us OF Sam Morton. OF vaude-
vile fame. Sam used 10 tell OF his
WIFE IN the street car accident.
She bawled him out for taking her
on the ride and he retorted:
II 1t wasn't for me You wouldn't
have had nickel damages You got
$4,000. didn't you II didn't have tho
presence Of mind to kick you in the
face you wouldn't have had cent"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
TAD'S TID-BITS

dance away fro mthe ferocIous Demp-
sey for four or Ave rounds and keep
Jack on the jump.
Dempsey usually beats his man
early" says Willie. They all try TO
trade wallops with him. The way to
beat him is to keep away and MAKE
him anxious II the Frenchman is as
foxy as We are led to believe. he can
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16
CELEBRATES HER
Tooth BIRTHDAY
rlNrEsnsrloNAL NEWS srRvrcrl

I'M EFNAI IUNAL NtWS SERVICE
INDIANAPObIS. IND. Dec. 15-Mrs.
Maria Hinch today Celebrated her one
hundredth birthday. Despite impaired
sight and hearing Mrs. Hinch has an
exceptionally keen mind and memory.
She voted for Harding in the recent
elect lon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

sneak one over and finish it We all
know that he packs nasty kick IN
that right"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-12-16

RlTCHE LIKES THE FRENCHNrAN
Willie Richie, former lightweight
champion OF the world. is one 81 the
many Carpenter boosters. Willie says
that If the frog eater Il wise he VIII
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13
Urn LESS e||||AS
Is v ARNING OF
POWER COMPANY
Manager Bares Conditions That Are
Claimed Must Bring = Pocus
Of Public Attention.

That the high cost of money II
the most dangerous Of all high costs
and that this relegates to the back
ground the high cost OF eggs, meat
and potatoes, is probably the most
peculiarly startling statement that
has been made recently. Whether
the high interest rate on money is
the swivel on which hinges the
other high costs was not touched
upon.
However, that the high cost of
money is the center around which
gathers all the serious predicaments
confronting the Peoples Power
company, was officially stated today
by r. B. Macdonald, general manag-
er Of the utility corporation.
Two other statements made by
Mr.. Macdonald enter the major
class.
The first was that the company
is overloaded with business in the
gas department and cannot take on
another customer under present
conditions and will not be able to
maintain service to its present Gus
toners unless they are more saving
on gas
The other statement was that nn-
less the Illinois state public util-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

feet Of gas. Mr.. Macdonald said
that on the basis Of last years vol
ume Of business. but taking into
account the increases that will
have to be paid for production. It
will cost the company $553.4l5.07
to operate the business this year.
which is $40.149.21 more than the
entire receipts last year.
Basing the business on = $1-35
rate, the income would be $685.
S58.77, or a return Of between ~
and per cent
In making the valuation of its
property the company takes the es-
innate of $1.450 200. given by the
utilities commission engineer in
1917, adding $175.7SS in expendi-
lures for actual extensions and i'm
provements since the commission
estimate was made, and the sum OF
$215,750 for plant engagements
and extensions to new customers
that are to go through this year II
the rate is allowed. These figures
tOtdl Sl,o4l 1905. Dut uo uol tdhc
into consideration the growth in
value of the property estimated at
81, 450, 900 by the commission in 1917
and which would cost the company
a vastly larger amount II it were
! to be reproduced. Other smaller
items are also not represented. but
are included in the company's
showing to the commission in pur-
! suance of a demand for. a COM
plete report.
Specified improvements.
| Tho engagements and extensions
that are to be made this year at q
cost Of s215.750 are divided as fol
lows:
A large gas holding tank must
be erected in Rock Island to make
storage room for gas that must be
| produced to meet the demand and
to take the surplus from the single
tank owned by the company in Mo
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13


H. con1niogion grants the com
DaAyse Dstitjon for an increase in
$500 The company will be forced
g serve notice on the commission
that It viii be unable to answer
the petitions Of numerous citizens
in Rock Island. Moline and East
Moline to be allowed service con-
nections.
Burn Too Audh Gas,
The manager stated that although
all revenue obtained BY the gas de-
partment 10 received from the sale
of gas. the company. nevertheless,
is called upon to urge its customers
to cut down on the consumption.
He declared that since the breaking
up Of severe winter weather many
patrons have heated gas ranges in
order to take the chill out Of homes
on cool days and nights. This prac-
tice was said to have probably been
considerably accentuated due to the
high price Of coal, after families
had consumed their winters sup
ply.
However, Mr.. Macdonald said
that patrons of the company could
not afford to burn gas for home
heating purposes and that on tor
Of the overtaxed service Of the gas
plant the company is unable to keep
up a gas supply for such purposes
1t was declared that on several
occasions recently the drain on the
big holder tank in Moline had been
SO great as to practically empty it
and on numerous occasions the
drain left only q 30-minute's sup.
ply in the tank. Because of this the
company urges conservation of gas
in every way. 1t was pointed GU,
that by practicing conservation the
patrons save money and the com.
pany can maintain a supply thai
will be sufficient to 60 around.
Many Seeking Connections.
Not only is the company finding
itself hard put to supply its presen
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

line and other derivatives are in
such demand. On top of this II has
been shown recently that tho presl
ent grade Of gas oil IL poorer. Two
and eight-tenths gallons OF good
grade OF gas oil IL sufficient in pro-
ducing 1000 cubic feet Of gas, but
in a test during the first 10 days
OF this month it was shown that
three gallons we're now needed.
Coke Quality Poor.
With coke and coke prices the
situation is the same. In 1914 the
company paid IS q ton for coke,
while today the price is $l2 a
ton. Under regulation principles 80
pounds of coke should be sufficient
to produce 1000 cubic feet of gas,
but during 10 days test it was
shown that an average OF 80 pounds
were used However, as these in
creases should not be. and as such
conditions are liable to be recti-
fed by being able to get a better
grade OF material, the company is
presenting its case to the utilities
; commission with two and eight
| tenths gallons of gas Oil and IS
pounds OF coke as in the makeup
Of 1000 cubic feet Of gas.
A matter that is stressed is the
increases in price. These two items
show an increase OF about 80 cents
/, in the predecessor of 1000 cubic
, feet of gas today over the costs OF
| 1914. when the same rate to the
| consumer as now was in effect. In
labor costs averages have raised
from 25 to s. cents an hour, and
other items also show increases.
! However. these figures only &c
to show that the conditions under
which the company works have
tied 1t up in borrowing money to
keep things going.
This Years Prospects.
Relative to the company's peti.
ton for a s135 rate per 1000 cubic
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

United States supreme courts have
rendered decisions that the only
proper basis on which to figure
proper returns for = public utili-
ties corporation Is to reach 4 rate
that will allow the compa MES rea-
sonable opportunities to borrow the
capital needed to make extensions
and otherwise enlarge plants.
Increase Imperative.
Summing up the situation. Mr..
Macdonald declared that an increase
in gas rates is imperative at this
time. Due to the increased cost OF
materials used in producing gas,
the company would stand to lose
$40,149.2l this year providing the
present 81 rate is maintained. On
top Of this, the company would be
hardly able to furnish adequate
service to its present customers
and no heed at all could be paid to
the several hundred persons who
are asking service.
Figures for last year show that
the company earnings amounted to
$513.265.S6 and operating expenses
$418.591.47. The net return allow
ed the company an earning OF 81
per cent.
This earning will be completely
wiped away this year under new
contracts that the company wal
forced to make on the expiration
Of old contracts on gas oil, coke
and other materials. The com.
pany's present gas rate is the same
as In 1914, and contrasting the
prices on gas oil and coke in 1914
with the prices being paid undel
recent contracts, presents a wide
variance.
In 1914 the company paid cent.
a gallon for gas oil. Today tn,
company pays 10 cents per gallon
A considerable reason for this in
crease in price 10 claimed to be thu
reluctancy Of oil companies to turf
crude oil Tito gas oil when gaso
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

customers, but there are several
hundred persons IN the south part
of Rock Island. along Eighteenth
avenue In Moline, and ii the Water
town division Of East Moline who
are making demands on the COM
pany for service. In the Rock Is
land case frequent petitions have
been lodged with city oficials BY
citizens living in that portion OF
the city which was formerly Sears,
asking that the company be forced
to make extensions that will allow
them service.
The company claims that even il
the extensions we're in, the COM
pany could not furnish service rs
the plant Satellites for making gas
are not great enough, and ON tor
Of this the extensions cannot be
put in, either on the lines or for
facilities for making more gas
without the company going out and
borrowing the money.
Interest Rate IL kub.
1t is on the money borrowing
proposition that the company is tied
up, Mr.. Macdonald declared. 1t was
pointed out that the company car
not attract this capital when its
plant is in its present condition and
earnings at stage where the com
pany can not aid itself.
Relative to earnings the manager
said that the returns last veal
amounted to So per cent, and il
was asserted that this rate would
not attract IL per cent capital. I'm
der its last ruling the utilities com
mission granted the company righ
to earn as high as ~ per cent
but this amount has never beer
reached and the manager estimated
that an earning Of between s and II
per cent should be allowed to at
tract money that the company mus
borrow.
In reference to this estimate thu
manager stated that the state ant
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-05-13

line. This new tank and connec-
tons will cost $lO2,500.
The sum Of $66,750 will be ex-
pended in erecting q new building
and placing additional equipment
for the production Of gas. This
work is TO be done In Moline.
The last figure is the sum OF
SAC, 500 for new mains. meters and
other equipment for extensions in
immediate demand by citizens in
the south part Of Rock Island,
along Eighteenth avenue. Moline,
and in the Watertown division OF
East Moline.
Hearing Set Tomorrow.
A hearing of the case before the
utilities commission is set for to-
morrow in Chicago. and Mr.. Mac
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-21
Wall Strect.

NV York, May Il Traders on the
exchange today We're disappointed al
the failure OF the railroad shares 70
make immediate resonse TO the gov
ernments action and eXtrted further
pressure against steels. equipments
and motors, The market turned
however when oils We're again taken
in hand and further upward progress
was made as soon as rails joined the
movement. investment trans port.
tons and secondary ISSUES, notably
St. Paul, Rock Island and MissOu".
Pacific, advanced from | to points.
Another factor OF sentimental value
was the brisk rally in Liberty bonds,
which recovered | TO almost ~ pei
cent from yesterdays lowest quota
lions, Call money was again abuu.
dainty supplied at per cent, that
rate also arNyin gto loans over the
week end
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-21
Today's Markets
HEAVY SELLING FORCES
MARKET DOWNWARD

Chicago. May General selling
forced the corn market sharply down
ward today. support was lacking
O!4, = tor united railroad operation
counted in decided manner against
the bulls and 50. too, did widespread
notice @, merchandise price cutting
and OF moves to curtail banking
credit. Opening quotations, Which
ranged from l2c to &c lower, with
July Sl.69 to Sl704 and September
$l19 and Sl.19l2, We're followed by
moderate further setbacks in, SOM.
cases and then little rally
Oats descended with corn but
showed more It sistance 10 selling
pressure. After opening l4c to 's4te
lower. including July at 90'sc to
(. sc. thr market underwent a slight
fur her sag.
Prov isiCus were weakened by the
break IN grain values Higher quo.
tatious on hogs failed 10 act rs ."
counter balance