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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
FRENCH SCULPTURE IS THEME OF TAT I Noted Artist Makes Plea for Massive Work and More
 of It

Delivering in an entertaining manner his opinions as an artist and sculptor on modern French sculpture, Lorado Taft the years with French art from Houdon to the present time at the Temple Emanu-El last night.
 He spoke on the subject of "Modern French Sculpture" and with the aid of slides showed the evolution of French art, from Houdon's ''voltair' to the monumental art of the present.
 MT Taft expressd regret for the loss of art to such a large degree in this country, and said that it was shameful that in a country the size and richness of the United States so little effort should be expended on the artistic side of life. He pointed out the fact that the work which was being done in America today was the kind that does not last, that much of it would be forgotten in later years, while if more effort would be expended sculpture, and on the beautiful side of life, monuments would be created which would live forever.
 MT Taft said the work of the French sculptors of the present day could not be compared with that of the artists of the eighteenth century He said they appeared to ba getting more or less care less with their work, and the stern and massive pieces of sculpture were fast dis appearing and their places are being taken by the softer and Trailer as well as more active works.
 The real beautiful piece of sculpture is the massive work" said Mir. Taft. "the kind that you can roll down hill without breaking anything off That kind, he said, was fast disappearing.
 MT. Taft's slides were we'll chosen. He showed pictures of many of the world s greatest artistic works, both the good ones and the poorer ones, and compar- ing them. pointing out the weak points in one and the strong points in others.
 Mr. Taft was introduced by J. w. Dom nelly, well known in local artistic cir cles. MT. Donnelly made a short talk on the aims of the Alabama Art league. under whose auspices the lecture was held.
 MT. Taft is prominent in the art world and is a leading sculptor. He has spent much time abroad. especially in France, studying the art of that country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

c. P. Dexter, contractor, 3470 Highland avenue and Richard Blackburne contractor. 164o Thir- ty-first street, north, were arrested yesterday afternoon by Police Mo- tor Scouts Ellis and Vaughn. Viola tion of city ordinances 733-C and 734-C was the charge placed against them. Construction work done on a building at Eighteenth street and Tenth avenue, south. occasioned the arrest. Both men made bond.
 The case will come up in re- corder's court this morning at S:30 o'clock. Validity of the ordinances. which establish the territory be- tween Twentieth and Fifteenth streets on Tenth. avenue, south, as a residence zone, is the issue.
 Fred c. Moore, city attorney, re- quested the chief of police, T. J. Shirley, to arrest Dexter and any workmen working on the build ing. MT. Shirley received letter yesterday from MT. Moore calling attention to the violation of the ordinances
 Ordinance No. 7Ss-c, passed sew eral weeks ago, makes it unlawful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
APPOINT RECEIVERS
 FOR TWO COMPANIES

An involuntary petition in bank ruptcy was filed in the United States court yesterday against the Will V. Cornell company. a wholesale grocery and grain concern. The creditors are Tcny A. Thomasino, A. NJ. George and A. D. Smith and, according to their charge, the firm owes them approxi- mately $500. Charles F. Willen was appointed receiver of the company by Judge Edmund II. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy.
 John s. Cox was appointed receiver of E. A. Brooks X Co, a tailoring con- cern of eI1nsley, yesterday by Judge Dryer. An involuntary petition. ask ing that the company be adjudged a bankrupt was filed by the following creditors whom it is alleged the firm owes the following amounts: Samuel Tailoring company of Chicago, s1,o6S.4l; Jerome Woolen company of Chicago, $926.s9. and c. M. Wilson & Co. of Cincinnati $10250
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
AGAIN VISITS
 N. |. PIERCE'S STAFF

Cupid seems to have designs oh the l force of N. L. Pierce, federal prohibf- |tion enforcement agent in charge of the work in Alabama. He has paid his second visit within the past three months to this office. His latest vic- tim is John c. Allison. one of the most active deputies who was married to Miss Mary Bruce of Eutaw, according to information received by Mr. Pierce. The first visit of the god of love was made 2 few months ago. when Mrs.
 Hardy. secretary of the law enforce. ment officer, married.
 Mrs. Allison is one of the best known young w6men of Eutaw.. ano the young couple will be at home in Gadsden. where Mir. Allison has been assigned to lead the raiding forces in the Gadsden district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
AUTO CLUB MEMBERS
 TO MEET THATCHER

About 50 members of the Birmingham Automobile club will make trip to New Castle. in Jefferson county, this evening to attend a good roads meeting at the Red Cross hall, when Col, J. Thatcher of Roanoke, Va, engineer of the Lee Highway association, will be the prin- cipal speaker.
 Arrangements for the trip have been completed by James F. Dobbins, secre- tary of the club.
 Announcement is also made by Charles G. Davis, acting president of the club, that w. R. Patterson. a former police officer of Birmingham, has been engaged as traffic officer for the Birmingham Automobile club. and will begin active duty Tuesday March l, at the Twenty first street viaduct, where he will. see to it that all who cross the Siaduct become familiar with the new traffic regulations and arrests will only be made in aggra- vated cases.
 The traffic officer will wear a French gray uniform, with the insignia of the Birmingham Automobile club on his sleeve, and will be stationed at various new points from time to time for the purposes indicated by the club officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
HOTEL -bENC0R HAS
 CROWDED OPENING
Although It Was a Reception and Inspection, Half the
 Rooms Booked

The Hotel Bencor, Birmingham's newest Twentieth street hostelrys had it's formal opening yesterday with a large attendance. Thousands of people passed through it's doors to in- spect the handsome furnishings which not only added to its beauty but also carried out the idea of comfort and convenience for guests.
 E The opening hours were from to o'clock in the afternoon and to in the evening. The attendance was so great that the management was forced to keep it's doors open the entire day. Music was furnished by good orches- tra. Souvenirs were distributed to the visitors
 Before the day was half over the hotel register was nearly filled, not withstanding the fact that the hotel was opened only for the purpose of inspection. Manager Morris Warner stated that he was more than pleased with the attendance and also ex- pressed his thanks to the many friends of Benjamin Corenblum, owner of the hotel, who sent many flowers with wishes of success.
 The Bencor is now open for business and with every desired convenience and comfort the travelling public will find everything that offers home like surroundings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
WOULD CONTINUE
 POSTAL BRANCH Smyer Wishes to Keep Substa- ton In Business Section
 of the City

c. V. Jones. who has been in charge of the contract posroffice at Goodman's drug store at Avenue D and Twentieth street, south, has resigned, effective March 10.
 Postmaster R. B. Smyer is very anx- ioas to have a parcel post contract sta tion maintained between Avenues c and F. and Twentieth and Twentyasecond streets, south. Anyone interested is urged to see him immediately. This con tract office does not deliver any pack ages, all mail being delivered, from the main office, according to MT. Smyer.
 This branch office was established in order to accommodate the residents of that section, and especially the various automobile companies located in that yi- ciuity," he said. MT. Jones has recently. purchased the drug store where the of flee was located and stated that the par-. eel post work took up too much of his time, so he resigned I am most anx- ious to have an office continued in that section and am making every. effort 10 do So.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
PRODUCT MEN COME CLEAR,
 CASE DISMISSED
Felix l. Tarrant and George 2 Pollock DiScharged-Pros-
 ecutor Announces Lack of
 Evidence Against Them

Charges of embezzlement against Felix I. Tarrant and George Pollock, president and secretary of the Pea nut Products corporation, were mol pressed yesterday morning when called for trial before Judge William k. Fort in the criminal division of the circuit court.
 This action was taken on motion or Assistant Solicitor John Morrow. De- murrers to the charge of violating the blue sky law were sustained by the court and were confessed as sufficient by the solicitor
 These defendants were indicted by the Jefferson county grand jury several weeks ago and, following their discharge, they reiterated their statements that the indictments were obtained by disgruntled stockholders.
 It was alleged that this was part of conspiracy to wreck the Peanut Prod tets corporation because certain stock holders were not allowed to control the affairs of the corporation. This, it was alleged, will be proven when the the damage suit against such stockholders comes up for trial in the civil division of the court
 Officers of the corporation stated that the books and accounts of the company had been audited by E. L. Muchmore, a public accountant at their instance and a detailed statement of the financial con dition of the company, showing that all the founds had been provided for, had been prepared.
 Both defendants stated the outcome of the cases was a vindication for them, but that they knew it could not have resulted in any other way. They de- rlared they had felt very keenly the pub icity and notoriety that had been given following the indictments. Knowing. however that they were not guilty or wrong in the conduct of the business or the Peanut Products corporation. the or ficers stated they were sure the result attained yesterday would be reached when the cases were tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Arrest Contractors for
 Violating Zone Ordinance Both Make Bond-City May Condemn Small Lot Causing Controversy-Test Case Covering Whole Plan
 Believed to Be Developing

to erect any business or industrial building in the residence zone es- tabllshed. Ordinance No. 734-C, amending the first ordinance, pro- vides that every person working on such a building or maintain ing it also violated the law. Each day was made a separate violation of the ordinances.
 Two courses are open to MT. Dexter, it is stated by lawyers. He may enjoin the city from enforcing the ordinance, or he may appea. the case to the circuit court. In either case the legality of the or- dinances would be made the issue.
 The city's course is not defined. An offer was made by MT. Dexter some time ago to sell the property for about $1,300. H. P. Burruss, com missioner of public improvements, declared this to be excessive. City hall discussion is to the effect that condemnation proceedings, will be instituted. The property, which is about 12h feet by IS feet by 14 feet, will then be paved and made a part of the street.
 The case has far-reaching inter- est because 1t affects the principle of establishing zones or districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
.CH|CKASAW CO. WILL LAUNCH SHIP MAR. ,
Fairfield City," 10000 Tons, Is Eighth Vessel Turned Out
 of Birmingham Steel

Fairfield City. eighth of the 10,000-ton steel ships built at Mobile in the yards of the Chickasaw Shipbuilding and Car company, will be launched March ,5
 The Bessemer City, her immediate predecessor from the Chickasaw ways. is making her maiden voyage to the Orient with Birmingham steel. A Fairfield young woman will be sponsor of the oncoming event and delega- ton of Fairfield citizens will attend the launching.
 Six more ships like the Fairfield City are to be built by the Chickasaw company. The first ship to be launched was the Chickasaw City, which was fIoated December 20, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

Phil Painter, publisher of the Birmlng- ham Advance; Maj. Fred Felds, Charles II. Nesbitt, state mine inspector; num- Der of law enforcement deputies and many miners. Sid Cowan. chief deputy under Austin, testified before the jury
 last week.
 Owing to the secrecy surrounding all in- vestigations of the grand jury, nothing could be learned to the nature of the testimony submitted to the county jury yesterday.
 CHARGED BY JUDGE
 Action of the grand jury on the former strike situation in this county was taken as result of a special charge of Judge Fort,
 He called the attention of the grand jury to the alleged activities of the mem bers of the state law enforcement officers and the officials of the United Mine Workers of America, urging full and complete investigation into the situation. The result of the investigation being made at this time will probably be made public in the final report of the grand jury. which will adjourn early in March, it is stated. It is expected that mum Der of additional witnesses will be ex- amined by the jury today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
 UNION COAL MINERS ARE TO MEET TODAY

At II o'clock this morning the sev- eral hundred officials of the mine union locals in Alabama will meet in Ben Hur hall on Fourth avenue and hear International Representative Van A. Bittner and other high officials ex- plain to them the strike settlement that has been agreed to by them and the coal operators.
 It is not known whether it will be an entirely executive session, an open one or partly open and partly execu- tive.
 A full attendance is expected, the local officers desiring to know the req son why the high officials agreed to a settlement, how long support will con. tinue and other details arising out of the new situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
OUADRUPLES RANGE
 OF FREIGHT WORK Port of Birmingham InstalIs Flood Lights - Receives
 Bids on New Derrick

Flood lights have been installed at the Port of Birmingham.
 As soon as the newly authorized steel derrick is installed the freight transferrence facilities will have Q range of 1000 tons every A hours.
 The former capacity was 400 tons by daylight.
 Bids for installing the derrick have been received at the office of Henry DeBardeleben the manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
SEEK HABEAS CORPUS
 IN THE MAGR0 CASE

Habeas corpus proceedings to secure bond for Charlie Magro, being held In the county jail on a charge of murder. were instituted yesterday in the circuit court by Palmer Daugette and Robert c. Tate, attorneys for the defendant.
 Hearing has been set for March be- fore Judge Richard Evans.
 Magro is alleged to have shot and killed Joe Rose several weeks ago on First avenue, between Nineteenth and Twen- tieth streets. as the result of a quarrel between the two men. Since that time Magro has been held in the county jail charged with murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

Included in the number of witnesses ap- bearing were officials of the National guard, soldires, law enforcement officers, mine operators, officials of the United Mime Workers of America, miners and many civilians.
 CROWDED CORRIDORS
 All day long large crowds were throng- ing the corriddrs and ante-room leading to the grand jury room, and were being hurried in to testify before the inquisi- torial body as quickly as the one before had finished.
 Noted among those who testified were Brig. Gen. R. F. Steiner, who has been in command of the military forces of the state which have been on duty for sew eral months fin the strike zones. He was before the grand jury for more than an hour, it is stated. Others seen were Will liam L. Harrison, member of the execu- tive board of the United Mine Workers of America Van A. Bittner. official Of the miners national organization; Conrad w. Austin, chief of the state law en- forcement forces, who, with his deputies was sent to the strike districts by Cover nor Kilby to assist in maintaining order; W. H.. Knox. deputy under MT. Austin;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

Newsboys here are to boost Birming- ham.
 Plans to this effect have been made by the Civic Association. F. A. Gully. secretary of the Boys, club, made the suggestion in talk at the members forum lunch con Wednesday.
 Development of the idea calls for education of the newsboys. as to the potentialities of Birming ham. Talks at frequent intervals are planned to acquaint the boys with the city's resources. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Birmingham NetUsboys
 AS Magic City Boosters

pointed out that the plan has manifold advantages. Building of the boys into substantial citizens is the ultimate result. Bringing of new industries and new capital in- to Birmingham is expected to come as an immediate result.
 Other cities have adopted the plan. One city has already bene- fitted to the extent of a new in- dustry coming in as direct result of a. newsboy's talk. Material re- suits have been attained in other places through the same agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Principal Figures in
 Miners Recent Strike
 Before'the Grand Jury
Approximately 200 Witnesses Being Examined-State Military, Union Corporation Leaders and Many Others to Testify, Following Judge Forts Recent
 Instructions to the Inquisitorial Body

the Jefferson conditions Jefferson
  Alleged
   by jam Fort of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
T. P. A. MEETING

special meeting of Post E, Trave- elers Protective association. is called for o'clock tomorrow evening in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
 New members of the death benefit association are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
RAaafrrrAZ
Ciyitnn club luncheon | O

Ciyitnn club luncheon l o'clock Southern club.
 Coming ordinance cnse, police court. S;30 o'clock, city hall.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson Theatre--AIexander. 'sThe Man Who knows.o
 Lyric-keith vaudeville and pictures. Loew's Bijou-yaudevilIe and pie lures.
 Alcazar-"Lying Lips,' produced by Thomas H. Ince. Trian0n-Constance Talmadge, in "Mnma's Affair.""
 Strand-Thomas Meighan, in sThe Frontier of the Stars.v Strand--Ethel Clayton in 'The Price of POssession.,
 Gnlax--'Held Fly the Enemy" with aIl-star cast.
 RiaIto-Tom Mix in "The Road DemOn.v
 Odeon--COmedy and serial. drama. Princess--Comedy and serial dramn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
NEW PUBLICATION

The Alabama Children's Aid society, with headquarters in the Steiner building, is preparing to put out the first issue of it's proposed quarterly publication about March | It will be known as "Our Children,'' and will tell of the work being accomplished by the society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
SELLS RIALTO BLDG.,;
 AMOUNT NOT STATED

Property on which the Rialto thea Ire is located, at 1923 Third avenue, north, has been sold by the owner, J. w. Cooke, Maben. Miss, banker. It was purchased for an amount not stated by T. R., Weaver of Los Angeles. Cal. MT. Weaver was formerly part owner of the Guarantee Shoe com pany, but is no longer connected with that concern. The consideration is thought to be about $125,0O0. The lot has 2614 feet frontage.
 The purchase does not cancel the lease of the Mudd- Cooley Amusement company, operators of the Rialto MT. Weaver, stated that he did not contem- plate any improvements to the proper- ty. He said that the purchase was made because he considered Birming- ham property a good investment
 The deal was negotiated by the prin- 'cipals. The consideration recorded was $10 and other considera tions'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge.
 Malcolm l. Pierson and Miss Mamie Gallagher
 w. II McNeil and Miss, Julia Rump ph. T. J. Hayes and Mrs. May Bennett.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-12

The 'Skowhegan Jersey Creamery
Co. have been installing the machin-
cry for the manufacture of ice cream
which they are to add to the activities
of their plant on Hathaway street.
The machinery being installed has
been purchased from Emery Thomil-
son Co of Rutland, VT. 1t is the plan
of the Jesey Creamery Company to
makeet the ice cream as near home as
the trade demands. The Skowhegan
Jersey Creaemey Co. has operated here
for over 30 years and has steadily
inceased its volume Of business, which
last year tOtaled over 100000. Eight
men are employed at the plant, a book
keeper and fifteen collectors, cream
being brought in from Smithfield,
Starks. Madison, Cornville, Athens,
Canaan, Fairfield, Clinton, Norridge-
wock and Skowhegan, and cream is
being shipped by train to this cream
cry from Riverside and Shawmut. Last
fall a distributing station and retail
produce market was opened in Char
lestown, Mass. of which Harold Brad
ley. formerly employed at the South
side Grocery store is the manager.
The first agent at the creamery was
George Humphrey. Elmer E, Harris
followed Mr.. Humphrey and has been
the efficient agent for more than 20
years. The president of the company
is Lester Packard.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-12

Durham farm for the past four years,
has rented the George Knights farm
from Delbert Parker and will move
on to it this week.
Henry Richardson of East SkoWhe-
gan has Is acres of grain sowed He
is now planning to plant eight acres
more. For the past year farmers
have been very busy improving the
good weather.
s. J. Williamson and son-in-law
Conrad Agren of New Portland who
purchased of Holt & Hight. Skowhe-
gan Fordson tractor have been US
ing same for their fall and spring
blowing and narrowing and are just
finishing up the last of their blowing
this week. Williamson and Agren
have raised potatoes on an extensive
scale for two or three years and are
making plans this year to plant the
usual crop on Mr.. Williamsons farm
of 20 to % acres. although they still
have large part OF last years crop
on their hands which they have agreed
to dispose of right away to A. c. Head
of Scion to be shipped to Boston at
price much less than Mr. Williamson
hod hoped to receive when harvesting
his crop They will have 1000 bush
els or more of number ones, and with
smaller lots obtained from Kingfield
parties. Earl. Wing and r. M. Simmons
expect to make up for Mr.. Head two
full car loads.
Malbons Mills-The fine warm
weather OF the past two weeks has
been very favorable for the farmers
and quite a lot of sowing and some
planting has been done in the NAL
bon's Mills section. Early peas in
some places are showing good start
especially on the road to town, every
thing seems to feel the call OF spring,
even the snakes are getting out Mrs.
Hervey Salisbury reports that she kill
ed large one last Friday which
measured thirty-four inches.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-12
LOCAL CORN GROWERS
STAND PAT FOR 4 CTS.
Executive Board of Corn Growers Met
Monday-L0cal Canning Plant
Will Omen This Season

A meeting of the executive board of
the local Sweet Corn Growers associa-
ton was held Monday with an attend
ance of all but one of the board. 1t
was decided by those present that the
members must still stand pat for four
cents. Rumors have been current it
appears to the effect that letters were
being received advising the gfOwers to
plant for IL cents but these were
found % be eroundless and circular
letters will accordingly be sent out adj
yising the growers that such COM
municat.ons cannot be backed up and
are without foundation. The president,
George L. Parker presided over the
deliberations. Manager Fred r. Hill
of the local corn factory stated to the
Reporter Monday night that suffi-
cient acreage had been guaranteed to
establish the opening of the Skowhe-
gan corn canning plant this summer.