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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
NEW AUDITORIUM
 WILL SEAT 1000;
 10 COST $5OO,OOO
Final Action on Bids to Be Taken Within Week, PreSl- dent of City Commis-
 sion States

According to a statement issued by President D. E. McLendon of the city commission yesterday. Birmingham g new auditorium will cost approx imately s5oo,o00 and will have seat ing capacity of between 1000 and 5000. President McLendon further stated that plans and estimates had been received from five architects of the city following a recent invita- ton to submit drawings and speci- fications.
 The architects submitting plans to the commission were: Brooke B. Burnham, William L. Denham. Will liam Leslie welton. Martin J. Lide and H. D. Breeding.
 The subject of the plans will be brought up at a future meeting or the commis ssion in the next few days and that final action in the selection of bids will be announced within week, according to MT. McLendon,
 In speaking of the plans submit ted, President McLendon stated that all plans call for the latest equsp- ment and furnishings and that the interior anu eXlSTloI dc5lBHs aAO HA4 that could be desired. Estimated costs on plans submitted range from s4Oo, 900 to $500, ,0o0, with seating ca pacities of from 1000 to 5000 persons.
 During the administration of the former commission the property at Eighth avenue. north, and Twentieth street was purchased for the pur- pose of building an auditorium. building that stood on this property was torn down and seven architects of the American Institute of Arch itects were employed by the former administration to draw up plans for the building. These plans were drawn and submitted, but 1t is stated the s400,000 authorized by the commis- sion could not provide for seating capacity of more than 5000.
 The present city commission abro- gated the agreement entered into be- tween the former commission and the architects and threw the bids open to all competitors. In repeating the agreement the present commission declared that greater seating ca paeity was necessary.
 In the meantime the seven arch itects stated to the commission that they would stand by the first agree ment and would not enter bids. Ac- cording to President McLendon, noth ing further has been heard from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
GROWTH OF CITY IS
 SHOWN BY INCREASE
 IN BUILDING FIGURES

The growth of Birmingham is clearly evidenced by the number of building permits and estimates of the cost of building that have been is- sued from the office of the building inspector for the past three years and eight months.
 For the year of 1919, 1899 permits, totaling an approximate cost of S3.969,315, were issued by that de- partment. In the year of 1920, there was an increase in permits to 4,447, with an estimated cost of $4.3S3.734. In 1921, 5,005 permits. totaling s6,659,092, were issued, according to Q report of the building inspector.
 During the past eight months 3.453 permits have been given out, the estimated cost being s5.270,5S6. ln- dications are that this years build ing will eclipse all previous years. by wide margin, the present month be- ing far in advance of the month of September of last year, it is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
Statement, June 80. 1922
 HaMourcaa

Dr. ID. l.. Coaie, above, who is con- ducting revival at Norwood Meth 0dist church, and Albert Cunningham, chorus leader and soIoist.
 A series of forceful sermons, with a special appeal to the business man, are being delivered at the revival services now in progress at Norwocd Methodist church by Dr. B. L. Coale of Los Angeles. Albert Cunningham is leading the singing and directing the activities of the young people at the meetings.
 The church has just completed 2 very handsome building, which Is be- ing dedicated with this series of meetings. Services are being held at 10 a. m. and 7:30 D. m. daily. Dr. Coales subject this morning will be Prayer" while the evening subject will be Sowing and Reaping."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
STILL MANUFACTURING
 OUTFIT IS CAPTURED

complete outfit for the making of a still was captured in raid made by Federal Prohibition Officers Wilson and Buckner yesterday. Be- sides the outfit, which included pair of timers shears, hammers, babbits, chisel, rasp, file and other implements, 400-gallon capacity still was destroyed in the vicinity, five miles north of Village Springs. Only a small amount of beer and mash was found.
 According to the officers. the still was located in a hollow and was discernable from a distance of 100 yards. No efforts were made by the owners to hide it from view. Two men were seen working at the still and as the officers advanced upon them they broke into a run and made good their escape into the woods nearby, after a hot pursuit by the. officers. No shots were exchanged in the chase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
WARRIOR WITH PREVENTING
 CLOSING OF PLANT
DemopoIiS Cement Company Declares Strike Would Have Closed Plant But
 For River

Among the industries of Alabama, which have been saved by the War rlor river transportation service dur ing the car shortage. Is the plant of the Gulf States Portland Cement company at Demopolis. which ac- knowledges Its obligation to the Warrior to the extent of saying Had 1t not been for the Warrior river this company would have been obliged to close down its plant during the present strike situation"
 In letter to The Age Herald from the manager of the company this statement Is made:
 "The Gulf States Portland Cement ments by water to Tuscaloosa, Mo- bile. Panama Bay, New Orleans, Pas cagoula and other gulf and river points. It Is the intention of this company to cultivate water ship ments as they will be better able to dispense of their output in this way than when depending entirely on the railroads
 At all of the principal points on the rivers and gulf, facilities have been erected for unloading and load ing freight. The Mississippi- Warrior service has suitable barges for hand ling cement cloth sacks. The cement company Is well equipped to load cement on to barges at their plant.
 "EIad 1t not been for the War
 rior river this company would
 have been obliged to close down
 its plant during the present
 strike situation"
 The plant is on the banks of the Warrior at Demopolis and has di- rect connection with the river both for getting coal for fuel and for up and down river shipment of product. A shut down at this time, when there Is maximum demand for cement throughout the southeast. would have been a serious loss to the company. The plant has capacity of 350.00o barrels of cement per annum.
 The company has just landed large contract for cement for the Wilson dam, an immediate shipment of 15.o00 barrels to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
JUNIOR CHAMBER
 ID HEAR SMITH.
Will Seek Enlistment of Mem- berS in Active Work For
 Law Enforcement

Col. T. o. Smith, general chairman of the law enforcement campaign. will address the Junior Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium on the campaign Issues.
 Enlistments of those members who will do active work in behalf of law enforcement will be sought. As the Junior Chamber of Commerce initi- ated the campaign, record-breaking attendance Is expected.
 Tho general meeting of the Junior Chamber Thursday night Is the last of the presnt administration. The election of officers takes place at the general meeting In the chamber au- ditorium on October 12. In accord ance with the constitution and by- laws, A members will be placed in nomination for the board of directors and two or more vice presidents will be nominated Nomination for pr ss- ident is on petition signed by 10 or more members.
 Reports of committees, including the law enforcement committee, Ed gar Bowron. chairman; the council manager charter committed, M. II. Sterne. chairman; the road safety committee. A. R. Redburn, chairman; the Alabama Junior Chamber com mittee. Irving Engel, chairman, and others will report. Prof. James .s Thomas of the University of Alabama extension department. is expected to be present to outline plans for a contract In tho extension work of the university and the Junior Charn- Der study division classes, which will be started again this fall
 The Junior Chamber has before 1t the biggest fall and winter program ever undertaken by a local civic or ganization. It plans to broaden its field of effort, and as in the case of the present law enforcement cam paign. to invoke the assistance of senior chamber members in putting the program into execution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
CHILDREN HONOR
 MEMORY OF LATE
 SENATOR BANkHEAD

A wreath of pink roses and white carnations, interwoven with sprays of green asparagus, formed the fit- ting tribute to the memory of the late Senator Bankhead on his eigh- tieth birthday yesterday. The wreath was placed at the head of the marker of the Bankhead nationa highway, near the Fifth avenue en- trance of the Tutwiler hotel, by the children of the late senator.
 Senator Bankhead died March 1, 1920, and each year since his death his children have placed 8 memorial wreath of flowers on the marker of the national highway which bears his name.
 A card on the wreath reads: Tn memory of our father on his eigh- tieth birthday" The card is signed with the names of Senator Bank heads children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
TAX NOTICES TO GO
 TO 39, ,353 PEOPLE

Announcement is made by James s. Hawkins, tax collector. that all tax payers of Jefferson county would re- ceive notices by October 1 showing how much their taxes will amount to-. These notices will be mailed to 39.353 people of the county.
 All taxes that are unpaid by De- cember 31 are delinquent and a 50- cent penalty, plus 8 per cent interest on the amount due will be added to the original amount.
 Foll taxes are also due on October 1, but voters will be allowed until February 1st to pay it. Failure to pay this tax by this date, voters will be denied their votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
NEW FACING TABLE
 FOR LETTER SORTING

A new facing table for the sorting of letters has been installed in the post office, which, 1t Is claimed. is decided improvement over the old method formerly employed. The new table was prepared by three experts in the employ of the government in Washington and Is believed will save 35 to 40 per cent of time over the old Swann table method which has been discarded.
 The table which was put up in the post office yesterday Is the thirtieth of it's kind in the United States and Is called the "DJT facing table"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
LEGION MEETS FRIDAY
Delegates to National and State Con-
 ventions to Be Named

The regular meeting of Birming ham Post No. 1,~ of the American Legion, will be held in the ballroom of the Hillman hotel, Friday night at o'clock. Col. Walter E. Bare, commander of Post No. 1, will pre- side.
 Delegates to the national conven- ton in New Orleans on october 16, and to the state convention in Mont gomery, September 22, will be elect ed. As many members as possible are urgently requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
BAR ASSOCIATION TO MEET

Judge Hugh A. Locke will speak on the domestic relations court and Irving Engle will discuss the city manager plan at the regular meeting of the Birmingham Bar assocation at the Southern club Friday night. All members of the association are urged to be present at the meeting. while laymen interested in the subjects are also invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
LEAVE FOR .sULLINs COLLEGE

Nearly 30 young women left veg terdayNfor suliins college at Bristol. Va, ins a special car, chartered for the purpose of conveying pupils from Alabama to that school. Mrs. E. B. Stone, dean of Sullins college.e was in charge of the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
STUDIES CLUB MARKETS

Auburn, September 13.--(Special.) For the purpose of studying the home demonstration club markets as they are in operation in South Carolina with view to establishing similar markets at different points in Ala bama, Miss Gladys Tappan, assistant state home demonstration agent, is now on a trip of investigation in South Carolina.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
llo9R DEB ll( D.? "a s :
Synthetic Chemistry, After Learning the Secret of
Making Royal Purple, Succeeds in Producing
All the Colors of the Rainbow
(ToId in Eight Sketches)
By JOHN RAYMOND
No. V
COLOR

In the dim ages of history when man
first felt the desire for beauty, traders
searched the world for dyestuffs, jew
els, perfumes, spices and precious
woods The risk of these voyages was
great and only princes or mobiles could
afford the fruits of ventures to the far
corners of the world. No man Of
humble origin could aspire to the rich
crimsoned linen, the Royal Purple Of
ancient Tyre, retailing at 5000 pound.
Royal Purple is an age-old insignia
Of aristocracy. This dye was secreted
by a small she1lfsh on the Eastern
coast of the Mediterranean and here
the enterprising merchants Of Tyre
formed a dye monopoly equaled only
by the German Cartel.
A bit of the whitish liquid secreted by
this mollusk, if spread upon a cloth
and exposed to the air and sunlight
turns first green, next blue and then
purple If washed with an alkali soap
it becomes the magnificent Crimson
worn by the Cardinals and Princes of
the Catholic Church. Tyrian purple
vanished from the marts Of the world
with the fall of Tyre.
Synthetic chemistry learned the Sc
cret Of making Royal Purple as, in
deed, it learned to manufacture indigo,
the same deep blue that may be seen
today in museums, the winding sheets
of Egyptian mummies. 1t was an
achievement to snatch its distinctive
color from royalty and to rival the
best vegetable indigo Of the an
clients but modern chemistry has
gone far beyond that. Today any kind
of dye fonla in nature can be made in
the laboratory. Indeed, among the 900
shades and coiors being manufactured
there are tints that it would be diff
cult to discern in the rainbow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
NEEIGHBDRHOOD
BREv|TIESAND
NEARBYNOTES
items of Current
Interest By Mail
and Telegraph.

Wm. II. Jones, 81, died at his home
near Rewey Friday week ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Risic, Patch
Grove, have traded their 1872 acre
farm for a grist mill in Fennimore.
Mrs. d. T. Parker, Fennimore, is in
Madison receiving medical treatment.
Mrs. j. H. Frazier, Pra. du Chen,
positively refuses to be a candidate
for mayor of the city.
Sylvester Doyle and VeIma DALEY
OF Shullsburg, were married Tuesday.
They will reside in Tucson, Arizona.
Mrs Anne Noble Raine died at her
Mineral Point home Saturday a week
ago
me Byrne Bros, Ireneous and
Vincent of Hazel Green have opened
a new general store in Benton.
Albert L. Hendrickson, 81, a life
long resident of Argyle, was found
dead in bed Sunday of last week
Jas. Garyey Jr. and Lonella Colbeck
both OF Darlington, were married in
Galena Wednesday.
Valorous Galley, Waterloo township,
and Miss Jennie Clifton of Wesley,
were married at Galena.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kay of Cuba
celebrated their 25th wedding day last
Friday.
Frank Leahy and Florence Lynne
were married at Shullsburg Tuesday.
They will live on a farm near Shulls-
burg
Violet and Pearl Knight, sisters.
were married Thursday to Arno w.
Trager and John H. Parman, at a
double wedding
The Pra du Chen button factory
h9c f1,1I
time. Pearl buttons cut from clam
shells comprise the industry.
Mrs JOSIAH Lanyon, Mineral Point,
died Feb. 10, after an extended ill
ness at the age of 49, She came to
this country from England at an early
age.
Fear Of an impending coal strike
has caused the Milwaukee road to
store large quantities OF coal in it's
yards at Pra. du Chen to use in it's
engine boilers. There are now $780,
900 tons of coal on the dump.
Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, an old resi-
dent of DOdgeyille, died at her home
there last Monday at the age of 81
years. She was a native of Wales
who came to this country at the age
Of six years. Five sons survive the
Old lady.
VIM. n Parish Of Platteville has
traded his dairy farm near the Big
Badger fair grounds for the Roy
Cushman farm of 106 acres in Ellen
bOro. Mr.. Cushman moves to Platte
vile and takes possession of the dairy
and milk business.
Jack Tesar left Muscoda Thursday
for Chicago where he joined the
White Sox on their trip to their early
spring training ground in the south.
Jack is one Of the II twirlers Chas.
COmiskey is taking to the camp at
MARIN springs, Texas.
The L. @. road has begun surveys
for a short line between Scales Md,
Ill, and Dubuque. The route will
eliminate sharp curves and few
bad grades Galena is not on the line
OF survey but the city will not suffer
as the new road will De used only by
fast through freights.
Farmers of Green county pledged
$1,000 toward 100000 fund to build
a livestock pavilion on the Green
county fair grounds. The proposed
plan calls for a building in the shape
Of a Greek cross, with a large circu-
lar pavilion in the center, and four
wings extending. The building will
be used as a Judging and exhibition
place during the fairs and to house
stock during sales at other times OF
the year.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Weasel Is Liqhtninq-Like

Swiftness of motion is requisite of
many wild animals of the smaller kind.
1t is one of their most important
means of defense. Perhaps no known
animal possesses this in a higher de-
gree than the weasel. He is the
"lightning flash" among all animal
life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08

ma n Il f a c ure of
coke, in which pro-
cess coal tar is OBJ
tanned, is the only
metallurgical oper-
alton that America
continues to con-
duct, in a large
measure, after the
manner of a cen
fury ago. In 1915
there were 4l,500,-
600 tons Of coke
produced in this
country for which
a | m o S t 100000
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
opossun Pest.

The species OF opoSSum native 70
New Zealand wears a very beautiful
coat which does not resemble that af-
fected by the opoSsum Of this coun-
duced into Australia many years ago
destroys fruit trees and is regarded
as pest. but opoSsum skins are so
valuable that its value as fur bearer
outweighs any damage it may do the
trees.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Native Of Ireland Dead at ShnlIsburs

John Jackson Lloyd, a native OF
Ireland. where he was born in 1910,
died at his home near Shullsburg'
recently. He came to America IN
1855. and except for a short interval
when he was in the California gold
fields. had lived in Shullsburg since
1852. The old man made three trips
TO Ireland at various intervals to see
relatives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Guttenberger Has Patent Pumpiack

H. ]. KuhIman, Gutenberg, has a
patent on a pumpjack that he claims
will handle water 18th half the
power of the ordinary device and with
a freedom from jerks and consequent
damage to pump and rods. The Farm
Horse Traction Works of Gutten-
berg is manufacturing the jack and
$50 have been sold and are in use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Dodgeyille City Treasurer Injured

James H. Bartle, Dodgeville city
treasurer. was struck by a truck last
monday and badly hurt. Bartle was
thrown to the ground and rolled as
he was crossing a street. He suffered
two broken ribs, injured arm and a
bruised head. He was at first I'M
conscious due to a blood clot on the
main but later revived and is now on
Inc road to recovery.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Removing Wallpaper.

With a paStehruSh give the paper
4 coat of hot -four paSte-thp same
kind that is used in putting wallpaper
m This will quickly loosen ii and 1t
can be easily peeled off. Keep a strip
ahead on the application of the paste
to give it time to soak.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Child Attacked BY Vicious Canine

Arnold Buska, 13, Pra. du ChieN,
was bitten in the wrist by dog as
he was up town on an errand for his
mother. The boy passed large
French police dog and SHE'D from this
animal. The dog leaped upon him
and put four teeth into the child's
wrist which was protected by heavy
sweater. A grown man witnessed
the attack on the child but was pow
erless to prevent it. The lad got away
and was given medical aid.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Montfort Doctor Injured in Slide

DR.. Ketterer, Montfort. and driver,
Max Mills, narrowly escaped death on
Wednesday week ago, when their
car began sliding down a hill back
ward into Blue River. The car was
stopped before it reacned the stream,
which was swollen by rains. DR..
Kettererhad one hip badly hurt Had
the car gone over the bank tie men
would have been drowned
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Flood Stops Reclamation Survey

The work of surveying on the new
swamp land drainage project be-
tween Lynxville and DeSoto. has beei,
halted by rising waters. Soil sound
ings in every quarter section of the
1880 acres will be made as a pre-
liminary and the entire length OF the
channel the entire adjacent to the
project will be sounded
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Brewery Returned: Can,t Make Beer

The Pra. du Chen brewery, seized
by U. S. Marshall Chellis, has been
ordered returned to the owners by
Judge Luse Of the federal court at
Madison. Chellis took possession OF
the brewery following service Of a
search warrant by one of his aides.
On the other hand the brewery has
been denied a permit to manufacture
near-beer, by the federal prohibition
agents.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08

These colors all
come from coal tar
but after it is I'M
derstood that coal
tar is the quintes-
sence of the forests
of untold ages the
feat does not ap-
pear to be SO mar
vellous.
And still for cen
turtles this country
has been wasting
vast quantities OF
the precious mate
rial. In fact, the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
conuiots onerate Game Earn

The state of Washington maintains
the only game farm in the world
which is operated by convicts, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine. Great
numbers Of pheasantS are raised by
TRUSTEES on the penitentiary grounds,
for distribution throughout the state.
The men work as freely as though
they were not under confinement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Argyle Physician Found Dead in Bee

DR.. Quackenbush, Minnesota
physician, was found dead in bed at
Argyle. Wis, where he had gone to
take over the practice of DR.. Will
liams. recently retired. DR.. Quack
enbush was So years old and had
been in Argyle just few weeks.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Costs Money to Keep Mines Dry

One of the big expenses of a coal
mine is the continual pumping of wa
ter to keep it dry. In the average
anthracite mine, Is tons of water are
hostod from the mine for every ton
OF coal mfred and in some mines it
r1lnS M H. - tn, :
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1922-03-08
Cheesemaker Fined for REGULATIONS

Adolph Wysebord, Arena cheese
maker, pleaded guilty before Judge
Jenks at Dodgeville, Of enlightenment
of funds belonging to the factory He
was fined 500 and costs. to total OF
S191. Albert Grindeman, suing one
Edwin Fleming for $1,000 for assault,
was awarded damages of $lOO.26.