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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
CITY ID STUDY AUD|TOR|UMS IN
 VARIOUS SECTIONS
Following Inspection of Mod- ern Buildings Birmingham Auditorium to Be Pushed
 to Completion

In an effort to ascertain why some action had not been taken towards the erection of an auditorium in Birmingham Dr Percy Moodan and c. N. Wiley headed a delegation from the inter-clubs council which ap- peared before the city commission yesterday morning.
 D. E. MeLendon, president. in- formed the delegation that com mittee composed of Commissioners W. E. Dickson and W. L. Harrison and D. o. Wildin. architect, would leave next week to inspect several of the most modern auditoriums in this country. Immediately upon their return he stated new plans will b.. prepared and the work of erecting an auditorium would be pushed to completion.
 Members of the delegation pledged their assistance and cooperation to the commission. declaring that the people wanted an auditorium and they wanted one that would be conf- pleted as soon as possible in order that many big conventions. automo- bile and other kinds of shows could be brought to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
SUPREME COURT
 JUDGES WILL BE
 GUESTS OF HONOR
Banquet Tonight Under Au- spices of Local Bar Asso- ciation-Hugo L. Black
 to Be Postmaster

Everything is in readiness for the banquet which will be given for the Birmingham bar under the auspices of the local Bar association this evening at o'clock in the ball room of the T'utwiler hotel.
 All judges of the. supreme court and the court of appeals will be guests of honor on this occasion as will Harwell G. Davis, attorney gen. eral of Alabama, and several federal judges.
 Many reservations have been made for the banquet and indications are that this will be the largest gather ing of members of the bench and bar ever held in Birmingham.
 This meeting is for the promotion of good fellowship among the law yers, better understanding between the bench and the bar and for the general good of law enforcement and government, according to w Marvin Woodall, president of the local Bar association.
 Hugo L. Black will be toastmaster for the occasion and several short talks will be made by the visiting judges and musical program will be rendered by Wiegand,s orchestra. Mrs. J. J. Strickland will sing One Fine Day" from Madame butterfly (PuccinD.
 The banquet will begin promptly at z o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
TENTATIVE PLANS
 FOR AUDITORIUM
Realtors Asked for ReCom- mendation by MCLendon.
 Oppose Tax for Bonus

Tentative plans for tho municipal auditorium were discussed by D. C.. McLendon, president of the city com mission at the regular weekly lunch con of the Birmingham real estate board at the Tutwiler yesterday aft ernoon The speaker also touched upon tho recent bond issue In eon- neetion with joining highway trunk lines with city Improvements
 Mr. McLendon asked the opinion ot the board on the advfsability of erect ing the auditorium at West Park, municipal building at Woodrow Will son park, and city library at East park. The board will make rec ommendation at a later date The plan would also include beautifying of the park with shrubbery and flow eds, It was also stated that site had been selected by the commission for the new city market, but it's location has not been authorized for publiea- ton.
 A committee was appointed to look into the complaint coming before the board on misleading advertising be- tween realtors. looking to prevention of repetition of this matter.
 To Organize nt Tri-Cities
 The board went on record as op- posed to the tax on real estate for meeting the soldier bonus and tele- gram was authorized to this effect, voieing such opposition to the Ala bama congressional delegation
 A committee was also appointed to visit Florence. Sheffield and Tuscum- bia for the organization of realty board on request Of realtors of the Tri-C Cities.
 A complaint received by wire from the national realty board asking solu- ton for protecting investors in real estate near Muscle Shoals brought authorization that the Chamber ot Commerce and any Birmingham bank will be glad to furnish information desired by reliable firms or persons contemplating real estate invest ments on recognized subdivision at the Shoals.
 The attendance prize, q pair Of overalls donated by the Phillips Les ter Manufacturing company, was won by C. H, Chichester
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
NEW BILL OF LADING
 RULEIS ANNOUNCED

Shipper members of the traffic bureau are being notified that, al- though the new bill of lading regu- lation will go in effect on March 5. those having 8 supply of the old forms will be allowed to use them until July l under certain conditions That condition is stated in a circular letter sent out by Secretary Jones as follows:
 Tt is appreciated that carriers and shippers may have supply of old forms of domestic bills of lading, and that in order to avoid an economic waste, carriers may wish to permit the use of such forms until July. 1, 1922, in which event they should re- quire that the forms be stamped in lcgible type with the following mo- tation, to be signed as indicated be- low:
 This shipment is rendered and received subject to the terms and conditions of the company's uniform bill of lading, effective March IS. 1922. This receipt is not negotiable. and if the shipment is consigned ITO Order" must be exchanged for com panys order bill of lading.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
Discussion of Bonus Bill
 At Chamber Luncheon
E. Jackson Winslett Favors Passage, While Opposition Represented by Frank Spain-Both Give Ex-
 amples in Support of Their Argument

Should the Soldiers Bonus Bill' Pass? was the subject of & joint dis cussion at the luncheon of the Junior Chamber of Commerce yesterday, by D. Jackson Winslett for the affirma- tive and Frank Spain for the mega tive No decision was rendered.
 The entertainment program con- sisted of solos by Miss May Shackle- ford, accompanied on the piano y J. T. Mckenzie. Irving Ingle. vice president, presided over the luncheon and introduced the speakers.
 Quoting statistics to uphold his po- sition on the proposed bill, Mir. Wins lettssaeclared that the proposition is not one of bonus for soldiers but is only an economic adjustment for those who served during the World war.
 The opposition will tell you that the ex-Servics man is commercializ- ing his service in asking for this ad- 5ustment, but this Is the wrong ina pression," Mir. Winslett said.
 The records show that 4,500, ,000 men were conscripted and that less than 5o0,0o0 volunteered. These men were paid SIPS per day and all they want now is an economic adjustment of their affairs. Mir. Winslett sad that this country had loaned to the allies $l1,o00,000 and that not a cent of the principal or interest had been paid. He said that the interest in 20 years will be more than enough to pay the bonus. Tn Australia, he said, more than 40 per cent of the man-power went over seas and that those who returned were paid from s24e to s5.sso per man. Payment made to ex-service men by other countries was also discussed by the speaker.
 Expenses Heavy
 This government paid their sx- service men s6o per man." he said. The soldiers went into the war when wages were cheap. While he was away the man who stayed be- hind drew big wages and the corpor- ations made big money. When the soldier returned the wages had de- clined and 1t took more than his $60 to fit himself out with clothes to attach himself to the vocation he had previously followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
BLAST FURNACE AT WILL BE BLOWN IN SHORTLY
Making Five Stacks Active There-Need of More Iron for the Steel Finish
 ing Mills

Within a week or ten days No. 4 blast furnace will be blown in at Ensley.
 This will make five active stacks at that point of operation of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron & Railroad company.
 For months the company has been operating four blast furnaces at Ensley. Increase to five stacks means 20 per cent greater iron production than that being now produced.
 The fifth stack will be on basic iron as those already in operation are and have been. The iron is for steel making purposes. Increase in basic iron production points to increase in the requirements of the steel works.
 For the second consecutive week the Tennessee company has been operat- ing seven of the nine open hearth fur naces at Ensley. That means a 75 per cent of steel production. Prior to this extent of operations the com pany operated for many months four open hearth furnaces, increasing late last fall to five and just prior to the past fortnight going to six open hearths.
 Greatest Steel Production
 Increase in blast furnace operations is in keeping with the increase in in got production, the iron being needed to produce ingots just as the ingots are needed for the finishing steel works. The additional blast furnace capacity points to increased demand on the finishing steel mills just the same as the increased production or the ingot mills does.
 The industrial public is not sur prised at the increase in raw mate rial production for steel mill use on the part of the Tennessee company In view of the large orders secured by the rail mill and the car works. The rail mill, which was for months at a capacity of 5000 tons a month, had gone to one of 5000 tons. The car works is booked for several months to come. In addition to the large orders for rails booked last month for the Louisville &, Nashville and other roads and a recent order for 5000 to 0 ,000 tons for the Southern. the com pany is known to have made other bookings.
 Increased blast furnace and open hearth capacity at Ensley coupled with recent developments showing greater demand for Alabama iron north of the Ohio river than in sev- eral months are the outstanding fea- lures of recent Improvement in the industrial situation and outlook.
 Many Orders for Iron
 At least two iron makers say they will not only ship their make this month, but will also reduce yard stocks. One maker expects to clear yards.
 orders for pig iron for immediate delivery arc more numerous than in some time. One maker booked ten orders one day this week. They were mostly car lots, but came from scattered territory and indicated a widespread demand. Sales were made into Michigan and Ohio and St Louis took couple of lots.
 Pacific coast has taken 1,5oo tons of iron recently. sharing the business with two makers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
Mrs. J. RiUers Carter Dies
 Suddenly Early Yesterday
Funeral of Highly Esteemed Birmingham Woman To- morrow Afternoon

Mrs Susie Mudd Carter. widow of the late J. Rivers Carter, passed away early yesterday morning. When these words were called over the phone, hundreds of homes were saddened. for a lovelier woman, or sweeter, finer character never lived in Birmingham.
 tier death came suddenly. She had been in the bes tof health and go- ing about her affairs as usual.
 Judge and Mrs. l.. J. Haley, who have been spending the winter in her home, heard her call about o'clock. When Mrs Haley reached her Mrs. Carter told her she was dying. 4 physician was hastily sum moned, but she passed away almost at once
 Mrs. Carter was asscion of one of the oldest and most distinguished families in Jefferson county. She was born in Elyton. and was the daughter of Judge William Swearing ton Mudd and his wife, Florence Earle.
 She was married first to Pete Basil Clarke, One son. Basil Clarke. Jr. survives this union. She married second J. Rivers Carter, who preeed ed her in death about q year ago.
 Although one of large family of brothers and sisters, only one sister, Mrs. Florence Earle Jordan survives her
 There are a number of nieces and nephews to whom she was like mother. These arc Dr. William Mudd Jordan, Mrs. Fred Le Vert, Judge William Mudd Walker, Dr. Alfred Walker Porter and Joseph Walker, Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr.. Mrs. Hill Ferguson. William Mudd, Joseph Mudd, Mrs Florence Earle Buck, Mrs. Henry E. Gray and William Mudd Martin.
 There are many great nieees and nephews and other relatives. besides numberless friends who will miss her and mourn her loss.
 Miss Susie.e "Aut.. Susie, i" Cousin Susie,' as she was lovingly called, had made the world better by living in it. That's a beautiful record to leave behind. Her personality was above the ordinary. She was strong, forceful dependable. She was gen erous, kind, sunny natured and loyal, always quick to defend a friend or excuse the weak. Her charities were unlimited. She was friend to the poor and needy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17

Some of the big interests made more in two years during the war than they had in the previous 10 years"
 Many other figures were cited ty MT. Winslett to show that the bill should pass and in closing his ad dress he declared that the cash phase IS the cheapest phase of the proposal. The country. he added morally owos its defenders. the bonus is not grat- sustained by the soldier during the war"
 MT. Spain prefaced his address by saying that the vocational training of the soldier cannot be considered because any man who was disabled during the war should be protected.
 Tt is physically impossible to have an economic adjustment, as ny friend Mir. Winslett calls 1t, because if you tax big business to take part of what 1t might have earned dur ing the war and distribute it, you would also have to take back some from others who perhaps were paid too much" Mir. Spain declared.
 He said that the soldier got more than s1.25 a day because he got his food, place to sleep. his doctor bulls, medicine. clothes and others things free. which amounted to great deal during the war. Mir. Spain said that when all of his expenses were paid, the soldier had about $50 per month and he would venture to say that very few who drew high wages dur ing the war had this much after the family expenses were paid.
 The speaker in giving another req son why he said an equal distribd ton could not be made, declared that many of the states had paid a bonus and asked how would 1t be figured where the man from Ohio had drawn s2o0 and the man from Texas $150.
 Mir. Spain asserted that during the war no one ever said conscription but said selected service act and the draft bill was passed for the purpose of selecting an efficient army.
 There is no standard by which 1n adjustment can be made and the bonus bill should not pass" he said, in closing his address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
SPECIAL FEATURES PLANNED EACH DAY FOR MUSIC WEEK
Treble CIef Chorus Concert at the Jefferson Tonight. Double Quartet at Tenn
 pie Emanu-EI

The Treble Clef chorus of the Bir- mingham Music club will present the most important program of today in the national music week program for better music. This concert will be at the Jefferson theatre and con ducted by Ferdinand Dunkley. Mrs. Bessie Cunningham, soprano, and Miss Bettie Gilmore, harpist, are the principal soloists.
 "1he Rose and the Nightingale" IS the feature of the occasion, and is taken from the cantata of Henry Hadley, being considered by music critics the most beautiful cantata of his compositions adapted especially for feminine voices.
 Hadley has long enjoyed the dis tinction of being the most successful of American conductor composers. At the age of If he became signally fa- nous for his first composition, a waltz, and at q his genius was again displayed in violin cello plano trio, which he declares will remain unpublished until after his death. Hadley has confined himself to no one class of compositions, his work embracing every known instru- ment made him internationally fa- nous.
 Special Programs
 The brilliant program offered at the Jefferson tonight by the Treble Clef chorus is indeed a feature at- traction, critics say. A special program in recognition of music week will be presented at the evening service at Temple Emanu-El tonight. A double quar- tet under direction of Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen will render a pro- gram and Dr. Morris Newfeld will make an address touching upon the value of music in the church.
 The program on this occasion fol- lows:
 ='Let the Heavens Rejoice" (Gaul).
 Ritual" (Spicker).
 There Is a Green River" Dudley Buck). soprano and double quartet
 Address, Dr. Morris Newfield.
 Ritual (Sparger).
 Gloria" (Mozart).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
Little Sisters" Are
 Entertained at College

The Little Sisters of the Birming- ham, Southern college Y. W. c. A. chapter were entertained yesterday afternoon by their foster sisters of the senior and sophomore classes at the college. The Sisters were dress ed in garments fitting to small girls, and appeared very attractive. The meeting was held in the Clariosophic hall. Sweet milk and cake were served as refreshments.
 Misses Mildred Baker and Mattie Lacy won first prizes in being the Little Sisters to best represent the small girl. The entertainment was given at the close of health week. and the invitations sent out referred to that.
 The officers of the Y. W. c. A. at Birmingham-So Southern are Miss Helen Haggard, president; Miss Lu- cile Colvin. secretary; Miss Annie Louise Moon, vice president; Miss Gladys Greene, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
FATHER OF MAJ. W. s. PRITCHARD
 DIES AT MOBILE

News of the death of W. T. Pritch- ard, father Of Mat. ". s. Pritchard of. this city. reached Birmingham this morning. Mir. Pritchard has been i'll with pneumonia for the past two weeks and, after suffering relapse Tuesday night, he died at o'clock Wednesday night at his residence in Toulminville, Mobile.
 Major Pritchard was at the bedside of his father at the time of his death. having left Birmingham Wednesday morning. The many friends of Major Pritchard will regret to hear, Of his bereavem ent. The funeral will be held today in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
DANCE ELECTION
 PLANNED FOR MAY
PoStponement of Referendum Will Not Work Hardship,
 Harrison Says

Referendum election on dancing at Pershing Pier will be held as soon after May l as the new voting list for the county can be compiled, ac- cording to William L. Harrison yes terday. Officials at the probate off, flee state that under the law pub lication of the list must be made not later than April 15. Ten days later 8 supplemental list will be published containing the names of all persons left off the first list who should be on 1t.
 Harrison states thta the old voting list will be used until May 1, and if the election is held before, ex-service men and others who have just regis tered cannot vote unless they make the oath of challenged voters. This will cause untold confusion, he says, and will work a hardship on the vot- CTS.
 In postponing the election date un- til after May those fayoring the dancing are undergoing no hard ships, disadvantages or inconveni- ences, since the East Lake season does not open until May 15, be said.
 "The petitions which have been filed with the probate judges office are sufficient for the holding of the election about May l." Mir. Harrison said
 Tn the meantime we are proceed ing with the organization of cam paign committees and the campai gn will proceed along proper lines until the people are fully informed as to our purposes and our plans of con- ducting dancing at Pershing Pier on the highest and most elevated order. Between now. and the date of the election we will show the people in the most minute detail the manner and way in which we propose to op- crate Persh.ng Pier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
RATE PUBLICATION
 GIVEN EXTENSION
Commission Grants Until April
 5 for Putting in Meri- dian Rates
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On petition of the Southern and other railroads defendants in the Meridian rate case the interstate commerce commission has consented to postponement of the publication of new rates based on it's recent decis- ion in that case to April 5.
 These rates were ordered published by February 27. but the railroads asked for more time. and it has been granted.
 o. LA Bum, manager of the traf- fic bureau. is not surprised at the po- sition of the carriers, he says. The Meridian rate case decision" he said, has produced another tangle which does not apparently suit anyone. Pending publication of the new rates the shippers will continue to watch the situation and we will take what soever steps are needed to prevent higher rates going into effect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
w. W. JEFFERSON DIES
Was Member of Birmingham Police
 Force-Funeral Tomorrow

". W. McPherson of Wylam, a member of the Birmingham police force. died at tn efamily home. ssoo Ninth avenue. Vivian, yesterday morning. MT McPherson was very popular with his co-workers, who yesterday expressed regret over his death.
 The body was taken in charge by Echo1s & Angwin of Ensley and will be buried from the 1Vylam Methodist church tomorrow afternoon. Rev Hawkins will officate, with intermeni in the Fraternal cemetery at Pratt City.
 MT. McPherson is survived by his widow. Mrs. Marian McPherson and one son. Thurston McPherson-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
DOUGLAS TO REPRESENT
 COSMOPOLITAN CLUB
 AT AUBURN JUBILEE

A round table discussion of civic matters and those lertaining to the development and growth of the club were discussed at the weekly meeting of charter members of the Cos mopolitan club at the Tutwiler yes- terday afternoon
 The club will send Alvin Douglas as a representative to Auburn next week in the big semi-centennial jubilee celebration at which General Bullard will be the special guest.
 The Cosmopolitan club, which is the newest civic organization in Bir- mingham is fast becoming one of the leading luncheon clubs of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-17
STATE AND FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION OF
 COUNTY HIGHWAYS
Road Construction to Cost $2,200,000 Recommend ed for JefferSon-Seven
 Projects Favored

Recommendation that the state construct, with federal aid, seven of the road projects in Jefferson county asked by the board of revenue at a total cost of approximately $2,200,- 900, viii be made to the state high way commission when it meets in Mobile March 20, by W. s. Kellar, state highway engineer.
 Promise that he would so recom- mend was made by the state official to D. c. Ball chairman of the board of revenue and Claude Rogers. county highway engineer. who returned yes terday from Montgomery where they conferred with the state engineer re garding the proposed roads,
 Seven Projects
 According to MT. Bail, the recom- mendation of Kellar, if adopted, will result in the county securing state and federal construction or seven of the eight projects recommended by the local board. Only one of the proj- eets recommended by the local board was looked upon with disfavor by state officials, that being the Bes- semer to Centerviile road containing approximately 8 miles. cost of which is estimated to be approximately s20o,000. Hopes that Mir. Kellar will yet decide to recommend this road are held by Mir. Ball.
 All of the roads will be of perma- nent paving and will be constructed jointly by the state and federal gov ernment without expense to the county. as a part of tine county seat to county seat highway system being constructed over the entire state.
 Prospective Highways
 The roads which the state official has said he will recommend to the state highway commission for con struetion in Jefferson county include: the Montgomery highway road. s miles; the Warrior road. 15 miles; Jasper Bankhead highway, To miles; Bessemer and Tuscaloosa road, 13 miles; Pinson road, F miles; Gads- den road, 14 miles; Leeds highway, 12 miles.
 According to Chairman Ball the state highway engineer promised to send man to Birmingham in the near future to go over the state proj- ects with the local board who will be ready to make q report on his find ings when the state commission meets. It is also probable that the state commission will meet in Bir- mingham early jn April to thresh out the details of the construction with the board of revenue.
 It is believed by Mir. Ball that the state will decide to spend S1,250 GOO in Jeffedson county on roads and i that a similar amount will be spent by the federal government, giving the county approximately $2500, ,00 worth of road construction with state and federal aid money without ex- pense to the county.