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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD
Commissioners Argue
Whether to Spruce or
Not to Spruce Streets

Whether Birmingham will
Spruce" UP for Christmas will de-
pend upon whether such sprucing
viii constitute menace to Biz
mingham.
A proposal was made to the city
commission Tuesday that pine
spruce trees from Cooks Springs
be used TO decorate all of the
white way for the Christmas sea-
son. 1t was proposed that the
pine spruce. the most beautiful of
the evergreen trees, be secured to
the white way posts in such a
manner that the white glow from
the light would shine through the
green of the trees, thereby pro-
ducing an artistic effect
Commissioner w +. Dickson
raised the practical question as to
whether the trees. however beauti
full. when secured to the lamp
posts might prove to be insecure
and constitute a menace by reason
OF falling limbs. City Attorney
Wynn then introduced the tech-
nicaIfty as to whether the city
could place such Constructions"
upon the sidewalks. The matter
was then referred for oonsidera-
ton to Commissioner Dickson.
The proposal was to decorate
Birmingham as it had never been
before decorated for Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
CHAMBE SUPPLIES
CONVENT ION T UNDs
State Sunday School Meeting
Is Assured by Act of
Civic Body

Coming of the Alabama State Sun
day School association with Its 1000
delegates to Birming ham. April 1913,
for their annual state convention,
was doubly assured Tuesday when
the board of directors of the Chamber
of Commerce got behind the enter
tainment Of the delegates and raising
of the necessary funds.
w. II. Stockham, president of the
Stockham Pipe and Fittings COM
pany. an earnest worker for the Sun
day schools. appeared before the
board of directors and asked their in
dorsement of the invitation extended
to the association to meet here in
April. and to take a hand in raising
the $4,000 of necessary expense
money. The chamber Endorsed the
invitation and promised its cordial
cooperation in every feature of the
convention.
The convention is second in size
only to the Alabama Educational as
ISOLATION, which will hold its annual
convention in Birmingham just before
the Sunday school convention, and
which brings from 5000 to, 5000
teachers and delegates.
There were more than $4,000 stu
dents of engineering in the technical
schools of the country last year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
SHRINE RS ENJOY
BIC CEREMONIAL
Candidates Make Pilgrimage
Over Hot Sands-Grand
Ball and Reception

Tuesday was shriners day in Bir-
mingham, the occasion being double
ceremonial of zamora temple at the
jefferson theatre, afternoon and
night sessions being held, which was
followed by reception and ball at
the Tutwiler. There were over 100
candidates who made the pilgrimage
to Mecca by way of the hot sands"
and from all accounts they had
most eventful journey.
The ball was attended by large
assemblage Of mobiles and their ladies'
the spacious ball room of the Tut
wiler being entirely Inadequate for
the crowd The grand march was led
by Eli Shortridge, potentate, and Mrs.
Shortridge. Immediately following
were the members of the official di-
van and their ladies'.
During the evening the Zamora
band and chanters rendered a num-
beR of selections in the hotel lobby.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
CHAMBER FAVORS NEW
ROAD TO CHAT ANO0GA

The Chamber of Commerce went
on record Tuesday as backing the
plan OF the 7. A. G. alabama. Ten
nessee and Georgia railroad) for ex-
tending its lines from Gadsden to
Odenville or some other point where
connection may be had with the
Central of Georgia or the Seaboard
Air Line which would give 1t an
inlet into Birmingham. IL this is
done, Birmingham will have new
through line to Chattanooga, the t.
A. c. now operating between Gads-
den and Chattanooga.
The road was bought some months
ago by G. e. James, the Chattanooga
millionaire and developer, after hay
ing been on the block for several
years Mr.. James has resumed run
ming trains and now seeks authority
Of the interstate commerce commits
sion to extend the line SO as to form
a Birmingham connection.
The board of directors of the
chamber adopted a resolution re-
questing the commission to grant the
authority asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
CONTEST APPEARS
CERTAIN TO SELECT
NEW PARTY LEADER
BY Associated Press

Washington, December 5.-A con-
test appeared certain today between
Senator's Simmons OF North Carolina
and Robinson of Arkansas, for the
democratic Senate leadership in the
next Congress TO succeed Senator
Underwood of Alabama, who is to
retire voluntarily because of iii
health. Friends of both will wage an
active campain, although neither
senator had formally announced his
candidacy.
Senator Simmons Is the ranking
democrat in point service, and was
chairman of the finance committee
during the Wilson administration.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
MORRIS |NSPECTS
vOT INC MACHINES
Election Commissioner Re-
turns From World Congress.
Against Alcoholism

Returning from the Worlds Con-
gress Against Alcoholism which has
just closed its session in Toronto,
Canada. Martin p. Morris, jefferson
county registrar and election com
missioner, reached Birmingham Mon
day night after an absence Of 16
days. MIR. Morris was appointed as
a delegate to the Congress by Gov
ernor Kilby, and was one Of the two
delegates who represented Alabama
in the Canadian city.
Before going to Toronto. Mr.. Nor
ris made a special trip TO Knox, Ind,
for the purpose Of inspecting voting
machines at the factory. As a mem-
Der of the state democratic execu-
tive committee. and an expert in
voting procedure. Mr.. Morris is very
much interested in any plan that
would facilitate the voting process
in Alabama
Going from Knox, Ind. to Madison,
Wis. Mr. Morris inspected the legis-
lative voting machine in use at the
state capitol at Madison. The ma
chine makes a consistent record of
developing a complete photograph of
each and the total vote seven seconds
after any vote is completed.
He also visited the voting ma
chine factory at jamestown. N y.
AS a result of this visit, the James
town authorities have agreed to
send an agent to Birmingham with
in two weeks for the purpose of
publicly demonstrating one of the
machines. The Knox. Ind, manufac-
turers will send demonstrators in
January. Neither of the demonstra-
tions will cost this county or the
state any money.
Mr. Morris stated that the total
number of delegates at the World
Congress Against Alcoholism was
ILL Press dispatches stated that
rs vice chairman of the crerentials
committee, Mr.. Morris had met every
delegate to the convention, and that
he was personally known to more
delegates than any other member of
70 con rcrncs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
MARK MAN HEADS FAVE
BELL AT LOEM'S BIJOU

Large audiences at every perfor-
nance at Loew's Bijou for the first
naif or This week have marvelled at
the craftsmanship of General Pisano,
who heads the vaudeville offering
and accomplishes rare feats with his
22-calibre rifles, such as probably
have never been seen on any local
vaudeville stage.
Another outstanding act, is the of
fering of Silvers and Berger, black
face comedians, who stop the show
with their new line of jokes, while
Berrie and Bonnie with clever bits
taken from musical shows also score
a hit, and Evans and Hoey with. their
dance exhibitions and songs augment
the entertainment considerably. while
the bill Is rounded out by most UNI
usual act of strength exhibition by
the Blum Brothers
"Moonsl,ine Valley starring Will
liam Farnum is the picture feature.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
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CHAMBER ELECTS 3
CIVIC MEN TO OFFICE

Affillation of the Civic association
with the Chamber of Commerce may
be considered as having been for
mally completed Tuesday when DR.. r.
G. Hershey, former president of the
Civic association was elected fourth
vice president of the chamber and
Judge Hugh Locke and j. II. Dough-
ty prominent in the affairs of the
Civic association, were elected direc-
tors of the chamber
This action was taken at a meet
ing of the chamber directors.
The board approved the plan OF
holding Monday. luneheons for mem
bers, which shall partake Of the ma
ture of the civic forum of the Civic
association. This will be formally
inaugurated early in the year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
COTTON BOARD IS
FORNE D To STUDY
SOUTH'S PROBLEMS
Wallace Pledges Support Of
Federal Department to Ef-
forts to Conquer Pests
of Staple

Memphis. Tenn, December 81
Permanent organization OF the
Southern Cotton commission, which
for two years has operated as an UNI
official body, to consider the prob
lens of the cotton grower and to
suggest remedies for many of the Ills
from which the industry has suffered,
was unanimously decided upon at the
closing session of commission here
late today.
Legislation providing for tho con-
tinuance of the organization, with
Its membership named by the COVER
nors or legislatures of the cotton
producing states, was drafted and
approved and will be submitted to
the various legislatures at the
earliest possible moment.
Taking for granted the adoption of
such legislation the permanent or
Ranization was formed with r. O.
Everett of Durham, N. c.. as chair
man, and Thomas B. King of Mem
phis. as secretary.
Program Drafted
A legislative program for the cot
ton producing states, which Will have
the backing of the commission, and
which looks toward closer co-opera-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
IRISH CONSTITUTION
NOW LAW OF LAND
BY AssocIased Press

London. December 1.-THE Irish
constitution became the law of the
land this afternoon when following
the ancient ceremony of responding
TO a summons from the black rod"
the speaker of the House OF Conn
mons. headed a procession of the
members of the lower house to the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
PERSONALS

Walter F. Miller, publisher of the
Colbert County Reporter. of Tuscum-
bia, was in Birmingham Tuesday in
to the Shrine ceremonial
staged here. Mr. Miller said that he
would probably return to Tuscumbia.
"Wednesday night,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
LE GION To DIRECT
EDUCAT| ION WORK.
Speakers Are Detailed to Each
School in Birmingham
For This Week

Cooperating with officials of the
public school system. the American
Legion Is sponsoring the observance
in Birmingham of American Bduca-
ton Week. Speakers from the Amer
lean Legion will take part in the
programs to be presented at the va
rious schools.
Observance of American Education
Week will be co-ordinated in the
schools with regular class room work
each day. and on ono day in the
week each school will hold a general
meeting. Parents VIII be invited 10
these meetings, and speakers will
be presented.
High schools will hold exercises at
intervals throughout the week. Va
rious phases of education and Its
problems will be emphasized on the
different days.
George Lewis Bales Is in charge
of fhe work for the American Legion
and Frazer Banks Is the lfaison Of
ficer between the legion and the
schools. DIR. C. 3. Glenn, superinten-
dent of schools, is actively CO.
operating.
Following are the speakers from
the American Legion who viii par
ticipate In the school programs: Col.
w. F.. Bare. j. T. McEwen, Horace
wilkinson, Walter Brewer, w IS.
Pritchard. w. NJ. Ullman. Irving
Engel Rufus Bethea, Matthew Muir
ply. Tom Estes. j. Bryson Arid,
Champion Harris. Hugo Black, George
Frey, Lloyd Bowers, Edgar Bowron.
Frank Dixon, Capt. Lacey Edmund
son, Headley Jordan. NJ r. Parks.
Robert McDavid. Joe Mudd, Frank
Spain. j. X. Taylor, M. II. Sterne.
Aubrey Cooper. Jack Bethea, Jack
Earle Fred Fite, w l. Pittman. DIR.
G. c. Wiley, Miss Elizabeth LaForge,
Crenshaw Chamberlayne. Ben Ray,
Basil Wood, Joe Yates. Jeff Steiner
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
DECEMBER 6, 1922

upper chamber Of Parliament to hear
the kings assent te the two Irish
bills-the constitution and the con-
sequential provision Bills-read by
royal commission.
Immediately after the ceremony
announcements was made of the APP
polntment of Timothy Healy a ma
tive Irishman. famous as parlia-
mentarian and lawyer. as the first
governor general of the Irish Free
state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
AmuSenentS
PUNCH AND ACTION
IN ALCAZAR FILM

l. Case Russell is the author Of the
screen version of Ten Nights in a
Barroom and the story presented is
one of great dramatic power and
vigor.
The picture follows the lines made
familiar to readers and audiences.
but II Is given the dignity of lavish
treatment In fact. it is laid out on
a scale of completeness which en-
titles 1t to spectacular honors 1t is
essentially big" production. And
it is a big" theme
Audiences who like strong meat.
in their screen offerings will as
suredly appreciate Ten Nights in a
Barroom for it is full of startling
action and human interest,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

at her home. may come early tomor-
row, attending physicians said to-
night.
Her pulse and temperature were
high but she was reported resting
easily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06
NOTED CONTRALTO
is SERIOUSLY ILL

Garden city. n. Y, December o.
The crisis in the illness of Nine.
Ernestine Schumann Heink, the sing
err, who is suffering with pneumonia
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

Senator Robinson. also veteran. but
younger man, also has been promi-
nent in democratic councils for
number of years. and was chairman
of the last national convention at San
Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-06

Pure Irish linen. Three
handkerchiefs w i t h
pretty initiated corners.
Very fine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
SALE TOMORROW
 OF ARTICLES
 MADE BY BLIND

Bridgeport people will have an op- portunity tomorrow to see an eyhib1- ton of articles made by blind people in their homes. It will be held at the Catholic Community House 224i Washington Avenue this city and will be continued throughout the day Miss Ivie NJ. Mead one of the home cation of the Blind will be in charge of the exhibit and sale Miss Mead goes about the state teaching blind people in their homes to read with their fingers and to make useful arti- c1es. In this way people who have lost their sight are given some means of keeping their minds and hands busy and are also able to earn some money.
 time to time by the State Board, and placed on sale There will be present at the sale several members of Miss Mead's Bridgep ort class. These are women who have lost their sight, and who are learning to do a variety of knitted and crocheted work under the direction Of Miss Mead. They will have their work with them at the sale and those who attend will be able to see for themselves what blind people are able to do.
 The articles which will be on sale will consist largely Of baskets, serv- ing trays, teastandS, raffia work, towels, washc1oths. pillow cases, baby wear sweaters and a variety of knit ted and crocheted articles. Tho full price which is paid for the article will be given to the blind person who made 1t. Nothing will be taken out since this will be met by the State Boa I'd
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
MARGARET O'BRIEN
 BECOMES BRIDE OF
 EDWARD MULRENNAN

pretty mid-autmun wedding took place yesterday morning at S:30 o'clock at St. Charles church when Miss Margaret CeceIa O'Brien, daugh- ter of Michael O'Brien of 556 Hum tington road, became the bride of Edward J. Mulrennan, 307 Jane street. Rev. P. J. McGivney per formed the ceremony and Rev. M. J. Lynch of St. Mary's church celebrated the nuptial high mass. During the ceremony and service Miss Anna King Sang 'I Love You Truly Awe Ma ria," and 70 Promise Me"
 The brides costume consisted of a dainty frock of dark blue canton crepe with a picture hat of black panne velvet. She wore a corsage of brides roses. Miss Kathryn O'Brien was her sisters attendant. She wore dark blue Georgette crepe with a large hat of tam duvetyne. Her cor sage was of pink roses. Patrick Fran cis Mulrennan acted as best man for his brother.
 Following the ceremony a very large reception was held at the home of the brides parents and a wedding break fast was served. The home was pret- ti1y decorated with autumn flowers and foliage. Late in the afternoon MT. and Mrs. Mulrennan left for we'd ding trip to New York city and Wash tngton. Upon their return they will reside at 864 Noble avenue. The bride has been honored at number of nuptia1 showers and parties during the past few months MT. Mulrennan is connected with the Connecticut Co.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits 10 in number with an aggregate value of s27,05o. were granted by the Build ing Commissioner: One family dwell ing, 176 Westfield avenue, J. Crosse: Lenox avenues, J. O'Donneu; frame addition to barn, 2S9 West avenue. M Leighton; monitor on factory, Union avenue, Belknap Manufa cturinE Co.,; franc addition, SS Bond street, R. C. Booth; frame addition to dwelling, 91 Davis street, L. Egressy: a1tera- tions at 12o-122 Federal street, F. SarboEe: frame bath room 2e2 Park avenue. H. Hubbell; one family dwell Ing. 116 Jewett avenue, S. Sackett; pne factory building, 709 Union ave hue, D. Schine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
CoNNBCTtUrT PATF,sFs

Tne following were issued October a4, 1922. List compiled at offices of Wooster Davis, patent lawyers, Bridgeport
 George w. Gardner, Bridgeport, clasp.
 Bengt Nj. w. Hanson, Hartford, metal-werking anachine.
 Bengt Nj: W: Hanson, Hartford, metion-transiating device.
 Reuben Hill, Hartford, taifsteeif. John Johnston, New Haven, hea ing device.
 Frank P. sheranas, New Haven. tow rcd.
 John B. FreFsinger f4s. Stamford, pin-tumb bled lock-
 Sidney c. Hills, Terringtea, sash curtain fixture.
 Sidney 0, Hills, Torringten, curtain fixture.
 Sidney 6. Hills, Torringten, egg David l.. summey. Waterbury. saak- ing tubes.
 Magic c. Edwards. Norwich, spool holder.
 John s. Gendan, Woedmeat, jibing buffer.
 Albert P. Hodge. winsted, clock.
 Designs
 Alfred c. Kintg, Wa1lingford, spoon ar similar article.
 Dudley J. Merton, Milford, doll or manikin.
 Trade Marks
 Bridgeport Brass Co.,, Bridgeport nonferrous metals in the form of in- gots, billets, slabs, sheets wire, rods and tube blanks,
 The American Brass Co.,. Water bury, certain nonferrous metals and alloys and products made therefrom. The Atwood Machine Co.,, Stoning- ton, spinning frames
 The Atwood Machine Co., Stoning- ton, combination doubling and twist ing frames,
 The Atwood Machine Go, stonine- ton. doubling frames
 Tae Atwood Machine Co., Stoning- ton. silk-reenng frames
 The Torrington Co.,. Torrrington,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
DOC EARNS S15O
 SALARY A WEEK

The old saying that "every dog has his day. has acquired A new meaning since the motion picture industry dis covered the heart-fnterest possibility of canine actors and actresses. It has lately been proved that it is more profitable to be dog than a human being.
 The dogs who make you smile or weep. as the mood is. who act in trag- edY; comedy and bt1riessue with such a knownig air. who are now "atmo- spere'' and now major characters these dogs draw salaries that only plumbers and bank presidents can re- gard without envy.
 To be specific. Queen1e. ths trained dog that plays so conspicuous a part in ''Forget-Me-Nots" which comes to Po1f's Palace Theatre for three days $159 a week during his engaS cement, Other well known dogs whose salaries run into three figures are Teddy, who is under long term contract at the Sennett studios: Brownie, the Gen. tury Comedy star.
 The supercf1ioHs bulldog who SJes you haaght1iy from the limousine of some rich de5utant is pflter nowa~ days. He may have creature eorn~ forts, but a fixed salary and personal publicity man are g1ories to which he may not aspire
 It may be that in sorne far distant era posterity will 1nsarth some m o1dy records of the present day and dls~ cover the paradox that 1t was the actice to pay deg actors $1be 6 week, bank clerks $30, and poets and artists little Or h6thing,
 ton production. wFjttsn by Henry R. directed by ". $. Van Dyke, and re~ leased by Metre Pictures Corporation
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
Gladys Nipple Now
 Religious Director

The Methodist Episcopal church at Long Hill now has director of re- ligtous education. Miss Gladys Hip pie of Waterman, Illinois, has been appointed to that position. She Is es- pecially interested in religious eduoe,- ton in it's relation to the rural church community, and serves the church in that position while continuing her preparation for that work at Teach CTS College, Columbia. University, and at Union Theological Seminary. New York.
 MEs Nipple has always begun he work under the direction of the Board of Home Missions and Church Exten- sion of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The work at Long Hill will be somewhat reorganized according to the methods Of modern educa,- tfonal religious principles. There will also be many needed activities carried on among the young people of the church. Her work has begun m ost favorably; and plans arc being developed and carried out which give promise of success in her depart m ent of church activity
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-10-31
PHONETON, OHIO, A
 TELEPHONE TOWN

Ten miles north 6f Dayton, Ohie, lies PhoRetoR, a town almost entirely Inhabited by people who work for a telephone company. Beginning in 1893 with a test station, at the time the PittsbuFgh-St. Louis line was built is now consists of a hotel, post office, general store and more than a score of dwellings,. About half the resi- dences are owned by employees of the test station.
 structure, On the ground floor is 1o- cated the power and battery room and the mems rest FaGm. On the second floor is the traffic department operat- ing room, the telephone repeater and cargieE current rooa4, and the kitchen Morse duplex apparatus are located on the third floor.
 Regular city lighting service is in use at PhonetoR, 116-Volt alternating current being furnished by the Dayton Power and Light Co, No rail trans plain the slow growth of Pheneton, but there are numerous garages con taining either ''si4' or Henry" and with good roads extending in all direc- tions, it is only matter of minutes to the movie department store.
 PhonetOn is a unique country will iage called into being because of the demands of our nationwide telephone industry. There are corn and wheat fields bordering it on all sides. The people take pride in their work and in their homes; knowing each other by their first names and know all the children's names; help each other clean the carbon and grind the valves of Henry" and are sociable, pleas ant, end happy: How could they be for and fostered by the idea of Ser vice?