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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-17
-enator Knute Nelson Declares
Merchant Marine Is Imperative

means Of Transports
ton tn the world to-
day. The standard of
living and wages paid
on board those Lake
boats are the highest Of
any mercantile marine.
when the shipping bin
Is In operation all
American ships VII
develop the same eff
cheney.
Wien we sell the
government wne d
ships we cannot expect
to get anything like
what they cost us to
build because they were
constructed In war time
and at war prices. We
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-17

The Philippine waters abound In
food fishes, but fishing Is done only
I'm shallow waters. and the catch is not
adequate for the demands Of the is
landers. Among the fish available are
anchoyies. behring's pompanhs. sea
bass. mullets. milkfsh, barracudas.
porgies. grunts. parrot FISH and sol
der fish.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-17

II Is now possible for aircraft
10 cross the Sahara Desert safely
by means Of a buried cable thru
which an electric current flows.
The current influences delicate
apparatus on the plane or airship
50 that the pilot is able to tell his
exact position at a glance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-17

~ HE shipping
4 problem In Con-
u gress Is just plain
business. We have the
ships. What are we go
Ing to do with theml
That Is simple enough
and the answer Is just
as simple.
Shall We continue 10
run 100 OF the l,500 we
own and let the others
lie Idle and rust awayP
Shall we spend $50
600, 900 q year 10 run
only those 400p
Shall we sell all the
4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
THE TAX BOARD STAYS WITHIN APPROPRIATION
Gasoline Tax Being Collected At
 Small Expense

The state tax commission Is op- eratlng we'll within the appropriation provided for 1t, according to figures in a report submitted Thursday by Judge L. L. Herzberg, chairman of the commission. to Governor Bran don, covering the expense of the de- partment from October l to July 1.
 For the nine months the expenses of the general officer amounted to s22,447.38, while the annual appro- priation for this work Is $50,000. With expenses for the remaining three months on the same ratio, ex- penses will be approximately s20,00o under the appropriation. Ex- penses of the general office com prised $19,672.30 for salaries, $2266.42 for stationery, postage. etc., and S50S.64 for travelling expenses.
 Expenses of the automobile depart ment, which are paid from receipts of the department. amounted tG $14,S45.25, of which sS,e65.15 was for automobile tags, $4,355 for salaries, s1,002.25 for postage and express, and $522.S5 for stationery.
 The gasoline excise tax is being collected at an expense we'll under 1 per cent of the revenues obtained. Total expenses of the gasoline de- partment to July 1 were S2,066.21, which included the cost of the neces- sary information furnished gasoline dealers when the law was enacated, while the tax for the first three months yielded a few thousand under $500, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
BUILDING TENANTS ID MAKE PROTEST
 ON RENT INCREASE.
Occupants Of First National To Go Bebore Building
 Directors Friday

Protests against rental incr s scheduled for October 1, said to ap- proximate 20 per cent, will be entered with directors of the First National Bank building at Il o'clock Friday morning by a committee representing occupants of the building. This com mittee was named at a. mass meeting held in the law library at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, called when mo- tices of proposed increases were re- ceived by tenants.
 Dr. B. L. Wyman will head the committee, appointed by John Glover, chairman. of the meeting, on motion of J. Wylie Logan, unanimously adopted This body will report on it's conference with the bank of<cials at another meeting at o'clock Friday afternoon F. D. Landers, Dr. W. J. Montgomery, pr. l.. Caldwell, Thomas J. Judge, w. K. Terry, E. o. Toombs, pr. T. D. Parke, Judge Horace Will kinson and John Glover are other the meeting.
 Two Plans Suggested.
 In case favorable action Is not taken by the management on the re- quest that no raises be put into et- feet, two plans have been suggested. One Is that an organization of law y formed to purchase building site and construct an office building in the near future. Legislative action was also proposed, lawyers present citing cases In New York and the District of Columbia as precedents, giving legal power to govern rental rates.
 Many tenants declared they believed this was the signal note of con. certed movement of Birmingham real estate men to raise rentals here to level near those of Atlanta and other southern cities. F. D. McArthur de- clared his rent had been increased more than S5 per cent since 1912.
 Judge Wilkinson presented statis- tics estimating that the nine upper floors would yield a rental of $161, ,2!6, and the lower floor, s36000. Eight per cent on the investment of ap- proximately $1,250o 900 would be $100,- GOO. Taxes were estimated at S2o,qb yearly, leaving $76,S00 for operating expenses. The tenants believed this amount too great.
 oscar Wells, president of the bank, Thursday night said the directors would be glad to hear the committee: He declared that the increase would not have been made had not the man agement thought 1t necessary and proper,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
TWO DAYS REMAIN
 IN HOSPITAL DRIVE
Civilians Redouble Efforts To Raise
 $25,000 For Children's Aid

Only two days more remain for the drive for funds for the Children's hospital being staged this week by the Birmingham Civitan club. It Is announced. however, that if the goal of $25,000 is not reached the teams will continue working until the sum has been obtained. This sum repre- sents the cost of operating the hos pital for one year.
 Sidney J. Bowie is chairman of the campaign and reports results so far as very gratifying. He stated that each mail brought contributions from outside the city. showing that sur rounding cities are interested in the work being done by the Birmingham children's institution.
 Hundreds of children receive medi- cal attention at this hospital yearly and much free clinical work Is done for those unable to pay for regular medical attention.
 Many improvements and additions are planned for the hospital this year in order to rapidly care for the grow ing number of>cases applying for ad- mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
WALKER TO MAKE| DECISION FRIDAY ON UTNEYy FATE
Arguments Lasting Two Days Concluded Thursday
 By City Attorney

Judge William Walker of chancery court will Friday decide the fate of the temporary injunction granted three weeks ago to jitney operators. haitinx tho enforcement of the new jitney regulation. Immediately fol- lowing tho granting of tho temporary injunction the city filed a motion to dissolve tho injunction. Hearing of this petition has consumed two days in chancery court. The case was completed Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Judge Walker announced that he would render verdict Fri day, after deliberation.
 The proceedings were brought against the city three weeks ago to prevent the enforcement of an ordi- nance that would eliminate practi- cally all of the jitneys operating in Birmingham. A writ of temporary injunction was granted the jitney op- orators by Judge Walker pending the outcome of the hearing. The motion filed by city attorneys seeking to dissolve the writ of injunction re- futed each statement made in the pc that the city had complete legal au- thorities to deny the use of the streets to the jitney men.
 In the petition filed bS jitney men they charged that the $10,oo0 which was to be required of each driver was excessive and that the prohibi- ton of the use of the downtown streets was unlawful. as the jitney drivers had paid the city a license fee to operate and drive their cars on the streets.
 The city replied that the supreme court had decided in their favor in regard to passing an ordinance pro- hibiting the use of the streets to cer- tain persons or class of persons If 1t endangered the well-being of the whole population, and as jitneys were considered unsafe, the city had ample ground to prohibit the use of the streets to them in the downtown dis trict.
 James Weatherly and s. c. Prosch represented the jitney operators at the hearing, while the city was rep resented by w. J. Wynn, city attor- ney, and W. A. Jenkins, assistant city attorney. In their arguments Thurs day the lawyers merely pleaded the statements based in their petitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
CHURCH THIEVES
 LEAVE FEW CLUES
Silver And Linen Valued At S1,00O
 Taken From Building

With only a few clews to follow city detectives have been unable to arrest the thieves who entered the Independent Presbyterian church, 31UO Highland avenue, some time Tuesday night and stole silverware and linen valued at approximately s1,000. Several suspects are under surveillance, according to the detec- tives.
 According to & statement furnished the officers by the secretary of the church, all of the windows were lowered Tuesday night. When the janitor arrived he found two of the windows open and the long chests of drawers, which contained the sil- verware and linen, ransacked. There were no outward signs of where the robbers had prized the windows or the drawers, the detectives stated.
 The thieves evidently took their own time in making a search for valuables, as most of the drawers had been entered, and the officers are of the opinion that the thieves knew of the location of the silver ware and linens before they entered the church.
 According to the list there were 300 knives. 800 forks. 300 spoons, 800 napkins and 50 tablecloths among the stolen property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
5OO EMPLOyES AT BARBECUE
Delightful Outing Given At Country Home On Shades
 Mountain

Louis Pizitz. president of Pizitz Dry Goods company, entertained his 500 employees at a barbecue and pie nic outing Thursday afternoon at his residence, Happydale. on Shades mountain.
 The afternoon was spent in swim ming, athletic contests and games, while dancing was the feature of the evening program. The party left the store at 1 o'clock Thursday aft ernoon and the autom obiles fur nished by the company soon had them enjoying the fine mountain breezes of Happydale.
 The following headed the commit tees who prepared the barbecue and entertainment for the guests: Abe Weinstein, general arrangements; J. c. Graham, transportation; E. P. Allen, entertainment; A. c. Silver man, publicity; Guy Glover, service; Herman Rosenbaum, reception, and P. I. Pincus, purchasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
THURSDAY BROKE.
 SEASONS RECORD AS HOTTEST DAY
Mercury Touched 95, Which Is 5 Degrees Above
 Average Normal

Thursdays highest temperature of 95 degrees broke all records of the present season, according to figures from the office of Weather Observer E. c. Horton. On but two days dur ing the present summer has that record been approached, when 94 de- grees was reached; 72 was the lowest point during the 24 hours; S4 the average or mean, which would in dicate that the point attained Thurs day was degrees in excess of the average normal for this period of the year.
 No explanation is given by the ob- server for the sweltering weather of the past few days other than that a similar condition always exists dur Ing protracted period of continued fair weather. Fair and continued warm Is predicted for Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
HEARING FOR DOPE SELLING

$. E. Brammer and Clara Mcdowell, 5l9 Eighteenth street. north, ar rested and arraigned before United States Commissioner Kenneth c. Charlton on a charge of selling dope, will be given preliminary hearing Monday. Brammer was released from custody Thursday afternoon, while Clara McDowell was held in default of s1000 bond. Brammer according to authorities, Is now out under an additional $1,000 bond on a charge of shooting his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
GASOLINE PRICE DROPS
Reduction In Crude oil Cost Benefits
 Motorists Of LefferEon CountY

Gasoline went down one cent per gallon in Birmingham Thursday. Re- duction in the price of crude oil was given by oil men as the cause of the reduction. The price in Bir- mngham for gasoline now is 22 cents per gallon, inclusive of war tax.
 According to estimates made by gasoline dealers this means fully. a s10,000 saving for Jefferson county motorists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
PRATT CITY CONCERT
Municipal Band To Appear At Play
 Ernunds EridnX ENeninE

A concert will be given by the mu- nicipal band at the Pratt City play ground Friday evening at o'clock under the auspices of the Pratt City Fairgrounds association.
 A feature of the concert will be solos by several members of the band, including Charles Plank, saxo- phone; John Vincent, flutist, and Lee DeCosta, trumpet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
CLOSE IN HONOR OF JACOBS

All departments of the city admin istration building will be closed be- tween the hours of and o'clock Friday afternoon out of respect for the late Ben M. Jacobs, it was an- nounced Thursday night by D E. Me- Lendon, president of the city com mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
FINED FOR SHORT WEIGHT
Ice Man Pays S2 Per Pound For Being
 Five Pounds Short


 It cost Oscar Diamond employe of the City Ice company, 5411 First ave- nue, north, $2 pound for giving short weight when he was arraigned at the police court Thursday after noon.
 According to S. E. Goad, moving inspector, he went to the company's substation Wednesday afternoon and purchased 20 pounds of ice from Dia- mond. It was found to be five pounds under weight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
CHARGED WITH DRY VIOLATION

c. A. Chambers, charged with con- spiracy to violate the national pro- hibition law, and alleged to have transported 175 gallons of corn whisky from Helena. Shelby county, to Birmingham, Thursday, was com mitted to the county jail In default of S1 900 bond, following prelimi- nary hearing before United States Commissioners Kenneth c. Charlton. Mrs. w. H. Hay, 412 Sixteenth street, Ensley, was released on bond of $500. charged with the same offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
URGES STRICT ECONOMY
Copeland Says Further County Ex-
 penditures Will Be Opposed

A policy Of strlct economy IS needed for Jefferson county, accord ing to w. B. Copeland. member of the board of revenue, who told news
 papermen Thursday that every move toward the presentation of bill In the legislature concerning Jefferson county that takes money out of the treasury will be bitterly foguht. On the other hand. every bill looking to the economy of the county will have hearty backing, MT. Copeland stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
Reason

Reason What Is your occupationT' q used to be an organist." And why did you give 1t up?" "The monkey died.'-Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
T THE MOVIES

AT THE MOVIES Capitol-william S. Hart in Sand" GalaX-Dorothy Dalton in Fog Bound"
 Odeon--"The Oregon Tran." Princess-"White He'll" Rialto-Norma Talmadse in "The New Moon."
 Royal-Harry Carey in Desert Driven"
 Trianon-Milton Stills and Anna C.. Nilsson in The Isle of Lost Ships"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13

tery with Johns in charge. She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. w. T. Fox of Birmingham and Mrs. J. Harris Pritchard of Philadel- phia, Pa. one son, Lawrence W. Anderson of Birmingham; one sis ter, Mrs. Aurelia Mclean of St. Louis, Mo-; a number of grand children and six great-grandchil- dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
TODAYS 
Al~-7atss-s.tseza-ss Fri. July IS --
 1923
AT THE THEATRES

Lyric--"Bluebeards Eighth Wife. Loews Bijou-Vaudeville and fea- ture picture. Don't Doubt Your Illus band"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
THE WEATHER

Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi: Generally fair Friday and Sat- urday; continued warm.
 Louisiana, east and west Texas: Friday and Saturday, generally fair.
 Arkansas: Friday and Saturday cloudy and somewhat unsettled.
 Oklahoma: Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy
 Virginia and North Carolina: Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday, local thun- dershowers probable; no change in tenn perature.
 Florida and extreme northwest Florida Generally fair Friday and Saturday. except prooaply scattered thundershowers.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. probably scattered thundershowers; not much change in tenn perature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13

Joseph Edward Chandler-Funeral services for Joseph Edward Chan dler, son of MT. and Mrs. s. l.. Chan dler of Chicago, who died Thursday morning at the residence of MT and Mrs. H. D. Horton, 2S21 Thirty fifth avenue, will be announced by Brown upon the arrival of his father from Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13

Austin Paul spOtts Akers-Funeral services for Austin Paul Spotts Akers, 21-month- old son of MT. and Mrs. A K. Akers, 1895 Thirteenth street, south, were held from the residence of his parents Wednes day afternoon followed by inter nent in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
CURRENT EVENTS

Civitan luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock,
 Retail Credit Mems association luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock.
 American Business club luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock
 Better Films Committee Is called to meet in the city hall council cham Der at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon, by Mrs. Conrad Ohme, chairman, to dis cuss pending Legislation.
 Baseball at Redwood park at 3:30 o'clock, Birmingham-N New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13

G. J. Tussle-Funeral services for G. J. Tuggle, 4S, who died at his residence, 32O7 Avenue D, south. late Thursday night. will be an- nounced later by Vice. He Is sur vived by his widow; three sons, c. J., Jr., c. J., and G. E. Tuggle; three daughters, Miss Thedues Tuggle, Mrs. M. c. McGhee and Mrs. G. w. Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13

Isham Eastis-Funeral services for Isham Eastis, 65, who died at 12 o'clock Wednesday at his home at Shades Valley, were held at 1 o'clock Thursday from the Nell vain church, followed by interment in McIlwain cemetery, Lige Loy in charge. MT. Eastis is survived by one brother and two sisters. He died at the same house In which he was born, 65 years ago. All his life had been spent there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13

LOCAL DATA
 For the 24 hours ending at p. m. July 12. 1923:
 Highest temperature .......... s5 Lowest temperature ............... 72 Mean temperature .................. 84 Normal temperature .............. 79 Deficiency in temperature since Jan
 uary ..................... S5 Rainfall ...... .................... % Total rainfall since January 1....33. 02 Excess in rainfall since January l.. 5. or Relative humidity, a. m. ....... S6
 noon s........... ......-........ 42
 ' D. m. ..............,..... b6 Dry thermometer. a. m. ....... 76 8 12 noon ,................... 92
 D. m. ..................... S7 Wet thermometer. a. m. ......... 71
 12 noon .......,............. "A
 D. m. .................... "A Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m, 90 the meridian time, July 12, 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
WsY PROGRAM

WSY PROGRAM Program of popular music by the Utopians. J. A Postell. manager, Be- gins at 8 D. m.
 Opening announcements. T Came, I Saw, l Fell" fox trot. Down Old Virginia Way" walts You Tell Her 1 S-t-u-t-t.e-r," fox trot.
 I'm Through" blues. "Time Will Tell" fox trot. Dream Boat" waltz. At the conclusion of this program orchestra will respond to requests. Phone Main 4701.
 Closing announcements and signing off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
William IT. Burtop-Funera1 servic,

Frank Herrin-Remains of Frank Herrin, infant son of MT. and Mrs. w. L. Harris of Piper, Ala, who died at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday aft ernoon at a local infirmary were sent to Columbia, Tenn, at 1925 o'clock Thursday afternoon by Johns for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13
Mrs. Arabella Smith Anderson-Fu-

neral services for Mrs. Arabella Smith Anderson. 75, widow of the late w. L. Anderson, and resident of Birmingham for 39 years, who died at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. w. T. Fox. 1915 Sixteenth avenue, south, will be held at 4:3O o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence, with Dr. Henry T. Ed
 monds of the Independent Pres byterian church officiating. Inter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-13

Marshall B. Grady-Funeral services for Marshall B. Grady, AZ, who died in Irondale Wednesday morning, were held at 3:30 o'clock Thurs day afternoon from the residence, 2223 Twenty eighth street, Ensley Highlands. He is survived by his widow and one sister, Mrs. M. R. Scott of West End.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-14

DIXIE FURNITURE CO., II3
Flores ST.. exchange new furniture Z
old. buys and sells on cash or tir
payments CIR. 294.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

| Homer NJ. Matthews and wife to Il. d
Mullins. August g. 1923. deed to lots IS
and 90. block 16. new city block 17Ss,
Kings Highway; $3.50.
| William +. Schultz to Henry Rodriguez
and wife, August .. 1928. deed to west
| so feet of lot 7. block =, city block 2V11,
Terrelrs subdivision; $500.
J. NJ. Moorehead Ell al to Miss Gertrude
Mass. August :. 1928, deed by sheriff to
lots 4. 5. 6, Z, block 9, city block 1850;
S126.25.
Mrs. Freda Rand to \. T. wildman,
August s, 1928. deed TO lots 81 and So,
block 16 new city block 1929. South PARK
Hunstock's addition; $3.50.
Julia Gilbert. a widow. to l.. 4. Ehlcrs
and Norma Hummert Ehlers June :.
1928. deed to lot 200. section 5, new city
block 6299; $500.
h. NJ. Garrison and wife 10 W. A..
Silvens. August 10. 1928, deed 10 lot 81,
block 70. Los Angeles Heights; sl1Oo.
Mrs. Helen johnson, feme sole. TO
NJ. II. Davis, August IL. 1928, deed 10
lots IL, II, IS, II. block II, new city
block Sass, San Fernando addition: S2251.
Estate OF Georgia a. Aldrich, deceased
to Fortunate de los Santos. August 10
1928. deed to lots l. ,, 8. block l, now
cit yblock 2S6S, corner Zarzamora street
and Lakeview avenue; $500.
Ursula lie Renteria. a feme sole. to
W. c. Holland, August 10. 1928. deed to
lot 355, city block 619s, Alta Vista adj
dition; Sl25.
Annie Stephenson to w. II. Stephen
block ). new city block 22S4, on West
Houston street; $500.
J. c. Talcott Jr. and wife to r. b.
and Elizabeth Brown. July Is. 1928, deed
to lot Z, city block 3902, Pruitt addition,
S2SOO.
Mrs. Helen johnson, a feme sole. to
NJ. II. Davis. August II. 1928. deed 10
lots 40 and so. block Is. new city block
,ll
J. c. Rice and II. a. Ramstetter TO
Isaac Brown, August :. 1925, deed to
lot IS, city block 2075; SEES.
$. 4. Development Company to Z. A.
Hull, August 9. 1928. deed to west Is feet
of lot 50. all OF lots IS, So and east 10
feet of lot 81, block 6. Monte Vista add.
ton; $4,000.
Estate of Henry johnson, deceased. to
Max a. Kruger, July 81, 1928. deed TO
lot s, block u, city block SIS. on Crock
EFT street; $3.50.
Jim Bullock, by sheriff. 10 II. L. Tay-
lor. August :, 1928. deed to lot l., block
>, city block 21Ss; sl5.13.
Mrs. Catherine Rugen, a widow. 20
Ralph il. Rugen, August 10, 1928, deed
to lot %. block IL, new city block 1858;
J. A. Baker and wife to J. S. Landlord,
July &c. 1923, deed to lot Is. block 12S,
Alamo Heights; $40 etc.
+. 4. Richey to fedora Porras, July
%; 1923, deed to lot rs, new city block
zoos; $1,000.
Frank johnson ct al. TO Isaac Collins
Jr.. June 4. 1928, quit claim deed TO lot
3, block ., new city block 1894: 81.
Constantin Layer ct al. TO Louisa
Scherrer. July 9, 1928. deed TO portion
Of subdivision 4. out Of original city lot
II. range !, district S, new city block
11l0; 81 and love and affection.
Isaac Collins Jr. and wife to Fred
Naughns and wife. August 10, 1928, deeS
to lot 5, block .. new city block 1894
S4O0.