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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
T0 BE AN ACCOUNTANT
McLendon In Communication
 With Expert-ArmStrong Not Out Of Running

President D. E. McLendon ., an nounced Saturday he was in commit nication with one of the best known certified accountants in the south and that he hoped to be able to present. his name to the city commis- sion Tuesday for election to the office of city comptroller to succeed H. Marvin Taylor, resigned. .-t -,
 This followed revelations of what members of the commission termed internal warfare" in the comptrol- ler's department. said to have OK tended over considerable period, President McLendon expressed the be- lief. that the election of a capable outsider" to the comptroller's posi- tion would quickly end this situation. In this belief he was staunchly sup ported, by Commi issioner w. B. Cloe. and there were strong indications that Commis sioner w. F. Dickson also would support the commission Apresi- dents plan. ,f
 Commissioner ". l. Harrison was out. of the. city Saturday and Com ; missioner Mary Echols deelineds to state her attitude. However, it is known that they are adyocating the election of C., F, Armstrong. deputy comptroller, provided Presldent NC I.endon can be induced to change his mind and nolntnate him its
 All members of the commission were agreed that W, II. Glasgow, nominated Thursday by residept Me-. Lendon would not be considered. at Tuesdays meeting. A conference will be held Monday morning in an ef- fort to get the commission together on the new comptroller in advance of tho open meeting the following day.. ys s esrs,s-ss'-S, Y
 Az matters stand, the place will. go to Armstrong by a unanimous vote if President McLendon reconsiders and decides to nominate him, or an out slider will be given the post which carries with it an annual salary of 5000.
 The certified accountant with whom President McLendon was in touch is a Birmingham man, it was learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
BUSINESS CORNE ER BOUGHT BY NELSON
Office Building To Occupy Site When Present Lease
 Expires

One of the most important central property nsactions of the year was completed Saturday in the pur- chase of the two-story "Kartus Kor- ner" building at Second avenue and Twenty-first street, by Frank Neil son. Jr., for a consideration In ex- cess of s250,o00.
 MT. Nelson bought the property. which is just across Twenty first street from The Age-Herald's 27- story building. from Lee C. Bradley, trustee for the Lyons estate The deal was handled by A. A. Gambill, head of the Gambill Realty company.
 This property, which is regarded as one of the most valuable parcels in the downtown section, fronts 75 feet on Second avenue and 100 feet on Twenty first street
 It is now occupied by the Kartus department store, Jerome Tucker, J. Bonfield and Edwin Calame. Their leases run for a year longer, and at their expiration MT. Nelson says he erect large and modern structure, probably an office building, on the lot
 My plans are not ready. and there is no need to hurry, as the leases now in effect will keep me from starting the improvements for l2 months said MT. Nelson. The property is very valuable, and I could sell it right now for a hand some profit. The present building is not a good one. and it is my plan to supplant it with one that will be real credit to Birmingham"
 It became known that a proposi tion has been made to MT. Nelson. looking toward the erection of a big hotel on the lot, but the well known capitalist said this plan did not ap peal to him. He already owns sew eral hotels, including the Hillman and an interest In the Tutwiler.
 Something like fine office building is my idea now" he added. MT. Gambill. acting for the real estate firm. which bears his name, has been working for weeks to close out the transaction. All the details were completed in time for actual signing of the papers late Saturday.
 This is one of the most valuable locations in Birmingham" said MT. Gambill, "and its purchase by MT. Nelson means that large sums will be expended on it's improvement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
PLENTY OF WORK FOR BIRMINGHAM WORKERS.
Jefferson County Industries Lead In
 List Of Government Report

Favorable conditions in the em- p1oyment situation are indicated for Birmingham by the monthly bulletin of the United States department of labor showing industrial and em- ployment conditions in Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, which was made public Saturday by H. l.. Oliver senior inspector.
 Birmingham is listed among the 26 larger cities showing an increase in employment, these cities being se- lected from all parts of the country. The employment situation in the south seems to be better. generally speaking, than elsewhere, as eight of the 26 cities mentioned are distinct ly southern cities.
 Further indication of better busi- ness conditions in the sout.- is seen in the list of 37 cities reporting d5 creased employment over the preced- ing month. only three of these are southern cities, the others being sit uated in the large industrial districts of the north. Five of the 37 cities are in New York state.
 Referring specifically to the Bir- mingham industrial district. which includes Bessemer, Ensley and Fair field, the report points out that prac- tically all industrial plants are op- erating, although some are on part time with a slight reduction in forces. Mention is made of the coun- ty and city highway and street con struction now under way, which pro- vides employment for a large num- Der of workers. The local labor sup ply is reported to be just about suf- ficient to furnish workmen for present building projects.
 Tn Montgomery industrial em- ployment conditions continue good" the report continues. All plants are operating full time with an increase in the number employed. Building continues steady and offers ample employment to local tradesmen. There is no shortage or surplus of labor
 There are enough jobs to go around in Tuscaloosa, the report points out, and all plants are operat- ing on 8 fulltime basis. Decreased employSent is reported from Mobile where shipbuilding yards are said to be on part time, and Anniston, where between 400 and 500 kork- men are said to be out of jobs be cause of the closing down of two or three pipe foundries. The report adds, however, that this lull is only seasonal and revival in the cast iron business Is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
Building In Birmingham Now
 Ouer $1l 900, 900 Mark For 1923

Permits for construction nearly $600o00 issued Saturday, the total the 900 and bring
 the prediction from Building Inspector E. Spencer that the close December 3
 The board of education issued permit for erection of the high school Joseph and Eighth While the cost was given $16eooo did not include plumbing wiring and officials $2000O0 Miller Brothers actual building under
 permit for the of High apartments already at a cost of $40,000.
 In addition permits for homes issued the estimated $2000 $8000 The week ended the of permits than similar period number of according to C. J. Kendk assistant Spencer
 Kendrick said had been would building He MT confident million dollars will of the year.
 the ctys history ceeded $000000 Thus Birmingham 1923 $400000 and incidentally setting in the south to shoot at Building totals few other cities higher this but will show the previous years business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
bAKER'S DAIRY |S| WRECKED BY FIRE.
$25,00O Plant Goes Up In Flames Late Saturday
 Afternoon

Fire which followed a gasoline ex- plosion at 4 o'clock Saturday after noon destroyed the esta blishment of w. B. Baker &s Sons. Twenty-seventh street road, one of the oldest and best known dairy plants in tine south entailing a loss estima ted at S25,000, partly covered by insurance.
 More than 1000 customers of the company. the majority in South Highlands were affected by the fire Deliveries will be made without in- terruption. it is stated, though there may be delayed Sunday.
 The establishment occupied an area Of more than a city block. It was constructed of wood, and all practi- cally under one roof. Lack of fire fighting facilities rendered employees of the company helpless to extin- guish the confla grafton.
 When told of the blaze by The Age Herald. Dr, J. D. Bowling health officer, stated that the loss was one of the greatest cala amities. in his work. to the city. He declared thet the dairy had been a leader in his fight for pure milk for wears, and that his department keenIy re- gretted its destruction.
 Units embracing barn, feed room. milk house, sterilizing room. several garages, two large silos and other structures were lost.
 Between 150 and 200 cows were saved by employees of the plant. A few auton, cbfles and trucks also were saved. Ten recently installed milking machines, the finest in the state were lost, '' -r
 The conflagration resulted from an explosion which occurred when an employe of fsva local distributor of gasoline attempted to fill T tank and the tank, or some nearby combustible material, is supposed to have been ignited, it. is stated.
 The plant will be rebuilt as soon as possible. officials of fhe dairy said. The new structure will be fireproof and great deal finer than the burned buildings.
 Plant No. ? of the company. to which the cows were removed, will fill all orders as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
REFUND FINES IN PARALLEL PARKING
Cloe Suggests That Since Law Is To Be Junked, City
 Give Back Money

Solution of the tangled situation occasioned by proposals for sharp notifications of the new traffic code was in sight Saturday, following in formal conferences of city commits sioners.
 With Commissioner W. B. Cloe ob- jecting. the other commissioners an nounced themselves ready to vote at Tuesdays session for a measure re- storing angular parking everywhere in Birmingham except in the Toop area" fixing a one-hour parking limit downtown and permitting left hand turns at practically all corners.
 President McLendon and Commis- sioners ". l.. Harrison and w. E.. Dickson declared for abandonment of parallel parking everywhere, but in- dicated they might vote to continue 1t in the loop district until the new automatic signal system is given a trial.
 Standing alone, Commissioner CIoe said he would fight to the finish against any changes in the ordinance until fair test had been given it. He admitted, however that he would be forced to accept the modified tions which the commissioners have agreed to moke Tuesday.
 Cloe exhibited many letters written him by motorists, saying it was un- fair to junk the ordinance without a 90day trial.
 Likewise. President McEendons s desk was piled high with letters thanking the commission for "reliev- ing the traffic situation which the new code brought about"
 Henry J. Porter, president of the Retail Merchants association, which is demanding complete repeal of the ordinance, conferred at length with President McLendon and other com missioners Saturday. He came out of the conference satisfied that the code would be virtually junked at Tues days session.
 Commissioner Cloe, anticipating the defeat of the code, made ready Saturday to ask that the s1 fines assessed against approximately 400 traffic violators during the life of the ordinance, be refunded by the city.
 President McLendon surprised MT Cloe by agreeing with him and promising to aid in the effort to have the fines returned.
 No new orders were issued to the traffic squad, and violators are be- ing arrested as usual for violating the code. The usual s1 fine con . tinued to be assessed in recorder s court.
 Members of the commission will assemble in executive session Monday and definitely decide on the action to be taken Tuesday.
 Tt is safe to say" President Mo Lendon declared. that all the com nissioners except MT. Cloe will be able to agree on the changes in ad- vance of Tuesdays session. It also is certainty that the changes will be drastic enough to meet the situa- tion."
 Commissioner Cloe made it known he will take his defeat philosophic- ally.
 "I tried to give Birmingham a modern traffic control system" he said. "A majority of the commis- sioners didn't want it. They weren't even willing to give 1t reasonable try-out. So I shall take my small force of men and continue to do the best l can in enforcing the laws left on the books when the commis- sion gets thrOuPsh TuesdaV'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CONDEMN; IF. NECESSARY


 City Attorney w. J. Wynn has been instructed to proceed to acquire by condemnation proceedings or other wise the right -of-way needed to make possible the paving of First avenue between Forty-fi and For tX-sevepth streets, President D. F. McLendon of the city commission, announced. Saturday. 1F
 Satisfactorx settlements with many property. Ownera a'ong the street have been effected, the commission president said, He, and Commission CT w F, Dickson; in charge of pup lic Improvements, believe the situa- ten will be ins shape for actual start of the work to begin early In 1924.
 Condemnation proceedings will be necessary In very few. If any. cases. in the opinion of officials.
 But the nee essary steps to insure a start on 7thls work early next year ara being taken" President McLen- don said. ,,:5 s.z tsl T~'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
0VERC0ATS FIGUR E IN HORTON'S FORECAST
Weather Observer Not Sure What Caused Loss Of Buckets Bottom

Always an optfmist, Weather Ob- server Horton now steps out and proves himself humorist. He said Saturday,:
 Maybe all this rain is coming now so we can have nice dry Christ mas."' His opinion was upheld by JTdge A. w. Hargett, dry chief for Alabama.
 Mir. Horton granted an exclusive interview on latest styles in mems 'raincoats and women's overshoes and said unless the weather changes he will tell BirIning gham this week how to do Christmas shopping by teic- phone and radio.
 After studying his weather map, Mr. Horton was not exactly clear as to what caused the bottom to drop out last week Without placing the blame for. the weeks disturbance, he predicted more rain and warmer" for sunday. ,f
 He doesn't expect the temperature to rise a great deal, for he opined that it still will be nippy around the edges Sunday morning and again Monday morning.
 Based on the law of averages and past records. overcoats ought to be more fashionable than raincoats and umbrellas by Christmas. But Mir Horton will wait a few days before making hts holiday forecast. The amount of rainfall reeently has been little more than normal, even at that, the observer said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
INSTALLING CARILLON
 OF RUSHTON MEMORIAL
Twenty-Five Bells For First Presby-
 terian Church Being Placed

Arrival in Birmingham of the bells for the Rushton memorial carillon, which will soon ring from the tower of the First Presbyterian church has brought about renewed interest in what is not only a gift to the church but, indirectly, to the whole city.
 Installation of the carillon has been completed in so far as the weight skeleton which will bear it's weight is concerned, and the hoisting of the great bronze bells into the tower has already begun. The final assem- bly, and tuning, however, will have to await the arrival of the chimer from England. it is said, who is now making a large installation in New England Some time in January the local work should be completed.
 Not only will the chimes be among the finest in America, but also they will be numbered among those with the largest number of bells. They be the oldest and most skilled bell founders in the world, the John Taylor company of Loughborough, England. They will rank with such gloriously- toned bells as those at Yale university, the Portuguese church of Our Lady of Good Voyage at Gloucester Mass; Phillips acad- emy, AndONer, MasS., ana tue lOW II hall at Rotterdam. Holland.
 The largest of the 25 bells weighs nearly a ton. They will have a range of two chromatic octaves, the lowest note being the great bell in the key of G flat. Each bell will be in tune with itself as well as the others. thing true, it is said, of only the very fine chimes This tun- ing permits contrapuntal playing, adding greatly to the wonerful beauty of tone of the new carillon.
 The carillon bears the simple in- scription:
 TO the glory of God and in mem ory of William J. Rushton, from James Franklin Rushton.'
 Later announcement will be made the officers of the church state, as to the date and program for the dedicatory exercises when the bells are ready. It is hoped that Dr. James A. MacSporran, under whose ministry the church grew and strengthened so greatly, will be present for this dedication, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
? \ R | | R ] H0 W
 OVER IN N0RN00O
Cattery Is Only Part Of En-
 tertaining Group Of Fur, Feathers And Fins

Cats and canaries may seem X strange combination. but Mrs. R. Lacey is making success Of them in her Pollyanns cattery at 1204 Thirty first street, north. Needless to say, she does not keep them in the same cages.
 Nor is that all. There is 8 pet for every room, she says; a monkey that can do everything but talk, a parrot that can do that, and number ot fish gold fish & fish with goo-goo eyes, and fish with beautiful lacy tail. R- & -
 Among the felines most Interesting are the tawney cats and kittens which resemble nothing so much as baby lions. They are perfectly tame and Mrs Lacey handles them with sn apparent nonchaiance that comes from familiarity, but from the out side, looking on the inside, they scramble around and climb on ths wire netting in a manner much more befitting young Ggers.
 The Queen of Sheba, as she is pic. tured reclining on couch. fondlins a panther has nothing on young lady possessing one of these.
 Then. there are cats of whiteness eaSliy to De compared with snow anu of a softness and warmth not com monly associated with cider down. Genuine Persian cats all, says Mrs. Lacey, but for all their aristocratic and lengthy lineage they love being petted as much as the lowly house variety. ee -i
 The birds begin to sing as soon as they hear anyone in the room talk ing Mrs. Lacey said. and truly they did. One in particular had very melodious voice and seemed to be aware of it. for he did not stop sing ing all the while company was pres ent.
 Mrs. Lacey has taught another to shimmy to the music of the rest.
 The monkey she obtained from an organ grinder who needed the money to pay his fine. Tt has been in the family five years now and will stay here the rest of his life," Mrs. Lacey declared. q do not believe he has been quiet a day since he was born, Neither would anyone else who sees his never-ceasing activity. From one end of the room to the other he rushes over tables. chairs, book cases and cages When rebuked he lays his head lovingly under Mrs Lacey's chin, kissing her neck.
 Cats are more profitabie than ca naries," said Mrs Lacey. but golo fish are the least trouble of all, be- ing fed only twice a week on half 3 wafer, and never saying word."'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
CHRISTMAS SESSION
Under Law City Commission Must
 Meet On December 2S

Under the law the city commission CTS discovered Saturday they cannot escape holding a session on Christ mas day.
 The law is specific and leaves no loop holes. It decrees that the com mission shall meet on Tuesday of each week.
 After conferring, the members have decided to meet at 10 o'clock and ad- journ at 10:01 o'clock to meet again the following Thursday.
 But that won't keep us from com ing down town Christmas morning" some one suggested.
 This caused Commissioner Dickson to suggest that either Commissioner Cloe or Echols come down, official ly announce the commission in ses- sion and then adjourn.
 Tt may be that none of the rest of us will be able to get down." MT. Dickson said with laugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
AGENTS RESPONSIBLE
Judge Hargett or Try New Plan For
 Law Enforcement

Rebellion against the drought VIII mean Christmas in jail this year unless violators are well supplied with cash or have bondsmen on the outside with whom they can commu- nicate quickly, said Judge A. w.. Hsrgett. federal prohibition director of Alabama. in announcing Saturday that heavy bonds will be asked in all liquor cases in furtherance of the de- partment's plan to eliminate alcohol ism from the seasons gayety.
 Plans for concerted action by state and federal authorities In the Christ mas anti-rum drive were complete Saturday. following conference be- tween Judge Hargett. leader of the government forces. and Walter K. Mo- Adory. chief law enforcement officer of the state.
 Judge Hargett announced that after Christmas he would inaugurate a plan, in conjunction with state au- thorlties. of placing dry agents at vantage points throughout the state and holding them responsible for proper enforcement in their territory. This system h now in use In many other states, and Ia declared to be working successfully. .. ... ,.z-. <.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
LAWYERS ARE HOSTS

Twelve, or more Of the older mem bers of the Birmingham Bar associa- ton will be guests of the organiza- ton at the annual banquet in the Tutwiler hotel Friday night, All lawyer members in the city and county will be expected to be on hand, including those not members of the bar association. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. R. H. Thach at the First National bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
READY FOR ORDINANCE
City Commission To Rntify MiIk
 Dnn At Enrly Meeting

Members of the city commission, conferring informally have rouuI themselves sQuarely together on one proposition.
 All favor the adoption of the amendments to the city's milk ord nance, as proposed by Dr. J. D. Bowling and other officials of the health department.
 These amendments, having re- ceived the approval of the legal de- partment, will be passed Tuesday and will become effective two or three days later.
 Classification of milk and cream physical examinations of dairymen and regular inspection of milk cows are principal features of the re- vised measure. "A majority of the dairyrt1en in and around Birmingham favor. th as nhanaesa .2.---------.. - :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
TOOK SPECIAL COURSE
Mrs. Pearl Crawford. Demenstratfon
 Agent. Returns From Auburn

Agent, Returns From Auburn
 Mrs Pearl Crawford. home demon stration agent for Jefferson county. is back at her office In the court house after attending the two weeks annual conference of home demon- stration agents at Auburn. The Jef- ferson dairy plant and poultry show were featured in her report of tho work in Jefferson county.
 Thirty-three home demonstration agents from all parts of Alabama attended the conference. A special course in nutrition was given by Miss Lydia Roberts of tho Univerni- ty of Chicago durin9 the first week, followed by q special study of foods conducted by Mise Anna Barrows of teachers college. Columbia univer- sity. The Alabama Polytechnic in- stitute. was headquarters for the con- Vention.
 J; C. Lowery and J. l.. Lilies, coun- ty agents, will leave next week for Auburn to attend similar confer snoe of county agsnts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16
BUILDING IN ALABAMA
Dodge Figures Show Total Of $4S,-
 047,I For Eleven Months.

V5,IOU FOF EIeven MOnths.
 Building contracts awarded in Ala bsma during the. month of November amounted to 32.65S,500. according to the summary prepared by F. w.. Dodge corporation, and announced Saturday. This was just about half the October figure. but about equaled the total number for September.
 November's record included & total of 3927. 7.000. or 35 per cent, for resi- dential buildings; S7T3.o00, or 2s per cent, for public works and utilities. and s501 900, or 1s per cent, for in dlstrial buildings.
 Total construction started in Ala bama during the first eleven months of 1923 has amoupnted to S4s.s47.1o0, of which s1S.663,000 was for work in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-16

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