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The Little River news., 1920-07-24
PUBLIC WILL PAY THE
 INCREASE IN WAGES
Advance in Transportation Rates Will Be Greatest in Railroads History.
 Higher Passenger Fares.

Washington, July 20.-While Fedora dent the railway employees will accept
 for the time being at least the wage advance granted them in Chicago to- day in preference to striking, the pub lie soon will be required to foot the bill included in the biggest single ad- vance of transportation rates ever granted American railroads.
 It is regarded as foregone con- clusion that passenger rates will be boosted throughout the country in addition to the largest increase in freight rates on record. An aggre- gate advance of between 30 and 40 per cent in passenger and freight rates combined is expected, making the total advance of rail tariffs since 1914 in excess of 80 per cent. With the $500, GOO wage advance today, the payroll of rail employees has been increased approximately, S1,500 100000 since the beginning of the war period.
 Without reference to the advance of wages the railroads here asked the Interstate Commerc eCommissiQn to authorize a 2S per cent freight rate raise. Those who have followed the pending proceeding in this case pro- nounce it certainty that passenger traffic now will be required to share the burden of the raise in pay. l Passenger Fares to Go Higher. 1 The railway executives rate commit tee will meet here tomorrow to con- slider the extent of the passenger rate fadvance to be asked of the commission. An increase from three cents per mile to three and one-half cents per mile ! in passenger rates is expected. One proposal is that passenger rates on Western roads be boosted to four cents l per mile and those in the East to three and one-half cents.
 An increase in passenger rates Of one-half cent a mile will mean an in- crease of 39 per cent in freight rates throughout the country. The figure is computed on the theory that the commission will grant the request for an increase of 2S per cent in freight rates to provide enough additional revenue to meet existing costs and 1 hr,in ba toJ nf de up to six per cent on the value of the property.
 l In the recent hearings before the commission, consideration was given almost altogether to the question of increasing rates to meet existing cases without any referenee to possible wage advances by the Railroad Labor Board. l Some mention was made, however, of the subject of possible wage ad- vances and sufficient discussion devel- oped to make it clear that passenger rates would have to bear part of the burden.
 The 2S per cent average freight in- crease asked by the railroads was pre- dicted on the theory that the entire burden of additional revenue to meet existing costs would be borne by freight traffic. Alfred F. Thom, at torney for the Association of Railway ] Executives, said before the commission that in the event of wage advance he would ask that part of the increase be borne by passenger traffic. MT. Thom today said that he adhered to this position in the light of the an- nouncement by the Railroad Labor Board.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
LITTLE RIVER ORGANIZED
 FOR BETTER SCHOOLS
Little River County Branch of Arkan- sas Educational Association Came
 Into Existance Thursday.

At a meeting of the citizens and business men held at the courthouse Thursday, Hon. A. D. DuLaney intro duced Prof o. l.. Dunnaway of Hot Springs, who made an interesting and inspiring talk on education in which he made strong appeal for the little children in the public schools of Ark ansas. Some of the facts brought out by Prof. Dunnaway were:
 Terms are short, teachers untrained equipment poor, parents and children indifferent, low salaries discourage professional training. Attendance in teacher training has decreased 30 per cent since 1916. Last year 1S,279 schools were closed, 800 in Arkansas cause, no teachers. Forty-one thou sand. nine hundred schools taught last year by teachers below standard, 3,50O in Arkansas. Thinking people every -' where recognize a crisis. Bankers congressmen, educators, business men : delegate may be sent to the council of life are alarmed
 You can join the Citizens Section of the Arkansas Educational Association For each 25 members in a county, one delegate may be sent to the council of education to be held in Little Rock, November 11-13. That council will sit as great democratic body and shape Arkansas future educational policy. Slogan: "A common school education for every child in Arkan- sas." "A mature, we'll trained, and relatively permanent teacher in every school room." Arkansas must lead the Southern states in the education of her citizens. Girls and boys are Arkansas greatest asset-educatio is her biggest business.
 Talks were made by Prof T. T. c. Anderson, N. G. McCrary, Prof. Pitt man and others On motion a citizens section was organized with the follow ing officers:
 N. c. McCrary, president; Mrs. EG Campbell, vice president; Mrs. P H Phillips, second vice president; L. F Wheelis, secretary-treasurer. On mo- tion the following executive committee was appointed:
 N c. McCrary, Mrs E. G. Campbell Miss Ada Mills, w. D. Stephens, A. E Waters Mrs P. H. Phillips, D. A. Cook R. M. Bone, This committee will sol icit members and transact business o1 the county association Four members of the executive committee will con- stitute quorum.
 The following members paid mem. bership fee of $1 each:
 T. T. c. Anderson. N. c. McCrary H. l.. Poland, J. J. DuLaney, Dr. J. w Ringgold; o. M. Oliver, c. L. Briant Emmett Huddleston, H. w. Gray, H. G Sanderson, AID. DuLaney, J. H. Will Hams and L. F. Wheelis.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
FLOOD OF CANNED MEATS
Government to Put Millions of Dollars Worth of "COrn WilIie' on Market.

Washington, July 21.-In an effort to combat the high cost of living, the war department soon is to place mill lions of dollars worth of canned meats on the market at prices below even pre-war quotations, said an announce ment today from the office of the division of sales.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
Ogden School Teachers.

Ogden, July 22. - (SpeciaD -
 School will open here September 9th with Prof. J. Arthur Gray as principal, Miss Idelle Furlow. primary depart fate teacher.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
MORE BODIES RETURNED
Remains of SS1 American Soldiers Ar
 rived from Belgium.

New York, July 21.-Bodies of 8S1 American soldiers who died overseas arrived here today on the steamship Princess Matoika from Danzig and Antwerp Twent-five war brides" of French and German nativity, were among the first cabin passengers and Polish Jrepartiated troops composed the majority of 2,094 steerage passen- gers.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
WaterMOrkS for Nashville.

Nashville, July 19.-The commits sioners for the Nashville water and sewer system have bought large water tank to be used for the system, which will be installed soon.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
WORK ON HOWARD HIGHWAY
Seyier. Howard Road is Being Rushed;
 Other Road Work.

Nashville, July 19.-Work on the new highways in the south part of Howard county is progressing nicely, and it is expected will be completed within short time. The two high ways under construction are the Ho- ward-Sevier, running west from Min eral Springs to the county line, and the highway from Mineral Springs to Saratoga.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
STARTED IN RUBBISH PILE
Blaze in Fort Smith Results in $15O,-
 900 Property Less.

Ft. Smith, July 29.-IReconstruction work began today on the three build ings in the business district of Fort Smith which were destroyed by fire early today, entailing loss estimated to excede $150,000 ThelNaze started in a pile of rubbish Pear of one of the buildings lsgained consid- erable heady xE.e being discover ed.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
SEN. KIRBY COMING
WilL Speak in AshdOWn Wednesday.
 July g at O'clock.

Senator W. F. Kirby, candidate for United States Senator will speak in Ashdown Wednesday, July 28, at s o'clock in the evening. He is ex- tending an invitation to his opponent T. H. Caraway to meet him on the platform.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

FOR A GOOD POSITION COME TO
 Texarkana Business college. Get your copy of our new catalogue at once. 54-tf
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
How the Award Affects
 The Railway EmpIoyes

How the award of the United States Railroad Labor Board affects the wages of the principal classes of rail- road workers.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

,plea of. guilty, and fined $25.
 Joe Curry, assault to kill, plea, of guilty, fined $10.
 Matlock Britt, second degree murder, continued.
 Hubert Vest, assault to kill, con- tinue d. y,
 Con Porterfield, drunkeness, plea of guilty, fined s10. Henry Hawkins and Slim Rober- son, gaming continued 1 Clan Clingan assault to kill, con t.rued Con PorterIfeld transporting liquor jury trial, guilty ssM fined $100.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24

Presiding Elder J. l.. Cannon will preach at the Methodist church Sun day at II and hold the third quarterly conference.
The Little River news., 1920-07-24
JACK JOHNSON TO CHICAGO
Leaves Los Angeles and Will Face the
 White Slavery Charge.

Los Angeles, July 21-Jack John son, negro, former heavyweight cham pion pugilist, will leave for Chicago tonight in custody of federal officers, acOrding to plans announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
TWIN CITIES HAVE
 DAY OF POLITICS
Heflin and Weakley Among Speak ers-Judge Brown and Judge
 Merritt Also Heard

Albany March 30 Especial. )-The pc litical center of the state was in the Twin Cities Monday During the day two addresses were delivered in Albany and
 Decatur by Congressman J. Thomas Heflin. candidate to succeed the late Sen ator Bankhead; three addresses were made by Judge Samuel D. Weakley, can ddate to succeed Oscar w Underwood as senator from Alabama, In addition to the two candidates for the Senate, Judge Joel E. Brown. candidate to succeed himselr
 in the supreme court, and Henry r, Mer-
 ritt, candidate to succeed himself in the court of appeals, also spoke
 One of the biggest crowds in the his- tory of the county overflowed from the courtroom Monday morning, when court was opened by Judge Kyle. Many Of the
 spectators came 10 hear Congressman Heflin and others came to hear the open ing of the trial of Dr. r. Solon Roberson charged with the murder of Porter M Brindley.
 Congressman Hefln based his plea for support largely on his record as a cham pion of the farmer and his interests He reviewed at length his efforts to protect tho cotton growing industry from the speculation of Wall street.
 1 He stated he differed with some of his hearers on the prohibition amendment. | on the state s-rights principle, but that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
TRADING IN COTTON
 WAS QUIET 0N WALL
 STREET YESTERDAY
General List Closed Steady, Net Unchanged to Twelve Points Lower Than
 Monday
By Associated Pres.


 New York, arch so.-The cotton market was Comparatively quiet today. There was some Liverpool selling believed to be on fresh straddle account because of the reaction in sterling, but otherwise business was considered largely in the way of evtning up accounts for over the approachin three-day adjournment Op erations ef that sort were probably has tened by uncertainty regarding the course of pending legislation and fluctuations were irregular After selling up to S6.16c during the early trading, July broke to 35 .76c, but closed at 6.07c, with the gen eral list closing steady. net unchangcs to l2 points lower. The market opened steady at an ad- vapce of 15 points on April, which sold at 40e but generally unchanged to points lower Higher Liverpool cables were off, set by the decline in sterling, while there was some selling on better weather in the south, and houses with Liverpool con- nections were active sellers of new crop months.
 Prices weakened in consequence, and after some irregularity sold about SS to 40 points below last nights closing fig ures with May touching Ss 53c and De- tcher % 3sc. Business then became very quiet, and there were rallies in the later trading on covering. xith last prices showing recoveries of about % to s7 points.
 Considerable nervousness was evident over the possibility of change in the cotton futures law affecting deliveries on contract.
 The amendment passed by the Senate which would empower the receiver to dars1and that 50 per cent of the cotton de- liverea graded middlng or better was reported to be in the conference commit- lee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
Sugar Market
 By Associated Press

New York, March 30.--The local market for raw sugar was strong and prices ad- yanced into new higher ground for the movement, owing to the good demand for refined and the unfavorable crop develop ments
 A leading crop expert reduced his crop estimate 2o0O00 tons owing to the recent drought, and now expects 100000 tons With normal weather conditions. There were sales of about 5000 bags of Cubas to operators for April shipment at lisim i2i4c. f. o. b. Cuba. and while no cost and freight business was reported, there were bids in the market a tl2l4c with holders asking 121kc. The market closed firm at l2AG121ac for Cubas cost and freight, equal to 1S.29013.54c for eentri- fugal. H As
 No changes were reported in refined prices. although some adjustment is ex. pected at any time with fine granulated quoted from l4c to 16c by local ref1ners The deliveries are said to be improving but there is an active inquiry and 1t is reported that quite a large toll busi- ness has been done recently at l2:f5c for fine granulated
 The reduced crop estimates and con tinued strength in the spot market led to renewed buying in sugar futures and closing prices were 8 to 45 points net higher for active positions, with busi- ness little more active. total sales for the day agsregating 1 100 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
Louisville Live Stock
Coffee Market
 D. k.sootafnd press

xau York March 30-Reports that Santos shippers were accepting lower hids for summer and early fall ship ,rants with the easier ruling of ster- ling exchange. seemed to account Tor an earlv decline in the market for COT fee futures today. The opening was , nionts higher to points lower, put active month soon sold 1 to II points under last nights closing figures, with May touching 14.2sc and December 14 200.
 There was some trade buying on thls decline. however. and the market ral- lied later or reports of better tone at Rio and covering for over the ap- proaching holidays. May sold up to 14.31c and December 10 14.29c. with the market closing net : points higher to points lower
 March, s14.27c: May, 14.33c; July, Ll460c: September, 14.33c, October, |1431c; Dedember. 14.2Sc.
 Spot coffee quiet; Rio Is. 15c: Santos 4s. 24G G24Ec. It was reported that Brazil had accepted bids of 2oc for Santos As for May-June shipment and of 19c for July-September shipment, American credits.
 A sale Of Victoria Is and ss was re- ported at 14Ac ex-shpi. but the only fresh offers mentioned today were San- tos As and 6s at 25%c London credits.
 The official cables reported an ad- yancf Of Nis in the Rio market with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
New York Futures Ky keeeotated Press
New Orleans Cotton


 New Orleans. March 30.--Weather condi- tons were the main consideration in the cotton market today, and they were fav- orable enough to cause fairly large volume of selling under which prices were depressed i'll q moderate way almost frofF the opening Cables were better than due, and on the first call prices were to points np. From this there was grad ual decline until the active months were % to 4i points under the close of yester- day, December being the weakest month. Late in the day early sellers turned profit takers and their demand caused small recoveries so that last prices showed net declines of but 10 to 24 points }
 Not only was the weather over the belt dry. but the forecast called for continued dry weather, accompanied by somewhat higher temperatures.
 Offerings were increased by the unfaN- orable foreign political news, and also py the early slump in the rate of sterling ex : change Crop accounts were somewhat more favorable and telegrams from Texas told of sections in the central portion or the state being ready to plant by the end of the week In some sections Of the lever half of Texas farmers appeared 70 be holding off from planting because the weather was too cool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
VOLUME OF TRADE WAS LIGHT DURING
 HE DAYS TURNOVER
E Iarked Domination in Deal E.hgs In All Classes of
 Bonds, Including Liber-
 ties and InternatiOnaIs
sy Associated prs.,

New York. March so.-Trading in stocks today was lighter of volume and more re- strictcd as to scope than in any session in several weeks Apart from the fur ther advance of a few specialties. obvious ly under pool control prices were irreg- ular throughout.
 Btliish enthusiasm was somewhat dafnIened by yesterdays unexpected ad- vance of call money to 12 per cent, all though todays maximum was onfy 10 per cent and that just before the close. Hcaviness of foreign exchange was an- other deterrent. the London rate showing an extreme decline of about 1Oc from it's recent high, while francs were lower and lire established an absolute new minin1dm at %. 0.B5.
 Representative industriais and rails rose and fell within contracted limits, insfg~ nificant changes ruling at the end, but motors, oils and the more mercurial spe- cfalties repeated in moderate measure their recent spectacular performances.
 Stutz Motor at the new high of 80 scored net gain of fl points.
 General Motors rose to ST, an advance Of points, just before the close. Crucibie Sfeel n@ld the Aaisss part of it's F points gam at 2e2 ana nan-American ,5ugar resa sS Kaints &G ae on a few transac-
 eraltof fk1 Clippings, equipments, tsfs ec4pef Sn3 1ood issues were rT3- zeeas tlge 0s sae Constructive side, but faeent EXPRESSING uullish operations in h9as GffsgES wste acking.
 here F ms 4ad diminution m deal- pas pt ~ giasses of bonds, including fsihe k1sS and lnternationlls
 h fzls mdfns tAe tone was irregular, rails as a whole easing from fractions to almost point, especially srangors and cnIIers.
 Total sales par value. were S9 50G. 50. Old United States bonds were unchanged on cal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31

New orleans. Middling, 40.50c; re- ceipts, S,76l sales, 1,352; stock, s7sls2. Galveston; Middling, 43c; receipts. s.595; sales, 57s; stock. 22S,497
 Mobile Middling. 3s.75e; receipts. 1.555 stock. 142ll.
 Savannah: Middling. 41c receipts. 7,205 sales. e9O; stock 156.532.
 Charleston. Middling, 40c; receipts, 1.340; stoclS.l 210.076 Wilmington; Middling, 3sc; receipts. 119: stock. 50,9S4.
 Texas City: Stock, 55,4s0.
 Norfolk Middling. 39.50c; receipts. 539; sales, 1 l6s3; stock, S0,403.
 Baltimore: Stock. 5.711
 Boston: Middling, 4l5oc; receipts, .729; stock. 4.s00.
 Philadelphia Middling. 41.75c; re- ceipts 75, exports, 325; stock. 4,237.
 New York Middiing, 41.50c; exports, 484; sales, leo; stock, 44.147-
 Minor ports; Stock, 7.40f.
 Total today Receipts. 2s,e1s; ex- ports. sos: stock 1.241.S47.
 Total for week: Receipts, 64,s10; ex- ports, 7S.20f.
 Total for season: Receipts. 6,1Sso45; exports, 5.11s,972.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
Liberty Bonds
Money Market

By AsS0uIateu FTbas
 New York, March 3D. Mercantile paper, 6tbd6 per cent. exchange weak. sterling so-day bills, 3.s1s4: commercial 60-day bills on banks. 3s1: commercial 69-day pllis' 3 S14 demand. s.S5ss cables, S.so7s. Francs: Demand, 1496; cables, l4.94. Bel e-ian francs: Demand 1417; cables, 14tlo. Builders: Demand. ssie; cables, 36as. Lire Demand ao.62; cables 2l.0o. Marks; De- inand, 1S9; cables. 1.40. Government bonds irregular; railroad bonds easy. Time loans strong; 06 days, go days and six months, SNfS13 per cent.
 Call money strong; ruling rate, s; bank acceptances. 6.
 Bar silver 1.a611 Mexican dollars, s67s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
LITTLE INTEREST
 IN CORN SHOWN
March Option Takes Spurt, Touching 164H = Provi-
 siOns Close Irregular

Chicago. March So--very little interest was displayed in corn today The March option took spurt and touched S1641s. new high mark on the crop for the sea- son. The close was at $l.64. which was 1Ac higher than yesterdays final figure. The general range was from %c to 1%c higher than the previous close. Most of the trade, however. was limited to local dealings. Oats closed AaHsc higher. Rye closed i491fc higher and barley was up sc.
 Provisions closed irregular, little ao- tivity being shown in the general feel ing. Pork and lard were easier and ribs frmer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
Metal Market

New York, March 30 Copper firm. cleo tioiytfe. spot, lSa@l9c second quarter. ls Iron steady. prices unchanged. Anti mony, 1075 Tin firm; spot sS.50. AnriI- May, e3.75. Metal exchange quotes Lead nominal; spot and March offered at ss7iA Zine steady; East St Louis delivery, spot, s.45 bid
 Al London: Spot copper. Alo7 IFS Sd 1: futures, ell0 ITS 6d. Electrolytic spot. fil5; futures, e11s, Tin, spot, es59 foe. futures, 13os l0c Lead spot, G4l fu- lures, e43 Zinc, spot, RD: futures e52 l5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square. New York. Members New York Cotton Exchange. New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Associated Members Jiv- erpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed 9il for future delivery Special attention and liberal terms given for con- signment of spot cotton for delivery. Cor respondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
THE DAY IN WALL STREET
U S. Steel Developments Rumored-Stutz Advances Al POints-American Druggist Syndicate Active
 American Car and Foundry Dividend Denied

as follows. A corner in a stock is created by the purchase of all the floating or purchasable stock of a company after which the price of it can be advanced at will. Spectators who are short of the stock and are unable to buy or borrow to make delivery to buy CTS or to return the stock which they have borrowed are, in speeu- lative parlance squeezed They must settle with the buyers as best they can.
 Gecent buying of American druggists Syndicate stock is at tributed by interests close to the company to important develop ments in connection with the company's newly acquired chemi- cal properties which have de- veloped the manufacture of syn thetic camphor se a degree where it is being sold in large duanti- ties in competition with the Jap anese product. Japan has hereto fore had monopoly of the camphor market and according 10 reports in the trade. has held back sup plies from American consumers in order 10 maintain nigh price TOT its products. The stock sold up to>141k today compared with q high for the year of 15k The total toutstanding $5,566, 150 each share having par value of s10.
 Interests close to the manage ment have denied the report that the American Car and Foundry company plans to declare a cash dividend of $4 or more on the com mon stock at the next meeting of the directors such report has lately been M circulation in the street bringing in considerable buying into the stock The feel ing of the directors Is said 10 be that the holders of the common stock are obtaining fair portion of the company's profits in the f2 per cent annual dividends now being paid and that to add to the payments through extra distribu- tions would not be wise al a timex when liquid resources should be conserved Car and foundry sold on Monday at 14e the highest price of the year to date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-31
Naval Stores By Associated Press

Savannah, Ga. March %. s0.-Turpentine firm; 2.55; two sales at ? 271z; receipts. II; stock. 2,oo5. Rosin firm and unchanged; sales, 20 receipts. 220; shipments. ,4zs. stock, 1S.G75.
 Quote; B. sIe: D. E. F. c, sl7.50: H. l, sl7.5S; K. SIS; M, sls.25 x, sls.5o wg, as: Wv. s1s.50