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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-11

Discount rate corresponds with interest
rate borne By certificates pledged as collat-
cralI with minimum Of per cent In the case
OF fh!adelphia, Atlanta and Kansas City
ana 10 prr cent In the case Of San Fran
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-11
MoNEY-LENplNG RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call. both
classes of collateral. opened today at 7
per cent for lending and renewing.
Call money was In good supply at the
per cent renewal figure, but there was
no time money in the market up to the
early afternoon, some brokers reporting
that they had not made a loan. The bid
was firm at 9ia per cent. SO far, the
prediction Of at least a moderate eaN-
ment in fixed date collateral loans has
not been borne out.
The scarcity OF prime New York bank
acceptances was even more Of a feature
than of late. Inquiries from savings
banks for about $350.000 prime New
York ninety-day bills could not be sup
piled. The bills held by the savings
banks are approaching maturity and the
institutions desire to secure renewals to
employ their funds.
There is a free offering of prime out
of-town bills, but these are not as well
absorbed. The New York saving banks,
in particular. are. under the New York
state banking laws, debarTed from pur-
chasing other than prime New York
bills. Rates are unchanged with prime
New York member ninety-day bills. 6k
bid, 69s asked.
The minimum discount figure for
prime mercantile paper is s per cent.
Only country banks are buying.
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NJ American subscriptions Wanted

~xsSiSits1 from subscribing TO the public
Hnd whieh A. G. Ross. OF Moptre.L = rails
T..~rics's Cup. Mr.. Ross has announced
<rrf' Al subscription received from a New
s xsrkss hsd bean tsturnsd-
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Proposals


sEAIED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE--
sscT Ssyso noon 80 FaS oS TuesSay. Iu1ust a. isao.
ard opensd az that time In Room aio. City
Hal for constructing ssTsrs Snyos and inie,s S
Porter Vt.
with the act OF Assembly OF July is, 1917
relative 70 the woIkmen,s Compensation IN
aepartmant by contractors that they have
sccSpted the pToyisions OF said act and in
sursd their liabilities Hereunder or secured
W. pians inquire at Room T42 City Hall
FRANK II. cAyEN.
N4H Director,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-11
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Aug. 1l.---Trading in
sterling was active and strong at the
opening OF the foreign exchange market
this morning, with demand being 3.G4l
bid and cables $.65. up N. Frame
cables were up 6 points lire / point ana
marks points. Stockholm and Chris
tiania were off each 10 points.
Quotations were:
Franc cables 7.25, checks 1924; lire
cables sos, checks 504: Swiss cables
COL, checks 6.O3; guilder cables 33k
checks l5;. Stockholm cables 2O65,
checks 20.60: Christiania cables 1890
checks 1925 Copenhagen cables 1880
checks 1928; Belgian cables 1925
checks 1927 marks 2.16.
Sterling was exceptionally active
throughout the morning dealings De-
mand advanced at one time to 3.67Ia
cables 36SA, but was off again to
o:66B for demand and 3.67A for cables
shortly before noon. The market held
firm. Franc cables were SOC checks
800 ~ I; marks, Eli. Argentine cables
were stronger at 1850, as were Cana
dian dollars at Ss.65.
YEsTERDAY'S FINAL QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire Guildcrr
cS6ies amss' -. ss,SS9t 7llSS scs sscs s$.S7 $S7
ToDAY'S OPENING QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire Gul!ders
cSSss ss"' -. " sS5 ssS5" 7725s SS5 5Ss ss.!S s. s
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LIVESTOCK QUOTATIONS

Chicago, Aug. ll.-HOGS-Estimated re-
ceipta, II 900 head; left over. 12 495 head,
Opening slow and weak at yesterdays aver
age; $500 paid, Average cost yesterday.
CATTLE-Estimated receipts, 5000 head.
SHEEP-Estimated receipts. 26.OOO head.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-11
BONDS
Reserve Banks Discount Rates

Official rediscount rates at the twelve
Federal Rcserv" banks are as follows:
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PHILADELpHIA-can, 6 per cent

NVTTt
time, per cent; commercial paper,
three to six months, 6 per cent.
(Note-These are merely nominal
quotations. as the legal rate OF interest
In the state OF Pennsylvania Is fixed at
6 per cent Plus premium and commits
sion time money for thirty to ninety
days Is loaning at to S2 per cent
while commercial paper from three to
six months Is being offered at to s u
per cent?
LONDOS-Money is quoted at pei
cent. Discount rates, short bills, 6 u q
6 li-l6 per cent; three months bills
ll-l6G6% per cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-11
.lurxh. Aug. li.-HoGs-Receipts

1900 sS Hssd :" STEADY, Heayles, SIS. 80 q 1878
sis. 50 ai6.Tb; pigs, il6gi6.25.
SHEEP AND LAMRfs.ReceiPts 500 head
CALYEs-Rsceipts 100 head, Steady,
Top. SIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

tiens by American marines The witness failed to give Lieutenant Williams In- it;als,t but it was officially explained that he referred to Dorcas Williams, & ser- geant of marines, who now is confined at QuaHtico, Va, awaiting court-martial in Washington in connection with charges resulting from the investigation of conditions in Haiti made by Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, chief othe marine corps.
 The court communicated with Secre- tary Daniels of the American navy, ask ing if Williams will be sent here to face his accuser or waive a hearing now. The trial of Williams had been post poned to await the result of the naval inquiry here.
 Cabot. stammering boy, testified he was alone in the office of the gendar- merle with Williams when Gar7lier Jean was killed with a piece of lumber, the size of a mans arm. The witness as serted he cried for aid to help in stop ping the attack. but was unable to make Himself heard. He said he was unable 10 explain the reason for the killing, ex- cept to say that Jean was summoned to the office after a battle with bandits.
 Another witness in the same case was called. but was excused pending de- cision on the procedure to be followed Monday after Secretary Daniels has been heard from.
 .The hearing in the case of Freeman Lang, a former corporal in the marine corps, accused Of killing three Haitien prisoners, has been closed for the pres ent, the accused being given time to file a written defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
EXAMINATION OF PUPILS

Physical examination of pupils Tn the public schools will be started in the city Monday. according to Presiden Brooks of the board of education. The examination will be in accordance with the health law passed in the recent legislature and will be made under thu supervision of County Health Officer Bowling. Miss Laforge, county nurse, and her assistant will begin the work of examination in the Clarendon Ave- nue school Monday. The first, second, third and fourth grades will be exam ined first in each school. All equip meat necessary for the examination will be furnished, incsluding scales for weighing the pupils.
 pr. Bowling has expressed himself as being highly pleased with the co-opera- ton he is receiving in Bessemer. The board of education, the physicians and the dentists of the city are giving their full support and cooperation to the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
BESSENIER
Bessemer manager of circulation and advertising is

Bessemer, November 20.- Special )- At the meeting of the city council the Sunday closing question was brought up by J. E. Rogers, who asked the council to rescind the present closing ordinance. A number of prominent citizens were present to voice their sentiments in the matter. Representa- tives from the churches and civic bodies were present ard made speeches against changing the ordinance. No action was taken by the council in the matter, as there was prepared no resolution nor ordinance.
 Chief of Police Rush Randle recom- mended that three more officers De added to the police force, tht\ terri tory to be in Jonesboro and Thompson town. This was referred to the police committee. The fire committee reported favorably on the electrical ordinance. but this was denied by the council. c, k. Moore was elected assistant city health officer, the other applicants be- ing G. G. Neal, Dr. Patton and MT. Clot- feltner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

basket, was won by Mrs. J. c. Pope. The guest prize. cutglass perfume bottle, was awarded Mrs. Willena Dodd, and the consolation, bouquet of red carna- tions, fell to Mrs, Tom Benton.
 After the games the hostess served a salad course with French pastry and coffee to her guests who included: Mrs. " H. Ragsdale, Mrs. J. c, Pope, Mrs. Guy Wilson. Mrs. L. w. Allen, Mrs. Mac Batson. Mrs. Walter Mcdowell Mrs. kittrell Trotter Mrs. J. M. Eagan, Mrs. Joe Lacey, Mrs J. II. Blue, Mrs. J. C.. Donaldson, Mrs. Frank Diffley. Mrs. George Cochran. Mrs. Ed Deshazo. Mrs. NJ. c. Ragsdale, Jr., Mrs. Sam Huey, club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
OLDER BOYS CONFERENCE

ForLy boys or the BeSSemer Hign school will attend the second state con ference of Alabama Older Boys, which will be held in Birmingham November 26, 27 2S.
 The purpose of the conference is to bring together selected boys capable of leadership for instruction, inspira- tion and guidance through song, devo- tion, addresses conference and fellow ship with ambitious older boys, and demonstration to the boys of the con ference and citizens that the Christian life is a red blooded, virile, wholesome proposition.
 The boys who are fortunate enough to attend this conference will have the privilege of hearing speakers of ma : tional reputation, including, Dr. w. D. Weatherford of Nashville. international secretary and president of the South eern Young Mems Christian Association college; Dr. Winfield Scott Hall, Chi scago, physician, hign school and col lege lecturer; F. M Hoffman, North Carolina, specialist in boys work. Just returned from Manchuria; M. W Lee, state secretary for Alabama pr W. E. Holmes, overseas secretary Rain bow division; P. l.. Harrup, Birming ham, city-wide ks' secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
Advises Ordinary Buttermlk for
 Wrinkles and Enlarged Pores
This Good Looking Young Woman Uses Old Time Recipe of Butter milk Cream in a New Way--A Gentle Massage With Fingers Before Retiring All That
 Is Necessary
Buttermilk and Crcam-Simple Remedies Best--Kseps Face Hands and Arms in Exquisite Condition--Soft, Smooth
 and Beautiful.

The old-time application of Buttermilk and Cream to whiten and preserve the skin and remove harsh little wrinkles and ugly sallowness is Rrandmother's recipe and women throughout the country are again using it to ensure a beautiful complexion and snow-white hands and arms.
 Buttermilk, however. is not always ob- tainable, but a specialist has at last per fected n method of concentrating butter milk and combining it with perfect cream, which you can buy in small quantities ready to use at any first class drug store by simply asking for "Howard's' Butter milk Cream.
 There is no secret about it nor is there any doubt about the result--its just a common ordinary buttermilk in the form of a wonderful cream. gently massaged with the finger tips around the corners of the eyes and mouth
 To get the best effect, be sure to follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The health department of the city IS entering upon a larger scope of work. A new desk has been placed in the local county office for Dr. Bowling, who expects to spend three days out of the week in this end of the county, accord ing to V. Q. Bishop, assistant health officer, and the department is further increased by the appointment of c. F. Moore as assistant city health officer who will also have a place in the coun- ty office, his duties being the inspec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
PERSONALS

Miss Blanche smith left Saturday for her home in Florence, where she will undergo an operation on her throat.
 Dr. and Mrs. V. H. Ragsdale will leave Tuesday morning for Helena, ArK-, wnere they will spend the Thanksgiving season with friends.
 Jim Wells, with 8 party of friends, re- turned Saturday from Reelfoot Lake, Tenn, where they nave spent two weeks duck hunting.
 Mrs Dave Barr has returned from an extended visit to relatives and friends in Baltimore.
 Mrs. E. D. Wilson of Woodward Jeff Saturday morning for q short visit to relatives in Montgomery.
 Mrs. F. L. Huey, Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove And Miss Nellie Adams returned Friday evening from Montgomery, where they attended the State Federation of Women's clubs.
 George Stevenson has returned from Mobile, where he represented the First Presbyterian church at the Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
UNEXPECTED DELAY
 IN MARINE INQUIRY
Haitien Charges Lieutenant With Beating Native to
 Death In 1919
By Associated Press

Port au Prince, Haiti, November 2O- The testimony of sigon Cabot, native gendarme, charging that Lieutenant Nf- Hams of the gendarmerie, beat native to death in January, 1919. caused an un- expected delay today in the proceedings of the naval court Of inquiry which is investigating the alleged killing of Ha-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
AT THE CHuRCHES

Services will be held Sunday at the First Presbyterian church at il o'clock in the morning. when pr. r. O. Hellier will preach on the subject, Life Illusions his subject will be, Bearing the Burden of Others.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
Forms New Cabinet

Vienna, November z0-Dr. AIaichael Mayr has formed new cabinet of which he will be the chancellor and foreign Dr. Egon Glaz will be minis ter of interior and hold another portfolio, and Dr. Ferdinand Grim will be min ister of finance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
Let Me Prove This Free

My internal method for the treatment and permanent relief of piles is the correct one. Thousands upon thousands of grateful letters testify to this, and I want you to try this method at my expense.
 No matter whether your case is of long standing or rec.rt deve'opriert. whether it is rh-cp;c or acute. whet. CT 1t is occasional permsn nent, you should send for this free trial treatment.
 S, matter where you live--no matter what your age or occupation-f you troubled with piles, my method will relieve you promptly.
 especially want to send it to those appar- ently hopeless cases where all forms of ointments. salves. and other loca! applications have failed
 want you to realize that my methoi of trpsting piles is the one most dependable treatment
 This liberal offer of free treatment $ too important for you to neglect single day. Write now. Send no money. Simply mail the eotpon-but do this now TODAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

Services will be held Sunday evening at 7:S0 at the South Highlands Baptist church, when Rev. G. R. Riley will preach. Sunday school at sSs0 o'clock. A cordial invitation to attend these services is extended to the public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
Cotton Conference Called

Jackson Miss, November 20.-Gov. Lee M. Russell today issued a call for a here December IS to discuss proposed reduction of cotton acreage next year and general problems confronting the cotton farmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
~----------- ' MARTIN-FORD

The marriage of Miss Lillian Ford and MT. E. c. Martin took place Thursday evening at the home of the brides narents. MT. and Mrs. Joe Ford, in Wood ward. The reception rooms were pret- tily decorated in pink and white chrysan- themums and serns The ceremony was performed before an improvised altar of ferrs and flowers. The brides only at tendant was her sister. Miss Gertrude Ford. who was attired in blue cloth gown with red trimmings. MT. Mac Portar served the groom as best man. The bride was lovely in tailored suit of blue with an arm bouquet of white chrysarthemums. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Broadly of Bir- mingham, after which an informal re- ception was held. the guests being close friends and raIatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
SNOW WHITE.

The beautiful operetta, ,'.Snow White will be presented Friday evening at the High School auditorium by the Parent. Teacher association of the Clarendon avenue school. under the direction of Mrs. J. M. Ingram.
 The cast for the play will include the following characters: Snow white,' Inez Maharg; prince. W. r. Bumgardner, queen, Hattie May Bennett; hunter, How ard Bailey; queens fairies. May Pow, Fannie Grace Bailey and Udora Saun- ders; dwarfs, Lee Rains. Spencer Cowan. Hugh Buck, Bill Harris. Dave Griffis. Edward Harris. William Sloggett Eloise Bryant and Louise Davies will lead the fairies who are: Anita Vandervoort. Sara Jones. Eva Brown. Isabelle Mont "omery Alice Bumgardner. Cecil Ward Beatrice Ward. Dorothy Waldrop Fran cis Mingea. Evelyn Pow. Lucille Will Hams. Pearl Williams, Louise Schley, Louise Stansell. Nell Moore. Eleanor McNeal, Martha Gilson. Evelyn Norman, Cluster McTyeire. Ruth Shaw, Sara Baty Lois Crotwell. Margaret Perry. Dorothy Wilson, Lottie Francis Mays. Marguerite Copeland, Francis Rarden. Nora Deason. Dorothy Comerford. Lucy Allen Morrill,. Josephine Gwin. Ramonie Duffie, Evelyn Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
PAY YOUR POLL TAX

"Pay-your-poll-tax" campaign will be started by the wofnen in the city, it is understood, Tn accordance with the rec ommendation of the State Federation of Women's clubs. recently held at Mont gomery. The purpose is to see to it that every woman in the state pays her poll tax before February l. It is said that if the women realize that this tax went for the support of the schools in the state they probably would pay it prompt ly. The campaign Will most likely be started by the members of the Civic, Wednesday Music and Culture club, the federated clubs of the city,
 Dr. and Mrs. George Waller enter tained at their home in honor of their son, George. who is at home from Van derbilt for a short vacation. their guests being the varsity team, the scrubs and the "Strutters," Coach Harris, Profess sor Colliere, Fatty Snider and R. L. Coons.
 The decorations for the occasion were in purple and white, the Bessemer High school colors and black and yellow, Vanderbilt coiors Quantities of white chrysanthemums and ferns were used in the living and dining rooms
 Music, singing and college songs "reminiscences and jokes were enjoyed by the boys.
 Dr. and Mrs. Waller served a delicious turkey supper to the young guests who numbered ffty-fve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

A nurse has also been added to the force.
 Brick x Lefkovits will have their first formal opening of their beautiful new store Tuesday evening from tt 10 o'clock. The store will be closed Tuesday until o'clock in preparation for the opening, which will be very elaborate, with music by an orchestra and souvenirs given to the ladies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

Rev. L. F. Stansell will hold services Sunday at the First Methodist church, using as topic in the morning. The Greatness of the Kingdom of God;" in the evening" Some Reasons Why Men Are Not Religious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

On Thursday morning at il o'clock union Thanksgiving service will be held at the First Presbyterian church. Dr. l.. r. Stansell of the Methodist church will preach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

members and Mrs. Clarence Bumgard- ner, Mrs. Dan Houston, Mrs. E. P. La- eey, Mrs. Tom Benton, Mrs. George Ross Mrs. Willena Dodd, Mrs. w J. Smith and Miss Willie Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
YOUNG NATIONS CLUB

Mrs. s. w. Wright entertained the | members of the Young Matrons' club and a number of other guests Friday after noon at the Elks' club. Ferns and flow CTS with the lovely furnishings Of the club formed an attractive setting for
 the guests. After a series Of ganes os
 forty-two- the club pr'z1. e't riasa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
TRAINING SCHOOL

The Bessemer Training school will open in the city Monday evening and will extend through the 18th, with the following schedule for each day:
 6:15 o'clock, first and second division of the manuel, Gwylam Herbert; third division of the manuel, Emmett Moore {; Talks With the Training Glass; Miss Clema Wiley; Seven Laws of Teach ing" T. J. York; Winning to Christ" Dr. w. s. Wiley; Studies in the New Testament Dr. F. H. Harrington; 7:10, lunch; TAO conference; S:l5, classes as before lunch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

Rev. w W. Price will hold services Sunday at the First Baptist church, using in the morning the topic; 'The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
FREE TO Pile Sufferers

Don't Be Cut--UntiI You Try This New Home Cure That Anyone Can Use Without Discomfort sr Loss of 1Sme, Simply Chew up . Pleasant lasting tablet Occasionally and Rid Yourself of Piles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

Christian Harmony Singers will meet in the new county courthouse in the city at 10 o'clock Sunday morning for singing session. This will be one of the largest and best singings held in the county and will attract large number of singers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

The Age Herald ruaintains special representatives, iH Bessemsr. Mrs. L. D MeCollum is correspondent. to whom news items should bs given. Phone Bessemer i072.
 :. E. Moore. Phone Bessemcv 697.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

First Preachers;f in the evening his subject will be, The Mammon of Un- righteousness.'
 Rev. E. H. Hutchinson will preach Sunday at the First Christian church. using as a topic in the morning, Re mem boring Christi" in the evening his topic will be, Ut Is a Good Thing 60 Give Thanks to the Lord
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-05
EASTS|DE AGREES
ON NEW HIGHWAY

| Mesquite Lake Sunset and Rose
school districts have decided where they
wish the new paved highway which is
to extend east of Imperial. Resolu-
tions passed at their last farm center
meeting accurately designate the loca-
ton.
/ The resolutions reported designate
the route that is to be followed and
endorses the plan TO vote more bonds
to complete the system. The resolutions
were unanimously adopted. So deter
mined are the residents of these dis
tricts to get exactly what roads they
want. where they want them, that they
further voted to raise $4,000 among
themselves toward completing their
plans, should the additional bonds not
be voted.
Resolution
The resolutions follow:
Whereas at meeting of taxpayers
from the Mesquite Lake, Sunset and
Rose districts held at the Rose school
house December 50, an agreement was
reached as to the routing of the county
highway in the district lying to the
east of Imperial City towit: Beginning
at Imperial running east on eighth
street to n. f. corner of tr. 200, Il. Is
s. r. 143 S. 3. VI thence north to in
tersection Mesquite Lake road, on the
township line, thence east to connect
with the Holtville road, and beginning
at the n. E. corner of tr. 200 T. Is S. r.
5. Il. NJ. running to a point due south
of Mckim ranch house thence north to
Mckim road house, thence east to con-
meet wit hthe Holtville road.
Therefore be it resolved that, it is the
unanimous agreement of the citizens
here assembled to support and promote
the locating highways on the above
route. And we hereby pledge our sup
port to an additional bond issue if neces-
sary to carry out this plan.