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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
BUSINESS DEFINITELY ON
ROAD TOWARD STABILITY
Conditions Throughout Nation Show
Marked Changes for Better,
Federal Reserve Reports.
PRICES SEEK NORMAL LEVEL
Excellent Crops Are Providing Sus-
taincd buying Power, While
Labor Is Notably More Efficient.
Adjustment I1pccss Continues.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 3o.-Exccl-
lent crop yields are providing sus-
taincd buying power. banking cond!-
t!ons have decidedly improved prices
many commodities are seeking more
normal levels. Il notable change for
the better has taken place in the CT
hcicncy OF labor. and business con-
ditions are now definitely on the road
toward stability. These are out
standing points in review Of gen :
eral financial conditions throughout
the United States by tho Federal Re-
serve Board for September, made
public today
Revival OF the days OF price reduc-
tion and It's spread TO many retail
lines was attributed TO "a more cx-
acting demand by the buying public
As TO price and quality" retail pur-
chasers arc showing continued de-
termination TO await a move by deal
ers 10 meet those demands. while
foregoing luSuries and semiluxurica s.
reports to the board declared.
Public Dominates Market.
Although The board believed tht
buying public was largely dominat.
Ing the market now. Il said that la
Dor and production were having q
marked effect on prices. There was
much evidence. II said, OF Increased
efficiency on the part OF labor and
as result production was on the in
crease and factory operations begin
ming to approach normal.
Summed up the boards findings,
were that business conditions now
are definitely on the road toward sta
b!iity Of as great and confirmed ma
ture as the disturbed position of the
world at large permits.
Continuance of the process OF re-
adjustment in business and industry
has been an outstanding feature OF
the last month";" the rcview said.
This has been accompanied by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
ELECT TWO WOMEN
TO VACANCIES ON
CITY COMMITTEE
Miss Adele Clark and Mrs.
Maddox Take Seats
With Democrats.
WILL RELY ON PARTY
BUTTON DAY FOR FUNDS
To Name Other Women as AS
sociate and Advisory Members
at Next Meeting.

TWO Innovations in the politics OF
this city and STATE resulted from the
oelioerations of the City Democratic
committee. In special session at
Murphys Hotel last night Women
were elected to membership in the
committee and accorded equal footing
win the men. and the committee
voted to hold 4 democratic Button
Day. when every man and woman
Democrat in Richmond will nc tagged
with the party button and invited TO
contribute TO the campaign fund.
The distinction OF being the nrst
woman in Virginia to sit as an ac-
tive member of a Democratic party
council fell 10 Miss Adele Clark,
chairman OF the citizenship commit
tee OF the Equal Suffrage League
which has. been merged with the Vir-
Einia League of Women Voters. Miss
Clark was nominated by Secretary
Walter G. Duke to supply a vacancy
In the Lee Ward delegation, Commit
teeman Crowder having resigned at
previous meeting. Mr.. Duke told
tho committee that Miss Clark was
the unanimous choice of the ward
delegation. She had been selected.
Eeneralship she had exhibited in no.
litical affairs as n leader in the fight
for equal suffrage. but because she
would he valuable addition to the
body directing the affairs of the
Democratic party In this city.
Chosen by Unanimous Vote.
Miss Clark was elected by unani-
ha III
cell appointed Mr.. Duke a commit
tee Of one to notify tho new member
OF her election and he escorted her
to her scat In the COMMITTEES room.
Later. In the regular order of busi-
ness. Committeeman Jones, of Jefrer-
son Ward. submitted the resignation
OF c. p. Epps. and on his motion the
committee went into the election to
supply this vacancy. The delegation
from Jefferson Ward Withdrew and
in few minutes reported the nomin-
alton of Mrs. 1nez Maddox. The Sec
ond woman member was escorted to
her seat by Committeeman Jones. The
two women voted with the commit
tee on each subsequent matter OF
business taken up for consideration.
The question OF raising funds to
Hicct tHc e8peuScS OIL the current
campaign In the interest OF the ma
tional Democratic ticket was pre-
sented by Chairman Purcell. who
surrendered the chair temporarily to
Committeeman Jefferson Wallace.
Following a discussion of ways and
means, Mr.. Wallace, resuming his
seat. suggested a Button Day" as
the simplest. most democratic and
most effective method OF raising the
money needed. The plan outlined by
Mr.. wallace was finally agreed to.
Hiring Speakers Here.
Some time was consumed in hear
ing communications from rcpresen-
tatives Of tho National Democratic
Committee bearing upon campaign
matters. which were read by the sec
retary. and Chairman Purcell report
ed that he had been advised by the
(cnnfinnal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
Boston Newsboys' Club Condemns
the Benedict Amolds of Baseball

the outflelder plnyed here, and an
other had borrowed the glove of
"Eddie1 CIeotte for fielding prae-
tiee while the pitcher took his turn
at bat. All had followed closely
the exposures at Chicago which
toppfed over their idols. and = spe-
cial meeting OF the Roosevelt
NewsboJs' Club was called between
morning and evening deliveries to
get them together for confederation
OF the matter.
Their resolutions follow,
"ltesolved. That the eight White
soK players be condemned and
punished for their murderous blow
at the kids Enme; nnd be IT fur
ther resolved that Ray Schaik and
Dick Kerr be commended for, their
manly stand against the Benedict
Aruolds OF bnsebalI.o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
ANTI Tl-SUFFRAGE BODIES
ARE MADE PERMANENT
More Suits in Preparation Contcstins
Legality of Nineteenth Amend
mept to Constitution.

n
ment to Constitution.
NEW YORK. cept. 30.-The board
OF directors OF the National Associa-
tion Opposed to Woman Suffrage, an
nounced AT n meeting here today that
with or without the ballot" the ma
tional association and twenty-eieht
State associations are preparing to
maintain themselves as permanent.
independent" bodies. The closing of
New York headquarters and re-estab-
lishment of headquarters in Washing
ton. d. c., also was announced.
A bulletin sent to members was
made pubNc. 1t stated that the
constitutionality OF the nineteenth
amendment is now in the courts for
decision and that further suits are
in preparation. 1t declared that "thc
power to amend the Constitution has
not been exercised by the requisite
three-fourths OF the State Leglsla-
lures ESPECIALLY Tennessee, West
Virginia and MissourD, in a valid and
legal manner"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
COOKS AND SODA WATER
CLERKS CALL BIG STRIKE
st. Louis Workers Protest Against
Open-Shop Policy OF Their
EmDloyers,

TBy Associated Press.

TBy Associated Pressl
ST. LOUIS. MO-, Sept. 30.-A gem
eraI strike Of cooks. walters and soda
dispensers, which union officials as
sort will affect the principal hotels
and clubs. as we'll as many restaur-
ants here, was called late today as
the result OF the announcement OF
members Of tho Hotel and Res
taurant Keepers Association that
their establishments will be operated
on "the open-shop" basis.
Union officials say about $500 men
and women will bo affected.
Establishments whose employees arc
said to number approximately, 5000
egreed today to comply with tho
terms Of tho. unson. * *.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01

Mrs. Roosevelt for G. O. p. Ticket.
NEW YORK, Sept 3o.-Mrs. Edith
Roosevelt, widow of former President
Theodore Roosevelt, tonight appealed
to the manhood and womannood OF
America" to elect Senator Harding
and Governor Coolidge. Republican
presidential and vice presidential
candidates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
WILL BE NO IMMEDIATE
CUT IN FURNITURE PRICES
President of Retail Deaierx' Associn
tfon Gives Out Statement In
Grand Rapids,

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Sept. 3o.-
There can be no immediate reductions
in the price OF furniture. according
to statement made today by John
l. Young, OF Cleveland, Ohio. presi-
dent OF the Retail Furniture Dealers
Association OF the United States
Reports circulated recently through
cut the country that furniture is duo
for an immediate drop in price led the
association to instruct Mr.. Young and
the executive committee to come 10
Grand Rapids and Investigate the sit
uatio1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
LEGION WOULD HAVE POST
REMOVED FROM HIS OFFICE
Executive Committee Passes Resolu-
tton Against AsSiatnnt Secretary
of I,nhor

CLEVELAND. OHIO. Sept. 3o.-Dis-
missal from office OF Louis F.. Post,
Assistant Secretary OF Labor. for OBJ
structing the enforcement of the alien
deportation law. was recommended In
a resolution adopted by the new ma
tional executive committee OF tho
American Legion here today. Tho
committee was elected at yesterdays
closing session OF the second annual
convention OF tho legion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
Rooster on Cox's Car
Trucks Averts Accident
(By Associated Press.)

WICHITA, KAN. Sept. 3o@~A
vaErnnt rooster md Cox luck"
tonight warned Governor Cox, on
cials OF the Democratic prcsiden-
tinl party decinred, of the danger
OF another wreck.
Soon after the Governors mr.
rival here n runaway rooster was
found perched on the trucks of the
candidates car, the 'TSedernl."
Capture OF the rooster, railroad
employees said. led to the discov-
cry that the fnnEes of the wheels
were worn out and In imminent
danger of brenkfnE. The rooster
wns captured and new wheels
placed under the Governors car,
to make IT, his director said, Cox
sure for travel"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
just Thirteen, but Will
Become Bride Next Week
my Universal servIce.I

SCRANTON, PA, Sept. 3o-wed-
ding bells and then bnck to school!
Minis Jane I.ameo. IL years old,
Ia to be married next week. Now
the State school code provides
that NO child cnn leave the class
room until II years or more. Then
only if she has passed through
the sixth grade. The Lameo girl
fails TO pnss either requirement.
When Superintendent Weber In
formed the girl thnt she would
have to remain in school for at
least another year shc wept and
summoned her "hubby"-to-be. 1t
WINS then TINT Superintendent
Weber rcIcnted md snid he would
give MIss Lnmeo \ week nNny
from school for her honeymoon.
II wns agreed however, TINT after
the honeymoon the girl would re-
turn to school in order to comply
with the code.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
ADJUSTS SALARY MATTER
WITH HAITiEN PRESIDENT
Rear-Admiral Knapp Reports "very
Satisfactory" Conditions to
Stntc Department
FBy Associated Press.l

TOY <SS5UCfdtCU
WASHINGTON. Sept 30.-Rcar-Ad-
miral Knapp. recently sent to Haiti
by the State Department to investi-
cato conditions. has made a prelim-
mary report telling OF very sat-
isfactory" conference with the Presi-
dent OF Haiti.
One of tho subjects in controversy
in Haiti was the reported holding up
OF. tho salaries OF the President and
other officers OF tho government. Ac-
cording to State Department. officials
this has been satisfactorily arranged
and salaries are nsw being paid.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
Sim Feincr. Rnid Vessel.

LONDON. Sept. 3o.-The steamer
Fanad Head. which arrived at Dublin
from Montreal on September 90, was
raided today for arms by Sim Fein-
,crs. who took four revolvcrs and one
rifle. The Fanad Head belongs to the
Head Line. with chief Offices at Bel
fast and Dublin. One hundred and
thirty-seven OF the British "blacls
and tan" police, who participated in
the sack OF Balsribban have resigned,
1t was announced today
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Execute Another Repri.aI.

DUBLIN. Sept. 3O.-Uniformed men
wrecked several houses and burned
others in Drimoleague. near Skibber-
cen, last night. as r reprisal for the
shooting of a sergeant when a police
patrol was attacked Tuesday night.
number OF the inhabitants had left
their homes earlier in the day fearing
reprisals would be carried out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
(By Associited Press.)

BOSTON, Sept. So-Newsboys of
this city today put themselves on
record m condemninE the Chicago
baseball players. whose corruption
in the last worlds series, they said,
struck n @murdcrous blow at the
kids gamer
They were NJ quick, however, to
recognize the men who stood by
the best principles OF the sport,
and the formal resolutions which
they adopted commended Ray
Schnlk and "Little Dick1 Kerr Ifor
their manly stsnd aEninst the nen-
edIct ArnoIds OF bnHcbnlL'
1t was . sertous discusxion for
the boys, some of whom knew the
players Intimately. One had cnr-
ried bats for "Joe Jackson" TO oh
tain admission to the grounds when
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
P.raiy,e the Bomb in the Making.

SYRACUSE. N. z, Sept. 30
Chancellor Day. of Syracuse Uniycr-
sty. in the course OF an address to-
day. appealed for ten new college
buildings Ito paralyze the bomb in
the making before It is thrown into
Wall Street."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
WHEAT FUTURES DROP
December and March Deliveries Close
with big Drop on Kansns City
Market

KANSAS CITY, No., Sept. 3o.-
Wheat futures dropped . IL to 10
ID cents on the exchange here today.
December delivery closed at $2.1o 1-2,
10 Ia cents under yesterdays close,
and March closed ut $a.os IL. sy1-a
cents down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01
Dubols Arehbixhop Of p.ris.

PARIS. Sept. so.-cardinal Duboi.
has bean appointed Archbishop Of
Paris. He succeeds the late Cardi-
nal Ammett
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-10-01

Southern Musical Hareau.
Season Concert tickets In great do
mand-Center Section almost gone.
213 East Broad Street. Randolph
600.-Adv.
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FINE GRANULATED MARKED
DOWN TO 13 CENTS
Another Reduction Is Made I'm whole
sale Sugar Market In New


NEW YORK. Sept. 3o.-The sugar
market weakened again today and
prices declined to new low ground
for this year for both raw and re-
fined grades. The Federal Sugar Re-
fning Company reduced its prices a
half cent to the basis OF 13 cents
pound for fine granulatcd.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERAID SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1920

a visit to her former home. Murfrees- boro Tenn.
 Mir and Mrs. $. Levi left Wednesday for an extended trip through the west.
 Mrs. Herbert Tally and Miss Eleano; Howden are spending several weeks in New York.
 Mrs. NJ. G. Peck spent last week in Atlanta.
 Mrs. Claud Street is spending a month visiting points in the east
 Rev. and Mrs. Middleton Barnwel have returned to Birmingham after visit to MT. and Mrs. Carlton Barnwell.
 MT and Mrs Colcord Thompson have returned to Birmingham after visit to Mrs Julia Thompson.
 Mrs. J. P. Fries is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Carlton in Birmingham.
 Miss Annabelle White whoo has for several months been in charge of the in- firmary at the Girls Industrial School in Alontevallo. has arrived in Anniston tc assume her position at St Iuke's hos pital as superintendent of nurses
 Miss Nancy Clak is the guest of Mrs, J. J. willett.
 Miss Mary Cozzins has returned to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

Birmingham after visit to Mrs. R. D. Stevens.
 Mrs. James Barry entertained Wednes- day at a luncheon at the Inn to honor Mrs. k. w. Ashmead.
 Mrs. $. P, Kennedy returned Saturday from a visit 10 her daughter, Mrs. Ed ward May, in Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Mary Booth of Columbus, Ga, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Rush Cole.
 Miss F1orrie Thompson has returned from visit of several months in Florida.
 Mrs Odis Tombstone and Mrs. Darwin Carter are spending a week in Atlanta.
 Mrs. F. Fl, Dill. who hs been visit ing her daughter. Mrs. l.. G. Prentice, has returned to her home in Natchez, Miss.
 Mrs Samuel Ingram is visiting her daughter, Mrs Gordon Willox, in Florida
 Miss Maybel;e Jackson of Gadsden Is the guest of Miss Margaret Little.
 Mrs Lamar Knox is visiting relatives in Mobile.
 Mrs. B. R. Spearman was hostess on Saturday afternoon to the Saturday Bridge Club. MT and Mrs, E. w Ashmead. whose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
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marriage was an interesting event m Augusta recently, will leave next week for Gadsden, where they will reside n the future.
 Miss Eleanor La Gard of Los Angeles, Cal, is a guest at the Inn.
 Mrs J. c. Moore has returned from visit to her niece. Mrs. Ida Elliott m Talladega.
 Miss Carrie Sproull of Rome is the guest of Mrs James c. Sproull
 Mrs Newman Green of Gadsden, for mer popular Annistonian, is v%itinf Mrs. Fred Tyler.
 MT. and Mrs Harry Osidorfsky of Bra bR arrived in Anniston last week, where they will make their home.
 Mrs. Edwin Sellers of Birmingham, who has many friends here. where she resided for several years, is the guest of Mrs. Kirk Perrow.
 Mir Walter Johnston left "Wednesday for Peru. N tsre he will be located for two yeari Mrs Johnston and httie son will join him next month
 Nice F.nma COX of Gadsden is the euest of Mrs. Thomas cobb King
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

affair. We'll lose a dandy girl-almost a partner-but let's do it. Now, there's Dave Pilkins, who has his office next door. is rich snd knows her slightly. He's a bach elor and always will be one if he stays in New Y ork, and heard him say he was going to Lake Placid. How come? Eh? Why not send the girl up there?"
 I'll do it!' said Jimmy, and I'll run up there myself next Saturday with pair of field glasses to see how they're getting along"
 So off she went for a rest" with a check for five hundred dollars in her bag and later Jimmy went up on an inspec- ton tour and came back to report pro- gress.
 "It's all right he said. Worked fine. Although we are real New Workers we have at last done a good deed She's got the best husband in the world and we must advertise for another clerk.
 'So IillSins was there was he?"
 "He was
 And when is he going to marry herr
 Never" said the younger brother. sTve been so busy building up business that I never knew her until I met her in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
TIOIU U[OINQRELOUEL LTIVEJU OTR This Year Was Ushered In by the Last Dastardy Blow Cupid When the City Government Abolished
 the Only Seats Left
nr THOMAS L. MAssoN.

between quotations, and they had fifteen minutes for honest thought. The vouprnr brother had an idea that i fsbe would just go to some respectable resort-as- "um.ns that they could locate one this side of Lincoln, Nebraska-and stick around and look pleasant for while the rlgnt sort of nan would come along, re- aIize bis opportunity and all would te merry as the wedding bell. But being men they knew 1t would not do to tell her cf their pilrs. They must be deep.
 You fix it up Jimmy" said the elder orother. T rely on you to manage the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01

the AdirondaeEs. Then I found she was all for me. I'm going to marry her my self"
 This little story Illustrates what is the matter with New York. There is no place where the city lover can sit and tell her the cid, old story that no age has been able to supplant Once there was chance in the parks: but now even the rare old wooden benches are gone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-01
Calhoun County Conducts Campaign for Sufferers
 of Near-East Nations
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(Continued from Page Three) Donald Hancock. have returned to Rome.
 Miss Eloise Stevenson of Jacksonville is visiting her sister. Mrs w R. Briee. Miss Augusta Yam, MT. John Frye Young and Mir. Clifford Herren spent the weekend with Miss Edith Mabry in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Alma Quinn has returned from
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-10

Really exquisite are the dainty
garments you find at the Lingerie
and Tiny Tots Toggery Shop. 524
South Main. They also make won
derful creations to order.
Have you been in to see Mrs. Nc
CNntoCk Hnce she has taken over the
licensed Marinello Beauty Parlors at
10 West Third In the old World
building? she employs ony expert
operators and Is ready To give the
latest methods of scientific beauty
work.
The new train may he pointed,
rounded or square, and very often IL
Is nothing more than "a straight piece
of material quito independent OF the
skirt, and Is generally placed Mt the
side.
Dining out" Is series of de
lcctable surprises II one acquires
the habit Of going TO our ever popu-
lar Tea Cup Inn.
They tell me that orgapdic fichus
will bc worn with early fall frocks.
Models that fulfill the dreams os
fair women are the types OF cha
peaux. they are showing at the
Marie-Louise Millinery Salon, b22
South Main, where they also carry a
complete line of dresses and frocks
for each and every occasion
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-10-10

The tide OF returning vacationists
is still strong and they all seem in
tent on getting their winter ward
robes, Of which one OF the most im-
port .tnt itol - tUJr. 1t seems AS
though Mrs. Madden. who represents
tho popular Shukert F'urs, at the
Mnnn's Hat Shop, in the Sinclair
building. anticipated this early de-
maud ana is showing many advance
models DO not forget that Mrs,
Madden is back TO her old place,
the Mann Hat Shop,
Unusual are the ideas in lamps
and shades on display at =. j. Me
Gee Co. 20 West Third street.
All sizes and types of hats are
worn, but as the season HuyaTccs III"
millincrs look Tor "a popular demand
for the large velvet shapes.
The idea OF the home millinery
shop is becoming quite popular in
Tulsa, II one can Judge by the num-
ber OF ladies | always find at the
Bon Ton Home Millinery at I22
South Cheyenne.
After the matinee or movie 1t Is
awfully easy 10 drop into the~Plym-
uutR Drug CO., 20 West Third fCl re
frcshments and while you are there !
want YOU 20 LOOK around ana see
what lovely toilet requisites they
carry