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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
ADDRESS BY DIR. M'NEILL

large congregation heard Dr. John W. McNei1l at the First Presbyterian Church last evening when he spoke oa "The Problem solved.' Although it was pr. McNeill's first appearance In Ensley many had heard him before at the South Highlands Church. of which he is pastor.
 Preceding the lecture an organ recital was given by Mrs. T. Dewitt Truss, who is church organist, several anthems were given by the choir and Miss Edna Chapman sang 'The Infant Lord Jesus" (Pietro A. Von).
 The Ensley Highlands Chapter of the Delphia Club will meet this afternoon at 2:so with Mrs. J. J. Walker on Pike avenue.
 The Thread of the Story Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. w. E. Turnipseed on Jefferson avenue
 Mrs. S. S. Heide vii be hostess to the meeting of the Sesame Club Friday after noon.
 Miss Merle Swann, who was a mid term graduate of Ensley high school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27

Mrs. Joe Smith, who has been made chairman of the Ensley district for the Big Sister Movement campaign. has named her co-workers for the week as follows: Mrs. J. C. Bryant, Mrs. ]. P. Cain, Mrs. R. H. Vaughn, Mrs. s. II. Mann, Mrs. C. Boterweg, Mrs. J. w. Minor, Mrs Harry Hillhouse Mrs. F. E. Swann, Mrs. J. A. Dupuy, Mrs. J. S. Faulkner Mrs. C. A. Birk, Mrs. Frank Leslie. Mrs. R. B. Gillespie, Mrs. Louis Mackenzie. Mrs. H. E. Moore, Mrs. H C.. Russell Mrs. H. F. Moore, Mrs. $. S. Heide, Mrs. Wood NJ. Smith.
 These women will appoint others to assist them in the campaign and a thorough canvass for memberships will be made in the district and Mrs. Smith is assured of a generous response from the people of the district in helping to raise the funds to build home for the girls of the city who are dependent on boarding houses for home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Burning Steamer Is
 Sunk By Submarine
By Associated Pres,

Panama January 26.--The. America, shipping board steamer Marne. aboard which an explosion Saturday after noon caused a fire that ignited the oil bunkers, was sunk today by 54 three inch shells fired into her by subma . rines stationed at Cristobal
 The Marne was sunk in 30 feet Of water in the outer harbor. where the steamer was lowed by tugs Saturday after the fire got beyond control. Her decks are awash.
 At the time of the explosion the Marne was on voyage from New York to Melbourne with an &paQ-toa carEo-a -az lE1eura1 march andiHa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Hart Schaffner & Marx Report 1919 Earnings
 Greatest In History
By Associated Pres

Chicago, January 26.-The earnings of Hart. /shaffner & Marx, clothing firm. for the year ended November 30, 1919 were the largest in thee ompany's his tory. according to the annual report made public today Net profits were announced at $2,200,21S. After pre- ferred dividends and federal taxes. the company earned. 1911 per cent on it's 5000. 900 common stock compared with S.30 per cent the preceding year the report showed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
DOLL PARTY

Little Miss Marion Haus School enter tained bevy of playmates at doll party recently. the occasion being her birthday. The little guests were re- ceiyed by her mother. Mrs Joseph Schol. Yellow and white were used in decorating the rooms, baskets of yellow roses being used. The birthday cake was adorned with nine yellow candles and a basket of yellow roses centered the dining table. Ices in yellow and white were served to tn following: Mary Francis Buck, Jennie Chalmers, Helen and Margery Mclaughlin, Marion Mor- ris. Nary Temple Della Wright, Marie and Charlotte Lewis, Hazel Hawkinson' Rose and Ruth Burfer, Blanton sam ders, Della and Geraldine Hawkins. Catharine Wickham, Betty Birk, Eliza beth Daniels, Dodis Peggy, Frances, Jean and Ann Morgene, Margaret O'Ryrne. Wilma Shumaker, Elizabeth Ellis Emma Scholls Barrett. Fonviils Entreken.
 The Fairfield Bridge Club was enter tained by Mrs. Harry Mearns at her home on Forty-third street. The prize a bridge set, was won by Mrs. F. B' Dodge. At the conclusion of the game
 the hostess served salad course The personnel of the club lnciuaes Mrs. Earl Bennett. Mrs. Sam King Mrs "a Uarrell. Mrs. D. W. Tucker, Mrs. R. E. Hogan, Mrs, William Suppler. Mrs W. P. Lewis. Mrs. Catharine Mentzeli' Mrs. F. E. Dodge, Mrs. Roy Birk, Mrs Mearns Mrs. Joseph School, Mrs. T. D Temple. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Birk.
 The Fairfield Methodist Missionary Society will have a mock trial at tns church Friday evening.
 Mrs. Emma " Wood is seriously Ill at her apartments on Terrell boulevard l O,.r 5o cases featured the recorders court yesterday the majority having
 been tried for gaming.
 l Miss Merle I.ooney, student or Jud' son College, who was a delegate or .n'
 B. Y. P. U. convention at Howard Col llege. spent the weekend with her aunt l Mrs. T. Dewalt Craig.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
TWO CIVIC CLUBS

move to organize two civic clubs for the city of Bessemer was started at the close of the Y. M. C. A. cam paign Monday evening upon the sug- gestion of NJ. J. Brooks. who acted as chief of teams during the campaign. 4 committee was appointed to look into the advisability of forming the organizations which were suggested to be known as the Rotary Club and Civitan Club. these committees to be given several days for their inyestiga. tions.
 The committee for the Rotary Club was appointed by Dr. J. s. Winters as follows: Prof. L. l.. Vann. George Rutiedee, NJ. J. Brooks. Gordon Jones John Neal. For the other club the folio wing eosl.c.ts .i,, aervet F. F Buck. pr. E F. 0w1n. | v. Actsniry, ". w. HollingSworth and J. B. Nor ton. The get-together spirit sh0vn by eha- 1sN10aO- unh tho cauUnaH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Produce

Sweet POtatoes-3H34c ,b. California .,e!ery-Sl0 crae: N.75 dog. Lemons-SJ Peanuts-sp spanish sc h.; large, 126fSiAc Cab5age-s6 per hundred. Irish Potatoes-4lzc per To Onions-y70 iOc lbs. Oranges-Florida, $.50. Bananas-Extras, Sc 10. Limes-sl5 70 per 100. Lettuce-s2.5o hamper e doz). Rutabag gas-3iac h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
HELD FOR MURDER

Charles Thomas Burks, a negro, was shot and killed Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Docena quarters by Elm manuel Reeves, negro. Reeves was ar rested and brought to tho Ensley jail by a company deputy and was later turned over to county authorities.
 The prisoner stated the killing was accidental, but witnesses refused to com ,,aif themselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Meal and Feedstuff

Mixed Horse-sJ0n1 Old Style Hulls-S20. Corn-s2 .o3 Corn Chops-s4. No. ? White oats-si. i5 per busheL Shorts-S6J.
 Bran-$53. c. S. Meal, ' per cept-Ss0. Hen Feed-A per 100-lb sack. Economy Dairy Feed-y5 Choice Pea Green Alfalfs-S57 Wheat Straw-s1 gimo-hy-S4o Perfect Hog Feed-y5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
1en- AcRE EARM

4 good farm, in a good community and we'll improved: 80 acres in culti- vation; red sandy loam land; prac- tically E level balance rolling;
 splendid broom residence, with rooms 1Sx20 feet, with wide hall,
 back and front porches; large ce- ment basement. 1Sx40 feet: large 2-story barn, with driveway. and loft above: we'll of freestone water and 3 springs; only quarter mile to good school and miles to county high school; miles of Vim
 cent, II miles of Pell City and D miles of Birmingham; price $4oco, , if sold this week will allow a liberal discount for cash a bargain. Geo
 W. Wise, 219O 1st ave. Phone sSl6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
LOCAL MARKETS

Swift & Co. make changes this morn ing in beef cut prices.
 Merchants complained some yesterday . about the continued bad weather inter fering with trade. Many new shipmenu werc to be seen at various stands Quotations were as follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27

l9 acres. 4 miles from Bankston, on public road. daily mail, school and church on property, good community 90 acres open, 70 open bottom land, watered by we'll and nine springs; 2 houses, ? orchards, 5000 feet oak tim- Der: rent will pay $500 per annum; want $500, half cash, balance to suit purchaser; land valued by government land agent at sS500. J. M. Hoffman, Favette, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
FOR CAMPAIGN FUND

The members of the Womans Mission ary Union of the First Baptist Church turned in s9H on the campaign fund at the meeting he'd at the church Monday afternoon. An interesting business ses- sion was held, followed by a programme on The Survey of Home Missions" with Mrs. Frank Haney leader. Mrs. George Ross. Mrs. J, T. croffor6 and Mrs. Gordon Vail contributed to the in- terest of the programme by appropriate readings ca the touic. A great deal Of
 interest is being taken by members in the work of the society, and large finan- cial reports feature every meeting.
 Judge J. r. Stiles held court h the pro- bate office at Bessemer Monday. when a number of cases were considered Several W Ills were probated and estates settled.
 The horse is the type of the one-toed creation. the camel the two-toed, the rhinocerus the three-toed and the hir- IopEo-al111 t.- .orr-foed animal life. TNs |eaopAamf and hgnax.AAs o4 her snih'a F' |ee diffsssne en1u1 &I1ag ~ the great 0VD~1oR 10A < -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Meats

D. s. Clear Eellies-22d24c. D. :. Rib Bellies-21Qz2c. Pure Lard-27Ac. Hams-Regular. 3od3sc; skinned. s2c. Picnic Hams-23c. Bacon-3S@45c. Pork Loins-35c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
 FAHMs AND LAND FOR sGGE ao

'OR SALE-On Fowl river. mile and half from Mobile bay, 50 minutes auto drive from Mobile, on navigable water, complete outing place. Place completely furnished. dining room, 2 large bedrooms. double beds, size of house, including screened porches, 40 x50 feet. with screened connection to separate kitchen, and with another separate house for servants; 9 skiffs, ? Evinrude engines. So-foot, Maine built cedar cabin fishing boat, with Cadillac engine, electric lights; very seaworthy; speed, 10 miles per hour; only 1 hour and 40 minutes run to tarpon fishing grounds at Dauphin Island; place has 400 orange trees, 50 pecan trees; all kinds of fruit trees. garden, etc; wharves, boat house; is in beautiful condition; excellent man and woman servant on place; will sell for one-fourth of original cost; owner leaving country Address, Mobile
 Gulfport Lumber Co. Mobile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27

Ribs-No. 1. Ac; No. ?, 20c; No. 3, 17c. Loins-No. 1, 4oc; No. 2 34c; No. 3, soc. Rounds-No. l, 2Sc: No ?, PC; No. g. Doc. Chucks-No. l. PC; No. 2. lie; No. 3, 1oc. Plates-No. 1. He; No. g. 10c; No. 3. Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27

Mrs Allen Emmal was a recent mati- nee hostess, entertaining at Lyric party. Included in her guests were Mrs E L. Norton, Miss Bryant, Miss Brooks and Mrs. T. J. Matthews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Poultry

Stags-25c. Turkeys-Livc, 421s945c. DuckS-3Dc. Fryers-35n40c. Hens-3l@S2c. Fresh Eggs-Ssd70c. Storage Eggs-5S9e0c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Fish

14c.
 Red Snapper-Headless and drawn. g f25c.
 Eastern Select Oysters-s25o gallon. Spanish Mackerel-22d23c. Pompano-35c. as Salt Water Trout-22R23c Mixed Fish-l2c, Mullet-11c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27

GAMBLING PREVALENT
The Bessemer manager of circulation is c. E.

prompted the move for the organiza- tion of the permanent civic clubs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27

FEW broom and sleeping porch bungalow, conveniently located for Ensley or Birmingham business man: $500 cash, balance easy. c. W. Ford, owner, Phone Main S31S. 2120 First Ave
 EVERAL good farms for rent: 40 miles south of Birmingham, near the five
 mines markets Little Cahaba Valley in Bibb county; excellent for general farming, hay and stock. c. G. Smith, owner, Brierfield, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
THE COST IS SMAL-THE RESULTS LARGE-CALL MAIN 49OO
The Age-He mainta a A & ley bureau X 4 advertising and subscnptOns io
 cateda at E., Studio Repse

has gone to the University where she will continue her studies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27

The Age-Herald maintains spe- cial representative in Bessemer. Mrs. H. l.. Rains is correspond. ent, to whom news items should be given. Phone Bessemer si2-J. Phone Bessemer 6e7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Hides and Tallow

No. 1 Green Salt Hides 2sn Spc. :. No. 9 Green salt Hides-2sG2 2sc. No. 1 Green IIides-24u25c No Green Hides--22123c. No 1 Dry Flint Hides 4oniec No. 2 Dry Flint Hides-3saiec. No. Dry Salt Hides-S1 ioc. No. 2 Dry Salt Hides-3Sd 5c. Sheep SlSins--Soc@s2. Horse Hides -s3dS. Goat Skins-S .10d1. 70. Hog Skins ,5cd5oc. Taltow-124i5c.
 Beeswax--369SSc.
 Clear Wash Wool-sO@ G5c Clsa- Grease Wool-fJei5oc. Bury Wool--S5nS0c. Ginseng CWil'D-s1oni5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
INVESTMENT

Fine business lot near postoffice on 4th Ave No information given over phone. SIP American Trust Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
REAL Es'rATE WA. TIA,

WE have buyers for homes in all parts
 of Greater Birmingham List you;
 home with us Butler-Gagrstk ,RS y HIas,Cb, &21A 0etHt -s.-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
Butter
Quotations on Reef .Cuts

Creamery-e7d72c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
FOR SALE

ix groom. 1-story frame house, on street car lines in Woodlawn; $500 cash, bal- ance s91 per rlonth; price s2Soo; posses sios SC days. Phone Main 7722.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K
REAL EsTATE WANTED i'd
WANTED-BUSINESS
 PROPERTY

or sefni-business property; give location. size lot and price. Address B-1O0, Age Herald
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-07
VARIOUS COMMITTEES
MAKE REPORT At LAST
\ | Gil rs MEETING OF
LOCAL LEGION POST

Al ahe regular meeting of Geo. L.
Anderson Post No 65, held at Me
Chamber Of Commerce last night,
Post Chaplain Jesse Thompson open
ed the meeting with an invocation
The first report of Il special COM
mittee was given by Harold g. Fell.
as chairman of "A committee composed
OF himself, w. Mayes and T. H. orr.
This committee met with local tabor
unions during the week and conferred
with them regarding the proposed
state memorial hospital and secured
resolutions endorsing the movement
from each union visited. Post Com
mander Joel Crosby read a commune
cation from the state adjutant re-
garding the bill to be presented to
the coming session Of the Oklahoma
state legislature asking for an oppro-
priation of two million dollars for
the hospital
A great deal Of discussion was had
regarding the scope Of work to be
done by the welfare committee In the
way Of looking after eX-service men
in need Of assistance, and the post
finally decided that all donations to
the welfare fund be made to the post
treasury and that no collections be
taken for this fund at meeting Of the
post.
Henry ID. Rinsland was appointed
n committee of one TO confer with
Major Scott, Of the Oklahoma Public
Health Service. at Oklahoma City
regarding the matter of appointing as
, sistant public health physicians fol
Carter county in order to assist DR.
Walter Hardy who is the public health
physician for this county, and to en-
able his service 10 extend to every
part OF the county when needed.
A report was made by the cere-
monlal committee, T.. c. London
chairman, to the effect that the com
mittee had looked after the funeral
OF Tom Mcdaniel, at billiard, and that
there was a balance due of s52 on the
funeral expenses. the other expense
having been from fund created by
special contributions made by ex'
service men with whom Mcdaniel had
worked.
The auxiliary committee reported
thar this branch Of OF the post will be
organized within short time ano
requested that any ladies OF the city
who are eligible 10 membership com.
municate with DR.. Wilson, 204 Simp
son building.
The entertainment committee, II
charge Of the Theo Karle entertain
ment, reported on the seat sale foi
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-07

loves. possible point in preparation
for the spring trade and the probable
necessity for new banking accomno-
dation among jobbers and commission
houses. Some Of the sales now being
staged will include recent low priced
production and the prevailing sentl-
ment appears TO expect that values
below current quotations will be real
lied.
Yarns continue very dull with quota
tlons nominal The weakness has
been growing with the decline in raw
cotton and as curtailment did not
begin early enough is an accumula-
ton beyond expectations Of the trade,
which is now being offered below the
cost of production. The curtailment
Of production Of yarns is now more
extensive than at any time during
% years, as result Of the depression
in cotton goods. 1t Is only recently
that large retailers have been willing
TO make any price concessions on cot
ton goods, but the continued low
price agitation has encouraged the
consumer to stand out for still lower
levels approximating the quotations
that prevail in the wholesale trade
Merchants are now beginning to ap-
preciate that buying power Will de-
yelop from the public who are be-
lieved TO have the funds. when prices
are known to be right and opportu-
nifty is offered TO purchase goods
| in line with the buyers views. Wheh
the new conditions are generally rec
ognized and not before. Will more
buying and increased activity prevail
Such change appears necessary 10
encourage more production OF cotton
goods and In turn increase the con-
sumption OF the raw material. On
declining markets for merchandise
buying is generally curtailed all over
the world and the indications are that
II will require a run of steadier mark
cts for raw material TO stimulate
iobbers and retailers into displaying
more interest in the cotton goods
market and replenlshing stocks ol
staple cotton fabrics. The situation
in the foreign markets appears TO ne
about the same. with no. indications
of an improvement in the near future
in the export trade for the production
OF the mills. Manchester still reports
more desire TO cancel orders than for
| new business, as merchants are not
disposed to increase stocks in the
present unpromisng state of trade
| The weakness in all other commodity
| and security markets. has had 4
sympathetic effect in bringing about
| the present decline in cotton contracts
to approximately Is cent level. al
though the steady pressure Of spot
cotton at a time when the buying
power is limited has also been promi-
nent feature of the trading. The i'm
mediate future prospects still appear
to be against u general revival in the
trade demand for the actual which, il
is generally conceded. is the essen-
tial element upon which permanent
Improvement must be based.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-07
PHONE HIKE CASE
INDEFINITELY PUT
OFF BY COMMISSION

Oklahoma City, Dec. Hearing of
the application of the Bartlesville Gas
and Light Company for increased gas
rates was begun before the state cor
poration commission at the state
capitol here today. Representatives
OF both sides We're present.
Applications of number OF com
panies for increased rates were post
poned indefinitely or continued by
the commission today
The application of the Southwestern
Bell Telephone Company for increased
rates was postponed indefinitely. as
was that OF the Southwestern Utilities
Company of Alva for increased electric
lights.
Application of the Okmulgee Ice and
Light Company for increased light
rates was continued Dec. 10.
The commission stated that hearing
of application OF the Oklahoma Gas
and Electric Company for increased
gas rates in its territory would be
held tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-07
THE COTTON SITUATION COL Bx
(By Henry Clews and Company

The fluctuations in cotton contract
prices this week have been very ir-
regular. with the trend at times OK
an uncertain character, but altogether
the market has displayed more weak
ness than strength and inability 10
sustain any material Improvement
for lack Of sufficient new support
from all sources Liquidation of spot
cotton held i'm the large European and
American markets continues and this
factor is largely responsible for the
present unsettled state OF the market.
Periodical weakness in the spot cot
ton situation of the southern primary
markets and continued unfavorable
general business and financial condi-
tions will serve to discourage any ex-
tended speculative or trade buying
for future requirements. Mills are
steadily declining new business at the
comparatively low prices that can be
obtained for their production as they
! allow no margin Of profit for the
work. outside markets are responding
very slowly to the continued price
revisions that are being made by
jobbers and wholesalers and the gen.
eral distribution of cotton goods re-
mains very disappointing from the
manufacturers point OF view. The
tendency toward further curtailmenV
is still in evidence in all the large
mill centers here and in Europe for
the reason that spinners will not
stock up with merchandise for which
there is only a limited demand. The
census bureau report placed the
amount of cotton ginned to Nov. a.
at S,92O,776 bales against 7,6o4,32C
last year and s,7O6,42O the year be-
fore. This shows that a large guam
tity of the staple is stil coming in
and practically confirms the large
crop theories prevailing in the trade
Considerable low grade cotton re-
mains unpicked in Texas and Okla.
homa as a result OF recent unfavorable
weather conditions and unless an inn
proved demand sets in soon for such
grades a large portion may be aban'
doned in the fields. The central ane
western districts have again beer
favored with much dry and milo
weather which has been favorable
for all picking and harvesting opera
tions. A fair amount Of matured late
cotton still remains unpicked alons
the Atlantic coast states.
! In the dry goods market irregular
ity Of price revisions continues There
is no disposition 10 make further con
cesslons. especially as inquiries do no
result in increased sales. The bes
| buyins is OF odd lots at low prices
that can be used for quick sales. Dry
goods jobbers seem convinced tina
further readjustment of values o
some high.priced goods is necessary
| Preparations are now being perfected
| in the eastern and western sood
markets for large clearance sales
/ The immediate cause for this new
move is to reduce inventories TO th'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-07
BAKERS AMONG FIRST
TO HELP IN REDUC|NG c
P RI CT OF F00DSTUFFS

That Ardmore bakers are doing their
share in helping reduce the high cost
of foodstuffs is clearly evinced by
statement made by three bakers OF
the city to the effect that regardless
q the fact that overhead charges
in the manufacture OF bread have not
decreased the price OF bread has been
reduced.
Of his loaves from l6 10 20 ounces.
another is selling l6-ounce loaves at
3 for 70 cents, while still another has
Increased the weight OF the loaf from
II to "a ounces. Loavss are weighed
before baking and their weight is re.
process.
While prices Of flour published Srom
northern markets are quoted low. To-
cal bakers state that they have not
been able TO purchase any cheap flour
yet, and it is asserted that the cheap
est flour in any bakery today is
$3.50 per 100 pounds. Northern prices
have not reached Ardmore yet" It
was said.
The price of wrappers. which Is
demanded in order that a sanitary
bread is put out has increased from
2-3 cents per loaf to little more
than cent per loaf. Notwithstanding
these facts the bakers, in an effort
TO help in reducing the prics Of all
foodstuffs are reducing materially the
price OF their bread. The 20 and q
ounce loaf retalls al Is Genus per loaf
and the decrease in price Is effected
through the increase OF weight