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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
NEW INVENTION ID CUT COST OF
 RUNNING AUTOS

Rome. August 27.-Through the in ventlon of gas generating mixture composed of alcohol and sulphur carbon combination, the cost of oper- ating automobiles and all internal combustion motors can be reduced one-half, according to the claims of Engineer Sesti, who after ex- haustive experiments under the aus pices of the Italian government has Just completed report on the pos- abilities of the new combustion.
 The use of the new gas generating mixture presupposes the employ ment of special kind of carburetor, which Signor Sesti has evolved.
 The experiments have been In progress over a period of almost three years. and were begun with a special view of lessening the cost of automobile fuel.
 The new fuel has density greater than that of gasoline in the ration of sz5 to 7S0. It is urged that the adoption of the fuel will considera bly lessen the importations of foreign gasoline. Practically all the raw materials necessary for the new fuel can be found in Italy.
 The inventor claims that the ex- Raust gas is less obnoxious to the lungs than the fumes of gasoline.
 The use of crude alcohol to the pro. portion of 70 per cent is employed in the fuel while the remaining 30 per cent IS taken up by the sulphur car bon combination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
LITTLE COMMERCE
 IN BALTIC STATES
By Associated Press

Copenhagen. August 27.-There Is comparatively little commerce in the Baltic owing to the disparity in ex- change rates. Danish dairy products, hams, bacons and other foodstuffs which formerly went uermany can no longer find a market there be- cause of the unfavorable exchange.
 Germans going from Warnemunde thousand- mark notes shrink to 73 crowns and prices are so high Ill crowns that 1t is impossible for Ger man merchants to buy Danish butter and cheese for the German market. Consequently the Danes must depend for g market on countries which also have high exchange. Recently they have tried butter and cheese ship ments to the United States.
 The Danish market is glutted with foreign manufactured goods which have been assembled in the hope of invading the Russian market. Shop windows are filled with American goods. California timed fruits and American shoes of all sorts are es- pecially prominently displayed. Ban anas are abundant in the markets and dealers are hawking them every where about the streets, in striking contrast to the German cities where bananas are seldom seen.
 Shops of all sorts in Copenhagen have much larger and more varied stocks than can be found in the large German cities, where the government import regulations have kept out luxuries which could not be smug- gled in through the occupied area. Danish business men are making degDerate efforts to establish satis- factory business relations with the hope of relieving the depression which has followed the drop in prices, but so far the Russian busi- ness has not been satisfactory.
 The Great Northern Telegraph com pany which owns the direct cables
 which formerly operated betwAen Petrograd and Copenhagen, Is nego- tiating with the Soviet government for a resumption of direct telegraphlc communication between Petrograd and Danish cities and has effected preliminary agreement which will probably be signed before winter.
 As the Baltic is still alive with mines, especially in the, Gulf of Fin land and the cables have beer much damaged by years Of disuse, it is not likely that they can be repaired be- fore Petrograd Is fronen up this winter
 Efforts have been made to locate all these mines but shipping Is still very hazardous on the routes lead ing to Petrograd and the vesseis which recently entered that port were protected by small craft which pre- ceded ahead of them cautiously and removed all obstacles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
Billie Goode Makes
 Good at Judging

Florence, September 3.-(Special. ) Much interest is being taken among agriculturists of this county in the showing that is being made by Billie Geode, son of Joe Goode of Rogers ville, during the three months trair- ing at Auburn for the International club judging contest, which will be held in Atlanta on october is and 20.
 Billie Is one of 12 Lauderdaie county boys that took the short course in live stock judging at Au- burn, which was held July 25 to ao. There were over 250 boys from all sections of the state present at Au- burn during the term. and from this number the four best judges of i've stock were selected to represent the state of Alabama at the Atlanta con test.
 The other three boys selected were John Gather of Ashland. Clay coun. ty; Porter Brindley of Hartseiie Morgan county, and Erwin Sewell of Birmingham, Jefferson county.
 Reports from Auburn indicate that young Goode is making the best marks in live stock judging, and ths farmers will watch the progress Ot the entire Alabama team with much interest from now until October 10 and 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
WHEAT PRICES IN
 |. CHICAGO GRAIN |. PIT STRENGTHENED
Corn Stayed Within Narrow Limits, But Advanced With It's Ally, Wheat, Clos
 ing at High
By Associated Press

Chicago, Septmber S.--Sharp gains in wheat prices were shown near the finish of today's market on the board of trade here. the market ruling 2he to SMc higher than the resting spots yesterday. There was persts- tent buying by strong commission houses in evidence all through the day and much of this was done by concerns with eastern connections Outside investment orders were in- creased and the local crowd also was lnore disposed to reinstate lines, Corn closed. ss@1hc higher, and oats $ o 1sc up.
 Corn stayed within narrow limits early but when wheat advanced the coarse grains also took on life and followed suit, closing at the high est figure for the day. There was little trading In oats and the market followed the course of corn, finish ing rather firm. Trade in provisions was confined to lard, and this prod uct ruled 2hc to 121tc higher. A private report from well-know wn packing house stated that the buying for foreign accoun. was extraordi- nary. the purchases of lard being phenomenal,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
DECLARE YUCATAN
 SOCIALIST H0TbED
By Associated Press

Mexico City. August l27.-Travelers returning here from the state Of
 Yucatan describe that region as a socialist stronghold with radicalism strong entrenched from the gover- norship down to the most minor of- flee.
 Felipe Carillo, member of the fed eral Chamber of Deputies whose radi- calism recently led to attempts to oust him from the lower house, is the acknowledged leader and in all prob ability will be elected governor at the elections next fall.
 Although the radicals are divided into two groups--the regular socialist Iparty and the socialist party of the of which Carillo is the head they are united in the cause of com munism, it is reported, and operate as the league of resistance" Mem bership cards to this organization are printed on flaming red paper. It's let ter heads are printed in red and 1t is said that all official documents are written with red ink.
 The organization of socialists was
 begun in Yucatan in 1915, and has been growing steadily ever since. At various times the most extreme of the radicals have advocated separa- tist movement from Mexico, but this has never been given serious consid- eration. because Yucatan is in no sense self-supporting.
 Yucatan at the present time is In
 bad state economically. There is practically no market for henequen, the chief product of the state and the large growers have been forced to store their crops and are not replant- ing. The result is almost disastrous to the peasant class, which easily lends itself to the influence of the radicals who conduct their propa- Uganda under the slogan of help for the poor down -trodden Indian"
 The economic situation has. given rise to numerous instances of law Ilessness and only recently a delega-
 tion of Yueatan journalists visited President Obregon to protest in per son against the assassination of one of their number and to present other facts relative to a situation which they described as a disgrace and menace" President Orbegon promised that full investigation would be made. Newspapers dispatches from that region frequently tell of clashes be- tween radicals and the conservatives with occasional bloodshed
 In line with these facts is the re- port recently cabled officially to the government here that the communist congress which met in Moscow several months ago designated Yucatan as the headauarters for it's propaganda work in Latin America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
CLEARING HOUSE BANKS
By Associated Press

New York, September 3.-The ac- tual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies, for the week. shows deficit of S400,070 in legal reserve. This is decrease of $6,209,650 from last week.
 The statement follows:
 Actual condition: Loans, discounts, etc, S4.337, 7,703,o00; decrease Sl3,554,- 900. Cash in own vault. members federal reserve bank, $65, ,189 ,000, de- crease S5,53S,000. Reserve in federal reserve bank of member banks, S462,- 627,o00; decrease s4,44S.000. Reserve in own vaults. state banks and trust companies, $7,942,000; decrease $3l0,- g0o0. Reserve in depositaries. state banks and trust companies, $S,S19,- 900; increase $l4,000. X-net demand deposits, $S,627, 7,324,0oo; increase Sll.- 652,000. Time deposits s210,96S,0oo; decrease Sl,752,000. Circulation. S32,- 52S,000; increase s265.0o0. Y United States deposits deducted, s59,674, 900. Aggregate reserve s479, 9,3SS,000. Def icit In reserve, $400,0T0; decrease, S6,- 209,65O
 Summary of state banks and trust companies in greater New York net included in clearing house statement: Loans, discounts, etc, S6l2,365,7OO; increase S10,999,70o. Gold, $6,7S9,9oo; increase sSo,700 Currency and bank notes. s15.326,60o; decrease s4s,eoo. Deposits with federal re- serve bank, New York, S50,473,0 900; increase S247,000. Total deposits, s63l,77S.50o; increase S5,s26,900.
 Eliminating amounts due from re- serve depositaries and other banks and truSt companies in New York city and United States deposits, s590,15l,700: increase $7,013,so0. Banks. cash in vault, s2S,524,Soo. Trust companies; cash in vault $49,- 073,700.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
Florence Post Has
 Selected Delegates

Florence, September 3.-(Special.) ) At the meeting of the Florence post American Legion. held Wednesday night, J. Fred Johnson and A. B Camper were named as the Florence delegates to the American Legion convention, which will be held in Kansas City.
 The two delegates were authorized by resolution in the name of the local post to extend cordial invita- ton to Marshal F'och to visit Muscle Shoals and inspect the gigantic gov ernment works here. It was further pointed out in the resolution that Florence Is the home of the first man who wore the American uniform to shed his blood in the World war and for that reason the people of this section will be highly honored for the great French general to come here.
 Marshal Foch has already been in- vited to visit Nashville, Tenn, as the guest of the Old Hickory division reunion, on November 2, and 4, so If he accepts the invitation, the chances are he will consider con ing to Muscle Shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
Communists Use Children to Spread
 Their Propaganda
By Associated Press

Berlin. Septembep 3.-The use ot httle children for propaganda pur. poses by the German communis, party leaders is characterized as a "scandalous and shameless proce- dure" by some of the leaders ot more conservative parties, who hay. taken particular exception to a re. cent demonstration in which school children participated.
 The children were called out" by flaming posters and some of them carried banners protesting agains- religious instruction in the schools against corporal punishment, and against the ee>ernment, with special reference to the police.
 Revolutionary songs were sung and then 12year- old boy madn {, speech criticising the conduct of tne schools and religious instruction.
 The communists frequently drcss young girls and boys in bright red garments from head to heel and have them parade the streets carry ing banners of protest against the governments attitude in some par ticular case which is occupying the public's attention at the time
 The police have never interferred with these "demonstrations."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
STAGE SET FOR BIG
 TIME IN MERIDIAN
Combination Labor Day CeIe- bration and Political Gath
 ering Will Be Held

Meridian, Miss, September B. Especial. l.)--Arrangements are prac- tically complete for the Labor Day celebration, political speaking and field events at Highland park Mon day. With the exception of former United States Senator James K. Var daman, who was forced to cancel his engagement because of i'll health, all the other speakers previously an- nounced will be here. These are Miss Belle Kearney of Flora, and former Congressman H. D. Stephens of New Albany, candidates in opposition to Vardaman for the United States Sem ate, to succeed Senator John Sharp Williams, who retires at the end of his present term; Hon. r. c. Franklin of Ciarksdale, and Judge Percy Bell of Greenville, candidates for gover- nor; E. Webber Wilson of Laurel, prospective candidate in his district for Congress to succeed Congressman Paul Johnson, who 1t is reported will not be candidate for re-election; former Gov. Theo. G. Bilbo, the latter not speaking as a candidate for any office, it is stated, simply having ac- cepted an invitation to deliver an ad- dress, and considerable interest is centered in what may be his subject it not having been announced.
 Time and time again it has been re- ported that the former governor in- tended to oppose his old political bed fellow, Vardaman, in the latter's as- pirations to return to the United States Senate, and there is some spec ulation here that he may yet enter the race, although he has repeatedly denied that he was to be a candidate.
 Webber Wilson is also not to speak as candidate. having accepted an in- vitation to speak on labor. organized and unorganized. His address will be delivered in the forenoon, the others in the afternoon. If weather condi- tions do not prevent, a large crowd from the surrounding counties is expected to be here for the Labor Day events, which include an old-fash- toned barbecue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
PICKENS HIGH IS BUSY WITH LITERARY SOCIETIES

Reform, September 3.-(Special.D- The students of the Pickens County High school organised two literary societies at 8 mass meeting held Tn the auditorium yesterday with more then 40 members each. There has been no work of this kind in the school in recent years; formerly there were two organizations for It, erary society work in this school. but were allowed to die down. Names will bs selected for the new socio- ties within the next week.
 The officers elected are as follows; Boyd Smith, president; Jesslman Pryor. vice president; Nellie Rowe, secretary treasurer; Professor How ell. critic; Schreiher Langdon, re- porter; Evelyn Barnes, musician. The other society elected the following Marion Fitzpatrick, president; Sarah Johnson, vice president; Lewis Rod gers, secretary; Jerry Bryan, treas urer; Miss Cunningham. critic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
JAPAN ID PUT BLUE LAWS INTO EFFECT ON SUNDAY CLOSING
Also Making Plans for Im- proving the Hours of Labor Throughout
 the Week
By Associated Press

New York. August 27.-Blue laws are having their powerful opponents in Japan as well as in the United States, according to Information re- ceived by the Presbyterian board of foreign missions at the boards head quarters. 156 Fifth avenue, New York city. Advices received by the board are that the Tokyo Chamber of Com merce has formally put itself on rec ord by the adoption of resolution fayoring the closing of all shops on Sunday. Heretofore Sunday has been as rule, wide open.
 Following this action, a commis- sion began study, not only of the Sunday problem. but also of plans for improving the hours of labor through the week. The project calls for weekly rest day, shorter hours and more considerate treatment of employees. \ This commission designs to provide a weekly rest day for all employees, except in hotels. eating houses and public baths. and also that working hours shall be restrict ed to nine and half per day, with eight hours only for young persons employed.
 Important News
 Another important piece of news reported from Japan to the Presby- terian board is the tendency of the priests of every denomination of Buddhism to popularize the Buddhist belief by participation In every sort of social service, which up to this time has been neglected by them. As result. chair of sociology has lege at Sugamo, at Seta gava and Osa- ka, where every scheme and meas ure of social service is to be investi- gated. A social service bureau has also been established where relief work, special missionary work and other forms will be undertaken. The new temple of zojoji, now under con- struction. will be the headquarters on it's completion in 1924, and a spe- cial organization for social service will be formed by the priests of the Jodo sect where funerals will be conducted for the poor families free of charge.
 Prayers for the peace of the spirits of the fowls killed for the tables of Tokyo residents will be offered by 300 poultry dealers of Tokyo at the Hachiman shrine in Tomikawa- -sho, Fukagayaku, twice a year hereafter. Heretofore. this ceremony has taken place annually on September 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
METHODS OF TEACHING
 UNDER INVESTIGATION
Bv Associated Press

Paris, August 27.--Whether chill dren learn better from written texts or oral lectures, is @ question under investigation in the schools of Paris.
 A technical committee of the league of mental hygiene has set to work in a boys school to study the processes of teaching and learning.
 Pedagogical experts assert that some persons brains receive deeper impressions by the sense of hearing and others by the sense of sight. The committee proposes to seek some method of education that will take advantage of these faculties and pos sibly, also. try to find some way to develop the pupils receptiveness.
 Another question is the desirability of developing either the hearing or sight sense, when found particular ly keen in a pupil or whether It would be better to develop the dor mant faculty in an effort to attain a certain standard of keeness in both sight and hearing in all pupils so they might all be taught by the same method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
FLORENCE ROTES TO
 ERECT ROAD SIGNS

 Florence. September 3.-(SpecialD The Florence Rotary club has au- thorixed a committee to erect IF road signs along the Jackson high way between Nashville and Flor ence.
 There will be 12 signboards, and each one will bear the words, Jack son Highway. To Florence, .... Miles. To Muscle Shoals and Wilson Dam. .... Miles. Free Bridge Across Tennessee River" There will be explicit directions or each board for informing tourists how to keep on the right road to Florence.
 through Florence Is increasing each week and the Rotarians have out- lined plans for the establishment of tourist camp where travellers can enjoy all the comforts Of camp life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
PROFESSOR MARCHMAN TO HEAD GREENvILLE SCHOOL

Greenville. September 3.-cSpe- cial.)-Greenville schools will open their 1s21-22 sessions on Monday, Prof R. l.. Marchman. former su- perintendent of education of Dale county, the newly elected superin- tendent. will arrive here within the next few days to complete the fi- nal details of the opening of what promises to be the very best school year in the history of the city. The patrons of all of the schools are manifesting better spirit of co-op- erAtion in educational affairs and the school system Is receiving . part of the attention of all classes of people.
 Professor Marchman will have as his assistant superintendent Prof. s. Jackson and his faculty is composed entirely of educational -~as~sA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
FLORENCE SCHOOLS OPEN

Florence. September 3.-(SpeciaD The public schools of the city spen; yesterday for the registration of pu- piis, Thursday and Friday were de- voted to classifying and assigning the children to the proper grades and the real work of the school year will begin Monday. There is every indica- tion that there will be the largest at- tendance this session in the history of the school. The Brandon and Gil. bert grammar schools are being used for the first time this fall and with the Coffee High school, Florence now has complete school facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
COTTON GOODS AND YARN MARKETS ARE NOW VERY STRONG
Finished Goods Now Selling Were Priced for the Most Part on a Basis of Twelve
 Cent Cotton
By Associated Press

New York, September 3.-Cotton goods and yarn markets have become very strong in consequence of the rise in cotton following the low con- dition report by the government. Finished goods now selling were priced for the most part on a basis Of 12-cent cotton and merchants were reluctant to advance them in keeping with the rise in gray goods and yarns. through fear of checking the demand. The stage has now been reached where action must be taken. In many houses on Thursday, all prices were withdrawn until after the holiday. or until values are more set tied. For the first time in months 1t is possible to see some improve ment in cotton and tire duck and in some other heavy goods that have been inactive. Print cloths and sheet ings are very much higher, the rise In the past week being as much as cent a yard on some goods. Denims have been advanced sharply while tickings have risen cents a yard.
 Percnies and Ginghams
 Pcrcales and ginghams continue in active demand although many lines are off the primary markets. New lists of prices are to be issued on sheets and pillow cases, and on many other domestics. Fall cottons, such as blankets and domets, have become active this week and are being bought at rising prices. There has been some increase in the demand this week for some of the spring goods offered in wash fabric houses, for some of the lines of fall under wear and few Of the spring lines that have been quiet. Reports for the week have told the difficulty that may be encountered when suggestions of higher prices are made to con sumers, but in the face of an advance of 5 cents a pound in cotton in 30 days mills have little choice. Cur rent prices are as follows:
 Print cloths, 2S-inch 64x64s, sac; 64x60s, bhc; SSM inch 64x64s, S1a C; brown sheetings, southern standard, lie; tickings, ounce, zoe; denims. 2.20s, southern, 15c; staple ginghams, 14he; dress ginghams, 1Sc and 2o1sc; prints, lie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
Correspondent

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
M0NTEvIED0 MAY
 GIVE WOMAN SUFFRAGE
Rv Associ.t.d pr.s.

MOnteVideO, September 3.-Presi- dent Brum has sent the Uruguayan Congress bill providing suffrage for women and all other legal rights held by men. The project has. met with the approval of influential groups in Congress and it seems to be assured of success
 Passage of the bill will give Uru- gray the distinction of being the first South American nation to grant women equal rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-04
MONEY AND EXCHANGE Rx Asaociated PrnsS

! New York, September S.-Exchange 7steady: sterling 6o-day bills and com mercial 60-day bills on banks, 3.67k commercial 60-day bills, 3,673s; de- mand, 372; cables, 3.72h. Francs demand, TIT; cables 7.77h. Bel gian francs demand, 7.56; cables, 7561a. Builders demand, 31.69; ca bles, 31.75. Lire demand, 4.45k; ca- bles, 446. Marks demand, 1.13N; ca bles, 1.13%. Greece demand, 5.62; Sweden demand, 21.65; Norway de- mand, 1920; Argentine demand, s0.25; Brazilian demand, 12.50.
 Montreal, 31-32 per cent discount.