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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-10

rs radio a passing fadf" asks
the Digest. re acts moro Ike
contagious disease.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-10

Canadian dollars are acorth nearly as much as
IT, S. dollars noiU, bat feic knoc hotc much that is.
No wonder girls learn to sarim more easily than
men. Who icants to teach man to sacin?
Every no,c and then bathing girl gets ,ret and
catches cold,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
$675O

GLEN IRIS SECTION
to cars and 1itneys; new.
artistically designed Groom bung allow.
fieldstone front. thick hardwood floors,
Arcola heat. small cash payment. bal
ance monthly: move in Jan. /. II. w.
Urauhart Ellis 1st Ave. Main 1851.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
NEW YORK CURB IS
BUSY CLOSING OUT
FOR THE YEAR-ENDI
BY Associated rs.ess

NEW YORK, Dec. 2T.-The curb
market today was influenced by
disposition to close out speculative
contracts and combination accounts
before the year-end. and selling of
this character was effective in fore
ing sharp recessions in some issues.
Durant Motors was under special
pressure, dropping from yesterdays
close of rs to below II. and Durant
Motors of Indiana, which yesterday
made a high of % and closed at 2f1s
dropped to 1917. These declines were
offset by demonstration of strength
in Mammoth Oil, which rose from 43 u
to &C on heavy trading.
Some Standard Oil issues were IN
good demand at advances. California.
new stock, being a strong feature and
moving up over l point to 50 r.
Standard Oil of Kentucky made
gain of 1 point to 125. Vacuum Oil,
which has been active and strong re-
Gently, made a further fractional
gain. Arkansas Natural Gas, after
a show of strength yesterday. lost all
its gain. Cities Service yielded over
point and Maracaibo Oil declined 1
point.
Industrial issues were generally
steady. Southern Coal and Iron came
into prominence because or buying
attributed to strong sources and made
substantial advance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
NORWOOD
FARM ON PINSON PIKE

one Of the finest places in that
section. with 2story house and
every modern convenience, as
acres Of which are ready for pillow
ing the minute YOU take posses
sion OF IL; Will be sacrificed for
quick sale. Call Mr.. WHITTIER,
1905 Jefferson Co. Bank Bldg.
Main 1894.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
Notice

Notice is hereby given that application
will be made TO the Legislature OF Ala
to yacate and annul the dedication 70
public of that certain street in thu
City Of Birmingham. In jefferson County.
Alabama which formerly known as
the Jonesville Road extending from the
West side of Sixteenth Street. North, to
the East side Of Milton Avenue for dis
lance of two thousand two hundred and
fifty seven and nine tenths t2.257t) feet
and to discontinue and abolish such
street. The City or Birnia1fhan has
heretofore consented TO such vacation and
by agreement made between the under-
another street has been opened through
the property Of the undersigned and
dedicated to public use to take ths place
of the street so TO be vacated
AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE CO.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
Few Strong Spots Show
Up in Bond Quotations;
General List Is Weak
Ry Associated Press


NEW YORK, Dec. 2f-There were
few strong spots in todays bond market.
but the general list showed signs OF
weakness despite indications of heavy in
parently was for the purpose of establish
ing olsses for tax purposes.
Liberty las touched i00.88 for new
gain of zoe on 500. but the other United
States government issues all sold be-
low par. The first As, seldom traded in.
sold soc above the last quoted price. The
first 4As were up &c on the day, but
the other bonds in that group closed to
lac lower.
New York. westchester & Boston 4ISs,
Haven IS of 1856 improved 1, but New
Haven IS were heavy, Pennsylvania con-
soidated 4hs also gained a point, but
Minneapolis Louis refunding As and SIS
and Philippine Railway IS dropped points
each. while losses of l to u took place
in New York. ontario and Western As
Atchison convertible As of 1860 and ad-
iustment As stamped, Erie consolidated
As. International and Great Northern ad-
funding IS and Frisco adjustment 6s.
Weakness of copper liens stood out in
the industrial group, Chile Copper Is
breaking 2A and cerro de Pasco SIS, 2
points.
2 Mexican Petroleum S. Liggett & Myers
Is and Brooklyn Rapid Transit stamped
Is We're among the few conspicuous strong
spots.
Foreign bonds generally moved within
narrow limits.
Total sales, par value, s13.76s, 900.
= public offering OF sI3.5s2 900 OF In
>ternational-Great Uortheru. Railroad com
pany first mortgage 30year per cent
bonds win be made about January 3. 1t
headed by speyer K Co. and J. w. selig-
e. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
Notice 10 Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by tho
Board Of Revenue OF jefferson County.
Alabams. until f2 o'clock. noon. January
is. 1923. for the paving OF the following
roads with concrete base and bituminous
top.
A section OF the Pratt City Ensley road.
requiring approximately $500 square yards
OF paving. with the necessary waterways.
curb and gutter.
A section of the Pratt City Birmingham
road, requiring approximately 1000
square yards of paving with the neces-
sary grading, waterways, curb and gut
ter etc.
Plans and specifications on file in the
office Of the City Engineer and County
Highway Engineer. where they may be
examined.
Certified check for bidders bond for
$500 on the Pratt City Ensley road. and
$1,000 for the Pratt City Birmingham
road, must accompany each proposal.
The Board of Revenue reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
G. J. ROGERS.
County Highway Engines.
A ee- Herald Dec IA
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
FOREST PARK

Few California brick veneer. tile roof bun
gaIow. large living room. cut stone man
tel plenty candle lights, lovely hard
wood floors, 2 large bedrooms and sleep
ing porch. tile bath. built-in tub. sep
arate shower, steam heat: large lot.
and one that will suit both section and
size. will accept lot in Forest Park or
Miner Heights as part payment. For
particulars and terms call Richards,
Mcconnell. White Terry. Main ass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
NEW YORK CURB LIST
Industrials

sew YORK, Dec. 27.-Transaotions on
the New York Curb Market today were
= ta.iows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
Comfortable Room From Those Today Classified

10 Am Gas&El ss.... s7A az s7a
Am Lt&Tr -6s..,...1o91 = 1903 n 109i8
Am Rep Coup IS. Seia So SO
I0l Am Smett & Ref
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
NORTH HIGHLANDS
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice
Notice is hereby given that application
will be made to the Legislature of Ala
bama, at its next session. to enact law
to vaeate and annul the dedication to pub
lice use as street or highway of The
following described property in tho City
of Birmingham. In Jefferson County, Ala
bama. Beginning at point on the South
west line Of Thornton Street where ths
Southwestwardly would intersect same.
thence Southeasterly along the line of
Thornton Street a distance of twenty
five and twenty two one hundredths
ange of ninety seven (971 degrees thirty
five $3.50 minutes to the right and con-
tinuing this course Southwesterly
parallel to the center line OF Motley Ave-
nue. extended "a distance Of two hundred
and twenty three and fifty-three one hum
dredths (223.53) feet to Second Avenue.
thence to the right through angle Of
eighty-two fS2) degrees eight 90 minutes
and run on this course nineteen and sew
enty-three one hundredths (9.731 feet TO
a point on the North line of Second Ave-
of fifty-fiye t65) degrees four t4) minutes
and this course sixty-five and
ninety-eight one hundredths tb5.9st feet
to point on the North line Of Second
Avenue. thence to the right through an
angle of one hundred and fifty-two l52)
degrees fifty-six 1850 minutes and run on
Motley Avenue distance Of two hun-
bred and seventy-eight and forty eight
one hundreds (2Ts.4s) feet to the South
west tsw3 line Of Thornton street;
thirtytwo t32) degrees twenty-five t2sl
minutes and run on this course along the
Southwest tsW) line Of Thornton street
dredths (25.22) feet to the point OF
beginning. according to the survey OF
Montgomery and Parke's first addition q
Woodlawn. and to discontinue and abolish
coNNoRs STEEL COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
California Lettuce
Season About to Open

CHICAGO. Dec. 27.-MarlSet men ex-
pectantly awaited the opening OF the
lettuce season in the Imperial valley Of
California. today, estimated the largest
in the valleys history. 1t was predicted
that 5000 car loads would be shipped dur
ing the next three four months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
BUSINESS PERSONALS

WE FURNISH CAPABLE COM
mercial and technical helm. to any
responsible party. company or cor
poration without charge. II you
have vacancy or contemplate
any changes In your organization.
cali Main 1878. and let us serve
you. Business Service Company.
2003 jefferson County Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS A
: BUSINESS PERSONALS 6
GIVE A TYPEWRITER

as New Year present. The Old
Reliable Typewriter Exchange.
Ernest w. House. T. D.. Mgr.
Suite 4e0-4fs Farley Bldg. Main
1885.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
EDUCATIONAL.
BUSINESS COLLEGES

SIORTHAND--Bot Gregg and Sloan
Duployan shorthand taught at Wheeler
Business College; sessions day and night.
Send for s5th annual catalogue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28
WEST END

Five room cottage. almost new:
$500; $3.50 down. $40 per month.
Beverly Place. Call owner. Main
5s7s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-12-28

SUITS AND OvERcOATS-Positive thu
best $40 all-wool suits and overcoats In
the city: let me prove it. Marc Link.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
MAY NEVER SOLVE MYSTERY
OF THE HALE-A||[[S MURDERS
Prosecutors of Two Counties
at. End of Resources In
Probing the Crime-Mrs.
Hall Not Implicated.

New brunswick. y. Sept. 24.-The
authorities OF TWO counties tonight ah-
m!tted that every clcw concerning the
double murder Of the Rev. Edward W.
Hail rector OF the church OF ST. John
the Evangelist. and Mrs. Eleanor NILS
the wife Of the church sexton. whose
bodies were found under an apple trce
a week ago Saturday. has carried them
into nothing moro than labyrinth or
theories leading nowhere.
A fear that tho drama that preceded
the death Of tho rector and sexton
pifc would never be Tecountcd seeniG'
evident in the minds OF the detectives
on the case tonight.
Mrs. Hall. the widow os the murdered
rector. has hccn taritly ahsolVcd OF
connection with the crime. Ouestionins
uv detectives aud police have resulted
In an explanation. satisfactory to them'
oc Mrs Halls time from Wednesday,
tho day before the double murder Is be-
lieyed 70 have been committed. unto
Saturday. when tn. bodies were found.
Not one person thrown into the lime
light of Investigation has heen judged
sufficiently implicated to warrant De
ing held Henry Stevens brother or
Mrs Hall. returned here today after 4
week spent IN New York. where. he
said he was packing for trip IN
Europe Officials Of neither cf the two
counties prosecuting tho case have con-
corned themselves with him. because
~ tho fact that he was in LaNai!ette'
y. !. on the night ~ the murders.
nrspttr tho strict secrecy which
Prosecutor Stricken OF MiddlcsaI coun-
~ and Prosecutor A. II. Beekman Of
Somerset county have thrown on their
operations. tho belief Is prevalent that
they are at tho end Of numerous cIews
advanced upon the discovery OF the
body. They have gone over I'll" l'rers
Of both Mrs. Mills and tho Rev. Hail.
in tho finest detail. They have track
Cd down theories and supros''tons. and
nil 10 TO avail. Tho remote possibility
that some ono may confess the crime is
tho only hope tina; is common tonight.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
NO PROTEST AGAINST
FORM OF INJUNCTION

Chicago. Sept. c4.--Thcre vii! he no
protest by tho railway $h"rcrafts
aga1ns, the form of .ho orG"- IN m" IN
junction case against tn" strikers.
Donald r. Rirhhcrg. attorney for tho
unions. announced tonight.
As result. IT was expected that Fed
cral Judge James u Wilk"rson Will
accept tho proposed order drawn ur and
presented to ths court last week by the
government This would mean that th"rH
would be no modification of IN" present
Temporary Restraining order
1r. RichherE stated that he wou'd
raise no objections to the form Of the
restraining ord.r. bit withhold all &c.
ton until he appeals Judge "ilkcr-
sons decision to the circuit court o'
appeals neStmonth on tho ground that
the district court did not hav" tho power
to Issue such an Injunction.
Tho case now cones NJ in district court
tomorrow simultaneously with II" hear-
Ing before tho l. Railroad Labor
Board Of 4 petition hv the signed n"n
for increases IN wages
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
CRUSHED BY
FALL OF STONE
IN COAL MINE
Scene of Disaster in Raleigh
County Plant of R. W.
| Company.

Charleston. w. Va. Sept. 2i.--F!ve
wo-kmeu OF ,he Raleigh-Wyomiug Goa.
company at Glen Rogers. Raleigh
county. were killed today when a
skip in which they had been loading
shaft. Carl Sho,z. NiCc-pres.dcnc ami
general manager OF the company an
nourccd tonigh..
Mr.. Shctz. whose home .s IN Charles
ton. had received only measce details
concerning The accident and said II
would be impossible 70 Identify the
victims before tomorrow.
The men were working in the "Sump'
when the accident occurred. which Is To-
Gated below the coal level. The las,
ccal was found At depth OF CAS- feet.
Mr.. Sholz explained. hut the "sump'
went down 10 a 700-foot level. TIE
men. ne said were engaged in clearing
up the debris created when coal slate
and stone tHlt into the stump through
the temporary chute erected during the
mines construction.
Mr. Shola was unable 10 offer any
theory concerning the cause OF the &C
cident, declaring that every prccaut'on
had been taken 20 Insure safety 10 tho
men In operating the skip. He said
he had been down in the bottom OF the
mine every day last week. and declared
that recently state mine inspectors COM
pleted a survey Of the entire mine and
pronounced X in the safest condition.
Cnon notification OF tho accident. M
Sholz left Immediately for Gl"n Rogers
to make a personal investigation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
.ORDER. To 0PEN.
|. FIRE FOLLOWED.
BY RETREAT
No Shots Fired, But Armed
Clash With Nationalists
Narrowly Averted.

Constantinoplc. Sept. 24.-(By
the Associated Prcss)-The Brit
ish officials announce that Turk
ish force of LOO cavalry, which
crossed the neutral zone at Cha.
max Saturday night. retired today
on Bairamjik following meeting
at six o'clock this morning be-
tween the commanders Of the
Turkish and British forces. No
shots were fired. The Turks re-
tired under a white flag.
The Turks stopped their aG.
vance when the British notified
the Turkish commander that a
further forward movement would
cause the British to open fire.
The Turkish ultimatum allowed
until five o'clock yesterday after
noon for guarantees respecting
the return of Thrace. and it was
because no guarantees were forth
coming that the Turkish cavalry
crossed the border.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
BOOTLECCERS AND DRUG SMUCGLERS
ON THE BORDER WILL Be SUPPRESSED

forces.
IRREGULAR entry OF alien labor and
other aliens from Mexico. the SNUG
Cling OF liquor and shooting Arrays
which jeopardizc the lives OF govern.
mcnt officers" the committee repoFtcH'
would seem to indicate that the proper
enforcement OF federal laws necessi'
,ates the cooperation Of the various
governmental Departmental
The committee in this connectioa
pointed out that the Canadian and Mex
lean borders were being pstrolled oy
the United States public health. the
customs. the prohibition enforcement
and immigration services. the COAT
guard. and the federal horticultural
board. Coordination OF these feoerai
po!ic- forces, Commissioner Generai
husband reported on behalf OF the con-
mittee. would seriously cripple the boot
l.ggIug Industry. and minimize smuY-
Cling OF drugs and aliens across the
borders With police powers alike ior
customs. prohibition AMI Immigration
inspcctors and representatives or ths
department OF agriculture, tho border
patrols would constitute. II was SAID.
police machines ss effective AS thoss
which patrol the borders OF all Euro
reau countries
Bootlsgging Xenscs
The bootIegging industry. Mr.. Hns-
band added, had become a menace along
both tho Canadian and Mexican borders
and rivaled the days when piracy Hss
IN full swing
The attitude Of departments other
trar labor toward coordination has aJs
been definitely defined.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
British Prepared 10
Resist Turk Invasion

Constantinoplc. Sept. 24.-(By the As.
sociated Press.)-Plans for the possible
invasion by the kemalists have been
made. The allied headquarters has been
moved 10 the British headquarters.
This move was made to enable Gnn-
eral Harrington TO have all his DEPART
ments and staff within immediate touch.
Tho British general headquarters has
Informed the Associated Press that all
measures FOR the maintenance Of order
have been completed. These measures
are Of the most severe character.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25

troubles OF reconstruction multiplied
and people began to realize that days
like those before the war still FAR
away.
Congress IS So!n. home u check up
TO sc; a line on public opinion and 20
sweep aside prcjudiccs formed a long
range. Whatever else may be said OF
the result. II - clear that the Verdict
will be moro positive than 1870 ire
Spectlve OF the size of the maiorities.
This is because tho woman vote has
been tabulated and because there are
no third party movements ot any con-
sequence. 1t will be easy to tell
whether the nation has turned from the
conservative TO the $o-called progressive
or even radical fringe Tho persona!
views Of the candidates are not lns1
in a maze of presidential equations.
There are no foreign issues tn speak Of
tho issues are almost entirel" dnmcS
tic II ought 10 bring result Of uu-
mistakable meaning. no matter which
label wins the election. -.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
FORMER NEWSPAPERMAN
BURIED AT KEYSER

Eevscr W Va. Sept. 24.--Thn body
~ Clifton T. G;ra. former newspaper
man. who sarvc,! in tho World wRr az q
lieutenant and whose death At Aurora.
Col. ne Tho result &C G!seas" cnntracteT
while in tho service. was brought {"
Kcyscr. his form"r homo. and tntern"n'
took placc to-day in Queens Point emo
tcrv with III" l:"N. Arthur Hart Mckin-
ley. as;nr Of N" First Methodist E1iS'
copal church officiating. Mr Gurd WIS
n son Of Mrs Maud Gurd Of this place
He IS survived by his wife and son.
wears old II" started his newspaper
career on III" pally Mountain Echo.
krvser, and ho was associate editor 81
Tho Grafton Daily Sentinel when hc Gu
listed IN tho service. He vas enGaSrl
largely as a'rict)" instructor and rccre-
alton lcaACr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
AIR TRAGEDY THAT CLAIMED SIX
WILL REMAIN UNSOLVED MYSTERY
Alleges "Cunman" Started
Mine Riot At Barton

Cumberland. Md. Sept. ?4.-"Gun-
men" fomen,ed tho Potonac mtno riot
near BARTON last week. Francis !. Drum.
president of District No. 10 United Mine
Workers Of Amorica charged in state
men, today. The union leader declared
that many disintered witnesses mas
been found who placed the blams TOT
IN. riot. In which several we're injured
ON "agitators" and "gunmen.
While officials still wero seeking
many oc these against wha warrants
charging riot and assault nave nee'i ,
issued coal company officials are con
,in,,inr their policy OF wholesale "v'c-
lions Of miners. Drum declared
whole &ale cviCtionS without any
r.snc,, lor the helpless women ana
children who usr half fed and barely
clad. or for cNp,rtant mothers. are be-
ing made he said.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
Coordination of Four Govern
ment Departments Expect
cd to Curb Unlawful Activ-
tiles Along Canadian and
Mexican Lines.

Washington. Sept. @i.--tBy the Asso-
c!a,cd Press Reconsideration Is being
given by the labor treasury and agr:-
culture dcpar. ments TO the co-ordin-
ut!on Of ali The federal police forces
ulour the nations borders IL the end
that smuggling os narcotics. liquor ana
aliens may De- more effectively checked.
Faced with i situation which mas
been described In some government TO-
ports a. alarming. committee OF re-
prc<cntativrs -: the three departments
and e.: the department or justice. VI
wus learned today, has completed al an
vr4l!gati,u :,ad reached the conclusion
that ther. must he closer, cooperation
between al. !rd"rIA government torcrs
II the .utcruaii"naI borders al. 10 ts
properly guarded.
Cooperation Nocessary
The recommendations OF this commit
ter, which Was headed hy Commissioner
General Husband, OF immigration. have
been presented t. Secretary ~ labor
Davis sud "N' in tUrr he consid"rc!
n, ,.e rcads Il the other derarlm.r's
controlling III. various border patrol
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
POUL|N WILL
FACE ORDEAL
Alleged Father Of Mrs. Tier
mans Third Child to Go
On Witness Stand.

South Bend. Ind. Sept 24.-Harry
rnui.u. local clothing salesman will
take tho witness stand IN his own de-
fcrsc tomorrow morning In an effort 20
provo his innocence Of the charge
brought by Mrs. Augustus Ticman. VIII:
OF No,re Dame law professor. that he
md not her husband. is the father OF
her third child.
II IS expected that Prosecutor Floyd
1cilison will force rnulin ~ submit 10
crOss-cNamir tinn much more severe
than tha; undergone by any previous
witness in tho case as determined cf-
forts arc 10 be made to break down the
al'hi testimony, furnished first by Porl.
in; wife and later corrohoratcd on tho
stand by others or his relatives
According TO Prosecutor 1"Ilison. the
hearing Of testimony will be completed
tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
DIFFERENTIATION cHARaED.

New York. Sept. 24--Eurnpean pur-
chascrs OF American products are stu
demanding deliveries abroad in foreign
shirs. this discrimination against Amer r
lean vessels being especially married. III
tho flour export trade. Winthrop l.. MAJ
vim. vice president and general mana ger
or tho American Steamship Owners as
sociation. declared TODAY. In some In
stances. h" said. the foreign ships in
sjs, on freight rates higher than tne
standard rates charged by America
steamers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-25
Guarding the Ruins Of
S1,50O,000 Atlanta Fire
Believed to Have Originated
Through Explosion in the
Kresge Building.

Atlanta. Ga, Sept. 2t.-C!ty fircmcn
still were on duty tonight guarding the
smouldering flames Of 4 fire IN the
heart of Atlantas business section
which early today caused damage var
iously cstima ted at 100000 to sl,5oo.-
90. The Krcsge building Is complete
loss; the l.. F. NJ. Department store
was almost completely Eutted. while
Eisenman's clothing store and Child's
hotel were damaged badly. Other ada
cent buildings sustained heavy damage
from Smoke and water.
Police and fire department officials
are investiga tins the cause OF the fire
which they stated apparently resulted
from an explosion on the second floor
OF the Kresge building.