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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1922-06-09

OF DIOO, O,UUU,UUU, Tor JnPS9 people
are understood to work closely TO-
gether on prices, "the big FOUR"
issuing price-lists simultaneously
at intervals, and the little fellows
following at little less price. The
tile manufacturers, belong to this
group, were, recently sentenced to
Jail, and another group disbanded
by order of the court.
On leather gloves protection cost
the public in 1919 about $12,000,-
600, against which the Govern
ment collected 100000, and in
1920, $600,000. The price OF
gloves went so high that everyone
went without them who could.
In these ways the United States
Government has done more to sup
port and encourage price-6xing
than any other single agency in the
world. Our tariff duties are so
high in these 29 industries making
in all $I1, ,908,000, 900 in 1919 that
only IA per cent of consumption
was imported of these products,
and 2,7 per cent in 1920. In 1914
importatious were 5 2 per cent. and
2.7 per cent in 1920. For twenty
years imports have been almost en-
tirely novelties, either in design or
quality. BY charging from 21 per
cent to 81 per cent. protection for
twenty years and more, the Gov
ernment has prevented importa-
tions of the kind of goods common
ly used by our people, and conse-
quently left domestic manufactur-
ers to get together and agree on
their prices against the public.
The chance in 26 industries to get
their share of S4,72l, 1872 ITS of pro-
lection (most Of it false, unjust,
and secured by deception or pres
sure upon Copgress) was SO great
that the risk of fines meant moth
ing, and it is question of whether
the tile mems going to Jail will
make much difference.
Congress has added SO, ,532, 800 TO
the cost of living on these few in
dustries per year. 1t can now tax g
this out of the cost of living if it
will, and increase the purchasing
power of wages and of every other
dollar by that many billions in all.
This would lower the cost OF every
thing in our stores, aud elsewhere
except farm products. 1t would
set people buying and start up our
factories. 1t would lower The cost
of production, because workmen
could take less dollars per day,
when these dollars bought more
than the wages of recent years,
which bought SO little.
The products of these 29 indus
tries were charged out of the man.
ufactufes at ali average of S4l per
capita of population all told in
1914, and Sll4 per capita in 1919,
showing an increase in price for
these necessaries of 26l per cent.
Labor fought for higher wages,
aud the public blamed it because
those wages further increased
prices, but no one has realized that
labor in these industries was luck y
if it got half the increase that the
manufacturer gotfo his product.
To shut foreign competition out
OF the American market in the
name of protection is to sell the
birthright of the American people
to q few manufacturers. Cheap
cottons, some silk, common table
cutlery, pressed glass, common
hardware, and thousands of other
things ere made in This country as
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
ADVENTURES OF TARTAN"
OPENS AT AUDITORIUM FRIDAY

"Adventures of Tarzan." starring
Elmo Lincoln and piCturized from the
concluding chapters of The Return
of Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs
is the newest serial to be booked by
Manager Garner. 1t will open at the
Auditorium on Friday this week and
one episode of two reels each will be
shown thereafter for fourteen weeks
on this same day. This serial, pro
duced in fifteen chapters and thirty
one reels, is said to be the most Won
derful wild animal episode play ever
made. Sponsored by Weiss Brothers
Numa Pictures Corporation and pro-
duced by Great Western Producing
Company, Adventures of Tarzan"
was directed by Robert F. HILL adapt
ed for the screen by Hill and Lillian
Valentine and photographed by bat
terry of cameras under the direction of
Joe Mayer and Jerry Ash. 1t presents
in his original character which he
made famous in "TarZan of the Apes"
and THE Romance of Tarzan," Elmo
Lincoln, the giant actor noted for his
daring stunts in many successful Sc
rails. The serial offers an engrossing
story of suspense. mystery. romance
and thrills laid in the heart of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
NEWS OF FINLAND AND THE STAGE

African Jungle Every episode con
tauS host of wild animals, includ-
ing Tantor. the elephant Numa the
lion, Regent the puma, the famous
ape. Joe Martin. and crocodiles. Loop
ards. monkeys. apes, hyenas. etc.
These beasts figure prominently in a
series Of astounding thrills, in many
Of which Elmo Lincoln faces death in
bare handed fights with lions and
leopards A strong cast of prominent
serial players support Lincoln
throughout the entire production,
headed by Louise Lorraine. hailed as
the most daring heroine of the screen.
Among the other players may be men
toned Frank Whitson, Charles Inslee,
Lillian Worth, George Monberg. Percy
Pembroke and others. The tremendous
popularity of the Edgar Rice Bur.
roughs' TarZan stories combined with
the following of Elmo Lincoln in his
role of Tarzan Should bring record
crowds to the Auditorium theater ev
cry week to witness the unfolding Of
"Adventures OF TarZan."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
A BATH ROOM DE LUNF LENDS
BEATTY TO SATURDAY NIGHTS

Although it was announced that
Saturday Night Cecil b. DeMille's
latest Paramount picture. was not 4
Lathing beach picture and would not
contain bathroom scene despite the
sOap-and-wa'er atmc sphere of the IL
tie, the temptation to film such set
ting evidently proved too strong Tor
the producer. saturday Night, which
viii be shown at the Casino theatre
today and tomorrow. boasts OF Il bath
room that surpasses those in Male
and Female ana "Why Change Your
Wife, in both beauty and opulence.
One of the unique features Of this
bathroom is an inverted shower bath.
consists Of a pedestal standing in a
sdnken bowl Around the edge Of the
pedestal are inlets through which the
water is sprayed upward over the
hather. The height cf this spray can
le regulated so that il will not mar
l9iladys coicure. Another interesting
=. parture is a bui!t-in, triple-mirror
dressing table OF unusual design and
u!tr%-complcte equipment.
This set is only one Of many design
Cd b. Mr.. Tribe for this picturization
Of Ieanie Macpherson $ story in which
Ieatrice Joy. Edith Roberts. Conrad
Nagel, Theodore Roberts, Sylvia Ash
ton. Julia Faye. Edythc Chapman,
James Nell. john Davidson and other
players appeal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
AUCTION SALE

Friday, February oath, at 2:30 p. NJ.
Three business lots fronting OF
Missouri avenue and in the first block
off of Main street and being a part of
the Van Huss property.
This property is ideally located in
the business section of the city and is
the closest in business property now
available. Lakeland must have more
business houses in the near future to
take care of the rapid growth of the
city and an investment made in this
property will make you money while
you sleep.
Attend the sale and be convinced
that you are investing not in a GOLD
BRICK but on the other hand, a real
honest business proposition.
Terms: 20 per cent cash, 20 per
cent six months, balance one and two
years; per cent interest on deferred
payments. Can you beat the terms /?
AMERICAN REALTY AND AUC-
TON CO., SELLING AGENTS
Thomas Bros.
GREENSBORO, NJ. C.
The famous twin auctioneering
forGe-the world our territory.
Local representatives,
PICkARD BROS. co.
Over Central State Bark
Lakeland, Fla.
Call c. E. Pugh, fremont.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
FraternalCards
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS

The regular meeting of the Lake
land Council No. IL. Royal and Select
Masters. will be held in the Masonic
Hall, corner Florida avenue and Main
street, tonight, February 23rd, at 1870
p. m. Visiting members of the order
cordially invited.
l.. w. BLOOM. r. |. NJ.
FRANK SANFORD, Rec.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
NOTICE TO ELKS

Lakeland Lodge No. 1891. Benevo
lent and Protective Order of Elks, " il
meet in regular session at O'CLOCK
his evening. Business of importance
requires the attendance of all mem
hers now in the city.
JOS. LeVAY, Exalted Ruler
PAUL NJ. HENDERSON, Sec.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
MASONS. ATTENTION

At 100 tonight Lakeland Lodge 81.
F. q a. NJ, will have special com
munication. Work in the E. A. de-
gree. All members are urged to at
tend Visiting brethren. welcome.
G.. j. TOLSON, w. NJ.
n. |. GOTTLIEB( Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23

FOR SALE-Globe tomato plants pre-
Paid, $500 per thousand, onion and
cabbage plants $1.50. Fine Ruby
King pepper plants $500 Dade City
Plant Farms. Dade City, Fla
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23

FOR SALE-Buick at a sacrifice. W.
guarantee this car 10 be in good
mechanical condition, good tires
all around, one extra cord. Let us
bring it out for a demonstration.
South Florida Avenue Garage.
Phone 304 Blue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23

WANTED-Companion going north.
Elderly lady leaving Lakeland for
Indianapolis March LIST, would share
berth and pay for same, with
younger woman. Address Route A,
Box 200 Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT

Lakeland Council No. II. Royal and
Select Masters. will meet in regular
session at 100 O'Clock this evening in
the Masonic Hall. Degree work is
on the program.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23

FOR SALE-Eggs for Matching. Tom
Barron's single comb white leg
horns. Can highly recommend this
strain for heavy egg production.
S125 per Is; $500 per 100. f.
Hawkins, Route A, ROX Ice, Lake
land, Fla. Three miles out on Bar
tow road.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-By owner, an unfnish-
ed six room bungalow at 709 North
Virginia avenue, at a very special
price. on good terms, for this week
only.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-02-23

We hope the manufacturers of soaps
and food products will net think OF
many more things we ought to have
Oday
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Refusal of Bids Shows
Wool Growers Strength
Acton of utal, Pool in Holding
Out for Higher Prices Will
Stiffcn the Market
Spcciol Dispatch 10 The Tribune

BOSTON, Feb 11.--Thc fortified no
siton of wool growers was clearly
demonstrated in the recent refusal of
the selling committee of the Jericho
wool pool in Utah to accept the highest
offer among sealed bids for nearly
100000 pounds. Bids were opened Feb
ruary 8. 1t was found that the Amer i
can WOODEN Company had named the
highest figure, 36lsc. and Thomas
Wolstenholme Sons Company. Phila-
delphia, 35 &c. Other bids were: Hal
lowell, Jones G. Donald, Boston. Soc;
r. Harris Wool Company, St. Louis.
33 1-3c; Staunton Brothers, San Fran
cisco, 33c.
The selling committee rejected all
bids, holding the wool for 4oc No i'm
mediate effect was felt in Boston, but
the growers action will tend to stiffen
prices here. Wool from Jericho is of
fine grade. A year ago the Jericho clip
sold for II 12c a pound. A Boston deal
er in commenting on the rejection of
bids said it was the first time names
and amounts had been given out by
wool holders when sealed bids were
asked.
The succe essful Government sale here
was followed by big business. The an
nouncement the government would Of
fer its entire holdings at the next sale
was regarded as favorable factor
and will be the longest step toward
putting the trade on a rrc-war basis.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Investors Poin: OF Tiew

Considering it now briefly from the
investors point Of view. what he is
particularly interested in is how much
surplus capacity specific roads have.
since it is the roads with the greatest
surplus capacity which will benefit
most in general way from an in
crease in ira lsc, and those with the
least surplus Of facilities that will
benefit least
The Southern Railway. the Atlantic
Coast Line. Louisvilc & Nashville. the
Seaboard Air Line. all have a large
surplus Of facilities and will benefit
correspondingly by an increase in
ira isc. This is true tlso of most Of
tho coal roads. 1t is especially true Of
the Buffalo. Rochester e. Pittsburgh
and Of the Western Maryland and is,
10 lesser extent. true of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio. Norfolk & Western.
and Nirginian.
The transcontinentals would all
greatly benefit by an increase in traf-
ilc. although TINS probaly applies with
greater force to the Northern Pacific,
Great Northern and Chicago. Milwau-
kcc and st. Paul than to the Union Pa
cific, Southern Pacific and Atchison,
Topeka Santa Fc. The Middle West
orn roads would all benefit By an in
crease in traffic. but some Of them
probably would have to spend consd-
cradle sums to handle tho additional
traffic. This is likewise true OF the
northwestern roads,
The Denver G. Rio Granle would ben
eft by additional traffic, but, as was
tolntcd out IN the reorganization plan.
some Si5.000,000 will have to be spent.
to put the road into shape TO cconom-
ically handle the increase in traffic over
period OF years.
or the Eastern lines the Eric, Lchieh
Valley and Lackawanna would grcatlv
benefit by an increase in traffic; the
New York Central probably to a some
what less extent, because it is now
getting pretty good traffic.
The Baltimore & Ohio likewise would
benefit by additional traffic up to a
certain point. and this also is true of
the Pennsylvania. In fact, traffic on
the Pennsylvania probably is further
below normal tran on any Of the other
largo roads. beyond certain point
however, additional traffic might hc an
additional burden to any one of these
roads. This also is true of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford, but not
so true Of the Boston & Maine.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
J oridnce o. Frciehi

As matter of fact there we've hun
0rcos OF miles of railroad which were
working about to capacity even in 1927
and, OH the other hand. there we're
thousancs Of miles of railroads in 1920
"hlch could have carried 90 per cent
more 'raific than tncy were carving.
So'nN "ears ago. when the double
tracSlNg Of the Erie between New, York
anl Chicago was about completed
rode over each division of the road
with some Of the division officers. and
we attempted to make an estimate of
no" near capacity the road was then
nci0-- worked
1t vas obvious that there were two
troad factors involved the question as
10 no" near capacity the permanent
wa, a. the English call it. was beino
Nork"d, and of how near carac;tv Tho
rolling stock cars and locomotives
"cr being worked
tor instance. the the FIRST division
out O. New York. We estimated that
"ithovt and additions to motive power
'u1 WIN some additional freight cars
1ooNt 20 per cent more freight could
De carried. Eat tnjs estimate was itself
nased on ar assum ption that is tha+
~" proportion Of castbound and vost-
bound freight would remain about thn
e"mc. Gould the increase in tranc
nave beon divided 50 as TO make the
'aS' 'ponnd and wcsthounA movement
,,qual, and of such character AZ to he
l"aood INTO th" Same kind of cars 10
PER cent, not 20 ner cent. would havc
"''n q conservative estimate Of the in
crease IN capacity. without thc add,-
'"r Of either motive mower or cars
80 a. went Wit each division no.
,N''n New NorN and Chicago. Both
fN' character and direction of moyc-
mport of freight traffic profoundly affect
ne ability Of Il railroad TO handle II
rs an instance OF this, the conges-
.,o" on the Pennsylvania Railroad in
me carly part Of the American nartici-
patton OF the war was due IN aroo ,,I.
part to radical changes in the general
oirect'on of the movement of traffic
ana not entirely to tho added volume
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Nortgogcd Property

Al important change has oeeu mad.
III the regulations % tina Treasury De-
partner. IN regard % Tho deductions o.
the unsatis.iea por,.ea o. deb. n
ca mortga-eo or pledged rroper'y :.
sold for les than the anD-at ot ths
debt
Under tne former regulations wh.-.
under foreclosure nort-agee Ooggh
in tho moitsaeod propariy and credtss
the indebtedness vlta the parcnas.
price. the difference between re pHv.
chase price and the iad-pteGaess vas
not az allowable deduct on as bsd
dbt. The property which was securitv
for the debt was deemed to stand ii
the place % tae debt. and tie dere-n'.
nation Of the loss under such cond r
tionS was deferreA urtii the properly
was disposed o.. eTcept where pur.
chase none mortgaee vas foreclosst
ny the 1endor Of the propertr. ori,
in case purchase 10y less tdaa she
deot was another thsn the mortgages
vas the difference between the debs
and the ue5 proceeds from the sale ds>
cucti bic as had debt ~ the mort
gasee.
Jnder new ruling issued by the
Treasury Depa rtuent OF Decemoer y,
1921. in case mor-gaged or pledged
property = lawfully sold. whe,ns. 70
the creditor O. othe~ purchaser for
less thar ,ne amount Of the debt AMI
the lnortgagee or pleoses sscsrta'hs
than the portion o- ;nc adectedness
remaining unsa-isfed ir sucn sale Is
wholly or part.al , urco-.sct-o.e ana
charges II or. he nay osduc. SUE
amour- as bad deb. fer he .a1ats
lear ~ which, IL is acfor-a'7cd 70 o'
who'll or partially worthless ana
cahrged oc- Wherc tie mortgagsd sr
pledges property : bought III. howsTe.
for the amount Of the }eh' ne dsa.t-
tion Viii be allowed for Any part os tie
debt. Gain or loss Ia suca case i
realized when the property bought Il
is sold or disposed e.
This IS tic fftt II e serves u q.
te,-prctotirc articles o. tic nelr tcz lss
'critter for The Tribune b. Nr. Fr's.
Others 'clU cppcar 0e Subsequent Sw'
doys-I'iaanciGl Editor.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
Chinese Trade Outlook Gains
Prospect Of Improved Market for American Steel
Products as Exports to L. 5.
Show Increase s

IL is encouraging to note that al
though the prevailing rates of cx-
cnange IN China are generally believed
to favor imports, an Improvement is
evident IN exports to the United
States, especially in goatskins, hides
and wool, according to cable from
commercial AttGche Julean Arnold, CT
Pekng, dated January 10. The export
trade with Europe remains quiet.
There is prospect for an improved
market for American steel products as
stocks are low of bars for reinforced
concrete construction, and building ac
'iVlty IN Shanghai continues owing to
inc shortage IN housing and hotel ac
computations. The cotton piece goods
market has long been dull. with few
transactions or inquiries. but there are
s'gns OF an improved demand from tho
interior of China.
Ihe banks buying rate for 81 GOLD
decreased to Sl.s0 Mex. from 81 "a
Mex. on December Is, and compares
with Sl90 Mex. year ago. The tcle
graphic transfer rate on New York ;s
$o.765 gold for the Shanghai tacl. COM
pared with SOIL gold month ago.
. nc shanghai SILVER stock on January
Is was equivalent to S62 900 900 Mex.
Il gain of Sd,000.000 Mex. over tho stock
on December Is. but considerable loss
than the $7S,000,00O Mex held wear
ago.
1t is estimated that the revenues Of
the Chinese Maritime Customs for the
year 1921 were 54,50O,00O haikwan taels
.Sal 100000 gold, reckoning the tael at
SV.'o gold), an increase Of about A.
oeO,0o0 haikwan taels over the income
Of 1890 900 haikwan taels (S61,777 900
gold, with the tael at S1.24 gold) Of
1920.
New Year Settlements
The Chinese New Year occurred on
January 2S this year, and the govern
ment and merchants everywhere made
every effort to settle their accounts
at that time, AS is required by univcr-
sal Chinese custom.
German concerns have been en-
deavoring recently to secure business
IN CHINA, and some of them have re-
orencd the branches which they had
established in various places before the
war. but they have not met with
marked success. Although a number of
orders have been taken for hardware.
electrical equipment, and building
materials, deliveries have not been up
to sample, and hence buyers are less
tempted to place orders with German
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12
81 100000 Francs Set Aside
EOr Swiss II. Il. Elccfrilicatso"

Fifty-scven million francs have nsss ass
credited in the Swiss budget OF VI.
for electritication of the Federal res
ways. 1t is hoped that the clectrsp.s
ton of the Bellinzona-Lugs Chissss
the Erstfeld l.ucerne. and the Goioss
Zug lines will shortly be completes 4,
The Amsteg power station. Of Ss'rs'
horsepower. will be ready to furn4's'
energy about April. 1929. and the y {.
cerne-Zug Zurich line will probably :
electrified by the end OF the year. ~
gcther with the St. Gothard, the sleJ
Lausanne line is to be electrified, 33m
will be opened in the summer OF W VI
The current will be supplied by ~
600 horsepower Barberine stat'es
which by that time will have bepl
completed. "a
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

bad de6t items tav,7.er n,.--
reasonable amount ge- .,, '-Ncff
serve fr bad debt Ia1oave~- r.
PRIOR 10 1921. h-ep mai. 1,-9od Nho'
serve account for 5sa debts ,. re-
duct reasonable addition 10 siic5 ~ =.
serve- Those who haeo NOT nero+o..
maintained sncH reserve accent ny
nOw elect 20 do so aIl ..cf nay
snai de;ermae 80 amount tbo :.
scrve that shouid reasonably. 80. ~, -
S"t up as Decenioe 3d. 1870. and -
rOes speot + 1921 a0d -.oser..er. Nv. -. -
may add Il fea eonan.e addition - a.,
reserve AID Gedlct +ae afoet,.-. r. -
addition IN conputi r "a fe no.
come Il rese-e aecguut = m...
tanned debi ascer'a faea be por+,.
.e7s 'n "noie Or 1 saould rot
in part be deducted ram come t..
shuld hs charged aaan tas reser,s
nat consf t-tfs reasonable ADD
fion GA rese erFe .of bad G-b-s must i.
determined i'm tre gin ~ - fa,..
and VIII varv ~ between clsssss q;
ousinss sand vlta cora 0r q oas..
ness prosperitr 10 ra : Of u,
Comm -sioner of ir-~frsf Psranue sr,.
Hides that = - a~raver uzng tho y.
serve method snor-c mass statemea,
III his ret-sn 7nov ~ nc June
nls charge sa.eF or o'he- CUISINES.
rransac-'ons for tae gesf ana ne ps,
c~ntage Of the reserve 10 sGcn amount
th" totsl amount o. noes aad sccourt.
receivable p the beginning I'D clo,.
Of the taHable year ard rne amount "a
debts which save 0een ascertalned -
oe wholly Or partly worthless A.,
charged aga.nst re reserve accogy
during ne ta.aDle "a
New-York tribune., 1922-02-12

concerns, even 2. lower prices. ASes'
can manufacturers of wire nails, S.
vanized sheets. tin plate, and reinioF'
ing bars are able 10 secure their sas''
Of the business al the present level O.
American prices.
Improvement in Trade in Hides
The Shanghai market for goatsE'H::
opened with the incoming supply y
this seasons stocks al prices proosre
slightly in advance Of those paid az M
end Of last season. The stocks as1
over from last season arc poor +"
quality.
At the close of November there vs,
no movement in hides, and the Unnso
States was not buying. though sens
transactions were closed for shlpmsa.
to Europe. II was buyers maiss.:
and there seemed TO DC little SHOW ,s e.
Improvement. With the advent Of l@'
however. the export trade IN h.des ,
improving and stocks arc actually Dr.
ginning to move.
The American consul general at hn.
bin reported that the shipments OF ~,
had been brisk in November. and tass
the total exports from Mukden shs
Harbln 10 the United states dn,s.
October. November and DecemD::.
amounted to about s2.750,0C0 god !. =
spite of the unsettled conditions i
Siberia. which have greatly decrease
the supply during the last few yea ySs..s
He also was informed that the lnl.s
government was making arrangemepssss =
to sell at Chita furs to the value Y
100000 gold, and expected Amerl's
buyers to attend the sale, as many y
them visit this region each season. say
several have established permsns"s
branch houses.