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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

f,cccn Peru and Boiitis; u "a $500
feet htgh.
Does the Gulf Stream ever change
iis course
The guif Stream changes ifs course
slightly from pear 10 Vcar. sometimes
being closer inland and AZ other times
further from fand these fluctuations.
hofoct'cr. arc 80 slight that they ase
negligible.
Please name 10 men prominent ON
both sides IN the eivil war;
President lincoln. President Jcffrr.
son Darts Of the Confederate states.
Gen. Ulysses ~ Grant. Cen. Robert
r. Lee. Admiral Dafid OiasOor Far.
ra0af. Gen william Tccumsch Shcr-
man. Gen. Thomas Jonathan f'Stone.
icaIi'J Jackson. Gen. HonrV PhHfp
Sheridan. Gen. George n. McClcIiaH.
Where can one obtain information
on Nevada state lands under irriga-
ton?
M ryitno 70 thc state engineer.
Carson CITY, Ner
When was the first intercoliegiatc
athletic meet held In this country
AZ Saratoga In 1878.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06
EXHIBITS PACK
BIG AUTO SHOWS
81 Makes OF Cars Now on
Display in New York

NEW YORK. Jan As n result
Of intensive activity during tho past
few wcels. the ssrd national auto.
mobile show Is making great head
way Reports from tho factory dis
triots early this month sre 20 the
effect that work on the models TO
be displayed at the exhibition are
completed. Complete cooperation
among manufacturers. dealera ana
the show management has been a
big factor IN arranging the prehm.
iuarlen for the big exhibition o.
motor ears.
With 81 different makes % Huto
mobiles and more than 400 acces'
sorry manufacturers listed as cxhib.
ltafa. the National AUTOMOBILES shows
81 New York and Chicago are OK
peeted 10 be the biggest automobile
exhibitions ever presented IN this
country
The New York show opens today
and viii close January 10. and tho
Chicago exposition Ia tho Coliseum
and First Regiment armoTy VIII DO
held January ~ 10 February , Both
displays arc under the direction of
the National Automobile Chamber
81 commerce. The Grand Central
palace will again house the New
York Show ia It, entirety.
one u tire features Of the national
show this year Is The wonderful ar
ray ~ accessories. Tho total mum
Der ~ DEVICES. big and little. that
SO 20 help tho motoris, TO not only
run his car. but also IN many IN
stancsa 10 add 20 IT, appearance.
breaks al records.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

builders are no; in position TO avail
themselves Of the advantages OF
large scale production in body build.
inF They have neither the equip
ment nor the manufacturing system.
They build today IN about the same
manner that specially siesigncd job.
are manufactured here-a slow. cost.
~ system that has been made com.
plcte in this country by modern ma.
ehinery and methods
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

at other times, the form OF shield
shown above can be adjusted 10 con.
form with the weather. II ~ divided
into six parts, each adjustable OF
itself
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06
AnIlsTAnIE suIEIn

II the weather is bad. tho whole
may remain closed. But
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

What were the receipts per mile
from passengers carried hy the rail-
roads last year. the operating ex-
penseH and taxcsf
During 1871 fae arcYo0c receipts
Of the railroads Of fhe Lnifcd states
per mile for passengers ma4 5esG
cents. the atsroOe operating cTpcnse
per mtIe o. road IN fs90 --latest apal.
abieJ ious s1s.7s9s The farcs for fhc
somc period per wtic Of Zinc incrc
gf26f
Is there a Law limiting the time
railroad men can work. is II ma
tional law
The Hours Of Service Act. a.
Amended" IS Stat. l.. ms proridcs
that 10 hours shall be- fhc Dgarimnm
continuous service Of railroad cBf-
pioDcs. nth az least 10 consecutive
hours Of duty before BEING called
again. This, Of course, Is federal
sfdfafe.
Where IL the highest navigable lake
lake In the world?
Luke Jtfscaco. on the boundary be-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06
Burning Car Sends
in Own Fire Alarm

CHICAGO. Jan. g.--An automobile
driven BY Mrs. Charles Turner
crashed into a fire box. settling or
the alarm and 80 n result me FIRE
apparatus was room on me sccne.
The firemen found the machine IN
flames. but extlnguished them IN
few moments The automobile would
have been destroyed n the alarm
had not been sounded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

Special evening prayer services
viii be held IN the First Norwegian.
Danish Baptist church. Stewart 81.
and Denny way, beginning Tuesday
az s p. m. and continuing until Fri.
day
Rev. A. M. Menus. pastor. viii con.
duct the services. MS well as those
given az GAS and II a. IN. and ~ 6
and 1880 .. m. on Sunday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

Mia. Grey viii receive eAlisrp
in her offios Monday. Wednesday
and Friday. from to . y. m.
and on Tuesday and Thursday
from IL O. m TO IL m. each
week. Please do not come at
other times. a. ;, seriously infsr.
far.s with her writing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06
Seeks Divorce on
Cruelty Charge

Failure 20 support his wife and Ills
alleged cruel treatment 81 her are
the charges aRainff Albert Ely. for
mer Camp Lewis soldier. made BY
Emma -. Ely war bride. IN her d.
yorcs complaint filed Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

What proportion of the population
Of the United states works for
wages
There are no sfnfistios complied on
the tcagea earned ~ the United
States. but there perc H.sf8Rbs OF
our population engaged ~ OatHfui oc-
cHpafioHs ia 1920. This Includes
tca0e-earnsrs. proprietor oiorers,
etc.
How IL the wealth OF the United
States divided among various classes
Of our population
There are no erect Statistics. bat
The resrarches Of sfnfisficiar % con-
serr'afire tietrs hare shotrn that az
nearly as caH be estimated. the dis
frfbaiion Of ircnifh IN the Uritcd
States IL aS foiiotrs,
The rich" per cent Of the peo-
pie. otpu 80 per cent Of the incoifhs
The "middie class" - per cent of
the people. oion IS per cent Of the
trealfh.
The poor" S. per cent Of me pco-
pie. oscn per cent Of the tccGfh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-06

TACOMA Jan g.. Members OF the
legislative committee Of the Automo.
hila club Of Washington opened a
two day session ~ the Chamber Of
Commerce here Thursday morning 20
formulate ita recommendation %
the coming session 81 the legislature.
During the morning sessions rep
reseniatiyss from the Dysrs and
Cleaners association and from the
staFe bus and motor transportation
companies appeared In behalf OF
legislation contemplated by the com.
mittse which would effect their bust.
meas
The dryers and ciesuvrs appeared
in protest Of higher gasoline taxsH
ana asked that II such n recomman
dalton was made by the automobile
club that some provision DO incorpo.
rated and urged upon tirs legislature
which will exempt from the tax gnso.
line used FOR cleaning purposcs
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-20

contrived to get a great deal of fun
out Of planning and talking about the
tree.
Just as the meeting was called to
order, the front doOrbell tangled and
the minister excused himself to an
swer it. In a few moments he reap
peared, and walking at his side was
Old Solomon Way. He was a giant
Of a fellow, a trifle stopped about the
shoulders, but carrying certain dig
nifty that hushed the clatter of the
lively young people. The minister
made no comment, but, seating Old
Solomon in comfortable chair,
opened the meeting.
The usual discussion followed. Who
would go for the tree7 Who would
set 1t up in the village green? Who
would trim It? Who would arrange
the electric bulbs and see about the
battery?
Old Solomon listened intently. Per-
haps the rest of the people forgot he
was there. In any case, there was
little gasp of surprise when the tall,
white-haired man arose, and, looking
about shyly, said he would like to say
q few words. The minister spoke a
few courteous sentences to make Old
Solomon feel at ease, and then sat
down.
II amt never been down to one o
your meetin's BEFORE" began the
woodsman, "but 1 reckoned couldn't
miss this one I've seen your pretty
christmas trees now for two or three
year, and 1t kinder seemed as though
wanted to say somethin'."
His voice was deep and gentle, with
slow patience that gave 1t, and the
words he said, a sort Of weight and
richness. The young people listened
In puzzled silence, but it was to be
noted that not a whisper disturbed
the assembly.
"Mebbe you won't like what 1 got
to say" continued Old Solomon, "but
/ feel like must speak. see and
know lot Of things, up there in my
cabin, that the rest Of you don't have
time to notice And I'd feel pretty
mean If did not put In an oar for
some friends Of mine who can't say
word for themselves"
He paused, looked around the room,
and then continued.
ave human beins are pretty apt to
think we're mighty important: we go
about takin' for granted that this hull
universe was made purpose for us, and
sSTerything in it But when you're
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-20

alone as much as l be, specially cold,
windy, winter nights, you can't help
thinkin' about all the little critters
outdoors. And in the mornin' there
are their tracks all about the house.
They don't ask nothin' Of us All they
want is chance to hunt for food and
some sheltered hole to sleep In. An
the birds! Even the pesky sparrows!
No matter what the weather Is, they're
fiutterin' around clipper as anything!
No complaints, no discouragement, no
fuss; and IL there's warm corner or
bit Of sunshine they manage to try
few notes of singin'. They're an
everlastin' example to us grumblers.
And I was thinkin' Solomon looked
keenly into the faces of his listeners
"if this year we couldn't have COM
munity tree, as you call 1t, not for our
selves but for the birds, and any small
critters that would venture near it."
Not person answered this appeal
they were too surprised. The minister
arose and said the meeting was open
to discussion.
Finally girl In the back of the
room popped up and asked how the
thing could be managed. Old Solomon
was ready with his plans.
IF you'd be willin' to have your
tree just a little outside the village,
not too far to get to, think we could
fix it. I'll cut and haul down q good
Christmas tree, and you young folks
come out day before Christmas to
trim 1t. Make 1t as fancy and pretty
as you please. Wen tie on scraps of
meat and suet for the birds. And We'll
clear a good space around 1t, and put
down boards for crumbs and grain.
And little ways off, Well have hear
Of hay for the deer, and odd bits for
rabbits and squirrels and such. This
has been a powerful hard winter, with
the 'eavy storms and ice and snow.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-20

II h. ;:.e first to promise to keep the
-'';r' Na':Y zee supplied for one day
a week, and l reckon there's young
folks enough who'd be willing to take
q day until the winter breaks. Seems
to me"-here his Dig, rumbling voice
lowered to beautiful depth, that the
Baby who came this day, nearly two
thousand year ago, meant for folks
to remember their brothers in the
woods. I sort of believe He'd like to
see us giyin' thought to 'em. Who
knows? Maybe they're as important
in the scheme of things as we are
And Christmas will last beyond one
day. thank you for listenin' to me-"
Old Solomon sat down. Immediately
there was a quick, light clapping Of
appreciation.
Christmas day saw the community
tree set up in farmers pasture II
was gayly trimmed with bright rib
bons, popcorn and bits Of food. Five
boys shoveled away the snow around
the base. Hay was brought; boards
were laid on the ground for grain and
other scraps. Never had the village
such fun. When things were all In
place, they formed circle around the
tree and sang O carol. Old Solomon
sang the loudest His face beamed
with happiness. And If you'll believe
It, no less than ten people invited him
to dinner that day!
1t was glorious Christmas. And
not only did the spirit Of love and
good cheer fly about that day, but CON
tnued for weeks. Every day someone
went to the community tree and
trimmed it with fresh bits of meat and
suet It grew famous: bird lovers
came from miles around to watch the
pretty sight: the birds lowered about
in focks. At evening and morning
three young deer ventured down fo1
the hay. Rabbits and squirrels up
preciated their good fortune. Best Of
all, the village folk learned the happi
ness Of thought for wild things. And
they also learned a deep affection and
respect for Old Solomon, who had
prompted them to this unselfish serv.
Ice
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-20

pOSSIDIe. NO UHe' h41e" us
history, and it is to be 6eared that few
gave a thought to him, beyond idle
curiosity which stirred mildly upon
these occasional visits Of his, and then
died before satisfied.
Two days before Christmas there
was a meeting at the minister's to
discuss arrangements for community
tree. Most Of the village was present,
particularly the young people. This
was their special interest and they
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-20
"a
Community
Tree
by MARTHA B. THOMAS
70, 1923. western NewspapeE Union,l

LID Solomon Way lived in q
shack at the foot Of the
mountain. He was a queer.
solitary man who seldom ap-
peared In the village. Now
and then be drove In for
supplies: these he bought
with as little conversation as
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-12-20
5tnrRrR christmas 0rrrtft1ns

-, na0e on mothers breast wish mothers
wise ana loving
destr
~ moCher sacred
"O0AOn " Love
49, 49," 81
~ raene Tor thee cheerfulness
10 40 each daily task
0A0OH0o 1eo-c1othed
o ~ 0po1eSs white and fed
70 thee we'd give each hearts that
which would do thee '
~ FRIEND for thee plead
Una 'n g1Ver OF every
store and ''Help
oo' or Tnee we give
service oone In the of Thine Begot
ruI hanoeo We with
live Heav
OIL Gne babe OF Be thehem
nAm "na1 else can bequeath
service Tor all humanity turning Father God
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
Tendency Is Upward In New York Bonds

NEW YORK. Feb. 16.-Irreguiar price movements took place in today's bond market, but the main tendency was up- ward. Copper company liens were bought at higher prices, Sugar company issues were reactionary in response to the ir- regularity and lower stock prices munich pal issues were in good demand and United States government securities were inclined to ease in connection with the de- lay or the Senate vote the debt fund ing bill.
 Foreign securities moved within narrow limits. although Mexican 4s closed IA higher and Dutch East Indies 6s of 1862 dropped a point on the usual selling which followed the offering of new Issue. The old United States Govern ment 4As per cent bonds showed net losses of to cents on $100, the other active issues closing to cents higher.
 There were few important changes in the railroad group although net gains of point or more were recorded by San Antonio and Arkansas Pass first 4s Illi- Texas and Mexico 6s and Southern Pa general 4s yielded point. Strength of Cerro de Pasco Ss and Chile copper Is. each up 2 points. were the features of the industrial division.
 Total sales par value. S12,s77,ooe.
 Bond dealers report a good absorption of recent issues and look for further extensive financing unless there is an unexpected advance in money rates. The International Cement corporation today announced that all its per cent con vertible old notes had been called for ings but all of comparatively small amounts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
Diuidends Declared By Many Corporations


 NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Favorabie divi- dend action was taken today by a number Of industrial corporations. Including decla- ration of higher rate by the Standard ul Company of Kansas and an extra divi- dend by the Pennock oil company
 The Standard of Kansas declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents, which ,s equivalent to g year on stock out standing since the stock dividend of 300 per cent and reduction in par value from $loo to $25, or s32 year on the old stock. Previous dividends on the old stock were at the rate of s24 year
 The Standard Oil Company of New Jer- sey declared an initial quarterly diyi- dend of 25 cents the new common stock, which is the equivalent of Sl 25 on the old stock before the 400 per cent stock dividend last December. This ac- tion was in accordance with an announce lnent at the time the stock dividend wa. declared that no immediate increase in dividends was contemplated.
 Directors of the Pennok Oil companv declared the regular quarterly dividend of l per cent and extra dividend of the same amount.
 Texas Gulf Sulphur announced a regular Quarterly dividend of s1 25. The com Many paid an extra 75 cents In addition tA the .25 dividend for the last quarter of 1922.
 A 2 per cent dividend. the same as wa, voted three months ago. was declared by the National Lead company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
OIL SHARES ARE FEATURE ON CURB; PRICES ADVANCE

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Chief in terest in today's curb market cen- tered in the oil shares, several of which advanced to new high records for the year on announcements of higher crude prices.
 Prairie Oil and Gas was the in- dividual feature. closing points higher at 246 after having estab- lished new top at PAT. Other strong spots were South Pennsylvania oil, Standard Oils of Kansas and Ken lucky and Associated and Continental Oils, all up 1 F to f points.
 Auto knitter Hosiery, traded in for the first time, ranged between 24A and 23 as against the offering price of S22.50. Yellow Taxi of New York sold as high as 14S7s, or nearly three times the recent offering price. Stutz Motors advanced a point but other industrials moved irregularly within narrow limits.
 Activity in copper shares at higher prices featured the mining group in winch there was heavy trading by floor traders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
Reserue Bank Report

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.-combined re- sources and liabilities of the I2 federal reserve banks at the close of business February 14 were reported tonight by the federal reserve board follows:
 Resources: Gold and gold certificates s302, 900; gold settlement fund fed eral reserve board. $572, ,152. 900; total gold held by banks, sS74.S41.o00: gold with federal reserve agents. S2,144.036; gold re- demption fund, $60.120.0O0 total gold re- serves. ss,o7s.497. 900; reserveS other than gold $40, 464,000: total reserves $s,21s,- 961,000; on-reserye cash, s67,78s,000.
 Bills discounted: Secured by. United States government obligations. s42s,724,- 900; other bills discounted, s22l.715, ,0Oo; bills bought in open market. $fs447s, oOo; total bills on band, sS37.915.000; United States bonds and notes, s163. 240, 900; United States certificates of ndebtedness, $19.2S3.000.
 Municipal warrants: Total earning as- sets. S1.1el, 43S,000: bank premises, $46.- 777ooo; S per cent redemption fund 900; uncolleoted items. s676. .S05. .0000; all other resources, s16.045. .000 total re- sources. s5,21s, ,126,000; capital paid in, s10S,3T3,oo0; surplus, $21s, ,S6s. 900.
 Deposits: Government. s4S.4s2,o 900; member bank. reserve account. s1.ss4,- 56100o; other deposits, s22.6se. .000 total in actual circulation. s2,243. sos .oO0 fed eral reserve bank notes in circulation, net liabilities. S3,074,o0o: deferred availability items s602,S7S.000 all other liabilities, s11.137,000; total liabilities s5,21s,126,0O0.
 Ratio of total reserves to deposits and federal reserve note liabilities combined, 75.3 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
FOREIGN BONDS {nD Cnrl. ATa-Ir.Ak
Oil Production Off

NEW YORK, Feb. I5.-The average gross crude oil production of the United States decreased 27,s0o barrels for the sco Tss snass rsegaary o tSt1ng s for the preceding week. according to the weekly summary of the American Pe- daily average production east of the Rocky mountains was 1.154,600 barrels as compared with 1.197, 200 barrels. a decrease of 42,6oo California production was 666.- 900 barrels .as compared with 550 900 bar rels. an increase of 15.o00
 Oklahoma Kansas showed a daily aver age gross production of 4so.300 barrels, an incerase of 6,450; north Texas had de- crease of $500 barrels: ceDtral Texas decrease of 700: north Louisiana a de- crease of b,l0O, and Arkansas a decrease of $500 barrels. In Oklahoma produc- tion of the Osage nation was shown as 119,500 barrels against l20 900 barrels; 1; Tonkawa, 48200 against as.25O barrels . Lyons Quinn. 10,S50 against 10, 300 barrels The The output of the Bristow pool was 57.- 300 against b7,5b0 barrels. The output of the Mexia pool central Texas was re- ported at 6s,T50 barrels against 55. 800; FL dorado, Ark, 20.20o barrels against 20,750 ss.7oo. In the gulf coast field. Hull was reported at 23.000 barrels against 24s50 and West Columbia 24,o50 barrels against
 d-Continent crude was advanced Toe a barrel. now being quoted at sl.4O. to $2.o0 barrel, according to the gravity of the oil All eastern grades were advanced ing quoted at s4 barrel. Gulf coast crude was advanced 25c a barrel to si.b
 According to figures collected by the American Petroleum institute. the imports the principal United States ports for inc week ended February 10 totaled l,714,262 barrels. daily average of 244.ss5 bar rels compared with 2,213,93s, a daily ay- craze of 316.2I7 barrels for the week end ed February 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-16
DAILY BUSINESS EDITORIAL
District Progress in Manufacture of Cement
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

factories manufacturing and small or e cp tai may be profitably invested
 benches and chars manufacture concrete renee staples in fastening wire residences There has been durable sag beauty or have become fixed Birmingham industry making building Among other They saving freight the cost of cutting the material without freight durable material number multiplication of their production industry desirable and most
 
 with the handy material The the plants did that of lowcos iron without the freight rate but all Making of
  collar works and mattress factories In Milwaukee grain milling In of habitat resting
  industry and it's by-products
 In cluster In good all Birmingham good place for the maker of another kind diversified industry with the under