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Evening star., 1923-05-26

We learned that an overwhelming
majority of our readers filled positions
of power. There is. of course. a great
difference in the relative power of the
head of great New York bank and
the head of the First National Bank
of Silver City. n. Nj. There is diff
ference between an executive of the
u. S. Steel Company and an executive
of the Pulaski Tile Works. But the
point is we have both.
The men who lead in thought and
action in the big cities. and the men
who lead in thought and action in
the small towns are readers of The
Digest.
The Digest did not make them
leaders. But leadership makes The
Digest necessary to them.
The Digest is not magazine which
shows one how to succeed. But The
Digest is a magazine that one grows
up to as one succeeds. And having
grown up to The Digest one never
outgrows it.
The bigger ones job, the wider
ones influence. the more important
ones decisions. the more necessary is
some source of authentic, unbiased
news of what the world thinks.
That need The Literary Digest
supplies.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

Massachusetts SOciety.-The mem
bers of the joint committee gathered
at the home of Chairman George L.
Cain, in 18th street, Tuesday evening,
and as a surprise presented him
with black leather travelling case.
Paul H. w. Hunter presented the
gift and expressed the sentiments OF
Mrs. Henrietta Smith presented Mrs.
Laura Wight, chairman of the ladies'
committee, with a gold-top fountain
pen in behalf Of the members. Mrs
Cain and Mrs. Wight responded with
expressions of surprise and apprecia-
ton. Refreshments and a musical
evening were enjoyed.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

The lexington w. c. II. l.. met
Tuesday night at the home of Mrs.
Alvin Day, 2014 North Capitol street
The reports from superintendents and
committees showed excellent prog
ress. Miss Irwin, from Hillsboro, Ohio,
addressed the union.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

NOethwesf Union W. c. T. I. met
at the home of Mrs. Lusby, 1406 NJ
street. Friday night. After routine
business the following program was
given: Piano solo. Mrs. Macon Rice
McArtor; duet. Miss Anna McAlwee
and Roy Miller: reading. Mr. Burton;
vocal solo, Mrs. McSpieden. Mrs
Eienger, representing Americaniza- :
tion work. and Mrs Perkins. repre-
senting child welfare work, gave
talks.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

buNiHeNs "VHIehS VOuncII.-MlSS S.
Mamie Burroughs of the Nationa
Training School for Women anc
Girls addressed the council Nav is
telling of the work, the aims anC
the growth of the training school
which represents the first organized
effort for self-help among colored
women. After the address a grour
of girls from the school delighted
the audience by singing negro
"spirituals." The devotions were led
by Dr. Diffenderfer of the Lutheran
Place Memorial Church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
DAILY BUSINESS EDITORIAL
On the Ways of the Truly Good
 Bv RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

REATEsT good only greatest but VI after him declare him life goodness wns with all things, harbor that feeling lost the flavor his Goodness embraces mankind the amplitude of it's symph and will deny the spark ot good Tn a which there will be Men caed good have believed deprav They forgot their Creator charge Him with permitting the world that which IS of firm the Rock Gibraltar When goodness by weakness has the flavor of goodness that stands the acid test that which mdrecton its beneflcence through lLdgested emotions.
 Merely being noensve not goodness It of positive character looks where there suffer others direct it's flow of philanthropy the flower
 
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 When the worthy his automatically the pocketbook automatically did of that It that which adapted to the He without osentaton yet he did not hold back from such praise bestowed him. He did not seek mendaton but delightful the boyih which he accepted it as it came his
 Money does spoil enabled to make pofert of themselves the before develops when he of goodness there that also develops after money
 There poor among because the need muh and needing much
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
COTTON PRICES G0 T0 LOWER LEVEL
 IN WEEKS TRADING
Government Action In Sugar Market Reacts On Price
 Of Cotton

NEW ORLEANS, April 22-Low prices were the rule in the cotton market last week, especially after the middle of the week and follow ing the federal governments in- junction suit against the New York Sugar exchange. Lowest prices came on the closing session, when the trading months were 147 to 179 points under the final prices of the net losses of 12O to 140 points At the highest the trading months were 40 points higher to points lower tban the close of the preceding week. May traded as high as 2S.20c q pound, as low as 2G.1Sc and closed at 2655c. The market fluctuated over range of 146 to 202 points. In the spot department prices lost 13S points on middling, which closed at 2S.25c, against 16.SSc on the close of this week last year
 The most powerful influence was the injunction suit against the sugar market, which prompted the fear that the government might take un favorable action against cotton should bullish operations in May and July be carried beNnd certain lim- it's. Because of thls the extremely bullish statistics of the week had no effect on values. The visible supply of American cotton lost almost 100000 bales during the week and, for the first time in the mem- ory of most brokers and traders was reduced to smaller proportions than the visible supply of other growths of cotton, the figures being 1887, 084 bales of American against l,S6S,425 bales of other growths.
 Weather UnfavOrnbIe.
 During the greater part of the but it had no great effect in sup porting values in the early sessions and none at all later. Too much rain fell in practically all states of the belt and temperatures nearly everywhere were too low. Planting was delayed and at the end of the week the crop as whole was gem erally described as being late. The government report on intended cot ton acreage this season, indicating an increase of 12 per cent over the acreage of last season, caused a great deal of selling. At the open ing this week first prices probably will be governed by the way Liver pool responds to the fluctuations of the last two sessions in the Amer jean markets. After that. in the opinion of most brokers. weather conditions should have much to do with the shaping of prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23

sented on all important trade and touring routes.
 Apart from the Paris, which is the last word in comfort, entertainment and cuisine afloat, and the France, which is of the same class, the French line, due to the impossibility of con- struction in war time, now finds itself equiped with only few first line ships
 And of them the Touraine. 25 years old IS knots, will be scrapped after it has served as floating hotel TOT the French exhibition at the forth coming exposition at Gothenburg. The Orraine, which though younger than the Touraine. is being disman- tied.
 Urge Many Lines.
 Other units have been affected to other services. The French line lost La Provence during the war at the hands of a U-Boat. Wherefore the company's authorities stress that one new boat at least must be laid down this year, and another one next year, if France is to furnish any serious competition to American and British lines.
 The Matin, in commenting on the problem thus posed, points out among other things
 "A great nation ought to have great merchant marine On certain vital arteries by which the principal international currents circulate, the nation not even to hesitate to make sacrifices, in order to maintain costly liners for publicity and propaganda. The Germans were well started along that line before the war, and on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS
MANY SPOUSES MEAN LITTLE TO VETERAN
Officials Claim He Married Women
 Only To Desert Them

WILKES BARRE, Pa, April 22- Wives of Charles w. DavIs, grizzled old veteran of the Civil war, are pop ping up all over the country. Davis in jail here, is charged with marry ing between IS and 30 women and then deserting after robbing them of their valuables.
 Davis will not say word about his alleged matrimonial career. He'll talk about the battle of Bull Run and other topics, but concerning wives he refuses to utter word.
 Authorities claim they have defi- nitely established that Davls has married IS women ana are confident that the complete list will run to 30.
 Six weeks ago Mrs. Emma Segar informed police that she had married Davis i'll Cleveland after having met him through matrimonial bureau. He deserted her, she said, on their honeymoon, taking her jewelry and S1e0 in cash with him. Mrs. Segar said she also had met woman in New York who had married Davis under the same Ncircumstances
 Authorities induced Mrs. Segar to advertise with the same matrimonial bureau again in the hope that Davis would be trapped. The scheme worked and when Davis came here he walked into the arms of the po- lice instead of the arms of a bride.
 Police say they found letters and photographs in Davis effects which prove that he had married many other women.
 Since then wives have been pop ping up from all over the country, but Pennsylvania Ohio and New York lead.
 Letters on Davis person, police say, disclosed that he travelled under the name of Davis or Taylor and represented himself a rich scenario writer with mansion in California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
FRANCE LAbOR|NG
 WITH PLANS F0 R. ME ERCHANT MARINE
Like United States She Wants Merchant Fleet To Be
 Proud Of

PARIS. April 22.-France, like the United States, is to struggle with a merchant marine bill. The measure is to be brought in shortly after the Parliament reconvenes on May 8. Its main object will be to aid the so- called French line" or "Companio Generale Transatlantique" to con- struct at least two new ships of the class of the steamships Paris and France, to serve the port of New York.
 A good first class boat destined for luxury travel" will cost about no. .000 o00,0O0 francs. A powerful newspaper campaign has just been started to point out the importance of having the French flag well repre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
LOCAL MARKETS LOCAL SECURITIES

| Apples-Extra fancy Winesap. barrels. ss.25; extra fancy Delicious box. S4.50 ex- tra fancy Ortley. pox. s3.75: fancy Vine sap. box. s3 extra fancy Roman Beauty, sS; fancy Roman Beauty box. s2.75: choice Roman Beauty. box. s25o: extra fancy Spitz. box. sS.25: small Jonathan. box, S3.25. Bananas-Per pound, 7c.
 Beans-California lima. regular, II he; navy firm; pound 9hc; pink beans. 9c. Peas-California black-eyed. pound. 7c.
 Cabbage-Texas green. firm. 7c, Louis lana. crates. s5.5O: Mobile. crates. S5.5O. Coconuts-Per sack. s5: broken lots. s65O.
 Dates-Bromedary. Dates BEromedary. se.75; ss ss Bounce
 Evaporated Apples--Selah brand. 13hc isc pound 50 ls-ounce Ney York stock l1c.
 Evaporated Peaches-Fancy, 50pound box, per pound. 200; choice. 16hc; fancy,
 PeachesNPr NPracticaiiy peeled. So; 60 H. ounce packages. not quoted.
 Grapefruit-Box, S4.
 Lemons-California. box s6 imported,
 Maokerel; 14C count. barrels, s2s.6o; s-s
 PSpa io bos mhts s5S 15o to box. So; 96126 to box. s5.
 Beans-Fresh. s3.6o hamper
 Cucumbers-S4 crate.
 Eggplant-S4.50 crate.
 Lettuce-lceberg, crate, S4.5o.
 Peppers-1'lorida. crate, S4.
 Tomstoes-Fancy. crate, ss.75; choice. crate. S2.75.
 Potatoes-Colorado Irish. pound, 2hc Michigan, pound, 2hc; Sweet. 1oo-pound sacks. pound. 2Ac.
 Peanuts-Alabama raw. pound. Sc; pasted. 9hc; Virginia. raw. 1oc; roasted. 10hc.
 Prunes--Ptted. S6 11-ounce package. 15c; 25-pound box, 4o-5O to pound. 12s.c 60-7O to pound, lie; 50-6o pound. 5o- bound boxes. 14c.
 Rice-Fahcy Blue Rose. pound. 6c.
 Rutabagas-Firm: per pound. Sc.
 Seed Potatoes and Onion sets-Bliss sack. e4.25: Rose, sack. s4.26; Onion sets. red, per bushel, s2.76; yellow. s2.75; white s.
 rawberries-South Alabama, s4.5O crate.
 Louisiana Vegetables-Turnips barrel s7: mustard. barrel. s7; carrots. bar vel. s5; shallots. barrel. $s: beets barrel. s5: spinach. barrel S6.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
SWAP PASSENGER TICKETS

MEXICO CITY, April 22.-Comple- ton of negotiations providing for the resumption after ten years sus- pension of interchange of railway passenger tickets between lines in the United States and Mexican Ma ticnal railways is expected to result from a visit shortly to be made to the United States by the assistant general purchasing agents of the lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
ANTI-KLAN CONCERNS FAIL

CHICAGO, April 22.-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed today against the Tolerance Publishing company, the American Unity Publishing com pany and the American Unity league, anti-Ku KluX Klan organizations. The assets were listed at $4,O00, while the obligations of the pub fishing company were placed at S475, ,000. The petitions were filed in behalf of creditors. Federal Judge Wilk kerson appointed Frank McVey as receiver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
EXPLORER TAKES RADIO

CHICAGO, April 22.- powexful radio set capable of communicating between the Arctic region and Chi cago will be carried on Donald Mac Millan's ship Bowdoin when the ex- plorer leaves next June for another trip to the polar zone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
Flashes Of Wire
COMPLETE BIG ENGINE

have just been completed by naval constructors of a Diesel engine of 5000 horsepower which Is to receive its official try-out in one of the latest submarines. It is believed to be the largest of it's kind in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
VANDERBILT MINIS

ATHENS, Ca. April 22.-The de- batting team of Vanderbilt university won unanimous decision over Uni versity of Georgia debaters here last night on the question of canceling the allied debts. The Vanderbilt team had the negative side of the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
COURTS OPEN MONDAY

I The chancery division of circuit court will convene Monday morning and remain in session until May 10. large number of cases being listed on the docket. Criminal division also will convene Monday with number of appeal cases from lower courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
KID LLOYD GEORGE
Former Premier Now Made Object
 of Many Jokes

PARIS, April 22.-Mr. Lloyd George, whom in the height of his power it was forbidden to razz, kid and otherwise maltreat in cabaret skits and songs, is back on the boards again. For short time after his fall he was contemptuously ig- nored by the chansonniers, but now the tuneful professional knockers of Paris have come back to him. The old gags about the Welsh sorcerer' adn an exaggerated English accent, however, are about the &mit of this latter-day resurrection. The audi ence, neverthless, eats up all the re- warmed chestnuts with glee, and holler for more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
HIDES AND WOOL

No. l Green Salt Hides-11c. No. ? Green Salt Hides-10c. No. l Green Fresh Hides-9c. No. ? Green Fresh Hides-sc. No. l Dry Flint Hides-14c. No. 9 Dry Flint Hides-13c. No. l Dry Salt Hides-12c. No. 2 Dry Salt Hides-1Sc. Sheep Skins-15cQ Goat Skins-10 70 BOG. Hog 0Q15c. Horse Hides-s193. Tallow-4 Q7c.
 Beeswax-22 2sc.
 Clear Grease Wool-s593sc Ginseng-Wild. ss@9. Clear Washed Wooi-4244sc. Burry Wool-1sQ25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
FISH

Standard Fish Company Gray Snapper-Per h., 14c. Red Snapper-Per h., 21c. Spanish Mackerel-Per h.. 22c. Pompano-Per h., 35c. Salt Water Trout-Per h.. 22c. Mullet-Per h., 10c. Oysters-Chesapeake Bay. extra select. s2.50 per gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
MANY HOGS RECEIVED

EAST ST. LOUIS. TIT, April 22.- Hog receipts at the National Stock yards here totaled 103,690 for the week. This is said to be the heav fest weeks run for the month of April ever recorded at the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
A RAISIN FEUD

FRESNO, Cal, April 22.-Four men were injured. two of them possibly fatally, this afternoon at Yettem, when a committee .from Earlier, Fresno county, sought to obtain sig natures of Sun Maid raisin growers contracts from members of an Ar menian colony in that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23

Alabama Shs, 1956. s4 ST Alabama 4hs. 1930-S5 4.25 basis. City of Birmingham. 4.4OQ5 basis. Jefferson County. 4.75 e 5.25 basis. Jefferson county warrants. 5h @6h basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23

great route to New York disputes with the English records for tonnage and for speed. We followed far enough behind. but still in an honor able enough fashion. It is no longer the same today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
BANK STOCKS

ISlu ASK Am. IT. X Say. Bank. 225 ham Tr. & Saw .225 250 Federated tts Blk. X TT; (par) ;..1S0 li Traders National Bank ......175 200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23

No matter where you live NA you can get six per cent on h%v vour money. Free from taxes,
 risk and worry. Amounts re- ceivcd from $50 to s5,00o Write for free literature
 SECURITY SAVINGS AND LOAN co.
 Assets Sl,0I1.2sS.30 F. w. DIXON. President. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Nembers New York Stock Exchange. New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Pro- duce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association Orders so- ;;c;te ed for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Sn,e,.I attention and liberal term. given for consignment of spot cotton for de- livery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
INSURANCE STOCKS
STATE AND MUNICIPAL 80

Ala. N. Life Ins. Co. (par 10). 14 l
 Protective Life Ins Co (par 10) IS 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
MEATS

MEATS
 Swift & Col Silver Leaf Pure Lard-Pet Ib 14hc. Jewel Shortening-Per h.. 14hc. Butter-Per h., 56c. Premium Skinned fIams-Per h.. 25c. Premium Hams, Regular-Per h.. 24c. Pork Loins-Per h., 17@19c. Bacon-Per h., 25Q32c. Eggs-Per doZ.. fresh. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-23
POULTRY

Hens-Large. 23@24c; small 229 2sc. Fryers-Large. soc. Brcilers, soc. Boosters. 13c. Stags. 20c. Ducks. 200. Geese. 10c. Guneas. 35@40c. Turkeys 25c. Eggs-27I2sc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-04
Harding and Wilson
Victims of Conflict

Two American presidents have be-
come Victims OF the world war. one
sacrificing his life. the other his
health. just 40 tho soldiers In tho
field Warren q Harding " dead.
tho result OF illness which followed
exertlons on a tour Of the United
states. one OF tho main objects of
which was TO put America into tho
world court ~ international justice
a development OF the war woodrow
Wilson IL partially paralyzed. having
been stricken during strenuous
speaking tour Of the country IN be.
half OF tho league OF nations. for
which he eamphigned until his vital.
rs was lowered and he broke down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-04

seaweed on the shores OF Orkney
contains a chemical which. combined
with coal dust, makes successful
fuel.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-04

The biggest staudlum the world
has ever seen was In ancient Athens.
Il could hold $50 600 people.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-04
ny LEO Il. SACK

WASHINGTON, Aug a. Altho
the cost OF living has taken a slump
since December 1919. when after tho
war high prices began their wild
climb. rents not only have main.
laned their increased prices. but
hive climbed higher,
Nationwide statistics assembled by
the department Of labor show that
all living costs have decreased eIG
per cent since December. 1919. but
house rent costs AN average OF ISL
per cent more.
No city IL an exception. Tho IN.
crease varies IN some cities. but
everywhere tho landlord 10 cKheting
more toll.
A housing shortage, accumulated
during the war. was the excuse for
the immediate aftertbewar raise.
Since then tho excuse pf increased
labor and material Coz has coma 20
The landlords aid. The latest excuse
IN Increased fuel pucea,'
The department " labor assemblies
living costs figurcs quarterly and a
study OF these figures shows that
with but rare exceptions. where
prices hold their own Tor quarter.
each period housing costs increased
Tho government uses Deccmber
1914. figures as a basis for increased
living costs. This shows that Los
Angeles rentals. now 81l per cent
higher than m 1914. lead tho nation
In tho increase Detroit. with see. II
second The average Increase Tor
the nation IL CA per cent, San
Francisco tenants. with a toyoar
raise Of only asa per cent. have sui.
fered less than rent payers anywhere
10 the country
Here are some figures showing
how rents have increased The total
increase since December. 1914. Is
given frs, with Tho increase between
December. 1918, and June. 1924.
enumerated next:
Baltimore. slt; CSC per cent IN.
crease. noston. 40.. IS Buffalo.
20. a. Chicago. oe.f. ISL. Cieye.
land. 78.S. a3s. Detroit. eco. SCI.
Houston. $751; 25a, Los Angeles.
s7.i: 7e.a New York. sst. 20. Nor.
folk. ~. 81, Philadelphia. 6sf. "a.
Portland. ore. s2,5; las san Fran.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-04
COAL-SUGAR IN
SAME CATEGORY
People Gouged by Dealers
in Both Commodities

WASHINGTON. Aus, 1.-The an
ihracite coal and the recent sugar
situations closely resemble each
other. Coal consumers are helms
gouged by the anthracite operators
Just as sugar consumers we're goug
ed. because the coal producers have a
similar opportunity TO gouge.
While these statements are not
made outright by the coal commits
sion. the suggestions made as the
"conservating policies" OF the anthra-
cite industry are 80 strong that the
commissions statement on "conser.
Nation~ Is regarded here as the
strongest part Of It's preliminary ~
port.
The anthracite coal producing In.
dustry and much OF tho Distributing
Industry arc owned by a small group
Of financial interests, Just as the re-
cent Cuban sugar crop was owned,
The sugar crop was controlled and
held 20 be slowly peddlcd 10 conSum-
ers NJ high prices Anthracite coal
Is also held and peddled slowly 10
consumers at high prices under the
same system. the commissions re-
port shows
Coal companies should not he al
lowed 10 hold large reserves indefin-
itely. instead Of developing them" the
commission declares such a policy
would make the coal last longer and
this is sometimes defended as con-
serVation. But sound conservation
policy does not require the present
generation 20 pay cNtrayagant prices
or resort 70 inferior substitutes for
the sake Of doubtful benefit to poster
ity.~
by keeping down the production %
anthracite. the commission hints that
high prices are maintained because
the demand is greater than the sup
ply and frequently recurring eN-
IRENE shortages result. The SUGAR
gouge was started on the threat OF a
shortage also.
II Is not labor that influences an.
thracite coal production, the commits
sion shows. During 1917 and 1918.
tur kIedtcst amount OF AntntaCitc
coal was produced and yet there
were only i5t.i14 miners employed
Ia the fields. During 1914 the min
crs numbered 10000 and yet the
amount OF coal produced was much
less than in 1917 and 1918.
The conclusion 20 be drawn from
the commissions report Is that the
anthracite operators should be COM
PEELED 10 mine more Coal. should he
compelled to keep the miners engaged
more days each year. that more coal
should be offered 10 the consumers
even tho lower prices would result
and that bogus conservation" should
NOT b. made cloak Tor an annual
anthracite coal gouge.