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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
Big Strides in Road Improvement.

A total of S2,70O,0O0 square yards
of asphalt paving were laid upon
American roads and streets last year.
This is equivalent to 1881 miles of
highways Is feet wide, and sufficient
to build an asphalt road IS feet wide
from Augusta, Me-, to San Francisco,
thence to New Orleans, and north to
New York. 1t represents an increase
of 100000 square yards over the
amount laid in 1921.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16

A denied fender, which has been
damaged by collision, should be
Strengthened out and painted over
with qulck-drying enamel, in order
to prevent rust and decay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
A Metropolis ON WheeIs.

There are no fewer than $4,000
motor vehicles running in and out,
over and through the streets of New
York City every day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16

White automobile hearses, with
body Of Oriental design, are used by
weather. classes in Japan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
CaIifornla,s Newest Claim.

California recently passed the mil.
lion mark In automobile registrations.
leading all States in America with
the number of motor vehicles own "a
at one time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
Fewer Accidents on Foggy Nights.

OF the 522 fatal accidents involving
automobiles that. occurred in Massa-
chusetts in 1922, 315 occurred In the
daytime, 81 at dusk and 156 at night.
In 444 cases, the sky was clear, in
80 it rained, in 20 there was mist.
in 6 fog and in snow. The combined
causes. including snow and ice, mud
and wet pavements, only counted for
119 fatal accidents, 397 having taken
place on dry pavements.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
They "see America" by Auto.

George C. Masters, of Fort Worth,
Tex. his wife and seven-year-old son,
have been seeing America first" by
automobile since 1914. Travelling
continuously he has licenses of
thirty-five States on the car. The ve-
hicle is equipped with pneumatic
beds, screens. water tank and cooler,
oil stove. icebox and chiffonier. 1t
also contains a tent large enough to
spread out over the four-ton truck,
with space left over for the occu-
pants.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
Testing sanity Of Speeders.

Lunacy commissions in Detroit.
automobile speeders are insane.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
The World,a Motor Cycles,

OF 100000 motorcycles operated
throughout the world, scarcely ~
per cent. are owned in the United
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16

The late city wall Of Canton, in
China, now serves as a top surface
for % miles of fine highway, over
which motor buses and automobiles
are running.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16

Motor Registration i'm Canada.
Automobiles in Canada now mum.
Der 616,S07, or one car to every six
teen persons. Ontario owns the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16

and Is miles on q half.and-haif m <.
ture OF the two.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16

Always use goggles for the eyes
and a saturated solution Of ordinary
baking soda on the hands when
working around a battery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
Auto Tips

With proper care the life of a
good car is estimated at $4,000
miles.
1t is much cheaper and better to
install new springs than 1t IL to
patch up old ones.
Hard steering will result from al
lowing the knuckle pivot pins to
become dry or rusty.
To prepare electrolite for bat
teries use vitreous (stone) or glass
vessel, never a metal one.
A loose gasoline tank is likely to
spring leaks If permitted to rub
against the frame or metal sup
port.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16

Motorized Mail Route In Alaska.
The Post Office Department has a
S06-mile mail motorized route, extend.
ing from Chitinl to Fairbanks,
Alaska.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-16
out the World.
Eaey Going in Ceylon.

@~1SU NNWAA1B IN ONV 1O@1"
Scrap rubber, spread on in liquid
form, is used for road surface dress.
ing In Ceylon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
GROUP TWO BANKERS TO MEET AT ENSLEY
Plans Made For Entertainment Of
 Visitors April 12

Group two of the Alabama Bank CTS association will hold it's annual one-day session Thursday, April i2, at Ensley when more than 100 mem- bers are expected to be present, ac- cording to announcement Tuesday sam c. King, vice president of the Bank of Ensley is chairman of Group 2, including banks of north Alabama.
 The Birmingham Clearing House association will entertain the visit ing bankers at a luncheon at l o'clock Thursday at the Tutwiler hotel. They will adjourn to Ensiey and be taken on a sightseeing trip through the western section of the city.
 The evening session will be held at banquet at the Ensley Elks home on Avenue D. Principal speakers for this occasion will be Oscar Wells president of the First National bank of Birmingham; P. P. Claxton. pro- vost of the University of A1aba ma and Thomas W. Martin, president Ut the Alabama Power company.
 During the business session educa- tion from an economic standpoint and general education for the state ot Alabama will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
EXPERT SEES NJ
 DANGER S00N IF. I |NANC|AL CRASH
Says Reserve Bank Heads Satisfied and Credit Will
 Not Be Restricted
BY WALTER E. BROWN Editor New York Commercial. Especial To The Age-Herald.)

NEW YORK, March 27.- While there was considerable irregularity \in todays stock trading there was as heretofore no mistaking the under current of strength. The bears tried all their tactics but they made poor going of it. They used the meeting of the federal reserve governors in Washington as an argument notwith- standing the fact that unofficial re- ports from that body, refuted their contentious. The official report is- sued late this afternoon was some what caustic arraignment of those who essayed to lay out a program for the board.
 AS matter of fact the writer is able to state that the representatives of the federal reserve banks of the country are quite satisfied with the business outlook of the country and confirm the statements that have been made in this correspondence that there is no imitation as yet to amount to anything and that the menace of it is not of character to cause apprehension. As matter of fact both bankers and industrial leaders are so much on their guard that there is very little chance of any undue credt expansion taking Boom Continues.
 On the other hand business is go- ing along in a satisfactory manner, with every indication of its indefi- nite continuance unless there is some blundering somewhere. This meet ing of the governors is the regular spring meeting There is nothing unusual about it. It is highly con- structive in its nature inasmuch as the heads of our banking system are endeavoring now to make plans that will safeguard the prosperity we have now achieved. The point to be ememb bered Is that we have placed business upon solid basis and that we have enough in sight to keep us going for the rest of the year if not longer, There are present the ele- ments of imitation which Is nat ural development. What we are studying is how to avoid this infla- ton.
 Sees No Harm.
 If there is careful use of the tremendous reservoir of credit now at our disposal no harm will be done. If, however, there is lavish use Of it so that inventories are increased and plants are extended. there will be inevitable imitation and the inevi- table reaction. In other words, we have had experience with imitation, we know what to look for and we can recognize the symptoms. It is now up to the leaders of the financial and industrial worlds to avoid the mistakes of the years immediately following the armistice. There IS no reason why business should not move forward with the utmost confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
CROWDS FLOCK TO.
 CHURCHES IF CITY. TO HEAR SERVICES.
Three Thousand Hear Dr.. Truett-Broady Packs Jef-
 ferSOn at Noon

Meetings at the First Baptist church and the jefferson theatre Tuesday featured the third day of the cityw wide revival of the Protes- tant churches of Birmingham. pr. George Truett, of Texas, noted Bap- tist preacher, spoke at the First Bap- tist church and Dr. J. NJ. Broadly. pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presby- terian church, delivered the sermon at the theatre. More than 5000 per sons attended the meeting at the Baptist church and the Jefferson theatre was packed with business men and women.
 Not only did 5000 persons at the First Baptist church hear pr. Truett. but Baptist congregations in Mobile, Montgomery, Ope!ika and other ctt- ies listened in to his sermon over radio. The entire program. including songs, was broadcasted through spe- cial arrangements with WSY, the broadcasting station of the Alaba ma Power company.
 Dr. Truett's sermon followed that of pr. Broadly at the theatre at noon. The Texas minister. who is said to be one of the leading preachers of the south, has an international repu- tation as a speaker and orator. He has one of the strongest churches in the Southern Baptist convention and is in great demand as a revival speaker.
 The visiting minister was met at the train by committee headed by Dr. J. R. Hobbs, of the First Baptist church. He arrived at noon and be- gan to speak shortly after 1 o'clock Dr. Broadly Speaks On "Sin."
 "Sin" was the subject of pr. Broadly at the Jefferson. He took as his text, and gave an explanation of what sin is and the various names by which 1t is called.
 "Pinkerton may miss you and you may escape Burns. although they are good detectives, but there is one de- tective who will invariably find you. It is sin, the great detective.
 "The root meaning of sin is miss ing your mark" Dr. Broadly declared, land we all know what missing the mark is. Another meaning of sin boundary line. Sin is iniquity ana a life that is irregular. Sometimes sin is called wickedness and again crookedness and guile.
 This is just a suggestion as to what sin will do," he declared after telling the story of the children of Israel and the refusal of two and one-half tribes to settle in the land of Canaan. First it alures us. then absorbs us, then defeats us, bringing shame and disgrace upon us"
 Dr. Hobbs will speak at the noon- day meeting Wednesday. His sub ject will be. "The Man God Was Proud Of." J. Fred Scholfield, direc- tor of music at the First Baptist church. has charge of the musical programs at the meetings at the Jef- ferson theatre.
 Meetings were held in 100 churches . participating in the reviyals Tuesday night. Interest in the revival is una bated and large crowds filled all the churches. Reports of the Pastors union are that many conversions have been made as result of the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
RUSSIAN S0V|ETS. DOMINATED PARTY
 IN UNITED STATES
Radical Meeting Held Under Orders of Communists,
 Is Claim

ST. JOSEPH, Mich, March 27.-(By Associated Press.)-Activities of the communist party of America were outlined and approved in Moscow months in advance, and the national convention of the party. held in the dunes near here last August was postponed by cabled order from Rus sia to await arrival of delegates from Moscow, according to docu- ments introduced by the state today in the trial of William E. Foster, charged with criminal syndicalism.
 Questioning Charles E, Ruthenberg, first witness for the defense, pros ecutor Charles Gore, on cross exam nation, brought out from papers seized in the raid on the convention that the question of inviting Foster to the meeting had been voted on month in advance by the party's central executive committed
 The state produced the minutes of meeting of the executive committee held July 26 and 27 to attack Ruth enberg's testimony that the question of having Foster at the convention had not been passed on until the committee met at Bridgman, Mich, about August r.
 Foster Organizer.
 The minutes of the July meeting showed that "Ballister." the alias of Robert Miner, of New York, had moved that Instructions to attend the convention be given to the na- tional industrial organizer" A ques- tion filled out by Foster stated that he was the national industrial or ganizer.
 The minutes also showed that Jay Lovestone, secretary of the executive committee and one of the defendants here, read at the July 26 session cablegram from Moscow ordering the postponement of the convention.
 How the communist internationale in Moscow passed on the policies and plans of the party in this country was developed when the state pro- duced from the papers seized at the convention an outline "concerning the next tasks of the c. r. of A." to which was attached a certificate written in German and signed by Rakon, secretary of the executive committee of the communist inter- national, giving a correct copy of the minutes of meeting of the committee held in Moscow November 19. 1921, at which the American plans were discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

howled "OUCH." like that, only ever SO much louder, and ran away through the deep, deep woods as fast as he could scamper. Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and Betsy Bonnet String watched him in surprise until he was out of sight, then they heard chuckle behind them and turned to find Granny Hoppytoad smiling so broadly the ends of his mouth reached clear up under his hat.
 T bit old MT. Bottle Imp on the heel" Granny Hoppytoad explained. You see Hoppytoads haven't any teeth and we can't bite anything ex- cept bottle imps and Geewhilikers" Then Granny Hoppytoad reached in- side the soda water tree and found the glasses. and soon the four friends were enjoying the ice cream sodas from the magic ice cream soda water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

You wouldn't think anyone would be so rude to nice little lady witci. like Betsy Bonnet Strong, and to see the bottle imp yank upon Betsy's arm was more than Raggedy Andy could stand, so he yanked upon the bottle imp's arss even harder than the bot tie imp had yanked upon Betsy Bon net Strings arm.
 Hey! That hurts" the bottle imp howled as he let go of Betsy Bonnet String and gave Raggedy Andy's arm such yank it went "RRRRRip" and came right off. "There That's what you get!" the bottle imp cried
 Tt doesn't hurt one bit." Raggedy Andy laughed as he picked up the arm. And Raggedy Ann can sew it on again, can't you Raggedy Ann?"
 Before Raggedy Ann could answer the bottle imp started to yank on Betsy Bonnet Strings arm again. and just as he started to do this he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ANOTHER COMPROMISE
Rolling Store Fee Reduced to Meet
 Last Years Figure

Another attempt of the city com- mission to increase revenues Of the city went for naught at the board meeting Tuesday morning, when the $26O license fee for rolling stores was reduced to last years figure of $loo. With this move, the. commission al- most completed chain of compro- mises affecting all increases planned in the 1923 license schedule, Presl- dent D. E. McLendon said the license fee should be kept at the 1922 figure because the stores competed only with small neighborhood shops. Com missioners Mary Echols, w. L. Harri- son and w. F. Dickson also voted for the amendment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28

came old MT. Gurgle Glug. the bot tie imp.
 Aha Now I've got you, Betsy Bon net String" he cried. Just you come back home with me and shake whole lot of ice cream cones and cream puffs out of your magic ap- ron." And with this, what do you think? Old Gurgle Glug, the bottle imp, caught hold of Betsy Bonnet Strings arm and yanked and yanke Here" Raggedy Ann cried. you stop yanking on Betsy Bonnet Strings arm. The first thing you know you will tear her dress!"
 'Ha, ha, hal" Old Gurgle Glug. the bottle imp. laughed. What do I care, What l want is a whole lot of fee cream cones and cream puffs-that's what l want! And Betsy Bonnet String can shake them out of her magic apron!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ALABAMA IRON LEAVES FOR PACIFIC COAST
Steamer Sets Sail From Mobile
 Loaded To GunwaIes

MOBILE, Ala, Aiarc!. 27.-(Special Leased Wire. l. Carrying one of the largest cargoes of Alabama products some time, the American steamer Xii lucqenbach sailed yesterday for Pa eific coast points. The vessel carried a full cargo of cast iron pipe, pig iron and other products from the Bir- mingham district steel. about 5,000 tons. The Kiluckenbach is one of the larger type of steamers recently add ed to the gulf-to-Pacific-c coast serv- ice by the Luckenbach lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ASSASSINATION FAILS

An attempt to assasinate $. II. Col man, a dry goods merchant of Prich- ard suburb of Mobile. was made at an early hour today. and although deputies have been at work on the case all day. no trace of the would be assassin has been found. The at tempted murder of the well-known Pritchard man Is wrapped in mystery. That the man who fired through the bedroom door of Golman intended to kill him is a certainty, officers state. The bullet intended for Golman passed through the door and into the mattress on which he was sleeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
GOULD FIGHT ENDS
Illness Of Family Member Causes End
 Of Utilization

NEW YORK, March 27.-Because of the serious illness of George J. Gould in France. his co-heirs to the mff- lions of the late Jay Gould have signed pact which ended the long drawn-out litigation involving ad- mnistration of the estate.
 Incorporated in the pact was a cer- tificate of health dated October 19, 1922. and signed by Dr. Charles H. Miller of Hyde Park, London. which stated that George J. Gould has high blood pressure and thickened arteries: there Is consequent trouble with the action and power of his heart and disturbance of his nervous syStem,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
FOUR BIt: STILLS CAPTURED

Four stills, ranging in capacity from 1s0 to 500 gallons, 10 gallons of corn whisky and 5000 gallons of mash beer were confiscated Tuesday afternoon by deputies from the Bes- sewer sheriffs office. The outiawed property was found near Bluff Ridge. about ten miles below Bessemer, by Deputies Harrison. Ross, Schyiemer, Lamb and Miller. Arrests. 1t is said, will follow later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
OLD CASE RETOLD
Disappearance Of Nelms Sisters De-
 scrIbed In Federal Court.

scrIbcd In Federal Court.
 ATLANTA, Ga, March 27-The story of the disappearance of the Nelms sisters, almost 10 Wears ago, was retold in federal court here to- day by Marshall Nelms. brother of the missing sisters. and was, after strenuous objection by the defense admitted to the record of the trial of Victor E. 1nnes, alleged principal in the disappearance of Nelms sisters, now being tried on q charge of using the mails to defraud. The fraud charge grows out of Innes' alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to Mrs. Eloise Nelms Dennis, after he had induced her to intruat him with the money for investment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
TO TALK GOVERNMENT
Mrs. EchO1s And Irvine Engcl To
 Debate Civic Problem

Advantages and disadvantages ot the city manager plan of government for Birmingham will be discussed at the meeting of the Rotary club at the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock We'd nesday. Irvine M. Engel will cham pion the plan. Mrs. Mary Echols. commissioner of health and educa- ton, will oppose it.
 Rotarian T. H. Rennie will preside at the meeting in place of President W. Carson Adams, in. keeping with a plan of President Adams to have various members of the club preside at the different meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
BELIEVE THIEVES CAUGHT
Federal And County Officers Arrest
 Three Negroes.

Labe Jackson, Jim Moton and Pey- ton Ford, three negroes, were placed in the county jail Tuesday after noon following their arrest by fed eral agents and deputy sheriffs on charges of robbing the American Express company at the Louisville ard Nashville Railway station. With the arrest of these men officers think they have corralled a gang" who during the past 12 months have succeeded in stealing property val ued at approximately $12,000 from the Express company.
 The Jackson negro Is said to have been an employe of the express company John McKibbon, another negro held on this charge was re- leased Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
COPS GET NEW WHISTLES
New Traffic Rules For New YOrk
 City Announced

NEW YORK, March 27.-Now that New York's traffic cops have their new whistles, it's eYcNy man for himself.
 Pedestrians who violate the signal code will be as liable to punishment as auto drivers the police have ruled.
 Here's the catechism:
 One long blast--all traffic stops.
 Two short blasts-traffic moving at right angles gets ready, gets set Long blast--go!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
UNEASINESS OVER NEW CROP CAUSES WHEAT TO GO UP

CHICAGO, March 27.-Uneasiness regarding indications of delay to spring wheat seeding tended to bring about higher prices in the wheat market today. Closing quotations were firm at a net advance of 5s e 1Ac, with May s1.191s W1.195s and July $1.15a4 G1.157a. Corn gained B c 1ac, oats asc to 1a @c and pro- visions 12@15c to 200.
 Reasons for apprehension as to the outlook for spring seeding were said to be furnished by low temperatures northwest and by predictions of con tinued cold in that section. It was said also that scarcity of labor made any threat of seeding delay serious matter. Aside from prospective seed ing difficulties, the general trade was inclined to look for an upward swing in prices, and a dearth of offerings being evident except at material advance.
 That export business in wheat was fairly brisk helped to lift values. On the other hand, little notice was taken of sales of wheat tv go into storage here or of buying of wheat, to be brought to Chicago.
 Better shipping demand here for corn, together with talk of late spring, gave independent strength to prices of corn and oats.
 Provisions were responsive to up- turns in the value of hogs and grain.
 CHICAGO GRAIN AND. PROVISIONS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
RATES REDUCED

A reduction in the class and com modity rates from points on the Muscle Shoals, Birmingham and Pen sacola railroad to Mobile has just been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
ENGINE DAMAGES CAR SLIGHTLY

Slight damages to the automobile of C.. o. Kilgore, Oxmoor, Ala. re- suited Friday night when it was struck by a Seaboard switch engine at $50 o'clock at the crossing of Avenue A and Eighteenth street. Two young women and another man were in the car with Kilgore when it was struck but no one was in 1ured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-28
DADEVlLLE BANKER DIES
Long Illness Proves Fatal
 Thomas s. Sturdivant.

Thomas s. Sturdivant, 6S years old, prominent banker of Dadeville, Ala, died at Birmingham infirm- ary at o'clock Tuesday night. He had been ill for two years.
 MT. Sturdivant was president of the Dadeville bank and 8 leading business man of that place. He is survived by his widow and three sons. The body will be sent to Dade- ville at o'clock Wednesday after noou hy .JOhnS