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Evening star., 1923-02-02
Bv the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, February 2-Foreign
exchanges irregular. Quotations Cn
cents): Great Britain. demand, 4.67;
cables. 4.67A sixty-day bills on
banks, 4.64 1916. France. demand.
.0G24: cables. .0624 y. Italy. demand.
.caSl - cables .04S2. Belgium, de-
mand. .0JiI Il: cables, .054S Germany,
demand. o0O027i2; cables, o0002s.
Holland. demand. $3.50: cables. 1898.
Norway, demand, 1852: Sweden. de-
mand, .2640; Denmark. demand, lS49;
Switzerland, demand. 1876; Spain, de-
mand. 1865; Greece, demand, .0l22:
Poland. demand, 0000261.: Czecho-
slovakia. demand .0292: Argentina,
demand, .3712; Brazil, demand. .1155,
Montreal SO 1882
Evening star., 1923-02-02
SUSPENDED FROM CURB

NEW YORK. February 2.-The New
York curb exchange today announced
the suspension from regular member
ship of Edward Goldsmith. whose af-
fairs are in the hands Of q receiver.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
TODAY'S COTTON PRICES.

NEW YORK, February Cotton
futures opened steady: March. 27.15:
May. 27.47; July. 27.07: October, 24.SS;
December, 24.57.
11:45 am. bids: March, 27.47; May.
2774: July. 27.27: October, 25.o2;
December, 24.ss. Steady.
NEW ORLEONS, February Got
ton futures opened steady. March.
1888; May, 26.s5; July, 26.16; October,
24S0; December, 24.30.
Noon bids: March, 27.2o; May, 27.2o;
July. 1884: October, 24.s0 asked
December, 24.40. Steady.
LIVERPOOL. February Cotton,
spot in limited demand; prices easy.
Good middiing. 1913: fully middIing.
1888; middling, 1928; low middling,
1903; good ordinary. 1853; ordinary,
1923. Sales. 5000 bales including
2,400 American. Receipts, $4,000
bales, including 17.70o American.
Futures closed steady; February.
1909; March, 1903: May, 1856; July,
1851; October, 1857 December, 1928:
January, 1915.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
HOUSE SAYS mo"
ON STEEL STACKS
Insists on Conferees Holding
Out Against ST, 100000 Of
flee Bill Item.

The House today Endorsed the ac-
tion of the confcrees in receding from
the Senate provision which was Of
fered in the independent offices ap-
preparation bill which would appro-
pirate 100000 for the erection of
steel stacks in the pension Office
building.
The House instructed its conferees
to insist upon disagreement on this
item.
Representative Will r. Wood OF In
diana chairman Of the House con-
ferees. said il was the most imprac-
ticable and fooIhardy thing to con
template any such work. He pointed
out that the Pension Office is not fire
proof. as tho floors and shelving are
constructed Of pine.
Danger in Installation.
Representative Wood said he hest
tated to contemplate what would hap
pen to the building if an attempt was
made to install these stacks. He told
the House that the Pension Office is
build on old Timber Creek that to
install these stacks il would be ncces-
sary to turn over earth which has
been lying for many years; that 1t
would be necessary to tear out side
of the building TO bring in pile
driver and that the building " aid be
filled with noXious easSes.
The proposition was further dis
cussed by Representative Stafford Of
Wisconsin.
Evening star., 1923-02-02

NEW YORK, February 2-Follow-
ing Is an official list Of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New York
Curb Market today:
Evening star., 1923-02-02
Business Boom shown.

Practically every industry and
trade in the fifth federal reserve dis
trIct showed unusual activity during
Decem Der. in comparison with other
months of 1922. and in many respects
II was the best business month of
'ho year. according to the monthly
statement and summary issued by the
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
which includes the District of Column
hia.
Textile mills in the district contin-
ned to run on practically ful1-timc
basis the report said. and consumed
80 per cent Of the cotton used in the
uIted States during the month
cotton growers profited from the con-
il7ued rise in prices, il was said. the
btneftS to North Carolina being cspe-
cially marked. Tobacco yields were
said to be much larger than in the
previous year and prices were several
cents per pound higher.
Retail trade was excellent during
the month. but wholesale business
was seasonally dull, the statement
showed. Collections on tho whole
were reported distinctly better than
IN preceding months
Evening star., 1923-02-02
Fewer Failures Noted.

Tho number of business failures
showed marked decrease as COM
pared with December. 1921. The report
stated. the percentage fer the district
being greater than for tho entire
country.
. ''Cordition reports of member
banks in leading cities of the dis
trict. said the statement show that
the banks are entering the new year
with loans reduced and LIQUID re-
sources much increase and
are therefore in far better position
to care for expanding needs of their
and sales pick up
Cash reserves of the bank were
listed at Sl14.3S6.915.75 on January II,
I923, az compared with reserves OF.
81 s.l.I95.46o.1o on January Is last year.
borrowings OF member banks de-
lined, the statement showed from
sss92e.52I.s s., on January is, 1922. to
s3S.62o. S91.9S on January IL 1893
bor Is fully and proftably en-
rloyed. the report said and s1It-
h"ient new work is in Immediate
prospect I" guarantee "A Job to any
person wh" really wants one
Rapid Transit Income.
The net corporate income Of the
Washington Rapid Transit Company
for the year 1929 was stated as So
hSf'So IN report filed with the Pub
lie Utilities Commission yesterday.
The report also shows that a total of
S22.670 of capital stock is still out
standing. The company-is capitalized
at s5oO.oo0. the par value of the issue
being SO.
Evans Addresses Class.
Joshua Evans, jr.. vice president of
the Riggs National Bank, spoke to
members of the Supply Corps School
of Application, Navy partment to-
day. taking as his subject Bank
Statements"
Delegates Named.
The following delegates of the
American Bank ers' Association have
been appointed by President J. f.
Puelicher to represent il al the In
reruationai Chamber of Commerce
meeting at Rome. March 1926: Fred
J Kent. vice president Bankers Trust
company. New York. chairman:
George VI. Reynolds. Contine entail and
Commercial Bank. Chicago; oliver {.
Fuller. president First Wisconsin Ma
tional Bank. Milwaukee; Melville a.
. Traylor. president First Trust and
savings Bank. Chicago, and oliver J.
Sands, president American National
Bank. Richmond. Va. The conference
will take up problems of world bust
ness conditions. Twenty-six nations
. will he represented.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
j. S. TAX REVENUES
EXCEED ESTIMATES
Treasury Collections for Year
,OOO-Business
Boom Revealed.

Revenues from government tax COL
loctions for 1922 far exceeded Treas
rtrv estimates, il was announced yes
terday. tho total for twelve months
mounting to $2o47,1S7,000. This is
less than collections for 1921, but it
"as explained the drop in receipts
"aa chargeable to changes in the
revenue law
or the total payments. sl.161646,-
400 was turned into the Treasury in
tho last six months of the calendar
YEAR. forecaSting a total Of approxi-
rtately s2,500 600. 900 for the current
nscal year, ending June 30 Coliec-
tons usually are larger in the first
SIX months of calendar year, since
me heaviest income and profits tax
payments fall in March and June and
many taxpayers pay all they owe the
government in the initial and second
quarterly payments.
Si1 Months Record.
Income and profits payments for the
last six months of 1872 amounted to
Noe1,SoS,31S. or only slightly more
than half Of the amount derived by
the government from that source in
again, changes in +hc ia,, n,n,eG 90,
most Of the decline, indica ting. ac-
cordlng to revenue bureau officials
mat some of ths tax burden has been
ilfted. December collections, in which
are included the payments for the
Iast quarter Of income and profits
amounted to S27o,oOooOo Of the six
month total, and these. like the to-
,als for the six months of 1922 and
lS2l' are Only slightly over half of
me amount collected in December.
While the December payments Of
estate taxes. given as S17.2S6 900, vas
greater by $1,000. 600 than for De
Ie1lher l9@ the total Of SS5.73S. 900
LOT the sig months ending December
81 last, Gas approximately the same
as Tor 6e same time in the preceding
year This source OF revenue has
nalnfained A generally level contribu-
'ion u the Treasury. il was explained
and its total usually can be closely
computed in advance.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
PUBLIC UTILIT !

Quotations furnished by W. 3. Hibbs Col
February .. 1s"3-2 pm.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
War Dogs Growing
in Southern Europe

The entire world has been agtatad
over the prospect of war bet@een
Italy ana Greece brought about by
the murder of Italians who were
members of mission on he
Greco-Albanian frontier.
Italy demanded instant repara-
tions and when Greece was slow in
acceeding to the demands war ships
opened fire on the Island Of Corfu,
bombarding its capital city of Corfu.
A number of inhabitants were killed
and Immediately following the bonn
bardment Italian troops took pos
session of the Island, and are holding
it pending the settlement by Greece.
Greece appealed the matter to
The League of Nations at Geneva,
but Italy states that there has been
nothing done demanding an appeal,
merely a stern showing on her part
that reparation must be made.
Meanwhile Greece is torn with
conflicting factions regarding the
determination of the case
The end is not yet-And the world
is waiting with bated breath.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
WHITFIELD CALLS
FOR AID In
MAKING STATE
PROSPfI.f,
Expresses Appreciation for Support
During Election.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 5.-Governor-
Elect Whitfield has given to the
press the following expression of
his appreciation of the honor be-
slowed on him week ago by the
men and women of his state.
Il appreciate more that | will
ever be able to express the conf
dence the majority Of the voters
of the state have manifested in
making me the Democratic nominee
for Governor
"The responsibility this nomina
ton imposes upon me will be hard
to discharge, but it is my intention
TO do my best to show by acts that
this confidence has not been mis-
placed. We face grave crisis in
our economic and financial affairs.
| will need the support Of all good
men and women in the solution Of the
problems that confront US.
at will be my earliest desire to
be governor of all the people. |
have but the hindest feeling for those
who preferred my opponents. They
had right to vote for the men
they thought best prepared for tne
position.
1T is my purpose to stand for
everything that is constructive, eco
nomical and decent for the state, and
I call on all good men and women.
to forget the difference, chickering's,
and divisions OF the past and to
Join with me in an effort to make
Mississippi a prosperous and happy
state.
II shall go into office unpledged
and l will be in d position at all
times to decide for what | believe is
best for the state
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
poPLARvILLE CoLORED
SCHOOL OPENS

The Pearl River County Training
School opened for the 1923-24 ses-
sion on Monday morning, with
large number Of parents and friends
In attendance.
Interesting exercises were held
with addresses by Principal A. A..
Todd and Reverends E. B. Young
and Percy Young, of Biloxi.
Something more than a hundred
pupils We're enrolled, but that num-
Der will be greatly increased during
the next few weeks.
This school is doing excellent
work among the colored youths OF
the city and county, and should have
the help and encouragement OF both
the white as well as the colored pop
nlation.
The faculty consists of Albert A.
Todd, principal. Mollie J. Todd,
assistant, Ruby Lee Watson and one
more to be added later.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
BIC TIMBER DEAL
Second Largest Deal in Mississippi
Involves S2,000,00

Hattiesburg, Miss, Sept. 5.--ln-
formation concerning what is pos
sibly the second largest timber deal
ever transacted in Mississippi has
Just leaked out.
l.. A. Cowan Lumber Company,
which owns and operates a mill at
Reba, Miss, and mill at Valley,
Miss. Saturday purchased from the
Robinson Land and Lumber COM
pany, of Mobile, Ala, more than 1Oo,-
600 900 feet of yellow pine timber in
Greene county.
The deal includes the sawmill at
Boutwell,, Miss, which has capac-
ity of 10000 feet day.. according to
Qualified statements, the transaction
involves approximately $2,3O0,ooo.
The new owners took charge OF the
Boutwell, mill September 1.
The deal is second in Mississippi
only to the Edward Hines transac-
tions several years ago. The hines
interests purchased the mills at Lum-
berton and Kiln and vast amoun9
of standing timber in Southwest
Mississippi.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
MISSISSIPPI LISTS 752
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS In l9zS
Dbl. I'm since 1910: 43497 Pupils Transported.

of 1910 a bill was introduced which
passed with little opposition, and was
approved March 8, 1910. This law
has been ammended by almost every
Legislature since, but some OF Its
main features are still operative.
In 1910 J. N. Powers was state
superintendent and binNing July
/ of that year w. H. Smith was
appointed rural school supervisor.
gsth of these men soon became ac-
tive in consolidation of rural schools.
A part of Mr.. Smiths report at the
end of his first quarter as state
rural school supervisor follows:
sIn Harrison county in one week
in July we consolidated fifteen one
teacher schools into six two-teacher
schools, and installed seven school
wagons, the first school wagons ever
used in Mississippi at public ex-
pense.'
Mn. Smith continued active there
after in behalf Of consolidation and
unler his less.ership, With the &C
support Of Saape sirte a<isss.t s'osy-
els. the work cf con selidation gssanat
Ifavx rspilllr, Xase W4tk h4s pnsgs
=: ~ y I u ! z i p I6ijd
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
Of Poplaryille'S
| New Grammar School
Exercises Tuesday Morning
Opened New and Modern
Building for a Very
Progressive Town

the Town" Prof. J. A. Huff, "The
New School and the A. H. S." Dr..
w. |. Arledge, "The New School and
the Trustees" Mrs. r. A. Rawls,
."The New School and the Parents
Teachers Association" Miss Cora
Brainard, "The New School and the
Teachers;" Miss Ida Gordon
Shivers, THE New School and
Former Pupils Miss Helon Napier,
sThe New School and the Pupils" )"
Miss Thelma Batson rendered q
vocal solo. and the exercises closed
with d song by the school, written
especially for the occasion, Parents
We thank Thee"
While in the last analysis the
people of the town are responsible
for the erection of the new building,
vet the initiative lies altogether with
the efficient and capable business
men who constitute the officiary of
the town, Mayor D. G. Mclnnls,
Aldermen J. A. Huff, 7. A. Rawls,
f. B. Ferris, J A. Moody and II. >.
Arledge who submitted the matter to
the people, and the character OF the
building is the result OF the care
full judicious work of the ex-
cellent Board of Trustees, w. l.
Arledge. G. c. Gredell, L. P. New
som, and Mesdames R. b. boyete'
and j. w. Moody.
The faculty, which gave sucn
eminent satisfaction last year is
identical for this session with one
exception. Albert Smith takes the
Mace of Miss jamie Smith, who re-
stoned 10 sake u position at MOOR
head. AS now constituted the
faculty is, Z. c. Fleming, principal;
Albert Smith 7th grade and Misses
Laura Conerly, 9th, Wilma Arledge'
9Th Urla Land 4th, Mamie Land,
9Th. Nellie Brainard, 1st, and Cora
Rrainard. primary. Mrs. E. W.
Hale, expression.
Enrolment and assignment were
made Monday and no time was iosV
in getting right down to WORK
More than 400 pupils have been en-
rolled to date.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06

jackson. Miss, Sept. 1.-The state
of education, through
Professor ]. I. Calhoun, supernt"n-
dent Of rural schools, has prepared
statement showing the rapid
growth Of consolidated schools.
Twelve years ago there was no such
thing in the state-today there are
ISL consolidated schools, employing
1915 teachers and transporting a.
497 pupils to and from school, Tree
of charge. This system mas been
built up, the report shows, since 1917.
In the fall of 1907 the state 81
perintendent of education, J. ~
Powers, appointed committee OF
three county superintendents OF edu-
cation to prepare a report on con-
solidation of schools to be brought
before the meeting Of the Association
Of County Superintendents- This
committees report was adopted
unanimously BY the association. AT
the pseetins Of the Legislation IN
4 hin VII irkrocuced prosid.n :
|fo ~ rn Sf1on qf schools ~
4 ill M ]. .ils Y .|S II
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
Supervisors Establish
A county Health
Unit
Order ipciudes County nurse; means
much for entire county.

Among the first orders entered
on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors for the September Term
was one providing for the establish
ment of a Health Unit for the
County and including County
Health Nurse.
Those who have advocated this
are rejoicing over the
eonsummation Of their long desired
plans, and are sure that the Unit
will mean great things for Pearl
River County.
Many expressions of conmen-
dation may be heard regarding the
Board of Supervisors, the concensus
of opinion being that the Board
has accomplished one of the best
things during it's entire admins
ctration.
The State Board of Health will
provided the nurse and arrange the
details for the operation OF the
Health Unit.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06

.gs Rah, Rah's," yells, cheers,
,ipg,,e whistling, and AAmerica"
ringing Justify from over five hum
dred throats of pupils, parents,
friends. and teachers, marked the
ouening exercises when Poplarville's
magnificent new Grammar School
building was dedicated on Tuesday
morning.
A solid, handsome, brick building,
practically fire proof and modern in
all alrang snlgnts and details, replaces
the ms ghtiy wooden structure which
has served the town for several
generations, but was entirely mad
eouate for the present needs.
The architectural features of the
buildings are perfect in every res
pect, and the equipment, ightiag
arrangements, heating system, desks
and general furnishings are all that
could be desired. When the elegan.
a orium, which has seating
ity of one thousand, is
ped with opera chairs, there
~ ts no more complete CT con-
venient school building in all South
Mississippi Thanks to The gen
erous efforts of the Parent Teachers
Association some play ground equip
ment has already been installed ard
more will be added. The organiza-
ton has presented the school with a
modem set Of scales and measuring
apparatus to be used in health ex-
atiens. This discrimination will
be conducted this week, the health
officer having the assistance of all
the physicians in town.. The As
sociation also hopes to be able to
secure the chairs for the Auditorium.
Principal E. G. Fleming had ar
ranged most unique program for
the dedication, keeping uppermost
the New School" thought. After
the audience had joined in singing
America, the Rev. H. w. Wallace,
pastor of the Presbyterian church,
delivered the invocation. The
opening speech and announcements
was made by Mr.. Fleming, followed
in order with addresses by Mayor
D. c. Mcianis, "The New School and
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
A. II. S. to Open

AS was announced in THE FREE
PRESS 4 couple Of weeks ago, the
Pearl River Agricultural High School
and Junior College will open for
the 1923-24 session on Tuesday,
September 11th.
qha buildings and grounds are
n process Of preparation and before
the openi day arrives they will be
filled with eager pupils all set for
the years work.
Superintendent j. A. Huff states
that Monday will be devoted to
enrolment and assignment, and
that the formal opening will be
held Tuesday morning. Tuesday
night there will be Get-Acquainted
Reception.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
Whitfield is Formally Declared
Nominee for Governor.


jackson, Miss, Sept, 1.-The
Democratic state executive committee
met in the Senate chamber today
and formally declared results of the
second party primary last Tuesday.
Professor Henry L. Whitfield was
declared the party nominee for gov
alnor over Theodore G. Bilbo and P.
,. Garner, commissioner of agricul-
ture, over J. c. Holton.
For railroad commissioner in the
northern district, L. F. LeGronne
was the winner over I. t. O'Bryant
by decisive majority. The result in
the Southern district was much
closer, c. NJ. Morgan, incumbent
being defeated by Dean C. Holmes,
of McComb City, by a majority of
only few hundred votes.
Miss Catherine Caruthers of Como
rendered her resignation as mem
ber of the conmittee and James Nc
Clure of Sardis was elected in her
stead.
Whitfield's majority over Blbo was
1851. The vote was: Whitfield,
134,724; Biibo, 11S,143.
For agricultural commissioner the
vote was; Garner, l,492; Holton,
1O7.595.
For railroad commissioner of the
Second District, the vote was: Hol-
mes, 40,54l; Morgan, S9.67S.
For railroad commissioner Of the
Third District: LaGronne, SAINT
O'Rryant, 37,2S8-
The returns included official re-
porss. aa con..Sses but Beason and
coaiosAi. Cemplete unofficial ~
tusssss eszn tkna COMMITTEES wesu'
S # e. ~
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
league of Women Voters
to Hold Meeting
5asttess OF importance to be
GDasidersd; full attention desired.

The September meeting of the
League of Women Voters will be held
at the home of Mrs. Harvey 5.
stewart, Wednesday, September 18th
at 30 o'clock. The following mem
befs VIII act as hostesses with
Ms. stewart; Mesdames r. b.
Boyett, Reuben Jordan, K. O. Carver,
Wyatt Mobley and Miss Misses
Stella Provost and Floy Moody.
AS this will be the first meeting
of the new year for the organization
every member is urged to be pre-
sent. Work for the year will be
outlined. All women of the County
who are not members of the League
ar earnestly requested to attend
The meeting at Mrs. Stewards and
en-. oil for membership.
BESSIE SCARBOROUGH,
Secretary.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
RTGflTFfI DFYASTATTNN tn
j PAN, FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE
hous 7ds dead and injured and large cities COM
pletely destroyed by earthquake, Fire and Flood =

An earthquake which occurred in
Japan last Saturday, Immediately
followed by fire, a tidal wave and
a typhoon almost completely des-
troyed the large cities OF Tokio aid
Yokohama, besides numerous smaller
fifty miles.
places wi,ain 4 radius of more t AN
More than 100000 people are dead
and nearly 100000 injured as a re-
suit of the catastrophe, and mil-
lions of dollars worth of property
wiped out
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
Visit From Confreres
Of the Fourth Estate

Mr.. C. "A. Neal, owner and editor
of The Conservative, published at
Carrollton, Carroll County, ac-
companied by Mrs. Neal and their
sons, Charles and William, honorea
The Free Press with an appreciated
visit yesterday forenoon.
They were returning from va
cation Of some days on the Gulf
coast, and were motoring home oy
way Of Bogalusa and points along
the 1. C. Railroad.
WANTEDMen or women 70 take
orders for genuine euarantesd
hosiery foJ nasu, women and onls7
v q Elinlnat J. s1ezy ''y
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06
United States Gives
Mexico Reconition

After more than twelve years with
out official relations with this coun-
try, due to internal disruptions and
unstable and temporary governments
the United States, last week, gave
recognition to the present govern
men Of Mexico and re-assumed
diplomatic relations with that
country.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1923-09-06

Due to the destruction Of lines of
communication it has been almost
impossible to ascertain the ex-
tent OF the property damage and
the loss of life, but sufficient is
known to verify the facts stated
above.
This, and many other countries
have inaugurated relief measures,
and aid will be sent to the stricken
regions as rapidly as vessels can
accomplish the journey there.