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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-11-10

JACKSON.-New gates are in
stalled at Lock 1 on Tombigbee riv-
er near here at cost Of $22,351.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-11-10

YORK.-After evading arrest for
I've years, Felix Childers, 81 years
I'D, is apprehended at Kings Noun
ain n. c.. and brought to York
khere he is lodged in Jail to await
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-11-10

NEW BERN.-John Anderson,
Vanceboro white man, who, while
drunk recently chased mayor and
chief of police of his town into their
homes, pleads for and receives mercy
of court when tried here before re-
corder, being fined $50 and placed
under nedce bond.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-11-10

MILLRY.-Under supervision of
county commissioners several public
roads near here are being made
wider with new road machinery re-
Gently purchased
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-11-10

MOBILE.-Herbert S. Busby, 25,
is thrown from truck when it skids
and is killed instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEES IMPROXEME

WASHINGTON. Dec. 31.-Indica- tions of continued co mmercial activ- ity. for several months. at least, sub stantially above the level for 1922" is forecast in the final report for the year of the committee on statistics and standards of the United States Chamber of Commerce. The report. made public today, declared general business to be on a definite upgrade after having passed the normal point" in November.
 Business activity, as surveyed since the beginning of the World war, reached an extreme height of 15 per cent above normal late in 1916. ac- cordlng to the report, which traces the reeessie n then to the lowest ebo about the middle of 1921. At that time, the report says. it was IS per cent below normal. The recovery has been accomplished. it adds, "in spite of many influences tending 10 fr# strict business
 Advances in Tor teG lasfsr8aia accom- mpanying tar recovery sha res port goes on. art ga sk sas- pfeion by dealers md nfun1srs 1u- less 1t can be slo"n saa4 they are warranted by the 4st. Advances prices thus are meet ffta "sEuh- born resistance" ss aHd 63a. trary to usual exl -aees. they are handicap rather than an incentive to buying.
 Heavy construction and building activities are predicted this spring. ex- cept in localities where agricultural crops are scanty and prices unre- muneratfve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
Finds American Business Men Opti1

a balanced budget and successful re- funding operations which have reduced the early maturing debt to manageable proportions.
 Let us make 1923 8 better and more prosperous year than 1922" he urged. Tt can be done if all of us will unite to save more and waste less"
 Asserting that the government has been taking, and will continue to take, the lead in saving, MT. Mellon said n is cutting it's expenditures ito the limit to balance it's budget and reduce the burden of taxation.
 Much Remains
 But much still remains to be done" he continued "On January l. about s625, 100000 of 1918 war savings stamps come due and must be paid, or exchanged into other government securities; and on May 20, the re- maining victory notes. amounting to about sS50, ,0oO, ,O0O, will become pay able. While Victory notes called for redemption December 15, still remain outstanding to the amount of about S25O, GOO, ,000, it is a matter of first importance that these great secur- ities, representing largely the savings of the people, should not be dis sipated in idle or wasteful expendi- ture or in worthless securities The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01

This is seven less than during 1921. Thirty of the persons lynched were taken from the hands of the law 3 from jails and 1T from officers of the law outside Of jails.
 The nine states in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are as follows: Alabama, 3; Ar kansas, 5; Florida, 5; Georgia, II; Louisiana, 3; Mississippi, 9; Okla homa T. South Carolina, Tennes- see, 9 Texas, 1s.-
 Of the 57 persons 1ynched in 1922, 51 were negroes and six were whites, the Tuskegee report shows
 Principal Moton reports that there were 5S instances in which officers of the law prevented lynchings. Fourteen of these instances were in northern states and A in southern states. In 54 of the cases the prison CTS were removed or the guards were augmented or other precaution taken. In the four other instances, armed force was used to repel the would-be lynchers. In n-10 instances, rconvic- tions carrying penitentiary sen tences were secured against the al legged lynchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
SYLACAUGA BUSINESS MEN PLEASED WITH TRADE DURING 1922.

sYLAcAUGA, Ala, Dec. s1.-(Spe- ciaL)-The past week has been a busy one for the merchants of this place. who have devoted most of the time to taking stock, and the general reports show that business has been good here, not only during the holi- days, but during the entire year.
 Every business house seems satis- fled, and is making plans to launch the new year on a greater and broad CT scale than ever before. Most of the business houses will continue through the coming year under their present homogeneous. Two stores have consolidated-T. R. Mathews and the sylacauga Dry Goods com pany, and will enlarge, occupying the buildings of both. and greatly in- creasing their stock.
 M, o. Theatt, general merchandise. will move from the location they have occupied for a number of years to the Sylacauga News building. block higher up the street. All Of the business houses on Third street owned by J. W. Brown have just had new overhanging steel awning in- stalled to replace the old ones.
 The general outlook is good. The holidays have given time to rest and plan, and 1923 means much to them. Already several contracts have been let for new buildings, and active work has started on several, while plans for others are being worked ont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
CHEERF u TONE IN EVIDENCE AMONG
 U. $. r INANCIERS
Authorities Agree Conditions in 1922 Have Proven Better Than They
 Had Expected
Rr AssncIated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-As the year closes and the country's leading economists, bankers and business men, review the past 12 months, and attempt to forecast the future, dis tinctly cheerful undertone is in evil dence. It is generally recognized that the past year has been material ly better than expected-that the business revival has developed an un- foreseen vigor.
 Thus it is pointed out that the country has enjoyed an unprecedent- ed building boom; that the steel in- dustry has outstripped all pre-war years in the rate of production and that buying of automobiles has set a new record. Deflation of prices has ceased and has been succeeded by a distinct firming up, employment is full and purchasing power in the ur- ban and industrial districts is high. B. In expressing a belief that the present feNlNaI WILL GOulllut NANi sh moderate increase during the next several months, business leaders do anot hesitate to point out that the skies are not cloudless.
 Farm Situation Not Satisfactory
 It is realized, for example, that the farmers position is not yet wholly satisfactory. In many districts, ana the northwest in particular, farmers still are heavily in debt and are se- k,,t for CrOnS. Some observers think that it will be
 wo years before the situation tr 4e districts will be restored to e. ing like normal The view is ra at conditions are gradually in mel and the marked improvement avHi has occurred in the south as eei of the high prices obtained he cotton crop is cited as an a.a, e of what might happen in in growing districts, if prices
 gr take a decisive turn for the blttcr
 keaci emphasis is laid on the inn partas.1e of the European situation. ght economists point out that ros Ny one-third of the country waoa \must be sold abroad, and that rte P ,e of wheat is determined in tae Id market.
 urope Key to Situation
 3rope is our chief wheat GUS sa 1t follows, so the argument Y1ss nat our farmers cannot re- ea Advantageous prices for grain
 uropean purchasing power ya depleted. There is a gen.
 cement among bankers that 4te stion of whether or not the r5us is to have a return to full ar0s y depends on the progress uad restoring peace and com mercial stability in Europe. Opin- ions differ as to the precise steps this country should take but there is Inanimity of opinion on the point that the country's welfare is involved and that business-like steps should be taken to improve the situation. Mith regard to European prospects, the attitude seems to be one of eau tious hopefulness, Conditions now are thought to be more favorable to settlement of the reparations but it is realized progress in this matter heretofore has, been slow and that the revival in European trade prob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
HUMBER INDUSTRY IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI IS NOW AT STANDSTILL

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. St.-The lum- Der industry in south Mississippi has been brought to standstilt as far as the present sales are concerned according to a statement issued by a prominent local exporter, due to the advance in timber prices in the pres ent market.
 Contracts are being filled, however by the mills, which will continue cut ting timber TOT several months in order to load vessels coming into the local aarbor from foreign ports. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
MELLON APPE ALS FUR ECONOMY BY J MI F ] q A E
Urges Government to Take Lead in Teaching People Of Nation the Sin of
 WaStefNnesS

WASHINGTON, Dec, 81.-An appeal for further economy in government expenditures and for greater saving among the people. was made in New Years statement tonight by Secre- tary Mellon. The statement an nounced, IS a summary of the treas urys accomplishments for the last fiscal year. a reduction of about one billion dollars in the public debt,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
We wish you q Happy NeW Year and WiU help to make the lDish come true
If You Will Dry Wash, 7c ID.
Call your lucky number it's Main 3715-and start the year dry washing the full family wash at the AMERICAN.

You'll have cleaner clothes and cut down the washing bill besides, and, best of all, you'll be relieved of washday, washerwoman trouble and worry through 1923.
 "Dry Wash" at 7c ID. means all the clothes will be washed clean. All the flatwork will be ironed ready to use, other pieces will be returned un- starched and so dry and soft you'll find little if any ironing will be required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
TUSkEGEE INSTITUTE
 REPORTS 57 PERSONSI LYNCHED LAST YEAR,

TUsKEGEE, AIa.,S Dec. s1.-Rec- ords kept by the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial institute show that 57 persons were lynched in 1929, ac7 cording to an announcement by Principal R. R. Moton of the school. treasury accordingly is bending every effort to encourage the re- investment of these funds in sound securities. particularly in those for the government
 By investment in the government securities, Mr. Mellon declared, les sons learned in the wartime liberty loan and war savings campaigns will be perpetuated. The great body of investors created then, he said, will not only aid the government in han ding the war debt if they relnvest, but will be building the foundation for future financial independence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
AMERICAN "ROYALTY'
 REACHES NEW YORK;, GLAD TO BE AT HOME

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-william B. Leeds and hls wife, Princess xenla of Russia. arrived today on the Beren- garia two days late. but happy to be here.
 They went to tho Ambassador ho- tel. where they. will visit Loeds mother, Princess Anastnsia. formerly Mrs. William B. Leeds, widow of fins "tin plate king" who arrived res gently with her husband. Prince Christopher. brother of ea.klng Con. stantine of Greece,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
HOTEL. CHANGES HANDS

Mir. and Mrs. Afford arrived in Sy- 1acauga this week to take over the management of the new Hotel Knight. Much of the furniture has arrived and is being placed, but on account of a little delay 1t is inn possible to make definite announce ment of the opening. This will be at an early date, however, and a big social affair is being planned for openinp nipht.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01

Considerable emphasis is laid on the shortage of labor. Industriahsts uncomfortable during the fall and that revival of the trouble is quite within the bounds of possibility the coming year.
 Raising Wages
 Some go so far a to say that bid ding for labor may result in high wages and low efficiency, thus rais- ing production costs and so favoring an imitation which might result in speculative boom with unpleasant after-effects. Others consider that has had a soldering effect and that serious difficulties are not probable.
 Expectations of steady or higher commodity prices are in the majority. Absence of excessive stocks Of ma terials. the labor shortage, the tariff and the existing tendency are all of fered as evidence supporting this view. At the same time, it is thought money will remain relatively plenti- full, although there is a preponder- ance of opinion to the effect that rates will rise if the revival makes further progress.
 Railroad executives do not expect any material changes in rates and wages the coming year.
 Railroad companies are stated to be making progress in restoring the physical condition of the properties to normal and there is a general wish that the transportation act be given fair trial.
 As to whether a serious car short age will develop there is much diff ference of opinion. On the one hand, it is pointed out that the roads have been unable to buy the usual amount of rolling stock for number of years and that the volume of traffic in prospect promises to be one. of the largest in history; while on the other hand it is set forth that the carriers will have certain amount of new equipment on hand in 1923 and that they should be able to give much better service than during the past autumn, when they were strug- gling to overcome the effects of the strikes. All railroad men point out that the roads must he permitted to earn profits if they are to serve the public effectively, and that this point of view is supported by the bankers and economists. Barring strikes and given maintenance of the present level of rates and wages and the con tinuation of the business revival. it Is believed earnings will be sufficient to maintain the volume of equip ment and rail buying of the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
PLAN SALES DAY

New Years Day will be observed here in a big business way, when the golden rule, or community sale, will be held. These sales have been con ducted every month by a co-opera- tive organization of the businessmen for over IS months, and they have proven quite a success and trade builder. January sales day prom ises to be real good one and the business men are arr6nging to take care of it in a big way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01

For Coids, Grip er fnfluensa
 and aH a Preventive, take Laxative PROMO QuIkiNE Tablets. Ths box bears the signature of D, " aFeye (Bs sure you get BRDMo.) s65,-Adv,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01

will also give lcngshoremen an o, portunity of employmeIs until time when it is anticipated theI prices will be met with and sal
 of the staple will continue in d mand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
arge your 1918 War Savings Sta for Treasury Savings Certificates

you can now obtain a s25 Treasury Savings Certificate and $4.50 in cash.
 If you have $1oO in War Savings Stamps you can now obtain a $1OOS Treasury Savings Certificate and SIS in cash.
 If you have 5000 in War Savings Stamps you can now obtain 5000 Treasury Savings Certificate and two $lOO Treasury Savings Certificates and SIG in cash.
 These examples show what you can get with your War Savings Stamps. You can make similar exchanges in other amounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
INJURY PLUs INSULT

INJURY PLUS INSULT From Life Jasper, see if you can think anyone we've forgotten to getl present for I'm darned if l wi1l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
ably will be gradual.

1UIy VIII UN bI otNIUe4
 Considerable emphasis is laid on the shortage of labor. Industriahsts assert labor conditions already were uncomfortable during the fall and that revival of the trouble is quite within the bounds of possibility the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
Many Social Affairs GiUen Visitor Of
 Younger Set


 Friends are wing with each other in making happy the last few days of the visit of Mis- Mary Reayes Cur tis, of Madisonville, Kentucky, the charming little girl of the high school set who has been visiting Miss Margaret Eggleston Brown for sev- eral weeks.
 Miss Brown and Miss Reaves just returned Saturday from Camp Win natasNa, where with a hundred or more other high school girls they spent ten happy days "roughing it. Miss Reaves expects to leave for her home on Thursday night, and until then. friends have planned delight full little informal affairs to take care of every minute of the time.
 After quiet day Sunday, the fes- tivities began on Monday evening when Miss Jeanetta Forbes invited small party to Cascade Plunge to swim, having as her honor guest Miss Reaves. Tuesday, a luncheon was gwen by Miss Ruth Elliott at her home on Highland Avenue, when a party of light hearted girls gathered around the table to speed away an hour with lightsome conversation,
 Miss Reaves, with her hostess, Miss Brown, will go Wednesday to Fulton Springs for a small party at the home of Mrs. H. M. Robertson. Returning to the city Thursday, she will leave that night for her home in Madison- vile, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
Varied Program Takes Up Weeks Social
 Calendar

Brides-elect, visitors, clubs-how they vie with each other for first place on the weeks social calendar! :!
 The real contest started on Tues day, with the odds slightly In favor of the visitors. On that day Miss Mildred Becker, lovely guest of Miss Elizabeth Edwards, and Miss Mary Reaves Curtis, guest of Miss Mar garet Brown, both from Kentucky, were honorees at luncheon, at the same hour. Mrs. Al D. Stafford en- tertained at her home in honor of Miss Becker, and Miss Ruth Elliott was hostess at her home on Highland avenue in honor of Miss Curtis. As the day waned and twilight came on, motors chugged over the mountain toward Fulton Springs, their place Of rendezvous, for there MT. and Mrs. Claude James Kendrick, Jr., were ready to welcome them to lawn party at their summer home.
 The bride and groom elect, the re- cent bride and groom and the visitor shared honors this time, for the party was planned for Miss Vivian Trech- sel and Mir, Kenneth A. Rose, whose wedding will be an event Of Septem- her g. for Miss Rosabelle zoH, Visi- tor from Fort Wayne Ind, and at tendant in Miss Trechsels wedding, and fo- Mir. and Mrs. James Norris, who were only recently married.
 On Wednesday the club has first place, and it's the Salamanders!
 At 10 o'clock Wednesday morning girls in gay-colored frocks and boys beaming with enthusiasm will gather in Cascade pavilion for the second annual ball of the Salamander club.
 Thursday the balance swings again between the brides-e elect and visitors In the afternoon Miss Leola shannon will give q bridge party at her home
 lfaF nrf n Holt. whose wedding is to take place on September 8, and barely will some of The guests have time to finish the game, speed home at inc FISK or pc Ing caught by & traffic cop ana slip inIo other clothes before they have to bust1e off again to the home of Miss Bernice Lea, who is entertain inp at tea in honor of Miss Vivian Trechsel, bride-elect. and two Vlsl- tors, Mrs. Charles Pollard Allen or Philadelphia and Miss Teresa Nlce ot Columbus. Georgia.
 the game entirely, and MT. and Mrs J. W. Jones come in with a sllVer wedding anniversary, to take ther place.
 nicely. with Mrs. Charles h. Wood- row and Mrs l. Huntington Howell of West End entertaining with mls- eellaneous shower for Miss CoIrle Finn Holt, and Mrs. Ed Norton' M rs. George William Archer and Mrs. Hal bert G. Marsh giving tea at the home of Mrs. Norton from 10 o'clock for Miss Vivian TrechseI' Tn inc evening of the same day a fra ternity makes its first appearance on tLe calendar for the week, MT. ana Mrs. Lowell Yerkes entertaining the Phi Delta Thesas al dance at the Roebuck Country and Goil c~up.
 Affairs for the week close Satur- dav with a tea for the brides elect Misses Trechsel and Holt. and yisi- tor Mrs. Charles Pollard Allen. given at her home by Miss Elizabeth SAAter' who will be a bridesmaid Tn the Rose-Trechsel wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
rhirtenn nnttonn

After a time Miss Austin reached for a pair of scissors, and cut out the portrait and the article which 1t illustrated.
 She put the clipping in a portfolio which she then locked in her trunk and the picture she placed on her dresser.
 That night she went to the lecture She went alone, for Gordon Lockwood did not reappear and no one else knew of her going.
 Shall 1 have d key, or will you be up?" she asked of Mrs. Adams. as she left the house.
 "Oh. we'll be up." The round, shrewd eyes looked at her kindly. You're lucky to get a ticket. Doctor Warnings lectures are crowded"
 Good night" said Miss Austin, and went away.
 The lecture room was partly filled when she arrived, and her ticket en- titled her to a seat the front.
 Being seated, she fell into brown study. or at least, sat motionless and apparently in deep thought.
 Gordon Lockwood, already there, saw her come in, and after she was in her place, h@ quietly arose ana went across the Froom, taking a seat directly behind her.
 Of this she was quite unaware, and the student of human nature gave himself up to scrutiny of the stran- ger.
 He saw a little head. it's mass of dark, almost black hair surmounted by small turban shaped hat, of taupe colored velvet, with curly ostrich tip nestling over one ear.
 Not that her cars were visible. for Miss Austin was smartly groomed and her whole effect modish.
 She had removed her coat, which she held in her lap. Her frock was taupe colored, of a soft woolen ma terial, ornamented with many small buttons. These tiny buttons formed two rows down her back, from either shoulder to the waist line, and they also formed a border round the sailor collar.
 They were, perhaps, Lockwood de- cided, little balls. rather than but tons. and he idly counted them as he sat watching her
 He hoped she would turn her head trifle, but she sat as motionless as human being may.
 He marveled at her stiffness, and impatiently waited for the lecture to begin that he might note her inter est
 At last Doctor Waring appeared on the platform, and as the applause re- sounded all over the room. Lockwood was almost startled to observe Miss Austin's actions.
 She clasped her hands together as if she had received a sudden shock. Shelf it hadn't seemed too absurd he would have said that she trembled. At any rate she was a little agitated, and it was with an effort that she preserved her calm. No one else noticed her, and Lockwood would not have done so, save for his close watching.
 Throughout the lecture, Miss Aus tins gaze seemed never to leave the face of the speaker, and Lockwood marveled that Waring himself was not drawn to notice her
 But Warlng's calm gaze, though 1t travelled over the audience, never rested definitely on any one face, and Lockwood concluded he recog- nized nobody.
 Miss Mysteryr Gordon Lock wood said to himself "I wonder who and what you are. Probably a com plex nature, psychic and imaginative. You think 1t interesting to come up here and pretend to be a mystery. But you're too young and too in : nocent, though-and as to youth well, don't believe you're much