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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
SHARP PRICE RISE
GIVES WAY LATER
TO COTTON DROP

NEW YORK. May ga further
sharp advance on bullish private crop
and acreage figures carried the price
of July contracts up to 27.47 in the
cotton market during today's early
trading. This represented a recov-
cry of not less than 3S7 points from
the low levels reached on the decline
earlier in the month and evidently
attracted heavy realizing. AS re-
suit there were very sharp reactions
with July selling off to $3.50 in the
late trading, or 81 points from the
top and 81 points net lower Tnat
delivery closed at 1913, with the
general market closing steady, net
unchanged to rs points lower.
The market opened firm at an ad-
vance of 10 to 80 points on the fairly
strong showing of Liverpool ana
overni ght buying orders. There We're
moderate reactions right after the
call under realizing promoted by a
pretty good early weather map, put
the market quickly firmed up on
private report estimating the IN
crease at 7.56 per cent and the condi-
ton of the crop at 70 per cent OF
normal pointing to yield OF ll,ooo,-
Geo bales. Buying on this view OF
the crop outlook was stimulated ny
the reassuring statement from the
federal reserve board and reports or
a better tone in the stock market
and the market for time was very
active and strong on covering and
broadening of general demand. The
advance extended to 2S.S5 for May
and 24,47 for October, with the gen
eral list showing net gains of 81 to
sc points late in the morning. Real
izing became heavier S prices ap-
preached the 271a cent level for July,
however, and the market weakned
during the afternoon under heavy
profit taking, while, while there also
selling for a reaction probably on an
idea that the advance had beeen suf-
ficient to discount sow en- May con-
dition figures. There also appeared
to be a feeling that the short inter-
est in May had been pretty we'll
covered and that position eased off
to 2S. or 45 points net lower. octo-
Der sold down to 1885 making net
decline of Is points, closing several
points UP from the lowest. Exports
today 1927, making 4,391,0So SO far
this season. Port receipts 6,949. U.
S. port stocks 405,079.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
DIPLOMAS AWARDED TO
ga GRADUATES OF THE.
WALKER COUNTY HIGH
Graduating Class Of 1923 Is
Largest In History
Of School
JASPER BUREAU
THE AGE-HERALD
TucD.- Al. No, no

The annual commencement exer-
cises of the, Walker County High
school were brought to a close Tues
day night with the awarding of di-
plomas to Ga graduates This is the
largest graduating class in the his
tory of the school. DR.. L. NJ. Stivey,
president of Birmingham-S Southern
college, delivered the baccalaureate
address to the largest crowd ever
assembled at the high school here.
DR.. StiveYs subject was True val
ues in Life
Immediately following DIR. stivey's
address, Prof. O. p. South awarded
the diplomas to members of the
graduating class. Professor South
has been elected principal of the
Bibb County High school. He will
be succeeded here by Prof. w. l.
Powers.
The 1922-1923 term of the Jasper
grammar school will come to a
close Thursday omrning. This will
mark the close of one of the most
successful years in the history of
the grammar school. The enrollme nt
for the session reached 705. The
program for Thursday morning al
10 o'clock will be short.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
FRACTIONAL RISES
MADE IN. AVERAGES
Of STOCK PRICES
Federal Reserve Announce
Has Good Effect Upon
Market
BY WALTER b. BROWN
Editor New York Commercial
(By Leased Wire to The Age-Herald)

NEW YORK, May 23-Further
fractional advances were made in the
averages for the active stocks in to-
days trading. 1t was not a spec
tacular market from any standpoint
but it gave evidence that the feeling
of uncertainty was subsiding. The
announcement from Washington by
the advisory council of the federal
reserve board that business is on a
sound, substantial basis, and that re-
discount rates would be allowed to
remain at prevailing levels had con-
siderable to do with reassuring
those who have been inclined to lose
courage The federal reserve stated
ment was strictly in line with what
has been maintained in this CORE
spondence. 1t is beginning to be I'M
derstood now that the slowing down
of business, such as 1t has been, is a
constructive factor. Industry simply
could not keep going at the pace that
was set for it a month ago. The steel
companies. for example. have bust
ness enough to keep them going for
months to come. and the elimination
of premiums for prompt delivery Is
not significant of anything more
than an adjustment to prevailing
conditions 1t must be borne IN
, mind that consumers were caught
without sufficient reserve stocks on
hand to meet the heavy demands
made upon them for finished prod
ucts, and they had. therefore, to re-
sort to special measures to keep their
supplies up. They have now caught
up with their more urgent demands
and at the same time are beginning
to obtain deliveries on orders booked
months ago. The necessity for these
premiums has therefore disappeared.
Face Industrial Crisis.
AS a matter of fact, at the rate we
We're going we were heading for an
industrial crisis, that is to say, we
were bidding. against one another
for labor and materials, so that pro-
duction costs were being carried
through a prohibitive point If any
confirmation were needed of this, it
is to be found in the building indus
try, which has been Obliged to cur
tail its activity for this very reason.
This would. in due time have eX-
tended to all other industry, or in
other words, we would have been
face to face with initiation 1t is just
as certain that a period of deflation
would have followed as it is that
night follows day. This crisis has
been avoided, and the federal reserve
is not uttering meaningless words in
stating that business is on a sound,
substantial basis. The business men
of the country have seen initiation
looming ahead, and they have taken
steps to prevent it. And there is no
reason whatever for shouting ca
lamity over what have been merely
precautionary measures.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
DON'T LAUGH MATES
This Drum TOting Comedy Has De-
velOped Into Tragedy

CHICAGO, May 23.-The painful
phi ght of Patrolman John H. Van
Den Brock may be an occasion for
heavy mirth to many but it's a pure
and unauthorized tragedy to John
H. Van Den Brock
Van Den Brock, who was sus-
pended from the police force when
he refused to carry the brass drur,
in the police band any longer, Is SIS
feet tall and husky, lut he broke
down and sobbed like ID child when
he was called to take the witness
stand in his own defense before the
civil service commission trying him
for alleged insubordina ion
Although he is veteran or the
Belgian and American armies in
the world war Van Den Broeclt
wept for -sevral minutel before re
gaining his control.
And this", shouted Alderman Os-
car F. Nelson, his counst This is
the result of forcing tn s. man tie
carry the drum in the pc ce band
A position usually occupi' by small
boys in circus parades."
Nelson said Van Den Brock has
nearly gone mad worryine over the
affair"
The commission took tn case I'M
der advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES
NEW WORK. May 2S.-The mark


NEW ORLEANS, May 23.-Pronounced
strength prevailed in the early trading
in cotton today. prices working so to 6S
points higher than the close of yester-
day but when July got up to 2760c ana
October to 23.90c heavy realizing came
from the short side and reaction en-
sued Selling increased when the grain
market broke and heaviest selling OF the
season followed the rumor, received here
over private wires that the May deal in
New York had been settled. Late today
the market was at its lowest with the
market to 81 points under the final
quotations and July off 26.55c and october
off 23.36c. The close was /! points down
to 3 points up. net for the day, July
closing at 26.75c and october at 23.45c
Early strength resulted from reports OF
a continued good spot demand, favorable
comment of reports which followed the
conclusion of the federal reserve confer
ence at Washington and builish private
bureau report on the crop. This report
made condition 700 per cent of normal
estimated the increase in the acreage at
but 7.5 per cent and placed the tndi-
Gated crop at only 11.650,000 bales. Week
~ crop reports from the government were
considered unfaVorabie and helped the
market to some extent for a while. The
outlook for unsettled to showery weather
for most of the belt also was a support
ing influence for while.
Late in the day 1t was announced that
Memorial day. May 80 would be observed
as holiday by the New Orleans mar
ket. This moves last notice day for May
up to tomorrow instead of Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
DON'S ARGUE BOYS!


WASHINGTON, May 23.-Twonono-
generian postmasters are working for
Uncle Sam.
Ransom Lewis. 90. postmaster a.,
Caledonia, Ala, the post office de-
partment announced today, recently
claimed to be the oldest post office
head in the United States Postmas-
ter Lewis claim to distinction was
ephemeral, for along came the claim
today of David T. Tavenner, postmas-
ter at Philamont. Va, who says he is
one year short of the century mark
Iavenner has served in his present
capacity for 80 years, while Lewis has
been carrying on55 for 80. 1t has
been said that Lewis is prepared
when the time comes. to quit, to ad-
vance the claim that "he knew the
JOB was not permanent. anyway"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
NO PLANES FOR HER
"Aunt Nancy" O'Brien Celebrates
10Th BIrthdRy Fishing

OSSEO. Wis, May 23-Born away
back during the presidential tenure
of James Monroe, Aunt Nancy
Ketchum O'Brien celebrated her
1O4th birthday Wednesday by going
fishing.
Mrs. O'Brien was born in a log
cabin in Union, N. Y, in 1919.
The only modern contraption I'M
tried by Aunt Nancy. as she is
known here. is the airplane. There
she draws the line. she declared as
neighbors flocked to congratulate
her, and will continue to stay on
the ground even if she lives to be
40.
Last year aunt Nancy" celebrated
her 103rd birthday by listening to
her first radio .Amscert.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
OFFER ARBITRATION
1000 Union Bricllayers OF New York
On Strike

NEW YORK. May 23.-The Mason
Builders association today offered to
arbitrate differences with 1000 union
bricklayers. now on strike. if the
men would Immediately return to
work.
Chairman Fogarty of the striker
declared that the union would con-
sent to arbitrate other points, such
as working conditions. If the wage
increases were granted. but that the
increase of from $40 to s12 a day,
with a two-year contract. was i'm
perative.
Most of the bricklayers are said to
be receiving more than the union
wage while they are on strike, work e
ing for Independent builders. Seven
contractors have already resigned
from the builders organization and
granted the higher wage. according
to union officials.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
TO BREAK FAST
Arkansan Thinks He'll he Able To
Eat Ham Saturday

FORT SMITH, Ark, May 23.--Alex
Ross wasn't very hungry Wednesday,
SO all he had for lunch was:
Thirty-nine eggs.
Three pounds of limburger cheese.
Two pounds of barbecued meat.
Six quarts of near beer.
He soon regretted his abstention.
however, and hurried home to fill up
on cornbread. turnip greens, bacon
and buttermilk.
Alex. who works for a packing
house branche here, has now agreed
to eat ten-pound ham at one sitting
Saturday or pay for the meat. lie
figures that If he continues to keep
his died down to the reduced pro-
gram of Wednesday, he may be hun
CRY enough by Saturday to wrap
himself around a couple of free hams
with no prodigious effort, If someone
will pay for the second one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
HUGE THRONGS CROWD
ALCAZAR THEATRE TO
SEE "SOME WILD OATS
Hundreds Of Mothers And
Daughters Attend Wom-
ems Matinee Showing

Never before in the history of the
Alcazar theater has the attendance
been so large as that since the mo-
tion picture, Some Wild OATS
opened there Monday. Hundreds or
mothers and daughters have attended
at the women showing and as many
fathers and sons at the men show.
ings.
Some Wild Oats" has an unusual
story that holds throughout and is
frank and impressive. This picture
will do the community great deal
OF good was the remark of many of
the men and women attending the
showings
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
THINK ISSUE SOLVED
Shreveport Council Finds Way To
SEGKEGATE RACES

SHREVEPORT. La, May 23.-The
Shreveport city council believes it has
found way to provide for the segre-
cation of races and yet not run coun-.
ter to the decision of the supreme
court of the United States. which
some years ago held municipal segre-
cation ordinances unconstitutional.
The council last night adopted on
first reading an ordinance vestng in
the commissioner of public safety and
the building inspector the right to
refuse a permit to any person desir-
ing to build a residence to be occu-
pied by negroes in any block of the
city where two-thirds of the occu-
pants are white. and likewise to re-
fuse a permit to any white person to
erect a residence in any block where
two-thirds of the occupants are ne
groes.
Amount OF altar obtained from
roses is only one three -thousandth of
the weight of the petals.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
MORE STOCK OFFERED

Stockholders of the Walker Coun-
ty hospital, which is now in course
of construction here have decided to
dispose of more stock. Twenty-Five
thousand dollars worth of stock will
be sold imediately. In stockholders
of this corporation are included
many of the men and women who
are influential in putting Walker
county to the front in industries and
trade. The walls of the new hospi-
tai are already half completed. and
the contractor hopes to have the
building completed by the first of
September.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
GETS AHEAD OF RAINS,

John Mace Williams. farmer of
Manchester. Star Route, says he is
always prepared for spring spells
and that he Had his land broken in
December and prepared for planting
when spring came he took advan-
tage of every opportunity to plant
his crop and as a result he has 50
acres of land planted and in cultiva-
ton and has 40 acres of corn knee
high and free of grass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
DOSTER REELECTED

Eegins Tenth Year As Superin-
tendcnt OF FlOrala Schools
FLORALA. Ala, May 23-(Special
Leased Wire. Doster,
who for g years has been connected
with the public schools of Florha,
has been reelected superintendent
for next year. He was secretary of
The board of education for three
ears. and has been superinten
lor nine years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
GRAND JURY CALLED

The Walker County Grand jury
was called together Wednesday by
Circuit Solicitor b. G. Wilson
for a four days session. A number
of witnesses have been summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
FISH
STANDARD Fish

(Standard Fish Company
Gray Snapper-Per h.. lac.
Red Snapper-Per lD.. 21c.
Spanish Mackerel-Per h.. 22c.
Pompano--Per lb.. 36c.
Salt Water Trout-Per h.. 22c.
Mullet-Per lb., 10c.
Oysters-Chesapeake Bay. extra select
$50 per gallon,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24

Betting on football games. horse
races. dog races and all other sport
ing contests is prevalent among rich
and poor in England.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24

the same period last year. Inaer these
conditions any reaction which takes place
will probably be short lived. and providing
that the security market conttn9e5 to re
main steady and does not decline further.
Futures in Liverpool are due t4mofrow.
July. 142od: October. 13.02d. aubbal I
Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24

LIVERPOOL. May 25.-Cotton, spot.
limited demand. prices firm; good mid
ding, 15.62d; fully middling, 15.52d; mid
ding, 15.42d; low middlnG, 15.17d; good
ordinary. 1864; ordinary, 1437d; sales.
1000 bales. including 200 American. Re
ceipts. 5000 bales, Including 200 Amer
lean. Futures closed barely steady May.
14.7Sd; July. 14.42d; October. 13.14d; De-
cember. 12.74d; January. 1261d; March.
la39d,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24

NEW YORK, May 2S.-Cotton goods and
cotton yarn markets We're steadier to-
day with Inquiries showing little more
breadth. Knit goods were quiet. with re-
ordering for filling In purposes light.
Silks We're quiet Burlaps We're in slight
iv better call
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
HIDES AND WOOL

HIDES AND WOOL
No. 1 Green Salt Hides-11c.
No. 2 Green Salt Hides-10c.
No. l Green Fresh Hides-sc,
No. Q Green Fresh Hides-ScA
No. / Dry Flint Hides-14c.
No. 2 Dry Flint Hides-13c.
No. Dry Salt Hides-12c.
No. 2 Dry Salt Hides-13c.
Sheep Skins--15c 0$1.
Goat Skins-10 % 30c.
Hog Skins-10Q1 5c.
Horse Hides-$1
Tallow-1Q7
BeesWax-22 Q23c.
Clear Grease Wool-35 q $50.
Ginseng-Wild. $500.
Clear Washed Wool-42 q 4Sc.
BURY Wool-1S csc.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES
SPOT COTTON

NEW YORK, May 23.-Cotton, spot,
quiet; middling, 2S.4oc.
NEW ORLEANS, May 23.-Spot cotton,
firm: so points higher. Sales on the spot,
429 bales: TO arrive rs. Low middling,
26.75c; middling, 27.5oc; good middling,
5000; receipts 2,951; stock. 102,292
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
ALMOST 1000 ATHLETES ENTER

PHILADELPHIA. May 23.-Collegs
athletes from many sections of the
country are now arriving for the in
ter collegiate track and field cham
pionships on Franklin Field Friday
and Saturday, Nearly 900 men repre-
senting 81 institutions have entered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
HUBBARD BROS. LETTER ;

NEW YORK, May 23.-(Special.) -Liv-
erpooi was about as expected this morn,
advanced to new high levels as a result
of further rains over Oklahoma and Ar
kansas and continued cloudy and shoWery
weather in the Atlantic states. This
advance met some realizing of cotton
bought on the previous decline which
checked the market The crop outside of
Texas is in great danger of getting in
the grass and clear warm weather is very
greatly needed. A private estimate show
ing a condition of 70 and an increase in
acreage Of rs is quite bullish because
this was only slightly better than at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24

st. Louis is the greatest shoe
manufacturing city in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
INTERIOR MOVEMENT

Houston. MiddIing, 21.I5c, recelpIs,
a5S; shipments. 2.O77 sales, 46S; stock
Memphis: Nfiddling. 27.ooc; receitps.
LAG; shipments, 1,26l; sales $780, stock
Augusta: Mddllag. 2s.25o; receipts, 1s9;
shipments. 22S; sales 49, stock, 2l.s64.
st. Louis: Middling, 27.00c; receipts,
1907; shipments, 1888; stock, 1854.
Atlanta: Mddlng, 27.65c:
Little Rock: Middling, 26.75c: receipts,
40; shipments. 92s; stock, 21.516.
Dallas: Mddling, PROSE; sales. 494.
Montgomery: Middling, 27.O0c.
Total today: Receipts. 2.SSS, shipments,
6.397; stock, 1851.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24

(Swift & Col
Silver Leaf Pure Lard-Per lb.. 1870.
Jewel Shortening-Per h., l4hc
Butter-Per lb 46c.
Premium Skinned Hams-Per lb, 25c.
Premium Hams. Regular-Per lb., GAO.
Pork Loins-Per lb., 18-2Oc
Racnn-Par "a DC
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
PORT MOVEMENT

New Orleans: Middling. 27.5oe; receipts.
2951: sales, 507; stock, 102, 292.
Galveston: Midding, 27.s5c; receipts.
1928; exports. 9,772; sales. 42o; stock
Mobile: Middling. 27oo; receipts. ESQ;
stock. 1878.
Savannah: Middling, 27.75c: receipts. SO;
sales, 1913; stock 30, 036.
Charleston: Receipts, 25; stock, ss,1se.
Wilmington: Middling, 26.75c; receipts,
81; stock, 11,215.
Texas City: Stock 205.
Norfolk Middling, 27.25c; receipts B;
stock. 1880.
Baltimore: Stock, 2.0s4.
Boston: Middling, 28.65c; receipts, 921;
stock. $500.
Philadelphia: Stock. 4.e42.
New York: Middling. 2s.4oc; exports,
G; stock, $780,
Minor ports: Receipts. 1.149: exports.
1,149; stock. $500.
Total today: Receipts, 6,s49; exports
1927 stock. 405. 395.
Total for week: Receipts. 22.75a;> ex-
Total for season; Receipts, 5.572,5s7; ex-
ports, 4,20S,796.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-24
POULTRY

Hens-Large. 24@ csc.
Fryers-Large, SOC.
Brothers. As q soc.
BOOSTERS. lac.
Stays. zoe.
Ducks, zoe.
Geese. 10c.
Guineas. 35c.
Turkeys. Csc.
Eggs-23 a csc.
The Glenwood post., 1923-03-29
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school, 10 a. m.
Morning service, IL O'Clock.
Epworth League, $3.50 p. m.
Evening service, 1880 p. me-
Evangelistic services will begin next
Sunday morning, and continue for two
weeks. Services will begin at 1880
each evening.
David E. Kendall, D. D., national
field worker in the department of
evangelism, will be the preacher.
DIR. Kendall is man Of wide expert
ence in ministerial and public life,
having served twelve years in the reg
ular pastorate; six years in the district
superintendency, and was twice elected
a member of the state legislature of
Wyoming.
You will want to hear every address,
so begin now to make your plans to
attend every service.
At the morning service next Sunday
a class will be received into the church.
All those that signed decision cards
last Sunday are expected to be in the
class for membership. We extend the
invitation to any and to all who are
prepared, either by transfer or pro-
fession of faith, to join the class and
become member. Special Easter
music will be given at the morning
service.
We are requesting all our people to
bring tenth of their income for this
week as an Easter offering to be used
for benevolent purposes. If you have
not been provided with envelopes in
which to enclose your offering, you
can get them at the church next Sun
day morning.
The Easter cantata, under the lead
ership Of Mrs. Blaine, will be given in
the evening at the time of the regular
service. 1t will be splendid evening
of sacred song, and you will want to
be there.
All are invited to attend these ser
vices. E. G. ESTLOW, Pastor.