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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-08
DUN,S REVIEw

NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Dun's tomorrow Evidences of expanding business multi ply with the advancing season. Gains are not uniform and few signs of increase ap- pear in some quarters, but the main ten dency is in the right direction. Prepara- tions to meet the fall requirements are be- coming more general and there has been cheek to restriction or outputs In some industries with more firmness in prices strike- has caused some unsettlement and The Japanese disaster has affected certain domestic markets. the trend toward en- larging operations has continued and there is expectation of further progress now that the vacation period is practically ended Curtailment of industrial and mercantile activities during the summer was less noticeab ble than usual in difference lines and current statistics of loadings which surpass all previous records show that distribution of goods is maintained in exceptionally heavy volume.
 Weekly bank clearings, S5,265S99, 000
 BUTTER MARKET
 CHICAGO, Sept. 7-The preliminary storage report showing shortage of the holdings of the entire country compared %l[n d6a 6se sseptemner rodd 0d last year oyer ening factor in the butter market here to- day. Dealers held their already light sup plies more firmly and buyers, both local and out-of-town, were more anxious to buy. Some premiums on nearly all scores were recorded but average of the days trading would hardly justify an ad- Vancse in prices Cars of centralized gem sraliys held at premium over the prices 
 ness had been transacted at the new level
 Fresh butter: 92 score 45c. 91 score 44c 30 score 42hc, S9 score 41c, SS score 39 91ac, S7 score 3s Iac, S6 score 3sc.
 Centralized car lots; 90 score 43c, ss score 4Olsc, ss score 3slac,
 WOOL MARKET
 BOSTON. Sept. 7.-The Commercial Bull letin tomorrow will say:
 Rather more inquiry Is reported in the wool market this week, although no large volume of business has been done and rnrfQ haV aaA strength as reaction from the London sales.
 has, not hurt the market, and undoubtedly has prevented a further slump as some feared might result in of weakness at London. Prices here, generally speak ing. are without material change from a
 Since the opening in London prices strengthen. although Bradford prices on tops are from Id to 2d below the parity clip prospects favorable, but big decrease in low cross breeds ia expected
 'sThe goods market is still more or less chaotic,} although slow progress Is report ee in clearing the congestion Fall Texas prices
 POTATOES
 CHICAGO Sept. 7.-Potatoes steady; re- e,Tpts, go cars; total United States ship inestly poor quality. ungraded. s1;25@1.4O cwts few fancy. s1. 50 cwt., with poor stock as low as s1 cwt; South Dakota and States No, l, s1.5O@l.so, cwt Wisconsin .scLsd round whites. Unite.d $ states No T. idaho sacked Rurals' United States No' T. &e.16@225 cwt.
 OIL CITY REPORT
 OIL CITY, Pa. Sept. 7.-Credh bal snces. $2.T5. Runs 3O225. average 2e,5is.
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NEW YORK, Sept. Hopper quiet eectrolytic spots and futures, 1894 Q13%c Tin firm; spot and futures AZ 12c. Iron steady; prices unchanged. Lead steady spot. 6.75@7e. Zinc quiet; East St. Louis spot and nearby delivery, 6 55 Q 6. COG. An timony spot, soc.
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MISCELLANEOUS BONDS
RANK STOCKS

Amer. TT. & Say. Bank .210 a2s Bir TT. & Say. Co. ....... .225 25O Fed. Blk. & Tr Co. (par 10) .. 10 II First Nat. Bank, Fairfield. t. .150 16O N. B'ham TT. x Say. Bank ....l50 lek Traders Nat. Bank ..........20o 22s
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BANK OF GERMANY

NEW YORK. Sept. 7.--Bar silver. ss%c Mexican dollars, 4Sssc.
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r0NDON MONEY
NrETAT MARKET,

LONDON. Sept. 7--Bar silver. S1%t per ounce; money, 2s per cent; discount rates. short bills, SIS per cent; three months bills. 5-16Q3% per cent.
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OIL CITY REPORT OIL CITY, Pa. Sept. 7.-Credh bal ances. $2. 15. Runs 3O,225, average 2o,5is. Shipments 3s.669. average 3S.66S.
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INSURANCE STOCKS
MsCELLANEOUs sTOCKs

Ala. Nat. Life (par 10) ...... 1S Pro. Life lrs. (p-- 1o) ...... 20
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. RAW SILK

RAW SILK NEW YORK, Sept. Raw silk nominal
 STEEL changed.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.-The Pearl River Valley railroad of Mississippi ap- piled today to the interstate commerce commission for authority to ,liquidate by renewal or otherwise S54,500 of it's unse- cured promissory notes.
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NEW YORK, Sept 7.-Manuel Richter of the stock brokerage firm of Richter & York Consolidated Exchange on August 30, waH expelled today.
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feeders dull; few light stockers, s5.25@
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HUFNSFIS AIND HO IlTlS EAST ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7.-Horses and mules steady; Quotations unchanged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
SECTION TWO
Passage of POWer Bill
Declared Unlikely Now
Even if Legislature Passes Bill, 1t May Be
Killed by Referendum

pointed out that the amendment does
not eliminate tho pypmidlng o.
taxes, but merely relieves Il Co "a
minor degree.
The bin as il now stands Is moro
detrimental TO tho small towns OF tho
state than Il II 20 the cities that soil
the power. Il was shown. The rity
that owns tho plant wll have to pay
but 5 per cent while smaller towns
may have this doubled or trehlod
Representative William Totten Of
King county Thursday proposed an
amendment reducing the gross earn
ings tax from per cent 10
~ per cent. bat on roll
call the amendment, was lost by a
vote Of 52-ti, Speaker Reed voted
against tho amendment.
II the bin comes up for final pas
s0ge in It's present form. not one OF
the real advocates Of power meas
ure Is expected 10 vote for Il. should
the btu pass the house Il Ia doubtful
II Il would be ever reported out OF
committee In the senate.
Senator William Bishop IL foster
ms a power hin IN tho senate which.
because OF several dangerous provis-
s'ons, Is n vciled blow az municipality
owned power plants
The bin would place all city plants
under tho control OF the public Hery-
lee commission. This hill. n Il goes
thru the senate win probably meet its
! death IN the house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
JUDD SLATED
AS SPEAKER

Edward Judd. scat,le attorney
WHOSE father placed the name u
Abraham Lincoln before the rspub-
llcnn national convention in 1860,
and waA Lnooln's campaign mana
ger during that memorable fight. VIII
deliver an address before the King
County Democratic club Saturday
noon AZ Moves cafeteria, on 'Prac,
teal Politics Of Abraham Lincoln's
Nomination
a special musical program has
been arranged for the occasion, The
Kind Words club has made reserve.
lions for Saturdays meeting As
Sir. Judd is one or the charter mem.
beers Of the club. and represented Ole
Hanson In buying the street car line
nt the recent Gridiron dinner or the
Kind Words club. the officers Of the
democratic club are taking unusual
precautions 10 protect the life OF the
speaker. AN strangers VIII be-
searched for mellow vegetables" II
was said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
nN FlEInING LENnI0N

OLYMPIA. Feb. 10 ~ That the
present session o. the legislature
VIII either fail 90 pass a power bill
or viii pass a measure that will be
dcclsivcly defeated by the people on
the referendum was apparent rri,
day after the committee house biz
No. le6 had PASSED TO third reading
Thursday.
The committee hill stiil carries tho
per cent gross earnings tax and
tho pyramidlng evil. pointed out both
Wednesday and Thursday in the
rower debate, A half hearted at
tempt 70 strike az this succeeded
Thursday when an amendment by
Representative Prank :, Spencer
which would allow the wholesale
price Of tho power 20 b. deducted
from the gross earnings. carried.
An example Of how tho pyra.
hiding OF taxes l. >till contained
In the bill. despite the amend
nlent. + A. follows; Seattle sells
$4,000 worth % power 70 EVrr
eft. Seattle must pay per cent
on the 100000 transaction Into
the state treasury. Everett now
sells onehalf Of this power 60
Bcllingham for 100000, Bell.
ingham In turn rctails the power
to customers. AT 100000. Hell.
mgham consumers, then. must
stand n Is per cent tax.
Representative Homer 7. Bon'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

friends down 10 her place for tho
weekend. her cook. declaring she
couldn't stay away any longer from
the alluroments OF the city. left her
with her guests 10 provide for.
The actress. nothing daunted. put
on an apron and sailed into the kitch.
On. and Tor three days here guests
ate such delicious food that they
didn't want 10 leave when the limit
Of their invitations had come. They
helped with the dishes and other
parts OF the houscworlt. but the host.
ess seemed 10. have time 10 entertain
az well as cook for them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
WANT RAINIER
PHOTO STAMP

Effort 10 secure a picture Of
Mount Rainier that can b. reduced
10 sizs for use on a postage stamp
IL being made by The National Park
service, according 70 advioss received
this morning at the Chamber Of
Commerce from lie Washington Of
flee.
Aruo =. Camerer. assistant chief
OF the National Park service. is seek
ing a picture Of the mountain which.
when reduced. will BE- az artistic os
the original. In spite Of the efforts
Of the artists of the bureau % en-
craving 10 retain In a reduction tho
artistic elements Of the large picture
already used. no satisfactory view OF
the mountain has yet bssh secured
which will take the proper redue-
ton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
ANTI-JAP BILL
HITS LEASING
Would Hold Minors Land in
Trust

OLYMPIA. Feb l6.--Allen Japan.
ese IN Washington viii bo dealt a
body blow n house bill No 20, deal
lng with the leasing OF property 60
tho minor Ameriean.born children OF
aliens u fnvomhly reported on by
tho Judiciary committee.
Tho law provides that in ease
land b. leased 60 the minor child OF
an alien. Il Il presumed that the
lease IL held In trust for tho alien
until this presumption is removed
by evidence.
The law was drafted as means
20 prevent the cvadlng Of the anti,
alien land law passed by the leEis
laturr OF 1891, This law provides
that IL shall be unlawful to lease
land 90 aliens The law has been
oyaded by leasing the land 90 the
minor children Of aliens born In
this country.
The conHtitutionRlity and fairness
o. this law was vigorously attacked
Thursday afternoon by Representa-
tive y. II, Guic OF King. with the
result that tho bill. which was N
yombly reported out by the com
mltteo on federal relation. was re
ferred 60 tho Judiciary committee
Representative Adam Becker, au
thor Of the bill. defended tbs
measure. declaring that Il would pro
hiblt tho eyading OF the present law
Bceler pointed out that his mcasur'
also provided Tor the punishment o.
tho American who willfully entered
into a contract or lease with th'
allen.
The bin Il sponsored hy tho prose
cutting attorneys office Of Kinl
county. together with many eivi,
organizations Of the state.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Chamber Donates
Grain for Birds

Tho Merchants Exchange Of tho
Chamber OF Commerce Thursday
gave 30 sacks OF grain 10 the
various bird clubs and societies OF
tho city 20 BE- fed 10 tho birds
during this period OF tho storm.
The grain win bo distributed where
~ Il known that the birds usually
feed. Reports from various narp
Of the city indicate that the feather
ed friends arr depending wholly on
the food distributed for them. Al
natural foods Rru snow or ice.
covered.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
May Give Credit
for Music Study

Tho subject OF granting high
school credit for the study ot music
will be discussed here hy Airs. 10.
sephlne Preston. state supcrintcnd.
ont OF public instruction. before tho
Ladies' Musical club and the Clef
club. at tho Pig'u Whistle. Friday
evening. Mrs. Preston will be guest
Of honor at a dinner given by tho
two clubs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Seattle Attorney
Married Thursday

VICTORIA. a, C.. Fen. le.-MRu-
ricc McAIleken Of the Law firm OF
Chadwick. Mcsticken. Ramsey &
Rupp. Of Seattle. was married here
Thursday at the Empress hotel. 10
Miss Laura Rumsey. a daughter OF
Capt. and Mrs John w. Rumsoy, Of
s25 Sixth ave. w. Seattle.
MrA William Charles Heussy. n
sister OF Miss Rumsey. who accom-
panied her 70 Victoria. and William
+ McAScken. Mr.. Mcaficksn's son.
were present at the ceremony. which
was performed BY the Rev DR.. w.
Leslie Clay. pastor OF ST. Andrews
Presbyterian church. Victoria
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Oregon Bill Hits
Alien Ownership

SALEM. Ore. Feb. id--Aliens not
eligible for citizenship viii not be
allowed TO control land by ownership
or lease In tho state OF Oregon. II a
bin 10 that effect, passed by both
houses Of the legislature. n signed
By Gov. W, NJ Pierce. The state
senate passed tho bill without debate
and without dissenting vote Tho
American Legion has actively backed
tho measure since It's inception
RoisE Feb ia measure pro
hiblting the holding Of land in tho
state Of Idaho by aliens who cannot
become citizens was passed by tho
lower house OF the Idaho iegiaia.
ture today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
$1,000, 900 Suit Is
Filed by DIR. Cook

FORT WORTH. Tex, Feb. ia
Suit for Ii.OOO.O 900 damages was filed
against the Fort Worth Press here
yesterday by doc" Frederick A.
Cook, self.alleged discoverer OF tho
North pole. and now engaged in the
oil business In this city.
The suit Is based on an article re-
Gently appearing in the Press. which
accused Cook OF fraudulent dealings
in OIL nromotlon enterprlsea.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Pneumonia Kills
Baby Daughter

After a short illness from influen
m. which later developed into pneu.
monia. Elizabeth May Znhn. 20.
month-old daughter Of SIR. and Mrs.
George Znhn. 7Oi ~ 18th ~. died
Thursday az the family home Flu.
neral services will b. held Saturday.
nt p. m, from the Bonney'waison
chapel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Release Perpetual
Motion Man on Bond

william Faulkner. head Of the
Power Generating Co. was released
from the ounty Jail Thursday. under
So 900 property bond posted By his
attorney. stanley Ppdden. Faulkner
iB charged with fraudulently selling
stock In the company by alleging
that Il held possession Of a perpetual
motion machine
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

May Robson adds 10 her accom-.
pllnhments as an actress her skin az
a housewife. sho will DO at tho Met
ropoll,an theator ncxt week in
Mothers Millions" siian Robson
has beautiful place a. Bayrido.
Long Island. where she spends her
vacations. which thc makes as long
az Gus pitou wll let her
ono of her rooms il used a. an avi
Hry. as hho Il especially fond o.
birds Tho room IN which they arc
kcp, has a pool IN which there T.
running water and everything 20
make her pets happy.
Among them arp a nonpareIl. a
brown thrush. n pair Of mocking
birds, a bulifineh. pair OF lovo.hlrda
and AN African parrot. which Il hor
special favorito. for II always greets
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
VIII Attend Church
Session In Sweden

Rev. ]. F. Watson. executive scc-
rotary and superintendent Of mis-
Eons for the Western Washington
Baptist convention. has been elected
delegate TO the Worlds Baptist al
lance meeting at Stockholm. Sweden,
next July.
Or. Watson win attend the meeting
Of the Northern Baptist convention
at Atlantic City in May. win sail Tor
Europe the first OF June and devote
SIX weeks before tho Stockholm con-
ference IN visiting principal cities OF
Europe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Charge Druggist
Dispensed Jags

CHRIsTIANIA. Feb. 10. The
only druggist in Fredrikshald Is &C.
cused OF having sold $4,000 times IN
one year. without prescription,
enough liquor 10 into1icate any pur.
chaser.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

Don't stay stuffed-upl Quit blowing and
snuffling! Take "Pape's Cold Compound"
every two hours until three doses are taken.
The first dose opens clogged-up nostrls and
air passages OF head stops nose running;
relieves headache feyerishness, sneezing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Billy Sunday Uses
AK on 30 Stills

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Feb. Is -
Billy Sunday used an AK IN his at.
tack on Old Nick today and Knocked
the tar out OF him" Sunday
smashed moro than 30 stills gathered
on ,he lawn % the court house here
while n crowd OF several thousand
watched him swing a hefty ak.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Chinese Bandits
Rob Americans

CANTON. Feb. 1.-two river
soats carrying American misaiouar.
lea wero stopped by Chinese pirates
and all the passengers robbed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

LONDON. Feb. Iss-Ths number
Of unlicensed dogs captured on tho
streets Is increasing steadily. because
thousands OF ownes feel tho license
fee L. too big burden 10 carry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

her on her return from a tour with
Hello. Mothsr' 80 glad you've
come"
Miss Robson Ia a good cook. too.
and can take her place az tho range
with the best or chefs Last sum,
mrr. when she had Invited several
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16

The second and third doses usually break up
the cold and end all grippe misery.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the quick
est, surest relief known and costs only few
cents at drug stores. Tastes nice. Con-
tains no quinine. Insist upon Pape's-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
NSsszxZSEzSSNySsNSyNXNz !

May Robson the noted actress she appears in her
kitchen Of her home at Bayside L. L. here she spends her
brief pacations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-16
Centennial YdStEyU0ur
Sizes us back 1mericds fire
old home cooked pies dnd cakes 81,
It's at last the
bac the


in
gbo'
% p ty tina he in Of immortal
III
of
o 8 jg the
pies i've oome
a n the nd the blending of the
each pakge Try o. m t tn fmibta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
MIDLAND CITY SCHOOL TO OPEN ON SEPT. 3
Professor Bone Is At Head Of
 Strong Faculty

MIDLAND CITY, Ala, August IS. (SpeciaL>-According to an an- nouncement made by Prof. J. F. Bone, superintendent of Midland City schools, today, prospects are bright for the school session of 192324, which begins September 8.
 Professor Bone is now pursuing special courses at the University of Alabama but expects to arrive in Midland City within the next few days 10 make final preparations for the opening. A special program will be given at 10 o'clock on the morn ing of September 8.
 The local school board, consisting of Dr. ". A. Parrish, pr. Curtis Espy and Mr. J. T. York, deserve special credit for the success of the school last year.
 The faculty is: Prof J. P. Bone, superintendent; Prof. R. R. Pippin, and Miss Floy Revel.
 Public Schools-Mr, P. F. Newton, Troy Normal school, sixth and sew enth grades; Miss Irene Peebles, Troy Normal, second and third grades; Miss Lillie V. Loftin, Liv- ingston Normal, first grade; Miss Glenna Tate, Boston Conservatory, Boston, Mass, voice and expression.
 The enrolment promises to be the largest in the history of the insti- tutions. It was 360 last year and Professor Bone expects it to more than reach the 400 mark this com ing season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
TO LAY CORNER STONE


 SYLACAUGA, Ala, August 1s.-(Spe- cial.) )-Plans have been completed to hold an elaborate program at the laying of the cornerstone of the New Fuorth District Agricultural school building which is to take place on August 30. This will be the last half holiday of the year and 1t Is planned to make it gala event. The exercises will be conducted by the Masons, and the members of the local lodge to- gether with the officers of the Grand Loge will be present. Many promi- nent people of both state and national reputation have been invited, and on this list is Senator Underwood, Con- Eressman Jeffers, and Governor Brandon. Work on the building Is progressing nicely. The plans have been recently changed a little in creasing the size of the auditorium so it will seat 1000 people. The build ing exclusive of furniture will cost $10O,O00 and will be a model in mod ern school construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
BUILDING NEW CHURCH
CIantOn Christians To Have New
 HO ,se Of worship

CLANTON, Ala, August 1S.-(Spe- cia.)-WorlS. began this week on the construction of new church build ing in Clanton. The enterprise is being fostered by the Christian de- nominatiin and will be known as the Clanton Church of Christ. The total cost of the building and lot will be about S4,500.
 The Christian church of Clanton was organized little less than a year ago and heretofore they have been holding their services in the Wood men hall. The present membership is about forty and the officers are: A. B. Baxley, elder; R, D. Horton and W. T. Bean, deacons.
 The Christians will open a two weeks revival in their new building on October IA. The services of Elder Price Billingsley of Columbia Tenn, have been procured as preacher and that of Prof. J. D. Patton as song director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

The first "offensived of the farm CTS against the cotton leaf worm, known also in this section as the army worm, apparently has been won. The worms, attacking sud- denly and without warning the cot ton fields of the valley, threw a real scare into the hearts of North Ala bama citizens. The rapid mobiIiza- ton of the forces arrayed against the pest however, Is responsible for the initial success.
 Showing splendid cooperation, the farmers, their organizations and business men of the counties affected got together Immediately and thou sands of pounds of poison were bought by telegraph and placed on the young plants. If the weather does not prove too strong an ally for the pests, the farmers will have the situation fairly well under control and will be prepared to meet the sec ond offensive" when the new gem eration of worms make their appear ance, in about two weeks time.
 Attention temporarily has turned back, in many quarters, to the pos- sibie damage by the boil weevil. The latter pest is plentiful now and if the