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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
NE w HIGH LEVELS ARE REACHED IN COTTON M A R K [ I
Strong Spot Situation and Good Business Done by Mills Keeps Price of
 Staple Up

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Sl.-Price movements in cotton this last week carried the most active months over a range of only 46 to 75 points. The strong spot situation and the good business being done by American mills were constant support to values and at no time allowed prices to go below the level of the preced- ing weeks close, although there were stages when liquidation for the long account was very heavy. At the lowest, prices were still at net gains of to 12 points; at the highest they were at net gains of 50 to s1 points. The close was at net gains of 20 to 45 points, March closing al 26.32 cents a pound, after having traded as high as 26.75 cents and as low as 26 cents. All months made new high levels for the season. In the spot department middling gained 50 points in the net results, closing at 26.5o cents against 17.75 cents on the close of this week last year.
 Center of Industry Moved
 The statistics of the week reflected the strong position the mills are in, spinners of the world taking 3S9,0e0 bales against 29S,000 tis week last year and 2f6,000 this week two years ago. Of the total takings, Southern mills took 150,00 bales and northern mills 5S,000, an aggregate of 20S,000 bales for the mills of this country out of the grand total of 339,000. This revived claims that the center of the cotton spinning industry was being moved to this side of the water. The total visible supply of American cot ton lost 27,596 bales during the week and was reduced to 3,502,592 bales
 { n 4,474,690 two years ago.
 This coming week the market will open Tuesday morning and, according to the way most circulars at the end of this last week were framed, the trade will be mainly interested in prospects among the mills for the early part of 1923. Mills in Lam cashire have closed for week and this, in the opinion of some brokers and traders, may balance to some ex- tent the more favorable accounts from American mill centers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
MANY MILLIONS YEARLY
 INVESTED IN DEVELOPMENT
 OF BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

That total of capital invested
  real big stuff especially when should considered the millions above and from that a still greater total.
  in works and remodeng plants this district annum None outside officials to place it at nothing less than $5000,000 Some notably shipbudng were built it is much more but all familiar with the cost of familiar with the Tennessee pany has done and doing will consider the estimate of conservative
 The principally going
 
 the Mitchell expended Products ham industries Neither did the the Sohf field building piled at the probate office wasbu Citizens Birmingham ry where millions of dollars going in  established and assured of the plants and ditions ready to supply the The
 
 with Birmn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
MILITARY ED|CTs sTOP MFR ROUGE t [ | [ 5 R \ I l N |
Authorities Fear Fireworks Might Precipitate Outbreak. Arms Reported Stacked
 in Homes
 By Associated Press

BAsTRoP, La., Dec, 5f.--civil and military edicts prevented Bastrop and Mer Rouge citizens celebrating the advent Of the new year with the noise of firecrackers and the firms of pistols as was the custom here among the northeast Louisiana folks even as elsewhere.
 Authorities feared noises of this characte. might be misconstrued by the residents, who are under se- were mental strain due to, the reve lations of the last 3 days in the Warehouse Kidnapping investigations. and precipitate outbreak.
 At Mer Rouge In particular the military feared any unusual events would bring into play the firearms stacked in the stores and residences of that strife-torn community.
 Today brought no disclosures that could lift the veil of mystery in which events of the coming week were shrouded. Folks here sighed with relief that the days intervening between now and the day of the open hearing. when the state will show it's hand, had narrowed tC four.
 Life Threatened
 Why T. J. Burnett, one time deputy sheriff, had been singled out among the many who are marked for arrest, and lodged in the parish jail nine days ago, was a subject of speculation here tonight. Some say threats had been made against his life and the state thought it best to put him un- der the care of the state troops, while others advanced the opinion he was considered the ringleader of the masked and robed mob of August 2t when five men were Kidnapped and -f,,x. ftr- was given him to make his escape.
 It is known here that federal agents are shadowing all persons whom the state intends to charge with the crime and they are virtually under arrest even if not occupying the small Bastrop jail.
 The carly arresting of Dr. B. NJ. Nc Koin, former Mer Rouge mayor, was considered necessary in that he was at Baltimore and time was to be al- lowed for his return to the state.
 Tonight these two remained the only known persons the state be- lieves contributed to the Kidnapping and death of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards, members of old Warehouse families.
 It is known the attorney general has in his possession a list of those to be charged. Two confessions in volving 45 persons were also said to be in his possession.
 There are many department of jus tice men in this territory. Just how many has not been disclosed, but the number has been placed by some observers as between fifty and a hun dred. The detailing of these men was believed to have been the result of the visit of Governor Parker to Washington in November when he sought federal aid in handling the case.
 The governor considered the affair came under federal jurisdiction in that he charged citizens of Missis- sippi and Arkansas were members Of the August mob and also that mail and telegrams have been tempered with in Warehouse. Mail addressed to the governor originating in the Mer Rouge territory has been opened be- fore reaching its destination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01

ness of Mrs. Julia Maury Mitchell on Berkeley avenue. at the home of MT. and Mrs. T. O. Lathem.
 Mrs. Homer Hurd has returned home from Columbus. Miss. where she spent the holiday season.
 Mrs. J. c. Houston and Miss Julia Houston will take possession of their new home on Berkeley avenue Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01

Weights" Musical features will be furnished by Faber and King in humorous moments from musical shows" Speed and Smiles" will be injected by Lowe and Wilbur.
 Fred and Elsie Burks as "The Girl and the Dancing Goof" present character comedy skit. De Alma, Monarch of the Banjo" offers class ical and popular selections.
 Just Tony" which features Mix's noted horse, Tony" was written by Max Brand. v1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
CREWS HEROIC WORK ENDS FIRE ON BOAT

PLYMOUTH Dec. 51.-Fire occurred aboard the Cunard Liner Antonia, bound from New York, two days after the Christmas celebrations. The fire originated from an undetermined cause in the linen store room, with only a steel bulkhead separating this compartment from the oil fuel stor- age.
 Officers and crew worked heroical- ly and were able to subdue the, fire, and the passengers were only aware that something was amiss because dinner was served late. All the while the liner was rolling heavily in ter rible seas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
COMEDY ACTS GALORE
 AND TOM MIX AT LOEWsS

Variety and novel features are found in the vaudeville offering at Loew's Bijou for the first half of this week, and as an additional at traction there is Tom Mix. the west ern screen star, and his horse. Tony, in new Fox picture, entitled. Just Tony"
 Comedy galore is promised by. Bert and Nina Wainwright in The Right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
BESSEMER

The Age Herald maintains special rep- resentatives in Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptions. Mrs. L. D. McCollum, corre- spondent, receives news items; phone Bessemer 1072. Circulation depart ment 323Ha N. 18th St., Room No. 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
Amusen1erts
ToDAY,s THEATRE ATTRACTION

TODAY'S THEATRE ATTRACTIONS
 JEFFERsON-"The First Year" matinee and night,
 LYRIC-Keith vaudeville and The Innocent Cheat,' Ben Wilson pie ture. Four shows.
 LOEW'S-Loew vaudeville and Tom Mix in Just Tony" Four shows.
 ALCAZAR-"Shado with Lon Clancy, Harrison Ford and Mar guirite Delamotte. Begins 10 a. m
 STRAND-"Kick h." with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell. Begins 10 a. m.
 TRIANON-"One, Week of Love-" with Conway Tearle and Elaine Ham merstien. Begins 10 a. m.
 GALAx-'"Through the Back Door, with Mary Pickford. Begins 10 a. m.s
 ROYAL-"Ridin' Wild" starring Hoot Gibson. Begins 10 a. m.@
 RIALTO-"Al. Night" with Ru- dolph Valentino. Begins ID a. m.s
 NOTE-In stating attractions at moving picture theatres the CD in- dicates second run picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
BIG HOLIDAY BILL OPENS
 AT THE LYRIC MONDAY

Variety is the thing on the big holiday bill which opens this after noon at the Lyric. Singing, comedy, music, dancing and other novelties make up the New Years week of ferings. "A Musical Comedy Revue" staged by Florrie Millership and AL fred Gerard with Eddie Moran at the piano, is the headliner and corker.
 The added attraction is "Terpsi- chore Gone Mad" with the Demo Sis ters. Tom Thibault and Art Cody. Johnny Bell and Rosemond Caron in "Bits of Variety" Block and ODon nell in a comedy offering, and Miss Robbie Gordone. artists model, are the others numbers on the bill. The Innocent Cheat is the screen feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01

BESSEMER, Jan. 1,-(Special)- Special installation services were held at the First Methodist church Sunday evening when the officers of
 the Womans Missionary society of
 the church were installed by the
 pastor, Rev. B. T. Waites. Dr. Waites following the installa- ton preached special sermon on missions and missionary work The following were installed: Mrs. H. l..
 Rains. president. Miss Maud Buck,
 vice president; Mrs. J. w. Mcconnell, treasurer; Mrs. R. l.. Bramlett; recording secretary; Mrs. G. c. Neal, i corresponding secretary; Mrs. B. T. Waites, superintendent of study; Mrs. l Homer Hurd st aerinten6ent of social service; Mrs. J. T. McEniry, superin- tendent of supplies; Mrs. George Mc- | Dowell, superintendent of children's i auxiliary; Mrs. q. A. Gillett, agent for
 Missionary Voice: Mrs. w. c. Baty, superintendent of local works; Mrs.
 R. M. Childress, secretary of local ! work; and Mrs William Waldrop,
 Mrs, R. c. Jones. Mrs. George Col-'
 lins, Mrs, Charles Jager, leaders of the four circles.
 Announcements There will be TO meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the First Pres byterian church Monday afternoon, owing to, the death of Mrs. Burt Lytles mother, Mrs H. K. Merrell. The Culture club will meet Thurs day afternoon at 3;30 o'clock at the library.
 A congregational meeting of Trim ity Episcopal church will be held Wednesday evening at the church at 7:30 o'clock. Matters of interest will be brought up and all members are urged to attend. A vestry will be elected at this time.
 Mrs. Martha Katherine ,MerreI Mrs. Martha Katherine Merrell, age 73 years, died Sunday afternoon at 3:3O o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Burt Lytle, 1908 Clar- endon avenue.l
 She is survived by her husband, A. N. Merrell, by two sons, Lee and James N. Merrell of Birmingham, and | by three daughters, Mrs. w. D. Moody of Birmingham, Mrs. J. l.. Broomall | of Birmingham and Mrs. Burt Lytle l of Besscmer, and by eleven grand l children and three greatgrandchil- dren.
 Funeral servicS will be held Mon day afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the
 residence of Mrs. Lytle, with Rev. F. o. Hellier, pastor of the First Pres 1 byterian church, officiating. Inter- ment will follow at Elmwood cem- 1 etery with Huey & Mcconnell in | charge
 | Pallbearers will be: w. N VII Hams. w. H. Porter, w. L. Maritime, J. w. Bruce, Dr. George D. Waller, NJ. A. Grover, Gordon Hamriek and l George Stevenson.
 1 Mrs. Walter Parsons i On account of the weather the 1 funeral services for Mrs. Walter
 Parsons, who died Saturday morning, at her home on Exeter avenue, were postponed from Sunday to 10 o'clock l Monday morning. Services will be conducted at the home on Exeter avenue and interment will follow at Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs in 1 charge
 Mrs. Neal HOnored ] Mrs. George Neal, teacher of the i Woman's Bible class of the First | Afo@ olx. x.%x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
Mrs. Walter Parsons
Mrs. NeaI Honored

Mrs. George Neal, teacher of the Woman's Bible class of the First Methodist church, was presented with beautiful silver tray as a Christ mas present from the members of the class.
 Mrs. w. Baty. president of the class. presented the gift with a charming expression of feeling from the class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
GRAPEFRUIT PLEASES FRENCH WAR PREMIER

ORLANDO, Fla. Dec. s1.-Georges Clemenceau. former premier of France, fell so in love with Florida grapefruit while in this country re- gently that he arranged for regular shipments to Paris until the close of the season, according to an order received by local citrus fruit con- cern from its New York offices. The Tiger instructed that one box be shipped to him every two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
YOUNG AUTHOR WROTE
 SCREEN VERSION OF SHADOW

The day of the young author is here, according to Eve Unsell edi- torial chief of the B. P. Schulberg producing organization, Preferred Pictures which made Shadows" booked into the Alcazar theatre be- ginning today.
 Writers of new and original plots, she says, will take precedence over directors. stars and casts in the mak- ing of the future screen master pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
ENSIEY Mrs. Harold Mandy
 Correspondent Phone Ensley 4O6-W Residence 24oo Ave. H
 Circulation So9A 18th St., Room

The parade Monday afternoon which will be held the Ensley merchants and associated business men promises to be one of the largest ever held in this district The parade. which will start from in front of the city hall building, will go to Mulga. Edgewater, Vivian, Fairfield and Fairview, keeping on the paved road the entire time. and over a hun dred automobiles will participate to- gether with the three busses each having band.
 The drawing will be held promptly at 10 o'clock in front of the Bank of Ensley with D. E. McLendon, presi- dent of the city commission, draw ing the numbers. Following the drawing the parade will be held, headed by the motorcycle scouts, and today will be gala day in this dis trict.
 Funeral services over the remains of John McCracken, age 52 years, who died at the family residence on Fourth street, Pratt City, will be conducted from the Pratt City Bap- tist church Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will follow at Fraternal cemetery, Pratt City. The deceased Is survived by his wife, four sons, one brother and one sister.
 Chance to Recover
 The condition of Lonnie Herrin, who was cut and seriously injuried by J. F. Love Saturday afternoon following an argument over week S salary, Is resting as well as could be expected at the Hillman hospital and unless complication set in he has a chance to recover.
 Herrin was stabbed through the right lung, once in the small of the back and also accross the neck. He was rushed to the T. c. I. Emergency hospital, where his wounds were dressed, and he was later carried to the Hillman hospital Love gave himself up to Officer Hardin and Is still being held In the Ensley jail without bond.
 Funeral services over the remains of Lillie Evelyn Ellis, the one year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. James M. Ellis, who died at the family residence. 2321 Sixteenth street. Saturday night, will be conducted from the residence this afternoon. Interment will follow at Frater- nal cemetery in Pratt City
 Today being New Years the banks will be closed and practically all of the stores will close at noon. The post office will observe holiday hours, staying open until 10 o'clock this morning and with only one de- livery for the day.
 The members of the senior B. Y. P. U.. of the First Baptist church and other young people of the congrega- tion will be entertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. l.. R. Vines, 2OlI Nineteenth avenue, this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-01
Personnls

Mrs. Anrdew Mitchell of Mobile has been called to the city by the ill.,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-24

cktis. of Kansas. as his assistant,
They will be supported by Watson, Of
Indisnat smoot. Of Itahi Wadsworth,
of New York; sterling. Of South ba-
kotai Moses. of New Hampshire, and
others who will succeed 10 the party
places made vacant by the retirement
OF Mecumber. OF North Dakota;
New, OF Indiana. and kellogg, OF Min.
.nesota.
Robinson. OF Arkansas. will he the
minority leader. and will have about
him such experienced assistants as
Underwood. OF Alabama; simmons, OF
North Carolina. Stanley. OF Ken
lucky, Reed. of Missouri Walsh. of
Massach usstts: Walsh. OF Montana.
and Harrison. OF Mississippi. some OF
whom will replace In the leadership
ranks Hitchcock. OF ,ebraska. and
pomerene. OF Ohio. who failed 10 re-
election.
Because OF Che approach OF the ma
tlonal political campaign. partisan
politics necessarily will bulk large In
senate debate. Harrison, and Cara
way. OF Arkansas. Will be found again
carrying the battI6 TO the majority.
with Watson and Moses. seasqred
campalgners both. breasting the tide
on the republican eide.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-24

My God.' He whired on Kelsey.
What are you doing back there
Can't you see the old devil is playing
'possum on you2 He's been signaling
out of the window with his hand.
Didn't make any difference to him
which way we came. He can raise
bunch of gunner in any part of
town.
Look back and see II there's any
one after u.s."
But before Kelsey could do so,
Hope whose eyes were on the mirror
gave a cry.
There's touring car full of men
Just turned in from Rivington street."
CHAPTER XXI.
Steadily, surely the gunmen's car
was creeping up. At Washington
Square, it had been more than the
width of the park ahead; now, the
distance was less than two blocks.
AS she came abreast of the LII
brary, the colored moons of the traffic
tower at Forty-second Street flashed
from yellow to red to green. She
had lost the right Of way All over
now! 1t would be madness to think
of trying to dart through that close
locked line of cross-town travel.
Charlie had sudden inspiration.
Feel in Higgins upper, left-hand
vest pocket" he shouted back to Kei-
sey, land see if he hasn't got police
card"
New Britain herald., 1923-10-24
DEMOCRATS Seem TO
HAVE GOOD LINEUP
Republicans Are Weak In Fighters
In New Congress

washington, Oct. sl,-Essidss ms
diffieulties which II will sneenHs'
With the militant progressives WITH
in is party ranks. the regular fepup,
liean organization in ths house OF
representatives will ind itself some,
what Handicapped at the coming SEES
sion by reason OF a scarcity OF mem
hers experienced in haor combat and
the more intimate details OF parlia'
menlary procedure,
Defenders Are Come.
Deaths and voluntary or enforced
retirement have removed from inc
majority side OF the house almost Inc
entire group OF men who In feesh'
sessions have stood as the buisafk
against the anslsughis OF the minor
ity. As result whoever succeeds 10
the floor leadership vacated by FRANK
W. Mondell. OF Wyoming. VIII ina
himself in the position Of having 10
meet almost single.handedls the
frequent efforts OF the democrats 10
throw the monkey wrench into the
house machinery,
Supporting the majority leader Viii
be no Mann 10 unrasel parliamentary
snaris. no Towncr 10 expound learned
" upon the rules, no Walsh 10 be
ready with musty preeedents against
this proposal or that, Neither VIII
there he a Stafford eagerly watchful
OF every move across the aisle" nor
"A Campbell TO bodily cross swords
with the opposition.
Democrats Strong.
There will be n different situation
on the democratic side. Every one
OF the old group OF leaders will be
back and they will He augmented by
Cordell Hun. chairman OF the demo-
cratic national committee. who has
been returned TO the house from
Tennessee. Here will be the resource
fml Garrett, of Tennessee, the floor
leader: Oldfeld, OF Arkansas. whip"
Garner. of Texas, who Is at his best
In rough and tumble debate; Crisp,
OF Georgia. who is recognized as one
OF the ablest pariamentarians to ait
In the house in recent years; Brynes,
of South Carolina: Byrns. OF Tennes-
see, and the, ever-alert Blanton. OF
Texas
senate More Equal.
In the seate there will be what is
regarded generally as fairly equal
division of experienced leadership.
Lodge, Of Massachusetts,, will be in his
place as the majority leader. with
New Britain herald., 1923-10-24
s.,, ss ssssrAse,- erss ,s,rss sipss-s ss-'-1'

ssy through RFeeklKn lsy IN that
state Of collapse, one arm hanging
imply out Of the window.
And RON the skyseraRers ef Man,
haitian laomed before them across the
river soon they we're over the VII.
llamsharg bridge and through the
East side streets, Hope drove toward
Fifth Avenue,
spying the green lights of police
station. Kelsey called Charles stteHs
tion 10 them,
Lets get rid al our passenger" he
The homecoming with him.
Good i.oFd.n Charlie spoke iFrits
bly,. THAT'S the one thing that's
been goase,f ieshing me al the way,
the fear that Nc might fall into the
hands of the bulls, Figure II for
yourself. Lieutenant at dssk looks
M. Why. Alderman Higgins, what's
thiss' They know him,
"Iye had an awful time, i.ieuten-
ant. SAYS Bill. "'rhese three lunaiies
captured me by trick, and have
been dnagsins me all over Long
Island, The woman thinks she's the
missing Hope Ranger What's the
RESULT WI three are locked UP,
Bill calls taxi. and rides away"
lie gave a eonvulsife start, and
stared over Hopes shoulder into the
mirror at the side Of the windshield,
New Britain herald., 1923-10-24
Charity Board Favors
Payment to- Architect

After receiving from Corporation
Counsel John II. Hlrkham an opinion
that the charity board. can make no
payment to Architect Henry y. Lu-
dorf until contracts have been let for
the construction OF town home
building under his plans, the board
decided yesterday afternoon to ask
the city's legal adviser IL 1t will be
possible to. make some payment to
Ludorf to compensate him for his
time and trouble in preparing plans.
In the meantime, the board will adj
vertise for new bids on the job, all
others having been rejected.