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Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16

there any answer II the ring. Inc
house seemed unusually quiet. 1t was
a brooding silence. which presently
broke to the sound of footsteps on the
porch. Madeline recognized Stilwelfs
tread, though it appeared to be light
for him. Then she heard him call
softly In at the open door of her Of
.ice. The suggestion of caution III ms
voice suited the strangeness or MS
walk. With bodlng sense of trouble
she hurried through the rooms. He
was standing outside her office door.
"Stillwell!" she exclaimed
please come ont on the porch.
She complied and. once out, was en-
abcd To see him. His grave face, paler
| than she had ever heheld II. caused
her to stretch an appealing hand To-
ward him Stillwell Intercepted ii and
held it in his own.
Miss Majesty, I'm amazin sorry to
/ tell worrisome news. But ii can't be
! avoided The fact is we're in bad
fix II your guests amt scared out
of their skins it'll he OWN TO your
nerve an how you carry out Stewart $
oruers'
lou can rely upon me Feplieu
'ia,t''l'e' Hr'i'lN' tli0uSH sue 'rri''pi'u'
val what we re up h1ai'is' - '''i'
'ii"' s""s VI oaii'iilS at li""e ""s
chasin'-they're hidin' in the house"
In the house," echoed Madeline.
aghast
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ni Sii"'iieu inueeu nm l ~ "u'''4' H.
o'e""i MY ne ""u WIN i"se To
.''iiiN II 'o"iu nef i''pPeueu' ou see
e'Hiu" ie' Hat'pe'leu II He'in
s'oien t..e ooS on 10 'i'e s"'-ioi ''HNs'
d" d" o'e""it ueun riu out oi' 'iie
mesa "i'e' US, IL my i"u'' h"' Nv"
we We s"t 10 ihce Ito "sser' Now
'is'e'i' ne" oteN"it 'ei' 9"u "'' "oui
vi >" "s' "e io'ieteu "'e uie'e l"
""eie me an Tue ooss was tSin 10
Neep at iia"e ifoiii te'1in tie lhlleh
" p'e'es' AZ 'ha' we was ieAl'ih AT
an we co'i'u u Hiiu tiieii' paiiults' bu'
wien 9'e""it s"t '''eie ne unite uil-
LEI e"Ne' AZ WAS ""stS pe4o'e' pul
Steln stewart "l"ue iiiiu "uss'
recNoh "eie 10 iat IL the same a.
ieu " u'eise' o"''' AiiS way "hei
ti'e sAei'h SCI hle 'o an oiu huooe "u'
I stewart Called MN aii cei'eu nun haru'
Ill i'a"e i'eu SIN leiiers WIN 'il"l' an
from ar appearances oahuit-"uiie'h
was soii'e nest". i"ele was row, an
IL looked qua ler ii''!e' hut Hehe
was cooi' an ne cohtroileu the poss'
linen n' an ms eouEh ue-'oo'ies went
%" "u''.ih nat nuh'iii Miss 'i"Jes'S'
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16
STONE MUST BE FREAK OR fossil

spect 1t duplicates the exact process
which takes place in wornout shoe.
These facts would seem to prove be-
yond a 1easonable doubt that 1t Is the
fossil Of real shoe. and that 1t was
done by the hand of man. The up
shot Of the matter leads to one Of
these two scientific facts: Either man
has lived on the earth three or four
times as long as has hitherto been sup
posed.- or geologists are badly mistaken
In the age Of the Triassic rocks In
Nevada. a.L a4s ss
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16
Great Writer Had No Jealousy.

In diary of Henry Crabb Robinson.
written in 1913. is this entry. Poets
are accused of being insensible to each
others merits. Hammond told me to-
day that he had seen letter from
Walter Scott stating that he had de-
clined the laureateship in favor OF
Southey, saying: 4 am the more pop
ular now. but posterity will inquire
most about Southey.'"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16
Romoves Tea stains.

A small bottle Of glycerin Is an ex-
cellent thing to keep In every store
cupboard, as 1t is invaluable for re-
moving tea or coffee stains from linen.
Rrusl. a little glycerin over the stain
az soon as possible after It Is made
and il will come out In the wash with
out any trouble. ss
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16

color combinations procurable In knit.
ted ties for women: Subtle blendings
of Egyptian red. gold, bronze and pot.
terry blue. knitted cleverly into dag.
onal stripes. greens and wood browns
sometimes with touch of old rose:
tangarine diagonally striped with old
blue; violet with touch of green;
biscuit with old gold and orange strip
ings and the girl who wishes TO show
her loyalty to an alma mater chooses
n tie which boasts her college colors.
The figure to the right In the pic
ture relieves the tedlum of strictly
tailored riding suit with fatterine
knit tie OF navy crossed by gold and
plum with an Introduction of bright
coral
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16

When the Glove Clasp Tsars Out.
When the glove fastener has pulled
out OF the glove. darn the hole and
sew an ordinary dress snap near the
old fastener and the glove Is ready to
wear again. M
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16

These are the signs Of wise man:
to reprove nobody. to praise nobody: ::
to blame nobody. nor even 70 speak OF
himself or his own merits.-Epictetus
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16

shawls, ct Color Are Embroidered
r., For evening wear Spanish shawls
are much IN vogue. Especially beau
.iful is une which has a sea green
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16

Friends should be weighed. not
told; who boasts'to have won a multi
tude Of friends has never had oas.--
Coleridge.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16

In demonstration of lifting,
Frenchman lifted four pianos weigh.
Ing 5000 pounds
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16
Reflection on Great cIsIsa

HeUeetton On 0re1t CitloA
If you suppress the exorbitant love
Of pleasure and money, idle curiosity.
iniquitous purpose, and wanton mirth,
what a stiffness would there be In the
greatest cities.-Bruyere. uFtu'es l
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-11-16
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20 'tsss. Western Newspa per unionl,

The rose soon fades, but the thorn
continues to do business at the same
old stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
FIGHT TYPHOID FEVER
 ON SAND MOUNTAIN
State Health Department Offers
 Free Treatment

BRIDGEPORT, Ala. August l. Especial. )-At recent meeting on Sand mountain, at Section, a few miles from Bridgeport, Dr. w. c. Blassingame of Montgomery, ar ranged to give 30 inGculations for typhoid fever and 72 examinations for hookworm. Dr. Casey. local phy- sician, has agreed to administer free of charge to those making applica- tion for it. The meeting was held by the state board of health and the Alabama extension department, and the medical service is given free by the state in cooperation with the local physician. Many applications have already been made. Other speakers of note at this institute were: pr. w. F.. Hlnds, state ento- mologist: Miss Elizabeth Mauld!n, district home demon stration agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
WHEAT HIGHER ON LIQUOR EXPORT IS1 DECREASED YIELD GROWING SOURCE CROP ESTIMATES OF LAW DEFIANCE

CHICAGO, August 1.-Estimates that the 1923 domestic yield of wheat would be 13,000,000 bushels less than the governments July forecast had a decided bullish influence on the wheat market today. Prices closed firm, B @1@1tsc net higher, with September 9SB GD9S14c and December S1.0114 D1.01h. Other leading sta ples, too, scored gains: Corn IA O 1hc. oats 5s@11sc and provisions 10@42c.
 Active buying and dearth of offer ings started wheat prices upward soon after the opening, and although reactions later took place, at various times, the close was near the top fig ures of the day. Unfavorable crop reports from the northwest gave an advantage to bulls and so did strength in the stock market and in cotton. The chief demand appeared to come from traders who were in a position to have the quickest infor- nation regarding the crop figures pointing to a material reduction in the probable domestic yield this sea sol.
 According to generally accepted private estimates, the United States harvest of all wheat this season will total about S0S,0O0,000 bushels, as compared with S62,000,00O bushels harvested last year. It is also pointed out that the harvest in Canada hardly will become general for two weeks and that much damage might take place there. Reports Of snow in Calgary today were cited in this connection. But demand from Europe continued slow and there was gossip current that some sales to Germany had been cancelled.
 Hot winds in Kansas gave inde- pendent firmness to the corn market and SO did an estimate that the con d:tion of the corn crCp throughout the United States had been reduced 2.6 points during July
 Provisions ruled higher in line with grain and hogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

exhausted every apparent resource, and the cases have been closed against them only to be revived with the>filtng of entirely new applications covering virtually the same ground, and necessitating procedure almost as lengthy as in the first place.
 One firm, for instance, sought not long ago to export several hundred drums containing thousands of gal Ions of alcohol to Nassau, headquar- ters of the rum-r runners Atlantic fleets. The applicants representative was in a great hurry to obtain the necessary permit. and appeared in person.
 We've made all arrangements to have this go by steamer day after tomorrow" he said. we've engaged the space and the consignee will be looking for the shipment when the boat gets in. If we cant get it off by that boat we stand to lose great deal of money"
 The official looked at the applica- tion and then at the visitor.
 Do you mean to tell me-" he de- manded, that Nassau, the wettest spot in the Atlantic ocean, needs that great quantity of American alcohol and needs 1t now?"
 T certainly do," the shippers rep resentative blandly replied.
 We promised to make a decision within tWenty-four hours. We cabled to proper authorities in Nassau, ask ing them to cable back at once, the reputation for square dealing borne by the proposed receiver of the al cohol in Nassau. Within few hours word came back that the receivers s reputation was bad and that he ap- parently was hand glove with the m-runners to the American coast
 The application was denied. Where upon the would-be shipper exercised his right and appealed to higher au thorities.
 In the reinvestigation we were asked for the facts in the case. We explained briefly the situation and exhibited the cablegram from Mas sau. The intending shippers not eX- pecting such evidence, immediately dropped the case.
 In another instance permission was sought by San Francisco firm to export 250 barrels of American whisky to Tia Juana, Mexico. just across the line from San Diego. Tia Juana, it might be remarked, is one of the wettest spots in Mexico.
 Do we understand you to say that these 250 barrels of whisky are ur- gently needed for medicinal purposes in Tia Juana?' the applicant was asked. He replied that such was the case, and was told that he must pro- duce reliable and trustworthy evil dence or not a drop of this liquor could go forward. Needless to say. such proof was not forthcoming.
 Gro Be Continued Tomorrow.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
NEGRO RETURNS
After Fleeing. He Takes Up Work
 Again At TuSkeEee

TUSKEGEE. Ala, August 1.-(Spe- cialD-John J. Calhoun, the negro accountant. who was sent by the government to take charge of an of flee in the administration building the first of July, and who left imme- diately without leaving his address, reported again for duty Monday morning. He did not state as to the place of his extended vacation. He was escorted to the hospital grounds under secret service guard, and turned ever to Col. R. H. Stanley for protection. He has been assigned quarters on the hospital grounds, and in aV probability will stay within regulations. In his office he sits alone, with no one to disturb him. He has no demands except for an electric fan to keep him cool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
WHOLE COTTON TRADE. EXCITED BY REPORT ON CROP CONDITION
Market Jumps Skyward As Bureau Statement Of 67.2
 Is Received

NEW YORK, August 1.--The whole cotton trade was thrown into excite ment today by the report of the az ricultural bureau announcing con dition of only 67.2 for the cotton crop. representing decline Of 2f points from the previous report.
 It was so far under even the low est of private estimates that the market here immediately jumped skyward advancing to 22,50c for De- tober and 22.42c for December, pr about 132 to 40 points above the previous close.
 The covering of short accounts was on a big scale. for the trade had fully expected report around 70. While many traders were inclined to be skeptical over the low condition shown in the bureau statement, the fact that the crop has undoubtedly deteriorated in the past week, as shown. by the weekly weather and crop report, attracted good deal of buying for outside account and the market closed 115 to 131 points above the previous night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
SUCCESS IF SWISS LOAN PROVES BOND
 MARKET |S GQOD.
Cotton Advances Rapidly, Following Publication Of
 Government Report
By WALTER B. BROWN
 Editor New York Commercial Leased Wire to The Age-HeraId|

NEW YORK, August 1.-General recoVerles in the stock market today were important as indicating the re- sponse to the strengthened technical position and the reaction in money rates. The decline in call rates to per cent Is only natural as month end trading requirements have been satisfied. By far the more interest," Ing developments occurred in the out side markets.
 The ready success of the 20,000,000 loan to Switzerland and the equally prompt success of the Park LeXing- ton loan proved to bond houses that the market had benefited consider ably from the recent dearth of offer ings and 1t is extremely likely that several other financing propositions, especially in western public utilities companies will soon be brought to a head.
 Cotton Rises.
 Cotton rose 40 points today fol- lowing publication of the government estimate of a final yield of but Ill., 500,000 bales with conditions only SIP per cent of the hypothetical nor nal. This advance was incompassed within a period of two months fol- lowing which the market suffered a setback of about 40 points. How ever, this recession was only tenn porary and attracted so much buying that the market snapped back to top figures and closed around the high for the day.
 O O O
 Movement Sisnificant.
 The movement in the cotton mar ket was Of the deepest significance as general expectations in the trade had been for a conditioning report of about 70 per cent with an estimated crop yield of at least 12.000,00O bales. For some time the market has been busily engaged in discounting its in Hated anticipations, although the edge of bearishness was taken oft this morning by the authoritative statement that consumption for the cotton fiscal year which ended yes terday exceeded 12,000,000 bales, leav- ing a carryover of but 2.500,o00 bales as compared with 4,500,0oo bales year ago. The importance of this situation to the southern farmer can hardly be exaggerated as 1t serves as a virtual guarantee or wartime prices for cotton for the coming year despite the unsettled conditions among the best cotton customers In Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
BONDS GENERALLY MOVE FORWARD IN ACTIVE TRADING

NEW YORK, August 1.-Sentiment among investors seemed greatly im- proved today and bond prices gen erally moved forward High grade investment issues and the Un1ted States government bonds were reia- lively steady but numerous other ls- sues registered moderate gains. Chlef interest today centered In the offer ing of s20,000,000 Swiss government notes The issue was oversubscrlped shortly after noon.
 Trading in railroad mortgages was on A. more active scale and gains or q point or more were recorded py New York, West Chester and Bos5 ton As, Frisco income 6s, Hudson ana Manhattan refunding 5s and haty adjustment 5s, St. Paul refunolns 4hs moved up 5A points and the convertible 4l2s 7.
 Industrial liens moved somewnat irregularly. Cerrc de Pasco copper ss gained 2A points, Virginia -Caro- lima chemical 71as with warrants lost 3h and Marine 6s and FISK os yielded 1A and 11a respectively.
 Foreign government bonds moved within narrow limits with the tone improved. City of Greater Praeue 71hs closed 1 F higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
POSTMISTRESS OF EUFAULA ON JOB DESPITE PROTEST

EUFAULA, Ala. August l.. -(By Associated ssl--Mrs. ". F. Gau- gans, Eufaula .postmistress, whose removal has been requested by the Alabama legislature, two Alabama congressman and citizens of Eufaula' has returned from Ohio after three weeks stay and has resumed her position in the local postoffice.
 Mrs. Maugans IS said to have writ ten a letter to an Ohio editor in which shl made slurring remarks against the Conferedate dead. The letter ap- peared in frll in an Ohio paper and caused several mass meetings of con- demnatic" Lere when its contents were learned.
 Mrs. Maugans was appo. ted to the postoftlce by the present administra- tiOn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
5000 MEN ARRIVE
 AT CAMP MCCLELLAN
Come From Eight Southern States For Trainining
 ANNISTON BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD
AnnIhtOn, AIn.. Aug. ]

AIIIIsIOHi INIlI,i lAUg. J Three thousand young citizen sol diers arrived at Camp Mcclellan yes terday. The comprise the citizens IT Hilary camp of the Fourth corps area and represent the cream of the youth of Dixieland
 Tennessee, North and South Caro- lina. Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mis- sissippi and Louisiana are furnishing the quotas that will train at Camp Mcclellan. Col. W. R. Dashiell is in command of the citizens military training camp.
 Training will continue for 30 day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
SAILOR IS RETIRED

ALBANY, Ala. August l-(Spe- cial.)-T. Dressler, chief machinists mate, United States navy. who has been in charge of the local recruiting office for nearly a year, will leave Wednesday for Birmingham. There Chief Dressler will. on August {, re- ceive his retirement papers after neriod of 20 years service with Uncle Sam's fighting forces. Chief Dressler will be succeeded here by Van Riter chief quartermaster. United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

National bank of Boston opened it's Ha- vana branch today. The location of the new institution is on Obispo and Aguiar streets in the heart of the business dis trict. Resources of $246,72s,6140+ are ad- vertised in the opening newspaper an- nouncements.
 DALLAS. Texas, August 1.-An increase of 96 cents a barrel of Corsicana, Texas the Magnolia Petroleum company. bring ing the new price to $1 per barrel
 CHICAGO, August 1.-Peaches and po tatoes advanced in price while cantaloupes declined, according to the Weekly Review federal bureau of agriculture economies made public today. Lighter shipments of potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons and pears caused net decrease of 1000 cars in the weeks shipments for 15 leading fruits and vegetables. Thus far this sea : S,055 carloads compared with 1,400 cars to the same time last year, but the in crease to date has all been from California and does not indicate that the seasons supply will exceed the record of 20.13S cars last year Potato shipments decreased 30 per cent and wholesale prices advanced. Peach Shipments reached the high mark for the season and price levels went higher as they did for watermelons.
 SAN FRANCISCO, August 1,-The Har- ding administration policy regarding the Southern Pacific-Central Pacific merger will be announced within four or five days, according to statement made here today by Attorney General Harry Nj. ,Dausherty, who arrived from Seattle to net members. who afe here with the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
SEE RIG CORN CROP

The prospects in this section for corn crop have never been excelled. If a plentiful rainfall continues through next month tremendous crop of corn will be yielded in the Tennessee valley. The boil weevil has appeared in places among the cotton, but not in alarming numbers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
INSTITUTE FACULTY NAMED

The faculty of the Tennessee River institute for the term beginning Sep tember 4, 1929, has been elected as follows: Robert Lee Creal, pres ident: A. l.. Duncan, Miss Pearl Higby, Edward Anderson, Miss Rose Rhymes. Grammar school, J. H. Gregg. intermediate: Mrs. A. L. Dun can, primary and kindergarten; Mrs. I,avinia Kelley, piano; Mrs. c. T. Starkey, art; Mrs. Robert Hembree, expression and Miss Nena Sparks, matrOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
SHOWS BEST IN COOKING

ANNISTQN, Ala, August 1,-(Spe4 cial)-A series of cooking lectures and demonstrations of electric cook cry will be held at the offices of the Alabama Power company in Anniston on August ?, 8 and at 3:30 o'clock. Mrs. Roberta Harris Winn. domestic science instructor, will have charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
MIsCELLANEoUs STOCKS
Little Market Flashes
BANK OF GERMANY

BERLIN, August 1.-The ,.tatement of the Bank of Germany as of July 2S shows the following changes:
 Total coin and briliop, increased 2i,45s;- 442.oO0 marks Gold, decreased, 40. 560,0O0. Treasury and loan association notes in banks, increased 66s, ,36s.o6 Bills of ex- ehange age and ehe9ue increased 2s9s.274 ; A. creased i'm creased 5al,Ss4ooo Other assets. in ation. increased sss,os2,12e, 900. Deposits. increased s,475;oa4o5sss ooo d. Other liabili; gold I holdings GIG, ,s5i.oo marks kE''' -''A'
 BERLIN. August 1.-tBy Associated ground out trillion marks per day dur ing the third week in July and then threw in sun ne Rome 9 god e serve decreased by 4o,b0o.ooo marks. which amount is. reported to have been slightly more than 800, 100000 in bullion in it's Berlin vaults and 11o,ooo,o0o on notes of discount increased by more than nine trillion paper marks during the same period.
 NEW YORK. August IA total of $ss.83s5oo worth of bonds has been called for redemption this month in advance of maturity. The largest item consists of Standard Oil of California per cent bonds, refunded recently by an issue of issisl isss. per cent notes que ITO" '''' 10
 NEW YORK, August 1.-The price cut ting movement in sugar went merrily on today when all the refiners announced further declines in fine granulated, one get business. Other prices ranged up to Ss1O This represented .decline of 2 cents from the nigh price of the year, reached last April.
 HAVANA, Cuba. August 1.-The First
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
ERECT OFFICE BUILDING

The new office building of J. Lu- ther Troxall Is nearing completion and will be, when finished, one of the best brick buildings in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
NEW HOTEL MANAGEMENT

The Wade hotel is under new man. aEement. MT. and Mrs Pugh of Au- burn have recently taken charge, and hope tu serve meals at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02
Shade Outpoints Doyle

NEW YORK. August 1.-Dave Shade, San Francisco welterweight. was awarded the judges decision over Paul Doyle of New York, after a 10-round bout tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

Soda fountains are practically un- known in hotels or confectioners' shops in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

and camp will close on August s1, The c. M. T. c. trainees will be the last men to report at Camp McClel- Ian this summer, with the exception of the Alabama national guard, 1000 strong, who arrive on August 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-02

The blarney stone Is so inaccessible for tourists that they now kiss a sub stitute put in a place more convent ent to reach.