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The Washington times., 1923-03-18

his statement was as easy as It
was convincing.
Scientists emitted the academic
equivalent Of e whoop OF joy, and
came pouring in through the new
; gateway OF knowledge which he
had unlocked, and spreading.in all
directions, they have made almost
a separate science OF it.
Certain Of its applications have
radically altered our ideas in
other branches OF learning, and
it has even been used to realize
that dream Of the alchemists, the
transmutation of metals.
AS quite often happens In the
case Of great discoveries. two In
vestigators working quite inde-
pendently win reach the same re-
suit at the same time.
Another experimenter, Profess
sor Lenard, announced this same
discovery almost simultaneously
with Roentgen. and the latter, who
never allowed himself to be car
ried away by the homage that was
rightly given him, willingly divided
the Rumford Medal Of the Royal
Society with his brother scientist.
He also received the Nobel Prize
in 1901.
UNKNOWN QUANTITY.
Roentgen called his new light
the .x-rays'. because, while they
evidently were not ordinary light
rays, he did not know their real
nature, and ''xD has always stood
for the unknown quantity. More
recent scientists who have carried
on the. investigations which he In
augurated have done what their
discoverer was too modest to do.
and have called them "the Roent-
gen rays In his honor: but the
general public knows them best by
their original name.
The first and most obvious use
of the Roentgen rays is still their
chief one; namely, the location Of
bullets, metal fragments, frac-
lures Of bones, and the like.
The value of exact information
as to the nature OF q break or
&
The Washington times., 1923-03-18
b JOsEPHUs DANIELS.
Secretary Of the Navy in Wilson's
Cabinet.

VERY day brings fresh
proof that the close of war
A was FASTENED by the cir
culation In the German language
among all the German people Of
the reasonableness of President
Wilson'S plan for ending the
struggle.
Time out Of mind the civilian
population Is always taught that
its enemy hates them and would
inflict upon them every evil II
victorious over them.
I wonder how many wars
have continued long beyond any
necessity because the average
man OF each fighting nation was
fed up on the belief that each
foe was singing a hymn OF hate
against the other.
Because Of this preachment
noncombatants hate people in
the enemy country more and
longer than soldiers hate each
other. Soldiers feel the steel Of
the foe and recognize that cour-
age matches courage. and after
every war friendships spring up
between men who fought on the
field Of battle.
WILSON'S FORCE.
It was, Of course, the massing
Of American troops by the mil
Hon and the superb fighting Of
the allied forces that won the
war, but they could not have
compelled surrender 30 soon II
the morale Of the German people
had not been undermined by
being made to feel that Wilson
was offering terms to them
which showed he was one world
ruler who was unmoved by ven
geance, and whose desire was
after war to create q peace OF
Justice that would lead to the
healing of the wounds of war
and bring all the nations together,
friend and foe; in parliament OF
man.
Wilson's faith in the force of
an ideal proved stronger at that
iuncture than the ideal Of force.
GERMAN BULLETIN.
There has recently appeared If
Germany, and it has been trans
lated by the naval intelligence
d. office of the United States Navy
bulletin called the German
origin of the submarine warfare
Of 1914-1S.
The writer emphasizes the eff
feet Of President Wilson's notes
on the morale OF the German
people, attributes the moral break
down of the people of German.
to wilson's notes, and says thi
break in the morale was tn
principal cause Of the end Of tn
war in the latter part Of 1918
But for that going to pieces, tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
RAILROAD ISSUES. DRAW ATTENTION


 NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Traders paid particular attention in today's bond trading on the New York stock ex- change to St. Paul and Seaboard Air Line Railroad issues. both of which moved up moderately. Otherwise the tone of the market was rather re- actionary.
 After a lapse of more than year Seaboard directors voted today a 2i2 per cent interest payment on the company's adjustment lives and that issue was bought up fora 11a point gain. The St. Paul bonds were up several points at one time, but sag ged slightly toward the close.
 Rumors that Warner Sugar com pany had sold new issue of S,OOO,- 900 15-year per cent bonds to a banking group, caused some sellins of the outstanding Warner Is, which fell off 1-4 points. Copper bonds also were inclined to yield.
 Bankers indicated that sizeaole issue of Chicago, Burlington and quincy bonds would be offered soon after the first of the year and there were reports also of an early offer ing of about $30,000,000 Central of Georgia railroad bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
H. AND R. BEER

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 2o-The market
 continues to display a very steady under
 December 13 than expected and the near
 approach of the holiday period when liquidation is usually In evidence. /, This year liquidation has already taken place. having been drastic during the
 recent big decline. which placed market in healthier position technically. Ginnings to December 13 were 9. .548 s05 for the first time this season owing period vs. 169, 9,251.
 The first effect of the ginning report attracted considerable buying, in which Wall street participated causing the mar prices. however, induced much realizing. resulting in the market easing off again. Manchester cabled that large manu- featuring concern there suspended pay lnents
 Monday, December 24, will be the last
 eeebe December .s ; will be first January notiee day in both New Orleans and New York Tenders are expected heavy on December contracts. although the latter month is selling at a big discount from December in the northern market which should de- ter heavy tenders on January. but strange things happen especially in the specu- lative markets.
 New York reported minus correction of l0,0s1 bales in the stock there, which. was exported and not previously counted. The interior continues to report good demand for spots but this has not been reflected in large sales as yet. What the market needs most at pres ent is a revival in the spot demand and reports of good demand prevailing will have to be confirmed by larger sales be- fore the trade is convinced that there has been revival in the demand. Locally, spots closed steady and unchanged with a fair business noted.
 The New York and New Orleans cotton exchanges will be closed Christmas and New Year days only. Liverpool will be closed December 25, 26, 3l and Janu-
 a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
NO ALLOWANCES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The ship ping board makes no allowances for entertainment of guests on board government vessels and no alcoholic beverages are carried except for me- dicinal purposes, Chairman Farley informed the Senate today in a voluminous report requested by a resolution of the last session. Names of persons who had been given free transportation upon the organization of the various departments operated by the board was asked in the reso lution.
 Senator Jones. republican, Wash ington. estimated preparation of the report in response to the resolution, which is one of number we pass in a routine way" cost the board not less than s750,000. It occupied the attention of special force of cm- ploycs from January, 1923, to the present month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
STOCKS ARE FIRM IN SPITE -0F SLACK
Pre-Holiday Performances For The Day Is Considered
 Highly Satisfactory
Fly WALTER B. BROWN tLeased Wire to The -Age-HernId)

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-As a pre- holiday performance Thursdya's stock market was considered highly satis- factory. The Christmas exodus is al- ready beginning, and the volume of trading fell off somewhat, but there was firm undertone that did much to impart confidence. Another factor was the adjournment of Congress for the holidays, especially as the ways and means committee had sidetracked the bonus for the time behind.
 Operations stocks Were largely rou- tine except for a few specialities. Buoyancy was reflected in DuPont corn products, American Can and Baldwin while the rails developed ad- ditional strength under the leadership of northern Pacific which declared it's regular dividend.>
 A number of authorities are looking faVorably up on the copper stocks al though the market generally is not particularly enthusiastic over them at the moment. It is true that there IS not much purchasing of cooper metal at the moment, as consumers general ly are anxious to keep inventories down over the turn of the year. This should indicate some pretty active buying of the metal later, however, a stocks in consumers hands are low, not it is claimed, sufficient to carry on for a month without replenishing. Hence, if there should be any change ill the European situation which is bound to come in due time there would be sharp upward movement in prices. Domestic consumption is now close to the record of the war period.
 The combination of good weather and increased prosperity has made holiday retail trade of enormous volume. Many stores report lines closed out week before Christmas. The Woolworth stores in the large cities are so crowded that traffic regulations are necessary, certain doors being designated for entrances and other for exists. Sales in the 1.255 stores are running about $l,000,- 000,000 day or about 20 per cent over last year. This will indicate sales of about $30,000,0 900 for December the largest month in the history of the nrganiZatiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
LOCAL MARKETS
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES


 Bsnanas--ss and straights. gross weight, Cranberries-h bbl boxes. ss; small boxes, $S.25.
 pesz-Emperor, fancy good red color s2.b0; Emperor, in kegs, s6,50, Grapefruit--Fancy Fla. $3.25 Q $50. Lcmons--Cal. Sunkist, $4.5066. Oranges-$3.5003.75 Pears-Fancy Oregon, s5.50. Cabbage-Bb., 2Kc.
 Ce,ery-Fancy Cal. dog. to crate, s7. Irish Potstoes-Col., 21ac; Minn. Cob blers Pc; Red Triumphs, Sc. Sweet Potatoes-Porto Ricos, 2Ac. niopss onions@Red, foo lbs. to sack, 4hc; white, 100 lbs. to sack, 6c; yellow, 100 lbs. to sack. 4i5c; Spanish, per crates, $2.75. Mackerel--100 count, to 9 oz,, $S. Kingan's Pig Feet-A bbl.. s4.5O; h bbl., $8.50. stock Sc; No. Va. stock. roasted. sack lots, raw weights. 10c. Cocoanuts-s7
 Almonds-Drakes, 16c. Evaporated Peaches - Fancy 50-lb. boxes. 12c; choice 50-lb. boxes, lie. Prunes-CaJ., 12k @17c. Cheese-Fu1l cream, soc. Beans--Cal. Lima, large, 12c; Cal. Lima, baby, 13e; Mich. navy, shc; Pinto. sc; Peas--Cal. black eyes, Sc. Eggs--Extra select, doz.. s7c; select. doz., 34c. mems. winesaps, Grimes, Black Twis. bbl. a$5.5oQ750. Jonathan, Grimes Gold en. Ark. Black, Delicious. ortley. spitz. per box, s2.25G3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
HUBBARD BROS. & co.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-The market to- day was quiet and steady, presenting no new features as compared to yesterday The Ginners' report at the opening showed 9.54SS05 bales ginned to Decembe 15, which was somewhat larger than the trade had expected. temporary decline took place Immediately on the publication of the figures. but as no fresh selling ap- peared the market recovered this decline rather easily. The south reported a good spot demand and there was little or no pressure from that quarter. The holiday dulness continued and business was on a relatively small scale in the afternoon some scattered realizing appeared and prices eased off a trifle, but generally speaking the tone was steady at around yesterdays level
 Liverpool futures are due tomorrow: January, 19.S3d; March, 19.7sd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
PRICES HIGHER IN TRADING ON CURB

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-stock prices bounded upward in toda.'s curb mar ket, although trading slackened somewhat in veiw of the approach ing holiday.
 The American Petroleum institutes weekly report, showing a further re- duction in output, brought fresh buy ing into the oil shares, net gains of l to points being recorded by Cities Service, Penn Mexico Fuel, Prairie il and Gas and Standard oil of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Cotton Letters
KAHN BROS. AND VIRGIN

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20-Trading today than for some time and fluctua- tions were narrower, though covering a good range Values dipped .a6 about ut. 70 ing induced by larger ginning figures than expected. The decline, however met good buying and early sellers soon tried to buy back wheat they had sold. Prices rallied easily after the covering got un- der way and prizes advanced es points held steady until near the close when good deal of realizing developed and about half of the gain was wiped out. as bearish by some because they ran ahead of last years returns. which were had an opportunity to study the returns by states. These showed very small gin nings for the largest states and seemed to indicate clearly that the crop in the states from which the most was ex- pected is near exhaustion Reports of great activity in the spot markets ing basis and of the apparent hurry of many spot houses to cover their January influences We are likely to see more realizing before the holidays and an oc- casonal dip in values We believe sa any any prices are apt to prevail. afterward.
 NEW PORK. Dec. 20-Clevenburg says: Although gnnings was little larger than looked for, it was not regarded ptdllsh OI pOlutiHB lo any cndHSS OL iii- portance in the estimated total yield. First prices were higher with Wall street house large buyer of May, but the market eased off after the opening on southern and local selling. The contracts, however. were easily absorbed and prices rallied. the high for the day being made Wall street buying and covering by the early sellers. A good spot demand was reported from various points in the south. particularly Dallas, where a large spot concern was said to be buying every thing in sight.
 Considering that cotton has closed at the same price for three nights and prob ably won't be far from the same level tonight the market can be said to be in a better state of equipoise awaiting fur ther developments
 Liverpool Il a. m. bids: January, 34.52c; March, 34.90c; May. 35.06c; July, S4.2sc; October, 2S.4Sc.
 Liverpool due December 21: January l9S2d; March. 19.S0d; May, 1962d: July l9.20d; October, 16.Q5d.-Fenner X
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Stock Letters
KAHN. BROS. AND VIRGIN


 NEW YORK, N. Y. Dec. 20.--Action of today's stock market indicated that the selling of the past few days had being. Washington developments, to- gether with Henry Ford's remarks re- garding presidential issues and their usual disturbances were looked upon as encour- aging to security holders and business in general. The sidetrackng of the bonus measure also created favorable impress
 There were few important movements, | me market reflecting a more or less holiday attitude. Certain issues such as Computing Tabulating Austin Nichol. Central Leather, established gains os from one to three points. Davison Chemi- cal acted top heavy and as there are always willing sellers of this stock on any signs of weakness 1t was easily played strong tone as it Is generally ! believed that better things are in store i Tor these companies.
 1 irregular. Central Leather strong, l 99d9yy,aneing to 37 for the preferred and
 1874 for the common Chicago North western became heavy, losing a point put number of other roads made frac- tional gains. Tobacco Products and ochutte were strong on reports that ob
 stacles In connection with the merger had l been overcome.
 1 terest of 2is cents 1.-the Seaboard Rail- road adjustment 5 per cent bonds for SIX months ended December S1. Interest | payable February l. | 1 tors at their recent meeting took no ac- tlon on preferred dividend. Although the | company is expected to show a deficit for
 1923 the coming year will probably show l improvement in company's earnings be- cause of freight rate increases and in
 creased volume of traffic to Europe. The Pacific service. which has only been in operation since October should help Marines business during the slack winter months. Another vessel will prob tion.
 American Hide and Leather has shown
 exceptional strength in the last few days on the reported possibility of a resump- | ton of dividends on the preferred. This shows how easy 1t Is to move the market i with any sort of news. no matter how :. improbable The rumor has already been
 denied by an official close to the com
 National Lead: Common advanced on Wednesday to record high of 136B, ac- companied by the usual rumors of a stock
 dividend.
 l About year ago the question of a stock dividend was under consideration.
 but President Cornish at the time of the
 annual meeting in April, explained his
 reasons for the company not taking any l 924, S- Beaue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
SHANNON & co.

NEW YORK, Dec 20.--The market re- mains of a holiday character with few features for comment though generally steady refiecting the bulish spot advices the supply of which continues liberal. The spot position has been relatively firm on demand through trade houses with eastern mill connections supposed to rep resent pe,aied price pns Itxlng. though Tn that not much more of the earlier pur- chases by those mills remains based on December Buyers of goods are reported still offering strong resistance to advances covering only their immediate require ments and buying from second hands whenever they can get any concessions. Dulness in all markets seems probable now until after the holidays. but with apparently several buyers for every bale offered even with the basis growing daily stronger the burden of proof rests chiefly on sellers for short account and the line upward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

Kentucky, Most of the others im- proved fractionally.
 Revival of interest in the sugar shares in the late trading was one of the features of the industrial list, Central Teresa common and preferred issues showing marked strength and activity on reports of high earnings. Gillette Safety Razor, one of the strong spots yesterday, dropped , points. Durant Motors and Reading Coal rights made good fractional im- provement.
 Extreme weakness of New York Porcupine. which dropped from S5 to 30, was the standing development in the mining list.
 Russia, for almost a hundred years, has been the chief source of the world for the flax from which linen is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
SHANNON & co.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-The news was distinctly favorable today in two respects Firstly, Mr. Ford's coming out for Mr. Coolidge ought to be a big factor in his favor, and should help him in his fight for fair tax bill against the bonus. The second favorable instance was the placing of the tax bill ahead of the bonus by the ways and means committee of she House. The market has not given very much of response to these two new ia vorable news items. although 1t has beer strong and is closing higher than it did last night. It Is acting we'll and shows no Weal<neSs apv,vbara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
NAVAL STORES

SAVANNAH Ga. Dec. 2O-Turpentine firm. S614c; sales. S9s; receipts. s71; ship ments. 5: stock, 15,3Ss. Resin firm; sales l,561; receipts 1889; stock, 132,233 Quote: B. D, F. F. G, $40; II, $4.421a |, s4.45; K: $h7o; NJ. s5; N s5.2o; w G W w, X, S5.75.
 JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Dec 2O-Tur- pentine steady. s7ms7Ac sales. none; re- Resin firm; sales. sf6; receipts, 1,55s shipments, so; stock 154.412. Quote B to G, stt0: II, $4.s21a; I. S4.45: K S4.70; M, s5; N. s5.20; w c, s5.75; w w,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
POTATO MARKET

CHICAGO Dec. 20.-Potatoes weak; re- ceipts 27 ears; total United States ship ments S54; Wisconsin sacked round whites United States No. l, 9Oc@s1.05; Mime sota and North Dakota sacked round whites United States No. 1 and partly graded, s5@95c; sacked Red River Ohios, s1.1o; Michigan sacked round whites, s1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
SALVATION ARMY TO
 MAKE MILLIONS HAPPY
Will Serve 100000 Christmas Dim
 ners And Give Toys To 100000

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-Yuletide cheer costing s70O,oO0 in the form of TOO 900 dinners and toys for 100000 children will be distributed in the United States Christmas Eve by the Salvation Army. it was an nounced at national headquarters here today.
 tThe Salvation Army will give away more than ever before this year." it was said at headquarters, "basing its program for Christmas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Grain Letters
KAHN EROS AND VIRGIN

CHICAGO, H.. Dec. 2o.-Wheat: Weak ness in the spot market here today led to selling. General trade small and largely scattered. the limit of amount of special interests. News mixed. Look for liberal deliveries again tomorrow and this will undoubtedly bring further ,liquida . tion in December. The market is a typi- cal holiday affair.
 Corn: Firm early, but eased Off at the last with weakness in wheat leading to liquidation by early buyers. Support in adequate after shorts had covered Cash demand good and spot prices were steady to Ia up. Weather is retarding move ment.
 Oats: There was buying of December against sales of May at 39s difference and little liquidation in May which was absorbed by scattered commission houses.
 Provisions lower early, but recovered later by buying commssionl house. Hogs were 10c lower; top price, fS710.-Fenner & Beane.
 RAW SILK
 NEW YORK. Dec. 20.-Raw silk dull. f,rfo 1pb "a ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

charity on the estimated increase n funds collected over last year"
 Last years figures show that 499,S35 Christmas dinners were pro vided for the poor and 179,69 young sters made happy with free toys. The cost of the charity was $591 000, while the amount collected was $525 ,000. leaving a deficit which was made up out of other funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
BROKER ARRESTED
Two Associates Of stump Have AIS"
 Been Indicted

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Henry z. Stump. partner in the brokerage firm of Scott X Stump, which went oank : rupt last year. with $450,000 liabili- ties and s12,O00 assets, was arrested today and arraigned in general ses- sions on nine counts charging buck eting. He was released on sIooo bail.
 Two alleged associates of Stump, including his partner, John w. Scott, Jr., have been secretly indicted and are sought by police in nearby cities, according to the authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
POULTRY

 Hens-Small. 2Oc; large. 25c. Fryers-33c. Broilers-33c. Roosters-12c. Stags-22c. Ducks-25c. Geese-22c. Guineas-40c each. Turkeys-40c on foot; 45c dressed. Eggs-Fresh, 55c; storage. 35c.
 GRAIN
 Birmingham Grain Co., No. 2 White-Yelow Corn-s1.27@ No. White Oats--67 o roc. Seven Per Cent Cotton Seed Meal-52c. Wheat Shorts--45 Q47c. Bran Wheat-42 O 43c. Corn Feed Meal-50@52c. Cotton Seed Hulls-26 g2sc. c0rnmeai-s2-4s PssiS. may No. 1 Johnson Grass-s24d26 No. l Timothy Hay-s37939. Choice Alfalfa-$46 @4S. Wheat Straw-s18 20.
 MEATS
 Swift &; Co.) Silver Leaf Lard--15Hc Jewel Shortening--14h hc. Brool1field Butter-52c. Premium Skinned Hams-25c. Premium Regular Hams-25c. Pork Loins-17c. Premium Bacon-32c. Brookfield Eggs-35c. Dressed Beef No No. No. Ribs ......... 25c 16c 12c Iolns ......... 33c 25c 200 Rounds ..........-... 1Sc 14c 12c CnucKS sc 1C 6C Pigs-No. l. 15c; No. 2, 13c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

mountains of Tibet, at an attitude of l3,000 feet, when the flock masters exchange the wool of their sheep for tea, rice and other commodities from India.
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NO. l. l5c; No. 2. 13c.
 HIDES AND WOOL


 (Birmingham Hide & Tallow Col No. 1 Green Salt Hides-6hc. No and Grubby Green Salt Hfdes-ec. No Green Fresh Hides-5hc. No and Grubby Green Fresh Hides-5c. No l Dry Flint Hides-11c. Mo- Dry Flint Hides-10c. No. l Dry Salt Hdes-10c. No Dry Salt Hides-9c. Sheep Skins-15 Q75c. Goat Skins-10 t25c. Horse Hides-S142. Tallow-4 Co 5c. Beeswax-1S O 20c. Clear Grease Wool-30 R32c. Bury Wool-17Q1sc. Clear Washed Wool--38 040c. Ginseng-Wild. SSQ9.
 FISH
 (Standard Fish Col Gray Snapper-14c. Red Snapper-23 024c. Spanish Mackerel-Scarce z3c Speckled Trout-23c. Mullets-10c. Chesapeake Bay Select oysters-s2.95 gallon.