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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
SING TRIUMPH9 STILL LEADERS ARE CAUTIOUS
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canoe of the boom movement. With keen and painful recollections of the last boom and it's aftermath, the country wants to know whither 1t is headed. and on the best authority.
 Further impetus was given the ex- pansion trend Monday by, announce ments of railroad. preparedness to handle all traffic in 1923, instead Of imposing transportation as narrow neck of the bottle" limitation on business.
 By rigid squeezing of every ounce of service from every box car. gon- dola and flat car this year, railroads will save the outstanding total of s3, 500, 900, 900. That is, economies in loading and mileage exaction will render avalla ble as much rolling stock as three and a half billion dollars would buy.
 Increasing oad Average.
 This will be done principally by raising the average loading of cars from 26 tons to 30 tons, and the av- craze number of miles each car was moved daily from 26 to So-econo- mics equal to the utilization of 7o0,- 900 new cars.
 In addition, s1,5oo, 100000 has been spent on new cars; but these cars alone, without efficient use of pres ent equipment, would have failed to- tally To suffice a eak loading period this October when rail c/.cials ex- pect to move over 1000. 00V cars week after week, far above all previous records.
 It was noteworthy, in Judge Gary.s eNtemporaneous address to his stock holders, that he spoke much more of the corporations policy toward it's workers. and of the inflexible forces l that fix prices than he spoke of profits and dividends.
 Prices of commodities cannot be absolutely controlled by the pro- ducers," he declared. "These prices are made by the sellers and pur- chasers together. They must agree
 He dwelt at some length on the steel corporation's treatment of its quarter million employees.
 Better Efficiency Since War.
 We have treated our men better than the employees of other large in dustrial concerns are treated. We do this, first, because we ought; and, second, because it pays. Since the war efficiency of cur men has been better than ever before"
 Schwab was far from optimistic dustry. but spoke hopefully of prog ress during the remainder of this year. Followers of vanderlips utter ances were impressed by his belief that Europe's well being is no longer | decisive factor during America 8 boom periods. and that America's linn ited labor supply can now market it's handiwork at home. This shows a gradual drift by the financier from his position In 1920, when he held that American participation in the | League of Nations and in other European affairs was necessary to assure markets for this country's 8 surplus output.
 The monthly business health bull letin" from Washington issued Mon day showed a persistent rise in em- ployment, average weekly wages and average earnings by employees dur | ing March. Wage advances this month in textiles, steel and packing are expected to overshadow the 5 per cent increase of last month in A industries.
 Employment increased 2-1 per cent during march, and employers earn l ings advanced 2.S per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
INDICTMENTS FOUND FOLLOWING CRITICISM BY PRESS IN M0BILE|
Four Bills Returned By Grand Jury In Face of Its Con-
 ment On Publication

MOBILE, Ala, April 16.-Although the circuit court grand jury, adjourn ing Saturday, criticized the press of Mobile for publications in regard to law violations in Mobile, that body Returned four indictments charging violations of the law prohibiting the operation of slot machines, the de- fendants being docketed at the coun- ty jail today. Those under arrest in the cases operate establishments in the northern part of the city where two women witnesses complainep that children were permitted to play the machines, the indictments of the grand jury substantiate the charges as made by the two women and the press.
 Those arrested are: c. A. Higgins, operating meat market, 3o2 Adams street: G. J. Abney, grocer, 16l Beau regard street; F. J. Fuillot, operating dug store, 160 Beauregard street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
Harding
FEDERAL BODY II LAY FACTS BEFORE PRESIDENT TODAY
Department of Justices h. vestigation Will Be Con-
 tinued "VigorousIy"

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The tar
 if commission practically completed
 its preliminary report to the Pres
 ident on the tariff phase of the sugar , price situation today and Chairman
 Marvin expressed the belief that the
 document would be sent to the White 2 House tomorrow.
 l. After the report Is in hand. the
 President is expected to confer with
 commission members, probably to-
 morrow or Wednesday. It Is known that the President plans to discuss with them, not only the effect of the tariff duties on recent sugar price increases but to take up the contro- versy that has existed in the commls- sion for several months over policy Of procedure under the flexible pro visions of the tariff act.
 Would Iron Ont Differences. ,s MT. Harding wants to iron out the differences. Whether the conference will result in a decision that the commission go ahead and make a sweeping study of all rates, or wheth- CT it shall investigate only the rates against which complaints have been filed, therefore. is highly problemati- cal.
 Some members of the commi ssion feel that decision to act only in cases where complaints have been lodged with the commission will make the flexible provisions of the law almost worthless while the other group in- sists that q general study of the rates was not intended by Congress. The .6ommission field investigators are continuing their efforts at gathering production cost figures In half a dozen countries, including the costs of manufacturing and refining sugar in this country. These figures. when completed. will show 1t Is said, whether the present tariff duties properly represent the difference In cost of production in the United States and elsewhere.
 0auEherty Keeps In Touch.
 s At the department of Justice it was Announoed that Attorney General Daugherty now at Ashevifle, N. C., eecuperating from illness, was in possession of all the facts obtained thus far by the department In its in- yestigation of fluctuations in sugar prices. Acting Attorney General Sey- fnour. who has been in charge of the inquiry, discussed the situation today with MT. Daugherty over the tele- phone. Copies of reports and other data laid before the President and his cabinet last Friday. 1t was stated, are in the Attorney Generals hands. . MT. Seymour said he had been dt- 'eected by MT. Dausherty to continue the investigation "vigorously."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
UTILITIES BOARD
 TAKES NE w TACK IN MOBILE FIGHT
Gas Company Valuations Cancelled and Court Asked
 Dismiss Case Instituted
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sions motion for Wednesday,.
 As soon as the petition was filed in the federal court. Hugh White. special assistant attorney general, appeared before s. II. Dent, Jr,, spe- cial master in the gas company's case. and moved that the submission of further testimony be deferred until Judge Clayton had ruled on the motion for the dismissal of the case. MT Dent held that he could not act without specific authority from the federal court and declined to suspend the submission of testi- mony. MT. White exapted to the special masters ruling after MT Dent had declined to suspend the hearing pending Judge Clayton's de- broker of Mobile, vas called to the stand by Harry T. Smith, general counsel for the Mobile Gas company, and gave testimony regarding the plant and properties and the value of the equipment used in the manu- facture of gas.
 UtiIity To Resist.
 MT. Smith notified the special mas ter that the gas company lntenued 10 resist the motion of the state, and said that while he did not desire to go into details at this time, ne was sure that the state had no authority to cancel its previous order or to ren : der the injunction case of the Mobile Gas company moot one.
 The order of the public service commission establishing valuation of s1.7OO00o on the property of the Mobile Gas company was issued July 24. 1922 At the same time the com mission directed the company to mak e reductions in its gas rates. The com pany declined to reduce it's rates and filed a petition in the federal court for an injunction preventing the en- forcement of the order.
 This petition was heard by three federal judges at Jacksonville. Fla, and a temporary injunction was fs- sued against the commission. Al though not involved in this particu- lar case, Judge William L. Martin. counsel of the Alabama Power com pany, was present when the Mobile Gas case was argued at Jacksonville. Motion Denied.
 After the temporary injunction was granted MT. Dent was appointed spe- cial master to receive testimony of the gas company and the state. He has been holding hearings for several weeks. The public service commis- sion two weeks ago filed with him a motion for an order requiring the gas company to produce its books for a further examination by experts of the commission. MT Dent denied the mo- tion and the state carried it to Judge Clayton.
 Judge Clayton issued an order late Saturday denying the motion. Al though the question of contract was not involved in the motion, Judge Clayton's opinion went into details regarding binding contracts between
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
PROSPERITY N | I T0 BE SHORT LIVED
 MELLON DECLARES
No Evidence of Serious lnfla- ton Is Found By
 Secretary
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such move by the secretary In view of his feeling and that of other treasury officials, as well as the fed eral reserve board, there is no indi- cation at this time that this will be necessary.
 It Is the general opinion of of ficials of the treasury that the pres ent increase in prosperity is healthy and normal. and is founded on stable factors, and there is no indication of any serious imitation that would jus tify such a step.
 The federal reserve board recently was showered with telegrams asking if the oard was contemplating ad- vancing rediscount rates and denied all rumors of any such purpose.
 Reports being received here by the department of labor and thc depart ment of commerce snow that the gen eral improvement in nearly all lines of business and industry which began early in the year is continuing at q steady pace. No signs of unhealthy expansion have been brought to light,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
 CHICAGO FINANCIER SCORNS PESSIMJSTS

CHICAGO April 16.-Views of busi- ness commentators who fear that cur rent prosperity is developing too rap idly were scoffed at by John J. Mitch r. ell president of the new S430.Q00,000 merger of the Illinois Merchants Trust company and the Corn Ex- change National bank, in an inter- view here Monday
 Mitchell pointed out difference between healthy expansion and infla tion. In his judgment, he said. the good times which business and indus try are beginning to enjoy amount to so much healthy expansion.
 This expansion is everywhere" he said, and is proceeding along sound lines.
 Manufactures are busy. but they are not accommodating unsold prod ucts. I should feel differently about the situation if goods were piling up. but consumers are readily taking ad- vantage of prevailing prices. Labor Is fully employed. If men were idle I might think there was something to be concerned about, but there is a great purchasing power to sustain business at it's present volume.
 50 far as the country's finances are concerned, I have never seen them in better shape"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
COURT OF HONOR
Carson Adams Is Speaker. At Syla-
 cauga Exercises

SYLACAUGA, Ala, April 1s.--The Boy Scout court of honor meeting was held this afternoon in the Mig non opera house. The evening was opened by Carson Adams, of the Ro- tary club of Birmingham, who deliv-
 cred a talk to the scouts. Following the address came the meeting of the court of honor. which Is composed of M. R. Fletcher, H. l.. Lizina. J. H.. Garrett. pr. Castleberry, Dr. Hamil- ton and L. R. Simpson. The court delivered badges to the following scouts: To Newton Canterberry, a life star badge and different merit badges; to the following: Jim Stan ton, Manuel Bulger. Clarence Mitch em. Julius Wood and Willie Edwards.
 The next feature of the evening was opened with songs sung by the entire scout organization, after which followed play, "A Strenuous Aft ernoon." The cast was H. H. Hill,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
MASONS TO AID IN DEDICATION
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ever held in Alabama, according to members.
 The eight blue lodges of the city will convene at ? o'clock Tuesday afternoon to confer three degrees upon candidates who have been wait ing for the dedication ceremonies to affiliate.
 Zamora temple, Ancient Arabic Or der Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, will take charge of the ceremonies Wed nesday and Thursday. Nearly 1000 novitiates will be taken across the hot sands.
 Members of Zamora, candidates and uniform ranks of the order will parade the business section Thursday afternoon, beginning at o'clock.
 Candidates for the Shrine will be initiated Thursday night, the cere- monsal being conducted by Imperial Potentate James McCandless of Hon. olulu, assisted by the following po- tentates: D. W. Crossland. Alcazar. Montgomery; Bayne Gibson. Yaarab, Atlanta, Ga; H. w. Kaiser, Jerusa- lem, New Orleans Erwin Moody, Ha masa, Meridian, Miss; Alex Hancock, Abba, Mobile; John l.. Meek, Alham- bra. Chattanooga, Tenn; Charles A.. McAlister. Al Sihak. Macon, Ga; Ira F. Parker. Al Menah. Nashville, Tenn; Gus Hawkins, Wahaba, Jack sonv,lle, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
LONDON IS PEERLESS
Dealers Await Tnx Reduction Be-
 fore Buying Supply

LONDON. April 1G.-London Pubs" were almost peerless Monday night. Stocks were allowed to run low by the proprietors in anticipation of a price reduction due to the lowering of taxation in the budget of Stan- ley Baldwin. chancellor of the ex- chequer.
 The new supply of cheaper beer will be delivered by a reinforced brewery organization Tuesday morning.
 Baldwin's recommendation that the the tax on beer be reduced by a penny a pint aids the consumer. The ,breweries. by agreement with the 'government, consent to a reduction in profits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17

with him and at the same time, of ficers say. pulled gun with the other hand and shot Harrison through the heart, killing him instantly. The noise from the pistol and the excite ment that followed broke up the meeting, and in the confusion Square disappeared. Up to late hour today the negro had not been located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
RAPTIsTs TO CELEBRATE

MOULTON, Ala, AprII Ib.-ISpe- cial. l.)-The Muscle Shoals association centennial is to be held with the local Baptist congregation in Moulton April 22. Invitations have been e1- tended to the churches throughout the Muscle Shoals district asking the attendance and cooperation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
WELCOME" SIGN WILL BE ERECTED AT SELMA
Negro Sunday School Teacher Called
 Out Church And Killed

Leased Wire0-The Selma Chamber of Commerce will erect $2.500 "Welcome" electric sign at the end of Broad street leading uptown from the depot. This immense sign will catch the eye of the tourists as they enter the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
EGGS TOO CHEAP TO SELL
Washington County Farmers Eating
 Ergs Because Of CheapnesS

Washington County Farmers Eating
 Eggs Because Of Cheapness
 CHATOM, Ala, April 16.-(Special Leased Wire )-Washing county farmers are eating the eggs from their own farms rather than bring them to market to sell at the low prices which have prevailed for the last month. The poulterer here has been compelled to send to Other places for its supply and housewives here are using shipped eggs for tho first time in year.
 MILLRY SCHOOL TO CLOSE
 The Millry Junior High school is making preparations for It's com- mencement as the session closes this week. The closing exercises will open on April 20 and continue through April 24. The class play will be given next Monday evening and the certificates will be present. ed on closing night, April "A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
COMING TO CONVENTION

A large delegation of Sunday school workers are preparing to attend the fortieth annual convention of the Ala bama Sunday School association. which will begin at Birmingham Tuesday. Every Sunday school in the city will be represented and some of Selma's prominent Sunday school workers will have places on the pro gram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
CLUBHOUSE PLANNED

Selma is planning to build one of the most beautiful elubhouses in the state on it's new 520 acres of land across Valley creek. which was re- gently purchased by the city. The new golf course will be one of the best in the country. The clubhouse will cost between $20,000 and $25,000 and will be modern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17

Real estate holdings of the Astor family, with it's many hereditary realty owners, are so solidly based and well distributed in New York that no apparent catastrophe save a failure of heirs could eXtinRuish It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
MRS. M,DONALD RECOvERS

Mrs. II. O. Mcdonald, who was car lied to an Anniston hospital last week for an operation. is reported to pc rapidly improving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
SHRlNERS COMING
n Stills Destroyed In Cleburne Coun-
 fY Raids

--- -fIEFLIN, Ala, April 17.-{Special.) Among the Shriners from Heflin who will attend the big Shrine meet Ing in Birmingham this week are; Rev. G. B, Roman, pr. J. D. Duke, D. l. Lauders, Isaac Wheeler, A. z. owens and r. P. Owens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
HARD ON MOONsHINBRs

As a result of the raid by 10 state and federal prohibition officers, headed by Sheriff H. A. Jackson, ac- cording to information this morning. 3a illicit distilleries were chopped down, about 1000 gallons of beer and 70 gallons of whisky destroyed. There were no arrests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
SHOOTING AT CHURCH

Robert Square, ,Bessemer negro, came to Selma Sunday looking for Charles Harrison. a negro, who, he said, stole watch from him. Square went directly to the Brantley church, four miles from Selma, and while Sunday school was in session re- quested Harrison to come out of the church. Harrison was teaching a class at the time. and as he went out of the church Square shook hands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
WEST POINT CHORUS IS HEARD AT OPELIKA
Presbyterian Pastor Given Leave Of
 Absence For His Health

OPELIKA, Ala, April 16.-(Special Leased Wire. )-An audience over flowing the auditorium of the First Baptist church in Opelika was charmed by a musical service Sun day night rendered by the Baraca chorus of the First Baptist church at West Point, Ga. This organization of 20 male voices entertained the au- dience with varied program. The president of the visiting Baracas, c. W. Sharman, explained that the chorus was doing Christian service to the people In carrying the gospel in song wherever it goes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17

the state and public utilities, and held that the fixing of the valuation by the commission after a consideration paid by the gas company constituted a contract which could not be revoked by the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
HOLDS FIRST SERVICE

Rev. George Ossiman, recently of Tex, the newly appointed director of the Episcopal church of Selma. held his first service here Sunday afternoon before large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
AUTOIST IS SENTENCED
Brock Convicted Of Killing Three
 Persons With Car

PHILADELPHIA, April 16.-Henry G. Brock, banker and clubman, was today sentenced to from six to ten years in the eastern state peniten- tiary for killing three persons with his automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
HOSPITALS PLANNED

The golden cross chapter was or ganized at the first Methodist Sunday school Sunday with a membership of 120 This is a part of the general plan of the Methodist church. south, to establish golden cross societies in every charge so as to organize con- tributing members to a fund for the building of a Methodist hospital in every conference of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
PASTOR GIVEN VACATION

The PresbNterfan church has granted it's pastor, pr. Bruce Doyle, a three months leave of absence on account of his falling health. He left for Hot Springs, N. C., Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
MAD DOG RUNS AMUCk

According 10 reports, nIne persons were bitten by mad dog at Waverly. The dogs head was sent to the Pas teur institute at Montgomery and an examination, showed evidences of rabies. Treatment for the nine cases was forwarded to pr. w. l.. McLen- don Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
TUEsDAY EyENINC. APRIL 17

Session No. 3, general, First Meth odist church, International and worlds session, William H. Stock ham, presiding.
 7:30-Service of worship, Prof. H. Augustine Smith. Prayer. pr. l.. O. Dawson.
 S-Message from Brazil, MT. Oscar Machedo.
 S:10-Message from Japan, Miss Toshi Sheba. introduced by Mrs. B. B. Glasgow.
 s:4o-"Glasgow. 1924, Let's Co.," Thomas V. Ellzey.
 s-"What America Expects of Bir- mlngham and Alabama in 1926" pr. Hugh s. Magill.
 o.3O-Renediction Dr. l. M Broadly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17
5000 ARE COMING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
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 All things are possible to him that believeth," is taken from Mark 9:23.
 TUESDAY PROGRAM The program for Tuesday will be as follows:
 Session No. l. general, First Meth odist church, Dr. George Lang, pres- ident, presiding.
 Registration office open S:30, First Methodist church Sunday school building. Delegates are requested to enter and leave general convention sessions only during intermission. 9-Service of worship, Prof. II. Au- gustine Smith.
 9:30-Convention prayer, pr. L. E. Brubaker. Presidents message. pr. George Lang.
 10-Address, Religious Education. the Surest Way to a Really Christian " orld." Dr. William S. Bovard. 10:3o-Report of state executive committee-D. H. Marbury. 10;4o-Report of general superin- tendent, Thomas V. Ellzey. 10:50-Appointment of committees and announcements.
 10.55-Hymn. Prof. H. Augustine Smith.
 11-Address, Training for Leader ship" L. F. Sensabaugh.
 11:30-- Address, "Educative Agen- cies." pr. John ". Abercrombie. 12-"Devotional Message" pr. John ". Phillips.
 12:30-Benediction,D Dr.Claud O'Rear. 2-An afternoon with the denomi- nations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-17

All things are possible to him that believeth," Is taken from Mark 9.23.
 TUESDAY PROGRAM
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
AIR SERVICE NOT
TO GO TO MEXICO
ON CHICO DE MAYO
War Department Declines
Initiation of Mexican
Air Officials.

n The War Department declined the
|.invitation of the Mexican government
ITO have three American army airplancs
Iof the Twelfth Squadron. stationed at
Fort Bliss, attend the first annual
tmaneuvers of the Mexican army air
Service on Cinco de Mayo, it was
learned Saturday. The maneuvers of
the air service of the Mexican army
twill be held during the nations an
ffiual celebration at the army flying
|field in the City of Mexico.
While Maj. Gen. Mason NJ. Patrick.
Pthief of the American army air SER
iSjce. was at Fort Bliss recently con-
toNSfhg an inspection OF the air ser
6Sice troops at that station, the Next
kan government. through Governor
Enriquez of chihuahua, extended to
DEeneral Patrick and Maj. Gen. Robert
NJ. Howe, commander of Fort Bliss,
to send three army planes
10 the City of Mexico.
Il General Patrick and General Howe
communicated the invitation to Wash
|dngton, each making known their de-
Wire that it be accepted. 1t is under
ktood. however, the invitation has been
4eclined. The reasons are not known.
The air service of the Mexican
&rmy consists of about twenty planes
located at the government flying field
1r the City of Mexico. Most Of these
.3lanes are of French and Spanish
Manufacture. and are manned for the
host part by French and American
Iviators. The maneuvers on Cinco de
Mayo will be the first annual exhibit
ion of the nations air service. 1t is
ylanned that a similar exhibition be
Ield each year.