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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
REPLY TO COOLIDGE
Grain And Coal Executives To submit
 AnnMer TOdaY

WASHINGTON Oct. 31.-ExecutlVes of the grain and coal hauling ralI- : roads through committee seiecte1 at N York will present to the interstate commerce. commission tomorrow their answer to President Coolidge's sug- gestions. relative to reduction Tn tne freight rates on export wheat ana oN coal shipment to Canada.
 The answer had been expected to be presented direct to the Presldent but at the White House tonight II was said that no engagement had been made for the executives committee; Irnofficial reports as to the nature Of inc reply have indicated that the eN- ecutives conclude that the reduction of rates on export wheat would not greatly increase eXportatlon ana thereby help the farmers. ana tha. ae the rates on coal for shipment to Canada now were nearly on parity with comparable domestic rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
Bids Too High, State To Build Bridge Itself
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Mantr0x,n AIo nnf ot

Because all bids submitted by contractors were considered too high the state highway commits sion will construct the bridge across the Chattahoochee river withort letting a contract. L. c. Smith, bridge engineer. was in- structed today to assemble men and materials and begin the con- struction at the earliest possible moment. This followed the ac- ton of the commission in reject ing the bids Tuesday.
 The lowest bid for the work was $70,000 and the commission considered this excessive. The former highway commission con- structed large concrete bridge in Montgomery county, when it was unable to make suitable contract. The present commis- sion reached the conclusion that money could be saved since a bridge engineer is employed to supervise the work anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
UNDERWOOD SPEAKS
 IN HIS NATIVE STATE
Praises Administration Of Wilson
 And Arraigns Republicans

FRANKLIN, Ky, oct. Sl.-Wlthout referring to the fact that his hat Is in the ring for the democratic nom nation for president, Senator oscar Underwood of Alabama, addressed political speech to a gathering or simpson county democrats here this afternoon. The -peech, was devoted to summary of problems which he declared now are before the demo cratic party and the American people.
 The speaker gave a detailed review Of accomulishments of the demo cratic party during the administra- ton of woodrow Wilson, and sald labor and agriculture had benefited during the Wilson administrations The most pressing need of he Ameri- can farmer today, he asserted was a foreign market for his products. The republican party, he added haa through It's foreign policy closed European markets to American pro ducers of agricultural products.
 Senator Underwood Is to speak Thursday night in Bowling Green apfnckV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
SCOTLAND ITSELF MAY GO FOR PROHIBITION
Vets And Drys Enter Battle For
 Ballots

GLASGOW. Oct. 31.-The vets and drys of Scotland have entered upon one of the most vigorous liquor battles ever waged on this side of the Atlantic Between now and De- comber the VeXed question of "whisky'--its indisputable merits, as the wet Scotsman sees it, and it's in- dubitable demerits, in the view of his dry brother-will be fought out on various election platforms.
 The drys are out to increase the arid portions of Scotland under the local option law. The vets are not only determined to stem the prohibit tion tide. but believe they can re- trieve districts which voted three years ago in the dry column. And Scotland. the worlds most famous producer of whisky. is jumping into the fray with all the strength that an exceptionally hardy race can muster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
PRENTISS HEADS BANKERS
Investment Association Opposse Fed
 eral Bonus
ASHINGT(

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3l.-John W. Prentiss of New York was elected president of the Investment Bankers Association of America at the con- cluding session today of the organiza- tion's> tweflth annual convention. Five vice president were elected, including Walter S. Brewster of Chicago: Phil lip S. Dalton of Boston; ]. D. Frazer of Toronto; Arthur Sinclair. Jr.. or New York and Eugene E. Thompson of Washington. Frederick R. Fen ton of Chicago was elected sec.etary and John G. Brogden of Baltimore treasurer.
 resolution opposing a federal bonus for able bodied former service men but advocating relief for those wounded or otherwise disabled was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
Seven Members Of Four Brokerage Firms Charged With SWindIing Thousands

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-The federal grand Jury today returned an indict
 ment charging use of the mails to defraud investors against seven members of four brokerage concerns.
 An investigation into the affairs of George w.. Field and company. George Morse and Company, Hall and company and Field Brothers. Federal Attorney Hayward said, disclosed that thousands of investors in all the New England states and in New Jer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
1ENS COUNCIL TO
 BOX PEACE PRIZE
System Of Public School usic Is Attacked

R, Ill, Oct. 31.-(By As Press. Organization re- inc business and discus ucational problems were alters disposed of today vention of the National Women in session here, important sanctions of day provided for com organization for the I'd and for the col 0,000 fund to defray international council hington in 1925. The tied by the council a committee which study suggestions f the various or ,nted in the coun- ,tion will be rep nmittee.
 Campbell of New the councils com oughout the coun- notion picture and s. She was fol- Forzman of New Sed the system at public school music school children be rough emotional ap- n through technical he day. a letter from Iidge expressing great e work of the council coming intternational read. S the delegates will jour ngfield to lay a xwreath , tomb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
13,OOO ALIENS ARRIVE
Rush Will He Heavy. Hut It Can He
 Handled, Commissioner States

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.--New Torks monthly immigration problem will arise anew tomorrow with the arrival of 13.000 aliens aboard eleven ocean liners. The rush, though he wy, will not be a great as was anticipated. Commissioner of Immigration Curran said tonight as the tension will be relieved by the fact that eleven othor ocean liners, usually landing horc, will be diverted to other ports.
 With the arrival of the immigrants at various ports virtually every quota of the fiscal year will be closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
BRITAIN GOES AHEAD

LONDON, Oct 31.--Brittain is going ahead with the plan for reparations conference and will accept the limita- tions demanded by France. Britain is forwarding a note to Washington suggesting the conference be held despite French restrictions.
 The cabinet lengthily discussed the French attitade Tuesday, and the group favoring further efforts to Heach an understanding with France apparently prevailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
REAL COLD WEATHER l FORECAST THURSDAY
Temperature Expected To Strike
 Lowest During Fall Period

Real winter time-the kind that brings frozen water pipes, bursted radiators and lSeen regret on the part of their owners that they did not take the precaution of letting the waterso out of them--was predicted for Thursday morning by E. c. Horton, in charge of Che weather bureau, Wednesday night.
 A temperature lower than 1t has been this fall dropping perhaps as low as s2 degrees, was predicted. The temperature at 7:30 Wednesday night was said to be as low as it was early Wednesday morning, the coldest period of the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
OVER 800 TONS OF
 PIPE FOR TEXAS
Birmingham Plants Com. fortably Supplied With Or
 ders For Rest Of Year

An order for 510 tons of cast iron pipe from Fort Worth, Tex, and an- other for 29S tons from Dallas, Tex, have been received by the American Cast Iron Pipe company, 1t was an- nounced Wednesday.
 All the manufacturers of pressure pipe in Birmingham district are com fortably supplied with orders for the rest of the year, and prospects are very good for 1924, it is indicated. The present demand Is particularly good for the smaller sizes, including the finch. 6-inch, s-inch and 10-inch and 12-inch pipe, it, is said. fs3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
EIGHT HURT IN FIRE
Forty others Narrowly Escape Death
 in office Building

WINNIPEG, Mani., OcI 3I.--h hlSHt persons, ono of them fireman were injured and at least 40 others narrow X, aseaned death in a fire which swept the Mammon building five story office structure on Albert street today.
 Unconscious men and women were carried down ladders. It is believed every one in the building escaped.
 The flames for a time threatened several warehouses and department store in the heart of the business district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
HONOR TO WILSON
Ex-President's Friends To Make Third
 Annual Pilgrimage

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31.-Friends and admirers of Woodrow Wilson for mulated plans today for their third annual pilgrimage to the former Presidents home here on Armistice Day for a demonstration in his honor.
 Wilson will receive the crowds from the front steps of his street home, 1t was announced by Mrs. H E. c. Bryant. secretary of the com mittee in charge of arrangements, and IL is expected he will speak ief- ly as he did last year.
 the federal trade commiss ion. Is chairman Of the committee or ar rangellents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
TAKES BRIDE AT 91

LONDON. Oct. a1.--Robert Broom 91, widower. and Elizabeth Bolt SS, a spinster, were married yester- day at Forest Gate. East London. Both were so feeble that they were obliged tc sit during the ceremony which was curtailed In consideration of their weakness. They signed the register with trembling hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
EX-CROWN PRINCE IS SEEKING TO RETURN
Formal Request Made To Reenter
 His Native Land

BERLIN, Oct. S1.--With regard to rumors that the former German Crown Prince had requested permis- sion fropr the Dutch authorities to return to Germany, it was learned here today that formal request 10 this effect had been made to the Ser lin government M
 that the German government is not unwilling to permit the former Crown Prince to come back to Ger many, subject to the strict condition that he live quietly on his estate In EiIesia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
MORE GREEKS COME
One Ship Docks 1900 Immigrants In
 New York

NEW YORK. Oct, 3l.-The steam
 shin Byron of the creek Line an chored in Graves End Bay today with more than 1,6O0 immigrants aboard, which is the first of the November immigration fleet to make port. The Byron was one of the four vessels recently fined $200.0OO by United States authorities for entering port five minutes before the September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
BIG STORE DESTROYED

HOMER, La, Oct. Sl.-Fire of an undertermined origin today destroyed the store of l. F. Madden and Com- pany. general merchants, one of the largest business houses here, causing a loss of about Si50.00o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
PERSHING TO VERDUN
General Pershing Pays Visit To The
 Scenes O. Fighting

-'0 SCtntS O- T I6 6HtrHE
 CIAUMONT, France, Oct. 31.--Gen- eraI Pershing motored through here this afternoon on his way to Nerdun, where he visited the Franco Aiheri- can war incumbent inaug rated last June. The American commander called on the mayor and promised on his return to pay a longer visit to Chaumont, which he made his head uarters during the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
,ss SEEKS DIVORCE

.ANCISCO, Oct. sl.-An vorce complaint charging as filed today for Mar au. actress, against Hugh ,aughey of New York.
 bill charges cruelty.
 is playing in Los An
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01
WOULD SPEED FORD'S OFFER, bYRNS AYERS

Aggressive Fight For Accep-
 tanCe Of Detroit Mans Pro-
 poSaI Is Advocated By
 Tennessee Representative SAYS OPPONENTS WOULD WELCOME INVESTIGATION Secretary Of War Urges Two
 Million Appropriation Which
 Would, If Allowed, Double Capacity Of Great Dam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

McWANE CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY BOOKS ORDERS FOR 150,O0O FEET ON PA CIFIC COAST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-01

FORECAST: FAIR THURSDAY SLIGHTLY WARMER NORTH PORTION; FRIDAY CLOUDY, WARMER, LIKELY SHOWERS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
BALDWIN TO RETAIN
TREASURY OFFICE IN
NEW BRITISH CABINET
Bonar Laws Successor
Kisses Kings Hand In Evil
dence Of Fealty

LONDON. May 25.-Premier Bald
win has solved his cabinet difficult
ties by deciding to act simultaneously
as minister and chancellor of tho
exchequer. his former post. which he
found difficult to fill.
1t Is a temporary expedient. As
soon as Baldwin personally carries
the finance bill through Commons he
hopes to resign the exchequer post.
and 1t is reported that Reginald Nc
Kenna may take the position as soon
as he RECEIVERS from his illness.
Baldwin had invited McKenna to
become chancellor of the excheauer,
and McKenna accepted, but doctors
advised him to walt two or three.
months. McKenna has won dfstinc-
ton as head of the Bank of England.
King George, Friday. held a privy
council to deal with formalities in
connection with new appointments.
Baldwin attended, and was formally
received by the King, the Premier
kissing King Georges hand on ap-
pointment as Prime Minister, ac-
cording to historic ritual.
Lord Robert Cecil has been ap-
pointed Lord of the Privy Seal. Lesser
changes in the new ministry include
the appointment of Sir William JOY
son Hicks, postmaster general in
to the treasury, succeeding Maj. Boyd
Carpenter, who becomes paymaster
tNneral.
j. C. C. Davidson. Bonar Laws par
private secretary, has been
named chancellor of the Duchy OF
Lancaster. The postmaster general
ship Is the only office not yet filled.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
LOCAL MARKETS

Apples-Extra fancy winesap barrels
1925; extra fancy Delicious. box. 81. so
txtra fancy Ortley. box. 1915; fancy
Winesap. box. 50; fancy Roman Beauty
box. s2.7b: choice Roman Beauty. box
$3.50; extra fancy Spite. box. So rs: small
Jonathan. box. 50 IS.
Bananas-Per pound. &c.
Beans-california lima. regular. 11Moi
Peas-California black eyed, pound 10.
Cabbage-Mobile. crates. $3.50
Da,ss.p5omedary ss7s a-ounc'
Evaporated Apples-Selah brand, 1910
pound choice New York. 6o-pound box,
l5c pound; SO 1s-ounce. New York stock.
Evaporated Peaches-Fancy, 60-pound
box. per pound. zoe; choice. 16hc; fancy.
rs pound boxes, 21c.
Pesches-Practically peeled, So: 60 H.
ounce packages not quoted.
Grapefruit-Box. 81. 90.
Lemons-California. box s.: imported.
Mackerel-14o count. barrels. s2s. so: SO
ounce. kegs. 81 so.
OnionS-Per pound, 4hc.
Oranges-200 216. $50, ITS to box, $3.50:
$50 to box, So; 96-126 to box IS.
Beans-Fresh So per hamper.
Celery-Fiorida. 1925 per crate: $1.26
dozen.
Cucumbers-S5 per crate.
Eggplants-$5 per crate.
Lettuee-lceh berg, per crate. $3.50.
Peppers--tlorida, per crate IS.
Tomatoes-Fancy crate. $3.50; choice.
crate 1915.
axe; Michigan. pound. &c; sweet. 100,
pound sacks pound, 2lac. new Irish. per
barrel. sl1; No. sI2. SO. per pound &c.
Peanuts--Alabama. raw. pound Sc; roast
Prunes-Pitted, SO ll-ounce packages
l6c; 25-pound box, 1880 to pound, IL Y C;
So.7o pound, lie; 5o-pound boxes. lac.
Sc per crate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
HAREMS AND SHEIKS
MYTHS, SAYS DR.. BEY
All Men Can Do To Get Along With
One Wife

CHICAGO, May 25.-Turkey now
is haremless.
Embryo bigamists of the younger
generation who long have cherished
desire to acquire real sultan'S
harem which popular American con-
ception has pictured. are doomed to
bitter disappointment. For there are
no such things any more.
Neither are there any sheiks, be-
cause it is all Turkish men can do
to get along with one wife.
So says Dr. Fuad Bey. member of
the Turkish nationalist assembly and
former minister of health and public
works of Turkey. who arrived here
yesterday.
The American idea of the harem
is all wrong" quoth DR.. Bey; I'm
fact, there are now no such things az
harems in Turkey. recently
travelled all over Turkey and nowhere
did ! find man who had more than
one wife.
THE sheik also is a myth. Turkish
men today are much like men of
other civilized countries. They find
they have all they can do to get
along successfully with one wife"
DR.. Fuad denied news dispatches
that Sultan Mohammed vi abandoned
his harem of 81 beauties when he
abdicated some months ago. In fact,
he asserted, Mohammed had none to
bandon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
WINS FIDDLING CROWN
Horny Taylor LIS Crowned King OF
Missouri Bow Pushers
By Swinnerton

Missouri Bow Pushers
PARIS, Mo-, May 25.-Henry
Taylor, from near Cairo" was king
OF Missouri fiddlers today. having
outsawed 40 other saspirants in the
annual contest here.
Henry won the grand champion
ship" and a silver loving cup because.
according to the Judges. his "TekS
meek" and 'Repetury" entitled him
to such.
Henry came through in the final
round with such q forecfu1 rendition
of Crippled Chicken" that $500 fid-
die fans from all parts OF Missouri
rose to their feet and danced an old
fashioned hoe down in tho grand
stands.
Mrs. Lem Waterman, Baptist mfp-
listers wife from the OZarks, the
only entry who didn't chew tobacco.
won second honors. Her favorite
numbers were Money Musk" and
Get Up and Co."
William Stalcup. Sc. of Clarence,
Mo, won the old timers contest,
limited to bow pushers past So. Stall
the platform at the climax of his
fiddling and brought the cheering.
crowds to their feet.
He was almost out fingered" by
Uncle John" Lewellyn, II, of Monroe
county. who was awarded second
honors.
IT it had been wet times rd beaten
the youngster out" asserted Uncle
John" Il can do my best fiddnn''
1 learned to fiddle with my feet on
a beer key and the judges gave me
a handicap when they would allow
me no foot stool"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
SEEK SELMA AND
c A P|TAL R0A D
Three Counties Join Plan For
-. Highway Through
LoWndeS

SELMA, Ala. May 25-(Speclal
Leased Wire).-On Monday. May
%. the probate judges and courts
of county revenue, of Montgomery
Lowndes and Dallas counties. will
make determined and joint effort
before the state highway commits
sion to have constructed a real per-
manent highway through Lowndes
county from Selma to Montgomery.
The road now used is at
times impossible for miles and at
no time is it a highway. 1t bears
about the same relation to a real
highway that the camers trail
across the desert does to the ballast
ed railroad through Arizona. Mem
bers of the courts of county revenue
from Dallas and Lowndes counties
will go to Montgomery on the train.
accompanied by representatives of
commercial interests of the counties
and will make strong effort to
have the condition remedied at the
earliest possible date.
Probate Judge w. II. Lee of
Lowndes county has addressed let
ter to the many parties Interested
in this matter and it has aroused
public interest. 1t is believed conf
IDENTIFY that an efficient plan for
the construction of the road Will be
work ed out,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
GOVERNOR RUSSELL
SCORNED BY EDITORS
Resolutions Introduced Term Him
political Accident"

MOBILE, Ala, May 25.-The second
days morning session of the Alabama
Press association was devoted to
general discussion of circulation and
standard advertising. The Alabama
editors heard an address during the
morning session by r. A. Mitchell,
vice president of the Alabama Power
company, on the efforts of the COM
pany to bring industries within the
range of the company's power lines.
The afternoon was given over to
entertainment of the editors, a num-
Der of interesting events being
planned.
Governor Lee NJ. Russell of Missis-
sippi was termed a political ac-
cident," and Contemplate character
in a resolution introduced before the
Mississippi Press association, in an
nual session here today. The resolu-
ton was ferered to a committee. The
action of the press association fol-
lows a recent letter the governor of
Mississippi is said to have sent to
pastor of the state in which he said
that of IA newspapers in the state of
Mississippi only a few could be re-
lied on to tell the truth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
RACE SUICIDE FACED
French Birth Rate Drops Eleven And
Half Per Cent

PARIS, May 25.-France's birth
rate has decreased I1H per cent in
the first quarter of this year over
the same period last year
France, fearing for the next
war" views with apprehension this
while, has an advancing birth rate.
Simultaneously. it is learned that
the number of marriages in France
has decreased % per cent France
faces race suicide.
In II provinces there We're even
more deaths than births. The Gers
province held the record with 1850
deaths and only 2.901 births.
Authorities are giving every in
centive toward early marriages.
Awards are being offered TO the
heads of large families.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
BUILD TALlASSEE DAM
Half Million Dollars VIII Be Spent
BY Power Company

MONTGOMERY, Ala. May 49,
Work of reconstructing the Tallas-
see dam which blew out during the
December. 1920, flood, has begun. ac-
cording to announcement by Alabama
Power company. purchasers Of the
properties of the Montgomery Light
and Water Power company. The dam
will be erected at an approximate
cost of 100000. officials of the COM
pany state.
1t is estimated that the new project
will give the power company an ad-
ditional 10000 horse power electric
ity to- be used in Montgomery and
surrounding towns. which are sup
piled with power by the company. A
transmission line to cost around
S250,000 is to be constructed between
Montgomery and the dam, distance
of approximately 20 miles. A trans
mission line is now being constructed
connecting the Tallassee plant with
Mitchell dam, on the Cocsa river.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-26
WHEAT ADVANCES
BUT CLOSE SHOWS
SLIGHT DECLINES

CHICAGO, May Blowing to lack
of selling pressure, wheat went some
higher today. but slowness of ex
port business had a bearish influence
during the last part of the exchange
session. Closing quotations were un.
settled at range varying from &c
decline to &c advance, with July
S1.17@ 1.17h and September $1.15A
1.15as. Corn finished a shade tC &c
off. oats asc lower to Nc gain, and
provisions 5000 down.
Influenced by the fact that offer
ings were light and that Liverpool
prices showed an advance. the wheat
market tended upward until the last
half-hour of trading. Unfavorable
reports concerning the outlook for
the domestic winter crop, especially
in Ohio and Indiana, had an addi-
tional bullish effect. and there were
advices at hand that stocks of wheat
in Great Britain are meagre and
that further rise in prices there
was looked for. Hopes of an i'm
provement in export demand, how
ever, waned in the absence of any
word of new sales to Europe.
Reports that transatlantic crops
are in better condition than last year
counted as bearish factor as the
day drew to an end Besides. crop
advices from the American spring
wheat belt were generally favorable.
Under such circumstances, active
buying power dwindled, and the early
gains were almost all wiped out, but
even slight declines below yester-
days finish were a signal for some
revival of support and for conse-
Quent little rallies
The increased offerings for corn in
Iowa led to weakness in the corn
market here. Enlarged receipts at
St. Louis, Kansas City and Omaha
were also noted. On the other hand.
export demand for corn was better.
oats followed corn. Provisions were
easier in line. with hog values.
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
CHICAGO, May c5.-The following are