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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-09-25

Jnem all one DelleTs ne never dshS
questions, never explains, never apol-
ogizes.-Collier's.
The most dangerous disease attack
ing America at present is the law
making mania Of As state legislatures
and the national Congress.
No man living today knows for
certainty that he is not breaking some
law when he goes about his daily
tasks.
New laws are enacted at the request
Of every reformer who comes along
with the notion that he was put on
earth as his brothers keeper.
The day will come when he will
elect men to the legislature and to
Congress not to make new laws, but
to clean out the rubbish that has ac-
formulated in the statutes.
Amendments TO the constitution, due
TO the restrictions which make 10 diff
cult to amend our organic law, are
difficult of adoption and many have
been lost because of public apathy or
Indifference. An amendment must
have not merely majority of the votes
cast on the subject, but must have a
ma ajority of the total number of votes
cast at an election. As a result there
have been amendments which received
large majorities Of the votes cast on
the subject, but failed because many
voters did not vote at all either for or
against the amendment We have at
tempted, I'm this issue, to explain each
of the amendments which are to be
voted on in the October election, and,
in our opinion they should all be pass
ed. We intend to vote for all of them.
II is well that the people of Arkan-
sas should stop for a moment and con-
slider the fact when they are told Of
the extravaganeies Of the state govern
ment. The following paragraph from
the message of Governor McRae to
the extra session last March is worthy
of being reread:
There is much misunderstanding
about state taxes and the cost of gov
ernment in Arkansas. The cost Of our
state government is only $3.50 per
capita-the lowest of any state, ac-
cor,ling to the report of the Depart
ment of Commerce at Washington, ID.
&C.. In our neighbOr state of Okla
homa, the per capita cost of maintain
ing the state government is SLY; in
Mississippi. S7S5; Louisiana, $11l04; /;
Missouri, S1230; Tennessee, $1s.57;
Texas, S22.76. Let us keep a sense Of
proportion in these important facts"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
COTTON is NERVOUS
DURING PAST WEEK
Business Attributed Largely To
Evening Up

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE cotton
market has been nervous and irregular
during the past week and business at
tributed largely to the evening up of
commitments in the old crop positions
and the liquidation of straddles be-
tween near and late deliveries. The
additional notices issued against May
contracts on Tuesday led to some
liquidation, but the offerings were abb
sorbed on a moderate reduction in the
premium, and the strength of the posi-
ton in old crop months has been en-
phasized by reports of further ship
ments out Of the local stocks.
Warehouse stocks here were reduced
to about $1,000 bales by the end of
this week and, according to all re-
ports, additional shipments are pend
ing, with local spot men expecting to
see the stock down to about $4,000
bales by the middle of this month. Moth
ing has been heard Of any shipments in
this direction from the south for deliV-
cry on contract, and July shorts have
shown signs of uneasiness, particularly
following reports that replanting had
been rendered necessary in some parts
Of the southwest. Any delay in the
early new crop movement WOulus De eX-
pected to react bullishly on the end
season position, but the main factor on
the advances has been the continued
free export movement and reports of
export demand,
Exports this season amount to 5,079,-
627 bales, compared with 4,297, 456 to
the same date last year and last years
total season exports of 1864, 027 bales.
Some authorities are looking for a fall.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
new MEMBERS,
CIVIC CLUB AIM.
American Business Club
Hears Address By Ma
tional President

G. d. Samdels, Chattanooga, presi-
dent of the national body Of American
Business clubs, arrived unannounced
at luncheon of the Birmingham
branch in the Tutwiler hotel Friday
noon. His address to the club on the
iubject of organization. led to the pro-
,osal that membership drive be
aunched here in the near future.
Samuels told members that he would
lend field secretary to the national
lubs to Birmingham to superintend
this campaign. With the cooperation
If the local body this drive is expected
70 result in doubling Of the present
membership rolls. =
Dwelling upon the topic of new MEM
oers Samuels said:
1T is not the high brow material that
makes good club. OF course, it may
be nice to say that so-and-so belongs
to our club, but it is not the man, but
what he does for the group that counts
in the organization. l want to see the
ranks Of the American Business clubs
filled with ordinary everyday men,"
The club went on record supporting
the library bond issue and pledging
themselves to its active support follow
ing talk by Lloyd Josselyn,' city IL
brarian, a second speaker on the pro-
gram.
Josselyn stressed the need of new
quarters for the library, pointing out
the fire-risk and unhealthiness of its
present home.
As part of the entertainment pro-
gram, Misses Marie Steck and Clara
Smith played several musical selec-
lions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
WILL NOT CHANGE
PARKS IN SUMMER
Landscape Gardeners Plans Not
To Be Executed Before Fall

No change will be made in the NUM-
cipal park program this summer, on
account of the employment of Olmstead
Brothers, landscape gardeners Of Brook
line, Mass, according to information
at the city hall Friday.
The survey OF the landscape garden
ers will probably require about four
months and they are not expected to
start work before the middle Of this
month, thus delaying the compiling of
their report. with recommendations,
until about September Is, it was said.
Contracts and other papers have
been forwarded to Brookline by G. p.
Cornell and signed copies for the park
boards file are expected to be returned
shortly, with the announcement of the
date the representatives of the Ohm
steads will reach Birmingham. to begin
the survey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
COTTON LETTERS

NEW ORfdsANs. May 2.--virtually the
e late ate eel wea ssss
fpinner takings sfss thssF lifted the
market tod1y, At ter ft lao HlAA easier
but realisinR and n5sES faseSsbis = crop s,
reports from eastern beft occasioned the
market to sag again, in the late trading.
region win play an important part In
shaping course of values, dry warm
belt 'n except showers along '' Tesas coast
and In lower Rio Grande valley where
rain Is claimed to be wanted.--H. ana B.
Beer to ]. r Wiiiingham and company.
NEW ORLEANS May 2.acotton was
baiIish wesEsena nd figures ana some ne. adj
ditionai crop reports from the west OF
necessity Of repianting. but turned easier
1Sout and the weather outlook was con-
spinners were $4,000 against is1,o
we're buifsh and somewhat larger than
ssbaiss against none for the same day last
active IN vail street but Fs RIVER
<saies were only $4,000 pieces for the
Feek. Spot news was mixed with some
5emand but otherwise no demand and the
pasfs easier. There was fair demand
Ts wsather outlook s Better ana S except ss
trade news improves we continue to be-
: iieve sales on the bulges the better plan.
NEW xpRK. May sa.--The weather map
belt with the eTnepsidn Of psrti h c Soua
weather In the soufhwest part OF Texas.
4 certain amount OF the early selling was
ter weather win prevail over the week
end The market turned very dull dur
pssrns 90 paris e. 1 Tsxas also rspUrt. 81
poor preparations and organization caused
Nj 1zrnl ofe1aa v<<n
report was extremely builish. showing
II. There seems to Be = srowine desire
against selling cotton In face OF the crop
though sentiment still remains decidediy
bearish. II is our opinion that new crop
months will not decline materially in view
has to work against. IT. Is true, recess
sions are bound to occur in spells OF good
December contracts will be In good de-
mAnd from the trade In the near future.
ysrpo9 s9eures n; are Sls toT0FTow
Brothers q Co.
NEW ORLEANS. Nav a.--rhere was q
good deal Of selling at the start on the
theory that the weather was improving,
ports Of necsssit t,1- FOR . rspisatins from
sd Ssat..I LouIsisas proved tee ssFSn.
began to work upward after the map
was posted. Realizing and selling was
encouraged In the late trading by a
favorable review Of crop conditions from
an Alabama spot house who Claims that
and that the month as a whole was good
or the farmer. Dry goods news was dis
4puua ging. Talk to the effect that demand
Or spots has slackened with the fill
ing of April commitments helped the late
decline. We believe that the crop has
received a.. serious setback during the
past week and that later events will
deEnonstrate this.--Fenner & Beane to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
BARGE LINE RATE
WILL BE REDUCED
Mobile To Birmingham Carload
Canned Goods Affected

Carload rates on canned goods from
Mobile to Birmingham via the Warrior
river barge line will be reduced frpm
1914 to 81 cents per 100 pounds, sef-
fective May IL. according to announce
ment by the Birmingham Traffic as
ISOLATION Friday. Less carload rate
will be cut to 1914 cents.
The rates are for application of bust
ness originating at the Pacific Coast
when moving through the Panama
Canal to Mobile and thence forward
ed to Birmingham.
Reduction by the barge line follows
decrease in rail rates for similar
freight, u
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
'eI)RB TENDENCY
Is REACTIONARY
Strength Shown By Pub
lie Utilities In Sag
ging Market

= NEW YORK, May a. Except for
3 public utility shares, which showed
consistent strength, reactionary tend
encies developed in today's curb mar
kket after an early period of moderate
strength. Lehigh Power securities was
feature Of that group, closing 3
points higher at 81. American Light
and Traction advanced 2 points to
1864.
Standard Oil of Indiana fluctuated
within a range Of point. the closing
price at 561a representing net loss of
Prairie Oil and Gas broke from
2281s to ga, off An, while net losses
Of a point were recorded by Buckeye
Pipe, Cities Service, Humble Oil. Inn
perial of Canada, Magnolia Petroleum
and Swan and Finch. Woodley Pc
troleum established another new high
at 101A on active trading Glen Alden
Coal was active and closed rs higher
at 90. Dubilier and Hazeltine Radio
touched new 1924 tops.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
INSTALLATION EXERCISES
Local College Fraternity Holds Event
At TutwiIer Hotel

Installation exercises for Lambda ri
Delta, local sorority members of How
and college, into Sigma Sigma Omicron,
national sorority, were held on Friday
night at the .TutwIIer hotel.
Miss Sarah Harrison and Miss RAN
dell Miller of Theta chapter, Witten-
berg college. Springfield, o.. were pres
ent from the national sorority to in
stall the new chapter.
Founders Of the local sorority were
Misses Virginia Minter, Jessie Free
man, Edna Pate and Bertha Howard.
Installation exercises for Zeta Omega
local sorority members into Delta Zeta
national sorority will be held Tuesday.
ing off in the export. movement after
this month, but the figures to date
have raised a question as to whether
the country is not over exporting. On
the other hand, reports from the domes-
tic goods markets have shown no i'm
proyement and mill curtailments in
this country is believed to be fincreas-
ing with spinners taking less raw cot
ton from their current consumption.
Meanwhile, additional !. reports have
been published pointing to an increase.
of between and 6 per cent in the
acreage to be planted to cotton this
spring and up to the middle Of the
week reports concerning the new crop
start were considered generally favor
able. Since then advices have been
more conflicting because of storms or
low night temperatures and toward the
end of this week many reports were
reaching here to the effect that consid-
cradle cotton would have to be replanted
in the southwest
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
OILS ARE TESTED
City Will Be Guided BY Laboratory
i -.r ReD0rt In Purchasing

Specimens of lubricating oils of
varieties usually used in motor vehicles,
machinery and other apparatus of the
city, furnished by the Wofford COM
pany, the Texas company and the Stan
dard Oil company, supplementing their
bids for the annual municipal oil and
gas contract. valued at $4,000, were
sent to the Southern Testing laboratory
Friday morning by L., X. Gray, secre-
tary of the city commission, for analy-
SIS The commission mill get the report
on the analysis of the contents of the
samples and use it for guidance in
awarding the contract.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
STOCK LETTERS

NEW YORK, May There was an ac-
tive demand for stocks in the early part
OF the day especially in some of the
industrials. Allied Cehmical was fea-
ture. reaching 73M. Cast Iron Pipe adj
vanced to 92M but receded later. Amer
lean Shelter showed considerable strength
advancing to 63N. The coppers all held
firm despite a slight recession in the
price Of metal. 49,
some Of the market letters written and
statisticians who have been bearish are
advising the covering. Of stocks for short
account although they have not taken
the buliish side yet. There was some ir-
regularity toward the close but no great
pressure was in evidence. Total sales,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
DOUBLE MURDER DISCOVERED
Robbery Thought Motive OF Arkansas
Staying

MENA, Ark, May 2.-Smith VIII
cox, aged Polk county farmer, and his
wife were found strangled to death at
their home near here last night and
a sum of money, estimated at between
81 600 and $1,000, missing. Discovery
of the double murder was made when
neighbor visited the Wilcox home.
Ed. Martin, alleged moonshiner, who Is
said to have been seen in the vicinity
of the Wilcox home, is being held for
investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
ADMITS FRESH PORK

WARRINGTON, May 2.-France
has agreed; after more than year Of
negotiations, to admit American fresh
pork at Havre, Bordeaux, and Marseil-
les for trial period ending September
/, this year, the department of agricul-
ture announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
TO AIR STOVE RATES
Tariffs Between Alabama Points Will
Be Heard Here

Rates on stoves, CRATES and furnaces
between all points. in the state will be
given hearing in Birmingham before
the Alabama public utilities commits
sion May %, the Birmingham Traffic
association announced Friday.
The hearing will be based on COM
plant, that under. existing Alabama
Intra-state adjustment, the producers
of Birmingham are not able to ship
various articles in mixed carloads. -
Birmingham has now grown to the
largest stove producing center of the
south, the association says.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
PLANS LAWN PARTIES
Mrs. Coolidge To Follow Precedent Sc
Rv Mre HARDING

WASHINGTON, May Mrs Cool
idge, wife of the President, has de-
cided to continue the White House Gus
tom revived by Mrs Harding. and has
directed that invitations be issued for
series Of lawn parties this month.
More than thousand guests will be
invited to each party and the dates of
the functions have been set for May
Is. Nav % and Nav %.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03

ANs sUBMERsIBLE CRUISER
ban Said To Have Ordered 4,5O0 Ton
Under. Water Craft

4LONDON, May 2.-Japanese adj
Mralty recently bought from the Ger
an naval designer Prot Oswald
Siamm, his plans for VI kaht sub
bersible cruiser, according to- report
quoted by the diplomatic correspondent
Iii the Daily Telegraph.
s The writer adds that Japan is be-
eyed to have ordered the building Of
ae Of these craft. displacing 1880
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
LOCAL SECURITIES
sTArE AND MuNiclpAL poNna

STATE AND MUNICIPAL BONDS
Alabama SHzs, 1856 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
Alabama 4s, 1855 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. %
City Il sirminshsm, $50 10 sic ri. bssIs.
jefferson csuntS, AS 10 get. basis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
BISHOP EXPELLED
Monsignor Procopius Must Leave Home
In Ukraine

ODESSA, Russia, May 2-Monsig-
nor Procopius, bishop of Pherson, found
guilty of ounter-revolutionary activity
in assisting the Denikine forces, has
been ordered expelled from the Ukraine
and bis property confiscated. The bish-
op was originally sentenced to death.
The judgement was modified -in view
of the fact that. the alleged acts took
place five wears apo.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03

Changing the flavoring makes food
seem quite different. Try "a little Gin
namon extract in the hard sauce and
flavor the corn pudding with a little
chopped green pepper. 8%
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
LOCAL MARKETS.

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03
AGED SLAVE DIES.
Faithful Negro Dies In Chicago Al
A ma fnS

Age 1O5
CHICAGO, May Nathan Brown,
former slave, born near Jackson,
Miss, who, after the Civil war, re-
manned as body servant to his old mas
ter, a Confederate officer. died yester-
day, aged 105 years. He came here
three years ago TO live with son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-03

Do you need efficient. industrious
help? There's one sure way to get it
quickly--read and use Age,Herald
Seward daily gateway., 1924-04-10
Child Labor Amendment
 to Constitution Approved

WASHINGTON, Apr. 10.-Favor- able report of a resolution proposing a child labor amendment to the conSti- tuition was ordered today by the house judiciary committee.
 The committee approved without change the resolution introduced by Representative Foster, republican, of Ohio, and leaders have given assur- ance that the house will vote on the question at an carly date.
 Four members of the judiciary co:a- :nittee favored the resolution while six, among them Chairman Graham, announced they would oppose it or the floor. MT. Foster will lead the fight for the resolution.
 The supreme court has twice daclar- ed child labor laws unconstitational
 Representative Graham said that the attack on the resolution would be based on the contention that there is too great a tendency to tamper with the federal constitution when there is no pressing need for amendments, and the belief that regulation of child labor is primarily state function.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-04-10
DOES WEALTH MEAN HAPPINESS

Arthur Brisbane recalls the inter- esting history of "Silver Threads Among the Gold," which is knoWn-in equal part at least-by as many per sons as in "The Star Spangled Ban ner.' Hart Pease Danks lived hap oily with his wife half a century ago. The fruits of his poetic affection was the famous song. Then flowed pros perity in abundance and-as Brisbane remarks-when riches came in at the door peace and harmony flew out at the window. A separation followed and subsequently, the son and daugh- ter quarreled over the royalties from the song and went to law about it. In 1903 an old man was found dead kneeling dead beside bed in Phil adelphia rooming house. '1t's hard to die alone" he had written on copy of his famous song.
 The old mans wife, Mrs. Hart Pease Danks died last week at the age of 82, in a Brooklyn lodging house, where she had lived, lonely and disappointed old woman.
 What a commentary, what irony. Up to the time they became rich the Danks were a model married couple. Riches spoiled their life.
 Men and women strive with all the cosmic urge of humanity for wealth, power and station, only to find dross instead of gold at the end of their rainbow, or if the gold is there it ire quently means naught but tragedy Unknown to millions, the real problem of the materially successful is to find happiness in spite of great wealth.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-04-10
COMPANY PATENTS
 CHANDALAR GROUND
Fairbanks News-Miner)

Attorney R. F. Roth has received word from William Sulzer, former governor of New York, ara who is one of the largest stockholders in the Chandalar Gold Mining companf to proceed with all work necessary to ob- tain a patent to the large quartz hold ings of the company in the Chandalar district.
 There has been a large amount of money spent in the development of this property and from all indications the prospects are sufficient to justify all work done and the expenditure of further monies to operate these prop critics.
 H. c. Ingram, deputy mineral sur veyor, will leave shortly for the Chan dalar 10 make tk cnecessary surveys
Seward daily gateway., 1924-04-10
RIGHT OF OFFICERS TO
 MAKE ARREST UPHELD

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1O-The right of the police officer to make an arrest for misdemeanor not commit ted in his presence, and without war rant, was upheld by the United Sattes circuit court of appeals here today in affirming the conviction of Chester c. Winkler in Seattle on charge o1 vio- lating the Volstead act.
 Kinkler held in his appeal that the arresting officer did not proceed ac- cording to law, as he made the arrest on mere suspicion that Winkler was the culprit. The court held that there was sufficient evidence behind the sus- picion to justify the arrest.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-04-10
More Minnesota Banks
 Are Forced to Close

ST. PAUL, Min April 1O-Two more state banks connected with the Mer- chant National bank of Crookston, which closed Saturday, were closed yesterday, A J. Veigel, state superin- tendent of banks, announced last mite.
 The Farmers State bank at Rose wood, with capital of $1O,OOO and deposits aggregating $22,OOO, and the Securities State bank of Twin Valley whilh had capital of $20,OOO and de- posits aggregating $25O,OOO were clos ed.
 The Cass county bank, at Cass Lake with a capital of $25,0OO and $45,OOO in deposits, was closed Saturday.