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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

rhe finest hotel I encountered in the
Fhole south was the $4,000, 600 one put
tp by the citizens of Fort Worth.
1t is not always easy to raise the
honey necessary for such gigantic
otel. Theesecret of success would APP
ear to- lie in finding some one man OF
rains and business ability, who is will
hg to devote much of his time unseh-
Fhly to seeing the thing through.
Seattle quite some time ago conceived
% ambitious hotel project and started
b raise the money locally. Difficulty
fter difficulty was met and itnlooked
Is If the venture would proveAa fiasco.
The whole outlook, however, has been
hanged. The reason? :
An aggressive, hard-hitting, success
NJ business leader who has wrestled
18th and overcome obstacles all his
]fe has been induced to become presi-
ent. This mis- A. s. Kerry.
The Community Hotel corporation,
is now confidently believed, will sue
ssfully carry out the building of a
ew $4,000,000 Olympic hotel, descfib-
as the biggest single activity in the
prthwest at present" Mr.. Kerry has
ndertaken to give year of his life
the job.
To find out what kind of stuff the
an ssnade of, dig into his early rec
d and discover how he bore up un-
II difficulties.
Mr.. Kerry has had one of the most
FIRING and fascinating careers of any
esterner of the pioneer days. I talked
UGH with him during my last visit to
attic. Contrast his present position
affluence and influence with his.
st entry into Seattle and his first
Il came west from Marysville,. Mich,
1886, when 49," Mr.. Kerry recalls.
hadn't friend or relative outside
Michigan. My decision as to where
go was guided by two things first,
cost of transportation second, the
SIS of industry with which 1 was most
niliar. My school geography was
sole guide. 1t said that the timber
sources. of the south and Pacific
'thwest were about equal. Il made
uiry at the Grand Trunk railway,
ton, the only one in the, vicinity,
found that they, with the Cana.
n Pacific, We're making a very low
e to the Pacific coast. Without
king further inquiry bought a tick
to Puget Sound.
On reaching Seattle ], found that
purse was getting thin, SO decided
get off and take chance--which ex-
ms why cast my lot I'm Seattle
The first three days were rather
ing as ] had less than SIS when ]
the boat and there seemed, to-, be
men for every job. / was one of
rowd Of jobseekers going from place
place during the early morning for
ew days. Then decided my chance
landing anything in that way was
remote for the condition of my
Sc. 49,.
The third day 1 went to the Oregon
provement company mill early in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

Midland MACHINERY from an abandoned
steamer and also q small portable saw
mill. Nv the EXERCISE Tof much jnge-
unity. he was able 70 move his whole
outfit to the foot of Lake Bennett, to
the place now known as Carcross. Here
he. operated the mill and actually built
a steamboat and two scows, the inten-
ton being to operate the steamer on the
lakes and transport the lumber to Daw-
son with the scows.
Recalling those days, Mr.. Kerry re-
marked:
"Although there was not one mechan-
ic in the group, apart from one house
carpenter, we built our mill. logged,
our steamer. nayieated our scows from
Cardross to Dawson through the White
Horse RAPIDS and ON to Dawson with
no outside assistance.
.sro do sonasof thoso th;nos ,,oav ~.
centars of non t;or '1 ,ro on Sa ,sn az; u
f;cnIt task b,,t - ian -, 80 h,.;Is
. hoot x,,;th n',tt;ra &o 10 "a ;.,s.
no " m'n an m're uui a io' u gun k
xTorL;ne tocis ~ sI;nJ 49,. ~ o IN
We n,aro . scoi y nu a,;i iocs LEU as
sto, ef 80 s ou Ane =, AIv ~: q
o,,r souls nd ron,;ndsd s "f. INA sr leu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
TURKESTAN BALKS
AT SOVIETS RULE
Troops And Populace Reported
To Be In Revolt

LONDON, April 9.-Turkestan and
the surrounding districts have revolted
against bolshevist rule, according to
the Latavisn Telegraph Agency. ms
quoted by the Daily Mails Riga CORE
spondent.
The revolving troops and populace
are reported to have captured parts of
the province of Ferghana and to be
threatening the city of Khiva. The re-
volt is led by czarist officers, the troops
are mostly fanatical Mohammedans,
and the rebellion is partly due to Its
anti-religious propaganda of the bola
shevists, the agency editor declares.
The soviet is said to be rushing large
forces to Turkestan.
The Mails correspondent quotes
member of the soviet legation in Riga
as saying that British influence from
Persia was responsible for the revolt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
STREET BRIEFS

Improvements in the plants Of the Re-
public Iron and Steel company will cost
about S+,500,000I and on completion not
only will increase output, but reduce cost
will be required, j. A. Topping told stock
holders at the annual meeting today.
current earnings are satisfactory, first
He said he believed buying was at a low
point now because consumption was near
the peak, but buying power has not been
afrected and an increasing demand should
not be far off.
Wage reductions in any department
Of the Sloss- Sheffield steel and Iron COM
pany's plants are not being considered,
J. w. Mcqueen, president. stated at to-
days meeting. Operations at the first
quarter Of the year were satisfactory. he
said net earnings approximating $4,000.
Net earnings for the first half OF the
year looked good. but beyond that period
he would make no predictions. !
w. NJ. Reynolds. president of the r.
J. Reynolds Tobacco company, today was
elected chairman of the board, newly
created office, at the meeting of directors.
and Bowman Gray, formerly vice presi-
dent, was chosen president.
The Industrial Finance corporation re-
ports net earnings Of ssO4.S45 for the fls-
cal year ended January 81, equal to more
than Is per cent on its $3.252.S50 pre-
ferred stock. The corporation is the or
| ganizing body OF the Morris plan banks
and companies, Of which there are over
| 100 in operationh having surplus and un-
divided profits Of S3.S2S.296 at the end
Of the fiscal year. Loans during the year
totalled $104.632,607.
Foreign buying of copper is nearly 100
per cent above this Tins last year, ac-
oording to James ]. Godfrey, president
of the Mother Lode and Kay Copper
companies. In February, he said, cop
per exports totalled 91,543.000 pounds, as
compared with 50.6s9,00O pounds. in the
same month last year.
The CRANKY Consolidated Mining,
ports a deficit of s717,7s7 for 1928, against
surplus Of $26,311 in 1929.
Alex ]. RrosseA, president of Mack
Trucks, Inc, was elected director Of
Certain-teed Products company at the
annual meeting today to succeed William
Potter of Philadelphia.
"The week has brought further signs
Of quieter steel market Just as figures
are published, showing that steel pro-
duction in March was at a daily rate
exceeding the previous high records Of
April. 1921 the Iron Age said today
while the rate of steel consumption has
changed but little. some lessening In
rolling mill operations is indicated for
April" -
The greatest year in the southwest was
predicted today BY j. N. Williams. pres
ident of the WHY'S Overland company, who
recently returned from the west. The
company's output Of 24.S9t in March sur
passed all previous monthly production
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
OPPORTUNITIES

"A man ought to improve his oppor-
tunities.'
1.-THE merit of so doing" answered
Senator Sorghum, depends on the kind
of man. Improving his opportunities
is what a shellgame performer at a
country fair depends on."-Washington
Star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

n l I e T trAYeiing
the country over, /
am i n C line d to
think that the an
swer is an out
standingly superb
hotel.
Many towns and
cities have to de-
pend upon civic
pride and civic sup
port. for the build
ing of a hotel of the
highest class. :
s The value of hav-
ing such an estab-
.lishment is now
coming to be very
.KI~t.. ..,.k 1xxtnA1
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records and the years first quarter out
put of 6S,4s1 cars also was its largest.


The inevitable happened when 1t be-
came known that the wooIworth direc-
tors finally had decided to yield to the
growing custom of exchanging one cer-
tificate OF stock for greater number, in
this instance that number being four.
The market broke wide-open and nearly
40 points were clipped from the price Of
these highly valued shares.
In the discussion Of the tobacco situa-
ton came the suggestion that one of the
largest chain store concerns in the coun-
try was about to add to its grocery line
certain smokers requirements. with
more stores under it's control than any
other domination the extent to which such
an affiliation might prove beneficial for
tobacco manufacturers was readily seen.
Little surprise was occasioned BY the
elevation to the presidency of New. York
Central Of p. q. Crowley as the history
of the road had been. to have an OPP
Grating man at its head. And the street
seemed to regard the choice with favor
as evidenced in accumulation Of the
shares, t.f
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO. April s.-Just after the
close today the department Of agriculture
reported April condition of winter wheat
and winter rye at SO ana s3.6 per cent
respectively. The condition figures sug-
gested wheat crop of 549. 100000 bushels
and d rye crop of SO, 900. 900 bushels.
Trade in wheat today was quiet. perhaps
partly because Of anticipation of the re-
port. Corn was Independently weak.
There was selling of the May corn attrib-
uted to Q long who for some time past
has been supposed to have been holding
in expectation Of taking delivery next
month. The morning papers carried sum-
marieb OF the Dawes report. As market
influence the report fell flat. the trade
concluding its effects would be too fun
damsntal to be Immediately influential.
Bradstfeet's wheat visible decreased
6,lS7,ooO.-H. & B. Beer to j. r. willing
ham co..
"A PURPOSE
Rastus--What you-an got such big
pocketbook To-?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

NEW ORLEANS, April s.-cotton was
a two sided violent affair Wednesday, with
fluctuations OF more than SO bale. The
market hesitated for a moment at the
start on an unfavorable Liverpool. but
gained momentum upwards within a few
minutes, and rushed forward more than
IS bale to a new high price on the
present upswing at 32.25c for May. Profit
taking and selling developed on the ad-
vance. After the first rush orders were
exhausted prices eased generally through
out the day. Liquidation gained during
the afternoon when May sold down to 81
cents. The early market entirely dis
regarded the favorable weekly weather
and crop report, which Indicate good prog
ress in planting.-Levy & Aronson to s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
LOCAL SECURITIES
STATE AND MUNICIPAL BONDS

STATE AND MUNICIPAL BONDS
Alabama 3Hs, 1855 INSTRUMENTATION. as
Alabama -, 1856 .......................9 90 %
Alabama Hishvay 4Kas .................. 90 1907
City 81 Birmiaahsm. $50 to $40 pet. basis.
jefferson County. AIS 70 pet basis.
jefferson County Warrants. 5.25 to pct.
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get the Scotton.-Post & 1Flagg to Shannon

NEW ORLEANS. April s.-old crop po-
sitions climbed II to 50 points further
during the early session today, largely on
overnight buying orders, and then reacted
10 to 1876 on profit taking. Contracts
were scarce during the first bulge and
public buying was apparently encouraged
by the eaee with which prices ran up
Forecast of unsettled weather followed by
a drop in the temperature, bullish dry
goods and spot news and report that
France had accepted the Dawes plan for
settlement of reparations we're the slim
ulating influences. The weekly review
was of a character to make buyers pause,
and did induce considerable realizing. 1t
shows generally good progress in planting
during the past week, with planting be-
coming generally in the north central por-
of the belt Private sdvices are
also becoming more ging. The
summary of answers to a QUESTIONABLE
sent out by Thee H. Price indicates acre
age increase of ss5,oo0 acres and season
sixteen days late.-Fenner Beans to
Kahn & Virgin. =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
BIGGEST ASSET
IS GOOD HOTEL
Advertising Value OF SUI
perb Hostelry Stressed
By Forbes
Rx Rc EnRREs

What is the best advertisement, the
1trongest. magnet, any city can have?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

freeze and frosts in north. Pastures
are improved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10
Southern Railway System

Arrival and Departure of Passenger
Trains
BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
Schedule Published As Information
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

The greatest year in the southwest was
predicted today BY ]. N williams pres
ident of the WHY'S Overland company, who
recently returned from the west. The
company's output Of 1854 in March sur
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

w. NJ. Reynolds, president of the r.
j. Reynolds Tobacco company, today was
elected chairman, of the board. newly
created office, at the meeting of directors,
and Bowman Gray, formerly vice presi-
dent, was chosen president.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

Alex J. Rrossea, president of Mack
Trucks, Inc, was elected a director Of
Certain-teed Products company at the
annual meeting today to succeed William
Potter. of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

Foreign buying of copper is nearly 100
per cent above this Tins last year. ac-
oording to James J. Godfrey, president
OF the Mother Lode and Kay Copper
companies. In February, he said, cop
per exports totalled 91.543,000 pounds, as
compared with 50ss9,OOO pounds, in the
same month last year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-10

The CRANKY Consolidated Mining,
Smelling and Power company, Ltd, re-
ports a deficit of s717.7s7 for 1928. against
a surplus Of $26,311 in 1929.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-10-17
TAILORED MODES FOR FALL;
HABITS ARE CONSERVATIVE

OF all seasons autumn seems the
most alluring to horsewomen-at any
rate many of them are abroad In
country roads and city bride paths.
And 1t is easy to see that fashion is
still tolerant In the matter of habits /;
there are few Innovations In styles
and these are not important enough to
make one critical Of last years riding
togs. Practical riding breeches of
English bedford cord, In tan shades,
worn with a straight COAT (or one that
has vaguely fitted lines) in contrasting
color or shade to the coat, make up
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-10-17

a MEXICAN women of fashion
"A and American women generally
tailored clothes. For variety's sake
they welcome any new development In
the tailored mode, as the success Of
the coat-dress and one-piece tailored
dress attest, but they never entirely
neglect the two-piece suit.
An important addition to the tailored
group arrived this fall when the en-
semble suit made Its appearance.
These are suits which are made up of
coat and dress or coat. skirt and
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-10-17

blouse, or coat, tunic and skirt, which
In any case are made as companion
pieces: that is, they employ the same
materials. The coat and dress COM
bination has proved most popular
While the object of the ensemble Is to
provide coat In harmony with the
garments worn under 1t, each may be
worn without the other-the coat
serving other dresses and the dresses
or tunlc, blouse and skirt combina-
lions used independently Of the coat.
The usual suitings and certain nov
elites in cloths, as well as satin, cord
ed silks and the heavier crepe weaves,
are used for these newcomers in the
tailored mode. A popular develop
ment consists of coat in a plain fab
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-10-17

ric lined with a plaid material, and a
dress made of the same plaid-or OF
the plaid in combination with plain
fabric. Or a coat CT novelty fabric
lined with plain crepe de chine, and
these two combined In dress or tunic
and skirt-or coat and skirt 70 match
with a contrasting blouse. As the
ensemble lends itself to the dressy
type of suit, very handsome coats and
skirts to match are provided with rich
blouses of metallic cloths or brocade
In formal suits.
Heavy crepe or corded silk or velours
might be used for the suit pictured, or
any Of the fine, smooth-faced suitings
in wool. Banded trimmings, made of
the fabric, narrow far landings or en-
broidered bands are available for trim
ming 1t. Some of the last models
shown are made Of velveteen-
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-10-17

habit that passes muster as well as
the latest arrival.
But 1t is the late arrivals that need
introduction. First, and most popular,
are the sturdy suits of tweed in two
pieces. breeches and coat. They are
worn with soft felt hats, or for young
girls either felt or tweed hat may be
chosen. Plain shirtwaist, four-in-hand
tie and tan riding boots complete an
ensemble that is sure of approval and
merits 1t anywhere. But for some
women occasion calls for dressier hab-
its. Autumn brings for their benefit
habits Of dark oxford gray melton
cloth which is made up in two OF
three-piece suits.
The three-piece suit includes .
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-10-17

wrapped skirt, called a shell skirt.
for those who choose to ride side-sad
die, and is worn over the breeches.
With this a high hat, of hatters'
plush. is the proper headwear. With
the two-piece suit, straight English
coat and breeches of oxford gray, or
dark brown cloth the tricorn, In hat
ters' plush, Is recommended. and Ii
has a brim facing of faille silk. All
the tan and brown shades are ap-
proved in habits, and smart combi-
nation appears In brown bedford cord
breeches with coat of tan smooth-faced
cloth, worn with soft. brown felt hat
and tan boots. 1t is an adaptable com
bination, fitting in with either city OF
country background.
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
&c. 1924. Western Newspaper union-)
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-10-17
GENERAL

James Cruze, motion picture direc-
tor, will marry Betty Compson, film
star, late in October, announced Mrs.
Mary Compson, mother of the actress
at Los Angeles. Cruze is in Chicago
and is expected to return to Los An
geles in a week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-11
TAX BILL WILL
PRECEDE BONUS
House Republicans Hold Cau-
Gus and Decide on Leg
islative Program.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. The
House Republicans at a caucus last
night instructed the Ways and
Means Committee to report the tax
bill before the soldiers bonus and
report the revenue bill containing
changes in tax rates and admins
tratiye adjustments by February
10 or IL.
The House Ways and Means Com
mittee has reported constitutional
amendment prohibiting issuance of
tax-exempt securities.
The Senate Foreign Relations
Committee has authorized the sub
committee to hold public hearings
on the proposals of Senator Borah
to recognize the Soviet Government.
The House Foreign Affairs Com
mittee has indefinitely postponed ac-
tion on the resolution proposing to
prohibit war material sales by the
United States to foreign govern
ments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-11
COLD AND SILVER
1923 OUTPUT IS
LARGER Then 1922
Country Shows Increase In
Precious Metals-Alaska
Ranks Third in Gold.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. = Tie
gold and silver production of the
United States last year showed IA
substantial increase over the pro-
duction of those metals in 1922 ae-
cording to estimates of the Director
of the Mint. These estimates show
the silver output of the country
last year to have been 72,611. 200
ounces of silver. valued at $50, ,541. :
1874. the greatest record made since
1916. The gold output OF the eoun-
ry was 2,4S5.445 fine ounces val
ued at $51, ,37S,700. The gold pro-
duction was the largest since 1919.
Alaska's gold output last year
IS placed at $6,401,100 and her
silver production at 1864, 4,07S.
The State of Washington producel
gold to the value of $4,000 and
silver to the amount of $1S0,400.
Alaska ranks third among the
producing commonwealths, Cal
ifornia being first with little over
$13, 100000 and Colorado second,
with $6,501,200, exceeding Alaska
by about 100000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-11
AMOUNTS FOR
ALASKA ARE
RECOMMENDED
Appropriations Committee
Renders Report Of Sums for
Various Alaska Bureaus.

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. The
Appropriations Committee report ac-
compenying the Interior Depart
mcnt's bill said s1,000,000 appro-
priation is recommended for the Al
aska Railroad, the same as for the
current year, but 100000 under
the budget estimated, this being
done to care for operation deficit. .
The committee held that it is pre-
ferable that the management come
before Congress for a deficiency IL
a greater amount is required.
Other appropriations are as fol-
lows:
Tor river steamers, $25, 900.
Alaska Bureau of Education,
s702,O38. This is an increase OF
$4,000 over the appropriation last
year and $21.660 more than con-
tanned in the budget.
Educational purposes, $355,840.
Medical relief, $110, 900, which is
$4,000 over the appropriation of
last year
Tor care and instruction in
handling reindeer. $4,000.
For public schools, separate ap-
propratioin, $4,000
For government of Alaska, the
following are recommended:
Governors salary, $500.
Contingent expenses, 10000.
Legislature expenses. $4,000.
Care of insane, $150,000.
Game protection, $4,000.
Prohibition enforcement, SIS 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-11
WALL STREET BOYS Demonstrate
IS. REAL Land OF OPPORTUNITY

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-That the
United States remains a land of
opportunity is evinced by the fact
that during the last five years 80
former page boys and telephone
clerks have purchased seats on the
New York Stock Exchange at $780,
900 or more each. Benjamin Jacob
son, former page boy who paid $780,
900 for a seat, is the most recent
example.
Among the members who worked
from a humble position to a seat in
the exchange is Celestin A. Durand
whose phenomenal rise from an OBJ
scure clerk to his present position
occurred in a period eight years
He has the record of being a trade
genius and has purchased seats In
the exchange for two assistants.
Another striking example is Ar.
thur G. Somers. now a member oi
Charles NJ. Sehott, Jr., & Co.. OF
which he became a senior partner
The Alaska daily empire., 1924-01-11
LATEST BULLETINS
BY SPECIAL CABLE

AMARILLO, Texas--Bishop Ed
ward A. Temple, of the Episcopal
Church, died here last night.
SAN FRANCISCO--Brig Gen.
eral William p Burnham, Command
or of the Preside of San Francisco,
has retired after As years of service.
YAKIMA, Wash. of not
approving of the agitation in favor
of a soldiers bonus, Capt. Vickers,
Commander of the American Le-
gion Post at Kennewick, has re-
signed.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-Six
members of the Ashley-Mobley gang
of desperadoesi have been captured,
including Albert Miller who shot
and killed Deputy Sheriff Banter on
Wednesday in the fighting in the
Everglades.
YAKIMA, Wash.--W. B. Dudley,
reform candidate, elected Mayor, has
written to each clergyman Of the
city letter asking them to pray
for success of the administration.
KANSAS CITY--Several negroes
held up the teller at the door Of the
Main Street Bank and escaped this
afternoon with $4,000.
NEW YORK--The American Oh
Company. with property In the Tux
pam district, will refuse the man
date of de la Huerta that the com
pany lend him 10000 pesos, ap
rroximately $4,000. This is state
ment made here today.