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New Britain herald., 1924-03-28
LADING COSTS ID
 NOT VARY PRICES
So Says Research Council of Ma
 tional Transportation Institute

Chicago, March 2S.--Cost of haul ing freight in the United States has undergone little change in the last 40 years. according to survey just com pleted by the research council of the national transportation institute, com pairing freight rates with wholesale prices since 1sc7. While the costs of basic commodities have undergone wide fluctuations, the survey points out, the cost of freight transportation has logged along close to the base level, apparently having little effect on prices or on the changes in industrial costs.
 Prices in the United States have gone through two major movements in the last 55 years" the survey dis closes. From the late sixties to 1897 the trend of prices was steadily down ward. with the exception of brief ral- lies in 1872, 1880, 1888 and 1893. Ar ter the 1921 depression prices rose until April 1923. The price level at the, beginning of 1924 stands some what above the price level of 1870.
 From 1867 to 1897 freight rates and prices fell together. Freight rates remained at the depression level until 1917, period of 20 years, while prices were rising. When freight rates be- gan to rise in 1918 they did not rise as fast or as far as prices. Since 1921 freight rates again have fallen"
 The research council, taking 1885 as 100 both for freight rates and wholesale prices. shows the highest point for freight rates in 1887 at 1Ho4. Wholesale prices then stood at 1p7. Lowest mark for freight rates was TOY in 1916 and part of 1917, al the beginning of which year wholesale prices stood at 14s, then shot up to 207. High water mark for wholesale prices was in 1920 with 263, at which time freight rates were f04.1.
 High mark for freight rates in the post war period was 126 in 1921, but it quickly dropped to l16 in 1923, and now is at no. The big spread between freight rates and wholesale costs be- gan in 1899 and has widened ever since, so. that, according to the chart ed figures, freight rates have only exerted a minor influence in determin- ing the course of wholesale prices. Strict regulation of railroad rates down 10 a bare subsistence basis while industrial production has been free 10 go after profits, is reflected in these figures"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-28
DIAMOND MARKET BRISK

London, March 2s.-The first few weeks of any year are always good for the precious stone merchants, as traders generally replace their stocks which have been depleted by the Christmas and New Year trade. This year there is said 10 have been n greater demand than ever for dia- monds and other valuable stones, and stones were sold, the bulk going into tho hands of American cutters. The biggest demand is for cheap and me dium- grade diamonds. but much money is being put into pearl ropes and necklaces one string alone being sold last week for se00,o0o.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-28
Sisters of Japan's Crown
 Princess to Be Married

Tokio, March ss.--Imperial sane ton has been given for the marriage Of two younger sisters Of Grown Princess Nagako, who recently was married 10 Prince Regent Hirohto. Princess Tomoko kuni will be mar ried in May 10 Yoko otani, heir of Count Utani, long the outstanding fig ure in the Buddhist religion in Japan. Princess Nobuko kunl will Dc mar r!ed in September to Kimimasa Sani- ionishi, heir Of Count Soncyoshi, head of one Of the oldest Of Japans noble houses.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-28

A nations and Territories abroad will attend. The gathering will be repre- sentative Of the 4.744,52Q members of the Methodist Episcopal church around the world, and is the law making body of the denomination. Among the important matters to be discussed is the question of unifica- ton with the Methodist Episcopal church, south: the status of the episcopacy of the denomination, and the reorganization Of all existing benevolent boards.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-28
NETHODISTS TO MEET

Chicago, March 2s.--The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church is 10 he held at Springfield, Mass, throughout the moiith Of May. Approximately $50 delegates from all parts of the United States and from
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
1895

nearly new
Re help buy
Took biz
D.. as above
a IS a real
Utmost new
hue. Uphol-
finish ex-
me chanical
s.n0 worth
btlIght. spe-
Wheel. foot
daShlight.
motometer
y cord tires
and lock:
step plates:
BARRIER bars
blows about
10 last long
small pay
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
Ntoclse tlfferenI

Ntoctse Offered
so Frank n. Best Inc. ..sA25
1000 Hewer Mining, Ida. .95
Ron Adams Motor .... BID
2000 Idaho Gold & Ruby. -. .04i4
1000 Fern Gold, Alaska. 80. so
1000 Alaska Pet. & Coal. .06b
500 American Bottle Cap. 40
1900 Rothert Process Steel rs
200 Rowland Safety Valve. Bid
900 Cascade Platinum .. Bid
Cons. in / & Pac. T.
Metals)
$500 Beacon Coal Mines. .05
10000 Empire oil, VI. C...., .O0iS
WANTED
Homebuilder NJ. q u.
Marsh Cons Am. Commander.
Wostn Union Mng Richmond
Am. Bottle Cap, Rotary Pillow.
~. D. Steeple
116 Cherry Street. MA in-5s9s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Name and Residence Age.
Dahl. Ben, Seattle .......... Legal
Erickson. Martha. Seattle -. Legal
Beels. Walter. Everett 1888. Legal
stevens, Ida. Everett Legal
Smith. Arthur Gordon. Bremerton. 20
Tebow, Rosie Margarette. Bremen
ION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. ..-- -
Crawford, George D.. Seattle -. rs
Skurfic. Dolly, Semitic ..,........iT
Zlolsich. Anton, Anacortes ...... &c
Gayranich, Maria Seattle .,..... .26
White. Ernest Fletcher, Seattle =. 80
Myers. Hazel Lorraine, Seattle 49, Is
Tueston, Jack r.. Seattle .... Legal
Parrett, Vivian. Seattle ...... legal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
Ralph Bartlett
rJNopsrRlIcTIBL.n VIEW
cool California Ave
Wl.Ht-l7aS.

uNOB9TRucTIBLE VIEW
3-room bungalow, large living room
across front. big bedroom and bath.
Kitchen hnH built-in features. base-
nent. garage, large porch from
which you may enjoy the wonder
fui views. assfoot frontage; room
for another house II desired; gar
den and fruit $3.50: $500 cash.
$50 monthly.
UNUSUAL BARGAIN
Two modern bungalows. one b.roon
and one 4-room: built four yeara
ago ia north end OF Wsst Seattle;
choice location. near school. play
field and lihrary3 one block 10
car rental income tsT monthly.
owner sacrifices FOR 1890. $500
cash. $40 n month
w. 4. CAMPBELL
California Ave. and Admiral Way.
WE 2i1O open Evenings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
DEATHS

Allen. sarah E. 20. 1858 25th ave. n.
f., Jan. 2.
Harrison St, Jan. 8,
Bunker. Stephen T., IS. 1888 Jones
ave. Jan. 2.
Byxbee. George F.. CO. 4422 W. Mass
achusetts St, Jan. {.
Cram, Belle. 81. 5oT Pontius ave.
Jan. Z.
Hanson. Iva. 10. 1874 44th ave. S. W.
Kelly, Ralph F.. A.. 1896 Fremont.
ave.
Kelsey. Loven Lazelle, II, kirkland,
Jan. ..
osugi. Hidei,ichi, 70, sos Fifth ave.
s.. Jan. 9
Radcliffe. william Thomas. 81. 1856
10Th ave. s w. Jan a
Slater. Jessie Davis. CA, 373s An
gellne ST. Jan. g.
Sellers. Samantha Mahie, IS. 1907 Ii
Ninth ave. Jan. 3.
Spencer. Richard. ~. 657 Weller ST..
Jan q.
wlnkler, otto. 80, sol f. Pike St.
Jan. Z.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
Money Advanced on !,
Stocks

ii6 Columbia ST Phone FL lot 4se.
Orr. Bk California. Just Off End Az.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
SALARY LOANS
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

Births In their households are re-
ported by the following men:
Barney, George Frank, 522 r 18th
St, boy.
Call. George. 2ios Sixth ave. boy
Campbell. Henry. 2Slf Lane st. boy.
CASTILLO. James H. s5o7 Schubert pl,
girl.
DooIey. John Raymond. so5 Boyiston
eye. girl.
Grigr, william J, s204 W. cath st.
Grnsu. Raymond. 1892 Fourth ave.
Himeihoch. David Isoscnberg. 32oS
Franklin ave. girl
Johansen. Berger j., 2o5 Florensia
at, boy.
Johnson. Larie. T05 Terry ave, boy.
Kawakami Kazuhide, i2fs King st.
Landin. Ethan Carl. sos 21st ave.
Lesher. Roy Benjamin. 1907 y. 4sth
Marshall, Bennett. 1s5 Republican
Murakami. Kamehachi. AS Madison
St. boy
Matsuda, JinmHvsu, $40 King IT.. girl.
Odds. David Francis. 65i1 tEth ave.
~. w, boy.
Peterson. Peter A.. 4iss woodland
Park ave, boy.
Reitz Emil ~. 1859 Hamiin ST.. hoy.
Scbnader, Samuel. 155 2Ist ave. boy.
Severn, Edwin b., SIS 18th ave, hoy.
stanton, Charles Edward. 4437 Cali
fornia ave, girl
Tippie. Raleigh r.. Calgary. Canada.
boy.
Todhunter, Harold Port Gamble,
boy.
Yokoyama, Takeshi. s21 Lane ST.,
Girl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
81 FOR SALE--REAL
ESTATE
$2,500--6 Rooms

$2,500--6 Rooms
COMPLETELY FURNISHED
Lot h0NlO0i near street car. one bed
room downstairs. ? upstairs, large
kitchen: comfortable living room:
house well furnished. including
rugs. furniture, heater good
range, good photograph. sickness
IN family makes sale necessary
$500 cash, balance $40 per month.
1881
$4,000
astoom cottage, nearly new. unfin-
iahed attic, lot bixt02; large COM
hinAtion living and dining room:
kitchen with built-in features
breakfast nook; concrete base
mont. garage. fruit and barriea
1850 cash. balance easy. 1863
$4,000
rooms, on paved street. level lot.
boNea TO alley; : good bedrooms
upstairs, living room. dining
room, kitchen; new paint and roof.
garage. wuodrhed. $500 cash. bal.
anee arranged. f0gs
Kean Bros.
htos ballard Ave. su naet.oia7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
IL FOR EXCHANGE
REAL ESTATE

GOOD 6-Foom house. garage. chicken
house. clear for modern bungalow
close in. VIII aaHumc Call 1921
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
) AUTOS FOR SALE
Why Are We So
Particular About
Used Car Sales

It's our reputation we arc selling
whom We soil used car. It's our
goodwill that Ii involved IN the
auro OF tho actual condition %
every used car we otfer--and tell
the purchaser ali tho facts know
HERE ARE 4 FEW WE uNHRsI-
TATiNGLN RECOMMEND,
CHEVROLET TOuRfNdi A mighty
good little car Tor the money; $3.50!
FORD ROADSTER, pvorhaulod,
new paint; good rubber; ssio. on
OVERLAND 4. Thls little car In
splendid shape. A snap at $3.50,
CHEVROLET ROADSTER, fs21
model, just like new, Six tires,
front and rear spring bumpers:
sun visor, wind refieetofs. rain
swino; other extras. Very easy
terms.
GARDNER TOURING, ieas model.
Excellent condition. 5000
DEMONSTRATORS;
Two 1898 touring models. oondi-
ton guaranteed, saib. one 1898
sport model. spare tire. bumper.
nickel headlights. parking lights,
special top and other extras. Sl,0Ia,
with easy terms,
Smallwood Motor
Company, Inc.
ioal L, pitr5s az nth. EA at-i06s.
ASK AM GARDNER OWNER"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-11
We Will Buy
We viii Sell:

1000 Anderson RroH. 0g
800 Alaska Development. ~
5000 Baker Steam Motors 800. .02
zoo r. j.. Best. inc 1850. Bargain
10 Best Universal Lock ..I2.75
10 Durant OF Cal. ......... $50
10 Commonwealth Finance,
pfd .................
80 pphle Steam Motors. 1000
1000 Hirst Chicagof Mines so
500 Harvey Rim Il Wheel 81
10 Johnston Piston & Ring $50
80 Lambert Tire & Rubber. a76
500 National Life preServer t6
80 Riekenbnclfcr Motors 49, $50
80 Star Motors. 1000
1000 Wichita Royalty ....... .I6
1000 Western Smelling & Pwr .3lis
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
PEACH CROP MAY
BRING Is MILLIONS

ATLANTA, Feb. 25.-The pros
poets are now good for a S15,00o,-
600 crop of Georgia peaches, ac-
cording to reports received here.
About 5000 cars constituted the
Georgia crop last season. it was
stated. but there are so many young
trees coming into bearing this year
that it is estimated it will take
$4,000 cars to move the crop the
coming season.
The peach belt that used to term
mate at Fort Valley has extended
itself, until it has taken in Jones.
Hancock, Sumter Webster, Schley
Marion and a number of Middle
Georgia counties. These Middle
Georgia counties are claiming tina;
the fruit they produce is of a fin
err flavor, firmer and is a better
shipper.
The extension of the peach acre
age and the resulting of the mar
keting facilities and increased area
covered the Georgia peach, in the
pinion Of experts here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
HARRIS MEASURE is
FAVORABLY REPORTED

ATLANTA, Feb. 25.-Another
step in the fight to assure aid for
the Southern farmer if legislation
is passed by\ Congress to help the
Northwestern farmer, has developed
by favorable report on the resolu-
ton, of U. S. Senator w. J..
Harris of Georgia to provide $I0,-
100000 revolving fund from which
to sell the farmers nitrate of soda
and calcium arsenate at cost. until
June 80, 1925.
The senate agriculture commit
tee has given favorable considera-
ton to the resolution, and Sena-
tor Harris expects to offer the
measure on the floor of the senate
as an amendment to the Norbeck-
Burtness bill to help the North
western farmers.
In his message to Congress ad-
vocating relief for the farmers,
President Coolidge stressed the. sit
uation in the northwest and failed
to mention the Southern farmers,
which was pointed out in a state
ment by Senator Harris.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
{. B. EVERETT HEADS
COMMERCE CHAMBER
LoveIace Eve Given Three
Months Leave Of Absence By
Directors AT Meeting

E. B. Everett. vice president Of
the Americas and Sumter County
Chamber of Commerce, has been
designated as active head of that
organization during the next three
months, according to an announce
ment authorized today. This action
was taken by the directors at their
annual meeting when Lovelace Eve
was reelected president ana forln-
al plans made for carrying into eff
feet the wishes of the membership
as expressed at the annual dinner.
Mr.. Eve Immediately following his
reelection as president requested
an indefinite leave of absence, the
directors agreeing to permit him a
rest of three months beginning i'm
mediately. +. B. Everett, first vice
president of the chamber, was then
drafted to perform the duties of the
president during the first quarter
of this year, and he is already ac-
lively at work in that capacity, All
correspondence addressed to the
tresident of the Chamber of Com
merce during the quarter will be re-
ferred to Mr.. Everett for reply, ard
he will preside during all meetings
Of both directors and members dur
ing the time he is acting as presi-
dent, it being the purpose of The
head of the organization to take a
complete rest during that time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
EXPECT EARLY RULING
ON TOBACCO TAX LAW

ATLANTA, Feb. 25.-The SUI
prelne court of Georgia will proba-
bly, rule on the state tobacco tax at
its next term in March when it will
hear arguments on bill of excep-
tions, in the case o fE. X. Lloyd,
tobacco dealers. VS.. Richardson,
Fulton County tax collector, in
which collections of the tax was en-.
joined, which has been filed here.
AT the instance of T. r. Gressg
assistant attorney general of the
state, the Fulton County superior
court has ordered that buyers Of
revenue stamps will have to give a
surety bond for the stamps pur-
chased, Mr.. Greed announced. I'M
der the provisions of the order per-
sonal bonds will not be accepted in
the future, it was, stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
WIDOW GE Is ESTATE
OF WOODROW WILSON
BY WILL PROVISION
Daughter To Receive Annual In
Come Of $4,000 While She
Remains Unmarried
DOCUMENT is BRIEF
Document Is Filed AT Washing
ton Today For Formal Pro-
bate In District Court
DOCUMENT IS BRIEF

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25,-Tbe
will of Woodrow Wilson, former
president of the United States, who
died here a few weeks ago, was
filed for formal probate in the dis
trict court today.
The document leaves to his Woo"
Mrs. Edith Boiling Wilson, his en-
tire estate, with the exception OF a
provision which directs that the
former presidents daughter, Miss
Margaret Wilson. shall receive an
annual income of $4,000 a year
as long as she shall remain unmaf-
ried. The document is brief.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
ANERICUS COUPLE IN
FIRE At VALD0STA
MIR. and Mrs. Joe Johnson Had
Narrow Escape When Valdes
Hotel Burned

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe johnson, who
were en- route from their home in
Lakeland, Fla, to visit Americas,
were guests in the Hotel Valdes al
Vadlosta last week when that hotel
ry was destroyed by fire, and had a
narrow escape from being burned to
death there.
When the fire was first discover
er, Mr.. Johnson said today messeng-
ers from the hotel office informed
guests that ''there is no danger;
just little smoke in the halls" Re
lying upon the assurance of these
messengers Mr.. Johnson, after be-
ing aroused, returned to his bed,
but within a short time realized the
fire was spreading. He then sought
to locate a fire escape across the
hall from his room and found this
impossible because of dense smoke
that filled the corridors, ana re-
turned again to the room where
Mrs. johnson was dressing.
Unable longer to conceal the
danger from his wife, Mr.. Johnson
raised a window and called for a
ladder down which he and Mrs.
Johnson might escape from the
burning structure. After what
seemed an interminable time, he
says, ladder reaching to within
ten or fifteen feet of the window
was placed upon the walls, and
guests invited to "tie the bedclothes
together and climb down to the
ladder" but there were none brave
enough to try this plan.
After a while through a suggestin
of Mr.. Johnson, the firemen secured
an extension ladder and placed this
at window where a number of
men guests were yelling Justify
from window. These were soon
safe on the ground the firemen APP
peared satisfied, with Mrs. johnson
still in grave danger, unable to
leave her room and Mr.. Johnson
pleading with those on the ground
to move the ladder to point where
they could escape.
Finally a woman on the ground
succeeded in having the ladder
placed so as to permit Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson to escape, and they de-
scended the swaying ladder from
their third story apartment, badly
frightened, but fortunately unhurt,
J and without the loss of any vala-
ables. i
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
ALLEGED BLACKNAIL
.GANG, MEETS FUSILADE
IN HOME OF WOMAN
Rattle Tranzo, And Mike Munro
Are Dead Following Fight
In Cleveland
4IRD MAN ESCAPED
Woman Used Three Revolvers
Upon Men Who, She Says,
Threatened Her
CLEVELAND. Ohio. Februarv Is

CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 25
Two men are dead and two
other persons are being questioned
by the police today as a result of a
pistol battle late last night which
is SAID to have been the elimination
of a blackmail plot.
The dead are Rattle Tranzo and
Mike Murine, who with third man
are said to have gone to the home
of Mrs. Nettie Amelia, 81 years
of age, to see demands they are
alleged to have made Thursday
would be carried out.
The woman, armed with three re-
Ivolvers, fired fusilade of shots at
the men, she said, after they had
fired shots through the windows of
her home.
Police are searching for her hus-
band who. she says, left home after
the threats were received.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
RICH GAMBLER AND
z WOMAN COMP NI0NS
DIE IN AUTO CRASH
Car Struck By Freight Train
Early Today At Point 3
Miles From st. Louis
]. H. BURNS ALSO HURT
Was Livestock Salesman and Fl.
ance of Miss Zein1a Wander,
One Of Women Killed

ST LOUIS, February 25.-M. j..
Conner, a wealthy gambler, and two
women were killed today when an
automobile in which they were rid
ing collided with a freight train
three miles southwest of this city.
One of the women killed was
Miss Zeima Wander, aged %. while
her fiance, Joseph H. Burns, a live
stock salesman, who was also rid
ing in the car, was seriously in
jured. The identity Of the other
woman who was killed in the acct
dent has not been established.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
NEW SURPRISES ARE
IN OIL PROBE.
At WASHINGT TODAY
Record Shows Mclean Had On
Iy $4,000 in Banks He Gave
Fall Check On
BAsCOMB SLEMP ON STAND
Presidents Secretary Says He
Advised Secretary Fall To
Tell Whole Truth

WASHINGTON, February 25.-
The senate oil committee opend an
other bag of surprise today when
hearings were resumed after ten
day recess.
Taking up the trail of the $780,
600 loan made to Secretary of the
Interior Albert B. Fall by publish
er Mclean of the Washington Post,
the committee members were told
by officials of two Washington
banks that McLean's checking bal
ance in neither of them was at any
time more than $4,000 during
1921. The publisher had previous
ly informed, the committee m that
during that year he gave checks ag-
gregating 100000 to seeret&ry
Fall drawn on these banks. but the
these had been returned to him I'M
.cashed.
c. Bascomb Slemp, secretary to
President Coolidge, was questioned
by the committee concerning a visit
he made to Palm Beach while Sec
rotary Fall was there during last
December and January. Slemp de-
clared that during these visits he
talked with Secretary. Fall several
times and that he had asked him
for the truth about the oil charges
and had advised Fall to tell every
thing concerning these.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-02-25
40 AND 8 MEMBERS
Announced BY POST
Legion Post VIII Meet AT
Court House Tonight To Re-
view Membership Drive

At a meeting of John D. Mathis
Post, No. 2, American Legion to be
held tonight at the courthouse at
1880 o'clock plans will be con-
summGted for the trip to Columbus
where a number OF members OF the
post will so for initiation into the
Societe Rationale DIES 40 Hommes
ct 8 Chevaux, of ''Forty and Eight
Society," Those whose applications
for membership in the Society
have been approved are Jas. A.
Fort, Robert C. Lane, j. G, Hoist,
H. B. Williams, H. S. Kelley, r 2
Ewing, j L. Suttles, w. G. Craps,
RI. Crawford, Cecil w. Walters
T. Lacey Martin, Robert L. Nc
Math, Jr., Edmund Oliver, Dan
Chappell, G. H. Taylor, Walter Lee
Bell, Joe Macy.
At this meeting reports will be
received that will demonstrate
progress made in the membership
drive now being carried on by the
post and plans will be made for
ending this effort upon a satisfac-
tory basis. The production of a
home talent play is also being con-
sidered by the post. With April
IS set as the date for this showing
and plans for staging the play VIII
also be considered and acted upon at
tonight's meeting.