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Evening star., 1928-11-27
TEXTILE INDUSTRY
| FACING PROBLEMS
Many Mills Expected to End
/ Year With Reduction
/ in Profits. ~
BY ]. C. ROYLE.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, November 27-Re-
search has done more for the cotton
textile industry than efforts to hold
down production, according to textile
experts. Despite all that has been
accomplished, however. many cotton
mills will wind up this year with
smaller profits than in 1927. Con-
sumption has been stimulated. but
mill capacity still is IS per cent higher
than there is need for. Many mills
are working at or near capacity and
making adequate profits, but the per-
centage of mills which have fallen be-
hind is larger than in most other in
dustries.
Economists declare that not all the
factors in any one industry ever make
q success. Some restaurant men can
make success in the same locality
and at the same capital and opportun-
ties where others have failed. Some
farmers make profits while others
Stagger under a load Of mortgages.
There are competent textile manu-
facturers and those less competent.
Sales of cotton goods have been
high and probably will continue at a
high rate well into 1929. Some mills,
however, entirely miSjudged the raw
cotton market and the advance in the
raw staple caught them unawares and
narrowed their margins OF profit
almost TO the vanishing point.
The ratio of maximum to minimum
man-power production in the textile in
dustry between the best firms and the
poorest producing and proflt-paying
units is as 20 to /. For the first nine
months of this year the index of tex
tile employment, taking 1928 at 100,
was IS. The index for New England,
where wage cuts have been greatest, was
so, while that for the South, where
cuts have been almost negligible, was
100. And Rhode Island mills have just
announced another general reduction.
Short-sighted manufacturers again
may be caught mapping so far as cot
ton supplies are concerned. The crop
is small and the carry-over light. De-
mand is likely to be good in view of the
stimulation given by advocacy of longer
sheets instead of longer dresses, and
by other Sales-promotion helps.
Many far-sighted cotton men foresee
22-cent cotton before the next crop Is
available.
On the basis of the governments last
forecast of crop of 14,133,000 bales
such a consumption would leave
carry-over of only around 100000
bales. Stocks of goods on hand have
been reduced to 394,742,000 yards from
463, ,270 900 yards, the high Of the year.
while untitled orders have risen from
272, ,227, 900 yards to 2,556,0O
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Southern Reports Net Income.

Net income of Southern Railway Co.
for 10 months ended October 81, 1928,
is estimated at $14,619,Oo0 after taxes
and charges, equivalent after allowing
for dividend requirements on per cent
preferred stock to 1892 share earned
on 100000 shares of common stock.
This compares with $18,206, 900 or $12 .O8
share in same period of 1927.
Estimated net income for October was
$2,683,000 after taxes and charges.
against S2,647000 in October, 1927.
Declaration of the per cent annual
dividend on the common stock of the
Virginia Railway makes 1928 the third
successive year in which per cent divi-
dends have been paid on this issue and
puts at rest any doubt that may have
existed regarding the company's ability
to continue dividend payments at this
rate.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
UTILITIES FEATURE
ADVANCE ON CURB
Oil Stocks Also Prominent in
Buying Move on the
Exchange.
BY WILLIAM F. HEFFERNAN.
pecial Dispatch to The Star.


NEW YORK, November 27.-Utilities
and oil stocks were the favoriteS in the
buying movement on the Curb Exchange
today. Profit taking was not heavy
enough to affect prices materially.
Stability of earnings and the tendency
toward expansion Of operations were the
incentives back of the demand for utili-
ties. American Gas & Electric up 6
points, Electric Bond & Share Securities
almost points higher, Commonwealth
Edison up more than points and
American & Foreign Power up points
all were at new high prices.
Expectations of special distribution
to stockholders out of the huge cash
surpluses held in several of the Stan
dard Oil treasures and propectS of
increased earnings as a result of chang
ing conditions In the industry were
factors serving to bring about an in
creased demand for the better grade
oil stocks Prairie Pipe Line was the
outstanding leader. making new high
at 275, an overnight gain of "a points.
Illinois Pipe Line was another favorite,
advancing more than 4 points to 264,
it's previous top Prairie Oil & Gas
and Standard Oil of Indiana continued
in good demand.
A feature among specialties was
Anchor Post Fence, which responded
sharply to declaration of per cent
stock dividend.
Canadian Marconi featured the Mar
conf issues. Opening on a block of
$4,000 shares at 1875, the price was at
a new high record and subsequently ex-
ceeded this figure
Marmon was in demand in the motor
group, although the upturns were not
OrnO0lIOced Rullard Machine IN
points; RaybestoS, up more than 3
points, and Singer Manufacturing, up
Is points to the 600 level, were all at
new peaks and featured the trading in
specialties.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
WHEAT Is HIGHER
ON INITIAL SALES
Reports of Danger to Argentina
Crop Send Chicago
Prices Up.
By the Associated Press.


CHICAGO, November 27.-Reports of
hot winds in Argentina tended to lift
Chicago wheat prices early today, not
withstanding Liverpool quotations were
lower than due. Corn values went higher
on account of prospects of rain and snow
throughout the corn belt Opening I'M
changed to as off, wheat later scored
general advance. Corn started un-
changed to 5s up and subsequently
showed rise all around. Oats SYM
pathized with corn. Provisions, too, had
an upward slant.
Helping to bring about upturns at
times today in wheat prices here were
indications that foreigners were buying
Chicago future deliveries. Meanwhile
dispatches were at hand saying that
wheat is deteriorating fast in Bahia
Blanca, Argentina, because of exces-
Sive heat and damaging winds. Trad
erS continued also to take particular
notice of reports as to steps toward
facilitating farm legislation in Wash
ington.
With rain and snow forecast for the
plains States and for sections east
ward, with consequent likelihood of de-
lays to marketing of corn, buyers of
corn were in a majority much Of the
time today. Country offerings of corn
to arrive were of only limited volume.
Prices for deferred deliveries of corn
hoyered around the seasons top level.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star Omcs
INDTJSTRIAIS

Following is a list of stocks and
bonds traded in on the New York Curb
Market today:
Evening star., 1928-11-27
FRANCES SILVER COINS
ARE NOW DEM0NETlZED
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, November 27.-French silver
money now is good only for collectors
and the melting pot.
Old coins have been demonetized and
the new, of one-fifth the value, will not
be minted for months.
After the franc was stabilized last
June the Bank of France began buying
silver coins under the real silver value
for reminting. Dealers in metal also
bought tons of it, paying a slightly
higher price.
On November 10, the Bank of France
ceased buying silver, but still is taking
in gold, on which the margin of profit is
larger. The bank, however, is outbid
by dealers, who pay about 10 per cent
more. Many people apparently prefer
to make the exchange for paper money
at the bank. for millions have been re-
deemed there
Evening star., 1928-11-27
COTTON PRICES FIRM
IN EARLY DEALINGS
Market Shows Slight Decline I'm
der Southern Selling.
Cables Easy.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, November 27-The
cotton market opened steady at de-
cline of to 10 points under Southern
selling and realizing promoted by rela-
lively easy Liverpool cables, and rather
a reactionary sentiment after the recent
sharp advance.
There was further trade buying and
covering, which absorbed offerings on a
scale down, but the market worked off
to 2058 for January and 20.52 for May
BY the end of the first half-hour or
about 13 to Is points net lower. A few
additional December notices were re-
ported in circulation this morning, but
there was trade buying of December to
FIX prices, which obsorbed the offerings,
and December held or improved Slight
ly on yesterdays closing premium over
January. Private cables reported call
ing supplied by local, London and Con-
tinental realizing in Liverpool but said
there were fair cloth sales in Manches-
ter and that business in yarns was i'm
proving.
Evening star., 1928-11-27

The Philadelphia College Of Phar-
macy. opened in 1921, was the first In
America,
Evening star., 1928-11-27
New Stock Offer Announced.

NEW YORK, November 81 CP).-
Holders OF 12year 6 per cent convert
ible debentures and stock purchase is
sued under debenture of Independent
Oil & Gas Co. of Tulsa, Okla, are being
notified of their right TO subscribe tc
22-3 shares of New York stock fol
every 10 shares Of stock held of record
November 30.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Metal Exchange Seats Sold.

NEW YORK, November 81 CP).-First
resale of seat on the National Metal
Exchange, which opens for business
Monday, was announced today, when
two seats changed hands at $4,000 each,
an advance of $500 over the price of
charter MEMBERSHIPS
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Commodity Notes
Cotton,

FORT WORTH, November 27.-Sea-
sonal rains on the north and south
plains of Texas may result in decided
reduction in cotton acreage, planted in
1929. District after district is being
changed over from cotton to wheat be-
cause of the excellent subsoil moisture
the plains.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Photographs.
nuu hnEI PILL

PHILADELPHIA Street Rail-
way Systems of America are consider
ing installation of monographs in cars
to announce the next street stop. 1t
has been found that conductors cannot
be made to enunciate the stops clearly.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Automobiles.

DETROIT-Saleso of the leading pro-
ducer of automobiles have dropped off
1900 units in the last month, as COM
pared with 1927. but this is due entirely
&C the anticipated changes in models.
Sales for the year are approximately
100000 cars higher than in 1927.
Evening star., 1928-11-27
Rail Official Promoted.

NEW YORK, November q P).-
r. E. Woodruff, formerly general man
ager of Eastern district of Erie Railroad,
has been appointed vice president in
charge of transportation of entire sys-
TEN,
Evening star., 1928-11-27

Net earnings of the Skelly Oil Co.
of Tulsa, Okla, in October were $704,-
118, equal to 81 cents share, compared
to $685. ,654 for September and $661,.
652 in August.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01
B. B. Jones Hopes All
Southern Democrats
Vote For AL Smith

B. B. Jones, Of Berryville, Clarke
county, Virginia, we'll known million-
aire philanthropist and one Of the great
est friends education in Mississippi has
ever known in helpful and practical
way, has many friends in Lexington and
Holmes county, whore he spent much
Of his boyhood days. Mr.. Jones is vi
tally interested in Mississippi and the
South at all times, especially its well
fare and supremacy. In writing to Mr..
and Mrs. w. N. Vincent Of this city.
among other things he had the following
to say:
"Al Smith is making headway in the
East. truly hope Southsrn white folks
will vote right-the Democratic ticket.
No hope for the South in the Republi-
cans but some will go wild. The New
York people know him and love him.
The South should do its duty 100 per-
cent, for its own sake"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01
Election Officials Are
Named for Holmes Co.,
Tuesday, November 6

The general election will be held on
Tuesday, November 6, and considerable
interest is being taken in this date due
to the fact that presidential electors
are voted on at this time.
Besides this the following names will
appear on the ticket:
For United States Senator-Hubert b.
Stephens.
For Congressman, Third District-W.
M, Wilmington.
For Highway Commissioner - j. c.
Roberts.
Three complete sets of names appear
on the ticket for presidential electors,
together with two Socialists.
The ten Democratic presidential elec-
tors are John Sharp Williams, C. E.
Dorroh, j. A. Mcfarland, W.. H. Kier,
Wilmer Kennedy, D. T. Ruff, ". D.
Rowe, L. D. Spinks, Minis Williams and
E. E. Maddux.
The following have been named q,
ntara-es4s ehirks and peace officers fo,
the erection in Holmes county:
Lexington-L. M. Lawshe, w. P. Roach
J. b. Cunningham, managers; Misse.
Mamie Gadberry, Necie Gwin, clerks
| w. L. Ellis, peace officer.
Acona- G. L. Stevens, K. F. Downer
X. H. Diggs, managers; Jesse H. Walton,
H. s. Terry, clerks; Clinton Booth, peace
officer.
Franklin. M. Powers, Victor Sample,
G. j. Parker, G. H. Love, managers;
Carlton Lipsey, clerk; Neely Sample,
peace officer.
Parkinson-Geo. Parkinson, R. l..
Callihan, ]. E. Guess, managers; Mrs.
r. L. Callihan, Mrs. George Parkinson,
clerks, L. S. Roberts, peace officer.
Durant-W. c. Durham, Hal Rhyme,
managers; Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Frank
Continued on page g.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01
Lexington Hi Carnival
Profitable Gala Event,

The Lexington Hi Carnival was a
most pronounced success, according to
every one who had the privilege Of vis-
iting their carnival offerings held on
the court house lawn and "stunt" night
at the high school auditorium Saturday
evening. Mrs. Annie W. Carter, one Of
the directors of the popular benefit
stated that around $1,000 was realized
from both entertainment features.
The holiday spirit that prevailed on
the square Saturday was due to the boys
and girls as they presented their various
carnival attractions with all the real
bally-hoo and barkers that gather the
crowds for their tented features, and
the crowds in attendance signified the
popularity Of their offerings. "Stunt"
night was the hit of the program, and
a packed house greeted this part Of the
date. Ten acts of Stunts" filled the
bill for this event and the first prize
of $500 was awarded to "The Colored
Revival" a sketch given by the Sopho-
more class of 22 members, directed and
presented by Miss Edith Hayden.
3 The $500 prize fprsthe most unique
stunt was won by Bill Burwell and Bub.
Der CHM, who gave . ludicrous dance
number, Spark Plug" to the tune Of
"The Old Grey Mare Went Tearing
Thru the Wilderness" Miss Nettie
Dyer played the accompaniment for this
number. It is rumored that these two
artists will present memorial" to the
school grounds with their prize money.
Other enjoyable sketches on the prog
ram included Hats" song and dance
number by the Girl Reserves; "Gather-
ing the Nuts" by the Junior Class; "a
Spanish Melodrama," another Junior Of
fering in pantomine with Miss Mae
Davis giving the reading; mark An
thony," laughable oration filled with
gestures, by Morris Williams and Bub-
Der CHM; "A Pipe Dream" the Senior
class sketch, with Norman Weathersby
of the commercial school acting the role
of dreamer; "The Rag Time Wedding"
was the Freshman class attractive con-
tribution with Miss Clara Watson as
bride and Robert Swittenberg groom,
and the Joy Club composed of Clara
Watson, Gladys Tate, Marie Pahlen,
Frances Hammett and Sue brennan who
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01
1900 School Children
Lexington's Totals

Secretary T. J. Trull of the Lexing-
ton public schools gives out bit of
interesting information to the fact that
over sixteen hundred pupils are re-
ceiving the benefits Of education in Lex
ington.
The combined enrolment of the white
school will total over 500 pupils, stated
Mr.. Trull. This number of pupils is
cared for by twenty-one teachers in
both divisions of the school, the old and
new building sufficing to give room for
adequate attention of each student, and
with added facilities and several new
subjects embraced in the commercial
courses, the public schools of Lexing-
ton compare with any of the state.
The colored school also carries a
heavy enrolment, having over 500 ne
gro children taking advantage Of the
educational work to be had, and nine
colored teachers complete the faculty
of that institution. The totals thi.
year represent one of the largest eve
recorded in the activities Of the col
lqred school.
Anoter educational institution of tn
city doing a great work and also lead
Ing In number Of pupils is the Saint
industrial School south of Lexington
whose totals aggregate over 900 pupils
This also is well managed with gooG
corp of teachers and is doing fine work
in successful way.
Many citizens will take an unusual
pride in the fact that of the sixteen
hundred school pupils, that the city of
Lexington is handling one thousand stu
dents in their educational program and
are included in the city's school budget.
Education today, states Secretary
Trull, is one of the most important de-
mands of the generation and Lexing-
ton is able to offer the utmost in this
respect to its children regardless of
color.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01
JOunty Wide Attend
)nce Democratic Rally;
Chmn. White HOnOred

te Democrats Of Holmes county held
unty-wide rally at the court house
lexington Friday night that filled
auditorium to capacity. Represen-
hes from all parts Of the county, as
as many notables from adjoining
ions were on hand. Hon. E. T. Neil
mayor Of Lexington, acted as chair
G. G.. Swinney, G. H. McMorrough
P. P. Lindholm were appointed a
mittee to draft resolutions.
kv. John Groves, pastor Of the Lex
en Presbyterian church opened the
ting with invocation.
ldge s. F. Davis, of Indianola, was
first speaker. He stated that it
his first time since elected to the
bsh that he had made a political
stA but that under the circumstances
Democrats needed to know how their
htiah stood and he was glad to show
loyalty to the party of his father
d " fathers father. After review
Adefly several matters, he aptly il
ated the boiling of the members to
little boy that wAllo&ed the Cater
III, : hard Job requirfng : strong
4 aeh to swallow the dose and tha.
Mad no desire to do likewise in the
erings of Perry Howard, Mary Booze
| Herbert Hoover as some had seen
to do.
Nstrict Attorney r. A. Jordan, of
1nwood, stated that it was pleas
for him to be a Democrat, and his
hg the ticket was as much a mat
If genuine delight as it was to vote
hst the Republicans offerings.
H. johnson next followed and in
uual happy vein stated his loyalty
expressed the sentiment of the
wing, especially reference made to
White, a citizen of Lexington, who
eapably and ably serving as chair
f the State Democratic Executive
Iittee. Mr.. johnson also said that
q going to start fund to buy
(CopfipuoI IN nora ~
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01
Holmes All Club Fair
Records Prize Winners
From Each Community

A All Club record showing the pro-
duction of $3.50 pounds of seed cotton
on his club acre, exhibited by William
Darnell, Tchula, and carefully planned
and arranged community booths, repre-
senting the Harmony, Coxburg, Bethes-
da, Lexington, Pickens, and Ebenezer
Clubs, featured the County All Club
show held at Lexington, October 26 and
27th.
The excellence of the community dis
plays attracted much favorable COM
ment and the work of the judges in
all departments was followed with keen
interest by crowd that filled all va
cant spaces about the Barr-Gwin show
room. E. H. White, District Agent,
Greenville, and J. S. Johnson, District
Club Agent, judged the community and
farm crops exhibit. Jesse Walton, Lex
ington, and G. L. Beavers, Coxburg,
judged the poultry classes, and Eugene
Waters, Dairy Specialist A. and M. Col
'ege. judged dairy cows and swine. Their
work was uniformly satisfactory.
Jesse Walton, Lexington, displayed q
lScautfful prize winning pen Of White
svyandottes. and r. p. Ellis, Franklin,
showed a splendid pen of White Leg
horns. These did not compete for
prizes, being exhibited for demonstra-
tion purposes.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01
Red Cross N Meet Called
Friday, November End

Members of the Red Cross are urged
to be present at q special meeting held
for the election of officers at the court
house Friday, November at 2 o'clock.
MRS. R. A. STIGLER,
President,
MRS. MINNIE REED,
Vice President.
MRS. E. H. SHADDOCK,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01

So Used cars sold and de-
livered in October. A few more
real bargains. See page 6 about
$4,000 in gold free. Dale
Sample Chevrolet Co., Lexing-
ton, Miss.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01

Sam J. Brown was over from Thorn
ton to attend services Sunday.
F. P. Gearhart, of Clifton was late
date business visitor to the city.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01

gave "a Medieval Tragedy" Miss Mig
non Walker served as gracious an
nouncer to the delightful event.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1928-11-01

Fest Farm Booth ;Display by School
With Secretary's Book and Individual
Record Books:
1st-Harmony.
2nd-Coxburg.
3rd-Bethesda.
4th-W. H. Smith All Club.
5th-Pickens.
6th-Ebenezer.
Best Pen of Poultry, Any Breed.
1st-Louise Brister, Harmony All
Club.
2nd-Lucius Waldrop, Pickens All
Continued on page g.
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CONTINUED on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-02

had backed anti-government forces.
In reports to American headquar
ters, reinforcements were asked
Combat patrols from Telpanaca and
Ocatal were dispatched to the aid
Of the forces at Quilali.
\ patrol of marines and national
guard of Nicaragua attempted to
march on Quilali, one of the strong
holds of General Sandino, rebel lead
or in Nicaragua, Friday.
As they approached the town, the
Joint patrol of marines and national
guardsmcn encountered strong
rebel force of between 400 and 500
bandits.
For one hour and 20 minutes the
forces battled. Then the rebels were
driven into the mountains.
When the Americans entered the
town they found none of the rebel
dead although marine officers were
positive there had been numerous
casualties. They concluded the
rebels had taken their injured and
dead with them.
Until the battle of Quilali, only
seven marines had been killed and
at no time had more than two been
killed in one engagement.
On February II. 1927, the marines
left the United States and arrived
in Nicaragua during the first week
in March. They were sent here to
suppress political disorders growing
ont of the election of President
DiaZ.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-01-02
Plaster City
Man Slashed

Robert johnson, 80, of Plaster
City is locked up in the county Jail
pending investigation into cut
ting scrape which early SUNDAY
sent Gustav Erickson, %, of Plaster
City to the FL Centre hospital with
several severe knife gashes about
his neck and head
Johnson was arrested in Plaster
City by Deputy Shreiffs Wright
and Sharp.
At the hospital Erickson told the
deputies that he had gone to Mex
icali with three other men includ
ing johnson. On the way home, he
said, he and Johnson were seated
in the back of the machine and be
gan arguing. Suddenly Johnson
drew pocket knife and started cut
ting him.
The argument was broken up and
the party continued to Plaster City.
After arriving there. however, it
was learned that Erickson was in
bad condition and the sheriff 3
office was then notified. Erickson
was rushed to the hospital and John,
son taken to Jail.
At the hospital it was reported
that Erickson's condition is critical.
He suffered one deep cash in the
forehead and was cut about the
neck. johnson is said to have ad
mittcd to the deputies that he did
the cutting.
No formal charge has been placed
against johnson as yet, the matter
20 hc turned over to the district at
ipation.