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New-York tribune., 1919-12-28
Mrs. Leora Bennett, Said
to Have Had Engagement
! With Brown in Detroit.
Taken in Sandusky, Ohio
Two Suitors Are Sought
Widow Permitted to Attend
Funeral; Her Cousin Is
Released by Court Writ

SANDUSKY, Ohio. Dec. 27.-Mrs.
Leora Bennett, twentyfour years old,
was arrested here this afternoon by
Sheriff Perry on request of Mt. Glenn
ems, Mich, authorities, who are IN
vestigating the murder of ]. Stanley
her father, Charles Peck, who came
here about six months ago from Michi-
gan.
Sheriff Perry says Mrs Bennett as
scrts she came to Sandusky Christmas
Eve. Pending the arrival Of the Off
Ger from Mt. Clemens newspaper men
were not permitted to see Mrs. Ben
nett at the county jail, where she is
now confined. Sheriff Perry says Mrs.
Bennett will waive extradition. Mrs.
Bennett had never before been in San
dusky
Special Correspondence
MT. CLEMENS, Mich, Dec. 27.-Po-
lice of two states, Michigan and Ohio
are searching the larger cities fer two
new suspects in the mystery that sur
rounds the shooting of J. Stanley
Brown, wealthy youth of this city, VINO
was found murdered IN his automobile
last Wednesday morning on q lonely
road three miles from Mt Clemens.
Friends of Young Woman
There are two men, friends Of a
young woman to whom the dead man
paid constant court in the few months
before his death, according tc Il story
told to Sheriff Calwell of Na9omb
County By Lloyd Provost, close friend
of Stanley Brown. At least one of
three men, it is said, had threa aten cd
ito get" the dead man because of his
friendship for the woman, and Brown
was in constant fear that he would be
the victim of foul play.
This afternoon one of Sheriff Cald-
wells Deputies left here for Rattl q
Creek to assist the police authorities
there to find the two men. One OF
them is soldier and the other a ci-
william.
Meantime the police of Northern
Ohio cities have been notified to search
for one of these men, it being thought
likely that he went to Ohio with the
woman mentioned. The woman, ac-
cording to a telephone message re-
ceived by Sheriff Caldwell late this
afternoon, had been found and de
tanned by the police of Sandusky and
had expressed q willingness to come
to Mt. Clemens to tell what she knows
about the murder
Had Engagement With Brown
This young woman, who is named
New-York tribune., 1919-12-28
Labor Troubles Tie Up
Ships i'm British Ports
Shortage of Trucks Also Adds
to Congestion, Some Cargoes
Being Held Eight Days

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-England is
confronted with one of the most scri-
Gus shipping situations the country
ever has known, despite the increase
in the number of ships flying the Brit
ish flag, the secretary of the port and
transit committee of London today
informed the Department of Commerce.
Labor trouble and the shortage of
railway trucks. the report said, are
holding up the movement of cargoes
and has caused such congestion at the
docks that some ships are allowed
to lie in the harbors from seven to
eight days before discharging their
cargoes. Increases in the price of
foodstuffs and raw materials result
from the heavy demurrage charges.
The shortage of railway trucks Is
estimated at 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Over Private Wires
s. R. Stewart & Cos Letter


 New Orleans August 22.--A continua- ton of shorts getting to cover on the opening brought about an advance at that time of 80 to 70 points which was followed by an advance to about 62 points over Thursdays close for Octo- Der; this proved to be the high point of the day and was made during the first half hour of trading. General news developed that was unfavorable. such as doubts of the legislation look ing to stabilizing of foreign exchange undertaking, and trouble with the Mexican government; the latter being construed in some quarters as bearish inasmuch as adds to the general dis turbance of conditions.
 Crop reports from sections of the west are unfavorable; some parts of Texas reporting not a half crop can be made. while heavy rains were gen. eral. Considering the lateness of the crop the present weather is about the worst thing that could happen to it, and coming within the period of con ditions report to Washington it is liable to show unfavorable conditions for August
 There was wave of selling when the weekly crop movement was posted showing increases in the into-sight movement as compared with last year; no increase in exports in comparison, and a total of American cotton visible 2.923, 300 against 1,657,000 this time last year. Caution is advised in following the selling side, however.-Jno. F. Clarke and Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
COTTON ADVANCE
 WAS MET BY LARGE. OFFERING OF STAPLE.
Cables Reported Further Manchester Selling in Liv- erpOOl, With Selling
 Here Less Active
By Asssoiated PresS

New York, August PA further ad- vance net increased offerings in the cot ton market today and was followed by reactions.
 December sold off from s1Se to a.15 and closed at S127 with the general list clos ing steady, net one point higher to s points lower. The market opened firm at an advance of 20 to S5 points and after some little irregularity sold about 5S to 62 points above yesterdays closing fig ures. This was attributed largely to GOV. ering and scattered buying encouraged by the steadier ruling of sterling ex- change and wet weather in the belt.
 Around 31.6o for October and ITS for January, or nearly two cents a pound above the lower prices of last Monday, recent buyers were evidently disposed to take profits, however, while the demand from shorts became less active and prices turned easier.
 This suggested a continued absence Of any important trade demand or of q broadening outside interest which prob ably promoted a renewal of scattering pressure. while some selling for southern account was also reported on the de- cline
 October eased of to So.so and January to 3l 30 or about 6s to so points from the high level of the morning and 10 to 1s lower. The close was 12 points up front the lowest on covering. The wet weather in the belt was considered likely to be followed by still more numerous reports of insect damage and complaints of that sort are now coming in from many sec tions of the belt. Private cables report ed further Manchester selling in Liver pool but the Liverpool selling here was less active than recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
New Orleans Cotton.
sv Associated Prer


 New Orleans, August 22.-Advances were not well sustained in cotton to- day and the market closed at net gains of only to 14 points after having been at one time 59 to 6S points higher than the last prices of yesterday. In the second half of the session there was considerable short cotton offer ing on theory that a good part of the short interest had been liquidated and that the market was so much the weaker, technically. for it.
 The opening was higher and the ad- vance continued for some time. it being plainly a continuation of the buying movement of yesterday. Further buy ing as encouraged by the rainy wealth CT in the belt and by favorable reports and rumors regarding foreign exchange and credits for foreign nations. Of- ferings gradually increased until the early afternoon and the advance was all gone and was replaced by de- cline of to points compared with the final prices of yesterday, Texas reported much rain during the day. but it caused little buying, although it pointed to an unfavorable map in the morning.
 The first bale of the Mississippi crop to reach the market came in today. Announcement was made that the ex- change would be closed Saturday, Au- gust 30, and Monday, September 1, the usual Labor Day holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Shannon & Co.'s Letter

New York, August 22.-The early ad- vance brought on liquidation which combined with renewed pressure from local sellers caused a sharp setback in prices but the trade is not disposed as yet to give support except at timss when prices are in their favor and the limited demand through commission houses seemed to have exhausted itself.
 Neither buyers nor sellers have enough courage in these times to press very hard on any advantage but are inclined to stay close to shore. Several brokers who often act for promine mt Japanese interests sold freely during the afternoon and this was thought to be in liquidation of recent purchases around the bottom prices.
 Some of the local spot interests who are credited with holding bullish views for long pull were picking up cotton on the decline but were not aggressive bidders seeming willing for the mar ket to clear itself as best it could
 Exports were 1S.000 It looks as if the scattered shorts have pretty well covered and though it Is believed that several good sized lines are still out standing fresh buyers will be needed to bring prices to the point where these lines will be covered. Nothing more than a trading position looks advis- able.-Post and Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, August 22.-Continued rains in today's with report of damage from worms brought a higher market in Liverpool today. We responded to the improvement in Europe and gradu- ally advanced under trade buying in the association, however, liquidation made it's appearance before the week end the market selling off to around last nights closing prices.
 The majority of the trade are of the opinion that the reaction has seen it's high point and that we will have lower prices next week. We rather doubt whether this takes place as we be- lieve that private estimates which will appear during the coming week will foreshadow lower report on account of damage from worms than has been expected and that this should tend to steady the market before the govern ment report--Hubbard Bros and Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Over W. I. Phelts & Co.'s Wire

New Orleans, August 22.-While there were good advances in the early trad ing in cotton today, the market did not show the same strength it had yesterday and in the afternoon nearly all improvement was lost and December was sent a point under the close of yesterday. At the highest the active months were at net advances of 59 to 6S points.
 It is a difficult situation to analyze. For the time being the trader seems to prefer to trade on technical condi- tions more than other factors and is selling whenever the long interest pre- dominates but just as readily buys when ever the market acts short. Weather conditions furnish the market with underlying steadiness. however, and we believe that it will require constant selling to bring about mater ially lower levels.
 Toward the close the market was flooded with telegrams from Texas telling of rains at many points. Ap- parently the greater part of the state is getting heavy rains which forecast wet weather map in the morning. The market closed at net gains of to 16 points.-Shepard and Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
RALLY IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE HELPED
 SEND UP GRAIN LIST
Provisions Advanced Gener- ally, the Bulge in Ex- change Adding to the
 Strength Shown
By Associatsd PEess

Chicago, August 22.-The corn mar ket averaged higher today. though the best prices were not maintained. Trade was largely local in character and buy ing on the low points was noticeable The selling pressure diminished some what. the rally in foreign exchange from it's recent extreme low points being a factor which worked against a bearish market.
 The present premium of the cash product over September also told against declining prices. Corn closed weak, unchanged to cent lower. Sep tember showing the greatest decline.
 Final figures were: September, s1.sE@1.S4A, and December. s1.44A U 9sc lower, and provisions finished 45c lower to 55c higher, January lard ex- hibiting the only decline.
 Domestic demand for corn showed improvement today and purchases of large quantities of the Texas grain were reported. Crop reports were both favorable and unfavorable and re- ceived little attention from traders
 A tendency to swing away from pedTlSH sentiment was observed Tn lnS oats market as in the major grain. Oats prices ran somewhat higher fluc- tuations being in narrow limits, sell ing pressure being apparent at the close. There was no evidence of for eign demand. but the domestic trade was active. Country offerings were moderate.
 Provisions advanced generally, the bulge in foreign exchange contribut- fV1ar tr tA atr d hog prices was a contributing factor and offerings were more liberal on the upturns.
 Pork led the advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
IMPROVEMENT WAS SHOWN IN STOCK
 LIST YESTERDAY
r rIarked Revival of Interest Vas Shown in Metals. Industrial Alcohol
 Was Weak
sy Associated Prs,,

New York, August 22.-The market
 ade further improvement over the sue
 ssive declines of the early declines of
 Q week rally carrying greater convic-
 m because it was accomplished on a
 'all turnover oeaimgs falling consid- .bly under recent large totals. ia Traders seemed disposed to take a less
 ssmistic view of the labor situation 8 represented by conditions in the steel industry and evidence of support mani feSted in the foreign exchange market served as another reassuring factor.
 There was fair demand for rails of the better class and substantial improve ment among shippers was accompanied by reports that early payment of a large part of the arrears on mercantile marine preferred is under consideration.
 Marked revival or interest in metals was noted, not only in coppers, for livery were quoted, but also for other metals which enter extensively into the manufacture of various sAace indus trials.
 The only stocks to reflect pronounced weakness were Industrial Alcohol, which fell points on the proposed new cap ital issue, and Wilson company, which forfeited much of yesterdays large ad- vance. Final prices eased on the per cent call money rate. Bonds were ir- regular on the lower prices made by various speculative rails, Liberty and foreign issues reacting fractionally. Sales, par value, $, ,350,0
 Old United States coupon and regis tered 2's were A to F per cent lower on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Hester's Weekly Cotton Statement

New Orleans, August 2z.-CompAri sons are to actual dates, not to close of corresponding weeks.
 In sight forsweek, 69,oo0; same seven days last year, 95.000; same seven days year before. 143.oOo; for the month, 233,c00; same date last year. 206.oo0; same date year before, 2S4,000; for sea- son, 233, ,O00 same date last year. 206,- 900; same date year before, 284OO0 Port receipts for season, 199,00o: same date last year 12S,000; same date year before last, 173.000. Overland to mills and Canada for season. 28.000; same date last year, 30.000; same date year before, 56O0o. Southern mill takinss for season, 122,0O0; same date last year, 166 900; same date year before, 164000 Interior stocks in excess of September 1, 116,000: last year. 118.000. year before, 109,000. Foreign exports for week. 69.000 same seven days last year 64,000; same seven days year be- fore, S6,000: for season, 339 900; same date last year. 224,000; same date year before. 245,00O. Northern spinntrs' .takings and Canada for week, 25,00o; same seven days last year. 20,OOO; for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Weekly Cotton Review
Rx Assnniated PreM


 New York. August 22.-A sharp de- cline at the beginning of the week was followed by a recovery of ap- proximately % a pound in the cotton market, but sentiment remained very nervous and unsettled and the improve ment was not fully maintained. De- cember contracts which sold as low as 29e on Monday. touched 31.S9c dur ing today's trading, and closed tonight at 31.27c, compared with 311oc a week ago.
 Opinions in local circles have differed as to whether the buying which checked the decline around the BOG level was more largely for trade or. speculative short account, but the more recent de- mand on advances has been attributed largely to covering and the renewed irregularity of the market toward the end of the week was supposed to re- fleet as somewhat easier technical selling from time to time, presumably in the way of hedging against old or prospects of new crop holdings. but the pressure from this source has not been a very prominent feature On the other hand, feeling has been very evident around the ring that no important i'm crease in the demand from exporters or domestic spinners could be expect ed until general conditions became more settled
 The weakness in foreign exchange has had very disturbing effect with reference to export prospects. while domestic buyers are said to have been securing the bulk of their supplies through second hand offerings which has restricted the business of manu lecturers. so far as fresh orders are concerned The weekly report of the weather bureau said that conditions had been generally favorable but again em- phasized insect activity and the fur ther rains reported in the south have caused uneasiness over the crop out turn, as they are supposed to make insect damage more probable. Private cables have reported steady selling ir Liverpool for Manchester account and Liverpool has been seller here almost every day during the week. presum- ably in anticipation of increased diff ferences because of the decline in ex- change rates. Little is heard as yet of the approaching new crop movement, and the lateness of the plant has in- spired some bullish comment as to the possibility of damage through an un- favorable autumn or an early frost,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
R. D. Burgers Letter

New Orleans, August 22.-rhe ad- vancing tendency of market was check ed this morning after values recorded
 a higher level. Extensive realizing occurred on the early rise, increasing g
 and eventually forcing prices lower temporarily.
 This is the legislation recently ru-
 mored as pending to bring about an ex tension of credits to cover European purchases. and some good will probably come of the same.
 There appears to be a slight improve ment in the demand for spots in the south, and as Europe and America mill stocks at the close of July were only 1,454,000 bales, against 1,565,000 last year spinners must buy mdre freely in the future since they are con stunning about one million bales per month, with prospects of increasing as the season grows older. We anti cipate a good demand for new crop cotton when receipts assume larger proportions. Sales have been light of late owing to lateness of crop and the
 trade preferring new crop cotton, than
 old cotton, the former having a better
 staple, the latter poor staple because of last years severe drouth.-H and B.
 Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Live Stock By Associated Press

Chicago. August 22-Hogs- Receipts s9oo; estimated tomorrow, 5000; generally 40c to 50c higher-than yesterdays aver age. Top, s21.S5: heavy weight. $19.S5d' 2l 65; medium weight, s1s.5od21.so; light weight, s1s. eOd21 S5; light light, s1s75@ 21.5O: heavy packing sows, smooth, $lS.5o 619.25: packing sows. rough, s1750q1S. 5; pigs, s17.75d1s.
 Catt1e-Receipts, $500: estimated tomor- row, 20O0: native and western beef feeder steers. canner cows, bulls and veal calves steady; fat she stock slow to unevenly lower. Beef steers. medium and heavy weight. choice and prime, sl6.50d16.75; medium and good SIP. 75d16,35; common s10. 25d1275; light weight, good and choice, s14 25d1S. 25; common and medium, s9751 14.25 butcher cattle, heifers, s7.50115; cows. s7.50d1350; canners and cutters. s6 25d750: veal calves, light and handy weight s17,57td21.25; feeder steers slSd' 25.75 stocker steers. s7.25011 western range steers, s9.500716. 50; cows and heif- CTS s7.7501s.
 Sheep-Rceipts 16.Ooo: estimated for to- morrow, 1000. Lambs strong. sheen steady. Lambs, s4 pounds down, s14 5o@ IS: culls and common, s9.50d14; yearlingi wethers, s10.50d13; ewes, medium, good and choice, s7.75de.5o; culls and common, $8@7.
 St. Louis, August -Hogs-Receipts i50o; higher; top, s22.9o bulk s21. .75@122 1o heavy weight, s21.65M22 medium weight, s21.75@22.S 90; pigs s14@21.
 Cattle-Receipts. 2500; steady beef steers, medium and heavy weight choice and prime, $17.50D1S 50; medium and good. s12d17.50; veal calves, light and handy weight, s145Odl7.5o stocker steers, s@ 1925.
 Sheep-Receipts. 2500 steady: lambs s4 pounds down. s1491S.75 ewes, medium and choice, $S. .506e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
DUN'S REVIEW
By As.eelated Presa

New York, August 22.-Duns tomor- row will say;
 Another week of price agitation and investigations, of fresh strikes and threats of others and of demoralization in foreign exchange could hardly have failed to affect the economic situation Bank clearings that are wholly without precedent for the period do not mean that there is no shrinkage of business, for signs of it grow clearer in hides and leather and textiles and elsewhere, though in nearly every quarter there Is still great activity on past orders, and in some lines distinct gain in new bookings. Yet markets that had been feverishly animated are now hesitating, either because prices have outrun the views of buyers or because the yielding that has accompanied the movement against high living costs has led to ex- pectations of further recessions, and dealers are waiting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Port Cotton.

New Orleans: Middling, 30.75c; re- ceipts, 1557; sales, 76o; stock, 32o,2s4.
 Galveston Middling, 31c; receipts. 170s; sales, 400: stock, 126, ,2S5.
 Mobile: Middling, soc: receipts, 156; stock, 1o,234.
 Savannah: Middling, 51.26c; receipts, 1929; stock, 149,07s.
 Charleston: Middling. 31.5oc; receipts, 2s1: stock, 29,603.
 wilmington: Middling, so.25c; re- ceipts, 1S5; stock, 40,552.
 Texas City: Stock. s9s0.
 Norfolk: Middling. soc; receipts, s2os5; sales. TIT; stock, 73,100.
 Baltimore: Receipts. 457; stock, 51s7.
 Boston: Middling, 315oc; receipts, S3; stock, 6511.
 Philadelphia: Middlng, 31.75c; re- ceipts, 125; stock, s4S0.
 New York: Middling. 51.5oc; exports, 63; stock, S5,369.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 4506; exports, 23,s4s; stock. 46,652.
 Total today: Receipts, 10,539; exports, 24,012; stock, 1,010.320.
 Total for season: Receipts, 1ss,s7o; exports, 33s, ,so3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23
Coffee Market


 New York, August 22.-The market for coffee futures was very quiet today and after opening at decline of to 13 points, fluctuations were irregular. Trad CTS found nothing in the news from Brazil to revive nervousness over the crop condition, and there was further scattered selling at the start which was promoted by the decline at Rio At 19. .75c for December and 19.63c for March the market showed a reaction of 97 to 125 points from the high level of Monday, however. and prices later rallied slightly on realizing by recent sellers The close was net points lower to points high CT. September 20. 2Sc: October, 20. .O9c; December, 19.75c; January 1s72c; March, 1S. 69c May. IS. .64c; July. 1s .55c.
 Spot coffee dull. Rio Is, 21A6211sc: Santos As, 2914c No fresh Santos offers were reported in the cost and freight market Rio 7s were said to be offered at 20G20. 90c. American credits.
 The official cables showed a decline of 475 reis in the Rio spot market. San tos spots were unchanged and the early cable showing decline of 9 reis in Santos futures was followed by a fur ther decline of 25 to 75 reis. The weather ir Sac Paulo was fine with temperatures ranging from 46 to S7 degrees. Brazilian port receipts, 35,00o; Jundiah receipts, IS 0000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-23

Reading gen. As. bid ....... Sp1s
 Weekly bank clearings, s6,961, ,iS4,01.
 Rep. Iron & Stl. 5s de4o) ). s31A St. Louis & San Fran. adj 6s ... 62% Seaboard Air Line adj. 5s ...... 4o
 Southern Bell Tel. 5s ,........ S5
 Southern Pacific con. IS ....... 1O9ss Southern Railway 5s ........ S9is Southern Railway gen. As .. s4S Texas Company con 6s ........ 102% Texas X Pacific 1st, bid ..& SSls Union Pacific 4s .......... S4s T.. S. Steel 5s 100
 Virginia -Caro. Chemical 5s. bid.. 95ls Wabash 1st, bid ............... 'sS