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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-04
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wAsHrNGToN, Nov. s.--The Inter-
state Commerce Commission to-day au-
thorized the Delaware and Hudson Rail-
road to issue s3.475.oo first and re-
funding mortgage per cent gold
bonds and to pledge s1.700.o0 Of these
with the Tresgury az security for q
Government loan Of s1,125, 900.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-04
CHEMICAL CONSOLIDATION
Extension of Period for Deposits to Nov. 80, 1921

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SEMET, SoIyAY SSMPAANY;;
including Voting Trust
large majority outstanding
consolidation published early October Septe
Der 9, 1920
In certain however oreign holdings estates and the ke
found Pc to for
been determined to afford to these stockholders land voting trust
their holdings further take advantage the Plan
E IGe ena a nn and s November
49, 1920 the period within which such holders become parties to
provided.
above mentioned who desire TO- in the
sn s% xs o soa
form November 3d. 1920 with Guaranty Trust
Ss Ss" c
BY the Depository except with the express the
and upon SUCH terms as may prescribe
holders except when Deposit Certificates are to be issued in some name
Until the declared operative all dividends paid
will promptly paid the holders the Deposit Certificates
representing such shares
Deposit Certificates representing stock listed the New York
Copies the Plan Agreement and accompanying circular may be
Dated October go 1920.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-04
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET

New ORLEANS, Nov. s.--Nervous price
changes featured the trading In cotton
to-day. Last prices were at net gains
OF 4 TO 80 points, as follows: Dccenn-
ber 20.41c.; January, 20.oic. March,
1890. May. 1880. July. 1880. Spot
steady. 20 points up middling, 20.1JA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-04

market showed some signs OF recovery
when shorts took profits. A little trade
support was also In evidence at tho low
est level and prices rose about " cent
from their lows.
Ran1e NJ ,rices. Mon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-04
Mon
COTTON STATISTICS.

Liverpool cabies-spot cotton in moderate
demand, at 10 points decline from Monday;
midding, 1884. Sales, 5000; American,
1000. Imports, 1900, all American. Flu
lures opened quiet. unchanged. 70 points
decline, compared with Tuesday. Closed
cary. "a to 81 points lower. Closing bids
December, rs. I'D; January, t5.O1d.; March.
i471d.; May. i4.5id.; July, i4.s2d. Man
chester-yarns moderate demand; cloths fair
business doing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-04
FORETCN BONDs.
PFNNsyLvANIA OIL MARKET.

OIL CITY, Pa, Nov. s.---Credit ball
ances. 500. Runs, 1890 bills av-
erage. 56,si1. Shipments, 25,t22: av-
eraEe, b7.977.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
Birmingham Falls Short In Raising the
 Salvation Army Fund
Amount Subscribed Insufficient to Meet Actual Needs of Local Ac- tivities and Volunteer Con-
 tributions Urged

Only SIP T0S0 out of a quota of $4aO00 was raised by the Salvation Army cam paign in Birmingham. according to a re- port made by Mai David Main the divs- ional officer in charge of the Gulf Divis- ion.
 Major Main calls attention to the fact that this falls far short of meeting the needs of the Salvation Army for year. He states that Na WoSnn's Rescue Home and Hospital must be supported as well as the relief department and re- ligious work located on Twentieth street The army officials were very anxious to add to the building fund but they will De unable on the funds raised. according 10 Major Main.
 At least s30n0 additional is needed to meet actual running expenses, said Major Main. Although the campaien is about over he urges all who wish. to send checks either payable to the Salvation Army or to Thomas Powron of the First National Bank. treasurer.
 Major Main thanks the public for all that they have done for the army. also for the services given by the various committees under the direction of George L. Bailes. city chairman. He also thanks the newsrapers and the women organiza. tions of Birmingham and Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
CONDEMNED NEGRO TAKEN ID ANN|STON U. s. Supreme Court Re- fuses to Interfere and
 Negro Must Hang

Edgar Caldwell, negro, convicted In Cal houn county for the murder of street car conductor in Anniston while he was stationed at Camp Mcclellan and sen fenced to hang, was taken back to AnniS- ton yesterday in custody of Sheriff Par ker of Calhoun county yesterday. Gala well has been in the Jefferson county jail for safekeeping for several months and the stay of execution was granted to Judge w. I. Grubb in the United States court, pending an appeal to the United States supreme court.
 The order for the removal of the ne- gro was signed by Judge A. P. Agee of Calhoun county circuit court, who or dered his return for the purpose of set ting a new date for his execution.
 This case has aroused national interest save his life through both the state amt federal courts. The supreme court of the United States recently handed down decision sustaining the jurisdiction and ruling of the Alabama court. It was maintained by counsel for the negro in their appeal that the state of Alabama had not Jurisdiction over the case as the crime was committed while the defendant was in the military service of the United States in time of war and this vested ex elusive jurisdiction over his offenSe m a military courtmartal.
 On this contention the case was taken to the supreme court Of the Uniteu States which overrued the contention Of the negro and unless Governor Kilby in- tervenes it is expected that the sentence originally imposed by the state court will be carried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
T. P. A. JOURNEY IS
 TO START TUESDAY
Travelling Men Will Advertise Bir-
 mingham "In Foreign Parts"

The Alabama Travellers Protective Association has it's face set toward the west.
 Tuesday evening the Birmingham party will leave in a special Pullman which is to be their home for thirty days, en route to the national conven- tion to be held in Portland, Ore.
 When, the convention is over the party will take in the sights of the Rocky mountains. They leave here over the Louisville and Nashville road.
 The travelling men have spent lot of money preparing to advertise BIT mingham on the trip and this they propose to do in ships shape style.
 In the party leaving Birmingham Tuesday evening will be R. L. Fuller c. Van Mason, F. NJ. Means, M. R. Marry. c. E. Robinson. Jim Powell, Jim Robertson, H E. Shropshire. Sr.; Henry Hidden and MT. Campbell.
 They will be accompanied by J. Carney of Mobile. l.. k. McVoy of Selma, John T. Bartee and Messrs Stoddard and Lovin of Decatur
 Several of the travellers will have their wives with them.
 The Alabama division of the T. P. A. now has a total membership of 3,0l1. The Birmingham Post, the second larg- est in the country. has one of 2,6O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
ANOTHER NEW FIRM
 TAKES FIELD HERE
Standard Fuel and Material Company
 Is Organized By Local Men

The Standard Fuel and Material Conn pany has been organized with headquar- ters in Birmingham.
 It will do a general fuel and building material business and will also handli coal for domestic and industrial use.
 The officers of the new concern are:
 c. c. Kershaw, president; J. l. Me- Cants, vice president; w. D. Lewis, Jr., secretary and sales manager; W. J. Brooks, treasurer.
 Messrs McCants and Lewis have been connected with the building materials trade for years. MT. McCants was man. ager of sales and traffic of the Standard Portland Cement Company of Leeds during the years of it's remarkable growth. The plant capacity was in- creased several hundred per cent in his regime. MT Lewis was associated with MT. McCants as assistant sales and traf. fife manager.
 Recently the Atlas Cement Company took over the Standard Company, and Messrs. McCants and Lewis and sasso. ciates organized the new concern. All the gentlemen connected with the new are widely known in south. ern cement and building trade circles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
SUNDAY CLOSING LAW
 TO BE ENFORCED NOW

Members of the police force have been especially requested to look. into the en- forcement of the Sunday law today by Chief of Police Shirley. as many.acom- plaints of their violation have come to the department.
 The chief says that stores, and par ticulariy those whose proprietors live in adjoining rooms. sell articles on Sunday in violation of the city ordinance.
 Attention is called to the part of the law governing the auto and accessory dealers. Those selling gas and oil are permitted to remain open and wrecker for the towing of broken-down cars may be operated Shoe shine parIors may stay open. but Vews stands must close at 12 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
YOUNG CHILD HURT BY VICIOUS ROOSTER Baby Attacked By Rooster Loses Eye and S50,000
 Damages Claimed

Alleging that her eye was put out as a result of an attack by a vicious rooster, suit was filed in the circuit court yester- day by Anna Marie Cook, pro ami A. f. Cook against Mrs. Lula Freeman, Mary Lee Gassaway, Charles Gassaway and Owen Gassaway for $5o.o0O damages. The complaint alleges that the child, eighteen months of age was sitting in the yard of her parents on Hillman avenue, East Lake, on April s, 1920, playing when the rooster came into the yard and jumped or flew upon plaintiff pecking and spur ring her about the head and face put ting out one eye, and permanently dis figuring her for life.
 Plaintiff ayers that the defendants were owners of or in charge of or had control of rooster and so negligently con- ducted themselves as to allow the roos- ter to run at large and fly over fences when they knew it was dangerous anu vicious. As a result damages in the amount of $50,000 is asked. Defendants address is given as S612 Hillman avenue, East Lake, in the complaint.
 According to officials of the circule court, this is the first suit of this klnd ever filed here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
JUNE IA IS CHOSEN
 AS D. A. R. FLAG DAY

General Sumter and Old Elyton Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution have announced Flag Day It will be Monday June 14.
 The money donated on that day will go toward the removal of illiteracy in Alabama. The order has committed itself to that mission and has accom- plished much through it's efforts.
 The standing slogan of flag day is, Removal of Iiliteracy." Ttis year there will be an accompanying slogan. T Am an American" The order con- ceives both slogans to point the same way, because in removing illiteracy it believes that Americanism IS also promoted.
 substantial sum is usually derived from flag day The money goes di- rectly into the maintenance of schools for illiterates, reports of whose accom- plishments have been most gratifying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
LOCAL K|WAN|ANS TOL.EAVE ON SPECIAL FOR PORTLAND, ORE.

Members of the local Kiwanis club, as well as representatives of clubs in the Alabama Florida district, will leave this afternoon at 12:15 o'clock for Portland Ore, where they will at tend the interna tional Kiwanis con vention.
 The party will leave on the Semi nole Limited for Chicago, where they will spend tomorrow, going from there to Banff. Canada, and then on to Lake Louise. On reaching Chicago the Blr- mingham party will be a part of the Sanger official Kiwanis special train and will go on to Portland.
 Delegates from the Tampa Club have supplied this special car with oranges and cigars for the trip. which prom 3ses to be one of the most interesting made by local Kiwanians. They ex pect to elect J. Mercer Barnett in ternational president at the conven- ton.
 When A. J. Arrant was elected gov ernor of the Alabama Florida district there was only one chartered Kiwanis club in it, but during the year that he has served this work has grown until there are now thirteen clubs, with a membership of approximately 1,400. Clubs are located at Birming- ham. Montgomery. Opelika. Gadsden, Pensacola, Bessemer, Huntsville Al bany. Decatur, Selma, Jacksonville and Tampa, and practically every one will be represented at the convention
 All members of the local club are requested to meet at the Terminal sta ton this morning at 11:15 o'clock to see the delegation off as well as have a picture of the organization made.
 On their return stops will be made at Yellowstone Park, Salt Lake City. Colorado Springs, Denver and Chicago and the party will return on July 3.
 Among those going with the Bir- mingham delegation are J. W. Mo Queen, Judge John Mcqueen, w A. Steadman. MT. and Mrs. A J. Arrant Mir and Mrs. G. P. Wolf ford, Mir. and Mrs. F. w. Bromberg, MT and Mrs. R. J. McGavock. MT. and Mrs F. M. Tutwiler, Mir. and Mrs. J. Mer- cer Barnett Rev. M. S. Barnwell S. E. Thompson, c. N Wiley, Miss Clara De- Bardeleben, Mrs. Florence NJ Tarrant, MT. and Mrs. A. Y. Milan. Jacksonville Fla; o. l.. Knight and O. B. Jones. Tampa: Earl R. Gaston and Frank P. Ellis, Mobile; MT and Mrs. A. W. Mc- Alister, J. H. Van Valkenburgh. Hunts- vile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
CITY DENIES TITLE ]. 0F H|LLC0 COMPANY Injunction Proceedings In4 volving East Lake Park
 Argued In Court

Denying that 1t forcibly seized the bathing beach and personal property of the Hillco Amusement Enterprise, or that it impressed into service any of the servants or employees of the bathing beach, the city of Birmingham. through it's attorney F. G. Moore, filed it's an swer and demurrers to the petition of the Hillco Company yesterday in the chancery court. A petition asking that the city be enjoined from further hold ing the property of the Hillco Company at East Lake was filed in Judge Dan A. Greene's division of the circuit court several days ago.
 It is averred that q contract was made and entered into by R. w. Tyson and R. L. Mcclellan, doing business as the Tyson Amusement Company and that plaintiff could not become owners of the concession or lease at the citys park without the consent of the re- spcndent. It is stated by the respond ent that it has never consented to the transfer or assignment of concessions or lease to the complaintnt, and has no knowledge of consent being given to complainant for lease or concessions
 he answer ayers that when the OPeHcu l, lHt SCueuule ol rates were greatly in excess of those heretofore charged which was deemei unreasonable and an ordinance was adopted by the city regulating rates to be charged at this bathing beach. It is alleged that these excessive rates will drive people away from the bathing beach.
 The bill is attacked on the ground that it is without equity and complain ant has no title to the lease created by agreement by the city with the Tyson Amusement Company Respondent made no contract with complainant or au- .thorized or consented to any transfer of said agreement.
 This case will come up for hearing before Judge Greene Tuesday. The writ of injunction was filed several days ago and was scheduled to be heard before Judge Greene Friday, but after hearing the argument of attorneys for complainant and defendant the decision was passed until Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
ENGINEERS REPORT
 UTILIZATION OF
 BY-PRODUCT GAS

The Birmingham chapter of the American Association of Engineers held it's meeting last night, at which q large number of prominent en- gineers and chemists were present. A report was made by the committee which had in charge the utilization by the city of the gas now being wasted by the by-products plants in the district.
 This committed reports that negoti- ations between the officials of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company and the city commits sioners arc nearly concluded for the utilization of by-product gas. This is of special interest to the members of the chapter, because 1t made a very thorough study of the possibilities Of using byproduct gas in Birming- ham.
 The result of their investigation showed that the project was without doubt feasible and from an economic standpoint was a good business propo- sition and should be adopted. The chapter has from time to time fur nished the commissioners additional information on this question and strongly urged the adoption of the use of this gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
TODAY IN
 BIRMINGHAM
OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Statement May 4, 1920.
 RESOURCES

Annual Children's Day services for foreign missions at First Chris tian Church.
 Community sing nt 4 o'clock, Woodrow Wilson Park.
 Meeting of Birmingham lodge, No. 36S, I. o. E. B., at 2:3O o'clock. at Temple Emanu-El.
 Memorial services for William H. McAmis at the Salvtaion Army hall tonight.
 The morning and evening serv- ices of the Third Presbyterian Church will be held today in honor of the thirty first anniversary of the pastor, Rev. James A. Bryan.
 Aviator at West Lake park dives from plane 5000 feet in the air into the lake at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
ADVANCE IN SHOE
 PRICE CANCELLED Cost of Hides Is Off 75 Per Cent-LOcal Dealers
 Optimistic
The upward trend of, foot wear has been crimped.

llS u Y w oI Nt VI SAASA Va iOcS wear has been crimped.
 Shoe prices will be lower this fall than was some time ago anticipated.
 Large manufacturers have notified their local representatives that ef- fective June 1, prices to the retailer will be from 10 cents to s1.50 per pair lower.
 This reduction will apply not only to shoes purchased after June 1. but also to those purchased for fall de- livery prior to June l.
 The new order does not affect prices of shoes already in stock.
 The lowered price schedule does not mean that fall shoes will cost less than shoes now cost. but less than they would have cost but for the reduc- ton.
 the trade says:
 aOne reason of the recent cut in
 shoes for fnII delivery Is the low
 CT price of hides. They were as
 high as 60 cents and $i pound
 understand they are now ranging
 from 171a cents to 25 cents the
 pound. The effect is naturally
 lower priced leather and lower
 priced shoe.
 "The lower prices had to como and I am glad that the start has been made. On the other hand the con sumner must not expect immediate results, for the very simple reason that these lower prices apply on shoes yet to be delivered Neither is the cut a drastic one.
 "Of course. there Is another reason for this price recession. There have been a number of cancellations of or ders on the part of the retailer cnd any number of retailers have held off buying for the fall delivery. The manu- facturer has taken cognizance of this. l. for one, have been passing up the shoe salesman for some time.
 Those who have bought for fall de- livery have done so with the under standing that theywould get the bene. fit of any price recessions that might be made. The lower prices, therefore, will apply all around.
 As I said. the lower prices are not of immediate effect. and they do not mean cheaper shoes this fall than last, un- less there is further cut"
 Silk goods are far below what they have been, but this is. by this time, an old story. The silk spectators sew eral weeks ago got caught in fall ing market which sent silk from SIS to $10 per pound. Silk has not re- covered from that slump and First avenue brokers are inclined to believe that the lower silk levels are here to stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
Ross Urgently Aduises Use
 Of By-Product Gas at Once
 10 AUoid Increased Rates
Supplying Company Faces High Expense for Oil Ingre dient in Present Gas When Existing Contracts Expre-MiIlions of Feet of Available
 Gas Going to Waste Now

quest for a preliminary report bearing on the suggestion of the receiver of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company as to the necessity for using by-product gas. 1 have made survey ot the use of this gas in Fairfield, and of the general gas situation of the re- ceiyer, and beg to give you my conclu- sions herewith.
 ..These views are, of course, consistent with the programme which the city now has under definite consideration as to the conditions on which it will acquiesce in a reorganization of the property.
 "The company has a combination coal bench and water gas plant for the pro duction of gas. but is dependent almost entirely upon the water gas equipment. This requires large quantities of gas oil. It is my opinion that the prospec- tive supply of this oil and it's prob able cost after the termination of the company's existing contracts will so ma terially increase even the current cost of producing gas as to make it prohi' bitive.
 .'rhe same condition holds good, in my opinion, as to the possible substitution of crude oil, the use of which, more- over. would require a large cash ex- penditure in doubling the company 5 present purifying equipment.
 "It is impossible with it's present equipment for the company to meet the public requirements through the use of coal, and the cost would be prohibit tive.
 SOLUTION
 My opinion is, accordingly, that there is no satisfactory solution of the local gas situation except through the use of by-product gas. I am also of the opinion that unless steps are taken promptly to authorize and begin the work of construction upon gas main ex- tensions to receive by-product gas. there is likely to be a serious interrup- ton in. the service.
 "The use of by-product gas is generally satisfactory Investigation shows that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06

After careful investigations 1. w. Ross, the consulting en- gineer who was detailed by the City Commission to look into the gas situation, reported fa- ovrably yesterday on the plan to use by-product gas for con- sumption in the city.
 ''The city commission must act at once if a serious condition of gas scarcity is to be averted," said J. Ellis Brown, commissioner of public utilities The present contract for gas oils of the Bir- mingham Railway, light and Power Com pany expires August l. and unless some- thing is done by that time the city will be without gas.
 We will try to face the question at once so that the service to the con- sumers will not be impaired We want to use by-product gas if possible, and will do so if it is consistent with the interests of the consumer.
 For some weeks we have been work ing on the proposition of the entire reor- ganization of the producing company and we will try to work in the gas sit uation along with the other matters.
 "We are anxious to install the by product gas so that it's use will be less expensive to the people"
 To take up the report and probably make some decision on the question, the city commission will meet with the off cials of the Birmingham Power Com pany one day next week.
 Following is the report which was turned over to the commissioners yes. terday:
 THE REPORT
 MT. J. Ellis Brown, Commissioner
 Public Utilities, Birmingham, Ala. Dear Sir:
 Tn accordance with your verbal re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-06
Brough Declines Offer RN Asx0atntaa

Little Rock. Ark. June 5.--Gov Charles II. Brough announced today that he would be unable to accept an offer of the presidency of the Missis- slppi Agricultural and Mechanical Col ieee because of a contract he had signed to become publicity director of the proposed Arkansas Chamber of Commerce when his term of office ex- rires. Governor Brough received the offer from the Mississippi institution last night.