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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
NEW MEASUREMENT FOR GAS CONSUMED
British to Be Charged for Heat Unit Instead of for
 Cubic Foot

London, July 22-The gas regulation eill' which the government has just placed before Parliament, has as it's es- sential feature the provision of a new and more equitable system of meters When the bill becomes law. it will mean a change of meters in every house using gas in the British Isles.
 Instead of the present measurement of gas consumed by the flow of cubic feet, it is proposed to measure by heat units Gas now supplied has only a nominal Illuminating or heating value, with no limitation on the proportion of inert constituents' of the gas. so that house. holders are charged full rate, by the cubic feet meters. for a commodity fluc- tuatingly serviceable
 The British gas industry is to be wholly reconstructed by the terms of the bill, which were drawn in accordance with the report of the government fuel re- search board. According to this board, the gas industry, as well as the con sumers, will profit by the change, inas- much as the production of gas may be undertaken much more economically when there is inducement, by means of the thermal unit meters. to eliminate waste. Gas enterprise, it is said, will now be able to take advantage of the newest
  pulsorily bound to slack methods by the archaic system of cubic feet measure ment
 Standard and maximum prices for thermal units are to be fixed, under pow CTS granted the Board of Trade, with a provision for sliding scale that shall take care of gas undertakings in areas where the cost of production is higher. A more efficient testing of gas is re- quired under functions given to a chief gas examiner and staff of gas referees. The bill also requires that the Board of Trade make an inquiry into the propor- tion of carbon monoxide in gas, in the of public health, giving the board the authority to make any neces- sary special orders. But so far as other waste matter in gas, the consumer is to be benefited by only having to pay for pure thermal units, while the waste is generated and distributed at the cost of the gas concern.
 There are 800 statutory gas undertak- ings affected by the bill, some of them enterprises, The expenses of the act are provided by the formatoin of a gas fund raised by levy on all gas produced in an amount equivalent to one penny two cents), per If 600 cubic feet, as now measured. This fund, it is estimated, will exceed 30,0O0 pounds (about $120,OOO annually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15

out the guard it would be acknowledging the Sim Fein power and they would be liable to be held up like any other pas sengers at any station where police want ed 10 come on board. So they go by mo- tor. The barristers, in many cases. are doing the same thing and, as a special concession to the difficulties, the time have obtained permissicn to appear in court without their wigs and gowns, which are usually carried by the ba rat tendants by passenger trains now lia- ble- to sncaclulable chances of delay. The dispute is not at all a trades union matter and no union can now control it. The funds for the support of the dis missed men come mainly from Sim Fein sympathzers.
 There is no likelihood that the railway men will yield, but even if they wished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
Russians Good Citizens

The majority Of huSSlanS Tn America have been patient and loyal to the allies despite the amazing policy of vacillation and weakness which has been practiced toward their country.
 Russia placed on the altar of the war thirty million lives. the costliest sacrifice any nation has made since ithe world began. It is conceded that her armies in the early part of the war saved the western front. Many of the Russians in this country gave their all for the cause of the allies. Not only is their property lost but they know nothing of the whereabouts of their families nor dare they return to their native land for which they sacrificed all things. Others performed what patriotic service they could in America the New York Russians alone subscrib ing in the neighborhood of ten million dollars to the Liberty loans.
 But in this great army of Russian, now among us there are certain ones who are not of the loyal type, These are roughly classed as Reds. As a matter of fact those who were captured in the New York raids presented a great variety of types. Some were plotters who were prepared to dyna- mite the political and social founda- tions on which America is built. Some were merely helpless dupes. left stand ing stock and stark. where they be- came easy victims to slow moving justice white adrott propa gandists who misled them took to cover. Others were unfortunate bystanders who re- ceived the brick thrown at the real culprits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15

to do so, Sim Fein would not let them. Sim F'ein for example thinks that pe- trol for the air force is d munition of war. The railway men did not think that and had conveyed 5000 gallons to Mullingar, en route for the air force at Oranmore. At Mulingar, the train was boarded by an arne2 rarty. who refused to allow it to proceed with the
 They took the pe.roi out of the train, carried it to the embankment and spilled out the lot. It is regarded as an inter esting sidelisht on military administra- tion that the authorities had taken no precautions whatever against risk and had left the petrol to travel without q guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
S|NN FEN CLOSES COURTH0USES TIGHT Intensity of Feeling Shown By Recent Action of
 Local Councils
By Associated Press

Dublin, July 31.--Intensity of public sentiment in Ireland against British rule is evidenced by the actions of the recently elected Sim Fen local coun- cils Westmeath County Council has decided that all the courthouses in the county shall be closed and the gov ernment officials resident in them evicted
 The Irish Volunteers have been ord cred to see that no judges are al lowed to enter the buildings for the purpose of holding any courts not rec ognized by the Dail Eireann, or repub lie parliament. Some councils have passed resolutions to raise contribu- tions for the maintenance of the re- publican army.
 At Claremorrs, county Mayo, the local council has adopted a resolution appealing to all Irishmen of military age to undergo a course of training in the republican army, and will not give any position in the service of the coun- cil to men who have not undergone such training In other places the local councils have decided to cut off the water supply from the police and military barracks. At Enniscorthy, county Wexford where this was done, the authorities promptly hit back and the council room was raided by police
 
 Meetings have just been held throughout Ireland for the purpose of selecting the judges who are. to pre- side over the Sim Fein parish courts. These courts have Jurisdiction in all cases under f10 in value, and it is in- tended that their judges shall eventu- ally be elected by the votes of the peo- pie in whose districts they operate, Pending the organization of electoral machinery for the purpose they have been selected by a conference com posed of the members of the Dall Eireann for the constituency. the mem bers of the county council, one clergy man of each denomination from each parish. the members of the urban and rural councils, one representative of each Sim Fein club, one member of each trades union body The judges so selected are to act till December when there will be a regular election by ballot of the voters.
 At Limerick the police invaded a Sim Feiin court and seized the papers. but scores of courts are held every day and interference is nt attempted because their time and place of meet ing are usually kept secret except to the parties concerned. In some places, however. courts are held as openly as the Kings courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
GRAINS FINISHED
 HEAVY YESTERDAY
 IN THE CHICAGO PIT
Most Wheat Selling Was By Local Traders on the Bulge, Which Forced a
 Break In Market
By Associated Press

Chicago, August 14.-All grain mar kets were heavy at the finish today, there being poor support and steady selling pressure influenced chiefly by the belief that the reported Russian Polish conference at Minsk would re- suit favorably over Sunday. At the close wheat showed a net loss of 2A to 3A points, with December s2.3S to s2.SsA and March s2.41A to s2411 1s |. Corn was off A to 21sc. Oats declined ss to 1Ac, while provisions were easier
 Reports of export sales of wheat late yesterday inspired a little early buy ing of wheat. Most of the selling, how ever, was by local traders on the bulge. which forced break in the market. MiIlers and cash houses took a hand and supported the market and the loss was partially recovered. The trade, however, was light and reports of export business were ignored. All the foreigners, with the exception of the British, were in the market.
 Corn values were kept below last nights close. principally because of poor support and steady selling pressure which was influenced chiefly by the favorable armistice talk. Out side trade was light.
 Oats had a heavy tone and came out freely on bulges Large arrivals were Influential and cash interests were free sellers. supposedly hedging country purchases.
 Provisions were quiet, but with a better tone on reports of a larger cash business and higher prices in hogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
Couldn't Recommend It

The slrnp eSf so fitfr n no Three Hun-
 dred and Fftv-fifth Infantry. If not IF
 the whole army. had been taking com
 nany prnlshmant for dirty equipment 80 regularly that now he reported ns matter of course to the woodpic. in- ntead of tho ress hall after reveilie ev- ery morning. As .thls had no effect upon him, his C. O. determ ned to appeal to his Fenre of pride or shame,
 Aeeerdlnaiy. when the soldier appeared at the next inspection with ii.s gear Tn t's usuai condition. the officer summoned him In front of the company, opened ranks about faced the front rank and ordered the soldier to march at atten- t.en he. ween the twe flies At tho end of twenty minutes, he stepped the eff fender and asiFedi
 Well. what de you think of it news'
 The soldier hesitated
 Well. captain,'' he replied. .I hate te hurt your feelings, but must say it's the rottenest outfit ever inspscteA.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15

being done to attract vessels passing through the Panama canal.
 The local governments scheme of har bor improvement has been referred to a special board of experts. It is in tended to dredge the harbor whereby vessels with draught of thirty-eight feet will be able to enter without fear of getting stuck in mud banks On account of the shallowness of certain parts of the channel. the battleship Renown which is bringing the Prince of Wales here in September next will have to anchor at Port Royal, five miles outside Kingston harbor. A special cruiser will convey the prince and his party to Kingston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
America For Her

World Outlook.
 The attitude of the women interested me greatly says Constantine Panunzio in recounting his talks with emfgrants en route to Europe. The older ones were indifferent to the whole subject of going back. They went because their husbands went and that was all. The younger women, as general thing. were distinctly opposed to going back with their husbands. One of them said frankly: T am an American woman. I like to live in America be- cause there are more facilities Tor house work. A man can kick woman once; the second time she calls the cop. I like America
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
IMPROVEMENTS IN
 KINGSTON HARBOR
By Associated Press

Kingston. Jamaica, July 8.-The esti- mates which have just passed the Brit ish House of Commons provide for an expenditure by the imperial government of sS0o,0OO to equip Kingston harbor with an oil and coaling station for British naval and mercantile ships.
 A large strip of land to the eastern end of the harbor has been acquired for a quay and work is now In progress. An army and navy canteen under the aus pices of the imperial government has also been established and everything Is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
POTATOES IN BULK
 PRICE COMES DOWN
Western Fruit Shipments Continue Lively-Prices
 Are Steady on Avenue

IoldlOeS, DOtn lFlhn and sweet, were plentiful on the wholesale market yes terday, and as a result there was a tendency for the prices to drop. Irish potatoes were off 50 cents on the hamper Morris avenue merchants stated fat a large shipment of sweet potatoes was rece.ved and tn pr:ces would probably bc lower next week.
 Saturday trading set in early and re- maiued all day. Prices for the most part remained stationary. Shipments of western fruits continued to arrive on the market.
 Poultry
 Fryers--45 @ soc.
 Hens-32c; dressed, 37c.
 Fresh Eggs-55c; short storage, 53c; storage, soc.
 Grav snapner-t'- ss and dra wn. 1t; Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, 23c. suanisn A,acker,l-2zWsac Ponpano-35c.
 Ss. Water Trout-z3@25c Mixed Fish-12c.
 Mullet-11c.
 Apples-Wealthy, A brand. sll; E brand 8.
 Sweet Potatoes-S225 per hamper. Peanuts-No. 1-12c lb. Cathage- S. 50 per 100 pounds. pounds Irish Potatoes-A per hundred. OnioEs--Kentucky, B 90 per hundred. Georgia Peaches-$9.75. California Peaches-$250 per crate. California Plums-$3 $50 per crate. California Bartlett Pears-S5.50 per crate.
 Lemons-$5.00.
 -25cd5Oc. Limes-75c to s1.0O per 100 Oranges-$7 00Q7.50. Potatoes-Irish, No. 1 stock, 150-pound bag, 8 per hundred,
 Meats T.. S. Clear Bellies-l9s49 492ossc D. s. Rib Bellies-19s4 q207sc. Pure Lard-22Ac. Hams-Regular, 41c; skinned, 421zc. Pork Loins-36c. Bacon-42057c
 Live Stock
 (Union Stock Yards.) Fed steers:
 Good to choice. aoooQ1l %: medium to good. 9.00Q$10.ou; common to medium. s. S.O0q900.
 Grass cattle according to weight. quail ity and flesh: Steers, SS. G0Q10 co; fat cows, s 50G6. .0p; medium cows, S6d7; cutters, $4QI4. 90; 8. 5oQi4 heavy bulls, s5@5 50; light bulls, siQ4h; oxen, $4@S; fiat yearlings. s5. .5eG6; medium yearlings, $4q4.5o; yeah CTS, $eGS.
 Hogs:
 Choice corn fed hogs. 135 to 1s5. s14: rough hogs. SIP; half fat rough hogs. Ss0 choice corn fed hogs, 90 to t35, $l2; light pigs, 90 pound. down. $1o; best heavy 10; soft and oily hogs from l to cents pound less than above prices.
 Meal and Feedstuff Mixed Horse-$7S QSS. Old Style Hulls-$& Corn-s220 Corn Chops-s425 No. ? White Oats-$1.15. Shorts-s77. c. S. Meal, per cent-s74. Hen Feed-A.35 sack. fTimothy-S45. Economy Dairy Feed-s7s Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-$4s Wheat Straw-S25 Perfect Hog Feeo-sS2
 Hides and Tallow No. Green Salt Hides-13c No. 2 Green Salt Hides-12c. No. Green Fresh Hides-10c No. Green Fresh Hides-9c No. Dry Flint Hides-25c. No. ? Dry Flint Hides-24c. No. 1 Dry Salt Hides-22c. No. 2 Dry Salt Hides-21c. Sheep Hides-25c6sl. Horse Hides-2@400. Goat Skins--50@65c. Hog Skins-25G5Oc. Tallow-S@10c Beeswax-32Q33c. Clear Grease Wool--20G25c Clear Washed Wool-35d40c. Bury Wood-10G12c. Ginseng (wild)-T 0O@s.o0.
 Spot Cotton Good middling ................ 361xc Strict middling .......,........ 36c Mlddllng .......-........-..... 5oc Strict low middling .... 32c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
Chicago Futures By Associated Press

Cash Grain
 By Associated Press Chicago. August 14-Cash wheat, No. ? red, $2.56.
 Corn, No. mixed, $1.60. Oats No. white, 74@75c; No. 3 barley, s1.17.
 Timothy seed, ss@11; clover seed, s25@35.
 Pork nominal. s11; lard. s1s.S2; ribs, 15@16.
 St. Louis, August 14.-Cash wheat, No. winter, s2.55@2.5s: No. s.red win ter. s2.54; December, $2.391a bid; March. $2.42.
 Corn, No. 3 white, 1.so Septembe $1.497s bid; December 1.24Ss. Oats, No. 2 white, 67c; No. white 75@751a; September. 71c bid; Decem- Der, 693sc.
 Produce Dy Associated Press Chicago, August 14.-Butter un- changed eggs unchanged; poultry, alive, unchanged. New York, August 14.-Butter steady; creamery f1rsts. 51@541Sc. Eggs steady; fresh gathered hrsts. 4S co o2C.
 Cheese steady; average run. 25@ 26'c
 Live and dressed poultry steady and uncnanged
 St Louis August 14.-Poultry steady; old turkeys, 46c; others unchanged, Butter and eggs unchanged.
 Rice Market
 By Associated Press New Orleans, August I.-Rough rice, receipts, 31S: no milers. Sales 559 Hon duras, g. e5@S. .25 5S7 Early Prolific. sS.h0; 25o Carolina, $S.006S. 25; 564 Edith. $50 Clean rice, receipts, 5l5 pockets. Sales l20 Honduras, s9.50@11.OO; 1,51o Blue Rose s. 9.50d10.00.
 Potatoes By Associated Press Chicago, August 4,-Potatoes, weak; eastern cobblers, 5.75@600 persabarrel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
Potatoes

By Associated Press
 Chicago, August 14,-Potatoes, weak eastern cobblers, s5.75@6.0o persabarrel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
CAPTAIN J. M. CRAVEN

HHHN .. VIZ CHNE FIN is successful oil operator who served as Captain in the Adjutant Generals Department during the war. His record is one of enviable proportions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
Five Wells Now Producing.

We producing averaging each daily flush production the shallow Jakehamon Two other drilling should brought in the latter this first of This will drilled bring of each
 These wells great money makers reached depth produce long period and very cheaply operated
 wells makers the oil is reached at depth period of years and very cheaply operated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15
Fifteen More to Be Drilled

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-15

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
WILLIAMS CRITICISM
RESENTED BY BANKERS
A. B. A. Adopts Report Condemn
sing Dangerous Attack" on
Credit Structures of Country.

Washington. Oct 23-Discl.ssion BY
the American Bankers Association Of
criticisms levelled recently IT certain New
York banks by Comptroller of the Cur
rency Williams eliminated Thursday in the
adoption of a report on she association $
resolution committee condemnIng dan
gcrous attacks" by unnamed individuals
on the credit structure of the country.
Presentation of the report brought on
a heated discussion. Several members
maintained that the convention itself was
not interested in the controversy which
has grown out of Comptroller Williams
charge that certain bankers had received in
inordinate rates OF interest on call
loans.
The resolution committee report ex-
pressed complete approval of the federal
reserve system; condemned any effort to
use the government funds or forces to
arbitrarily hold up or TO force down
prices or otherwise ito interfere with
normal economic Influences; recommend
ed the elimination Of the excess profits
tax as inequitable and Of the surplus
tax because 1T acts IS brake on produc-
tion' and pledged the efforts Of the
members toward the opening Of markets
through extension OF long term credits
or other means.
The report condemned Speculative
boarding IN agriculture or other indus
tries, and renewed the recommendation
for national budget system.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
CONSUMERS LEAGUE.
Much Interest Being Shown In the
Membership Campaign.

Membership subscriptions to the Con
sumers League were received steadily
today at the booth established in the
lobby of the Hotel du Pont. Mrs. EtheI
Ball Staniar, Mrs. Florence Bayard Hllles,
Miss Katherine Hilles and Miss Ethel
Spruance were in charge
Among new members gained were
delegates to the Tri-State Packers AS
sociation convention, which is being held
in the hotel.
Mrs. ]. Monteith Jackson has announc-
ed names of chairmen Of committees en-
gagged in the membership campaign for the
league as follows:
Mrs. Willard jackson, churches; Miss
Emma Eckman, business and profes-
sional women; Mrs. ]. Edgar Rhoads
and Mrs. Robert l.. Tatnall. scholarships;
Mrs Nathan Goldstein and Mrs. ID. ".
Rachlin, Jewish organizations; Miss Caro-
lvn T. Golding and Miss Helen A. Grams
ton, college women; Miss Winifred J.
Robinson. Woman's College of Delaware;
Mrs A. ID Warner. club women; Mrs.
Robert l.. Holiday, Dover, Kent and
Sussex counties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
LOOK FOR WOMAN WITH
GREEN VELVET DRESS
Said to Have Been Seen With
Bank Messenger Paul Before
His Disappear ance.

Camden, n. j., Oct 23.- Burlington
and Camden county authorities running
out clues i'm connection with the death OF
David $. Paul, the bank messenger, whose
body was found in shallow grave IN the
dense Jersey pine belt ten days after he
disappeared with $4,000 in cash and
&3O, 900 in checks, are now searching Tor q
woman with green velvet dress, alleged
20 have been seen with Paul after his dis
appearance.
Clues found rs result of a days
search of the Pine belt indicate, the police
say, that the woman sought was with a
party of friends in the supposed murder
car" tire tracks Of which were found lead
ing to Paul's grave.
Detectives have located house IN
which Paul and party of men and women
might have spent some time between the
disappearance Of the bank messenger and
the finding of his body. This building rs
long abandoned inn on road between
ChatSworth and Sooey Place, Pine belt
towns, near where Paul's grave was found.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
BANK BANDITS FO|LED,
ONE KILLED IN BATTLE
Bank Employe Wounded in Battle
With Robbers in Bedford.
Ohio.

Cleveland. Ohio, Oct 23-T'hree coun-
ties were searched by posses for the
remnant of the bandits gang who late
Thursday engaged in one of the most
spectacular bank robberies in Ohio.
Amid vollcys of bullets one bandit,
Albert w. Joyce, who had numerous
aliases, was killed, and three Others. in
Guiding George "Jiggs" Losteiner, wanted
for two murders and numerous robberies,
were wounded and captured after eight
men held up and robbed the branch bank
Of the Cleveland Trust Company at Bed
ford, of $50 600. All OF the money was
recovered.
William Petrie, bookkeeper in the
hank, was probably fatally wounded.
Three citizens were less seriously shot.
Four of the gang all of whom also were
believed 10 have been wounded. escaped
after the battle, which occurred in hum
Der ward.