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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Production of Iron and Steel Recovered
 Rapidly Past Week

Cleveland, O., Septembe- i5.-(Spe- ciaL )-The Iron Trade Review says:
 Recovery of iron and steel produc- tion the past week has been more rapid as coal supplies have continued to grow. From Is to 20 blast fur naces have resumed or are scheduled to go in this week. Steel works op- erations have been increased fully 10 per cent in the week and are at 60 per cent or better for the entire industry. Open-hearth capacity of in- dependent companies in the Mahon- ing valley is S4.5 per cent engaged. compared with 76.5 per cent last week and 56 per cent two weeks ago. Finishing mill activities are follow ing closely. This restriction of ton mage Is causing a more stabilized condition of the market and buyers are feeling more confident of sup plies though car shortages are prov ing an increasing source of trouB Ble and are hampering shipments.
 With the August steel ingot figures now available, the loss of tonnase from the June basis can be placed at something like 65o,000 tons. Au- gust production was at the annual rate of 29,15o,o00 tons, compared with the rate of 34,00o, 900 tons in July and of 36,010,000 tons in June.
 Where some mills recently were paying as high as S10 mines to main tain operations, steam coal now is available at S4.50 or lower. The coke market has eased off s1 per ton this week.
 Another sharp rise in The Iron Trade Review composite average of 14 iron and steel products Is estab- lished this week by the market fluctuations. The composite is s43.SC as against $42.93 last week and S41. .41 two weeks ago.
 Signs of renewed railroad buying evidently are influenced by the bet ter outlook in the shopmen's strike Placing of car orders and repairs is being resumed after some weeks Of inactivity. At Chicago about 5.00C new cars were inquired for this week.
 The New York Central railroad in the week awarded 11,100 repairs Further inquiries for rails for 1923 delivery have come out from western roads but the mills are yet to an- nounce the price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Students Vote to
 Abolish Hazing

Selma, September 15.-(Special.)- The upper classes of the Selma High school at it's first general assembly voted solid to do away with hazing this year and substitute the glad hand to all freshman students. This action came as a general surprise, but to the "rats" particularly.
 The assembly of the students. 42o was the largest gathering that has ever been held in the Selma High school. The me>ting was in the na- ture of a welcome to the new stu dents who have entered the high school this season. The formal open- ing exercises of the high school will be held Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
CRAFTS EXPECT TO
 ssm SETTLE WITH M. & o.

ID! Mobile, September 15.-The general committee representing the Mobile and Ohio shops, representing several , thousand men, have requested a meet
 ing with the officials to negotiate
 a separate settlement with this road. sThe meeting will be held on Satur-
 day It is expected that settlement basis will be reached and the men -return to work on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
PLAN SHRINE BANQUET

Gadsden, September 15.-(Special) Alta meeting of the Gadsden Shrine , club last night it was decided to have banquet at the Masonic temple on October 4 and the ladies of the Eastern Star will serve the banouet. It was decided to send in- yitations to several of the state of ficers of the Masonic lodge and they will be present at the banquet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

NOTICE
 Letters of administration on the estate of James B. Francis, deceased. having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of September, 1922, by the Hon. J. P. Stiles. judge of probate court of Jefferson county. Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to by law, or the same shall be forever J. 5. FRANCIS. JR.. Administrator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
LOCAL MARKETS
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

(Marshall, Jordan & Keth)
 ARpIesIGrayensten Nsnins s2 ES: pS% Ina uaney G basket. Bananas-Per lb., bhc.
 Beans-Lima. Madagala h.. SIC: beans navy, ID. shc; beans. pink. b., 7c. Peas-California black-eyed. lb., 6ho. Cabbags-Danish. h., Sc. | Coooanuts-Sack, s4.50: broken lots Sc. S1.s5.
 cheese-Daisy. full cream. s25c.
 Garlic-Per lb., zoe. Grapefruit-Box $7.
 Honey-Twenty-four 2o-oz. cartons S7.bo; honey. section, se.so
 Lemons-Fancy. California. box, sS; fancy imported, Ss.60. | Mackere--s-9 oz. kegs, $T. Onions-large California yellow. b.. axe; California red, Sc; California white. t5 c i; Spanish. crate, s2.2s; onion sets. bu. oranges-15o to 2b0 box. s1O.6o; box. s24 to S6o, S6.5o; box, 100 to 126. ts.bo; box. 2so to 2sS, ss.5o. l Cantaloupes-California flats, crates, $1.7s; standards, S3.76.
 celery-colorado. crate. se.5o; dozen, t1.25.
 Grapes-Maiaga. crate. .sso: Tokay,
 Lettuce-Icsbsrs. crate. s4.6o.
 Potatoes-Irish, 20; sweet. 1oo-lb. sacks. Peanuts-Aiabama raw, h., 5Mc; roast ed, shc; Virginia raw. 7c; Virginia roast
 Raisins-LL. box. ,s.5o; s5-lb.. seeded. 1sc; to 1l-oz, seedless. 1shc. | Rtee-Fancy, Blue Rose. h.. 6hc. | Rutabagas-Per lb., Sc. ! Eggs-Per doz.. s5c. | Fryers-Per h., soc. Hens-Per h., 24c. l Roosters-Per h., 12s.
 Sugar Pears-Bushei baskets. ss.5o.
 Poultry | (W. W. Garrett 6 Sons)
 Hens-large, 22c; small. ls@1se.
 Prysrs-Large size. 2792sc; small. 25c.
 Eggs-Candled, So@s1c.
 LIVE STOCK Birmingham Live Stock Market) Birmingham Packing Co.) Fod Steers
 Fed Steers; Good to choice. 6h07c; | medium. 4hQ5hc.
 q, Grass cattle cattle sccording to weight, qual- tc;; medium cows. 50 0 so: cutters. M SS"s 70 S sS; SsPners; Si.ba ss,a ahSsS hs.vy balls, s9SAo
 Hogs: Choice corn fed hogs, iss to S5s pounds. 1o Vlohc; choice corn fed hogs fed Sogs so to iss ss poSaas sSsS ssHs: iShs iSfa pigs. go pounds down, 5@sc; best heavy
 Soft and oily hogs from 10 to 90 per pound iesB than above prices. Fish (Standard Fish Col Gray Snapper-12c. | Red Snapper-1Sc. Spanish Mackerel-2zo Pompano-35c. l Salt Water Trout-22c. Mullet-10c. Meats (Swift & Col D. S. Clear Bellies-1b O 18c. Silver Leaf Pure Lard-14hc. | Jewel Shortening-13hc. i Butter-37c. Hams-Skinned, 3o934c. Pork Loins-23 Q 26c. | Baoon-23 Q44c. Eggs-20c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
all members of Pocahontas and Red Men are invited to attend.

all members of Pocahontas and Red Men are invited to attend.
 Plans are being completed for the 'Dokey' ceremonial that will be held at the Elks home, Avenue D, next Tuesday evening by Aladdin Temple BiNning ham. A large class will be initiated.
 Personals
 Mrs. c. W. Lawrence and children arc expected to return today after visit to Daytona. Fla.
 MT. and Mrs. o. c. Quinn have named their little son Oliver Clyde Jr.
 Chas. E. Wade of Asheville, N. C., is visiting his brother, H. w. Wade. on Ensiey avenue.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Dunning is visiting her sister, Mrs. Malcolm Morgan, in Gadsden. Mrs. Mary Bell of Chattanooga. Tenn, is visiting her son, Jesse A. Bell, of this city. Mrs. William Poole of Greenville, Tex, is the guest of Mrs. John Ang- win. Mrs. A. G. Long is i'll at her home at Terrace Park. Miss Mary Lucille EzeIl left We'd nesday to enter Judson college at Marion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Program of Interest

An interesting program was given by the September committee of the Woman's Missionary society of the Shadyside Methodist church at the home of Mrs. c. T. Benton Tuesday Ton Twenty fifth avenue.
 Mrs. J. A. Armstrong was leader for the occasion and the members of the society enjoyed the following program: Fathers and Mothers Must Become Teachers in the Home," by Mrs. N. w. Scott; '"The Girls and Boys| Part in the Home" Mrs. E. R. Jones; "The Play and the Social Life in the Home," Mrs. G. M. Truss: Home, a School of Democ- racy," Mrs. J. S. Armstrong;; Our Inter-racial Work" dialogue by Mrs. anderson and Mrs. Whitlock; read ing a leaf1et written Miss Mary DeBardeleben, Mrs. T. W. Pritchett; questionnaire on social service by Miss Annie Williams.
 During the social hour ices were served and punch was dispensed from bowl embedded in flowers by Mrs. Alvin Moseley. The hostesses for the occasion were: Mrs. I. o. Hunt, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Slaughter, Mrs. Willie Jackson. Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Butler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Japanese Luncheon

The Japanese luncheon given by the Westminster Guild of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church at the nlanse proved to be a very unique and enjoyable affair. The rooms were decorated with Japanese pie lures and Japanese lanterns shaded the lights.
 The furniture was removed from the rooms, and the guests sat on pill lows on the floor and girls wearing Japanese kimonas served the lunch con, passing candy and cake first, and then the soup and meat course. Rice was served from a huge bowl set in the center of the room.
 Following the luncheon an interest ing program of Japanese numbers was given as follows: Reading, "A Horse by Day and Man by Night" Miss Mattie Lois Albert; the story of Madame Butterfly" and singing of One Fine Day." by Miss Ellen Dupuy with Miss Norma Hickman as &C., companist; story, "Old Manners in Japan," Miss Helen Flautt; Japanese fairy story, "The Tea Kettle" Lau- rens Brubaker, Jr. Thirty high school and college girls enjoyed the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Department Called

The Fairview fire department was called to Central Park yesterday aft ernoon about 1880 o'clock on account of some grass being on fire. The grass was burning near some houses and the firemen were called to extinguish the blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16

The members of Black Creek Coun- cil No. 37, Cleaners of Pocahontas. of Pratt City. will give box supper at the Odd Fellows hall Monday eve- ming, September IS. The women are requested to bring box lunch and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Dressed Beef

Meal and Feedstuff
 (Smith Grain Co.) Mixed horse feed, sss; old style huilA s22; No. 2 corn. soc; No. 1 white oats soc; shorts s3S; bran. s2s: c. S. meal [ pc., S46; hen feed, 100 lbs, s2.30; tim othy, $50; choice pea green alfalfa, s34; Johnston hay. $22; wheat straw, s25 ton.
 Hides and TaIlow Birmingham Hide and Taliow Col No. 1 Green Salt Hides-Izc. No. Green Salt Hides-11c. No. Green Fresh Hides-10c. No. Green Fresh Hides-sc. No. Dry Flint Htdea-i5c. No. Dry Flint Hides-14c. No. Dry Salt Hides-13c. No. Dry Salt Hides-12c. Sheep Skins-15@76c. Goat Skins--10 o O soc. Hog Skins-10 Q15c. Horse Hides-s1 92.5o. Tallow-4 16c. Beeswax-20 O 22c. Clear Grease Wool-2s Q 30c. Clear Washed Wool--s6 O 3sc. Bury Wool-14 615c. Ginseng Wild-S607.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
ENSIEY Mrs. Harold Mandy
 Correspondent Phone Ensley 4o6-W Residence 24o0 Ave. H
 Circulation 3o9N 18th St., Room
sosh 18th St, Room 4

An attempt was made to snatch the pocketbook of Miss Zula Speer of 2515 Avenue B. about 7:1o o'clock on Twenty-seventh street between Avenue D and Avenue F. Miss Speer was returning to her home, and just as she got to the alley be- tween Avenues E and D someone snatched at her pocketbook, which was on her arm, but did not succeed in getting hold of it.
 Miss Speer screamed and several men who were in the neighborhood ran to her rescue, but her assailant ran down the alley and made good his escape. She was unable to tell whether tho man was white or a yellow negro, but stated that he was a very large man. The Ensley po- lice department was notified and of- ficers rushed to the scene, but they were unable to find any clue that would lead to an arrest. Other than being very badly frightened, Miss Speer was unhurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Must Cut Weeds

Notices have been sent out noti- flying property owners to cut the weeds in and around their premises. Failure to do this will subject the owner to arrest and fine. A great deal of complaint is being made about the weeds in certain parts of the city. In some places the weeds practically overlap the sidewalks, and the people cannot pass without brushing against them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
To Install Deacons

Dr. B. F. Riley, ex-president of Howard college, will preach the morning service at II o'clock at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow. At the evening services at 7:f5 o'clock, the Rev. John A MacSpor- ran, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Birmingham, will deliver the sermon, and following the ser mon he will preside at the installa- tion of the elders and deacons which were recently elected. The follow ing officers will be installed: Elders. s. A. Mckee, M. A. Boyton, l.. L. Dali and c. W. Lawrence. Deacons, E. F. Beckham. V. L. Mckee, Bruce Lindsey and Kenneth D. McMllan The public Is cordially invited,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16

WANTED-Six experienced solicitors; must be reliable and furnish references. This is an exceptional opportu- nifty to those who can pro- duce. Salary and commits sion. Apply to J. H. Brit tain, City Circulation Dept, The Age-Herald. wANTED-Thirty white rough carpen- ters.
 Five white paperhangers. Experienced soda dispensers. Colored cafe porter Colored dishwashers. Coiored coal miners. Two colored pressers. Colored man cook (family). Colored hotel maids. Producers Agency. 2117h 2d Ave-. N wANTED-One Hoffman machine operator: must have experience Apply early Saturday morning. Howard Cleaning Co.,. 1oS15 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
ROOMS AND BOARD

SOUTH HIGHLANDs--Nicely furnished room, with board and private bath. 1212 S. goth St. Main 12o7-J. ROOM and board, 1900 10th Ave, s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16

ATREDALE[Lost. Friday, airedaie puppy. months old; wore small collar. Re- ,ward- B. N. Hughes, 242s Ave. ?. Main s1ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16

WILL TRADE
 Houses. lots. farms for autos. moe>nnee paper. securities other houses C lots, or anything of value. Have fzamber of autos to trade for houaes anlf lota, Main s254. s07 Title Guarantee Nds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
MAY TRY RICHARD AGAIN.
Three Indictments for Criminal Assault
ON Girls Pending.

NEW YORK March 80. - George /.
TEX Richard international sports pro-
moter acquitted early yesterday on
CHARGES of criminal assault and abduc
tion, may have TO stand trial on one of
the remaining indictments against him,
Assist. Dist. Atty. Pecora announced
last night.
Il intend to look carefully over the
other eases. - he said. and if they
show strength in which the Schoenfeld
case was lacking. we win try them
Three indictments charging criminal
assault on East Side school girls are
pending against MIR. Rickard. No i'm
mediate action will be taken, as Mr.
Pecora announced he planned to take a
months holiday following a throat oper-
alton.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
QUINCY CUTTERS REJECT.
Union Votes Not to Accept Reduced
Wage Offered by Manufacturers.

QUINCY, Mass, March 30-At a
special meeting of the granite cutters.
polishers and tool sharpeners. compris-
ing the Quincy branch of the Granite
Cutters International union. held last
night to consider new proposals from
the Granite Manufacturers association.
it WAS voted not to accept the latest
offer. although a wage of S6.4O a day of
eight working hours and $500 on Satur-
days, as against SS a day on five DAYS of
the week and 81 on Saturdays under the
Old bill, Is proposed This offer is an
increase of Sl.60 a day on five days and
of so cents ON Saturday over the last
offer made by the manufacturers
1t was reported that some of the
manufacturers had posted a notice in
their sheds that in the future the wages
paid would be on the basis of a S6-day
minimum. When this was reported TO
the union it was voted a violation of the
old bill of prices, which was signed to
run until April l. and the union men
voted to suspend work as protest
against a violation of the old bill of
prices. This action was taken over two
months ago and the men have been out
Of work ever since.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
KEENE CITIZENS PUZZLED.
Don't Know Who Is Chief of Fire De-
partment-TwO Men Claim Place

KEENE, n. H. March 30.-Who is
the chief of the Keene fire department
is a question frequently asked during
the present existing conditions. Fred
w Towne has been the chief for sew
eral years past but the new city gov
ernment did not reappoint him at the
first meeting in January, as is the Gus
tom.
At the meeting of March Il, Assist
ant Chief and City Electrician Eugene
Il. Riley was appointed chief of the de-
partment; Dennis J. Foley, Elwin III.
Applin, assistant engineers, and Fred
W, Towne, associate engineer. Dennis
]. Foley has qualified, but the others
have notified the city clerk they will
not qualify for the Offices to which they
We're chosen.
Some time during the month of Feb
ruary Chief Towne handed in his res
ignation to the chairman of the fire de-
partment committee, but at later
meeting Of the city government it was
announced he had withdrawn it. Ac-
cording to the city ordinance he con-
tinues to hold the position as chief of
the department until has successor is
appointed and qualities. The salary of
the chief in the past has been $500 q
year, but at the meeting of March IL
it was fixed at $4,000 The chief was
also to act as city electrician and in
spector of buildings.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
REFUSES TO BAN
WOMEN SMOKING
Chicago City Council Files Proposed
Law-"Joker" Calls for
Longer Skirts.

CHICAGO, March 30-The Chicago
city council Yesterday defeated an
ordinance prohibiting women from
smoking in public. The proposed
ordinance was placed on file despite re-
quests Of its supporters that it be re-
ferred to committee.
While the ordinance was being dis
cussed. FIVE women appeared in the
council chamber gallery smoking cigar
quests of its supporters that it be re-
prohibiting smoking in the visitors gall
lery An amendment was offered during
in the banned list for women
"joker' introduced as an amend
ment provided that it would be unlaw-
ful q for any female to ann""r in any pub
lie place wearing rolled stockings. skirts
shorter than four inches above the
ground. penciled eyebrows. bobbed hair,
unless inclosed in a hair net. galoshes,
unless buckled, or low-cut dresses, un-
less approved by the city morals com
mission
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
RIVER ACTING LIKE
LAMB THIS SPRING
Stern Causes Rise arid Some lee Is
Running-SmaIl Section of Island
Park Covered.

The Connecticut river is setting a
good example to March in going out
like a lamb The river has risen and
some ice is running but the process Of
breaking up has been so gradual that the
rise in the river is less than usual There
is about four feet of water flowing over
the Connecticut River Power Co.'S dam
at Vernon today. which IS an unusually
small amount for this season of the year
The first thunder shower of the year
which continued from to 1130 Tues
day night with varying intensity.
brought a sufficient quantity of rain to-
semUorarily raise the river 80 that a
section of Island Park is flooded.
Ii was two years ago Tuesday night
that the ice and high water carried out
the steel bridge crossing the river from
Bridge street. when Cornelius Flanni-
gan lost his life
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
BALL AND WADING
POOL COMMITTEE
Appointed in Esteyville Last Night By
Community Serviee-B0ys Tell
of Pledged Support.

committee to recommend a site for
junior baseball diamond and a feasible
plan for wading pool for the children
was appointed last evening in a
meeting of the Esteyville Community
Service which was held in the school
house. A talk was given by F. X Brown
regarding neighborhood possibilities for
spring and summer. after which the COM
mittee was appointed The committee
consists of Rev. e. S. Hewitt. 5. J.. Pur-
inton, Mrs. +. S. Hewitt, Mrs. Frank
w Pier and Charles II. Davis. 1t was
voted that the committee report definite
plans at a meeting to be held April i
at the schoolhouse. 1t also was voted
that the social committee organize so
cial. An interesting feature of the meet
ing was the presence of several boys who
had called at various homes during the
early evening and secured the promise of
several citizens Of the community to sup
port the baseball diamond and wading
pool projects. When the subject came up
for discussion the boys took their turns in
conveying the promises thus obtained to
the meeting
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
MAY SHUT DOWN
ELECTRIC RAILWAY
American Trust Co. Trying 10 FOrecIese
Mortgage on Barre & Montpelier
ROad-Hearing Friday.

MONTPELIER, March 30--Judge
Stanley G. Wilson has set hearing at
the courthouse in Montpelier Friday,
March 81, on the petition of the Amer
lean Trust Co. against the Barre and
Montpelier Traction and Power Co.,
Robert J. Stewart, II. J. Volholm, re-
ceiver. and the Montpelier and Barre
Light and Power Co, the action look
ing toward a partial foreclosure on the
traction company.
The bill of complaint is as follows
First that an accounting of the trac-
ton company be taken; second, that the
first mortgage held on the traction COM
pany by the petitioner be forecl0sed ;
third. that a receiver be appointed for
the traction company during the pen
dency of the chancery proceedings
fourth. that an injunction be granted re
straining anyone from interfering with
or diSpoSing of any of the traction
company's property; fifth, that until
further order of the court, the traction
company's lines shall not operate; and
sixth. that the defendants be ordered TO
appear on a set day for hearing on
the case.
1t appears that the American Loan
and Trust Co. the name of which was
changed to the American Trust Co, by
net of the Massachusetts legislature, ac-
cepted a trust covering all the property
Of the traction company, all privileges
and anpurtenances, all contracts, rents.
profits and franchises growing out OF the
property. as a result of Il 100000
mortgage secured by an issue of five per
cent gold bonds on Nov. l, 1897; The
bonds were 10 mature Nov. l. 1917.
The property and other appurte-
nanceS over which the American Trust
Go. is trustee include all the real eS-
tate OF the company. its roadbed. tracks
-aiIway plant. machinery. electric m9~
ar appliances, rolling stock,
other personal and mixed property. all
privileges. and aEurnnarces, all things
in action. c0utrac-.. claims and de
nand 4. aad rents. profits and franchises
rraV,inz cat of the property.
the tracti1n company operated at loss
before the appointment Of II. J. Vol
holm as receiver.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-03-30
HAMEL GETS Is
MONTHS IN PRISON
War Record Saves Him From Longer
Term for RObbing Rum Car-Au-
tomnhile Owner Held.

BENNINGTON. March 3o.-The cases
growing out of the raid in Pownal, on
the ni~ht of March Il, when an automo-
bile carving contraband liquor valued
at 81 900 was held up and the cargo
seized. were disposed of in municipal
court here yesterday. George Hamel,
%, of North Adams, was committed TO TO
the Vermont prison at Windsor tor lS
months. He had originally been
sentenced to three years but an invest
cation by the Vermont probation oihceT
disclosed that the young man was Is
months overseas in the war and had been
awarded a medal for bravery.
The probation officer recommended a
suspension of the prison sentence. but
Judge f. c. Bennett, in view Of the fact
that Hamel was the member OF the trio
who held up the raiders with a revolver
was of the opinion that a portion OF the
prison sentence should be served.
Chauncey Burdick of North Adams
whose automobile carried the raiders
was held under bonds of $1,000 for the
June term of Bennington county court
Frank Amlaw of North Adams was held
under $50 bail as a material witness.