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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
WAR ROSTER PRESENTED
Historical Society Gets List Of Cvii
 War Veterans

BRADFORD, Pa, April 21.-Be- cause only eight of the 134 Civil war veterans who made up Encampment No. [. Union Veteran Legion. are still living. and only three of this mum ber are able to leave their homes. the roster has been presented to the McKean County Rhetorical Society for preservation. The encampment has not been able to hold meeting for over a year.
 The encampment was made up or veterans who Hooked to Bradford with the discovery of oil in this re- gion soon after the close of the war. They represented more than 100 reg iments. and most of them had been wounded in action New York con- tributed Al. Pennsylvania 8. Ohio f2, Wisconsin five. Massachusetts and Vermont three each. Illinois and Con necticut two each. and Indiana, Kan Sas. Missouri and Michigan one each. They played an important part in the oil development of the region and to this day the remaining members are among tine most respected residents of the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
| N | l M [ MAY BE
 ME ASURE IF r N 1:
 IN SINE DISHCOURTS
Claim Present System Proves Unjust To Poor
 Man

STOCKHOLM, April 21.-An un- usual system of adapting criminal fines to the income of the offender as well as tO the seriousness of the crime. iN oUe-of the unique provisions in the proposed revision If SWeden's criminal statates which has been recommended to tbr government by the criminal law comm ssion.
 Attention often has been called to the unjust operation of fines fixed within narrow limits. To the wealthy man such a fine in no way served as a deterrent, while to the poGr man lt often became q punishment out of all proportion to the seriousness of the crime.
 The principle of the proposed amendment. which will doubtless be accepted, Is that the punishment bX fine for any given offeuse shall work with the same effectiveness upon persons of various economic status, There are to be two bases for fixing the fine, the novelty being that the amount is divided up into daily pay ments. instead of being Jumped in one sum. The degree of enormity of the crime is to be indicated by the hulu- ber of days used as nultiplier in the calculation. while the other factor, the sum to be paid each day. will vary with the financial means of the offender These amc unts may wary from 25 cents to S250 a day, The number of days shall not be less than one nor more than 90
 Another humanitarian principle in this provision is that the payments need not be made in unbroken sue cesSon. though there must be at least 10 daily payments month for any given conviction
 Whenever failure to pay the fine ensues the sentence may be com muted to imprisonment. though un- der the proposed amendment consid- eration will be given by the court to the question of whether such failure came through contempt, negligence, or was involuntary through un- avetdable financial difficulties
 Another legal novelty in Sweden recommended by the criminal. law commission is the treatment of those who have violated the law of the land in such a way that the offense-doe not involve moral turpitude or per- sonal dishoner Instead if being im- prisoued or sentenced to penal servi- tude. such offenders shall simply be placed in detention or "custodta honesta." the Swedish term for this punishment being arrest The pe- rfods of arrest may vary from three months to life, and the persons thus detained shall be cared for in insti- tutiGns especially provided for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
Wheat Market Easy After Prices Hit Top

CHICAGO. April q, = Summertime weather and timely rains improving the crop outlook have eased the tension in the wheat market this week. but only after a new high price record for the season had been touched by the July de- livery. Compared with week ago. whea [ ihis morning was sc to 7sc lower, with Norn showing isc to 1c decline; oats ssc to 1c and lisc down, and provisions at setback of 37c to 62c.
 Until near the close of the week, the outlook was that the domestic winter crop of wheat would be 46000.00O bushels less than was harvested in 1929. and that Ne braska in particular would yield but one third to half a crop. High winds and dust storms were reported as prevailing in Nebra ska, Kansas and Oklahoma. Coupled with this condition, seeding delay noth- west made the crop prospect dubious Tor spring wheat. but price upturns due to such adverse circumstances were more than offset when widespread moisture and warmth came to the rescue
 Some bearish effects in the wheat mar ket followed the decision of the United States supreme court upholding the grain futures act. The declines which values underwent in this connection. however proved to be brief. and throughout the week the course of the market hinged in the main upon the greatly varying crop probabilities dependent the weather. Revised crop estimates from India had some bearish influence as the week ap- preached end.
 Corn and oats took their cue from wheat and from government figures indicating that this season would witness enlarged planting of both the feed grains.
 Accomplishing stocks. especially of lard. .acted as weight on the provision mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
l NERVOUSNESS IS SEEN NV COTTON;
 CLOSE IS E ASY

NEW YORK, April 21.-The cotton market showed continued nervous ness today and while an early break into new low ground for the move ment on old crop months was fol- lowed by sharp rallies they were not fully maintained. July broke to 26.06c on the early decline and rallied to 25.57c but closed at at 26.25c or 32 points off from the best The gen. eraI market closed easy at net de- clines of 26 to 33 points on old crop positions and 6 points lower to b points higher on the new crop months.
 The market opened steady at a de- cline of 4 points on November but generally to 12 points higher on covering for over the weekend. and scattered buying promoted by re ports of a better demand for cotton goods in the local market or talk or firmer technical position. There was continued liquidation by old crop longs, however, and the market very soon weakened in consequence. May sold off to 26.90c or 4S points net lower and the weakness in the near months pulled down the new crop positions with October declining to 23.76e and December to 23.50c or 20 to 2l points below yesterdays close Ihefe was good deal of covering on this break. however, while local brokers reported a more active trade demand than previously since the de- cline started, and the market stiff fened up during the middle of the morning. A possibility that a low barometer would bring unsettled con- ditions over Texas before the re- opening of the market on Monday morning probably promoted the rally which carried October up to 24.25c and December to 23.73c or about 20 to 29 points net higher. and May also ral- lied quite sharply from the early de- cline. Except for covering and early trade buying there was very little support and the market weakened again late in the morning with last prices showing reactions of some 20 to 9 points from the best. The pos sibility of unsettled weather in tine southwest over Sunday was not very clearly defined in the opinion of local map readers. Otherwise weather conditions in the south were considered favorable with the fore casts pointing to clearing in the east, after showers in some sections to- night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
LOCAL MARKETS

Apples-Extra fancy winesap barrels. Ss.25; extra fancy Delicious box S4.5o; ex- tra fancy Ortley. box. s3.75: fancy Wne- sap. box. s: extra fancy Roman Beauty, t3; fancy Roman Beauty, box. S2.75; choice Roman Beauty. box, s2.5o; extra fancy Spitz box. s3.25: small Jonathan.
 Bananas-Per pound 7c.
 Beans-California lima regular. 111ac; navy firm; pound 95ac; pink beans, 9c.
 Peas-California biack-eyed. pound. 7c.
 bbage-Texas green, firm. lc Louis iana, crates, S5.50. Mobile. crates. S5.oo.
 Goconuts-Per sack. 50; broken lots, s6.60.
 pates-Bromedary. ss.75; ts s-ounce
 Evaporated Apples--Selah brand. l3 lac pound choice New York, 50 pound box. i5c pound 60 16-ounce New York stock, Evaporated Peaches-Fancy, 5o-pound box, per pound. 2Oc; choice. 16hc; fancy,
 Peaches-Practically peeled. ss; 60 H. ounce packages, not quoted.
 Grapefruit-Box, s..
 Lemons-Caltornia. box s6 imported. s5.50.
 Mackerel. 14o count, barrels, s22.5c; s-s oz.. kegs S7.50
 oranges-206- 2l6-2 -25o-i76 to box, s6.5O; 15o to box, s5; 9G-126 to box s5. Beans-Fresh, $3.50 hamper.
 Ceery-Forida. S3.50 crate. SIPS dozen.
 Gucumbers--S4 crate.
 Eggpant-S4.50 crate.
 Lettuce--1ceberg. crate. S4.5o
 Peppers-llorida, crate. s4.
 fomatoes-Faney. crate ss.75: choice. crate. S2.75.
 Potatoes-Coorado Irish, pound, 2hc: Michigan. pound, 2iac; Sweet. 100-pound sacks, pound, 2ac.
 bama, raw. pound, Sc; roasted, slac. Virginia, raw. 1oc; roasted. 10l2c.
 Prunes- Fitted. 3s 11-ounce package. l 5c 25-pound box. 40-5O to pound. 12%c; 607o to pound, lie; 60-6o pound. 5o- O Rtee1Fahcy Blue Rose pound, Go.
 Rutabagas-Firm; per pound 3c.
 Seed Potatoes and Onion sets--Bliss Triumph potatoes. sack, S5.25; Cobblers, sack. s425 Rose. sack, s4.2h; Onion sets. red. per bushel, s2.75; yellow. s2.75; white s3. rawberries-south Alabama, s450 crate
 Louisiana Negetables-Turnps. barrel. s7; mustard, barrel. s7; carrots. bar rel, S5. shaliots, barrel S8: beets. barrel, s5. spinach. barrel. s6.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
UTE INDIANS LIVE IN WILD W00LLY PLACE
Seldom Visited Wilderness Where
 Few Wheels Have Penetrated

News of an Indian war in Utah may come as something of a shock to those who think there no longer is an American frontier" says bulle- tin from the Washington. D. C., head quarters of the National Geographic society. which goes on to describe tn , southeastern corner of Utah, where renegade Ute Indians have been re sisting the authorities.
 Tt is logical enough that solitude loving Indians, breaking with civili- zation, should choose the desolate, uninhabited portions of this almost unknown region as scene for their adventure. The few men who have traversed and written about the out lying sections of san Juan county which, incidentally is larger than the state of New Jersey estimate that probably only few hundred white men really know it's remote sections even superficially.
 This is part of the United States, which can perhaps be under stood by outsiders only if they have gazed over the depths and crags of the Grand Canyon and tried to imag inc what lies beyond. San Juan county does not lie immediately north of the canyon, it is in broad way kindred land to that moated region-set off from the beaten path, letl StiS et ioiliu oI TOCh anu ca dHNOUS and desola tion.
 "'rhe district is marked out bv it's own canyons. To the west lies the north and south gorge of the Colo rado river. not yet the tremendous gash that it becomes farther south and west in Arizona, but still huge cleft in the earth that can be crossed only at few widely separated points. To the south lies the canyon Of the san Juan river ipOr. side the Grand Canyon, but a deep. diff cult cEasm for all that To the north the Grand river, important tributary of the Colorado, runs in a deep chan mel, making the third canyon bound ary to this isolated county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
MARJORIE DAW WEDS
Chaplin and Mary Pickford Take
 Part In Wedding

Daw. motion picture actress, and Alfred E. Sutherland, screen actor and director. were married last night and were back at work making pie lures today
 They postponed their honeymoon because of press of screen engage ments.
 The Rev. Neal Dodd, rector Of the Episcopal church of St. Mary of the Angels, known as Hollywood's g Little Church Around the Corner. performed the ceremony. Mary Piekford was matron of honor and Charlie Chaplin best man.
 In obtaining the license Miss Daw gace her name as Marguerite E. House and her ase as 9l. The bride- groom, who is Chaplins assistant di- rector, gave his age as 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
CHARTER MEMBERS OFF
 KIWANIS CLU B AR E. LISTED BY SECRETARY /.
EnsIey Infirmary Graduates Issue Invitations For Con-
 mencement May 12
FAIRFIELD Bt REAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD { Fairfield. Ala. April 21 f

Secretary Joseph iialfpenny of the Kiwanis club gave out a list of the charter members of that club Sat urday as follows: Dr. Homer w.. Allgood. ]. J. Phillips, William B. Blake. city clerk; George E. Boyd, Jr.. R T, Brown, Walter S. Buck Albert Chalmers, Fred L. Crocker, Dr. John Thomas Endsley, T. S Fryer William H. Gilbert Dr. J. M. Graveless, Seymour Hall, C. A. Mil Ter, B. B. Montgomery, r. l.. Me Donald, Thomas J. Reece, Frank D. Reynolds, W. G. Robbins, Roland A. Searles, Paul D. Smith, Joseph Stead, John A Wicker. William Wren. Thomas J. Nieholis, w D Langston, Samuel c King, Harry Hllhouse, A. C. Carter. Charles A. Buck, Maj. Frederick 5. Dodge. R. l.. Green, Joseph Halfpenny, Thomas Chalmers and Dr. C. W. Shack elford
 Having completed the formalilies of organization, 1t IS stated that the parent Kiwanis club of Birmingham will offer some suggestions of Inu- nicipal service to the Fairfield club and that the new organization will enthusiastically undertake some very worth while problems in this city. The club will arrange permanent luncheon place during the forth coming week and will no doubt per form some valued services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
DoRE,Irs. DANIEL S co.

Roscoe Rockwood X Co.'S daily cotton letter. by private wire to Dorenus, Daniel
 NEW- ORLEANS. April 2l.-while the cotton market had It's hard spots today. mainly on short covering. a good deal or selling pressure felt the same Va resulting from the same cause. Points in the extern belt wired in that growers or EanlZations Were receiving floods Of pro tests against the government s report on intended acreage. Weekend reviews of the couutfy's general commerce were in harmony with the general trend of events, claming that temporary reaction was being felt from the rapid trade expansion of the first quarter of 1923. The weather oyer the belt again was highly unfavor- able, too much rain being reported in both eastern and western divisions of the belt, with every prospect that the rains would continue over a good part of the eastern belt. Very little attention was paid to weather conditions although even the most cated further delay to planting in impor- taut sections of the belt. The market act ed short, and 1t was plain that al every opportunity the larger shorts were talk
 James E Bennett X Co.'S letter on grain. by private wire to Doremus Daniel X Co.,:
 CHICAGO, April 2l.-Wheat. Market weak on rains and lower cables early with good many hangover selling or
 ders from the previous day. The declin- ing market carly soon encountered free buying by commission houses which soon took up the slack in the market. Prices rallied rather easily. Corn rallied from an carly break and there d good de-
 mand for cash corn also. with premiums light. and it is now claimed that country elevator stocks are being well cleaned out in many sections. The export demand is fair. Weather conditions are fairly satis- On the dps we would buy corn for mod
 crate rallies.-Doremus Daniel 6 Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
Reoctionary Tendency Marks Financial Week


 NEW YORK, April 21.-Reactonary tend dencies characterized this weeks fi- nancal and commodity markets Despite additional reports of record breaking steel and iron production, building construction and March cotton consump ption, there was a noticeable slackenng of demand in cer tain basic industries and reacting price tendency.
 Crude oil, gasoline, coffee. rubber. lead and copper prices were shaded during the week. Sugar prices broke sharply on tho announcement of the governments suit to prevent speculation in raw sugar futures. but they made good recovery later on ad- ditional reports of a crop shortage.
 Money rates continued relatively easy, with call loans dropping low as per cont towards the end of the, week and more time money available at 5h per cent for the short maturties. Bankers were still holding out for 5i2 per cent for the longer dates.
 One of the most significant develop ments of the week the increased for eign demand for stocks and bonds. The recently announced reduction of British taxes is believed to have given impetus to foreign buying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22

The swift reaction in cotton to new low level for the present move ment, together with offerings by southern spinners of comparatively cheap yarns in gradually increasing volume have rresulted in anot1e setback in cotton and yarn. quota tions in the Philadelphia market. Southern carded weaving and knit ting yarns, both single and ply, have been reduced about a cent a pound. Few new orders came to hand over the last weekend and there was lir- tie inquiry. On the other hand, as between the dealers and spinners. Philadelphia has become buyers market again. as shown by d new influx of spinners from the south anxious to capture new business or get first hand information regarding the prospects in this direction.
 Buyers claim to be able to get any quantity of southern carded knitting yarns at better than 45 cents. the figure generally quoted for los cones. Dealers are quoting A cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
Told by Prioate Wires
nIHRNRp,s LETTER

NEW YORK. April Cspecial.1 Fur ther liquidation was in progress during the day. whie lllere fair demand for a Saturday from trade sources who re gard the crop conditions as not as favor able as they should be at this season or the year. The cr0p preparations are two 10 three weeks late So that the trade will be very anxious oyer fhe prospects ot the crop during the coming month. tonfldenee has indeed been shaken by the action ot the government in attacking the sugar eX- change. Prices are governed by the sup ply. If cotton reNt year should be short crop would the same action be takeh against cotton as against sugar? lt is this thought which has largely contributed to the decline this weei<. There is. however very little cotton and a vast consumption Iet has also felt the convulsion in cot ton. The decline ia the last few minutes was ascrtbed to the desire 10 have little interest eVer sunday Futures in Liverpool are due May II 25d. July 14. 03d.-liub bard Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
MISSIONARY CONFERENCE

A large number of the most pTom- inent women in this district con nected with the Methodist churches are expected to attend the district conference of the Methodist Mission ary society which will be held at the Fairfield Methodist church next Thursday and Friday. The programs arranged for the four sessions con- tain subjects of wide interest to the V vomen's organizs Ions. Many prom inent leaders will be in attendance to help make the meeting success. The women of the Fairfield church will serve luncheon on both days to the visitors. Meetings will be held al 10 o'clock a. m. and at o'clock D. m,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
SrrWARy,S LETTER

BIRMINGHAM. April 2!s-In the ab- sance of Liverpool or any particular news the cotton market averaged slightly hlgh l, CT at the upeuing today but continued liquidation began as soon as the lnltlai figures were posted. This liquidation was on a large scale. and depressed values well under the lows of yesterday catching many stops on the decline. After the first hour, however sharp rally took place that gained hacl, the losses hut again to be heavily seld that brought The finals to unchanged to 30 lower than the previous close, the biggest loss being made in the May options. Spots were gen crafty quoted D down, and there was q better demand reported from the Caro Hnas The weather was regarded as fay- orable. Worth street and Fall River al . vices were poor. but a statement issued by the American Wooien company said trade was excellent. The opinion is ex- pressed that this unsettiing incident, com ing on top of other depressing factors caused longs to let go. May and luiy are down oyer 4c from last months high. and away below parity with spots In the south. There is chance for good up turn should anything occur to revive con fidcnce in the market. october will be favoFite for the purchasing powers around this level. Liverpool ts due 90 points down on May and % down on October Monday
 morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
DRY GOODS MARKET

NEW YORK. April 2l.-Printers today named new prices on prints and percales for May. June and July delivery on the basis of 15c for A 64X60s. continuing the old spring basis into fall. Business active. About 400.o0O pieces of wide print cloths were bought for future de livery at 10lAc for A. G4X60s. and 12c for 68x72s, the lowest prices since Ian uary. Knit goods were quiet Silks showed little change. Dress goods of a fancy character sold well. while staples were quiet. Linens were firm. Jobbers re ported moderate business Retail trade Was quickeued by warmer weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
ST. CLAIR MAN HELD
Dudley Johnson Tried To Tear Jail
 Down, Say Officers

Dudley Johnson, St. Clair county. evidently did not approve of the St. Clair county jail system. He tried to tear the jail doors down, ham, mered on the walls and did every thing he could to damage the jail, officers allege.
 Johnson was arrested in Birming ham, Saturday by Deputies Badger and Jones by request Of the St. Clair county sheriff. He was docketed in the Jefferson county jail on charge of "defacing the county jail," but later released on $200 bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
KING THANKS CITIZENS

s. C. King, chairman of Group 2 Alabama Bankers association, issued the following note to Ensley citi- zens who assisted in the recent ell tertainment of Alabama bankers;
 "On behalf of the Ensley banks. want to express to you our ap- preciation of the part you played in making our recent group meeting such a success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
LANGsroN OCCUPIES BUILDING

W. D. Langston Real Estate com nany moved into new building Saturday on Gary avenue. The firm occupies an entire building, devoted exclusively to real estate operations. MT. Langston has associated with him several hustling young men and says business is the best since Fair field was founded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
MANY NEW sHRINERs

The dust having cleared away and the paint removed from their be wildered countenances, it is possible to announce that Dr. John T. Ends ley, Fred Glenn. F. B. Pitts. Fred Sturgess. R. E. Lee, Ben Hankan- son. C. Thompson. Tom Finley and NJ. Thompson of Fairfield were among the novices elevated to the nobility by zamora temple Thursday night.