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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
DESCENDANTS OF. DELAW A RE M N HEIRS ID MILLIONS
Kin In LauderdaIe County Or ganize To Push Legal
 Fiqht
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Florence, Ala, June 2 ]

A case that is attracting much local attention and one in which d large number of Lauderdale county people are interested is the legal battle now on in the city of Chicago between the city of Wilmington. Delaware and the heirs of one, Charles Christopher Springer.
 At meeting of the heirs who reside in this county held at the home of R. H. Nix of Lexington dur ing the past week it was stated that there is great possibility that a. compromise involving about half billion dollars will be effected with in the near future.
 The story of the probable inheri- tance of this hugs sum of money sounds like a fairy tale but those say there is every likelihood that the compromise will be made.
 In 1898 the "Old Swedes Church." which was surrounded by large number of acres was acquired by Christopher Springer and in 1898 his heirs leased it for period of 100 years to corporation known as the Swedish Church corporation. Upon this land the city of Wilmington has been built with it's present popula- tion of s10, 1000. Since the expiration of the lease in 1908 heirs of Springer have organized themselves into an association, incorporated under the laws of the state of Massachusetts, for the purpose of exercising their rights under the lease.
 Heirs Win Suit.
 In a long drawn out legal battle that ensded the heirs won their suit, the supreme court ruling that the city of Wilmington and it's residents had no legal title to the property which should go to the heirs
 Lately the headquarters of the heirs have been moved to Chicago and, according to the statement of one of the heirs here, they have carried the fight to such a point that they expect the city of Wilmington at early date to issue bonds for $500 900 with which to satisA the proposed compromise.
 Former County Commissioner Mace B. Springer, MT. and Mrs. Raleigh H. Nix, and more than a dozen other citizens of this county are included in the list of legal heirs of Springer. Further developments in the case will be watched carefully by many friends of the heirs who wish them every success in securing all to which they are entitled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
UTILITY BOARD TO MEET IN OAK CITY 0N LOCK r ISSUE
Patterson Reports Engineers Check Up Plans For
 Transmission Line
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD
 Albany Decatur, Ala, June 2 J

Engineers of the Alabama public service commission are making a careful study and analysis of the data submitted in connection with tte petition of the Alabama Power company for permission to build a transmission line from d point near Sheffield to Huntsville. This an- rouncement was made here Saturday by A. G. Patterson, president of the commission, who was spending the day here on business.
 MT. Patterson will address the Bible class of the Methodist church. Norwood. in Birmingham. Sunday. In speaking of the two petitions re- garding power development pow be- fore the commission. MT. Patterson said in regard to the Lock IT proj- ect that the commiss ssion will meet ill Tuscaloosa Tuesday to hear citizens of that community on the request of the power company for permission to construct additional dams at Lock IT,. In regard to the transmission line Mir. Patterson said: The commis- sion has the whole question under advisement and our engineer is mak- ing careful study and analysis of the data and information submitted by the power company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
TUSCAL LOOSA'SAERO
 FIELD IS CHRISTENED
Birmingham Planes Take Part Named Druid City Field"
 TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

The Junior Chamber of Commerce aviation field was dedicated late this afternoon and christened the Druid City field. Three planes of the 135th aero soIadron of Birmingham ar rived at 5:2o o'clock, in command of Major Meisscner. He was accompa nied by five members of the squad ron.
 The first speaker was Fred Max well, Jr.. who made the address of welcome to the visitors and was fol- lowed by talk by Fred Nelson, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Major Meissner was then introduced and made a splendid talk. and during his remarks outlined the various uses of airplanes. A big crcwd witnessed the ceremony.
 The field consists of four acres ami is located near Pounds Lake, pleasure resort. about two miles ncrth of the city. The field was highly .,omplimented by the visitors and built through the efforts of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
COTTON CONFERENCE
 TO SET STANDARD
Preliminary Meeting Will Be Held
 In New York

WASHINGTON. June "A pre- llminary conference with the English cotton delegations who have come to the United States for a hearing be- fore Secretary Wallace on the new cotton standards act will be held in New York Monday by Charles j.. Brand, consolidating marketing spe- cialist, representing Mir. Wallace. The formal hearing will be held in Washington June H..
 The foreign cotton men represent the greater part of the European colt on interests. They are endeavor- ing to learn just what business ad justmerts will have to be made by foreign merchants handling Amer ican cotton as q result of the new act which goes into effect August l.
 The department of agriculture has agreed with American exporters to permit the use of the American standards combined with definitions of their equivalents in terms of Liverpool and other recognized standards for a reasonable period, not longer than the comipg crop year. After that time all sales and shipments must be made on the basis of United States officials standards as prescribed by the new law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
SMASH 1O3 STILLS DURING MAY AND
 MAKE 2O3 ARRESTS
McAdory's Report Shows Wise Being Screwed Down
 On MoonshinerS
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD

Destruction of 1O2 stills, 5S,410 gallons of mash, 1,571 gallons of whisky. eighteen bottles of home- brew and twelve cases of alcohol, ar rests totaling 2o3 and the confisca- tion of seven automobiles, one truck, one wagon and two mules were listed in the work of the state law enforcement department during may Walter K. McAdory. chief supervisor, submitted this report to Governor Brandon Saturday.
 Chief McAdory stated that T have had the hearty cooperation of prac- tically all of the sheriffs in the state" and further that he has re- ceived the full support of Charles M. Sartain, director of prohibition en- forcement in Alabama, for the fed eral government.
 Cash fines from cases disposed of on May 31 were S6,669.60, while to- tai expenses of the department were S4,S72.41, leaving net profit of S1,- 797.19 for the month, aside from sen tences imposed Eightyseven ar rests were made during the month for possessing stills and 2S for dis tilling. Convictions have already been secured in forty-two of the cases made in May, with only one acquittal and one nolle prosequi. In all cases carried into May. fifty eight convictions were obtained, while five cases were nolie pressed and seven defendants were acquitted.
 A special on the PheniX-Girard salient was appended. which showed that with the cooperation of county forces of Lee and Russell counties, GA stills, ranging from 800 to 1890 gal Ions capacity, were destroyed dur ing the past 90 days, with il ar rested on charges of dstilling, eight automobiles, one wagon and two mules confiscated and about 120 per sons arrested on charges of vioiat- ing the prohibition laws. Sixty war rants were obtained for vagrancy during the three months. Eight in functions were issued against places in Girard which were alleged to be used for violations of the prohi- bition laws.
 Chief McAdory also referred to the closing by injunction of two places in Montgomery said to have been used as liquor resorts. The report rendered thanks to Judge Henry D. Clayton and T. D. Sanford. district attorney, for their cooperation with the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
GERMANY COMBATS HER FOOD RIOTS. WITH JAZZ MUSIC
0rChestraS In Market Places Keep Buyers In Good
 HumOr
By FERDINAND JAIN

BERLIN. June 2.-Germany has de- eided to combat it's food riots with jazz music instead of machine guns.
 After several varieties of special police had failed to stop food prof iteers from ballooning their prices, and communist fair price commit tees" from bashing the profiteers and confiscating their groceries, an Unter Den Linden psychologist came to the rescue.
 As result, there was a full brass band on the job Saturday in every Berlin market place, and reports from provincial centers of com munist activity indicated that the pacific power of music had been in- troduced everywhere as q soother for the exploited beast.
 Jazz music, reflected the psych- ologist and his packers in the depart ment of the interior. would not only soften the profiteers' hearts, and persuade them not to demand such atrocious prices, but it would aso calm the communists and help them forget their empty poeketboolSs and emptier stomachs.
 O o O
 No Drop Reported.
 
 prices had been reported from the great markets and provision stores and smaller shops. But the seduc- tive strains of German jazz were successful everywhere in making the crowds, who have been giving the police more trouble every day than they could handle, oblivious to food for the moment. Observers in the Alexanderplatz and elsewhere treat ed to the astonishing sight of crowds who had started out grimly with cobblestones concealed in their market baskets and a determination to tip over vegetable counters, paus- ing instead to shimmy subconscious ly and shake tentative foot as President Ebert's doughty bands men Irving Berlined few Teutonic masterpieces.
 Not only was the semi sacred Blue Danube" syncopated according to the German conception of jazz. but the "Wacht Am Rhein"' itself was blared at the hungry mobs with more than a trace of motif supposedly originated in Africa Forces Organized.
 Previously, terrorist methods or ganiZed by communist bands and aimed at all profiteering food dealers had compelled the government to or ganiZe everywhere the speciad Fair price -polizei." These have been aug mented now by the green" poli@ei. whose dual role is to keep prices at fair level. by reporting profiteers. and keep the mobs quiet by putting, ring leaders in jail. When the green police failed to maintain peace, the musical anaestheic was introduced.
 In several localities. apparently riaces suffering from $ shortage of musical talent, foot riots were re- ported Saturday. CT nature serious enough to require he importation of poll"e aid from neighborips cities. No casualties were reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
KNOTTY PROBLEMS FACE LEGISLATURE
Convict Lease AnG Sunday Closing Among 0utstand-
 ina Measures

MONTGOMERY, Ala. June 2.-(By Associated Press )-What measures and bills will receive close atten- tion when the legislature reconvenes in July? That is question many are propounding and answers are numerous.
 Repeal of the convict lease, re- vision of the agricultural code, the Mobile port amendment, the eight- hour law for women. the county su- perintendent selection method, the chiropractic regulation bill and the Sunday blue laws all come in for their share of discussion.
 All of the above mentioned bills are expected to be pondered by the leg islators, with the Mobile port amend ment probably watched closer than any other, Montgomerians say.
 Because of considerable agitation on the convict lease question by citizens over the entire state, the re- peal of the extension is said by many to be likely.
 Superintendent Question.
 During the last session of the 1923 assembly, change in the educational system of the state was found to be strongly, in favor among a great number of the lower and upper house members.
 Just what favor the Sunday observ- ance bill will find is a matter of speculation following the indefinite postponement of the bill in the sen ate during the winter by a IT to 16 vote. Senator J. M. Bonner of Cam den fostered the bill in the upper house.
 The eight-hour law for women is being fostered to large extent by the state branch of the League of Women Voters and the social welfare organizations of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
"GENERAL" LEE "GOAT"
 IN OIL FRAUD CASE
One Of Partners On Witness Stand
 Explains Dealing Of COmpany

FORT WORTH. Texas, June D. How he and his partner. H. H. Schwartz, organized the General Lee companies No. l and 2. and then sold these companies, the leases which were described in the adv rtis.ng literature as sure to bring immense profits to the investors was told on the witness stand today by Charles Sherwin, defendant with Schwartz and General" Robert A. Lee in the ''oil fraud case" charging misuse of the mails.
 Sherwin gave this testimony on cross exabination by David Cahill, government attorney. He said the companies were capitalized at s25,- GOO and $10,000, respectively. and they (Sherwin and Schwartz) took over the entire capital stock in exchange for the leases. But not all of the capital stock was sold to the pub lie, Sherwin said, there being but approximately s15,000 sold for com pany No. l and S13.000 for company No. ?. All of this money was taken over by them. he said. together with the remaining capital stock and as payments would dribble into the of- lice after the first drive for stock holders he and Schwartz would pocket the money.
 As the money belonged to them, he said. there was no use of keeping any books.
 While Sherwin and Schwartz real ized handsome profits from the first two Lee companies, General" Lee, the aged defendant, who the govern ment alleges Is the goat" of the whole affair, received but S12.50 weekly and occasional small sums for tobacco money" according to Sherwin's testimony. He said Lee was to receive ten per cent of the profits of the company in addition to his weekly salary. but as there were no profits for the investors. Lee had nothing coming. There were also no met profits" from the third com pany, Sherwin said, and Lee re- ceived nothing but his salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FRIENDSHIP MONUMENT
French City To Stage Manifestation
 For United States

CHAUMENT, June 2.-(By Asso- ciated Press.)-Dedication tomorrow of the monument erected "To France American Friendship in this little town, headquarters of the Ameri- can general staff during the World war is to be made the occasion of one of the greatest manifestations of French sympathy toward the United States since cessation of hos tilities. Chaument "fete day" which will last until Monday, are already in full swing.
 President Millerand, who is to of- ficiate at the unveiling, arrived at 630 o'clock tonight.
 People were constantly arriving. Other notables present, in addition to M. Millerand, will be Premier Poincare, Minister of Justice Colrat, Marshals Petain, Fayolle and Joffre, and Generals Gouraud and Magin. The American ambassador, Myron T. Her. rick, is motoring here from Paris.
 Much regret is expressed at Gen. eral Pershing's inability to be pres- eQt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
-L|TTL SELMA GIRL
 STRUCK BY BICYCLE
Court Postponement To AccommO-
 date The Farmers

SELMA, Ala, June 2.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Watkins Jackson, a negro boy, fifteen years old. ran over and seriously injured little white girl about five years Of age in Amesvillage, a suburb of Selma. The negro was riding bicycle on the sidewalk and knocked down the lit- tie girl while she was playing in front of her parents home. The negro. was locked up in the city jail to answer a charge of carelessness in riding his bicycle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
FARMERS FEEL BETTER

Two Sunny June days have inn proved the spirits of Dallas, Wilcox, Lowndes and Perry county farmers, many of whom were in Selma Satur- day. The concensus of their opin- ions is that if the present weather conditions continue three weeks cot ton crops approaching 65 per cent of normal will be raised on the uplands of the four counties. What can be done on the river and bottom land Is still problematical. If this wealth CT continues three weeks, they say most of the bottom land can be planed In time for a late yield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
PLAN PRISON LIBRARY

About 300 books have been ordered for the prison library which will be established at Kilby prison by the state department of archives and history in conjunction with the state board of convict supervisors. which has made an appropriation for the purpose. The plan is to have a li- brary at every state prison in Ala bama. The Women's Christian Tenn perance union, through it's president, Mrs. Mary T. Jeffries of Birming- partment of archives and history and has donated number of Testa- mentS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
OLD AND THE NEW

George Young, the coppersmth who made the copper box into which was put many "keepsakes" for the corner stone of the Gordon school building in Albany in 1889, is the same man who made the copper box placed Saturday afternoon in the cornerstone of the new Albany High School building here. The box was sealed by R. l.. Hopkins. the stone cutter who co-operated with the present senior class of the high school in providing the marble stone. Superintendent R. W. Cow ans history of the Albany city Decatur Daily and about 40 other items are contained in the squar e copper box now in the corner stone and to remain there until the hand of some modern builder in another age removes it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
LAWYER IN CRASH STILL IN HOSPITAL
Injury To Court Official Causes Fincher Trial To
 Be Postponed
ANNISTOS BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !

.4HNIstUH, l4TH. ]
 Ralph Blackmon, who was serious ly injured Thursday night when Judge S. W. Tates car skidded into Gstch about two miles below Oxford, is suffering severe pains at St. Euke's hospital Saturday. An X-ray picture showed broken bones between the el bow and shoulder. Judge S. w. Tate who was severely cut on the hands and other parts of the body. was able to be at his office for a short time Saturday morning and will be able to transact his business regularly. J. D. Mccullough. who sustained a se were bruise in the right temple, was also abN to be out Saturday.
 The two attorneys and others were returning to the city after attending the trial of Gordon Fincher at Tal- Iadega Thursday, when the accident occurred and caused a postponment of the case until July 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
GERMAN WOMAN ENDS LIFE

BERLIN, June 2.-Frau Von Cho- lius, wife of the Kaiser's former ad- jutant, and a daughter of won Put kamer former member of the Ger man ministry. drowned herself Sat urday in the Koenigssee, Bavaria Her act is attributed to acute melan- Cholia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
COURT POSTPONED

The following notice has been sent out from Sheriff Dawson's office Notice to all jurors, witnesses and defendants on bail, circuit court. All persons who have been sum moned to attend the court as jurors and witnesses for the week begin ming June f are hereby notified not to appear as the June recess has been continued to later date, notice of the date of which will be given to all persons interested"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ADVERTISE NAME OF ALBANY

The name of Albany, Ala, soon is to be made known to all the world through the medium of a nationally advertised brand of hosiery. R. J. Klaiber, sales and advertising man. ager of the Cooper Wells company, which is now erecting a large knit ting mill here, was a Twin City vis- itor today. He announced that his company planned to couple the names of Albany and St. Joseph, Mich, in the address given on all of their national advertisements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
SHRINERs TO LEAVE

The special Shrine train of the An niston club will leave the city over the Louisville and Nashville Sunday night at II o'clock, and about 3o members of the club. headed by H. F. Williamson, will join the Birming- ham party at Wellington and travel over the Seaboard from that point. Grand Master Julian Spearman will be among the Shriners making the trip from Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
AGED WOMAN FOUND DEAD

When he returned to his home at night from his work Friday, ". M Young of Mead, found his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Young, 73, dead. The aged woman apparently succumbed a short time after her husband left after parta1siMg of the noon meal. She is survived by her husband and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at Marshville Sunday morning, by Rev. John Doss..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
Hen Makes Peculiar Hatch

JASPER, Ala. June 2.-(Spe- cial. )-Mr. and Mrs. Will Cox set a hen recently on 14 eggs all of which were marked in order that they could be distinguished from any other egg that hens might lay in the nest. The hen set on IA eggs and no more, MT. Cox says, and when matched he and Mrs. Cox counted Is baby chicks. Mir. Cox thinks four of the chicks were matched from two of the eggs which contained two yellows sach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ASK LABOR CONFERENCE
Southcrn Planters Seek to Check
 Negro ExOGus

FORT WORTH. Tex, June 2.-GoV- ernor Neff will be asked to call con- ference of southern labor commits sioners to discuss the exodus of ne- groes from the south. according to those who attended meeting here today. C. w. Woodin, representing the United States department of labor in the southwest, and cotton planters from Memphis and Little Rock at- tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CHARLAs J. BEANIE DIES

Charles J. Beane, for years promi- nent in business life and civic af- fairs of Montgomery and former president of the Montgomery Cham ber of Commerce. died at his resi- dence on South Court street Satur- day morning. III health caused his retirement from active participation in business two years ago, and his death was not unexpected.
 Mr. Beane had been lifelong member of the Methodist church, serving as a member of the official board, and was at one time prcsi- dent of the Y. M. C. A. Funeral services will be held early Sunday morning from the residence, fol- lowed by burial in Atlanta. Ga. Sun day afternoon. Mir. Beane is sur vived by his wife and two daugh- terS. Miss Ethel Beane and Mrs. Cor den Wilson of Montgomery, and c. J. Beane Ir. of Onelika
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
CELEBRATES DOTH BIRTHDAY

The fact that Saturday was the ninetieth anniversary of the date of her birth was the cause of rejoicing in the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Groen- dyke. A number of friends called during the day, and at noon a fish fry was enjoyed by a number of guests. Mrs. Groendyke was able to participate in all the festivities and her advanced age did not deter her from entering into the full joyous ness of the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ANNIsTON HIGH CLOSES

Rev. J. M. Stoney, rector or the Grace Episcopal church will de- liver a commencement sermon at the Anniston High school auditorium at II o'clock Sunday morning, and the opening exercises will be followed by the usual commencement services on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
RAZOR NETS FINE

Fred Bennett was fined $50 and costs in the recorders court Satur- day morning on charge of carrying concealed weapons. razor being found on his person when he was ar rested the night before on charge of doing business without license.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
REV. HODGES TAKES TRIP

Rev. Sam B. Hodges. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, left Satur- day for Uniontown, where he. will as sist the other Presby yterian minister in dedicatory ceremony at that place on Sunday. Dr. Hodges expects to return to his home on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
ON Y. M. c. A. BOARD

The board of management of the Y. M. c. A. here has been increased by the addition of two names. those of R. L. Maury and F. NJ. Schilcer The new directors were elected at a meeting of the board held in the of- flee of Thomas Hodson, foreman of the car department of the L. & N railroad shops.