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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
COTTON CLOSED
 AT A NIT LOSS Adverse Cables Caused Decline
 at the Opening CLOSE WAS BARELY STEADY Selling Was Checked By More Moder- ate Estimates as to the Insight
 Movement for the Week.
 Port Receipts Lighter.
CLOSE WAS BARELY STEADY

New York, January 26-rhe cotton mar points under adverse cables and disro sltlon to look for larger receipts Gables rallied a little. The expectations of larger receipts were only partially carried out, the port movement for the day being 31 6O2 bales against 3O 79O bales last year. Following the opening call the early joss was recovered with pretty good class of buying and shorts inclined to cover until 1t became apparent that public support was not forthcoming as required. The room contingent, therefore, took to sell ing, led by a certain party who has for several weeks been undermining the weaker long accounts by large sales. Un- der this pressure the market closed bare ly steady at a net loss of to points with local sales futures reaching about 100000 bales. Selling was arrested by fa- vorable accounts from the dry goods dis tricts. Selling was further checked by more moderate estimates as to Insight" movement for the week This movement as to current estimates on the New York basis of calculation, promises to be any where from 2sO, 900 to 300, 900 bales, against 27O, ,S93 last year. The fact that the export elearances exceed port receipts by 5000 bales, led to some buying on the invest ment basis In connection with the con- tinued stability shown by the spot cot ton markets of the cotton on the basis of a good demand from exporters and spinners.
 New York, January 26.-cotton quiet; middling S.95; gross receipts 6277; sales 21Oo; stock 163. eos; exports Great Britain 746 continent 100; France 345.
 Total today, at all seaports; Net re- ceipts 31, SOP; exports Great Britain 13,S9I; France 13, 627; continent 1S,O9O; stock 1,064 2SS.
 Consolidated, at all seaports: Net re- ceipts 60,356; exports Great Britain 31,O75; France 20327; continent 2S,163.
 Total since September 1, at all seaports: Net receipts 5.725,327; exports Great Bri- tain 1,7SS, 735; France 5l4,5O6; continent l. S29 7Ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
cothran 6 Co.'s New Orleans Letter

From Gilbert & Clay.
 New Orleans, January 26-According to private cables, three causes contributed to the decline in Liverpool today. Some longs were said to have displayed anxie- ty over the failure of the market to con tinue advancing and bears were said to have sold freely in the effort to preeipi- tate a depression, while both sides were inclined to anticipate decided increase in receipts. The Venezuelan affair exert ed A sentimental influence, but the dispo- sition was to look for improved conditions in that quarter. Prices were shaded sev- eral points here, but even that decline attracted a fair demand which estap. lished a steady tone. though the tendency was rather toward quietness for the time being There appears to be general in- ciination amOngst- traders let matters shape their own course for the present until a better idea of the future ten dency Of receipts can be obtained. Of course, there are some who believe that the movement will swell immensely as soon as the weather permits, while others are equally confident that the increase to be observed will by no means satisfy existing demands; but between these two extremes the conservative operator re- Sards patient observation as the safer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27

Flour-Tennessee patent, t4.25; half pat ent. SS.95.
 sugar-Granulated 5Hc: '. 4Jkc- Coffee Green. s1kd111Ac: Arbuckle's packages. s1O.30. Lion packages. ss.so; Cordova packages, $e.so: Porto Rice, s1o 30: green coffee. 7z9ee.
 Meats-Dry salted ribs. 1l5kc: clear bei- lies. 13lkc; dry salted rib bellies. 12Ac; hsms. fancy. LMc; medium. 15c: Cali fornia. 1Oc: breakfast bacon, 1tc.
 Cheese-New York full cream, 141k6l5c Lard-Leaf, 111kc.
 Compound LaTd-Sncw drift, SIC. Molasses Centrifugal. -50s5cs sugar house. 20Q35c: Georgia cane. 36c.
 Corn-Mixed. s0ei white. sc.
 Meal-Bolted. s1 .12; water ground. SLID. Hay-Per ton. choice timothy. SIS; No. 1. s1s.50; clover. mixed. s16; prairie. SIS; Johnson grass SIP. S0014.50.
 Oats-Mixed. 41c; white. 44c.
 Cotton Seed Meal-Per ton, s24.se.
 Pearl grits. 22-lb, .35.
 Bran-Pure wheat, S20 50; shorts, S21. 50; hominy feed, S22 %.
 Bran-Mixed. s17; pure wheat. SIS
 Beans-Navy. s2.5062 75 per bushel; Lime. 6961kc per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
The Metal Market.

New York, January 26.-Tin was bid up sharply in London today, closing 12s Cd higher at 9131 2s Sd for spot and R131 Is 6d for futures; and the New York mar lxet responding partially to the foreign strength was also firm and higher; spot closing at BPS. 60d2S.S5.
 Copper was los lower at e53 12s Sd for spot and G53 lis Sd for futures in Lon don, but here it was nominally unchang- ed. Standard quoted at $l1 .S71s; lake at SIP. 37d12. .G215; electrolytic. $12.3oa12 50; castings, SIP. 20d12.30.
 Lead declines Is Sd in London to R11 Is Sd but remained quiet and unchanged here at $4.121z.
 Spelter was unchanged at e20 5s in Lon- don and $4 90G5 locally.
 Iron was steady abroad closing at 53s I'd in Glasgow and 47s Cd in Middlesboro. Locally iron was more or less nominal No 1 foundry, northern, quoted at $24D 24. 50 No. foundry, northern, $22d22 .50 No. 1 foundry, southern, and No. 1 foun- dry, southern soft, at $23 .50@24. 50. War rants are nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
sIrmlnoham City Bonds.
Birmingham city bonds can pc bought on about a 5 per cent basis.

Birmingham city bonds can pc bought on about per cent basis.
 Fruit and Proeuce. Corrected daily by P. GIacopazzi. Nos.
 2020-2022 Morris Avenue.) Poultry-Bcst flyers. 35c: Alabama. 1s0 25c; medium, 12Q1ec: broilers, 10Q12c; hens, 33 1-3q35c Pekin ducks. 4OQ45c; puddle ducks, 20d25c.
 Butter-Best Elgin. 25c; Mississippi. best grade. 25c; Mississippi. second grade. 23c; good country, l. 325c. cooking. l21sc- renovated 26 cents.
 Eggs-Cold storage 23c, fresh 25c Game-Rabbits. s1Qi.25 per dozen: squir- res, $l4l.25 per dozen; quail, $2.O0; per dozen.
 Oranges-F1orida, per box, 2.7o03; Cal ifornia. g .50G,3 %.
 Limes-Per l00. sl GO.
 Lemons-3GO-size, per box, s350. Peanuts-Fancy, per pound. 545hc Brazil Nuts-Per pound. l2l-c Pecans-Per pound. 1oc
 Amonds-Per pound lHc.
 English Walnuts-Per pound. 13c. Grapes-Malaga- neavy weights. per keg. SC. 90; light weights. per keg. s5. 70 Cocoanuts-Fresh. per 100. s5.GoUs.oo Celcry-Per bunch, FOG
 Cranberries-Per box. s G. Bananas Fer bunch cuiis. 5oG75c; straights. s1.250a1 .50
 Apples-Fancy King. per bari ei. A.o0; Ben Davis. fancy. s3.0o; Ban Davis. choice, &. .2562 .5O Baldwins. s3.00g3.25. Dried Apples-California evaporated. Sc; sun dried. Gc.
 Irish Potatoes-Per bushel. 756s0c. Sweet Potatoes-Per busbel. S0M90c. Cabbage-Northern. soc; Mobile green, s1.35 per crate.
 Onions Per pound. Pc.
 Turnips-Rutabagas per pound 1@Ac. Peas-Black-eyed per bushel, s2.25. Lima Beans-Per pound, 5zc. Navy Beans-Per bushel. $2.G0Q2.75 Raisins-Per box 1., Gsrlic-Per pourd. ioc. Give Oil-Per gallon. $2.00Q2.9. paghetti-Impor.ed per box. R.60; do- mestic. $1.25
 Macaroni-Imported per pounds. TIC; domestic. 61zc.
 Consarra-Per dozen. 75c. Roman Cheese-Per pound. 3oc.
 Local Staple Groceries. Arnyeo-Uarforn ovaporafad 71kf721kr
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s1,s71,1ss.os
W.s1s,os7.1D
iREsT ALLOWED ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
Southern Railway Co.
Schedule In Effect November 2, 1902

Schedule In Effect November 2, 1902 Trains leave Birmingham as follows: e;1o a., m.-No sS. for Atlanta. Wash. ington. Baltimore. Philadel- phia. New York and the laast. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to New York.
 6:2o a. m-No l9 for Montevallo Ma plesville, Selma and way sta- tions
 1923 D. m.-No. ss for Columbus. West Point, Winona, Greenwood and Greenville: also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bamn points.
 s;45 D. m.-No. 22 for Anniston and way stations: also Talladega. S:1c n m.-No. 36 for Atlanta. Jackson- vile and all Florida points: also Charlotte. Richmond. Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson- vile; also Birmingham to Richmond. Va.
 $50 D. m.-No. 15 for Blossburg ana way stations
 ,10:2O D. m.-No. S7 for Columbus. West Point, winona. Greenwood and Greenvllle. Pull.an Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to Greenville. I0.oo n. m.-No 21 for Selma. Mobile and way stations. Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Mobile. ii .so n. m.-No. 9s-New train-for Atlan- ia. Anniston and way sta- tions Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birming- ham to Atlanta. Sleeping car can be occupied at Union sta- ton 9:30 p. m.
 Tor detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger ofnce' Morris Hotel building. Telephone GIT. J. c. LUSK. Dist. Pass Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
Liverpool Market.

Liverpool, January 26.-4 p. m.-Cotton. spot in fair demand; prices points lower. American middling fair 5.36; good mid ding 474; low middling 462; good ordinary 450 ordinary 4.3S. The sales of the day were 12OO0 bales, of which 1OOU were for speculation and export and included 11,30O American Receipts 46,OOO bales including 30 300 American. Futures opened easy and closed steady American middling g. O. c. January January February, February March 4 6s@4.69; April-May 40; May-June, June-July, July-August Al; August-Sep- tember 4.63dA64; September October 446; October November 435.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
Naval Stores.

Wilmington, January 26.-Turpentine firm, 591s; receipts i5 casks. Resin firm. $1 55d1 6O receipts 1S5. Crude turpentine firm, $2@S 50; receipts IS. Tar firm, s1 60; receipts 243.
 Savannah January 26-Turpentine firm, COG bid; receipts IT, sales 50, exports BIT. Resin firm, receipts 2577, sales 259S, ex- ports 5O0 Quote: A, B. c, D. E, $1.50: F, $1.7O; c, s1.S5; H. $9,05; l, s2. 40; K, g 90; M, &. .35; N, $3 3.55; VIC, $S. 80; wv, $4. 20.
 Charleston. January 26.-Turpentlne firm, 59c; sales none. Rosin, firm Quote A. B. c. D. E, $1.65; F. $1.7O; G, $1. 80: H, $2; I. $2.35: K, $2.S5; M, s. 30; N, s. 50; WIG. $3.75; wv. $4.15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
The Coffee Market.

New York, January 26.-Spot Rio steady; Mild quiet.
 The market for coffee futures opened quiet at partial advance of 5 points in response to advances abroad and less bearish statistics, but the buying was restricted by good clearances expecta- tions of still further shipments to this country and the continued disposition of importers to offer freely and prices con sequently showed no further change. Sales, 21, $50 baks. February, 4.20; March, 430; May, 4.50; September, 4.SO.
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Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Quiet but firm
 Wheat-No. 2 spring, S0GS2c; No. B. 726 soc; No. ? red, 771997Sasc. Corn-No. 2, 45s4c; No. yellow, 45%c. Oats-No. ?, 341sc; No. ? white, 36c; No. white, 34@3511c.
 Rye-No. 2, 5O1ac.
 Barley-Good feeding, 46c; fair to choice malting 46c.
 Flaxseed-No. 1, $1 .19; No. 1 northwest ern, $1.20.
 Timothy Seed-Prime. $4.O0. Mess Pork-Per barrel, $17 .00017. 50. Lard-Per 100 pounds, $1O 3OQ10.4 40. Short Rib Sides-Loose, $9. .25619. .30 Dry salted Shoulders-Boxed, $S. .25aS .5O. Short Clear Sides-Boxed. $9. .50@9.75. Whisky-Basis of high wines, S1.32 On the Produce Exchange today quota tions were:
 Butter-Dull and easier; creamery TO 24c dairy 17@23c.
 Cheese-Dull, 13d14c.
 Eggs-Easy, 22c.
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$1OOO premium. Commercial paper 1oc per 5000 discount.
 New York, January 26.-Exchanges $l25- 46O, ,256, balances $5,9sO, 1S0.
 Boston, January 26.-Exchanges Sls'Ool, 579, balances s973,075.
 Philadelphia, January 26.-Clearlngs $14,SS0, GIL balances $2166,lso.
 Baltimore, January 26.-Clearlnss Sz'lVo $40, balances S3SS,32S.
 Memphis, January 26.-Clearings, $SVs 356, balances $214530.
 Cincinnati, January 26.-Clearings A- 943, ,O5O. Money 46l6 per cent. New York ex- change dull, 20c premium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
New orl.ans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, January 26.-Spot cotton was rather quiet today The market is hardly as steady as board figures would seem to indicate. Factors are asking full values for their holdings, but save in exceptional instances they are not get ting them. Sales 565O bales, including 2i5O to arrive and 800 fob. terms. Quotations unchanged. The market for contracts in- huenced by lower Liverpool opened to 5 points down, but partial reaction on the other side instilled bit more confidence among American bulls, and under the in- huence of fairly free buying both here and at New York, where the market be- came decidedly strong for brief period prices worked up again after the morning call until an exact level with Saturdays closing mark had been re-established. After this there were occasional huctua- tions which left prices at the close to points net lower
 New Orleans, January 26,-Cotton easier; sales 5650, ordinary [ 5-16, good ordinary 13-16, low middling SIS, middling SA, good middling 3-16, mddling fair 97s, re- ceipts Ii ,1S1, stock 379, ,3Ol.
 New Orleans, January 26.-Cotton fu- lures steady; January s.6oaS .61 February s.60dS .6l, March S.66@S.67 April S.71@S. 73, May 8.7905S. 80, June S.S4dS.S6, July S.90@ S.91, August S.5S@S. 60, September S.17Q8 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Firm; middling 13-16; sales 1884; receipts S133 stock 227, ,435.
 Mobile-Nominal; middling S9-16; re- cepts 1244; stock g. $50.
 Savannah-Steady; middling 9-16; sales 1857; receipts 4623 stock 173,611
 Charleston-F Firm; middling S1s bid, re- cepts 205; stock 970S.
 Whining ngton-Firm mlddling Sh; re- ceipts BPS; stock 9901.
 Norfolk-Quiet; midding 13-16; receipts 2013; stock Al, ,5S3.
 Baltimore-Nomin middling SIS; re- ceipts 355.
 Boston-Quiet; middfng S.95; receipts net 705; gross 42S2.
 Philadelphia-stead middling 9.2O; re. ceipts 100; stock 596s.
 St. Louis-Steady; middling 8 11-16; re- ceipts 2379; stock 29,721.
 Memphis-Steady; middling S11-1G; re. ceipts 7O22: sales 235O; stock 7S,36S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
ARRIVALS.
EASTBOUND.

No. 1. from Macon. Albany. Columbus. Opelika, Americus. etc.. S45 D. m.
 No. 3. from Savannah, Augusta, Macon. Columbus, etc, 1920 D. m.
 Elei.1nt through seepers between Bir- mingham, Columbus. Macon and Savan- nah on Nos. and 1.
 Connection is made ct Savannah with the fast freight and luxurious passenger steamships of the Savannah Line from and to New York, Boston and the east.
 For more detailed information. beauti- fl,ly-illustrated matter, write or apply to SOLON JACOBS. Commercial Agent w. D. HAAIMET, Travelling Passenger Agent. 1921 First Avenue
 JACK w. JOHNSON. Union Ticket Agent.
 Birmingham, Ala.
 J. C. HALLE. General Passenger Agent. F. J. ROBINSON. Asst Gen. Pass. Agent. w. A. wINBURN, Vice President and
 Traffic Manager. Savannah. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES
To "Winter Homes In Summer Landsn
 Via Southern Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia. Florida. Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily. with final limit May}iS1. 1903. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonyills without change.
 For particulars, sleeping car reserva. tions. also copy of a beautiful little book let entitled Winter Homes in a Summer Land" apply passenger office, Morris Hotel Building. .5a J. 0. LUSK
 12-17-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27

Chicago, Janusry 26.-A new high price for this seasons crop was made today when May wheat sold at S2Ac, but the advance was not maintained and the close was weak and ssc lower. May corn closed 1s@Ac higher, while oats were Ac lower Provisions closed steady. with the May deliveries unchanged to 2Ac lower.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
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Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York, January 26.-Monev on call steady at 31h@4 per cent; closing 41k: time money firm; 60 days, 41sG4st; 90 days, 4y0D B.; six months, 41z@4s4. Prime mercantile paper, 5@515; sterling exchange steady at 4s6.s0 for demand and at 4s3 90 for 60 days posted rates. 4S41s and 4S71k@4sS; commcr. cfa1 bills, 4s27s s@4s37s. Bar silver 47,S, Mex.- can, dollars. 371sc. Government bords steady; railroad bonds heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, January 26.-Cattle: Receipts, 24,0O0, including 500 Texans. Market strong to 10c higher Good to prime steers $4. T5d6. 25; poor to medium, s3. 25GD 460; stockers and feeders, $2 25Q4. 50; cows, $1. .40n4. 60; heifers, $2.25@5; canners, $1. 4OQ2. O.; bulls. $2.25Q4.5O; calves, s3. .750 750; Texas fed steers, s. 50q4.50.
 Hogs: Receipts, 37,500; strong to Dc higher; closed weak. Mixed and butchers, $6. 45Q6.75 good to choice heavy, s6. 800 697la; rough heavy. $6 .50Q6. .75; light s6. 9 a6.50; bulk, s6 645d6. 75.
 Sheep: Receipts, 22,000. Sheep and lambs steady to strong. Good to choice weth- CTS, $4. 40q5.25; fair to choice mixed, 8. 500 4.40; western sheep, s3.75a5; native lambs, s4. 4Od6. 25; western lambs, $4. 75d6. .25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
Dry Goods.

New York, January 26.-There has been a fair demand in the market today, but buying continues difficult in numerous directions, owing to scarcity of ready supplies. Advances of quarter-cent occas- ionally quoted in denims and tickings
 Print cloths continue strong but are no higher. Wide goods higher Silks are in fair demand and firm. Ribbons also firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
BIRMINGHAM AND ATLANTIC R. R.
Schedule Effective November 9. 1902.

Schedule Effective November 9. 1902. pood Down. Read Up. No2 No. 3. No.A -, nm am. pm. 7.o5 400 I,v.. ,Talladega. Ar. 10:oO GAO s.a5 ROO Ar....Pell City....Lv. S.50 b:3S e:5s 1o:oo Ar. Birmingham. ..Lv. 6:oo s4S Trains run daily. QulaSest route he- tx cen Talladega. Birmingasm and west ern points.
 snip your freight via Birmingham and Atlantic railroad.
 F. FLEETWOOD. G. P. &s P. A. John C. Soley, General Manager.
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policy. Thus prices will continue to de- pend on indiea tons. concerning the move ment, while the character of demand for spots from the regular trade will not
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aboard Air Line.
Chicago Change.

Baltimore, January 26.-Seaboard Air Line. common, 25M: preferred 42; As. SEA.
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virninla.carolIna Go.

New York, January 26.-virginia-Caro lima Chemical company 6t94, preferred tho sales) 1221s.
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$1,ooo.Ooo.Oo to loan at 5 and 54 per cent upon Birm- ingham R al Estate. in amounts ranging from $l, ,OOO and up.
 STEINER BROS, Bankers
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Treasury Statement.

Washington, January 26.-Today's treas ury balances. exclusive of the gold re- serve, show: Available cash balance. s21s S9S, ,s64; gold, s96,9s6,154
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Cincinnati, January 26.-Hogs active and higher $5. .50Q6.SO; cattle steady, s2D 4.75 sheep steady, s2.25Q45O; lambs steady, s4Q5.s5.
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Cotton Seed OH.

New York. January 26-Cottvn seed ofi steady.
 New Orleans, January 26-Cotton seed oil, prime refined, in barrels, 391kc; off re- fined, in barrels S711c; prime crude, loose, 35c.
 Memphis, January 26.-Cotton seed oil, carload lots, per gallon, prime crude, 3cc; off crude. 3O@3oc; prime summer yellow 39, off summer yellow nominal choice cooking, summer yellow. less than car load lots, nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-27
Atlantic Coast Line.

Through Pullman sleeper Birmingham to St. Petersburg. Fla. via Jacksonville. J. A Taylor. T. F. A. Montgomery. Ala. ". H. Leahy. D. P. A., Savannah. Ga.
 VIII Craig. c. P. A., Wilmington.N NC.
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s4,s1s,o57.14

Arrivo.I Depart sNo ?. Fast Mall. N O.. .l12:o5 pml2:2o pm No {. Fast Mall. N. o..i e:0l pml s:1s pm No 2, Decatur Accom-. l.........l 3:15 pm NO. 10. Montg'm ac'm. 6:65 pm ..........
 South.
 Arrive. Denart- 'No. I. Past Mall. Gin. ..I s.2s ami s:ss am No. :, Decatur Accom-. .lfo:Oo amI... eNo. 3. Fast Mali. Gin. I s:so phi s:4s pm No g. to Montgomery. ..l..........l s:i5 arp
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OTTO MARX & co. BANKERS AND BROKERS.
Rooms 211-212 Woodward Building.

Mortgage Loana at ane 6 Per Cent
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LOCAL MARKETS.
t.ooa cotto, Markct.
Local Iron : Mark4..
Local Stocks and Bonds.

Corrected Daily by Caldwell & Ward. Bankers. 2015 First Avenue. Tele-
 phone 753. (See Card.)
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cIearinas and Exchanoe

r New Orleans, January 26.-Clearings s2.-
 o20, ,9l0 New York exchange bank s1 per
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Local Staple Groceries. Apples-Western evaporated. 7h0Skc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
SECRETARY SHAW
 DECLINES TO TALK
IT IS SAID HE CANNOT STOP RE- TREATMENT OF CIRCULATION BY WITHDRAWING GOVERNMENT DEPOSITS.

Washington, September 12.-Secretary Shaw arrived in Washington today. He declined to discuss the question of the present rush of banks to retire their cir United States bonds now deposited with the treasury. It was said, however, by high treasury official, that the sec retary could not stop the retirement of circulation by withdrawing government deposits from national banks applying for such retirement, because the pres ent movement was not confined to gov ernment Repositories alone, banks hav- ing no government deposits being among those seeking to retire circulation. 1t was thought by the same official that should the secretary take the action sug- gested, to prevent government deposi- taries from retiring circulation, banks not carrying government deposits would step in and avail themselves of the op- portunity for profit by retiring circula- ton since September l G2 days)
 The applications to retire circulation amount to S7,s0000O. These applications cover the entire amount which may be legally retired during September Octo- Der and over half of November. The treasury official quoted said today that the present situation was Q complete an- swer to those who have argued that the removal of the limit of 8, ,000000 cir cuation which may be retired each month would provide a more elastic currency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-13
OCTOBER SESSION
 IS NOW ABANDONED
ROOSEVELT DECIDES IT Is IM- PRACTICABLE TO CALL EXTRA ORDINARY SESSION OF CON- GRESS IN THAT MONTH.

oyster Bay, Sept. 12.--After mature and by mail with members of both the senate and the house of representatives. President Roosevelt has abandoned the suggestion that congress be called into ex- traordinary session In October. The ex- traordinary session which he announced many months ago would be held this fall, will be called, according to present plans, to meet on November 9, which was the date tentatively fixed some time ago. It is not expected that the formal call for the session will be issued until after the President returns to Washington.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the sug- gestion of an October session of congress came from prominent senators. who warmly advocated it's adoption. the pro- posal was not received with favor by of congress generally. Tile idea of session in October was opposed parttcu- lariy because 1t would obllge senators and representatives to leave their states and districts in the midst of a campaign of importance.
 No definite agreement has vet been reached as to the character of the finan- cial legislation which may be enacted at the approaching session of congress. h. deed, 1t is not certain that an agreement can be reached between the two branches of congress whereby any special legisla- tion can be enacted It may be that a solution of the problem will be reached before the convention of the extraordinary session, but even that Is by no means assured.