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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
BANK EXCHANGES.

Bank clearings at the leading cities in
the United States again make an indif-
ferent comparison with those OF year
ago and show a moderate decline as con-
trasted with 1879, the total this week, ac-
cording TO 'Dun's Review" amounting to
respectively, as compared with the S5,3 j.,
7sO,2l9 and the sS,10j 95s, 493 OF the CORE
spending weeks in the two preceding
years The returns in New York City
continue In considerably lighter volume,
that centre reporting a decrease of ia
per cent from last years figures and Of
65 per cent as contrasted with the same
week in 1872
The most unfavorable exhibits appear 10
be made. as compared with last year. by
the cities IN the East. Boston showing a
contraction OF l4s per cent; Philadelphia,
1913: Baltimore. 1872, and Pittsburgh, IA.
There are also small losses at Chicago
and New orleans and considerable de-
creases at Minneapolis and San Fran
cisco. The falling off at these centres
more than offsets the gains at Cincinnati.
Cleveland, St. Louis Kansas City and
Louisville, so that the total is 60 per cent
less than q year ago.
Average daily bank exchanges for the
year 20 date and for the two preceding
months are given below for three years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
PRICES FIRM ON
EUROPEAN MARKETS
Pronounced Strength Displayed
in London Due to Easier
Money.

r,oudon Jan. Pronounced slrehs u"
was displayed in the stock market 'o-oa'
Cue 10 easier monetary conditions vi"
soils continued their Upward move ana d
good demand for gilt-edged securities was
in evidence which brought 20 cover many
sborts Money on call was lent at "a 10
o., Der cent and weekly loans were i'ia"o
AT %, per cent. Copper shares conun"eu
strong.
The American list was active ano Hres
uIar AmaIgamated Copper was the 1ea'-
ure. advancing half point
Consols closed u higher, at 721s Tor the
account Canadian Pacific was n higher
at 2l6at
The premium on gold at Madrid to-day
was quoted at 80, an advance OF 10 ana
Lisbon 10. unchanged.
Paris. Jan l7.-Prices were firm on the
Bourse to-day.
Three per cent rentes closed l2Ia cen
times higher, at 50 francs % centimes Tor
the account.
Exchange on London. % francs "a CEN
times for checks.
Private rate of discount. SO per cent.
Berlin. IAN. 17.-Priccs were firm ana
generally higher on the Bocrse to-day.
Exchange on London, 20 marks % Dfen-
nigs for checks.
Money. per cent.
Private rate Of discount, 80. per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
MOVEMENT OF SPtC't'

The exports OF specie at the w.
New York for the week endeo ''l-
IL were: Gold, s2,5OS,sOt' sn' :"
s52s.e6e. a total Of s2,ss5,'ls' aga, I.
total Of ,1.21O,527 gold and sl'e !, :
week and S4,s71.6S4 in the eo''''. y. ,
week last year. Since January y, !. !.
ports Of gold amounted TO ''.,s' ,.. :.
silver s2.542.955. against ss''''..'.
and s2.O36.462 silver in the eor's''S''
period last year. nj
The imports OF specie from NV - -
New York for the week ended ' .1, -.
we're: s11S.449 gold and Wiz. -
making a total OF s2so.3o5' ssaina ., !,
Of s115e.2S1 in the preceding W Z
s475eS7 in the corresponding 20
year Since January l. -. -,
against s1,s96.ss7 in the co''''
period last year -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
ON THE CONSOLIDATED
Missouri Pacific Active-Some
Gains Shown on the Call.

Active trading in Missouri Pacific at
prices ranging from PA to 212,, with its
final sale at 21ie. was feature of the
market on the Consolidated Stock In
change The market as whole was &C
tive for a short session, with sales OF 90
$50 shares i'm thirty eight issues
Prices were irregular on the opening
call there were more Improvements re-
corded than declines Reading did not
get under 1885 Amalgamated Coppers
low was 7sa. and Cans 1926.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
WATER Front Proper.
w Factories, Factory S.
FLOYD S. CORBIN
10 Wall Street
RAILROAD EARNINGS

The latest returns OF Unlt.s g..
railroads making weekly r.,r.
"Dun's Review continue IN ,,M.
reduced volume OF operations o.
for all roads reporting 10 DAT. "
first week in January amounting :. !. :
47s.574. a decrease OF 81 p.r
compared with the same nsr,,s >
year. but a gain over the corr.,,..s
week IN 1912. when traffic was -
impeded by Indictment weather =, :.
per cent
In the following table are r,v.. 4,
gross earnings % ell United STAT, =
roads reporting 10 date for the f,.,
in January and the less az cou,,...
with the earnings Of the same r.as, :,
the corresponding period IN 1911: a,
for the roads that reported for The s-
weeks in the two preceding month, !,
gether with the percentages Of loss "a.
pared with q year ago:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
Dividends Declared.

Cuvahoga Telephons Company OAR
o, IL per cent on preferred psyaSs'
uary 81 70 stock OF record January IA
Portland Gas and Coke COMPANY =.
terly OF IA per cent on preferred r'''
February 10 stock Of record J'n9aH "
LIT Brothers Corporation, resuln
annual OF 3 per cent. payable Feorn'p
stock OF record January p. =,
Toledo. Bowling Green & sol'n.'. =.
ton Company, regular quartery
cent on preferred, PAYABLE feona.
Harrison Bros. & Co, reguls, III. Ne
airy .. c...,y rs..
Jacksonville Traction Company
quarterly OF 81 30 on preferred sne -
Common. payable February " ~"
-ecord Januarv -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
FINANCIAL MEETINGS.
THE NATIONAL PARK BANK

New York. January - 1914.
s special meeting OF the shareholders OF
The National Park Bank Of New York VIII
be held az the Banking House. No. PA
Broadvay. New York Cit,. on Tuesday. Feb
ruary nth 1914. at noon. 20 act on Reso-
luton Of tho Directors accepting the terms
and provisions Of the Federal Reserve Act
recently enacted and authorizing the sub
scrlption 10y This bank 10 the stock of the
Federal Reserve Bank OF the district 20 be
established IN which this bank viii be
located. pursuant 20 the provisions Of said act.
Rv order Of the Board Of Directors.
RICHARD DELAFIELD, President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18

Berlin. Jan. 1.-THE weekly statement
OF the Imperial Bank OF Germany shows
an increase in cash in hand OF 81 .l69. 900
marks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

Total sales for the DAY, '4sooo e"'
for the corresponding day IN 1918
Total TO January ~ inclusive 4"@'r' '"
shares the Rod IN l9l1'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
TOBACCO STOCKS.

1ouo,ations furnished by l.. L. Ninkelman
Co. No ~ Broad street,
OMAN High Low. Bid ASK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
THIS WEEKS TRANSACTIONS.

Daily sales Of stocks and bonds on the
Stock Exchange during the last week
with yearly comparisons:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
HANDY REFERENCE.

Yields OF leading active stocks. based
on the present selling prices and fixed
div idend rates:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
NEW YORK CITY BONDS

Furnished By W y. Coer & Co, No. a Cedar
street,
Accrued interest 20 h. added
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18
BOND MARKET SALES.
London New York

Exchange. 4s6x. sex dividend.
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SHORT TERM NOTES..

(MaturlEr l9l4-lS)
Furnished By Swartwout & Appenzelar, 40.
A. Pine street,
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MINING.
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT BONDS
AND CAR TRUSTS.
,Maturing 1914 "a

IMdIuTIHk WI ~
FURNISHED by Swartwout & Appenzellsr, No
A Pine street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-18

coupons interchangeable tRegi.tered tCou-
pons Registered ana coupon.
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Actual figures Saturday
morning;
Totals. national and
state banks ......
Totals. trust cos zee.
Totals, all members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
RAILWAY SURGEONS
 CLOSE CONVENTION
Concluding Feature of Meeting Is Memorial Address on Late Samuel
 Spencer by Dr. J. w. Jarvey

Washington, June 20-Physicians and surgeons of the Southern railway were leaving for their homes today after @ two days convention here. The conclud- ing features of the meeting wah the memorial address on the late Samuel Spencer, president of the Southern, who was killed in a wreck on Thanksgiving day in 1906.
 The address. an annual tribute, was de- livered by pr. J. W. Jervey of Greenville, s. C., who quoted as the principal parts of his speech excerpts from the minutes adopted on motion of the late J. Pierpont Morgan at a joint meeting of the voting trustees and board of directors of the Southern railway, held in Washington. December 2. 1908. shortly after MT. Spen- cer's death.
 The convention elected these officers: President M. c. Bahnson, Winston-Sa- lem, N. O.; secretary-treasurer, J. N. Day, woodstock. Ala; vice presidents. w. M. Taylor. New Market, Tenn: w. G. White, Yorkville, Va. M. N. Stowe, Jes- sup. Ga., and W. A. Munro. Stafford. N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
DANIELS CONFERS
 ON BATTLESHIP DEAL
Discusses Proposed Selling of the Idaho and Mississippi With
 Congress Leaders

Washington, June 20.-Secretary Daniels conferred today with Democratic Leader Republican Leader Mann, number of other representatives, Senator Swanson of Virginia, and others in behalf of the proposed sale of the battleships Mississippi and Idaho to foreign nation, said to be the Greek government, the proceeds to be used for the construction of a new dreadnaught. Mir. Underwood told the Secretary he favored the propo- sition. because 1t would cost the govern ment nothing. MT. Mann declined to agree to the plan as 1t stood. but said he had no objection to the sale if the pro- ceeds were put into. the general fund of the treasury.
 Representative Britten of Illinois, a republican member of the naval affairs committee, favored the project, but sug- sested that its outlook in the House would be improved if the Norfolk dry dock project were dropped from the bill Sec retary Daniels said that he could see no reason why, if dreadnaught in keeping with the modern demands could be se- cured without cost to the treasury there could be any real objection to the plan. He said after his talk with members that the situation looked favorable to him. MT. Daniels visit to the capitol was re- garded as also representing the views of tho President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 TO MEET IN SELMA
Bishops Kilgore and Chandler Invited to Address Conferences
 This Week

Selma, June 20.-(Special) )-The annual convention of the Epworth league of the Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. will convene In the Church Street Methodist church Mon day about noon. More than 200 delegates from all parts of the state are expected to be present to attend the opening ses- sion of the convention. The convention will continue through until Wednesday afternoon and the programme which has been arranged for the different sessions will prove most interesting to the dele gates.
 The members of the Epworth league of the Church Street Methodist church have made arrangements for the entertainment of all of the delegates who will come to Selma to attend the sessions of the con ventions. Homes for the delegates have been arranged for among the families of the Methodist church, as well as in the homes of the families of other churches of the city.
 During one of the sessions of the con vention, Bishop John c. Kilgo of North Carolina will deliver a sermon. It is expected that Bishop Chandler as well as several other prominent ministers of the Methodist church from the adjoining states. will attend the sessions of the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
SHARP PROSPERITY
 DEBATE IN SENATE
Critics and Friends of Administration Join in Dispute as to Responsibility
 for Alarming Conditions

Washington, June 20--Critics and friends of the administration today joined in a sharp 10-mlnute prosperity debate in the Senate Senator Shoot said the tariff was responsible for alarming conditions, while Senator Owen blamed three groups of financiers In New York.
 Senator Shoot stirred democratic lead CTS by predicting, on the basis of the treasury's statement of foreign trade dur ing May. that if the present trend of business conditions did not change with in the next few months, there would be disastrous results" He said the report showed that May imports increased $29 900,000 and exports decreased S33, 900, coo over May, 1913 He read newspapes clip pings of the recent large gold shipments to Europe.
 Senator Hollis, making the first reply for the democrats, said foreign distrust of American stocks, arising from the col lapse of the New Haven and of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroads, had resulted in American stocks being turned back on this country and the necessity of the sending of gold to Europe in re- turn.
 Senator Thomas suggested that some European country must have profited by the business American was losing, but Senator Shoot responded that the treas- ury report did not enter into that ques- ton. Senator Shoot added he was in favor of American labor getting the ben eft of the business rather than foreign labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
KELLER TO ASK THAT
 CITIES COOPERATE
Will Fight for Repeal of Law Giving Cities Part of Road
 Fund


 Montgomery. June 30.-(Special) )-Co-op- eration of the various cities of the state in the fight for the repeal of the law which permits cities to share in the taxes collected on city property for special road and bridge fund will be asked by W. s. Keller, state highway engineer. and member of the state highway commission A vigorous fight will be made for the re- peal of the law when the next legislature meets.
 At the meeting Saturday the highway commission approved contracts for state aid road work in eight counties. these be- ing Blount, Chiffon, Marion, Marshall, La- mar, Coosa, Macon and Mobile.
 The commission also authorized the state auditor to issue warrants for certain state aid funds which are due certain counties. Before the meeting the members of the commission conferred informally with the governor about highway matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
WILSON DEFENDS JONES AS MEMBER
 OF RESERVE BOARD
President Takes Action on Hearing Opposition to Chicago Candidate Develops in the Senate-Is
 Personal Choice

Washington, June 20.-Reports of op- banking and currency committee to some of President Wilson's nominations for the federal reserve board today re- suited in members of that committee receiving copies of a letter from the President to Chairman Owen particu- larly commenting Thomas D. Jones of Chicago, one of the nominees. In this letter the President declares The has been associated with MT. Jones for 15 years and says MT. Jones has won a place of esteem that is "enviable in- deed" One of the criticisms levelled n the Chicagoan is the fact that he is a director of the Harvester trust" now being sued under the sherman anti trust law by the department of justice. The President explains that MT. Jones owns but one share of Harvester stock and that he became director to thwart the acts which led to that suit
 In conclusion the President said. eHe is the one man of the whole number who was, in a peculiar sense, my per sonal choice"
 MT. Jones was the only one of the five men nominated to receive the writ ten commendation of the President. In- formation concerning the other nomi- nees in the possession of Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo reached the com mittee today. The Presidents letter and the data furnished by the treasury will be used in reaching conclusions, but 1t is possible that other information will be secured by members who are giving particular attention to these nomina- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
JUDGES MUST. PLACE MULKEY'S
 NAME ON TICKET

Montgomery, June 2o.-(Special )-Pro- hate judge of the Third congressional district should be guided by the mandates of the state democratic executive com- mttee in the matter of placing the name of J. J. Speight of Eufaula on the official ballots of the special election of June 29 which was called to elect successor to Henry D. Clayton, according to an opinion rendered yesterday by Attorney General Robert c. Brickell.
 This opinion was rendered at the re- quest of Probate Judge J. T. Norman of Bullock county, who raised the question through Cyrus B. Brown, secretary of state. General Brickell ruled that the probate judges should communicate with the chairman of the state democratic committee in case of doubt as to can didates name appearing on ballot and after certifying the matter to the chair man should be guided by the ruling of the committee.
 General Brickell cited section SIT of the code to support his ruling Ii is prob able that the probate judges will follow the request of the state committee and place the names of both MT. Speight and Mr Mulkey on the ticket under the demo- craic emblem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
IDANSANTS PLEASE
 MEMBERS OF CLUB
Newspaper Club Will Inaugurate Sum- mer Roof Dances for Members
 Next Thursday Night

The announcement yesterday morning by the Newspaper club that summer roof dansants would be initiated at the club next Thursday created wide interest among the members, The plan to provide the dancers of Birmingham who are mem bers of the club place where they can remain comfortable during the summer and continue their dancing, was hailed with delight.
 The officials of the club plan for the initial dansant some slight entertainment for those attending which will not inter fere with the dancing which will be per- mitted to start without any delay, which will be continued as long as there re- mains interest in the evenings pastime.
 The inauguration of the dances next Thursday will be attended by the leaders of the dancing set in this city who are members of the club, and there is ex- pected to result an evening of unusual pleasure. The dances are open only to members of the club and their lady guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
ANNUAL MEETING ID
 BE HELD THURSDAY
Anti Tuberculosis Associa- ton Will Elect Officers
 for Ensuing Year

Announcement is made that the annual meeting of the Anti Tuberculosis asso- citation of Jefferson county will be held in the parlors of the Tutwier hotel. by invi- tation of the management, on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The reports of the building and executive committees, medical staff, treasurer and secretary will be presented, and the officers and directors chosen for the ensuing year.
 All who have contributed to the asso- citation so as to be included in the mem- bership are urged to be present. The meeting will be followed by an executive session of the directors.
 An interesting event in the work against tuberculosis in this county will occur in the recreation room and veranda of the sanatorium on Sunday. June 2S at p. m. There will be a series of short speeches by representatives of cooperating agen- cies, the city, county, press, churches, fraternal and teade organizations, as we'll as medical and social service more closely associated with the anti-tubercu- loss movement
 Music will be provided. and following the dedication an informal reception will be held by the nurses of the sanatorium and dlspensary. The public is cordially invited. Inasmuch as the distance from the street car is too far for some who will desire to attend, owners of automo- piles are asked to place their machines at the service of the committee, of which Dr. Newfield is chairman. Autos will meet the Highland avenue car at the entrance to Milner Heights from 3:3o to $50 D. m.
 A complete programme will be pub lished shortly but it is desired that those attending be at the sanatorium not later than o'clock Those driving thither will find the place by taking the road leading to the waterworks, passing through Milner Heights and over the hill to a point 200 yards beyond the railroad crossing at Hedona. The dis tance from Highland avenue is about one mile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-21
MISS HILL PRESENTS
 PAINTING ID CLUB
Beautiful Piece of Her Work Will Be Placed in the
 Newspaper Club

An criminal oil painting depicting an autumn scene has been presented to the Birmingham Newspaper club by Miss Car rie Hill the well known local artist. The painting is from nature and represents scene close by the springs near Enon ridge. The autumnal tints are faithfully reproduced and the painting is consd- cred by connoisseurs to be one of the best Miss Hill has executed.
 The picture was received by President C. M Stanley on behalf of the club and will be suitably framed and placed in the club rooms.
 Miss Hill leaves Monday for Vineyard Haven, Mass, where she will take a special course under the well known New York artist, H. Freelander. who conducts summer school at that point. She has also been selected by Mir. Freelander to teach the classes of his school. This Is considered quite a compliment to Miss Hill, as the New York artist is of na- tional fame, and had a wide field to choose from, having had artists from every section of the country at his school. Miss Hill will be absent during the sum- mer months.