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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Safety in Bonds To Snar in I,nclia,c

The bond buyer never fails. The spec ulator often does. The reason is that the bond buyer is an investor and the speculator is gambler. This is not to say that money is not made fin specula- ton, for the records prove to the con- trary.
 No country in the world offers better or safer opportunities for investment in well-secured, first-class negotiable bonds always commanding ready market than the United States.
 Bond sales aggregating millions of dsl- lars in amount are occurring daily on the stock exchange in railway, industrial and public utility obligations of the high. est class. Leading bankers and financial institutions are daily dealing in bonds equally high-class and gilt-edged that are not listed on the exchange. These include farm mortgages, public utilities. indus- trial and railroad obligations.
 The great life insurance companies and savings banks and trustees of estates are all heavy purchasers of securities of this character, for they are not permitted to engage in speculation and are in most instances limited very strictly to invest ments of the safest type.
 The enormous transactions in these se- curities has given to bankers and brokers of the highest rank an established busi- ness and a large clientele and 1t is to the interest of dealers in such securities to sell no other bonds than those which are dependable.
 Bonds of this character <tn most in- stances give a better yield than can be had from the savings banks with equal stability And when these securities are recommended to the investor by banks and bankers of unprecedented integrity, nothing better can be found for the person who seeks safety first.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
CoffeA Market

New York, November 1.-After open ing at an advance of 2 to points. the market for coffee futures turned weak today under offering which seemed to come largely from cotton trade sources. while there was also some scattered selling by trade interests. The opening advance probably reflected few over night orders brought in by the steadi- ness of late yesterday, but the demand was limited, and it did not require & great deal of selling to cause the de- cline. March broke from S.54 to 8.39c and July from S.65 to S.60c, with the market closing at net loss of Il to IA points. Sales, 26,250. Closing bids November, S.15c; December, S.20c; Jan uary, S.26c; February, S.32c March, S.3Sc; April, S.43c; May, S.47c; June, S.53c; July. S.57c; August, S.62c; Sep tember, S.e7c; October, 8.72c
 Spot coffee, quiet; Rio Is, SIC; San tos 4s, 10Bc. Owing to the holiday in Brazil, there were comparatively few cost and freight offers, but quotations of 10.20c for Santos 4s were repeated.
 The official cables reported no change in the Rio market, while Santos spots were not quoted and futures were un- changed ito 50 reis higher compared with Saturdays prices. Brazilian port receipts 60,000; Jundiahy. 41,0O0. Rio cleared 5000 bags for New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
FairchiId & Co.'S Letter

New York. November 1.-The action of the cotton market at the opening this morning reflected nervousness of longs over possibility of complication in connection with the most recent submarine happening. Liduidation in large volume occurred on and after the call. Nervous and cratic swings followed in rapid sequence. It was later evident. however. that the shorts had been run in and that the proni- nent bulls were out. Those who bought late yesterday and early today on the presumption that the high figures Of last week would be crossed this week are less sanRuine tonight The market looks lower to us temporarily, although 1t must not be overlooked that sharp declines foreshadow equally prompt rallies. Big swings around the Recent level are to be expected The ultt- mate value of cotton will in no way be affected by future fluctuations at the present time. Supply and demand will determine the issue. The supply is conjectural: the demand is assured The south. certain of a short crop, heavy home consumption. big exports and more prosperous financially than ever before. is in position to ignore the action of futures. which represent to some extent change In speculative sentiment at home and abroad as well as change in matters politically. Cot ton oil is working within narrow lim- its. We are still of the opinion that it can be bought cheaper in the near futIIre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
SWIFT DECLINE IN
 PRICE OF WHEAT
Weather Reports and For eign Situation Resulted in
 Drop in Prices

Chicago, November 2-Perslstent anx- iety as to possible disturbances of rela- tions between the United States and Ger many, together with word of Australian imports at San Francisco and of rains in Argentina resulted in swift decline to- day of wheat prices. The close was un- settled. to 61ac net lower, with De- $1SlSs to s1.S2. Corn lost 2hc to 2ssc, and oats 1c to 11sc. Tn provisions the outcome was rise of 21sc to 25c.
 Definite assertions that without any warning six Americans had been killed and 51 other Americans imperiled by a German submarine put wheat price under decided selling pressure from the start. The news was coupled here with refer ence to President Wilson's latest warn ings as to conditions that would cause a break with Germany and were also joined with Secretary Lansings statement to- day that the United States policy re- garding submarine attacks would be firmly upheld. Bears. meanwhile, made much of dispatches from San Francisco that vessels were being charted to bring wheat from Australia. It was said, too, that Minneapolis millers had been making liberal use of shipments from Canada. The final straw for the bulls came in the form of report that heavy rains were greatly improving crop prospects in Argentina.
 Liquidation of wheat holdings was on such a large scale throughout the ses- sions that rallies were of comparatively no importance. Scarcity of storage in- surance made the December option a special target for the bears and so like wise did falling off in export trapsac- tions. One of the most conspicuous sell CTS was a leading bull speculator who has been known as possibly the largest individual holder of December contracts.
 It was easy to depress corn in view of the breaks in the value of wheat.
 Oats gave way with other cereals. Buying was poor, although the seaboard sent advices that export demand was likely to last all winter.
 Provisions were strengthened by pur- chases for Belgium. Offerings were scarce and at one time lard rose to the highest point yet this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
TRADING ACTIVE ON
 STOCK EXCHANGE
At Late Hour United States Reached Highest Levels
 of Season

New York, November 1.--During the market today trading manifested no pronounced trend aside from further advances to the maximums of certain speculative specialties, mainly those comprising the paper, leather and metal groups. Standard issues pursued narrow and frequently irregular course, the monotony of the movement being relieved by occasional substantial sd- vances in munitions and equipments. In the final hour an urgent demand for United States Steel which had been little more than firm, carried the entire list to highest levels of the sea- son. Steel changed hands in individual lots of 1000 to 5000 shares up to 121, gain of 2B points, and within A of a point of its record quotation.
 Munitions were featured by Crucible Steel, which rose 55s to 95; equipments by American and Baldwin Locomotives at gains of 67 and 3, spectively. h. dustrial Alcohol, ranking as semi- war issue. rose 61s. and Butte and Su- perior advanced points.
 New records of the day were con- stributed by Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies common and preferred at 110 and 72M. American Zinc preferred at S7, Central Leather at 9SA, and Amer ican Steel Foundries at 661s.
 Fertilizers, petroleum, tobaccos and numerous unc1assified stocks partici- pated in the rise at variable but for the most part substantial gains. Cop pers were relatively backward, Amer ican Smelling rising only a point on announcement of an increase of the dividend to per cent
 Motor shares again were under marked pressure, although Studebaker gained on the day, after early heavi- ness.
 Coalers were almost the sole features among prominent rails, Reading, Nor folk and Western and Lehigh Valley rising l to points, Texas and Pacific and Ontario and Western were strong minor issues of that group, with be- lated recovery on Rock Island. Total sales amounted to 1,1S0,oo0 shares.
 An advance of 7M in Texas and Pa cific second mortgage 5s featured the irregular bond market Total sales par velue aggregated $5,626,00O United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Produce Market

New York, November 1.-Butter steady; receipts, 6437; creamery, higher than ex- tras, 36N@S71sc; creamery, extra, 92-score, 36d3e1ac; firsts, 34A@S5a4c. Eggs steady; receipts, 10,507; fresh gathered, extra fine, A@42c; extra firsts, 3s@40c: firsts. 351k@ 37c; seconds, s2@35c. Cheese firm; re- ceipts 32S6; state, fresh specials. 21hc state, average fancy, 21Ac. Live poultry firm; chickens, 1S1ac; fowls. 1S1ac; tur- keys, 23c; dressed. firmer; chickens, 191s@ BOG; fowls, 16@2312c; turkeys, 90n30c.
 Chicago November 1.--Butter higher. creamery, 311s@35Ac. Eggs. receipts, 3720 cases; unchanged. Potatoes, receipts, 60 cars; unchanged. Poultry, alive, unset tied; fowls, 161ac; springs, 161ac.
 Kansas City, November 1.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged.
 St. Louis, November 1.-Poultry, butter and eggs unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Driving Out the Sparrow

The sparrow is rapidly driving out the smaller song and insectivorous birds, some 50 species altogether and they can only be brought back to farms and coun- tryside by destroying their enemy. The bluebird as one of the most modest and most inoffensive Of our native songsters fore the intruder, whose method is to drive other birds from their nests and throw their eggs to the ground. The League of American Sportsmen Is cor templating nationwide campaign next spring which shall drive the pests from our shores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
The Chief End of Brains

From the Youths Companion
 A member of Congress, new man and therefore not widely known in Washing ton, found himself one day in the hands of barber of the proverbially talkative sort who was employed in a Washington hostelry.
 You have large head, sir,'' observed the barber. as he was trimming the locks of the statesman. Tt is good thing to have a large head, for a large head means a large brain, and large brain is the most useful thing man can have. for it nourishes the roots of the hair"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Avery's Letter

New Orleans cotton market was closed today and the New York bears took ad- vantage of this fact and made a success full drive of about $ points. Some liqui- dation by the Chicago crowd on account of a break in wheat helped them. The New York crowd and the New England spinners are apparently combined to bring about a further decline.
 The demand from eastern spinners has fallen off lately and this argues that they have. at least temporarily. supplied their needs and are disposed to do all possi- ble to bring about lower level of prices.
 Castles seemed to have had the whole burden of bull support on his hands to- day. One man against combination will doubtless force some further liquidation. However, the holders or spot cotton can stop the decline by refusing to sell a pound at any concession.
 Clement Curtis estimate was 10, 467 900, exclusive of linters, about what I said the last ginning report indicated. This firm was only about 200,00 bales less than the final census report last year and considering other sta,fslies available. is entitled to respectful consideration. Keep this figure we'll in mind as it means a deficiency before another crop can be harvested.
 The bear element, by the mere power of their money, may be able to run Castles in, but they can't change the above facts Those who want what their cotton is worth can help the lone fighter n New York by refusing to sell pound except at the highest price of the year. sshich will look cheap by May.
 The bears have temporary advantage tonight.
 Stand pat on your lines; if you have too much on your hands tighten your load nr ofa m vans- s-< af <trx lr.k come back. c. F. AVERY. ! E. F. Hutton & Co.'S Stock Letter Furnished by c. F. Avery's private wire.
 New York, November 1.-The market looks as though 1t were discoNnting Hughes election. For years bettlnf on q presidential slsotion has been prptt1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Flour and Feedstuff

Self-rising flour, high grade, $1o3o; medium. 1010; Tennessee flour, ss.7o; Michigan flour, s11.05; hard winter wheat flour, $10 45; spring wheat flour, $1115; Idaho flour. s1045; pure wheat shorts. $44; pure wheat bran, sS7; cotton seed meal. $30; cotton seed hulls. S2l; lintless hulls, $15; No. 1 timothy hay. $33; pea green alfalfa, $2S; southern alfalfa, $22; i; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass, go; Kaffir corn and milomaize, s2.75; No. Johnson grass, $l4; wheat straw. sl4. Wheat, per 100 lbs, s Mixed feeds, $42; No. white oats. per bushel, 75c. Corn, per bushel, s125 Cornmeal. 2-bu. sack, $2.34; corn chops, 100-lb. sack, s2 8; corn feed meal, $42. Poultry food, S2.60 per sack; dairy food, s2s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Alaska Standard Copper Mining Go.

A developed mine with over S4,ooo, ,000 worth of ore in sight.
 Situated on deep water harbor open for navigation the year round
 The company will commence ship ments of copper ore within 60 days from date.
 Prior to commencement of shipments, a limited amount of treasury stock is offered at 25c a share.
 Applications for stock, accompanied by remittance. must be made to
 M. [. Hewett s O., Inc.
 115 I3r0advsay, New YOrk Copy of engineers report sent on re- quest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Fruits and Produce

(Wholesale Quotations.) Oranges-California, box, $5@5.50; Flor ida oranges, $375.
 Florida Grapefruit-$5 00@o5o. Lemons--Imported box, sa Limes-Per 100, $1. .25@1.5 50. Apples-Virginia, barrel, $t.50@5. Grapes-Caiifornia malaga. crate, s2.0O. Pears-California Bartlett, crate, $3o0. Plums-California red June, crate, S225 Flats, 75c@S1. Irish Potatoes-White stock. bu., $2 Sweet Potatoes-Yams, bbl., $2@3.S. Onions-California yellows, h., 3Ac Onions-Spanish, crate, $lS5. Cabbage-Colorado, 314c. Grapes-Pony baskets, 20c. Celery-Colorado, crate, $5; dozen, $1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Hides and Tallow

Dealers' Buying Offer) Green Salt Hides-20q2lc. Green Salt Hides--Self cured, 1sa2oc. Green Hides-Fresh, 1S@19c. Dry Flint Hides-33@34c. Damaged Hides--Half price. Sheep Skins-25c2C1. .25. Horse Hides-S1G5. Angora Goats-25@30c Ginseng-Wild, 8. Colt Skins-50@75c. Sherlings-15@25c. Goat Skins-45G60c. Kid Skins--15c. Hog Skins-25050c. Tallow-5@Sc. Beeswax-25@27c. Washed Wool-40643c. Clear Unwashed Wool-S0@33c Burry Wool-20G22c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
He Knew
From the London Journal.

From the London Journal.
 Little Willie was playing with the girl next door, when the latter exclaimed:
 Don't you hear your mother calling you? That's three times she's dono so. Aren't you going in?"
 Not yet" replied Willie, impertub- ably.
 Wont she whip your" demanded the little girl. awed.
 No" exclaimed Willie, she's got company. So when I go in she'll just say, The poor little man has been so deaf since he's. had the measles '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Liyerpool Cation

Liverpool. November 1.-Cotton: Spot, strong; good nddling, 11.35d; middling, 11.21d; low middling. 11.05d; sales. 10000; 800 for speculation an export; receipts 22,Oo0; futures easy; November 10.95h; No- vember-December, 10.921ad; December January, 1094d; January February, 10.96d February-March, 10.99d: March-April, lLo2d; April-M l1.o51sd; May-June, 11.10d; June-July, 1110d; July-August, 11.1od; August-September, 10.75d; Septem ber-October, 11.1od; October-November 9.9Od
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Chicago Grain

Chicago, November Wheat: No. .
 red. $lS1A No. red, s1.70 No. hard. nomnal No. hard nominal. Corn: No. 3 yellow. s1.05l1@l. .O61a; No. yellow, old,
 s1d1.oS; new, ss1k@sl.00; No. 4 white, old,
 $1.04: new, 97d99c. Oats: No. 3 white.
 62A@S3c; standard, 52A@531zc. Rye: No. |2, N.42d1.4S barley, S5@s1.22; timothy,
 s3.25@525; clover, $l1.10@15.00; pork, s29; lard, $16.S7; ribs, $1457@14.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Interior Movement

Houston Middling, 1S.45c receipts, 14,sS3; shipments, 16,27S; sales, S0s1; stock, 269,162
 Memphis: Middling, 1S.75c; receipts, 5436; shipments, 10,23s; sales, 340O; stock, 19S,33S.
 Augusta: Middling, 1sSsc: receipts. Ss7; shipments. 2727; sales, 1915; stock, |136.652.
 St. Louis: Receipts. 17so; shipments, 15,190; stock, 15,594.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 59; shipments, SIS; stock, 7241.
 Little Rock: Middling, 1s.50c; re- ceipts' 2lls shipments, 1906; stock, |54,217.
 Total today: Receipts, 25,2S4; ship ments, 46,S55; stock. S1,2O4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Future quotations were as fo
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City. November leash wheat: No. 2 hard, s1.S291.s7; No. 3 red. sls01 white, s1.01 No. 2 yellow, s1.021s@l .03. Oats: No. 3, 541ac No. 2 mixed, 53@57c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Fish
Fish Wholesale selling Price.)

Wholesale selling Price) Perch-Shc. Sat .Nater Trout-1215c. Red Snapper--1219c. Gray Snapper--Sc. Mullet-7c. Spanish Mackerel-1211zg15c Shrimp-1211c. Sheephead-S1ac Virginia Croker--6c. Pompano-30c. Oysters-Eastern select, $1. .75 gallon, me- dium, $1.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Live Stock

Chicago, November 1.--Hogs: Receipts, 4S, 600; market, strong at a shade under yesterdays average; bulk, $9.35Q9. 90; light s9d9.95; mixed, s9. 30@10. 20: heavy, $s. S5ql0.2 .25; rough,s s9. 5cq9. .55; pigs. $s.75@ SEQ.
 Cattle: Receipts. 23,OOo: market, strong; native beef cattle. S6.75@11.75; western steers, s6.3oa9. 60; stockers and feeders, $4 65@8.75; cows and heifers, $3.70Q9. 50; calves, $7Q11.
 Sheep: Receipts, sl,0oo; market, unset tied; wethers. $7.50@S.75; ewes, $4Qp7 50; lambs, $s.4N911.15.
 Kansas City, November 1.--Hogs; Re- ceipts 17000; market. steady to 5c lower; bulk. $9.600l10: heavy. $9. 90G11 .15: pack CTS and butchers s. So@10. .05; light, $S.50@ 1cs pigs, s. .5od9. 50.
 Cattle: Receipts, 14,0O0, including 500 southerns; market, steady, active: prime fed steers, $9. .5Od11; dressed beef steers, T60G925; southern steers, s5.75@7 .75; cows. $4 .5O@5.50; heifers. S5 50G9 .25; stock ers s5.75aS; bulls, s4.75q6.2; calves, $s@ Io.50
 lambs. $10.50D11 .05; yearlings, $7.75@6 .75; wethers, s79S; ewes. $6.75@7. .4O
 St. Louis. November 1.-Hogs: Receipts, 15.500; market steady to 15c lower; light, SIG. 35d11; pigs, $s.25G9 mixed and butch CTS. $s.4oa910 good heavy, s10. 2o@10.25 bulk, 8 45G110. .15.
 Cattle: Receipts, 7So0 market, steady; native beef steers, $7.75Gl11. .15; yearling steers and heifer, $S. 5O0711 .15; COWS, $5.5Op 5.75: stockers, $5. 30oI7 50; Texas quarantine steers, $5 .501S; prime southern steers, $s@ 9; cows and heifers. $450D7. 50; prime. yearling steers and heifers, $.50G9; rla- tive calves, $60111.75.
 Sheep: Receipts, 27oo; market, steady to 15c lower; lambs. S.5o@11.15; ewes, $3.75d7 25; yearlings, $SGS.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02

fair index of how matters were going. Most of the trading continues to be in the industrial list, with Steel closing at the highest price in it's history. Railroads are marking time and we shall be much surprised if they don't make good after the election. no matter who wins, repub- licans or democrats.
 Corn products advanced 9 points when 1t was announced that the argument was being held for the final decree of dis solution. HUTTON & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Creamery Products

(WhoieSaie Selling Price.) Creamery Butter-3Sc; process butter, 351ac: oleomargarine. 15@23c; country but ter, 25c.
 Full Cream Cheese-221sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
They Gave Him Up

From London Opinion.
 Bing-Yes, that's old Spriggins. Half a dozen doctors have given him up. . Wing-Really? What was the matter with him?
 Bing-He would't pay their bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, November 1.--Wheat: No. Z red, ,$1. .S03s@187; No. hard. s1.S6@1. .94ta; December, $1.7s%@1. .7sMc. Corn: No. 2, $1.os; No. 3 white, sL06; December, S3Ac. Oats: No. ?. 521Ac; No. 2 white. 54c; De- cember. 53c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Naval Stores

Savannah. November 1.--Turpentine. firm. 451s@46c; sales, 2S4; receipts, 297; shipments PIT; stock. 1s45s. Resin. firm; :; sales, 1047; receipts. 1859; shipments, 11s5; stock, 73.105. Quotations: A, B, c. $6.15; D, $s.2o; E. $6.25; F, $6.271a: c, $6.S0; H. I. K, NJ, $685. N, $6.5o; VIC, ss.55; wv, S670
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Dry Gonds Market

New York, November 1.--Cotton goods were quiet and firm today. Yarns were firm. Carpet auction prices ran ahead of fall opening quotations. Knit goods were active for faIf 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Sugar Market

New York, November 1.-The local mar ket for raw sugar was easier again to- day and prices declined 1-16 cents under continued liberal offerings from Cuba. The days business was only 10000 bags, sold to local operator at 7-16c, cost and freight, although it was rumored that l5,000 bags had been sold to an outport ref1Eer at the same price, but no con- firmation of this latter sale could be on- tained. There were sales to local refiners. The market closed steady at 7-16 cents for Cubas cost and freight, equal to 4.46c for centrifugal and 5.59c for moasses.
 The market for refined sugar was easier in sympathy with the recent decline in raws. Four of the leading refiners re- duced prices 10 to 15 points, while one remained unchanged, with fine granulated now being listed at 7.5oc to 7.60c. There were fair withdrawals on old contract, but new business was light.
 There was a sharp recovery in sugar futul es notwithstanding the decline in raws and closing prices were generally to 5 points higher, except November, which was p points higher. Thete was active covering by shorts and leading trade interests were also on the buying side, with prices at one time showing gains of to l3 points, but there was scattered realizing near the close and prices eased off partially, although No vemher showed independent strength throughout the entire day and closed at the best Sales were 13,9o0 tons: Novem- Der sold at 3,35c to 5.42c, closing 5.43c; December, 601c to 509c closing 5.01c; Jan- uary, 4.40c to 44Sc closing 440c; March, Also to 41Sc, closing 414; May, 425c to 4,&c, closing 423c; July closed 430c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar, S775 cwt., f. 0. b. Birmingham Choice Rice--$5.5o 50 per cwt Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt. Extra Fancy-sS.50 per cwt.
 Grits-$2.25 96-lb. bag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02

Sales. S7.SO0 barrels. Prime summer yell low, $l2.50 nominal; November $12.35; b. cember, 12.35; January. 2.&I March. F. D; May. $l247
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
Mercantile Pauer

New York, November 1.-Mercantile pa- per. 31z per cent; sterling. 6o-day bills. A.71A commercial. 6O-day bills. $470lz demand, $4.75ss; cables. $4.76 7-l6; francs. demand $5(s4A; cables s. SEA-; marks. de- mand. 70kc; cables. 70ssc; lsronen, demand. 12c; cables. 12hc; guildcrs. demand. 4OSc; cables, 4tko; fires, demand, $6.6S; cables. se.65; rubles. demand. 30atc; cables, 31c: bar silver, 6SMc; Mexican dollars, 52hc: government bonds. steady; railroad bonds, irregular; time loans easy; 50 and 90 days. 3@93A per cent; six months. 3M@sk per cent; call money, steady; high. PIE per cent; low, 2A per cent; ruling rate 2N per cent; last loan, 21s per cent; closing bid. 2A per cent offered at PIE per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-02
EngliSh Mnnev

London, November 1.-Bar silver, S2s11a pence per ounce. Money, per cent; dis count rates. short bills, 51a@5ss per cent; three months, 51zq55s per cent.