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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
CHICAGO BROKER
 EXPLAINS 4TIPS' SENT OVER WIRE
Says They Were Sent to Gus toners in Regular Course of Business on Gen.
 eral Information

Chicago. January 5.--Nine days be- fore President Wilson issued his peace note Thomas & McKinnon. Chicago stock brokers mailed to their cus- toners printed circular reviewing conditions in the warning countries of Europe and suggested that a move for peace might be expected at any time.
 R. W. McKinnon said the circular ex- pressed the opinion of the firm on mar ket conditions and unqualihedly denied that 1t was based on advance informa- ton that President Wilson was about
 to issue peace note.
 The circular was issued in the regu- lar course of business and was mailed to all our customers" said Mir. Mo-
 Kinnon.
 Tt was based on our judgment of
 the situation in Europe and not on any information of what President Wilson or anyone else might do. Since we issued that circular we have been ad- vising our clients to get away from the long side of the market"
 MT. McKinnon expressed the opinion that Congressman Wood had placed wrong construction on messages which
 the firm had sent to its correspondents in the regular course of business He denied ever having sent mes-
 age to MT. Hartley, a correspondent of
 the firm at Oshkosh, Wis. based on in- formation that President Wilson con- templated tbe issuance of peace note. The printed circular issued by ths firm December II read in part as fol- lows:
 Under such conditions, coupled with sentiment throughout the world in fa- vor of peace. would it be surprising if a suggestion from an authoritative
 source should meet with a favorable response from all the warning powers? What will be the effect on values in our industrial securities that are de- pendent directly or indirectly on war orders? There can hardly be a doubt that the values of our best industrials will declined and decline materially. while those of lesser intrinsic values will be without market at all. Stocks of doubtful value or littls prominence can only be sold in times l like the present when interested holders are giving the stock support. "We cannot too strongly recommend | to our friends the advisability of talk 1 ing advantage of the present compara- | tive steadiness and strength of the market to liquidate all stocks that are
 in any way dependent for profits upon l the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
New York Futures
New Orleans Cnttnn

New Orleans, January 5.-Pronounced steadiness featured the cotton market here today The opening was at the ad- vance and the improvement was main tained with a gradual further gain until near the close, when prices were at their highest, net rise of 3s to 43 points, or something more than g a bale on the strongest months Last prices were 35 to 40 points upon steady tone.
 A good demand for spot cotton over the belt generally and sales of 12,0O0 bales in the Liverpool market were the main stimulating features. Buying appeared to be of the most solid character and brokers claimed that comparatively little speculation was in evidence. The gossip of the day had two items of more than ordinary interest, one that German in terests were large buyers of spots in southern markets, and another that Japa- nese firms were larger buyers in Texas
 A private bureau forecast of Ii i,040, 600 bales ginned to he end of December, in- dicating an output of only 1940o0 bales for this last period, against 3,329, 900 the same period last year, helped put the market up and late in the season total ex- ports for the week from all ports of 124, . 3o9 bales, against 93 s49 this week last year were a bullish influence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Damage From Gale

Birmingham's office buildings, resi- dences and churches suffered consider ably from the gale which struck the city early yesterday morning. More than q score of residences, scattered In all parts of the city, had windows broken, while damage from the rain which followed was also severe The greatest damage was inflicted upon the churches, many of the fine windows crumpling before the swift gale.
 In the downtown section windows breaking under the heavy pressure of the wind were numerous. Perhaps the heav- fest loss was that of large plate gles window at the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company offices. It was shattered Falling glass to the street from the large office buildings indicated that number of windows in offices in the upper stories were broken.
 Several accidents were reported by the police department from the falling glass but none was of a serious nature. The rain which fell was one of the heaviest in Birmingham in sometime, according to the weather bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Bradstreet's Review

New York, January 5.-Bradstreet's s tomorrow will say:
 While post holiday quiet continues to characterize trade conditions, the pause in this respect Is much less marked than in former years. Inven- torying in commercial channels occu- pies considerable attention. but this task is being hastened and in indus trial lines sustained activity in mak- ing up products is still the rule, though of course. new buying is de- void of previous feverish aspects Some salesmen are again on the road and judging from the volume of spring orders received the new year certainly has opened auspiciously Talk of early peace in Europe has diminished and while high prices tend ec encourage conservatism it is well known that manufacturers have not been able to get up goods for stocks and therefore the country is we'll nigh barren of ready supplies. Jobbers report a satisfactory volume of re- orders and southern merchants appar- ently have had their shelves well cleared out
 Weekly bank clearings, s5,679,- 176000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
PRICES OF LEADING
 STOCKS DEPRESSED
Short Coverings Contrib uted to Normal Rallies for
 Most Part at Close

New York, January 5.-The market was again subjected almost entirely to the caprices of professional traders today, that faction availing itself of various de- velopments and complications to depress prices of leading stocks from to 6 points. Extensive short covering con- tributed to irregular and for the most part nominal rallies at the close.
 Price movements were nose bewilder- ing throughout the session. not less than three successive declines and rallies oc- curing in the first three hours, with some relaxation of pressure later Pub lie interest was altogether negligible. even the more representative rails show ing little support from that source.
 Following the usual custom, United States Steel was again the storm cen ter, that stock recording an extreme de- cline of 2ss to 109ss, and net loss of 11k. Steel again furnished a preponder- ant share of the days business, far oVt- stripping the combined dealings in cop pers rails and the active specialties
 Rails were inclined to advance until heavy selling in other quarters created general 1rreguldr1Ly. CAIlduAdn aSAliS was most heavy of the high grade trans portation stocks, while low priced issues of that group were dull and sluggish.
 Equipments and munitions kept pace with steel, Bethlehem Steel losing 1b points. Shipping shares were heavy to weak. Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies making an extreme recession of 64 points Sugars also developed reaction ary tendencies with petroleums, Indus- trial Alcohol and Central Leather. Even Sloss-Sheffield Steel, on which dividends were resumed at the rate of per cent, failed to hold its early advance Total sales of stocks amounted to 960, GOO shares.
 Increased firmness in sterling and 8 further shading of marks were the only changes recorded in foreign remittances. Domestic money rates were unaltered, with a very light inquiry over the week end. Forecasts point to another large loca. gain of cash, mainly on the in flow from interior points.
 Additional weakness in traction issues featured the irregular and narrow bond market. Total sales par value $5,040,00O.
 United States 3s advanced 1sc and Panama 3s 1 per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
CITY ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 443-C

An ordinance to repeal subsection Ne. o3 of section 1 of ordinance No 337-C. nm ordinance to prescribe and fix license for the business, occu- patfons and professions in the city of Birmingham. Ala- for the year 1916.
 Be 1t ordained by the commission of the city of Birmingham that subsec- ton No. 5S of section 1 of ordinance No. 337-C entitled "An ordinance to prescribe and fix license for the bust. ness, occupations and professions in the city of Birmingham, Ala, for the year 1916. be and the same Is hereby repealed.
 Approved December 30, 1e1s.
 GEORGE B. WARD,
 President Board of Commissioners A true copy:
 c. B. LLOYD, City Clerk.
 Age Herald, January 6, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Burt: J. J. Weber, Tuscaloosa Ik, Schiffman, Huntsville; w. M. Schwart zenback, Mobile D. F. Holmes, Selma J. McCord, Goodwater; w. H. Morgan Tuscaloosa; R. P. Evans, Montgomery o. A. Melican, Guntersville; D. p Ed wards, Talladega w w. Sprueu. Mont gomery; Frank Dennan. Gadsden; Gu, Redden. Sulligent; w. G. Morgan, Hay leville; w. J. Root, Attalla.
 Hillman: w. A. Omar, Russellville; c Il. Forey, Vincent; H. A. Skeggs, De. catur; Mrs. E. P. Windham and daugb ter, Dancy; H. G. Layman, Shelby; H. K LeGrand, Tuscaloosa; Lon Williams Gar. rett; J. A. Jackson, Garrett: Robert Long Evergreen.
 Morris: H. s. Eden, Cuba w. A. Wal. ton, Montgomery; J. D. Box, University w. R. Long. Tuscaloosa; A. IT. Rarrin ger, Aliceville; Thomas w. West. De- catur; M. F. Pope and wife. Decatpr c. F. Wilbur, Blocton: Y. A. Holman Ozark; G. w. Jones, Montgomery; Wi Smith Gadsden; H. D. Lane. CourtIand Fl. E. Smith and wife. Littleton: B. A Erred, Collinsville; c. A. Pickett, Mont. gomery
 Metropolitan; Joe Remey. Leeds. I r Walker. Blocton; A. M. Fuller Cullman T. F. Pitts, Cullman; J. Fl. Allison Al. toona; w. P. Elliott, Talladega: I E Buckehan. Brilliant; Charles Bennett Gadsden; G. P. Bunton. Talladega: W. V Mayhall, Hayleville; J. McLemore Hunts, vile; D. R. Beck, Talladega; G. E. Plies Clanton.
 Tutwiler: E. P Flowers. Montgomery z. A. Grote, Jasper; E. D. StringfeIlow ana daughter. Reform; D. Nr Andrews Montgomery; A. F. Fite. Jasper: Mrs. D A. Kahn. Selma; W. M. Lacey. Aldrich
 Moiton; J. NJ Shackelford. Mobile: F. Fatterson, Selma; A. E. Jackson. Hart selle; C. M. Lane. Tallapoosa: W Sontr- ern, Talladega; s. N. Blach, Selma A 4. Nichols, Calera; Jesse Thomnson montgomery; R. K. Falkner. Kennedy Guy Ridge Lathrop; F. M. Tucker TaI' ladega; VI. D. Rouse. Montgnmerr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
AYerY'R Letter


 iooay market was very satisfac ctory 10 the bulls Liverpool held the advance today closing prices being 25 to 30 points up. our market opened to 10 points nlgher, which was the low points of the uay' ana gradually advanced some e points during the session, last sales being the highest.
 mere were more reports of good spot demand, and exports are heavy notwith- stahding the claim that it is practically impossible to export any cotton under ex- isting political conditions
 weekend statistics were bullish, spin ners' takings 356,000, against s74,o0O last year and 313,ooo in 1915. The takings for the season are running more than 3o0, 900 ahead of last year. Interior stock are de- creasing rapidly.
 spots were higher throughout the belt and with the strong statistical and techni- cal position or the market, l think pur- chases protected by ample margins will prove profitable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Mrs. Morgan Stewart

Huntsville. January 5.--(Special)-M Morgan Stewart died Thursday at hel home in this city after an illness of two weeks with double pneumonia She leaves little two weeks old baby and two young sons besides a husband mother. Mrs. James Strong; and the fol lowing sisters. Mrs. ]. l.. Spinneli oi Chattanooga, Mrs. Frank Powell of Win chester Tenn. and Miss Gretchen Strong of this city and a brother. Grady Strong of Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs Stewart is de- scended on her maternal side from the Phinizy family. known historically and socially through the southern states In terment was made in Maple Hlll al Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chlcago, January 5.-Expectation of in- tensive reselling by foreigners in the event of actual peace did a good deal to- day to bring about declines in the value or wheat Closing prices were unsettled lA to S1hc net lower. with May at sl. .sOx to a.S1, and July $1.4S1s to $1.4Slb. Corn finished 1sc off to 1saa4c up, oats showing a setback of %c to 1c. and provisions ad- vanced 22c to SEC. Bears dominated the wheat pit. Notwithstanding the evident urgency of foreign demand the Likelihood of new moves for a peace barley was re- eeiv1ng too general notice to allow specu- lative buyers chance to develop enthu- siasm. Attention turned more and more to possibilities which might ensue in case fresh efforts for stoppage of the war should meet with some degree of suc- cess.
 Something of a recovery took place in the wheat prices during the last part ot the session but not enough to disturb to serious extent bearing control of the market. What rally there was seemed to De based chiefly on sign of fresh ex- port purchasing, which. in a measure served to remove misgivings about chances that contingent wholesale un- loading by Europeans would yet suddenly overwhelm the trade. After the close the fresh export business was figured as having amounted to 900OO0 bushels.
 Corn showed stubborn resistance tc selling pressure and at times made con. siderable upturns in the face of the weak ness In wheat Export demand for corr was in evidence and the bulls made much of the fact that the British government had comnlandeered all the supplies o1 corn in the United Kingdom.
 Oats reflected the wheat declines, sales of 625,0Oo bushels of oats to exporters acted only as an offset in part.
 Peace optimism helped to lift the pro. vision market. Investors were said tc have done a moderate share of the buy. ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Produce Market

New York January 5.-Butter, f1rmer; receipts, 5631; creamery, higher than ex- tras 4@41h; creamery extras, 92 score 4004012c; frsts, 361s@S91sc. Eggs. firmer; receipts 7271; fresh gathered extra firsts 4SG5Oc; frsts, 47@4Sc refrigerator, special marks. fancy 3619a37c; seconds to firsts 341s@S6c Cheese steady; receipts 1896 state, held specials, 2414@241sc; state aver age fancy, 231494c. Live poultry weak; chickens, 171s@1Sc; fowls, 1s@201sc: no tur- keys quoted; dressed, dull and weak; chickens, 17G26c; fowls, 151z023c; turkeys, 2Nq32o
 Chicago, January 5.-Butter, easier; creamery, 33Q3sc. Eggs, receipts, S39S cases; market unchanged. Potatoes. re- ceipts, B cars; market unchanged. Poul- try, alive unchanged.
 Kansas City, January 5.-Butter, cream cry, 4c; firsts, 391ac; seconds, STAG; pack ing. 2Sc. Eggs, firsts, 4oc. Poultry, hens, l61sc; roosters, 1213c; turkeys 24c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Coffee Market

New York, January 5.-There was a further advance in the market for coffee futures here today. The market closed net unchanged to points higher. Janu- ary, 8.75c; February, S.S1c; March, SS7c; April. s.92c; May, s.s7c; June. S.9sc; July, 9.02c; August, 9.07c; September, 9.12c; Oc- tober, 91Sc; November, 9.25c; December, s.s2c.
 Spot coffee was quiet, but ftrmer in sympathy with the freight situation, with Rio Is quoted at 10 cents and San tos As at Il cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
DETECTIVES COMING
 AFTER DAVIS TODAY

Detectives will arrive from Philadelphia today to take c. F.. Davis, safety first expert for the American Cast Iron Pipe back to Philadelphia, to stand trial. He will accompany the officers without ex- tradition papers and has admitted the fact that he had two wives
 Mrs. Hilda Anderson Davis. the local wife of the accused man, left yesterday to return to her parents in Philadelphia.
 Davis was arrested several days ago by Detectives Newby and Goldstein, follow ing receipt of advices from Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Trial Postponed

The trial of W. A. Gillespie, for merly inside warden at the county jail, who was indicted following the escape. of some negro prisoners, was postponed until January 22 in the criminal court yesterday. Horace c AL ford and Senator Thomas J. Judge. at- torneys for Gillespie. answered ready for trial. but due to the fact that there were more cases on the docke than could be reached. the postponement was granted by the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
MORRIS AVENUE

Shipments still are scarce on the ave- nue. owing to delays en route on the rail- roads. Poultry supplies are limited, with nothing much in sight Farmers evi- dently shipped all they had during the holiday season.
 Flour took a jump all along the line, the rises ranging from 1oc to 75c per bar rel. Prospects for a further advance are good. Corn meal is up Sc on 96- pound bags
 Mixed horse and mule feed, gray shorts, brown shorts, wheat bran and velvet bean meal dropped s1 and g on the ton. Corn and oats are and 8 cents higher.
 The Iron and cotton markets remain unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Charles Fairchild & Co.'s Letter

New York, January 5-For the first tune In many weeks, buying of substan- tial character made Its appearance in the cotton market today. All bearish features iot the situation seem to have been dis counted and We think materially higher prices will be seen in the near future. It IS believed in many quarters that Presi- dent Wilson's efforts to bring about a. conference between representatives of the warning powers will meet with success shortly. Many people, in fact, believe
 that he already has the terms upon
 which the allies and central powers are willing to end the strife. An announces
 ment to this effect would doubtless stmu-
 late prices sharply. We favor purchases of May and July early tomorrow. Pub lie interest in cotton is likely to be re- vived on a large scale should no unfavor- able developments occur during the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Deaths and Funerals
Leone Hobbs Wing

Funeral services over the remains oi Leone Hobbs Wing, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Maurice Wing, who died at the family residence early Friday morning. were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the residence, 1401 Thir- tieth street, north. The body will be shipped to Atlanta at o'clock this morn : ing by the Johns Undertaking company Interment will be made in Westview cen etery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Hubbard nros. & Co.'S Letter

A renewal of peace rumors brought buyers today, coupled with the better spot markets, which naturally followed the advance in Liverpool and here during the past week.. brought about firm market all day without any recession. The local trade are looking for revival of specula- tive activity, such as appeared. in the stock market they feel that there will be no sellers except profit taking on the ad vance and little desire to sell from the south so they are interested on the long side. Tonight the feeling is that the mar ket will be higher tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Mrs. w. R. Setchel

The remains of Mrs. w. R. Setchel, aged 42, who died at local infrmary at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon will be shipped to Palos at O clock this morning by the Lige Loy Undertaking company. She is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Estes; three sis ters. Mrs. Homer Wall, Mrs. Wiley Hen son, Mrs. Taylor Henson two brothers. J. B. Mulln and H. A. Mullin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Bank of Germany Statement

Berlin, January 5.-(Via London )-The statement of the Imperial Bank of Ger many issued December 30. shows the fol- lowing changes: Total coin and bullion increased 1, 900 marks; gold increased 1, ,397 900 marks; treasury notes increased PAS, SPA 900 marks; notes of othar banks de- creased 533, 900 marks; bills discounted in creased 1,363, ,053, GOO marks.
 Advances decreased 149,000 marks; investments decreased 6,1Oo,00o marks :; other securities decreased 203,621 900 marks: notes in circulation increased
 519, 9,739. 900 marks; deposits increased
 7T,930,000 marks; other liabilities in creased 101, ,1S9.000 marks; total gold holdings 2.520. 472,000 marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, January 5.-Peace talk, coupled with the bulge in cotton and hog products resulted in a substan- tial advance in cotton oil. Some reac- ton took place late in the day under realizing sales but the close was still 10 to 22 points above the previous day. Sales. 2S,500 barrels. The cotton seed oil market closed easier, spot 12,20c bid; January. 12.22@ 12.26c;~ Feb ruary. 12.05@12.12c; March, 12.05@ 12.0Sc; April, 1207@12.12c; May, 12.10 @12.11c; June. 12.10@121Sc; July, 12.17@12.19c; August. 12.17@1225c; to- tai sales, 2S,500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06

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 Mercantile Paper
 New York, January 5.-Mercantile paper. per cent. Sterling 6O-day bills $4nh; commercial 60-day bills on banks. s471A j; commercial 6o-day bills. S41; demand, 4.75% cables, S4767-as Francs demand, S.S4; cables, 5S3. Marks, demand, 71A f; cables, 7lss. Kronen, demand, 1165; ca
 pies, 1lO Builders. demand 40 1916; ca
 oles' 4O7s Lires, demand, 6.S6; cables, o,So; rubles, demand, 29.50; cables, 2965.
 Bar silver, 753sc. Mexican dollars, 5S1sc.
 Government bonds irregular. Railroad bonds irregular.
 Time loans easy; 60 and 90 days, 314@31h per cent; six months, 31263A per cent. Call money steady; high, 21h per cent; low, per cent; ruling rate, 21h per cent; last
 loan, 21a per cent; closing bid, 2h per cent; offered at PIE per cent. English Money London, January 5.-Bad silver, 3s1z Discount rates: Short bills. per cent; three months, 695h per cent. Live Stock Chicago, January 5.-Hogs: Receipts, 5000; market weak at a shade above yes- terday's average. Bulk $1o@1O.45; light, ss5o91o3o; mixed, ss.S5@1o55 heavy. s10@ 1o55; rough s1O@1o.15; pigs, $7.6c@e4O Cattle: Receipts, 5000; market strong. Native beef cattle, $7.5o@d1. 80; western steers. sza5@1o stockers and feeders, s5s5 @S.5o.. cows and heifers. $49o010; calves, $9@132 25.
 Sheep; Receipts, 5000; market firm Wethers, $925g105O; ewes, s6 75@1e; lambs, $11. 40013.75.
 Kansas City, January 5.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 5000; market higher; bulk, $1O01050 heavy, $10.450d0.60; packers and butchers
 s10. 3o410.55; light, $985@10 35; pigs, S9@9.50 Cattle: Receipts, 5000, including 10o southerns; market steady. Prime fed steers, $1o.75011.6O; dressed beef steers s. S5o@1050; southern steers, $65008.5O; s625@8.75; bulls, s5 5o97.5O; calves, ss50@ | l1150.
 Sheep: Receipts 3000 market steady Lambs. s12.75d13.25; yearlings, $11@12; wethers, $8.75@10; ewes. $S@9.25. St. Louis, January 5.-Hogs Receipts, | Il 0O0 market higher. Lights S1o.25@1o 65 pigs, $7.750950; mixed and butchers, sl0.30 a10.70; good heavy, $10. 65@10.7 75; bulk, $1025 @1065
 Cattle: Receipts, 16,000 market steady. Native beef steers. s7.50@11.50; yearling steers and heifers, sS50d115o! cows, $500 $50; stockers, $5.30@S5O; Texas quaran- tine steers. $5.50QS; prime southern beef
 steers, $S69; beef cows and heifers. s4 25@ 7.5O prime yearling steers and heifers, $7 50G9; native calves $6d12. 25. Sheep: Receipts, 800; market steady.
 Lambs. s9@135o; ewes, s6@s.5o yearlings, $10011. .65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-06
LiverpOoI Cotton

Liverpool January 5.-cotton; spot hrm; good middling, 112d; middling, lo.soo; middling, 1o.S0d. Sales, 12.ooo; zeoO for speculation and export. Re- celpts, l1,1O0. Futures steady. Janu- ary, 1o.77d; January and February
 io.fo' February and March. 10.SOd; March and April. 10.s4d: April and May, 1V.ood; May and June, 1o.s2d;Jun and July lo.S7d; July and August. 1O.SSd; August and September. 1o.s1d; Septem per and October, 1O.35d; October and Novemoer, lo.2od; November and De- cemoer' lo.l2d; December and January