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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago January 25-British official utterances that were construed as ad- verse to an early peace gave the wheat market today an upward swing. which. however, was not well maintained. The market closed heavy lsc to 1kc net higher. with May at s1S47s to $1.s5 and July at sl.5s1a to sl5S9s. Corn held Zc to 7sGlc gain, and oats finished ssc to 1kd5sc up. Latest figures on provisions varied from 21kc decline to a rise of 40c.
 Advances that in some cases amounted to PFC bushel on wheat resulted from the purchasing which was largely stimu- lated by the British chancellor's speech at Bristol commenting unfavorably on President Wilson's plea for peace with out victory. The maximum of the ascent in prices, though, was reached within an hour after the opening, despite the fact that the bulls put considerable stress also on forecasts that the next few weeks were likely to witness heavy decreases in the domestic stock of breadstuffs.
 Strength in coarse grains failed likewise to act as durable prop for wheat. The main difficulty for the bulls was that export buying appeared to be at vir- tual standstill.
 In the absence of any sign of important new business with Europe, the wheat market in the last hour of trading came very near losing all the preceding en- chantment of values. Speculative demand fell off to notable extent, and 1t was apparent that the trade was in no condi- tion to absorb the realizing sales which dealers seemed to be disposed to press
 Active export buying hoisted the corn market to new high record not equalled since the civil war. The amount of corn left in farmers hands was said to be much smaller than was the case a year ago, and there were predictions that Ar gentina in March would stop all outgoing shipments. Oats rose with corn. De- mand from the seaboard was good.
 Houses with eastern connections were free buyers of provisions despite an up- turn to the highest point of the season. An advance in the value of hogs and feed was a bullish factor. and so. too, was strength of cash lard at Liverpool.
 T,It1Ira n1otat atiops yvara fo11otur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Sugar Market

New York, January 25.-The steadily in- creasing receipts in Cuba and the con- tinued favorable weather there led to further selling pressure in the market for raw sugar today and prices declined Ac There were sales of 40000 bags. of Cubas for first half of February shipment at S%c cost and freight, equal to 4.S9c for centrifugal; 7200 bags of Cubas, cost and freight, at 4c, equal to 5.0c for centrifugal, and 5000 bags of Chbas, prompt shipment, at 3Bc, cost and freight equal to 489c for centrifugal It was also believed that further sales were made for February shipment at 37s, cost and freight, and at the close offerings were still abundant at quoted prices. Closing quotations were 37b for Cubas, cost and freight, equal to 4.S9c for centrifugal and 4.02c for mo- lasses.
 The easier feeling in raws had no cf- feet on refined prices, although it did check business to some extent as buyers were more inclined to hold off and await some adjustment in prices. Fine granu- lated was quoted at 6.75c.
 Futures again followed the course of raws and after declining to g points for the active positions on scattered sell ing by Wall street houses, there was a slight reaction on covering and a little buying by trade interests, with closing prices one point higher to net lower January sold from 4.11c to Aloe, closing at Aloe; March, 3SSc to 3.S4c, closing at 3.S7c; May, 390c to S85c, closing at 3.8Sc; July, 3.94c to 3.s3c, closing at S.93c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans. Middling, 16.SSc; receipts, 231; sales, 4S00; stock, 494,556
 Galveston: Middling, 17.35c; receipts, 1oo32; exports. 14,S25; sales. 527; stock, 2S6,- 561.
 Mobile: Middling. 1z1sc; receipts, 4s2; stock, 10, 706.
 Savannah: Middling, 1S.5oc receipts, 6SS; stock, 1S2,397
 Charleston: Receipts, 193: stock, 5s,Ss4. Wilmington Middlng, 17xc; receipts, Ss; stock, 51.701
 Norfolk: Middling. 17.13c; receipts, 4s1 i; sales, 326; stock, 96,237.
 Baltimore: Stock, 55S3.
 Boston: Middling. 17.1oc; receipts, 654 {; exports, 24S7 stock, 10, 800.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 17.40c; receipts, 67; stock, 2513.
 New York: Middlng. 1715c; receipts, TIE; sales, 1000; stock 139, 165
 Minor ports: Stock, 52, 472
 Total today: Receipts, 15,729; exports, 17,312 stock 1,392, 1885,
 Tota! for week: Receipts, s1,so2; exports, 156, 7sS.
 Total for season: Receipts. 5,42s, AT; ex- ports, 3,e56,252.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
New Orleans Cotfon

New Orleans, January 25.-Taking on a very steady tone, cotton stood at the advance throughout the session of this market today. At the highest there was a gain of little more than $1 a bale. Moderate buying served to put the mar ket up. There was no selling pressure such as has featured the trading for sometime past.
 The market acquired its good tone on the light movement of the crop, heavy exports, decreasing stocks and marked improvement in the spot inquiry. Better cables than due helped open the day at the rise. In the early session prices were to F points up: the gain was gradually widened to 21 to p points in the last hour. Last prices were a net rise of g to 10 points.
 Bullishly inclined traders claimed the demand was sweeping the belt of offer ings of hedged cotton and that buyers soon would have to consider approaching holders of hedged lots who it Is generally supposed are very firm in their views regarding prices
 The weeks export movement was swelled by todays clearances to 156, 7as bales, against 67,sSs the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
FINDS WEBB IS IN
 GOOD HEALTH
Inspector NaylOr Returns From West Virginia, Where Alleged Train
 R0bber Will Be Tried

Postoffice Inspector Naylor returned yesterday from Parkersburg, where he went to take Henry Grady Webb, ar rested recently in Kansas City on a charge of train robbing, the alleged leader or the Harrison gang"
 MT. Naylor went first to Kansas City, where he attended the prelimi- nary hearing of Webb. webb's trial will take place in Martinsburg. W. Va, in April. according to Mir. Naylor.
 Webb was in good health, MT. Nay Tor said, and had made no attempt dur ling the months of his hiding to dis guise himself. At the time he was ar rested he was attending medical col Ilege in Kansas City, preparatory to going to Argentina to practice, accord ing to Mir. Naylor. He was unable to make the $30,oOo bond required fol- lowing preliminary hearing, and is be- ing held in the county Jail at Parkers- burg awaiting trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
SPANIEL TELLS STORY

Spanells story of the shookTyls was preceded by a narration of Ifcidents in which he charged that Butler had paid undue attention to Mrs. Spanen, trying to show her off," and led up to the evening of July 20. when. he said, he saw his wife leave Buffers room i'll a hotel at Alpine shortly after But Ter emerged. Mrs. Butler, who accom- panied Mrs. Spanell to the room, Span ell said, had left the room for few minutes
 Mrs Spanell told him. Spanell testf- fled, that something had happened" but she couldn't tell him what 1t was then.
 Spanell then told of his resolve to have it out with Butler and of in viting the army officer to accompany Mrs. Spanell and Nm in their auto mobile. After driving a short distance, Spanell testified, he asked Butler what he had done and that Butler had re- piled "nothing;" that Mrs. Spanell was excited and misunderstood him.
 q said" continued Spanell, "T sup pose if Mrs. Spanell were not here you'd deny you were upstairs at all ?"
 No replied Butler, Mrs. Spaneil and Mrs. Butler went upstairs to wash their hands and I went up too
 Mrs. Spanell cried out. He didn't have any business following us
 "Then I said to Butler: "A man who hasn't any more respect than to fol- low around and do as he (Butler) had done was nothing but -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26

Francs: Demand. s5.s4ss cables, $5.ssss Marks: Demand. 691sc; cables, 69Ac. kronen: Demand Il 1t-16c; cables, 111sc. Builders: Demand, 4OAc; cables. 405sc. Lires; Demand, S.17; cables. s716. Ru- bles; Demand, 2Sssc; cables, 2s1he. Bar silver, 7614c. Mexican dollars, 59c. Gov err ment bonds steady: railroad bonds ir- regular. Time loans easy: 60 and 90 days, 21sgS per cent; six months, 3d3A per cent Call money steady; high, 2 per cent; low. 1% per cent; ruling rate, per cent; last loan, per cent; closing bid. 1A per cent; offered at per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
NEGRO CHURCH GIVES
 TWO BIG CONCERTS

Tonight the Social Service association of the Sixteenth Street Baptist church will present Kemper Harreld, a leading negro violinist. in recital. Kemper Har- reid has studied in some of the best schools in Germany, and 1t is stated has won great distinction both in Europe and America.
 Sunday afternoon at s:3o o'clock the choir of the church will give its regular monthly sacred concert The programme will consist mainly of plantation melodies. Special seats will be reserved for white people at both of these concerts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
RAIL LEGISLATION IS AGREED UPON BY THE
 SENATE COMMITTEE
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of the Clayton act exempting labor and other organizations from the operation of the antitrust statutes.
 Work on the military necessity feature of the bill was virtually concluded today and the authority to be given the Pres and the operating such part or rail- road or its equipment as is necessary to move troops or munitions in time of war. threatened war or insurrection. Sugges- tions that it be extended to include cases of emergency in times of peace were voted down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Ayery's Letter

Today's cotton market displayed a de- cidedly better tone throughout the day. Liverpool was better than due which gave us a good start. first sales being 6 to 10 points higher.
 Prices held remarkably steady through the session, with an absence of selling pressure. Good people were said to be buying in New York.
 Spot people reported a good demand for the actual and expert figures continue large
 think the market is in much better position than for several days and should there be no disturbing political news cx- pect higher prices.
 There Is a short interest and any ma terial advance will start covering movement and stimulate confidence on the part of the bulls who have been rather timid recently.
 Would buy on the dips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Liverpool Market

Liverpool, January 25.-Cotton spot firm; good middling. 1OS4d; middling, 10.74d; low middling. 10.56d; sales. 5000 bales 1000 for speculation and export: re- ceipts. 5O,0O0 bales; futures very steady: January, l0.43d; January and February. 10.42d February and March, 1O.4ld; March and April, 10.4sd April and May. 10.42d; May and June, 1042d; June and July, 10.37d; July and August, 10. 0.34d: Au- gust and September. 10.O9d; September ana October, 9.S5d: October and November. 9.7Sd; November and December, 9.66d: De- cember and January, 9.6sd; January ana February, 9.60d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Mrs. w. c. McTyeire

Mrs. W. c. McTyeire died at II o'clock last night at the residence of her daneh- ter, Mrs. c. W. Hughes, 1oe2 Elm street. following very short illness She was the widow of the late W. c. McTyeirs.
 Mrs McTyeire is survived by two daughters. Mrs. J. V. Smith of Montgom. cry and Mrs George W. Hughes of Bir- mingham, and three sons, Dr. R. P. Me- Tyeire and Dr. H. N. McTyeire of Besse- mer and Dr. W. w. McTyoire Of Ensley. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
COTTON ADVANCES
 IN FIRM MARKET
Following IrreguIarity on Opening Prices Became
 Steady

New York, January 25.-After some early irregularity, the cotton market turned firmer today with May contracts selling up to IT, S5c or about s1 per bale above last nights closing figures Reactions of several points followed, with May clos ing at r 21c, and the general list steady at a net advance of 2 to 12 points.
 The market opened at decline of 5 points on January, but generally to Il points higher in response to relatively steady cables. Liverpool bought March but sold later months, while the initial bulge seemed to attract realizing com bined with local selling for a reaction The market turned easier right after the call, with March selling off to 16. .95c May to I7.l4c and July to 17.11c or about a point under last nights closing The pressure, however, was much less az gressive than it had been earlier in the week and the tone soon firned up on foreign buying of October, renewed cov- ering and moderate demand from spot house brokers. Bullish discussion of the statistical position, and the continued bullish average of southern spot news promoted the advance, which uncovered a few stop orders during the afternoon. Their execution sent March contracts up to 17.17c and July to 1731c or about 19 to 23 points net higher. This made an advance of practically 80 points from the low level of last Monday, and the close was 12 to IA points off from the best under realizing. There were rumors current dur ing the day that the British government was canvassing the Lancashire trade with the object of determining just how much cotton they would require to import for the remainder of the season. There were ole 46a Drsk would fix 8 maximum freight rate for tramp steamers and attempt to force compliance by refusing the facilities of British coaling stations otherwise. South ern advices reported an improved spot demand from domestic spinners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Railroad Men Here Yesterdav

There were number of out-of-town railroad men in Birmingham yesterday. D. G. Block, general agent of the Great Northern with headquarters in St. Louis: Mark Anthony. general agent of tho pas- senger department of the Cuff Coast lines at New Orleans; Warren l. Rohr. general agent of the passenger depart ment of the Norfolk and Western railroad at Chattanooga, and w. H. Hooper, com mercial agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railroad at Now Orleans. were in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Charles Fairchild & Co.,s Letter

New York. January 25-Although the cotton market today was a somewhat dull affair there was no steady selling pressure and prices worked up gradually on limited buying. In the closing hour. however, prices eased about IT points from the mornings highs on local selling.
 From our point of view all bearish fea- lures other than such as may arise po- litically. have been eliminated and we consequently look for material, ai- though perhape very gradual advance in prices. Sales of spots in New Orleans today amounted to ssoo ct 1-1s advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Mrs. Archie Turpin

Greensboro, January 1.--(Special( (-Mrs. Archie Turpin. widow of the lAte Louis Turpin. one-time congressman, died at her home on Demopolis street Wednesday after protracted illness. Mrs. Turpin was one of tho most beloved women ot Greensboro. and was . consistent member of the Methodist church. She vas . nis- ter of Judge William c. Christfan. and leaves surviving her besides Judge Chris- tian. two daughters. Mrs. T. N. Whit tlesey of Columbus, 0a-, and Mrs. W. T. Love of Greensboro: also two sons. Louis Turpin and J. c. Tuxpin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
FIGHT IN AUTOMOBILE

''I remember Butler Jumped out of his seat and said: If it wasn't for Mrs Spanell I'd choke those words down your throat
 q No, he won't: I'm the one that has been insulted,' Spanell said Mrs. Spanell cried, as she jumped to her feet. "She tried to tell me something while Butler tried to keep her quiet. She kept saying that as soon as Mrs, Butler left the room he (Butler) grabbed her. but she said, T can't repeat his filthy words 3
 At this time Spanell said he received a blow on the back of kis head. Butler grabbed him and pushed my head down on the steering wheel. then thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Bank of England Statement

London, January 25-The weekly statement of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve increased f554,000; circulation decreased 47,000; bullion increased f507,752; other securities increased 454,000; other deposits increased f1,- 532,000 public deposits decreased f604,000; notes reserve increased f549,- OO0; government securities decreased f4000. The proportion of the banks re- serve to liability this week is 1910 per cent; last week it was 1890 per cent. Rate of discount, 51h per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, January Followins the strength of lard, cotton seed oil made sharpe advances early today, at- tended by sporting orders from re- liners and commission houses. Crude oil was also firm. but subsequent re- actions in lard led to unloading of fu- lures which closed the market only i to points net higher Sales, 21, 900 barrels.
 New York. January 25.-The cot ton seed oil market closed easier Spot. 13,5Oc bid; January, 12.50@1s.50c: Feb ruary, 2.45@1270c; March, 12.5O@ l2,oSc; April. l2.S5@ 1241c: May. 12.s5 Wl2S7c; June, 12.35@12.40c: July. l2.S5 @12.sGc; August. 12.34012s7c; to- tai sales, 2l.9O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
MORRIS AVENUE

Business was brisk in the wholesale district yesterday. The bright day seemed to add force to buying by the retail trade.
 Never before in the history of the ave- nue have prices held as steady for so long period as now and with all home pro- duce and poultry and eggs scarce. q change seems long way off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, January 25.-(Special. )-The Liverpool market advanced to a closer parity with the American markets to- day. and we followed, closing steady some z points higher in small market after an intermediate advance of some 20 points. It is rumored that the restriction the Eng fish government is placing upon the cot ton trade consists in ascertaining the ex- act stock each& mill has on hand, the amount necessary to carry it through the season. and the smallest surplus neces- sary to carry over into the next crop. When ascertained imports will be limited to that amount. We have as yet received no positive statement of what the re- strictions are and are only giving this rumor for information, such as 1t is worth. During the past few days Chicago wheat brokers have been the best buyers. while this afternoon the south sold q snall quantity in . thin market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Deaths and Funerals
John McPoland

Funeral services over the remains oA John McPoland. aged 7s. one of tho most widely known contractors in the city. who died Tuesday morning after a long illness, were conducted yesterday morning from St. Pauls Catholic church. Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. He Is survived by two daughters and three sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26


 Washington, January 25.-soms doubt seems to exist here as to whether Mrs. Ruth Thomson Visconti the woman Thomas W. Lawson testified told him Secretary Tumulty and others profitsd ia Wall street by leak on President Wii- sons peace note, ever will be called to the witness stand by the House rules committee Investigating the Teak"
 Committeeman said today that they had not fully decided" whether she would be examined.
 If Mrs visconti is called her testimony would be confined to whatever informa- tion. If any. she possesses regarding the Teak" Rumors of alleged sensational affairs she is said to be ready to reveal have reached the committee and there Is a general disposition to squelch any at- tempt 10 air them in public.
 It is certain that Mrs. viscouti will not be called until after the New York hear- ings are ended, if at all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Live Stock

 31 GOO; strong: 200 to 25c above yesterdays average; bulk, s11.3o@d1. 60; light, s116Q Il SO: mixed, s11. .2Otl11 75: heavy, $1125@ 11.S0: rough, s11. 25@11 .40 pigs, s9.15@1075
 Cattle: Receipts. 700o; strong; native beef cattle, S75G11s0; western steers, sz70G10O0; stockers. s6QS.s0; cows and heifers, $5@10.25; calves, $11d15.
 Sheep: Receipts, 12,0O0; firm; wethers, $s.75G11; ewes, $750d1o 40; lambs, 175Q 1435
 Kansas City, January 25-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 5000; higher; bulk, $11. 25@11. 65 heavy. 11.5o@11.70; packers and butchers sll. 4O911.65; light. s11Q11.5o; pigs. $500 I.75
 Cattle: Receipts, 2eoo, including 100 southerns; strong; prime fed steers, s11@ 1165; dressed beef steers, $S.50010.90; southern steers, s7@9.25; cows, $5.50a9.2 .25; heifers,- s750G11; stockers, s6.90@10 bulls, s6.50as.50; calves, s7@12 Sheep: Receipts, 550o; steady; lambs, SIS. 75@14.15; yearlings, $11.75@1250; wethers, s10a10.5O: ewes. $9.50Gd0.25.
 St. Louis. January 3.-Hogs: Receipts, 121oo higher; lights s11.3o@11.sO; pigs, s925Q10.75; mixed and butchers. s11350 II 90; good heavy. $11.S0G12; bulk, $11 400p 11.S5
 Cattle: Receipts. S10o; steady; native beef steers, $7.5GG11.5 .50 yearlings $500 115O; cows, s55OQS. 75; stockers. s5 30@s. 50; Texas quarantine steers. $5.50@S; prime southern beef steers, $s@9; beef cows and heifers, $4.25@7.50; prime yearlings, T5O0 g; beef COWS and heifers, $4.259750; prime yearlings, $750G9 native calves, $6114 60.
 Sheep: Receipts, $50; steady; lambs, $12. 2.75@14.5o; ewes, ss.50@14.5o; yearlings, $11@12.3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 1730c; receipts, e1ss; shipments, s6s7; sales, AS; stock, 1s7, ,6s5
 Memphis: Middling, 17.25c; receipts, s7o9 shipments, 2661; sales, 1000; stock, Ss7, ,5s4 Augusta: Middling. 17.25c; receipts, PIT; shipments. S79; sales, 80; stock, 141,446
 St. Louis: Middling, 1o7s; receipts 15s; stock, 31, 955.
 Cincinnati: Receipts. seos; shipments, 35S9: stock, 24.722
 Little Rock: Midling, 1725c; receipts. Al; shipments, 2ss; sales, 2ss; stock, 40, 153
 Total today: Receipts, 14,ss7; shipments, 15,771; stock, 773525.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Bank of France Statement

Paris, January 25-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the following changes; gold in hand, increased 10,776,O00 francs; sil- yer in hand, decreased 3,4S6, ,000 notes in circulation, increased 149,00S, 900: treasury deposits, decreased 35, 467, 900; general deposits, increased 4O174 900; bills discounted increased S,330,000: advances decreased 9,4S9,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
New Orleans Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, January 25.-Spot cotton steady, ' points up; sales, on the spot. 3775; to arrive, 1925; good ordinary, 15. .3sc; strict good ordinary, 15.SSc; low mlddling 16.SSc; strict low middlng, 1663c; mid ding, 16SSc; strict middling. 17O7c; good middling, 17.25c strict good middling, 17.50c; receipts, 2341; stock, 494, ,556
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Chicago Grain

Chicago, January 25.-Wheat, No. red, $1.soa1. .92s4 No 3 red, $1S5@1. .s61z; No. 2 hard nominal; No. 3 hard nominal. Corn, No. yellow, s1.O2sl; No. yellow, 991Ac@ sl. 1015s; No. white, $10O1sg1 .01. Oats No. white, 5sAQ5sc; standard. esE@6s1Sc Rye: No. 2, A.4S. Barley, $11L2S. Tim othy. g. S.50d5.5 Clover, $12017 5o Pork s3l.50. Lard, $1s22@16.27. Ribs, $15D16 5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Metal Market

New York, January 25-Copper strong |; electrolytic. first second and third quar- ters, $29QS2.50. Iron steady and un- changed. Metal exchange quotes tin steady; spot s45Q45.50. At London, spot copper. f1S2 5s; futures, a12S 5s; electro lytic. e143; spot tin,. a1SS 17s 6d Flu lures, e190 2s Cd. The metal exchange quote lead $.75 bid. Spelter firm; spot East St.. Louis deliver. 9%c bid. At Lon don, lead, s30; spelter, :e52 los.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Dry Goods Market

New York, January 25-Cotton goods of a seasonable character. such as dome.s. flannelettes. dress cottons for fall. etc. were in active demand today. Others. es- pecially in staple lines, were quiet Yarns also were quiet. Mems wear was active.