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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, December 6-No very decided trend developed in cotton here today, although the market stood at a net advance most of the session. Bull fish traders claimed the market was sold out, and, in the morning especially, a very ready response was made to buy
 ing orders. A soft spot came about in the early afternoon, following the re- duction of 50 points in spot quotations, and closing prices showed net advance of only 5 to 9. points.
 The opening was higher and in the early trading active months were 25 to % points up. This was the highest of the day. Buyers found little cotton for sale around the contract ring and bear
 sh news was ignored. The British ton mage losses last week were considered unexpectedly large and ginning returns to private bureaus to the end of Novem- Der were increased so that the indicated output for the last period was swelled to 1,149,000 bales against only 737,O0O the same period last year. Vague peace 1u- mors served to more than balance bear
 sf influences until the early afternoon. Here the easiness of spots resulted in a drive against the market which put trading months 12 to F points under yesterdays close. Toward the end of the session the market steadied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
STOCK MARKET
 BADLY TORN UP 
Developments of the Day { Cause Realizing, Forcing
 Shorts to Sell

New York, December 6.-Untoward de- velopments, notably the reported entente reversals in France and Italy the Hali- fax disaster and suggestions of addi- tional federal price revision of impor- sttant commodities prompted moderate realizing for profits and some short sell ing in today's stock market.
 The recommendations contained in the { ma 5orfty report of the interstate com plerce commission imparted irregular strength to the list at the opening, but by midday virtually all initial advances were replaced by extreme reoessions of f2 to 3 points in important issues. : Retention of the regular dividends by the principal metal producing companies, { Instead of expected reductions induced Z tentative buying and short covering in 7 the latter part of the session, but the / market closed sluggishly. with a prepon- derance of net losses.
 United States Steel finished at SITS, all most it's lowest quotation of the day, and a 2-point setback. Other industrials made similar concessions with shippings oils, various equipments and affiliated specialties. Early gains of 1 to points fin materials were materially or entirely reduced.
 M Strength of Spanish exchange and sheavness in remittances on Rome were the contrasting features of the foreign exchange marlet Domestic monetary conditions were unaltered.
 Bonds, including international issues, wore heavy Liberty 4s varied from S7.1s to 27.42 and the 31ss from 9S.46 to 9s9l Total sales, par value, aggregated si,465, ,000
 United States bonds, old issues were unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
How German Trick
 Uses an Invention
 of an American
By HOLLAND

New York, December 6-(Special.) )--1n- timations have reached the United States that Germany is making use of an American invention with which to fa- cilitate the speed and prolong the life of their zeppelins and airplanes. Some of the air planes that have been cap tured or destroyed were discovered, pre- sumably, to have utilized this American invention.
 This intimation makes it possible now to give an account of remarkable in- cident which occurred in London early in the year 1915 It will illustrate the sagacity and. skill of the Germans as well as the courage of some of those whom the German government has employed for secret missions into the countries with which Germany is at war
 l. Dr. Edward G. Acheson, who for some } ears was president of the American Eiectro-C Chemical association, and who was one of the first to utilize electro chemistry in the manufacture of conn modities which have now an extended commercial value, perfected, through the utilization of the electric arc and out of such common raw material as sand and carhon, a lubricating material which was found to be of such commercial impor- tancei as to justify the establishment of d plant for it's manufacture in Belgium. There were already large plants which manufactured the commodity in the 1'mted States.
 The Belgium plant was located in q of Liege. It was in successful operation when the war broke out The German armies in their rush through Belgium oc- cupied this village and the military lead CTS immediately took possession of rhis plant. and presumably operated it for the production of the lubricant
 Sometime in Jnnuary 1915, Dr. Acheson. who was then Tn London, received in his office dignified, well bronzed and at tractive hammered man. who while offer ing letters of introduction from certain Germans of prominence, did so with slch perfect mastery Of the English tongue a. to cause Dr. Acheson to comment on
 his command of the English language.
 The visitor said that he had been often
 in America and that, in fact, part of
 his family had settled in Texas. But he
 was unquestionably German. Even
 his appearance, had he not produced let
 ters of introduction, would have made
 it clear that he was a German through
 and through, cultivated and an ac-
 complshed German, we'll skilled in some
 of the German arts of diplomacy.
 GERMAN OFFER TO AMERICAN
 After the cpurtesies. following the read
 ing of the letters of introduction. had
 been exchanged, this German said that
 he was authorized by the German gov
 ernment to secure from Dr.~Acheson the
 right to manufacture in Germany the
 kind of lubricant which had already been manufactured in Belgium.
 |s The proposition was an astounding one There in the heart of London, where secret service men and Scotland. Yard
 detectives were alert in watching fol
 '9ermans. this man had appeared undis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07

the corrected national ginners' report in- dicated a crop rather larger than cur rent estimates. As we approach the government crop estimate, we notice disposition to curtail trading until it's effect has been felt. Our foreign ad- vices state that Manchester is well un-
 der contract for several months ahead, and will consume all the cotton that the English government will permit them to do. As our own mills are sinli- ilarly>wel under contract, it is apparent that the consumption will be as large as transportation will permit.-Hubbard Rrns .S Cn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Steamer Wrecked in Storm

New Orleans, December 6-The steamer Norwalk, owned by the Nor walk Steamship company of Whining ton, Del, and chartered by the Otis Manufacturing company of New Orleans, was wrecked during storm in the Yu- catan channel while en route from Be- lize, Honduras, to the United States on November P, according to advices re- ceiyed here today. The steamer was reported total loss. but all the 2l mem bers of her crew were saved, being picked up from lifeboats by another steamer and landed in Belize last Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
New York Exchanges Are Easily
 Influenced By New Developments
By JOHN c. MOSES

lower.
 The decline of 50 points in spot quota tions had a depressing effect on con tracts which at 1 o'clock were 6 to D points below the level of yesterdays fi- nal prices.
 Peace rumors from Austria created a steady tone in cotton in New Orleans today. on which the market rose 25 to % points in the first half-hour. Buy CTS found little cotton for sale, and prices responded easily 10 the demand.
 Weather conditions strengthened the corn situation, with prices closing firm Record breaking prices were quoted on oats yesterday Reported compositions at the seaboard had a bullish effect on oats. Purchasing orders shoot up provisions to near the maximum allowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Local Wholesalers Are Satisfied
 With Trade Conditions This Week
By JOHN c. MOSES

Continued cold weather keeps the wholesale district full of pep. All lines report good sales with receipts sufti- cient to fill demands.
 Lard went up 17c on the pound. Cot ton went off 4c on all four grades.
 Price changes will probably be few during the holidays.
 Corrected quotations are as follows:
 Federal Price List
 United States department of agricul- ture, bureau of markets. 8OS-S09 Jefferson County Bank building. Birmingham, Ala, office December 6. Daily market news bulletin. Q'rices based on sales to retailers.)
 N. B.-These are not retail prices, but the price at which your merchant can buy the articles r med. ONIONS
 Red or Yellow Globe. pound ....31kq4c
 Small Green, per bunch .4k45c APPLES
 Bulk stock. various varieties (besp.
 per peck .......................... .30@321ac
 Barrelled stock, various varieties,
 firsts, per peck ................ .50d52izc
 Barrelled stock, various varieties,
 seconds, per peck .........-.......4 .40Q50c
 Box apples, northwestern varieties,
 small size, per dog. .............. .1o12oc BEETS--
 Per bunch .......................... 61z07c CABBAGE
 Northern Danish. per pound. :. .8A@2Nc CARROTS Per bunch .......................... 5c CELERY In Rough (not punched or washed) California Qarge), per stalk. ..loWI015c CRANBERRIES- Reds and Blacks, per quart. .1lhG16c GREENS Various kinds, per bunch .21sG4c LETTUCE Big Boston Q.ouisiana) per head ..61Sc Florida, per head ..................S1 .S1zSq91zc RADISHES- Per bunch dong or round) ..........S .S95c IRISH POTATOES Round Whites (besD per peck Q5 poundS) .....-...................5 .57t2g4Z72c SWEET POTATOES Yellow Yams and Porto Ricans, per
 peck d3A pounds) .............. .30Q3255c SPINACH /
 Per Bunch ........................... .6GSc |TURNIPS-
 Rutabagas, per pound ............ 12@2c
 Round Whites Gin punches of about
 D, per bunch .................. 3lzQ5c
 Round Whites (extra large), per bunch ....-................... .7QJSc DRY BEANS Limas and Navys. per pound. ......... .16c Black Eye, per pound lie T. c. BUSHFIELD, Market Station Assistant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
WEATHER OUTLOOK
 SHOOTS UP CORN
Oats Go to the Seasons Top on Quotations, Due to Re-
 ported Congestion

Chicago, December 6.-Prospects of stormy weather and zero temperatures tended today to strengthen the corn market. Prices closed firm at the same as yesterdays finish to 1kc higher, with January s1.215s and May si.1s7s to s1.1sz. The result in oats was unchanged to 1c higher and in provisions unchanged to 25e higher.
 Corn traders regarded the weather forecast as Enfayorabe for expediting the movement of the new crop, and as likely to increase the feeding demand. Furthermore, receipts continued meager and there were advices that railway cars remained scarce in many sections of the corn belt To great extent. however. fluctuations were influenced by the ac- ton of oats setback taking place when oats developed weakness as a re- suit of persistent realizing sales. Nev- ertheless. rallies followed, and December corn closed at nearly the best level of the season
 New record breaking of the seasons tip-top prices took place in the oats market. Talk of congestion at some of the Atlantic ports had temporary -bearish influence, but was more than offset finally by demand from houses with seaboard connections.
 Scattering purchase orders hoisted pro- visions to nearly the maximum limit the exchange regulations allowed. Later the market receded on account of sell ing attributed to an outside packer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07

Various developments, with talk of further price regulation, caused realiz- ing for profits and caused shorts to sell. United States Steel closed at SIS, r. point setback. The money market was unchanged. Bonds were heavy, both lo- cal and international.
 The cotton market opened steady to- day at an advance of 27 to g points in response to firmer Liverpool cables and renewed buying by trade interests.
 The midday advance ran into another wave of liquidation and local selling with the market nervous and unsettled during the afternoon. January sold off to S.45c and March 2S.10c around Z o'clock or about unchanged to points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Birmingham Live Stack

(Union Stockyards.) Fec Steers; Good to Choice-SG9c. Medium to Good-61aQ71zc. Common to Medium--6G -6GJ612c Grass cattle, according to weight. qual.s ity and flesh: Steers-6Q7c. Fat Cows-6961kc. Medium Cows-5.25Q5.75c. Cutters--5.5gd5.75c Canners=-5. 00@5.50c. Heavy Bulls-6Q7c. Light Bulls-5.50q7c. Oxen-5.@6. soc. Fat Yearlings-6@7c. Medium earlings-47 75Q5. soc. Vealers-6Q7c. Hogs: Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 1855 and up-' 15@16c.
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 1s5 to 15o- 14G16c.
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 90 to 1s5-12lA @1Shc.
 Light Pigs. 90 Pounds Down-11@12c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-111a013c. Half Fat Hogs-11012c. Soft and oil hogs from 1c to 2c per pound less than above prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Chicago Futures
Euf11re n1intatin.
Produce Market

New York, December 6-Butter unset tied; receipts. 6e16; creamery, higher than extras, 471z64Sc; creamery extras. e2 score, 4Tc; firsts, 43Q461kc. Eggs ir- Irregular: receipts. 416s: fresh gathered ex- tras, 56Q57c; extra firsts, 54055c; firsts, Ic. Cheese irregular; receipts, Ss1s: state fresh specials, 230231ac; state fresh specials, average run, 221kd23c Dressed bcultry dull; chickens, 211kd3sc; fowls, 1sq271ac: turkeys. 23a32c. Live poultry dull; chickens, 21c; fowls. 22024c; tur- keys, 20@22c.
 Chicago, December 6-Butter un- changed. Eggs: Receipts, 5530 cases; un- changed. Potatoes lower; receipts, II cars; Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michf- gan, bulk, s1.60d1.s0; in sacks, s175a1. .s5. Poultry, alive. unchanged.
 St Louis, December 6.--Poultry lower; springs, 1S1ac; geese. 15916c Butter un- changed. Egss, 421aG43c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Gctten Merchants. Hnnoyer square, N.
 r: Memners New York Cotton Ex. New York Produce Exchange. Associate 'nmempers naI ';nysrp h';iyyssrpool Cotton Association:
 sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Gil Tor
 future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given tor consiFnments of ence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
LaFollette Investigation
 Delayed Until Next Week

Washington, December 6.-Further postponement until late next week of the Senate committee.5s investigation of Senator LaFollette's St. Paul speech was ordered today, after Senator LaFolletts had advised the committee that his att torney could not be present next Tues- day. when it was planned to begin tes- timony with former Secretary Bryan aa the first witness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Two French Ships of Over 1900 Tons Torpedoed in
 Week Ending December 1

Paris, December 6-Losses of French ships through submarine attacks in the week ending December were more than 16oo tons, two; less than 1900 tons two; fishing boats. two. Two vessels were attacked but not sunk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Cash Grain

Chicago, December 6.--Corn, Nos. and yellow, nominal; No. yellow, s1.74@17 75- Oats, No 3 white. 76AM77c: standard, 7eis d77A. Rye, No. ?. si.sok barley, s1.25@ 14S; timothy, $5a7.50; clover. s20m26. Pork nominal lard. $25.50; ribs, $27.25.
 St. Louis December G-Corn. No } track, s1S5; No. ? white, slS11f.S5; De- cember, $i.27; May, $1.20as. Oats, No. ! track, Tic; No. 3 white, 751.la761z; Decen- Der, 75d751sc; May, 725sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Fatal Auto Accident

Nashville, December GA Jackson. Tenn. dispatch says that John J. Flaw kins, 40, prominent farmer was killed. and his two children, a boy 10, and girl F. probably fatally injured Wednesday afternoon, when the automobile in which the Hawkins family was returning from school near Huntsville, Madison county. collidsd with tha car Of a rela- tive Mrs. Hawkins VII also badly bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
s. R. Stewart & Co.

fNQf-3 weodward nldE.. RirmlnEhanl. Al. Eotton. stocks. bonds. grain, provisions
 -sand cotton seed oil. Nev orleans cor. < respondents Inc F. cls.k co. Direct 'S'ortvate wire. continuous quotattonA !. Rhsns Main se7. W. !. PHseL1ss, Mwn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Dry Goods

New York, December 6.-Cotton goods here today for special purposes were ne- ing bought freely. General markets were firm, but quieter. Yarns ruled firm Mems wear buyers are cooperating to purchase cloths certain to be in limited supply and distribute them equitaEly, Raw silk was quiet. with prices un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Pig Iron

opening at an advance of , points, the futures market made further gains oil covering and scattered trade buying. March sold up to 745c and July to 7.75c with the close showing a net advance of to il points. Business was only moderately active, and the demand by Tic means general, but offerings were light and last prices were the best of the day. December. 7.15c; January, 725c; March, 745c; May, 7.60c; July, 776c: Sep tember, 7.92c.
 Spot was reported in fair demand with the tone firm at 77sc for Rio IS, and 9ssc for Santos 4s A further advance was reported in the cost and freight market With the offers received i4cluding As at 925 to 9.35, London credits
 The official cables reported an advance or l5O reis in the Rio market. Santos spots were 50 reis lower and futures an- changed to 25 reis lower. Brazilian port receipts 61.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
w. E. Campbell

Stocks. grain. provisions and cotta. seed see, oil Correspondent Shepard on m Co, New York and Chicago. Seentr SSensr & exchanges. eo all
 6ld and 617 Woodward Rrdr
 Telephone Main 0141
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Bonds
Money Market

Mew ,. York. December e.-Mercantile bills. 47lA per cent; conmerciaI e0-aas. eO-day 'pllls Ids, on banks, 4n per cent; commerciai
 X a.v5s per cent; demand, 475A Der cant saIl.
 cables, cables, 476 7-16 per cent. Bar s;,vau Hvnr : S'2sc. Time loans firm; co days, 5MmS,s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Rice Market

New Orleans, December GRough and clean rice were steady today Receipts: Rough 5722 sacks: millers, 4722; clean, 3017 pockets. Sales: Clean Honduras, 71s pockets blue rose, 1555 pockets. Quote: Clean Honduras, 71zqSssc others un- changed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Fruits and Produce

Cocoanuts-Sc each. Bananas-Large, s2.50d3 Fresh Peanuts-12c Ib. Oranges-California, s425. Limes-Imported. s0cQsl. Colorado Celery-90c doz, $ crate. Cranlerries- -s3.25 per crate; $15 barrel. Snap Beans-$5 hamper Florida oranges-s4.25 box. Lemons-s5. Grapefruit, $&50. Garlic-12l1c ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Fish
Flour and Feedstuff

per cent; 90 days, 51@@5s4; six months, 519@5A per cent. Francs: Demand, 5.731a per cent; cables, 5.711s per cent. Builders: Demand, 43A per cent; cables, Al per cent. Lires: Demand, S.25 per cent; cables, S.22 per cent. Rubles: De- mand 121a per cent cables. 13 per cent. Mexican dollars, 65% per cent. Govern ment bonds heavy. Railroads bonds ir- regular.
 London, December 6.-Bar silver, 42Ad per ounce. Money, Ss4 per cent Dis count rates Short bills, 4ss per cent; three-month bills, AZ per cent.
 Paris, December 6.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand in creased 2902000 francs. Silver in hand increased 655 900 francs. Notes in circu- lation increased 220,S9S, 900 francs. Treas ury deposits increased 14,50S0 900 francs. General deposits increased 17,401, ,O0O francs. Bills discounted decreased g, 100000 francs. Advances increased 29, 3S4,000 francs.
 London, December 6-The weekly statement of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve in creased R377, 900. Circulation increased E651, 900. Bullion increased EI,02S,313 OtheE securities increased e457, ,00O. Other deposits increased Gf2S96,000. Public de- posits decreased E5,06SC00. Notes re- serve increased a42S GOO. Government securities increased R7.oS8, 900. The pro- portion of the banks reserve to liabil- ity this week is 1874 per cent; last week it was 19.40 per cent. Rate of discount, 5 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07

Perfection Cornmeal-S3.85 per 95-pount sack.
 Hen Feed-s5.s5 per 10o-pound sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-s57a65. -- C. $. Meal per cent-$54. Crcmo Feed Meal-S42 Old Style Hulls-S25. Lintless Hulls-s16. Gray Shorts-S5S. Wheat Bran-S4e Corn-$1.S3.
 Corn Chops-S410 No. White Oats-93c per bushel. Wheat-A per 100-pound sack. Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-$44 per ton. Choice Timothy Hay-$4O No. 1 Timothy Hay-$39. No. l Johnson Grass-s25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Naval Stores

Savannah December Turpentine firm, 4414@44s4c sales, 249; receipts. l4o: shipments, g. stock,s 24752 Resin firm; sales, 1dSo; receipts. TAO; shipments, 1os; stock. 76o23. Quote: B, D. E. K ss. G s6a607 H. $6Q610; I. I.SS6.05Q6.15; K, sa.5o @6.55; M, se7b@6.S5; N. $73O0735: we. 7.50; wv, $7.80.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Spot Cotton

New Orleans, December 6.-Spot cotton quiet; 50 points off Sales on the spot, TIP; to arrive, 1900 Low middling, 2750c; middling, 2S.3sc; good middling, 2s.Ssc. Receipts, 9S20; stock, S24,90O.
 New York. December 6.--Spot cotton quiet; middliT9, 29.95c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Over W. E. Campbelps Wire

New Orleans, December 6--After showing market steadiness and taking or. a sold out appearance in the early trading today, cotton softened in the aft ernooi and went to small net decline. Lowest prices were made following he lowering of spot quotations by 50 points, an event rot at all surprising in view of the decline in contracts during the last few sessions.
 In early trading all bearish features were ignored and prices were put 20 to 29 points above the level of yesterday s close The break in the afternoon car- red the trading months 12 to + points under yesterdays final prices. Whether at a net advance or net decline, the market had steady undertone and the appearance of being healthy, speaking from a technical standpoint. The large submarine losses the past week, 16 Brit ish vessels of over 1600O tons and the in- creased ginning returns from the Ma tonal Ginners association, were the main bearish features of the morning. According to reports received here, the national ginners' figures to end of Mo- vember are now 9,708,000 bales. as com pared with the first report of 9,660,0O0, making the output this last period 1,f49.- O00 bales, against 737,O00 this period last year, and e33,000 two years ago. In the early trading vague peace talk helped the market, but the Halifax disaster. re- ported later on, had something of 9 de- pressing effect.
 We believe the situation is such that the market will respond readily to any favorable influences that may develop. The close was at a net gain of to g points.-Shepard & Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Sugar Market

New York, December e.--The local mar ket for raw sugar was quiet and un- changed. No sales of new crop Cubas were reported, but it was said small sale of old crops had been made to the committed about 1900 bales at equal to tr.pc Tor centrifugal. Prices were 5.e9c for Cubas, cost and freight, equal to G. 70c for centrifugal and 5.82c for molasses
 Tn refined business was still limited. with only few refiners in the market. Prices were unchanged to S35c for fine granulated The distribution of the re- gently acquired Russian sugar is still in progress and this, together with the sugar on the way here, is expected to relieve the situation partially during the next week or two, but conditions will only approach normal when the new Gu han crop commences to arrive in vol ume.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-07
Coffce Market

New York, December 6.-The further advance reported in the rate of Brazilian, exchange on London was taken by some people in the coffee trade here as indi. eating that Braxirs recent negotiations With France concerning the tse of in- termed German tonnage, and the creation or large Brazilian credit in France, had strengthened the position of the Bra zllian markets. The firmer tone re- ported in the cost and freight marketa served to strengthen this idea. and of