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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Gasoline and Patriotism

H. w. Slauson, in Leslie's.
 More and better gasoline than ever is demanded by the army and navy. Gas which also come our lubricating oils and fuel oils. burned in locomotives and In many of our ships. In fact, the shipping boards figures show that some 50 per cent of the tonnage of steel ships con tracted for are to be of the fuel-oil con suming type.
 Fuel oil is, in some respects, the resi- due remaining after gasoline and kero- sene have been extracted from the crude oil By intensified methods of chstilla- ton gasoline can be obtained from fuel oil, to the point however, where the efficiency of the latter is seriously re- duced. This means that in spite of in- creased petroleum production corresponds ingly increased gasoline production can be had only at sacrifice or fuel oil or lubrcating oil quality.
 In spite of the hardshipe which gas- olineless Sundays may work on many users of passenger cars, the ruling will serve to emphasize the essential part which the automobile plays in the life Iyof the average citizen. Our slogan of year ago--"Make Every Drop Count will be emphasized, and the motorist, who even on week days. uses his car purely for selfish purpose, without some aim in view which will materially serve some efficient purpose, is as dis loyal to his country as though he oper- ated his car for pleasurz on Sunday in open defiance of the fuel administration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Clearing House Banks

New York, October 19.-The actual con- dition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold s20,6 160 reserve in excess of legal requirements. This is decrease of $21,- 92l, ,590 from last week.
 The statement follows:
 Actual Condition-Loans, discounts, etc. $4,665, ,S99, 900; decrease $9,S46,000. Cash in own vaults. members Federal reserve banks, (a) s104. .414,0O0; decrease s3,59O, ,00o Reserve in federal reserve bank of mem Der banks, $519 l15, 900; decrease, s1, ,560, ,0O0. Reserve in own vaults, state banks and trust companies, (b) $l0,117,0 900; decrease, s191 ,0O0. Reserve in depositaries, state banks and trust companies, s7,S930o0 de- crease, s1, 0o0. (x) Net demand deposits. 8, S36 763, GOO; increase, s63, 1000. Net time deposits s145. 24S,000; decrease, g, ,72l, ,000 Circulation, s35 90S, 600; increase, $263, ,000 Specie included in (a) and (b), $60,2 ,0o0 (x) United States deposits deducted. $195,- 547, 900. Aggregate reserve, $537 ,125, GOO Ex- cess reserve, s29, ,643 160; decrease, $21,921, 590. Summary of state banks and trust companies in Greater New York, not included in clearing house statement: Loans, discounts, etc. 711,949, 900; de- crease, s12,5s4900. Gold. s1o10o,s00; de- crease, 6O,4oO Currency and bank notes S15, ,112, 900; decrease, $356, 900. Deposits with federal reserve bank, New York. $59,523,- SOO increase, $7,4s6,1 100. Total deposits, s771, soc, 300; decrease $S77, 800. Banks cash in vault $15, ,472, 400. Trust companies cash
 in vault, S69, ,269,1 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Over Campbell & Co.'s Wire

New Orleans October 19-A quiet and waiting market developed in cot ton today with traders of all classes inclined to even up and hold off from furtier operations until the German reply to President Wilson's communica- ton should be known. This reply is expected over the week -end and may be the dominating feature of the open ing next week.
 Business was restricted and fluctua- tions were unusually narrow with no decided trend in values At their high est the trading months were to 10 points over yesterdays close and at their lowest they were 5 points under. No attention was paid to the revolt, in Austria Hungary. although it is a po- litical development of the highest inn portance. The truth is that the German crisis overshadows everything else.
 Weather conditions over the belt were again unfavorable, as too much rain fell in the central and eastern portions and frost was predicted for the Carolinas. Interior points are begin ming to wire in that picking and gin- ming are being interferred with be- causf so many hands were laid up with influenza This state of affairs. though, will hardly be felt in the gin ming report. due the coming Friday. The market acts healthy enough and we believe 1t is, in a position to respond to import newB upon. which a bullish Tconstruction may be placed. The close was steady at a net loss of 4 to ' points Shepard & Gluck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
NEW BUYING ORDERS
 SEND SPECULATIVE LIST UPWARD AGAIN
United States Suffers Re lapse After Making Good
 Gains and Closes 2 3-4 Points Off

New York, October 19.-On a further accumulation of buying orders from professional and public sources, to- days stock market opened with fresh demonstration of activity and strength, speculative issues again featuring the advance.
 Mexican Petroleum once more claimed attention by reason of it's spectacular course, rising 1 3 points to the new high record of 194, but suddenly reacting to 175H f in the heavy selling of the last 15 minutes of the session. Many other prominent stocks, especially American Smelting and rails, which early extend- ed from to points. also yielded much or all of their advance.
 United States Steel was notable in- stance, declining sharply from it's top quotation of 114ss to 110M. and closing at a loss of 2% points.
 There were no surface developments in explanation of the markets abrupt reversal and in the absence of more plausible reason the break was at- trbuted to Washington's rejection of Austria's plea for an armistice.
 In all prob ability, the market for certain stocks had become somewhat vulnerable traders, availing themselves of this condition. sold freely with re- sultant uncovering of many stop loss" orders.
 An increase of se4,ooo,ooo in actual net deposits and a s22,000,000 contrac- tion in excess reserves were the fea- lures of the weekly bank statement.
 Bonds, including Liberty issues, were steady to firm on enlarged operations. Sales, par value were S6,300,000.
 United States, old issues. were un- changed on call during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Atlanta Reserve Bank

Atlanta, October 1s.-Following is the statement of resources and liabilities at the close of business, October IS;
 Resources.
 Gold in transit, ,5O0, gold coin and certificates in vault, s6,S93, 029.s2 gold set tIemen fund, s6,397, ,6o9.0S; gold with for eign agencies, s174S66. 23; gold with fed eral reserve agent. s45,S44,045; gold re- clement fund. s6.3s7 .6o90s; gold with for serve, s63, ,375, 560.23; legal tender notes, sil- yer, etc, $169,S2 total reserve. s63, ,545.- 3s6R3
 Bills discounted members, S0.61S ,974.4S; member banks collections, notes, $5l,- 932. 700; bills bought in open market. $y,- STA, POS 97; municipal warrants, S55,O4S.99; I; U. S. long term securities (bonds}, S5l0,- 25O; U. S. short term securities (certifi- cates), N, ,990, 900; total earning assets. Ss4,- 9S3, ,1S2 "A; transit items, $40, 3S9, ,5O0.O3; na- tional bank notes, S697 ,027; mutilated cur rency for redemption, $lo0,0OO; due rom treasury per cent fund F. R. bank notes, $75, ,690; all other resources, $l,o24,- 7s035; total resources, S200.Slo,5l6uo
 Liabilities:
 A Capital paid in. $3,15965O; surplus fund, $40, 600: government deposits, sl5. 6s; due to members, reserve account, sS6.- 048. 121 .61; due to non-members, clearing account, $30.220.70; cashier checks, $65,- 764.52; federal reserve notes in actual circulation, s115. .145, ,4s0: federal reserve notes in actual circulation, s1. .154, ,790; tran sit items. s2S,011, ,27656: all other liabil- ities. $l, 456. .69S.9S: total liabilities, $2OO,- S15, ,516O5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Cotton Goods Review

New York, October 19.-Cotton manu- lecturers were more willing this week to book future orders for goods at gov ernment prices. After number of sales were reported buyers began to with draw Goods for delivery this year are still difficult to get and influenza has done much toward curtailing output still more. Government orders form the iarg est volume of current business.
 Offerings of cottonades, cheviots and other heavy colored cottons made for spring delivery by a few mills were quickly covering Tn and tho mills were compelled to allot limited production.
 The import and export committee of the council of cotton manufacturers has raised that fixed prices shall not apply to export trade, except in the matter of re-sales in the home market. These latter are to be permitted only when the price is not in excess of the prices paid for the goods.
 Owing to the pressure exerted to main tain government deliveries from mills, fl has been necessary to use the limited operative forces available for that work and this is expected to initiate against deliveries to civilians
 Quotations: Print cloths, 2S-inch, 64x64, 12Ac; 64x60, 11Ac; 3S1k-inch, 64x64, 161sc; brown sheeting, southern standard. 207sc; denim, s22O; indigo. 371ac; tickings. S-oz.. 375sc; prints, 191ac; staple gingharns, 191Sc; dress ginghams, 22@24c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
TRADING IN COTTON
 WAS RESTRICTED BY EXPECTED WAR NEWS
General List Closed Steady, Net Unchanged, to 13 Points Lower - Little
 Southern Selling

New York, October l9.-Tke cotton probably restricted by the possibility of important political developments over Sunday and the trading i'll evil dence was attributed partly to even ing up of accounts, The general list closed steady net unchanged to IS points lower.
 The opening was ' points lower to points higher. but the market showed . steady undertone, and after selling off a few points, worked upward on covering, buliish spot advices, and rather anaunfavorable view of the wet weather in the south. October con tracts rallied from 3l.S5c to 31.91c and January from 3026c to 3045c with act i've months generally selling to 10 points net higher during the middle or the morning. Later there were reac- tions under realizing which seemed 10 become a little more active after the publication of the PrsSidents note to Austria Late months were relatively easy, but trading as tco quiet to sug- gest any material change in sentiment. Southern advices said that holders or spot cotto, being impressed by peace prospects and expecting higher prices in that event, were indifferent sellers and there was very little southern sell ing around the ring, Weekend re- views of the goods trade emphasized the curtailment of production resulting from the influenza, but Fall River ad vices said that the situation had nm proved somewhat Domestic spinners takings as well as exports are run ming behind last years and there were reports from parts of Georgia this morning that warehouses were becom- ing crowded and in some instances were .refusing tc receive more cotton unless for immediate sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
EVENING UP IN CORN
 CAUSES THE STAPLE 10 TAKE A B|G JUMP
Oats Went Up at First and Then Receded, While Provision List Went
 Off With Hogs

Chicago, October 1s.-Anxiety to even up trades rather than to risk surprise happenings over Sunday brought about material advances today in the corn market. As result the finish was 1%c to 3Hc net higher, with Novem- Der s1.22% to $1.22% and December $1.1SA to $1.1Sss. Oats gained 1zc to %c. The closing in provisions varied from 20c off to a rise of 10c.
 Bullish differences drawn from the delay of the German answer to Presi- dent Wilson's note had much to do with the evident tendency to reduce open trades in corn to a minimum. Shorts covered on liberal scale early and the top figures of the day were touched before the end of the first hour. Re- actions seemed to be due to moderate profit taking on the part of longs.
 Oats followed corn and after an ad- vance receded somewhat Country of ferings to arrive were light.
 Weakness in the hog market carried down provisions. Subsequently,, how ever, the strength of corn led to up turn, but losses in pork especially were not altogether overcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
The Foolish Creditor

From the w dsnln8tOn Post Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan nayy paymaster general, said the other day.
 Those navy contractors who paid graft commissioners to middlelnen were very foolish, for the navy has warned contractors times out of mind to leave the middiemen alone.
 'sYes,'' the admiral went on, "the con tractors who have been bamboozled by middlemen are as foolish as the col ored gentleman who was owed s4.
 After trying in vain to collect his $. the colVed gentleman consulted law yer.
 What reason the lawyer asked. does the debtor give for not paying his debt?'
 Boss said the colored gentleman anxiously. he's gimme mighty good reason, sah.'
 { Well. what is it?'
 He done say. boss, dat he's been owin' me dat money so long that de interest has ct it all up.' {"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Over McReynolds & Inlian,s Wire

New Orleans, october 19.--The under tone of the market remained steady in the face of less favorable trade adyfces and bearish statistical developments, due to the continuance of favorable war news and the trade entertaining hope for an early ending of the war which It is believed would occasion higher prices for the staple as a result of stocks of raw cotton and cotton goods being vir- tually depleted in all countries except the United States.
 Compared with last year, exports to Europe from the United States since August total only S27,00o bales, against 1,205,000, and spinners of the world have taken of American cotton so far only 1,775,000, against 2,036,000 leaving the worlds visible supply of American yes terday 2,462,0oO. compared with 2,t0S.0OO bales.
 Of the worlds visible of American there is in the United States 1,9S9,ooo, against 1,242.00o in Europe and arloat, with only 472,0o0 against s65,000, of which Liverpool is credited with, exclusive Of afloat 104,000 compared with 19S000.
 On the basis of commercial crop of 13000,00 bales, linters included, the south has still to market about 10,695000 bales against 9,740,000 one year ago, due 10 having marketed only 2,305.000 bales thus far this season, compared with 2,64O,0Oo last year. when the crop, including lin- ters. was 12.379Co0 bales.
 Satisfactorily the position of cotton Tn the south is bearish, but it is bullish in Europe, because of small stocks abroad. Therefore it will likely require more deff- mite indications for early peace to sus- tain the market, although temporary furry is likely in event of killing frost in the near future.
 The trade is anxiously awaiting the action to be taken by Germany concern ing the recent demands of the United States and it is possible that something of importance in this connection may develop over the week. -end.-H. & IS. Beer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

Buying orders continued to pile up from professional and public sources. and Wall street had a fresh demonstration of activity and strength. especially among speculative issues. United States Steel went to drop of 2% points on the day. Washington's rejection of Aus trias plea for an armistice had it's et- feet in favor of the bears in some is- sues. Final prices on Liberty bonds to- day were 311s, 99.90; first convertible 4s, 97.54; second As, 97.22; first convertible 414s, 99.7s; second convertible 4As, 97.22; third 4Ls g734
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Buying Orders Continue to Pile
 Up on Wall Street Amid Activity
By JOHN c. NOSES

urday with restricted business during the session. due, in part, to probable irn- portant developments over Sunday. Much trading was for evening up of accounts. The general list closed steady, net un- changed to 1S points lower. Spinners takings are running behind.
 There was a tendency to even up trades in the Chicago grain pit yester- day, rather than to risk surprise happen ings over Sunday. This caused a mate rial advance in corn. Oats went up on first deals, but receded later in the ses- sion Provisions went down with hogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

 lSatdrday's~ trade was hit rather hard on account of constant rain. In spite of this, however, good many ventured out and late in the day business picked up. The Union Stock Yards make changes in most of the live stock list this morn ing. Cotton stands at S0%c for good mid anything. Y Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry Fryers--1 to 11h pounds, 3sc lb.; lbs, SSc 10. Guineas-5oc each. Boosters -20c. Turkeys Live. 35c h. Ducks--S0c lb. Goese-12lac To. Hens--32c h. Eggs-Wholesale. 5045fc. Eggs-Retail 59ap6oc.
 Fish Spanish Mackerel-2215c. Pompano-35c. Salt Water Trout-20Q22c. Mixed Fish-12c. Red Snapper-H eadless and drawn, 20 Q2ic. Gray snapper-Headless and drawn, 121kc. Mullet-1e0D1lc, Nlh.e Trout--12c. Chesapeake Bay oysters-Extra select, S275 gallon.
 Meal and Feedstuff Hen Feed-$i.25 per 100-lb. sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-s70. c. s. Meal, Per Cent-s60. Peanut Meal-$65. Kiddo Feed Meal-s45. Velvet Bean Meal-$46. Old Style Hulls-s3l. Lintless Hulls-$20. Corn-$2 .10 Corn Chops-Sf No White Cats-st per bu. Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-slS per ton, Southern Alfalfa-sl6. No 1 Timothy-$i3. Clover and Timothy-sSe Shueks-Sl2. No. 1 Johnson Grass-$30. Rye Strqw-s22.
 Fruits and Produce Oranges California, sl0.5oQll. Lemons-$11. Banapas-5Hc ID.
 Live Stock
 (Unon Stock Yards) Feed Steers: Good to Choice-10@12c. Medium to Good-Sd9e. Common to Medium-7@Sc. Grass cattle. according to weight. qual- ity and flesh: Steers-S010c. Fat Cows-8dlac. Medium Cows-7ISc. Cutters--6M61ac. Canners-51a@534c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Why She Couldn't See Him

From the Los Angeles Times.
 The young lawyer was defending a man accused of burglary. and the wom- an whose house had been entered was under examination.
 Madame" asked he, what time of night was it when. you saw the prisoner in your room?"
 "Close to ? o'clock in the morning." canAe the replya
 Was there s light in the room?''
 No"
 Could you see your husband at your side?"
 "No."
 The lawyer frowned impressively and shot a side glance at the jury as he fairly thundered Then please. madame, explain how it was you could see the prisoner and yet not see your husband ?''
 My husband" was the quiet answer. twas at the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

New York, October 19-No fresh de- velopment was reported in the coffee sit- uation today so far as prospects for resumption of trading in futures was concerned and the spot market was also reported at a standstill, with quotations nomipally unchanged at 10Ssc for Rio 7s. and 15c for Santos As.
 The official cables gave no quotation for spots at either Rio or Santos, and no Rio receipts were reported. Some were inclined to attribute this to lack of warehouse room and a temporary embargo on shipments from the interior Santos receipts were 46,0OD bags and Santos futures were unchanged to 100 res lewers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Naval Stores

Savannah, Ga, October 1e-Turpen- tine, firm; 60c;. sales. 54; receipts. 72; shipments, 21; stock, So.22s. Rosin,, firm; sales. BPS; receipts, 292; shipments, 273o; stock. 65,761. Quote: B, D. E, F. $14.25; G, s14.3o; M, s14.45; I. s14.6O; K, $15; M, s15.2o; N, $15.25; we, s1540; wv. $15.6o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
New Orleans Futures
Port Movement

New Orleans: Middlng, S1c; receipts, 6132; sales. 192: stock, 267693.
 Galveston: Middling, S2.50c; receipts. S4o2; sales, s5o stock. 2S9,327. 7 Mobile: Mddling, 30.25c; receipts, SIS, sales, 16: stock. 25.07S.
 Savannah: Middling, 3o.25c receipts, 9150; sales, 559; stock, 266,711. Charleston: Receipts, 1916; sales 51,- s47;. 126.
 Texas City: Stock. s5O4.
 Baltimore Stock, 3576.
 Boston,: Middling. 32.s5c; stock. Ill., 200
 Philadelphia Middling, s3.1oc; stock, 9S05.
 New York: Middling. S2.s5c; receipts, s7S: stock. 97600
 Minor ports. Stock, 12.S79
 Total today. Receipts, 2s,S43; stock. 1,157,00l.
 Total for week: Receipts, 2s.S43.
 Total for season; Receipts, 1,254.o4s; exports, S26,60S.
 Houston: Middling. 32.soc: receipts, s514 shipments, 7515; sales, 3449; stock. 245. .23s.
 Memphis: Middiing. sl.5Oc; receipts, 37S9; shipments. S565; sales, 3390; stock, 224,e75.
 Augusta: Middling. SO 75c: receipts, s7O2 shipments, 14S3; sales, 1471; stock. 108.S47
 St. Louis: Middling, 3l.5oc: receipts, 4s75: shipments. 5075 stock. 11,5lo.
 Cincinnati: Receipts All; shipments, SIP: stock, 13,e24. Little Rock: Middling. sl.50c: receipts, AIS: shipments. 393; sales. 393; stock, IS. .797.
 Total today: Receipts, 2i,690; shipments, IS, ,S43; stock, 622,091
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

ment. Too much rain was reported m the central and eastern portions of the cotton region and interior points com menced to wire in that influenza was in- terfering with both picking and ginning. It was pointed out that this feature, in connection with ginning would not af- feet the returns expected this week Fri day because the returns relate only to ginning prior to October IT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Sugar Market

New York. October 1s.-The market for raw sugar was quiet with no ad- ditioEal purchases reported. Prices were unchanged at 7.2sc for centrifu- gal.
 The market for refined was un- changed at Sc for fine granulated. Bus. mess was only moderate, certificates coming in very slowly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20

New York, October if Trading in dry goods markets today was on very limited scale owing to the intensive work being done for the Liberty Loan. Cotton goods were offered more freely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Copyright 1918 by The Tribune Association sw Tbuns)
Inclement Weather Put Trading
 To the Bad Among All Merchants
By JOHN c. MOSES
By BRIGGS

c. MOSES Heavy Bulls-T@so. gTH Light Bulls-6Q7c. 1 ialst Oxen-597c. Fat Yearlings-79Sc. Medium Yearlings-697c. Vealers-SG10c. Hogs Choice to Corn Fed Hogs, 1s5 and up 16.75c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 1s6 to 1sb-- 15.75c. Light Pigs, 90 pounds down -12914c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-15c. Half Fat Rough Hogs-12Qf4c. Soft and Oily Hogs from 1c to % Dor pound less than above prices.
 Hides and Tallow No. Green Salt Hides-1SGlsc- No. 2 Green Salt Hides--17@lSc Half Cured Hider-le2c less. No. Green Hides-15@16c. No. 2 Green Hides-14q15c. No. l Dry Flint Hldes-2SQ2sc. No. ? Dry Flint Hides-2712sc. No. l Dry Salt Hides-25Q26c No. 2 Dry Salt Hides-AQ3o. Goat Skins-S0@90c. Damaged Hidas--Half price. Sheep Skins Wool-st25Q1.5o Lamb Skins-75c@s1.0 Horse Hdes-$1. .00G5.00. 1lHSeHst WIu-Si.VVAoW Colt Skins-25Q60c. Shearling Skins-25G7sc. Goat Skins-75@S5c. Hog Skins-25Q5Oc. Beeswax-33@35c. Tallow-12@14c. Washed Wool-75G5S0c Clear Unwashed Wool-55G60c. Bury Grease WooE35Q3Tc.
 Cotton Good middling ............... 3o& Strict middling ......s......... 30h Mlddiing ....................... 2SA Strict low middling ............ 2S&
 Pig Iron
 fUnder Government Basis.) Coke Iron No. 1 ........................$3 $500
  One of the largest organizations of women in the world is the Women's Patriotic Society of Japan, which has a membership of nearly 100000.
  One householder out of every i've in England Is cultivating allotment gar dens as compared with one in 12 two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Hubbard Bros. & Co.
w. E. Campbell

Cotton Stocks, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil. Correspondents Shepard Sz GGluck New 0rlea1as;c ch;, E w: Wagnsr & ous quotations: private wires to all 
 SIG and GIT Woodward Bldg.
 Telephone Main 6141
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-20
Produce Market


 New York, October 19-Butter. weak: creamery, higher than extras, 5SGI5S1ac extras. 92 score, 571sc; firsts, 55lsQJ57c Eggs, steady; fresh gathered extras, 57@5Sc; fresh gathered regular packed extra firsts, 54@56c; do. firsts, 520D53c. Cheese, strong; state whole milk flats fresh specials. average run, 320133c. Poultry. live steady and unchanged dressed irregular; broilers 36a45c: chick ems, s2saSsc Fowls, so@35Ac. turkeys. 20@43c.
 Chicago. October 19.-Butter, unsettled; ; creamery, 5O655c.
 Eggs. receipts 1856 cases unchanged. Potatoes, higher; receipts. "A cars; Min nesota and Dakota, bulk, $1. .65a1. .S5 Poultry, alive, unchanged St. Louis. October 19.-Poultry, butter and eggs, unchanged