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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
THE WORLDS MARKET
Weekly Financial Review

Y New York, october 20.-Adjusting itself further to the extraordinary changes in the international situation the securities markets this week indulged in another excess of speculative enthusiasm, the daily overtun of more than 100000 shares being accompanied by many sub stantial gains.
 To what extent the public figured re- mains a matter of conjecture, but from the activity of commission houses with interior connections 1t may be assumed that investors formed large propor- ton.
 There were reports also of marked accession of foreign participation, chief ly from London and Holland. F1nan- cial interests in the latter country are known to have acquired large holdings of low priced railroad stocks in the last few months, while London, it is believed. sent over orders for rails of the higher class.
 Some of the gains of the week were ac- companied by a volume of trading and violent fluctuations which bordered upon the sensational Mexican Petroleum, for example, rose from 1G to l9i, closing at a net gain of 45 points.
 Other oils, coppers and the rails re- corded extreme advances of to 20 points, but some of these were materially re- duced in the constant profit taking ana more particularly the violent reaction ac the close of today's session.
 The more distinctive were stocks, nota- ply those fulfilling contracts for munl- tion and ordnance, also tobaccos, ieath- CTS and related specalties, were irregu- lar or heavy at times. United States Steel registered an extreme advance or almost points, forfeiting about haif al the end, on pressure ascribed to profes- sional trading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
WEEKLY METAL

New York, october 20.The metal in dustry has not been spared in the coun- try-wde ravages of the spanish influ- enza epidemic. In the Pittsburg district and other strategic centers of iron and steel production working forces were hard hit, but toward the end of the week favorable weather for operations more than offset the absence of men and the weeks output was a record breaker.
 Demands of the army for iron and steel continue to increase, giving evil dence that production will fall short of requirements and forecasting further curtailment in supplies of nonessential industries.
 The copper market was quiet. with the larger interests holding back until the status Of the industry is settled for the next quarterly period, and with prices remaining at 26 cents for car lots and 2l. 30 cents for lesser quantities.
 With allocation of the supply to con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
Cotton Goods Review

New Orleans october 20.--Compar- atively narrow price changes were re- corded in cotton last week, the ex- treme range being only 95 to 137 points The net change was a rise of 10 to 10 points. the favorable war news furnish ing steady undertone throughout the week
 The spread of influenza curtailed bus mess in all directions and at the mlo- dle of the week was drepessing iH- fluence against values, although at the lowest levels prices were only 50 to 1l points under the closing quotations oi the preceding week An undercurrent of peace buying was in evidence but the constant talk of peace did not create the bullish sentiment that might nave been expected, from former actions of the market in times of peace was con- sidered possibity
 further steadyng influence was the firmness with which holders were said to be retaining their spot cotton in the interior Tn many important sections formers were said to be hold. ing on the theory that peace and higher prices were bound to come shortly
 This week the opening of the market will probably depend much on the at titude of Germany regarding the latest Communication from President Wilson and after that the world political sit luation is bound to obscure all other factors It has been remarked of late. however. that the trade takes very calmly important happenings abroad such as year or two ago would have thrown the market-into frenzy of trading.
 On Friday the-census bureau will is- sue it's report on cotton ginning to October IT and not a few bearish trad CTS think the total output will beIarge enough to be considered an argument against values The bullish conten- tion is that it is yet too early in the season for ginning figures to mean ml1dh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
Railroad Schedule
Corrected to oct. 20, 1918

Arrival and departure of passenger trains Birmingham: The following schedule figures published as informa tion, are not guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

DOGS, POULTRY, PET STOCK FOR SALE-50 White Leghorn outlets. $ months old; 5 roosters for s2 each; will lay in November the last; have half of them at home. 619 18th st, S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
YwyRo~~
The Eyes of Birmingham Are on Th
LIVE STOCK

B COWS for sale good milkers; at sac. rifiee prices. Mrs. W. M. McGratn Bessemer 73S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21


 GOVERNMENT needs 12.000 women clerks; Birmingham examinations Nov. 2, Dec. [ :; salary sl200. experience un- necessary; women desiring government positions write for free particulars, J.. C. Leonard (former civil service exam iner), 50 Kenois bldg. Washington. WANTED-White gIris TOT wrapping and packing department; must be over 16 years of age. American Ba- keries Go. 2sth st. and Ave. F. WANTED-Three elevator women. Ap- ply Hotel Tutwiler. WANTED-Two elevator women. Apply Hotel Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

The annual conference of the Miners Federation of Great Britain unanimously affirmed the principle of six-hour working day for the coal mining indus try, and action is to be immediately entered upon to secure Legislation to come into operation within four weeks after the declaration of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
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sumers engaged In 100 per cent war work lead remained unchanged at S.05 cents pound for New York delivery and 7.7o cents East St. Louis
 Spelter was firmer than during the previous week. with government buying leading factor.
 The tin market was stagnant owing to governmental action, Spot quotations were 7Sts to 79la cents, with no trading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
HELP WANTED-MAI.E AND
 FEMALE

HELFN1NTED~We are in need Of the following experienced help: Assorters, markers. shakers tcolored). feeders tcol- ored), folders (colored), re-folders,
 (white or colored). bundle distributor (this work suitable for either boy over IS years or girl over IS years of age); good pay, pleasant surroundings: easy work. Apply in person. Empire Laundry Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

W ID are III CN6 fIIdThGl tO Uuy NtINtt beans in the pod in car lots; write prices to r. w. Erode & Co.,. Memphis. Tenn. SEED OATS In car lots or less. Buy from the grower. lily. M. Stewart. Lau- rel Hill, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

COLLECTOR - One who can ride motorcycle; refer ence required; good salary for right man. Alabama Tailoring Co.,, 172l Fourth avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
Hubbard Bros. & Co.
w. E. Campbell

Cotton Stocks, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil. Correspondents. Shepard & Gluck. New orleans; F. w. Wagner & ous quotations; private wires to- all exchanges.
 6I6 and 6I7 Woodward Bldg.,
 Telephone Main 6t4l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

100 ACRES, Tuscaloosa county, IS miles Tuscaloosa, 70 acres virgin pine tim Der, 3 miles from lumber railroad; red clay bench land. some bottom; War rior coal map shows this land in coal belt, 4-foot vein cut in 31s miles; price $20O0 or will take $10oo for timber; will trade owner, s. w. Harden, k. l, Box 151-A, West End. Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS

If you want to buy or sell farm land write Ingram Land Co.,. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
LIVE STOCK

ONE horse and wagon for sale. s100; also nice, fresh milch COW for $l00; Jersey and Holstein about years old e19 18th st. s. Call 7:30 to a. nl WA NTED-One good mich COW, fresh. not giving less than gallons of milk day. Call West End 457, or Main S624. ONE gray mare, 8 years old weighs ll0n lbs. fine farm animal; sl50. Mrs. W, M. McGrath, Bessemer l3s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

WANTED-FEMALR EXPERIENCED young lady sfenosra- 2her wants position; can furnish refer
 ences. R-4E. care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

FOR SALE--Immediately, at special cash price, latest 1915 model Hudson speed ster, perfect condition. practically new; must close trade at once. Phone Main 3Sl6 or address Box 47, care Age-Her- ald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21
PERSONAL
HELP WANTED-MALE

U. s. GOVT. WORK
 MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. Wanted, carpenters, brick masons, construction elec- tricians, boiler makers, iron workers, steam filters, pipe filters, millwrights, sheet metal workers, slaters, white plasterers, white cooks, handy men, laborers, helpers for all foregoing trades. Apply US. Employ ment Service offices, 2O12 1st ave-, Birmingham, Ala, or nearest U. s. Employ ment office for further in- formation as to wages, pay days, living conditions, etc. ,WANTED-Steel workers on construction of large dam, Alcoa, Tenn. This IS an essential much needed by the government. Wages 671ls cents per hour; board S4.55 per week. Write, wire or call on Tallahassee Power Co.,, 3O31a w. Depot ave. Knoxville. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

WANTED-PINE, POPLAR, AND GUM BOARDS; ALL THICKNESSES. AD- DRESS P. o. BOX 66S. SAVANNAH. GA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

FOR RENT-Furnished front room and sleeping porch. near bus and cars; walk ing distance: Southside. Phone Man 2219-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

WE BUY and sell household goods. 9LOWREY FURNITURE co.
 Main 3115. 2023 3rd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-21

BRING your extra typing to AZ Jeffer-
 son County Bank bldg, phone Main
 2S28; reasonable prices. WANTED-To buy good 20-gauge shot, gun. D. H. Brown, Main S511 or 1S2
 716 Brown-Marx bldg. HAIR CUTTING. 25c. at 1929 4th ave.
 can be had October l.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-12-21
PORT REPUBLIC BOY
VICTIM OF INFLUENZA

William J.. Abbott, a student at the
Atlantic City High School, died at his
home in Port Republic of influenza,
after an illness of one week. He at.
tended school until Friday, December
6, and was stricken when he reached
his home, and in just n week he
passed away
He was the youngest son of Capt.
and Mrs. James Abbott and a cousin of
Ensign George Randolph, who recently
lost his life while in the Government
service, being IN officer on the subma-
rine chaser that was fired upon and
destroyed during the summer.
Much sympathy is expressed for his
parents in their bereavement, as their
son was a young man of great promise.
He was in his second year in High
School. His only brother is in the
Government service and has been
granted leave of absence.
His father and uncle, Captain John
Abbott, are among the best known sea-
faring men, having been interested in
coast and foreign trade for a number
of years.
Fortunately the lads father was at
home during his illness and death.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-12-21
TAX ASSESSORS WILL SUBMIT
1919 DUPLICATES TO TAXPAYERS

Tax assessors give notice in the ad
vertising columns of The Pleasantville
Press today, as required by Section
5O2 of Chapter 236 of the Laws of 1915
that they will sit as follows
Absecon-William B. Riley and
Fred B. Audrey at the City Hall, Mon.
day, Dec. %, between Z and 10 p. M;
Linwood-Richard j. Somers at his
residence, Monday and Tuesday, Dec
% and "a, between 9 a.. m. and 8 p. m;
Galloway Township-Charles F.
Stuckel at the Town Hall in Smith
vile, Monday, Dec. 80, between 9 a.
m. and 8 p. M;
when the assessment list for the
year 1919 may be inspected by any
taxpayer for the purpose of enabling
such taxpayer to ascertain what as
sessments have been made against
him or his property and to confer in
formally with the assessors as to the
correctness of the assessments, to the
end that any errors may be corrected
before the filing of the assessment list
and duplicate with the County Board
of Taxation.
If taxpayers will avail themselves
of the privileges thus provided in the
new law, a more satisfactory under
standing of their tax assessments may
be had, and the trouble of making ap-
peals in many cases will be avoided.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-12-21

set of safety gates on the south side of
the Shore Road railroad crossing. The
impact broke off the ends of both
gates but apparently did not damage
the machine. The Waterman lowered
the gates in order to remove the red
lights which had been attached during
the night and while they were temper
arily down the accident happened.
Miss Emily S%nelbaker, of Philadel-
phia, came down last Saturday to
spend the holidays at her home on
Leeds ayenu
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-12-21
PARTY AT

A party was given on Monday eve
ming at the home of Miss Larcombe.
The evening was spent in playing
games and at a late hour refreshments
were served, after which the guests
departed, saying they had spent a very
pleasant evening. Present were: Miss
Laster of Mortified, MI. M. Banning
of Mortified, Miss Johnson of Allan
tic City, Mr.. L. Ball of Pleasantville,
Miss Ellsworth of Atlantic City, Mr..
P. Nickles of Mortified, Miss Lar
combe of Mortified, Mr.. w. Martini of
Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-12-21

You doubtless enjoy reading the So
cial and local items in The Pleasant
vile Press. Bear in mind, when you
have some n visiting you, to call or
write or phone us the fact, so that
we may make this department more
interesting.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-12-21

The man who cannot see the value
in a years subscription to The Pleas
antville Press loses many times the
cost during the course of a year by not
being a regular reader.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-12-21
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving memory of James P. Martz.
Just a year ago, dear husband,
God took you home to rest;
He had a better home for you,
He took you for the best.
Though sad and lonely in my heart,
No tongue can ever tell,
To part with you, dear husband,
The one l loved SO well.
You cannot come on earth to me,
But l can come to thee.
Sadly missed by me, Mrs. Annie
MartZ.
No person interested in Pleasant
vile and vicinity can afford to be
without The Pleasantville Press.
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
BICYCLE MAY COME
BACK INTO FAVOR
Can the bicycle come back.


Certain dsvotees Of the cult who
have elunE to the wheel with as much
persistsncy as the Parsees have to
zoroastrian traditions think II can,
and they have seIzed the present en-
barge on the Sunday use of the auto
mobile as . peg upon which TO hang
their hopes
Newcomers to Washington cannot
conceive any idea Of the immense
proportions to which the bicycle craze
attained in this city a quarter Of
century ago, before the automobile
crowded II on the highways and took
all the social standing away from
the pleasure wheel.
In the height OF its glory the BIZ
cycle, ridden by all classes in the
community, could. be seen by the
thousand
The few faithful souls that are still
loyal to the safety" and II is in the
breasts of these that hope IL spring
Ing fftully, II not externally.
The chief obstacle to the revival
OF 10 bicycle lies In the temporary
nHdre OF the embargo on Sunday
automobile riding. The order may be
revoked any day and the newly risen
star OF reJuvenated bicycle riding
would become dimmed as quickly as
Il had blazed-
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
MAJOR MAYO MADE
CAMP AHJUTANT

CAMP HUMPHREYS. Va, Oct IL
Major George Mayo has been ap-
pointed camp adjutant, succeeding
Major John Z. Harris, who has held
the post since the camp was hrst
established. Major Harris has been
assigned to one Of the new sapper
regiments which have been organized
here for early service overseas.
Major Mayo has the istinction OF
having his way from a second lieu
tenancy to the rank of major in n
trifie more than two years time, en-
tering the army from civil life, but
has the added honor OF coming from
a family which has given three dis
tinguished fighters to the army and
navy. He is the son of Admiral Henry
T. Mayo, now in command of one OF
Americas great high seas fleets, and
is the brother of Lieut. Comdr. Ches-
ter G. Mayo, u. S. n.
Major Mayo arrived here only a
few weeks ago, but Immediately
plunged into the heaviest OF the or
ganization work as assistant to Major
Harris. He is but thirty-one years
old, being born in Olympia Wash.
April 5, 1887. His father, Admiral
mayo was al tnaI time dlTeddy IN lne
service OF his country as a naval Of
flcsr, accordingly Major Mayo's boy.
hood was spent at naval stations in
various sections of the country. Be-
fore he was fourteen he had crossed
the continent fourteen times. He is
a graduate OF the University Of Cali
fornia. class OF 1911.
Other changes in the office Of camp
adjutant include the appointment OF
Major Willis Teale. West Point, 1917,
as senior assistant adjutant, and
Major George Wicks, as Junior assist
ant adjutant. Both Major Teale and
Major Wickes have seen service with
engineer troops in France.
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
NO FUNERAL FUSS
FOR THIS WOMAN

SEYMOUR, Ind. Oct. 1.-The fu-
neral wishes OF Miss Jane Thompson,
aged rs, who died recently at her
home near Medora. west OF here. have
been complied with. In recent years
she frequently expressed her strong
opposition to modern funerals and re-
Guested that her body be buried in an
old-fashioned coffin and that It be
taken to the cemetery on q farm
wagon. instead of q hearse.
After her death, relatives tried to
nnd one OF the old diamond shape
cofins, but were unsuccessful. IN
vestigations, however. showed that
she had bought the lumber for the
coffin and had 1t stored in q shed on
her farm. A carpenter was engaged
and made the coffin as she had di-
rected. A farm wagon also was used
instead of q hearse.
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
REGISTRATION CONTINUES

Although more than 800 students
already are enrolled in the George
Washington University unit OF the
stundents' army training corps, regis
tration will continue until after the
reopening OF the university now
temporarily closed because Of the
Spanish influenza epidemic
The law school section OF the unit
is continuing to grow. and Prof. WILL
lam c. Van Week, secretary. Of the
law school, will be at his office in
New Masonic Temple daily to register
new members The schedule Of spe-
eial law classes relating to the war
has been completed, and all Is In
readiness, to start the academic work
in full swing when the university re-
opens.
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
SERVANTS ARE FINED

BERNIE, Oct 11.-Not only the head
Of the family and the housewife are
held responsible in a case of boarding.
but also the servants who connive at
the commission of this horrible, al
though very common crime.
In little town OF this canton fam
lily boarding fat was found by the food
administration. When officials made
their rounds taking a census OF fats
the head OF this family had concealed
the presence of thirty pounds OF fat
When the officials discovered the
hoard they first confiscated the fat
Later the principal criminal was fined
500 francs, while each OF the two con-
niving servants had TO pay so francs.
Besides the three had to pay the
costs.
The Washington times., 1918-10-11

years in the service Of the Govern
ment has been practically won.
superzHnuatIon Question.
In spite OF the unwillinsness OF
some Senators and Congressman to
adopt a Government pension system
for civilian employees, the Govern
ment is about to take up with meth
DDS OF dealing with the question of
found necessary by the great indus
trial and railroad corporations.
Thst Is. It Is recognized that when
men and women in the Government
departments and bureaus reach the
age when they are unable to DO their
work. they should be rAtired ON such
allowances of pay as will insure them
against want and starvation and pro-
vide them a reasonble mesurP 0f COM
fort in their last years
Within the last several daYS n can
vass of the Senate has been made by
a committee OF officials Of various
organizations Of Federal employees,
including representative 1f the
postal organizations. and also includ-
ing representatives OF the American
Federation of Labor, This canvass
has been for the purpose of finding
whether a majority Of the Senate
would support the McKelIar hill and
would endesvor to expedite passage
Majority Favor Bill
The canvass has disclosed that a
majority Of the Senators will vote for
the measure. No serious difficulty in
getting IL passed by the House Is an
ticipated
The only drawback to Immediate
passage of the McKellar bill through
the Senate right at this time IS that
numerous Senators are out Of Wash
ington. and until after election there
will be many absentees. Some OF the
friends of the pension and retirement
plan will be absent, and II may be
after election is over.
The McKellar bill provides for .
system Of annuities to be paid to en-
ployes OF the Government on their
retirement from active service at
ages ranging from sixty-fve 20 sixty
eight. The fund to meet the pay
ments would be made up in part by
contributions OF the employees and In
part by a Government Appropriation.
For years II has been a subject of
complaint that the efficiency of the
Government service was crippled by
the presence on the rolls OF large
number Of aged clerks, too old to do
full work, but whom no department
head with a sense of justice and fair
ness could discharge. The American
Federation OF Labor has been a potent
influence in supporting the proposed
legislation
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
CUBA'S OFFER Of
TROOPS DECLINED

HABANA. Oct. 1.-THE United
States Government has declined the
offer OF Cuba for troops on the bat
tlefront.
The offer OF a contingent of troops
was delivered to this Government on
September IL through the Cuban min
lister.
Appreciation and gratitude of the
American Government were expressed
through a Communication from Sec
retRry lansing.
The plan ot supplying and equip
ping the big American army was
given as the feason OF the United
States declining, the sister republics
offer.
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
JUICE
WHITENS SKIN
Girls! Make beauty lotion
at home for few cents.

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons
nto Il bottle containing three
5unces of Orchard White. shake
we'll, and you have a quarter pint
Of the best bleaching and skin
whitening lotion, and complexion
beautifier, at very, very small cost
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces of Orchard
white for a few cents Massage
this sweetly fragrant lotion into the
day and see how tan, redness, SAL
IoUvness, sunburu and windburu
disappear and how clear, soft and
rosy-white the skin becomes. Yes!
It is harmless
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
TO HONOR RED CROSS

PARIS. Oct 1.-The French Aead-
smy. In honor Of the American RsA
Cross, will for the first time In threa
centuries, strike a gold medal rsprsA
senting Cardinal Rieheliou win the
die engraved In 1881 by WARM. wh0
was the designer Of the Geadsmy1a
great seal.
The medal win be ready IN time fee
the annual public meeting Of the five
academies on October ., when n
Jean Richepin will read verses whIeh
sion
The Washington times., 1918-10-11
GOOD
FOR M'KELLAR BILL

A majority Of the Senate has com
mitted itself to the McKellar bill.
which provides a pension and retire.
ment system for employees OF the Gov
ernment in the classified service
This means that the prospects are
good for the enactment of the bill at
this session OF Congress, or, at latest,
the coming winter.
1t also means that the long night OF
Government employees, in and out Of
Washington, to make more secure the
old age of those who have spent many
The Washington times., 1918-10-11

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