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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
CORN AND OATS BOTH. MADE GOOD GAINS.
Provisions Strengthen on Reduction in Stocks of
 Meats Last Month

Chicago, July 3.-Evening-up to pre- pare for the holiday tomorrow had a good deal to do with advances which took place today in the corn market. Prices closed unsettled, but 1ac to 15sc net higher with August s1.527s to S1. 5S1s and September $54a to S1.543s. Oats gained Hc to 1c and provisions 10c to 20M22c
 Bullish constructions put on crop fig. ures tended to stimulate some buying of corn. Acreage was estimated at 3,10o,- eco less than last year. but this exhbibit was offset by reckonngs that, notwth- standing the smaller acreage the yield would reach 3,169,000,00 bushels, a new high record total On the other hand. the government weekly report showed that frost damage in northern Ohio and Indiana owlands was more serious than had been believed. Gossip that compara- lively few cars would be furnished for the purpose of moving grains other than wheat served also to stimulate buying, despite transient weakness resulting from a food administration ruling emphasiz- ing that license requirements are string eDt.
 Oats were strong with corn Besides, seaboard demand was in evidence and it was predicted that the 1918 yield would be 137 ,000000 bushels under last year.
 The big reduction in western stocks of meats last month was chiefly responsible for the advance in provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Retail GrOcers Ask
 Relief in Sugar Situation

Mobile, July 3-(Special. )-Announce- ment was made at the meeting last night of the food board that telegrams have been sent to Food Administrator R. M. Hobbie. Montgomery, asking relief for dealers of Mobile who have not received licenses to sell sugar as is required by new regulations. While some grocers ad- init that they were tardy in making ap- plication for this license, it is claimed on the other hand that the office of the state food board has received so many appi- cations that they cannot be handled with dispatch. If Administrator Hobbie tenn porarily lifts the order, retailers here will be able to get enough sugar to meet current needs. At present dealers can sell sugar to their patrons but they can not replenish stocks unless they have permit.
 Two of the largest retail grocers in Mo bile said Tuesday that they had no sugar. The federal regulations also require that a dealer shall make oath that he will not sell more than three pounds of sugar a month per capita to any one family and five pounds to rural residents, and that he will not keep more than Sl days supply For preserving purposes the housewife using sugar must sign certificate that the sugar is for preserv- ing purposes only
 On and after July the sugar bowl will be barred from hotels, restaurants and boarding houses under ruling or the Mobile administrators. It has been ap- pointed out that the use of the bowl is not only insanitary, but is wasteful to sugar and the intents and purposes oi the conservation act are thwarteh through it. Sugar wil be served in an individual retainer. The ruling also ap plies to soft drink stands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. July 3.-Favorable crop accounts caused declines in the price of cotton today, although the market was held steady by the efforts of shorts to cover and realize their profits over the holiday tomorrow. At one stage of the session this buying was heavy enough to bring about net advance but during the greater part of the time values were down and the net change for the day was a decline of to 15 points.
 On the opening prices were of and de- cline was soon widened to 21 to 26 points on expectations that the weekly crop re- ports from the government would be fla vorable. While the reports were about as anticipated the market had little selling power during the middle of the day and gradually the decline was recovered and replaced by a net advance which finally amounted to -16 points on the new crop months. July. was inactive throughout the session. After the noon hour the market turned dull and acquired a hoi- day feeling under which it sagged again, this time sinking 24 to 2S points under yesterdays quotations.
 The decline of the afternoon was due. in some measure, to report of some what easier spot situation in the interior. Locally, spots were quiet and unchanged at BOG for middling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Teasley and His Manager
 Organizing in Mobile

Mobile, July 3.-(Special )-Judge c. B. Teasley, accompanied by Dr. R. A. Smith and H. R. Shorter, the latter in charge of the judges campaign headquarters at Montgomery, arrived in Mobile last even- ing. MT. Shorter said the party had GOV. cred the counties of Lowndes, Conecuh Butler, Escambia, Monroe and Baldwin, They came to Mobile to establish the Teasley campaign organization and will remain a day or so.
 The only comment offered on the repor' that large newspaper at Montgomery had announced for Judge Teasley came from Mir. Shorter. He did not admit. however, that he was referring to this newspaper when he said: "As a matter of fact the bees have quit swarmins now and they have hived on the Teasley limb."
 They candidly interpret recent news paper support as meaning that the race for governor lies between Thomas R. Kilby and Judge Teasley
 T have watched the ebb and flow of the political tide of Alabama for 20 years,'' said MT. Shorter "and I never saw candidate for the governors office make such rapid strides as Judge Teas- ley. He will receive the largest vote outside of the incorporated towns and cities of Alabama ever boiled for gov ernor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
FLEECY STAPLE: WAS
 STILL VERY WEAK
General List Closed Steady at a Decline of z to B
 Points Below Tuesday

New York July 3.-There was'a further Covering for the over-the- holiday was active enough to cause rallies after an early break, but prices weakened again, reaching the lowest level late in the aft : ernoon when October sold at 23.6 65c, or P points net lower. That delivery closed at 2S.77c, with the general list closing steady at net decline of to 35 points July and August showed losses of 25 to 35 points, while new crop deliveries were ' to 12 points net lower
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of 1Q points to a decline of points, with near months relatively firm on covering by Liverpool and other July shorts. That delivery soon eased off. with the rest of the list, however, selling down from 2il2 to 26.S0 right after the call, while October eased off to 23 i0c. or F to % points net lower.
 Offerings increased at this level owing partly to the detailed weather report for the Houston district, showing show CTS at several Texas stations and, cov- ering was less active during the after noon with December selling off to 2325c. or 22 points net lower.
 Later Fluctuations were very irregular. with last prices showing rallies of some 10 or l5 points from the lowest on cover ing except in the case of near months Reports that the committeee of the war industries board had submitted prices on cotton iece goods for the approval of the Pres .dent and rumors that they would show declines of from to cents per yard as compared with prevailing quotations, seemed to attract little at tention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Coffee Market

New York, July 3.-There was renewal Of scattering liquidation in the market for coffee futures today with July sell- ing off to S.0Sc and March to S.64c, or about to points net lower. The open ing was unchanged to 4 points lower, and the market closed at a net loss of to s points with the selling promoted by spe- cial Santos cables reporting another set back in futures. July, S.0Sc; September, S25c; October, S.31c; December, S.45c; January, 7.51c; March, S.63c; May, S.76c.
 Spot coffee, steady; Rio Is. S1ac; Santos As, 11Ac No fresh offers were reported in the cost and freight market, but D few small lots of highly described of Santos 2s and 3s were said to have been sold at prices ranging from Il. .30c to Il COG for shipment by motorboats.
 The official cables showed an advance of 400 reis in the Rio market, with Santos spot 200 reis lower. The early cables showed rally of 9 to 175 reis in Santos futures, but later advices reported de- cline of 70 to 150 reis. Brazilian port re- cepts, 23,0o0; Jundiahy receipts, 12,o00; temperatures in Sac Paulo ranged from 30 to s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
W-PR|CED MINING
 SHARES FEATURE
U. $. Steel Weakens on Elev- enth Hour Spurt and
 Makes Gain 1 3-8 Points

New York, July 3.-The approaching holiday exerted the customary effect on the stock market today, dealings dinin- ishing steadily after the first hour. Aside from the contracted operations, the movement was noteworthy for the un- Wonted prominence of low-priced mining shares and specialties of no definite de- scripton. Coppers led the spirited open ing at gains of 1 to points, some of these being later extended. The ad- vance of the metal group was primarily due to the very substantial advance in prices granted by the war board
 United States Steel and independent issues of that division made only mod crate headway until the final hour, when a sudden inquiry forced Steel to the days maximum at net gain of 1ss points.
 Shippings, oils motors and tobaccos registered extreme advances of 1 to 7 points, but these were irregularly im- paired later on the cratic movement of @Sunatra tobacco and few of the better known equipments.
 The demand for rails was again ex- ceedingly thin, a few of the high-grade investment shares remaining unquoted throughout the session. Reading was the only important transportation issue ieto show a material change, gaining a large fraction.
 ig Call money stiffened appreciably hold ing at per cent, and time funds were scarcer, though quotably unchanged. Ffrmness of the money market was as cribed to a more active inquiry for bank 4acceptances. s. V Trading in bonds was irregular and without marked feature, except for a slight hardening of the various interna- tional issues. Liberty bonds eased from their early higher trend. Total sales, par value, were $5,15O000.
 United States bonds, old issues, un- changed on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Shipyard Workers School
 Is Established in Mobile

Mobile. July 3.-(Special)-The United States emergency fleet corporations school for instruction in shipbuilding for the gulf coast section is now in session here The initial enrolment was 20 mem bers and men from various shpyard in dustries along the coast are in attend ance. The school is located in the yards of the Mobile Shipbuilding company. Ship carpentering and metal work are the trades being taught As soon as the gov ernment's concrete shipyard is in opera tion here it is believed that this feature of instruction will be added to the school.
 Each yard on the gulf coast is per- mitted to send a certain number of work men to Mobile. After they finish their course the men return to their places of employment and become instructors to inexperienced workmen. The courses given in Mobile are entirely practical
 According to A. H. Morrison, assigned here by the United States emergency fleet corporation, the enrolment is ex- pected to increase rapidly in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04

Weather still favors the merchants, both wholesalers and retailers report ing a good business so far this week. All commodities are now on the stands, and the selections for the housewives are fine.
 Poultry is more plentiful, but Is higher than for several years at this season.
 Cotton receipts are very small among local traders. with good middling at 2S1ac.
 Quotations were as follows
 Poultry Fryers--1 to 11s pounds. 45150c h.; ! bs. 45Q50c ID. Guineas-40c to 5oc each. Roosters-15c lb. Turkeys-Liye. T1a930c ID. Ducks-20c lb. Hens-27a2sc ID. Eggs--Wholesale, 35DS7c. Eggs-Retail, 4o@4ac.
 Irish Perch-10c. Salt Water Trout--15c. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, HG l9c. Gray Snapper--Headless and drawn, 1Mc. Mullet-s@10c. Spanish Mackerel-20a221ac. Virginia Red Fin Crokers-loc.
 Meal and Feedstuff Hen Feed-s4 per 100-lb. sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-$59069. c. S Meal, per cent-$N. Peanut Meal-S56 Kiddo Feed Meal-$l2 Old Style Hulls-$29. Lintless Hulls-s20. Corn-S210. Corn Chops-$a76. No. White Uats-$1 .06 per bushel. Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-$O per ton. Southern Alfalfa-$3. No Johnson Grass-$A No. Timnthy--$30. Glover and Timothry-$S0. Shucks-$12
 Fruits and Produce Oranges--California, B. Limes-Imported, $1.50Q1.75. Snap Beans-$1. .7592. Sl0@12. Piheapples-s4.5O per crate. Cantaloupes-$4b per crate: flats, g.
 Live Stock
 CUnion Stock Yards) Feed Steers: Good to Choice-12-14c. Medium to Good-l0al2c. Common to Medium-sI10c- Grass cattle. according to weight. quail lty and flesh: Steers-10412c. Fat Cows-s@11c. Medium Cows-S@9c. Cutters-7@Sc. Canners-6aI1c. Heavy Bulls--9G10c. Light Bulls-S@9c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04

ceipts, 10000, higher; bulk, s16.75@ 1870; heavy, S16.60@16.75; packers and butchers, $16.55 e 1875; light, s16.45 O 1865; pigs, $16.00@16.50
 Cattle Receipts, 5000; market, steady; prime fed steers. s1725@ 1925; dressed beef steers, $12.5o@ HOO; southern steers, sS.O0@16.5o; cows, S6.50@13.50; heifers, s9.00@ 15.00 {; stockers and feeders. ss.5o616.40; bulls $S.00@11.50; calves, $S.50m 15.50.
 Sheep: Receipts, 4500; market, strong; lambs s15.o0@1S.25; yearlings, s14.00@1700; wethers, $12.00@15.0U; ewes, s10.O0@13.50.
 St. Louis, July 3-Hogs: Receipts, 9600; market. steady; lights, s16.55 q 16.7o; pigs s16.25@16.65; mixed and butchers, s16.S5@16.70; good heavy, $16.50@ 1665; bulk, s16,45@ 1865.
 Cattle: Receipts. 4500; market. slow native beef steers. Sr1 .50@1765; year ling steers and heifers S9.50015.50; cows, s7.50@ 1875; stockers and feeds, sS50@12.00. fair. to prime southern beef steers, s10.0o@17.70; beef cows and heifers, s3.O0@ls.5O; native calves, S7.75@17.00.
 Sheep; Receipts. sS400; market, steady; lambs, S14.00@tS0O: ewes, ewes, s11.00@ 1900; canners and chop pers, s5.00@1000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Waverly w. Coleman Dies

Mobile, July 3.-tSpecial)-Wa Waverly VIII lard Coleman, known by many through out Alabama, resident of Walker Springs. died here Monday evening. The remains were sent Tuesday to his home for interment. He is survived by his wife. one child and the following other reatives: Brothers. Rev. Eugene w.. Colemban, La Pine; E. A. Coleman, Mo- bile; Willis Alton Coleman. with field artillery unit in France. and five sisters, Mrs. H. J. Dunn, Walker Springs; Mrs Alice Bradley. Theodore; Mrs. w. Floyd, Lower Peachtree; Mrs. J. E. Slater, Mo bile. and Mrs. John Mcclure. Walker sprinpe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Wall Street WasShy of Big Trading
 Owing to Fourth of July Holiday
By JOHN c. MOSES

feet of a bearish government report the day previous. Covering caused a rally, but this was not maintained, the lowest of the day being marked up late in the session. Business was less active during the early afternoon, and much of the trading was attributed to evening up accounts with fluctua- tions rather narrow and irregular. There was enough covering, however, to give the market steady undertone and prices held around 23.S7 for oc- tober at o'clock, or about net un- changed
 There was much evening up for over the holiday today, and this fact helped to send corn up i'll the grain pit, clos ing 72c to l 7sc net higher. oats were in sympathy with corn, making q gain of 4 c to 1c on the day. Reduction in western stocks of meats sent provi- sionS up 20c to 22c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Merchants Report Exceptionally
 Good Weeks Trading Up to Date
By BRJGG.
nr JOHN c. MOSES

c. MOSES Oxen-SQ11c. Medium Yearlings--S@9c. Vealers--NQ12c- Hogs: Choice Corn Fed Hogs. Is5 lbs. and up -151RQ16c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs, l36 to 1s5 lbs.-- AisG15c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 90 to 1sS lbs.-- i3Q14c. Light Pigs. 90 lbs down-1201sc. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-140i4hc- Half Fat Rough Hogs-l3al35hc. Soft and oily hogs from ic to Pc per pound less than above prices.
 Hides and Tallow Green Salt Hides--160l7c. Half Cured Hides-15@16c Green Hides--14Q315c. Dry Flint Hides--2sGI30c Dry Salt Hides--25f21c. Damaged Hides half price. Sheep Skins Wool-s1. .254I1.b0 Lamb Skins--7bc9s1. Horse Hides-S1. 0odS6O0. Ginseng, Wild-s7.00qS.0O Colt Skins--25T50c Shearling Skins-25d75c. Goat Skins--75@S5c. Hog Skins-25@50c Beecwax-33Q3Sc. Talow-l2@l4c Washed Wool-75G60c. Clear Unwashed Wool-55d 6oc. Burry Grease Wool-35q37c
 Cotton Good middling ................ 2SH strict middling .............. 2s Middling ......................... 2iS4 Strict low middling ............ ETA
 Pig Iron
 tUnder Government Basis) Coke Iron No. 1........................$3 .$3S0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Sugar Market

New York, July 3.-There were no changes in raw sugar prices, which re- main at the fixed level of 4.9S5c for Cubas, cost and freight, equal to 6.055c for centrifugal. Business the past week has been very light, although today a considerable increase was noted, with the committee reporting purchases of S58, ,50o bags of Cuban, 109,900 Porto Rican and P, 800 San Domingan In refined certifi- cates were not presented any too freely, and refiffers were said to be able to take care of all offered them Prices are un- cha nged at [ Soc, for fine granulated. The sugar market will be closed until Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Petrograd Correspondent
 Unable to Clear Up News
 of Murder Former CZar

London, July 3.-Rumors of the murder of Nicholas Romanoff. former Russian Emperor, can be neither confirmed nor disproyed, says the Petrograd correspond ent of the Times under date of June g. He says the report of the escape of Michael Alexandrovitch, brother of the former Emperor, seems to have better foundation. The correspondent says he is unable to throw any light on the re- ported death of Alexis, the former heir apparent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Port Movement

New Orleans: Middling, BOG; receipts, ss6; exports. 1s,110; sales, SAG; stock. 360,623.
 Galveston: Middling, 30.55c; receipts, 1102; sales. 100; stock, 173,677.
 Mobile: Middling. soc; stock, 12.s12 Savannah: Middling, 31.25c; receipts, sos; sales, 100; stock, 176,SS6. Charleston: Middling. soc; stock. B. 913
 Wilmington: Middling, soc; receipts 15; stock, 39,224.
 Texas City: Stock. 35.635.
 Norfolk: Eiddling. soc; receipts. 190; sales, 600; stock, 78039.
 Baltimore: Exports. 200; stock. 1s.. 714.
 Baltimore: Middling. s1c; receipts, ITO; stock. 1S.600.
 Philadelphia: Middling. 30.95c: stock,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Important Changes Made in
 AustrO-H Hungarian Army

Zurich. July 3-Important changes have been made in the Austro- Hungarian command in the Italian theatre of opera tions. Field Marshal Conrad Won Hoot- 1endorf. who has been in command on the mountain front, has been replaced by Field Marshal Won Koevess, accord ing to Munich papers. General Otto Won Below of the German army has been appointed commander in chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Mobile on Boom

Mobile, July -(Special)-With sS.00o.- COG local interpretations in Mobile for the fiscal year ending July 1, thee ity experi- enced the greatest industrial develop ment in it's history. That sum, however by no means represents Mobiles indus trial growth. For instance, the Chiclla- saw Shipbuilding company and it's allied interpretations subsidiaries of the United States Steel corporation are not included, Neither are >the several other monster shipbuilding industries that have come here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Hubbard Bros & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Annove, square, N. Y. Members New York 'otton Ex- change. New Orleans Cotton exchange, New York Produce Exchai.ge, associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consig gnments of spot cotton for delivery. Corresponds ,ure inyited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Railroad Administration
 Will Retain Operation
 of the Pullman Company

Washington. July 3.-Decision to retain operation and control of the Pullman company was announced today by the railroad administration in an order al- lowing wage increases for sleeping car conductors, porters and maids on the same basis as the advances recently giv- en railroad employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Dr. Roberts Sentenced

Milwaukee, July 3.-Dr. David Roberts of Waukesha. Wis. today was sem tenced to one year in the house of cor rection, after pleading guilty in the dis trict court to statutory charges while in the company of Grace Lusk at Mil waulxee hotel in 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
S.R.Stewart&Co.

i01-2 Woodward BlGg.. Birmingham. Ala. Cotton, stocks. bonds, grain. provisions and cotton seed oil New Orleans cor respondents Jno r Clark X Co. Direct private wire. continuous quotations.
 Phone Main 6I7 W. |. PHEL'rS, Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Naval Stores

Savannah, July 3.-Turpentine firm. 621kc; sales, 227; receipts, POI; shipments, "A; stock 24.131. Resin firm; sales, 227 receipts, A5 shipments, none; stock, S2,- 507. Quote: E, D, E. $9.S5@995; F, G, H.. $10; I, slo910,o5; K. $1O@10.25; M, s10. 10; N, $10.50; Wg, $10.55; wv, $10.60.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04

New York: Middling. So.7oc; receipts, l21; stock, 132S4S
 Minor ports: stock. 1S,51s.
 Total today: Receipts, 2So2 exports, 19.310; stock, 1,l09,630.
 Total for week: Receipts, 1S,702; ex- ports. 60,q73
 Total for season; Receipts, 6,1S2,s96; {; exports 3992226
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Metal Market

New York, July 3.-Metal exchange quotes lead steady; spot, 790; spelter quiet; East St. Louis delivery, spot $50 @S70. At London, spot tin and futures, a3S7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04

With a holiday in view, trading as stunned it's customary trend in such events. Low priced mining shares and speciaIties of no definite description were more or less prominent. Inactive specialties were the only features Of the monotonous midsession. lnterna- ton Paper American Writing Paper preferred. Wilson Packing and Worth ington Pump rose l to ? points while the usual leaders remained stationary United States Steel spurted during the last hour for a gain of 1ss points
 Steels, coppers anrd Sumatra tobacco reacted later while motors and leath- CTS improved The closing was firm. Liberty 3 F s sold at 99.5S to 99.6O; first As at 94.04 to 9416; second Is at 94.05 to 94.20, and 4As at 96.24 to 96.46
 Cotton was still weak from the et-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling. 29c; receipts, 41s; shipments, 11So; sales, A; stock, Ill., 710.
 Memphis: Middling, BOG; receipts, 439; shipments, 1l61; sales. 1850; stock, S60,- 2S5.
 Augusta: Middling, 2950c; receipts, III; shipments. 6o2; sales, 6; stock, 75,1i2.
 St. Louis: Middling, soc; receipts, 1872; shipments, 24s4 stock, 1S.150.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 544; shipments, 126; stock, 13,646.
 Little Rock; Middling, 295oc; re- ceipts, 62; shipments, 561; sales, 561; stock, 16,252.
 Total today: Receipts, 3507; ship ments, 6114; stock, 595,1S5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
PrQduce Market.

Chicago, July 3.--Butter unchanged.
 Eggs, receipts, 1s,5S7 cases unchanged. Potatoes lower; old receipts, 10 cars; Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota bulk, s165@L75; do sacks, s1.75@1. 90 New receipts, $ cars; Arkansas, Oklahoma and Minnesota sacked Triumphs, $2.25G 2.75; Louisiana white, s2n2. 50, virginit barrelled Cobblers, s5.5oQ6. Poultry, alive, lower; fowls, 271sc; springs. 3Sq4sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-04
Cofton Seed Oil

New York. July 3.--Cotton seed oil was quotably unchanged with the mar ket at a standstill. Prime crude, 1750c; prime yellow summer spot, nominal; July, 20.50c; August 21c.