The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-18
ROUND THE TICKER


Montgomery, Ala.-During the recent
dVanc cotton has been marketed more
Freely, but the apparent disposition on
ne part of the holder Is to part with
ms holdings slowly, but stocks at no
point are burdensome. and the holders
are we'll able to finance their holdings
uhtll they see fit to sell. The demand
from domestic spinners has fallen Oh
somewhat as they seem to nave ac-
CURED enough cotton to run them for
9 rev months. On the other hand the
!oretgh demand is quite persistent and
Il L pas.s mas hardened quite appreci-
ao'y IN the past W weeks.-Weil Bros.
New Orleans-State-wide movement
Tor 40 cents.
New York-Hedge selling used de-
Yesterday; ,spinners bought; traders
rather bearish and short on this Sell
ing from South.-Hubbard to Reese.
New Orleans-Basis on white cotton
dvanc 30 points yesterday. more than
lV0 during week; cotton with staple
merit bringing enormous premium
Weld & White to Cotter & Turner.
New Orleans-Dry goods report very
publish, SAYS cotton goods market very
strong. Large contracts made for de-
livery OF print cloths, sheetings, etc,
SAeSuAAi6 w
Columbus, Ca, wires: Cotton sold
last night at the best basis Of the sea-
son. The demand is larger than offer
ines and spots are not following fu-
lures.
Waco, Tex, wires: Basis easier.
New orleans-spot people say mar
fancy prices, but otherwise some
what quieter,-kofler.
New York.-Information received by
steamship companies from their dock
superintendent this morning shows d
stoppage of work on the piers in this
port. due to longshoremen's strike,
which 1t was thought was near a set
tlenlent two days ago. Reports were
read at n meeting of steamship owners
saying situation was worse than at am
time since the walkout. Even strikers
who returned to work on the Brooklyn
piers refused to work this morning.
New Orleans, -Greenville. Tex. wires:
The crop will be much smaller than
most people think. as one can hardly
imagine just how serious the conditions
are unless they are on the ground. Tie
country Is very bullish; many think that
cotton of good grades will sell for us
good as SO cents. Many holders this
years good cotton selling low grades.
Shepard & Gluck.
New Orleans.-Earlv weather indica-
tons bullish. looks like another large
rain disturbance coming on the belt over
Sunday, and a severe cold wave toward
the middle of next we~ek.--Kefler.
New orleans.--The market still shows
a disposition TO liquidate around 30
cent level. However, as long as spots
bold, don't look for decided break, and
IN the event of such would buy, pre-
ferring March or May, at the large dis
count. Expect wide fluctuations
Schneider TO Shepard & Gluck.
Anderson, 8. C.-Bad weather here
yesterday and no more good cotton will
be picked.
New York.-Liverpool buying these
Marches,-Hubbard to Reese,
Chicago.-Marshatl Field & Co., in
their weekly review of dry goods trade
Current wholesale distribution of
dry goods was very largely IN excess o.
same week last year. Many more Gus
the corresponding week OF 1918. All re-
port excellent business. Orders from
road statesmen for both immediate and
future delivery were much greater in
volume than for h same week a year
ago. Collections continue satisfactory,
Grain.
Chicago.-Country offering s Of old
corr rather light, but fair Of new
Clement Curtis to McFali.
Chicago-Nothing OF Importance in
corn market: Locals inclined to be
friendly, hut there is no commission de-
mand -Babcock.
Chica&o--Shlppers report an improved
domestic demand for oats, Country Of
Of new corn are reported very
liberal. One local cash handler says he
viii avoid PURCHASING new corn for Oe- |
might get out Of ccndltion-Wild.
Forecast Grain Belt.-Iilinois and
Missouri, fair and warmer tonight. Sun |
day probably unsettled and warmer.
balance, probably rain tonight and sun
day, cooler,
Chicago.-Opening sales mostly pack
hogs, about rs cents lower; quality
fair,