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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Over Private Wires
Shannon & Co.'s Letter

New York, July 1.-The chief influ- ence in the cotton market and the lead ing topic of discussion has been the government figures in which some in accuracies are noted as for example, that the acreage given for the states separately adds up to 33,046, ,0OO instead of 33,946,O00 also using the yield per acre for 100 per cent condition that has been used for June in past years the indicated yield is about 11,5o0. 900 instead of 10,986,000
 With three day holiday at hand there is not much disposition to enter into fresh commitments and trailing liquidation may result in easier prices but if so, we think a good opportunity will be presented to make purchases.- Post X Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton.
By Associated Press


 New Orleans, July 1.-Extremeiy neavy liquidation In cotton today completely offset the bullish statistics in the reports on the crop issued by the government, although at one time the market was strong and buying was sufficient to send prices $6 a bale up fpom the lowest levels. The tone on the close was steady at the decline with the trading months showing net losses for the day of 63 to "A points.
 It was small market in the early trad ing with nervous and narrow fluctua- ticns. At the highest prices we're 2 to points over yesterdays close. but at the time of the bureau reports, 10 o'clock, the most active months were p to "A points under yesterdays close. Although the condition figures of 70 per cent were the lowest on record for June 25 and the indicated crop of 10,3S6, GOO bales was we'll under general expectations the market met a great wave of realizing sales from, owners of long contracts, who plainly hoped to get out on tlie strength Of the reports These offerings swamped the ring and caused quick break Of 70 to Il points.
 As the market broke it met good sup. port from fresh buyers with the result that it recovered and advanced as sud. denly as it broke. the upward movement amounting to 11S to 125 points, carrying the most active months g points over yesterdays final prices. little latei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
COTTON REPORT IS
 CAUSE OF A WILD
 DAY AMONG TRADERS
Report Showed 100000 Bales Less Than Last Year, With Condition
 Placed at 70
By Associated Press

New York, July 1.-The publica ton of the government crop report was fol- lowed by very violent fluctuations in the cotton market today. In a general way it seemed that the condition of 70 had been overdiscounted, but the crop in- dication of 10, 9S6 900 bales was lower than expected, and after big break on the condition the market had an equally big rally on the crop figures.
 October contracts sold off to S2 Ssc or
 s points net lower, rallied more than 1c a pound to 8 soc or p points net higher, but then eased off again. finally closing at B. Csc, with the general list closing barely steady at a net decline of TO to 80 points.
 The market opened to s points lower in response to weak cables and reports on clearing weather in the belt Trading was comparatively quiet ana ernment report made its appearance. when business became active and ex- cited
 It appeared that a good many selling orders had been put in the market for execution should the condition report be 70 or above, and when this figure ap- peared the market broke instantly. The acreage figures were about as looked for but trade interests were heavy buyers on the crop indication of just under Il, 000,000 bales. which had been about the minimum figure expected, and there was also active covering on rebuying. This buying power was exhausted on the advance from 32. roc to 33 79c for De- cember, however, and the market later was less active with prices easing off under realizing which was probably pro- noted by better weather conditions in the belt.
 December sold down to 32.e0c or 90 points net lower and closed at g. 75c, compared with 33.50c last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, July 1.-The condition report this morning gave condition of the crop as of June 25th as 70, the acreage reduction s.70 per cent, and the indicated crop 10,9S6, GOO bales. The condition report was somewhat higher than expected, but the indicated crop, while mathematically to be expected from the figures, came as a distinct shock to the trade, visual izing as it does the distress prospect or A fifth short crop of cotton. The mar ket, however, appears to be speculatvely long and the response to the figures was not extensive. The general impression IS that some reaction may be expected De- fore a three day holiday. On the other hand there Is a considerable trade de- mand and widespread belief, in Yhlcn it must be admitted there Is much foundation. that such an indicated crop has not been fully discounted at the pres- ent level of prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02

know how long it had been there. MT. Thompson said he would turn the child over to some charitable institution, so that it could be adopted into some home
 Another Troy man has achieved honors, Martin c. Folmar, son of Hon. w. B. Folmar of Troy. has been promoted from assistant general manager to general manager of the Ontario branch of the Canadian Life Insurance company, $90,- OOo,O0 insurance company, which does a large business in Canada. MT Folmar will have his headquarters in London, Ontario, and will have under his super vision about 100 men, most of whom are insurance agents. MT. Folmar has only been in Canada a few years, and this make his promotion a signal honor.
 John c. Wilson of Troy has enlisted for service in the medical corps of the United States army and left Monday aft- ernoon for Montgomery, where he was assigned for duty.
 John Williams, a negro, re-enlisted in the service, also through the local <re- cruiting office, and went into the infan- try for duty on the Mexican border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02

boxing commission. Tn the case of
 Willard. however, the examination will be superficial, if held at all for the same authority put the title holder through his physical paces recently and pronounced him in perfect condi- tion to engage in a boxing contest, as is required by the local regulations.
 The gloves that the big boxers will wear have also been subjected to or ficial inspection and declared sats- factory by those who will wear ana be hit by them. Dempsey's are said to weigh exactly five ounces put those that will encase the champion fists are understood to weigh an ounce more, it was explained that this dltter- ence was due to the fact that more skin was required to manufacture the title holders set and not to the pre- sence of additional padding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Over Campbell & Co.'S Wire

New Orleans, July 1.-The cotton mar ket opened this morning about unchang' ed from last nights close and the frs hour found the market going through a general cleaning of both accounts.
 The government report on the growing condition of the crop was flashed prompt ly at 10 o'clock. showing 70, just what we predicted on last Saturday. The acre. age of 33,965, ,000 which indicates crop of 10,9S6,OOO. was somewhat lower than the trade looked for.
 We have been friendly to the market for IS cents, but we must caution our friends against buying cotton at this price, as we certainly think the market is entitled to good setback on more favorable weather. and the weather sharks state they see better turn com ing in the weather and with the bullish government figures out of the way we feel the market should only be bought on extreme breaks for the present. How ever. watch the weather. w. E. Camp bell & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY

The Daughters of the Confederacy held a meeting at the residence of Mrs R. L. King Tuesday afternoon at o'clock There was a good attendance and reports of officers showed the chapter in flourish ing condition. Plans were made TOT the continued care of veterans under the su- pervision of the members. delicious salad course was served at the conciu- sion of the business session
 The thorough test is being given the new fire truck received last week by the city before it is formally accepted. A three-hour pumping test will be gwen the new engine at West Lake Wednesday morning, which if it proves satisfactory will be the final test. \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02

New York, opened about unchanged and held firm around yesterdays closing level, showing the prevalence of bullish opinion in respect to the impending bu- reau publication. The market stood around 33c for October when the report was read and acted sharply on every feature of the report.
 The market broke to S2 .27c for October on reading of the condition of 70, which was higher than expected, but rallied fast to 8. 45c for October when the indi- cated crop was posted with only 1O,- Q0e O00 haleS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
WILLARD SAID ID BE IN REMARKABLE
 SHAPE BY DOCTOR
Vanguard of Great Crowd Pitches Tents Near the Scene of Great
 Title Bout

Toledo, O., July 1.-The first tents were pitched in Toledo tonight with the arrival of the vanguard of the great crowd for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight championship contest Friday. They were brought by auto ist among steady stream of machines which began pouring into Toledo at daylight
 With months of training at their backs the champion and the challenger are virtually on edge tonight. Nothing remains but to hold this form.
 Dr. Joseph J. Sweeney, offi-
 cial physician for the Toledo
 Boxing Commission examined
 Willard, and said he found him
 in such remarkable condition
 that he should be able to go the
 full twelve rounds at whatever
 speed Dempsey sets. He said
 WiIlard's stomach muscles are
 three and half inches thick.
 Willard took a light workout to- day, boxing six rounds, and will repeat this tomorrow Dempsey took only some limbering up exercises.
 Willard's weight was announced as 245 pounds and Dempsey's 196. Train CT Jimmy DeForrest said the chal- lenger probably would enter the ring at 195 pounds.
 During the final 24 hours every ef- fort will be made to keep the boxers away from the curious eyes and ques- tioning of thousands of fight fans whose sole object appears to center in their chances to win.
 On Thursday Willard is likely to take long motor trip into the country and thus avoid the sightseers who are sure to flock to his training quarters and even to his private liv- ing quarters, which are several miles apart.
 Dempsey is so fine, however, that he will not do the same amount of work tke champion has laid out. He will still do light road work, walking brislly, with just enough exercising to hold his perfect edge He, too, is quite likely to disappear from the gaze of the curious on Thusday and will probably sleep in strange quarters the night before the bout
 There are a number of formalities scheduled for the next few days in connection with the contest There will be meeting of the judges and referee to discuss plans for reaching a deci- sion under varying conditions which may arise at the conclusion of the bout This conference will be held shortly after the arrival of Major Anthony J.. Biddle of Philadelphia and other mem- bers of the board of boxing control.
 The principals in the coming cham pionship battle will also be examin ed by the official physician of the local
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Port Cotton

Port Cotton New Orleans: Middling, 33,0oc; receipts 47S1 sales, 2043; stock, 410797. Galveston: Middling, 3S.s0c; receipts, 5Se6; sales, l461; stock, 276,S57. Mobile: Middling. S2.75c; receipts, 2SS; exports, 1897; sales 25S stock, 22S,S66. Savannah: Middling, SS.00c; receipts, 4s1; exports, 1887; sales, 25s; stock, 22s.- 366.
 Charleston Middling, S2.5Oc; receipts. 1344; stock. 54o.0o0.
 Wilmington: Mddling, s2.s5c; receipts, 144S; stock. 57077.
 Texas City: Stock, S2,74S. Norfolk: Middling. s2.5oc; receipts, 2O5; sales, eos; stock, 101,S46.
 Baltimore: Stock, 723s
 Boston: Middling, Sisoc; receipts, 5S; stock, il, 1,1oo
 Philadelphia: Middling. s44oc; stock. 4549
 New York: Middling, S415c; receipts 17s; exports, 2S5; stock, 104,7So. Minor ports: Stock. 44,045. Total today; Receipts. 1S,975; exports, S1S2; stock, 1851 ,S94.
 Total for week: Receipts, 52,44s; exports, 52sn.
 Total for season: Receipts. 6176,475; ex- ports, 4,9SS. .s62.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Over Stewart's Wire.

New Orleans, July 1.-Liyerpool stood about 30 lower than due when our mar ket opened and shows spot prices un- changed Evidently the strike situation in Lancashire is not clearing as fast as was predicted. Weather conditions over night as far as precipitation goes were much better.
 Our market. despite the decline in Liv- erpool, and a 30-point lower opening in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
CottOnseed Oil.

New York, July 1.-Cottonseed oil was sharply higher early, with lard and cot ton, but some reaction followed when cotton turned weak near the-close. Final bids were unchanged to B points net higher for leading deliveries. Sales were $500 barrels including patches of 1000 barrels. September, 27c; December, 5.5Oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
PERSONALS

Miss Louise Moore of Anniston is the guest of Mrs. Frank Baker at the Grand hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. David Barr have returned from their wedding trip to Atlantic City and New York, and are at home at 1633 Arlington avenue.
 Mrs. L. Barr has returned from a visit to her brother in the catskill mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Highest Ever on Hogs
By Associated Prsss

Chicago, Ill.,, July 1.-Hogs today commanded the highest price ever known, $21.27 a hundred weight. The previous topmOst July record was last year. g10.4O. Today's strength in the hog market was ascribed chiefly to export demand for pack inEhouse products.
 Before the United States entered the great world war @1O.zS was the acme for hogs in July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, July 1.-Cotton. spot quiet: prices unchanged; good middling, 2l.24; fully middling, 2o.74; fniddlng. 2014; low middling. 1sS9; good ordinary, 1874; ord- mary, 1921. Sales 5000 bales, including 240o American. Receipts 100 bales, all Amer ican, Futures closed quiet July, 1899; October 1851; January, 1922; March, 19o2 May, 1888.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
BICYCLE RACES

The Bessemer Bicycle club and the Boy
 Scouts, under the direction of R. L.. Coons, Y M. C. A. secretary. will have six interesting bicycle races on July for the boys under IS years of age and boys over 13 years old. These races will De held on Second avenue and will begin at II o'clock. Preceding the races there VIII be a parade through all of the principal streets. The parade will be headed <py
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Marriage Licenses

Following are the marriage licenses issued in the probate office yesterday: R. D. Warren, Pratt City, Ala. to Miss Elizabeth Bates
 H. T. Weladon, Sylacauga, Ala, to Miss Leona Isabell.
 Albert Lovelass. Inglenook, Ala, to Miss Nettie Lowe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, July 1.-(Special) )-The flower festival to be given under the auspices of the pastors helpers of the First Meth list church will be presented at the park Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Exten- sive prenarations have been made for the entertainment under the direction or Mrs. Brevard of Montgomery, and the spectacle of about 125 children represent ing flowers in drills and dances IS said to be very beautiful.
 The part of the queen of the festival will be taken by Bessie Jones' the daugh- ter of MT and Mrs. B. c. Jones, and An nie Sue Stansell, the daughter of Rev and Mrs. L. F. Stansell, will take prom inent part in the performance. Roses. peoples, ragged robins, violets. butter cups and ther flowers will be represented by large groups of children, and pages, maids and butterflies will also form part of the drills and dances.
 Booths will be arranged for the sale Of ice cream and cake, Mrs. B. c. Jones hav- ing charge of the sale. A lemonade booth under the direction of Mrs. w. B. Cun- ningham and a candy booth directed ny Mrs T. A. Moore will be placed at the park during the hours from to o'clock Rehearsals have been conducted for sev- eral weeks, and the performance being gwen at central locatlon Will Insure d large attendance.
 The county board of equalization spent Tuesday at the office of Tax Assessor E. c. Hines, BPS Realty building, where com- plaints or objections were heard to values placed on personal property and improve ments on real estate. Taxpayers within the 15 precincts comprising the Bessemer division will be allowed to present obJec- tions during the three days in which the board will be at the tax assessors office They will be at the office Wednesday and ThurSdaY. InlY 2 and 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02

 Wholesalers report business as rather dull this week. no special cause being assigned for the slump. It may be thai direct selling by the producers is cut ting down supplies of the wholesalers. Fish dealers claim the supply and ue- mand is well balanced for the hot wealth CT trade. Some nice live stock is coming in. with quotations well up. Hogs are expected to shoot up to con- form to prices on the big markets, which went to record prices yesterday-21.75. Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry Roosters-15d16c.p Turkeys-Liye, SSc. pucks-50d3zc. Fryers-l to lbs. soc lb; h., 45c. Hens-2SG30c. Geese-12c. Fresh Eggs-SS9Sec. ---
 Butter Creamery-57c.
 Fish Spanish Mackerel-20a21hc. Pcmpano--35c. Salt Water Trout-20G22c. Mixed Fish-12c. Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn, 14o. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, 209 21c. Fresh Water Perch-121zc. Grouper-1S-aG14c, Shrimp-11012hc
 Meats D. S. Clear Bellies-33Ac. D. S. Rib Bellies-29 40c. Pure Lard-37Ac. Choice Dressed Beef-Top, 1SG2sc; me- dium, 20d21c. Hams-Regular. S59sSc; skinned, 35@3sc. Picnic Hams-2S1sc. Bacon-Best, 4s11c; lower grade. 3793sc. Pork Loins-S4c.
 Produce Lemons-sS.0 .00QS.50. Peanuts-11@12c. Cabbage-Alabama, $ crate Irish Potatoes-SS.50 per cwt. New Irish Potatoes-56Sc ID. Onions-Red Globe, S4.50q5.Oo per 100. Beans-$2 PepperS--S3 hamper. Oranges-California s7. Bananas-Extras, 6G7c. > Cauliflower-s3 dog. Grapefruit-S7. Tomatoes-$4. 5065.50 crate 6 baskets). Limes-$t50 per 100 Texas Onons-s4 50@5.00 Cucumbers-S2 hamper. Squash--S2 crate. Beans-s2 hamper. Peaches-$2. .50GDS crate Cantaloupes-Cal 45 size, s35o9 400; 12 size, s175 Watermelons-20G50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling. Ss.OOc; receipts. 2713; shipments, 1892; sales, 1924 stock, 200624.
 Memphis: Middling, 32.75c; receipts, 964; shipments, 3417; sales, 5o0 stockh 231 749.
 Augusta: Middling. S2. 75c; receipts, l5O1; shipments, 1110; sales, 1074; stock, 142, ,46l. Little Rock Middling, S250c; receipts, 129; shipments, 570.. sales, 570; stock. 27.- 50O
 Total today: Receipts. 6674; shipments. 14,025 stock, 645,606.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Dry Goods
By Associated Press

New York. July 1.-Cotton goods and yarns were higher. Raw silk overtopped a price of $11 a pound. Staple dress goods were in short supply. Buyers con- tinued to visit markets in large numbers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
DrS. DOZier & DOZier
Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat, Lungs, Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and the Pelvic Organs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
For First Time in Many Weeks
 Wholesalers Are Complaining
Ry JOHN c. MOSES

 Pineapples-S6 crate. Peaches-S2.5O .5O6350.
 Meal and Feedstuff Mixed Horse-y7o. Old Style Hulls-S17. Velvet Bean Meal-s46. Corn-S2.30. Corn Chops-A.25. No. 2 White Oats-9Sc per bushel. Shorts-s5S Bran-$4S. c. s. Meal, per cent-s66 Peanut Meal-S55. Hen Feed-$41O per 1oo-lb. sack. Economy Dairy Feed-S62- Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-s5. Wheat Straw-S1S Timothy-s4T
 Hides and Tallow No. 1, green salt hides, 2ad33c. No. green salt hides, S0QSic. cured, 1G2c less. No. 1 green hides, 2792sc. No green hides. 26627c. No l dry flint hides( 42Q4sc. No dry flint hides. 4oG41c. No. 1 dry salt hides, S994oc. No 2 dry salt, S7dSSc Sheep skins and wool. si.2S91.5o. Lamb skins, 75c6$1.o0. Horse hides, ss.0oa9oo s Colt hides. 50975c. Hog skins, 50G75c.
  wool-clear washed. eo9ssc: clear grease, 45G5oc; hard burry. 2593Qc-
 Live Stock
 Union Stock Yards.) Good to Choice-12G13c. Common to Medium-S110c- Medium to Good-10112c. Grass cattle. according to weight, quail ity and flesh: Steers-l0912c. Fat Cows-S6D10c. Medium Cows-7dSc- Cutters-ed61sc. Canners-411k@5i5c. Heavy Bulls-7159S1c. Light Bulls -6lxQ7c. Oxen-41209c. Fat Yearlings-7GSc. Vealers-SG12c. Choice Corn Fed HoSs-1e5 and up. 1sG lS15c Choice Corn Fed Hogs-135 to 165. 17c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs-90 to 135, 1515c. Light Pigs-9O pounds dcwn. 12p14c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-15Ql6c. Half Fat Rough Hogs-12d14c Soft and oily hogs from lc to % per pound less than above prices.
 Cotton
 Good nliddling .................. H Strict middling .................A 3oAs Middling .................... 30 Strict low middling ..-........Ie7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
How Liberties Closed

By Associated Press
 New York,-July 1-F1na1 prices today for Liberty bonds 33ss. 90.34s first As, 04.9O; second As, 93.33; first 4Ns. 95.14; second 4As, 94.1O; third 4Hs, 93.O3g fourth 4As, 94.O4, vic- tory 3As, iOO.14; Victory 4As. 09.93.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02

r.ov July 1.-(Special.) .)-Frlday' the Fourth of July, Victory Day, will be sala day in Troy and Pike county III bcnor of the returned soldiers oi 'he
 ,a war a big picnic will be held In N,,rnbree mark. The entire county is in ,,ited and a very large crowd will be nresent. band stand and pavilion TOT dancing, that will be permanent, are De- ing erected this week in the park, ana will be ready for use Friday A brass band will furnish music for the occasion, and many interesting features are being planned for the day. Every courtesy will be shown the returned heroes. The canteen committee of the American Red Cross will have booth, where iced soft drinks, ice cream and cigarettes will be given the soldiers.
 Messrs. Keller, Welch and Garrett, who are connected with the federal and state aid road departments, were here last week and left for Montgomery. They have made a complete survey of the Fea river bridge to be built soon, and the concrete approaches to the bridge. The matter has been approved and this will be one of the greatest road improve ments in southeast Alabama in years This crossing is largely used by trave- lers to Troy and Montgomery from southeast Alabama counties
 Parker Thompson, who lives several miles west of Troy on the Troy-Luverne road. was here Monday and told of find ing baby girl in a basket on the front porch of his nome about o'clock Sun day morning. MT. Thompson said the haby was apparently two or three weeks old and had a few-clothes in the basket with her, but no marks of Identification at all. The baby was found after the family had arisen and they did not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02

New Orleans, July 1.In keeping with general expectations the government re- ported the condition of cotton on June
 25 to have been TO against S5.S last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
Spot Cotton

Spot Cotton
 By Associated Press New Orleans. July 1.-Spot cotton steady and unchanged. Sales on the spot 16ss bales, to arrive 400. Low middling, 2775; middling. $500; good middlng. S4O0; re- ceipts 47S1: stock, 410,797. New, York, July L-Spot cotton quiet; middling, S4.15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-02
New Orleans Futures.

liquidation set in again and it was felt
 from then on.