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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
CALL MONEY 7AKESCORN HITS DOWN
 DROP ID 1 PER CENT TRAIL WHEN STAPLE AFTER HE OPENING SEIZURES STARTED
Market Reflected Same Pro- fessiOnal Characteristics and Uncertain Price
 Fluctuations

New York August 14-In it's out standing aspects today, the stock mar ket traversed the ground made famil- far by the trading sessions of the week. trading reflecting the same professional characteristics and uncertain price fluc : tuatioIs.
 Conditions governing the market pre-. scented no new features apart from the further relaxation of call money, which fell from the opening rates of to ) E per cent to 4 per cent for both classes of collateral by midday.
 The industrial situation was moro favorable as indicated by the opinion of Director General Hines that the strike of the railway shopmen is on the wane, and from news originating at leading mill centers which reported Increased production.
 Another industrial development of fi- fancial significance was the increase ot the American Locomotive common div idend from a 5 to a 6 per cent annual basis, giving rise to he,-belief that similar action is contemplted by oth- CT equipment companies.
 Excepting libert issues, which were firm, the bond market inclined moder ately downward on broader volume of offerings. Total sales, par value ap gregated sf1,S5o00O. Old United States bonds were unchanged n call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
COTTON SHIFTS INTO
 NEW LOW GROUNDO ON. GENERAL SELLING.
Close Barely Steady at a Net Decline of 75 to 95 Points Under the Close of
 Wednesday
By Associated Press

New York. August 14.-There was a severe break in the cotton market to- day under a renewal of general sell ing which appeared to be inspired by unsettled general conditions and re- ports of an easier condition in the goods trade. Prices sold into the lowest ground touched since the cul- mination of the bull movement around the BOG level for October contracts to- ward the end of last month, with that delivery selling at 30.40c late today, or 90 points net lower and 1S5 points above prices of the high price of yes terday morning. The close was at nearly the lowest prices of the day, with the tone barely steady at a net decline of "a to s5 points.
 The market opened steady at a de- cline of 24 to S6 points under selling by houses with Liverpool and Japan csc connections. There was consider able domestic trade buying around the 3lc level for October, while the census report showed d largely military situation for July than expressed and prices rallied some 40 to AS points from the lowest right after the open ing. After showing net losses of some 45 to 90 points. the market rallied again on covering, but otherwise there appeared to be little demand. and the lowest levels of the day was reached in the later trading, with December selling at S0.60c and January at 30.55c, or about 75 to 92 points net lower.
 General business was not more than active during the day but there were spurts of activity and the market was very unsettled during the afternoon, when the break into new low ground uncovered stop orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Over Private Wires
Shannon & Co.'s Letter

New York, August 14SPrices have re, acted in the last hour of trading indi- eating once more. as frequently of late l:quidatng tendency in the market The speculative fervor of recent months has been so strong that it has encour- nged a good many pool CT clique opera tions and resulted in advances which leave rather light reserve line behind them The constant promotion of new companies has also tied up resources which, no doubt, tends to realizing upon more available securities More partic- ularfy perhaps than anything else the situation in the market is due to the uncertain labor conditions ahead. It real ly rests with our labor leaders to make or mar very brilliant prospect that lies before this country. The public wants assurance on this point. but 1t also needs time to digest some of the purchases already made. Sales, 1.olS,l0o & Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
New York Cotton Futures
 RY Asxoniataa presa
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, August 14.-Heavy sell ing again was the order in cotton to- day and the market fell off for net declines of $4 a bale under it. In 2 great degree, the same bearish influ . ences which have been so prominent of late were still at work labor unrest. the demand for the standardization Of railroads and the fight on high prices causing much of the sellii g. Adding to their effect were weakness in the market for cotton goods and further breaks in foreign exchange
 Around the opening prices were 2S to A points off. but this decline was recovered and the market sent up for an advance of 6 to points on the most active months on the report by tine census buerau. showint, a record breaking number e sr'ndies at work in this country. during July, the total being 34.1s4, 4o7, while July consump- tion of cotton by American mills was placed at 509, 793 bales, against 474.407 in June This steadiness did not last long and the small advance was quickly replaced by a net decline.
 Late in the session there was a drive against the market by the bear ele- ment and stop loss orders were reached on the long side. Prices broke to a level of 7S to 90 points under the close of yesterday. and final prices were "A to so points net lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Drops About Sc on the Bushel, While Oats Slide Off With the Pro-
 visions List
Ry Asson.atsS prrM

Chicago August 14-Government seiz- ure of food stocks withing walking dis tance from the board of trade complete }y unnerved holders of grain and pro- visions today, and did much to force big smash in prices.
 The close in the corn market was semi demoralized, Is to 3-4 net lower. with September 1SS to 1S3 9-4 and December IA 7-S to 145 IS Oats finished 3-4 to 3 S-S down and provisions off eOc to s3.Se.
 General selling and lack of demand with which the day started in the corn crowd grew more and more pronounced until the last hour when the furry to unload and to sell short became wild enough 10 try the boise of the hardest veteran of the pit. A big break in the price of hogs was the first attack which owners of corn had to withstand.
 Almost simultaneously, gossip began to circulate that a materially increased movement of corn from outlying sources might be looked for. Later depression of foreign exchange added to bearish sentiment and the acme was reached when the seizure of food hoards in Chi cago was announced as no longer threat but reality September delivery heretofore the backbone Of the corn market. collapsed today the worst of any option on the list. Quotations for that month as well as for new crop deliVeres closed at about the lowest point of the session.
 Oats toppled over with corn. The heav- jest selling was from houses that recent ly have been the most active buyers.
 Provisions were swept irrestibly down ward with grain and hogs. News of gov ernment price fixing in England appear, ed to have specially weakening efrect in addition to the causes near at hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15

GOO bales behind last year. The mar ket was steady early in consequence of these figures, but declined later in sympathy with securities and grain, both of which markets were affected by the agitation against the high price of commodities and the continued labor disturbances. IL is an interesting comment that the strike of railway employees in New England is likely to cause the closing of cotton mills at the end of the week. thereby further re- ducing the supply of cotton goods. and yet one of the causes of the unrest is said to be the high price of cloth
 ing. Local sentiment is now pessm- istic on the idea that. as illustrated above. the dsinclination to work and produce means lower prices for the raw material and higher prices for the finished product.-iIubbard Bros. & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Over WI. Phe,ts & Cc.'s Wire

New Orleans, August l4.--W itn the execution ct very brief period in the early trading fhe cotton market had an easy undertone today and at times was weak The familiar bear ish influences. labor unrest and agita- ton against high prices were still at work. Increasing their effects were lower foreign exchange market and weak cotton goods market.
 Whatever steadiness the market had was in the morning and was the re- suit of the very favorable showing of the July statement on American mills from the census bureau. The opening was lower and in the early trading the decline amounted to 2S to 36 points from this there was a recovery and ad : vance until the most active months were C to points over yesterdays final prices.
 The census bureau placed consump- ton of cotton not including linters, during July at 50s.T93 -ales against 474.407 in June and 541.457 in July of last year. Linter consumption was a1.177 bales against 15.03T and 1oT,so5. A record number of spindles, s4.1S4.- s07. turned in July against 33,657.se2 last year. Such features as these. how ever, were lost sight of in the general increase in bearish sentiment-Shepard end Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
R. D. Burgers Letter

New orleans, August lf'-Ine ue- Termination of the British and Amer ican governments to force reduction in the cost of living had a depressing effect on the market today.
 The British board of trade has been empowered to fix prices wholesale and retail, on all commodities. and it is reported that Attorney General Palmer has requested broadening of the food law to include wearing ap- parel
 American and English .spinners have been earning very large profits com pared with the value of raw cotton and could easily stand downward revi-. sion in their prices for the mill prod uct.
 Meanwhile salaries are being raised in all lines of commerce and industry to help meet living expenses and the lowering of cost of food and cotton goods would ease the situation ma terially and be of much benefit to the ma sses, the purchasing power of which will increase, assuring prosperity at home and abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Coffee MarEet
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fly Associated fresS
 New York, August 14.-1ndica tions of favorable coming crop prospects and weakness in the Santos market caused sharp decline in coffee futures here today. The opening was 30 to 30 points lower and December contracts sold off to 1885 during the afternoon while March broke to 19.1S0 making net de- clines of s to 80 points There were some trade selling believed to be against actual as well as commission liquidation promoted by unsettled con ditions and last prices were nearly the lowest points of the day, with tho mar lIet showing a net loss of CT points.
 A cable from Brazil said the weather was clearing with seasonable tempera- lures and the outlook for a favorable ea rly Towering.
 Spot coffee unsettled Rios 2t F @ 21$ 1; santos As 29129h Sales of santos Is were reported in the cost and freight market at S0c London credits. and of Rio Is at 20.25 American credits.
 The early cables reached a decline of 50 reis in the Rio market and of S25 to 425 reis in Santos futures. Later cables showed additional losses in Santos fu- lures or about 500 to 525 reis. Santos reported a cleTance of 13000 bales for New York. Brazilian port receipts 34.- 900; Jundiahy receipts 11,000. Rain was reported in three districts of Sac Paulo and cloudy weather in the other two with temperatures ranging from AS to f2 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Over Stewart S Co.' Wire

Messrs John F. Clark & Co. wire us today as follows:
 Our market today opened % to 4o low CT on overnight selling orders, encoun- tered a good demand early and reacted immediately to 31.10c for October and s1 .o1 for December. which proved to De the high points of the day ranged within a limit of 80 to S5 points and closed steady at a net decline of 75 to 80 points
 Spots were marked down 50 points; middling. so.sSc: sales, 565 bales.
 Analysis of cotton facts shows thls; The ten-year average for August condi- ion of cotton is IT. for September 1t is 70.4 The. last Sop of Il 1l.sSs,ooo was "a iged ont 8, POT coo acres. The govern rent report of th's years acrease IS 39. .eeO eoo acres and the highest estimate of the condition to August s. is 69 on August Ii private condition reports aver age about 66.5. With 300o ooo acres less than in 1s1s-19 crop and co ton nt present of 66.5 how much lessNhan H. 2ss oOo bales will this years crop De? It figures less than 11,0o0Oo0 bales
 Interior spot markets were unchanged to 20 points lower with small business s. R. Stewart Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Produce Market

 Chicago. August 14.-Butter lower creamery 47a52.
 Eggs higher; receipts 762O cases. Firsts 401z94114.
 Poultry alive unsettled; springs 30Qs4; fowls 90.
 Potatoes stronger; arrivals 69 cars; stronger: Minnesota and Kansas early Ohios, sacked, car lots. S.2563.50 cwt.: Irish cobblers, Kentucky, sacked, car lots, 4.00G4.15 cwt.; do. New Jersey 4.00@420
 New York, August 14.-Butter strong receipts s57t tubs Firsts 52@53lA. Eggs irregular; receipts 16 4S5 cases; frsts 46G49.
 Cheese week; receipts s934 boxes average run. 29tsG3o
 Poultry alive steady; chickens 3ed3S; fowls 39G34; turkeys 25@So. Dressed steady and unchanged. St Louis, August 1f,-Poultrv spring; 29la; turkeys 36: others unchanged. Butter unchanged Eggs unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
We Buy
 Waste Paper Old Books and Magazines Ridgway Paper Stock Co. M. 2762 1924 10th Ave-, N.
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Square, N. Y. Members New York Cotton Ex- change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce Exchange. Assoc.- ated Members Liverpool Cotton Assc- ciations Orders solicited for the puI- chase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seel Oil for future delivery. Specisl attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cotton for deliv- cry. Correspondence invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Liverpool Cotton By Associated Press

N Liverpool Angust 74.--Cotton, spot, in fair demand; prices lower: good middring. 2n.9a fully middling. 19-a: ra'd"line. 1s f9; low middlins. 17.3S: .-Nnh o~4'arr,-. 15 =. ordinary. 15 20 @1leS, 59nn hales. irclu1ing 4500 Am A-- 'rTr. reeeip's 9ee0 bales. including HOO Amef:can Futures tlosed bare- lv stesdy. September, 1893: October 2 A. January. 19.61; March. 13.e1: May, 1s.G1; July, 19s1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Bank of England Rx Assnciafad Press

London, August 14-The weel<lv state ment of the Bank Of England shows the following changes; Total reserve in- creased GsS0, ,000; circulation decreased a405 900; bullion decreased E24 .307; other securities increased e729.000; public de- posits decreased e480, coo; other deposits decreased s10,6S7 900; notes reserve inI creased c4e6000: government securities decreased G12, ,2S5, 900. The proportion of tho banks reserve to liability this week is 24.26 per cent; last week It was PHO. Rate of discount per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Sugar Market.

New York. August 14--There was no change in raw sugar prices, centrifugal being quoted at 72 to the refiner
 The amount of new crop sugar said to be sold to Europe is now placed at 5000, tons, on the basis of s5o 4 Q. b. Cuba. No sales
 No fresh developments occurred in the refined situation with refiners still re- fusing to accept new, business until they receive a more liberal supply of raws. which is expected within the next two weeks. Meantime they continue to fill! orders as fast as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, August H-Cottonseed oi, was sharply lower under scattere 1 liquidation induced by the weakness ir other commodity markets. Final bids were 93 to los points net lower. Sales ss00 barrels. Prime crude 2200 bid; prime summer yellow spot 26O0; September 2575 December 2132; March 2f30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
First Bale at 60 Cents
By Asseriated rress

by NSsUuFaltO FTHs3
 selma. Ala, August I4.--Selu1ns first bnle of new crop cotton, raised by W. J. Jones, oversccr of pIanta- ton near. Cahahn, was sold for so cents, double the market price. Thc bale weighed APO pounds, and was classed middlinE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Live Stock.

Chicago, August 14.-Hogs receipts 15,- 000: opened Soc to 75c lower, closed most " St.25 down. Heavy weights 20. 35622. %; medium weight 20. 6o@22 25: light weight 20, 5Od2225; light light lS.50d21.50; heavy packing sows, smooth e.5N120.25 packing sows, rough 1s.5OG19s 60; pigs. no quota ton.
 medium and heavy weight choice and prime IS 5o61eoa: meGinn and good i30eG $50: common l0.251f oO: lish. weight good and choice "A 5Jai1S.50: com mon and medium 9.15Il45O: butcher cat tie heifers 7.75615. 50 cows 75O01475: can ners and cutters e.35@7.5O; veal calves light and handy weight, 20 00i2l co: feed CT steers s.2511375; stocker steers 750Ql11. .25; western range steers 9.75117. O. cows and heifers S.00Gp13.50.
 Sheep receipts 2S0O0 firm: lambs S4 pounds down 14.75alS.00; culls and com mon 10 0oa1425: yearling wethers 10.s5@1s: ewes. medium and good and choice 7.75d975.
 East St. Louis August 14-Hogs. receipts 5000: lower; top 31o; bulk P. 40a22 75: heavy weight 22.25@22. 5o medi- um weight 9. 4o62s. 10: pigs f2.oo@21.5o.
 Cattle, receipts 5oOo. steady to lower beef steers medium and heavy weight medium and good 15.ocG1775; veal calves. light and heavy weight, 16.0oG3.25; stock CT steers 7.0N61S.00.
 Sheen. receipts 5Noo. steady to strong lambs, st pounds down. 14.25dl69o' medl- um and choice ewes S50d9.0o.
 Money Market.
 New York August H-Mercantile paT per 5 1-4G5 1-2: sterling e0-day bills 42s' commercial G0-day hils on banks 4.27 s-4, commercial 6O-day bills 4.27 1-e. demand 430 S-4: cables 43l 1-9. Francs demand 7s4: cables 7.S2. Builders demand 3I l-S' cables 27 3-s. Lres demand 9ls; cables 910 Marks demand 7-16: cables 9-lt' government bonds firm: railroad bonds easy.
 Time loans strong; 60 days, 90 days and 6 months bid.
 Call money easy; ruling rate ,; bank acceptances 5.
 Naval Stores
 Savannah. August 14.-Turpentine firm 15s1a: sales 1ss; receipts $40; shipments i21: stock s32S.
 Rosin steady; sales 10nS: receipts 7S; shipments 999: stock 53,626.
 Quote: 15.50@1575: D is. 6.6o116.s5: F 1e 956717O5; F. 1T. .1ca7f7.a0: G 17.35d1T.5 .55: H II. .75a17s0: I 1s.25ntS. 40: K 19.5Cm1s.s5: NJ 70. 55aaos: N 2osoa2l.lo: wg H4oG2i75; Wv 21.ss@22.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Dry Goods.
By Assoeiated Press

New York, August 4.-Second-hand holders of print cloths and sheetngs who had bought more than they intended to use released goods freely and prices were much weaker. First hands held steady and jobbers appeared to regard cond- tions hopefully Fine grades of mems wear were purchased as soon as offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
How Liberties Closed

Uy NSs0cfa<6u Ft6SS
 New York. August 14.-Liberty Bonds final prices today weres 31:s, 0O.0O; first 4s. 94.O6; secOnd 4s, a3; fiTst 4Hs, 04.2O; second 4As, 08..6, third 414s. o5.04; fourth 4Ass 93.30, Victory 3As. 99.S4; Victory 4s4s. a9.7&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Metal Market

 New York, August 14-Copper. cuiet: olectrolytic, spot. 2sGo231Ac; August, ago 2sa4e; September, 2tc; iron steady and unchanged.
 Metal exchange quotes lead firm; spot, 5.55c bid; September. s5.72G575 Spelter, quiet; East St. Louis, spot, T45@7 .55; September s7.5oaT.6o.
 At London. standard copper spot, 991 l5s; futures, s9S 15s. Electrolytic, spot. e103; futures, f1lS. Tin. spot, G270 5s; futures. G264. Lead, spot fi25 2s Cd; fu- lures, s25 12s Cd. Spelter spot, f3s futures, e40 los.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Hubbard Bros. & Cos Letter

New York, August 14.-The market today was again lower in spite of the fact that the monthly report on the consumption was better than the trade had expected. For the month there was only moderate falling off in the consumption. although for the season to date the consumption Is over 1.o0r,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Port Cotton.

New Orleans: MiddYfn., 30Ssc; re- ceipts, 1926: exports, zs4s: saAez. 5ss; stock. 320,s39.
 Galveston: Middling. 31ca receipts, 3s42; sales. Ss6; stock, 1s4,45s.
 Mobile: Middling, s1c; receipts, 1s9 stock. 111,224
 Savannah; Middrin. sl.25c recstpts, 2963; stock, 259,55s.
 Charleston; Midling, 3l,5oc; receipts, 5os; stock. s2,ss3.
 Wilmington: Middl7ng, -~2975c: re- ceipts. 300; stock. 4s,73z
 Texas City: Stock, sssc.
 Norfolk: Middling, so.25c; receipts, If: sales. 125; stock. s1.594,
 Baltimore: Stock. 4750.
 Boston: Middling. 31.S5c; stock, -7o1s
 Philadelphia: Middling. 31.25c: stock. 7220
 New York: Middlihg, s1c;, stock. s4, 147.
 Minor ports; Stock. 5e,40s.
 Total today: Receipts, s5s0; exports. 234s; stock, 1.067,532.
 Total for week: Receipts. 32.331: cx- ports. 47,7s3.
 Total for season: Receipts. 122.s45. exports. 232.225.
 interior Movement
 Houston: Middling. 30.75c: receipts, 1074; shipments, 32e7; sales. 300; stock. |12s.457.
 Memphis: Middling, 34c; receipts 4Os: shipments, 1895; sales 121; stock. 14S,010. Augusta Middling, 3o.25c; receipts, 1895; sales, 121; stock. 117,479.
 St. Louis: Middlin, 33-50c; receipts, 1o5s: shipments. s52; sales S01; stock, s33s. Little Rock: Middling, S1.5oc; re- celpts, IT. shipments, s57: sales, e57; stock, s15.550. ments. s377; stock, 4s9,oss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Rice Market.

By Hss0cfdteu FIbss
 New Orleans, August 14.-Rough rice strong and active; receipts 6s4 sacks; sales 100 sacks Honduras at 12.57; 732 Carolina at 12.57G12. 671R,
 Clean rice inactive; receipts 1,22s pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Chicago Futures Qu aeeor;afed Erase
Cash Grain

Ey 1ss6Ff1FtN Chicago, August 14.-Corn No mixed Z. .02Go .03: No. yellow 2,02G205. Oats No white 76@TStE; No. 2 white 73M7s.
 Rye No ?. 5Gl115o; barley 1s5G1 .S; tiroothy s0n11175; clover nominal Pork nominal; lard 19.90; ribs 2i.5od25 %. St Louis, August 14.-Corn No. vel low 2o6 white 210: September 1.S5, Oats No. white 76; September 75A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
New Orleans Futures
 Hy Asseniafed prAxs

New Orleans. August 14.-Cotton fu- lures closed steady at net declines of 74 to so points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Holiday Saturday
ev Axsoci.ted prrss

By Associated Press
 New York, August 14.-Thr board of mn nnagers of the New York Cot ton Exchange declined today to grant the petition of members that the exchange Se closed next SntRr- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15

The men of Portugal, as class. have the reputation of being the best dressed in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15

Nearly all Japanese soldiers are ex- pert gymnasts and every barracks has gymnasium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
By BRIGGS

The jaw of the shark furnishes the best watchmaker's oil. In each shark is found about half a pint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-15
Shot Cotton

New Orleans, August 14-Spot cot ton quit, 30 points lower. Sales on the spot, 2s5 bales; to arrive. 300. Low middling, 25.69c; middling. 3o.S8c good middling, S1.SSc. Receipts. 1926; stock, 320.639.