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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
CORN ADVANCED ON l. DENIAL OF RUMORS
Staple Closed at Fractional Gains While Oats and Pro- visions Balanced

Chicago. January S.-Fresh advances in the corn market took place today owing to explicit denials that imports of corn from Argentina would be au- thorized./ The market closed unset tied, 4c to ssc net higher, with Jam uary s1.4s1s and May s1.4fA to s1.4tss. Oats finished 12c off to like advance and provisions varying from 30c decline to rise of 7c.
 As soon as trading began corn went to the highest prices vet this. season. Advices overnight had removed all doubt that competition from Argentina would remain under a ban On the bulge, however, sales to realize profits were of liberal proportions, and there was also a disposition to speculate for a bearish reaction, especially as gossip became current that contrary to previous belief the February aver age price on hogs would not be de- termined today. Nevertheless, the buy ing again broadened out and a rally was in progress a the end of the ses- sion. with March and May deliveries most in demand
 Oats were governed by the action of corn.
 Higher quotations oh grain and hogs lifted provisions, but some setbacks resulted.
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while the late months met scattered realizing with December selling of 10 14.10c or about 10 points net lower. The special cable from Brazil showing d favorable advance in futures there led to renewed covering during the middle of the morning, however, with May selling at 14.S0c and July at 14.75c. or 16 to 20 points net higher, while December rallied to 1425c. The close was a shade off from the best with prices net unchanged to 12 points higher. May, 14.76c; July, 14.55c; Sep tember, 14.35c; october, 14.S0c; Decem- Der. 14.20c.
 Spot coffee, nominally unchanged; Rios zs, 16.34c; Santos As, 22 e P F c. No fresh offers were reported in the cost Sud freight market.
 The early cables reported unchanged spot quotations at both Rio and Santos and an advance of 150 to 200 reis in Santos futures with later cables report ing a further advance of 100 to 250 reis in that market. Receipts at the two ports were S2.000; Jundiahy re- ceipts 16,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09

Jem Mace came to the United Statel Sjn 1889 preceded by great publicity con-
 corning his remarkable skill as a boxer. Upon his arrival, Mace announced that
 he was through as a professional ring
 man-that he had fought his last bat
 tie. But the clamor to see in action this creator of an entirely new style of fight ing was so great that Mace changed his attitude
 He soughtSa battle with some of the
 American warriors-but at that time all
 of them gave him the go by" So Mace
 wormed partnership with John C. Hee- nan, The Benecia Boy" and the two appeared in sparring exhibitions in the large cites of the east. The work of Mace delighted his audiences and they pleaded with him to resume ring activity. | So great was the pressure that Mace yielded and matched himself for a fight against Tom Allen in Kennersviile, La.
 near New Orleans. which took place
 on May 10, 1870, for a side bet of $500. There was considerable i'll feeling be- tween the two men and the promise that the battle would be a gruelling affair was Alien lIled WlIu every | means in his power to get the better ot Mace But his efforts were in vain. Mace was his master at every angle of the game and his display of science in that contest amazed the American up-
 holders and bewildered Allen. The fight hadn't gone four rounds before Allen realized that in fair fight he was hopelessly outclassed and doomed to certain defeat.
 So Allen, who was 8 rough fighter, even to the point of using occasional | foul tactics, used every bit of roughness | that the ring game in those days per. mitted-and then went little farther. He | attempted gouging and biting which an gered Mace.\ The later, abandoning box l ing tactics, adopted those of a wrestler. | secured a powerful hold upon Allen, lifted
 him off his feet and threw him heavily
 to the ground. The impact dislocated one
 of Aliens shoulders and when he was un-
 able to answer the call of time for the | 11th round, Mace was awarded the deci- sion.
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terian church Tuesday evening at S:30 o'clock was a pretty event of the week. Preceding the ceremony a musical pro- gramme was given by Miss Abigail Crawford. organist, and Clarence R. Klenk, violinist. The bride was given in marriage by her father and her only attendant was Mrs. s. H. Bennett, sister of the groom. who wore Bur gundy georgette and carried Richmond roses. MT. William L. Davis acted as best man to MT Hall. The ushers A. D. Rochester, oscar Berney. R. H. Can tren and John Walston. completed the wedding party. The ceremony was ger formed by the Rev S. H. Bennett Of Camp Sheridan. The bride wore a tail ored blue suit with brown furs and ac- cessories and wore a corsage bouquet of roses and valley lilies.
 The church was attractively dec erated in palms and Killarney roses. ' Following the ceremony the wedding party and visiting guests were delight fully entertained at dinner at the Tut wiler.
 After visiting New Orleans Mir and Mrs. Hall will be at home with MT. and Mrs. C. F. Lind on Avenue E.
 The remains of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Muir are expected to arrive in Pratt City today from Winnipeg. Canada John Findley. father of Mrs. Muir. is accompanying the bodies
 This young couple have a host of friends in this district who regret their untimeiy deaths caused from pneu- monia. Mrs Muir was reared in Pratt City and MT. Muir came to Vivian six years ago from Canada, to which place he returned short time ago They leave 3-year-old son Funeral ar engagements will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
NEWS nF FNsl-EY

A Greek k-American club, located be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets was raised Tuesday night ana the proprietor and 32 men were ar rested. While the men were not caught in the act of gambling, paraphenaha was found on the tables and the doors were barricaded Judge Lowery fined the proprietor Theodore Pasese, s2' and the men arrested s3 each in police court yesterday morning. The raid was made by Captain English. Officers Brown, Milliken and Crossett
 cumbia on a murder charge, was ar rested in Pratt City yesterday and transferred to the city jail. He is wanted as an alleged participant in the lynchings in Sheffield sometime ago.
 Complaints against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company by Ensley housekeepers on account of alleged excessive gas and light bills have been entered A number of these bills have been referred to the city commission.
 The wedding of Miss Ether Lind. daughter of MT, and Mrs, c. E. Lind. to MT. Seymour Hall at the First Fresby-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
WALL STREET PAYS HONOR ID ROOSEVELT
Closes at 12:30 Yesterday After a Fairly Active
 Market
By Associated Presr

New York. January S.-Specialt.es again attracted the attention of specu- lative interests in today's fairly active stock market. although operations were suspended for the session at 12:30 o'clock as mark of respect to the memory of Theodore Roosevelt
 Trading ran mainly in tobaccos. su gars, feathers. oils and motors-in sub stance stocks of so-ca1led peace va riety, but also embraced high grade specialties of no particular classified ton. such as Sears -Roebuck, Wool worth and Barrett company.
 Rails were slow to get under way but averaged gains of 1 to 1 F points towards the close on a sudden inquiry for St. Paul. Great Northern, Missouri Pacific. Norfolk and Western and Texas Pacific. A 31-point jump in Texas Land Trust certificates was the Spectacular feature of the session.
 United States Steel yielded a part of it's l point advance and kindred indus trials and equipments were sluggish and not materially changed, while cop pers ceased under further pressure.
 Shipping constituted the only con- spicuous drawback, Marine pfd making an extreme decline of S1a points OH persistent reports of more serious ob- stacles to the completion of the com pany's plans for the sale of it's British tonnage.
 Call money opened at per cent but the demand was so urgent as to cause an immediate rise of points at which large sums were reported reported to have been taken.
 Bonds were steady, but featureless. foremost issues recording little altera- tion. Total sales, par value, aggregat- ed ss,250.O00.
 Old United States bonds were un' changed on call.
 Final prices on liberty bonds today were: S14s, s99.62; first convertible As, s9300; second 4s. $92.96; first conver- tible 4As, s96.50 second convertible 4hs, s95.22; third 4As. s6.16; fourth A S, $9562
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL

Elaborate preparations are being made for the Epworth league social to be given Friday evening at the First Methodist church. Over 100 invitations have been issued, and plans are being made to make this one of the socal events Of the season. Mrs Annie Glenn Grove, chairman of the entertainment committee, has arranged a programme of music and readings with Mfr. David Nixon as violinist, and Miss Phyllis Waites to render several vocal selections. Miss Elizabeth Perryman and Miss Cornelia Hopkins will operate a ouije board. Miss Erline Moore and Mir. Frank Brunette will give readings, while number of young ladies will assist in the musical numbers.
 Miss Florence Gray Patton is in charge of contests and some interesting ones have been planned, while Mrs. Kittrell Trotter has arranged for tables for forty two, rock and dominoes.
 Miss Nellie Adams is in charge of the refreshments, and has asked bevy of charming girls to assist her in serving q sa lad course and chocolate and cake Quite number of interesting features are being arranged, one of which is q fortune teller's booth, with Spanish girl presiding.
 Mrs Fred Caton has been removed to her home in Bessemer, following an oper- aton at the Birmingham infirmary.
 Mrs. IT, c. Taylor is ill of pneumonia at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital.
 Maxwell Reynolds has received his dis charge from the aviation service and has returned to Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Sugar Market

New York, January S-The local market for raw sugar was quieter to- day and no transactions were reported. Prices were unchanged at 7.2Sc for cen trifugal to the refiner. Another private estimate on the Cuban crop places the yield at 3,991,571 tons, which is slight Fly under the estimate put out last week. The weather in Cuba is reported as cold and fine with 112 centrals now grinding.
 In refined conditions are gradally improving, and while the demand is not very urgent some of the refiners are in position to make better deliveries. Prices are unchanged at Sc for fine granulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Bonds
Money Market

New York, January S.-Mercantile pa- per. 5A @5% per cent. Sterling 60-day bills, 4.731s; commercial 60-day bills, on banks, s472A; commercial 60-day bills, 4 .72&; demand, 4.75 80; cables. 476.55. Time loans firm; 60 and 90 days and six months, 5A@5A per cent. Bank acceptances. A per cent Francs, demand, 545ss; cables, 545. Builders. demand, 42 cables, 42% Lire, de- mand, 6S7:. cables, 635. Rubles, demand. 131a; cables, IA nominal Mexican dol lars, 77kc; government and railroad bonds steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09

During his regime, covering nearly a decade, the chubby one has never signed
 contract, but works purely under a yer
 bal agreement with the local association. SiEce the premature termination of the 1918 season last June &, Moley has been
 ir the Young Mems Christian association
 service, acting as athletic instructor at Camp Sevier, where he made good from the start
 The announcement that Molesworth will again assume charge of the managerial!
 reins will occasion no surprise among
 Dixie fans who are familiar with his rec ord in the Southern league. In no year
 since 1909, the season Moley was named
 boss, have the mighty Barons finished
 lower than third place in the league standing and twice during that period
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have they raced across the wire ahead of the entire procession.
 Though not popular type of manager. Moley gets results, which is another way Of saying he is entirely satisfactory, Thrifty almost to fault, the Baron men tor leads as clean a life as any man iii the baseball profession today, nor will he stand for rowdyism or drunkenness among the players A born fighter and a keen student of the game, Molesworth is recognized throughout the sporting world as a success in his chosen field. In fact, he has been mentioned several times as being slated for big league jobs.
 Back on a little Maryland farm the Baron boss spends the winter looking after his Poland Chinas and his Hol- steins. Moley is said to have amassed a very comfortable fortune during his % years on the diamond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Major Leagues Will
 Start Season April 23
By Associated Press

Cincinnati, January S.-The National league will formally open it's season on April 2S in Boston, Philadelphia, Cincin- Eati and Chicago. but will precede this formal opening with games, morning and afternoon, on Patriots Day, April 19, at Boston. This announcement was made by President John Heydler of the National league, following the completion of the schedule by the joint American and Ma tional leagues committees today. The sea- son will close September 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Judge Rylance Dies
 at Montgomery Home

Montgomery, January s-(Specal) Capt J. B. Rylance, member of the state highway commission, former representa- tive in the legislature from Tallapoosa county and recently discharged from the United States army. died at his Mont gomery home Wednesday afternoon after an illness of only few days with pneu- monia. Captain Rylance suffered an at tack of influenza. which developed into pneumonia. He was attached to the judge advocates office at Washington, was widely known in political circles and fo~ many years had been active in fraternar affairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
PHONE BESsEMER 012-J

Bessemer, January S.-(Special)-A stirring appeal was made to the city co uncil at their recent meeting by J. E.
 Haffner for the enforcement of the stock law of the city. Mir Haffner stated that
 it was the policy of the company with which he is connected, the Bessemer Soil Pipe company, to encourage their em- ployes in the planting of gardens, espe- cially during the reconstruction period when the raising of food is so essential, and that the company has proposed to furnish the ground and have the soil pre-
 pared for planting, but that it would be useless under existing conditions in refer cree to stock.
 He stated that the building of fences
 was expensive. and that if there was an ordinance prohibiting the stock from running at large and thus destroying yards and gardens, that it was imperative that it be enforced. Many complaints are being made by residents of the damage dcne by cows and horses that arc allowed
 to run at large at night, and MT. Han. ner's request has the indorsement ol many citizens in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Choctaw Jail Empty
 for Past Three Months

Montgomery. January S-(Special) ) Choctaw's county jail was without a prisoner during October. November and December. according to report received at the office of the state prison inspec- tion department from Sheriff J. J. Turn CT. This is one of the most unusual show ings in the history of the state An other report from Winston county shows that there were only two prisoners in the county jail during November and none in October Cleburne county re- ported no prisoners for October and No- yember
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Cooper and Mullen
 Leave for Birmingham

Montgomery, January S.-(Special )-B H. Cooper. Birmingham member of the Alabama public service commission, and Atticus Mullen, secretary, left Montgom- cry Wednesday for Birmingham AL though nothing official is given out re- garding the purpose of the trip of the two it is believed they will make an in vestigation of conditions which resulted in the riot in the Magic City because of the poor street car service given pa- irons by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
WEDNESDAY MUSIC CLUB

The Wednesday Music club held an lh- teresting meeting at the residence or Mrs' Thomas C. Johnston on Dartmouth ave me this afternoon at O clock. Inter- est has greatly revived in the work ot the club recently, and a good attendance was present at the first meeting of the new raar business session was held, Tn wbicb it was decided the amounts to De contributed to the federation scholar- ships. Those appearing on the pro eramme in vocal and piano solos were as follows: Mrs Kittrell Trotter, Mrs. L. n. Vann. Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs. J. c. Armstrong and Mrs, A. D. SturolVah.' A sa,,aio,s salad course was served at the conclusion of the programme.
 Mrs w F. Christlieb aSnd A. J. iSei never have received message amour ing the death of their brother 'oIn Wischmeyer, at Fort Worth, Tex. MT. Wischmeyer formerly lived in besseiher and has many friends who will regret to learn of his death. The remains VIII De talen to Cartersvile. Ga. for interment-
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'ing placed. Shoe manufacturing is less

being placed. Shoe manufacturing is less active.
 There has been an increase in retail trade. due to the holiday season and in consequence of relaxation of economies due to the war. At some points, the re- port says, there would appear to be a development of extravagance. Prices on the whole have shown only slight change Building operations are still at a low level although increase is expected in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
CorbeH's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
By JAMES ]. coRBETT

, Then followed the burlesque fight with
 Joe Coburn in. Canada in 1871. Both men had been tipped as they entered the ring that officers were at the ringside ready to place them under arrest the first moment that a blow was struck. So Mace and Coburn stood in the center of the ring for more than an hour with out striking a blow. Finally the referee sent them both back into their corners and called the incident a draw.
 This fiasco resulted in the rematch- ing of the two men for a side bet of 5000 and for the championship of the world" They met in New Orleans on had been fought a heavy rain storm came up. Both men were in a terrible condition and this. together with the storm. decided the referee to call off hostilities and give a draw" verdict | Ned O'Baldwin, the Irish giant, who | had Vainly sought a match with Mace while both were in Europe, renewed his 1 challenging on American soil Although : C. Baldwin was inches taller, Mace agreed to battle him. They were matched to fight for q side bet of 5000 and the
 heavyweight championship of the
 world" in Virginia on July b, 1872 But i the battle never was staged.
 l Just as the two boats chartered to
 take the fighters and the spectators to the
 battle-ground were about to depart, po- | lice officers appeared and forbade the l ship captains to lift anchor. The prin-
 cipals at once decided upon Collier Sta ton. W. Va, as the new site for the | battle and chose August 1 as the date | When the men reached the battle-ground | they couldn't agree on a referee and the
 match was called off. Several new eff | forts were made to bring them together l but each failed. Thereupon Alderman
 McMullin of Philadelphia, the stakehoid- CT, returned the money to the warriors.
 Mace appeared in a number of sparring exhibitions during August, 1872, and then | sailed back to England on September 19,
 1872. He remained there few months i but the lure of America was too strong
 for him and he came back to New York,
 accompanied by Joe Goss. After assisting l in launching Goss on successful ring
 career in this country, Mace went to Australia and stayed there more than a
 year. He afterward revisited America, l but eventually returned to England and
 made it his permanent home thereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Square, N Y. Members New York Cotton Ex. change New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce Exchange. Associat- ed Members Liverpool Cotton Associa- ton. Orders solicited for the purchas SC and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consign- ment.- of spot cotton for delivery. Cor -cspOndence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Coffee Market

New York. January Silt was a short session in the market for coffee futures today as trading ended at mid day a mark of>respect to the mem- ory of former President Roosevelt
 Fluctuations were rather irregular |The opening was 10 points higher to |4 points lower on some further cover- ing and buying for European account,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
Metal Market

New York, January S.-MetaI ex- change quotes lead quiet; spot offered at $6; January and February, s5.75; spelter quiet East St. Louis delivery spot offered at $7.50; January s7.50. Yesterdays London spot copper f95; futures, EST; electrolytic, f105 spot tin. f255; futures f24S; lead spot, f4O: fu- tures f35: spelter, spot f56; futures, f4s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
RAILROAD SCHEDULES

Corrected December s, 1918 Arrival and departure of passenre. trains. Birmingham: The followSna schedule figures published as inforpas tion. are not guaranteed. BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Southern Railway System
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09

George Ross, representative-elect to the state legislature from Jefferson county, will leave Monday for Montgomery, where he will assume his duties. MT. Ross at tel,ded a meeting of the Jefferson county delegation Tuesday, when legislation af- fecting the county was discussed. He is president of the city council and in his absence B. II. Tillman. president pro tenn, will preside over the meetings of the council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-09
LOCAL MARKETS

HOuICIy Fryers-Two pounds and under, ,271kG3Oc Guineas-5Uc each. Roosters-15c. Turkeys-Live. S21aG35c. Dressed. 3Sg 40c Ducks-30c ID. Hens-2sG2711c. Geese-25c. Rabiits-s3 to s4 dozen. Fresh Eggs 6sQ75c: retaii. 75qs3c.
 Fish Spanish Mackere-221zc. Pompano-35c. Salt Water Trout-2O022c. Mixed Fish-12c. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, N G21c. Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn. 14c- Mullet-10H11c. White Trout-12c. Chesapeake Bay Oyeters-Extra select, S2.60 gallon.
 Meal and Feedstuff Mixed Horse ana Cattle Feed-s10 c. s. Meal, Per Cent-$5S.A Peanut Meal-s63 Hen Feed-s4 per 10O-Eb sack. Old Style H'llls-s26. Velvet Bean Meal-s46. Corn Chops-$3.s5. Corn-S1.S3
  Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-A7 per ton. No. 1 alfalfa-$45. Southern Alfalfa-$43. No. 1 Timothy-s4l. Clover and Timothy-$40 Wheat Straw-S22. Johnson Grass-S30. Shucks-$15.
 Live Stock
 Union Stock Yards.) Fed Steers: Good to Choice-9110c. Medium to Good-7G8c. Common to Medium-607c. Grass cattle according to weight, Qual. ity and flesh: Steers-7@Sc. Fat Cows-7GSc. Medium Cows-6G7c Canners-4kQ51Re. Cutters-51k@5hc. Heavy Bulls-6k@7hc Light Bulls-55z@6kc. Fat Yearlings-6Q7c. Oxen-4Q7c. Medium Yearlings-5Q6c. Vealers-7Q8c Hogs: up, 15c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs-135 to 165 lbs, 14c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs-so to 1s5 pounds. 13c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-13@14c. Light Pigs-90 lbs. down. 12c. Half Fat Rough Hogs-12G13c. Soft and oily hogs from 1c to Pc per pound less than above prices
 Hides and TaIlow No. 1 Green Salt iides-1701Sc. No. ? Green Salt Hides-16Q17c. Half Cured Hides-i@2c less. No. 1 Green Hides-l4@15c. No. 2 Green Hides-13@14c. No. l Dry Flint Hides-2792Sc. No. Dry Flint Hides-26Q27c. No. l Dry Salt Hides-24Q25c. No. Dry Salt Hides-30Ac Goat Skins-S0490c. Damaged Hides-IIalf price. Washed Wool-75QSOc. Clear Unwashed Wool-55@60c. Burry Grease Wool-35Q37c.
 Cotton Good middling ...............a 29A Strict middling ............l.. 29 Middling ......................... 2sh Strict low nliddling ...... 27A