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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Shannon & Co.'s Letter

New York, April 25.-The market shows clearly today the speculative tendency which is prevailing. When the old favor ties have reached a range of prices which makes further progress uncertain, and when the news from abroad causes hesi- tation in the general list, this speculative tendency seeks a new outlet, and today has found in the low priced rails, particu- larly those in which a possibility of oil developments exists. Texas Pacific has been advancing for several days, and to- day has made a new high with sympa- thetic trading developing in K. T. Frisco, etc. Normally with the news from abroad, the market might well hang fire, but trading has gained so much momentum in the past month, and such handsome prof it's have been made. that when one line of stocks no longer looks attractive. an active effort is made to find another. To- days market therefore is very indicative of the prevailing temper and unless some real break-up occurs in the peace confer ence, which does not seem probable, this state of affairs is likely to continue in the market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
EUROPE ON A WAR
 BREAD BAS|SSENDS
 CORN ID EXTREMES
Wild Advance of 6 3-Sc Per Bushel Follows the Paris Announcement of HOov-
 CTS Action
By Associated Press

Chicago, April 25.-Wild advances in the corn market reaching an extreme advance of CSC bushel followed an nouncement from Paris today that the supreme food council of which Herbert C.. Hoover is the chief head decided to put Europe on a %war bread' basis for the next three months The close was excited, 27sc to 51sc net higher. with July s1.6s1a to s1.6S3s. and Sep tember s1.64k to s1.631s.
 At first corn showed weakness as result of gossip that imports of wheat from Canada to the United States were likely to be permitted. The sharp ral- ly took place in consequence of re- ports of bubonic plague at Buenos Aires Inferences were drawn that grain shipments from Argentina would be seriously interfered with. Active profit taking sales by holders led sub sequently to fresh down-turns. Short ly after noon, however, waves of buy ing swept over the market, and no attention was given to any other factor than the news from Paris about war bread"
 For the remainder of the day senti- ment was radically bullish on the theory that huge quantities of other grain would be substituted for wheat. Oats went skyward with corn.
 Increased foreign demand hoisted provisions independently to new tip- top prices. Lard in particular made swift ascent, s1.10 cwt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton
By Associated Press

New Orleans, April 25.-Nervous ad- vances within rather narrow limits were seen in the cotton market today. Pros- poets of cold weather in the belt caused most of the buying. although the highest levels were reached late in the session, on the unexpected rise of 1S points in spot quotations. At the highest the trad ing months were 8 to 47 points over yes- terday's close, last prices showed net gains of 25 to 42 points.
 The opening was higher in response to much better Liverpool cables than due and the entire absence of May tenders. This was first notice day for May but despite yesterdays revision. which raised the lower grades, shorts preferred to buy covers than to liquidate by delivery The weather map was considered favor able, on the whole, but when the fore cast was posted the weather outlook was considered bad. Frost was predicted for the northeast portion of the belt and lower temperatures seemed probable for almost the whole belt
 Several recessions under realizing came about during the session and at one time prices were off to about the level of yes terday's close. Tn the last hour of trad ing new strength was gained and the tone on the close was very steady. Little was made of political news, one way or the other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York; April 25.-Liverpool failed to
 meet the decline in our market, evidently believing that the selling here yesterday on rumors of serious complication in ihe peace conference were exaggerated The lack of May notices was also stimulat- ing factor and as Liverpool also bought here prices quickly advanced. The up- ward movement was checked by liquida- tion of some of the old cotton carried over yesterdays decline Crop reports from Texns were of more encourag ging character. In the afternoon spot houses turned buyers rallying the market The ability of the market to absorb colt on
 yesterday and today has improved the
 trade. so that many now believe that
 yesterdays reaction was simply one of
 those share sethcks which must be ex-
 pected from time to time but does not
 change the ultimate trend of prices O.
 wards higher levels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Bradstreet's S Review
By Associated Press

New York. April 25.-Bradstreets to- morrow will say: Improvement and expansion are the key words as to ordinary distributive trade. both as to wholesale and retail, and more of the important industries send cheerful reports, but as heretofore the big basic industries, iron and steel and while while displaying shade more life in isolated instances, are running at slow speed. compared with the few erish activity of last year and price unsettlement or uncertainty still con- stitutes the apparent chief brake upon all operations. Winter wheat crop prospects are still highly flattering and clearing weather is permitting more activity in western grain fields and southern cotton and corn areas. The price situation is stronger certain ly as regards foods textiles. The stock market, despite realizing, is strong and active and reports as to unemployment except at debarkation and large indus tria, centers are more cheerful.
 Weekly bank clearings. $6.371 ,67s.00).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Over W. I. Phelts & Co.'s Wire

New Orleans, April 25.-Although there were recesions from time to time, the l general tendency was toward higher l levels in the cotton market today, mainly because of the outlok for colder weather in the belt. Late in the season the ex pected rise of 13 points in spots put the market to new high levels of the day. The absence of any tenders on this the first notice day for May was a steady ing influence throughout, al the more so because of yesterdays claims that the narrowing of spot difference, on the low
 grades, weakened the May position. The opening was higher and the advance was gradually widened until it amounted to 30 to 47 points,. In the early trading there was an advance of a dollar a bale ana subsequent reactions carried values off nearly to the level of yesterdays close. The weather map was dry and over the greater part of the cotton regions tenn peratures were warm Along the north ern edge Of the belt cold weather pre-
 vailed and the forecast predicted that
 the cold would extend to all sections to- night Moreover the forecast hled for rains generally over the northern halt of the cotton country. This was favor able for Texas, but harly so elsewhere, and anything favorable in the moisture forecast was outweighed by temperature probabilities. The Italian situation was completely ignored. It was not a factor in the market at any stage of the ses- sion. Late dispatches today take fairly favorable view of the situation. Frost on tomorrow's map may put prices high CT. The market closed at a net advance of 9 to 42 points.
 SHEPHERD CHUCK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Hester's Weekly Cotton Statement

Comparisons are to actual dates, nos to close of corresponding weeks: In sight for week, 119,Oo0 bales; in sight same seven days last year. ss,- 900; in sight same seven days year before, 73,o00; in sight for month, 4o+,- 900; In sight same date last year. S7o.- 900; in sight same date year before, 271, 900: in sight for season, 9,eoS,ooo; in sight for same date last year, 1O,- eos 900; in sight for same date year before. 11,747, 900. Port receipts for season, 1885, ,00o; port receipts same date last year, 5,7oS,oo0; port receipts same date year before last, 6,oos,ooo Overland to mills and Canada for sea- son, 1,030,o00; overland for mills arc Canada same date last year, l,34l,ooo' overland for mills and Canada same date year before, 1,27o,00o. Southern mill takings for season, S,os7,ooo' southern mill takings for same dats last year. 3,214,o00; southern mill tax ings same date year before, s,SS4,oo' Interior stocks in excess of September 1, so6.0oo; interior stocks in excess Of September 1 last year, 644,000; inter rior stocks in excess of September year before. 51s,0o0 Foreign exports for week, 69.000; foreign exports fo- same seven days last year. 56,ooo' foreign exporets for same seven da5 year before, 80,000 foreign exports Tor season, 3,S90 900; foreign exports same date last year, 3,460,000; foreign ex- ports for same date year before, 465s.- 0o0
 Statement of spinners' takings of Amer ican cotton throughout the world: This week, 5000; same seven days last year. 223, GOO; same seven days year before 2lS,- GOO: total since August 1. S,O32.O00; samc date last year. s,53s,ooo; same date year before 10,99,0o0.
 State of worlds visible supply Total uisihle this week, 5.1H,000; last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26

 Downtown patrons of the market stalls will be given a treat this morn ing in way of layouts. Some of the best meat displays for many a day are to be seen on the counters. The Wash ington market recently purchased a fine lot of cornfed steers at high fg- ures. and have the same on sale today. The cuts are as good as any of tho western beef we receive in Birming ham. and make as choice Saturday se- lections I have seen in sometime. It will be treat to lovers of good steak or roast to see these animals. Other markets have their usual Al displays, and are ready for the Sat- urday rush. Other changes in the market list are few. Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry Roosters-15c. Turl1eys-Live, S5c, Ducks-Soc. Fryers--1 to 11a lbs, 75c; los. 5oc. Hens-27dSoc. Geese-15c Fresh Eggs-40c.
 Butter Creamery-Sc.
 Fish Spanish Mackerel-20aIIac Pompano-3Sc. Salt Water Trout-0G22c. Mixed Fish-12c. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, N 621c. Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn, 1tc. Fresh Water Perch--1s1zc. Grouper-1s1zap14c. Shrimp-u Q12Mc.
 Meats D. s. Clear Belies-S1dS111c. D. $. Rib Bellies-31G31tse. Pure Lard-33%c. Choice Dressed Beef-Top, S2c. heavy cows, 21G22c. Hams-Regular, 3Sc: skinned. 3sc. Picnic Hams, 271kc. Bacon-Best, SIC; lower grade, 37GSsc. Pork Loins-Sfc.
 Produce Lemons-s5.5o box. Peanuts-10@11c. Cabbage-Louisiana, s6.50 crate. RutabagaS-4c lb. Sweet Potatoes--6c lb. Irish Potatoes-3Nc lb. Onions Red Globe. $ per 100. Lettuce-$2.50@ per hamper Beans-$4.509s. Peppers-S hamper. Oranges-California, q. Bananas-Extras, 697c. Celery-Crate, $7QS. Cauliflower-$3 doz. Grapefruit-S6. Tomatoes-s4 50G6. Iimes-$1.50 per 100. Strawberries-24-qt. crate, $5qf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
WALL STREET IS NOT 50 ENERGETIC IN ITS STOCK LIST TRADING
Much Restraint Is Caused by the Foreign Situation Caused At the Peace
 Conference
Hy AssseIatsa Frss1

New York, April 25.-Further reduction of activity from the high pitch of the mid-week was the most striking feature | of to-day's stock market. The move ment of prices was uncertain during the early and intermediate stages, but strengthened visibly later on buying of investment rails.
 The course of events at the peace con ference again was the occasion for much restraint, but technical conditions also entered into the calculations or traders, a considerable element evident ly regarding the market as top-heavy and ripe for sharp reaction.
 Low-priced transportations were again the central features on the constructive side under further lead of Texas & Pa eific, which added eh points to it's re- cent advance, or total of IA points since the close of last week.
 Other prominent features among sec ondary rails embraced Missouri Pacific, Missouri, Kansas & Texas, Rock Island, St Louis and San Francisco, Denver &s Rio Grande preferred and Southern Railway.
 fifty point advance in Texas Land Trust certificates was largely effaced later.
 Among hgh-grade rails Southern Pa , cfic was most conspicuous, gaining 1s points, with marked strength in other transcontinentals and grangers, notably Atchison.
 The greater part of the advance reg istered by oils was due to the steady inquiry for Royal Dutch shares, espe- ciaIly the local issue, at an extreme rise of A. Motors and their subsidiaries and steel equipments were active and strong, but U. S. Steel closed unchanged at par
 A broader demand for low-priced rail- way issues marked the trading in bonds. Liberty and International flotationS were firm.
 Total sales (par va1ue) were $9, 40o,Oo Old U. S. coupon fours lost 4 per cent on sale, others unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Sugar Market

New York, April 25.-Copper dull; cleo trolytic, 15A@15asc. Iron steady and un- changed. Metal Exchange quotes lead firm: spot and June $4S5d$5 Spelter firm East St. Louis spot, s605G6.f5; June, $6.10&6.22
 At London, standard copper spot, a75. 12s, Cd; futures. f75. 15s, Cd; electrolytic. spot. aS0 los; futures, es1. In, spot, e22s 12s, Cd; futures, e225 2s. 6d Lead. spot, s24, 5s; futures. f23. 15s Spelter. spot, f35; futures. E35. 5s.
 Metal Market
 New York. April 25.-The local market for raw sugar was steady and unchanged at 72Sc for centrifugal to the refiner Owing to improved crop conditions, the Java crop is expected to be larger. No purchases reported.
 No change has occurred in refined sugar. with fine granulated quoted at Sc. The demand is mir. although not as active as on previous days this week. ow- ing perhaps to the cooler weather, but re- liners expect much more active in- quiry in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Post and Flag

New York, April 25.-The market was very quiet during the noon hour but showed a generally steady undertone. May contracts held within a point or two of the top. while later months showed a tendency to sag off under scattered liqui- dalton.
 Considering the extent of the advance which occurred earlier in the week, the fact that Monday will be a holiday in the two American markets. and the unsatis- factory character of the political news, the market was regarded by local brokers as showing a very good tone.
 We heard the opinion expressed in some quarters that the failure of liquidation to become more active and general must reflect considerable, confidence in ulti- mate values, although there might be uncertainties as to the immediate course of prices. POST AND FLAG. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Over Private Wires
Oyer S. R. Stewart & Co.'S Wire


 New Orleans, April 25.-President Will sons most democratic way of handling political principles with his latest sur prise to put the details of the situation directly before the Italian people. has cleared the political atmosphere. France and England declare strongly in sup port of his action and Italy is facing an isolation which she can hardly sustain. The feeling this morning was distinctly more confident of an early favorable solution. The threats of Japan and Po- land to follow Italy's move and with draw from the conference are not talk en seriously.
 Liverpool was about F better than due on futures and quoted spots Il points higher. Sales, 4,0O0 A cable said Italian situation almost ignored: expect satisfactory settlement
 Dry goods reports are as strong as ever, the latest saying cotton goods firm, with many lines active; yarns more ac- tive.
 The weather map shows some rain in the northwestern portion, but dry else where, with temperatures considerably lower in the northeast quarter Indica- tions are for generally cloudy west with some chance for rain over the northern portion of the belt in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. It will be cooler over Tennessee, North Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas.
 Our market opened around last night s closing prices and hesitated for awhile on the opinion that political uncer- tainty. bearish mill takings and some prospects for rain west may cause a further reaction at the weekend How ever, it was equally felt that the first favorable political news could again bring the bullish current of sentiment to bear fully on the market and cause a quick advance. Therefore, selling was cautious.-John F. Clark & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
FLEECY STAPLE IS STILL CLIMBING IN.
 OLD AND NEW STYLES.
New Style Closed 2 to 50 Points Up, While the Old Style Made Gains of
 3S to 65
ey Associated Press

New York. April 25.-The cotton market showed irregularity today. but further realizing sales were absorbed on comparatively moderate setbaeks and May contracts made new high ground in the late trading, selling at 2s. 4oc. or 65 points above the closing price of last night. New style months generally showed net gains of S5 to G5 points late in the afternoon, and the market closed steady at a net advance of 23 to 50 points on the new and of ss to 65 points on the old style positions. The market opened steady at an ad- vance of to Il points in response to relatively steady cables and reports of unfavorably low temperatures in the eastern belt. Houses with both Liver pool and southern connections were good buyers and there was covering by near month shorts who were evidently influenced by reports that only two or three notices had been issued against May contracts.
 After showing net advances of 55 to 45 points the market eased under reai- izing for over the weekend and th5 holiday of Monday. Otherwise, how ever brokers reported very little pres sure against prices which firmed up again during the early afternoon. with July selling at 26.67c and October at 44.90c in the late trading.
 Houses with western connections which have been active sellers late on Thursday were among the more prom inent buyers on the advance, while there was continued support from houses with trade and southern con- nections. A private cable from Liver pool said the market there was almost ignoring the Italian situation as a satisfactory adjustment was expected within few days. The prospect foz showers in Texas was considered fa- vorable and probably promoted realiz- ing on the late forenoon reaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
New Orleans Futures
Port Cotton

New York. April 25.-Cotton. spot steady; middling 29.25. New Orleans: Middling N.63c; receipts s.426; exports 2,esS; sales 1887; stock 436. SS5. Galveston: Middling S.50c; receipts 4,2eS; exports Is, ,416; sales 960 stock 239, He.
 Mobile: Middling 2675c; receipts 640: stock 20, IFS. .eca s
 Savannah: Midding 27.50c; receipts 1,650; sales 757: stock 190,119.
 Charleston: Receipts 400: stock 5S.4sS.
 Wilmington: Receipts 3S6; stock 59,1SS.
 Norfolk: Middling 27,00c; receipts 914; sales 9e6; stock 123.54
 Baltimore: Receipts 400; stock 6,392.
 Boston: Middling 28.s0; receipts 50; stock l1,540.
 Philadelphia: 295oc; stock S,312.
 New York Middling 29.25c; exports 1.4l7; stock S4,1H
 Minor ports: Receipts 2e.ssl; exports 20. 125; stock 1929.
 Total today: Receipts S5,15o; exports 4, ,921; stock 1.262, ,776.
 Total for week: Receipts 1os.2sS; exports 69, JAG.
 Total for season: Receipts 4,s85.427; ex- ports 3,Ss9 1882.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
GOVERNMENT AID
 FOR EXPORTERS
By Associated Prsss

Chicago, April 25.-American exporters desiring to extend their foreign trade. but who are unable to make satisfactory credit arrangements with their banks, will receive government aid through the war finance corporation.
 This announcement was made tonight by Eugene Meyer. Jr.. managing director of the war finance corporation. in an ad- dress delivered before the sixth national foreign trade convention which opened three-day session today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Produce Market

Chicago, April 25.-Butter. unset tied creamery, 5S O e0ck. Eggs, unset tied; receipts, 29,649 cases; firsts, 40@ 42c; poultry, alive. unchanged. New York, April s5.-Butter, firm; re- ceipts, 72s5 firsts, 621h@631hc. Eggs, steady; receipts, 4S,27S; southern firsts. 3@44hc. Cheese, unsettled; receipts, 1856; average run, 31s4 c. Dressed poul- try, steady; prices unchanged
 St, Louis, April 25.-Poultry. un- changed, except hens, Sokc. Butter, creamery, 61c. Eggs. 4oc Corn No. 2. white SITS; May, $1.70. Oats, No. 2 72c: No. white, 7e e1A @7Sc; May, 72kc.
 Live Stock
 Kansas City. April 5.-Hogs-Receipts. 5000; steady to strong on peter grades; lights easy: bulk of sales, $20.2Sdo0S0; heavies, s20. .7003.95: medium weights, s2o. S512o. S5; lights, s20620. 50: light lights, s1@a20. 1o.. packing sows. s19d2o.25; pigs, sl6. .50119.50.
 Catte-Receipts, 500, and 100 calves; beef butcher cattle steady to strong; feeders steady; veal calves, 25d50c low CT; heavy beef steers. $11. .65QD19. .25; light beef steers. s105O61s.1o; butcher cows and 1leifers, ss.e5@15.6o; canners and cut ters $5G6.60; veal calves. $9.2S@13. 50: stoclxers and feeder steers $S.50@l6.Z.
 Sheep-Receipts, 1.5O0; no choice killing sheep here; generally steady on lower grades; lambs S4 pounds or less, $16.50 QdS.75; S5 pounds or more, $1641850; culls and common. 11.25@16; ewes. medium to choice. 11a5@14.5o; breeding ewes, $s.5o@ r.
 + St. Louis. April S-Hogs+Receipts. $500; steady; lights. $2o- -2o@2o.65 pigs, s15619.E; mixed and butchers, $20. 2b@ 20.9o; good heavy, $20.S5ae1; bulk, $20 25@ 20.90.
 Cattle-Receipts, 1,2oo; steady; native beef steers, s11.5o@1s.5o; yearling steers and heifers, g. 50G16 cows, $1o. 5od13 50; stockers and feeders, $10G13.50; fair to prime southern beef steers, $1Gd1S; beef cows and heifers, $7.5N415; canners and cutters, $5.50@7.25, native calves, T75@ 15 50. +
 Sheep-Receipts, 900; steady; lambs, s2l @21.25: ewes, s1Sq14.50; canners and chop pers, $4.50@11.
 Chicago, April 25.-Hogs-Receipts,. 23,- 600; market weak to 10c lower; closed sales, s0O. .75@21; heavyweight, $20 9O9N. 10; medium weight, s20.65a21.05: lightweight, s2o 25a21; light lights, $1s.75G2o.6S; sows, SIS 75a90. .45; pigs. ST. 25@19.
 Cattle-Receipts, 4,ooo good beef steers slow, about steady; others and butcher stock slow to 25c lower; most sales to yard traders, some going over unsold; calves and feeders about steady: esti- mated tomorrow. 1000; heavy beef steers, sl1 5Od20 25; light beef steers. SIG. .5O11S 25; butcher cows and heifers. s7.550l5; can rers and cutters, $S@1050; veal calves, SIP. 75914; stocker and feeder steers, $s.75 Ql5.75,
 Sheep-Receipts, 4.oo0: market firm, 15c higher estimated tomorrow, 1000; lambs, s4 pounds or less. s17.75Q19 65; S5 pounds or better, s17.25Q19.60; culls and com mon A3@1725; springs ls5G421; ewes, medium and good, $l1.75q15.5O; culls and common $6G11 75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover sauare; \. change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce Exchange. Associat- ed Members Liverpool Cotton AssociA- and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given TOT ;onslgn- ment of spot cotton for delivery. Cor. respondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-26
Chicago Futures
Cash Grain q
tnre ouotations were as follows

Chicago, April 25.-Corn. No. 5 yell low, s1.651s @16S; No.,4 yellow, s1.640 o 165h No. yellow, nominal Oats No. 8 white, 701a @71 Ac; standard. TIA @73Ac. Rye. No 2. $1.7s@1.S0; barley. s1.14@1.27; timothy, sS@10.75; clover. nominal lard, $32.55; ribs, $27. O 50.
 Kansas City, April 25.-Corn, weak; No 2 mixed. s1.74@1.75; Mo- 2 white, s1.75@1.76; No. 2 yellow. s1.72@1.75. Oats, 1hc lower; No. 2 white, 72h @ 73c; No 2 mixed, 72hc.