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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
SOUTHERN SPOT
 COVERING WAS
 A LATE FEATURE
In the Final Hour the General List Closed Steady, at a Good Net
 Advance
By Associated Press

New York December 16.-Rather a quiet and irregular early session was followed by increased strength and ac- 1 ing to more favorable southern spot covering by January shorts. The de- livery led the advance selling up from 15.3sc to 15.S3c, or A points net higher
 and closing at 15.72 with the general list closing steady at net advance of 6 to S5 points.
 The market opened at decline of three points on December which was influenced by the circulation of few notices by generally ) to 13 points higher on relatively firm Liverpool ca i bles. December sold off to 15.23c right after the call, or 10 points net lower while later deliveries eased back to ap- iproxmately yesterdays closing fig | uros. There was some Wall street sell ing and scattering liquidation, but no southern pressure of consequence was reported and the market soon turned firmer on trade buying and coveri1g Reports of better spot demand rom southern mills and a steadier basis in the eastern belt promoted the advAnce, and there was a considerable demand
 for January for Liverpool short ac- lcount. In some cases, short hedges also
 were being transferred from January
 to later deliveries, and the strength of
 that position helped the rest of the list
 December rallied to 15.55c, or 22 points
 net higher, while March sold up from
 15.40c to 15.72c, making net .,dvl1ce Iof 32 points. Closing prices were a few
 points off from the best under realizing
 and q little more southern selling was
 reported as the price approached 15.70c
 for March. Liverpool cables reached
 a better spot demand and covering ty
 shorts. telegram from Charlotte re-
 ported better demand for cotton
 yarns, with spot offerings light and the
 tone showing an improveInent Ex-
 ports today, 36,24o, making 2.12S,999 so
 far this season. Port receipts, 28,134; United States port totals, 1,397.427
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
BEARISH OPINIONS
 HAD A DEPRESSING
 EFFECT ON THE GRAIN PIT
Ry AssocIated Press

Chicago. December 16.--Nervousnes1 over. bearish opinions current regard ing the economic outlook had a de- pressing effect on the wheat market today, notwithstanding export business on a large scale. The close was heavy, at the same as yesterdays finish to l cent lower, with March $1.5S to $1.5SA and May $1.52A to $1.52K. Corn lost H to X cents. Oats lost A to ts cents.
 In provisions varied from 12 cents to l20 cents advance.
 It was clearly shown that the ma jority of traders like confidence in the bull wheat market Even after the fact was widely known that export purchas- ing of domestic wheat today amounted to 3.000.000 bushels, up-turns in prices failed to hold. On the other hand, con- |tinued notice was given to unemploy- ment figures and to other adverse as poets of the business situation. Dilui- dating sales on the part of holders be- came general in the last hour, especial fly after word was circulated that the quest farmers to sell 25 per cent of their wheat to diminish the strain on banks.
 Corn and oats were ruled mainly by the action of wheat.
 Deferred deliveries of corn touched the lowest price yet this season.
 Provisions sympathized with grain weakness, but this influence was oart- ly offset by late steadiness in the hog market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
New York Futures
By Associated Press New York December l6-The cotto q
New Orleanl Cotton


 New Orleans, December 16-Moderate advances were made by cotton today, the market standing at gains the season through. A more cheerful feeling gen. erally regarding outside conditions, better accounts from interior spot markets and reports from Washington that revision of federal tax schedule was certain all helped values. Highest prices came late in the session. when the trading months stood 3 to S7 points over the level of yesterdays close Last prices showed net gains of 19 to 25 points. At the highest January traded up to 14.s3c and July to h. .33c.
 In the early trading the market was in- fIuenced mainly by better cables than due an.l reports of better spot demand in Texas. As the session, progressed, Texas spot accounts became decidedly favor able, some points telling of sales to Carolina mills, and of attempts by Georgia mills to trade on low grades. Highest prices were reached on spot news.
 For while, during the middle part of the session. prices were depressed to within to points of yesterdays close by predictions of unfavorable weekend statistics tomorrow and of large ginning returns in the report due from the census bureau Monday, but the soft spot didn't last long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
COTTON STATISTICS
ax Associated Press

Washington. December 16.-Cotton consumed during November amounted to S32.057 bales of lint and 20,250 of | linters, compared with 491,250 of lint and 25,514 of linters in November last year. the census bureau announced to- day
 Cotton on hand November 30 in con suming establishments amounted to 1,125,259 bales of lint and 223,s25 of lin ters, compared with 1,642,425 of lint and 256, 425 of linters, and in public storage and at congresses, 5.o70,750 bales of lint and 94O60s of hnters. compared with 4,o6s. .176 of lint and 24s,o7S of lin- ters year ago.
 Exports of lint amounted to 6S3,S2S bales, including 2,5Q1 bales of linters, compared with 924,751, including S,121 of linters in November last year.
 Imports amounted to 22,513 bales, compared with 52,0S2 a year ago.
 Cotton spindles active during Novem- . Der numbered 31,654.126, compared with S4,499.755 in November last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
POSITIONS ON THE
 SHORT SIDE WERE
 STRENGTHENED UP
Bond Market Was More Ac- tive Than at Any Time In Several Weeks, With
 Tone Irregular
By Associated Press

New York, December 16.-Business on the stock exchange today was per- functory to a degree, the greatly re- duced dealings representing Ii more than the efforts of profession Inter ests to strengthen their position on the short side of the account.
 TT ese maneuvers were moderately successful, so far as they had to do with issues of the speculative or vols- tile variety, but in other quarters, mo- tably among high-grade rails and in dustrials not much had way
 Constructive elements again were wholly lacking aside from the relative steadiness of money rates, and the sur prising strength of the foreign ex- change market, especially sterling but these were ignored and played no part as helpful factors.
 Passing of the United States food products dividend and reduction of the Vanadium corporation disbursement re- minded the financial community with increasing emphasis of existing and impending conditions.
 A very large proporton of the lays trading was compressed in less than half score of stocks, notably United states SteeI, CfuclDIe steel, balI v Tn Locomotive, Mexican Petroleum and af- filiated shares. Excepting Southern Pacific and Reading, dealings in rails were light with an uncertain trend.
 Unlike yesterdays session. stocks were more responsive to the money market, leaders registering best quota tions in the last half hour, when an abundance of money was offered at $ per cent, as against the previous quota ton of : per cent. Final prices, how ever showed Impairment among oils steels and equipments. Sales amount ed to 100000 shares.
 The bond market was more active than at any time in several weeks but the tone was irregular both to dom estic and foreign issues, including the Aiber- ty group. Total sales, par value. $26,- 500, 900.
 Old U. g. bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
MARINE NEWS
By Associated Press


 New Orleans. December 18.-Cleared Baja California (Nor), Frontera, via Puerto Mexico; Briar Leaf (Br.), Tam pico; British Peer (Br.). Barrow. Eng land; Burgondier (Br.), Antwerp; Gansf- jord (Nor.). Port Barrios, via Belize Stann Creek and Livingston; Kentucky (Br.), Dalny, Japanese Manchuria, via Kobe and Yokohama, Cristobal and Honolulu; Lake Granby Orange; Ma tansas Tampico, Surname, Port Barrios. Port Eads, December 16.-Arrived: British Marshall (Br.), United Kingdom Ceiba Hond) Ceiba Cheyenne (Br.), United Kingdom; Eggesford (Br, Ma ples; Ellis CNor), Tela.
 Sailed: Ampecto, Europe; Calno, Ge- noa, via Norfolk; Carriage, Bocas del Toro. via Swan Island and Cristobal; Excelsior, Havana; Isabela, Porto Rico; Lake Dancey, Tampico Momus, New York; Montana (Nor.), Nyborg, Dem mark; Otwaring, Jacksonville; Rama Bluefields; Rayo, New York; Sosiua (Nor)., Tela-
 Mobile, December 16.-Arrived: Co., notion, New York.
 Sailed: Schooner James E. Newsom, Mosspoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Liberty Bonds By Associated Press
Money Market
By Associated Press

ny IhHSUcIitted Press
 New York, December 16-Prime mer- cantiie paper. TAGS; exchange strong; sterling 6O-day bills, 346h; commercial O. day bills on banks. S46A commercial, 6o-day bills. 3.45N demand, 350s4 cables. S9l1a, Francs. demand, 600; cables. d.p2. Belgian francs, demand. 6.29; cables, 6.s1. Gullders, demand, 31.12; cables Sl.5 Lre' demand, 335; cables, 3.55. Marks, demand, 1.35; cables, 1.se Greece, de- mand, 7.20. New York exchange on Montreal, 147s per cent discount. Gov ernment and railroad bonds irregular Time loans firm; 50 days and s9 days. 71s@7&4 six months, 7E67
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Hubbard Bros. x Co.'S Letter
 Rv Aasoeiated Press

New York, December 16.-The resist ance against any advance has not been in evidence It Is relief to lind that the heavy pressure that has SO beset our market is slowly fading from view. We are mot fearful of finding at a moments notice the market orr some 50 to 75 points. We are slowly working into normal trading market with close fluctuations. The trade bought quietly in small quantities. and shorts covered. We are not looking for very much change in the market before the holidays. We still think 1t is best to buy on good declines rather than sell on advances. We understand that mills are beginning to enter our market. This has been very evident in the past week.-Hubbard Bros q Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 14.50c; receipts, IT,, s23; shipments. s,s44; sales, 41s7; stock 326, ,S52
 Memphis: Middling, 15c; receipts, 3595 shipments. 2,7S sales 1.650; stock. 36S. sSo Augusta: Middling, 15.13c; receipts. 1.oIl shipments, 70S: sales. 505; stock, 1b4, TG St. Louis: M;ddling, 15c: receipts, l,st' shipments, 1,219; stock. 1S,36S.
 Atlanta: Middling. 14.75c.
 Little Rock: Middling, 15c; receipts 1,065; shipments, 1885, sales. 800; stock 59,34S.
 Dallas: Middling, 14.10c; sales 5.l7', !. Montgomery: Middling. 14.5Oc; sales. 4s Total for day: Receipts, 20, ,40l; sn'p ments. 1S,S22; stock, 925, 75S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Port Movement By Associated Press

| By Associated Press New Orleans: Middling. 1475c: receipts, 1 8317; exports, 27,30; sales, 1867; stock. | 461 ,60e. | Galveston: Middling, 15.25c; receipts, 12,-
 049; exports, 5,14o; sales, 2,s53; stock, i 349, ,387. T l Mobile: Middling. 147sc: receipts, sss;
 stock, 21.040 Savannah: Middling, 1575c; receipts. l ZOOS; sales, SS; stock, 156,758 1 Charleston: Receipts, 147; stock, 245 325.
 Wilmington: Middling. 15c; receipts, 5oo;
 stock 40.0S4 l Texas City: Stock, 1,34S. ET i Norfolk: Mddling. 15c: receipts 1,39s;
 sales, 545; stock, n.4S1. 1 Baltimore: Stock, 4,033.
 Boston: Middling, 15.Soc; receipts, 50; stock, 12,500. l Philadelphia: Middling. 1s.25c; stock.
 610l. i New York: Middling, 16c; exports, 1.125; stock, 23,6<3. 1 Minor ports: Receipts. 1876; exports, l! 2,675; stock, 2,105. l Total for day; Receipts, q, ,4s5; exports. 1 36, ,24O; stock, 1,396, 412. | Total for week: Receipts, 153,342; ex-
 ports, 105. 4S7. 1 Total for season: Receipts, s,o9S, ,2s2: l exports, 2.137.2s5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
 ST0cKH0LDERS OF LEEDS

 Notice is hereby given that special meeting of the stockholders of the Leeds State bank of Leeds, Ala, has been called and will be held at the office of the Leeds State bank at a. m. on the 27th day of December, 1920, for the purpose of consent ing to and authorizing a stock and cash dividend to be declared and paid upon the capital stock of the said bank in such amount as may at the said meeting be agreed upon, and permitting the directors to carry the same into effect and also, of increasing the capital stock of the Leeds State bank to an amount not exceeding $3o, ,06o may be agreed upon at said meet ing to be divided into such number of shares as may be agreed at said meeting and of amending the charter certificate of incorporation of said Leeds State bank by changing the par value of the capital stock of said bank to such amount as may at said meeting be agreed upon, and of the authorizing and consenting to whatever may be agreed upon said meeting relating to any of the above matters and of carrying into effect whatever may be agreed upon relating thereto.
 E. R. PERDUE, Cashier.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Sugar Crop and Molasses

New Orleans. December 16.-Despfte mid November freezes. Louisiana sugar crop will be lSS000 short tons, 65,000 over last year, according to preliminary re- port issued today by Lionel James, agri- cultural statistician hero for the depart ment of agriculture. The Louisiana pro duction of molasses will exceed last years output by about S.0co.0oo or 1a,264.Uo0 gallons, MT. James estimated Estimates were based on reports from growing sec tions as of December l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Members New York Cotton Exchange. New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special atten- ton and liberal terms given for consign- merit of spot cotton for delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Eggs Drop In New York

| Ny zASS0CIkteU fT65S
 New York, December lb.-Prices of fresh western eggs dropped 5 to cents ir the New York market today to the basis of from P to 75 cents dozen wholesale This represents decrease of about 15 cents from prices quoted a week ago. Storage eggs showed little change in an unsteady market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Chicago Futures
Cash Grain By AssOcfafad Prass

Chicago, December 16.-Wheat, No. 2 hard, $1.75@1.7S. Corn, No mixed, Fl Acs No. yellow, 79@SOAc. Oats, No. white, 71hc; No. white, 6Sk O 6sc. Rye, No. 3, s1.53: barley, roc soc. Timothy seed, $5.50@s.75. Clover seed, $15@20. Pork nominal; lard, s13.17; ribs, $10.75@12.50. St. Louis, December 16.-Cash wheat, No. ? red, winter. s2.O4@205; No. 3, s2; December s1.72; March, $1.621k bid May, $1.54. Corn. No. 2 white, 74c; No 4, 67@6Sc; December. 6SMc; May, 64hc bid. Oats No. white, 4SAc; No. g. 4Shc; December, 4S1ac; May, 4Skc.
 Produce
 By Associated Press
 Chicago, December l6.-Butter firm creamery. 3oG51c. Eggs, unsettled; firsts 7aQ73c. Poultry, alive, unchanged.
 New York December 16.-Butter, firm firsts, 43@53c. Eggs weak; firsts 73 e TAG. Cheese, irregular; average run 24G25c.
 St. Louis, December 16-Poultry, geese 23c, others unchanged. Eggs, 64c. But ter, unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Coffee Market ., n-a

A6SOcloVeO
 New York, December 16.-All active deliveries made new figures of the season in the market for coffee fu- lures here today. The unsettled show ing of Brazilian cables were considera- bly responsible for the renewal Of liuuidation or scattering pressure and after opening at decline of 1S points. the market sold Is to g points net lower with March touching $50 and May 69O. There was a better demand at these figures which probably in- cluded some buying by the trade to cover short hedges and there were rallies to 6.63 for March with the mar ket closing at net decline of to II points. December 600, January e.l9, March 6.62, May TOO, July 7.32; Sep tember 7.55, october 7.S5.
 Spot coffee nominal: Rio Is. 6@6h; Santos As, 9t@1o. Comparatively few fresh offers were reported in the cost and freight market. It was believed they were restricted by the uncertainty of exchange rates But it was said that Brazil had accepted bids of six cents for Rio Is and SAc c for Santos 4s. American credits.
 The feature of the news from Brazil was the break in exchange rates. Rio exchange on London was quoted at S11.16d, or 9.16d lower than yesterday, making the lowest rate since 1899. The dollar buying rate was $40 reis higher with Rio futures unchanged to 25 reis lower and Santos futures 25 reis high CT to 100 lower. Santos cleared e2.400 bags for New Orleans and assoc for San Francisco. Brazilian port receipts, 45.0o0; Jundiahy receipts. 34.0oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
London Money

By AssOcintef9 Press London, December Is. Bar silver Al Bd per ounce. Money "A per cent. Discount rates short and three months bills 6a per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Bank of France By AssOciated Press

Paris, December 16.-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand increased 9S2, 900 francs Silver in hand decreased 1,121, francs.
 Notes in circulation increased 410,- 100000 francs.
 Treasury deposits decreased 42,so6- O00
 General deposits decreased 325,S6s,- OO0
 Bills discounted, decreased S1,s75, ,00o Advances increased 32,22S, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Rice Market

By Associated Press
 New Orleans, December 16-Rough rice, nc sales; receipts, 2,90S sacks; millers' receipts, none. Clean rice steady; sales Blue Rose, 1.7S5 pockets, 494c. Bran and polish unchanged. Receipts, 4,127 pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Cotton Seed Oil

ny AHkOcIuteU FF6e8
 New York. December 16.-Cotton- seed oil was more or less cratic, finishing with net gains of to 25 points. The census reports showed a material increase in consumption for last months. This, however, was large ly on export account, domestic trade being very low. Shorts were the princi- pal buyers today. Sales 12100 barrels. Prime crude. 500 sales; prime summer yellow spot, s.75@s.25; January, s.s5; March 9.12; May, 9.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Spot Cotton

By Associated Press
 New Orleans. December 16.--Spot cotton steady; quotations revised; middling un- changed. Sales on the spot, 1.167 bales; to arrive, 700. Low middling, 9.75c; mid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
New Orleans Futures

By Associated Prcsa New Orleans. December 16~-The cot ton market closed steady at net ad vance of 19 to 25 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Stockholders, Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Home Building and Loan Association will be held on Tuesday, Dec. avenue, Birmingham. Ala, at 12 noon, for the purpose of electing board of directors for the ensuing year and for the trans action of any other business which may come before the meeting. It is also pro- posed to increase the capital stock of the association at this meeting s2,000,0 000.
 H. NJ. ROBERTSON, President.
 w, V. M ROBERTSON, General Manager. N StOckholders' Meeting
 The annual meeting of the stockholders of Alabama Home Mortgage Company will be held Tuesday. Dec. 21, 1920, at 3 p m; at the office of the company, 2026 First Ave. Birmingham, Ala. for the purpose of electing the board of directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction Of any other business which may come before the meeting.
 W. V. M. ROBERTSON. President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
y,s huxlng in eugar futures and clos-

days buying in sugar futures and clos ing prices were 5 to IS points net higher. Trading. however, was not active. Shorts were the principal buy CTS, while there also seemed to be some purchasing for outside account. January closed at 420; March at 4.42; May at 4.55, and July at 4.74.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool. December 16.-Spot cotton in improved demand; prices irregular; good middling. 12.9od; fully middling. IF. 12d; middling, 10. s7d; low middling, 15d; good ordinary, 515d: ordinary, s.Sod sales 5000 bales. including 4,so0 American. Re-
 ceipts, 1000 bales, including 600 American. a
 Futures closed steady. December. W.soo' January Il .0sd; March, nNd; May' , Il 27d July. Il .29d; October. u.lzd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
New York Bonds By Associated Preas

u. $. As. coupon, offered - 1O6
 Panama 3s, registered. offered. :. s9
 Panama 3s. coupon. offered. . 90 American Smelling x Refining 5s 73i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Potato Market

By Associated Press Chicago Decem OCT 16-Poratoes, steady northern white sacked, $1.35 cwt; Min nesota and North Dakota Red rivers sl.5OSDl. 50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17

New York. December 16.--The local market for raw sugar was Quieter to- day and as no fresh business was re- ported, prices were unchanged for cen trifugal. The undertone, however, seemed to be little firmer and holders were asking higher prices.
 New low records for the year were established in the refined market with two of the leading refiners reducing their list prices quarter cent to the basis of 8 cents for fine granuiated. Other refiners were unchanged at $50. and the. demand showed little improve ment even at the decline.
 There was g continuation of yester-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Metal M arket

By Associated Press
 New York. December 16,--Copper steady. Electrolytic. spot and nearby. s1a.75@14oo; first quarter, $l40oT14.25 Tin easy; spot and nearby S35OQ340o; fu- lures. $S5.0O@S.T. Iron weak; No. northern, s35: No. northern, $32: No. southern. $ss 0o@s5. O. Antimony. ss.Jsl 5.75. Lead dull; spot. $4.50dTs0O Zine dull; East St. Louis. spot, s. 7am6.0o/
 London, December 16.--Standard copper, spot. s75 IS Cd; futures f75 Is Cd. Flee trolytic. spot fS6 los; futures. ESS l0s. Tin. spot a2l5 5s; futures. e21S 5s. Lead. spot. 421 los: futures, s23. inc, spot. f25 15s; futures. fN 10s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Dry Goods Rx AssocinteS1 Pre0o

New York, December 16.-Dry goods buyers increased today, but the total e1 orders still was small. Prices held steaay at the overcoating auctions Gray gooos and raw silks were steady. Yarns ruieo quiet. Burlaps were low in price. w'tn light demand.
 Cormission merchants announced con templated revision of all branded cotton goods to a sound price basis after the end of the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
' Dd 5s
 son County 8 per cent

!, ding, 14.75c; good middling, 17.25c. Re ceipts. S,3l7; stock, 461.6 New York, December 1e.-cotton. spot, quiet; middling, 16c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Spot. Coffee
Sugar Market

New York, December 1S.-Spot coffee Rio 6 asc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17
Naval StOres h. Assn~snAnd PPeR

Savannah. Ga. December 16.--Turpen- tine, quiet, s2jkc; no sales, receipts, IT shipments 154; stocks. 15.b19. Resin quiet sales, none; receipts, 727; ship' ments. s25: stock 7s.0a0 Quote: E. ID E. K. G. H, l. K. M, N, Wg. Wv. $ll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-17

Low cost ton Ynt'e hauling. Consoliiatet
 Motor Co. 3tes tst Ave. 7, TENE'~ El' LARS PRICED LOW HHno tst ~a
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-31
PLEASED WITH TRIP.

"Words simply cannot express my delight with the magnificent vistas which I have viewed since I entered Alaskan waters," is the way Secre- tary Daniels expressed himself in a Juneau interview Ut is far su- perior to anything I had expected, although I was not entirely unaware that scenic beauties abound in the big North. l have always wanted to see a real gold mine and our trip to the Juneau mines was a revelation. It was my first gold mine, and will always remember the things 1 have seen."
The Nenana daily news., 1920-07-31

Fresh Kodak Films at Thompson's s Drug Store.