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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
TRANSFORMATIONS WERE CONSPICUOUS
 INSTOCK MARKET
The Money Market Followed Sam Course, With Call Loans Holding at Seven
 Per Cent
By Associated Press

New York, December 30.-Transpor- tation shares were again the conspic- uous features of the irregular stock market today, although the movement ln hat group lacked much of the con hdent accumulation and resiliency of the preceding session. This may have been due in a measure to the cratic and occasionally heavy course of suca issues as Atlantic, Gulf and Crucible Steel although Crucible recovered in the later dealings.
 Several other shippings, also sec ondary steels oils and miscellaneous specialties were under intermittent pressure, presumably as a result or furtner selling to adjust the years tax payments, but such offerings were relatively small.
 Fundamental or basic conditions, in their application to trade and indus lry were unaltered. The days budget of news repeated the time-Worn story of curtailed production, lower commo- dity prices and increase of unemploy- ment.
 The money market followed it's re- cent monopous course, call loans hold ing at per cent. with virtually no offerings of time funds Dealings in foreign exchange were negligible and nly international development of H. nancial interest was the low point of lhe Bank of England's liability re- serve.
 Price movements in the stock market were most confusing in the last hour, rails, such as Reading and Northern acifie. reacting sharply, and Atlantic Gulf continued to sink, making a net loss of sS5s.
 On the other hand American Inter national closed at gain of 5 A, New Y ork Airbrake 3 and leading rubber issues ? to almost points Leaders of the steel equipment and oil divisions finished at variable recessions. except ing United States Steel, which gained almost l point. Sales amounted to 1,10d000 shares.
 Trading in bonds was very exten- stve, approXmating the largest turn over of the year. Railway convertible issues of the better known variety were in favor at substantial gains but Liberty bonds and indastrials were easier, Total sales. par value, $36, 900, coo. old bonds, unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
NEW YORK COTTON
New Orleans cotton


 New Orleans, December 0-While there were periods of advancing prices the trend in cotton today was toward lower levels in very moderate way, closing quotations showing net losses of is to 26 points. The usual liquidation was felt and Liverpool again failed to come up to expectations and some little selling followed reports from New York that January notices circulated quite a while before they were stopped. At the lowest levels prices were 23 to 2 points under the last prices of yesterday, wieh January down to 12.S9c and July down to 13. 40c. January closed at 12.9lc and IJuly at 1S.4Sc.
 Following the first selling furry under the influence of poor cables considerable realizing by shorts was felt and little later the demand was stimulated to a pronounced degree by the announcement that a leading shirt concern would on January cut it's prices by o0 per cent The bullish interpretation of this was that it woul1 lead to greatly increased consumption of cotton goods.
 Steadiness cid not last long and .ne market fell to it's lowest under reports that January notices still were circulaf- ing in the New oYrk market The late trading had it's recoveries from the LOW est. but they were not well sustained Trading in this market will not De re- sumed until Monday morning, and the triple holidays restricted ousiness !" some extent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31

day afternoon at her home in the
 Lorene apartments. The decorations
 were lovely poinsettias, nareissus, ferns and holly. Interesting contests ar
 ranged by the hostess were features of the afternoons entertainment. DeIlght- ful refreshments of sandwiches cake and chocolate were served to the young guests, who included the members ol the class and a number of other guests A very delightful party was given Thursday afternoon by Minnette and Louise Schwabacher in honor of Aggie Heinberg, who will leave in few days for Birmin gham, where she will make her home.
 Christmas decorations of holly ana i mistletoe and poinsettias made orlght background for the young guests Games were enjoyed, after which cake and chocolate were served. One of the beautiful affairs of the holiday season was the bridge party Wednesday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. L. Read on Clarendon ave nue given by the members of the Tues
 day Bridge club in honor of their hus- bands
 The lovely home of Mir and Mrs. Read was unusually attractive on this occa- sion, with it's decorations of Christmas
 greens and flowers arranged in the liv-
 ing room. sun parlor, music room and library
 The ladies prize, Djer-Kiss set, was
 won by Mrs. $. E. Grout; the gentle mans prize, a lovely necktie,- fell to W. P. Golson. After sthe games, an elaD- crate turkey plate with coffee was served the guests.
 
 Mrs. l.. D. McCollum entertained the members of the Thursday Bridge club
 at her home in the Orlean apartments Thursday afternoon White narcissus ferns and pink carnations were used m the decoration of the reception room
 After the games of bridge, the first
 prize, satin lingerie, was awarded to Mrs Charles Rodenberg; the consolation, satin lingerie fell to Mrs. Gardner F. Good Wyn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
SOCIALIST SPLIT !. TAXES DEFINITE
 SHAPE IN FRANCE
Majority Group Votes for Third InternationaIe and Becomes Nations Communist
 Party
By Associated Press

Tours. France, December 30.-The split in the socialist party of France
 took definite shape this afternoon when the Centrists, led by Jean Longuet and Paul Faure, met in joint session with the leaders constituting the majority of the socialist members of the chamber of deputies.
 The two groups concluded that in asmuch as majority of the socialist congress yesterday had voted in favor of adhesion to the third interna tionale and thereby became the com munist party of France, the right and
 centrist parties were now officially the socialist party of France. The majority party finished it's work today and adjourned. The right and center factions probably will complete their la bors tomorrow morning. The minor ity party elected M Faure to take the place of F. Frossard as secretary general
 In a manifesto to be issued to the world the new socialist party will declare itself as being "clear-cut so-
 cialists dedicated to class struggle and the realization of a socialist com monwealth and against participation in all bourgeoisie ministries" The socialists have decided to at tend the congress in Vienna February 22, which has been called by the Ger man independent socialists, the in dependent labor party of Great Brit ain and the Swiss socialists. They also have decided to defend with all our strength the Russian revolution. M Longuet today described the
 fusion of the right and center so- cialists as a movement to build "a temporary shelter until the poison pa in the old home is dissipa ted.' Then he added, i've hope to be one family again.
 The old executive committee will continue to act for the right and cen ter. Vacancies caused by the split in the party will be filled from the ranks of the socialists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Pr0iuca
By Associated Press

By AsSOcIhteU FTtss Chicago, December N-Butter un- changed; eggs lower; firsts, 651aa66c. Poul-
 try, alive higher; fowls, 23GSc; springs 27c; turkeys 40c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
TWO SEAPLANES ON, WAY TO PANAMA ARE
 FORCED FROM RACE
By Associeted Fress

san Diego, Cal, December S0.-Radio reports received at the naval air station this afternoon said that all of the sea planes except two. which left here early tooay on the Panama flight had arrived at San Bartolmew bay, the first ston ,t POS p. n The NC-5 returned damaged. and the NC-s had not been heard from here at p. m.
 The dozen planes of the F-5I. division of the navy's San Diego-Panama aerial expedition bsrthed in San Bartholomew bay. 400 miles from their starting point, tonight The roaring of their motors dis turbed the sea fowl at the isolated Lower California spot as the planes swooped down, the last taking the water at e:05 p. m.. just 5 hours and 45 minutes after the leader had taken off here this morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31

1.246; shipments, AT; sales, 50; stock, 63.201. A
 Dallas Middling, 12.65c; sales, l,bo1.
 Montgomery; Middling. 1S.5oc.
 Total today: Receipts. 1s,S2o; ship ments, 17,361; stock, 9S941
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31

SOCIAL EVENTS Mrs. o. l.. Lowe entertained the mem bers of her Sunday school class Thurs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
Port Movement m tal praSg

New Orleans: Middhng, 19.50c; re- ceipts, 11,357; exports, 1880; sa'es' I1,12O stock, 475,3S2.
 Galveston Middling, 1S.5oc; receipts |9,75o sales, s,sSO; stock, 399,S54.
 Mobile. Middling, 1S.25c; receipts, ATS; stock, 1S,522.
 Savannah: Middling, 14,5oc; receipts, 451; stock, 14S,S0s.
 Charleston: Receipts, IA; sto,A, 245,154.
 wilmington: Middling, 13c; receipts, 24O; exports, 2,500; stock, 42,96o.
 Texas City: Stock, 2,SS7.
 Norfolk Middling. 1S25c receipts, lS14: exports. 800; sales, 1Se; stock, S1,- l92S Baltimore: Stock, 3,o52. Boston: Middling. 15c; receipts, IT: stock 12,000. Philadelphia: Mddling. 14.s5c; stock, l7,144. New York; Middling. 14.soc; stock. 25,2S4
 Minor ports Receipts, 2,A1S; exports. 3, roo; stock, 2,490. Total today: Receipts, 25,77S; ex- ports, S,060; stock, 1,464,966. Total for week: Receipts, l1S,5S7 exports, 7S,196. Total for season: Receipts, 3,442,S2s; exports, 2,370,o60.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Coffee Market
By Associated Press

New York. December S0.-Early ir- regularity was followed by rallies in the market for coffee futures today with recent sellers evidently inclined to cover in advance of the new year adjournment. This tendency was prob ably increased by firmer ruling Of Brazilian exchange rates and rumors of rally in Santos and after open ing three points lower to three points higher, active months sold some eight to ten points above last nights clos ing figures with March touching 6.3o and May 6.75. This bulge as not fully maintained by the near months, but the market closed at a net advance of 4 to 13 points. Closing bids: Janu- ary 5.76. March 6.26. May 6.7O, July 7.OS, September 7.33, October TAI
 Spot coffee dull; Rio Is, 61s to 6A i; santos As. 9A to 9%. Sales of Rio Is were reported at 5.75 in the cost and fl eight market with offers of Santos 4s ranging from 7.75 to S.25.
 The official cables from Brazil re- ported decline of 300 refs In the dol lar buying rate with an advance of 1.16d in the rate of Rio exchange on London, but the millers' prices at Rio and Santos were not given. Brazilian pert receipts 52,000: Jundiahy receipts 33,000; Rio cleared 11,100 for New Or leans and Santos 65,0o0 for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Sugar Market

By Associated PreSs
 New York, December 30-The local market for raw sugar was quiet today, and as no fresh business was reported prices were nomnally unchanged at 4$sc <TCubas. cost and freight, equal to 9c for centrifugal Offerings, how Eer, were more liberal, and 1t was said Hhat Cubas were offered at last prices, las well as some new crop Porto Rtcos for early January shipment at the same level
 In refined list prices were unchanged at 7.90c to SC for fine granulated. There was no improvement in the demand which continues light and of a hand-to' mouth character. The market for fu- lures was easier under scattered llqul- dation, although business was tight, With traders inclined to wait for fresh deVel- opments in the spot market. CloslnS prices were generally 2 to points net lower January closed at 4;45c; March I s4c: May, fSOc; July, SC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
NEW YORK BONDS By Associated Press

U. $. 2s, coupon offered ............., 1Ol U. s. As, coupon, offered ........... 106 Panama s. registered, offered ..... S9 Panama 3s, coupon, offered ..... 82 Am. Smelling & Refining 5s ........ 72 Am: Tel. X Tel. cv 6s ...,..... 9SS Atchison gen. As ...............,...., 75 Atlantic Coast Line 1st As ......n. 76A Baltimore & Ohio 1 14s ....,........ 67A Bethlehem Steel ref 5s ......... IT Central of Georgia Consolidated 5s S1 Chesapeake & Ohio cv. 5s ......,.. S2 Chicago, B. X Quincy joint As ,..... g6 Chicago, Mil. & St. P. cv. f 1as ,...... 65 Chicago. R. I. & Pac. Ky. ref. As CT City of Paris 6s ................... 94 Colorado & Southern ref. 41as ...... 1T Denver & Rio Grande consol. .4s .... 62A Dominion of Canada 5s (1931), bid . S212 Erie gen. As ...,.,......,..... 7S% Int. Mer. Marine 6s sG...s..+......... 7S Kansas City southern ref. 5s ...... 72 Liggett X Myers 5s ............... 76% Louisville & Nashville As, bid .. 7s7s Missouri, Kan. X Tex. 1st Is ....... 59 Missouri Pacific gen. As .-........... 54 New York Central deb. 6s ........ SSA Norfolk Western cy. US .......... 104 Northern Pacific As .........,..... 76A Pennsylvania gen. 5s ............... S6I6. Republic iron & steel 5s (1s4o), bid S4ss St. Louis & San Fran. adj. 6s .... 6SIs Seaboard Air Line adj. 5s ......... S3la Southern Bell Tel. 5s ............... S0S4 Southern Pacific cv. 5s ...,......., 99 ' Southern Railway 5s ...A........... S21a
 do. gen. As ................... 5SIa Texas & Pacific 1st ......... 754 Union Pacific As ...,.......,,....... S0la United Kingdom of G. B. l. 5As
 QsSD ..................... s2ia U: s. Steel 5s .,................... 90is Va.-Car. Chemical 5s ..........i... S9II Wabash 1st. bid ....t........... S41d Wilson & Co. cv. ss s...........,... 7s5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
E K: :: ENSLEY 5; <: :::.: ::

The "spag ghetti" supper. at which the Lady Elks entertained the members of Ensley lodge, No 9S7 and their families last evening in the club dining room, was most enjoyable as well as novel af- fair. The dinner was in keeping with the name, but with several courses The dining room was artistically decorated in Christmas colors. Covers, were laid for 150 guests. Following the dinner, dancing was enjoyed in the ballroom. Mrs. J. H. Mcdonald is president of the Lady Elks. and with her coworkers proved charming hostess.
 This evening, beginning at g o'clock and lasting until in the morning, the an nual New Years Eve ball will be given by the local Elks at the club on Ave nue D.
 For number of years the New Year s Eve ball at the Elks club has been the social event of the holiday season, and the one this evening promises to equal, it not surpass, all the others Sandwiches and coffee will be served during the hours.
 HIAWATHA TRIBE At meeting of Hiawatha tribe. No. 176. Improved Order of Red Men, Wednes- day evening the annual election of of ficers was held, with the following re- suits: Sachem, F, G. Chapman; senior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Bank of England

London December 3O-The weekly statement of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve, in- creased e2. 23S, 900: circulation, decreased G1, ,7S1 900; bullion. increased s506 6i7 i; other securities, increased CT IA 00o pub lie deposits, increased 95S5, 900: other de- posits, increased e39, ,524. 900; notes re- served increased e2.241 GOO; government securities, increased eS0, ,6s7 900 The pro- portion of the banks reserve to liability is 7.SO per cent; last week it was 7.76 per cent. Rate of discount, per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
M'GANNON JURY TANGLE CONTINUES AND COURT
 SENDS THEM TO HOTEL
By Associated Press

Cleveland, December 5O.-The Jury considering the, second degree murder case of William H. McGannon, chief justice of the municipal court, was ap- parently in a hopeless deadlock early tonight after having had the case for 26 hours. The jury resumed delibera- tions at 6:45 following "a recess for supper.
 The jury reported at 10 o'clock that they were unable to reach an agree ment and asked that they be allowed to retire for the night Judge Der non then ordered that they be locked up in a hotel At that hour they had had the case almost 2S hours. It is reported 13 ballots had been taken, with the vote 10 to for conviction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
TENNESSEE GOVERNOR
 CALLS CONFERENCES
 OF COTTON GROWERS
By Associated Press

NashviIle, December 30.-Calling on farmers, merchants and bankers to con sider the cotton situation in the south for affording protection and safety to this source of southern wealth, Cover nor Roberts today, in compliance with the request of the Memphis cotton con vention held December 7and 8. set Jan uary 15 as the day for those interested to assemble in the county seat, or some the cotton belt of Tennessee. for giving careful consideration to this important matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31


 New York, December S0.-Prime mer- cantile paper TAOS per cent; ex- change, strong; sterling 60-day buls, 2.4SM commercial 60-day bills on banks, 3.4S14 commercial 60-day bills, 3.4I% demand, 3.52%; cables, S.53% Francs, demand 5.93; cables. 5.95. Bell gian francs, demand, 6.24 cables, 6.26. Builders demand. 3135;; cables, 31.45. lire, demand, 3.4S cables, $50. Marks. demand, 1.SS; cables, 1,39 Greece, de- rrand, 7.S0. Montreal exchange, 1Sas discount Government bonds. irregu- lar; railroad bonds strong. Time loans, steady: so days, 90 days and six wonths,7A 671a per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Cotton Seed Oil


 New York, December 30.-Cotton seed oil worked 2 little higher early on cover ing, but weakened later under hedge sell- ing and renewed liquidation on the heavi- ness in cotton and lard. Closing bids were from ? points higher to 15 net lower. sales; 2l5o0 barrels. No tenders. Prime crude, $50 bid: prime summer yellow spot, s7.SO; March. sS3l; May, sS.60; July s8S all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31

St. Louis December 90.-Poultry: Hens 22@26c springs 90e turkeys. f@ooc others unchanged. Eggs, 61c. Butter un' changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
CHICAGO GRAIN QUOTATIONS
Cash Grain Ry Ass0ciatNd Press

Chicago, December 3O-cash wheat: No.
 hard, $1s2 Corn: No. 3 mixed, 71Ad 72c No ? yellow, 75Ac Oats: No. white, 471ka14S1ac; No. white, 461zM4sc. Rye: No. .2 $1. .62I1. .631s. Barley, 75dS5c. Timothy seed, B. .5O06. 40. Clover seed, SLICED. Pork, nominal Lard, $12.s2. Ribs, sl0. 75G12.
 St. Louis December S0.-Cash wheat: No. 2 red winter. $1 .93d1. .9S; No. g. s1. 95d h .e4: December, SLIT; March, $17034; May, s1 .661. Corn: No. B. 71c; No. white, 69c; December, 71ssc; May, 75ssc. Oats: No. ? white soc; No. 3, 4S1@q49c; December 4Sl4c May, 50i4c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
RED TAPE REDUCED
Special Delivery Letters Will Be De- nyered Like Mail
By Associated Press

By AssOciafed Press
 Boston, December 3G-Special delivery mail hereafter will not require receipt, the Postmaster General notified the post master here today. Such mail will be de- liyered to the addressee or to the person authorized to receive it, and if delivery cannot be made to persons it will be placed in mail boxes and notice left under the door
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Bank of France

Paris, December 3.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand, in-, creased 291 900 francs; silver in hand. in- creased 565,O 900 francs; notes in circulation, increased 457237 ,0O0 francs; treasury de- posits, decreased 2545. .0e0 francs; general deposits, decreased 3,112o00 francs; bills discounted, increased B. I'll 900 francs; ad- vanced, decreased S,T42,0 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
INCOME REGULATIONS
Revenue Bureau Issues Bulletins On
 Mines and Oil Wells
By Associated Press

Washington December 3O.-Regulations covering deductions from net income per
 mitted taxpayers for depletion of mines, oil and gas wells and for depreciation of improvements were issued, today by the bureau of internal revenue. The regula- tions cover in detail the various factors to be taken into account in ascertaining
 the amount to be deducted for depletion
 or depreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
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- tion and liberal terms given for consign- ment of spot cotton for delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
CARUSO IMPROVING
Operation Upon Famous Tenor Is En
 tire Success
Ry Ass1ciated Press

New York, December 30.-Physicians attending Enrico Caruso. tenor who is ill with pleurisy at his apartment here, announced today he had been success fuily operated upon and that his condi- ton is satisfactory
 A bulletin, signed by six doctors att tending him, said. Mir Caruso has been successfully operated upon by Dr, John F. Erdmann for empyema His condition is satisfactory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
January 1st Investment.

As the January 1st interest and dividend period approaches, many people are turning their attention to new investments and invest ments which will net a higher re- turn than they have been receiv- ing.
 We have carefully prepared a list showing a large number of attractive bond issues, paying from 61s per cent to 1S per cent, copies of which will be forwarded upon request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
PENROSE IN CAPITAL
Pennsylvania Senator Had Been Eb-
 sent Year of Illness
By Associated Press

Washington, December 30.-Senator Pen- rose of Pennsylvania, chairman of the Senate finance committee, returned to Washington tonight after an absence of more than a year, due to ill health. The Pennsylvania senator was taken ilnat his home in Philadelphia when he went there shortly before the adjournment of Con- gress in November of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Head Off Strike

New York. December 30-Representa- Hives of the Masters, Mates and Pilots union agreed at a conference today with representatives of the state industrial commission and committee of towboat owners to recommend to the union the signing of thel192l agreement before the strike of haEbor boatmen called for Jan uarN |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
London Monex

+tSSOC1dtrU FTths
 London, December 90-Bar silver, 4lzd per ounce. Money, Az per cent. Discount rates. short and three-months bills, 611-l6 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Chicago Raids Continue

Ky Associated Press
 Chicago, December 30Further raids alleged wet spots of the four central states around Chicago are contemplated by Frank D. Richardson, dry enforce ment chief, he admitted today. The plans call for the use of an airplane, which MT. Richardson has requested from Washington,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Southern Bell Telephone anc
 Telegraph Company.

Interest on Thirty Year First Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Bonds of this Company, due 194l, will be paid on and after Jan uary 1st, 1921, upon presentation of Cou- pon No. 20, to the Bankers Trust Company. No 16 Wall Street. New York N. Y
 J. M. B. HOXSEY. Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
Court Undecided

New York. December 3o.-Decision was reserved today by Justice Burr on the application of James Joseph Larkin, con- victed of criminal anarchy, for a certifi- cate of reasonable doubt. Larkin was sentenced last spring to serve not less than five nor more than 10 years in state prisnr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-31
LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS By Associated Press
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK

Chicago, December S0-Cattle: Receipts 5000; beef steers and fat she stock steady 25@ @50c higher.
 Top heavy steers s115O Best bologna .......,........ 6.50Q 6.75 Choice vealers top packers . 12.00@125O
 Hogs: Receipts, 46000 mostly 4OR60c lower than yesterdays, average; closing weak at days bottom prices. op $50 Lights early bulk .......... 9.e5@ ee5 Pigs, bulk desirable so to 1S0-
 pound pigs, largely ....... 1000
 Sheep: Receipts, IS 900 fat lambs 25@75c lower.
 Top early ....,........,..,... 1925 Best ewes .,....,......s...... 800