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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08

dented level, Manufacturers in almost
all lines have been unable to keep pace
with the demand for their products.
Goods at wholesale have been in active
demand and the volume of sales has
shown materiat gains. though net earn
iRgs have not been as large as IN 1918.
Retail trade has been good in this
trade, the demand for IuxurIes and ex-
pensive necessities has been the feat
ure. Building construction during 1919
stTowed considerable Fep4val-aad- a
large increase over the preceding year.
Railroads have been overhurdened
with ira se and deliveries generally
slow. Few railroads chow satisfactory
earnings. Farm crops have been gem
orally far below the production ~ 1918,
fut prices have advanced and farmers
are generaHy-in- prosperous condi-
ticr. Throughout the year the fnan-
ciaI situation remained favorable and
despite unusual demands, legitimate re-
qurements we're met with little or no
increase in rates.
Collections as a whole were good
throughout the year and bank deposits
AMI clearinss broke ALI previous re-
cords, Prizes are high, IN some COM
ruodities inflated. and new conditions
may arise. Conservatism in buying
anad a degree of caution in credits will
be desirable, but with these eVpedients
traders may face the future with con-
fioence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
COTTON MARKET

New York. Jan. T--Although busi-
ness in cotton was quietcr today, the
andertone Of the market developed
strength after having displayed east
ness early in the session
The start Irregular, with prices II
points net lower TO rs points higher.
but in the main the. undertona was
easier because OF weaker cables and
rather active selling by Liverpool as
wei as Southern hedge selling. Be
fore the decline was checked prices had
declined 20 to II points below last
nights close. Liverpool subsequently
turned buyer. and this demand to-
gethef with purchasing by the trade
absorbed the offerings, rallying the list
before the end of the arst hour. There
also was covering
The advance was well maintained to
the close. New high prices were estab-
lished near the finish on buying orders
for New Orleans and Liverpool account.
Yesterdays heavy liquidation seemed
to have left the market in a better
technical position. La quotations
showed a net gain Of IS to SO
points.
Spot here was quiet. with middling
IS psiffte lower at sse,--4rifess were n o
sales. Spot at New Orleans was
steady. with middling unchanged at
Receipts at the principal ports today
were: Galveston. 1892: New Orleans.
1856, Mobile, TAI. Savannah. 5.72l; Au-
gusta, 1.323; Memphis. 3.oss.
Cotton range:
January-Opening. 1896; highest.
ss.ie; lowest. 37.4o; closing. as.os0
3S.IN.
Fehz7aarv-Closing.- 1910 bid.
March - Opening, $500 highest.
$3.50: lowest, 35.7o: closing, $3.50
$3.50.
Apri1-Clcsing. 35.ia bid
May---Open. $40. high. 34?5: low,
SALT; close. 34s2T34.s5.
June--Cfose, $3.50 bid.
July-Open. 32.S5: high. 1888; low
s..5S; close. s32sI33.3s.
August - High. si,s5; low. 3i.s3;
close, $3.50 bid.
observation-disclosures. $3.50 bid.
October--Open. 1920; high. 1880;
close, 3o4s $3.50
+ November--Open. 3o.is. high, 30.l5;
low. 3e.i5: close. 1920 bid
December--Open, 1850; high. 1890;
low. 1856; close, 1895 bid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
TOBACCO TURNS STRONG;
FOLLOWED BY IRON
ny nRoADAN WALL

New York. Jan. AFTER much
hesitation the stock market turned
strong this afternoon under leadership
OF the tobacco issues and Republic
Iron. In the last half hour OF trading
United States steel moved to the front
of the advancing column and this
brought the whole list upward.
Hesitation early in the day was. due
to fear that money rates would bc
high. but there seemed to be an album
dant supply of money at per cent all
afternoon. Time money was obtain
able. but AT rather stiff rates. Some
brokers thought that the fact that 1t
could be had mt any rate was reason
for congratulatton. Just at the close
prices fell so rapidly that nearly all
gains were wiped out. vi MI.
Directors Of the Cnited states Rub
Der company win meet tomorrow for
the purpose OF declaring the xtra div
idend that has been talked about for
months 1t may be that actual decla-
ration will be withheld. but some offi-
c.al announcement regarding ii 10 ex-
pected. The street believes that this
dividend will be I21a per cent In
stock. -
Mexican Petroleum was sold freely
today on account OF the earthquake
which did NJ much damage In thu stxte
Of Vera Crus.
The stock dividend Of 70 per cent
- declared by Tho Middle States Oh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE.

Office OF s. r. BraEe. Supervistns
Prob. bition Agent.
Richmond, va, Jan. 8. 1927.
The following described property.
seized for violation of internal reye-
nue. laws In the Second District Sir-
ginia. will be sold at public auction
on. saturday. January 10. 1890, at IL
o'clock NJ, at the door of the BANK
street entrance to the public huiidin.s
In Richmond. Va, -
One pair good farm mules. one dou-
Bile set of heavy wagon harness. one
two-horse wagon. sixteen bushels OF
winter rye. 500 pounds pure wheat
sh,pstuF. leo gallons moiasses 1.-TWO
ha rrelsl. quantity OF scrap copper.
This property was seized Decer Der
20. 1919. from Ben. w. Smith, Rich
nend, Va. in violation of section 3450
n. s. and section rs OF the prohibition
act
The reason for Immediate sale lis on
account OF part of this property being
expensive 10 keep and perishabIe.
S. r. BRAME.
Supervising Prohibition Agent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08

company. The stock seemed TO have
discounted Ii in the market.
Transeontinental was SO heavy that
Wall street believed the insiders were
selling again.
When the Duke Whefan stocks rose
and turned the market for time 1t
was believed that some announcement
would be forthcoming in the near flu
ture. The great organization planned
by &hs tobacco people Is fsot kals cosn-
pleted for when IL is all done there
will be outstanding not fewer than
20, 0oo.0eo shares of no par stock. Not
half that many shares are outstanding
now. 1t is understood that the speed
with which the organization will be
pushed will he depended largely on tho
condition of general business. If
money Is withdrawn from speculation
and business money is made easy that
will facilitate the growth of the chain
stores
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
NEW YORK CURB

New York. Jan. 1.--Sentiment in the
curb was rather tense today with ner-
vousness that, ~aciilated between the
warnings Issued concerning unneces-
sary loans and the easier money rates.
As a result there was. no definite move
ment. the price changes being thor
oughty confused. but losses less impor-
tant than the gains -
The industrials were fairly active.
but the oils held the center-,of inter-
est. In the afternoon the trading be-
came dull and heavy. Curb list:
Aetna ExrIosives-l,ooo shares: bid,
sA: asked. 9.
Anglo A perican on-soo shares: bid.
29h: asked. 80
Cosden oil--e.ooo shares: bid. 81;
Federal oil--l.oro shares: bid. Az;
Houston oil--4oo shares; bid, 40;
International Tsetrofeam, - - 'y,7oo
shares: bid. 10: asked, II.
Merritt oii-Ib0o shares; bid. 81
asked. 81 Il.
Mexican Panuco--i.soo shares; bid
201s asked. Il.
Midwest Refning--s50 shares: bid
TTo: asked. Iii.
Richard Texas Company--soo shares
bid. ": asked. ia.
Victoria OH tnew>, 800 shares; bid
~: asked. u.
Atlantis -2.7oo shares: bid. 2
asked, 3.
Big Leage--a.5oe shares: bid. u
asked, 9-1e.
Boston Mantana--5.ooo shares; bid
, II; asked. -.
Goldfeid consei--s,5oe shares: bid
Is: asked. II,
Jumbo Extension--i.5o shares: bid
s: asked. L
Nipissing Mines-soo shares: bid. IL
asked, Ian
Rex cons.--s.ooo shares; bid, 10
asked. H.
Tonopah Extension--s,290 shares
bid. 3 11-1S; asked, . 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
CHICAGO GRAIN

Chicago: Jan. 7.--Trnde was active
and the course Of values uncertain in
today's corn market. Considerable corn
was sold on high spots reached which
led to an advance OF sEc from the
lowest point of last week in the- May
future. At the close prices were all
a trifie lower, January. sailing Y 10 "
of while May and JnnA were 1hoih re
lower
Cash corn was unchanged to &c
higher with sale Of 25o.600 bushels in
various positions for export which tn
Guided 100. 200 bushels Of the ~i49. e0a
sold in ChicAge. - -a.- SY 2,
Failure OF the oft, prnmisAd empty
ears for the movemeEt OF grain 10 APP
pear has greatly discouraged and dis-
pleased the Western grain trade. A
movement was said to be on foot in
the corn belt to send delegation of
grain men to Washington to force the
railways to give tmmsdtat1 relief. THE
cars could be furnished x the authori-
ties In charge made any great abort in
the opinion at many aFatamea. y. s-.7
Oats made advances early. but In
creased offerings brought On W she rise
sGanasd Dxicss g tn - AaAlA- sssaina
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
Demands Of Allies May Cause
Ebert to Resign Presidency
Members Of Cabinet Names Unofficial List of For
mer Officers and Men Said Be Demanded BY Allies for Trial

Drought to reason" that 1T cannot
possibly be in the interest OF Europe
If chaos break out in Germany"
1900 OR 1900 MEN.
Reports vary as 10 the exact num-
Der of German nationals to be de-
manded by the allies; conservative es-
Inmates, however, place 1T between
1900 and 1900.
The feature that ia most discon-
certing to the government is that the
list Is said to include about 500 en-
II II rann and non-com missioned Off
GERS. making the situation much more
complicated and difficult because that
reaches down among the common
people" 1t appears certain that the
government entertained the hope the
list would include only officers and
offlcials with whom the mass of the
population l. not particularly in sym
pathy--sTien with whom the people
as whole do not identity themselves
and that therefore the cabinet might
find way out and still save itself
But the list unofiicially received 1t
said to have dashed that hope 1t Is
SO, startling that, according to my in
formation. President Ebert on the
following day let Premier Cieman-
ceau know through indirect and UNI
official channels that Ii this was the
would 60 to pieces and that. realizing
the utter impossibility of the govern
ment carrying out such a demand.
he, Ebert, would lay down his office.
The greatest secrecy has been main
tanned about the alleged recent of
an advance copy of the list. but Ebert.
the socialist president is so aroused,
II is whispered in circles close to him,
that he could not refrain from express
ing in private conversation his deter
mination to resign. M
A high official enitcmfzed the view
prevailing in government circles when
he said to- me this afternoon:
1T the allies present such list and
press their demand ruthlessly. the
present government will go overheard.
The bitter injustice of the surrender
clause OF the treaty extorted from us
u smouldering deeply in the hearts
OF the German people. and, this de-
mand may result In an explosion. Only
an independent socialist or communist
cabinet would. haze the nerxe to- at
tempt 20 carry out such a demand,
and y y doubtful evea whether they
would risk ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
NOTICE.
SPECIAL.
OFFICE OF
THE MAYO LAND AND BRIDGE
COMPANY.

Richmond, Va. Jaa. s, 1a2e. -
Pursuant to q resolution accented
by the board of directors of the Mayo
and and Bridge company on the 3iss
day Of December. 1919. a special meet
iag-efL the stockholders of the said
company Is called to meet and viii be
n. Id at the office OF the company on
Mayo Island. in the city of Richr ond,
Va, on Monday. the 10th day Of Janu-
airy. 1890. at IL O'Clock. noon, for the
IIrpase at considering and authorizing
an issue OF bonds by She said company.
rot exceeding the sum 81 sixty Eve
thousand dollars ts65.o00l secured by
a deed OF trust or mortgage on the
real estate belonging to the said com
ISny.
BY order of the board OF directors
sol CUTCHTNS. Secretary,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
BY KARL Won wrEGAND

Berlin. Jan. 6.---The German gov
eminent was given New Year sur
prise and shock such as no government
Eoreshadowed allied New Yeats wish
for the surrender of more than a thou
sand German nationals for trial in
the courts OF France. England and
Belgium
Through the good offices of a GER
tain neutral government, according
to a source of information with hith-
erfo has proven reliable. the German
government received on New Years
eve a copy OF the list which the allied
powers win present to Berlin soon af-
ter peace becomes effective, contain
ing the names of those whose ex-
radiction is to be demanded.
A glance at this list almost knocked
the cabinet off its pins and sent the
political barometer In the inner cir
Giles OF Wiihelmstrasse lower than
1t has been at any time since the white
flag was sent across the firing line
TO Foch's headquarters November IL
1918.
Rather than face the issue called
up by such an allied list, Friedrich
Ebert will resign as national presi-
dent. Only that much leaked into the
press. resulting in a semi official state
ment. which was no denial that Ebert
had made such statement. but
merely declaring an attempt was be-
ing made to use 1t for party politi-
cal purposes. Whether Won Hinden-
burg and Ludendorn are on the list
Is not clear, but the impression one
gets Is that they are. from assertions
made BY high government officials
that mo troops can ever be got to,
gather In Germany who will arrest
either OF those two
1t III known that General Boehn
who commanded the German troops in
the Luvain district when that CITY
was partly destroyed. is IN the list
Foreign correspondents in Berlin
have had more or less Instructive ex-
bsr,ences. with the German govern
ment's various performances OF
never, never" But one gains the Inn
preaison that this time the cabinet il
doins ilttie taaItine but much think
tnE. Certain members still cling to
fAe oo1aaf thAx the allies can ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
HIGH COST OF LIVING
TO Be DISCUSSED

Miss Edith c. Strauss. director of
the wamen'S. division, high cost of
living department OF justice. Wash
ington, viii today make an address in
the senate chamber at O'Clock. Miss
Strauss has been in every state in tho
union in the work in which she is
engaged, seeking to reduce the cost of
living, advising how this can be
done by persons who are economically
inclined. She will be glad to have
men and women interested in this
matter TO attend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
LIBERTY BONDS
ny MILLER A. co.

Closing prices:
United States Liberty ans, 5000.
United States Liberty Bonds. first
Is. $500
United States Liberty Bonds, second
u.s. $3.50. ~.
United States Liberty Bonds, first
las, $3.50.
United States Liberty Bonds. second
4ks. 1876.
United States Liberty Bonds. third
AXIS. 1870.
: United statss Liberty Bonds. fourth
AXIS, 1896.
1910.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
LEGAL

Manchester National Bank. Rich
nond. Va. The annual meeting OF the
stockholders of this bank will he held
at its offices on Tuesday, January Is,
1870. at r. NJ. for the election of d.
rnctors and for the transaction OF such
other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
u. c. BALLARD. Cashier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
FE.DFTsAL RESERVE BANKS
SMAEHES ALL RECORDS

Earnings of fhe Federal Reserve
hank Of Richmond we're slightly more
than IS per cent on it's paid-irl CAPT
II liza ton during 1919. according to
figures obtained yesterday. This
smashes ali previous records since the
institatien was established: The
bank realized earnings of $3.50. 600
on its paid-in capital of 81. 400. 900.
as against S., sos, 900 last year:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08

with fractional losses Selling 70 Sc
cure profits by longs also helped In the
decline. Local sales were 10000 bush
sls.- go" - =
In the provisions market. prices or
the nearby futures ruled steady while
the more deferred months were lower.
1uvestmenr demand was good and was
noticeable on every break. Grain and
provisions futures range:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
RICHMOND PCBLTC. SCHOOLS,
Administration B1&idinE.
500 East Marshall Street.
Richmond, Virginia.

Bids will be, received at this office
not later than F.. NJ. January IL. 1920.
for paper stock and hand work
supplies. The committee reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
For specifications apply this office.
SCHOOL BOARD CITY OF RICHMOND.
by c. r. wALFORp.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08

rhr Richmond Electric shoe Repairing
company wish TO announce to its
many patrons that they have ar
ranged the Shoe repairing depart
rent in the rear OF their location.
i,19 Eat Main street. ard have
opened with 3 large line OF mems,
ladies' and children's s:,oes in the
frnnt ~ the same location
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
Trade Report

Bradstreet's says for Richmond and
vicinity:
Trade in 1919 was record breaking
In both volume and values. The NUM-
.hef Of new industries was few. bat
there were also fewer retirements from
business than In the previous year.
Failures were few In number and prln-
ciraIly OF small Importance, The year
saw the discontinuance of manufacture
mani feature OF 1919. and transition OF
Industry hack to the requirements Of
peace. An outstanding. feature II in
duetry In 1919 was tlfe constantly adj
vancfng prico OF nearly all commodi-
ties both raw and In the finished pros
ductA. = -
Labor Disturbances were not numer-
ous In this locality. but wages Of nearly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
WHOLESALE BEEF

Wholesale selling prices OF beef cats
by Swift and company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08

brought to reason" that 1T cannot
possibly be in the interest OF Europe
If chaos break out in Germany"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-01-08
PLUMBING and HEATING
AUCTION SALE.
RyI.AND n Co.
Real Estate. Agents.

Real Estate Agents.
In execution eff certain deed OF
trust, dated April 8, Ia1T. recorded in
the clerks OFFICE of the chancery court
of the city of Rtehmena in deed book
-s4-A. page 50, default having heeu
made in the payment of part of the
debt therein secured. and being re-
auired SO to do by the beneficiary. I
VIII sell By public auction. ON the
premises. On
MONDAY. JANUARY II. 1850,
mt O'Clock r. M-~------
that tot OF land with q frame dwelling.
No. 265 Bancroft avenue thereon, in
the plan Of West Highland, In the
city of Richmond. Said Log tsernneIlc
at point on the south line of Ban
croft Avenue leo feet west OF Napo-
leon street. runs wcstwarsily and fronts
on Bancroft avenue SO feet, thence
back southwardfy 100 feet to an ai,ey.
TERMS: Cash as to the expenses of
sale, and the sum of se2.50; 81, 500 on
the 9th day of April, 1870. with inter
est thereon from the 5th OF January.
1920. until paid, and the balance of pur-
chase price at six and twelve months
from date Of sale. with interest added.
and secured by trust deed or all cash
at the option of the purchaser,
GEO. J. HOOPER,
Trustee.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-03-19
Mining and Financial NeUs
STOCKS AND BONDS
aN esVIEW L LEASED WIRE

NEW YORK, March 1S.-lnfluenced mainly by the hope that congress may modify or perhaps repeal existing tax laws relating to excess profits, today's stock market registered many substan- tial additions to yesterdays gains.
 Greatest strength Was ulsplayed by shares of companies which are eX- pected to follow the example of Cruci- ble Steel in declaring liberal stock div idents out of surplus earnings.
 Extreme advances in various shares of this class extended from three to twenty points.
 The rise was further stimulated by reports that the railroad companies with-the cooperation of the interstate commerce. commission, contemplated awarding large contracts for much needed equipment and general recon struction of the country's transporta- ton systems
 Among rails, food snares, metals and miscellaneous specialties gains were more moderate. Profit taking In heavy volume made some impression in the late dealings and several lead CTS reacted one to five po;nts from top quotations. Sales 1,S75,O00 shares.
 The strength of Liberty 312's at tracted attention and gave rise to ru- mors that estates and corporations were again accumulat-1g that issue. Standard rails and industrial bonds were firm to strong but did not keep pace with the rise of stocks. Interna- tionals recorded slight changes Local sales, par value, aggregated $12,65O,- 900. Old U. s. Bonds unchanged.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-03-19
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Among the arrivals at the Copper Queen hotel last night were A. H. Child. II. S. Gregory, w. c. Robertson, J. H. Pickett, w H. Vining, R. s. Wei her, ali of E' Paso; c. A. Savery, Bos- ton, L. l.. Marks, w. w. Thurlow, A. G. Coons, Nj. Breedon, CIa, ence w. Fry, Joseph Lippetz, F. s. Hennessey and Ralph r. Richert, all of Los Angeles; 1; w. Windcr and A. E. Lightfoot of Phoenix: R. R. Smith, N w. Flassig, Alhambra. California;; J. R. Cohen and Fred M. Sine, San Francisco; George w. Hart, Douglas; Dwight Gerber, Pittsburg, Pa; A. s. Hooe, Tucson; A. Cohen, H. Walsh, Chicago; T. J. Martin, Cananea and L. E. Manloor, Pueblo.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-03-19
Two Arrested on
 Liquor Charges
 Found Not Guilty

Charges of ope4ating stills brought against John Rigley of Lowell and c. Martin of Warren, were dismissed in the federal court at Tucson, acco. dins to Deputy Sheriff Ryan, who was a witness there, and who returned to Bisbee yesterday.
 Rigley. who is a feeble old man, WIS arrested on October 20, last year at his ranch in Sulphur Springs valley, when deputy sheriffs reported finding a still there buried in the ground and three barrels of mash, some on the ranch and some at his home in Lowell He declared that he nad made the mash to feed his hogs.
 Martin was arrested about a month ago when deputy sheriffs are said to have found still in the cellar of his house on the boulevard at Warren. Martin said that he had rented the cellar to man named Richardson and knaw nothing of what was going on there.
 Frank Cokie of Douglas and Ira A. King ot Pirtleville, both charged with introducing liquor and at liberty on bonds of 5000 each. failed to appear and their bonds were forfeited
Bisbee daily review., 1920-03-19
High School Play TOT Worthy Cause
 Is Comedy Jewe

MT. Bob,' a comedy, will be pre- sented by the B. A A. of the Bancroft Jr high school for the benefit of the Near East Relief, a school victrola anu the athletic fund, at the G ana theatre March 2G and "A.
 Aunt Becky has a particular fond ness for cats. She has plans for turn- ing part of the house into home for destitute cats. Her architect, MT. Brown, is 10 come down and complete the plans. Fer nephew, Philip Roy SOD. does not want his aunt to do this and she takes every possible precau- tion to conceal her plans from him.
 There is also another MT. Brown, q clerk, who comes to see Philip regard ing the missing codicil of will. Aunt Becky, thinking he is the architect, tries to keep Philip from seeing him. MT. Brown is much puzzled.
 The play is replete with comical sit nations and is guaranteed to provoke a laugh from beginning to end.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-03-19
Reports Work on
 State Highways

w. C. Goetz, assistant state engineer Tn charge of road work in Cochise county, was in the district yesterday and reported that Oswald brothers have completed one and one-half of their paving contract on the Douglas Bisbee highway west of Forest station. Work on the road east of Douglas, which is contracted for as far east as Bernardino station, is making good progress, as is the work east of Ben son. All the road work is under fed eral aid projects and is being directed by the state engineer department