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n. n. GRIFFITH TO VISIT NORTH
ERIN FURNITURE FACTORIES.

II. II. Griffith of the Rix Furniture
and Undertaking Company will leave
the latter part Of this week for diff
ferent points in the North. Mr.. Crit
fith. while gone, viii also attend a
short salesmanship course given by
the Safe Cabinet people at Mariet-
IA. Ohio. He will also visit the fac
tories Of the Hoosier Cabinet people
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-19

and various other factories in the
North where furniture is manufse-
tured. Mr.. Griffith viii probably be
out Of the city three weeks. He win
be accompanied from here BY J. G.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-19

We weld anything except "brok-
en- heart''--Lubboek Welding Co.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-02-19

Rix Of the same company Of Big
Spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
BEAR|SH FEATURES IN COTTON MARKET
 CAUSED IN LIST General List Closed Steady at a Net Advance of 12
 to B Points
By Associated Pres,

New York, May 15-Unfavorable weather and crop advces were the fea- ture in the cotton market again today. October contracts sold up to S6 1sc, or 30 points net higher and 5 points above the low level, and later fluctuations were irregular. That delivery closed at 3611c, with the general list closing steady at net advance, of 12 to 35 points.
 The market opened firm at unchanged prices to an advance of. 2S points and sold 20 to 30 points net higher during the mid dle of the morning on covering, while there was also some scattered buying. for long account and moderate demand from Liverpool for near months. Reports of too much rain in parts of the western belt and that unseasonably low night temperatures were retarding germnation appeared chiefly responsible for the rise Business was fairly active at the start, but tapered off after the more urgent demand from shorts had been supplied and showed moderate reactions. Reports from the goods tratle showed a small vol ume of business at first hand, but man. ufacturers were said to be confident of future demand on. the ground that SUD- plies were comparatively small at home and abroad The amount of cotton on shipboard awaiting clearance at the close of the week was 134.708 bales against 1O3,- 693 last year. Manchester cables reported a continued dull business, with buyers holding off in the hope of cheaper raw cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Cooney & Co.'S Letter

New Orleans, May 15.-Weather conditions during the past week were generally unfavorable, especially in the western portions of the belt, ex- cept in dry areas of Texas where the moisture was beneficial.
 Were it not for speculation held, in check by the financial situation and freight congestion, it is likely market would have ruled higher
 Meanwhile crop accounts, as a whole, are becoming les favorable, and may become worse unless the. weather in the interior clears, of wtfch there are no indications at moment
 Instead of the needed dry, warm weather, temperatures remain too low and indications are for more rain in nearly all sections of the belt over Sunday.
 Economic conditions are not satis- factory, it is true. but the funda- mental features of the cotton market are sound owing to increased con- sumption and small stocks of medium and high grades, with the new. crop several weeks late in making a start and under very unfavorable condi- tions
 So far as cotton is concerned, pros- poets for a large crop are fading, and since a yield of 13,000, 900 bales this year against 12,000,0O0 last year would be considered too small for next sea sons requirements, it is possible, if not probable, that a moderate produc- ton of 14,000,000 bales may not be realized. In view of such anN outlook, how much stronger would the market be if future developments indicated small crop, or say 13,O00,O 900 or lower. HI. & B. Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Federal Reserve Banks

Statement of resources and liabili- ties at close of business May 4. 1920.
 Resources: Gold coin and certificates ia vault, ss,O9S, o22.62; gold settlement fund. ,972.9S7.9s gold with foreign agencies, s4o6ooSS95; gold wiM fed eial reserve agent, s52,OS971 gold redemption fund, s7.535,9S total gold reserve s79,756, 6,6Ss.6S; legal ten der notes, silver, etc, s1,349,S6S. SO {: total reserve, sS1,10655S2S; bills dis counted secured by government war obligations, $61,542,997 .5S; aal other, 5.sSS, S,671.20; bills bought in open market $6,0s7.97S.1S; total bills on hand, $123, ,520,646.96: U. s. government bonds $113,700: U. S. Victory notes, $3,- 150: U. S. certificates of indebtedness, s15.665,S56; total earning assets. s139,- S0S. 35296; bank premises, s574.444S5; uncollected items and other deductions SS4, ,424, ,240.S5; five per cent fund against federal reserve bank notes. $4S4,S50; all other resources, $177, ,90S.24; total re- sources, s256, .350.1S.
 Liabilities; Capital paid in. s3. 490o; surplus, s4695,00O; government de- posits. s2,739.S96.95: due to members. reserve account. $54. .2S1. .595S5; deferred availability items, s30.4S7. .431.05; other deposits. including foreign government credits, zoo S29 10: total gross de- posits. s90, 209.7 .752.94. federal reserve notes in actual circulation. s9,311,1C2; all other liabilities. $2,5i0, ,302.24; total liabilities. s256, ,350.1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton By Associated Press

New Orleans, May 15-Cold and wet weather in the belt put the price of cotton higher today in d moderate way. The market was steady from the open ing and it rose easily in the furry of buying in the early hours At the same time more or less caution was on dis play among traders on the long side because of the unfavorable character of end of the week reviews of trade in general. The opening advance did not stop until it amounted to 33 to 38 points and July was at 3S.21c. At this level enough realizing came from longs to check the rise and from then on the tendency was to react in a small way. Closing quotations were at net gains for the session of 27 to 33 points.
 Reports from the western belt in- dicated that rains were fairly general and also that they were heavy in many places. In addition to the moisture which was not wanted in any section, temperatures were too low. While the eastern belt was dry the weather over it was too cold The forecast of showery weather for prac- tically the entire cotton region was re- garded as very unfavorable for the crop. With all this bullish crop news to work on, operations on the long side were held down by further reports in dicating general showing down in trade,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Weekly Financial Review
By Assooiafed Press


 New York, May 15.-Compulsory re- striction of credits, assumed wider and more significant proportions in the stock market this week, causing further pro- nounced depreciation of quoted values in virtually all classes of securities.
 Economic problems were intensified by the increased freight congestion aft rail- road terminals As far west as Chi cago the serious shortage of cars and raw materials threatening the very ex- 1stence of many lines of industry.
 Trading in stocks were lighter than at any similar period of the year. but deal ings Tn bonds were comparatively exten- sNe, with Liberty issues and victory notes at lowest prices yet recorded.
 The investDent market was active and firm. as ateested by over subscriptions to several new capital issues. All of these however. were offered at rates welding : per cent or better.
 In banking circles unusual interest Was manifested in next weeks confer ence of the federal reserve board. Re- ports from New England and the west strengthened the impression that another advance Of discounts, including the rNse for mercantile paper, is contemplated. The most hopeful feature of the local money situation is the further scaling down of speculative loans. This liability 1t was declared. is smaller than at any time in in the last six months. There is reason to believe that loans against exports also have been reduced substan- tially.
 In the foreign exchange market move ments were Irregular within circum- scribed limits, the more important re- mittances favoring this center Cables reporting additional gold exports from London to this market occasioned some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Stewart Letter

New Orleans, May 15.-The market opened 15 up on July and 30 up on new crops on accumulated overnight buy ing orders based on cool weather, the expectation of bullish effect from the passing of the peace resolution and as a reflection of general opinion or sentiment that the first condition report on June ? will show a low con- dition. Some expect it 70 or below anyway below last years when it was 75 6. The market held steady around opening figures to the close. Market prospects next week depends on weather developments. The effect of bad weather would be accentuated by buying for the condition report, while with good weather general news would have a greater effect.
 The market ruled dull but firm dur ing the short session, there was sell ing by southern spot people while the buying appeared to be largely by New Orleans on straddle orders.
 We, however. continue bullish for long pull, and advise buying on all good reactions.-S. R. Stewart X Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

New York, May 15.-(Special)--Th market this morning was higher in corsequence of very heavy rains in parts of the southwest, Oklahoma re- porting Az inches. There were also rams in west and south Texas, so that the crop in that particular section of the belt is in good shape. East of the r:ver the weather was cloudy but with low temperature, so that on the whole the map was unfavorable, although not so much so as the trade had .expecter from private reports The advance Here was checked by the lack of spec u1itive buying and the expectation of better weather over the holidays. The weather will continue to be an import tant factor in the market the coming week. especially as it is almost time for the reports to be made to the gov ernment on May 25. News from outside sources is still unfavorable and we have today received a cable from Man chester stating that the recent decline n silver, together with competition, from Japan has tended to check new business with India.-Hubbard Bros. x Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

firm with a snadvancei over last week for. No. 2 valley furnace, malleaole val ley and gray forge at Pittsburg' wnicn are now quoted S44, si4 and S4S.~ re- speoively. Coke and ferro alloy produc- tioh is fair with stocks accumulating becaOse of inability to move supplies 10 needy consumers. ~
 The copper market is strong with lead ing operators making good sales at ls' '4c for spot and second quarter and !t4 for July delivery, refusing all oruers after that month. The increased ue- mand and completed export arrange meflts with French consumers are re sronsible for the firm prices outsiue small agencies are shading slightly for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Ove~ Private Wires
ThOmasOn-Pa Parker & Co.

New Orleans, May 15.--lt was a quiet weekend session in cotton with the tone steady from start to finish be- cause of more bad weather Tn the belt. At the same time new operations of consequence on the long side were pre- vented by the unfavorable tone of weekly trade reviews which talked of further slowing down in general trade. ..The opening was higher and improvement continued until July was trading at 3S.2lc and the list was 33 to 3S points over yesterdays close. Realizing from the long side checked the advance and caused a. reaction of a few points. Last mice% Were at net gains of 27 to S3 points.
 Further heavy rains were reported in the western belt, which was wet from one end to the other The east ern belt was dry, but it was altogether too cold to be called favorable. Tenn peratures were also too low in the western belt. The forecast called for showery weather over practically the entire belt and if much rain falls over Sunday the market will be higher Monday. especially if temperatures re- main low.-Shepard x Gluck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
WEEKLY METAL
By Associated Press


 New York. May 15.-The steel industry is still paralyzed owing to the railroad situation which has become more acute because of the extension of the railroad mems strike The curtailment is still severe, at Pittsburg, Youngstown, Be- troit and Buffalo, where most plants are operating under 60 per cent and steel products are congesting yards and, termi- nals as the freight. blockade prevents movements.
 Dependent on all oil and fuel ship ments, iron producers are in serious err cumstances. as deliveries are very light due to stagnated traffic. and finished material is piled high in yards without hope of transportation for several weeks to come Orders and inquiries from consumers have decreased as they have little confidence of guaranteeing early deliveries. The future market remains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Proper Fertilizing of Soil

Any southern farmer can easily find the exact combination of fertilizer need ed to fit his soil for the crops he de- sires. according to statement in the Popular Mechanics Magazine. if he is provided with simple chart devised by an association whose object is the improvement of soil in the south. A small cardboard disk, carrying the names of crops. is pivoted in the center of larger one, on which are printed descriptions of all varieties of soil. The small disk may be rotated until the crop desired is opposite the proper soil condition. when the correct fer tilizer formula appears in figures in a slot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Emergency Railroad Switch

An emergency railroad cross-over, or switch. that is installed in few min- utes, without cutting or mving the rails of the main line, says an illus trated article in the Popular Mechanics is the product of a Minnesota inventor. and is already in use on some lines. The novelty of the device lies in pro- viding the portable rails with projecting ends. that lie on top of the outer main Line rail and serve to lift the wheels sSst enough to clear their flanges in standard rail. with two of these bridge over ends and two pointed switch ends. compose complete set forsemergency Installations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

more delightful evening has ever been enjoyed than that in the Kayser home where the artistic interior was enhanced by pretty floral scheme, combining blue larkspur and golden-hued coryopsis. A basket filled with the coryopsis and iarkspur centered the beautifully appoint ed table, and places were arranged for Messrs. Julien Smith, J. P. Day. Morgan Richards, T. l.. McGill, M J. Meyer, J. B. Ellis Frank Cater, pr. A. T Reeves, Miss Helen Kayser and MT. and Mrs Isidore Kayser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

small lots. without affecting the pro ducers' market.
 Tin became easier following weskness in London.
 Lead is quiet despite the reduction of %c by leading interests. s An expected buying movement did not develop this week, and the outside mar ket remains higher than producers prices, although the price tone is easier on light demand
 Light den1and weakened anthony dur ing the week and the prompt price is es sier lat 1oc. with 10Ac asked by re- tailers.
 Cotton textile unions in Great Britain 4,o,.a .,c1 pOt fav,aale 1nef11 hers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Port Movement

New Orleans: Miadling. 4o.25c; re- ce!pts, 1,743 bales; sales, 442; stock, 3ss,140.
 Galveston: Middling. 42c; receipts, 2,4f1 sales. S2S; stock, 204,12o.
 Mobile: Middling. 4O.50c; receipts. @sS bales; stock, 5,102.
 Savannah: Middling. 41.5O; receipts, 2z5 bales; exports, 6.125; stock, 74lS3.
 Charleston: Middling, 40.5oc; re- .eirts, 116 bales; stock, 24s,199
 Wilmington: MiddlLg, 40c; receipts, bales, stock, 44.75l.
 Texas City: Receipts. 444 bales; ex- perts, 4Ss; stock, t2,063,
 Norfolk: Middling, 40.50c; receipts. 3ir bales; sales s1S0; stock, 63,2
 Baltimore; Stock, 5,J44 bales. \ Boston: Middling, 41.15c receipts, 62 Abales; stock, $500. \ Philadelphia: Middling, 41.S5c; stock, 6e+35 bales
 New York: Middling, 41.e0c; exports, .D9 bales; stock, 43.9i0.
 Minor ports: Stock. l5.125 bales.
 Total receipts today 1854 bales; ex- parts, 22.917; stock, 1.G94,7S6.
 Total receipts for week, 1854; ex- ports, 22,917.
 Total receipts for season. e,Ss2,494
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling. 40,75c: receipts s54 bales; shipments 1.9S1; sa.es. s35. stock, 157.1G3
 Memphis: MiddlinS. 42c; receipts, eJs7: shipments. 3.266; sales 1.Oo0 ! stock. S23.0SO. Augusta: Middling. 41.50c receipts. SRI bales; shipments, l.51S; sales, sS6 stock, 95,599
 St Louis: Middlihg. 41.50c; receipts, 3,S shipments. 35; sales. 1000; stock. 15 591
 Little Rock. Niddling 42c receipts hales, shipments. 9S: sales. 9S: stock, 3a631
 Total receipts today, 6.o1o baies; shipments, 7.671: stock, TiS,1s1.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Dry Goods
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 New York, May 15-Cotton goods were very quiet and gray goods easy in today's trading. Yarns showed little change. Knit goods were very quiet and burlars easy. following reports of large shipments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

surprise, as the latest exhibit of the br.ik of England disclosed no material change of that institutions holdings of bullion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
Spot Cotton

New Orleans, May 15.-Spot cotton quiet and unchanged. Sales on the spot, 342 bales; to arrive, 100. Low middling 31.25c; middling, 40.25c good middling, 44,25c. Receipts and stock blank.
 New York, May 15--Spot cotton steady; middling, soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
New Orleans Futures. By ASsociafed ppess

New Orleans May 15,--The cotton market closed steady at net advance Of 27 to 33 points,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
T R RAW V E |
EAST-WEST-EUROPE

Delightful summsr tours at home and abroad organized 0d handled by travel expert with sixteen years continued success The Pacific Coast from Canada to Mexico Grand Canyon. Yellowstone Park, Cali fornia, Colorado. The Great Lakes, Niagara Falls Thousand Islands, Bostons New York, etc. Europe and the Battefields
 Expense paid, personally conducted par ti9s in July and August. Independent trips any date. Hundreds booked. Limited space left Free. trips to organizers Write now for folders.
 .McFlARLAND TOURS.
 Ansley Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs Davis Stakeiey of Montgomery ar rived Thursday to spend a short while with Mrs. l.. M. Snider. Mrs. Stakeley who was LaGrande smith before her marriage. spent much .ime as a child, with her aunt, Mrs. Eugene Robbins. ST. and she has friends here who remember her pleasantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
More Biscuits

More Biscuits
 Indianapolis. Ind, May 15.-Flour dropped 56 cents a barrel to 915.25 here today. marking the second half dollar decline this week. A lower wheat market fs the reason for the drop. 1t was 1aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs. Cecil CothFan and two children, George and Cecil, and Mir. George Goth ran, their grandfather, left Tuesday for Mobile for a visit to Mrs. Howard Bald W in and Mrs w. o. Dobbins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Cotton textile unions in Great Britain have 269C0g female members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16
SOCIETY IN SELMA
(Continued from Page EighO

her visit will give them an opportunity Of again greeting her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs N. Finkelstein entertained the Young Matrons' Bridge Club the past week at her home on Lauderdale street, with only club members present. At the conclusion of the games 9 delicious re- freshment course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Among the out-of-town visitors who came to Selma Tuesday to attend the Fourth district convention were Mrs C. z. Clay ard fartY of friends from Demopolis in which was included Mrs. Daly Jacobs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs R. s. Collins of Montgomery is the attractive guest of her sister, Mrs. Mark Hemby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs s. Eagle is leaving shortly for Birmingham for visit to her daughter, Mrs. Joe Sake. Later she is planning to visit relatives in Nashville, en route to New York, where she will spend sev- eral weeks of the early summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs. T. H. Purcell and two lovely chi dren, Burette and Virginia of Cincin nati, guests of Mrs. Purcelrs mother Mrs. Virginia Lockhart. will remain her, several weeks longey, their friends vii be delighted to learn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs. s. M. Davenport left Saturday for Orange, $. C.,'sto spend two weeks with relatives. Mrs. Davenport has made many friends since coming to Selma some months ago with her husband, who is as- Dixie Cafe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Rt. Rev Bishop Allen will come to Selma from Mobile to address the gradu- ating class of the Convent of Mercy on Sunday, May 20. The class is composed Of eleven Boys and girls, and the exam nations now drawing to a close have been successfully passed by each side. with creditable marks
 Commencement exercises will be held at the Academy of Music, June f. A play IS to be presented by the senior class, and many novel and attractive drills and dances will be given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

1 Mrs. Van Flannon and Mrs Graham ! Melvin won the two prizes offered Tues day to visitors and club members by lMrs. Robert T. Jones. who was the l charming hostess for the Tuesday Bridge l Club Most attractive was the setting
 for the games, with quantities of cory ! Dpsis, Dorothy Perkins roses and pot ! ted hydrangeas used in the rooms. l Sandwiches and tea were served with delicate little confections.
 1 Guests and club members present were: | Mrs. James Mallory of Texas. Mrs R. l.. ! Melvin. Mrs, W. A. Archibald Mrs LaRue McGown. Mrs Lester Griffith Of ! Lvnbrcek. l.. l., Mrs s. A. Fowlkes. Mrs. | Georre Breeden. Mrs. Law Lamar. Jr..
 Mrs. Howard Crandall, Mrs E. M. White
 sides. Miss Evelyn asseter.
 l Mrs lanes Leon Camp of Franklin, 1 Va. is the lovely guest of her mother, Mrs. j. l.. Clay.
 ! Miss Mary Bruce Moore entertained the
 members of the Wednesday Bridge at her hcnie on Furniss avenue, where Dorothy
 Perkins roses were arranged in profusion, 1 in the living room, where the bridge | tables were placed.
 Ices were served. and the guests were:
 Misses Gertrude Melvin. Helen Apder- | son, Alma Seymour. Dorothy Rowell Carolyn Young. Elizabeth Clay, Lorine
 Peacock. Mrs. Will Hinson.
 Mir. and Mrs Isidore Kayser enter. tained with a diner party Tuesday eve ming at their handsome home on Dallas avenue. when guests were limited to the board of directors of the Rotary Club The meetings of the board are always marked by these dinner parties at the
 homes of it's several members. but no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-16

Mrs Edgar Bowron is spending several days in Birmingham. and will return later to Selma to continue her visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. R. P. Ander-' son.