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New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
Cuba Cane Sugar

Pronounced weakness in the various
Cuba Cane Sugar securities yesterday
stood out even in market in which
declines were general. Cuba Cane com
mon lost %, the preferred 174, while
the convertible debenture per cent
bonds were the weakest of all, falling
from So to So on heavy dealings, set
ting a new low record. Bankers inter
ested in Cuba Cane Sugar said yes
terday that plans were under consid~
Grafton for financing the seasonal re-
quirements of the corporation, but that
they had not progressed to point that
would warrant a public announcement
At present the company has S18,O00,000
of acceptances held by large number
Of banks throughout the country Sc
cured by sugar at cents pound. In
addition the company has a secured
loan held by local banks. 1t is the de-
sire of the management to put through
plan which will take care perma-
nently of these obligations and at the
same time provide the funds needed
during the grinding period
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
Weakness of Coppers

Weakness Of copper shares on the
exchange yesterday was traced to the
disappointing quarterly statements Of
the porphyry group issued about noon,
showing a continuation of the deficits
piled up because of lack of demand for
their product. The reports were not
surprising in themselves, for those in
close touch with the copper situation
knew that leading producers had been
making little money for year or more,
but many had hoped that an improve
ment would be shown by this time
When the reports became public, there
fore, the selling apparently reflected
liquidation by tired holders. Utah
Copper and Anaconda name new lows
for the year at 439s and 1875, respec-
lively.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
New York Metal Marker

On the New York Metal Exchange
tin was quiet and easy, with Straits
and Straits shipments quoted at 25.75
GD26.25c; standard. 255OM26.25c and 90
per cent at 25.25M26c. Copper weak:
standard spot, August and September.
l1G11 .b0c, and electrolytic. SPOT and
August, 11.75c asked. Lead quiet; New
York spot, 4.50c asked, and East St.
Louis spot 4.30c asked. Zinc easy:
New York spot, 4.B0c. and East St.
Louis spot, 4.l0M4.20c,
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
Lires on Dollar Basis

ling by the American gold dollar as a
standard upon which the Italian gold
Ira Is based, announced from Rome, is
considered by bankers here as a fur
ther recognition Of the commanding po-
sition of the dollar in the markets of
the world. The change made by Italy
will become effective on September l,
and it is expected that it will result
largely in the elimination of London as
third party in business and CONNER
cial transactions between the United
States and Italy. The dollar standard
has been adopted by Italy because of
the greater stability Of the American
dollar, which is now considered the
best money in the world.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24

Foreign exchange rates advanced
firmly In yesterdays trading, strength
being shown especially by Scandina-
vans. German marks also recovered
strongly. w
Cable rates on London worked up
steadily, closing at ssee%, an advance
OF l cent Far Eastern rates were
strong' indian rupees advancing to a
new high for the year at 26N forcah1es
on CALCUTTA. South American EXCHANGE
vas fairly steady. Argentine rates show
Ing a slight reaction. Wv w.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24

BRAZIL (par s2.45 cents paper mil~c's,
Demand .......l2.121a .12.12ia 1887
Gables ..-::.ss l2.2o l1.2J GOO
Checks ;....:. $40 $50 49o
ECUADOR (par AZ 60 cents sucre)
Checks ........22.73 2273
CHILE (par 365 cents peso)
Checks ........lO.00 1000 1000
CRl Quay (par io3 AZ cents a peso)
Checks ...67.76 $500
VEN EFT UELA (par 1913 cents bolivar)
Checks .........lG.l3 1913
Canadian Exchangc-New York funds Fl
Montreal. lo}2 per cent premium; Montrea
funds In New York. . Is per cont discount
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24

Moline Plow Reorganization

Conversations between New York
and Chicago interests have been going
on relative to a plan for reorganizing
the Moline Plow Company. Several
changes In the original program have
been made as result, but a plan will
DC drawn up, bankers said yesterday.
by September |.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
La Wall Street
Mitchell Going Abroad

Charles E. Mitchell, president of the
National City Bank, is about to join the
group of distinguished Wall Street
fnanciers now abroad Mr.. Mitchell has
made arrangements to sail on Septem-
Der 8. He said yesterday he was going
on business. The list of bankers now
in Europe includes ]. P. Morgan, Otto
H. Kahn, Paul NJ Warburg, Pierre Jay,
Frank A. Vanderlip, James Speyer and
Jerome Hanauer. One of the most re-
cent departures was Mr.. Jay, of the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
Paris Market Improves

PARIS, Aug. 23-~Prces showed some
Improvement on tho Bourse to-day.
Three per cent rentcs 56 frames 90 cen
times; exchange on London az francs
ia confines; five per cont onn 81
fraHca As ccufimos; The dollar was
IL A,--l IL IL Il---l- Il 49, l.---l.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
Bid and Asked

Following arc the closing bid and
asked quotations Of stocks listed on the
Stock Exchange in which there were
DO transactions vestardav:
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
Money and Credit

Call loans renewed at 51s per cent
on the Stock Exchange yesterday. this
rate holding unchanged thronphont
the day. Withdrawals from locaI vaI
banks by the government to.morrow sa,
will be $4,500,0 ,0OO NV ~"
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24

LONDON, Aug 23 STANDARD copper.
spot, f65 % Gil; FUTURES, $50 IL jA
electro ytic. spot. 70'l0s; futures, e72:
tin, spot, f152 SIS; futures, s153 It's 3d.
lead, spot 923; futures, f22 los; zinc.
spot, f24 los; futures. f25
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24

=. Bank Clearings-Bank clearings at
New York yesterday were: Exchanges.
sooS'4oo,ooo; balances, s51. 200, 900
Silver-London, 3Sd: New York. do
mestic bar, s9Ac; foreign, 61ssc; Mex-
lean dollars, 47%c.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-24

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90 p ..-..lVe 10Y DO "a a. 4s
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Do Do \ pc pr Of ss'A 80 pci 40 rPn P5 m 50 80
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New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
THE AMERICAS

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New-York tribune., 1921-08-24
Transactions Yesterday in Listed Stocks
Summary of Stock Exchange Dealings
Stocks
January I to date.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
DO YOU REMEMBER?

When the merchants of Birming- ham put on extra clerks on pay day at Pratt mines?
 When two locomotives were run together "head-on" at smiths park?
 When the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company suspende~ payment of wages for 90 days?
 When shotgun quarantine was put in effect in Birmingham to prevent refugees from yellow fever epidemic at Jacksonville, Fla, coming to the city
 When one could buy at Second avenue boozery a schooner of beer a hard boiled egs, and bo- logna sandwich for nickel?
 When Knights of Pythias lodge in Birming ham conducted It's business and the conferring of degrees in the German language?
 When the Birmingham baseball field was located near Wares Grove on the North Ensley car line?
 When Sam Foley was marshal of Pratt City?
 When the First Methodist church was located on the site now occu- pied by the Hillman hotel?
 When Village creek was well stocked with fish. before the polu- tion of the stream by the waste water from the various industries?
 When political conventions were held in the building now known as Loew's Bijou? PIONEER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
PLAN ID PRODUCE
 MOTION PICTURES
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Church Film Corporation to Produce Biblical Pictures Here-WilI Use Local
 People In the Cast


 Motion pictures are soon to be produced in Birmingham by the In- ternational Church Film corpora tion, if atmospheric conditions prove favorable for photoplay in making trial picture, which will be begun within the next two months.
 The International Church Film cor poration, the Headquarters of which are in New York city, is engaged in making three types of pictures for church use. They produce one reel biblical pictures for the use of Sum- day schools, nlid-week entertainment pictures for use In church entertain which portray some moral truth.
 pr. Paul Smith. president of the company, who was in Birmingham Friday conferring with Joel w. Webb, Alabama counsel flor the com pany, said that Birmingham had been chosen for the southern production point of the company for the reason that it had the required natural scenery for outdoor pictures and be- cause the company had received gen erous cooperation from the churches and business men of the city. Bir- mingham, Chattanooga and several points in Florida were considered as possible locations and Birmingham was finally chosen.
 s2,OOO,OOO Capital Stock
 L Ht. gsot -4 -f S2,000.o 900. It was organized by rep resentative leaders of all the protes- tant churches for the purpose of furnishing to the various dencmi nations pictures suitable for use at services There Is no competition between the company and the regu lar film producers.
 pr. Smith said while here that the orders for films so far exceeded the supply that the company had expe- rienced difficulty. in attempting to supply them. The pictures are not only exhibited in America, but are sent to the missionaries in the for eign fields.
 The company plans to produce one Palestinian picture each week, and as these practically all require outdoor scenes 1t has been found necessary to come south to make them in the winter time. One picture will be made in BiI mingham each week, if the trial picture proves successful.
 The first picture to be produced will be Under the Juniper Tree" and will be the story of Elijah un- der the tree. All extra people will be recruited from BlrIn1ngham citizens, and interior scenes will be made in Birmingham homes Special use will be made of the mountains around the city, and Dr. Smith says very satis- factory pictures have been made by using similar mountains in New York state. A regular production crew and outfit will be brought to Birmingham. The Stream of Life,' feature picture made by the company was shown in several of the Birmingham churches some time ago, and it Is planned to show this picture again within the next few weeks. pr. Keener Matthews, Methodist presid- ing elder of the Bessemer district, has requested the use of another picture, the Good Samaritan" in aI the churches of his district.
 pr. Smith will return to Birmng- ham within a few weeks to make further plans for bringing the first production crew to the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
RACE PROGRAMME
 AT STATE FAIR ID
 BE BEST IN YEARS
Large Parking Field for Au- tomobiles Is Added for Con- venience of Patrons.
 Amusement Features

Amusement features at the Ala bama State Fair this year, which will be held here during the week October 8 to 8, will be far greater in number and attractiveness than any shown in previous years, ac- cording to announcement made yes terday by J. L. Dent, secretary.
 In addition to Jersey Ringle, the world famous aviator, who is de- clared to perform every known stunt and many which other aviators do not attempt. there will be many other features to hold the interest of the crowds. Chief among the entertain ment features will be the 12 big hip podrome acts. which will be seen both afternoon and night in front of the grandstand. These acts are declared by those who have seen them to be decidedly better than the best now appearing in the highest class vaude- vile houses in the east, and that they are simply too big for vaude- vile, so have to be shown out doors"
 The race programme for the fair tkis fall surpasses that of any other year with some fast running races, automobile races daily and some of the fastest professional motorcycle I racers in the country appearing. The people of Alabama have always been partial to running horse races, and for that reason the officials of the fair have offered some attractive purses, and have listed some of the best running horses in the country.
 The addition of many acres to the fairgrounds inclosure and the con struction of a large parking field inside the fairgrounds for the con venience of automobile parties is ex- pected to greatly increase the attend arce of Birmingham people at the fair. Not only will there be no charge made for taking the cars into the grounds, but there will be ample parking space furnished without cost and special officers will be detailed to guard the cars to protect them from damage or from thieves.
 Free camping space will also De pi ovided for out-of-town parties ana families who desire to attend and erend several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
HEADQUARTERS FOR' SCHOOL OF TRADES.
 WILL OPEN TODAY
Committee Plans to Raise Fund By Dollar Donations. Vocational Training for
 White Boys of State

The Exchange club committee in charge of the movement to raise S30,000 for the Alabama School of Trades and Industries, will open headquarters today in the office at 302 American Trust bank building.
 The committee has arranged it's plans to secure the entire sum need cd to get the state to release the funds for starting the school by mans of dollar donations. While the actiVe campaign only starts this week, several hundred dollars have already been sent in in amounts of Si for each subscriber and with the active assistance promised of all the other Exchange clubs of Alabama and number of organizations of statewide scope, confidence is ex- pressed that the entire amount need ed will be secured without asking for large donations from anyone.
 The Alabama School of Trades and Industries is a state institution de- signed to give vocational training to white boys of Alabama who have not the educational qualifications nor the money needed to enter the univer sity and Auburn. That such an in- stitution is badly needed in Alabama at this time is vouched for by let ters from pr. John w. Abercrombfe, state superintendent of education; Dr. George H. Denny, president of the university, and Dr. Spright Dow ell, president of Auburn. All of th em point out that the university and Auburn must necessarily con tlnue as schools of higher learning, and that 1t is necessary to require certain number of units of work be- fore entrance This rule keeps many deserving white boys from getting an education and the school at Rag land established by the state Is de- signed to fill that gap.
 The state already owns the site, which consists of 100 acres, and has also appropriated an annual main tenance fund and s3o,000 toward the construction of the first building con- ditlonal upon the people of Alabama contributing like sum. It Is this money which the Exchange clubs Of the state propose to secure by means of small donation, principally of VI each. Already hundreds of tndivid- uals have sent in their dollar, and due to the organization plans for reaching people all over the state, confidence is expressed that the en- tire amount will be secured within the next 60 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29

then placed the defendants under arr rest.
 Judge Alb further questioned the negroes as to the cause of the diff culty when Big Un said:
 Hit was dis-a-way, jedge, An faded an faded dat nigger, ontil won his money an den 1 faded away his cloes and shoes. At dis pint he gets sore an starts de argument dat brung on de fight"
 Are you men employed at the present time?"
 "Yassah."
 Show me your hands" Two pair of brawny hands, each as large as beavers tail were placed on exhibit before the judge, and a plentiful supply of "corns" were in evidence. Judge Alb expressed him- self as being satisfied that the de- fendants made their livelihood by the sweat of the brow
 Have either of you been arrested before?"
 "Nossah,H came in unison from the defendants
 Sheriff Jack, produce the 'dooms- cay book and look up the records"
 Doomsdsy Book
 The "doomsday book" is a record of past convictions in Judge Abs court, alphabetically arranged. anu in few minutes 1t was disclosed that each defendant had been before the judge three times on similar charges.
 According to the latest ruling of Hoyle, three strikes are out, and you're out of luck. but not out of jail. for tho evidence in this case Is that you are guilty. The fine will be nd hav Iah f,t, the county roads. l will suspend tue hard labor sentence, however. as 1 am satisfied you are working nig- gers, and were it not for the fight ing I would let you off free"
 The negroes thanked the judge, who further admonished them, and said:
 For your benefit T will say that you must not play craps on week days, but If you want to play a little on Sunday it is all right, or perhaps you had better learn to play golf on Sunday as you might possibly be less liable to arrest. Pay the dol lar and depart"
 The negroes thanked the judge for his leniency, and as they left the court one of them remarked. "Ah wonder what kind of game is dat golf?"
 "Ah dunno" replied the other, "-Nh spects hits CT skin game what de white folks done got up."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
0. E. s. SCHOOL OF
 INSTRUCTION HELD

In the interest of the Order of tha Eastern Star, q school of instruction was conducted recently at Litt1eton, several Birmingham people going down to take part.
 The school was conducted by Mrs. Etta B. Smith. worthy grand matron for the state, assisted by Mrs. Eltz- abeth Salter, grand secretary: Mrs. Hassie Simmons, deputy grand ma tron. and past grand patron, George A. Ash.
 A number of other Birmingham women who belong to the order also went along. The school was con ducted for Jewell chapter. No. 6. o. E. s.
 A school of instruction will be held at Ruth chapter. No. 8, New castle. by Mrs. Hassie Simmons, dep uty grand matron, August S1. The meeting will begin at 10 o'clock, all members of the order being invited.
 Electa chapter. O. E. s., and Avo'i- have their fifth Tuesday social Au- gust 90, in the Masonic hall, Avon dale. "A splendid programme las been arranged" writes the deputy grand matron, "and a good time IS assured all who attend Refresh- ments will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
PLANS FOR LABOR
 DAY CELEBRATION
Attractive Programme Ar- ranged for East Lake Park.
 Will Grown Labor Queen

The Labor Day committee of the Birmingham Trades Council have about completed plans for the largest celebration in the history of the coun- ci to be held at East Lake park on Monday September 5, which will in- ciude a barbecue of elaborate pro portions.
 J. R. Stull, secretary and treasurer of inc council, has announced that the programme has been completed and comprises speakers of note, att- letic events, entertainments and mu- sic. Mat J. Robinson of the American Federation of Labor will be present and make an address. Gardner au- tomobile will be given away to the winning ticket. The tickets are be- ing sold by number of young women of Birmingham, the girl selling the largest number of tickets will be se- lected as queen of Labor Day for 1922.
 The crowning of the queen will take place upon platform In the lake, to be decorated for the occa- sion. The programme follows:
 10 a. m.--InQuStTldl SCHOOL DdIu.
 l0:15 a. m.--Children's programme.
 Il a. m.--Plantation show, contin- uous.
 1l.3o a. m.-Swimming races.
 Intermission.
 12:30-Industrial School band.
 p. m.-Welcome address. J. Ellis Brown.
 1:30 p. m.---Municipal band.
 2 D. m.--James c. Davis, speaker.
 2:30 p. m.-Music.
 D. m.--Breck Musgrove, speaker. .3:30 D. m--Mat l.. Robinson, Amet- ican Federation of Labor representa- tive. speaker.
 p. m.-Free barbecue.
 4.15 p. m.--Band concert during barbecue.
 4:45 D. m-Athletic events.
 7:30--Confetti war.
 7:45-Band
 8 p. m.-Labor review; speaker, J. L. Busby.
 s:so-Crowning the queen, by Judge IT. B. Abernathy.
 p. m.-William L. Harrison. speaker.
 $50 p. m.--George Huddleston. speaker.
 10 p. m.--Automobile drawing.
 J. H. Smith. chairman; J. F. Stull. treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
15O APPLICATIONS
 FOR CITIZENSHIP
Italians, Lead In Aliens Seek ing Final Naturalization
 Papers

Preliminary examination of about 15o applicants for United States citi- zenship will be held at the federal building today at 10 o'clock by John E. Jackson, naturalization examiner of the department of labor.
 Following the preliminary exami- nation today the formal examination will be held tomorrow before Judge w. I. Grubb of the north Alabama district. Each applicant is required to bring into court with him two witnesses to testify that he has been in this country for five years and IS or good character. Questions con corning the nature of the government of the United States are asked by the naturalization examiner.
 According to Thomas J. Kennamer, deputy clerk in charge of naturaliza- ton work, nearly all nationalities are represented in the list making application for citizenship. The ltai- ians lead in number.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
Women to Welcome 15O
 NeU Citizens Tuesday

Birmingham women will welcome into the ranks of her citizenship 150 Foreigners next Tuesday morning at the federal building when they will receive their final citizenship papers.
 And because Birminghamites want them to feel at home--a patriotic pro- gramme that is meant to show them Americas ideals and to implant in their hearts a love of the nations traditions, will be. given.
 Those responsible for this pro- gramme are the members of the League of Women Voters and other organizations.
 There will be sung a number of patriotic songs conducted by Mrs. w. J. Adams, chairman of the com munity music committee, and follow ing a 1O-minute talk on the duties of citizenship will be given by Mrs. Richard Johnston. Then a recitation Your Flag and My Flag" will be contributed by Miss Aulda Mcdonald.
 A flag of red and blue and white made by Mrs. Henry Swope will be unfurled and the story will be told to the one-time foreigners how each stripe and each star is dear because
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-29
CLEM c, BURKE HOST.
 TO CHAMBER MEMBERS. AT LUNCHEON TODAY.

c. c. Burke of Ensley will be host at the Southern club this afternoon at 1 o'clock to 150 members of the Chamber of Commerce. who have been accorded personal invitation to at- tend as MT. Burke's guests. This is the fourth of these luncheons and MT. Burke being the representative of the western part of the city. Is ex- pected to lend special interest to this occasion.
 Later hosts will be George Gordon Crawford. Dan B. Dimick, R. A. Brown. Donald Conner and down the line until all the IT directors shall have entertained his coteris of cham Der members.
 The occasions have proven more and more popular, instructive and en- iowa ble