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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
MERIDIAN TO OBSERVE
 MONDAY AS A HOLIDAY

Meridian, Miss, December 24.- Especial )-Practically all business of Meridian will be suspended Monday as q holiday Christmas being on Sunday. Stores will be closed throughout the day as will all manufacturing con cerns and other works. Many of the churches of the city have announced White Christmas services for tomor- row while this afternoon one of the most interesting and elaborate fea- lures of the Christmas season here was a Christmas pageant through the principal streets, arranged by the Senior Baptist Young Peoples union of the Fifteenth Avenue Baptist church. Four beautifully decorated floats, two containing a pianist, 15 violinists and 40 singers. another de- picting the manager scene. with Mary and Joseph and eight angels, while the fourth represented clouds and seven angels, were interesting fea- lures r the pageant as were four handsomely decorated automobiles. The pageant and singers visited all the hospitals, carrying Christmas cheer to the inmates as well as to all the people of Meridian who crowded the line of march.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Dry Goods Market
 ShowS Demand for
 Seueral Staple Lines
Ky Associated Press

New York, December 24.--Cottoh goods markets have been steadier this week and prices on unfinished lines have depreciated little. The demand has included brown goods and some of the heavy colored cot tons and has been participated in by the manufacturers and Joboers' There has been steady business on percales and a limited business on bleached cottons. Sheets and pill low cases are I;rm, wash fabrics are in better request but sales are not large. Fine cottons have been sell ing more freely in mill centers, not ably voiles, shirtings and some dress cotton. Print cloths and convert ibles have been steadier and sales have been moderate. Prices are somewhat shorter and the demand has included many odd styles. New lines of shirtings are to be opened soon after the turn of the year, The sales of denims and ticiings for fu- ture delivery nave been steady. Prices are to be named on some of these goods after the holidays, the business being taken at value. Orders for fancy cotton blankets have been quite liberal and include many to be delivered early next year The job bers are showing light inventories and will have to reassort many staple stocks when business is resumed aft CT the holidays.
 Coupled with the known light stocks carried by many mills this leads merchants to look forward to better demand by the middle of January. Fall knit goods are selling moderately Yarns have held steady in spinning centers, but they are ir- regular in price in central trading markets.
 Current prices in first hands are as follows:
 Print cloths. 2S inch 64x64x, GA c; 64x6Os. 6c; 3s1A inch 64x64s, Sc; brown sheetings, southern standards, 12c; tickings, ounce. 2Sc; value; denims, 220 indigo. 191ac; value; staple ginghams. 141ac; prints, lie; dress ginghams, 200 and 221ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
UPWARD MOVEMENT
 CONTINUED IN THE. CHICAGO GRAIN PIT.
Wheat, Corn and Oats All Take a Lift, While in the Provisions List Prices
 Were Unchanged
By associated Press

Chicago, December 24.-Despite the double holiday in prospect prices continued their upward movement on the Chicago board of trade Wheat finished with net gains of AGIei; corn advanced $ to F. and oats l. c to 9sc. Provisions were practically unchanged except in ribs, which reg istered net gains of 12 to r points.
 Sentiment for higher prices was marked from the start in wheat Holidays abroad and resulting ab- sence of export demand turned the traders to the study of domestic con ditlons, and most of the news from tfds country was negative. The opinion was advanced that the com ing government report would show decreased farm stocks. Reports from the dry portions of the winter wheat belt had it that only light snows had fallen there, and these had been swept away by winds. leaving the plantings unprotected from eo.a waves predicted for tonight. Okla he mas state report of 47 per cent condition strengthened this argu- ment.
 The bears tried raid late In the session, but met stiff opposition, and the final rally was marked.
 Corn was infiu - by wheat and also by the sale of five cargoes for Russian relief. Predictions were made that this would lessen seaboard stocks and result In buying here later.
 Oats were bit more active than usual and followed corn. Provisions were as dull as the holiday season demanded, but somewhat firmer with live hogs and grain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
TRADERS AFFAIR
 WAS THE TRADING
 ON WALL STREET
Bond List Retained Its Recent Uncertain Characteristics, LibertyS and DomeSticS
 CoISing Mixed
By Associated Press

New York, December 24.-Ghe short session of the stock exchange today was q traders affair. the weekend and impending holidays combining to reduce dealing to slen- der proportions. So far as the list showed any definite trend, price changes mainly were toward higher levels. Oils, metals and miscella- necus issues, including rubbers ana tobaccos. supplanted the usual lead CTS of the industrial division.
 Many of the popular rails were en- tirely ignored for specialties con- trolled by pools. New Haven repeated it's low quotation of the year, but Chicago and Northwestern recovered part of it's decline.
 Business in foreign exchanges was little more than nominal, but the principal remittances were distinctly firm. The London rate was higher by 1 per cent and allied quotations rose to 20 points, strength also be- ing shown by Dutch, Swiss, Norwe- gian and Spanish bills.
 The bond list retained It's recent uncertain characteristics, Liberty issues and the domestic division all most as whole ciosinB dt hilAeu changes. Total sales. par value. S5,- 775,000.
 Changes in the weekly clearing house statement were light consider ing the heavy transfer of funds in connection with new underwritings Actual loans and discounts decreased S14,255,000, and the cash loss of about SS,656,00 was barely one third of the previous weeks gaini leaving excess reserves at approxi- mately S28, 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
PRISONERS IDENTIFIED
Held in Moulton on Charge of Steal
 ing and Selling Cotton

Moulton, December 24.-(Special.) - Marcus Daniel and Bert sutton, who were arrested few days ago for all legged theft of two bales of cotton from Burch Brothers of Moulton. have been identified by MT. Mcclure. cot ton buyer of Leighton, according to officers. MT. Mcclure visited the Lawrence county jail and is reported by the authorities to have said to the officers and others with him that the two men charged with the theft are the two from whom he bought the cotton which has since been at tached at the Decatur compress by Burch Brothers. He is said also to have identified them as the men from whom he bought two other bales short time priorf to the last purchase and 1t appears about the time that two bales disappeared from Moulton cotton platfOrmS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
EMPlOYES OF STATE PRESENT GOVERNOR
 WITH FINE PRESENT

Montgomery, December 24.-(spe Kilby left the capi- tol for the holidays Saturday morn ing carrying a solid leather travel ing case which was presented to him by his friends. the officials and em- ployes of the state. The presenta ton was made by delegation which expressed the appreciation of the kindnesses shown by the governor to the states official family during the year.
 And William A. Darden, secretary of the governor, was not forgotten. The same officials and employees pre- scented him with a solid silver pencil in recognition of his kindnesses.
 Governor Kilby informed his friends that he wanted to begin trav- cling at once in order that he might use the case. He even intimated that at some future date he would make a trip around the world in order that the case might be used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
SALE OF
 MARRIAGE LICENSES
 IN GREENVILLE, PLAN

Greenville, December 24.-tSpecial) The Greenvlle Ad club, the promoters of the golden rule sale days of the Neosho plan, will announce during next week the bargains to be given at the January sale on Monday. Jam uary 2. Teh auction feature will be worked at this sale and the people from all parts of the county, includ- ing the towns, are urged to bring in their wares to be auctioned on that day. An expert auctioneer will sell same. One of the unusual features of the sale is announced by Judge C. F Winkler. He will issue marriage license for S1 on that day and no fee will be even hinted at for performing the. ceremony. Thousands of people are expected in Greenvllle on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
GLEE CLUB TO GIVE CONCERT

Grenville, December 24.-(Speciai.) The University Glee club under the direction of the veteran leader. Tom Garner, will give concert at the Greenville opera house on Tuesday night. December 27. The organization Is made up of about 25 talented mu- siclans from the student body of the university. They have one of the best programs ever given this year, and the entertainment will be sure to please Greenvlle has been included
 in the itinerary of the club for a number of years and the music lovers are awaiting with interest the 1921 engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
SHANNON & CO.'S LETTER

New York, Decemberw 24.-(Spe- cial.)-It was almost certain that stocks today would be dull. and many have been wise enough to stay up- town as there has been very little doing, and although the market has shown a fine tone it has ben very inactive.
 The improving tendency displayed today makes us feel that we will have a higher market and an active week starting in on Tuesday Total sales, 342,3o0.-Post & Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, December 24-Foreign exchange steady. Great Britain, de- mand 4.1S%; cables 4.1sA; 6o-day bills on bands. 4.15%. France. de- mand 7.9S15; cables 7.99. Italy. de- mand 4.431s; cables. 4.44. Belgium, demand 7.621z; cables 7.6S. Ger many, demand .53A cables, .54. Hol- land, demand 36.5S; cables 36. 64. Norway, demand Is. .65. Sweden, de- mand 24.S5. Denmark, demand 20 16. Switzerland. demand 19.53. Spain, demand 14.Ss. Greece, demand 4.1b. Argentina, demand 33 37. Brazil, de- mand 12.S7. Montreal, 93h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
METAL MARKET
By Associated Press


 New York, December 24.-The cop per market continues firm. Although holiday dullnes has apeared in do- nestle circles, there has been fair export demand. and copper Is report ell to be selling abroad at basis or 14c demand and copper Is reported to be selling abroad at basis or 14c, which is the price asked by larger producers for domestic deiiv- cry, although some small lots for first quarter shipment are avail
 at 1Skc. Iron was quiet and easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

The terms "benzene" and "benzine" often, but not always, pronounced alike. are applied to totally different substances. To add to the confusion. benzene. the foundation of the coal tar dyes, was originally called ben- zine, and now often called benzol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
LIVE STOCK
By Associated Press

Chicago, December 24.-Cattle re- ceipts, 200. Compared with week ago: Beef sters, 29@50c lower; plain to medium grades showing full de- cline; she stock generally 20 to oO points lower; veal salves, Sl@l .oo off; stockers and feeders, / zo @ AUG bulls, soc lower.
 Hogs: Receipts. 5000; active and strong to 15c higher than yesterdays average, with lights up most; ship pers bought about 7,500; good clear ances; top, $7.S0 for 160-pound aV- craze: s7.50 for 1S0 to 190 average; bulk, s7@7.40; pigs, 10Ql5c higher
 Sheep receipts, 4,500. Compared with week ago: Fat lambs and year lings about sl higher; fat sheep and feeder lambs steady to 25c higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
ELDRIDGE MAN HURT

Eldridge. December 24-(Special) J. A. Kelly is in a hospital as re- suit of injuries sustained in an auto mobile accident. being badly mashed about the hips and legs when caught between the car and tree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
BAR SILVER

By Associated Press New York, December 24.-Foreign bar silver. 64%c. Mexican dollars, 49Ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
WILL RESUME PAYMENT

Chicago, December 24.-The Feo- ples Gas company of Chicago today announced it would resume payment of dividends January IT, with quar- terly payment of 1A per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

More than 1OOO0O square miles of the United States consists of swamps, bogs or inundated land Most of this now nearly useless land could be drained and made available for agri- cultude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
LONDON MONEY

London, December 24.-Bar silver, 34 1sd per ounce; money per cent. Discount rates: Short bills, 3A per cent; three months bills, 315 @3ss per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Chicago. December
24.Cash

Wheat, no sales reported. JOrn: NO. 2 mixed, 50A G5o9se; No. 2 yellow, 501z @50asc. Oats: No. 2 white, S74A @ @3S%c; No white, 35% 036c. Rye: No. 2, DOC. Barley, 53G sec. Timothy seed. $566.1O. Clover seed, SIP. 50p IS. 50. Pork nominal. Lard, sS.72i ribs, s7.50GS.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
CHICAGO GRAIN By Associated Press
Chicago
CASH GRAIN
BY Assoclated Prcss

St. Louis. December 24-Wheat: No. 2 red. $1 24; No. 3. s1.1S; De- cember, s1.14; May, s1.15A. Corn: No. white, Soc; December, 4914c; May, 541zc. Oats: No. white, 35@ 3512c; December, 35c; May, 34Ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
CLOSED ABROAD

By Associated | Iess |, ,r London. December 24-All mar kets here and in Liverpool are cioseo lntil next Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
AMoNG THosE CLOSED

By Associated Press New York, December 24.-Tne cor fee. sugar, cotton and produce ex changes are closed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
DRY GOODS

New York, December 24.-Cotton goods markets were partly closed to- day and trade was light Prices were steady, especially on sheetings. warns were quiet. Raw silk was dull and unchanged. Burlaps were iractive. Wool goods showed no change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Meal and Feedstuff

-(Smith Grain Co)
 Mixed horse feed, $40; old style hulls, SIS; No. 2 corn, 76c; corn chops. S18o; No. 1 white oats, 66c; shorts, S3s; bran, s2s; c. s. meal 2 pct. $44; hen feed. 100 lbs, s2.10; timothy. s3i; choice pea green alfalfa. s36; Johnson hay. $2V; wheat straw, 25 ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Six caves containing rich and im- portant deposits of bat guano were recently discovered on the Island of Sardinia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
By Associated Press

tfN5OCItttStf Chicago, December 24.-Potatoes stm; sacked northern whites, sl So Q2; Minnesota Red Rivers sacked s1 S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Chicago, December 24-Butter un- settled; creamery extras, 420421sc firsts, 33@4O1Ac; standards, 37c. Eggs unsettled; frsts, soc; refrigerator firsts. 3S@40c. Poultry, alive un- changed.
 New York, December 24.-Butter unsetled; creamery higher than ex- tras, 42l2 @43c; creamery extras, Al F q 42c; firsts. 36@41c. Eggs steady; fl esh gathered extra firsts, 56@ 5Sc; frsts, 52@55c. Cheese steady; aver age runs, 201a @21c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
LOCAL. MARKETS
Poultry

Garrett & Trimble) Eggs-Bresh candled, 52h 0b5c. 1Iens--25 @27c.
 Roosters-l2hc.
 Butter-Fresh country. 2o925o. Iurifeys-Live, 40Q42hc. Ducks-30c.
 Geese-20G G25c.
 Fruits and Vegetables
 (Msrshall, Jordan & Kelth) Bananss- -Eisht-hand punches. 50 to 60 Lemons-choiee and fancy. s5.5O. ofangesEFiorida, ts6o Q zoo. sa APpiesE1trs A6 fancy ls' and srKs5 choice. y4 Dittey. extra, SS.50. fancy. ssSss' sPitsenbsrF extra sssO; fancy Pears-Winter Nellie, s3.6C. Grspes-Emperors, keg, ;7.5o. Rutsbages-Canadian, Sc. Potatoes-Western. Sc ib.: Porto Rico sweet l5o-lb. sacks % ID. sack; yellow. 7c ib,; spanish onions, ss, small crate $4.6o large crate. Besns-California lima, large. So lb.; California baby. Sc lb. pink beans, To lb.; black yed peas shc Ib.: Michigan navy. loG lSs to s$Sk 79 v,qs,n,a Ie ,oo .o h roasted sack lots, shc lb.; bO-lb. lots. 26o. '''@ -' '9e' W. - Almonds--Drake, 1se; Nephls. 2sc. Ceiery-California. s7;5o crate. Cheese-eull cream daisies, 27c. Angelus Marshmallows-Fifty l6o pack eoeoanuts@i6o count. q; broken lots. ss.6O.
 Lettuoe--Iceberg, s4.5o crate. Grapefruit-Florids, S3.75Q4 box. cranberries-2o-i -ib box. s6.5O; s2S bar Carrots-S225 bu
 Cauliflower--S3.5 crate. Raisins--L. L. S4.5o. Live Stock Birmingham Packing Col Fed steers; Good to choice, W6c; me- dium to good. 4Q5c; common to medium to good, 4@ 5c; common to medium, ? h co 3hc. ity and 9lesh Steers 495c; fat cows, 3 Q4c: medium cows, 293c cutters. Pc. eanners, Q2e heavy bulls, Sc; light bulls. 5sS nsn gss so fat yeaTlinss Hogs; Choice corn fed hogs. 165 and up, 6he;f1S5 to 165, 6hc; 90 to 135, 6c; light pigs, 90 lbs. down, Gc best heavy hogs. 3h Q4hc; soft and oily hogs from h c lc per pound less than above prices.
 fish
 Standard Fish Co.) Gray Snapper-12hc. Red Snapper-lsc.
 Spanish Mackerel-22c. Pompano-36c.
 Salt Water Trout-2o@2 22c. Mullet-10c.
 oysters-chesapeake bay extra selects. s2.65 per gallon.
 (Swith & Co.,. Packers) D. s. Clear Bellies-109lShc. Pure Lard-12c.
 Jewel Shortening-11hc. Hams-Regular. 21 Q2ic. HamsESkinned, 23026c. Pork Loins--1S e 25c. Bacon--20 @ Acc.
 Butter-45c.
 Eggs-3S QJ b6c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
YOUTH GIVEN LIBERTY

Montgomery, December 24.-(Spe- cial.)-Porter Williams of St. Clair, 16-year-old boy who got caught in raid on still, was given his lib- erty as a Christmas present by Governor Kilby today. He was con vcted of distilling January 2S and sentenced to from one to three years. Governor Kilby said evidence indi- cated that the boy was not the chief offender. The parole was recom- mended by the trial judge, solicitor and board of pardons Governor Kil- by also ssued parole to David J. Dunn, Escumbia county. who had been given two years at hard labor for forgery in the second degree. This parole was recommended by the trial judge, solicitor and board of pardons
 
 .i An Ar,r e11-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
NAVAL STORES
PRODUCE

Savannah December 24.-NaVal stores market closed. holiday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
POTATOES

East St. Louis. December 24.-No live stock market today, holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Bacteria are being used to turn su- gar cane, from which the sugar has been extracted. into an available nt- trogenous fertilizer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
LIBERTY BONDS

Dy Asbociate0 Hrosa New York, December 24.-Liberty bond,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Corrected Daily by City Creamery Butterfat-4ic. Market firm.
 IoeaI Cntton Market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Live Stock
fish

(Swith & Co.,. Packers) D. s. Clear Bellies-10 Ql3hc. Pure Lard-12c. Jewel Shortening-11hc. Hams-Regular, 21 W2ic. Hams-Skinned. 23 d26c. Pork Loins-l8 25c. Bacon--20 @ 46c. Butter-45c. Eggs-3S Qy 5bc.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-01
Viscount Bryce i'm New Role
Eschews Politics and Discusses
Enjoyment of Nature
Special Dispatch to The Tribune

BAR HARBoR, Nc, Aug. 31.-vis-
count Bryce, who, with Viscountess
Bryce, is visiting friends on Mt. Desert
Island, gave a lecture to-day. His sub
ject was "The Enjoyment of Nature"
and in this field Viscount Bryce is as
thoroughly at home as he is in the
science Of politics. The lecture was
attended by distinguished assemblage
Viscount Bryce closed his address with
an appeal for the continued friendship
of English speaking peoples.
Viscount and Viscountess Bryce have
been guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Fl. Montague at Beaulieu, Seal Harbor,
since Sunday
To- day they were guests of DR.. Viii
liam w. Keen at the Seaside Inn, Seal
Harbor. Beginning Saturday, they will
be guests of DR.. and Mrs. Charles W.
Eliot at Northeast Harbor. Among
those giving dinners for the Viscount
and Viscountess were Mr.. and Mrs
Montague, DR.. and Mrs. William Adams
Brown and Mrs. Mark Hanna. a re-
ception Monday afternoon given by Mr..
and Mrs. Montague was the largest and
by far the most brilliant affair of it's
kind given here this season.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-01
British Favor
Keeping Arms
Debate Secret
Contention Is Powers Will
Be More Likely 10 Yield
on Some Points il First
Stands Are Not Printed
From The 7ribnno's European Bureau

Copyright. 1924. New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, Aug. 3l.-While the Brit
ish delegation to the arms limitation
conference will await the lead of T..
American hosts in the matter of pub
licity at the council. it is no secret
that British officials regard open
diplomacy in such parleys with dis
trust. The view prevails here among
those who were in close touch with the
negotiations preliminary to the formu-
lation of the Versailles Treaty that
many deadlocks arose in the Paris con-
ference due to the insistence upon full
publicity during that sssembly's early
stages. There also is a disposition
here to regard the Washington con-
ference rs something from which not
every one can emerge fully satisfied,
and the belief is held that concessions
can be better made and obtained il
original viewpoints are not empha sized
by publication
Regarding British opinions Of the
matters at issue little has been di-
vulged here. Britain is committed to
the cone power standard' as regards
her navy, but this is susceptible to
wide Interpretation. There are certain
ISSUES on WIllcn QOmlnlOn lnnuencc
will be felt, and one of these is against
heavy reduction in sea power, Australia
being especially insistent.
A. j. Balfour, Lord Lee of the Admit
rally. and Lord Beatty are the persons
most prominently spoken of just now
to head the British delegation Mr..
Balfour's successful American trip in
1917 weighs heavily in his favor; Lord
Lees position as naval expert would
have much influence, but it is not
known whether Lord Beattys health
would permit the trip and the conse-
ouent labor.
There will be two or three foreign
Office experts. and, including secretaries
and clerks, there will be about fifty in
the delegation which will arrive in
Washington the first week in Novem
her.
1t may be regarded as settled, bar
ring unexpected contingencies, that
neither Premier Lloyd George nor Lord
Curzon, Foreign Secretary will attend.
The former can find excuses in the
Irish and domestic problems and the
new wave of unrest which is sweeping
continental Europe, while Lord Curzon,
as an expert on Eastern matters, prob
ably will be cngrossed in problems af-
fccting India ana Asia Minor.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-01

in Asia Minor have broken through
the extreme left of the Turkish Ma
tionalist army, which has lost it's in
tativc Of the last few days, and the
Greek army has crossed the Sakaria
River.
Certain contingcnts of the Greeks
also have crossed the llija River and
are storming the second Turkish de-
fense line. The Turks, who are giving
way at this point, are expected to
make a stand on the high ground
around Angora.
The Greek advance in the Salt Des-
ert, temporarily held up recently, due
to lack of water, has been resumed.
The Turks have rushed two cavalry
divisions from the desert 30 the de-
fcnse of Angora. Violent fighting is
still in progress.
The Angora government has issued
call to arms to all able-bodied men
between the ages of thirty and forty
five. They are ordered to report Sep
tember l.
New-York tribune., 1921-09-01
U. S. Buys 100000
orth Of Diesel Motors


GENEVA, Aug. 81 (By The
Associated Press) 1t is an
nounced that the engineering firm
of Sulzer, at Interthur, has re-
ceived an order from the Amcri-
can government for $5,000,000
worth of Diesel motors for sub
marines. An order for $6,250,000
for similar motors was received
a few weeks ago by the same firm
from the japanese government.
The Sulzer firm makes a spe-
cialty of Diesel and ether large
motors for submarines.