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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02
CRONDARRIVED
AT RINGSIDE
At EARLY HOUR

RINGsIDE. Jersey City, July a.
Gates to the big fight opened at
9:45s and in and in trooped the
crowd. Through the entrances on
each side Of the big wooden octa-
gon came men and women who to-
day were to witness Jack Dempsey.
of America, and Georges Carpen-
tier, of France. to battle for the
heavyweight championship of the
world. ,a
The early coners sat down to
wait They found Just three things
to do:
Debate the weather prospects
which in the morning appeared
dubious.
Admire the worlds greatest
arena in which $4,000 odd could
nestis tuSt as scoztFy asethgr pro-
verbal sardines.
And speculate on future ring his
tory.
- One Grand Mixture
They we're all there, society won.
en- and shop girls; the merchants
and the $50 pr week clerk who
worked for him; the men who lived
by his brains and his fellow with.
out q profession and sportsmen
from five continents.
Travellers who landed in Richards
seventh row of seats in the amphI.
theater came with glasses to span
the 800 feet to the ring. Many
carried MS part of their regular
equipment sun glasses, one pair;
pillows, as many as the old family
sofa had held; sandwiches, a
legion; fans, as numerous as the
wings OF the famous Jersey skeeter.
In the arena, which from its top.
most tier flew at regular Intervals
the tri colors Of France and tie
starry flag Of America. An army
of workmen were putting on the
last touches. The ring was the
scene of tho greatest activity with
the canvas covering taut and the
rope bound with white flannel tape
News fir the World
About the ring experts were set,
ting up instruments which were tc
take the tidlng frIm the ringside
around the globe over more than
one million mics OF wire.
The first of the six preliminary
bouts, that between Babe Herman
and Joe Metranga, will be started
at l o'clock eastern daylight saw
ings time.
The carnival Of blows opened al
1912 with preliminary bouts that
served as cocktail for the feast.
In accordance with the New Jer.
sey boxing law no decision was
rendered by the referee at the end
Of the first preliminary between
Johnnie Curtain and Mickie Del,
mont, featherweight, but Curtain
was conceded to have outpointed
belmont, The crowd was very
quiet for a fight audience.
By noon the four rows of. $3.50
seats had been filled and the stand,
ing place about the. outer rim was
occuyied. The $40, SIS, $50, $25,
$50 and $40 seats were nearly full
and a sea Of faces from. boxes to
rindside was every, moment getting
fresh drops.
The second bout, between Tackey
1'Gatty and frankie Burns, bantam.
weight, followed Immediately
FRANKIE Burns ! had an advantage
hon points in the second prelimin,
Flry. The third preliminary brought
together Joe Metranga,. OF New
Orleans and Babe Herman OF Call,
fornia. They were feath6rweights
The referee stopped the bout n the
fifth round when Metranga was
hanging helpless on the ropes. The
fourth bout was between Dick Grif-
fin, Fort Worth, Texas, and Bennie
| FnRfer Naxv gVnrfr ~
The bout between @. Tunney
and Soldier Jones, was stopped in
the seventh round when Jones was
! toontiuped On pase aysl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02
TIN

IN is the most precious Of
1 metals. Ii is the roof Of many
home. It's domestic uses are many.
1t made a Greek princess of the wild
ow Of William Leeds. the American
tin-plate king. 1t provides a royal
bride for the Princess son. William
Leeds. Jr.. who soon is 10 wed
.Xenia, aprincess Of the kingly house
of Greece.
| Ds'pi's,not this humble metal.
OBSERVATIONS.
Congress should reduce next the
sitting army.
Business is looking up-at the
freight rates.
Dawes will give the budget a
cursory examination.
Planes may smooth down the
bigger navy dispute.
One distance that doesn't lend
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
II tits true there are 10000
poets in Japan, she has troubles
OF her own,
Carpenter. in High Spirits
headline. II he's in spirits at all
they are high.
Most men try to be on the right
side; more are needed onsthe side
OF Right.
Dress refrmers fear the height Of
women's ambition has not yet been
reached.
All -Bolshevisn contains that Ii
worth whtle, Is q rev American
prisoners.
Perhaps those Atlantic pirates
are Just ordinary, bandits forced by
prohibition. to take to water.
: Liquor. once put,men In the gut
ter against their wills: men now
put liquor in the gutter against
their wills
These men who can't, pick a
winner for July 2 will have their
turn with the II told you SC
crowd" on July. 3.
a salesman has departed tor
South America with a 27-ton loco;
motive as a sample. Good thing he
isn't selling skyscrapers,
Ford may, put the government'i
s100,O00,000 nitrate plant on q
| profit basis, but Eha viii not b, The
first man 10 make money out o.
:. IL - "a ~ "a -. ~ - AN
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

A salesman has departed tor
South America with a 27-ton loco
motive as a sample. Good thing no
isn't selling slsyacrapers,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

Ford may put the governments
s100,000,000 nitrate plant on a
profit basis. but ha viii not be, the
first man 70 make money out Of
a11 ~ "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

These men who can't, pick a
winner for July 2 will have their
turn with the II told you SC
crowd" on July. 8.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02
MUCH SLEEP MURDERED AS BIG.
FOR GATES TO open

an amalgamation of red bloods-
plebeian and silk stocking-all stir.
red by common impulse.
"Hot dog" vendors, soft drink,
fruit and candy, fight picture post
card, fight button and souvenir
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

Liquor. once put,men In the, gut
ter against their wills: men now
put liquor in the gutter against
their wills Z,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

All .Bolshevism contains that Ii
worth while, is a. few American
prisoners, a. ~.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

Perhaps those Atlantic pirates
are Just ordinary. bandits forced by
prohibition to take to water. Z
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

Dress relrmers fear the height Of
women's ambition has not yet been
reached.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

"Carpentior in High Spirits
headline. II he's in spirits at all
they are high.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

Most men try to be on the right
side; more are needed onFthe side
OF Right.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-07-02

II It. is true these are 10000
poets in Japan, she has troubles
OF her own,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
By Associated Press

New Orleans. November 2i.-Nearly everything was turned to bullish ac- count in the cotton market today and prices were higher from the opening. There were periods of rather active realizing, but recent buyers which caused material recessions, but new buying always caused recoveries and the close was at net gains on the ses- sion of 31 to 40 points, with December at 16.62c.
 The opening was strong under the effect of much better Liverpool prices than due, combined with report on ginning slightly under leverage ex- pectatlons. Prices bulged 40 to 69 points before the upward trend was checked. carrying December up to 17c. The census bureau figures of 7,270.575 bales glnned to November IA was ac- cepted by many traders as coming within about 250.0O0 bales of counting the crop. although bearishly inclined traders claimed that they confirmed crop estimates of 5000. .000 bales.
 Recessions of the middle part of the session reduced the advance to 10 to 23 points. but at one time there was new rise which put the list 43 to So points over Saturdays close. this be- ing due to the official report that the pink boil worm had been found in Ellis county. the largest producing section of the belt, and to the rumor that the boycott against British goods In India had collapsed. Toward the close trading appeared to be restrict ed somewhat by the nearness of the first notice day for December, which Is Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
An Euen Tone Is
 Noted Among The
 Trading Public
RnsE N snN,s LETTrR

New York, November 21.-(Special) There was nothing startling in the ginning report, as 7,270,0O0 to Novem- Der 14 is generally accepted as mean ing crop between 7% and million Europe showed some apprehension before it's appearance, but the sharp advance in Liverpool was only par tially reflected here, and after our opening prices showed a reactionary tendency.
 The advance of over s6 bale with in a week was considered to have dis counted any bullish conclusions that might be drawn from the figures.
 The reaction, however, did not eX- tend beyond 20 points before it be- came evident that new buyers were coming into the market, and although the renewed upward movement was contested, it progressed steadily, prices showing an advance over Sat urday of over 50 points and of 15O points above the low level reached a week ago. While some spinners show a disposition to buy moderately the bulk of them are still holding off. In this connection. 1t is pointed out that when cotton was selling around 12 cents as late as July, spinners re- fused to uy, but were eager buyers in September, when the spinners panic carried prices above 22 cents.- Rose & Son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
CENSUS REPORT
 ON FLEECY STAPLE
 QUIETLY RECEIVED
General Cotton List Closed Steady at a Net Advance of 22 to 32 Points
 on The Day
By Associated Press

New York, November 21.-The re- port of the census bureau showing 7.270,575 bales of cotton gnned to terial change of sentiment as 10 tho size of the crop today. Prices, how ever. ruled generally firmer owing partly to more optimistic view of British trade prospects, and there was an advance of about S2.50 per bale with January contracts selling up to 17.45c or 53 points net higher. That delivery closed at 17.25c. with the general market closing steady at net advances of 22 to 32 points.
 The market opened firm at an ad vance of 27 to 45 points in response to higher Liverpool cables, and there may also have been some scattered buying on the ginning report, which was slightly under the forecast. The opening advance met considerable southern selling as we'll as realizing. which caused reactions of 15 to 20 points shortly after the call. but as soon as these offerings had been ab- sorbed, the market returned firmer on renewed covering. while local brokers also reported a better com mission house demand. Reports thai the East Indian boycott against for eign goods was weakening were coupled with the firmer ruling of the Liverpool cables. and there were also advices here from the south claiming that there was little more inquiry for spot cotton. December sold up to 17.59c and March to 17.46c during the middle of the afternoon. making net advances of A to 53 points, but there was more realizing around this level which represented recovery of about 140 points from recent low prices. This caused reactions of 1t or 20 points from the best in the late trading. The most general common: on the ginning report was to the ef- feet that Is favorored the crop esti- mates of near S.000.000 and 7,500,0O0 bales, but this was considered about In line with the recent trend of sen 'timent. Ginning between November 1 and November IA as indicated by the figures was only 6197S5 bales against 1,406,009 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
CONF F|DENCE IS ON
 INCREASE IN THE
 CHICAGO GRAIN PIT
Wheat and Corn Make Small Gains Oats Lost a FraC- ton, While Provisions
 Were Varied
By Associated Press

Chicago, November 21.-With stocks of wheat rapidly being re- duced bulls in the wheat market to- day showed an increase of conf dence. Owing to profit taking, how ever. advances which took place were not fully maintained. The close was unsettled, % to A c net higher. Corn gained B to ac. and oats lost a come varied from 7@1oc decline to a rise of 15c.
 It was generally conceded from this start that big falling off in domestic visible supply of wheat would be announced, and this ex- pectation was more than fulfilled by a decrease of 100000 bushels for the week. Besides exports for the season to November 1 were given af 16.000,00 bushels more than for the corresponding year, compared for the corresponding period last year. Talk was also current that supplies east of the Rockies had been heavily over-exported, and that northwestern millers were after hard winter grades in Kansas. whereas advices on farm reserves in Kansas and Ne braska as well indicated relatively small holdings. Lightness of receipts at a few points counted as bullish factors. Nevertheless, the market presented an over-bought appearance after midday. and commission houses turned to the selling side, forcing a material reaction.
 Export demand helped to strength en corn, and likewise did continue attention to plans for governmen financing of the corn crop. Trade in oats was mainly of local character
 Packers selling of lard did a good deal to counterbalance the provision market the effect of higher quota tions on hogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
MIXED CONDITIONS
 IN STOCK MARKETS
 WITH MONEY FIRM
Investment Market Continued Strong and Broad, With Big Sale in Consol-
 idated Gas
By Associated Press

New York, November 21.-Mixed conditions prevailed In the stock market today, favorites showing an uncertain trend throughout. Lack ing more plausible explanations. the uneven tone was attributed to firm ness of money rates and develop ments at the armament conference.
 Among active shares the only note worthy and in most instances tenn porary. gains were made by coppers, utilities, and several of the junior oils. equipments and rood specialties, with the usual sprinkiing of miscel- laneous issues.
 Leaders were subjected to series of raids in the last hour. Pullman, Haskell and Barker, affiliated equip ments. and several of the shippings and feathers displaying most unset clement. Supporting orders in U. $. Steel and other standard stocks eff fected partial recoveries at the con fused close.
 General advices over the k-end were of a piece with the markets hesitant movements. Business gains at western centers were neutradzed by further declines in railroad ton- mage, important loadings showing de- cfeases of 10 to 20 per cent.
 Demand loans opened at per cent against last weeks final quotation of to 5ls per cent. but the latter rate was posted toward the end. mainly at the expense of belated bor- towers, and offerings of time money. even for the shorter dates, were rela- lively small.
 British exchange hovered around its recent maximum, but French bills were heavy with the Belgian rate, each forfeiting about 10 points. Ger man marks eased only a trifle, not withstanding their acute weakness in London.
 The investment market continued strong and broad, as indicated by large subscriptions to consolidated gas notes, totaling $2o,000.000 and the strength of the general list. In the railway division. Missouri. Kansas and Texas issues rose in anticipa- tion of the new reorganization plan. Liberty bonds closed mostly at ad- vances and internationals strength ened. Total sales. par value. aggre- gated s16.S75.00o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

By Associated Press
 New York. November 21.--Foreign exchange heavy. Great Britain, de- mand. s.ss; cables. s4; 6o-day bills on banks. $3961z. France. demand, 7.13; cables. 7.1Sis. Italy, demand, 4.1sIs cables. <.14. Belgium. demand, 6.9o; cables, s.s0a. Germany. demand. 36A: cables. S6% Holland. demand, 3510; cables, 35.25. Norway, demand, 14.22; Sweden. demand. 2S.S5. Den mark, demand, 1S.47; Switzerland, de- mand. 1880. Spain, demand. 1915. Greece, demand. 4.10; Argentina, de- nand, 33. Brazil, demand, 13. Mon treal 91H.
 Great Britain demand fell further to S.sSss; cables S.991s; 60- day bills on banks 3.95%. France, demand 7.0S1s; cables 7.o9. Belgium, demand 6.s518 cables 6.S6 in the late deal ings, but Greece demand advanced to 414.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
NEW YORK BONDS

U. 8. 2s. registered. bid .......... 1oo% ! U. 2s, coupon. bid ....,............ 10O% | U. s. +s, registered, bid ............ HOAX 1 U. s. As, coupon, bid .............. HOAX Panama ss. registered, bid ....... 7sh Panama Ss. coupon bid ........... 76a Amer. Smeit. Ref. bs ............ 85A Amer. Tel. & Tel. cv. 6s ........... 1o9 Atehison gen. As :......... SEX Baltimore & Ohio cv. 4Ms ....... 75 Bethlehem Steel ref. 5s .......... S5h Central of Georgia Consol. 5s. bid .. Ss% Central Leather bs ................ e4 Chesapeake & Ohio cv. Ss ........ ssx Chicago, Mil. St. F. cv. 4hs 67 Chicago R. l. & Pac. Ky. ref, 4s .. IT Colorado & Southern ref AIS =. S2H Denver X Rio Grande consol As 73 Dominion of Canada bs tl93D ..... 94h illinois Central ref Is. bid sig Int. Mer. Marine 6s .............. Ss%
 Kansas City Southern ref. 5s ...... 83 Liggett & Myers 6s .............. 90% Louisville Nashville un. 4s ..... STA Missouri, Kan. Tex. lst 4s 73% Missouri Pac. gen. As ............. 69h New York Central deb. 6s ...... 9Sk Norfolk & Western ev. ss ioas
 Pennsylvania gen. 6s ............. 94 S Republic iron iron & Steel Us isioj =. ss
 St. Louis & San Fran. adj. 6s ... TO Seaboard Ar Line adj. 5s ........ TIA Southern Bell Tel. bs ............. S9M Southern Pacific cv. 6s ........ 93is Southern Railway ss ,............. sSss Southern Railway gen. 4s .... 60% Texas & Pacific lst 5s .......... S7H Union Pacific 4s .........a.... s6L United Kingdom of G. B. I. 5hs
 Qss7) ..:................ s4is U. $. Steel bs ......,......,....... 9S
 Virginia Carolina Chemical 5s . ssh Wabash 1st 5s .................. 95 Wilson X Co. cv. 6s ..,............. SSh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
SUGAR MARKET
nr A.sac,ntsd Press

New York, November 21.-New low records for the past six years or more were established in the local raw sugar market today when 5000 bags of Porto Ricos sold to local refiner at 3.S7 12c for centrifugal. Cubas however we're unchanged with the committee reporting sales of 23,000 bags at 2hc cost and freight, equal to 411c for centrifugal
 Trading In raw sugar futures was light and prices showed little change with operators inclined to hold off and await developments. The easier ruling of the spot market led to a little scattered liquidation and clos ing prices were unchanged to points net lower. December closed at 2.32c; Maxch 2.2lc; May 231c, and July 2.40c.
 The refined market was unchanged at 5.20c to 5.30c for fine granulated. The demand was only moderate. Re- fined futures were nominal and with out transactions, closing unchanged to 10 points net higher. December closed at o.50c, and March and May at g. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
BANK OF GERMANY

Berlin. November 2l.-The state ment of the Imperial Bank of Ger many as of November 1b shows the following charges:
 Total gold bullion increased 10000 marks; gold increased 71.0o0; treas ury notes increased 67s.04s, ,o00; notes of other banks increased 2.217.000; bills discounted increased S,376, ,o97,- 900; advances increased 1.s76,000; in- vestments decreased 12.S39,0 900; other securities increased 42.4s7.o00; notes in circulation increased 2.576, 12s. 900 i; deposits increased 7,o0S.751. 900; other liabilities increased 77,141.000. Total gold holdings s93,710.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
COTTON SEED OIL
nv A,sociated Press

New York, November 2l.-Cotton seed oil advanced 13 to 10 points early on buying by locals and the south, inspired by the firmness in other commodity markets. Later, hover, the advance was wiped out under liquidation. and professional selling on the down turn in lard. Leading months closed ? to ! points net lower. Sales 30, 100 barrels. Prices crude 7.05 prime summer yell low spot S.S0QS.55c; December e.2sc. March S.76c; May s.9Ie. all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
INTERIOR MOVEMENT

DS E,ssuchteu ieso Houston: MiddlIng, 1n2oc; receipts 16,442; shipments, 11,S3s; sales, 2.22S; stock, 295, ,l55.
 Memphis: Middling, 1Sc: receipts, 6,O33; shipments, 5,7OS; sales, 1,S00; stock, 271,75S.
 Augusta: Middling, 16.50c; receipts, 905; shipments, 2,652: sales, 34; stock, 144,S35.
 St. Louis; Mddling, 1sc; receipts, 5,4S5; shipments, 5.4S5; stock, 27,446. Atlanta Middling. l7.50c.
 Little Rock: Middling, 1Sc; re- ceipts, 791; shipments, IS; sales 463; stock, 50,645.
 Dallas: Middling, I6.75c; sales, 4,417. Montgomery Middling, 16.3S; sales. 155.
 Total today: Receipts, 29,656; ship ments, 25,762; stock, 2S9,S39.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
DRY GOODS MARKET
/By Associated Prcss

New York, November .1.-Cotton goods were in moderate demand ill unfinished lines today with. yarns quiet and with an easing tendency. Wool goods were quiet with prices tending slightly upward on most of the finer qualities following firmer wool markets. Raw silk was higher. Jobbers were buying very little eN- cept for prompt shipment or goods for contract delivery that must be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
METAL MARK EFT n. Aa.n.l.AnxI D.

New York. November 12.-Copper steady Electrolytic, spot and nearby J3as c 13hc; later 131s @1Sssc. Tin firm; spot and nearby s29.61: futures ss9.S7. Iron easier; No. l northern s21dc2: No. 9 northern s20Q21; No. ? southern s1S@19. Lead steady; spot sf.T0. Zinc quiet; East St. Louis de : livery, spot SAYS. Anthony, spot si.S5GI4.90.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
NAVAL STORES

Savannah November 21.-Turpen- tine firm, 72@72hc; sales. sos; re- ceipts, 26O; shipments, s72; stock, 9,15S. Resin firm; sales. 1.o69: re- ceipts.992: shipments, 4,1I5; stock, S3,ss1 Quote: B. s4.20; D. E, F. G, s4.2o@4.25; H. s4.25@2.711a; I, s+25p 4s0; K, s4.S2h 04.S5; M, s5.l7h; N, s5.47h; VIC, s5,57 E e 5,6o; wv, s5.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
LIVERPOOL COTTON Rv Associuted Press

Liverpool, November 21.-Cotton, spot in good demand; improved busi- ness, prices steady Good middiing. 11.27d; fully middling, 10.Sod; good ordinary, 7.42d; middling. f0.41d; low middling. slid; ordinary, 6.67d. Sales, 1000 bales, incluoing 4,sO0 American; receipts, 2s,000, including 20.100 American. Futures closed steady; November, 10.49d; December, 1O.49d; January, 10.49d; March, 10.4Sd; May, 1o.46d; July, 10.4od; September, 1O.0Sd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
ANOTHER RECORD

New York, November 2f.-An- other new low record price for the last six years or more were es- tabiIshed in the raw sugar mar ket today when 6.0OO bags of Porto Ricos sold nt 3.S7Hc per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22

reported the mills and other big buy CTS of the staple can realize the shortness of this crop and with just bit of stimulating demand they will get active. The market may prove to be a scalpers affair for some time to come around these figures but we would advise purchases on breaks
 s. R. stewart & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
EAST ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK
 
LONDON MONEY nv A Assnrtofadn nra~~

London. November 21-Bar silver 39Ad per ounce; money 3N per cent Discount rates. short bills 4@4h per cent: three months bills 15-6Q4 Eer cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
MONEY MARKET lHx. AssA.sut><I Dr>sa

New York, November 21.-Cail. money firm. high 5h per cent; low per cent; ruling rate , per cent. closing bid per cent; offered at 5E per cent; last loan 511 per cent call loans against acceptances A per cent: time loans steady: 50 days 5Q 5A per cent, 90 days 5Q5k per cent. SIX months 5A@5 per cent. Prime mercantile paper 5@5N per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-22
Hubbard Bros. & Co.
By BRIGGS

Members New York Cotton Exchange. Nes Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Pro- duee Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders so- iicited for the purchase and 5ale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cotton tor de- livery. a.zs