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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
WAITING POSITION IN STEEL MARKET
 FOR THE PAST WEEK
Pig Iron Was Dull and Easy, With Little New Business PaSSlng-No Business
 In Copper
By Associated Press

New York, January 1.--The steel mar ket assumed a waiting position during the holiday week with business of a routine character. Prices were more uniform with, the independent mills on or about an even basis with the Steel corporation, and little disposition to make further concessions at the time Buyers were evidently anticipating further readjustment, although presum- ably willing to take hold when assured that values have reached stable basis
 Pig iron was dull and easy with little new business passing. Offers from Ger many and Belgium were somewhat dis turbing, but serious competition is not looked for.
 In coppers no business of importance developed. and some dealers have been cutting prices in an effort to retraet business or possible wave established a lower level of replacing costs. In some cases quotations as low as 121sc have been in this connection.
 It has been found that considerable copper could be obtained at from 3 to 13hc basis, and some are refusing to quote below lie, but are reported prac- tically out of the market. Local au- thorities estimate the output of refined copper in this country for 1920 at 1.7S0.- 000,000 pounds, which with the stock on January l. 1920, making a total avail able for the year of 2,411,000,000 pounds. Deliveries for domestic consumption during the year are estimated at 1920, 000,000. and exports at Gil 100000. mak- ing d total distribution of 1,931 ,000, 900, and suggesting that stocks on hand at the end of this year will probably be in the neighborhood of 4S0. 000, 900 pounds, or a decrease of Isl, ,00o, 900 for the year.
 Lead has shown a better tone, re- fiecting Improvement in London and the firmness of sterling exchange and silver. Outsiders are now asking equal prices of the big producers.
 Tin is held about cents a pound higher than week ago. with no better ment in demand. Advices from London and the Straits are firmer.
 The decline to new low levels at the close of last week brought in better demand for zinc, but the buying was checked by moderate advances and the market recently has been quiet with sellers shading prices in some instances.
 Anthony was easier, with prices shaded all around, although the demand was only moderate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Plan Relief for Unemployed By Associated Press

London. January 1.--In addition to other plans of relief for the vast army of employed workers. the cabinet pro- posed that the government-owned in- dustrial establishments shall be placed on short time to provide employment for the greatest possible number of working people. This will avoid further reduction of the government establish ments and absorb many workers who already have been dismissed. The gov ernment is asking employers of labor throughout the country to take similar action and is appealing to the trades unions to cooperate in order to tide over the trade 'depressionl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
LEAD OUTPUT GROWS
Great Increase In 1920 Announced By
 Geological Survey
By Associated Press

put of lead and zinc and the refinery output of lead in the United States in- creased greatly in 1920, the geological survey announced tonight, The output of soft lead was 511, 600 short tons, an increase of 6s,o0o overs l99 when therf was a decrease in output of i3S. .599 tons ever the preceding year. The recoverable 1Ync content of ore mined In 1920 was about 597.000 tons, as compared with 657 600 in 1919 and 632.243 in 1918.
 The production of primary metallic zinc from domestic and foreign ores in 1920 however, was only 463.000 tons. as compared with 465.743 in 1919 The re- finery production of lead from domestic ores in 1920 was 474,000 tons, as compared with 424,433 tons in 1919
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
THE GERMAN INDEMNITY

American business men who at one time or other in 1920 Visited Europe and who became informed about conditions in Ger many, reported upon their return that it was vital to Germany herself and also
 of the utmost importance to the other nations that there should be speedily es- tablished the exact amount of indemnity which Germany must pay John II. Pat terson, the leader in one of the great manufacturing industries who was in Germany year ago and is at this t'me in Berlin. said upon his return from his |. first visit that so long as the question of Germany's indemnity remains unset tied the chances are that there could be no economic rehabilitation of Ger many and of the central powers because their credit and buying capacity would be reduced to minimum.
 MT McAdoo is of the opinion that #
 the German indemnity were fixed today. it would be of great advantage to the economic situation of the world. And
 it would be instantly followed hy very
 great market for American food. cotton
 and manufactured products. Mir McAdoo summarizes in a brief paragraph his views respecting the policies which should
 be adopted in this year 1921. He is cer-
 tain that there should be more liberal
 policy about domestic credits, and that
 our foreign trade should be stimulated
 and enlarged. He hopes that the war
 finance corporation will be revived and
 that the German indemnity will be fixel
 as speedily as possible. He also be-
 ieves that the greater part of the float
 ing debt of the treasury should be
 funded. He hopes that taxation will be
 reduced as speedily as possible. And he
 warmly favors such g immediate and
 emergency aid as will relieve the farm
 CTS of the excessive burdens they are
 now bearing. some of which will com
 pei them to store their crops and to burn
 their corn for fuel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
LOCAL MARKETS

Poultry Fryers-35 Q 4oc. Hens-22025c. F9essIis F2esh EsSs@ac,s z 2oea 72o storageeSo 062c, Geese--30c. | Apples-Grime's Golden fancy. $50;
 Bonums No. l. s9-5o; Jonsthans. fancy
 ,Grapes---Tokays, California, fancy. A.
 Grspefruit-sss and Sss. $50. d;imes-Florida, per hundred, s1; %
 1sss, ss 15cs 's.; ss,5o; 17ss a@ $. 'V0' ''
 Lemons-verdeilis imported. extra rancy
 sS' one-half 0oxesi rIoases sssS; i Cabbage-vrginia stock, crates. cwt dozen ots sss and drss sso 'O
 Lettuce-Iceberg, fancy. large heads. 2h
 Potstoes-S Porto Rico. 2h@sc h. Irish. 1o-peck sacks, s4.5o. pound iots. 3lhc ib. Pou"o Se'N'' '''
 onions. Red. 100 pound sacks, ss; yellow, aMsc adsssi ib. iV0p0ona sacks 'S''V' 'Vpo'"1 '0'' Be BsansaNsxy c4liforna;i sse ib; ,tmq g.r'
 tornia 12hc: pink California. se:
 Peasm Rlaskeyes. California. 9he' ,,,1.
 roasted, sack lots. 12lsc: roasted. 50 pound
 shsisspaictes Ss sRsfeisS count. aq sFssm ,le 'ae
 Cocoanuts-1oo to sack, s7.5o:slots Of 50
 Market Baskets--Doz., 75@s5c.
 Big 5c mint sticks. 1oos. sS.15: peanu
 bars 1oos. ss.7S; cocoanut bars, 1908. s3.75
 drops Beauties, pail A tS pound. soe;; Ell ]. ! to pound, 32c; in IS pound pails. fc more marshmaliows. White Plume. 12-pound cans ! iO0s. SSc. | Gray snapper-Headless and drawn 14c: 1 Red Snapper-Hcadless and drawn. 24g Spanish Mackerel--25c. Salt Water Trout--2sa 25c. Mixed Fisi--i2c. oysters-c Chesapeake Bay extra select 1 s3 per gallon D. S. Clear Beliese.2s @24c. l D. S Rib Bellies-25c. Pork Loins-36c. Compound Lard--17c. Iams-Regular, 39c: skinned 41c. Pork Lons-36c. Bacon-Ss 96lc. Live Stock Birmingham Packing Co.,
 Sed steers: Good to choice, s@sc: me dium to good Sc; common to medium Grass cattle according to weight. quality medium cows 4@5c; cutters. sg4c; ;M. can dium yearlings, 2G4c; vealers' 6msc. s@Ioc; choice corn fed hogs, 1s5 to lss'
  7@T1ac; choice corn fed hogs, 90 to 1S5 7@Sc: light pigs. 90 pounds down, 60 1c; best heavy rough hogs. 6@7c half fat rough hogs. 5@6c. Soft and oily hogs from 1c to Pc per pound less than above prices. Meal and Feedstuf Mixed Horse Feed--$65 @ 75.00. Old style Hulls--s2s. Corn-$1.45. Corn Chops-s3.25. No. 2 White Oats-s5c. c. $. Meal. 2 per cent--s65. Hen Feed-S4 sack. Timothy-s45. Economy Dairy Feed-s75 Choice Pen Green Alfalfa-s5o. Wheat Straw-$25. Hides and TaIiow No. Green Salt Hides-6c. No. Green Salt Hides-5c.
 No. 1 Dry Flint Hdes-12c. No. Dry Fin Hides-11c. No. 2 Fresh Green Hides-3c. No. l Dry Salt Hides-9c. No. Dry Salt Hides-Sc. Sheep Slsins-10m25c Horse Hides-s1 @3.00.
 Goat Skins-20 c 25c. Goat Skins-20 e 025c. Tallow--4 6 sc. Beeswax--25 @27c. Clear Grease Wool--l2 q 15c. Clear Washed Wool--200 25c. Burry Wool--7 @Sc. Ginseng (wid)-S7 7@S.00. Spot Cotton
 Good midulnS .,.-....-.... l4 Strict mfddling .......,...... IA Miuuilns ............ lS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
New Year Welcomed

Roanoke January i.-(Special IA watch-night service was held at the Ro- anoke Methodist church Friday evening from 8 till 12.s A varied programme of talks and music was given. During a social hour, refreshments were served by the Baraca class of the Sunday school. A consecration service was the closing feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Dead Man Is Identified

Oklahoma City. January 1.---Iack Sandefeur, found dead in a la acksoh- ville, Fla. hotel Wednesday, was .he son of B.~A Sandefeur merchant Of this city. The body will be brought to Oklahoma City for burial, ccorllng to announcement by Owen Sandeseur. a brother who identified the dead man after receiving a description from Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Members New York Cotton Exchange. New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce NExchange Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery Special atten- tion and liberal terms given for consign- ment of spot cotton for delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Chicago Live Stock

Chicago, January 1.-Cattle: Re- ceipts. 11,000 compared with week ago, beef cattle regularly steady to S2 lower; greatest decline on better grades, butcher COWS and heifers gen era.ly steady. Gamers and cutters 25c to soc higher. Bologna bulls. 50c to 75c higher, Beef bulls steady Veal calves, s1 to S1.25 higher. Heavy calves mostly 50c higher. Stockers and feeders generally steady.
 Hogs Receipts, 1000: market live ly 25c to 35ct higher than yesterdays average, lights up most: top, $9.S0 on light lights $9.75 on 19o pound aver ages: bulk, $915m9.6o; pigs. 25c tower: buylS desirable, so to 135 pound pigs. Se.i5 to Sl0.
 Sheep: Receipts, fo00; compared with a week ago fat lambs, 75c to s1.50 low CT; heavy lambs showing greatest loss matured sheep. Pc to soc lower; feed- CTS about soc lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Bank of Germany Ry AsSucinted prass

Berlin 'January 1.--The statement of the Imperial Bank of Germany for the week ended December g shows the fol : lowing changes;
 increases: Treasury certificates, Sll,llo.ooo marks; notes, 1ft,0Oo; ad- vances. 3,S63 900, securities, 64S,5t4.0 900; circulation, 1,976,5i9,o GOO; liabilities $2S6. POI 000
 Deeerases; Coin 116,000 gold, II 900: bills, 34S.295,000; investments, f1.S47.- 900; deposits, 60,S7i.000 The total gold holdings were 1.o9i .559, 900 marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Relations Re-established

Bucharest, December 23,-Diplomatic
 relations between Rumania and Bull 1 saria were re-establshed today when
 the Bulgarian minister. M. Netkoff. presented his credentials to King Fer
 dinand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
January 1st Funds

Investors having funds available on this date should now select se- curities suitable to their individual requirements.
 We offer the facilities of our or ganization and will be glad to have you confer with us in this connec- ton.
 We at all times own large and di- versified list of high grade munich pal. railroad and corporation notes and bonds, purchased for our own account after most rigid investi- gation. I
 MARX AND Go.
 BANKERS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Schools Reopen Tuesda,

Jacksonville January 1.--(Special, ,- The State Normal school. the .Traininp school. High school, public school aufl Profile schoo. will reopen Tuesday, after two weekS holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
'January First Investments

should be made upon worth and upon gitterng hopes should be judged by the return which is actually assured and not upon expectation of dividends of doubtful pay ment and the final criterion should be CONVERTIBLE CASH VALUE.
 There has been tendency since the for conservative investors to pursue butterfly hopes of returns not commen- surate with business experience and thousands of people have thus come to grief.
 For example soft drink stock which sold the pub lie for millions of dollars selling fer about half of the amount actually invested we'll known rubber pany has deferred its dividend pending investigation; of the worlds largest copper companies has missed it's first dividend in many years and hundreds of other ny s ments are held at loss. During thirty years of changing times the Stock of THE ALABAMA HOME" has missed div dend and no investor has ever lost a dollar. Ponder these facts before make January st in vestments.
 "The Alabama Home"
 2O26 First Ave
 Cash Paid In Capital, Two Million Dollars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
High Yielding Bargains

We give below list of bonds, considered per- fectly safe, yielding most attractive return on the investment:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

In the year which begins today, espe- cial attention probably will be given to the greater development of our export trade. Although manufactures have gained so greatly in our exports that they now amount 10 nearly one-half of the total, nevertheless, the products of our agriculture will continue to consti- tute about 20 per cent of our exports. II credits can be secured-and it is hoped that the way will be found to obtain such credits during the present year the European nations which are anxious to buy American cotton, grain and other agricultural products, will be in the mar llet Certain to make such heavy pur- chases as it will be likely almost to eX- hDUge our SIlrp11s e11nnlies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02
Chamberlain Restinu Well

Washington, January 1.-Senator Cham 9eioain oI Oregon. who underwent a second operation yesterday, was reported today to be resting well. His condition vas said to be satisfactory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

Ward, Sterne & Company so4-aos Brown-Marx Building Maj %;,, isss sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-02

Details on Request
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26

PRESIDENT AND CABINET
DISCUSS ALASKA AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 90
The development of Alaskas wood
pulp resources for the relief of the
print paper situation was considered
at meeting of. the cabinet and the
President today. 1t is announced
that although detailed policies have
not yet been formulated, the ad-
ministration is said to be hopeful
that way will be found to make
Alaska wood pulp readily available
for the use of American publishers.
One suggestion advanced during
the meeting was the establishment
of steamship line to operate be-
tween Seattle and Seward, and this
proposal, it is expected, will receive
the consideration of the new ship
ping board.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
ADVERTISING
SHOWS BIG INCREASE

NEW YORK, April 26-News-
paper advertising throughout the
United States last year amounted
to more than two hundred million
dollars, an advance Of fifty millions
over the previous year, according
to statement made today by the
Bureau of Advertising of the Amer
lean Newspapers association. The re-
port also says that investigation has
disclosed the fact that newspaper
advertising is gaining favor steadily
as a medium of sure results and
economy.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
MAY COME TO THE COAST
BUT ALASKA VISIT DOOMED

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 90
The Associated Press has been in
formed that friends of the President
are urging him to to take a vacation
trip to the Pacific Northwest dur
ing the late fall, and it is under
stood that the proposal is receiving
favorable consideration. The trip to
the coast was first suggested as part
of the trip to Alaska but it is now
indicated that the President enter
tains little hope of getting that far
away from Washington during the
present summer.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
SECRETARY ASKS CONGRESS
TO PUT LIMIT ON PATENTS

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 60
The activities of German citizens,
in obtaining patents from the Am
erican government, embodying many
Of the principals of American rail
way, artillery and ordnance, have
led Secretary Weeks to ask Con
gress for legislation limiting the
granting of patents to foreigners.
He says that POI ordnance patents
have been obtained by Germans
since last July and all of them were
transferred later to Frederick Krupp.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
ARE ON TRIAL
FOR RAID ACROSS BORDER

+ DEMING, N. NJ, April 26-More
than a dozen residents of Columbus
have arrived here to testify as wit
nesses in connection with the trial
of 16 of Villas followers who staged
a raid on the American side. The
chief witness is Mrs. w. T. Richie,
who saw her husband dragged from
his room in the hotel and deliber-
ately shot and killed by the raiders.
The hearing started this afternoon.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
The Proposals

BERLIN, April 26-The German
reparations note to the United States
says that Germany, Sin the event
that the United States and the AL
lies so desire, is willing according TO
the extent of her ability and capa-
city to assume the Allied obligations
to the United States" The proposal
declares that the Preparations de-
mands can be carried out only if
the system of penalties is discon-
tinued Immediately and Germany re-
lieved of all unproductive OUTLAWS
now imposed, and that she be given
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
HEARING is POSTPONED

SEATTLE, April 26-The hearing
of Pilot Marden and Third Mate
Hage, charged with responsibility for
the wreck Of the steamer Governor,
has been delayed on account of the
illness of Marden and the failure of
witnesses to make their appearance.
1t is not known when the hearing
will be resumed.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
BRITISH SOLDIERS THREATEN
LIVES OF GERMAN OFFICERS

LONDON, April ga riot was
narrowly averted at the Bow street
court today during a recess Of the
court, which is inquiring into accu-
sations of cruelty and atrocities
made against certain German Off
GERS. A crowd of former soldiers
formed outside the court and made
a rush for Herr Schroeder, counsel
for the accused, and it was with diff
ficulty that the lawyer was rescued
by the police.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
EFFORT IS TO BE MADE TO
SETTLE COAST COAL STRIKE

SEATTLE, April 26-Director Ed.
Clifford, of the department Of labor
and industries, has called represent
atives of the striking coal miners
and operators to meet with him this
afternoon to discuss plans for the
settlement of the wage controversy
which resulted in closing down
Washington coal mines last month.
It is understood that Clifford is
ready to offer his services as medi-
ator. 49,. 49,. .":. e.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
COUNTER PROPOSALS CAUSE
MPATIENCE In ALLIED CIRCLES

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 60
Counter proposals for the settlement
of the question of reparations, have
been received from Germany by the
government and were con-
sidered at a lengthy cabinet meet
ing today. But if a decision was ar
rived at, the fact has been carefully
concealed. Neither officials of the
administration nor members of the
cabinet will discuss the matter for
publication.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
INDICTMENTS QUAsHED

TACOMA, April 26-Judge Ask
en- has quashed three indictments
against Charles Drury, former d.
rector Of the defunct Scandinavian
American bank, and three against
Ole Larson, former president of the
institution. Two indictments remain
against Drury and more than a
score against Larson.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
Conference Is Called

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 90
Secretary of State Hughes has in
vited the ambassadors of the Allied
powers to meet with him at the
state department offices for an m
formal discussion Of the German re-
paraticns proposals. The department
has stressed the tact, however, that
the conference is in no sense a dip
lomatic transmission of the German
offer.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
MARINE WORKERS DECLARE
SCALE NOT ACCEPTABLE

NEW YORK, April 26-Negotia-
tons between representatives of the
Marine Engineers Beneficial associa-
ton and American steamship own
ers have been broken off and ma
tion-wide strike is certain. The ne
gotiations were undertaken with a
view to arranging new wage scale
TO take the place of the one which
will expire on the first of May.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26

SCOTS JOIN INTERNATIONAL
ABERDEEN, Scotland, Apr. 23-
The Scottish Trades Union congress
has voted by a narrow margin to
affiliate with the third international.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
ASSISTANT IS NAMED

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 90
President Harding has nominated
Francis N. Goodwin, of Spokane,
to be assistant secretary Of the in
terror; Robert E. Lovett, of Illinois,
assistant attorney general; Theodore
Risley, of Illinois, solicitor of the
department Of justice.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
MINERS STARVING
WHILE MONEY is SENT AWAY

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 90
It is claimed that approximately
1900 men, women and children of
the Northern Alabama coal district
are starving. Announcement has
been made THAT the State Federation
of Labor will undertake to supply
food for the sufferers.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
GERMANS MAKE SENTIMENT

VIENNA, April 26-The province
of Tyrol, where sentimental pleb-
iscite was held relative to the fusion
of Tyrol with Germany, voted over
whelmingly in favor of such union.
The only purpose of the plebiscite
was Ito ascertain the sentiment Of
residents of the district.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
M'KELVIE SIGNS BILL

LINCOLN, Neb., April 26-Gov-
ernor McKelvie has attached his
signature to the anti-alien land bill
which was recently passed by the
state legislature. =.....
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
TO REGULATE CABLES

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 20
The senate has passed the Kellogg
bill authorizing the President to
regulate and license landings for
submarine cables in the United
States. The measure now goes to
the house.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
CHAMBERLAIN TO GET PLACE

CHAMBERLAIN TO GET PLACE
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 60
It is understood that the President
has decided to nominate former
Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, and
Frederick Thompson, of Alabama,
both Democrats, to be members Of
the shipping board. The slate, said
Ito be virtually decided upon, includes
Charles Piez, of Chicago, chairman,
Meyer Lissner, of Los Angeles, and
Admiral Benson. .-.:
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
Will Involve Many Men

Will Involve Many Men
Andrew Furuseth, president of the
International Seamens union, says
there are $4,000 firemen, $4,000 en-
gineers and all the members Of the
Seamens union ready to go out on
strike on the first of May. The three
unions claim a total membership Of
$4,000.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
MUST DEPOSIT BILLION

PARIS, April 26-The Allied re-
parations commission has sent d
note to Germany in which it is de-
manded that the sum of one billion
gold marks be deposited by the end
of this month.
The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1921-1923, 1921-04-26
SHELTER SUSPENDs

GLOBE, April 26-The plant of
the International Smelling company,
near Miami, has suspended opera
tions, throwing 230 men out of en-
ploymenK. The company has IS mil
lion tons of copper in storage at
its several plants, with no market.