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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
REACTIONS FOLLOW EARLY ADVANCE IN
 COTTON YESTERDAY
Offerings Are Comparatively Light, However While Steady Undertone Is
 Noticeable
By AssocIated Press

New York. January 9.-Early ad- vances were followed by reactions in the cotton market today. but offer ings were comparatively light and the rndertone generally steady. After selling at ts.40c early, March eased off to 1s21c and closed at 1S.S2c, compared with ls.26c at the close of last week. The general market closed steady at net advance of to 12 points.
 The market opened steady at an advance of 5 to 12 points on rela- lively firm Liverpool cables, favor able Manchester advices, firmer for eign exchange rates and reports of better tone in the early stock market. Active months sold 14 to IS points net higher before the end of the first hour, touching 1S.60e for January and 17.97c for May. This made an ad- vance of 40 to SO points from the low levels touched on the break of Fri day. which seemed to attract some scattered southern selling, while there was also liquidation by buyers of last week who appeared to be dis appointed by the failure of trade de- mand to broaden on the rally. For lliiie luc IudEhel WAS rather uu- settled owing to closing reactions in Liverpool and reports that there was considerable cotton for sale in the south, which might lead to an easier basis should demand fail to improve in the near future. January eased off to 1S.43c and May to 17.77c, or about II to 21 points from the best, but trading was quiet at the decline and the market stiffened up later on re- newed covering accompanied by talk of possible bullish showing by the census bureau ginning returns tomor- row. This report will show the amount of cotton ginned Up to the end of December. and according to private returns will be in the neigh borhood of 116,000 bales for the last period, compared with 67s,000 last year. The better tone reported in Manchester and Liverpool was att trfbuted partly to the ratification of the Irish treaty and partly to an in creased inquiry for cotton goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
LOUISVILLE LIVE STOCK
 Ry Associated Press
SEALE LIKELY TO BE IN STATE AGRICULTURE
 COMMISSIONER RACE

Montgomery, January 9.-(Special.) Robert F. Scale of Livingston, mem- Der of the House of Representatives from Sumter county. probably will be a candidate for state commissioner of agriculture in the state democratic primary August s.
 While in Montgomery today MT Scale intimated that he might seek this office, though he did not make a positive announcement. Mr. Scale has been a prominent figure at all agricultural meetings and has been especially interested in cattle rais- ing, Much of his time during the sessions of the legislature in 1919. 1920 and 1921 was given to the devel- opment and enactment of legislation on agricultural subjects.
 If MT. Scale should be candidate he would be the third, James NJ. Moore and J. A. Wade having already an- nounced. Judge John B. Ward of Abbeville also has indicated that he will be a candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
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 BRIGGS

presson which I now endeavor te make clear, namely, that as for my self I was spending 10 money and that I knew nothing about the expen- allure of money in the campaign. l want to make this point just as strong as l am able to do so, because it has been hinted that money which was contributed without my knowl- edge or consent, by relatives and friends of mine, was subsequently, in some way directly or indirectly re- paid by me, or was to be repaid by me. There is not even a shadow of truth or the slightest foundation for any such statement 1 did not know what amounts were given to the cam paign. I did not know by whom these amounts were given. l did not know either their source, their amount or their use. I have never agreed, eith-
 indirectly repaid or reimbursed such contributions. l have never made any effort to do so, nor have I any in- tention of so doing.
 "So far as 1 am personally con cerned, I did not spend in the pri- mary campaign in Michigan a single dollar, directly or indirectly. and with the exception of personal con- tribution of $1.500 to the republican state central committee, this is equal i ly true of the general elections"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
NEW YORK COTTON By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
 Ky Assnciafad Prsss


 New Orleans, January 9.-Moderate buying sustained the price of cotton today in the face of a waiting atti- tude because of tomorrow's report on ginning from the census bureau. Traders of all classes were inclined to hold off because of the pending figures. but enough demand arose to hold the market at small net ad- vances during the greater part of the session. At one time the most active months were 3 to points under the close of last week, but this recession did not last long. The close was steady al net gains on the day of to points March closing at 17.36c.
 The early trading brought the greatest show of strengtht prices ris- Ing l6 to IS points in sympathy with a better Liverpool than due and a more favorable opinion generally com corning the foreign situation. After March reached 17.4Sc more or less liquidation came from the long side and prices eased off from the highest. During the remainder of the day fluc- tuations were within narrow limits. At one time cablegrams from South American markets saying that the de- mand for wool was reaching boom proportions resulted in advances of about 10 points on theory that strength in wool traders figured that a downward reaction was the next move and sold enough cotton to put the market to it's lowest. where March traded at 17.27c, but the tone steadied again later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
100 BALES BURN
 IN ATHENS FIRE
Cotton Shed, Platform and Three Box Cars Also
 Completely Destroyed

Athens, January e.-(Special.)- )- This morning about S:30 o'clock fire was discovered at the Louisville and Nashville platform where there were about 160 bales of cotton placed ready for shipment. The origin of the fire has not been determined yet, but it Is supposed to have been started either from someone passing the place smoking or a spark from pass ing locomotive. The entire lot of cot ton was ruined, together with the depot shed and platform, and three freight cars were completely burned up and two others badly damaged.
 The burned cotton belonged to the Fred Gray Cotton company of this place with the exception of few bales. The loss is estimated at about SIP. GOO or s15,O00 and is covered by insurance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
$6,2O4,OOO Loans
 For Farming and
 Liue Stock Approued
By Associated Press


 Washington, January e.-Ap- provaI of 1924 advances for agri- cultural and live stock purposes agsregatinE ss,2o4,OOo was nn- nounced today by the war finance corporation. Among the loans were, Georgia s1s7 ,0O0; Kentucky $115,0OO; Mississippi $250.O00; North Carolina S23O,0O0; South Carolina s442. .0OO, and Tennessee SS5,OOO.
 Washington. January 9.-Per capita circulation of money in the United States declined $500 dur ing the past year, according to statement issued today by the treasury.
 Pittsburg, January Q. - The principal purchasing agencies to- day announced a reduction of 25 cents barrel fin all grades of except RagIand, which was re- duccd 15 cents.
 Chattanooga, Tenn, January 9. C. E. James, local capitalist, to- day presented n bid of $12S,OO0 for the Tennessee. Alabama and Georgia railroad, which is to he sold by the federal court in a foreclosure proceedings instituted by the Russell Sage estate. The road has been put at auction five times, but no bids were made and another sale was ordered for Jan uary 21. James, bid of e12S,OOO was exclusive of land and real estate. He submitted another bid of e2OO.OOO for the entire property,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
LIBERTY BONDS
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK Ry Asancfafeal PrRsa

Chicago, January 9.-Cattle; Receipts. 27 0O0 better grades of yearlings active and about steady; top sl0 for 1,064 pound kinds: beef steers unevenly 15c to soc low CT: most c5c to soc off.
 Top. 1,s47-lb. averages. .....s SID Bulk ...................., b-f5Q 100
 Fat she stock and calves steady to 25c lower; bulls stockers and feeders steady.
 Hogs: Receipts 66,000; active. largely 25c to 40o lower than Saturdays aver age; closing 30c to 65c lower on lights and light butchers, shippers bought about 22.000. hold-over moderate.
 Top one load ......,....,-s s.b5 Practical top 16O to 17o-lb. $40 Bulk t-SuW tssV Pigs. bulk desirables ....... s.S5@ $50
 Sheep: Receipts. 23.Ooo; killing classes steady to 15c higher.
 Fat lambs. top .St3.40 Bulk .....................- 12.00q 1925 Choice fall shorn lambs. ..... Ills Heavies ....t................ 5000 5.25 Top fed lambs .....s....... ll.25 Shearing lambs ............, 11.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
FURTHER PROGRESS
 MADE IN SELLING OF GENERAL LIST
Little Attention Given by Wall Street to Continued Ease of Money on Call and
 Time
By Associated Press

New York, January 9.-Selling of the general list with few minor ex- captions made further progress in the stock market today. Extreme reac- tions of 1 to points were effected on comparatively small offerings.
 Little attention was given to the continued ease of money on call and time, the strength of the foreign ex changes and the more encouraging tone of advices from leading agri- cultural centers. Demand loans op- ened at per cent, falling to Sh at midday and to per cent in the final hour. The minimum figure Is the lowest rate reported on the stock ex- change since November, 1919. Offer ings of time funds at IA per cent appeared to all periods. with freer purchases of commercial paper.
 Another cut in Pennsylvania oil prices and bearish developments per taining to industrial. mercantile and transportation conditions preeipitated the reaction in which professional shorts again rendered assistance.
 Oils of all grades supplied fully 25 per cent of the days business. Pro nounced weakness was manifested by low priced rails. especially Erie com mon and first preferred as well as several grangers. notably Chicago and Northwestern, these establishing low est quotations for many years.
 Strength of Reading first and sec ond preferred was in striking con- trast to the trend of other coalers The moderate rally before the close was assisted by buying of Mercantile Marine preferred and Pullman and Haskell and Barker.
 Further consideration of the pro- rosed economic conference at Genoa contributed to the strength of inter- national remlttances. Sterling rose almost cents and virtually all other European bills, Italy alone excepted, advanced to 20 points. The per cent call money rate influenced the better tone of the bond market, where strength was shown by Liberty issues and other domestic offerings The foreign division was irregular, how ever, Belgian, Japanese and Mexican issues advancing, while French mu- nicipals reacted. Total sales, par value, were s17500, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
COFFEE MARKET


 New York. January 92There was hardly business enough to give the market for coffee futures any decided tone today and prices fluctuated within range of 5 points, with March selling off from S.65c to s.62c while September advanced from s.35c to s.40c. The general market opened unchanged to 1 point higher and closed unchanged 10 points higher. Sales were estimated at about 10000 bags. January S.50c; March S.61c; May s.4sc: July s.ssc; September s.SSc; October s.S5c: December s.S3c.
 Spot coffee quiet Rio Is Sc to 9isc; Santos 4s 12c to 12hc. Cost and freight offers were rather firmer, in- cluding Santos 4s at 11.75c to 12c and Rio Is at s.40c. American credits. It is reported that about 15,000 bags of cost and freight coffee was sold last week. including Santos 3s and 5s part bourbon. at 11.5ec 10 11.55c, American credits.
 The official cables reported no change in the dollar rate. London exchange was 1-32d lower at 7l3-32d. The early cable quoted Rio unchanged to 175 reis higher and Santos 7S reis to 150 reis higher. Later cables quoted Santos unchanged to 75 reis higher and Rio unchanged to 125 reis lower. Brazilian port receipts 55,000; Jun diahy 23,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
FORT MOVEMENT
By Associated Press

 New orleans: Mddling iI,25c; re- ceipts 2,S94: exports 324; sales 2'oos; stock S34,407.
 Galveston MiddlinB 1s.1oc; re- ceipts 7,176; sales 413; stock 9Ss,1ss Mobile: Middiing 1e.7Sc; receipts 36s; stock 1s,105.
 Savannah: Middling 1sc; receipts 2,s67: sales 1s5; stock 166,494. Charleston Receipts 100; stock 10s12s.
 wlmington: Middling 175oc; re- ceipts 363; stock Ss,476.
 Texas City. stock 1S,fS5. Norfolk Middling f7.75c; receipts 1,415; sales es7; stock 144,SSe. Baltimore: Stock 2,064. Boston: Middling 1s.75c; exports 50; stock 6,1oo.
 Philadelphia Receipts IS; stock S,1S7.
 New York: Middling 1s.soe; re- ceipts 200; stock S6,5o5.
 Minor ports: Stock S,347. Total today: Receipts 6,462; ex- ports s74; stock 1,2s7,12S.
 Total for week: Receipts 2S,1S9; exports l0,905.
 Total for season: Receipts 36o3,- 7S7; exports 3,0S5,S00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
FOREIGN EXCHANGE By Associated Press

New York, January 9.-Foreign ex- change strong. Great Britain demand 4.21ss; cables APPS; 60-day bills on banks 4.1S9s France demand S.211a; cables S.22. Italy demand 4.27h cables 4.2S. Belgium demand 7.SS: cables z.SS4a Germany demand 5S5k cables 59. Holland 37.64: cables 36.S0. Norway demand 1855. Sweden de- nland 24.S0. Denmark demand 1878: Switzerland demand 1883. Spain de- mand 15. Greece demand 40. Ar gentine demand 33.50. Brazil demand l3.ST. Montreal demand 93s.
 Great Britain demand advanced to 4.22 x; cables 42S2s: 60-day bills on hanks 4.197s France demand S.29: cables s291z. Belgium demand 7.95 F; cables 7.9s. in late dealings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
SUGAR MARKET By AssocIated Prese


 New York, January 9.-The raw sugar market was firmer and spot prices were advanced to the basis of 15-1sc cost and freight, equal to 3.54c for centrifugal on sales of about 70,000 bags of Cubas to operators and refiners for prompt and January ship ment, while 10000 bags of Cubas were reported to operators for late Jan uary and early February shipment at Pc cost and freight. equal to S.Soc for centrifugal.
 There was more activity in the raw sugar futures market and prices were firmer. closing 1 to points net higher. The advance was the result of an increased outside demand, as we'll as some covering, prompted by the firmness of the spot market and advices from Washington reporting small invisible" supplies. Prices at one time were to 10 points net higher, but eased off near the close under realizing and trade selling. March 2.22c; May 2.S9c; July 2.57c; September 2.67c.
 There was a better inquiry for re- fined sugar for both domestic and export account. There was no change in quotations which are ASSOC to 4.90c for fine granulated.
 Refined futures were without trans actions. Closing prices were un- changed to 10 points net higher. with March at 5.10c and May and July at 5.35c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
No Knowledge of Fund.

pendent committee, which had the campaign for my primary election in hand.
 No Knowledge of Funds
 AS to the campaign fund, the question of its acquisition, or of its expenditure, was never called to my attention by any one connected with me, or the campaign committed; and when l stated that. no money was spent with my knowledge or consent, endeavored to convey the same inn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
IMPERIAL BANK OF GERMANY
 By Associated Press

Berlin, January 9.-The statement of the Imperial Bank of Germany as of December S1 shows the follow ing changes; Total coin and bullion, increased 2,s62,000 marks; gold, in- creased 1,697,000 marks; treasury notes, increased 754,963.0O0 marks notes of other banks, increased 5670,- GOO marks; bills discounted, increased l5,e95,6SS,000 marks; advances. de- creased 6,540,000 marks; investments, decreased 6,755.00 marks; other se- curities, increased 1909, 900 marks notes in circulation, increased 4643.- :l4.000 marks; deposits, increased Ill., ll6,410,0 900 marks; other liabilities, increased 59,1S2, 900 marks; total
 old holdings, 995.392. 900 marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
LIVERPOOL COTTON Rx A.sn,int..l D~.

Liverpool, January 9.-Cotton: Spot in fair demand; prices easy; good mid ding l1.90d; fully middling 115Od; middling 11.i5d; low middling Tod: good ordinary S,45d; ordinary 7.70d. Sales 5000 bales, including 5.2OO American; receipts 10000 bales. in- cluding i,650 American. Futures closed quiet. January 11.o2d; March l0.a5d; May 10.s4d; July 10.64d: Sep tember 10.31d; October 1011d; Decem- Der 994d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
HUBBARD

New York, January 9.-Special.)- The market has been very quiet and dull the entire day excepting for slight advance in the morning, based on the improvement in the Liverpool market. We find sentiment very badly mixed, everybody uncertain what to do and what the market will do. There is a tendency to steadily withdraw from commitments until a better line on the future can be obtained.-Hubbard ssros. & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
sR STEWART & CO.'S LETTER

Birmingham January 9.-LiNerpooi came over encouraging this morning their futures being 10 points apoVe due with goods sales at 5000 bales. Cables stated spinners were ouylns spots very freely and futures were steadier on shorts covering and fresn buying for Manchester account on lm- proved political situation. Egyptian cotton in Liverpool advanced sharply on buying for Manchester.
 Our markets opened to 10 points higher and ruled very quiet during the entire session, the trade evidently awaiting the issuance of the govern ment census bureau tomorrow morn ing at o'clock, which will show cot ton ginned to December 31. Man chester cable to the New York Jour nal of Commerce reports increased volume of inquiries, but actual re- suits are moderate and dsheartening as to prices. China was the best buyer. Washington special stated late reports to department of com merce indicates that textile business has slackened since December l. There was no indications that the spot demand was improving and until this realizes fact we cannot expect any material advance. However, pre- fer purchase on good setbacks.--S. R. Stewart & co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
METAL MARKET By Assocfated PreSs

New York. January g. - Copper steady; electrolytic spot and nearby 1Sa4 C l4c; later 14c. Tin easier; spot and nearby s32.S7; futures s32.50. Iron steady; No. 1 northern sf9 j20.5O; No. 2 northern $19@20; No. 2 southern $16.50@17. Lead steady; spot $4.70 e 4.S0. Zinc quiet; East St. Louis delivery spot s4.sO. Anthony spot ,0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
INFERIOR MOVEMENT D.-.-

Houston; Middling 1s.05c; receipts 1o,775; shipments s,4s4; sales 1,146; stock 31s,o51.
 Memphis; Middling 1s.25c receipts ATT; shipments 5,s06; sales 3,25o; stock 26t.974.
 Augusta: Middling 1756c; receipts s54;. shipments 800; sales 22; stock l41,8S6.
 St. Louis Middling 1Sc; receipts 1,5s2; shipments 1,562; stock 2s,o45. Atlanta: Middling 1sc.
 Little Rock: Middling 1sc; re- ceipts S75; shipments 10; sales 1sS; stock S7,S16.
 Dallas: Middling 17.55c; sales 1,s01. Montgomery: Middling 1T.1Sc.
 Total today; Receipts 17,s43; ship ments 16,542; stock S16,272.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK
 By Associated Press

East St. Louis January 9.--Cattle: Re ceipts. $500; beef steers steady to 15c lower; light yearings strong; fat cows, veal calves and stockers generally Bulk beef steers .,,.....-....S 5.1o4 b.Ib Medium to good l,f50-lb. av. T.50
 Bulk veal calves .........+. S.50W 300 Top ......... .,. ,-....... s.bO
 Hogs: Receipts 24, 500 closing steady at the days decline. 40465c lower.
 Bulk no to TOLD. averages 5000 s.26 Bulk i90 to 250-lb. kinds 7.709 7.s5 Packer sows weak ......... b.1bQ 600 Pigs 50Q76c lower ...4...... 1000 s.25 Common southerns killing 5000 7.5o
 Sheep: Receipts, 1sOo; active; best lambs 25@35c higher; sheep 5o@75c higher; lambs. top SIP paid by shippers and packers for choice western lambs: no other good lambs here.
 Few mediums going ,.....-.- HOO
 CullS p.OVV S.VV Fat 1S-lb. ewes brought .... 5.75
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10

one of the many queer things bout the duckbill, or platypus, or australasia is that the male an inals have poisonous spurs. The ap- pearance of the duckbill is so extra ordinary that when the first stuffed specimen was brought to England it was believed to have been skilfully fabricated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
COTTON SEED OIL

New York. January 9.-Cotton seed oil declined about 10 points under scattered liquidation on tenders of roo barrels on contract and dull trade conditions generally. Prices subse- duently rallied with lard and cotton and at the close net losses were to points. Sales $500 barrels; prime crude 700 sales; prime summer vel low spot S.Soc; March S.6Sc; May S.92c; July 9.13c. all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
DRY GOODS m a n

New York, January g. = Cotton goods were steady today, blanket or ders coming in frequently Wash goods inquiry was better. Raw silk was higher. Cotton yarns were steady but quiet. Burlaps were barely steady. Raw wool prices, tending higher forced yarns up Knit goods were firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Members New York Cotton Exchange, Ner Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Fro duce Exchange. Associated Mempers Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders so- licited for the purchase and ale of Cos;oD and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cotton TOT ee- livery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
MONEY MARKET
By Associated Press

New York, January 9.-Call money, weak high, per centi ruling rate, per cent; closing bid, 21s per cent; offered at per cent; last loan, 8 per cent; call loans against accept ances, l2 per cent; time loans easy; 60 days, A per cent; 90 days, 4A per cent; six months, 4% per cent; prime mercantile paper. 4M95 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
NAVAL STORES
 By Associated Press

Savannah Ga, January 9.-Turpen- tine firm, S4 1sc. sales 61; receipts 2S; shipments 554; stock 11,7S4. Rosin iirm: sales 633; receipts 62S; ship lnents 79; stock S4.476. Quote: B S.s5@3.s5 b $39O@3.95; E. r, s3.95; G $4; II s3.95Q 4.05; 1 s3.95D4.iO; K sL7o@4.75; M s5.25; N s5.S0Q5.5O. Wg $J.75; Wv s6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
RICE MARKET ns n

New Orleans, January s.-Rough rice nominal; no sales; receipts 1,643 sacks: millers' receipts same. Clean rice steady; sales reported, 223 pock- cts Honduras at 6Nc; 3,242 pockets Blue Rose at 15-1604Mc: 100 pock- cts Carolina at SAC; 57 pockets early prolific at 4c; 2S pockets second heads at 2bc; 67 pockets screenings at 2hc; 266 pockets storm proof at 5Ac; re- ceipts TOP pockets. Bran and polish unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10

With the ultramicroscope it is possible to detect particles of gold about millionth of a millimeter in diameter. A millimeter Is approx imately four r-hundredths of an inch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-10
LONDON MONEY Nv Associated Press

London. January 9.-Bar silver 3al4d q per ounce. Money 2A per cent, Discount rates, short bills 3A per cent; three months bills 3S per cent