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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
Echoes From Down Home

America Is lopkng la Europe 10 settle with
the Turk. America seems willing to call on
somebody else to do the dirty work. but when
it is suggested that She help out. she draws
up in naughty disdain-Durham Herald.
OF course. the very purpose ~ the tariff
is I" shut "ut foreign trade SO as to shut in
the nom" trade Tor American manufacturers
According to Senator simmons. that means
that American consumers will have To nav
tariff tribute or $1,000. 600 900 a wear for the
hr"eh; OF tarfr bcnciiciarics.W Wilmington
star
Representative Wood. OF Indiana. has as
sur"d the PRESIDENT that In spite OF the antici-
l"ated reduction of Republican members I'm
the House. they would have a maiori,y OF =,
least sixty. And, while hc was making This
encouraging report, In came the Republican
candidate for Governor in Ohio ana the cam
rHlsn manager FOR that state asking the
President for the loan of some of the hes,
Republican speakers for the congressional
campaign In The buckeye state. Evidently /,
Is going 10 take money and men 10 keen the
majority from sinking below the expected
sixty.-charlottc observer.
Mr. TAFT in hts Winona speech said the
payne Aidrich tariff tax bill was the hes,
ever written When the steam roller ran over
him and his party 'Winona" was paintcd ON
his hattenod chest MIR. Harding says tho
iar'f he signed at midnight is the best in
100 years" He deserves and is invltIu. ,he
same fatc that came to Mr. Tart Thar 10
'he new ohio idce"--Isalcigh News ana OBJ
server.
Aii r"w"rs and talents OF man an natural
"''d'h ~ 'ho earth. are merely fingers ON the
hnnd known as human viii power Wj,bout
" hov"r-!agEinG VIII power nothing can carr
You through TO success win WIN hover yo,,
can attain what YOU want. even II some or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

Tn" Harrington ultimatum up To date: Yes
furtN-cight hours that's what | said. But.
az course EFF that is not time enough. or
If yom have any objections 10 retiring. that's
quit" different matter, doncher know. old
tup"'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29
Up With the Times
nN IL. q. ~.

Most young men and women says cdu-
Gator, need "A sort OF education that is not
given ny tho average American college. Now,
what game is il that the average American
college has overlooked"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

lbs nightly gratifying To be assured that
American interests" in the Ncar East are To
l." protected but some OF us are not quit.
certain whether to return thanks 10 NASH
juEtuu or London.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

says N"niAclos II wish to bc considered
DS dead" \ truly loyal man, who asks moth
ing but To- share his coun,ry's lot 10 the las,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

Ruins Of city that aourishcd 9uO0 years
as" said to have been discovered in
Minnesota. And vet there upstairs liv-
ing today who consider that they are the
original 100 rcr cent Americans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

The gentleman who refuses To visit Nlr-
r!nia without guarantee from the Governor
OF safe conduct must have heard some cxar-
highways.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

America is lonking Ia Europe 10 settle with
the Turk. America seems willing to call on
somebody else to do the dirty work. but when
it is suggested that she help out. she draws
up in naughty dsdaiu.-D Durham Herald
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-29

More and more the sisters arc resor,jnr
10 direct action Two Of them IL, Transyl-
F"n'" county waylay third a teacher. who
had whipped their children, and beat her into
consciousness.--Gr News
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Trying to Settle Debts With Paper Marks That Are Worthless
By Associated Press

New York, December 3I.--Mfllions of German paper marks, valued in the neighborhood of half cent each. nave been offered to numerous banks and individuals in the United States within the last few weeks by resi- dents of Germany who are anxious to settle obligations here, according to several local bankers. who have de- clined to accept the depreciated cur rency
 Germany debtors were prompted 70 attempt setc:c.nent of their debts. it was said by announcements in Der lin that Americans holding claims against German subjects were now permitted to make settlement direct. because of the United States refusal to become party to the interallied clearing process provided for in the treaty of Versailles.
 Such offers of settlement, bankers declare, have been refused in most cases on the ground that debts con tracted on gold mark basis must be paid in money of the same value.
 Europeans, because of their coun- tries membership in the League of Nations, have fared better than Amer leans in settling with German debtors on a gold mark valuation. according to bankers who are familiar with con ditions abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
BROADER DEMAND
 FOR COTTON GOODS
 DURING PAST WEEK
Fancy Cotton Blanket Busi- ness for Next Year is Max ing Good Progress After
 Recent Quiet Openings
RrAsnocIated Press

New York, December 31.-A former tone prevails in the cotton goods mar ket. While the quantities sold have been moderate the demand for staples has been broader than for some time past. Print cloths are higher, and some of the sheeting constructions are tending upward. There has been more buying of standard goods from commission houses than was expected at this period, disclosing clean stock condition in jobbing houses, as well as more confidence about future busi- ness.
 The advance in cotton has been steadier and more far-reaching than mills have been able to cover in prices for cloths so that manufacturers arc pressing harder for higher levels. Denims have sold quite freely for de- livery in the first quarter of the year and more ticking orders have been received. Other heavy colored cottons in hard twist yarns have sold more freely in small lots.
 The fancy cotton blanket business for next year is making good progress after recent openings. Ginghams con tinue firm. Bleached cottons in nar row widths are quiet, but there has been further business done in sheets and pillow tubings. Printed wash fabrics are now attracting more at tention among buyers and shipments are all yarn dyed goods purchased for spring are wanted promptly in January. Cotton duck products still continue slow as a rule and auto cloths are inactive although steadier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
POWERFUL SUPPORT KEPT GRAIN LIS I
 IN GOOD CONDITION
Corn and Oats Were Both Weak and off on Price, While Provisions Were
 on a SeeSaW
By Associated Press

Chicago. December s1-Powerful support today nullified to a great ex- tent forced receivership liquidation on the Chicago Board of Trade, and as consequence net changes were limited. December wheat was the sole exception, that option closing Sc lower after excited shorts had bid it up at the start. May and July wheat closed unchanged. corn was B a fsc lower, oats 40 14c lower and provisions irregular, 5c lower to Sc higher.
 Trade in wheat was fairly large at the start, but the initial offerings were taken prominently, and when 1t was seen that the larger interests would support the market, the down. ward tendency was checked. F. W. Wagner, head of the firm that was in difficulties, said it's open accounts totalled about 3,000,000 bushels in all markets, mainly in Winnipeg and Chicago Minneapolis reported about 500. .00O bushels had been liquidated tkere.
 About the only other factor of mo- ment in the pits were yearend even ing up trades. The mid session pe- riod was comparatively quiet except in December wheat, which fluctuated wildly, and then slumped sharply in the final half hour, when the inter- ests supporting the market ignored it. The general outcome of the day was regarded as satisfactory, but many traders heaved sighs of relief when the gong ended 1921 transac- ticns.
 Corn had some early support when the Wagner movement was on, but turned dull and heavy later. Oats followed suit.
 A sharp advance in hogs helped steady provisions, but they were sli ghtly easier with grains. There was some liquidation evident in lard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
GENERAL HOPEFUL.
 CONDITIONS LOOM
 BRIGHT FOR 1922
President of American Bank ers' Association Makes Re- port in Which Business
 Future Is Encouraging
By AasOciafnd Preaa

New York. December 3l.-Business prospects for 1922 are in general hopeful condition, according to state ments by prominent banker made public today by the American Bank CTS association.
 The future of business and finance in the United States is encouraging. .' said Thomas B. McAdams, president of the association. He emphasized the importance of this country in- teresting itself in the problems of Europe in order that American pros perity may be maintained. He said that although some leading politi- clans and newspaper opposed extend ing aid to Europe at this time. flu ture prosperity depended on the way financial America answers the call" :"
 The time for anxiety seems to be entirely past and the middle of 1922 should see recovery we'll established" :" declared John C. Lonsdale, president of the National Bank of Commerce, of St. Louis. All of the things neces- sary to commercial betterment seem to have been set in motion, so that 1922 should see the beginning of the era of our greatest and most golden prosperity"
 Prosperity among our farmers, manufacturers and merchants is di- rectly affected by the unsettled con dition of finance anu politics In Eu- rope, according to ]. A. House, presi- dent of the trust company divis on, and Guardian Savings and Trust com pany, of Cleveland
 This must be remedied," he added. Ut is apparent also that strikes for higher wages are certainly not in keeping with the present order of things. Labor must bear it's fair share in future deflation."
 MT. House emphasized the need of the rehabilitation of the railroads. and said that Congress should pass equit- able tax laws to encourage the flow of capital through channels which would mean investment.
 John S. Puslicher, vice president of the American Bankers associa- tion, said the trend was towards easier money rates, and there was nothing to indicate that this would not continue.
 "The strongest factor in the pres ent situation is the growing strength of the banks" he declared. Tt is our belief" declared R. S Hecht, presi dent of the state bank division of the American Bankers association, that we will not again have real prosperity in this country until some kind of economic restoration has been accomplished in Europe, and a stable basis for international trade worked out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Actual Condition of
 Clearing House Banks
By Associated Press
 f hap Q1

New York, December 3l.-l ne dc- tual condition of the clearing house, banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold S17,166.- 22O reserve in excess of legal require ments. This is 8 decrease of s11,- 217,470 from last week. The state- ment follows:
 Actual condition: Loans, discounts, etc. s4,50s,417.0o0; increase S53,002,- 900. Cash in own vaults, members federal reserve bank. s73,276, 0o0 de- crease $5.s995.000. Reserve in fed eral reserve bank of member banks, S516,246, 900; decrease s5,407 900. Re serve in own vaults, state banks and trust companies. $S,S2s,000; decrease s39S. 900. Reserve in Repositories, state banks and trust companies. $8,- S23, 900: decrease s419000. Net de- mand deposits s3,904.937 ,000; increase $34,9t6,000. Time deposits s23S.257,- 00O; increase s14,963,00o. Circulation s3S, s9.000: increase s7,o00. United States deposits deducted sS7.5S2, 900. Aggregate reserve s533,S9S,000. Ex- cess reserve s17.1e6. 220; decrease s11,- 217.470.
 Sumary of state banks and trust companies in Greater New York, not included in the clearing house state ment: Loans, discounts. etc. s640 4sS,600; decrease s2.12s,200. Gold s4 S26,700; decrease s162,500. Currency and bank notes $t7.175,600: increase s24,o00. Deposits with federal re- serve bank of New York s55,ss4. 200; increase s9,16e.4 400. Total deposits $667, 7,sSS,300; decrease s5,1S2,700
 Eliminating amounts due from re serve depositaries and other banks and trust companies in New York and United States: Deposits s624.479. 300; decrease ss,57S. 300. Banks cash in vault S26,S44,900. Trust companies, cash in vault S51.O5l. soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Absence of Demand Marks Year's Close
 in the Steel Market
By Associated Press

New York, December 31.-The steel market at present is experiencing an absence of demand which is rather more pronounced than usual The market is not depressed, however, and the whole trade is very optimis- tic over the outlook for an increased business early in the new year and is shaping itself accordingly. Pro- ducers are taking advantage of the opportunity to make needed repairs
 Pig iron is also dull, but prices re- main about steady and the trade be- Heves that the outlook is favorable for an increased demand. Tn the cop per market semiholiday conditions have prevailed during the week. It is reported that foreign trade buyers have placed a few orders, but gener- ally speaking, export business has been light, while buyers for domestic consumption have shown very little interest. The improved statistical po- sition of the market however, is still reflected in the general ruling of prices. Some of the smaller producers Tor custom smelters are said to have moderate amounts of electrolyic for sale at about 137sc for January ship ment, but as rule will not sell fur ther ahead and the larger producers are maintaining the 14c level.
 Tin shows a small net gain for the week, with prompt straights in fair demand but trade otherwise quiet.
 Lead has been quiet but firm and some producers are reported we'll sold up for January delivery
 Zinc was quiet but steady The re- cent reduction in the basic prices of sheet zinc is favorably commented on in the trade and is due to enlarged output. Some orders from steel mills have been reported.
 Anthony shows no feature but holds steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Most Memnrnble
 Year on Wall Street
 Passed Out Yesterday
By Associatrd rr. a.

New York. December 31.-The final week of one of the most memorab ble years in the financial and general economic history of the country was attended by the bewildering move ments which usually mark that period.
 Trading in stocks was moderately active, even though public or outside interest seemed to be almost entirely restricted to selling by individuals and corporations for purposes of ss- tablishing income tax returns.
 This also was true in lesser degree Of the bond list, but liquidation in that quarter was neutralized, if not wholly offset by the confidence with which new underwritings were ao . aorbed.
 Views of competent observers re- gardins the coming years industrial and commercial prospects were reas- surlrg for what Wall street calls the long pull.' Opinions were fur ther qualified, however, by the reali ration that the 1921 foreign trade rec ord will show an enormous shrinkage
 
 Figures already available indicate that imports for the year will be cur tailed by fully 50 per cent, while ax- ports are expected to show a decrease of 40 to 45 per cent. foodstuffs form ing the principle item of reduction.
 Aside from the strong investmen. inquiry for high grade securities, the most hopeful feature of the week was the relaxing trend of money rates. Despite the customary year end win dow dressing by financial institution. call loans renewed at an average of per cent and time funds extending into next March were obtainable at the same figure.
 January's release of interest and dividends. payments while smaller than that of the two preceding years. should prove sufficient to insure a continuance of low rates and give additional impetus to the investment inquiry
 hecent tendencies in the steel and ron trade, the concurrent strength of equipment shares and news that min ing or copper soon is to be resumed In the Montana district were among. the heartening aspects of the indus .riai sltuatiop. In Textio rubber and leather pronounced increase of pro- auction also was reported.
 Forelgn exchanges showed a strong unuertone. regardless of such deter- rent influences as the submarine con- troVersy at the arms conference. sus- pension of an Italian banking insti- tutioh and fresh uncertainties in con nection With Germany's January and feoruary separations payments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
IMPORTANT EVENTS M THE WOLD'S TRADING

was learned today. The loss was estimated nt S20G.00O.
 Philadelphia, December 3t.- Hank cIearipgs in Philadelphia showed decrease of $4,64s,7S4,- 900 in 1921, compared with 1920. The cIearinEs for the year ending today were $20, 44J J,912.0O0.
 SprinEficI H., December 3t.-- The Pullman company of Chicago today filed application with the Illinois commerce commission for permission to issue si5.0O0,0OO capital stock.
 Chicago. December 3I.--Busi- ness in live stock in Chicago for 1921 aggregated S443. .0O6, 600, n re- duction of s332, ,0S5.326 from 1920 and the lowest since 1915. Chi caEO received 10,731,S0O head of live stock during the year, or 09S.- 5G2 head more than in 1920, esti- mating the last two days receipts. Chicago packers slaughtered 12,- 032.5O0 head of live stock in 1921. an increase of 449,OO0 head fover 1920. Shipments of live stock from Chicago totaIed 4.608,0O head for 1921, an increase of J51,- 2S4.
 Chicago. December 3f.--Corn re- ceipts at Chicago for 1921 with the last week estimated broke all records. being IS4.3S6,00O bushels, Or more Than double those Of 1920. Flour also set new record of 1,S9J.000 barrels. Arrivals of wheat and oats were below the average and of barley were the smallest since 1882. Wheat re- ceipts were 45,835,OOO bushels, oats S2,723.0O0 and barley 7,72O,- 600 bushels. Aggregate receipts of the five grains were 324.869. .OOO bushels, mn increase of IF .632, 900 bushels over 1920 and only ex- ceeded four times in the history of the Chicago market.
 WaishingtOn, December 31.-CalI for the condition of national banks as of the latter part of this month will be issued early next week by Comptroller of the Cur rency Crissinger, 1t wns indicated today mt the treasury. Under the law, officials explained, five such calls are made annually and four only have been made this year. The comptroller, however, is aI- lowed five days of the new year in which to Issue the final call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
By Associated Press

Nashville. Tenn, December 31.- Bank cIesrings for the year here were ss45,500,s13.12, compared with St,i70,JO1 ,243.73 in 1920.
 Washington, December 31.-Alt persons holding two or more places as officers and directors of Interstate raifroad corporations were given legal permission by the interstate commerce cOmmis- sion today to hold their various positions indefinitely.
 Washington. December 31.-The new silver dollar of the 1921 de- siSn--the peace dollar-wiu he ready for distribution Tuesday, it was said today at the treasury. Coinage Of the new dollar is be- ing rushed by the Philadelphia mint, officials said. nnd the first dollar of the new series struck off hns been presented to President Harding.
 Rome, December 3I.--At the i'm stance of the minister of indus try md the treasury the king to- day signed n decree postponIng until January the December set- ticment which was to have oc- cured today on nll the Italian bOurses.
 Washington. December 3I.-The Ship Construction and Trading company filed suit in the supreme court of the District of Columbia today for a mandamus against the Shipping Board Emergency Fleet corporation to compel the execu- ton of contract for the sale Of the approximately 2S5 ships conn prfsing the famous wooden fleet, which syns built during the war emergency and which the govern ment has been trying to get rid of ever since.
 Baton Rouge, Ln., December 31, Commencing tomorrow the state of Louisiana begins the collection Of l cent n gallon tax on gasoline. which Is expected to yield n mill Hon dollars annually for road construction. The tax will he col lected from the manufacturer or wholesaler.
 baton Rouge, La, December SI. The Ingieside sugar refinery at Lakeland. La. was completely de- stroyed by fire inte yesterday. it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Stock Exchange Had
 q Rather Quiet Year
By Associated Press

New York, December 31.-Business on the stock exchange during the year ending today shows pro- nounced reduction. both as to stocks and bonds, with the two previous years.
 Total sales of stocks approximated 171.000.000 shares. against 225,0O0,- 900 in 1920 and 315,o00.000 in 1919.
 In round figures. bond sales (par value) for 1921 aggregated $3,46o,- 100000 against s3,925, 100000 in 1920 and 63,o00,o00 in 1919.
 The figures are exclusive of the enormous lover the counter" or pri- vate sales by banks, bankers and bond dealers which were the out standing feature of the investment market in the final quarter of this year and of which not even an ap- proximate total is available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
suAyyON & CO.'S LETTER

New York, December 51.-(Speeial) This as a New Years market IS a dis- appointment Many claim that we have had our New Years rise In De- cemper. Perhaps we did but l think we would have had 2 sharp upturn yesterday and today, IT not pe1ore, it had not been for this wretched Wagner incident which upset every thing and brought great confusion into the market.
 The general expectation seems to he that we will have rise the first week of the New Year anyway Po1t & Flagg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
FOREIGN EXCHANGE By Associated Press

New York, December 31.-Foreign exchange firm. Great Britain, de- mand, 4.21; cables 4.21,a; 60-day bils on banks, 4.1S. France, demand S.14; cables, s.14h. Italy, demand 4.56l5; cables f 37. Belgium, demand 7.741s; cables. TITS. Germany. de- mand .541s; cables .55. Holland. de- mand 36 93; cables 36.99. Norway, demand l6. 6.O5. Sweden, demand 25.20. Denmark, demand 20.10. Switzer- land. demand 19.4 49. Spain, demand fl. .96. Greece, demand 4.20, Argen- tine, demand 33 .62. Brazil, demand 12.f5 Montreal, 95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Years Figures on the
 Clearing House Banks
Rv Associated Press

New York, December 3l.-Upera' tions of the New York Clearing House association, which comprises all the important national and state banks and trust companies of New York city, reflected the years retrograde movement in finance. commerce and industry.
 For 1921 exchanges amounted to s194,3sl,21s.663 with balances of s19,- S04.456.403.
 In 1920 exchanges amounted to the enormous total of $243,1S5,o13,364, balances totaling $25,075,320,S3S.
 These totals were shaded in 1919, however. exchanges dropping back to $235,S02. .634,sS7. and balances to s2l,- 973.3SS,00S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
COTTON SEED OIL

New York, December 31.-Cotton seed oil was lower under selling of July by refiners and scattered liqui- dalton, induced by slow export trade and disappointing action of grains and lard. Closing bids were 1 to s joints net lower. Sales, 9,700 bar rels. Tenders. 300. Prime crude sales, 705. Prime summer yellow. spot, s.20c; January, s.23c; March, ere; May. S.s1c. all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
SAVING A QUARTER

From the Toronto EIobe.
 Sandy expressed satisfaction over the fact that Toronto street car tick cts can now be bought at four for 25 cents. whereas formerly they were six for the same amount.
 Why sxe yea so pleased, Sandy? It hardly seems reasonable"
 Well. now need only to walk four times to save quarter. while before I had to walk six times