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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Irregularity Tn Cotton Was Main
 Feature of Week
By AesocIated rras.

NeW iork, March 24--The cotton market displayed continued irreeu- larity during the week under final liquidation of the March position which carried the price of that month
 to 30 points under May, and led some firms. who had intended to make de-
 liyeries on the spot month, to cover their shorts and recall in May. March
 longs have been forced to take cotton steadily, notices for the month total ling in excess of 90,000 bales. Pressure of thees notices combined d with scattered liquidation carried March down to 17.40c or 90 points under the high level of the week. compared with decline of only 25 to
 50 points on later months. New crop contracts have ruled relatively steady on demand from Liverpool and con
 tinental houses in the face of inn proving weathers sconditions and un- favorable outside factors, notably the spread of the New England lapor disputes and the theatened miners
 strike set for April l..
 As matter of fact probably the best support of the ,market the past week has come from abroad, either in the shape of the demand noted above or in the very optimistic c | cables relative to Manchester trade. not to mention the master spinners' federation statement to the effect that Europe consumed 50 per cent
 more American cotton in the six
 months ended with January than dur
 ing the preceding haIf year. The inn provement in the British spinning in-
 dustry may account for the export shipment of 10000 bales from the New York stock, now being arranged for. Domestic goods markets have
 shown no improvement whatever. ex-
 cept for some increase in the spot de
 partment and prices have ruled bare | ly steady to weak
 | Clearing weather conditions east of the Mississippi river this week have
 permitted farm work to progress and
 the work in the southwest has been
 unusually satisfactory for this work.
 Some cotton is reported up in South
 Georgia. The final ginning figures
 for the crop of 1s21>1s22. published on Monday. showing total crop of 5,-
 976,665 bales, had been discounted
 and attracted only passing interest
 Locally the same spot firms who
 took up cotton on March contracts
 are generally understood to be very heavily long on May against sales of
 July and 1t is believed in we'll in | formed quarters that May tend
 CTS will exceed those of the current
 month and result in the building up of a local stock of fully 100000 bales by the end of May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Actual Condition
 Clearing House Banks
By Associated Press

New York, March 25.-The actual condition of the clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold s47,5T1,s2o in ex- cess of lecal requirements. This is a decrease of $1,5S9, 900 from last week. The statement follows;
 Actual condition: Loans. discounts, etc, $4.395. .635, ,000; decrease, S10,e7S.- 900. Cash in own vaults. members Federal Reserve bank, S61, ,S45, 900; in- crease. $7S1. 900. Reserve in Federal bank of member banks, s53s,2S3, 900; decrease, s12,565,000 Cash in own vaults, state banks and trust com panies, s7642,ooo; increase, $1s3,000. Reserve in depositaries state banks and trust companies, SS,sSs,o0o; de- crease, s542,000. .Net demand de- posits. $a.ss1. .4ss. .ooo; decrease. ss7.- 7s9 900 Time deposits, s270,S31 900; increase, s2,o96.000. Circulation. $SS,- 7eS, 900; decrease. s12.o0o. "United States deposits deducted. $72,22I, 900. Aggregate reserve, s555,S1S,ooo. Ex- cess reserve, s47571,s2o; decrease, s1,- 5Se. 900.
 Summary Of state banks and trust companies in Greater New York not included in the clearing house state ment: Loans, discounts, etc, S617,- 060, 300: decrease. s4,3S6,S00. Gold, s5.717, 500; decrease, $15.300. Currency and bank notes, $15,2S6,700; increase, s2oS,Se Deposits with Federal Re scrve bank of New York. $49.S04.Se0; decrease, s3,O32,200. Total deposits, sese.4s4. .40o; decrease. s11,915,S0o Eliminating amounts due from re- serve depositaries and other banks and trust companies in New York and United States deposits. s59S,11S,- 500: decrease, s5,725,500. Banks, cash In vaults. s25.927,900. Trust com- panies, cash in vault, s44,s31,2o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
INVESTMENTS WERE DULL AMONG THE WALL STREET LIS I
Foreign Exchange Market Was LiStIess, But British and Allied Rate Contin-
 ued to React
By Associated Press

New York, March 25.-Investment shares were dull at nominal changes but few issues registered material gains in today's brief session of the stock market.
 Woolworth was the spectacular fea- ture, jumping 12 points and closing at a net gain of 10 on reports that the directors were considering decla- ration of a large stock dividend.
 Kresge. Tidewater oil, Coca Cola and Otis steel were among the other comparatively obscure stocks to show marked strength, averaging two point gains.
 Steels, as a group, failed to fulfill recent expectations of higher quota tions, despite bullish developments in the industry and Ebert II. Gary's survey of the general industrial sit- nation.
 Equipments, motors and oils also eased, partly on weekend realizing. The only noteworthy movement among rails was the strength of Mis- souri, Kansas and Texas preferred and another setback in Ann Arbor common and preferred.
 The foreign exchange market was 1istless, but British and allied rates continued to react. Dutch bills hard ened and German marks held their nominal recovery from the mid weeks collapse.
 Changes in the weekly statement of the clearing house were unusually narrow, actual loans and discounts contracting by about $11,000,000 with a decrease of slightly less than $1,- 500, 1000 in cash holdings. The one item to show pronounced change was net demand deposits, their decrease of $S7.7Se,000 more than offsetting the previous weeks gain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
vvy 1e - ~ Weeks Trading in
 Bonds Broadens
By Associated Press

New York, March 25.-Trading in bonds this week was broader and more active than any recent period, mostly at higher price levels. New offerings, including several foreign underwritings. exceeded $100,000 900. and all found ready market.
 It is expected that another Euro rean loan of fairly large proportions will be floated here next week. There Is said to be considerable competi- tion in banking circles for the pro- rosed s25 100000 bond issue of the Orleans (France) railroads.
 Today's dealings showed further strength in the foreign division. zu- rich ss rose PIE points. Berne ss, Sia and Danish ss, 1 ia. with moder- ate gains in Uruguay ss and Mexi- can government 5s.
 Fractions were featured by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit IS at a gain of 2ia points and numerous domestic rails advanced fractionally. some of the industrials also improving. Lib erty issues were only lightly dealt in. but showed a steady to firm tone. Total value (par value) aggregated s9. 391 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Shopmen Walk Out
 Under New Contract
 For Railroad Repair
By Associated Press

Baltimore. March 25.-Shopmen to the number of about 200, employ cd by C. J. Wolfe, contractor, who re- gently took over the Baltimore shops of the Western Maryland railroad, walked out today In opposition to the contract system. The men demand u restoration of the wage scale and worfnk conditions In effect before the change to the contract basis was made. Walkouts also were reported Iu the Hagerstown nnd Cumberland shops.
 Washington. March 25.--Autbority was granted by the interstate com merce commission today tp the Cen- tral of Georgia railroad to assume liability for payment of the interest and principal of sG0O.O00 in equip ment trust certificates. With the funds the road proposes to buy 500 steel freight cars. costing n total of sS25.0O0, paying the balance of the purchase price from other funds.
 Baltimore. March 25.-Ths confer ence of the scale committee of the northern West Virginia Coal Opera United Mine Workers of America, was dissolved after a brief session here this afternoon mt which C. r. kcnney. district president of the union. stated he had no authority to conclude any wage contract.
 New Orleans. March 25.-The con. solidation of the American Bank and Trust company and the Liberty Bank and Trust company. was assured to- day, directors of both banks having voted In approval of the merger, il wns announced by bank officials. The new bank will he named the Amer icnn-Liberty bank. with r. Provost Breckenridge. president. and Martin Behrmap, former mayor. active vice president. The combined capital is $.50.O00 and deposits s3.OO0,O00.
 Washington, March 25.-A tentative valuation of s3.10s.429 was placed upon the plant of the Nothern Ala bama railway. by an order of the interstate c0mmerce commission to- day. The company's records. the re- port said. showed total assets of $4.- 1S5,0OO. The railroad taps the ter ritery lying around Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
LIVE STOCK m Na-


 East St. Louis, March %. Cattle re- ceipts. 15O. Compared to week ago: Beef steers steady to 25c higher; beef cows, 15c to 25c higher; yearlings generally steady; better grades strong to 25c higher; bulls and can ners steady to strong; veal calves $1 lower; stockers and feeders, 25c to <oc lower.
 Hog receipts, 1000; active, 1oc to soc higher; bulk 16o to 22o-pound av- erages, s1O. O.4o@10.5O; top. s10.65; pigs steady to strong; packer sows steady to 25c higher, sS.50@S.S5.
 Sheep receipts none. Compared to q week ago fat lambs 25c higher; Hheep steady.
 Chicago, March 25.-Cattle receipts. ,0oO. Compared with week ago: Beef steers practically steady; spots a shade lower; she stock and bulls 1b stockers and feeders dull and mostly 25c lower.
 Hog receipts. 1000. active 1oc to FOG higher than yesterdays average; lights up most Shippers bought about 1000; good clearance, s10.6O paid for s4 hogs; practical top, $fo.65; bulk, So .90010. 50; pigs strong to 15c higher; bulk desirables, loo to 12O- pounders. around s9 50; some strong CT weights up to S10.
 Sheep receipts, 5000: steady; to- days receipts practically all pack CTS direct Compared with a week ago killing classes are mostly steady heavy sheep and best grade shorr lsmbs showing slight gains; shearine lambs steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
CHILD IS INJURED

Albany, March 24.-tSpecial.)-Ed- win Walker. age 8, is in the Benevo- lent hospital suffering from internal injuries received last Saturday when he fell from a wagon. It is believed one of the wheels passed over his body. Saturday evening the child complained of feeling bad and Sun day morning remained in bed. Mon- day medical aid was summoned and an operation was decided upon. The child was riding on wagon in the rear of his home when he rolled off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Hubbard Bros. & Go.

Members New York Cotton Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Pro- duce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Associatior- Orders so- licited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignment of spot cotton for de- livery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
COTTONSEED OIL

New York. March 5.-Cottonseed oil was quiet but firm, owing to the covering of shorts on the strength displayed in hos products. Closing bids werei i7 to 13 points net higher. Sales. 5000 barrels. Tenders, 100 barrels. Prime crude, 1000 sales; prime summer yellow spot. 1i.65c; May, 11.s0c: July, 11.5sc; September, 11.55c all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, March 25.-Foreign ex- change steady. Great Britain, de- mand. 4SSL; cables, 4.3Sss. Sixty day bills on banks, 4.35iz. France, demand, 9.04; cables, s.o4Ia. Italy, demand, 512; cables. 5.1217, Belgium, oemand, S43k; cables, s.44. Germany, demand, 307s; cables, S1. Holland, demand, S7S4: cables, S7.s7. Norway. demand, l7.S5. Sweden, demand, 26.l2. Denmark, demand. 21.16. Switzerland, demand. 19.44. Spain, de- mand. 1857. Greece. demand, 4.2-. Poland, demand. O2ss. Czecho- -Slo- - yakia, demand 1T5. Argentine. de- mand, 365o. Brazil, demand, 1870. Montreal, 97t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
RICE MARKET

New Orleans, March 25.-Rough rice strong and advancing. No sales; receipts, 751 sacks millers receipts same.
 Clean rice strong and advancing; sales reported: 245 pockets Honduras at sss@6%c; 200 pockets Japan at sac; 2,2T7 pockets Blue Rose at 2 3-16@5c; receipts, 5,s43 pockets.
 Brap,, per ton. $2O; Polish, per ton, s26,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
NAVAL STORES

Savannah, March 25.-Turpentine firm, S1&c. Sales, A; receipts. 40; shipments. 15; stock, 701.
 RQsin firm; sales. 449 receipts STA; shipments. 220; stock, 62,Se1 Quote: D, E, s4o21a; c, H. I, s4.07ls K, s4 20; M. s4.75; N, s5.15; VIC s5.70; wv, S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
HUBBARD's LETTER

New York, March 25.-(SpeciaI)- The market was a weekend affair rather dull and featureless We must say that there seems to be very good undertone. Ordinarily in a dull market. prices have a tendency to sag but today there seemed to be supporting orders in the market
 We believe the market is very short of May and great many con- tracts will have to be covered before the middle of that month. We are looking for higher prices.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
POTATOES Nv Asxociated Pfess
Potatoes

J. Chicaso, MATCH 20. - Potatoes, Steady. Wisconsin sacked round whites. $1.65@1.75; ungraded, s1.251 1.50. Minnesota sacked Red Rivers, s1.6o@165. Idaho sacked rurals, S1.90a2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
M 0 NEY IN CIR Al N

s1250 buys guarantee option on 10000 bushels of wheat or corn. No further risk. movement of 5c from price gives you an opportunity to take $500; 4c, s40o: Sc. $500, etc. Write for particulars and free market letter. Investors Daily Guide. Southwest Branch, Desk BK, 1904 Baltl- more Ave, Kansas City. Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Priuate Wire News
F. J. LINNELL,s LETTER

New Orleans, March 25-(SpeciaL) The March position having been in process of final liquidation, heavy tenders depressed values, deliveries in the northern market having been the heaviest in several years-9o,00 bales
 Nevertheless and not withstanding the New England strike situation to have become worse, and is expected to spread to Lawrence, Mass, next Monday, and the threat of nation wide coal strike in the United States April 1, the market held it's ground very well, especially for new crop options, which reflects the backward ness of the season, particularly in the east of the Mississippi river. where farm work has been delayed by rain.
 Of late climatic conditions in the cotton region have been somewhat more favorable for farming interests. less rain in central and eastern DOT tions of the belt, more moisture in the southwest, especially in west Texas, where needed most. However, indications are for the return of wet weather east of the Mississippi over the weekend andI colder for the southwest, probably freezing in the Texas panhandle. which is unfavor- able.-H. & B. Beer.
 S. R. STEWART & CO.'S LETTER
 Birmingham, March 25.-The trad ing in the cotton market continued very narrow today in the absence of Liverpool and any particular cot ad c1i O r. ly under yesterdays finals the cause of the small decline was accredited to profit taking by those who bought on the lows of yesterday. The stop page of March tenders in New York yesterday and New Orleans today, tho uncertainty over crop prospects and the all-round statistical strength of the staple induces enough buying to keep levels from sa.gging under ths pressure which has developed from time to time during the past two weeks.
 Cotton appears to be resisting all bearish news exceedingly well and only awaits a demand in spots and unfavorable preparation weather to bring about a sharp advance. aLtely the weather has been more favorable on the whole but indications today show another unsettled spell for next week. Manchester cables are coming over better every day rporting the textile situation is improving both in export and domestic trade, unem- ployment in that section decreasing.
 While the strike in the New Eng land states continues deadlock a set tlement is expected any day. Fall River sales for the week estimated al 12o,000 pieces, exports for the week were 95,00o, southern spot markets sold 13,000 bales yesterday at un- changed quotations. The cotton mar ket will likely remain a trading af- fair awaiting developments but prices fo rfall months, will tend to rebound quickly following any decline.-S. R. Stewart & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
CHICAGO GRAIN
 
CASH GRAIN

By Associated Press
 St. Louis. March 25.-Wheat: No. z red. s1.40@1.42 May, s1.27A. Corn; No. white, SIC; May. 56%c. Oats: No. 3 white, s61s 937%c; May. s7c.
 Chicago, March 25.-Cash wheat; No. 9 hard, $1.31iz. Corn: No. mixed, 55Mc; No. 2 yellow, 56i5 a SIC. Oats: No. 3 white, 36S4 @3SAc; No. 3 white, s4% @351ac. Rye, No. 3, S1. Barley, 64@67c. Timothy seed, S5@ $50. Glover seed, s15@25. Pork nom final; lard, $10.75; ribs, $11.50@ @ 1250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
PRODUCE Vxw a.acnt~s.H prAaa

New York, March 25.-Butter and eggs steady. Cheese irregular, state whole milk, flats fresh specials. 20la @21c. Live poultry quiet; no prices quoted. Dressed, steady; fowls, 23024c.
 St Louis, March 25.-Butter, SSc. Poultry and eggs unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
RANKS IN GOOD CONDITION

AshvilIe, March 25.--tSpecia1.)-- The seven banks of St Clair county as shown by their published state ment called for by the state superin- tendent of banks at close of busI- ness, March 10. reveals a healthy con- dition, there being on deposit a to- tai of $I23.00S.45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

laps were steady. Linens were firm. Wool and silk dress goods were Of fered in jobbers' hands at conces- sions. It was announced during the day that there would be an auction sale of carpets and rugs. approxi- mating s0,000 bales, beginning Mon day, April 8 and continuing during the week. The sale comes at the ai- vent of a new selling season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
LONDON MONEY

By ABSOcHted Fre8E London, March 25.-Bar silver. S3Ad per ounce. Money per cent. Discount rates: Short bills, sss per cent; three months bills, SL93 5-1S per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
DRY GOODS MARKET

New York, March 2o.--Cotton goods were quiet with a further weakening in print cloth. Sheetings held fairly steady. Yarns were irregular. bug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
$6,00o.o0 RealEstateLoan

We offer first mortgage sor $6,O00 on semi-central busi- ness property on Third avenue, north, signed and indorsed by a very responsible man.
 Annual rental is 80 per cent of the amount of the mortgage.
 Details on request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
NEW ORLEANS COTTON A
SPOT COTTON n
ny AssOcfated l'ress New Orleans. March o5

'''1S' 'f1fCI zo,-SpOt COt- ton quiet and unchanged, Sales on the spot, 240 bales to arrive. 225. Low middling. 15.25c; middling. 1S.Soc; good middling, 1750c; re- ceipts and stock blank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
INFERIOR MOVEMENT By Ase0ciated Press

 Houston: Middlng, 17.25c; re- ceipts, 4,67S; shipments. 4,29s; sales 1.454; stock, 241.S47. Memphis: Middiing. 17c; receipts 1928; shipments, 2,5s3 sales. 900 stock, 1S6.432. Augusta: Middlng. 16.SSc; re- ceipts, 67S; shipments, 1867; sales l 69; stock. 11S,15S. St. Louis: Middling. 17.25c; re- ceipts. 2,195; shipments, 2,227; stock, 77 29e. Atlanta Middling. 17.10c. Little Rock: Middling. 16.75c: re- ceipts. 2o4; shipments, LIT; sales 453: stock, 56.STS. Dallas: Middling 1s.75c; sales 1.S4t.
 Montgomery: Middling. 16SSc.
 Total today: Receipts. s,740; ship ments. 1l.k31; stock, 630,611
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
METAL MARKET n A..--.~az

New York, March 25.-The copper market has shown moderate depres-
 sion during the past week with prices off slightly. Today's quotations for slectrolytic were 12Lc for nearby and 13c for later delivery. Pig iron firmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

New Orleans: Middling. 16.50c; re- ccipts, 2,s5o; exports. S,OSi; sales. 472; stock, 232.14S.
 Galveston: Middling, 17.25c; re- ceipts, s,404; sales, 6s1; stock, sls,- so5.
 Mobile: Middling. 1eSSc; receipts, 476; sales, s10; stock, 10.S1S
 Savannah: Middling. 17.1Sc: re- ceipts, 2,79S; sales. 53: stock, 127.714. Charleston: Middling, 17c; receipts 362; stock, 76,166.
 Wilmington; Midd1ing. lie; receipts 59s; stock. 36,427.
 Texas City: Stock, S.S54.
 Norfolk; Middling. lie; receipts. 765; exports, 300; sales. 6s; stock, 124.455.
 Baltimore: Stock. 2.1ss.
 Boston; Middling, 17.S5c; receipts 42s; stock. $500.
 Philadelphia; Receipts, 2s; stock 6,924.
 New York: Middling. 17s5c; re- ceipts, 209; stock. 94.900.
 Minor ports; Receipts. 44s2r ex- rorts, 4,4s2; stock. 2.713.
 Total today: Receipts, 22,110; ex- ports, s.47S; stock. 1,046.612
 Total for week: Receipts, 22,110; exports, S,413.
 Total for season: Receipts, 4.696. 74S: exports 41l93e6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
PORT MOVEMENT

New York. March 25.-cotto1 spot, quiet; middling, 17.S5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
COFFEE MARK EFT Rv Assaeiatesi Prrss

New York, March 25.-The market for coffee futures was a quiet affair throughout the day and prices kept within narrow limits. Easier off cial cables were offset by firmer spe- cial cables. and there was little early trade buying while commits sion houses sold. At the opening the market was points higher to point lower with May advancing to s.42c. There was little selling pressure near the close and final prices we're one point net higher to l net lower. Sales were estimated at about 12.o0o bags. May. 9,4oc July, s.35c; September, s.2S; Decem- Der. 9.2S.
 Spot coffee was quiet but firm at s7s d loc for Rio Is and 1S% to lie for Santos As. Cost and freight Of fers were unchanged to 25 points higher. Bourbon 3s were quoted at 14c and part bourbon ss and As 1S.45 to 1S.S5c. Rio IS. 9.70 to e.S5c and victoria Is and Ss, 9.45c.
 The official cables reported no change in the dollar buying rate nor Tn the rate on London. Rio. was 175 reis lower and Santos 20 to l50 reis lower. Special cables reported an advance of 125 to 150 reis at Rio and 50 to 1e5 reis at Santos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

SPOT COFFEE
 By Associated Press New York, March 25.-Coffee, Rio No. 2, g 15-16c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
LIBERTY BONDS

New York, March 25.j'ib.rtv h.ra. closed: 's pohos
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