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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
COTTON MARKETS IRREGULAR WITH
 WEEKEND SELLING

NEW YORK, March 16.-The cot ton market was irregular today with a good part of the business at tributed to evening-up of commit ments for over the weekend. After selling off from 31.0Sc to 30.S9c, May rallied to 31.19. but broke again to 3O.95c. closing at 31.02c, compared general market closed barely steady. net points higher to II points lower.
 The market opened steady. 3 to points higher in response to relative ly firm cables and reports of further rains in the south yesterday. The early weather map indicated clearing conditions over the belt, however, while the initial advance here met good deal of realizing or liquida- ton and prices eased off early. Ral- lies followed on reports of better business in Manchester and a renew al of covering by old crop supports has been pretty well liquidated. There also was some scattered buy ing of new crop deliveries on reports that barometric conditions in the northwest pointed to possible re- newal of unsettled weather in the south early next week.
 July rallied from 30.22c to 3047c and October from 26.6Sc to 26.90c, with the general list showing net advances of about II to 19 points
 There was some selling on appre- hensions that a demand for an in crease in mill wages at Fall River might result in labor troubles which helped to check the advance, how ever. and the market was unsettled later in the afternoon under con- tinued realizing. although the week end figures proved a lktle more fla vorable than expected and there were late reports of a better feeling in Liverpool over the German situa- tion. Last prices were several points up from the lowest on cover ing.
 A private report indicating a pros- pective increase of 10.1 per cent in acreage, which, on basis of last years yield per acre, pointed to crop Of 11,l00.000 bales, was not re- garded an important factor Ex- ports today. 2s,57O. making 3.S76,414 so far this season. Port receipts, S,620. United States port stocks, 674,- 482.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
l GENERAL FEELING
 UPON CURB MART REACTIONARY

NEW YORK, March 16.-The gen eral price tendency in today's curb market was reactionary, although there were several points of inde- pendent strength in all groups. Trad ing was on reduced scale because of crippled wire service to western points.
 Oils weakened in response to the pessimistic report on Mexican con djtions made by the head of the Stan dard oil company of New York, but the South American issues were ex- ceptionally strong, Marcaibo rising l1s pooints and the bonds jumping 10 boints. Humble oil failed to make any appreciable response to the ini- tial dividend of BOG a share on the new s25 par value stock. Other Standard Oil shares also were heavy.
 In the industrial list Peerless Motor opened fractionally higher at 65H, broke to 59, rallied points. broke to 57 and then rallied to 6o, off D on the day. The Durant issues also suffered sharp setback but recovered nearly all their loss. Check CT Cab closed at 1 A lower.
 The most interesting development in the mining group was the creation of a new high record at 35 by united Verde extension in response to a loo per cent increase in the dividend. Copper shares also were active ana strong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES
NEW YORK. March 1s.-cotton futures
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. March 6.--While there were two upward movements in the cot ton market today. prices were depressed during the greater part of the session. ap- parently as the result of extremely heavy liquidation by long interests and by scat tered short selling encouraged by the lack element. Heaviest selling came in the late trading when the active months were 5 to 13 points under the level of yesterdays close. Last prices were unchanged 10 ' points down net for the day. May traded as low as 30 .47c pound and closed at 30. b1c: October fell off to 26. .2Sc and closed at 26 30c.
 Too much rain over the belt along with unseasonably low temperatures, resulted in flair demand on the opening and dur
 ing the first call prices rose 12 to IT points. This initial bulge was almost immediately followed by sag under liqui- dation which carried prices about points under yesterdays final quotations The forecast of still colder weather for a good part of the belt aroused the fear killing frosts might be experienced in the earliest sections of the belt. where planting has been going on for some time. and some plants are above ground. This led to the second rally of the day, which carried prices toward noon to their highest. to 30 75c for May and 26 .50c for October. Here the list stood 14 to IS points over yesterdays final prices.
 Weekly statistics were considered bull ish, mil takings being counted by Hester at 2o2.000 bales. against 190.000 this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
COFFEE MARKET

NEW YORK. March 16.-Coffee futures recovered good part of yesterdays losses during today's trading. After opening to points higher prices here sold 20 to 22 points above yesterdays closing fig ures. Last prices were 5 or 6 points off from the best under realizing, but showed net gains of 15 to 20 points. Estimated sales, 4s.000 bags. Closing; March 11.55c, May 11.25c. July 10 52c, September 9.65c. December 9.35c, March 9.24@9. BOG.
 The spot market quoted dull at 13c for Rio Is and 15@15Ac for Santos 4s. Cost and freight offers included Santos, part bourbon, 3s and 5s at 14 65c and Rio Is at 12. Soc for prompt shipment. Santos 3s and 5s, part bourbons. for Oc- tober- December shipment. were quoted at 12. soc.
 The early cable showed no change in Rio exchange rates with the Rio market 400 to 500 reis lower and Santos un- changed at 475 reis higher. Later cables showed further advance of 20 to $50 res in the Santos market and an advance ceipts, 24.00o: Jundiahy receipts. 13,ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
Little Buying Power In New York Market

NEW YORK. March 16.-There was lit- tie buying power evident in today's deal ings in bonds on the New York Stock ex- change, and prices generally continued re- actionary. United States government bonds were steady. Foreign obligations also were relatively firm, most of the Eu- ropean issues advancing fractionally
 Railroad Hens continued in supply with tions.
 A, mere was some speculative interest in the sugar company liens Punta Aiepre Sugar 7s advancing l point and South Porto Rican Sugar 7s fractionally. Indus ground.
 Total sales. par value. $10,713.O0o.
 Jhe investnent market continues to ab- lic offering was made of s6.00O. 900 40-year first mortgage per cent gold bonds series F. of the West Penn Power com, pany at 90 and accrued Interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
Little Market Flashes

FALL RIVER. Mass. March 16.-The textile council today made formal demand city for wage increase of 15 per cent April 2 was set as the date when the ad- vance should take effect.
 BOSTON March 16.--The Commercial Bulletin will say tomorrow: Demsnd for the moderate manner which has charac- terized the trading more or less for several weeks past and prices especially on wools suitable for the wooden industry. have been content to wait out the market, although they very happily situated as regards orders and undou btedly will have to come into the market later for substantial stocks of the raw material
 LOUISVILLE. Ky. March 1s.--Record distribution of s12.1 725.2o cash and stock dividends by the Standard Oil com pany of Kentucky in 1922 left the com. p4ny in a sound financial condition. and cording to the 1922 statement made public here today. Earned profits for 1922. sc- sssia!?s sssssss. to the statement were ''''''' swAsHINGToN,. March ls.-Railroad earnings during January were approxi- nlately twice great during the same nSonth year ago. Interstate commerce t6e monthly total at s6s.941. .0o0. against sS6.eS5,oc in Januady. 1922.
 fwAsHINGToN. March 1G.-officials of -Area,our {: Co. and Morris X Co.,. Chicago pAckers. have asked for months exten-
  finn as 10 whethe: acquisition of the Nor ris companys plants and business by Ar mour 6 Co. would be n violation or tho packers and stock yards act.
 NEW YORK. March 16.--tBy Associated Press. )--The method of quoting United States government bonds on the New York Stock exchange will be changed within the next two weeks that the minimum fiuctuation will be fixed l-32 of 1 point instead of the present decimal system with it's minimum of Pc on s10O. 1t was learned today While this will increase the pres ont minimum fluctuation. it will still per mil of a much narrower movement than that in other listed bonds, which are quot ed in eighths of a point.
 sSEw YORK. March lS.-increased divi. dends were voted today by directors Of Teeress Motor and Truck corporation and the Humble oil and Refining company. pcerless directors voted n quarterly divi- lend of $f. an increase Of 2oc share: The oil company declared dividend Of Soo o6 a stock dividend of 15 per cent reduc- tion of the par value to s25 share. IL h equivalent to sslG oh hd ,nd Ssan Ss stoda nsiG prior to stock dividend.
 The National Fuel Gas company direc- tors declared a quarterly dividend or sl,2o !. share which Is the same rate paid be fore the 100 per cent stock dividend In De cember. The stock paid s2. 90 share per quarter.
 NEW YORK March l6.-Despite the de- pressing effect of the curtaiment of op- erations as a result of the treaties on limi :. tstion of armamsnts ana tme ,,arne ma.e,Ia, ,se New York Shipbuilding corporation's an nuai report for 1922 made public tonight. nnred with Sl ,9es559 in 1921. when divi- dend distribution amounted to Ssoo'ooo.
 HORSES AND MULES
 EAST ST. LOUIS. Iis.. March l6.,- Horaes and mules fairly active. unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
DlJN'S REVIEW
iarch 16.-Dun's tomor-

NEW YORK. March 16.-Duns tomor row will say:
 So rapid has the domestic business ex- pansion become that the best previous rec ords are being surpassed in different in stances Some units of textile production are operating at rate never. before equalled and the February cotton con sumption was unprecedented for the pe- riod. Returns from most other basic in- dustries also disclose unusually active con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Members New York Stock Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Pro. duce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders so- iicited 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., 1923-03-17
BUTTER MARKET

CHICAGO. March 16.-The butter mar ket firm today with light supplies and moderate demand. Premiums were paid for some of the better grades of the butter. The car market was firm with supplies barely ample.
 Closing prices. fresh butter: s7 score 47lac, sS score 4sc s9 score 48hc. 90 score 49c, 91 score 49isc, 92 score 50c. Cen 49c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
LIVERPOOL COTTON

LIVERPOOL, March 16.-Spot cotton quiet; >prices easier; good middlng. 16 sod; fully middling, 16.65d; middlng. nary, Is sod; ordinary, 15. sod. Sales. 5000 bales, including 1,700 American. Re- ceipts 5000 bales. including $500 Ameri- can. Futures closed steady. March 16 god, May 16.07d. July 15 .s8d. October IA 59d. January 14.14d.
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ditions. while current statistics of car load roads continues of noteworthy volume
 These measures of commercial progress are supported by reports of large turn over of general merchandise in distributing channels and by evidence of an increa sing disposition to anticipate future require
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
INTERIOR NOyEMENT

Houston: Middling. 31.10c; receipts. 1925; shipments. 1,790; sales. 425; stock. 146.6S7.
 Memphis: Middling; Sic; receipts, 4,148 shipments, 4,s34; sales. 1850; stock, 104,- 093.
 Augusta: Middling, 30 .63c; receipts. 46.172.
 St. Louis: Middling, 31c; receipts, 1885; shipments. 1851; stock, 16,157
 Atlanta: Middling. 90 65c.
 Little Rock Middling. 30 soc; receipts 19i; shipments, l,175; sales, GO; stock, 36,- $40.
 Dallas: Middling. 30 40c; sales. 57o. Montgomery: Middling, 90 38c.
 Total today: Receipts. S.35l; shipments Il 1,426; stock 349,649.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
PORT MOVEMENT

New Orleans: Middling, 31 .25c; receipts, l60.O2s.
 Galveston: Middling. 31 .05c; receipts. 1.966: exports. 17,506; sales. 1.150; stock. 204.499.
 Mobile: Middlng, 30 5oc receipts, so2 i; stock. 650s.
 Savannah: Midding. 30 e2c: receipts, 1,144; sales, a5: stock, 45.611.
 Charleston Receipts, 529; stock, 46.241. 30.520.
 Texas City: Receipts, 2s stock, BOOT Norfolk: Midding. 30 soc; receipts. 4S2 sales. 125; stock. S4.274
 Baltimore: Receipts. 2S6; stock. 2.312. Boston Middling, 31 06c; receipts 1,19S; stock. 14.152.
 Philadelphia: Receipts, 50; stock. 4,775. New York: Middling, 31. 06c; exports 569; stock. 63.26s.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 16o; stock. 7,476. Total today: Receipts S,534 exports 2S,670: stock, 674671.
 Total for week. Receipts, s2,353; ex ports. 99,0S6.
 Total for season: Receipts b,154019; exports 3,753,13S,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
wEEETy UVERpOOT

LIVERPOOL, March l6.-WeekIy sta tistics Total forwarded to mills. 41,0O0 bales, of which 24,000 were American stock. S03 900. American 44S.00o: imports, 53,000. American 15,000; exports. 5000. American 1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
WOOL MARKET

BOSTON, Mass. March 16.-The Con- mercial Bulletin will publish the follow. Missouri half blood. 50 @ 52c; three -eighths blood 55 @ 56c: one-quarter blood. 5og 5lc. Secured basis; Texas fine F months, Pulled; Deaine. sl. 40@1.45: A. l.250 l.35; A-supers. $1.15Q1.25. Mohairs: Best combing, 730s3c; best carding. 7o@ hc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

NEW YORK, March 16.-Cotton goods were steady today with more trade being developed in some of the gray goods lines for future delivery. Yarns were firm. Bur laps were steady. Silks were firm. Wool goods continued firm. Raw wool markets were dull but practically unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
CUICAGO sTOfKS

CHICAGO, March 16.-Armour of Della ware. 99: Armour preferred, s4h: Com monwealth Edison. 13Oh; Libby McNeili. 6H: Middlewest Utilities. 49; National Leather, 7la; Swift & Co.,, 106h; Swift In ternationai. 19ha Union Carbide. 64h United Iron Works. 12At Wahi 54; West ern Knitting. F: Yellow Manufacturing B. 267; Yellow Taxi 86%.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

NEW YORK. March 16.-Raw sugar was unchanged with spot Cubas quoted at asc cost and freight, equal to 7.40c for centri- fugal. There were sales of S0,000 bags of Cubas to a local refiner.
 Raw sugar futures were irregular but generally lower. The opening to 9 points lower. but a rally followed. In the clines of l to points Closing: May 5.74c. July 5.s7c, September 6c. December 5.77c. t.f
 Refined unchanged with fine granuated listed at s. 90c to Q BOG.
 Refined steadier closing at advances of 5 points. with sales of June delivery at 9.259o. BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
General List But Net Losses Held To
NEW YORK CURB

NEW YORK, March 16-Following is the official list of transactions on the New York Curb Exchange, giving all stocks and bonds traded in:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
NEW YORK BONDS

NEW YORK, March l6.-Followins are today's high. low and closing prices of bonds on tho New York Stock Exchange and the total sales of each bond:
 Railxxa1. ar,d Miscel a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK, March 1s.-Followng are todays sales. high. low and closing prices of stocks listed on the New York Stock ypb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

NEW YORK, MATCH Ib.-Notton seed oil was firmer. due to the tight position of crude. good cash demand and advancing trend in kindred markets. Realizing sales to Is points net higher. Sales l42OO barrels. Tenders of 1000 barrels had no effect the oil being promptly stopped by one of the large refiners. Prime crude. 10 .6ak O He: prime summer yellow spot. 11.s7c. May, 12.13c; July. 12.30c; Septem- Der 12 l9c all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
SPOT COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, March 16.--Spot cot ton quiet and unchanged; sales on the spot. 300; to arrive. 142; low middling. 20. soc; middlng. 3l 25c; good rnddling, 31. T5c; receipts, 2,453; stock, 160,02S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
NAVAL STORES

sAvANNAH.' Ga. March 1s.-Turpen- tine firm. s1.44A @1. 46. Sales, .1sS: re ceipts, go; shipments. so7; stock. 4,s7o. Resin firm: sales. 3S0: receipts. 815: ship ments 594; stock. 67535. Quote: B to |, 4.s004. 90; K, s4.90@4. s5: M. $4.s6: N. $5.40; VIC, $5. 60; wv. $6 SO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
IONDON MONEY
COTTON SEFn Ou,

LONDON. March 16.--Bar silver. 32K per ounce; money. E per cent. Discount rates short bills, 2A per cent. Three months bills. 2A4 42% per cent.
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NEW ORLEANS. March 16.-Cotton flu lures closed steady. unchanged to ' points
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last year, while the visible supply of American cotton fell to 2.393.1S1 bales against 3,534,9 907 a year ago but they brought in no great amount of buying, and in the late trading the market had it's large traders on the long side were un- loading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

JACkSUNvIL ILl.E, Fla, Mafcn Ib.--I UT CT; shipments. ll6; stock. 14.314. Resin firm: sales. 2.1s1; receipts. 96S: ship ments. ITO: stock. 160,425. Quote: B to F, $4.s004.S5: to G, $4.s5: H.. $4. $50 4.s7h: I. s4.s5@4.e0; K. $4. 96: NJ. $5: N. 5 40; WIG. 5 .6OQ5. 70; wv, 6.60.
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HORSES AND MULES HAST ST LOUIS. His. March 16.-- Horaes and mules fairly active. unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
DRY GOODS MARKET

NEW YORK. March 16.-Spot cotton quiet; midding. 31 .05c.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGES

NEW YORK. March 16.--Foreign ex- Great Britain. demand 4.6sb. cables 6s. to-day bills on banks. sS 1a, France, de I and 5 ss. Germany, .oo4s,s and .oo4s%. Holland 3s. 43 and 3eAe. Norway, IS. f6. ,,s. den. 2S .57. Denmark, 1925. Switzer- .s,.4iie, eess Czeehe $ SlovssSia. 2.ss. Ar sentine. s7.12. Brazil. ~fft. IS. Montreal. G
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

WASHINGTON, March 1G.-Officials of -AsAnour {: Co. and Morris X Co.,. Chicago pAckers. have asked for a months exten- sion ot time for their hearing on the ques- tipn as to whethe: acquisition of the Nor rfs companys plants and business by Ar n1our 6 Co. would be a violation of the packers and stock yards act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Railroad earnings during January were approxi- uately twice great during the same month d year ago. Interstate commerce commission figures, announced today, set the monthly total at s6s.941, ,0oo, against $36. 265, 900 in Januady, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17
SUGAR MARKET

Total sales Of bonds today were s10.' Ti3. 900, compared with $10.37S. 900 previou: day and $16,679.000 a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

FALL RIVER, Mass. March 16.-The textile council today made formal demand on the owners of the cotton mills in this city for a wage increase of 15 per cent April 2 was set the date when the ad- vance should take effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-17

V MONEY MARKET
 : NEW YORK. March 16.--Call money steady. High 5. low 4h, ruling rate ,. Closing bid 4h. offered at "A. last loan IA call loans against acceptances 4h. Time loans firm, mixed collateral 60-90 days 4AQ5h 4-6 months, 5k q 5is,
 prime commercial paper. b.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-13
Monday, October "a, 1923,
ATT m n,Crn Cu M


AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M.
on my farm, my entire real and per-
sonal estate, consisting of 488 acres
OF land, 100 of which are in a fine
state of cultivation; the remainder
being timber: pine, cedar, cyprus,
gum, ash and the finest material for
mine props.
This farm, formerly known as the
Schoolfield farm, is located in the
Seventh district of Worcester county,
four miles from Pocomoke City, ten
miles from Snow Hill, and adjons the
lands of Edgar w. McMaster. Also
the following personal property:
Deering New Ideal Binder, l
Champion No. 1 Threshing Machine,
Iron Age Potato & Spray Machine,
l Star Potato Planter, 2 Mccormack
Moving Machines, Reuther potato
digger, l Keystone fodder chopper, !
new wood saw with outfit, Ontario
drill, l 6-horse power Fairbanks
wood saw, Ford Tractor, plows and
! % Disc Harrow, / horse spring
wagon, 100 rods Cambria steel woven
wire fence, l ditch bank scraper, l
600 lb. Gibralter platform scales, 8
truck wheels, z axles 10, log truck, i
Surrey, lot of Oak Lumber, / new
Corn Cfusher, 1 Packard Automobile,
l Corn Shelter, l Garden Seeder with
tools, 3 kegs nails, Farm Wagon, 1
Motor Boat, 1 Riding Cultivator, l
Chattanooga Sulky Plow, new Sui
ky Plow Points, Sulky Disc, 1 single
horse Plow, 1 Deering 2-row Corn
Planter, 1 Hayrake, Crescent Weed
er, lot of concrete drain tile, l so gal
Ion barrel roofing paint, also bucket
paint, 2 bay farm horses, 2 brood
sows, | male. 5 young pigs, 1 2-year
old bull, 1 fresh cow with calf, good
black cow milking, be fresh January
1st, good red cow milking, be fresh
January first, l two-year old milk
cow, heifers, two to be fresh
ir February, 200 bags lime, seed
wheat by the bushel, ton gravel,
wheelbarrow, l cider mill, l gasoline
tank, l coal oil tank, | 40-gallon cop
per kettle hoes, spades, shovel and
scythe, Masters plant setter, l
sausage grinder, lard press, lot of
canned fruit, cases roofing cement
in IL gallon cans, steel trap, l egg
case, lot Of beaver board, 1 mail box,
l cot. Household goods-beds, chairs,
stove, oil stove and numerous things,
Hot bed frames, Is window with 8 Y
10 glass.
New window frames with % ~
glass. 8 truck wheels and aXles for
log truck, some dynamite.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-10-13
Saturday, October 20, 1923

at or about the hour of three o'clock
P. M, all that farm or tract or parcel
of land lying and situate in the First
Election District of Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, on the east side of the
State stone road leading from POGO
moke City to Snow Hill, which was
conveyed to the said Royal G. Wes-
sells by deed from James S. Clogg
and Sallie r. Clogg, his wife, dated
the 10Th day of December, 1919, and
of record among the land records of
Worcester County, Maryland, contain
ing 1926 acres, more or less.
This farm is located about 21a miles
from Pocomoke City and is improved
by dwelling house and suitable out
buildings and should be of interest
to those desiring a small farm near
town.
Terms of sale: Cash as prescribed
by the mortgage.
Title papers and revenue stamps at
the expense Of the purchaser. ~
L. PAUL EWELL Assignee.
John S. Melvin. Auctioneer.