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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

to arrange matters SO that her own
daughter is seated between the two most
attractive young men, and her own son
can monopoliZe the attention of the pref
test girl in the party. At dance, too,
the mother who chaperons must observe
the same rules: she must seek out other
peoples daughters to see to it that they
have partners galore, even though this
means letting her own daughter take care
of her own dance program.
And above everything else, this proud
mother must never, never boast about the
attention her daughter attracts or re-
ceives, especially from eligible young
men. After a summer in Europe a few
years ago a mother of this kind used to
say to all her own and her daughter
friends: Yes. Edith received four pro-
posalS in three months this summer. one
was an Italian count we met at Parma.
one was an American in Berlin, another
was a German professor and the other
was a Dane, who crossed with US and
who's now in the diplomatic service at
Washington"
Poor Edith suffered the consequences.
People who didn't think she was an in
corrigible flirt thought she was fibber.
There comes a time. however, when the
proud mother may have her say and not
be criticised. After life OF repression
concerning her own opinions about her
extraordinary children; after years of
praising other peoples sons for their
cleverness and ability. and other people s
daughters for their good looks and lovely
manners, she certainly deserves this little
respite. Every one likes to hear proud
grandmother boast of her grandchildren;
and because every one takes the white
haired ladys boastng good naturedly.
why, she doesn't fracture the rules OF etl-
uuette an iota by boasting. In fact, II $
good form for her to boast. wisely and
well-which, of course, means moderately
' PRUDENCE sTANDIsH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Narrow rundown collars of batiste and
Irish point embroidery are among the
new neckwear seen in the shops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Colored tulle or net sleeves have a lin
ing of gold net, giving a charming shim-
mer through the outer net.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Summer gloves of silk and Isle open
mesh are both modish and comfortable
They are offered in black white and col
ors and are much cooler than the Or
binary fabric kind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

s,inarior dives will retain their color with
out growing shabby. and shabby and fad
cd black is an abomination in the sight
of good taste
Mourning is almost invariably becom-
ing except when the skin is extremely
sallow or wrinkled. 1t lends grace and
distinction and surrounds its wearer with
n certain interest and appeal. Perhaps
the secret of its becomlngness IS the re-
filming effect on face and figure: the
somber, softly falling Sarb lending slen-
derness to the figure and spirituality to
the face.
Many people express disapproval of the
custom of wearing mourning, and declare
that they will never do SO; but when
their turn comes, they, too, accept with
gracefulneSs the privacy and temporary
Isolation from the world afforded by the
somber badge of sorrow. For mourning
as we'll as being symbol of grief, Is a
protection that is respected and consid-
cred by even the most needless.
The widows mourning is of course the
deepest and is worn for two full years.
Conventional widows mourning calls for
a crepe veil over the face for six months,
hut this rule has been disregarded so
much that the custom has changed to a
certain extent. The long crepe veil over
the face is si--ang and unhealthfui and
there is more and more tendency to wear
instead shorter veil draped over hat.
this hat being very simply MADE, In toque
fashion, or with brim and crown covered
with folds of crepe. and with no bows
or roSetteS whatever.
Crepe is particularly becoming 10
women of fair skin, and there is an ele-
gance about this material that makes II
very impressive. y fashionable shop on
9Th avenue, which supplies mourning to
distinguished patrons. shows some most
attractive blouses OF crepes or of net
trimmed with crepe. One of these b!ouses
il OF black filet net of quite coarse
mesh. With flat crepe bands stitched on in
an all-oVer arabesque design. Another
net blouse laid in tiny tucks has yoke
and long sleeves of finer net which
narrow folds OF crepe are stitched.
yeiVets and satins are not worn until
the time for second mourning has ar
rived. Dull finished fabrics are those ac-
corded by custom TO mourning wear. anc
the choice may be between henrietta
broadcioth. nuns yelling, serge or cheviot
For bodlces and frocks crepe de chine
and duh black silks are permissible.
Trimmings on mourning costumes may
be rich in character. but lines SHOULD
never be broken, for dignihed simplicity
is the effect aimed at by the best build
ers OF mourning dresses and wraps. Sill
plaitings, grosgrain ribbons, bralding ant
hemstitcIled frills of black mousSeline ar,
all correct trimmings. Dull jet passemen
teries may also be used after the frs
six months.
While periods of mourning are not a
rigidIy adhered TO as they were decad,
ago, there are certain rules accepted b,
best usage which determine the length
of tine that mourning garb shall b
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Bronze shoes are the smart thing for
dressy wear this summer. having almost
displaced patent leather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

Newest hosiery is woven in open lace
work designs over the instep and ankle;
some are embroidered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

WHERE is a very good saw that
might be made the first rule Of
etiquette for the proud mother
of a promising child: BE sure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
STRONGER TONE
 IN WHEAT MARKET Cold Wave Has Very FuIIiSh
 Effect Upon Prices CLOSE IS ALMOST Al TOP Corn Becomes Stronger on Reports That the Crop In Argentina Is
 Damaeed-oats and Provi-
 sions Close Strong.
CLOSE IS ALMOST Al TOP

Chicago. February 9.-Further reduction in the exportable surplus of wheat in Argentina, and a predicted cold wave for the winter wheat belt in this country had a strengthening effect today on the wheat market here, but renewed realizing by leading locals offset these bullish ln- fiuences. The market, closed steady. Corn, oats and provisions were strong.
 Selling of the May delivery by lead ing holder was one of the chief features of trade in the wheat pit. The total sales of this prominent long were said to be in the neighborhood of 100000 bushels Another feature that stood out conspicu- ously in the days transactions was the liberal purchases of the July delivery, this buying being based to large extent, It was said, on the weather bureaus fore cast of a cold wave tonight for large section of the winter wheat belt. re- vised estimate on the amount of wheat which will be available for export in Ar gentina also had considerable bullish in fiuence several advices received today placing the amount as low as S0OOO'oOo bushels. Throughout the day the May and July deliveries fuctuated over 1e range The July option displayed relatively more strength than the nearby delivery during the final hour, and closed almost at the top price, while final quotations on May were 1hc below the best mark At the close prices were a shade lower to 1s4 Hc higher. compared with the previous close. May being at $1.101s and July at 997sc@s1.
 Corn closed at almost the top point Ac- cording to latest advices the corn crop in Argentina is being seriously injured by locusts. one-half the crop along one of the leading railroads having already been destroyed. At the close prices were 9s0 %c to %c higher than yesterdays close final quotations on May being at 641ag 645hc, and on July GAG.
 Oats closed strong at the best price or the day at gains of 1sQAc to %c, the latter being on the May delivery, which closed at 53c Final quotations on July were at 479sc.
 The heavy snowstorm in the west, which was expected to cut down receipts or live hogs, caused bullish sentiment in the provision market. The strength of coarse grain also tended to create additional demand for provisions. The particular demand came from local packers. At the close prices were 71aQ171sc higher than yesterdays final quotations.
 Cash quotation ranged as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
MORE DULLNESS IN
 STOCK MARKET
Trading Is Confined to Narrow
 Professional Limits
OUTLOOK IS DISC0URAGING
Days Business Was the Smallest To- tai for Several Months and Prices Drift Along Without In-
 centiVe to Advance.

New York; February 9.-The stock mar ket lapsed into an apathetic condition again today after a demonstration of the futility of the attempts to extend the up- ward movement of yesterday. The de- mand from the shorts left uncovered after the selling of the end of last week was early exhausted, and there was no further insight. Outside of narrow professional circle of operators, both the long and short side of the account seemed to be without attraction. Discouraged brokers see no promise of anything but profound aullness in the immediate future of the market. Some of the factors which in spire this attitude of the speculation may pass away soon.
 There was great deal of interest in the action of the California legislature to segregate the Japanese children in the public schools, regarding which no news was received from Sacramento during the stock market session. A fact which de- tracts from the influence which the sen- sational passages concerning Japanese re- lations might otherwise have is the sus- tained strength of the Japanese govern ment bonds, the upward movement of which was resumed today in foreign mar ket on account of favorable outlook for Japanese finances. Appreciation of mar ket prices of these securities is not con- sidered compatible with any serious threat to the maintenance of the friendly foreign relations of the Japanese gov ernment
 The action of the money market pre- cluded any anxiety over the outlook in that field, such as was suggested by the complexion of last Saturdays bank state ment. There was discussion of further new issues by the Missouri Pacific and Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, while intimations that early maturities of Rock Island notes might be met with cash in the treasury of the company had an in- fluence on Rock Island stocks. The quick tactics ptTsued by the professional element was exemplified in the prompt profit-tal1ing in Sloss-Sheffield Steel after the announcement of the increase in the dividend rate. Some of yesterdays strong stocks were sharply reactionary also, Peoples Gas furnishing the notable ex- ample
 One of the factors counted as oppressive was the progress of the probing of the stock exchange methods by the commit tee appointed by Governor Hughes. Some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, February 9.-Cattle-Esti- mated receipts 5000. Market steady. Steers $4.60@ 100; cows sS.o05.50; heif- CTS $3.00@7.50; bulls $340@ 3.s0, calves $3.50@S.25; stockers and feed CTS $3.00@5.4o.
 Hogs-Receipts estimated at 16,0o0. Market firm. Choice heavy shipping $6.4O@650; butchers $6.35@6.45; light and mixed s6.00@6.20; choice light, s6.2O@635; packing, $6.15@6.40; pigs s5.OO@5.S5; bulk of sales $6.20@6.40.
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 14,000. Market a shade lower; Sheep $4.00@ 550; lambs $6.25@7.65; yearlings $500 @70o.
 Kansas City, February 9.-Cattle- Receipts 11,O0O, including 400 south erns. Market for steers 1oc to 15c high CT; top $6.50; cows strong. Stockers s3.5o@565; southern steers $4.25@ 500; southern cows s2.25@4.25.
 Hogs-Receipts IT ,000. Market strong to Dc higher top, $6.45. Bulk of sales s5.SO@640. Heavy $6.30@ 6.45; packers s6.OO@6.40; lights 5.75@615; pigs $4.25 @5.50.
 Sheep-Receipts 5000. Market 5c to 1oc higher Lambs s6.90Q7.40; year lings $54O@6.50; wethers $4.75 a 5.o0; ewes s410@4S5; stockers $275@ 4.40.
 St. Louis, February 9.-Cattle-Re- ceipts 1850 including 500 Texans. Mar ket 10c to 15c higher; Texas and In- dian steers $3.50@6.25; cows and heif- CTS $1.75Q425a
 Hogs-Receipts 275. Market 1Oc high CT. Pigs and lights s4.5006.50 pack CTS S625@6.45; butchers and best heavy $6.400 6.60.
 Sheep-Receipts $500. Market 10c lower. Stockers $3.00@4.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

Oats-No. mixed 62c; No. 8. 62c; white clip roe; Texas, 75c.
 Pure wheat bran, ton, $27.
 Cotton seed feed meal, SPA; prime. Corn chops. 80 pounds, s1.25.
 Shorts-Ton, $32.
 Hulls-sO-lbs, c. S., $s; 100 lbs. Q. s. $9.00.
 Hay-Choiee, Timothy, s19; No. 1. Timothy, SIS; Johnson grass, s74; clover. mixed. SIS; choice green alfalfa, S23.
 Pancake Flour-Blue Ribbon. 862s. $3 whole wh eat, 1010's, $3.50; Graham flour, 1O-1Os, $3; Graham flour 52s. $3; cracked wheat, 24-2s, $2.50. s1.10; choice evaporated, 50 lbs to box, per pound, 121sc.
 Sugar-Granulated, 51Ac; Y. C., 15 c. Molasses-Centifugal 2OM 35c sugar house, 40c; Georgia cane, new crop, 43c. Canned Goods-Per dozen. okra and tomatoes, 3-1b tins, soc; tomatoes. stan dard, 3-lb tins, $1.10; 2-lb, soc; black berries. standard, 95c.
 Pepper-Grain, l0c; ground, zoe.
 Prunes-Box, 4050's, per ID, 71zc. White Peas-Per bushel. S3.25.
 Rice-F'ull head 7c; Jap, Sc; low grade. IA @41sc.
 RaisinsEPer package, 12Hc; per 20 IL. box $2.
 Peas-Per bushel, Buckeyes. sS.25. Soap-Octagon, $S.90; Lenox, $3.eo; Polo, s2.45; Ivory. small size. $4; large, Grandpa's Wonder, $3.S5.
 Soda-Arm and Hammer brand, 60-lb cases, $9
 starch-Bulk, 4c per lb celluloid, Ginseng-Per lb. ss.5o@4.5O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
COTTON MARKET
 CLOSES STEADY
Leading Spot Interests Give
 Fairly Good Support
LATE MONTHS IN DEMAN D
Prices Show Little Change Either Way, Although There Is Little Up ward spurt Some Time Be-
 fore the Close.

New York, February 9-The cotton mar ket continued to fuctuate within a mar row range, with trading and the close steady, net l point higher to points lower. Sales for the day were estimated at 125,OOO bales.
 The market opened steady at unchanged prices to a decline of points, in re- sponse to lower cables. Leading spot in- terests supported the near months, partlc- ularly July, but seemed to be selling the late months against their near month purchases, probably transferring July hedges to October while the late months were in demand by commission houses the buying being evidently based on the talk of insufficient winter rain in the southwest and the boil weevl situation On the whole, orders were pretty well divided and prices showed little move ment although shortly after midday there was a little squirt of active trading, and an advance to net gain of to points, on reports of a better spot de- mand and sales from the local stock The market closed off from the best un- der realizing by scalping longs.
 Southern spot markets officially report ed were unchanged to 1-16c higher Sales were reported in the local spot mar ket of 5l27 bales. Local spot brokers re- ported light demand from New Eng land spnners whom they say are in the ! market for a few lots of staples The pre- cipitation shown by the weather map in the southwest was not considered heavy i enough to exert any effect on sentiment i regarding the season in the ground.
 Todays receipts 41,1O6 bales, against 44,s69 last week and 9S.632 last year For the week, 225000 bales, against 251 ,633 last week and 177752 last year. Today's re- ceipts at New Orleans. 1S4O3 bales, against 9210 last year, and at Houston, 14496 bales, against S0O6 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
TARIFF TINKERING
 INJURIES TRADE

Pittsburg. February 9.-Many steel mills are idle and thousands of men are deprived of the means of earning a livelihood as result of the con- gressional effort to tinker with the tar iff declared B. F. Jones, Jr., president of the Jones & Laughlin Steel company next to the United States Steel com pany the largest manufacturers of steel in the country, tonight.
 "No large contracts will be It." said MT. Jones, 'till the tariff duties are fixed. Buyers are waiting for the bet ter prices which must follow, if the foreign manufacturers are allowed to come into competition with American mills. The possibility of lower tariff on steel and the consequent lower prices has held up big railroad orders and large consumers are waiting to see the result of congressional action before placing their orders"
 Both MT. Jones and MT. Laughlin are opposed to any reduction of steel duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Huhhard Rros. a co.,s Letter.

New York. February 9-(Speeial)- The market ruled quiet today, opening slightly lower, then after a small ad- vance closed practically unchanged. In Liverpool the weight of the stock ap- pears to be becoming oppressive through the absence of any carrying premiums. and the near positions have gone to a slight discount. If one estimates the monthly cost of importers to carry this stock the loss of the premiums on the near positions is easily understood. Here the market is supported by the strength in March, due to covering of hedges, and to the buying by outside parties of the new crop positions on the theory of damage next season by the boil weevil This demand appears on any slight re- cession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Agreement on Morocco Question.

Paris, February 9.-As a result of pour parlers which have been going on for several days, a Franco-German agree ment on the Morocco question was con cuded today. The text of the agree ment. which means the disappearance once for all of a fruitful cause of irri tation between the two countries, will be made public simultaneously at Paris and Berli ntomorrow morning. It is stated that an agreement between Great Britain and Germany on this subject will be signed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

Cash quotations were as follows Flour-Strong.
 Rye-No. ?, 751ac.
 Barley-Feed or mixing, 61@s2c; fair to choice malting, 6214q64c
 Flax Seed-No. 1 southwestern, a.52; No 1 northwestern, $1.62.
 Timothy Seed-s375.
 Clover-$9. 20.
 Mess Pork-Per barrel, $16.7o@16.75. Lard-Per 100 pounds, $9.5215
 Short Ribs Sides-Loose, $S.371aqS. 10. Short Clear Sides-Boxed sS.75. Butter-Firm; creameries, 23q29c; dairies, 151ac; twins, 141a@14%c; young Americas 16c; long horns, 16c Potatoes-Firm; choice to fancy, S3QS5c; fair to good, S0QS2c
 Poultry-Steady; turkeys, 17c; chickens. 121zc; springs, 15c.
 veal-Firm; 50 to 60-pound weight, 4 71kc; 60 to S5-pound weightr-71sdS1sc; S5 to 110-pound weight, 9@101ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Officer Declared Insane.

Washington, February S.-A jury in the district criminal court today declared Maj. Frank B. Andrus, United States army, retired, who was committed on February 3.-190S by the war department, to the government hospital for the in- sane, to be sane and he was discharged from that institution. The hearing was on habeas corpus proceedings and was in persuance of ruling of Justice Ander- son that an army officer could not be deprived of the civil right of habeas corpus and may not be held in an asylum until the army authorities see fit to re- lease him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Fruit and Produce.

(Corrected daily by Douglass Bros) Apples-Baldwin per bbl $545.50. anges-Florida, per box, $2.25. Oranges-California navel, $3.25. Lemons-Fancy new crop, crate, $3.75. rapefruit-Florida, per crate. $3.25. angerines-Double stamp, per box, s3.75.
 neapples-Florida, per crate, $S.50. Limes-Per hundred, $l.
 Malaga Grapes Heavy weight, keg, $500.
 Cranberries-Cape Cod, per box, s3.75; per bbl. $15
 Potatoes-Irish, per bu, $1; sweet, per bu, S5c. Danish Cabbage-Per lb, Sc. Cabbage-New southern, per crate, $2.75.
 Celery-California, per crate, $5.50@ 6: per dozen BOG.
 Rutabagas-Per lb, 1hc. Cocoanfs-Per 100, $450. Peanuts-Hand picked, 6 15c. Eggs-Fresh country, per dozen. 2Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston: Steady; middling, 9&c; net receipts, 9,173; gross receipts, 19, 173; sales, 2127; stock, 15s,96S; Great Britain, 22,554; continent, 500; coastwise 1880.
 New Orleans: Quiet and steady; mid ding, 91-16c; net receipts, 13,4O4 gross receipts, 13,4 ,419; sales, 1000: stock, 300, ,626; Great Britain, 2S00; continent, 2206.
 Mobile: Steady; middling. 91ac; net re- ceipts, 1860; gross receipts. 1860; sales 150; stock. 5S, 223; coastwise, S62.
 Savannah: Middling, 93sc: net receipts, 2967; gross receipts, 2967 sales, 2S5; stock, Oss44; continent, 11,376; coastwise, 223s.
 Charleston: Firm; middling, 5-16c; net receipts, 414; gross receipts A; stock 2O,- 727; continent, 442.
 Wilmington: Quiet; midding, 5-16c; i; net receipts, I'll; gross receipts, I'll; stock, IA, ,2S7
 Norfolk: Steady; middling, 9ssc; net re- ceipts, 960; gross receipts 960; sales 800 stock, 41,135; coastwse. 953
 Baltimore: Nomnal middlng, 95sc; gross receipts, 374; stock 2O,55O
 New York: Steady; middling, 10c; gross receipts, 727; Great Britain 1S0
 Boston: Steady; middling, 10c; gross re- ceipts, 727; Great Britain, 1SO.
 Philadelphia: Quiet: middlng. 10. 25c: net receipts, S5; gross receipts, 6S5; stock, 6467
 San Francisco: Net receipts. 1247; gross receipts 1247; Japan, 1247.
 Georgetown Net receipts, 125; gross re- ceipts, 12 coastwise, 125.
 Total today at all ports: Net, fl ,106: Great Britain. 27.256; continent, 14,3S2: Japan 1247; stock, S90,SS0.
 Consolidated at all ports: Net, 1O4, ,675; Great Britain, 51,795; France 50 conti- nent 55129; Japan 1247
 Total since September 1 at all ports: Net, 775S.4O6: Great Britain, 2,64S, POI; France, 753647; continent, 2,457, 666; Japan, 116,292; Mexico. 6S01.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Money on Call.

New York February 9.-Money on call steady, 2031a per cent; ruling rate, 2h per cent closing bid, 2A per cent offered at 21a per cent. Time loans dull and easy; 60 days, 2% per cent; 90 days, 2&@ per cent; six months, 3@3A per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper, 319Q4 per cent; sterling exchange firm, with actual busi- ness in bankers bills at $4.S5d4 .S5. 10 for 6O-day bills and at s4.S7.1 10 for demand. Commercial bills, $4. .S4s4 a4 .S47s Bar silver, 521sc Mexican dollars, 44c; government bonds weak; railroad bonds firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
LOCAL PROVISIONS

Meats. Rib bellies, $9.95@1O.45. D. s Clear bellies, $10.45 @10.70. D. s. short ribsg $9.60. D. S. fat backs, $S.95. Smoked clear bellies 11hc; fancy 12Hc.
 Hams, smoked, 11h @121kc; Califor- mia, Sc. Bacon fancy. lie; medium, 14c Lard, leaf. 10&c compound, TAG. Pork loins. 12c spare ribs, Sc. Ham butts, 101sc; Boston butts, 10c. Brains, Sc; beef flyers. 6c. Pork sausag ge. Shc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Murder and Suicide.

Newark, N. J., February 9.-Because she had threatened him with arrest for alleged cruelty to his stepdaughter, Louis Greher, a machinist, today shot and killed his wife, Pauline, and then com mitted suicide by shooting. The tragedy took place in Grehers home on South Thirteenth street. The bodies were found in the kitchen by the stepdaughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10
Dry Goods.

New York, February 9.-The jobbins market Is active. Cotton goods are firm. It is estimated that 60,000 bales of cot ton were sold to China in the recent movement. Alpaca linens have been opened for fall at last seasons prices Jobbers are buying Things from cotton for quick shipment.
 Cotton yarns are irregular with mod crate business passing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-10

of the reform projects attributed to this commission, or to the governor, are not received with assurance by the entire fra ternity of stock operators. The days business represented the smallest total for several months past.
 Bonds were firm; total sales par value, 5,62O.000
 United States 2s declined A, and the As registered Is per cent on call.