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The Washington times., 1911-03-28

There will - meeting Of the session
following the prayer meeting service to-
morrow evening for the purpose of re-
ceiving new members into the church.
The prayer meeting itself will consist
of a service preparatory to the holy
communion of next Sunday
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

Following the step taken by Wash
ington letters carriers to effect Sunday
closing, Alexandria carriers are circulat-
ing a petition for a similar order here.
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

George Randall and family, who were
formerly residents of AnaCostia for a
long time, have returned to the District
TO live, after an absence Of nearly ten
Years. Mr.. Randall was an engineer at
Fort Mansfield, r. l., which has been
abandoned, and he is now stationed at
the Walter Reed Hospital, in the city.
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

Cora S.: (a) As your hair is short and
thin and you have so much trouble to
shampooing It twice a month with a
teaspoonful of eanthrox dissolved In a
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

Following his release from the Mary
Butler a young ColOred man, found him.
self in the custody of the police authori-
ties in AnacOstia on a charge of in
sanity. Policeman J. L. elliott discover
ed him lettering on the outskirts of Good
Hope, acting irrationally. He has been
sent to the Washington Asylum Hos
pital for observation.
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

The extensive improvements that have
Anacostia Baptist Church, w and Thir-
Iteenth streets, are about two-thirds
completed. The work is all under
ground, extending the entire length of
the building, and the excavating is
nearly finished
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

The death is reported from Alexan-
dria, Va, Of Mrs. Edgar Dent, sister
1n-law of John T. Dent, OF W street A
few days ago Mrs. Markwood Dent, an
other sister-in-law of Mr.. Dent, died at
her home, in Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

Samaritan Rebekah Lodge, No. p, l. Q.
O. F., will meet in their hall on North
Columbus street this evening at I:5o
Important business is to come up for
consideration
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

The Truth About Mexico" the lee
ture delivered by Robert S. Barrett. of
this city. at the Columbia Theater sun
day evening, will be repeated by him at
Methodist Episcopal Church South next
Friday evening.
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

John Magruder, about seventy years Of
age. an old-time colored resident, and
familiar figure in Alexandra. died last
evening, following a short illness.
The Washington times., 1911-03-28

! Samuel NJ. Frazier, an Anacostia busi-
ness man, is having erected adjacent to
the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio
freight line a large warehouse. 1t will
be 100 feet in length, Is feet in width,
and be II feet in height. Mr.. FTazier's
business premises adjoin the structure,
which will be used to accommodate an
expanding trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
David Graham Phillips Career

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
 The sad death of David Graham Phil lips closed untimely career of much promise, for he had displayed talents in a literary way that, if fully matured and cultivated, would have won him renown in the new field, that of the dramatst, which he had chosen for his future ef- forts
 His life in Indiana had early made him thoroughly acquainted with the inner methods of state and national politics, for no state in the union is so constantly and completely permeated with politics in every form and of every class as Is the state which gave him birth and in which he acquired his early training
 His intimate relations with Senator Beveridge must have been of incalculable advantage to him. and undoubtedly gave 10 his mind, at once retentive and ana lytical. deep and permanent impressions of men, measures, and affairs at the na- tional capital
 well as of a facle and trenchant pen, and he was successful in creating a sen sation through his treatment of political personalities upon which the attention of the public was already concentrated.
 Mir. Phillips will be remembered for his remarkable articles termed ''The Treason of the Senate long after lis other works have been forgotten by the public for it was through those deftly executed, highly colored, and somewhat dramatic sketches that he familiarized the people with his writings and his name. s&8A'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
On Taking a Drink
From the Washington Post.


 Had it been the Jayhawker state nos body would have marveled, but for the Showme state to pass a Dutch treae' law is a most surprising concession to freak legislation. And look at the vote, too-S2 to IT. Seeing that rural Mis- souri, which has strong prohibition element lost heavily in population dur ing the last decade, what sort of showing will she make in 1920. with St. Louis and Kansas City under such a handicap? And what strangers to politeuess and to each other the people will be after 10 years denial of the rlea sure and privilege of saying one to another, Have a drink? 2"
 It Is doubtful If two other cities in the country could be named upon which the blow could inflict such universal hardship. Don't say, How about Mil- waukee?" for that has always been 6 Dutch treat town. Nor mention Louisville, for there they drink deep, but not often.
 To put the quetus on St. Louis, with it's old southern hospitality always on tap, and Kansas City, with it's breezy way of looking on a refusal to take drink as a mortal insu1t-to strike ev- erybody dumb and paralyze thirst, beg rect conflict with the most palatable definition of the initiative, referendum and recall.' How long will 1t be before legislation shall have put everybody in the criminal class?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Bank Statement

New York, April s.-The statement 0. clearing house banks for the week shows that the banks hold s26, ITS, 1925 more than the requirements of the % per cent re- serve rule. This is a decrease of S2,93G, e75 in the proportionate cash reserve as compared with last week. The statement follows:
 Daily averages:
 Loans, s1.S51, ,451, 300; decrease, $2,321, ,50o. Specie, $29S. 652, 300; decrease. s3,22s 400. Legal tenders, $74.135, 100; decrease, $1.- B6s, 200.
 Deposits, sl,ss5. $500; decrease, s7,s7s,- 600.
 Circulation, s4s 13s, ,ooo: increase, s43s, 300. Reserve. $372, 7S7, 400; decrease, $4. .7S1 .63o. Reserve required. s3,4e,309,075; decrease. 1884, 425
 Surplus, s26, ,47s, ,S25; decrease. s2.sS6925. United States deposits included $1,6o3 GOO: increase. $35,300.
 Actual condition:
 Loans. $1 .S52, 1901, 500; decrease. 2,5945o0. Specie. $299, ,62O, 900: increase. s905,60o. Legal tenders, s75, 172, 500; decrease, s423 70O
 Deposits s1, 1,3ss, ,9sS, 100: decrease, sS,5s4,- 800
 Circulation. s45, ,72s, 500; increase, s2335o1. Reserve s374, 4,792 500: increase, s4sl 300. Reserve required, s3i7 7,Ol7.O25; decrease, $s9e,075.
 Surplus. s27,775,575; increase, n,s77,s75. United States deposits included $1,564, 800 increase, $142,50o
 Summary of state banks and trust companies of Greater New York not re- porting to the clearing house.
 Loans. $1,135. 43l GOO; increase, Sl3,542, 300 Specie, s117,263, 4oO; increase, sS,761,SOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
COTTON MARKET Is IRREGULAR New Crop Relatively Firm on Predictions of Rain
 in South

New York, April S.--The cotton market was somewhat irregular today as a re- suit of evening up for over the week-end' but closed steady net unchanged to l4 points higher, the new crop being rela- lively firm on the forecast for unsettled weather and feeling that further rains would delay farm work in the southi
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of 1 to 3 points with active posi- tions selling into new high grounds for the movement in response to firm cables, the strong weekend figures, and a very builish circular attributed to one of last seasons bull leaders. Realizing checked the advance at .59c for May and prices eased off during the middle of the morn ing with old crop positions selling a shade under the closing figures of yesterday, but the offerings were not aggressive, for the market rallied again before the close on renewed coverings One of the prom fnent brokers who had sold during the first hour was d good buyer of July after II o'clock, and that position led in the old crops, selling at 14.44c, or points above the closing figures of last night, and closing al IA. 43c bid.
 There appeared to be some selling Of old crop months against ouy;ng of new crop positions, which helped to account for the relative frmness of the late de- liveres. Weekly reviews of the Fall River goods market showed larger sales than
 last week, but increased curtailment of mill production and domestic trade ac- counts, as a rule were thought to reflect
 little or no improvement. Receipts of cotton at the ports today, 2727 bales, against 307S last week and 10707 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans, 676 bales, against 6370 last year, and at Houston, 415, against 1442 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
NERVOUS DAY FOR
 WHEAT TRADERS
Support Is Pulled Out From Under Chicago Market
 Causing Another Drop

Chicago, April S.--Discovery that cash concerns here and southwest were hav- ing no part in the wheat and flour de- support today from under the Chicago market Moisture and warm weather in the spring crop territory operated also il, aid of the bears. Closing figures were a shade to 1ac lower than 24 hours pre- vious. Corn finished bc to 11c net higher. oats up 1sc to h@%c, and hog products at to 15c decline-
 It was a nervous day for traders in wheat Early in the session the market received a big stimulant from dispatches telling of continued largo sales of grain and flour northwest. In addition light arrivals at primary points seemed to promise a liberal decrease ia the visible supply total on Monday. Moreover, cables were higher although mainly as a result of strength in America. However, as the session progressed Kansas City millers appeared to be selling their May wheat and buying July. St. Louis reported not having disposed of a single bushel this week to Illinois annd Indiana makers of flour.
 Ideal weather conditions northwest fur nished reason also for collapse of buying fervor In consequence sudden declines ensued and feelings seemed much unset tied at the close notwithstanding that prices had reacted to material extent from the bottom figures reached. High and low limits for the May option were s75sc and S6asc with last sales SIC, net loss of shade.
 The corn market was rather light af fair. One feature that attracted notice took the shape of buying late in the day to affect indirectly the price of wheat. May varied between 4sisG4S3sc, closing strong, 1sc up at iss4@4s%c. Cash grades were steady. No. ? yellow finished at 4s1zG4S%c.
 A novelty Tn oats was the fact that all futures were being quoted at one price when the pit was cleared-3lc a bushel, the highest figures of the season. The show of strength, however, seemed due entirely to the influence of other kinds of cereals. May ranged from 309s @3034c to 31c, with the close 31c, a net advance of A@3sc.
 Provisions were depressed by a leading packer unloading in the end; pork has suffered loss of 10 to 15c, lard 71sc to .0c and ribs nickel to dime.
 E'lItlIre quotations were as follows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, April S.-Cotton futures onened quiet at an advance of 4 points on the old crop deliveries and un- changed to ? points up on the new. The better prices were due to high ar future mark ct in Liverpool and to sales of 10000 bales of spots lower, which was large trading in actual cot ton for a Saturday. After the call the old crops eased off under profit talk ing by longs who did not care to carry their cotton over Sunday. The new crops were steadier being sustained by heavy rains in the cotton belt which led to the belief that the new crop was getting too much moisture. Indi- eatfons of colder weather following the rains was also steadying feature At the end of the first half hour of trad ing the old crops were unchanged to one point up compared with yester- to points up.
 the market stiffened on bullish British board of trade returns regarding ex- ports of yarns and cloths for the month of March Buying became general appeared to be about equally divid between the two accounts. The weaA CT forecast of unsettled and cold\ weather for the cotton belt over Suft day was also a strengthening feature At the highest of the morning priceS were to 15 points over yesterday s' last quotations. The close was steady at a net advance of to IA points
 New Orleans Cotton Futures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
New York Cotton Futures
Daily Cotton Movement

Galveston: Steady; middling, 145c; net receipts, TAI; gross receipts, TAT; sales, 163; stock, S2,332,
 New Orleans: Firm midding. IA 7-16c; net receipts, 676; gross receipts, 676; sales, GAO: stock, 100, 32O; exports to the contt- nent, 7451: coastwise, $50.
 Mobile: Steady; mddling, 14l4c; net re- ceipts, Is; gross receipts, 15; sales, 175. stock, 12,344.
 Savannah: Firm; middling, IA 5-1ec; ne. receipts, 991: gross receipts, 991; sales, 1110; stock 49,051
 Charleston: Nominal: net receipts, 47; gross receipts, 47; stock, 19,001.
 Wilmington Nominal; net receipts, 70; gross receipts, 79: stock, 4454.
 Norfolk: Steady; mddling. 14 9-16c; net receipts. 92 gross receipts, 92; sales, l37; stock, 16,07s; coastwise, 50
 Baltimore: Nominal; niiddling. 14Ac; stock, 420S.
 New York Nominal; net receipts, 50 gross receipts, Iii; sales, o39s; stock 1e2, ,S95 exports to Great Britain, 4457; t. the continent, 550 coastwise. 2
 Boston: Quiet; mddling, IA. 65c; net re- ceipts, 30: gross receipts 1074; stock, 904} Philadelphia: Quiet; middling, 14.soc gross receipts, 1221: stock. 3463.
 Minor ports: Stock. 5064.
 Total today, at all ports: Net 2127 exports to Great Britain, 4457 to the continent, 7451; stock, 497,764. Consolidated, at all ports: Net, 2721; ex ports to Great Britain, 4457; to the con tinent, 745l. Total since September l. at all ports Net, 7,967, ,414; exports to Great Britain 3. 3.O43,624; to France. S5S,32S; to the conti nent. 2.so2 ,994; to Japan, 14O,64o; to Mex leo, 1725.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09

Cash quotations were as follows Flour-Trade some better; winter pat ents, 8. .7504. 30; straights, s3. 50d4.l spring straights, s4d4.10 bakers, sSd4.So. Rye-No. 2, Sic.
 Barey-Feed or mixing, 7Gd9oc; fair to choice malting s1@1.10.
 Flax Seed-No. 1 southwestern, s2.4h No. l northwestern, s2 .535a.
 Timothy Seed-$11 .75d12.
 Clover-$15.
 Mess Pork-Per barrel, $15. 62@15.75 Lard-Per 100 pounds, $7.S5
 Short Ribs, Sides-Loose, s7 62ta6S .371s. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, $s. 50aS. 621s, Butter-Steady; creameries, 14q21c; dairies, 1341Sc.
 Eggs-Steady receipts 17,S7S cases; at mark, cases included, 131s@14c; frsts, 15c; prime frsts, 151sc.
 Cheese-Steady; Daisies. 14g1f4c; Long Horns, 1Sa4a14c; Twins, 13@1SAc; Young Americas, 13AG14c.
 Potatoes-Steady; choice to fancy, 636 Goo; fair to good, 6od62c.
 Poultry-Weak turkeys, dressed, 19c; fowls. live, 161ac; spring, live, 16hc.
 Veal-Steady; 50 to 60-pound weights, SO 7c; 60 to S5-pound weights, 7Q9c; s5 to 11O-pound weights, 9ls@l0c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
FEW DEVELOPMENTS
 IN STOCK MARKET Early Fractional Losses Are
 Recovered in Later Gains

New York, April Slew developments or importance were offered for consider alton by the stock market today The movement was at first reactionary, most issues recording fractional losses with re- newed weakness in Missouri Pacific and other Gould stocks. The list reversed it. self later and practically all losses were fully recovered, with some net gains. but changes as a whole had no more signif- canoe than that which attached to the preceding days of an extremely dull and uninteresting week.
 Advices from the west indicate that the railroads are beginning to use more eauip- ment, this fact being demonstrated in a decrease of 12,30o in the number of idle cars The shrinkage came chiefly from eastern, southern and middle sections
 Mercantile agencies report a continuance of quiet trade transactions, which is ae- cepted with someedsa ppointment because Of the advent of the Easter holidays. Further improvement in crop condition, due to widespread rain, is regarded as the most promising feature of the business situtaion. It is agreed that fundamental conditions are sounder than for a long tilio past, put llldl the era or the re- trenchment and readjustment Is not yet ended European markets were without features, London reporting firmness in all departments but sending over mixture of moderate gains and losses for our se- curities. Proposed doubling of Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound railway stock to 00,000,000 seems to be more tech nical than real, and was without effect on St. Paul shares
 Philadelphia and Reading earnings for February show a decrease of $313,0O0 ip gross operations, with total loss in net of s2seOoo.
 Like its immediate predecessor, this weeks bank statement reported only very moderate contraction of loans by the clearing house banks, while the non- member banks and trust companies again expanded their loans by over $13,o00, GOO. This makes a total increase of loans by these latter institutions in the past fort night of about S25,O0o0O0.
 Bonds were irregular with total sales, par value, aggregating $1531,000.
 United States government 4s registered declined 4 per cent on call during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool. April S.-Good business done in spot cotton: prices points higher; American middjng fair. S.S5d good mid ding, s.O3d; middling, 7.s5d; low middling, : 65d; good ordinary, 7.39d; ordinary, 714d
 The sales of the day were 10000 bales, or which 1000 were for speculation and ex- port and included S30s American.
 Receipts, 11,O00 baies. including 1o,lOo American.
 Futures opened steady and closed quiet. April, 7.5S1ad April May, May-June, ' .571sd; June-July, 7.521ad; July-August, : Aid; August September, .2315d; Septem- ber-October, 6.94d; October-November, 6.791ad; November December, 6.75d; De- January February, 6.74d {; February March, 6.7412d; March-April, 6. .74d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
WhaIer's Cargo Rich

Provincetown Dispatch to the New York
 Herald.
 The old saying. "A bad beginning makes a good ending" would seem to have verilication in the present voyage of the Provincetown whaling brigantine Viola, Captain John A. Cook, which has arrived at St. Helena with 1000 barrels of sperm oil and 5s pounds of ambergris for the voyage.
 Leaving New Bedford for her maiden cruise-the Viola was built for the sperm whale fishery last year-the brig turned up at Fayal, Azores. September 3, with 270 barrels of sperm oil to show for her summer catch, rather poor begin hing, it was considered.
 At Fayal practically all the forward hands deserted and several of the aft CT guard" were discharged, leaving the craft short handed. She sailed September P for Cape de Verde Islands to procure Few men, was struck by a. squall three days out of port, and lost fore and main topmasts and proceeded HOO miles under short sail, arriving at Cape de Verde October 6, where she was detained until late in the month repairing damages.
 After leaving the islands she went to the whaling field off Greenland and Lit- tie Fish bays, west coast of Africa, ss her recent arrival at St. Helena indicates News from the Viola was not expected until May, and then 1t was thought the craft would make a port at Barbados.
 The Viola's voyage since leaving Cape Verde Islands has been remarkable suc- cessful. The oil catch alone since leav- ing her last port of call assures profits far exceeding the average, length Of cruise considered, while the sale of the immensely valuable ambergris should tend to swell the gross profits to a figure calculated to surpass the best previous single season sperm whale voyage of the last 20 years.
 Allowing $500 a pound, the price receiv- ed by the William A. Grozier company for their find of 10 pounds the Viola's present lot of ambergris would bring s29 GOO. Even at present prices it should btiup at least 50O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Senator Bradley Tells a Story

Washington Letter to the New York
 World
 Did you ever hear that back in the eighties I was regarded as one of the homeliest men in Kentucky?' inquired Senator Bradley. Its fact, and I'll tell you a story to illustrate it.
 Under the laws of Kentucky the gov ernor has the power to pardon even be- fore grand jury proceedings or trial. Dur ing my first term as governor my attor- rey general was John K. Hendrick. Some folks said Hendrick was the home Hest man in Kentucky; others said was In those days l wore a beard, as did Hendrick. John always maintained that he was better looking man than I, and I always disputed his argument.
 "One day Hendrick walked into my off, flee.
 CT want a pardon, governor, he an- nounced.
 "'All right. Hendrick, I said; but what have you done?'
 "I just shot man down street. said Hendrick calmly.
 What for?' 1 demanded
 He said I looked like you.' answer ed Hendrick, and I could not stand for that
 You shall have the pardon at once,' I announced. If you hadn't shot the cuss, I would have done so on sight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Live Stock Market

Chicago, April s.--Cattle: Receipts, 300; market steady. Reeves, $5.25@ 690 Texas steers, s4.50Q575; western steers, $4.90@5.90; stockers, $4@5.75; cows and heifers, $2.70@6; calves, So @1O.
 Hogs: Receipts, 1900; market weak to Sc lower than early. Light. $6.40@ 6.SO mixed. $6.3O06.75; heavy, S6@6.55; rough. $6@6.25 good to choice heavy, $6.25 q 6.55; pigs, s6.40G6.S5; bulk of sales, $6.30@
 Sheep: Receipts, 20O market steady. Native, $3@5; western, $3.25@5; yearl- ings, $4.50@ 5.60; lambs, native, $5@ $50; western. $5@6.50.
 St. Louis. April S.--Cattle: Receipts, 800; no Texans; market steady Native shipping and export steers, $6@675; dressed beef and butchers steers, $5.50 i@6.50 stockers, $45O@5.75; cows and heifers. $4.25@6.50; calves. $5@775; Texas and Indian steers. $45O@525: cows and heifers, $3.50@5.60
 Hogs: Receipts, 500; market steady. Pigs and lights. $6@6.s5; packers, s6.4o M6.50; butchers and best heavy, $6.40@ 6.85
 Sheep Receipts, 200; market steady. Native muttons, $s.75 e $50; lambs, $5.75 @6.50; stockers, $2.50@325.
 Kansas City, April S.-Cattle: Re ceipts. 400, no southerns; market steady. Dressed beef and export steers $s10G6.75; western steers, $b@6.25;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Fruits and Produce

(Corrected by Douglas Bros.) Anples-Fancy red s6d7. Anples-Western, $2.7563.25. Oranges, California. sa.oo; Florida, s275 03oo.
 Pineapples-$3.5 50.
 Lemons, Fancy. $4@4.5o. Limcs-Imported, per 100. 75c@n. irish Potatoes-New stock, per bushel, 9Ocdsl
 Florida Cabbage-Crate, $2. Cranberries-Box, 8. Onions-Red Globe, 3%c. Navy Beans-Choice Michigan, per bushel. $2.75.
 Lima Beans-Per h., 7hc Peas-Virginia black-eye. per bu. $50.
 Spanish Onions-Per crate, $1.75. Celery-Fancy, per crate, S3.0o. Cocoanuts&$5.50@6 per 100. Sweet Potatoes-Per barrel S3q3.50. Grapes-Malaga, keg, $7. Canada Turnips-Per lb, 1hc. Grape Fruit-Florida, per box, $3.25d3.50 50. Taneerines-Per box, &. Strawberries, South Alabama. s3d3 50. Tomatoes-Crate, baskets, N.75Q2. String Beans-$S.5o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-09
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, April S.-Cotton seed oil was unsteady today with a small evening-up trade. Offerings of crude were scarce and at firm prices. Total sales, 140O. Flu lures closed , points higher to 3 points lower. There will be no session of this market April 14 and April 15. April. 62O@ G.29c; May, 625@6. PIC; June, 6.2596 .35c; July, 6. .366iS.37c; August. 6. 40@6. Ale Prime crude, 5.27@5. 33c; prime summer yellow, 6. .2046.3 BOG: prime winter yellow. 6. 2066. soc i; prime summer white, 6. 20d6. SOC.
 New Orleans, April S-Cotton seed oil, prime refined, in barrels, per pound, 6.lSc; i; choice meal. per cent ammonia, per long tcn $2S; choice cake, s per cent am monia per long ton, $25.