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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
COTTON RECOVERS
 YESTERDAY
English Spot Sales and Man. chester Trade Cause
 Advance

New York April 20-The cotton market more than recovered yesterdays loss during today's trading, and July con- tracts sold into new high ground for the bull movement, with the close firm at a net gain of 6 to 19 points. Market opened steady at an advance of 8 to 10 points on much better cables than expected, bigger
 English spot sales, reports of an ac- tive trade in Manchester and unsettled
 weather in tiie belt, which caused further
 talk of delayed planting. Many of yes- terdays local sellers seemed to be GOV
 erng at the start, but shorts were en- couraged to some extent by the absence of aggressive bull support, and after the
 list had shown a gain of about to 10
 points on active positions there was a
 reaction under scattered realizing and renewal of Wall street or local pressure.
 Offerings were very we'll taken on set-
 back of or points from the best, and
 the market developed renewed strength
 during the afternoon on foreign buying
 orders, little support from leading bull
 brokers, the large loss of stocks at
 counted interior towns for the day and lalk OI a more dcllNB Spol uellldnu, lHcTc was quite a furry of covering on this advance which carried July contracts up to 14.S9c, and old crop positions generally to net gain of about 13q20 points, but
 the new crop was relatively quiet and easy owing to the forecast for clearing and warmer weather in the south and sold only or points above the closing figures of last night Realizing caused | only slight reactions in the last hour, and | the close was within or points of the best.
 There were rumors of further sales | from local stocks and private wires from various southern points indicated a spot demand which was chiefly attributed to exporters filling out engagements for month-end shipments. The estimates for | tomorrow's receipts at leadNg points were a little larger, but the increased port | movement, according to the bullish view | foreshadowed, increased exports. | Receipts today, 7795 bales, against 9S07 l last week and 15,137 last year. For the
 week, 45.0Oo against 3s, Al last week and l S6,363 last year Today's receipts at New Orleans, 10S7 bales, against 4697 lats year,
 and at Houston, 743 bales, against 1853 I last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
PRICES USELESS ] ON THE EXCHANGE The Gould Railroad Affairs Hold Chief Place of
 Interest

New York, April 30-Prices moved list lessly within a narrow margin on the stock exchange today and the volume of business fell far below that of the two preceding days. During the first hour of the session speculation was broad and ac- tive, with an upward swing following moderate declines at the opening. Trad ing fell off thereafter and the market was lifeless, final figures of the day showing only few changes of significance.
 The affairs of the Gould railroads con- tinued to hold the chief place of interest and the confusion of ideas which existed as to impending changes in the situation was the chief cause of the falling off of speculation. The confusion was increased by the widely credited report that Har- rinnan representative who also is closely affiliated with the Rockefeller interests would take one of the places on the Mis- sourf Pacific board vacated by the resig- nation of the Loeb firm.
 Wall street was at a loss as to an inter- preation of the situation and traders pre- ferred to make no fresh speculative ven- lures until the situation was defined more  day, moving back and forward within a range of nearly 2 points. The Hartman stocks also were affected by the same in- fluences Union Pacific in particular was weak, closing with a loss of point. United States Steel was under pressure most of the day. Reports of probable price cutting of steel and iron products affected the shares unfavorably, and there was considerable short selling. Or ders of the United States Steel corpora ton for the present month are estimated at so,0oo to S5,Ooo tons day as compared with S5,o00 tons in the proceeding month Some very fair contracts for structural steel and rails were reported today.
 Even the increased activity of Congress and the administrative authorities al Washington in connection with the Mexi- can difficulty failed to bring forward that question as a disturbing factor in the financial world.
 There was noted today lessening of the demand for stocks to cover short con- tracts, and it was assumed that the short interest had been reduced materially.
 In the final hour today the bears made a vigorous drive at the market. Their at. tack was particularly successful in tht fertilizer stocks, American cotton oil los ing points and Virginia-Carolina Chem ical lesser amount. Erie and Chesa- reake and Ohio sold off a point in the movement.
 An advance in the proportion of tho Bank of England's reserves to it's liabili- ties from 43.5 per cent to 47H per cent was shown in today's weekly statement The figures. despite this substantial re- covery of the past week, is below thai of the corresponding week of last year The Bank of France made favorable statement, reporting a substantial addi- ton to it's gold supplies and a contraction of nearly s13,000, GOO in bills discounted.
 Bonds were steady Total sales, pal value, s2,09S,000.
 United States bonds were unchanged oi call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, April 20.-(Special.)-A bet ter demand from Lancashire caused the recovery from the opening decline in Liverpool and recovery before the end of the session of points above yester- day. This brought demand from the sellers of yesterday, which finally closed our market firm at an advance of 15 points. Many reports were current In Wall street that the advance had now started and that higher prices could be expected regardless of poor trade con- ditions.
 Manchester spinners are accumulating large reserve supply at the mills. if Ellison's estimate of consumption is cor rect So long as they continue to buy in excess of their consumption the daily buying of hedges against their purchases will take a large portion of the contracts from the market. With good crop condl- tions the market will be governed by the extent of these purchases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Ne7vs of Ensley

Some fear and trembling is still within at Ensley, as it is said that when Mir. Exum and Mr. Weatherly get ready in their respective departments some more heads will fall with the ax. Who they are is not certain now.
 Local lovers of music and those inter- ested in humane work are buying tickets to the Oratorio society's entertainment in Birmingham next Tuesday night. Tick cts are on sale at the Cable hall, Brrning- ham. The large chorus and solo parts will prove especially attractive to lovers of music.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the lay ing off of the several hundred employees at Corey has caused some bad feelings among some of the local people, above this attitude there is strong feeling of optimism among the leading business men. The belief is that the suspension of work is of short duration, and that at an early date work will be resumed on the big rod mill
 Nudge N. w. Scott has returned from Washington, where he went with the com mittee to invite President Taft to Bir- mingham during the good roads conven- tion.s }- Much regret was. manifested in Ensley Thursday night when the 2 to report reached the city of the Baron-Gull game at Mobile. Local fans were pulling for the fourth straight victory.
 Mrs. J. R. White and Mrs. J. c. De- Laeee were among the invited guests at the Lawson-Moore wedding on the South Highlands in Birmingham. J. R. Boggs called to Atlanta Thursday on account of the death of his father. Mrs. Boggs accompanied MT Boggs to Att lanta. - Much interest is being taken In the meetings at Owenton, being conducted by the Rev. l.. D. Patterson. Large crowds are attending the services. | William Winthrop of Selma was a vis- itor to Ensley yesterday.
 Miss Pauline Meyer of Montgomery is the guest of Miss Roberta Meyer in Tux edo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
SAYS CAN SPEAK
 IF, LANGUAGES

Chicago, April 20-When the word went forth yesterday that Miss Anna Nicholas of Neighborhood House wanted a largo number of men and women to work as "explainers'' at the child welfare exhibit to be held here next month Nocola Leo Andreskovsky made application
 < It was said that Miss Nicholas was especially anxious to get men and wom- en who spoke more than one language, and AndreskovslSy claims to be able to speak IT, a
 : He says he can speak Russian, Yiddish, English. Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Italian, Lithunian, Portuguese, Hungarian. Dan ish, IIindustani and Chinook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, April 20.-Cotton futures opened steady at an advance of 10 to Il points on the old crop months and an ad- vance of to points on the new. Cables were extremely favorable and caused large buying for both accounts on the first call with the heaviest demand com ing from shorts. The weather map was again unfavorable as it showed rain over the larger part of the cotton country. Bulls were not aggressive, but the market had a very steady tone. At the end of the first half hour of trading the old crops were 13 to IA points over yesterdays close and the new crops were to over.
 Cable messages from Liverpool stating that English mills were generally under orders until the end of September stimu- lated the demand around the middle of the morning to such an extent that rather free offerings from profit taking longs were absorbed with a sag in prices The weather forecast indicated more rain for Louisiana and Texas, which was also a bullsh influence. Prices held very steady up to the noon hour when the old crop positions were IA to 15 points over yesterdays close and the new crops were over.
 In the afternoon session the market was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
NO FEATURE IN TIE
 WHOLESALE TRADE Receipts Were Few Yester- day and Conditions Gen. !
 orally Were Normal

No feature of importance was noticed on Morris avenue yesterday. Trading appeared only normal. while arrivals were still fever than those of Wednes- day. Fowl was in greater demand than during the preceding day and owing to a low supply several dealers accepted orders to be filed today, depending on today's shipment for stock. Fresh eggs remain at the price of IS and IT cents per dozen. the quotations being little stronger Thursday.
 Vegetables and fruits are plentiful, and can be purchased at moderate prices.
 Quotations remained unchanged yester- day. the following list prevailing:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, April 20.-Closing spot good business done prices 4 to points higher; American middling fair, S.5odi good middling. sad; middling. 802d; low middling, 7.s2d; good ordinary 7.56d; ordinary, 7.31d.
 The sales of the day were 15,O00 bales, of which 1500 were for specu- ,lation and export, and included 14,00l American.
 Receipts 13,0o0 bales, including Ill., 500 American.
 Futures opened quiet and closed firm April, 7.76d; April-May, 7.741sd; May June, 7.7415d; June-July, 7.69 9d; July August, 7.65d; AugustSeptember 7.41d; Septemb er- October, 7.01 F Octo- rNovember. S.65d November Der, 8.S0d; Decembe January, 6.7Sd January February, 6.7Sd; February March, 6.7S1hd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Start Field Hospitals

Jackson, Miss, April 0.-(Special.) .)-The adjutant generals office has made requisi- ton on the war department for supplies for the proposed field hospital, and which includes something in the way of every kind of liquid ever heard Of A great deal Of interest has been manifested here of late in hospital work, and corps are being organized at Brooksville and Jackson, which will be in charge of physicians of high standing, who will drill the men under Mern for active and actual work in this branch of the service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Fruits and Produce

Corrected by Douglas Bros.) Apples-Fancy red, s60T. Apples-Westerns, $2.75@ 3.25. Oranges, California, s3; Florida, $2.7b Q3.
 Pineapples-$3.50.
 Lemons-Fancy, $4@450. Limes-Imported. per 100, 75c@$1. Irish Potatoes-New stock. per bush- el, 90c6s1.
 Florida Cabbage-Crate, H.B. Cranberries-BoX. $3. Onions-Red Globe, 3Ac. Navy Beans-Choice Michigan per bu., $2.75.
 Peas-Virginia black-eye. per bu, s350.
 Spanish Onions-Per crate, s1.75. Celery-Fancy, per crate. s3. Cocoanuts-s550@6 per 100. Sweet Potatoes-Per barrel. $3@3.50. r Grapes-Malaga, keg, ST. Canada Turnips-Per h.. 1ac. Grape Fruit-Florida, per box, $3.2S @3.5o.
 Tangerines-Per box. s5.
 Strawberries. South Alabama, $40i S3.50.
 Tomatoes-Crate, baskets, $1. 1.7512. .25. String Beans-$2.75. Texas lions. per crate. s2.5o.
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Cash quotations were as follows: Flour: Steady.
 Rye: No. 2, 91 1ac.
 Barley: Feed or mixing, 65@s5c; fair to choice mating, $1 .02@1.1 Il.
 Flax Seed: No. 1 southwestern. E 4612; No. 1 northwestern, $2 591s
 Timothy Seed, SIP.
 Glover: $15.
 Mess Pork Per barrel, $16@16. 25. Lard: Per 100 pounds, $7.S0. Short Ribs, Sides Loose, s7 621a@S .25. Short Clear Sides: Boxed, sS .250S. .3711. Butter: Steady; creameries, 15G21c; dairies 13d1Sc.
 Eggs: Steady receipts, 15,11s cases; at mark, cases included, 139131ac; f1rsts, 151kc; prime firsts, 16c.
 Cheese Steady daisies. 13la@13Nc: twins, 121a@13c; young Americas, 131sdD 13Nc; long horns. 1212G13c.
 Potatoes: Steady; choice to fancy, 5S@ CSC; fair to good, 55d57c.
 Poultry: Live firm; turkeys, 14c; fowls. 131ac.
 Veal: Steady; 50 to 6O-pound weights. 61bQ7c; 60 to s5-pound weights, rose; S5 to 11O-pound weights, 8@9c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Flour and Foodstuffs

Corrected by Tennessee Mill Co.) Self-raising flour, S5.75. Nellie King flour, per barrel, s4.I5. Bolted meal, per 96-pound sack, $1.32. No. 2 corn, per bushel, Kiln dried, 72c. Pure wheat shorts $30. Pure wheat bran, $29. 1O0-lb. C. S. hulls, per ton, SIP. Prime c. S. meal, per ton, $2S. c. S. feed meal, per ton, $25. No. timothy hay, per ton, s23. Mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass, SIS. Corn chops, per 100-lb. sack. s1.30. Flour in wood, 15c higher. White oats, 4sc.
 Choice pea-green alfalfa, $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Pope Slightly Indisposed

Rome, April 20.-Pope Plus X is somewhat indisposed and has been cau- toned by his private physician. Dr, Gieuzeppe Petacci, to avoid over ex- ertion. His holiness, however, has re- fused to change his daily routine and today celebrated mass and gave few nrivate audiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, April 20.-The rice market was steady today with trading principally in Honduras. Receipts of rough, 712; clean, 1929; millers, 300. Sales: Rough 2946 Honduras iat 1.75@2 Gle; 4OS Japan at 2.66c; clean, 2540 Honduras at 1s404,: 1000 Japan at 21a@e 13-16c. Quotations: Rough Honduras, s1 .5O@2.7 75; Japan, 1.S0Q 2.75c: clean Honduras, 3a41kc; Japan, 2Ad3hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Bonds
New York Money

New York, April 2o.-Money on call steady, 2A@21a per cent; ruling rate, 2A per cent; closing bid and offered at 2as per cent. Time loans easier; 60 days, 21a per cent; 90 days, 21a@2% per cent; six months. 8 per cent
 Prime mercantile paper 3%@41s per cent; sterling easy, with actual business in bankers bills at s4.S440 for 60-day bills and s4.S6. 36 for demand; commercial bills, 4S3%; bar silver, 53&c; Mexican dollars. 45c; government bonds and rail- road bonds steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Meats

Corrected by Southern Beef and Pro-
 vision Company.) Lard 9Ac; compound, 77sc. D. s. short ribs, 919c D. s. fat backs, SEC. Smoked clear bellies, 17i5e; fancy 1siacs Ham butts, 11c; Boston butts, 101zc. Bacon, fancy, 25c; medium, 25c. Pork loins, 121sc; spare ribs, 111ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Live Stock

Steers, good to choice fat, $50 to 12o9 lbs, 4ls@51fc.
 Steers, medium to good, $50 to 1000 lbs, A 05c.
 Steers, good to choice fat $50 to $50 pounds, 4a4%c.
 Steers, medium to good, $50 to $50 pounds, 31zm4c.
 Oxen, good to choice, 494i1c. Oxen, medium to good. 91s14c. Cows and heifers, good to choice, 500 to 1000 pounds. 4f5c. 1000 lbs, 4741sc. Cows and heifers. good to choice 800 to 800 pounds. 4d4lac. Cows and heifers, medium to good, 600 to 800 lbs, 31s04c. Yearlngs, good to choice, 3G3hc. Yearlngs. medium to good, 211@3c.
 Bulls. good to choice, 800 to 1200 pounds, 31sQ4c
 Bulls, medium to good, $50 to $50 lbs. 3G3isc
 Bulls. medium to good. 800 to 120o lbs. 3QSIac.
 Gamers, 2d3c.
 Hogs, choice (corn fed), 1so to 25o pounds, 6Ac.
 Pigs 80 to 120 pound wts., Sc.
 Hogs, choice (corR fed), 40 to 1So pounds, GAG
 Pigs 80 to 120 ID. wts., 6c.
 Pigs, 60 to 80 lb. wts, Sc.
 Fat cattle, demand good.
 Oxon, demand slow.
 Medium cattle. demand good. Yearlings, demand good. Bulls, demand slow.
 Gamers, demand slow.
 Hogs, demand good.
 Pigs, demand good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
These figures exclude Panama canal and public debt transactions.
Bank of France Statement

Paris, April 20.-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the fol- lowing changes: Notes in circulation de- creased 61,550,OO0 francs; treasury deposits, increased 12,S75,000; general deposits in- creased 6,475.OO0; gold in hand, increased 6,S50,000; silver in hand, increased 1,150,- GOO; bills discounted, decreased 64750,000; advances, decreased 3,275,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
New Orleans Cotton Futures

New Orleans, April 2o.-Spot cotton firm, 1-16c up. Sales on the spot, 56o bales;
 to arrive, 54o Low ordinary, Il 5-16c nom- inal; ordinary 121kc nominal; good ordi- nary, 13 9-16o; strict good ordinary, 1s l5-!6c; low midding, 144c; strict low s
 middling,s 141kc; mddling, 14&c; strict niddling, 15c; good middling, 15 3-16c; strict good middling. 157sc; middling fair, 15ssc middling fair to fair, 16c; fair. 16ssc nominal. Receipts, 10S7; stock, S6,6'O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Dry Goods

New York, April 20.-The cotton goods market was steadier with a slightly firm CT tone, but trading was still of a very limited proportion. Dealers in wool prod ucts are considerably disturbed by delay in tariff revision, importers in particular being troubled about moving ahead for spring. Raw silk is slightly easier. Yarns are quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Bank of England Statement

London, April 20.-The weekly state ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve in- crease, e9o6,O00 circulation, decreased G56S, 900; bullion, increased e397, ,595; other securities, decreased 96000; othV de- posits, decreased 2,95s.0O0; public deposits, decreased 9210,0O0; notes reserve, in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
LOCAL QUOTATIONS
Local Cotton Market
Pig Iron
Cotton Seed Products

Corrected daily by Buckeye Cotton on
 Company)
 oil, prime, 406D471ac per gallon; meal. prime, 711c per cent ammonia, $2 per net ton; hulls, sacked, s11; hulls, loose, 80.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Train Strikes Carriage

Piamey and wife and their adopted daughter, May Hodge, were killed this
 morning by a Pennsylvania passenger train, Is miles south of Scottsburg. Their carriage was struck at cross ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Treasury Statement

Washington. April 2O.-At the beginning of business today the condition of the United States treasury was:
 Working balance in treasury offices, 27001, ,3O7. In banks and Philippine treas ury, $32, 293, 125. The total balance in gen. eral fund was $S5, 333, 232. Ordinary re- ceipts yesterday were 2,699, ,9SS, with ordi- nary disbursements of $2, 105, ,733.
 The deficit to date this fiscal year $95i- 729 as against sl7105.276 at this time last year.
 These figures exclude Panama canal
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Prime crude, @5.07c; do summer vel low, 6.ol @ 6Osc; do winter yellow, 6.05 @6.I5; do summer white, 6.05@6.50. New Orleans, April 20.-Cotton seed oil, prime refined in barrels per pound, 6.13c. Choice meal per cent ammonia, per long ton. $2s; choice cake do do $25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Kansas City Grain

Kansas ACity, May 9O-Wheat un- changed No. 2 hard, 87@95c; No. 2 red sea9oc. Corn, 1aas4c higher; No. 2 mixed 4sl4S14c; No. ? white, 47s4G48c. Oats un- changed; No. white. 321a@341ac; No. 2 mixed 32@a3c. Wheat futures: May, s5ssdS5a4c; July s3i4@Ssssc bid; September s2alc bid. Corn, May, 4S1k@4s5sc sellers; July, 49ss9491ac bid; September, 5O1s@50Ac biS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, April 2O.-Cotton seed oil generally lower under scattered liquida- tion in July, poor outside demand and local bear pressure. Total sales, 10000. Futures closed ? points higher for April and unchanged to 3 points lower for other months. April, 6.04@ 607c; May. 6.06@6.07c; June, s11 @6.1sc; July, s.14Q6l5c; August. e.1SQ619c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, April 2o-Cash wheat firm; track, No. red, 911ac: No. 2 hard, SSG90c Corn higher; track, No. 2, 51@511sc; No. ? white, 51A@52c. Oats higher; track No 2, ssc; No ? white, S51ac Wheat futures higher; May, Ss1sc; July. s5Ac. Corn higher; May. 39asc; July, 5oss@501kc.. Oats bigher May, S2c; July, 31ssc.
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| crease e970,0O0; government securities, decreased G124,000 The proportion of the banks reserve to liability this week is 47.71 per cent; last
 week it was 43 56 per cent
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Poultry and Eggs

(Corrected by Garrett & HIne.)
 hens-Medium, 400 soc; live. per h.. 16c.
 Large Fryers. s5@4oc: 200 per h., medium flyers, 25@ SOC; 25c per h.: small, 20c per ID.
 Ducks, 400 45c; guineas. BOG; roosters, s0m 35c: geese. 40@50c: live turkeys. per h.. 1S0 200; dressed turkeys, 22hc. Eggs-Fresh, IS and 17c per dozen.
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quiet but very steady. At o'clock the old crop months were 16 points over yes terday's close and the new crops were 3 to 10 over.
 The market closed steady at net ad- vance of to IA points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
New York Cotton Futures
Daily Cotton Movement

Galveston: Firm; middling, 14%c; net receipts, 4154; gross receipts, 4154 sales. 1921; stock, S9,912; continent, 4lS6; coastwise, 1067.
 New Orleans: Firm; middling, 14% c; net receipts, 10S7; gross receipts, 108S; sales, HOO; stock, S6,670.
 Mobile: Steady; middling, IA 916ci net receipts, 50; gross receipts, 50 sales, 75; stock, 57SS. Savannah: Firm; middling, 145sc; nei receipts, 755; gross receipts, 755; sales 1247; stock, 42,1Ss; coastwise, 116. Charleston: Nominal; net receipts. 45
 gros receipts, 45 stock. 1929; con- tinent 3450.
 Wilmington: Nominal; net receipts 151; gross receipts 151; stock. 15,s72
 Norfolk: Steady; middling, 14&c; net receipts, 476; gross receipts, 476; sales 72: stock, 13,654; coastwise. 342. Baltimore: Nominal; middling, 14Tci stock, 4043.
 New York: Quiet; middling. 14.s5c net receipts, 27; 593; stock, 172,276; tc Great Britain, 800; continent. 5206 coastwise, 266. stock, 10,831.
 15.2Oc; gross receipts, 545 stock, 3604 San Francisco: Net receipts, 105O gross receipts, 1050 to Japan, 1050. Minor ports: Stock, 2268.
 Total today at all ports, net 7795
 Great Britain, 800; France, 8; conti-
 rent, 12,792; Japan, 105o; stock, 439.- l9S2.
 Great Britain, 1S,197; France, 2978; con- | .inent, 3S.333; Japan, 1150. Total since September l at all ports
 net, S,O46,471; Great Britain, 3,073.734 France, 862,570; continent. 2,634,7S1; Ja. pan, 143, ,490; Mexico, 1925.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-21
Music Academy Burns

Lynchburg. Va, April 20.-The Lynchburg Academy of Music was de- stroyed by fire today with loss of S50.00Q.