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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
PRESIDENT NoMlNATEs
 MINISTER TO PERSIA

WASHINGTON, May 27.-President Woodrow Wilson today nominated John l.. Caldwell, of Fort Scott, Kan sas, to be United States minister to Persia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
CORNELL WINS FROM HARVARD.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. May 27.-The Cornell eight-oar varsity rowing team defeated Harvard by helf length yes. terday afternoon, and the Cornell freshmen defeated the Harvard fresh men by Q length.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
Everett Auto Accident
 Kills 5. Injures 5

EVERETT, Wash. May 27.-Five were killed and S5 dangerously hurt here today when an auto stage ran on bridge. The dead:
 MRS. LEWIS,
 S. c. CLAUSSEN,
 C. c. PRESTIN.
 G. NJ. JOHNSON,
 AL. SYLVAN.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
WEDNESDAY, NIGHT
 DANCES BEGIN TONIGHT

Tonight the Wednesday night dances that are to be continued will be in- augurated in the Jaxon rink. A large attendance is expected
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
HOT WAVE eRAsPs NEW YORK.

< NEW YORK, May 27.-Yesterday was the hottest May 26th in the his. tory of this city. The hot wave pre- vails all along the Atlantic coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
HENRY EMILE COMMITTED,

Deputy Marshal William Feis will leave for Morningside on the Spokane early tomorrow morning with Henry Emile recently committed for insan- fly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
NADEAus MOVING.

A. N. Nadeau and family are nov ing from Juneau to Jualin. They took passage on the Georgia today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

Two practical miners and prospec' tors want positions. Will work by contract or by the day. Address J. E. Weak, Gen. Delivery, Juneau
 -5-22-4t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

James Bell, of the Astoria and Pu- get Sound Packing company, is in from Excursion Inlet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
BISHOP scADDINe OF
 OREGON PASSES AWAY

PORTLAND, Ore, May 27.-Right Rev. Charles Scadding, Episcopal Bish op of Oregon, died here this morning
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

FOR sALE-Sixteen-foot rowboat, 2 h.p. Evinrude Detachable motor camp outfit; apply first tent, Salmon creek road beach.--5-27-9t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
Vera Cruz cleanest City In Mexico.

Vera Cruz cIeanest City In Mexico.
 NEW YORK, May 27.-Correspond. ence from Vera Cruz says Gen. Fun ston with 5000 soldiers has thoroughly cleaned all the streets and buildings in Vera Cruz. Vera Cruz is now the ceanest city in Mexico. Gambling has been made a criminal offense, and proprietors of hotels and cafes are to keep their places absolutely clean, un. der penalty of being closed up. AL so scale of jail punishment has been inaugurated where persons allow filth to collect.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
THE WEATHER TODAY.

Twonty.four hours ending at 3 ?. m.: Maximum--47. Minimum-40. Precipitation-.47. Cloudy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

FOR SALE - Small restaurant, cheap; doing a good business; owner going Inside. 306 Front st.-5-27-3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

WANTED-Girl for general house. work. Inquire Dr. c. c. Finley. - -5-27-3t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27

J. c. Harrington of Excursion h. let is in Juneau and is guest of the Occidental.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
Nera cruz AnaInst Huerta.

VERA CRUZ, Mex, May 27.-0ne of the striking things in connection with the American occupation of this city is the manner In which the peo- pie have turned against Huerta. When the Americans first took the city the people were nearly all supporters of the Huerta government. The feeling against him is now SO pronounced that a number of his supporters are being protected by American troops from the wrath of the populace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
tIuerta Is Ready To
 Abdicate Dictatorship

WASHINGTON, May 27. - Official dispatches sent from Mexico City to Washington and received by high of- ficial in the diplomatic circles today says the withdrawal of Gen. Huerta from the government of Mexico is be. ing delayed only until arrangements can be perfected that will permit the dictators to abdicate with dignity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
RusTeARp HOME.

District Attorney John Rustgard and Mrs. Rustgard returned home on the Humboldt this afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
AMERICAN HORSE WINS
 DERBY.

< EPSON DOWNS, Eng, May < 27.-The English derby was
 < won today by Sthe American * horse, Herman B. Duryeas. < Dunbar was second. There !. were 32 entries.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-27
GOV. STRONG SAILS NORTH
 SATURDAY.

SEATTLE, May 27-Gov. and Mrs. J. F. A. Strong will sail from Seattle for Juneau next Saturday.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
NERVOUS CLOSE IN
 THE WHEAT MARKET
Damage Reports From Illi- nois and Missouri Swing
 Market From Bears

Chicago, May 14.-Despite an opinion hy one of the best known crop experts that Hessan fly is no more prevalent now than is the case every year, damage re- ports from Illinois and Missouri today swung the wheat market away from the bears There was u nervous close at i4c to lhc net advance. other speculative articles. too, all scored a gain-corn i2m ac; oats ismssc to 1c and provisions 7isc to 22lRc
 Indecision, if not pronounced bearish sentiment. ruled the wheat pit during the first half of the day. Authoritative state ments that Hessian fly reports were not to be taken too seriously. and that the pest did only about the same amount of injury in any one season, made radical bulls pause. Contrary views. however, fl om other sources and bearing specifi cally on present field conditions finally received the bulk of attention and sent prices upgrade
 Chances of dry weather increasing the danger of unusual damage from Hessian fly appealed particularly to the shorts in wheat General demand, though, also broadened considerably, influenced to some extent by the recent swift cutting down of cash wheat supplies in the va rious principal centers. A big decrease Is expected to be shown in the visible supply totad Monday
 New York reported renewed cancella- tions of Argentine May shipments. Light ness of receipts here counted also against the bears.
 The market for May oats gave evi- dence of acute congestion. Other options in oats merely followed the upturn made by wheat and corn.
 Packers buying light provisions. the strength In grains formed material help.
 Future quotations were as follows
 Whpat- Oman Iiob J.ou, ClnSa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
DEADLOCK BROKEN
 |NSTOCK MARKET All Classes Share Improve. Steel Develops Pro-
 nOunced Strength

New York, May 1.-The deadlock was broken today in the stock market Quo tations advanced definitely from the fixed level and dealings while not heavy. were considerably more active than during the last few days of abnormal dullness Stocks of all classes shared in the i'm provement, which put up many of them l to ? points. The advance, while slow, was steady without an interval of heavi- ness during the day. ]
 Although there was no important change in the speculative outlook traders were not at loss to account for the days rise. The news from Mexico was referred to as distinctly bullish The fall of Tampico was interpreted as an indication that the elimination of Gen eral Huerta might soon be accomplished, which it was thought would enhance the prospects of peaceful settlement of this countrys difficulties with Mexico. This feeling was reflected in buoyant ad- vance in Mexican petroleum issues, owing to the presumption that the companies properties in the Tampico district will no longer be in the fighting zone.
 As the market advanced there were evidences of uneasiness among the shorts, and it was thought that the sus- tained rise was due partly to an over sold condition. Another influence mak- ing for higher prices was the more cheer ful sentiment in regard to the steel trade. Last nights reviews by trade authorities took a better tone, and it vas hoped that a definite improvement might soon come to relieve the long depression. Specula- tion in United States Steel was the most active feature of the market, and it de- veloped pronounced strength.
 Sterling exchange advanced again. reaching new high point for the move ment. Bankers were of the opinion that gold coin could be exported profitably with demand sterling at $4sS5o which is nst far from the ruling level.
 Bonds improved moderately. although there was considerable selling of Rock Island issues. Total sales, par value, $2, ,250, ,000. United States 3's registered ad- vanced F and Panama Ss registered 1s on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
INTEREST GROWING
 IN CATTLE RAISING
Scarcely a Week That Carload Is
 Not Sold on Meridian Market

Meridian, May Especial )-Never in the history of Lauderdale county has there been so much interest in raising fine cattle as there is at this time. There is scarcely a week that a carload of fine Holsteins Jerseys or some other breed is not sold here. The farmers in this section are exhibiting great interest and are put ting their money into an investment of this kind.
 There is already large amount of fine cattle in the county. and if the interest keeps growing this is going to be one of the greatest cattle raising sections of the south. It is believed that the exhibits at the Mississippi-A Alabama fair has aroused this great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
ADVANCE OF S1.7O A BALE IN MAY COTTON
Market Closes Steady With in 2 or 5 Points of
 the Best

New York, May 14-There was an ad- vance of a7o per bale in May cotton here today, on covering by foreign and local shorts, who evidently found few sellers around the ring, as local estimates placed total purchases at about 20.0o0 to 25,eo0 bales on the upward movement from 12.6sc at the close yesterday to 1s.e7c at the high point of this afternoons
 Later deliveries were influenced by the strength Of the near month, but general buying was doubtless restricted to Some extent by appearance or more favorabie weather southwest. and sold only II to l' points net higher. The market closed very steady ana within 2 to } points or the best, at a net advance of 9 to sl points
 It looked as though steadiness of Liv- erpeol, well sustained volume of domestic mill consumption. for the month of April and failure of spot cotton to move more freely from the south, combined to alarm the remaining May short interests.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of to points on relatively steady cables There was some scattered sell ing as well as considerable realizing in the new crop months on the better weather map and forecasts for generally clear weather Thursday and tomorrow, but temperatures were rather low and offerings were well taken by active short buying and covering of shorts.
 As May developed increasing strength, early sellers turned for cover and the market reached the best poin; of the day in the late trading, with May selling 90 points over July, comparing with a prem um of 2S points at the close last night The report of the census bureau indi- oated that domestic mill consumption, month of April had been in excess of last year and that domestic mill stocks as of May 1 were under last years total
 New York Cotton Futures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
FORTY-TWO
 CLUB MEETING

meeting of the Senior Forty-two club occurred yesterday afternoon at the home or Mrs. H. NJ. Cowart in Ensley.
 In the hall punch was served by Mrs. $. q. Cutler The bowl was embedded Tn mound of red rambler roses. The rooms on the lower neor of the house were made attractive by ths use of roses of all coiors and handsome ferns. Six tables Tor the club game were placed in the dining and living rooms At the con clusion of the game tempting salad and ice were served.
 The guests were. Mrs W. II. Zibber, Mrs A. G. overton. Mrs. R. r. Hickman, Mrs. $. G. Cutler. Mrs. George Jenkins, Mrs. T. C. Mitchell. Mrs. Fred Malloch, Mrs. C. J. Owens. Mrs. W. q. Carr, Mrs. Edward Brown, Miss Hester Pratt, Miss Carolyn Belsey, Mrs. NJ NJ. Hughes, Mrs. T. A. Burhridge, Mrs. H. M Cowart Mrs N. G. Clarke, Mrs. sam Wynne. Mrs. W. II. Wynne, Mrs, l, F. Lee. Mrs. J. c Bryant and Mrs. George Crossett
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
MISS ORR WEEDS MIR.
 DEAN OF ALEXANDER CITY

The marriage of Miss Sarah Hull Orr and MT. B. s. Dean of Alexander City took place yesterday afternoon at { o'clock at the First Methodist church
 The church was beautifully decorated with Easter lilies and pink hydrangeas and pretty musical programme preceded, the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. J. w. Johnson.
 Mrs. Joseph Laurence. who is exceed ingly pretty and an aunt of the bride, was matron of honor, wearing white chiffon and lace over pink and carrying bou- quet of pink Killnarey roses and sweet peas Miss Vivian Seals was maid of honor Her costume was of white lace and she also carried Killarney roses and sweet peas.
 Miss Orr entered with her father. MT. E. J. Orr. Her travelling suit was a smart blue cloth with hat to match They were met at the altar by Mir. Dean and his best man, Mir. Charles Dean and the Rev J. w. Johnson, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. i MT. and Mrs. Dean left immediately after the ceremony for New Orleans, later going to New York, After June they will be at home in Alexander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
 SOCIAL CLUB MEETS

The Wednesday Afternoon Social club was delightfully."- entertained this week by Mrs E. w. Ellis. at her home in West End.
 In the living and dining rooms, where the six tables were arranged for the club game, forty-two, were prettily decorated with pink roses and ferns, red roses being employed in the hall decorations.
 Assisting the hostess in receiving were Mrs. R. L. Burgess and Miss Flor ence Hughey
 The club prize. crocheted basket. was awarded to Mrs Wallace Johns and the guest prize was given to Mrs M. W. Canister. The consolation, a dainty hand d-embroidered apron. was drawn from a bowl of pansies.
 salad and Ice course was served at the close of the game.
 The guests included Mrs. Ped Hick- man. Mrs. C. w. Worrell, Mrs. w. C. Gewin, Mrs. Henry Barclay. Mrs. Wtll Beers, Mrs. F. w Ellis Mrs. Gilliland, Mrs. D. N. Hill. Mrs. Wallace Johns. Mrs. w W. Johnson. Mrs. A. Lively. NrA John Merrill, Mra Orr, Mrs. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
PRICES STEADY AND BUSINESS IS GOOD Wholesale Trade Shows Im- provement-Demand for
 Hens Good

Business on Morris avenue yesterday was somewhat better than on the pre- vious day and prices are unchanged. It is expected in the produce market that there will be a reduction in the price of greenstuffs within the next two weeks, by which time it is thought the supplies will be greatly augmented by shipments from south Alabama. Especially will snap beans be affected. it is believed, by the expected shipments.
 The price on hens remains stationary. There is an excellent demand and the supplies are adequate. In the egg mar ket the demand continues to hold up well and the supplies are in keeping.
 In all other markets the demand is fair. supplies being easily adequate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
MRS. MOBLEY'S LUNCHEON
 FOR MISS AUSTIN

One of the most delightful prenuptial parties given in honor of Miss Louise Aus tin, bride of next week. was a sweet pea luncheon with Mrs. R. " Mobley as hostess at her home in Norwood yesterday at l o'clock.
 The table was exquisitey appointed. having basket filled with pink sweet peas and tied with large bow of pink tulle as a center decoration. The place cards were Cupids and brides and bore the following names: Miss Louise Aus tin, Miss Myrta Harris. Miss Eleanor Pat rick, Mrs. T. T. West, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Bessie Ferguson, Miss Jessie Mae Perkins, Miss Sarah Hodges and the hostess. Mrs. Mobley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
MEETING OF THURSDAY
 NIGHT BOOK CLUB

Miss Katie Mae Brown was at home last evening in West End to the members of the Thursday Night Rock club
 The lower floor of the house was prettily decorated for the event and tables, each holding cut glass dish of pretty pink hints, were arranged for the game. pro- gressive rock. Scores were kept on cards of the same color, which was also carried out in the ices and cakes
 The members present were Miss Ger trude Burrows, Miss Katie May Brown, Miss Nola Hester. Miss Annie Lou Staples, Mrs. J. w Pearson. Mrs. He's ter Miss Lois Allen. Miss Lillis Allen, Mir. Albert Milling. MT. Wadsworth. MT. Archie Burrows, Dr. Williams. MT Hu- Der Orrison, Mir. J. W. Pearson MT. Hes ter MT. Wimberly Oliver,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
Fruits and Produce

Russet apples. s6.5o bbl.: western box apples. $2.25Q3; Ben Dav,A. $5.5O; limes, per 100, sl 50; lemons, box 36O. S4; Florida grapefruit, $4Q6 new Irish potatoes, g. 75 per hamper; tomatoes, $2.50Q3 crt cab bage, 2lac lb.; rutabaga turnips 1s4c lb. i; new crop red and yellow onions, 4c ID. i; imported onions. crate, s1.75. dates, lb, SAC; sweet potatoes. Dooleys, tiishel, $225; sweet potatoes, cream yams, bushel, sl 10; cucumbers per crate g; Florida cabbage, $2.25 crate Snap teans, s2.5o crate; tomatoes. q 25M3; strawberries $l.75a2 70 crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
INCREASE SHOWN IN NUMBER SP|NDLES
Market Forced Up as Result in New Orleans-ClOse
 n to 16 Points Up

New Orleans May 1.-The census bu- reau report showing an increase over last year of more than 500,0OO active American spindles. decrease in mill and warehouse stocks. forced the cotton mar ket up today. The close was at about the highest of the session, Il to 16 points up.
 Many reports of favorable weather in the western belt had little weight in coun- teracting the influence of the census re- port and from the time the report came out until the close the market was active with a steady upward trend of prices. Realizing sales caused the market to fluctuate some, but not enough to halt the increasing prices. Shorts were sent to cover but this was combined with free buying by the long element.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
Society
,contlnued from Page sir,

S~-~~~-~~~>>s~~r>r>r~~>~>~>-~ Mrs. Howard E, Mussey and Mrs. Max Patterson Mellon entered. The matrons and maids wore white crepe de chine robes with lace waists and tunics and pale green girdles, and carried large shower bouquets of maiden hair ferns and swansonia
 Miss McDowell entered with her father. MT. NJ. H. Mcdowell. by whom she was given in marriage. Her bridal costume was built of white duchess satin with waist of princess lace and chiffon. Her veil, made in cap effect. was fashioned of real lace and caught with valley lilies. She carried 0 shower of brides roses sprayed with lilies of the valley.
 MT. Rogers and his best man, MT. Neil Hutchings, met the bride at. the altar, where the ceremony was performed
 reception followed at the home of the brides parents, only the wedding attend ants and few relatives and intimate friends being included MT. and Mrs. Rogers left for an extended bridal trip in the north and east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
FIour anfl Breadsfuffs

, Self risinz flour, S5.FL Tenneases -four. S5.25: pure wheat shorts, $S4: pure wheat bran. $Ss; c. s. meal. "A per cent. n; c. S. feed meal, per ton. $26; I s. hulls. $l4 ton; No. timothy hay, per ton. $26; mixed alfalfA and Johnson grass. per ton. (z2. C s. hul1s sl4 ton; Johnson grass. per ton, @1S; mixed feed. $24; oats. 5sc bu.; butter, zoc; process butter. 25c; cheese. 19c; imported Swiss cheese. 3lc: German brick cheese. 1uc: limburger cheese, NC;
 Country butter. 2o625c: fresh creamery corn. 8c; cornmeal. Q.80 per 96 lbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
CHILDREN FORM A
 CITY BEAUTIFUL CLUB

The children living near West End Place have formed city beautiful club with Mrs. w. H. Johnson as chairman, and met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. w. Barfield
 Plans were discussed for the improve ment of the two lots which have been given them for a park and arrangements were made for an ice cream supper, the proceeds to go for the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, May 4.-(Special.)-A clear, warmer weather map and d lower Liver pool cable failed to offset the effect of the covering of a belated short interest in May and the census statement of the large consumption during April in Amer ica
 Strangely, this consumption proved to be larger than last season, in spite of the poor conditions of trade.
 This was a surprise which led to de- mand that caused the market to go into new higher level for the new crops
 The traders are puzzled at the action of the market today after the sudden de- cline of yesterday.
 Wall street houses were largest buyers of new crops. while May appeared to be bought by Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
New Orleans Cotton Futures

New Orleans, May 14.-Spot cotton was steady and unchanged. Middling 1SAc. Sales on the spot, 1296; to arrive, 100o Good ordinary. il S-16c; strict good ordi- nary. Il 11-16c; low middling, 1Sc; strict low middling. 13llc; good middling strict, lS 15-l6c good middlng. 14lsc; strict good midding, IA 9-ltc. Receipts 309l; stock, i33, ,650.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
New York Cotton Futures
Port Movement

New Orleans: Middling, 13Ac receipts, 809i; sales, 2295; stotck, 133,660.
 Galveston Middling, 13Isc; receipts, 2205; exports, 7517; sales 600; stock, 204- 694
 Mobile: Midddling, l27sc; receipts, 5s2; stock, 25.2l9.
 Savannah: Middling. 13ssc; receipts, 16i; exports, 4S76; sales, 9Sl; stock, 50.776.
 Sharleston: Midding, 1Sl4c; receipts, F; stock, 4455.
 Charleston; Middling 13i4c: receipts, r; stock. 4455
 Wilmington: Middling. 1Sisc; receipts, Il; stock, 17,695.
 Texas City Receipts. PA.
 Norfolk: Middling. 1Sc receipts, 67i; exports 300; sales, 1292; stock 31 ,652. Baltimore: Middling. 13Ac; stock. 4239. Boston: Middling, IS. 20c: receipts, "a; exports. 5l66: stock, 10.S00
 Philadelphia: Middling, 13 .65c; stock, 3O27
 New York: Middling, 1s 40c; exports, 2190; sales. 400; stock. 121. .S92
 Minor ports: Exports. 243; stock, 9023. Total today: Receipts. S55S: exports 20, : S92; stock, 6l36S4.
 Total for week: Receipts, 51, ,S95; exports, g., ,e62.
 Total for season. Receipts. 9s5SS5s; ex- ports, s,252,9ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
Metal Market

New York, May 14.--Lead quiet, S3.s5@395: London. f1S Is Cd; spelter steady, s5.10@5.2o; London, f21 Is Cd; copper firm; electrolytic. $14.25; lake, nominal: castings. $14@1412 firm; spot, s3S.90@34.10; July. $34.05@ 34.25. iron quiet and unchanged London copper quiet; spot f63: futures, f63 12s Cd: tin easy: spot, f153 15s futures, f15c 10s iron, Cleevland warrants, 51s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
Bonds
Money on Call

New York, May 14.-Money on call steady, 1% m2 per cent; ruling rate 1A per cent; closing bid, 4 @2 per cent: time loans steady, 60 and 90 days 21k per cent; six months, , per cent prime mercantile paper, 3s4 O. per cent. sterling exchange strong, 60 days, s4S5.35; demand, $4.SS.l5, com merciai bills, $4S4a4 bar silver, 5S ssci Mexican pesos, 45Ac; government bonds strong: railroad bonds firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
MRS. GILL HOSTESS
 LADIES' AID SOCIETY

The Ladies Aid and Missionary so- cieties of the Vivian Baptist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. D. A. Gill.
 After the missionary programme dainty refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. c. w. Futrelle, Mrs. E. O. Sanders. Mrs. Will Cobbs. Mrs. G. A. Gill, Mrs. A. B. Davenport, Mrs. E. w. Canterberry, Mrs. Ben Arnold, Mrs. Sam Holland Mrs. J. c. Mason, Mrs, John Mcclellan, Mrs R. Teague.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
R.nL of France Statement

Paris, May 14-Weekly statement of the Bank of France: Gold increased IS. .4S6oo0 francs; silver decreased 5.192,o00 francs; circulation decrease 5l0o0'00o francs treasury deposits decrease 22325.0oo francs general deposits increased 4,22o.oo0 francs; bills discounted increas sed 44,o25,000 francs; advances decreased 2S.000,0oo francs.