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Clerk of D. S. Court in China.

Earl 4. Rose Of Ashland, N. H., has
been appointed clerk of the United States
court at Shanghai. China. He is a son
Of former Mayor David 8. Rose OF Mil
waukee. Wis.
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Senatorial Election in Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 3.-Gov.
O'Neal today announced that he would
call special election for May II for
selection of United States senator from
Alabama TO fill out the unexpired term of
the late Joseph L. Johnston.
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BALTIMORE.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DISPATCH to The Star.
BALTIMORE, March 3. Wheat =
Easier; spot No: 2, red. 1.00s: spot No.
9. red western. 1.00z; March No. 2. red.
1.001s; April. No. 2, red, 1.02; receipts,
5,4O2 bushels.
Corn-Quiet and steady; spot con-
tract, IS; March. 6S; steamer mixed,
641a: receipts, 6,434 bushels.
Oats-Firmer; standard white, 45a4oA !:
No. 2 white, 441Sa44a4; receipts, 1O,SO7
bushels.
Rye-Quiet: No. western export, Go;
No. 2 western, 66a69.
Hay-F1rm; No. timothy. unchanged;
No. ! clover. mixed, unchanged.
Grain freights-Quiet: steam to Liver
pool, per bushel, unchanged; Cork for or
ders, per quarter, unchanged.
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LOCAL STOCK EXCHANGE.

Sales-Regular call, Il O'Clock noon:
National Metropolitan Bank. 10 1T 1872.
Washington Loan and Trust. 10 at 235.
After call-Washington Gas IS, $500 at los.
Capital Traction, at Ito.
American Security and Trust, at 300.
Hergenthaler. 2 at 2161k. at 1854.
GOVERNMENT RONDS
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The town election at Willamsport, Nd.
although held in a blizzard. was hotly
contested. William Stake, candidate for
burgess ON two tickets WAS reelected by
Il vote Of .0G To - ovcI J. II. M.iler.
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Charles Lewis. sabillasville, Nd, was
injured. probably fatally. when his train
was struck by a local freight on the
Western Maryland railway at Sabillas-
vile
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NEW YORK METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK. March 3.-Lead-Quiet,
3.35a4O5. In London. EGO. Spelter, easy,
5.25a5 IS; in London, eel IS Cd.
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LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL, March 3.-Wheat-Spot
firm; No. red western winter, IS Cd;
No. Manitoba, rs Cd; No. q Is sd; fu-
lures steady; March, Is 41kd; May, Is 41sd;
! July. Is 3Nd.
Corn-Spot steady; American mixed, 6s
SID: La Plata futures steady; March, As
1O1sd; July, IS I'd.
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New Plans for German Embassy.

BERLIN, March emperor William
today ordered a new competition among
German architects for the drafting Of
plans for the new German embassy at
Washington.
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NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Received BY private wire direct to
The Star Once.

NOTE.-The stock ticker service be-
ing badly crippled from yesterdays
storm. the only quotations obtainable
were few of the most active stocks
dealt in today.
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night and Wednesday,; lowest tempera-
ture tonight about % degrees; moderate
northwest and west winds.
The coast storm has moved northeast
ward. and this morning its center Is ap-
have diminished considerably on the At
lantic coast. and with the exception OF
light local SHOWS in New England, New
York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia,
there was no appreciahle precipitation
east OF the Mississippi river. The south
western storm has been forced south
ward to the lower Rio Grande valley. and
is apparently losing intensity. 1t has
| caused, however, local SHOWS in New
Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming.
Temperature has risen in the great CEN
trail valleys. the lake region and the gulf
states, while cold weather continues in
the southeast, with frost his morning as
far south as Miami. Fla
With the exception Of local SHOWS in the
upper lake region and unsettled weather
in the lower Mississippi valley, the wealth.
er will be generally fair tonight and We'd
nesday east of the Mississippi river.
Temperature will be lower tonight and
Wednesday in New England and New
York. and it will change little elsewhere
east of the Mississippi river during the
next thirty-six hours.
Storm warnings remain displayed on
the New England coast
Inc W1fOS along the new lIuSldHu
coast will be brisk and high northwest,
diminishing; on the middle Atlantic coast
brisk northwest, diminishing; on the south
Altar tic coast light to moderate west and
northwest; on the east gulf coast light
variable.
Records for Twcnty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the Thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures pm, 49,:
8 pm, "a ~ midnight, Is; today, 4
am, Is: s AIM. %; II noon, IS: pm.
SO. Maximum, 40. at 1:45 pm. today;
minimum, %, at 4 pm. yesterday.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum. IS; minimum, 20.
Observation-Disclosures 1 Pm, 29.43;
pm, 29.5s; IL midnight. 20 SO; today,
4 am, 1857: 8 am. 1865; IL noon,
1914; 2 Pm. 29.71.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide, 6:15 am and 7:O5
pm: high tide. 1917 am.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 6:54 am. and 7:5S
pm: high tide, 1888 am. and 1908 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, e:s1 am; sun sets, 1854
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. $50 am; sun
sets. sos pm.
Moon sets 12:O6 pm.
Weather in Various Cities.
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ARMY-NAVY.
Army Orders.

First Lieut.. Oscar W. Hoop. 18th In
fantry, detailed as inspector-instructor
with the organized militia Of Missouri;
will proceed to Kansas for duty accord
ingly.
Col. William A. Nichols. infantry. In
incapacitated on account Of disability, Is
retired from active service
Lieut.. Col. Jacob F. Kreps. infantry,
incapacitated on account Of disability, Is
retired from active service.
Col. Lea Febriger, 9th Infantry, inca
FACILITATED on account Of disability. Is re-
tired from active service.
Capt Robert NJ. Nolan, LIST Cavalry,
detailed for service in the Signal Corps
April 2, relieved from duty present sta
ton on or about April 2. and will pro-
coed tn Fort Leayenworth, Kan, to take
a special course of instruction at the
Army Signal School,
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NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March 3.-Wheat-Quiet,
Liverpool cables being the chief factor.
May. OTIS. All other articles quiet but
steady and unchanged
Raw sugar-Steady; centrifugal, 3.O4;
moiasses. 2.39; refined steady.
Butter-Firm, unchanged; receipts, $500
tubs.
Cheese-Firm: receipts. 1,6OO boxes. Wis
consin whole milk. daisies. 173la17X.
Eggs-Unsettled, o. 800 cases; fresh-gath-
cred. seconds, 30a30!s refrigerator, fair to
good. 26a27.
Dressed poultry-Steady; fresh killed
western chickens, 15a25; fowls, Halo; tur-
keys, 1Sa25
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Naval Movements.

The Chester has arrived at Vera Cruz.
the Benham and Aylwin at Guacanayapo
bay, the Tecumseh at Washington and
the Marblehead at Mare Island.
The Parker has sailed from Guanta-
namo for Guacanayabo bay; the Reid'
F1usser, Sterett, Terry and Monaghan
from Pensacola for New Orleans, the
yestal from Guacanayabo bay for Guam
tanamo. the Culgoa from Hampton roads
for Guantanamo, and the Truxtuh, Preble,
Paul Jones and Whipple from san Dieso
for San Pedro.
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GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. March 3.-Wheat prices
hardened today in sympathy with an up
turn at Liverpool and because of contn-
ued reports of crop damage west and
southwest of here. Complaints of winter
killing came chiefly from Missouri, Me-
braska and Kansas. According to one
Of the highest authorities In the trade.
however, the injury has not been impor-
tant. Quotations started shade to 7saA
up and made a slight further gain, but
then began to react
Activity on the part of the bulls lifted
corn. The advance though brought out
much commission selling on resting Or
ders. Opening figures, which varied from
u lower to Lie higher, were followed by
moderate rise
Afterward there was a decided sag in
wheat owing to estimates that farm re-
serves are 100000 bushels larger than q
year ago. The close was weak, 3sah to
Aa7s net lower.
Gains in corn disappeared later, the re-
suit of figures showing that stocks on
hand here had greatly enlarged. The close
was weak at &ah net decline.
Oats, like other cereals, went higher.
The principal buying was for the leading
bull interest in corn. Strength In the hog
market carried provisions upgrade. First
sales were to Is above last night
ard there was q subsequent ascent
Butter-Irregular: creameries, 23a3O.
Eggs-HigheI: receipts. S,6OS cases; at
mark, cases included. 27a2S; ordinary
frsts, 27a271a: frsts, 2Sa28A.
Cheese-Unchanged.
Potatoes-Receipts, 80 cars; unchanged.
POultry-Alive unchanged.
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WEATHER..
Fair Tonight and Wednesday, With
Moderate West Winds.

For the District Of Columbia, fair to-
night and Wednesday,: lowest tempera-
ture tonight about % degrees: moderate
northwest and west winds.
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Am. Best Sugar CON.
! AmG. Can com.
Amer: Can pd......
Am. Gar & Fdy. com.
Am. Cotton N com.
American Ice.
Amer. LOcomote com
Am. SIN. & Ref com.
Am.Sm. d Rel. pfd-. :
Amer. Ieie. & Ieleg.'
Amer. WOODEN pd..
Anaconda "copper".
A.,T.& Sante +. com
At. I.& san. re pd'
BALTIC. d Ohio com.
Brooklyn Rap. Iran.
California al com.
Cahfornla vi Pd'
canadian faclnc..
Central Leather com
Chesapeake & onlo. :
Cnl' Gr. " n com. :
Chi. q vi. Wn pid'. :
Chi. q Nortnw n COM
Chino copper. ......
M. ue, Il Iron com,
Consol. Gas OF N. \ -
Corn PRODUCTS com.
Dell Lack. q Wesear
DiShllers securities {
Erie Railroad com. :.
General Electric .'..
Zen. motors com. 80.
Great Northern n d .
Great Northern oe. .
Guggenhelm Explof.'
lnt.Harv.Corpor'o com
Inter. MG. Ma pro. .
hresge stores ptd....
Iehlgh valley. ......
Mex Petroleum ptd.'
MO, Nan & lex'"m
No. Kan. & Tex. pfd
Miami Copper.......
Missouri Psuhc.....
Nat Biscuit com.
Nevada Con. Copper !.
New York Central.
N. Y, N. II. Y Hart.
Norfolk & Western. .
Northern Pacific.
Pac. Mail Steamship
Penna- Railroad. $50
Peoples Gas. Chicago
Pittsburgh Coal Co n.
Pittsburgh Coal ptd. :
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
of the
Jefferson Standard Life In
surance Company of
Greensboro. N. c..

For year ending on the Slst day Of Deem
Der, 1913. as required under the District
OF Columbia code, amended June 80, 1902,
and August Is, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

SOLICITORS of good appearance, both sexes, with or without experience. good proposition Apply between and 10 a. m, Monday 20241t 3d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
FOR RENT. HOMES AND APARTMENTS.

Attractive apartment located near Five Points; bedrooms, sleeping porch; attractive1y decorated, steam heat, hot and cold water, janitor service
 Nice dwelling on Cullom st; bedrooms, nice oath, large lot; will repaper throughout and repaint house; rental $40.
 Attractive dwelling, bedrooms and sleeping porch. beautifully pa- pered throughout, every .conven- fence, has southern exposure; ser wants house, etc. If you want an ideal home, see this place. Nice apartment, well located, has two bedrooms. nicely papered, has hardwood floors throughout; $50. Dwelling, has bedrooms, mod ern conveniences, located near Five Points; will repaper to suit ten ant Also has servants room; rental s87.50.
 Nice dwelling near Five Points; has 6 bedrooms, in good condition and attractively papered; excellent place for rooming and board ing, S45.
 Attractive apartment; has two rooms, reception hall, tile bath, kitchenette; strictly modern; To- cated near Five Points; steam heat, hot and cold water, janitor serv- ice; gas range and shades fur nished.
 ave-. suitable for two families; prettily papered; near schools, etc. Rental S35.
 Modern apartment; has living room, bedroom and tile bath, located near Five Points; steam heated; hot wa ter and janitor service
 Nice bungalow: rooms, every convenience; hardw ood floors, pret- tily papered; located near Five Points. Let us show you this. THE ABOVE HOMES ARE A FEW OF THE CHOICE ONES ON OUR LISTS. BETTER PHONE OUR RENTAL. DEPARTMENT QUICK AND LET US LOCATE YOU. CARS FOR SHOWING PROPERTY. fIBSON INSURANCE & REALTY CO H. A. Moseley H. M. Davis
 M. s. Henderson.
 Phone 27S5. 312 N. 21st st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

Attractive apartment, located near Five Points; 2 bedrooms, sleeping porch; attractive1y decorated, steam heat, hot and cold water, janitor serv.ee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

Nice dwelling on Cullom st: bedrooms, nice oath large lot; will repaper throughout and repaint house; rental $40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
ONE CENT A WORD
FOR RENT

HATES-ODe cent n word a day: no nd
 taken for less thRn 25c for first inser- tion. Cash must nrea-,pany oraer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

FOR RENT-In handsome private home, we'll furnished room, or suite of two rooms and sleeping porch. with or without private bath; garage if de- sired; delightful home table; one block from Lakeyiew car. Phone Main
 Seo1. ss1 & 18th st 4-21-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
Homes
Norwood-South Highlands
 West End

west GnQ Sf250. O0-S ubstantial six-room home in Norwood, newly decorated comforta- ply arranged. Convenient to cars, on fine lot Has garage and other outbuildinss. Big value. S6500. .00-Beautiful S-room home, select part of Norwood, occupied by owner since completion, built for home. Faces east on wide paved street. Lo. elevated and terraced. Has shade trees, fruit trees and flowers.
 Princeton District, West End Has bath, electric lights and is dandy little home. Can be bought practi- cally like paying rent.
 S31500o-New broom bungalow. neatly .papered, strictly modern. Sleeping porch. Best bargain in West End Act quickly if you want this splendid home.
 ise000 o0-Beautiful s-room house on South Highlands; three bedrooms and enclosed sleeping porch, tile bath, living room, dining room, music room, breakfast room and kitchen. Furnace heated, oak floors, modern in every respect. Elevated lot.
 S7500 o0-Nice two story home on South Highlands, east of goth street; rooms and sleeping porch, furnace heated. strictly modern in every re- spect, oak floors throughout and all upstairs furnished in white enamel convenient arrangement; elevated lot
 JemiSOn Real Estate and Insurance Go. zli N- goth St. Phone 52S0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
ONE CENT A WORD
FOR RENI

RATES-One cent . word n day: no nd. taken for less than 25c for first fnser- ton 6nsh must accomnany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

To get our complete list, phone us, write us, or see us. We have many more homes for rent than are here listed. Our auto mobiles are at your service. Be sure to get m touch with us before renting.
 MALONE M CORNELL CO.
 2024 Sd Ave. Phones 123S-1239
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

FOR RENTING connecting rooms, nice ly furnished, complete for light house. keeping; hot water. lights and phone
 2224 7th ave, N. 3-22-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
WORD ONE CENT 4 WORD
FOX RENT-kOOMS

HATES--one cent n word n dayt no nd.
 taken for less thau 25c for first inser- fInn. tnSh t,lt,.f sccnnlnns,N nraIer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
.0NE CENT A WORD
FOR RENT

RATES-0ne cent n word . day; no nd. taken for Iess fhan 25c for first inser- II.n. Insh n,nst accompany order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT. New broom apartments on South High lands, modern throughout, have sleep- ing porch; ready April 1; very desirable location; moderate rent.
 TARRANT REALTY CO.,. PHI Sd Ave. Phone 67S2 FOR RENT-s5o per month double brick store, eos ard ell N 16th st. Inquire John w. C'Neill Co. 2020 2d ave.
 FOR RENT-April l, 23l2 Hawthorne ave, Fairview Station, Groom cottage, hall, bath, electric lights, gas southern ex- posture; s2o month Call Monday Mrs. Lawson. Ensley 656-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

REMNANT STORE-20l7 2d AYE.-IS GOING TO HAVE A SKIRT SALE FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY. IT WILL PAY YOU TO SEE THEM. LISTEN TO PRICES: S SKIRTS MONDAY AND TUESDAY, S1 sS; S7. 50 SKIRTS, S2.S5: S9.9s SKIRTS, S. .S5. COME SOON, AS THEY WON'T LAST LONG. REMNANT STORE, 2o17 2d AVE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

FOR RENT-Ready furnished one large room, connected to sleeping porch for young men or couple. also has iarea rooms connected for light housekeen Ing; these rooms are connected to large tile bathroom. with shower and tub con necuons. located in the best nefehbor- hood Of South Highlands; references required. Phone Main 3449-J, or address K. H. w., Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR srIERTEE

FOR SHERIFF
 l hereby announce Toy candidacy fop snerlII or Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary
 GEORGE H. BODEKER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

NICE front room with board. Mrs. Henry,
 1880 9th ave. 3-22-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
FOR RENT-ROOMS

LARGE furnished front room. delightful for summer months, 2114 9th ave.
 3t-su-we-mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

AT THE BIRMINGHAM HOTEb, steam heat, electric light, telephones and all hotel service, S4 a week and up; tran sient rates, Sl a day and up The Bir-
 mingham 18th st. and 2d ave. 2-10-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

FOR RENTING rooms, furnished for light housekeeping; bath; in South High isssd home; references. Call Main
 54S0-W. 3-22-5t-su-we-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
For the Legislature

For the Legislature l hereby announce myself a candf- date to represent Jefferson county iny the legislature subject to the action of the democratic primary
 F. R. MATTHEW'S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

THE AVALON-All outside rooms, fur mace heat: modern conveniences; moderate price; bath free 21OO 9th
 ave. 5-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22

FOR RENT-127 51st st, 5 rooms, sl5. 5935 1st ave, rooms, S22.50. 203i 12th ave- north, rooms $40. 9th st. and lst ave-, . rooms, $10.
 ALBRIGHT x WALKER,
 Phone 2334. S3S 1st Natl. Bank FOR RENT-Two stores, on 4th ave, modern and new.
 ALBRIGHT & WALKER,
 Main 2334. s3S 1st Natl Bank. FOR RENT-New 7-room bungalow, half block of car, South Highlands, Si5 adults or couple; possession April l5 Address AS. care Age Herald. FOR RENT-Corner 14th ave. and 14th st., S., apartment , rooms, tile bath, hall, tile porch oak floors, furnace. A. E. McNeal. Phone Main AsS-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-22
JeniSOn

Real Estate and Insurance Go. '21l N. goth St. Phone 52sO
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-16
EXPERTS DISCUSS
NEW CURRENCY LAW

CHICAGO, March 13.A-A compre-
hensive conference on "The Probable
Workings of the New Currency Act"
was the magnet which drew educa-
tors and business men of national
prominence to Chicago today to at
tend the open forum meeting of the
Western Economic Society. Every
thing that has to do with the new
currency law from its probable eff
feet upon the prosperity of wage
earners to the control of the interna-
tional flow of gold and the financial
policy of the federal reserve banks
was to be discussed.
The following men are to present
papers at the meeting: George E.
Roberts, director of the mint at
Washington; Thomas Conway, Jr., of
the University Of Pennsylvania; JAG
OBJ H. Hollander Of the John Hopkins
university; Earl D. Howard of Hart,
Schaffner & Marx, Chicago; j. Law
renee Laughlin of the University of
Chicago; w. A. Scott of the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin; H. Parker Willis,
Journal of Commerce." New York;
o. M. w. Sprague, Of Harvard uni
versity; F. M. Taylor of the Univer-
sity of Michigan; and George Wood
ruff of the First Bank Of Joliet, ILL.,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-16

A recent bulletin issued by the
federal bureau of education states
that there is matter absolutely in
valuable to teachers of the country
hidden away in the government pub
locations which come yearly from the
press. The bureau has investigated
and classified a portion of these pub
locations, giving guide through
which the teachers of the country
may select those publications bear
ing pertinently on their work. 1t is
a fact that, scattered through the
tons of publications printed at en-
ormous expense to the public and
carried free through the mails at a
very heavy additional cost, there is
an immense amount of valuable infor-
nation. Hundreds of thousands of
dollars have been spent in collating
this information and printing it, but
so far as the public, for whose ben
eft it is compiled, is concerned, 1t
need never have been collated at all.
Few have the time and patience to se-
lect the grains Of wheat out of the
tons of chaff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-16
DoLLAR-A-POUND BEEFsTEAK

An official of the United States
department of agriculture is quoted
as saying it is quite possible that
dollar-a-pound beefsteak may be
transferred fro the comic papers to
the meat markets unless the NEAR
growing industry Of this country is
decentralized from the great corn belt
in the west and developed in other
sections, particularly in the east and
south"
This is worth thinking about, for
there are 100000 fewer beef catt,e
in the United States at present than
were shown by the census enurera-
tion of 1910. There is shortage,
too, in other meat animals. Farmers
bulletin 675, just issued by the Urit-
ed States department Of agriculture,
gives figures from all the state Of
the estimated number Of meat ami
mails on farms on January last.
The average value per head Of
beef cattle in the United States has
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-16

Looks to US as thougs st. Louis Of
ficials should be prosecuted for loss
of life when the Boatman bank build
ing, housing the Missouri Athletic
club, burned Sunday night or rather
Monday morning. From newspaper
accounts it does not appear that any
precautions had been taken against
fire. Here in Durango every room
lin second, third and fourth story
buildings are provided with rope fire.
escapes when not one-third the dan.
ger exists as in cases like that in
st. Louis. In fact, no fire escapes
seem to have been provided of any
consequence. Certainly something rot
ten some place.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-16
DRINK, TOBACCO AND FOOD.

Monteno, Ill.-Will you please give
the figures showing how much is
spent each year in the United States
for liquor, for tobacco and for food
G. M. BECKWITH.
Figures are approximate and esti-
mates vary widely. Official reports
of the United States labor commits
sion estimate the annual per capita
consumption of all alcoholic drinks in
the United States at 21.98 gallons.
The total cost Of alcoholic beverages
consumed has been placed at $780,
1S7,252. The figures can be regu-
lated to some extent by comparing
with the internal revenue reports,
which show the government tax for
the fiscal year 1918 on distilled spir-
its amounted to .$157,142,O61 and on
fermented liquors to $65,245,544. The
population at this time is estimated
at s5,000,000. The average cost, per
family of five persons, for food has
been figured at 1896 by the United
States commissioner Of labor. In
1912 the United States produced $780,
$4,000 pounds Of tobacco. The value
of the crop was 800. .O63. 900 and the
cost to the consumer Of course much
larger. The total revenue collected
on all lines of tobacco manufactures
was $70,69O,161. ''