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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

Il Mike Verne living south of
Richardton started afoot to
visit a neighbor stating that
he would be absent. but a short
time. Az he failed to return
his wife went to look for him
and was. Mortified to find her
husband dead on the prairie.
Heart failure was the cause of
death.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
District Wee President Visited Club

The Woman's club met at
the home of Mrs. III. e. Layne
Tuesday evening. Mrs. r. HI.
Fairfield of Gardena, district
vice president, and N rs. Miller
of the same place were guests
of the evening. After the regu-
lar program which was inter
spersed with music, Mrs. Fair
field gave a short talk on sex
hygiene and club work in
general. Refreshments were
served at the close of the eve
ning's entertainment.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
Twenty-Five Years Ago

The editor must have been
on a vacation or the town of
Bottineau very dull for there
was not a scrap of news in the
columns of the Pioneer twenty
five years ago. "
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

A. J. Lowe of Wolford found
a lady's handbag containing
over two hundred dollars in
real money. In the bag were
also several letters addressed
to Mrs. ]. Knowlton and Mr..
Lowe rightfully thinking the
handbag belonged to her re-
turned it the next morning.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
Political Announcements,
For Superintendent Of Schools

I wish to that l am a candidate
for the nomin alton to the Office of county
superintendent of Bottineau county. sub
iect to the decision of the June primaries
support is very respectfully solicited.
NJ. f. WATKINS.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
For Sheriff

/ hereby announce myself as a candidate
for nomination for the Office of sheriff of
Bottineau county: OF the republican ticket
Primary election. June oath. 1914. Your
vote and influence Is respectfully solicited.
april 3-10-17N r.. E. Sharvey.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
FOR SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the nomination for sheriff on the re-
publican ticket, subject to thew will of the
voters at the primary election June "A. 1914.
Your vote and influence solicited.
JOHN A.. MCLEAN,
(AOr 10 Tune l0)
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
Eov Rsgisaes q Des1s

nd6ce 81 Keoioter Of Deeds Of ,Bpttineau
c6nnty ana respectively solicit the sup
n6fx 81 the republican elect0fD 1t the une
~ III JOS. QUAnME.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
Fer County Treasurer

I hereby myself a candidate
for the republican nomination for Ounty
treasurer and solicit o support at the
lS7tD l.. J. GLONsETH.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

The COURANT extends to
Editor Falkenstein and family
sincerest sympathy.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
(Aprnl7tD
FOB COUNTY AUDITOR

IN compliance with encouragement from
and voters of Bottineau county.
thereby announce nnys.elf 40 q candidate
ataditor and respectfully solicit you ( vote
and support at h June priuna RIG
- JOHN r. SIdON.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
(Apr ie-i7-s4)


I wish to announce my candidacy for the
republican, nomination of sheriff at the
Iane primaries and respectfully solicit the
support of the electors.
DAN WHITE
(Aprfl1 ITO Bottineau. N. D..
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
FOR TREASURER

To the voters of Bottineau county:
I wish to that / am a candi-
date for nomination and election to the
Oface of county treasurer m the republic
an ticket. and respectfully solicit your
Very truly,
JOHN HERBENSON.
(Apr le-l7-s4)
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

The North Dakota Retail
Butchers association was
organized at a meeting in
Devils Lake recently.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

The Woodwork elevator at
S%outhhain was burned to the
ground recently. There were
1900 bushels of grain in the
building.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

The Herr elevator at Nc
Clusky was destroyed by fire
which supposedly originated
from friction.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

E. l.. Sutton formerly an at.
torney at Minot was convicted
of forgery at Benton, Mont.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

The Stice garage at Willis.
ton was destroyed by fire re.
Gently.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

ADVERTISING RATEs-The charge for dis.
play advertising space in the COurant Is
based on ID cents per inch, single column
measurement. each issue: annual rate Is
cents: special position rs cents. Legal ad-
vertjsing legal rates: locals" 10 cents per
iine: reading matter 10 cents Der line.
classified advertising s cents per line.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

Fire of an unknown origin
resulted in the death of a three
days old baby, it's mother and
other members of the John
Brender family living north
west of Linton. The barn
caught fire from the house and
was also burned to the ground.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

William Callahan of Bur-
lington was arrested on a
charge of threatening to kill
Mrs. Margaret Moeller who
runs a boarding house at that
place.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

Despondent because of ill.,
health, Christian Babitzke.
prominent retired farmer of
Ashley, well fixed financially,
hanged himself. His wife
found his dead body hanging
from a moose that had been
thrown over rafters in the
kitchen.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

Horse thieves are busy in the
northwestern part of the state.
Thirty horses were stolen near
Stanley.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
FlIckER1AIL FACTS
AND FANcIES

Fargo will have a colored
ball team.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

William Geisie living near
Flasher escaped death when he
was knocked down by a team
of runaway horses attached to a
drill. the drill passing over his
body. Four of his ribs were
broken and he was badly cut
and bruised.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

The NJ. f. church at Caring.
ton is to be rebuilt this sum
mer.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

AT a business meeting held
in the Methodist church at
Kensal it was decided to raise
ten acres of potatoes to help
defray the expenses of the
church.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

Estimates for the Jail al
Langdon would bring the cos,
up to $50. 600 which was more
than the commissioners will ex'
pend for a jail and sheriff's re
sidence. All bids were re
jected.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

The Devils Lake board of
education made a small az.
preparation to start the con-
struction of a wireless plant
to be installed in the high
school building.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

Three Bisbee people were
thrown out of a rig. and pain
fully injured when the team
scared at a passing automobile
and became unmanageable by
reason of some part of the har
ness giving way.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24
LOOKING BACKWARD

Being q summary of the news of
twenty-five years ago and ten years
z as recorded in the columns of
this publication
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-04-24

FLIckERTAIL FACTS
and FAncIES
Fargo will have a colored
ball team.
The NJ. +. church at Caring.
ton is to be rebuilt this sum
mer.
The Stice garage at Willis
ton was destroyed by fire re.
Gently.
E. L. Sutton formerly an at.
torney at Minot was convicted
of forgery at Benton, Mont.
Horse thieves are busy in the
northwestern part of the state.
Thirty horses were stolen near
Stanley.
The Herr elevator at Nc
Clusky was destroyed by fire
which supposedly originated
from friction.
The North Dakota Retail
Butchers association was
organized at a meeting in
Devils Lake recently.
The Woodwork elevator at
SOuthham was burned to the
ground recently. There were
1900 bushels of grain in the
building.
William Callahan of Bur-
lington was arrested on a
charge of threatening to kill
Mrs. Margaret Moeller who
runs a boarding house at that
place.
At a business meeting held
in the Methodist church at
Kensal it was decided to raise
ten acres of potatoes to help
defray the expenses of the
church.
The Devils Lake board of
education made a small ap-
preparation to start the con-
struction of a wireless plant
to be installed in the high
school building.
Estimates for the Jail at
Langdon would bring the cost
up to $500 which was more
than the commissioners will ex-
pend for a Jail and sheriff's re-
sidence. All bids were rel
jected. /
Three Bisbee people were
thrown out of a rig. and pain
fully injured when the team
scared at a passing automobile
and became unmanageable by
reason of some part-o f the har.
ness giving way.
William Geisie living near
Flasher escaped death when he
was knocked down by a team
of runaway horses attached to a
drill. the drill passing over his
body. Four of his ribs were
broken and he was badly cut
and bruised.
Fire of an unknown origin
resulted in the death of a three
days old baby, it's mother and
other members of the John
Brender family living north
west of Linton. The barn
caught fire from the house and
was also burned to the ground.
Despondent because of ill.,
health, Christian Babitzke.
prominent retired farmer of
Ashley, well fixed financially,
hanged himself. His wife
found his dead body hanging
from a moose that had been
thrown over rafters in the
kitchen.
A. J. Lowe of Wolford found
a lady's handbag containing
over two hundred dollars in
roo1 ,oOnov In the ha n Wa ra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
EIGHT GOVERNORS OF ALABAMA
1S74-1901
No. 102-The Alabama Penitentiary
Thomas G. Jones, Governor

increase of the acreage near Wetumpka
TO say 70O-acre farm and the pur-
chase of 4400 acres land at Speigner,
15 miles from Montgomery, on the
South and North railroad. The Will
lians tract of 1900 acres on the Tai
lapoosa proved of little Importance to
the plan of abolishment of the lease
system The frequent inundation from
the river and the extreme malaria that
afflicted convicts and guards there
estopped any useful end anticipated
from that land.
1t is related that when Governor Jones
came into office gentleman of fine APP
pearance and good standing. from Mar
shall county, John w. Perkins came to
ment to the presidency OF the convict
nald Dawson. then holding the office.
had not applied for It, but it would be
offered TO him. Dawson was reappoint-
ed. DIR. A. T. Henley of birmingham
was reappointed physician inspector and
Mr.. Lee of Greensboro reappointed asso-
ciate Inspector
Two years before this time. In the sec
ond term of Governor Seay. President
Dawson reported a plan for opening coal
mines on the land of the university of
the state by convict labor, the state 20
operate the mines by convict labor, pay
ing the university a royalty. This
scheme, on inquiry, seemed to carry with
it a larger expenditure Of cash in the
preparation than the state could VEN
ture upon at that time.
JOHN WITHERSPOON DUBOSE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
----.es------
POLITICS BEGIN TO
WARM UP IN AUTAUGA

Prattvile, February 12.-tSpecial.)
The name of Mcqueen Smith, a promi-
nent farmer and business man of this
county, has been announced as a can
didate for the Legislature from this
county. There are yet two men offering
for this place. Thomas M. Jones of In
dependence, a prominent business man
of that part of the county. Is also a
candidate for the office.
Local politics will begin to warm up
now. and the quiet heretofore noticed
here will be displaced by activity from
now till the election. The three can
didates for sheriff of this county will
be actively at work from this time on.
There are experienced men in the race
for sheriff, d. Il. Chambliss. j. f. Posey
and w. l.. Narramare, all prominently
identified throughout the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
London Stock Market

London, February 1.-THE stock
market was generally quiet and irregular
today. This was despite the satisfactory
conclusion of the settlement. Scottish
rails were significantly weak on dis
appointing dividends.
The securities of America were quiet
with only fractional changes. The close
was dull with prices ranging from a
above to u below parity.
The Irish loan advanced point
which created the banking belief that
the home rule outlook is improving
Money consols, 76 1-16 consols for ac-
count, 1864. Bar silver steady, 265s d
money, q al per cent; short bills
1 1S-16Q17s per cent; three months, 4
per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
CITY ORDINANCES.
NOTICE
TO WHOM IF MAY COZ

Notice Is hereby given that in accord
ance with Section 1902 OF the code of
A Alabama and Ordinance No. 117-C of
the city of Birmingham. the city comp
troller of the city of birmingham Will
proceed to sell the hereinafter described
lots or parcels of land, to the highest
bidder for cash, on the 28th day of Feb
ruary, 1914, commencing at IL o'clock.
noon. in front of the courthouse door
OF Jefferson county, Alabama, Tor the
purpose of collecting delinquent local
Improvement assessments on said prop
erty, located in the city of Birmingham, !,
the number of the ordinance under
which said improvements were. made.
the name of the owners, where known,
and where unknown, the person in
whose name assessed. the description
of said property to be sold. and the
amounts of said assessments with in
terest to date of sale and costs. being
ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROvEM ENTs
UNDER BIRMINGHAM IMPROVE
MENT ORDINANCES:
Ordinance No. 39-To provide
for grading and macadamizing
on 14th street from l.. & n
X. r., to Sth avenue and 18th
street from 1st to Sth aves.
Pro. No. 1S8-Dr. u. G.. Mason,
ecolored.. lot l. except N. s feet. .. ..
Ordnance plqen s No 'si.Ad,op,ted july ''
8, 1901. To provide for cement
sidewalks on 14th street from
railroad to Sth ave, etc;
FRO. NO. STf-Dr u. Vi. Ma5oH,
colored. lot /, except N. feet
block Ia .......... 5b.SI
Ordinance No 24--Adopted June
5, 1901. To provide for grading
and macadamizing I'd ave, 25th
to 26th streets. Sd ave. Gath to
26th streets.
8, block so .................. 22ss
Ordinance No. 25-To provide for
curbing Sd ave, Gath to 26th
sts.: I'd ave. 25th to 26th sts.;
Gath ST., LIST to I'd ayes.
Pro- No. 33S-B. II. Binford,
lot 6, block 80 ............... 1888
Ordinance No. SOTO provide for
grading and matchmaking
Avenue f from Sth to goth SITS.
Pro- No. 361-Sam J. Williams.
lot IT, block 180 ......,..... 37.09
Ordinance No. 443 New Series)-
Adopted March 3, 1909. To pro-
vide for the construction of
certain storm sewers and
branches thereto.
Pro. No S2313-F. II. Downey, lot
IS. block 245 ................ 24.02
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Port Cotton Movement

Galveston: Firm: middling, l23tc; net
receipts. 1876 gross receipts, 1896 sales
1855; stock. 1886; exports to the con.
tinent, 5000; coastwise, 5433.
New Orleans: Steady; middling l. 15-16c
net receipts, 50S1; gross receipts. 5oSl
sales 2275, stock, 276603; exports to Mex
leo. no.
Mobile; Steady; middling olhc; net re-
ceipts, SIG: gross receipts, SIG; sales, 250
stock. 4,O9f; exports to the continent
1919.
Savannah; Steady. middling, 127sc: net
receipts, 1899; gross receipts, 1893; sales
1855: stock, SO, 1856: coastwise, 200
Charleston: Quiet; middins, 12%c; ne
receipts, 229; gross receipts, 229; stock
26, ,l27; coastwise, 1900
Wilmington: NOMINAL net receipts 500
gross receipts, 500; stock. 29,993.
Norfolk: Steady; middling, 12s4c net
receipts. 14o1; gross receipts, 14O1; sales
1908; stock. 55,5SS; coastwise, 1867.
Baltimore: Nominal middling. 12c; stock
1886.
New York: Holiday; stock, 113, 1859.
Boston, Holiday; net receipts, Is; gross
receipts. 116; stock, 1924.
Philadelphia: Stock, 1875
Texas City: Net receipts. 1885; gross re.
ceipts, 3135; stock. 56.S46.
Minor Points: Net receipts, 1853; gross
receipts. 1853; Stock, 71OS; coastwise, 1l5s
Total today at all ports: Net. 25. 800
exports to the continent 26,S19; to Mex
leo. 110; stock, 1,114,247
Consolidated, at all ports: Net 1T0727
exports to Great Britain, 1864; to France
2,42O; to the continent 6f,971; to Japan
20S9; tc Mexico. TO-
Total since September /, at all ports
Net, SAG, 405; exports to Great Britain, 3.
466.2s0: to France, S70 0734: to the continent
2.s29, 453; to Japan, 275,o35; to Mexico
21,775.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
LOCAL QUOTATIONS
Pig Iron
Local Cotton
Fruits and Produce

Russell apples. So box; western box
apples, $225Q3; Ben Davis. $3.50; lines.
per 100, 81 25; lemons, box 800, 81; Florida
grapefruit, s4Q5; Florida oranges, 81. 80;
Malaga grapes. imported. in kegs, s6q7;
Irish potatoes, $1.0o41.10 bu.; Jumbo
$l.75; cranberries, per box, So: bbls., sl2:
strawberries, per quart, 25@35c cell
cry, 81 dozen; California celery, per
crate, $3.50; tomatoes $3.50 crate;
Danish cabbage. 2ihc lb.; pur-
pie cabbage, per h &c.. rutabaga
turnips, 1Ac 10; new crop red and yellow
onions. 4c lb.; imported onions, crate
s1.75: cocoanuts, Sc bag; chestnuts, lb., &c.
imported in kegs, 10c Id. English walnuts
15q2oc Brazil nuts, lb., 1S420c; almonds,
fornia figs. case, $3.50; dates. lb.. SIC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
WHOLESALE TRADE
IS HOLDING Up WELL
No Change in Egg Prices.
Fish in Especially Good
Demand

Business on Morris avenue yesterday
was fully up TO the standard of brisk
ness set the early part of the week.
The demand was very good, supplies be-
ing consistent and prices normal Eggs
are comparatively steady, ana no changes
are now expected unless the market takes
an upward trend.
The fish market is in especially good
shape just now. There is a steady de-
mand for all varieties of fish, and the
market is well supplied.
Produce dealers yesterday reported fair
business. The supplies are in keeping
with the demand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
COTTON DULL UNTIL
THELAST HALF HOUR
Prices Bulge Sharply Fol-
lowing Revision of Spot
Quotations

New Orleans, February 12.-The cot
ton market was dull up to the last
half hour of business today when buy
ing in volume came in and prices
bulged sharply following revision of
spot quotations in a manner that
worked strongly for a better contract,
according to the bull side MiddlinS
was advanced sc. At 2 o'clock the
market stood to pionts up; from
this there was a rise to a level 1o
10 IL up on the old crops. The close
was Sat net gain of to IL points,
both crops considered
While the earlier part of the day was
dull the undertone was steady as the
result of bullish cables and reports
from Texas points of a good demand
for export.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
BYRD G.. FARMER is
HONORED BY BANKERS

Dothan, February 12.--(Special)
Byrd G.. Farmer of Dothan has been
invited to deliver the response to the
address of welcome at the Alabama
Bankers associations annual conven-
tion which will be held in Decatur, May
10. Mr.. Farmer has accepted the in
vitation. He is one of the most promi
nent and influential men of the state.
He is not a banker, which makes the
honor,1he Alabama bankers have shown
him a Signal one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Interior Cotton Movement

Houston. Steady: Middling, 12ssc,
net receipts, 10,46S: gross receipts, 10,-
46S; shipments, 11,649; stock, 1S6.362.
Augusta: Steady; middling. 12 3-6c
net receipts. 665; gross receipts, 760
shipments, 1174; sales, 1888; stock, S2,-
565.
Memphis Steady; middling, l3c: net
receipts. 1888; gross receipts, 24S4: ship
ments. 4131 sales, 1000; stock, 201. 500
st. Louis: Quiet; middlng, lee: net
receipts. 272; gross receipts, 1890; ship
ments. 1873; stock, 32,511.
Cincinnati Stock, 24,05S.
Little Rock; Quiet; middling, 1880
net receipts, I5S; gross receipts, 75S
shipments, $50; stock. 59,067.
Total today: Net receipts 13.552
gross receipts. $1,000; shipments, 49,
$685. sales, $685. stock, 5S6,159.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Faithful Employe Dead

Auburn. February 12.-(Special.)
''NielS" Drake. faithful and loyal em-
ploye of the Alabama Polytechnic insti-
tute for rs years, died last night and
was buried this afternoon by his friends
at the college. For the last quarter GEN.
tury he has been the fireman at the
college boiler house and was known TO
many of the thousands of young men
who have been educated at Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Bank of England Statement

London, February 12.-Weekly state
ment of the Bank of England reserve in
creased 9129,00o. Circulation, increased
e329,000. Bullion, decreased e2Oo,s4 Other
securities, increased e3000 Other deposits.
decreased 91,59S,00 Public deposits in
creased e1.724.00o. Notes reserve in
creased e44,000. Government securities,
unchanged. Proportion of banks reserve
to liabilities 5346 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Bank Of France Statement

Paris, February 12.-Wecl1ly statement
Bank of France: Gold increased, %, ,521, :
GEO francs; silver, decreased 94o, COO; notes.
decreased 1888, 10000; treasury deposits, in
creased 66,475,0o0; general deposits. de-
creased 17.250.000; hills discounted, de-
creased 42,975000; advances, decreased 49,
900, Geo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool, February 12.-Spot cotton
in fair demand prices barely steady:
laiddling fair, 7.64d good middling'
7.s4d; middling, I'd; low middling'
6.6sd; good ordinary, 5.S6d ordinarv
5.4sd; sales. 5000, including ZOO Amer
lean and 500 for speculation and ex
port. Receipts, 1000, including 500
American. Futures closed steady Feb
ruary, 6.641sd; February March
G.64Ad; March April. 6.66d; April MAY.
6.621 I'D; May-June. e.62Hd; June-July.
G.Ge I'D; July August. 6.59d: August
September, sid; Septembe October
6.31d: October November 623hd; No
vernber- December, 6.19kd; December
January, 6.1S1sd; February,
C.1S1ad; July-August closed 6.54d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Hubbard Bros. 4 Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Square, NJ
y. Members New York NJ
rhaEge, New Orleans Cotto
New York Produce Exchs
ciaie Members Liverpool tra M
ciation Orders solicited -
chase and sale Of Cotton aAn a1
seed Oil for future delfvt s-i'
attention and liberal term Sse s
consignments OF spot cot
livery. Correspondence in,s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
New Orleans Cotton Futures
Open. High. Low. GLE

New Orleans. February 12.--Spot cot
ton steady; middlng, &c up at
IL 15-16c; sales on the spot, 1850 bales
TO arrive, 1925; good ordinary, 109s G;
strict good ordinary, 111sc; low mid
ding, 121sc; strict low middling,
II 11-16c; middling, IL 15-16c; strict
middling, 1880; good middling, 1s& c.;
strict good middling, 13 15-16c; re-
oeipts, 50S1; stock. 276,693.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Fish and Sea Foods

Red snappei. sirrg10c in Dbl. lots; gray
snappers or groupers, 61sc; large, 91bc;
small snappers, 10c; Spanish mack
ere 1215@15c in Dbl. lots; fresh water
Dreams, 9lk@9c; pompano, 25c; red bass.
6sbc mixed fish, Sc; small trout.
sac: fresh water cat. dressed. 13h@lsc
salt water cat. SIC; speckled trout,
13lbd15c Shrimp, 10c lb.
New Jersey oysters 81 .t5@1 65: southern.
Plants, $40 per 1000. Shrimp. 10c ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-13
Treasury Statement

Washington. February 12.-The con-
dition of the United States treasury at
the beginning of business today was:
Net balance in general fund, $100.68S.-
$50; total receipts yesterday, s1,6S4.09S;
Total payments yesterday, $2,376,742.