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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-21
Chicago Grain

Chicago. October 20-wheat, No. red nominal No. red. $11s@1. .1314; No. hard. nominal; No. 3 hard, s1 1.01@1 .07 Corn. No. yellow, 67@67Ac. Oats. No white, 36Nq37c: standard. 3S%c. Rye No. 2 sl .0sla Barley, 55d62c. Timothy s5@7 50. Glover, 12m19. Pork, $13.7 "a Lard SS.S7. Ribs. s9.376110.12
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Spot Cotton
The Iron Market
Rice Market

New Orleans October 2O.-The clean grade of Honduras rice was strong to- day. while Japan ruled quiet. Both grades of rough rice continued active. Receipts. rough. 5673; millers, 44l5; clean. IFS. Sales. 2530 sacks rough Honduras at 3.GO@4c; 7977 pockets cvlean Honduras at l1-16q4ssc. Quotations were unchanged
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Cotton Seed Oil

New York. October 20.-Cotton seed oil sold down 10 to 19 points under scattered liquidation, induced by the lard weak ness, but near the close there was a slight rally on room covering and buying by cotton houses Final prices were 12 to 15 points net lower Market closed firm. Spot 7.75GS; October. H.5Oas; November, H7l@7.75; December. 7.65@7 6s; January, S.a2q77Sc; February, 7.75d7.S0c: March 7S3@7.S4c: April. 7.Ss@7 9Sc; May, 7.96a7. .97c. Total sales, 3270O.
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St. Louis Grain

St Louis, October 2o.-wheat Nd red. S1.2o; No. hard. Ill; December. sl.o5; May, sl.o6A. Corn, No. ?, s51sGssc No. white, 66c; December, 55Isc; May 57%c. Oats. No. ?. S61ka37c: No. white. nominal; December, 36c; May, 3s1kc
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Railroad bonds firm. Time loans easier; 50 days and 90 days, 2%Q3 per cent; six months per cent. Call money steady. :, High, per cent low, 1% per cent; ruling rate, 1s4 per cent; last loan, per cent closing bid, 1s4 per cent; offered at per | cent.
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Bonds
Mercantile Paper

New York. October o. Mercantile pa per. sM3.a per cent. Sterling 60-day bills $4.66.50; demand. $4.6S. cables. s4.6S.G5 Francs. demand, 5.S6; cables, 5.S5 Marks demand, S2ss; cables. S2h. Lires. demand, 6.36: cables. 6.35. Rubles. demand. 321s cables. S3st. Bar silver, 49asc. Mexican
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ProInpt

From the Houston Post.
 T believe in having good breakfast. Every, morning we have fruit. cereal, eggs. toast and, coffee"
 That ought to be enough for any man."
 Yes. but | never get time to eat 1t. I have to catch the s:l5v
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Live Stock

kensas City. October H. H.=l3oss. Re- eipts, 130OO; market lower, bulk. s7.15' ls: heavy, $z7oS1S; packers and batchess N.SodS 10. iight. s1e31s49 psa, lQ isl Cattle Receipts
 sa'l.se, forthern steers. sas1Qq 1e
 heifers, 2 ia2S: gf9rkers and s. h g; buils sasgo caiyea
 e, !: Recepts. li.Oo0; market steady; , dbS, ss25HS.s5. ysarlipzs. $6.50d7 %: wetneE@ s5.s5dds0; ewes, $5.5006.
 SI. Louis. October 20.-Hogs: Receipts i1.ato, nasrAes, lower; pigs and lights, s6@ s mixed and butchers, $7.75@S10; good wy, $79OQs.10.
 title: Receipts, 400; market. steady; ne ve beef steers. s750Q1025: yearling sse ard heifers, <. S.5OQ10 s5: cows, sec s. iqe rs and feeders, s6d7.75; Texas and t1e steers s5. 25GS 50; COWS and heifers ssc Go; natiNt calves, $6@11
 sheer. Recg.pts, 27O0; market steady; lonios fSz9a. sheep and ewes, $5dl650
 Cblcsec october 2O.-Hogs: Receipts, s .oa9 mafist. weak; bulk, s7.tof5S.10: light. s7 ssgs l6' mixed, $7.506lS.20 heavy. $7.35 3S.l5 Eoush. N.35@7.50; pigs. $45007. 25. >Eitle: Receipts. 16.0c0; market, unset tied. native beef steers, s66310.60 cows and heifers, $2.S046.25: calves, $7.7bQf11.50.
 Sheep: Receipts, 1S,Oo0; market, weak; wethers. $6.25Q6s5; ewes s4G6.25; lambs, s6.65@S.9o.
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Naval Stores

Savannah, October 2O.-Turpentine firm, 46l4c offered receipts. 162: shipments. 25l i; stock, 10-7O0 Resin firm; sales. 532; re-
 ceipts, b4S; shipments, 700 stock. 56. 301
 Quote: A, B. c. D. E, F, G, $40; H. s4. 10
 @4.15; l. A. 1064.16; K. $4. 25055 40; NJ. $. .25; N s5-'5a5S0; VIC. s6.s0; wv. sG.5o
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Kansas City Grain

Kansas City. October 20-Wheat. No. ? hard. sl l.o5G1.12; No. red. ST. 1901. 20. Corn. No. mixed. 641fd66lkc; No. 2 white. 64q64iac; No ? yellow, 62d6sc.
 Oats. No. white, S9d4oc; No. mixed, 37G39c.
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lour and Feedstuffs

W si,A -sdle sluotatlOnS)
 sf sing four, $6.60: Tennessee flour, zk alichgan flour, $L15; Idaho flour, ss.s Indiana flour, $665; hard winter wh giouI yj.65; wheat shorts, $33; mixed sh s3li pure wheat bran. s27; C. S. tr is per cent, s36; Creme meal 80; c huis. $17 per ton; No. 1 timothy hay go Der ton; pea green alfalfa, west esu. s-, -outhern alfalfa, $19 mixed tefds u-f on, $30; oats. per bushel, No2 whi .. aac Texas oats, 6Sc; corn, per busne., ss cornmeal. $1. .65 per two- bushel sack; chops $.S0
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LOCAL QUOTATIONS
Poultry and Eggs

Poultry and Eggs Commission merchants price) Hens-16q17c. Fryers-2Oc Broilers-20c Guineas-30c, Roosters-25 e soc. Fresh country eggs 2ic; graded, carton eggs. 2Sc.
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Fish

Fish
 Wholesalers Selling Price) Perch-Shc. Salt Water Trout-12hc. Blue Catfish-7hc. Red snapper-shc in Dbl and 1oc in smaller lots. Gray Snapper--6c. Mullet-51a Q6c. Shrimp-10c Spanish Mackere1-15c. Sheephead-SHc. Oysters-$1.65 gallon.
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ELEVEN

fair which opens Monday. October 25. and indications are that the racing this year will be Il great deal better than It was last year Among the latest en- tries are eight owned by W. F. Me- cury of Lowndesboro seven by pr. L. J. Joiner Of Guntersvifle. three by Perry Henderson of Troy and many others. Arrangements have been made for two aeroplane flights each day of the fair. besides other free attractions. The agricultural exhibits promise to he very extensive and of most cred- table quality. The diversifieation cam paigns which have been carried out fin | this section for the past two years have resulted in almost a revolution in {arm- ing methods which these exhibits will show to have been successful in every way
 According to information given out by 1 Superintendent T. A. Ward of Dothan. 1 there are 0.00D bales of cotton stored 1 in the two congresses of the Atlantic Compress company in this city This. MT. Ward says, is the largest amount of cotton stored in any of the com pany's congresses throughout 2S cities I in the south. This is a remarkable showing for Dothan. as the figures do not include the cotton stored in the various warehouses of the city, and Is considered an indication of the impor- tance of Dothan as cotton center when 1t is taken into consideration that the l Atlantic Compress company operates presses In such cities as Montgomery, Birmingham and Atlanta.
 l One of the largest cotton deals yet made this season in the south was con- | summated here recently when 5000 bales, representing an investment of S500, ,000 changed hands in one transac- l tion.
 l C. ]. Barber. chief of the Dothan fire department. has rendered his resigna- 1 tion to the city council. and 1t has been accepted by that body. As yet I no successor has been chosen to fill Mir Barbers place.
 l Bids are being advertised for by the Houston county board of revenue for the construction of 42 miles of good roads in this county. These roads will comprise two new trunk lines across i the county and the rebuilding of an old line. Bids are to be opened Nov soon thereafter as possible. These new lines will give Houston county 125 l miles of sand clay roads. These con tracts will be in addition to the reGu- lar work of the county crew which will be doubled
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Hubbard Bros. & ca

Cotton AIerchants. Hanever Saylarp. N. H. Members New York Cotton Ex. change. New Orleans Cotton Exchan9e-' New York Produce Exchange. Associsfe Members Liverpool Cotton Assocfatfon. !ale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention ana liberal terms .eiven for conslgnments of nee invited. s'-- " IT
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Creamery Products

tWhOIesaIerS SeIIlng PTIceJ Creamery Butter-S2c; process but ter. 29c: oleomargarine, 14d23c.
 Full Cream Cheese-16lac; Pimento. dozen, $1. B.
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Meats

Hackers Selling Price) Extra Ribs-9Zc. Bellies-l1%c. Butts-19c. Pork Loins-20c. Neck Bones-5c. Breakfast Bacon-30d15c. Spare Ribs-1lc Regular Hams-17c. Skinned Hams-1611c. Pure Lard--10%c; compound. sac.
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Dothan.. October Special. )-Many Alabama and Georgia horses are being
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LOTHIAN

Dothan's Big Fair Opens Next Mon- dny-Houston County to Construct 42 Miles of Good Roads
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Future quotations were as follows:
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c. J. Barber. chief of the Dothan fire department has rendered his resigna- tion to the city council. and 1t has
 been accepted by that body. As yet no successor has been chosen to fill MT Barbers place
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Interior Cotton Market

Houston; Middling, 12.35c; receipts, S7S6; shipments, s706; sales, S792; stock, 161 1896.
 Memphis: Middling. 12.25c; receipts, 17SO:
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Hides and Tallow

sack; chops. $1.S0.
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Closing In on Villa

At one time it seemed that General Villa, former bandit and cattle "rustler," would be the dictator of Mexico. Bold, resourceful and born leader, he was the strongest man in Mexico and might have continued to hold the balance of power had events under the influence of the United States government shaped themselves differently.
 Just at present Villa is still fight ing, as bravely as ever, with an army of fair size behind him, but his is a forlorn hope, and if the campaign of the Carranza forces now under way is successful, it is probable that the most picturesque character who has risen to prominence on the American continent in long time will be forced into obscurity.
 Considering Villas origin and en- vironment, he has conducted himself rather better than expected, and the United States government has no par ticular quarrel with him. Aside From footing and pillaging, which no Mexi- can adventurer is expected to abstain
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plan for man to do the controlling and woman to do the working and the praying, but doubt it. Some plan will be worked out for a juster divis- ion of administration between the sexes.
 With the suggestion of short and simple credal statement I am in em- phatic sympathy. Among men there have always been two courts to try heresy-the court of the church and the court of the common people. The church, has excommunicated men for heresies of belief, the people have eX- communicated men for heresies of conduct. The church has been wrong and the people have been right. Christ asks not what man believes, but what he lives. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and thy neighbor as thyself;" "inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these ye have done it unto Me-" And if any presses the perfectly legitimate point that the life pro- ceeds from the belief, we should press the opposing point that correct life proves correct faith By their fruits ye shall know them" A few great, outstanding, fundamental things will compose the ultimate creed of Presby- terians, with wide margins for indi- vidual differences.
 As to the necessity for brand-new church to gain the desired ends, I am in doubt.
 The tendency is all towards revis- ion of creeds and all towards union. Many men are hoping and praying and laboring for speedy union of all the Presbyterian bodies. Many men are also urging revision of Presby- terian creeds. believe they will come along together. Now, of course, temporary rupture might hasten the ultimate coming together, by remind ing of the need and cutting a path.
 I myself like to look beyond the mere union of Presbyterian bodies to the union of all. Why should we not be one great Christian church with "one Lord, one faith, one baptism ?"
 HENRY M EDMONDS
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Feeding n Chinaman

Joe Benners, federal immigration agent, stationed at Birmingham, sometime ago escorted a Chinaman from Birmingham to New Orleans for the purpose of de- porting him from the country.
 Before leaving Birmingham,'' said MT. Benners, T inquired among certain local Chinamen concerning what food the man should be fed. I was told that he was fond of chicken.
 'So at noon when We went into lunch I ordered fried chicken, chicken croquets chicken salad and a chicken sandwich The Chinaman without saying word ate heartily of every dish.
 At supper ordered everything on the menu having to do with chicken. The Chinaman ate heartily again. At break fast, the same menu was served and the Chinaman's appetite did not flag. .-.. When we. reached New Orleans, the Chinaman was apparently full of regret I thought that perhaps he was apprecia tive of my liberal treatment, and that he had become attached to mo. But on sep, arating, he undeceived me. Tn his brokef English he exclaimed: T sorry to leave chicken man--I likee no more chol Suey.' "
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On New Churches

l have received an exceedingly in- teresting letter from a prominent Presbyterian minister, asking how far I am in sympathy with the longing of many for brand-new Presbyterian church." He admits that there are al- ready denominations almost without number and many "camps of Presby- terians," but thinks that there is a call for this new church.
 i It is to be national in scope. North and south alike shall contribute of those who are dreaming of new things under an old name. My correspondent insists that the old memories, the old traditions, the old glories of historic achievement and the old name ought to be kept.
 There is to be a new and very sim pie creed, putting emphasis upon loy- alty to Christ and upon godly living. Woman is to be given voice. I have long though that woman has too small a share in the government of the church. The Presbyterian church has been particularly slow in granting her any liberties whatever
 This despite the fact that for genera
 tions she has been deeply devoted, in
 tensely active, and very efficient ir
 Christian service. Indeed she has
 blazed the way in every department
 of unselfish labor. It may be Gods
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Lord Rosebery Laments

q know nothing more disheartening than the announcement recently made that the United States-the one great country left in the world free from the hideous, bloody burden of war is about to embark upon the building of ,a huge armada destined to be equal or second to our own," said Lord Rose bery, presiding at the Rhodes lecture at London university.
 The burden of keeping peace with the United States in armament will continue on European nations, thinks Lord Rosebery. He is saddened by the thought that the United States, "so remote from the European conflict, should voluntarily in these days take up the burden, which, after this war, will be found to have broken, or al most broken, our backs"
 Doubtless these remarks of his lord ship will be warmly indorsed by the pacifists of this country, who cherish the fallacious belief that remoteness from powerful neighbors will mean protection, if one of them wishes to attack the United States. It will be a burden to prepare for any such con- tingency-no one denies that-and there is no doubt whatever that Eu- ropean powers, not forgetting Japan, and including our good friend, John Bull, will take care that Uncle Sam does not surpass them in military eff ficiency, but the wisdom of prepared ness lies in being able to keep other nations at a safe distance.
 No one who understands the Ameri- can people, their thoughts and ideals, believes the possession of great navy and strong army would lead us into a career of conquest. The country it. self is too rich and too extensive in territory to ever feel that sort of temptation, which is apt to bring retribution in one form or another Our people can acquire additional wealth in peaceful ways much more quickly and more easily than by fighting for it.
 It's a sad commentary on human nature that it isn't safe for nation to be unarmed in this world. It is an indubitable fact that respect can only be inspired by force, but the fact that Uncle Sam, realizing that he has some pretty bad fellows to deal with, at one time and another, chooses to "tote gun," doesn't necessarily mean he's itching to use it.
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THAT WHITE HOUSE LUNCHEON

From the Washington Evening Star.
 The death of Booker T. Washington the noted colored educator and founder of Tuskegee institute at Tuskegee, yes terday recalls the nationwide comment that followed Washington luncheon with President Roosevelt in tho White House in the summer of 1902 Many stories Of how the colored educator, to be tn. Presidents guest at luncheon have been printed and most of them, it is asserted have been largely guesswork.
 The true version of the affair was re lated today by lifelong friend of Wash ington, who lives here.
 The account of the incident given by this relator follows:
 While Vice President Colonel Roose welt had become interested in the coloret man and the great work he was conduct ing among the negroes of the south Early in the summer of 1902 vacancy
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HOTEL LOBRIES
MT. spalding,s Composition, "Arabama~

In speaking of the attractive pro- gramme which MT. Spalding and MT Gunster will render at the first of the Sunday musicales" at the Tutwiler this afternoon, Oliver Chalifoux, the well-known musician, said yesterday:
 ''The playing of his own compost tion, Alabama,' by Mir. Spalding will be of unusual interest. The composition has attracted great deal of atten- tfon in the musical world, and recently Musical America said of 1t:
 Alabama and 'Berceuse are the ti- ties of two new compositions for the violin with plano accompaniment, by Albert Spalding. Alabama is south ern melody and dance in plantation style, and was introduced last winter in New York at a Sunday night Met ropolitan Opera House concert by Eff rem Zimbalist, to whom it is dedi- cated. Its success on that occasion was distinct
 MT. Spalding is unquestionably one of the most gifted men writing music for the violin in America today. He understands the instrument and, more over. writes unusually engaging piano parts. Alabama Is one of the most fascinating things of its kind which has come to the notice of the present writer in sometime. Melodically and harmonically the piece is distinctive and the ragtime counterpoint, man aged with a deftness that Is capti- vating, shows the possibilities of this so-cal1ed American rhythm when it is handled by 8 musician of real abil- ityl.
 "The Berceuse' is finely thought out and Is individual. There is @ Franckian flavor in it's opening sentences, which are finely contrasted with the middle section where MT. Spalding gives us a very simple melody in thirds and other double stops, over a lovely accompani- ment. Both pieces require efficient violinists to be performed satisfactorily.
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FORCEFUL WRITING

Now, this poem of yours," began the editor. apparently has a great deal of punch if you will excuse a colloquialism."
 "Thank you very much,'' said the palpitating poet.
 Yes say it apparently has that quality. You've put an exclamation mark at the end of every line"
 
 occurred on the federal bench in Ala bama- One morning Booker T. Washing ton arrived in the national capital and immediately called on a friend here a white man, with whom he had been in the habit of taking council, and remarked that he had received an invitation to come ence with President Roosevelt. He added that he had no idea of what was wanted of him, but he felt that the invitation was in the nature of a command, and that he should come.
 That night about 10 o'clock he re- turned to the office of this friend and re- lated the following story: The Presi- dent had explained to him that there was vacancy. on the federal bench in Alabama and that he (the PresidenD wanted Washington to recommend a man for the place. The President explained that if Washington would make a recom- mendation the President would look no further.
 Washington then remarked. that he knew Of man who would make good judge and would certainly be acceptable to the colored people of the state. The man he mentioned was Thomas G. Jones, who had been governor of Alabama and who resided at Montgomery. l "The President then said to Washing ton in substance: T will offer this place to Jones provided you will act as my mes- senger. want you to go to him and say to him that you are authorized to offer the splace to him and to say to him that if he is appointed, it will be solely on your recommendation.
 Washington undertook the mission He ie1t the natlonal capltai that nlSht TOT Alabama, and three days later returned here early one morning.
 About luncheon time he went to the White House to report that former Gov 1 ernor Jones had accepted. He found the President at luncheon, However, the. White House attendants 1 (the executive offices were then in the White House proper) informed the Presi- dent that Washington was there. Mir. Roosevelt immediately asked the colored 1 man to come into the dining room. Ac- cording to the story, as told by Washing
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Trade Conditions In Alabama

Since the early fall there has been steady improvement in trade conditions In Birmingham and the Birmingham mineral district" said R. B. Clark, well-known travelling salesman for large northern concern, whose territory includes the state of Alabama, with headquarters in this city.
 From my point of view business in this immediate section is very good in- deed, but in the cotton belt 1t is com paratively quiet. Many of the farmers are holding their cotton for higher prices. They find 1t easy to carry the staple. for they get all the money they need at per cent. Later on. when the farmer real izes on the cotton he Is holding, trade in the agricultural districts will be nor mal,"
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from, few of the atrocities" charged against Villa have been substantiated. He has been particularly friendly to- ward Americans, and that is one point in his favor, although he may have had a selfish motive.
 However, the hopes of Villa were permanently eclipsed when teh United States government recognized Car ranza. He is no longer in position to carry on war indefinitely and, since he is remarkably shrewd person, at the opportune moment he will doubt less quit Mexico and enjoy the riches he has accumulated