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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-20

ond floor. the M a silk room. done In
gray for properly displaying evening
IaDrics, and the other in mahogany.
Tor showing linens OF fine quality.
ne furniture and fixtures here are on
a par In n beauty with
rooms on this floor, which are devoted
10 the sale of boys clothing and hats,
linens n white goods, wash goods
and domestics, infants wearables,
muslin underwear. house dresses and
blankets and comforts. silks
mings. art needlework goods. etc. A
wrapping desk Is also on this floor.
Entirely new TO Stone a Thomas
store are the Tea Room. Soda Foun-
tain and Candy and Favor sections.
located overlooking Market street. on
me main floor. The Lippencott Ice
less Soda Fountain Is the last word in
SODA fountain construction and sani-
tary appliances. IL is over 80 feet
long. and has much polished nickel
snd glass. Three temperatures are
maintained. n for ice cream. one for
syrups n for the c~arbonated
water. n refrigerating plant taking
care OF all these details. A score of
~gless-covered square lunch tables,
each seating four. are scattered about
the carpeted floor OF the Tea Room.
25c and 35c lunches and card orders
Iii Ntu udlYs
Musical Rooms.
The Vtctrola department adjoins the
tea o and consists OF three VIC
trola rooms and n for reeo<ds. in
rich glass and mahogany. Books and
magazines have a large space along
the southern wall OF the Main street
store and cameras and photo supplies
VIII De located near the Main street
entrance. The central station OF the
LaHson Cash Carrier system Is To-
Gated over the wrapping and exchange
desk along the north wall. Other de-
partments or this floor. many OF them
differently loacted from the old store
and all of them greatly enlarged, are
lace and embroidery. neckwear and
ribbon, hosiery n gloves, jewelry
and .s~tlverware. notions. toilet GODS,
handkerchiefs. knit underwear. UNI
0rellas, stationery, leather goods. etc.
On the Market street noor is the
mems store-Clothing. hats and fur
nishings. with a tailor shop, where
alterations are made. adjoining:
trunks. china and glassware and house
furnishings.
In the basement. entered by out.
side incline. inside stairs or elevator,
are the shipping room. boiler house
tory.
The reader is assured hat many
things have been omitted in this de-
scriptton-only the high places"
touched. for a detailed story OF THIS
great store. set in type such as used
IN the reading columns OF his paper
would take up a couple OF pages easily.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-20

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

27Lc; flrsts. 244251zc. Eggs frmer; re- ceipts, 12,40o; fresh gathered extras. 24D 25c., extra firsts. 224231zc; frsts, 191zq21c; seesnds 171sGD19e. Cheese steadier: re- ceipts. 25s4; state whole milk. fresh flats colored specials, 13s4n14c; do white, 1S1zD 1ssle: do colored average fancy, 1S1t413iac do white. l34. Live poultry steady; west ern chickens. broiers. 1sc; fowls, 15c; tur- keys. 1ldi2c. Dressed quiet; western frozen roasting chickens, lSm22c. fresh fowls. iced, 13d11e: fresh turkeys. Iced. 15d16c.
 Chicago, August 12.-Butter unchanged. Eggs higher. receipts 64Ss cases at mark. cases included. l5nlsc. ordinary firsts 16p f7lse. firsts. northern, 11lsm1Sizc; hrsts, southern. 17n11tsc. Potatoes unchanged; receipts, 20 cars Poultry. alive, higher; fowls, lsizc; springs, l7nlsc.
 Kansas City. August Butter, eream- cry. e5e: irsts, 25e. seconds, 2sc; pack ing. lSiac. Eggs, frsts, 1Sc, seconds. 12ifc. Poultry. hens. 1ec, roosters. 9c; broil- CTS. 1se.
 St Louis August 12.-Poultry and but ter unchanged. Eggs, i5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
PRICES MAINTAINED
 IN COTTON MARKET
Disquieting Accounts of Mexican Situation Affect
 Early Session

New Orleans. August 1s--Reports of improved weather over the belt as well as disquieting private accounts Of the Mexican situation were against the price of cotton today and held the market be- low the level of yesterdays close most of the session. Late in the session. how- ever, there was some show of recupera- ton as the result of an unexpected ad- vance of 12 points in the price of spots and the market closed at net loss of enly 1 to points.
 on the opening call the market gaineo to joints. in sympathy with n much better Liverpool than due. The weather map showed rains in localities which have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
WAR SPEC|ALT|ES
 RESUME LEADERSHIP
Railroad Stocks Decline on Small Rate Increase
 Allowed

New York. August 1e-Disappoint- ment at the small rate increase allowed the western railroads by the interstate commerce was plainly manifested by the course of todays stock market. The better known transportation shares hwere barely steady when not reaction ary. and trading in these issues was on very reduced scale. Canadian Pa cifo and "Soo," recently among the strongest stocks, declined ? to points, while some of the more potential issues were subject to London action for its own account and presumably contl- mental interests was again a seller here, but in lesser volume than yes terday. The Pacifics and United States Steel figured mainly in these offerings, with an admixture of Fries and some of the metal shares.
 War specialties resumed their lead ership, more than so per cent of the days extensive operations centerin s about a half dozen of these issues. Stocks long dormant, like Allis Chalm- CTS common and preferred; National Enameling and the Rumely's occupied pidCtS Ok prominence. AlilS , common made new high price at 4S h with like distinction for the pre- ferred at 75% The rise in these shares was accompanied by reports that Beth 1ehem Steel interestsN had gained con trol of the company. Other new high records included Bethlehem Steel pre- ferred at 1S0, General Motors at 224 Willys-Overland at 179, and Stude- baker at SSN. Bethlehem preferred made maximum gain of 29 and Willys- Overland gained 16A. Other industrials and equipments emerged from months or years of obscurity with gains of 3 to ' points.
 Word from Washington that this government would not consider armed intervention in Mexico caused set back in certain shares, notably Mexican Petroleum. which lost points. Final prices were confusing, standard stocks evincing a heavy trend. with mixed changes in the specialties. Total sales amounted to 910.000 shares.
 Rates of exchange on London broke to lower quotations demand sterling falling to 473A on heavy offerings oi contractors bills. Continental eX- change was virtually unchanged from yesterdays minimum rate. Uncertainty was reflected in the bond market, gains being offset by losses. Total sales, par value. aggregated s3.s20,000
 Panama registered 3's declined B per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
ADVANTAGE LOST
 BY WEATHER REPORT
Cotton Market Fluctuates and Closes Narrow With
 Net Loss

New York. August 12-Cotton lost part
 of yesterdays advances during today $
 trading, owing to more favorable view close steady at a net decline of from
 2 to points.
 Liverpool was just about as due, but the
 carly weather map indicated further rains
 in eastern and central sections of the belt. and after opening ? points higher to 1
 points-lower the market here soon sold
 off to a net loss of some to points
 The rains reported along the east gulf coast were considered as indicating the
 progress of the tropical storm reported
 from the West Indies. and expectations that this might extend into the drouthy sections of. Texas probably encouraged
 some of the early selling.
 Rallies of or 1 points followed publi- cation of the Houston weather details showing no rainfall of consequence dur ing the past 24 hours. but the fear of drouth damage was offset to some extent by reports that the dry, hot weather had forced the development of the plant with the result that new crop cotton was already coming in freely, and the wise encouraged renewed pressure during the early afternoon. Prices sold about : to 10 points net lower on this setback, but offerings became less active just be- low g. 70 for October, and the market later was very quiet with fluctuations narrow and irregular Closing prices were 8 or
 { points up from the lowest on covering. Liverpool sent very few orders to the local ring and trading here seemed to be almost entirely local.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
WHOLESALERS STOCK UP
 FOR THE WEEKEND TRADE

The wholesalers along Morris avenue have stocked for the week-en and sales are becoming heavy in many lines
 Fruits and vegetables from the northern part of Alabama and adjoin- Ing states are beginning to arrive in large volume and dealers anticipate little trouble in supplying the local demand
 The big lemon season Is nearing its close and dealers are making an eff Tort to clean up surplus stocks. The Birmingham market, however is well supplied and prices this year are more reasonable than was the case last sea- son. The Italian supply has proven practically inexhaustible and the New York and New Orleans markets are in constant touch with this source. The wholesale quotation on lemons now ranges from sS to s4 per case.
 Feedstuffs are now being placed on the Birmingham market in large quan- tieis from Alabama points, Johnson grass. alfalfa, oats and corn being among the arrivals. Hay of all kinds is especially plentiful this season. Among recent receipts by the w. M Cosby company were several shipments of corn from Altoona, Cullman and other centers of the northern part of the state. The quality. it Is stated, ranks high.
 Among receipts of Alabama produce by the V. W. Wood company yesterday were 75 pounds butter. Guntersville; lC barrels stock peas, Whitney; three GOODS chickens and two cases eggs ! Hackleburg; 70 pounds butter, Cross vile; 40 pounds butter, Montevallo; 3n pounds from Geiger; two cases eggs Beaverton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
The Age-Herald Motion Picture
 Campaign
HOW THE PRIZES WILL
 BE AWARDED

1-The candidate receiving the larg- est number of votes in each of the five districts will be awarded a part in the motion picture play.
 2-Of the five candidates awarded parts in the motion picture play, the one who has received the largest num- Der of votes will be given the role of Heading lady"
 3-The leading lady will have the privilege of selecting a chaperon to accompany the five ladies on their two weeks trip to Chicago to the studio of the Essanay company, where the motion picture play will be produced. All expense of the trip to Chicago will be paid by The Age Herald.
 Motion picture receipt books can be obtained at the Motion Picture De- partment of The Birmingham Age Herald. Candidates and their friends can obtain these by calling or writing to this department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
WHEAT DEVELOPED
 MUCH STRENGTH Immediate Incentive Was Unsettled Weather and
 Damage to Crops

Chicago. August 12.-Wheat developed much strength at times today influenced largely by reports that millers and for eigners were active buyers at Kansas City. With September at s1.11@1. 11h and December s1.0eh, the market closed un- settled, lsc off to 1hc up, compared with last night. Corn finished Ad5%c net lower, oats at 14c off to shade advance and provisions varying from 221sc decline to a rise of 25c.
 Evident nervousness on the part of mill CTS at Kansas City in regard to wheat supplies appeared to be shared by milIers in Great Britain. It was said also that the mills at Minneapolis were showing ac- tivity In the purchase of September op- tions on wheat. The immediate incentive was unsettled weather, which prevailed today over large portion of the wheat belt and which threatened to increa SC further the serious damage and delay aI- ready inflicted on much of the winter crop. Besides, cable dispatches were at hand laying great stress on the fact that to an unusual degree importing European countries at present ware absolutely de- pendent on shipments from the United States. Bearish reactions took place shortly after the opening and just before the close. The earlier setback which was the more forcible of the two seemed to be owing in measure to fattering reports from the harvest in the northwest. The later downturn resulted most from profit taking by holders.
 Corn held within a narrow range Crop reports were little more favorable
 Wet weather interference with threshing lifted the oats market. Later. however prices eased off as a result of increased notices of consignments from first hands
 Packers selling ribs pulled down the value of provisions. A rally in the pork market. though. took place afterward on account of covering by leading short. The demand for the shipment of provi- sions was only moderate on domestic ac- count, but fair for export
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Fruits and Produce

Wholesalers Selling Price) Iemons-S4i. Oranges-$5.00. Lettuce-S1d1.25 per box. Limes-75c9s1 per lo). ineapples-sl5 5o12 crate. Peaches-S1. .ood1. 50. Peaches. F bus. baskets. 15GD25c. New Apples-sld1.2 per hamper. Peanuts-51sd6isc per lb. Home Grown Tomatoes-S0d4oc basket. Irish Potatoes-75c per bu.; No. ?. 5oc per bushel.
 Virginia Potatoes-Cobblers in 11-peck barrels, s2.
 Roasting Ears-12,sG15c doz. Eggplants-S1Q1.5 Alabama Onions-s111.25 crate. Northern Onions-Per 75-lb. sack. S.2S. New Cabbage-$16150 Green Beans-Hamper. 50675c. Home Grown Squash-Per half-bushel basket. 2oGSoc
 Home Grown Cucumbers-Per half bushel basket, 25d60c Lodon Layer Raisins-I.B Watermelpons-10120c Cantaloupes- -75cQSl. New Sweet Potatoes-sl.2 25 per hamper. Missouri Apples-s125 crate. FfgsHs1. .50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Montgomery Market

Montgomery. August 12.-tSpecial) )-Spot cotton was quoted here today as follows: Middling fair. 9.sSc strict good middling, a.lsc. good middllng. s.SSc; strict mid ding. S.6sc middling. s.3Sc; strict low middling 1SSc: strict good ordinary. s.SSc: good ordinary. e.5oc Market quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Flour and Feedstuffs (Wholesale Ouotations.)

Self-rising flour, s6.4o Tennessee flour, s6.0o Michigan flour, s7.10; Idaho flour, s6.00 Indiana flour. s6.20; hard winter wheat flour, s6. 4o. shorts, $SS; pure wheat brand, s2s; C. s. meal. 7is per cent, $2s; Cremo meal, s26; c. s. hulls. sl0 ton: No. timothy hay $25 per ton; pea green al- felfa: western. s22. and southern alfalfa. M9; mixed feeds, per ton, $35; cats per No white, bushel, CSC; Texas oats, 63c corn. per bushel. N.03 cornmeal, N.s5; per two-bushel sack; chops, H.sb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Bank of France Statement

Paris August 12.-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the follow ing changes: Gold in hand. increased l0o,- 191, 900 francs; silver In hand, decreased EOS, 900 francs; notes in circulation, in creased 100, 419000 francs; treasury deposits decreased 129,Gla,0oo francs; general de- posits. increa sed S7,4o4oto francs. Bills dis counted, decreased 3i,9l0,000 francs; ad- vances, decreased 62o,000 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
New Orleans Cotton Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. August 1s,-spot cotton steady, 12 points up. Sales on the spot, ibo; to arrive. sso, Good ordinary. 6.sSc. strict good ordinary, 7.4aei low mid ding. S12c: strict low middling, S.57o, middling. S.e4c. strict middling, 9.19c; good middling, a.51c; strict good mid ding. s.ssc. Receipts. 15a, stock, ies. 2S3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. August 12.-(Specisi. )-After the sharp improvement of yesterday 8 re- action was in order today. especially as the cotton trade continues in a very pes- simistic frame of mind over the future course Of prices. A heavy rainfall in the Atlantic states caused some local selling, but the close was steady some points lower than yesterday. It Is daily becom- ing more apparent that general trade in the United States will be excellent and judging from the advance in the price of staple crops of India. China. Japan and South America (excepting BraxiD. The actual replacement requirements of cot ton goods will bring about good demand in Manchester. When everybody Is bear ish it Ia we'll to bear in mind that the world has worn out its supply of cotton goods. while the demand for war pur- poses has kept the consumption within per cent of year before last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Bonds
Mercantile Paper

New York. August 12.-Mercantile paper. 3k63N per cent; sterling, s0-day bills. A.69 demand, N.7s..s; cables, $4.H. 30. Francs: Demand, s5.Slh; cables, &.S01s. Marks: Demand, Size; cables S2c. Lires Demand. s6. 8: cables. se.3s. Rubles: De- mand, 34s4c; cables sjAc Bar silver, 4SAc. Mexican dollars. BIC. Government bonds steady: railroad bonds irregular. Time loans easier; 6a-day oils. 2i4d21s per cent; % days, 21z@esi per cent; six months, 3N per cent. Money on call steady. High. ? per cent; low. 11a per cent; ruling rate, 1% per cent; last loan. 1% per cent: clos ing bid. IF per cent: offered at 1s4 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

been complaining of drouth. while pri- vate reports indicated the drouth had been dispelled except in a few sections. Heavy selling met the small advance and the market fell off until toward noon, prices were at net loss of to points.
 Official warning that the tropical storm was working toward the Gulf of Mexico had a steadying effect after the middle of the day, but the main influ- ence in the afternoon was the higher spot market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Hubbard Bros. & Ca.

Cotton Merchants, Han0ver square, N. New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchaAe anT sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil fof future delivery; Special attentions and opot cotton for delivery Correspon6s once invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
LOCAL QUOTATIONS
Poultry and ERgs

Commission merchants price) Hens-12c. Fryers-18@20c. Broilers-16417c. Guineas-30c. Roosters-26c. Fresh country eggs, 19c; graded, car. ton eggs. 21c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Bank of England Statement

London, August 13-rhe weekly sta.e- ment of the Bank of England shows the following changes: Total reserve, in- creased a4.549,000; circulation, decreased f1 1,023. .00o; bullion, increased es51e,292; other securities, decreased e7.129 OOO0: ether deposits incrensed eS5l, 900: public deposits. decreased si,s54,oo0; notes re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
English Money

London, August 12.-Bar silver, 2S 1-1sd per ounce Money, 3Ql per cent. Discount rates: Short bills, 4s4@l7s per cent; three months, 47s per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Sugar

Granulated sugar. ss25 per cwt. f. O b.. Birmingham.
 Choice Rice-s5.50 per cwt. Fancy Rice-ss0o per cwt.
 Extra Fancy-y650 per cwt. Grits-s2.25 per 96-lb. bag Sugar Is being sold by Birmingham reailers at from 12 to 15 pounds for s1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
The Territory of the Cam paign is Divided as
 Follows:

II OIIOWSs Into five districts, three city and two in the counties adjoining. District No. All of the city of Bir- mingham,. from 22d St, East. District No. 2-All of the city of Bir- mingham, between 22d St., and 8th St.
 District No.,3-All of the city of Bir- mingham, from Sth St., West. District No. All of the adjoining counties or parts, thereof, East of the l.. & N Railway (Main Line. District No. 5-All of the adjoining counties or parts, thereof, West of the l.. & N. Railway. (Main Line.) NOTE DIAGRAM BELOW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13

serve increased R4,59l coo government se- curities, decreased fa59000.
 The proportion of the banks reserve to liability this week is 22.70 per cent; last week 1t was 20. 40 per cent. Rate of dis count a5 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Dry Goods Market

New York, August 12-Cotton goods were generally quiet today and some sales were reported at very low prices principally on spot goods. Yarns were quiet. Mons wear manufacturers are figuring on war orders for wool goods to be delivered before October 15, and steady spring business Is going on Importers of English suitings state that they will not buy at current prices abroad and will not bring in many goods for spring. Canton raw silks were higher and Japanese grades lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Produce Market

New York, August 1e.-Butter steady: receipts, hsee; creamery extras, s2 score. 26626hc: creamery higher scoring, o6s4 d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Cotton Seed Oil

New York. August 12.--Cotton seed oil was lower under scattered liquida- tion, the result of increased offerings of crude and poor outside demand. Switching of September to January and March comprised large part of the days transactions Final prices were to 4 points net lower. Spot, 5.7306. COG. August 5.7S@5.soc; September. 67sW 6.76c october, 5.75@5.78c; November 5.7sQ5.7Sc; December, 6.75 @5.7Sc; Janu- ary. 5.s5@5.s7c: February. 5.s30 5.ssc; March, COP Q 6.03o. Total sales, 11.10o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis. August 12.-.Wheat: No. 3 red, a. 1901 B; No. 2 hard nominal; September, s1 .11hQ1. .11A; Deceaber, n .0o1t@1. .oek. Corn: No. 2, 7919G601ac; No. 2 white, 791kc;
 September, 744s@74%c; December. 61N0 e1xc. Oats nominal; September. l1c; De- cember 4oi1c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Meats

Meats
 Hackers Selling Price) Extra Ribs-10hc. Bellies-11c. Butts-16c. Pork Loins-16Q17c. Neck Bones-4c. Breakfast Bacon--1Sd24c. Spare Ribs-9c. Regular Hams-16xc. Skinned Hams-16c. Pure Lard-S%c compound, 7Mc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Chicago Grain

Chicago. August 12.-Wheat: No. 2 red. H .16R1 .19; No. 2 hard. $1 20a1.2s. Corn: No. yellow, s21k0s25.o; others nominal. Oats: No. 3 white, now. 61Q62c; standard, new 54c. Rye: No. ? nominal; No. 8, q Barley. 72GS1c. Timothy, s5 60G7 Clover, s s5d1s. 25. Pork. $14. Lard, $.s2. Ribs. B 50Q9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Fish
Creamery Products

Wholesalers Selling Price> Creamery Butter-291sc; process butter, 27lac: oleomargarine, 1l123c. Full Cream Cheese-16c; imported Swiss. s5c; Pimento, dozen. $1.S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, August l2.--Cotton: Spot steady Good middlng. 576d; middling, t.46d; low middling, 5.o0d. Sales, 5000 . for speculation and export, 2o00. Re ceipts, 1000. Futures quiet; August .5.S0d; August and September. 5.30d September and October, 6.331ad; Octo- Der and November. 5.401s; November and December, b,4S1ad; December and January, 5.51d; January and February 5.55hd; February and March. 5.59hd, March and April, b.64d; April and May. 5.67Hd; May and June, b.71d; June and July. 5.74d; July and August 577d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Metal Market

New York, August 12.-Copper dull; electrolytic. 317.7501s.oo. Iron firm: No. northern, $15.5o@16.oo; No. Z. s15.25@15.75; No. l southern. $15.00@ 15.50; No. 2. s14.75@1525. Tin easy. sS4.5 @35.00. At London, spot copper, f67 5s; futures, f6s los. Electrolytic, fS1 10s; spot tin. f1s0 5s, futures, f15e 1os. Anthony. f125
 The metal exchange quotes lead of-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-13
Interior Cotton Market

Houston Middling. Csc; receipts. ais shipments. 1878: sales, le7; stock, 6,9s6 Memphis: Middlins, s.87c; receipts, N; shipments, 1909; sales. 450; stock, 723S4. Augusta: Middling, S.63c; receipts. sl4; shipments. 4sS; sales 3i6; stock S, ,950 St. Louis: MiddlinE 934c: receipts, 823 shipments. 323; stock. 1477s.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 42l; shipments. 190 stock, 15 ASA.
 Little Rock: Middling. s6oc; stock, 1903
 Dallas Mddling. S.s6c; sales, 1900. Total today: Receipts. 3577; shipments, 41s1; stock, 225, ,444.