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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, April 19.-'Many of us, SOL
.diers and officers" says an officer who
has been at the front since the be-
ginning of the war, have faith in a
mysterious Lower analogous to antique
fatality which disposes of our sort.
Those that it favors we say are in
luck The greatest imprudence does
not affect their invulnerability. Others
seem fated to sacrifice; if they escape
from a pitched battle, spent ball or
a fragment of shell will get them the
following day, miles zehind the trench
es. while they are in apparent secur-
fty.
This instructive belief brings a GER
tain tranquility, not only to those who
think that they are in luck but to
those also who are in doubt whether
they possess a lucky star. No one
escapes his fate, they say. If one is
slated for death, what's the good III
taking precautions; the bullet that's
intended for me will find me-
Certain cases seem to bear out this
superstition. One of them was related
by an officer of the general staff, tall,
cool, almost as phlegmatic as an Eng
lishman behind his eyeglasses, and 50
careful to exaggerate nothing that he
seems to contemplate the most tragic
events with the wrong end Of his spy
glass.
81 ought to have been killed hun
dred times he told me. AT the mo-
.ment of the general mobilization l was
in the staff of the general division
to whom l was personally attached af-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19
BREAKING Of
WINTER OPENS
UP TERRITORY
FOR WAR G0B
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Especial to Times-ReeOrfer2R
WASHINGTON, D. c., April IL
The National Geographic s0ciesv fT
today's statement concerning tina weas.,
graphy of the European war. says
"Archangel, the oldest port 0a Gln
Russian empire, in few weeks m0Tss
will awaken to vital war impOrtaEaeeS
for, when the arctic ice clears 6Nan
the White Sea, Russia will be able Ga
communicate with her allies eRroussss.
free western port and to receiss
manufactures over a route thousaM&s1
of miles shorter than that via vEaEi
yostock. Archangel is situated at saE
head of the Dvina Delta, as far nuTtll
as the northernmost shores of Hu&sxn
Bay. 1t is the largest and most Tzse~-.
portant city in the world placed asn
hear the Arctic Circle
''The harbor of ArchangeI is orSR-
mistically said to be open from MRw
to October. However, it is only ezz-
tirely free from ice during the uaamfF~
of July and August, although, in fhas
average year, it is free for navigzfhRsg
| purposes for a period some wesEza
longer. The city lies On the DuSuE<
river, 26 miles from the White Sex S&
is 740 miles northeast of ST. PefgEs-
burg, and is connected with the. dir
tribUting centers of the interior lsvg
railway and canal.
mot only is Archangel tnterestim1E
as city in the extreme far nGsxE.
but it is still more interesting as unma
of the most ancient cities buiIt upnME
the fringe of eternal arctic whiten@asz.
Before the year 900, the NOrsarnsg
came here and traded. They laid fEs
foundations of the present city. a. GisF
that has grown slowly, but aTMRsx=
without halt preserved in peace A@
its isolated positions in the North Thss
city has achiever its present-day im-
fportance as an outlet for the prOdinEEx
of the far northern and western par1E
of the Russian empire ..
During its short season for nayieAs
ton, Archangel is the busiest poinG IN
all the North. Between 500 and 1856
vessels call here through the HxEssE
season. The total value Of impcMaE
and exports of Archangel am0uRfE rsa
about $5,00O,OOO, and, this year, ual4see
war conditions, should amount nsu
much more.
The chief articles OF traffic In psaass
times are fish, skins, furs, dnaE%zss
wax, iron, tallow, br:stles aud eayisg''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19
MEMORIES of the Old South
AVA in Every Can of This
Wonderful Old Secret Blend

The romantic days of Andrew Jack
son, Henry Clay, the pirate chief, LaFitte,
and the beautiful women and brave
men of the old South, cling to every
cup of delicious old French Market
Coffee, the wonderful old secret blend
that is known all over the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19
SchLey Howard
Has Good One
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ATLANTA. Ga, April I9.-Congr@Sss-
man William Schley Howard, wha 'a.
back in Atlanta to see whether eks,
Dream have started TO bite at Elsas.
Lake, tells the following stary-
Some time ago an egro yOaffa N
Washington was told that HAZE IT,
all work was needed by party GKSass
in the suburbs, and being in need at
little ready cash, he hustled om ta
land the job.
Il heah tell dat yo' all want usaR.. -
ne remarked to the boss on reaCai1as
he place referred to, "Ah kin lock ATT
teri de HOSES, take keer Of de Iatm =.
run errands, whitewash, scrub
"Never mind the rest" interi ssteG
the head of the house. "You seen tn
be quite competent. What is yoase
name?"
Hits jes' like dis, boss" repERsE
the darkey, Every place an eva WORK.
ed, dey glib me a new one. but mw
maiden name is Moses"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19
SMALL DECREASE
FRENCH MONEY

PARIS, April 19.-Although the work
of the Paris Mint was interrupted
during the battle of Charleroi and the
battle of the Marine, having been
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19
The uuinlus That Does Not Affect The Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININEis better than ordinary
Quiuine and does not cause nervousness nor
,inging in head Remember the full name and
look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. 2Sc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19

This Goodyear army is COM
posed of men like you. They
want quality, safety, endurance.
They want trouble-saving and low
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19
SALE OF ABSINTHE PROHIB-
TIED THROUGHOUT EGYPT

(By Associated Press.)
CAIRO, April IA proclamation
has been issued here prohibiting the
sale of absinthe throughout Egypt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-19

transferred temporarily to Castelsar-
rasin, the decrease in coinage for 1914,
as compared with 1918, was only IS
million francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
BUREAU REPORT.
 CAUSES REACTION Heavy Selling in the Cotton Market Causes Prices
 to Drop

New Orleans. August 3o.-Heavy selling of cotton followed the government bureau report on condition today and brought about a decided reaction from the ad- vance. In the last few minutes of trading prices were 90 to s2 points down from the best of the day and the close was practically at the lowest, a net loss of IS to 20 points.
 In the early trading prices were put 10 to F points over Saturdays close on forecasts from private bureaus of a con- dition of from 6S to 69 per cent of the normal. This made the government fig ures of 69.2 look small by comparison and after short period of nervous fiuctu- ations with no very decided trend the market broke and declined sharply. Bear ish comment was that the market was overbought and that the reaction was overdue
 It was the most active session in many months and trading was heavy. Much outside business was transacted and 1t was reported that a large part of the offerings were from the interior and in the way of hedges against actual cotton. The selling, however, started among longs who wanted to realize their profits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Produce Market

New York, August 30.--Butter, firmer receipts. 6S3S; vreamery extras, 92c;- score 26@26hc; creamery. higher; scoring, 26AQ 2714c; firsts, 24Q25Ac.
 Eggs, steadier; receipts. 11249; fresf gathered extras, 27@2Sc; extra firsts, ?; Q26c; firsts, 24a241xc; seconds, 22Q236c.
 Cheese. firm; receipts, 1124; state whole milk fresh, flats, white and colored, spe cials 1SAQ131ac; do average fancy, 13c
 St. Louis,- August 90-Poultry, chickens 121hc; springs. 131sc; turkeys. 16c; ducks 1Oa12c; game, 7c. Butter, creamery, 23c Eggs 19c.
 Kansas City, August s0.-Butter, cream cry. 27c firsts, 25c; seconds, 23c; pack. ing, 191ac.
 Eggs, firsts, 200; seconds. 15c.
 Poultry, hens. 12c; roosters, sc; broilers 15c.
 Chicago, August s0-Butter, steady; re- ceipts, 13,752 tubs; creamery extra. 241ac extra firsts, 231sQ24c; firsts 22Q221sc; sec. onds. 20Q211ac.
 Eggs, slightly higher; receipts. 762; cases; at mark. cases Included 21c: or dinary firsts. 2Of12O1kc; firsts, 2l@211ac.
 Potatoes, unchanged to Sc lower; re. ceipts, 60 cars; Jersey cobblers, 5SQ6Oc Jersey giants. 45@48c; Minnesota and Ohio, 4iQ4Sc; Wisconsin, white, 41@43c
 Poultry, a shade firmer; live fowls, 1; Gl3Ac; springs. 16a1614c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
COTTON FALLSUNDER
 OFFICIAL FIGURES
The Final Tone of the Mar ket Was Easy at A
 Point Loss

New York, August 3o.-While about in
 line with recent bullish predictions, the
 government crop report. making the con-
 dition 6s.2 per cent was followed by a
 very sharp break in the cotton market
 here today, with December contracts sell
 ing off from l0.Soc, the high point of the
 morning to e.sec. and closing at that
 level with the final tone easy at a net
 loss of from 20 to 24 points.
 There was a renewal of last week < buying movement at the start and after opening at a decline of points to an advance of points, active months sold Il to 12 points above Saturdays closing
 figures. The publication of three private
 condition figures indicating about the same prospects as shown by the reports
 of last week, apparently stimulated the
 demand which carried October contracts
 up to 10.02c and January to 1o.44c, or the
 highest levels reached since last May
 and over $450 per bale above the low level of last Monday. A canvass of IS members of tho exchange indicated that the government report was expected to show 69.2 per cent on the average, but considerable realizing developed around 10c for october contracts. and after cas- ing back to Saturdays closing figures
 late fin the morning. the market broke still more sharply upon the publication of the official condition which was ex- actly in line with the canvass figures. After a break of about 25 points from the early high level. prices rallied rather sharply, and the low condition appeared to be bringing in lot of fresh buying, but selling increased on reports that the south was offering spots more freely. and the market was weak in the late trading | under continued realizing, southern and local selling, with October breaking to tisticians figured that on the basis of the officially estimated acreage, todays re- | port pointed to yield of about II. 800, ,0c0 bales, excluding linters, and the report was regarded as strengthening crop views based on the figures of month ago, rather than justifying a further | scaling down of estimates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
WHEAT MARKET WEAKENSAT CLOSE
Rum0r That Canada Re moved Duty From Wheat
 Prove Untrue

Chicago, August So-Wheat sold off to the lowest figures of the crop today, on heavy liquidation and lack of support. The market closed weak at a loss of Pc to 2isc with September at 95l4c and De- oember at 9slkc A general opinion that early fear of frost damage to corn in the northwest was not we'll founded low cred values on that cereal after strong opening. The market closed easy to a shade higher at 73iSc for September and 6s1kd6Sssc for December Oats finished at net loss of l4@ssc to ssc. and pro- visions closed at range of siad6c higher to 271zc lower.
 The bearish effect of lower northwest ern and southwestern markets was felt soon after the wheat market here opened. Though the first figures, on rush of short buying, went to more than 1c over the previous close the strength was lost almost immediately and outside of few feeble rallies prices gradually weakened till the close. Some selling was induced by rumors-which could not be confirmed in the slightest degree-that Canada was soon lift the duty from wheat
 Wheat was also under bearish pres sure owing to the weakening of Minne- apolis premiums to a 1ed15c decline. Gen eral selling soon followed and the market became sluggish. A bearish feature of weight was also felt in predictions for fair and warmer weather in this country and Canada.
 Opening quotations showed net gain for corn of ssc to 1isc. the chief reason for the upturR being frosts in Iowa and Nebraska. Reports of damage were later much minmized and following the en- ergetic selling by some strong houses the market broke sharply from the opening figures. With few small and brief ral- lies on short buying prices continued depressed, the lowering wheat values showing their sympathetic effect on corn, particularly in the last half of the ses- sion.
 Short selling and general liquidation were instrumental in lowering oats to the lowest quotations of the crop. The dip in other grains was also effective, Provisions fell to the lowest prices of l the season. The main selling pressure was on pork and ribs, lard remaining | comparatively steady. Pork lost from l5c | to 27ikc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31

Celery and lettuce have arrived. car load reaching Birmingham yesterday from Colorado. The quotations on celery are soc dozen or s4.50 per crate. Lettuce is quoted at 90c a dozen. The demand is very good and wholesalers are ex- periencing no. difficulty in disposing of their allotments. Other than an advance of 4c in cabbage no price changes were noted on Morris avenue.
 Business started off with a hum. and the wholesalers are optimistic. Supplies of every commodity except fish are fair ly good, and no shortage Is anticipated.
 The expected advance in the price of green vegetables did not materialize, but 1t is expected before the middle of the week. and may come today.
 Today's quotations follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans Mddling, 925c; re- ceipts, 1126; exports, 5oo0 sales, 325; stock, 112,SS9.
 Galveston; Middling, 9.5oc; exports, 5l30; sales, 100: stock, 1o0,255.
 Mobile: Midling. Sc; receipts, 25e9; stock, 1204S.
 savannah: Middling, 9c; receipts 3590; sales, 1444; stock, 60,195.
 Charleston: Receipts, s4; stock. 4t. TAT
 Wilmington: Receipts, 26; stock, s2,- 9S2.
 Norfolk: Middling. 9.25c; receipts. 757; sales, 909; stock, S9.97S.
 Baltimore: Stock, 1852.
 Boston: Middling. 9.s5c; stock. 1900. Philadelphia Middling, 1oc; stock, 2113.
 New York: Middling. 9.75c; exports, 1871; stock, 225.172
 Minor ports: Stock. 25,65s Total today: Receipts, 55s9; shipments 10101; stock, 666, 1S9.
 Total for week: Receipts, 1o1S7 ship ments. 1s.343
 Total for season: Receipts. 11ob92; ship ments 156,561,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
5s5I5 ,p[GU[AR ''II;;N N S7OCE ly,'NA MARKET
 lange Reaches Foreign Exfest Point on the Loaecord
August so.-The noteworthy


 xs, today's irregular market was ... professional character. Pubic ,.- ,ss,s,, ilative interest was less pro-
 than at any time since the read of relations with Germany aud >anipulation was therefore less ef- z Elimination of a very considerable fecttoi 'ne 'aiss sho,s 'a.e ss ta aa- faye the long account of some of its re- mt ammunition.
 rhe most significant and depressing de- xelopment was further decline in ex- ychange on London to the lowest record yet \reported. Demand bills on London fell 10 6l, as against last weeks low quota pm of 4.62ia. The Paris check weakened cents to 6.o3, and Italian exchange also ell perceptibly. German exchange was bnly slightly lower. but most other c3nti- kpental remittances yielded in sympathy with London and Paris. Early dealings in stocks were marked by mixed gains and losses, the former pre- dominating. Lackawanna Steel was fore most among the shares of its class, ad- vancing 4A points to the new high price
  to 157 achieved a similar distinction d other oils improved. presumably in nnection with better feeling in regard the Mexican situation.
 War shares and fertilizers were pushed rward by pool syndicates and rnade me striking, if temporary gains. Bald Locomotive rose points to S2ss, and estinghouse advanced points to l1sss connection with reports of an increased idend.
 the railway group early gains of 1 to pints were followed by recessions of pst as much. New Haven was promi-
 in this class for its advance of As to 31,l holding at that quotation. Activity vas at it's height in the first and final ka2Iis, the interim being relatively dull ited States Steel, while the most active ct, manifested heaviness, selling dowr 7aa and closing at 75%, a met loss oi Total sales amounted to 737,O0o shares An increase of foreign selling featured days trading in bonds which ranged pm irregular to heavy. Total sales, pal lue, aggregated $S,225000.
 United States bonds were unchanged or Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Interior Cotton Market

Houston: Middling, 9S5c; receipts. 6053; shipments, 74S5; sales, s75; stock. 54.416. Memphis; Middling, 925c; receipts, 294; shipments, 2sl; sales. s26; stock, 62353. AugustW Middling. s.75c; receipts, 9is; shipments, 56; sales, 692; stock, 6i.352. St. Louis: Middling, 9bc receipts, 365; shipments. 514; stock, 11,9o6.
 Cincinnati. Receipts, 147; shipments. 222; stock, 14,594.
 Little Rock: Middling, Sc; receipts, 1; shipments, 8; sales. 3; stock 6903
 Dallas: Middling, SS5c; sales, 1715
 Total today Receipts. 7s04; shipments, S511; stock, 214,52i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
and August, so1d; August and September 6 Ood
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. August So.-(Special Jour strong market on Saturday brought an advance in Liverpool greater than due, but our local trade has held a theory that If the August bureau report is a
 poor one that cotton should be sold bs- cause after September the south should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool August 3o.-Cotton, spot firm. Good middling, 6.11d: middling. 6.S1d; low middling, 5.45d sales, 10000; for speculation and export. 1000; receipts, 1200: futures barely steady August, 566d; August and September, 5.64d September and October, 5.64d; October and Novem- Der, 5.7ld; November and December, 5.75lkd; December and January, 679hd January and February 5sSad; Febru- ary and March, 5.s7d; March and April. 5.sO1sd; April and May, 5.9sd; May and June, 5.961ad; June and July, 59S1ed; July
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
CELERY AND LETTUCE FROM
 COLORADO ARRIVE HERE

Irish Potatoes-75c per bu. Virginia Potatoes-Cobblers in 1-peck barrels, g.
 Roasting Ears-121xd15c doz. Esgplants~-s1q1 50 per crate. Northern Onions-Per lb.. Pc. New Cabbage-11xc 1b. Green Beans-1a bu. baskets, 75Q90c. Alabama Onions-s1Q1.2 crate. Home Grown Squash-Per half-bushel basket, 20Q30c.
 Home Grown Cucumbe-s-Per half bushel basket, 25G50c.
 London Layer Raisns-s1.75. Watermelpons-1062oc.
 Cantaloupes-S1Q1.5
 New Sweet Potatoes-s1.25 per hamper: bbl., q. .50. 5 Figs-sl 50.
 Celery-Crate. s4.50; dozen, 9oc. 14ettuce-Dozen, 90c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Flour and Feedstuffs

Self-rising flour, s6.s0; Tennessee flour,
 s5.s0: Michigan flour, s7 Idaho flour,
 $500; Indiana flour. s610; hard winter wheat flour, s6.63; shorts, $33; pure wheat
 brand, $29 C. s. meal 7is per cent, s2s;
 Cremo meal 32s; .. S. hulls. sio ton; No. l timothy hay. $25 per ton; pea green al falfa: western, s22. and southern alfalfa.
 sl9 mixed feeds, per ton, $35; oats, per No. white. bushel sic; Texas oats 6Se corn, per bushel si.03: cornmeal. S.sS; per two-bushel sack; chops. N.95.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31

begin to offer cotton freely regardless of the ultimate outturn of the crop So all day advices to sell for n decline has been the current opinion. While the bu- reau report points to crop of less than +, ,000.oo0 bales. the opinion is again freely. expressed that the spinner can wait bet ter than the planter. In short the recent advance was against the views of the trade. and they feel now that time will act In favor of a decline notwfthstand-
 ing the improvement in general business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Bonds
Mercantile Paper

York, August 30.-Mercantile pa- @3% per cent; sterling, 6O-day k45s demand, s4.61.50; cables, Francs. demand. 602; cables, {afks. demand, S1; cables, SIS. |emand. 625; cables, $50. Rnbles,
 S41k; cables. s4ai. Bar silver. xican dollars, S7c; government teady; railroad bonds, irregular. kns, steady; 60 days. 21s per cent; 21kQS per cent: six months. 34
 Call money, steady; high, ? per v, To per cent; ruling rate. ? per Bt loan, per cent; closing bid, lent; offered at per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Rice Market

New Orleans. August 3o.-The tone in rice continued easy today. Receipts, rough, 29, 66S; millers, H42. Sales. 12..l6 sacks rough Honduras at 2.40d325c; 750s pockets clean Honduras at 2s4d4s Quote Rough Honduras, 240dl3 25c; Ja- pan nominal; clean Honduras at 4ls9i4Mc; Japan, 4q41ac Rice, polished, per ton, $25@26; bran, $l6Q1S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Chicago Grain

Chicago, August 30.-Wheat, No. red, s1 .05QI l. .05lh; No. hard, $1.06k@1.os. Corn, No. ? yellow, S01AQS1c; others nominal. Oats, No. 3 white, 321sQ1331sc; standard, 4oa4lc. Rye, No. g. 95lf@s6c: barley. 4sa 62c, Timothy. $5.5O@7; clover, ss.soQ13.e5. Pork. $13.S2 lard, sS.02; ribs. T.S2@s.i7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Coffee Market

brk. August 9O.-Reports that the h authorizing the issue of notes mount of 350.000 contos in Bra brcviding for valorization plans signed by the President, were by rather more aggressive bull
 the markets for coffee futures kening here today. Reports of ains and slightly lower tempers
 lao Paulo helped the initial ad-
 from to 13 points, but the
 emed to come almost entirely
 pr two brokers with no indica-
 y general support, and prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
New Orleans Cotton
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. August 9O.-Spot cotton steady unchanged; sales on the spot, 800 bales; to arrive, 26; good ordinary, 7.24c; strict good ordinary. 7.Soc; low middling, SAG; strict low middling, &8Sc; middling. 9.26c; strict middling. $500: good middling, 9.s2c; strict good middling, 10.19c; receipts. 112e; stock, l123s9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, August 30.-Wheat, Nc. hard, 1.04Qp1.2 20; No. red, $11i@1.1s Corn No. mixed, 7o1sc No. white, 7o1sc; No ? yellow, 74c. Oats, No. white, 3SQ39c No. mixed 3S939c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
bard Bros. s Co.

|fchants, Hanover Squsre. N. , New York Cotton Exchanee. kns Cotton Exchange. Now duco Exehange, Asaocist tc liverpool Cotton Association.
 cited for the purchase and ton and Cotton Seed Oil fof yery- Special attention an1
 o 93veu for consignmento IT
 tor dsltyery. Correspon6s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis. August 30-Wheat, No. . red, S1.06q1.16; No. hard nominal; September, 97isc; December. s3%@937sc. Corn, No. ?, 741ac; No. 2 white. 741t@75c; September, 71ssc; December, 60i5c. Oats, No. ?, Ss1IQb 34c; No. ? white nominal; September SJssc; December 3415c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Montgomery Market

Montgomery. August sO.-(Special) Spot cotton was quoted here today as follows: Middling fair. 9.75c: strict good middling, 950c; good middling. 9.25c; strict middling. 9c; middling, S.75c; strict low middling. s.25c; low middling. 7.75c; strict good ordinary, 7.25c; good ordinary. iS7c. Market steady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
LOCAL QUOTATIONS
Poultry and Eggs

Commission merchants price) Hens-l2c. Fryers-1Sd20c. Broilers-l6u17c. Guineas-3Oc. Rocsters-25c. Fresh country eggs. 1sc graded, car ton eggs, 21c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-31
Dry Goods Market

New York, August 30.-Cotton goods markets were broader, more active and higher today. Yarns were higher Raw silk was easy with fair trade reported. Dress goods were firm. with sales for export larger.