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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

Have you bought your Red Cross
Christmas seals!
If not. invest In some this week and
attach them to Christmas letters and
pa ckases a well as your business let
tiers. In order to avoid confusion In
cancellation the stamps should be
placed on the reverse side Of packages.
BY purchasing some Of the stamps you
will Sc able to help some poor un-
fortunate who needs care and nursing.
Half of the money raised in this conn
ty goes to the work Of lighting tuber-
cuIosis at home.
At the following places Red Cross
seals may be purchased: Mcbride 4
VIII. Morgan. Mayer. Elder. Sieg. Bel
merit, old Reliable Pilgrim, and Stepan
drug stores; Lays and Benedict &
Brintnall's dry goods stores; Simmons
hook store, Millers and Tuttle's Jew
eIry stores, D. C. Wilbur store. furni-
ture; Ka1lenberg's grocery. and the Z.
NJ C. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Big receipts today
pulled hos prices down.
Eleven markets received 1880 hogs
Tuesday. or 40,S00 more than last
Tuesday. 4S500 more than a year ago
and $4,000 more than two years ago.
Total thus far this week $4,000. or
$4,000 more than same period last
week, $4,000 more than like time last
year and 900 more than CORE
spending two days two years ago.
Total for 1915 TO date 25,S24,0o9, or
S.027, 900 more than same period 1914
and 1,4S1,0o0 more than corresponding
time 1918.
Cattle.
General demand for beef seemed to
have lost its edge. poultry temporarily
being more favored, but packers wanted
medium grades.
Cold weather previous TO this week
injected a lot of life into beef de-
mand and effected broad outlet, which
is temporarily cut off as result of the
flood OF poultry for holiday trade.
This competition is expected to exert
a bearish influence for ten days or
more, but thereafter some renewed
breadth Of beef demand can logically
be looked for in view of Favorable in
dustrial conditions over the country.
A healthy beef demand once estab-
Eshed on a fairly permanent basis
should put new life and stability in the
market, even for medium and plain
steers. Good to choice hard finished
grades promise to be so scarce for
some months ahead as to chart their
own course, but at best these can only
be short fed ones and the trade is
looking for erasure Of top-lihe prices
that prevailed for weeks past, not to be
in force again for months.
A three to Ave months fed lot of
stuff can well be expected to be ap-
praised at its intrinsic value in the
market, and with assurance that the
country holds big crop Ok beef which
will be moved to market for the next
two to three months the trade is not
looking for much better than a 1909
$50 deal for bulk Of the stuff, and to
command 500 and better q lot Of quail
ity and finish is prospective Of being
required of the offerings.
Sheep.
There was no urgent call for sheep
or lambs. -.
Restocking the eastern states with
breeding ewes win be a slow and ex-
pensive process II western focks are to
be depended on and there Is no other
apparent source Of supply. During the
past year there has been an apprecia-
ton Of about 81 per head In the west.
the market there being on a $50 goo
per head basis An Idaho man sold his
eve flock at $50 the other day, the
buyer taking his eve lambs at 700.
and as they will not contribute to the
lamb crop until 1917 the price looks
high. Range flock owners are of the
opinion, however, that such money Is
| we'll invested. provided always that the
purchaser has a place to run the flock
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Col Famine n Vienna.

Zurich, Switzerland. via London
Reports reaching here from Austria
say that the supply Of ccoal in Vienna
is 80 small that the question OF light
ing the city has become acute.
The burgomaster has appealed to the
government to provide coal for the
municipal gas works. so that the cap-
ital may not be left in darkness.
The cities OF Laibach and Syria, II
is reported, already are without gas on
account of the lack of coal e q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

Some years ago an Omaha pilgrim.
on his maiden trip to New York, blew
into the then famous Eden Musee on
|Thirty-third street. bumped against a
policeman inside the door and offered
profuse apologies for his rndeness--The
roar OF native chaperons let in sufft-
client light TO convince him he was
talking to wax figure. The dumb
cop was one OF scores Of realistic fig
ures OF great personages In that won
der shop. which mas outiived its day.
At recent auction Of the remains the
figure Of George Washington was
knocked down for SO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
SHIP ELupes SUBMARINES.
French Steamer Patria Arrives
New York From Mediterranean Port

New York. Dec. oe.-Unusual pre-
cautions to meet a possible submarine
attack were taken by the French
steamer Patria, which arrived today
from Naples, Palermo and LISBON.
with IL first. 81 second cabin and 500
steerage passengers. On leaving
Palermo the steamers boats were
hung over the sides. steam was kept on
the winches and at night all lights were
out. The patria Rugged the African
coast all the way to Gibraltar.
Chief in interest among the ships
crew was John De Marco, aged Is,
mess boy and a survivor OF the Ancona
disaster Among the passengers was
Albert J. EngeL representing the
American aeroplaYie interests. He re-
turned after establishing aviation
schools in Spain for army and navy
officers. While there the king OF
Spain made fight with him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Kansas City Cash Grain Close.

FURNISHED by Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main street,
Kansas City Dec. 90.
wheat-No. red. III q 1-20; No. 3
red, 11S 61.17; No. red. 1.016I10:
No. . hard, 1129l.16: No. 3 hard. Ito
Ollie; No. 4 hard, 1.0l a los.
Corn-No. 2, ssls d67; No. ;, S54 a
IS: No. white. IS L 667; No. 3 white,
65k q So: No. yellow, 67i2; nominal;
No. 3 yellow, $50.
Oats-No. .. 1910: No. 3, 3Sa3e;
No. 2 white, 43A: No. 5 white, 423e.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
st. Louis Cash Grain Close.

FURNISHED by Taylor & Patton, over
- East Main street,
St Louis, Dec. %.
Wheat-No red. Lee q 1926: No. 8
red, 1.16ia dl2l; No. red. 1.0l Ito;
No. hard. 1lSQ1.1S12; No. hard,
LA; No. hard, 1.02a1.0s.
Corn-No. ., 6912; No. 8. 6sa4: No.
T. 66ls; No. white, 6s12: No. white,
IS: No. yellow. ssh; No. yellow, 81
Q6S3s; No. yellow, 66i2.
Oats-No. 2, +1g+11e: No. 5, Ss1s q
40; No. 4, Sc: No. 5 white, 41& @42A:
No. 4 white, 40A d+0A; standard, 4S II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Cir, who Walked Across Kills Herself,

San Francisco. Calif.-Miss Edftn
Channel, % years old, who walked
from Topeka, Kan. here to see the ex-
position, arriving last August, shot
herself thru the heart.
She left note directing that her be-
longings be forwarded to Topeka
Miss ci1anne. made the long walk
in search Of health, being sufferer
from tuberculosis. She was employed
in the exploitation department Of the
exposition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Hu.haad H.d cold Esst.

Mapes, n. august c. aadander was
arrested In Phillipstown and taken
home to face his wife, Minnie, whom
he deserted. 1t is charged because
originally he. got cold feet.
That's no figure OF speech. either.
according to Mrs. Munder She claims
because he got frost : :. !. er, Ahnder put
screening hot flatiron In the bed to
warm them. The iron was SO warm II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
GROVES PLEADS GUILTY.
Admits Tamperins With Shipment OF
Alcohol and Is SerA,ced.

charged with tampering with an inter-
state shipment of alcohol at Perry, en-
tered a plea before Judge Wade. in the
federal court today. and was sentenced
to one year and six months in the gov
eminent prison at Leavenworth. Kan,
and ordered to pay fine OF 500 and
costs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Range Of Chicago Grain Prices.

Chicago, Dec. ~.
Wheat-Decernber opened at 1.24:
highest, 1247s: lowest. 1.21ss: closed,
1913; May opened at 1851; closed,
123
Corn-Decenber opened at 7oh
highest. 71A; lowest 7u1s, Closed.
703s: May opened at 74A: closed, 74s
Oats-December opened at 42S:
highest, 421: lowest. 42A: closed
421s; May opened at 45Z; closed, 45k
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

A California woman who was denied
the right to vote because in marrying
British subject she lost her Amer
lean rights, quickly recovered her SOW
ereign poise by inducing her husband
to swear off on King George
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Was Huoe Swee. Potato.

Jackson, Miss.-The Green County
Herald states it has been shown that a
sweet potato of the Nancy Hall va
riety, raised by. Mrs. Anna Bell Naples,
weighed twenty-five pounds and mea-
sured twenty-nine inches in circum-
ference.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Enjein.d From Killing Wife.

Denver Colo-If Daniel Gillen.
whom iI;s wife. Rachel Ellen Gillen,
describes as "a trader or promoter who
lives largely from hand to mouth,
should kill his wife, attack her, talk to
her. or otherwise modest her he would
be guilty OF contempt OF court. Judge
Allen in the district court upon the
wife's application issued an order re-
straining him from doing all these
things q ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Chicago Produce.

Chicago, Dec. 90.
Butter-Lower: creamery, $685.
Eggs - Unchanged: receipts, 1850
cases; at mark, cases included, 2o629:
ordinary firsts. 27@2s; frsts, $1,000;
prime frsts, 35 G36.
Cheese-Unchanged daisies. 17A:
twins, new, 16&; Young Americas,
III: long horns, 171s; brick. IS.
Poultry-Alive. higher: turkeys, II;
fowls, liz: springs. 124.
Pork-January, 1s.171s; May, 1895;
cash. 1905.
Lard-January, $50; May, s.s7M:
cash, s.52k.
Ribs-January, s.77h; May, 1910;
cash, 9.75@10.25.
Rye No. 2-Nominal; No 8, S5G92
Barley-61 @T0.
Timothy-5.0067.75
Cfover-10.00@19.00
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
small Claim Very Old.

st. Louis, Mo.-A claim OF 20 cents
against the Mullanplly bank was pre-
aented in t::iirv5;;::. Judge Kfnsey's court
by Gottlieb King. who declared the
money has been due him since the
bank went into the hands Of q receiver
in 1895.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Grain Trade News Items

From Lamson Bros. & Co, Masonic
Temple: Phone 1881
Clearances-Wheat and flour. $751;
900 bushels: corn, $4,000 bushels: oats,
&C, 900 bushels. 49,.
Receipts-wheat. 2,512,ooo: corn.
AT 900: oats, 1,046.0 600.
Shipments-Wheat, ss0.ooo corn.
4S3, 900: oats. S65,oo0.
Chicago cars-wheat. 155; corn. ISL;
oats. 10I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Starts to Smoke at rs.

who has just celebrated his one hun
dredth birthday, is addicted TO a pipe
which he started smoking at the age
Of as.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Daily Grain Letter.

teLlple. IlOIe 4SoJ
Chicago, Dec. Observation-Disclosures
higher cables made commission house
longs feel they would have a good
place to take profits and such selling
early today caused a reasonable set
back. 1t has been far easier TO trace
the selling than the buying, but there
is good reason to think that wheat is
being absorbed by millers and export
ers. After an advance since the low
point Of last week of 12A cents per
bushel some reasonable reaction might
naturally be expected.
Corn-Heavy buying on resting
orders during the last few days re-
inforced yesterday by buying for east
ern interests on a special statistical re-
port. induced short covering and, while
yesterdays buyers largely took profits
the market firm. In spite Of greater
weakness in the southwest, December
corn appears to be largely IN the hands
of scattered holders. and local ele-
vators are daily making corn for de-
livery in the absence of shipping de-
mand Of any consequence.
Oats-Yesterday's buying took the
slack out OF the market and oats ruled
higher. partly in sympathy with other
grains. While cash demand is exceed
ingly slack, particularly for lower
grades, oats are being used In the
country very literally. especially in
sections where the corn crop was dis
appointing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Chicago Grain Close.

Chicago. Dec. 90.
wS.ea:-Nn red. 1.231h91.S; No. 5
red. 1.1s@L2o: No. . hard, 1.22k@
1898; No. hard, 1.1791.20A.
Corn-No. ? yellow. nominal: No. 4
white. 67@6S%; No. yellow, $50
69k.
oats-So. 3 white. 41942A; stand
ard, 43A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

Chicago, Dec. ss.-Wheat turned
weak today after an early advance,
which had resulted from higher quo
tations at Liverpool. Argentine re-
ports, however. telling Of fine weather
for the harvest and of a large yield,
gave an advantage 10 the bears. Pro-
fit taking by holders was on a broad
scale. Opening prices, which were un-
changed to q and Is higher. with De-
cenber at LA TO 1.24A, and May at
1854 to 1.25%, were followed by re-
action all around to below yesterday 5
finish.
The close was weak, la to 2ss cents
net lower, with December at 1.21ss and
May at 1.23.
Corn.
Corn rose to the highest prices yet
for the 1915 crop. The buying was
largely speculative. After opening 4
to q higher, the market made some
further gain. but then underwent a
moderate sag. =
The close was unsettled, at u and
u to q and II net advance
Oats.
Oats hardened with corn. The vol
ume OF trade was much greater than
has recently been the rule.
Provisions.
Liberal receipts of hogs weakened
provisions. However. there was no
urgent pressure to sell. Reports
showed that slaughterirgs IN tie west
continued heavy as compared with a
year ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

shes scolded Munder for being such .
tenderfoot.
The result was he struck her In the
mouth, she alleges, breaking her false
teeth. Then he fed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Finds pearl Bio Around a. Nickel.

st. Louis. MOI. NJ. Shelton, shell
fisherman at Hop Hollow. found
pearl in a mussel shell which he says
he marketed for sS05. 1t had cir
conference as large as ass cent piece.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
WHEAT TURNS WEAK
litter FIRM START
DECLINES DUE TO REPORTS OF
EXCELLENT WEATHER IN
H.. - ARGENTINA,
NEW CORN TOUCHES
RECORD PRICE LEVEL

Speculative Buying Carries Prices to
Hiahest Point Yet Reached For 1915
crop-oats Harden With Corn, Vol
uns Of Business Being Much Greater
Than For Some Time,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
CONFER ON RATE ORDER.

State Commissioners Of Middle West
N eet at Omaha.
Omaha, Dec. 22.-Utilities commits
sioners of several middle western
states arrived here today for a confer
sace; to arrange for concerted action
in an effort to induce the interstate
commerce. commission to reconsider its
order giving railroads the privilege Of
increasing interstate fares.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
New York Produce,

New York, Dec %.
Butter - Unsettled: receipts. 5375
tubs; creamery extras, 5i5s as; extra
nrsts, 2s5z G2sk: extra seconds. 25k a
%.
Cheese-Firm: receipts, 1,134 boxes:
state whole milk flats. held special,
white or colored, 17A@17k; average
fancy. II.
Eggs - Unsettled; receipts s.4s4
SS.ses: fresh gathered selected extras,
B6937: extra firsts, 34935; firsts, 81
"a: seconds, 30@31.
Poultry = Alive, steady; western
chickens. Il; fowls, - to 14h: tur-
kes. %: dressed, firm: fresh killed
western chickens, 15@27: fowls, 800
y7M: turkeys. Is as.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Peoria Cash Grain Close.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main street,
Peoria, Dec. %.
Corn - Receipts seventy-one cars:
y 6lh cents lower; No. 4, 66ls; No. 5,
641s @65ls: No. 6, 81 d6212; No. 3
white, IS; No. 4 white, 6612: No. 5
white, 6512; No. 6 white. 6Sl2; No. 3
yellow, 6sL2: No. 4 yellow. 661z G6Sls;
No. S yellow, 64A as Z: No. yellow,
62h @S3: sample grade, 40d 6ll2.
Oats-Receipts, three cars; No. 3
white, 405s; No. white, 40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Chicago Potato Market.

Chicago, Dec. %.
Potatoes Unchanged: Minnesota
and Dakota Ohios. 65673: Minnesota
and Dakota whites. 70674: Michigan
and Wisconsin whites, ss@7s; receipts.
20 cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Local Iiv. Stock Market.

Local Live Stock MARKET.
Britain & Co.. today quoted the fol.
lowing prices for hogs in wagon load
lots:
Premium hogs over 200-5.s5.
Hogs, $50 to 201-5.S0. W.
Hogs, 100 to 150-4.85.
Good packers-5.75.
Coarse packers-5.25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

Representative Hog Sales.
Below are quoted few nf the repre-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
HOG PRICES PULLED
DOWN BY RECEIPTS
HEAVY ARRIVALS TEND TO
FORCE VALUES TO MUCH i
LOWER LEVELS.
MARKET DULL AND 10
AND is CENTS OFF

Demand For Beef Appears to Have
Lost It's Edge Because Of Poultry
Being in Favor - Packers Bid For
Medium Grades-No Urgent Call For
Sheep and Lambs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
LOCAL MARKETS.
Prices Paid to Farmers by Marshall.
town Merchants.

The following prices are quoted by
Marshaiitown dealer. for the different
varieties OF farmers' provisions. grain,
produce and hides. tallow. wool. pelts
and skins:
E. D. Batesole quotes the following
prices for country produce:
Butter-27.
EggS-32.
Benedict Flour and Feed Company
will pay the following prices at their
place OF business in this city. subjecL
however to market changes:
New corn-40 to so.
Oats-37.
Whhca.-1-60
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MARsHA1LTowN. iowa DECEMBER
sentative hog sales for today:
a.pre,ent.tjve Cath. Sales.

Below are quoted few of the repre-
sentative cattle sales for today:
prin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
LIVERPOOL Grain.

Liverpool. Dec. 22.-Wheat-No. l
Manitoba, 12s lid; No. Manitoba,
12s Sd: No. 2 hard winter, new. IFS.
Corn-New American mixed. IS Sd.
Flour-Winter patent, AS Sd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Wednesday, e

The following described property:
One bay marc s years old. weight
1.20o. sound except wire mark on right
hind leg; a good worker. Yearling colt,
dark gray, weight $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
Public Sale!

Having sold my farm ana decided "a
move to Minnesota. I will cell at pub.
lie auction. ~ miles south OF Mar.
shalltown. on Center street road an1
II miles west, mile east Of Hayer.
hill and miles north, sale TO begin at
IL o'clock sharp.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22

HoR8ES-We have some fine horses
now listed: some that will weigh 1.6OS
pounds. Bring your good horses. Three
horse buyers will be. here.
SA!!LE-We3 have now listed ten
steers. ten heifers, one good grade
Shorthorn bull is; months old.
One man viii sell fifty head; some 81
these are fine brood sows. r. G. Paul
will sell six head Poland China bears
Another man viii sell good Chester
White boar, also some good Duroc Jer-
sey bears will besin this sale.
MIScElLANEou geese
ducks, chickens for Christmas dinner.
we will also have some harness. wagons
and buggies to sell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago Dec. 22.-Cattle-Estima
receipts for today. $4,000: market
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-12-22
MACHINERY, ETC.

TERMS or SALE-Aii sums OF $500
and under. cash: on all sums over that
amount. a credit of II months will be
given on bankable notes bearing per
cent interest from date of sale. No
property to be removed until settled
for. 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-19
WEAKLEY HAS NO
 STATEMENT NOW
Representative To Spend Monday Here and Will
 Make Statement

epresentative John B. Weakley came up from Montgomery yesterday , to spend Sunday and stated last night that he would also be here over Mon- day. MT. Weakley came through the country by automobile.
 q shall probably have something further to say about city affairs said MT. Weakley, but will have nothing just now.
 q have been doing some hard com mittee work during the past few days and really am not in very close touch with matters outside my own commit tees. We have put in many hard lickS on the revenue bill-in fact have given it SC much study that we have great confidence in the measure as a means of providing for the states revenues.
 MT Weakley, has been especially in the public eye during the past few days as a result of statements directed at him by both Commissioners Ward and Weatherly. MT Weakley replied to Mir Weathcrly yesterday morning but had not seen the Ward statement at the time the other was prepared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-19
ASKS WHOLESALE MERCHANTST0 SEND
 CUSTOMERS NAMES
Is Keen Interest In Big Merchants Convention In All Parts of the State
 of Alabama

While the entertainment plans for the convention are to be carried out under
 the auspices of the Chamber of Com
 merce, we want every possible merchant in Birmingham, no matter whether or
 not he is a member of the chamber, to
 feel perfectly free to send in the names of his customers to be placed on tho formal invitation list, and given proper credentials as delegates to the conven- tion." said Murray Brown, chairman of the
 con mittee in charge of the entertain
 ment of the Alabama Merchants con- venton which will be held in Birmingham August 24. 25 and 2s.
 Already about 2o,000 of the blank slips furnished by the Chamber of Commerce to the wholesale houses of the city have
 been given out to be filled in with the
 names of the concerns customers. After
 these are checked up and Implications
 marked off the list, 1t is believed that
 the formal invitation list to be sent out by the local entertainment committee will
 contain 1b00 names or more. The lists
 can be secured at the offices of Secre-
 tary Radcliffe at the Chamber of Com
 merce headquarters.
 Since the announcement of the main features of the entertainment programme
 of the convention several days ago. trav- cling men returning to Birmingham for
 the weekend report that in all parts of
 the state they find a keen interest among
 the merchants. Practically every man is
 already making plans to attend the con- vertion and the more enthusiastic of the s.f
 will be POGO delegates
 Especially are the merchants of the state interested in the excursion trip down the Warrior river to Lock 1T, which will be given the delegates. The opening | of the Warrior as navigable stream 1 from the gulf to Birmingham has been
 subject of wide interest throughout Ala bama this summer, and the merchants are anxious of thus securing their first glimpse | of the big stream the locks and dam and
 incidentally enjoying a fine river boat
 ride and barbecue lunch The return trip
 back up the river to Birmingham will be
 made by moonlight, and the trip will be
 one long to be remembered by many of 1 the delegates.
 | The address of w. P. G. Harding of the federal reserve board is being discussed | by the merchants also. In MT. Harding they acknowledge one of the nations fore
 most business leaders, a man who will not only be able to give them good ad- vice, but whose address will give them an 1 insight into present business conditions and prospects which they probably could
 obtain in no other way.
 | The various committees under Chairman Brown are hard at work on the differ q n nf hn aafa mt att,rt1 ant gramme The first formal invitations will
 be mailed out probably this week.