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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
FASHIONS SHOWN AT
 SPRING OPENINGS
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faction is felt that is very pleasing, even to the most fastidious.
 Although the French models and others from abroad are quite in the minority this season on account of the war, as many of the designers are "at the front" still all that has been avail able has been secured by the Hirsch Millinery company in this line.
 From their own workrooms. beau tiful creations have been turned out, many of them vicing with the imported models in beauty and style.
 From the attractive entrance tc the first floor of the Hirsch Millinery company. where an elaborate display of flowers. veils neckwear, hat frames and trimmings are shown, to the sec, ond floor. where the handsome milli- nery parlors are well arranged for the display of goods, there was an air of distinction yesterday.
 Many beautiful models were snown. among the mbeing a "Georgette" sailor in ''shepherdess" style. built of "Georgette" crepe in pale pink tints Hand embroidered "beetles" were here and there to be seen on the crown and brim and the tiniest French flow CTS in pink. yellow and blue tones were used profusely. Beaded embroid.. cry artistically fashioned was noted on this exquisite creation, which looked ike tiny cluster or spring. flowers in the most delicate of shades
 Caroline Reboux model of black maline and jet was very much admired in the show window" It was very simply trimmed, single bird of para disc being used. The modified poke" effect gave it very "French-y'' ap- pearance.
 A real old fashioned poke bonnet was noted as one of the novelties of the season. the broad "streamers'' of pale blue velvet being tied at the sides with pink gooseberries and tied into the velvet streamers halfway to the ends were little clusters of the goose- berries. The effect was quite eharm- ing.
 A chic bonnet was vogue" model of pale pink milan straw the crown encircled with broad pink ribbon, polka dotted in black. Hand embroid cry of black and yellow rosebuds was used on the brim. and the style and "Frenchiness of the hat made lt con- spicuously attractive.
 A "Hirsch" model that was very lovely was sailor built of pink Georgette crepe. A wreath of French flowers in blue, pink and lavende. as- ters was used in the trimming, while. velvet ribbons terminating in "stream- ers," was also used with artistic ef- feet.
 A "Kurzman" hat of black milan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
DRIFT OF MARKET
 IS IRREGULAR Cotton Less Active at New York-Close Steady at
 a Decline

New York. March S.-cotton was less active today and fluctuations were IT, regular with the close steady at net decline of l to 3 points.
 Liverpool did not fully meet American gains of Saturday and the local mar ket opened unchanged to points lower under local selling for reaction. Of- ferings were limited. however. while there was renewal of the Wall street and commission house investment buy ing. which had developed here toward the end of last week, and prices soon rallied, with active months selling some to points net higher during the middle of the morning. This advance carried October contracts up to 9.s5, or s2.5o bale above the low level of last week and within 15 points of the sea : sons high record. Realizing then be- came more active, while there was also some Liverpool selling, and prices turned easier, with the decline promoted by some southern offerings which seemed to come from interior points and were accompanied by talk of in- creased shipments here for contract de- livery.
 The market broke some to points below Saturdays closing, under this pressure during the middle of the ofter- noon, but rallied later on the steady showing of the early spot markets. the continued full exports and reports that marine insurance people had reached an agreement with the British govern ment whereby shipments of cotton to neutral countries arranged for prior to March 1 and cleared before the end of this month would be taken at a mod crate rate of insurance. This was thought likely to be followed by con tinued heavy clearances for the re- mainder of this month and the market sold back to practically Saturday s closing figures during the late trading.
 Exports today, 72.s7s bales, making 5.6T5.440 so far this season. Port re- ceipts, d5,046. United States port stocks, 1.65697d. Interior receipts, 23,769; ship ments, 2S,75s.
 New York Cotton Futures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, March S.-(Special. )-In face of .ather disappointing advices from Liverpool the market has shown a remarkable degree of steadiness, be- ing only a shade lower than Saturday
 The exports are again heavy, rep resenting a portion of the large quan- tity on shipboard at the end of the week. Many are discussing the antici- pated decrease in the acreage and de- spite the expected opinion that Q large acreage would mean very low prices for cotton next season, fully as low as in 1898, we find the prevailing idea to be that the reduction will be less than the trade expected from the se- were losses of last fall.
 This discussion is based upon the idea that the American spinners con- slider the question of acreage the basis for their comparatively small purch- ases of cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
 PROGRESS EBY STOCKS
New Week Begins With Numerous Signs of Bet
 ter Business

New York. March S.-Stocks made further decided progress toward higher levels today on a fairly large volume Of business, some of which was believed to represent investment inquiry. The new week began with numerous indications of general trade improvement, particu- larly in the steel and allied industries Advice from the middle west pointed 10 greater activity at leading manufac- turing centers and the United States Steel corporation was reported to have increased it's output to 75 per cent of capacity.
 United States Steel with several or the leading railway issues and Amai- samated Copper. led the movement. Re- alizing for profits caused some minor recessions in the latter dealings, but net gains of 1 to ? points were the rule
 Specific reasons accompanied the rise Of certain stocks, notably Canadian Pa- cifc which was strong in London, and New Haven, which showed pro- nounced decrease in its deficit for Janu- ary Stocks and bonds of the Gould group railroads were active at higher prices, presumably in anticipation of Favorable developments at tomorrow's s meeting of the Missouri Pacific share snolders.
 Foreign exchange was at a standstill on the absence of any immediate sail fngs for Europe, but a fair amount of business was reported in the new Ger man war notes Grain markets were strong on the large export demand. !,
 Total sales of stocks for the day were e66.S0o shares.
 Bonds strong. despite further exten- sive selling for foreign interests. Total sales tpar value). $2,515,000. Panama coupons SIS advanced 4 per cent on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Boy of Twelve Flags Train

From tho Phlladelphia Inquirer
 Henry Falk, 12 years old. held up the Chicago and Alton limited at the Alton bridge today. The train was running about 4 miles an hour. but the engi- neer put on the brakes when he saw the lad in tho middle of the track frantically waving a red flag. Conduc- tor J. E. Williams. trainmen, and some inauisitive passengers ran along the track certain that at least the bridge had gone.
 Henry.
 "Is what?" yelled Williams
 "Is my mother on board?' She was coming from Chicago today and that was as far as he got What Williams said es he climbed on board was not really it for youthful ears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Iou;s p;z;tz

At the Pizitz store yesterday nun dreds attended the opening and viewed the beautiful showings of this popu- lar establishment in the newest spring styles.
 The Pizitz store Is featuring in suits a very high class line of tailored gar ments made in the extreme empire models. Norfoil<s and eton effects. The skirts are very full and the materials consist largely of English garbardines and Chuddah silks and all the other staple materials. The dresses consist largely Of crepe de chine. pussy vii lows. radium taffetas and gross do lon dres. very high class line of lln- geries, embroidered net waists are made in the new empire and chiu chin models.
 In the millinery department all the latest models and copies of famous models arc shown. in addition to sev- eral exclusive styles. One of the most beautiful of the latter is large Georgette shape. made of Georsette crepe. inlaid with beautiful roses transparent effect is secured by tho use of maiden hair fern in the crown. which Is covered with imported dah- Has. Black velvet and dahlies com plete the trimming. and make it a really beautiful creation.
 Another lovely model was of real shepherdess model. with lace on edge In the new army blue. IL Is attrac- lively Set off with flowers.
 One Of the most attractive of the spring styles was a creation in fine brown Milan hemp. tt was sailor effect with jet band inlaid with pearls and set off with velvet trimmings
 The Plzitz store yesterday was crowded throughout the day. Many of those who had come to view the seasons latest styles were astonlshod at the immense stock and the newness of 1t Comments on the beauty of the arrangement of the goods were heard on all sides
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broad belts and buckles and others of black taffeta with Dolly Warden crepe de chine Things in all eolors.
 Others were Of the new Covert cloth and black taffeta with lowered crepe 1In- ings
 Golfers would be charmed with trip to kaufman's. for especially suited to tho game arc the many separate skirts Of mixed materials, blue galine. black and white checks and Covert cloths. Others were of the new Belgian blue. putty and sand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton MeFchanta, HanOver Square. N. New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New
 ork Produce Exchange. Associate
 embers Liverpool Cotton Association. le of Cotton and Cotton Seed OH for
 ture delivery; Special ettentton and ot cotton for delivery. CQrre6pond-
 e invited. ts, ' -.I''' s{
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, March S.---A quiet but strong tone and light offerings, with no trading. ruled rough rice today. while the clean grade remained strong
 Quote: Rough Honduras. 2.50n4 COG; Ja- pan. 2.7504. COG: clean Honduras, i1a@5asc Japan, s7s94s4c. Rice: Polished. per ton. s24M36 brand, $1sQ19. Receipts; Rough 92s; millers, 52s; clean. 5670. Sales. 1g76 pockets clean Honduras at S,4d6Ac; 71i pockets Japan at 4ls0p41ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Interior Cotton Market

Houston: Mddling, S.50c; receipts, 14,693 shipments 14939; sales, 4976; stock. 175,lI Memphis: Middling, s.12c; receipts 436S shipments, 3225; sales, 3400; stock. 222, 3S6.
 Augusta: Middling, Sc; receipts. 6a5: shipments, All; sales. 1234; stock, 140,172.
 St. Louis Middling, 8hc; receipts, 195l {; shipments, 1951: sales S6; stock, 36. .794.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 4Sl; shipments, 7l2; stock 13,4 ,423.
 Little Rock: Middling, Sc; receipts, 66S; shipments, 760: stock. H6S1.,
 Dallas: Middling S.10c; sales, 677s.
 Total today: Receipts, 22,sO1; shipments, 27, OPS; stock, 6S5,3T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Fruits and Produce

 Lemons-S3.50. Limes-$.25. Florida Oranges-$292. 50. rapefruit-$1.7 .75D2 25 Florida trawberries-SOQI4Oc at. Apples-Winesaps s4.50; Baldwins, S36 S.50 Ben Davis, $2.50Q350: box apples, $1.50dI175. Peanuts-51s06lac per lb. Malaga Grapes-$5G6 per keg. Tomatoes-s2. 75g3.25 per crate Cocoanuts-$4 per sack. Cranberries-Per box, $.7oQ2; per bar rel, q. Celery-F1orida. per crate, s275; Toe dozen. Walnuts-16G20c lb. Pecans-15G20c per lb Filburts-15c per lb. Almonds-20o per lb. Chestnuts-9c per ID. Lettuce-N. .75G2. Eggplants-$3N. Green Peas-$3.50. Green Beans-$3.60. Onions-21sc per lb. Spanish Onions-$1.75 per crate. Sweet Potatoes-N per bushel Irish Potatoes-75c per bushel. Cabbage-2c per lb. New Cabbage-s2.& per crate. London Layer Raisins-$.75 California F1gs-S2 per case. Seed Potatoes-$1G1 .25 bu. Onion Sets-H. 7502 bu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Montgomery Market

Montgomery. March s.-(Special.) Spot cotton was quoted here today as follows; Middling. fair. new. S1c; strict good middling. new, S44c; good middling, old, 8 1-16c; new, 8.26c: strict middling, old, 2 1s-1ec: new. s06c: middling. old, T s-1sc; new. 7.s1c; strict low middling, old. 7.1sc; new. 731c: low middlifg. old. 9-16c; new, 6.8lc; strict good ordinary. old. 1s-16c: new, sale; good ordinary, old, s 7-1ec; new s.94c. Market steady. i..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
BUSINESS IS BRISK AND PRICES ARE FIRM Spot Cotton Held at 8 1-Sc With No Indication of an
 Early Change

good demand, and prices in most lines were unchanged. Both cotton and flour markets were firm. Spot cotton is held at 8 isc per pound on the good mid ding basis, and there is now no indi- cation of an early change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Dry GOOds Market

New York, March S.-Cotton goods were steadier today with demand mod crate. Retail trade in the metropolitan section was more active. Raw silk was firmer. Dress goods were quiet for i'm. mediate delivery. but fine and fancy worsted dress goods were bought lib- erally for forward delivery from the largest mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Bonds
Treasury Statement

Washington. March S.--The condition of the United States treasury at the close of business today was:
 Net balance in general fund, $44,274,- 404.
 Total receipts, s1,545.169.
 Total payments, $2,Sl5,22S.
 The deficit this fiscal year is $SI,- 603,644, against a deficit of $25.429,555 last year, exclusive of Panama canal and public debt transactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, March s.--Wheat: No. 3 red H fl; No. hard, sl.52; May. s1.4Sa4 July. N.l47so Corn No. 72c; No. ? white 7Sikc May. 7sssq73lsc July. 75ssc. Oats: No. ?, 5elac; No. white, 57c; May, 5elso July, 52c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
SYLACAUGA

Sylacauga, March s.--(Specia,.)-It was announced at the First Baptist church yesterday that 8 series of meet ings will begin there next Sunday. The pastor. the Rev. Leon M. Lati- mer, will be assisted in the meetings by Dr. Davidson of Livingston.
 The new Union depot hero is about completed and will soon be- occupied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City. March S.-Wheat: No. 2 hard, S.44d1. .45; No. red. sl.4sGp1. .431s. Corn: No. ? mixed. 7O1a; No. white. 72hc: No. 9 yellow. 72lfc. Oats: No. 2 white, 55hc; No. mixed, 52lk@5s1ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Chicago Grain

Chicago, March S.-Wheat: No red, S146Gi.47; No. 2 hard, $1.471a@1.52. Corn. No. yellow. 7ic Rye: Nominal. Bar ley, 7ldS2c. Timothy, s450g66o. Clover, s1).5e@i on. Pork, s17,5o. Lard. sl01o Ribs, $S12da. .62.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Creamery Products

Creamery Butter-22Q34c; process but ter. BOG; oleomargarine. 15G23c. Full Cream Cheese-17c; imported Swiss 3sc; Pimento, dozen. N.35.
 Fish Perch--Sc. Salt Water Trout-l111@12c. Blue Catfsh-71ac. Red Snapper-Sg81kc. Gray Snapper--4Q6c. Mullet-51t06c. Spanish Mackerel-121aG15c. Fresh Pompano-20025c. Gulf Oysters-Standards, $i gallon; se- lects, .25 gallon; plants. $1.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
LOCAL QUOTATIONS
Spot Cotton
The Iron Market
Poultry and Eggs

1tenS-loc. Live Turkeys-1Sc; dressed turkeys, 24c. Fryers-1N-1H lbs; average 1sc. Ducks-15c ID. Guineas-90c. Young Roosters-40c. Old Roosters-35c. Geese-60Q75c. Fresh country eggs-1Sc; graded carton eggs 19c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Liverpool Spot Cotton

Liverpool, March S.-CottOn: Spot firm; good middling. 5.41d; middling. 5.09d; low middling. 4.69d. Sales. 5000; speculation and export. 2500. Receipts, 4960 Futures barely steady; May and June, 4.95d June and July. 4.99d; July
 and August. 5.06d October and Novem- Der, 52056d; January and February 5.27d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
New York Spot Cotton

New York. March s.--Spot cotton quiet; middling uplands. S.75c; sales, 1900 bales
 New York, March S.--Cotton futures opened steady; May, s.79c; July, 9.02c; October, 9.2Sc; December. 9.50c.
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straw was very effective with the transparent lace crown and straw ariD. \ fancy jet ornament in fan effect with clusters of roses In varying shades completed this novelty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Sugar Market

New York, March 8.-Sugar futures were qu'eter early today and after show ing a slight decline under scattered liquidation rallied on covering and trade buying and at noon were about un- changed. Raw sugar, steady: centrifugal, 477c; molasses. 4c; refined, quiet; cut loaf. 665c: crushed. 6.55c; mould A, 6.20c; cubes, 6c; powdered, 5.90c; powdered. 5.85c; fin. granulated, 5.75c; diamond A. 575c; con- fGctioner's A, ,5.65; No. 1. $50.
 In the afternoon the cash demand was less active and the market eased off and cloeed easy to 1l points lower Sales. 2600 tons; March, 3.71c; May. 381c; July. 390c; September 4c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Mercantile Paper

New York. March s.-Prime mercan- tile paper 3A @3h per cent. Sterling exchange barely steady; 60-day bills, $4.79.50; for cables, $4.S1.35; for demand, $4.S1.00. Bar silver, 50h c: Mexican dol 1ers, 3Sc. Government bonds strong; railroad bonds strong. Time loans steady 60 days, 5sQ2% per cent; 90 days. 2x Q3 per cent; six months, 3A O BE per cent. Call money steady; high, per cent; low 1 & per cent; ruling rate. 1sl per cent; last loan, 11s per cent: closing bid, 1% per cent; offered H per cent.
 London, March S.-Bar silver. 2sssd per ounce; money 1 per cent discount rates, short and three months. 11s her cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Flour and Breadstuffs

Self-ris ng Hour, T.40; Tennessee flour. H; Michigan flour, $S.16: Idaho flour. s7.4o: Indiana flour, T.6: spring wheat four, $7.75; hard winter wheat fiour N.70: shorts, G2; pure wheat bran, s3O:i c. s. meal. 71z per cent. $SO Cremo meal. $26; c. s. hulls. $10 ton; No. timothy hay. per ton hulls, $11 ton: No. 1 timothy hay. per ton. S25: mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass. per ton. S1e; pea green alfalfa, western. $26; mixed feeds. per ton. $35: oats. per bushel. ne; corn, per bushel, ssc; corn meal. u.s0 pxr 96 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Hides and Tallow

Green salt hides, 16917c; green salt hides (half cured), 15@16c; green hides (fresh), 14@15c: dry flint hides, 2SQ29c dry salt hides. 26927c; damaged hides. half price; sheep skins, 60060c: horse hides. s2@350; sherlings, 15025c; goat skins. 3Od35c kid skins. 10c; tallow. 6c; clean. unwashed wool. 2o02sc: bury wool. 12Gd5c: ginseng. ssQo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Dreunen Comnany

From the show windows to tho roof the Drennen company store yesterday was good to look upon, and hundreds of visitors who attended the srore's spring opening declared theniseives immensely pleased with tho showlngs Each of the many windows on the first floor had different color scnemc and attracted much attention.
 In the suit department it was Stated that much attention was being devoted to practical goods--suits that would give real service. rather than the fllmy. lacy evening gowns. that are discarded after one wearing. However, many beautiful models of the latest spring fashions were to be seen and all the newest colors made the depart ment gay. Buttons find huge place in the trimmings of suits this ssason. and in the many different~styles ex- hibited yesterday the button predomi- mated In many wonderful designs and beautiful colors.
 The prevailing shades arc oiivo green, sand, putty, Belgian blue and tho darker shades which are always with us. The tendency Is to plain tailored effects and the indications point to an even greater plainnoss as the season advances.
 One of the beautiful showings at Drennen's Is the stores exclusive Tommy Atkins model, which, as tho name implies, Is made in the military effect, straight up and down, with fancy buttons forming the major part of the trimming. It is of heavy chif- fon with Tipperary skirt.
 In the millinery department all the newest models are to be seen and many things exclusive to the Drennen store have been secured beautiful Marie Louise model Is made of black chan lilly for evening wear. It Is trimmed
  tiful exclusive model is of white moire hemp shade with high side roll cov- cred with crepe trimmings and para disc aigrette with ribbons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
RALPH LOPEZ CAPTURED

Salt Lake City, Utah. March s. A telegram received today by Sher- if Corless from Nogalas, Ariz., an- nounced the capture of Raphael Lopez. Mexican bandit, who more than a year ago terrorized Bingham, Utah. killing six deputy sheriffs before his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-09
Caheen Brothers

Caneen Brothers
 One of the largest crowds in the his- tory of the store attended the spring opening at Caheen's yesterday, tho after noon rush being especially noted Tho Newspaper club orchestra furnished music and the second floor where are located the millinery. suits, etc. was n seething mass of beautifully gowned women, come to view the annual show fngs of the newest styles in spring wear
 The Caheen store has gathered many new and exclusive models in millinery. and Miss Vick, the manager of that de- partment took pleasure in explaining the newest ''wrinlsles' to The Age-Herald
 One of the most beautiful of the new models was q Joseph model, with trans parent brim and jet trimmings Flashy colors prevail in the seasons styles here and much lace and netting is used to ex- cellent advantage.
 beautiful model was one of French leghorn. poquc. with hrocaded silk fac ing trimmed with long streamers of vel vet ribon. Another charming showing was blue Georgette sailor with transparent brim. trimmed with vari-colored flowers and long streamers attached.
 Mrs. Daly, manager of the cloak and suit department, explained to The Age Herald the newer showings in suits and dresses. The prevailing colors in suiting are putty, sand, tan. Belgian blue; tho materials are crepe de chine, silks in va rious styles and the stable materials
 One of the prettlest of Caheens exclu- sive models is white suit of imported gabarlne. The coat Is of white and Bel gian blue, the skirt full, with box pleat- ing at the bottom It is trimmed with many buttons. and beautifully embroid- cred
 Another beautiful model is made of Chantilly lace. imported. and net with the new tiered skirt. The bodice is of peau de chine. It is cut full and the entire suit is well get off with jet buttons.
 The Newspaper club orchestra will play at Caheens store every afternoon this week.
 The windows of the Caheen store at- traeted attention from every passerby yesterday. It was declared by many that they were the most beautifully dressed windows in the city.
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steady; No. northern, s145O@15; No. ?, Sl4.2S914.T; No. southern, s14.2501475; No. 2. 314.25d1475. At London, spot copper fss 17s, Cd; futures. e64 Is, 6d spot tin, slso; futures, e166; antimony, a72q75
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Naval Stores

Savannah, Ga, March S.-Turpentinc firm. lc; sales. none receipts, 250; ship ments, 22s0: stock. 11S,Sl5 Quote: A. B. $2.95; c, D, $3.021k; E, F. G. H, $S.021z; T., $s.1z4; K. $S.2Og3.25:. M A; N. $5; VIC, $s.45; wv, 35.55.
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New Orleans Cotton Futures

New Orleans, March S.-Cotton closed steady at a net advance of to points,
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New Orleans. March S.-Cotton opened steady March, S.36c; May, S57c asked; July S.7sc October 9.0Sc; November, 9.21c.
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New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, March S.-Spot cotton steady, unchanged. Sales on the spot, 875 bales To arrive, 24s5. Good ordinary. 6.12c; strict good ordinary 6.6sc; low mid ding, 7.63c; middling, SOC: strict mid ding, S.25c; good middling, S.69c; strict good middling, 9.06c Receipts, S9SS stock 60,993.
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New York, March S-Lead, steady: sS.90 94, London, R20 1Ss. 3d. spelter, strong; s11.5O asked; London, a44, 10s.