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Evening star., 1915-08-01
Delaware Water Gap.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
DELAWARE WATER GAP. Pa, July
31.-The sea son at Water Gap House. Del
aware Water Gap. Pa. is at its height.
At the dance Saturday night there
were many Washington people present.
Among the patrons were Mr.. and Mrs.
S. r. Hopkins, Mrs. J. 8. s. Remsen,
James Remsen and L. D. Marriott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
ADVANCE IN COTTON
 REACHES A CLIMAX
Bullish Weather and Crop Conditions Accountable.
 Rain in Texas

New York, July 2s.-The scare of shorts in the cotton market over bullish weather and crop conditions reached its climax to- day in an advance of 80 to s2 points. or about s1.50 per bale over yesterdays close In addition to covering on a big scale there was active buying for Wall street and other outside accounts due in part 10 statement regarding the progress of the steel trade and the general strength of the stock market. Opening steady at an advance of to points. the upturn pro- gressed through the session with very few reactions and at the close the undertone was firm with prices 26 to sS points net higher or only trihe under the top levels of the day.
 An absence of rain in Texas and grow ing apprehension concerning the lack of moisture in the eastern belt furnished the chief weather motives on the buying side. Later in the afternoon commission house issued condition report of 77.5 against Ss.S last month. which increa sod the bullish sentiment in local circles. The weekly government weather report also practically confirmed bulish private ac- counts of the situation by stating that cool nights over the northern portions and dry weather in nearly all the impor- tant districts retarded growth so that no important progress was attained dur ing the week, although the crop Is gener- ally reported in good condition It also stated that the drouth Is becoming serl- ous in some portions of Texas and that more rain is now needed over much of the remaining portions of the belt
 There was some comment over the fact that southern buying was not in propor- ton to the volume of bull news from the belt, but the short interest was too large to be much affected by this apparent in consistency. Exports reached &, ,oa5 bales making 60,0SS so far this week, against S1,s5s for the entire week last year. Port receipts. 12,724 bales; United States port stocks 755,95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
TO SPEED UP THE
 GAMES IN SOUTHERN

When the Barons return from their in- vason of the north. the fans will no longer be wearied by long, listless games. as the speed order' that will relegate the dragging exhibitions into the remote past is forthcoming.
 The plan, as outlined to shorten the games. is to prohibit the pitchers from moving off the slab to receive signals from the catcher, when runners occupy the bases. For the first violation ot the speed order,' the umpires will warn the recalcitrant slab artists. For sec- ond offense. balls will be called. If the pitcher persists a third time, he will be ruled out of the game.
 The American league instituted such a system a few weeks ago. It seems to be working successfully. Statisticians fig ure that at least 15 minutes will be saved game by the introduction of this feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
HEAVY SPECULATION. NEW YORK MARKET.
Spectacular Advances of In-
 dustrials C0ntinue-U. s. Steel Stock Active

New York. July 2S.-Speculation was on business was even greater than the two preceding two days, passing the s1.ooooo0 mark. The spectacular advance among the industrials continued. but the move ment as whole was less impressive than yesterday, owing to the lack of resillency among the railroad stocks
 Brllish speculation in railroad shares was revived yesterday, bringing about sharp upturns, but today they proved less responsive. They were traded in heavily, but showed the effects of intermittent realzng sales. The close was irregular. with gains of the industrials well main- tained, and the railroad shares on a slightly lower level than at, yesterday s close.
 The steel stocks were the favorites. The bullish character of United States Steel s quarterly statement resulted in keen bidding for that stock which changed hands in lots of several thousand shares. IL rose to 67. the highest of the year. The largest advances, however, were in Crucible Steel and Bethlehem Steel, which established new records of 65A and l6e. respectively. High record sales were also made by Crucible Steel. Westinghouse Electric at 112 Allis-Chalmers at 2os4 ana the preferred at 6S1s.
 The bond market was also strong, all though there was an increase in foreign Ielling Total sales, par value s. 400, 0oO.
 United States As, coupon, advanced 14 on sall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29

phate AA,' containing a minimum of phosphate of lime equivalent to IS per cent of phosphoric acid and 45 per cent of lime From 80 per cent to 90 per cent of phosphoric acid is soluble in per cent solution of citric acid. and is properly available as plant food. the balance re- maining in the soil and later becoming available As just stated, it is suff- ciently fine for 80 per cent to pass through a 1oo-mesh screen. This extreme fneness enables it to come in intimate contact with the soil particles where 1t is rapidly acted upon by the soil solu- ton and absorbed by the root of grow ing plants. While a conventional method of estimating phosphorus in fertilizer requires that 1t be stated in the equiva- lent of phosphoric acid. the phosphorus fin duplex basic phosphate does not ex- ist in the form of an acid, but is basic phosphate of lime. It Is generally con sldered by agricultural chemists that the phosphorus in basic slag is a tetra-oal- cum phosphate; that is one part of phos- phorus Is combined with four parts of lime. In the soil this readily breaks up into less complex forms which are taken mp by the plant while practically none Is lost in the drainage water Duplex basic phosphate contains 45 per cent or more of lime A considerable part of this is combined with the phosphorus, but a portion remainsfas calcium oxide or caustic lime. This is usually 10 to 15 per cent of the total mass. When added to acid or sour soils it imme- oiately reacts with the acid. tending to neutralze or sweeten the soil, as is done when ground limestone or other forms of lime are applied to sour soils.
 Besides phosphorus and lime duplex basic phosphate contains per cent to per cent magnesia, { per cent to 10 per cent silica, 10 per cent to IS per cent iron oxide 1.5 per cent to per cent other clements. All of these are plant dance of them. Occasionally good re- suits have been obtained in applying one or more of them as fertilizer
 Thomas phosphate, a basic slag, pro duced by the steel works of Europe. has been used as a phosphate fertilizer for years in Germany, England, France and other countries. and furnished about half of the phosphorus used there The re- suits obtained show that the phosphorus it contains Is available to a high de- gree as plant food. Large quantities have been imported into the United States and the field tests conducted by various experiment stations confirm fully the re- suits obtained in Europe
 Duplex basic phosphate is manufac- tured exclusively at the Ensley plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. It is put up in 1o0-pound sacks or can be shipped bulk in carload lots in states where the law permits. This is often the prefera ble way of handling it. and when shipped in bulk there is 8 re- duction in price equal to the cost of sack ing which, based on present costs, is approximately N1o per tom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
STIFF ADVANCE '. ON QUIET MARKET Buying Based on Reports of DrOuth in the Cot
 ton Belt

New Orleans, July 2S.-Cotton made a quick advance today on a quick market, standing at the highest at a net gain of 2S to 29 points and closing 27 to 2s points up. The advance was caused al- most wholly by buying based on reports of drouth in the belt, although, to some extent, it was helped by rather wild ru- mors of great Russian victory.
 The market opened at the advance and in the early trading gained to points, bulls entering the market because the weather map failed to register much needed rains in Texas. Complaints that drouth was spreading to nearly all por- tions of the belt, and that the crop was shedding excessively in several states increased the buying movement Weekly weather reports were considered unfa- vorable and still further stiffened the market, which reached its highest levels late in the day.
 While much fresh long buying was in evidence, there was a general covering movement along the shorts. Some traders claimed the days trading market the beginning of the first real crop scare of the son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
InvOkeS Gods Reward
 for Pellagra Cure

Jumbo. Val. H. Satterwhite writes: 'I want to thank you for what you haye done for me. You have cured my wife God bless you in your work hope some day to see you; If I never see you 1 hope to meet you in heaven. God will reward you for your grand and noble work"
 There Is no longer any doubt that pel- lagra can be cured. Don't delay until 1t is too late. It is your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn.
 The symptoms-hands red like sum- burn, skin peeling off. sore mouth, tho lips, throat and tongue a flaming red. with mucus and choking; indigestion and nausea eitheN diarrhoea or consti- patton.
 There is hope; get Baughn's big Free book on Pellagra and learn about tho remedy for Pellagra that has at last been found. Address American Com pound Co.,. box 2014. Jasper. Ala, re- membering money Is refunded in any case where the remedy fails to cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
MARKET UNSETTLED
 ON CHICAGO WHEAT
Wet Weather Effects Off, sets by Skepticism Re-
 garding Black Rust

Chicago. July 2s.-Anxiety over wet weather effects on harvesting of wheat was to some extent offset today by skepticism regarding the seriousness of danger from black rust. In consequence the wheat market closed unsettled H0Ssc off to 1ssc up. compared with last night Corn finished at 14c decline to i5c ad- vance, and oats with gains of a shade to %, and provisions down 10 to Poe.
 sharp break in wheat prices at Min neapolis was taken as discrediting the black rust talk, and there was a com plete setback here in quotations for Sep tember and December.
 Shorts were the buying side of corn, especially while the wheat mar ket maintained full strength.
 Rainy weather made oats advance. es- pecially July.
 Lower prices for hogs weakened pro- visions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Fruits and produce

Wholesalers Selling Price) Lemons-S3Q4.
 Lettuce-S1@1.2 .25 per box. Limes-75c9$1 per l0). Pineapples-s1.50Q2 crate. Peaches-s75cqS1.
 Peaches, F bus. baskets, 15925c. New Apples-$1d1. .25 per hamper. Peanuts-51k@615c per lb. Home Grown Tomatoes-3oQ4oc basket. Irish Potatoes-75c per bu.; No. ?, 5oc per bushel
 Virginia Potatoes--Cobblers in u-peck barrels, So.
 Roasting Ears-121AQ15c dog. Eggplants-$1Q1.50 Alabama Onions-S1G1.2 crate. Northern Onons-Per 75-lb. sack, $1.3. New Cabbage-siG1 50. Green Beans-Hamper, 50G75c. Home Grown Tomatoes -409Soc. Home Grown Squash-Per half-bushel basket, 2oa3oc.
 Home Grown Cucumbers-Per half bushel basket, 25@50c. Lodon Layer Raisins-s1.75 Watermelpons-10d20c Cantaloupes-75ca$1. New Sweet Potatoes-s1.25 per hamper. Missouri Apples-sl.25 crate. Figs-S1. 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling. s.5sc; receipts. 749; exports, d611; sales. 2600: stock, 152 946. Galveston: Middling, S.75c; receipts, 2472; receipts, 14,7S7; sales. 4; stock, 11s,6i2 Mobile: Middling, 81Sc; receipts. 6; stock, 14,1465S.
 Savannah: Middling. S.5oc receipts, s6S; exports. 4296; sales, 11S2; stock. 85,44o. Charleston; Receipts, 19; stock, 4S.565. Wilmington Receipts. g; stock, S4 462. Norfolk: Middling, S.5oc; receipts, 257; sales, 53s; stock, 44,574.
 Baltimore: Stock. 1906
 Boston: Middling: BLOC; stock, 14S0o. Philadelphia: Mddling, e60c; stock, 2S1s
 New York: Middling, 9.35c: receipts, H; exports, 551; stock, 24s,s42.
 Minor ports: Receipts. s7eo; exports, S790; stock. 14153
 Total today: Receipts, 12,724; exports, S3,o35; stock, 750707.
 Total for week: Receipts, 41,97o; exports, GLOSS.
 Total for season: Receipts 10, 7s5, ,454; exports S325,S74
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Produce Market

New York. July 2S.-Butter barely steady; receipts, 12,29s; creamery, extras, 9g score 27c: creamery, higher scoring, 27d27lac; frsts, 241s@26c. Eggs irregular; receipts, 15,156; fresh gathered extras 23la @25c; extra f1rsts, 21@22hc firsts, 19@ 2O1sc; seconds. 17d1S14c; nearby hennery white. fine to fancy, 2Sa29c; nearby hem
 nery browns. .25@26c. Cheese steader; re- ceipts, 45V; state whole milk. fresh flats and twins, white and colored, specials 13Ad14c; do average fancy, 131sc. Live poultry prices not settled; dressed firm: western frozen roasting chickens. 1Sm22c; fresh fowls iced. 1s1fG171ac; fresh tur- keys, iced, 15G16c.
 Chicago, July 2S-Butter unchanged. Eggs lower; receipts. 630 cases: at mark,
 cases included, 1im17c; ordinary frsts, l5iad16c; firsts, 161sd17c Potatoes lower; receipts 25 cars: Virginia eobblers, bar-
 relied, s1.3od1.35: Virginia and Jersey bulk Soc. Poultry, alive, higher; fowls, 14G141ac; springs 1SQ20c. St. Louis, July 2S.-Poultry unchanged except turkeys, 131sc. Butter unchanged. Eggs, 15c.
 Kansas City, July 2s.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Car of Cabbage Received
 From Norfolk - Water melon Market Cleaned Up. Freight Charge Doubled

Business in the wholesale district con-
 tinues good with advances in -four and
 cotton quotations.
 Upon news of bad weather conditions
 in the cotton belt spot cotton here went up Ac on all grades, the closing quota tion on good middling being S15c, that on
 middling, sssc; middling, 77sc and TAG ! on strict low midding. Tennessee flour is now quoted at s6.30; Michigan flour at s7.25, and hard winter
 wheat at s6. 40 Cornmeal Is quoted at
 s1.s5 per two-bushel sack.
 Pure lard has been reduced from SIC to l9c per pound.
 The feature of the produce market yes- terday was the arrival of a car of cab
 bage from Norfolk and car of Virginia potatoes. This is the first receipt of Virginia cabbage received in Birmingham this season, and is quoted at 1i5c per pound The product is of excellent quail ity and is expected to meet with ready
 sale.
 The watermelon market is said to be
 about cleaned up here. and more re- ceipts needed The melon crop of the haCsted and shipments are now arriving from the northern and central portions. Dealers here received a jolt yesterday when notified that the freight charge on melons had been doubled over the
 Louisville and Nashville from Verbena and nearby points. The rate on melons is now s24 per car.
 Among receipts of produce from local points yesterday were: 20 grapes Vine mont; from Cullman; 30 peaches, Phil Campbell; cases eggs, Kellyton from Vernon; apples, Gadsden; 3S peaches, Phil Campbell; coops chickens. Sulli- gent; ? chickens, Winfield; 10 hampers ap- pies, Irish potatoes, Cullman; barrels apples. sacks Irish potatoes. White City; 12 crates peaches. Empire; 40 crates ap- pies. Fort Payne.
 Quotations for today follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
BrOokfeds Divide

Kansas City, July 2s.-Fights with the umpire marked todays double header be- tween Brooklyn and Kansas City. ir which Brooklyn won the first game, to 8 and Kansas City took the second, to 2 AS a result of the fights the manager oi each club was banished.
 In the first contest Umpire Corcorai called two Brooklyn runners safe on wha the locals contended was a perfect doubl, play In the argument which followed George Stovall, manager of the locals brandished his fists and was sent to the clubhouse.
 In tho second game Lee Magee. man. ager of the Brooklyns, objected to a de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, July 2S.-(Special. )-Cables this morning were rather better than due and spot sales were large at 140OO bales. Here the market was steady at the opening trading with a moderate de- mand from Liverpool and some covering induced by the fact that the showers in Texas proved to be very light, with pre- dicticns of clear, warm weather The weekly weather report was rather un- favorable and further complaints were received from Alabama, which led to slow covering movement so that the market advanced rather steadily to the close. There did not appear to be any increase in southern offerings on the ad- vance and there was some demand from spot houses. Local sentiment is still bearish but some less confident than heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
AMATEUR GAMES AT
 RICKWOOD TO-DAY

The Guarantee Shoe company and the Burger Dry Goods teams will meet this afternoon in double bill both af- fairs promising to be hard fought games. The battle will be staged at Redwood Field, commencing at 2:3O a. m. Both teams have been making things live for their rivals, and will put up a good exhibition of the national game. The Burger team is at present leading the Commercial league, having busted the Blach's team a few weeks ago.
 The batteries for the battles today are as follows: Guarantee: Powell and Wat CTS. Burger: Neice and Scheeler. Second game-Guarantee: Templeton and Waters Burger: Schussler and Burney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Coffee Market

New York, July 2s.-The market for coffee futures opened at an advance of 3 to points owing to a show of firm ness in Brazil where Rio exchange was higher and on covering. Offers from Brazil were firm, 15 to 20 points lower iS the cost and freight market, however, and this caused active selling which ran the market into stop loss orders and re- suited in a decline of IA to 15 points from the opening The close was to 10 points net lower. Sales, 1S,750; July, 6.70c; Au- gust, 6.6oc; September, s.54c October, 6.56c; November. 65sc; December. 66oc; January. 665c; February. 6.7oc; March, G. 75c April. 6Soc; May, 6S5c; June, 6.9Oc. Spot coffee easier; Rio No. z. 7ssc; San tos No. 4. SIC. Rio exchange on London, 3-32d higher. Milreis prices were 75 reis higher at Rio and unchanged at Santos. Brazilian port receipts, 72,oo0; Jundiahy. 55 O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Williams Wins

Boston, July 2s.-The defeat of ". M. Johnston of San Francisco by Nat Wiles of Boston in the fourth round of tho Longwood Cricket clubs annual lawn tennis singles tournament, was the only noteworthy upset today. R. Norris Wil- Hams, second national title holder. van qushed G. P Gardner Jr., state cham pion The eastern doubles championship tournament developed no matches of great interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Interior Cotton Market

Houston: Middling, s.S0c: receipts. a27; shipments, 1109; sales 14s; stock, 54,154
 Memphis: Middling, S75c; receipts, 367; shipments, 105l; sales. 225; stock, S0,3Oo
 Augusta: Middling, S.50c receipts, 105 shipments, 35s; sales 354: stock 6S, ,Se0
 St. Louis; Midding, sssc receipts, 254 shipments, 2S2; sales. 25; stock 1S.267.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 254; shipments, 2s2 sales, 20; stock, S,267.
 Little Rock Middling. s.50c; stock, 9105 Dallas: Middling, S.35c; sales, 250
 Total today: Receipts, 1912; shipments, 2S75; stock, 246 235.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Flour and Feedstuffs

w IoIcahIc N'Ottttt5rf7'7
 Self-rising flour, s6.50: Tennessee flour. s63O; Michigan flour s720; Idaho flour s6.6O; Indiana flour, $6.5o; hard winter wheat flour. s6.40; shorts, SSS; pure wheat brand. S29; C. s. meal, 71a per cent, $29; Cremo meal, $26: c. s. hulls. s10 ton; No. timothy hay. s25 per ton; pea green al falfa: western, s22. and southern alfalfa, s19; mixed feeds, per ton. sS5; oats, per No. 9 white. bushel, 69c; Texas oats, 6Sc; corn, per bushel, $1.05; cornmeal, s195 per sack; chops, s1.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
FEDERAL LEAGUE
Split Double Header

Pittsburg, July 2s.-Pittsburg and Baltimore split todays double header the home team winning the first game to 3, in II innings. Baltimore took the second 3 to g. Bender was knocked out of the box in the ninth inning of the first game, Suggs yielding two hits in the eleventh that sent over the win hing run.
 First game R. D. Baltimore .... o01 Oil 900 0o--S 13 1 Pittsburg .... 900 900 003 01--4 13 1
 Batteries: Bender. Suggs and Owens; Rogge and O'Connor.
 Second game R. H E Baltimore .... 0o1 100 100--S ' 1 Pittsburg ...... 200 900 000-2 8 o
 Batteries; Bailey and Owens; Hearn and Berry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Real Estate Transfer

The following transfer of real estate was recorded yesterday in the office f the probate judge:
 $1100-Columbus Loan and Investment company to w. W. Wooley and Mamie Bernce Wooley, lots 57, 5S and 5s, survey of Tuskegee Place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Judge Stiles Better

Judge J. P. Stiles. who was taken with a severe attack of acute indigestion at his office Tuesday afternon. showed much im- pi ovement yesterday and will probably be taken home today. It was stated sthat he will probably return to his duties In a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
COLUMBUS WINS
 SALLY PENNANT

Macon, Ga., July 2S-Columbus defeated Macon for the South Atlantic league championship by winning here today, 13 to i, after having previously gained three games in the post-season series of seven. Macon won one contest and two others ended on account of darkness with the score tied. Macon was the winner of the pennant for the first half and Co., lumbus for the second half of the regular season. As
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Chicago Grain

Chicago. July 2s.-Wheat No. 2 red S .14lk@1 .15l4; No. hard, new. S.15A@ 1.19 Corn: No. yellow, s1A@S11ac; oth- CTS nominal. Oats No. white b3hN 531ac; standard. 556f55%c Rye nominal. Barley, 7aG77o. Timothy. s4.5O95 .5o Glover, S. .5Od1s %. Pork. s13.o5. Lard, s7.55 97.57. Ribs, S9G9. 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Square. N, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association
 sale. of Cotton and Cotton Seed OH for future delivery: Special attention and spot cotton for delivery. Correspond. once invited. F N.'es -A1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
LOCAL QUOTATIONS
Poultry and Eggs

Commission merchant's prIce) HeEs-11hc. Fryers-1sQ20c. Broilers-16G17c. Guineas-S0c. Roosters-25c. Fresh country eggs, 15d1sc; graded,scar- on eggs, 20c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Rice Market

New Orleans, July 2s.-The tone was stes dy in rough rice today. while the clean grade remained quiet and steady. Rough and clean quotations unchanged. Rice. polished, per ton, s26d2s; bran, sls@ 22. Receipts rough, 302. Sales, SS2 sacks rough Honduras at 29odI3 6oc; 800 pockets clean Honduras at 31s@I4 i-16c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Sugar

Granulated sugar, ss.2S per owt. f. o. b.. Birmingham.
 Choice Rice-S5.50 per cwt. Fancy Rice-s6.00 per cwt.
 Extra Fancy-s6.50 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., 1915-07-29
CoffOn Seed Oil

New York. July 2s.-The cotton seed oil market closed steady; spot, 5.9ode0Sc; July. 596d6.0Sc; August, 5.99@6.01c: Sep- tember, 5.9s@5.99c; October, 5.9Sd5 99c; November, 6.O4d6.07c; December, 6.Ood 602c; January. 6.05@6.o7c;, February. 6.13q 615c. Total sales, 14,500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
Dry Goods Market

New York, July 2s.-Cotton goods mar ket quiet and steady. Yarns dull Laces and embroideries offered for a new sea son at advances. Burlap quiet. Worsted yarns sold for export at firmer prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-29
New Orleans Cotton Futures
New Orleans Cotfon

New Orleans, July 2S.-Spot cotton steady, points up. Sales, on the spot 1900 bales: to arrive, 1000; good ordinary. 6.6sc: strict good ordinary, 724c: low middling, 7.S7c; strict low middling, S.32c: mddling. S.6sc; strict middling, S.94c: good middling, 9.26c; strict good middling. 963c; receipts. 749; stock, 152, ,9l6.