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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
||TTINC CLOSE OF STOCK EXCHANGE
|ctivities of Past Week the Greatest in History of
 Institution

New York, October 2.--Today session the stock exchange furnished a fitting pse to one of the most active weeks in Fe history of that institution. At the 'tset there were signs that the move ent in specialties had run its course, at least, but before the end of |e first hour heavy trading was again in |Il swing The second hour was even bre active, the short session recording turn over of more than 75o,0oo shares. |)f this amount Westinghouse contrib led about 25 per cent and United States Id American Car Foundry 10 per cert |ch. Westinghouse was the all absorb-
 B feature for time, adding total of (nost points to yesterdays substan kl gain at the maximum of 1391a. Amer
 tn Car Foundry got into its greatest Tide shortly before the close. the in- 'iry for this stock sending the price up leaps and bounds to 95. new record Id an overnight advance of Il points. |eel was backward at first, but came |thin fraction of yesterdays top, it's |st price in four years. just before the Id. |Some of the recent favorites like Bethle- I'm Steel and General Motors were con |icuous for their. new records, Bethle- I'm attaining to 375 and Motors to 3o0 10 point advances Willys-Overland |so achieved new high at 225la- Such Fues as American Woolen, United States Ist Iron Pipe, Pressed Steel \Car, h. |strial Alcohol and the petroleums all Eured to a substantial degree in the Fing movement.
 Railroads were again treated with scan. |nsideration, playing little or no part su |e days doings, except to manifest heav-
 hss at intervals. Canadian Pacific was |essed for sale, but in the final dealings |tterment in this group was registered. bHlings of. the day bore mainly upon |e; foreign loan with it's large subscrip- pns, and trade reports which indicated increase of expansion and distribution |rticulariy at jobbing centers. '
 The bond market was firm on moderate |alinss. Total sales. par value. aggre- tied $2.ao0, 900.
 United States bonds were unchanged on III during the week.
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obtrusive in it's soft gray plumage. but the rich greenish black and sllvery white of the males contrast sharply with tho grass or soil of the lawn or breeding pen. Game Bantams mature much more rapid ly than large fowls. and may be matched after the last cold days of spring and be fully matured before the first cold days of autumn. Much stress Is laid on their smallness and the weights set as standard for males are 70 to % ounces; for females, IS to 20 ounces. The combs of the young males are cut off with special scissors, a process termed "dub- bing." and much rivalry exists as to tha fancier most proficient in this art
 The little hens are good layers of tiny white eggs.
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mustard and sulphur in about equal quantities and add them to the dry mash In the proportion of about ons teaspoonful to a quart of mash. IT given as advised and when the fowls show the first signs of being out of condition, this in most cases will ef- l fectively ward off the approaching disease.
 For such diseases as cold, roup or canker. in addition to the above treat
 ment, the quarters must be disinfect- cd occasionally. To prevent the spread of the disease. drinking vessels should also be disinfected. Besides cleaning the drinking vessels from time to time add enough permanganate of potash to turn the water pink as a disin- fectant as well as a small lump of cop peras as a tonic.
 Use For Disinfectants
 CanlSer often seems to be the after math of colds or roup. It also shows its presence after, the birds have fought It may be prevented in the first case by preventing colds and roup and often in the second case by thor oughly cleansing the mouth at once with a good d.vinfectant,
 These diseasea are those that most often affect the young fowls Old fowls are not nearly as subject to colds. roup, canker or chicken pox, but as a result of improper feeding during moult. they may have the bowel trou- ble. Fowls that have been forced heav- fly for eggs for long period should be allowed to moult leisurely. Toe highly concentrated foods should be eliminated Plenty of crude protein should be supplied, hence the rationt l should contain liberal supply of wheat bran. and fresh. succulent greens. A good range is the best place for fowls during the moulting period. Fowls that have laid all winter spring and early summer need and are en- titled to a good vacation-not two weeks. but two or three months. They have earned it and are entitled to it..
 The old fowls are liable to be troubled now with body lice or roost mites. and are not in condition to withstand the facilitating effects of these pests. Pow der the fowls with good lice powders and spray or paint the house with kero- sene, carbolic acid solution or some good mite killing and disinfecting agent. If fowl Is weak and debilitated, use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
New York Cotton Futures
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, October 2.-Spot cotton easier; zoe. middling. 7.1sd; middling. 6.Sod; low middling, G. 3sd sales, 6cc0.
 Speculation and export. 50o receipts 1000; futures barely steady; October, 6.6;kd; October and November, 6.65hd November and December, esd; December and January. esd; January and Febru- ary 6.7od; February and. March, 6.7ld; March and April 671hd; April and May, 6.71lzd: May and June, 6.72d; June and July, 6.7cd; July and August, 6.6sd Au- gust and September. 65l1zd.
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Bonds
Mercantile Paper

New York, October 2.-Mercantile paper 3@Sh per cent. Sterling 6o-day bills. s46s; demand, s4.s1.s5; cables, sa.72.35 Francs demand 5.75; cables. 5.7i. Marks demand SIS cables, s4i4. Lires, demand. 621; ca : bles, 6.20. Rubles, demand, S4; cables S4k. Bar silver, 4asse; Mexican dollars 3s1sc. Government bonds steady. Rail. road bonds firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Dry Goods Market

New York. October 2-cotton goods and yarns firm today. Burlaps were sold for later delivery at higher prices. Linens high and firm. Hosiery and underwear in good demand Mems wear and dress goods firm, but less active. Ready-to- wear lines more active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Chicago Grain

Chicago, October 2.-Wheat: No. 2 red. $1.04% @1.08%: Mo- 3 red, s1.01@ 1.04; No. hard. s1.05@ 1.o6A. Corn: No. 2 yellow. 73@731ac. Oats: No. 8 white, 34 S5c; standard, ssc. Rye No. ?. 99c. Barley, 50@59c. Timothy, S5@ 7.50. Glover. $12@19. Pork, $1S.SO. Lard, $S.27. Ribs $S.75@9.37.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
AMATEUR POULTRMEN
 HAVE GOOD OPPORTUNITIES

The Growing Importance of Anna teur Poultry Raising will be dis z cnssed next week by Reese V. Hicks, former president of the American Poultry association MT. Hicks will discuss the economic phases of this branch of the poultry industry and will give sug- gestions as to how the amateur may start with limited capital and achieve success. He will point out the difficulties to be overcome and the dangers to be avoided. Watch for his article in next weeks issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Kansas C;tv Grain

Kansas City, October 2-Wheat: No. 2 hard. s1.02@1.07;' No. 2 red, y1.1a@ 1.14. Corn: No 2 mixed. 58M @57c, No. white, 56h e sic; No. ? yellow. 57hD 5Sc. Oats: No. white, 3s@37c; No. 2 mixed, 3434hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, October 2.-Wheat: No. 2 red. s1.os@L12; No. ? hard. .s1.o59 1.o6; December T9sMc;s May. 9sss O 9S 1z C. Corn: No. 2, 61hc; No. White, 61 # e. December. 51ssc: May. 52es O @52%c c. Oats: No. 3 nominal; No. white, nomi- nal; December, 343sc, May. 37c
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New York. october 2.-Raw sugar quiet. Molasses 2.9sd3.12c; centrifugal, 3.75@ 389c; refined quiet. The market for sugar futures was easy under scattered liqui- dation. closing 1 to points lower Sales. 2O60 tons. December. 2.74c; March, 2.76c; May, 2S8c;. July, sole.
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condiments lightly and supply skim, sour or buttermlk and free range until tho weather Is too cold
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Ct. Nor. Ore ...5soo 4sA 4Sh 4sh Total sales for the day. 79s,o00 | shares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, October 2.-(Special. )-Liver- pool came decidedly lower than due on the idea we stated yesterday that the de- cline of past week had shaken the con- fidence of spot holders who would now offer freely. The consensus of opinion is that the bureau report will show tho lowest condition of the crop. with one exception, .n the past 10 years.
 With this condition, what will the mer- chant and planter in the south do, and what will be the action of the spinner in the north that is the question which the trade will face on Monday. To date the planter and the merchant have re- ceived good prices for what they have sold, end they know the crop Is short and that business throughout the coun- try is increasing, with small stocks Of goods on hand. The spinner. having missed his market, is not disposed to buy freely believing the supply sufficient, but he, too, is feeling the advance in goods and the disposition of. every woman to buy what they did not buy last season. Now, which will control?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, October 2.-The cotton seed oil market was easier early on reports of more liberal offerings of crude, but prices rallied and developed decided firm ness, closing irregular. ? points lower to [ points higher. Sales, 1900 barrels. Oc- tober. 6S6c; December. 6.SSc; January, 7.01c; March, 724c: May, 7.35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Metal Market
Sugar Market

New York, October 2.-Copper quiet electrolytic, $1s25; iron unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Coffee Market

New York October 2.-The market for coffee futures was steadier today in sym pathy with reports of steady primary markets and on some scattered near month buying which evidently found very few sellers around the ring. The market opened at an advance of ? to. 5 points and closed at net gain of to 8 points for the day. Sales of 5770 bags included ex- changes of December for March at II points. October, 6.17c; November. 6.20c. December. 6.22c; January, 626c; Febru- ary, 630c: March, 6.a5c; April, 6.40c; May. 6.4sc; June, 6.49c; July, 6.54c; August. 660c; September. 663c.
 Spot coffee steady Rio 7's, SAC; Santos As. Sc. Cost and freight offers were un- changed. It was reported that Brazil ian shipper had accepted a bid of Sisc for Santos As late yesterday, but it was also stated that other bids at concessions had been refused. Firm offers of 4s ranged from about S2O to s60. Rio exchange on London was hd higher. while milreis prices were unchanged at Santos and 75 reis lower at Rio Bra azilian port receipts, 77,000; Jundiahy 47000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Atlanta Federal Reserve Statement

Weekly statement of resources and liabilities of the federal reserve bank Of Atlanta, October l. 1915. Resources: Gold coin and certificates, Gold set- clement fund. s1,699.000; held by the bank, $5.99S,945; legal tender notes, etc, s115,310 total cash reserves. ST. S1S,255; due from other federal reserve banks, net, $543,393. 40, bills discounted: : Commercial paper. $5.307, 259.s5; invest ments. warrants, $4610-S5.311, S69.S5; ; all other resources, s194,17S.42; total $13,S62, 695.72. Liabilities: Capital paid in, $2,416,950; United States treasurers deposits s5,000,000; federal reserve notes in circulation, net. s2.- 147,75 reserve deposits, net $4205.- 948.97; all other liabilities. S9 ,O46.75; total, $13,S62. 6s5.72. Memorandum: Fed eral reserve notes issued to the bank, $11,2S0, 900; federal reserve notes in hands of the bank, s1.632.750; federal reserve notes outstanding. $9,647250; :; gold and lawful money with federal re- serve agent, $7.500,000; net liability, account federal reserve notes. $2,147,- 250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Avery's Cotton Letter

Birmingham, October 1.-(Special) There was some further readjustment of outstanding contracts pending the gov ernment reports which were postponed to Monday Liverpool was lower than due this morning, probably on reports mini mizing the storm damage.
 Bears have had their courage consider ably strengthened by the recent decline and 1t 10 not unlikely there is some short interest in the market.
 The National Ginners' association gave out condition report of 60 today, which was without especial market influence,
 It is probable there will be somewhat cratic market immediately after the re- ports are out unless they are decidedly bullish or decidedly bearish. But the private estin1atofs usually get fair lire, on the situation and thei,reports have been discounted within few points.
 Under the present circumstances it is well to remember few or the cold hard facts upon which have based my bullish position heretofore and which l am as- sured remain unchanged.
 Tirst-A very short yield.
 cond-Consumption, which wi'l leave us with a shortage before the next crop begins to move.
 Purctasers should also remember that whenever a market gets overbought or
 
 interest becomes top heavy and It does not take. much pressure to bring about H Sharp reversal in direction. This In itself does not mean that any of the fundamen tals that determine the ultimate trend have ir any mannet heen changed, but is resilt Of the difference between com bought around the bottom and these bought at the top, and usually in the latter case with short margins behind them. lied. after the reports are out of the way Monday, cotton should be confidently bought for good profits.
 believe the market stands pretty well evened up oyer the report
 It 10 my aim to watch the, technical po- snd viii try to anticiapte ft as I wab able to do previous to the last break. and will give what infornetins Lam abls to set Il. advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Charles Fairchild & Co.'s Letter

..ew York, October 2.--(Special oliver pools failure to meet our advance of yesterday afternoon caused some further liquida ton at our opening today. Fresh buying developed however, and prices rallied some 15 points. Near the close. some nervousness was shown and the market eased g or 10 points, The decline. in part was due to the liquidatipn of accounts with insufficient margin to car ry over the government ginning and con Gition reports. which are to be issued on Monday next at 10 a. m. and noon, re- specti, ely.
 The ginning figures are expected to be heavy, owing to the unexpectedly high prices obtained for cotton during the last two weeks. However, as advices generally indicate that ginning operations are decreasing daily, it would seem as though heavy ginning figures were to gome extent discounted. Average guess of cotton exchange members on condi- tion is 622. Unless report is 60 or be- low, we think liquidation will follow Its publication, but upon any decline we think conservative purchases advisable. As the sea son progresses we believe the shortness of the crop will be come more and more apparent, and with consump- ton promising to be largest in years, we can see nothing in the situation to depress prices permanently
 We arc very favorably inclined towards March and May cotton seed oil and ex- pect to see those options sell materially higher shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03
Live Stock


 Chicago, October 2.-Hogs:, Receins, 6OO0 market strong. Bulk, $720QS.O5 light s7. 35GS.1o; mixed. $6.S0QS.2 .25 heavy, St. 70el S10; rough, s6.70d635; pigs, $. 25a765.
 Cattle: Receipts. 800: market weak. Ma tive beef cattle, $611025; cows and heif- CTS, s3dtS.25; calves, $7.75D11.50.
 Sheep: Receipts, 5000; market slow Wethers, $5.75G655;, ewes, s3.6o@5.sO; lambs, NQ9.25.
 Kansas City October 2--Hogs: Re- ceipts 1000; market steady. Bulk, $750G1 &; heavy, s74OQ7.75; packers and butch CTS. S.50QS05; light s7.40aS: pigs, s7G7.75. Cattle: Receipts 200 market steady. Prime fed steers, s950@10.10; dressed beef steers, S.SO@9.40; southern steers, s6.6oSg 75o; cows $4@6.75: heifers. s6.25@9. 50; stockers, s5.5oGs; bulls, s5q6; calves, ss @1O.
 Sheep: Receipts. 20o market steady Lambs, $S.25G8.7o; yearlings s6QG.i5; wethers, $5.50d6.50; ewes, $5.25@5.9O.
 St. Louis, October 2.-Hogs: Receipts, 1900 market lower. Pigs and lights, $6op S.10; good heavy, $775QS.
 Cattle: Receipts, 1500; market steady. Native beef steers, $7.6Od1025; yearling steers and heifers, sS.50G10; cows $6qS; stockers, $6QS.25; Texas and Indian, steers, $5.25QSS5; cows and heifers.' $406.5O; na- tive calves. s8711.
 Sheep: Receipts. 350' market steady. Lambs. SSQ9; sheep and ewes, $5q7.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-03

wheat bran IS VaIuaDIe
 Such mild laxatixes as olive oil and lard are found In every kitchen pantry while sulphur Is found in nearly every stable. Wheat bran is as frequently obtainable and has laxative qualities It Is well to keep to keep before the fowls at all times a supply of dry. sweet wheat bran or mash of'wfich that is large ingredient. When the house and weather are dry. a little sul- phur in the mash materially assists in keeping the intestines in good condi- tion. Charcoal either powdered or granulated, sweetens the crop, assists in keeping the intestines in normal condition and has tendency to arrest 0erm development.
 Such universal condiments as red pepper and ginger aid digestion. Mus tHrd serves aa tonic. All these are harmIess. As 1t Is usually necessary in common ailments to stimulate diGes- tipn. keep the crop sweet and the acc ton of the intestines normal. 1t Is well to mix ginger. red pepper. charcoal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
WINTHROP

Mrs. John H. McIiroy, regent Of p.
thence Stanley Chapter, D. a. R., gave
a coffee Friday morning TO members Of
the chapter in honor of Mrs. MURRAY
Stanley, honorary regent, who is. North
for q few days from her home IN DAY.
iona. Fla.
The Home Missionary Society met
with Mrs. F. ]. Davies "Wednesday aft
ernoon. Mrs. Fuller conducted thp
question box and Mrs. Grant gave an
interesting reading.
Rev. G. 3. Holt, district superntend
ent. will preach Sunday morning and
evening at the Methodist church.
The Senior class opened the Inter.
class prize speaking contest at the
High school building Friday Afternoon
The speakers We're: Miss Healey, Miss
Bailey, Mr.. Wiggin. Miss jackson, M.
Jones, Miss BIssonnette. Mr.. Bates
Miss Whiting and Mr.. Baker The sell
lections We're we'll chosen and the
young people acquitted themselvs
with credit 10 themselves and TO ther
instructors, Miss Goodwin and Miss
Putnam. The next speakers are The
Freshmen, who will present their pro.
gram in a few weeks. \ cup is TO be
awarded TO the class scoring the high.
est number Of points upon appearance.
enunciation, Interpretation and mem.
orv. The judges are Mrs. Z. T. CHI.
ford and Mrs. Lottie York.
Miss Ruth Goodwin is passing the
holiday vacation at her home in Wa.
tervilla
Schools closed yesterday for two.
weeks vacation.
Miss Lucia Beale was remembers!
by postcard shower Wednesday by
members Of the Luelia f Beale Stu.
dent Association. Miss Beale is recoI.
oring slowly from broken nip.
Mrs. Rufima Wood Of Bangor is Wis.
itine III town.
The Ladies Circle Of the Congrega.
tional church have elected the follow,
ing officers: Pres. Mrs Clara East,
man; vice Pres. Mrs Clara Hanna.
ford, Mrs. lsadoge Fairbanks; Sec.
Mrs. Ethel Tovle; Treas. Mrs Ross
Shaw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
OAKLAND

L. A. Farrar has received an unanl-
nous call to fill the pulpit OF the
United Baptist church in Bowdoinham.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hall leave TOT
Dixfield Friday.
w. f. Overlook will speak at $50
|P. NJ. Sunday at the High street MIS-
sion.
DR.. ]. K Wilson of Waterville, eol-
tor of the lions Advocate, VIII preach
at the Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening.
Fred P. Hallett returned Wednesday
from few days visit with relatives IN
New Haven, Conn.
Mrs. J.. A. Hallett and Mrs. Geo.
Hallett were in Portland Wednesday
on business.
The regular meeting of the Unity
Club was held Wednesday evening at
Murray vestry. % being present.
Whist was played during the evening
and refreshments served. The next
meeting in January will be the an
nual meeting and it will be held at
Murray vestry with a supper ana ron
call.
At the Methodist church at 1880 Sum
udS IHOTH1IS Etliei >-i"'e -
will fill the pulpit. There will be special
Christmas music. Sunday scnool at I'4'
Mems Bible class at u o'clock. Epworth
League at 6. Evening service at l.
Prayer meeting at 1.3n thursday eve
ming. There will be Christmas exercises
with a Christmas tree on FRIDAY nlsht.
There will be a rehearsal OF CHRISTMAS
music at the Baptist church at P. NJ.
Saturday.
There will be Catholic services at Me-
mortal hall at $50 A. NJ. Sunday.
The annual fair of the Free Baptist
church was brought to a successful close
Thursday evening with the laughable
farce Popping by Proxy All OF the
characters were well taken. the large au-
dience showing its pleasure by frequent
applause. For the fair, five booths were
arranged around the hall which were
prettily decorated and we'll patrcniZed.
In the evening supper was served at o
o'clock TO a large number. Much credit
is due to the ladies who worked so hard
for the success of the fair
All of the schools in town closed Friday
night for two weeks vacation over the
holidays The High school and the
Eighth and Ninth grade had Christmas
trees. and the South Primary school a
Christmas party In the High school the
principal, V Merle Jones, and the assist
ant Miss Whittemore, We're given some
very pretty presents. Also Mr.. Jones
was presented a mission dining room set
in miniature, ard his tiancee. Miss Ger
trude Miller, who is visiting friends, was
presented a tea set. also in miniature,
from the tree.
At this station SIS deer and FIVE bear
have passed through the hands Of the
INSPECTOR. But very little trouble has
been found with the hunters Identifying
their game There will be few deer
vet to be received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-18
ASKED TO JOIN LEAGUE
TO ENFORCE PEACE

The following communication from
Pres. Ralph J. Patterson of the Wa
terville Chamber of Commerce will be
of interest to our citizens in general:
Watervile, Me. Dec 16. 1915
To the Editor kennebec Journal:
1 have received letter from VIM
H. Taft, president of the League to
Enforce Peace, cordially inviting men,
bers of our Chamber of Commerce to
join the league and cooperate with it
as actively as ability will permit in
the organization that is to be under
taken in this State
The League to Enforce Peace stands
definitely and strongly for peace
through international forces. 1t be-
leves law should take the place Of war
in settling differences between nations.
No membership dues are required
but contributions will be welcomed
Membership blanks may be obtained
of Leon o. Tebbetts, Sec. 105 Main
street.
l understand this work conflicts in
no way with the efforts of the Nation
al Defense League and it is hoped that
those who are in sympathy with the
movement will make it known.
Yours very truly,
RALPH J. PATTERSON.
President