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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
LEAVES FOR BALTIMORE,
Naval Fuel Ship Mars Sails After
Discharging Cargo.

The big naval fuel ship Mars, which
arrived here about ten days ago and
has been unloading at the navy yard,
completed discharging Friday and yes
terday afternoon left for Baltimore to
unload about a thousand tons of nitrate
left from a cargo she took aboard at a
port on the west coast of South Ameri-
ca. Capt. William E. Luckett of this
city is aboard the Mars to pilot her on
river and bay to Baltimore.
The announcement that the Mars was
the biggest ship ever in port here
brought many to see her and it is stat
ed that hardly q day passed that
throngs did not visit the navy yard to
get a look at the big steamer.
The Mars brought here the exhibits OF
the government departments from the
Panama-Pacific exposition at San
Francisco and in addition had aboard
q large quantity Of nitrate. used in the
making Of powder, for the naval pow
der plant at Indian Head and for Bal
timore.
After unloading at Baltimore the Mars
probably will load coal for San Fran
cisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
MRS. AGNES ZANCIG DIES.
Prominent in Connection With Hus-
band in Psychic Research.

Mrs. Agnes Zancig, wife of Julius
Zancig, internationally known in con-
nection with her husband for their
Joint work in psychic research. died at
her home in this city, 9O4 18th street
northwest. at 3 o'clock yesterday
morning. after an illness which had
extended over a period of several
years.
The funeral will be held from the
chapel of Frank Geier's Sons at 3
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment
will Elm Glenwood cemetery.
d. For more than eighteen years Mrs
Zancig had been associated with her
husband in psychic work and their ac-
Invites have received the serious con-
sideration and investigation of scien-
fists. During that time she appeared
before notables of both the occident
and orient. including India, Japan,
China. South Africa, England and its
colonies, Germany. Russia, Denmark.
Norway. Sweden, France and practi-
cally all parts of Europe. She pos
sessed autographs Of many of the
worlds rulers, past and present.
She appearede before Presidents Har-
rison, Mckinley. Roosevelt and Taft.
She recently gave a public exhibition
with her husband in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Enter Mitchell Sociability Run.

Names of participants in the Mitchell
sociabiIity run. to be held next Sunday,
are being registered at Miller Brothers
automobile and supply house daily.
Among those who have indicated that
they will participate are X. l.. Simp-
ron. S. ]. Ross. MRS. ]. F. Gibbs. Mrs.
Ethel Abbott. Sidney Alexander. Mrs.
Carrie s. Mertens. f. II. Handy, J. Nc
Kinney Berry. Samuel Bernard, DR..
John Constas. Charles f. Miller. Miss
Helen Miller. Claude Z. Miller. Harry
Gladman. Mrs. W. Z. Merritt. Mrs. Edna
II. Acker and Mrs. Jones. wife of Capt
Jones, L. S. A. of Fort Myer. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
Will Continue Auto Show.

So many requests have been received
by Miller Brothers automobile and
supply house for an extension of the
automobile show at the salesrooms,
1905 II street northwest. that it has
been decided to hold the show for
another week. William Lininger, spe-
cial representative of the Mitchell
Lewis Motor Company of Racine, Wis,
is in attendance at the show and will
give a series of lectures on the Mitchell
cut-out chassis which was received
and set up in the showroows during
the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
APPROPRIATION RIDER
WHICH WAS UNPOPULAR
Representative Farr Notes Adverse
Sentiment Against Legislation to
Gust Federal Employees.

When Representative johnson of
South Carolina brought in a legislative
appropriation bill several years ago,
with a rider on it designed to force
the aged civil service employees out of
their positions with no provision for
pension. backfire was created which
has aroused a tremendous sentiment
for pensions for civil service employees.
according to Representative Farr of
Pennsylvania. In an interview with a
reporter for The Star yesterday Rep
resentative Farr said that as soon as
the news of the attempt to 1egislate
the older clerks and employees out of
the government service was spread
abroad people all over the country be-
came highly indignant. and the wave
Of sentiment began to roll toward Con-
gress.
Shock to People.
The personal touch between govern
ment employees and the people is what
is responsible" said Representative
Farr. The news of that attempt to
knife these older employees shocked
people everywhere. 1t became known
fhat many post office men. carriers
especially. would be legislated out of
office. and people became very indig-
nant
When a carrier brings letters to
your house year after year You get
TO be close friend of his. and you
watch him the years go by. Every
one on his route knows him as life
long friend and when any such at
tempt as that is made to throw him
out there is a country wide yell of
indignant protest.
Then, result of that first in
dignation. people begin to think of
pensions for these older men. and that
is why the Griffin bill to pension postal
employees who are ircapacitated by age
IL meeting with SO favorable a recep-
ton here in the House.
Committee Gives Hearing.
A hearing on the bill yesterday
elected from Representative Farr and
Representative Crosser of Ohio favor
able testimony. Thomas Flaherty.
president of the post office employees
organization. told the subcommittee of
the post office committee in charge of
the Griffin bill that inasmuch as the
postal ser lad 20 per cent of the
civil service employees, it would be
good place to start a pension system.
He also said that the sentiment against
pensioning civil employees would dis
appear just as the sentiment against
public schools disappeared in the early
part of the nineteenth century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-09
To Quickly Relieve
Soreness and Inflammation

Rub in few drops of Absorbine.
Jr., it Is surprising how promptly it
penetrates and acts-how clean and
pleasant 1t Is to use and how eco
nomical. because only a few drops.
are required to do the work.
In addition to being a dependable
IMMINENT. Absorbine, Jr, is a safe,
powerful, trustworthy antiseptic
and germicide which doubles its
efficiency and its uses.
When applied to cuts, bruises and
sores. 1t kills the germs. makes the
wound aseptically clean and pro-
notes rapid. healthy healing. 1t al
lays pain and Inflammation prompt
ly. Swollen glands. painful varicose
veins, wens and bursal engagements
yield readily to the application of
Absorbine. Jr.
Absorbine, Jr., is sold by leading
druggists at s1.00 and $500 a bottle
or sent direct postpaid.
Liberal trial bottle postpaid for 1Oc
in stamps. w. F. YOUNG. P. d. F..
27S Temple ST. Springfield. Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
OPENINGS STRONG ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Selection of Republican Ticket and Collapse of the
 PrOgressives Satisfactory

New York, June 12.-Rea sonable infer was that the selection of the republican national ticket and the virtual collapse of the progressive movement were altogether satisfactory to the important financial interests. Stocks opened with a strong tone, gathering greater momentum later and extending to almost all classes of se- curitles.
 There were occasional recession from best quotations and a marked reduction from heavy realizing. In the main, how ever, the course of the market indicated an excess of demand over supply and urg- ent covering of short contracts.
 This was especially the case with old time favorites, notably United States Steel, which recovered it's long dormant leadership on an advance of l5s points to S73s, accompanied by a hugher overturn of the stock in very large individual blocks.
 Important rails, almost without excep- tion. improved substantially over last weeks final prices, Reading heading the movement with a gain of points, Cana dian Pacific and New Haven displaying similar vigor. New York Central, the Harrimans, St. Paul, Aichison, Lehigh Valley and less conspicuous rails, also made material progress, Rock Island fea- turing the inactive division with gain of points at 411a its highest price in almost 10 years.
 The one new high record of the day was made by American Beet Sugar, which rose AZ to S71a
 Bonds were firm with further heavy dealings in Anglo-French 5s which closed at a slight gain, after some early heaviness. Total sales of bonds par value $5 10, 900; United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
|CROP REPORTS CAUSE WHEAT 10 DECLINE
Estimates Put Nebraska and Kansas Yields Nearer
 Last Years Figures

Chicag go, June 12.-Assertions that the Kansas and Nebraska yield for 1916 would be much nearer equal to the 1915 total than had been generally expected did good deal today to cause a decline in the wheat market here As result, the close. although unsettled, was 1hQ 1ssc net lower, with July at s103 and Sep tember at $1047s Corn lost 1sdAc to 12c oats finished 14c off to shade advance, and provisions at rise of 27c to 2Sc
 Estimates made by a leading authority today put the Kansas wheat crop at 1o5, ,000,0 900 bushels, as against 106,000,000 last year. Nebraska was figured at 60, 000,000 bushels, a decrease of 6600,0 900 bushels These estimates which were ac- companied by reports that the crop had shown wonderful improvement in Ne braska and the southwest during the last two weeks led quickly to the low est prices of the day. Not all of the de- cline was due to the bearish crop esti- mates. Right from the start prices had a downward swing, influenced by easier cables, favorable weather and the slow ness of shipping demand. Besides, the United States visible supply statement for the week was a disappointment for the bulls.
 Profit taking by shorts brought about something of a recovery in the wheat market near the end.
 The upturn was held little by an- nouncement of the purchase of 120,000 bushels for export by way of the gulf at a better price than any which had re- gently been offered.
 Corn declined with wheat rally which wiped out the greater part of the loss ensued, though when the visible supply total was posted showing a much larger decrease than at the corresponding time last year.
 July oats option went to the lowest quotations yet this season.
 Higher prices on hogs prompted a sharp advance in provisions. leading packer was conspicuous on the buyina side.
 Future uotations were as follows:
 Wheat Open. High. Low. Close. July .... 1.03% 1.o4 1.02Ss 1.03
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Avery's Letter

Our market opened few points low CT this morning on a bad showing by Liverpool, which was to 3 points low CT than due. The only feature to the market was heavy selling by promi- nent Wall street house in New York during the early session. which caused prices to ease off to about 10 points under Saturdays closing level. This selling was we'll absorbed. however, and the close was only few points un- der the final qutations last week.
 The nomination of Hughes by the re- pub1icans was considered rather bullish by the trade but there is an absence of incentive just at this time and prices are held within a very narrow range.
 The census report on supply and dis tributon will be issued at g o'clock to- morrow and Is expected to make bull- ish showing
 Spots held firm all over the south with no pressure to sell. and as long as this condition exists there is no proba- bility of any decline of consequence in the future market, and we favor pur- chases on all recessions.
 C. F. AVERY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
COTTON CLOSES
 AT NET DECLINE
Active Selling by Commits sion Houses Forces
 Decline

New York, June 12.-An early decline
 carried October contracts off to 12sSc in the cotton market here today but prices
 then steadied with october selling up to 12. 95c and closing at 12.93c. The general list closed steady4at a net decline of to 5 points for the day
 Cables were lower than due and after opening barely steady at decline of to points, prices here soon sold off to a net loss of to 10 points. This was the result of rather active selling by prom supposed to be liquidating either local or southern long line. and whose selling during the first hour was estimated at nearly 10000 bales. Liverpool was mod crate buyer, and there was also a little support from spot houses on the decline which carried July contracts off to 12.73c and December to 1305c, or about 12 to 13 points under the best point reached by the bulge of Saturday.
 It seemed, however, that the selling movement had pretty well spent itself at this level and prices steadied late in the morning on covering, with uly work ing up to 12.80c and December to 1S.11c, or back to within 2 or points of Satur- days closing figures.
 Trading later was very quiet with fluc- tuations narrow and irregular Closing prices showed reactions of or points from the best. The days weather news was considered very favorable, leading to further talk of a bearish weekly re- port from the weather bureau on Wednesday and of an encouraging end June condition. These advices, however did not seem to bring in much selling pressure and the absence of increased offerings from the south probably ac- counted for part of the scattered cover ing and the rally from the early decline, The census report on supply and distri- button for the month of May is expected at the opening tomorrow. An idea that lit would show continued activity among domestic spinners may possibly have been a factor on the partial recovery. Trading was not ative enough to indi. cate any fresh sentiment around the ring, however, and private cables also reported a very quiet market in Liverpool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
HEAVY TRADING ON
 COTTON MARKET Weather Map Considered FavOrable-Private Crop
 Accounts Optimistic

New Orleans, June 12.-The cotton mar ket was rather heavy today and selling of a somewhat speculative nature made it's appearance. sending prices at their lowest to points under the close of last week. One explanation for the sell ing was that large traders werep utting out short cotton on good crop prospects and another was that foreign trad1 in- terests were liquidating their holdinfs or long cotton. Pressure was heaviest Early in the session. Toward noon the mar ket made almost full recovery, going back 10 within 1 point of Saturdays quotations. The close was at a net loss of to 4 points.
 The weather map was considered favor able and private crop accounts for the most part was optimistic in tone and de- veloped a considerable volume of offerings from room traders. Late in the day, how ever, the tendency among short sellers was more caution owing to uncertainty over Wednesdays monthly consumption figures from the census bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, June 12.-(Special.) )--To- days market was very quiet and steady. Liverpool sends cables that the demand seems to be supplied for the moment The weather in the cotton belt appears to be just what is re- quired for a crop somewhat late. Here the sentiment is firm on the belief that despite the falling off in spinners
 takings behind last season that no decline in cotton is likely and there fore the chances favor buyers There are a few who do not regard cotton as an investment at cents higher than year ago, when we were facing a small crop, while now the prospects and acreage are for a larger yield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, June 12.-Cotton: Spot steady good middling, S.5Sd middling s.42d low middling, S24d; sales. 5000. 800 for speculation and export; receipts. 1000 Futures closed easy; June, S141ad; June and July, S.10d; July and August S.061ad; August and September 799d; September and October. 7.91d; October and November. 7.S4d; Novem- Der and December, 7,7Shd December and January, 7.76d; January and Feb ruary 7.74ld;; February and March 773d; March and April, 7.72d: April and May, 7.71d May and June. 77od; June and July, 7.69d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13

New York, June 12.-Mercantile paper, S1aqS&4 per cent; sterling, 6O-day bills, A.7S94 demand s4,75 11-16; cables. s476 7-16; francs, demand, s5.91a4; cables, $o91A; marks, demand, 75Bc cables 76c; kronen, demand, 13I4c; cables, 1S1ac; guiders, de- mandf, Al 9-16c; cables, H%c; lires de- mand, s6,9s; cables, $6.37; rubles, demand, 305sc; cables, Sic; bar silver, 647sc; Mexi- can dollars, 497sc; government bonds, steady; railroad bonds, firm; time loans, firm; 50 days 31sd3% per cent; 90 days, 39494 per cent; six months, 4 per cent; call money, firm; high, per cent; low, 2% per cent; ruling rate, 3 per cent; last loan, 3 per cent closing bid, PA per cent; offered at 3 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Obliging an Old Master

TOIH tHC SHlSdSO IiCidiu.
 On the occasion of the death of a chief of one of the department bu- reaus in Washington a clerk in that bureau was flashing madly down the who asked:
 Why the deuce are you in such a tearing hurry?"
 'I am goins,' explained the clerk, ito the funeral of my chief, and there is nothing he hates like. unpunctu- ality!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
No Disappointment Here

From the New York Times.
 A New York lawyer tells of a man who had been convicted of stealing by a cer- tain Down East" judge. we'll known for his tender-heartedness.
 Have you ever been sentenced to inn prisonment?" asked the judge. not un. kindly.
 "Never!" exclaimed the prisoner, sud denly bursting into tears.
 Well, well, don't cry. my man." said his honor, consolingly; you're going to be now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Metal Market

New York, June l2.-Copper dull; cleo trolytic nearly nominal; September and la ter, $2SuZ9. Iron, steady; No. 1, north ern, $250q21; No. ?, $20Q20.50; No. 1, south ern, $20. 25q20.75; No. 2, $1975Q20.25. Metal exchange quotes tin quiet; spot $43. 75Q 44.75. At London spot copper, G12l 1Oc; futures, Gl19; electrlytic, G142; spot tin, G1S4 15s; futures G1S5 The metal ex- change quotes lead offered at $690; spell ter nominal. At London lead G31 lac; spelter. e10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, June 12-Cotton seed oil made very poor response to the sharp upturn in lard owing to an indifferent trade demand and pressure from local bears. After higher start, prices eased off and at the close were generally ? to points net lower. Sales 13,100 Spot, 10. O.sOd1110; June 10.S0@11,15; July, 10.72Q 1915; August, 10.72Q10.74; September, 107S @10.75; October, 9.S5@9.S6; November, S.99 @9Ol; December, S.S7QS.91; January, S.SS@
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Naval Stores

Savannah, June 12.-Turpentine quiet, SS11c; sales, none; receipts, a1S; ship ments, $50; stock, 14,169. Rosin. firm; sales, 1O4s; receipts, 1857; shipments, 610; stock, 61 ,965 Quote: A, B, c, D, E, $4.S5Q |5; F, G, s4.95@51O; l. $5a5.2o; K, s5.25a5So; NJ, s5.35@5.45; N, $550; VIC, $5.S0; wv, $6.10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Interior Movement

Houston Middlng, 1910; receipts. 1877; shipments, 1927: sales, 5S2; stock. soo1O. Memphis: Middling, 13c; receipts, 41s; shipments, 1872; sales, 25O; stock. 101S2s. Auguesta: Middling 121sc; receipts, 126; shipments, IFS: sales, 2495; stock, S4559.
 St. Louis: Middling, 12%c; receipts, 6S1
 shipments, 72S; stock, 13,711. Cincinnati: Receipts, 963; shipments,
 1T03: stock 12,0S4. Little Rock: Middling, 12SSc; receipts, Is: shipments, 512; sales, SIP; stock, IA,
 A60
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
MEAT AND LARD UP
 ON MORRIS AVENUE
Business Opens Brisk With Shortage of Sea Food.
 Oranges Advance

After steadily declining for a week meat again assumed the aggressive and shot up 45 points yesterday The first advance of 15 points since the slump was noted Friday, while the advance of 1ac on ribs and dry salt bellies and a 4c ad- vance on pure lard run quotations uI more than Ac above recent quotations. With the exception of 75c advance on California oranges yesterday there was no other change noted on Morris avenue. Business was reported fair with a full supply in all lines except sea food The shipments in this line that dealers expected to arrive yesterday were delayed and parobably will arrive today. A Today's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants -1rice) Fryers-25Q30c
 Hens-l7c.
 Guineas-35c.
 Roosters-10c per h.
 Fresh Country Eggs-21c: graded 23c Turkeys-Live. 22c; dressed. 24c.
 Geese-75c. or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 12.sSc; receipts 1858; sales, 1S05; stock 227,SS9. Galveston: Middling, 13.30c; receipts 2046; exports, 1900; sales, 1460; stock, 1892, 517. Mobile: Middling, 1263c; receipts. 1O9 stock, 9, 1S1. Savannah: Middling, 12.6Sc; receipts, 591 sales 1266; stock, 120, 400. Charleston: Middling, 121sc; receipts 135 stock, 43, 465. Wilmington: Middling, 12Ac; receipts
 433; stock, 1,175 Norfolk Middling, 12,s1c; receipts, 6s1
 sales, 257 stock, 66,176.
 Baltimore: Stock, 6404. Boston: Middling, 12s0c; receipts, 91 stock, $500. Philadelphia; Middling, 1315c; receipts 2; stock, 453. New York: Middling, 12.soc: exports So67; sales, 300; stock, 1S5,50S. Minor ports: Stock, $500. Total today: Receipts, 57S1; exports, 15, S67; stock, 952,76S. Total for week: Receipts, 1217; exports 24S34
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Chicago Grain

Chicago, June 12.-Wheat, No. 2 red, n.o4ss; No. red, s7cas1; No. 2 hard, s1.O2A
 d1.03h; No. hard, 9Shcd$.02. Corn, No. yellow, 73d74c; No yellow. 71c. Oats, No. white. S9aS9Ac; standard 4O15c. Rye, No. 2, 979971Ec; barley. 5sGS0c. Tim
 othy, s5.5O@s; clover. N.50a13.5O. Pork, s21 .5Gd2 50; lard, s12.7O; ribs, s12,62Q13.G2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Fruits and Produce

 Apples-Fancy Winesap, box g .25@2 50 Oranges-F'lorida, per box, $494o0. Oranges-Calfornia s450 rapefruit-Florida. per box, $450@4T. Bananas-Per bunch, s1.50Q2. Lemons-Fancy imported, box, S5.50; fancy California $5.50. irish Potatoes-Michigan White. bushel, $1.75.
 Sweet Potatoes-Dooleys, bushel s09s5c Onions-White. per crate. g; Yellow per crate. g.
 Cabbage-Florida, per crate. $a25 Cucumb ers-Hamper, $250. Tomatoes-Fancy Florida, per crate, $3.50; choice, per crate, $2.75. Beans-F'resh Florida, per crate, $1.7502 New Potatoes-Hamper $1.75. Ceery-Fresh Florida, per crate, s2.5o. Lettuce-Per hamper. $50. Squa ash-Per crate. H.50@2. awberries-South Alabama, sl25d 175.
 Limes-Per 10O SIPS. Peas-English, per hamper, g. Pineappies-$3 crate. Waternelons-40050c. Huckleberries-$3.5O 5O94.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Dry Goods Market

New York. June 12.-Cotton goods were quiet and steady today. Yarns were firm. Raw silk was active and higher. Dress goods were active and jobbers reported fair trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, June 12.-Wheat. No. hard, 9Sc@l.04; No. 2 red. s1a1.o6. Corn, No mixed. 69l4d70c; No. 2 white, 7012d 71c; No. 2 yellow. 721aa75c. oats, No. ? white, 40a401ac; No. ? mixed, 3SGl361kc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Creamery Products

Wholesale Selling Prlce) Creamery Butter--321ac; A. x M cream cry. 3lc; process butter, 3019c; oleomar-
 garine, 15@23c; country butter, 200. Full Cream Cheese-17hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar. S cwt. f. o. b. Bir- mingham. Market firm at $7.65 New Or leans,
 Choice Rice-$5.50 per cwt. Fancy Rice-s6 per cwt. Extra Fancy-$650 per cwt. Grits-$2.25 96-lb. bag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-13
St. Louis Grain

St Louis, June 12.-Wheat. No. 2 red, S1OsG1. 10: No. hard nominal; July, s101bc; September, $1.03H. Corn, No. 2, 7Si5d74c; No. 3 white, 731ac; July, TAc; September, 6SA@69c. Oats, No ?, 371sd 3sc; No. 2 white nominal; July, 3Shc; September, 36c.