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New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
DENMARK READY 10
 SELL WEST INDIES
Opposition to Transaction Said to
 Have Disappeared

Washington, July 24.-Negotiations between the United States and Den- mark looking to the purchase of the Danish West Indies, are practically completed and both governments are now awaiting an OppOrtune moment for obtaining legislative action to a treaty embOdying the deal. It is un- derstOod that the price which this government proposes to pay is ap- proximately $5,O00,OOO.
 The object of obtaining the three isl- lands is primarily the establishment of a coaling and cable station at St. Thomas. Incidentally American capi- tai and American enterprise will be used to build up the islands, which have fallen into dire financial straits and become a burden to Denmark.
 The strategic importance of the isl- ands for the United States is the elim- ination of the possibility of some Eu- rOpean power taking them off Den marks hands and thereby having ac- cess tc a naval base in close proxim- ity to the Panama canal. The interest of Germany, Or German speaking companies to be exact, in this prOS- pective purchase has interfered with previous efforts made by the United States to acquire possession of them.
 On Important Trade Routes.
 This government has long consid- cred the wisdom of acquiring the Danish West Indies because of the ex- cellent harbor facilities and the added fact that they lie along important trade routes to South America. Grant had the proposal up for consideration during his administration, after which 1t was dropped and remained dor mant until former Secretary of State Knox resurrected 1t at the instigation of informal inquiries from Denmark.
 The present administration began sounding out the Danish government with reference to the plan nearly a year ago, and negotiations proceeded smoothly until the Danish legislature went up In arms against the plan early this year.
 Tn diplomatic circles it has been hinted that German influence was, be- hind the opposition in Denmark, but whatever the reason, this opposition was sufficient to cause the project to be dropped temporarily by both gov ernments.
 Now conditions appear to have changed and word has reached the state department that the people of Denmark are inclined to look more fla vorably on the plan. It is said that Germanys opposition has disap- peared.
 Conditions have become very bad there, and there is no longer any mar ket for the native products, and the islands arc no longer a source of revenue Denmark is therefore con- fronted with the alternative of ex- tending financial aid and going to con- expense toward improving or accepting the offer of the United States to take the islands off their hands.
 The administrator here, although opposing in principle the acquisition of foreign territory, recognizes the practical advantages to be derived from the proposal The Panama canal has greatly enhanced the strateglc ao- vantag ges which the United states would derive from a naval base or coalinc station at St. Thomas, and has emphasized the importance Of pre- venting any European power from ac- c1IjriDcr it.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
BAN ON POP BOTTLES.
Assault on Umpire May Force Fans
 to Paper Drinks.

Toledo, Ohio, July 24.-The assault on Umpire George Johnson at the To- cal American Association park yester- day will result in the elimination of the pop bottle, according to plans under way by Manager Bresnahan and other stockh olders of the club, it was announced last night A paper substitute will be used, it was said.
 Johnson was knocked unconscious by one of fifty or more bottles thrown from the stands when the spectators were dissatisfied with a decision which meant defeat for the home club. He left the hospital today With several stitches in the back of his head where the missile found it's mark
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
PUL.LAR
 &: NVEN
BRITISH DETERMINED
Newspaper Correspondent Says They Attack in Waves and Always Return Despite RepuIses by Machine Guns.

Berlin, Via London, July "A, 11:1O a. m.-The correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger on the Somme front, describing the fighting of July 1920. rays:
 Even the powerful force of the enemys attacks in the first days of July is greatly surpassed by the rage, eXasperatfon and tenacity of these new attacks. No matter how often the enemy is repulsed they return again Bnd again in fresh waves of assaults. AS if their army was inexhaustible they try to storm our positions against our hammering machine guns and cracking rifle fire''
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
TO AID EX-PRTSONERS.

New York, July 24.-An important extension of the work of the Prfs- oners' Relief society, an organiza ton founded in Huntington, W. Va, to get employment for men released from penal institutions and to aid their families, was announced today by Earl E. Budding, founder and presi- dent of the society. MT. Budding said that branch bureau will be estab- lished here and that other branches may be started in other cities.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
MONEY TO BURN.
Mexico Decides to Destroy $22o,OOO,
 900 in Paper

Mexico City, July 24.-Fifty mil lion dollars in Mexican paper money will be burned within the next few days in the courtyard of the National Palace, according to an announce ment made by the governmet. This money is of the old Vera Cruz issue, and has been supplanted by a new is- sue made in the United States. The public has been invited to witness the burning of the money.
 It is said s225, 5,OOO,OOO in paper money will be disposed of in this way during the next few weeks.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
CAUCUSES IN MAINE.
Candidates for United States Senator
 Being selected Today.

Portland, Me-, July 24.-Democrats and republicans of Maine went to the polls today to select candidates for United States senator to succeed the late Senator Edwin c. Burleigh. A special election will be held on Sept Il, the day of the state election.
 The only democratic candidate in the field was Kenneth c. M Sins dean of Bowd ojn College. Congress- man Frank A. Guernsey and former Gov. Bert M. Fernald sought the re- publican nomination.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
BUTTON, BUTTON, WE HAVE TT.

Washington, July 24.-American manufacturers are grasping the worlds button trade, once held by the warning European countries, the de- partment of commerce announced to- day. Exports from the United States increased eighty per cent in 1915 and continue to grow. Japan, Italy and Spain are the only other countries now Belling buttons abroad. Formerly Great Britain, France, Germany and Austria supplied most of the world.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
VACATION IN THE WOODS.

Washington, July 24.-Tourists seeking Americas beauty spots are being directed by the government to the national forests as vacation grounds. The forestry service is dis tributing 13O,00O maps showing camp sites, hunting and fishing grounds, roads, trails and telephone lines. Di- rections accompanying the maps show how to reach the forests.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
BURIED AT ARLINGTON.

Washington, July 24.-The body of Lieut.. Col. M. c. Butler of the Sixth United States Cavalry, who was killed at Alpine, Texas, Thursday by Harry J. Spannell, a hotel manager, was buried in Arlington cemetery today. Spannen also killed his own wife, shooting the two as they sat in Span nelIs automobile in which Spannell had invited Col. Butler to ride
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
DENTISTS CONVENE.

Louisville, Ky, July 24.-With sev- eral thousand dentists from all sec tions of the United States In attend ance, the annual convention of the National Dental Asso ociation and al- lied bodies was opened here today with several sectional meetings.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
D. MCMILLAN 1S212Sl;21@ %&2S go

sured them that the enVirOnment in the park was far more conductive to clear thinking out of the many phil anthrOpic schemes he was sure they were eager to evolve.
 Three men, who are recognized as among the most notorious fake pool room operators in the country, pro- tested vehemently at the "unWarrant- able humiliation,' but the moment the detective turned his back they slipped out a side door at nimble gait.
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
IRON AGE' EDITOR DIES.

New York, July 24.-Charles w. H. Kirchoff, for thirty-six years editor of the Iron Age, a former president of the American Institute of Mining En- gineers and a noted engineer, died on Saturday at North Asbury Park, at the age of GA
New Britain herald., 1916-07-24
NEW TIN MILLS IN USE.

Pittsburgh, Pa, July 24.-Five tin mills recently constructed at the Me- Keesport plant of the McKeesport Tin Plate Company were blown In today. Seventeen additional mills are being constructed and when completed there will be a total of forty-fOur, making the plant the largest of it's kind in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
PEACE RUMORS
 CAUSE RECOVERY
Cotton Opened Nervous But Steadied on Improved
 Peace Prospects

New York March 13.-The cireula i tion of peace rumors seemed chiefly irresponsible for sharp recovery in contracts selling up from 11.S6c to 12.16c and closing at 1214c The gen.
 eral list closed firm at net advance iof from 16 to 19 points.
 The market was nervous and un- settled during the early trading. There appeared to be increased uneasiness over the international situation, which icreated a disposition to even up com
 mitments, and after the rallies last
 week, this led to more or less seat iterins liquidation. The market opened steady at a decline of points on March and from 1 to , points higher on other deliveries. but very soon eased off with the active months selling [ to no points net lower during the early trading This decline carried May down ito 11.67c, while October sold at 12c but offerings were fairly well ab- Isorbed by Liverpool buying to undo lstraddles and moderate demand from ltrade interests.
 Reports from the southwest that ,drouthy conditions were damaging lgrain and might lead to an increase m the cotton acreage may have ac- lcounted for some of the selling of the tlater deliveries, but the market stead lied promptly enough following reports from Washington that the administra- ition had agreed to Mexican proposals with reference to crossing the border (which was supposed to minimize the Hangers of friction Buying was linn llted at first, but became more active as prices worked higher during the lafternoon when sentiment was in- ,fluenced by the strength of the stock market, rumorS of improved peace prospects and favorable spot advices from Memphis and New Orleans. Many early sellers appeared to be cover ling late in the day, while there was further buying by trade interests on la scalp up to 11.S5c for May and Oc- itober 12.29c.
 The market closed within point or two of the best. Private wires from New Orleans said that German inter- tests were buying there and Memphis reported good spot demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
FRESH STRENGTH
 ON COTTON MARKET
Spot Demand and Report of Drouth in Texas Were
 Stimulating Features

New Orleans. March 13.-Folowing a period of hesitation in the early trading during which prices were moderately de- pressed, the cotton market today suddenly took on fresh strength. the buying move ment of last week was resumed and prices were forced si bale and more above the level of Saturdays close. The stimulating features of the day were the continued good spot demand and the in- creased number of complaints of drouth in the early sections of Texas.
 On the opening trades the market went f to points up, but this small rise was met by heavy offerings from traders who entertained bearish convictions regarding the outcome of the Mexican situation Under this selling the market quickly broke to 12 points. Unti, late in the morning the tone was barely steady and at the lowest the trading months were at a net loss of to points. Feeling in favor of the market gradually grew in the absence of anything new from the Mexican borders, the decline was recov- cred and in the afternoon the market made decided show Of strength. At their best prices were 19 to 2S points over Saturdays last quotations; the close was 19 to 21 up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
Produce Market

New York, March 13.-Butter: Receipts, 526S; unsettled. Creamery extras, a2 score, 36c; creamery, higher scoring. S61a GS7c; firsts, S41s@S51ec; seconds. 32@34c. Eggs: Firm; receipts, 161S4; fresh gath cred extras, 22q23c; extra firsts, 211ac; firsts, 201sM21c; seconds 20Ql2014c. Cheese: Firm; receipts, 234; state whole milk flats, held colored specials, 1S0f1SAc; do white, lSc; do white and cofored average fancy, 17a4M17ssc: flats, current make, specials, 171ac; do average run, 17Mc. Live poul- try price not settled; dressed, quiet; chickens, f5@29c; fowls, 141s@l9c; turkeys. 260 soc
 Chicago, March 13.-Butter unchanged. Eggs, higher receipts, 16,625 cases; firsts, lsa4c; ordinary firsts, 17A@17%c; at mark cases included, 1S@1S1ac. Potatoes, lower; receipts, 63 cars: Wisconsin. Michigan, Minnesota and Dakota white, 90@S1 co; Minnesota and Dakota Ohos 90G 95c. Poultry, alive lower fowls, 16lsc; springs, 1Sc.
 Kansas City, March 1S.--Butter Cream cry, 34c; firsts. S2c; seconds, soc; pack ing. 2O1ac. Eggs, firsts, 1S1ac. Poultry; hens, 151ac turkeys, 20c springs, 2Oc.
 St. Louis, March 1S.-Poultry: Chickens, 141ac; springs, lie; turkeys, 15@22c; ducks, 17c; geese. S@l0c. Butter, creamery. 36c. EggS 1715c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
Ayery's Letter

Tine cotton market was very nervous during the early session, and sold off about 10 points from Saturdays closing prices on the weakness in stocks, which market was much concerned over the Mexican situation. This nervousness ex- tended to all markets and the tension was only relieved when President Wilson announced he would consent to move ments of Carranza's troops through American territory. This news imme- diately caused rally, which was helped along by reports from Texas saying that the drouth was unbrolen and that the ground was too hard to blow even with steam tractors.
 The spot demand was very good at from unchanged to 1sc advances in many markets. There were some rumors of peace talk abroad It was said Maxmil- Ian Harden's paper was urging peace now as being the most advantageous for Germany. It was said these rumors run shorts to cover in New York, and brought buying orders from Wall street houses
 Wall street wants to buy cotton and on any favorable news comes into the mar ket on the theory they are buying the cheapest priced staple commodity, but they have been run out several times by the increased acreage talk.
 It is to be hoped farmers will profit by the arguments and repeated warnings given them against the folly of raising another big crop. which will mean an other period of business stagnation and lard times.
 Believe conservative purchases of the July option will prove preferable
 c. +. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
BETHLEHEM STEEL AGAIN PROMINENT Trading on Stock Exchange Active With Steady Gains
 of Standard Stocks

New York, March 13.--Except for a brief period at the opening when prices !. reflected pronounced irreguiarity be cause of the latest turn to Mexican affairs, today's market was one of al- most steady growth and breadth. An nouncement made before the end of the first hour of Washington's purpose to enter into a mutual agreement with Mexico for the capture of the country S lawless hordes on either side of the frontier, seemed to put new and more reassuring phase on the situa- tion and prices rebounded sharply.
 Such issues as Mexican Petroleum American Smelling. Southern Pacific and Greene Cananea Copper, all of which had manifested early weakness recovered all or the greater part of their losses. Other stocks, particular ly those of the munitions group, reg lstered gains of 3 to points at mid day, these gains being increased as the session waned Various industrials and equipments followed the lead of the war shares, as well as other special ties having no relation to such stocks.
 Bethlehem Steel assumed some of its Former prominence, making a maxi mum gain of 36H oints to 524M The
 
 was attended by circustantial reports of additional contracts and the fact that these rumors were not denied carried conviction to speculative circles.
 Crucible Steel, which led the list as the most active stock on it's rise of 1ato 93, was helped by very favor able February earnings, and steel and copper shares were lifted to higher levels later on intimations of higher prices for such products.
 In the later dealings the inquiry embraced a number of investment stocks, chiefly rails and United States Steel the latter making an extreme rise of 2k to S51s from the new low price of the morning. The ease with which some of these leaders respond ed to moderate absorption indicated a scarcity of supply and induced con siderable short covering. Final prices were mostly at or near highest levels. Bonds failed to keep pace with the rise in stocks, some speculative issues showing heaviness Total sales, par value, were s2,280,000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
JACKSON, MISS.

Jackson, Miss, March 14.-(Special.) ) The success Of his plan to issue bonds in the sum of s1250O0 in support of the celebration of the states centennial at Gulfport next year encourages Governor Blbo. and those of his friends who are standing by him in his tests of strength in the legislature. to believe that his other propositions will carry to success fu termination. In this he is joined by the majority of the progressive mem- bers of both houses, and should future tests prove as disastrous to MT. Hower- ton and his 40 followers. as did the cen- tennial measure the old capitol will be pr eserved to future generations, and new buildings will be erected for the several colleges and eleemosynary institutions just as the governor has suggested.
 The centennial proposition carried for two reasons-one being that it was a permanent improvement; the other was sentimental. State pride was success fully appealed to in assertions that every other state had contributed largely to centennial celebrations. These are good and strong reasons for repairing the old e pitol building Its preservation is de- manded by all the women of the state who belong to patriotic organizations be- cause of it's association with state his- tory, but the strongest reason for preservation advanced is that it is badly needed for the use of departments of the state government that are now oc- crpying little committee rooms in the new capitol or rented quarters down. town.
 The governor is asking sl250oO for the old capitol, and it is understood that in the event Architect Link. the builder of the new capitol, declares the old structure cannot be repaired. the gover- nor would tear down the old walls and replace with new ones so far as the money will go. preserving the magnificent frcnt and rotunda, both of which are in good state of preservation.
 The state colleges are clamoring for new buildings. all of them being badly crowded; the State Charity hospital needs enlarging. the Blind institution needs more room, and charity hospitals are being demanded in north and in south Mississippi. The only way to pro- cure sucA permanent improvements is through bond issues as urged by Cover nor Bilbo, and it is now confidently be- lieved he is going to win the fight against the low pressure crowd, having better arguments for his side in these demands than he had for the Gulfport centennial-at least there will be no room for even the weak objection that it is donation instead of an ''appropria- ton" and requires 90 votes to pass the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
FREIGHT SHORTAGE
 SENDS WHEAT DOWN
Congestion of Railroads and Lack of Ocean Tonnage
 Discourage Holders

Chicago, March 1S-Difficulties in ties for shipments had considerable to
 do with bringing about lower prices today on wheat. The market although
 firm at the close, was 1@11s to IS e Il A down with May at S1.OS1s a1. .0S1 14
 and July at $1.O7ss @1.O71s Other Heading staples scored gains: Corn, 4 ss l4&c to s4c; oats, If Q 5sc and provi- sions, 21s c 25c.
 Heavy liquidating safes by largest 1 interests led to a series of sharp breaks in the price of wheat during the first half of the day. Congestion lack of ocean tonnage seemed to be the
 main source of discoura cement for holders Increased attention was given to the subject because of suggested possibility of the trouble becoming lworse by reason of some disagreement ieven though temporary. between Great Britain and the United States as to restricting the time allowed on armed merchant ships in American harbors. If such vessels were treated as aux Hilary war craft and were permitted only A hours to unload, it was point led out that the existing embarrass- lments to the transport of grain would be multiplied to an indefinite extent. Corn showed relative strength throughout the session. Unusual de- mand from distilleries that are making ialcohol presumably for war purposes was chiefly responsible. Oats advanced lin sympathy with corn. Commission houses that have recently been con jspicuous sellers turned today to the buying side.
 Provisions rallied on account of ap- parently baseless rumors that large sales had been made to the United States government. At first the mar ket suffered from lack of aggressive support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-14
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market,

New Orleans: Middling, 11.6sc; receipts, APO; exports, 1208; sales, 39S5; stock, SS3,374. Galveston: Middling, 12.15c; receipts, 4166; sales, S19; stock, 299, ,3S9.
 Mobile: Middling. u.50c; receipts, 210; sales, 25; stock, 20. 734.
 Savannah: Middling, 12c; receipts, 1865; sales, 1051; stock, 175911.
 Charleston Middling, 111Ac receipts, 210; stock, 7O,s94
 Wilmington: Receipts, 394 stock. 51, 765. Norfolk: Middling 11.56c; receipts, 2i30; sales, 1S1; stock, 114,960
 Baltimore: Stock, 613i
 Boston: Middling, 11.S0c; receipts, 19l; stock, 17,700.
 Philadelphia; Middlng, 1215c; stock, 1892
 New York: Middling, 1190c; exports, 24l3; stock, 312,065.
 Minor ports Receipts, 1895; exports, 4995; stock, 3O,554.
 Total today: Receipts, 1s,0S1; exports, S618; stock, 1,4S0, 472
 Total for week Receipts, 35,216; ex- ports, 21,S79.
 Total for season: Receipts, ,, 75a.2S5 ex- ports, 3,6S1, ,S19.