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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
Popularity Nominations In

All the nominations for the most
popular girl have been put in the
ballot box and were counted We'd
nesday afternoon. The twelve girls
who had the largest number Of
nominations were: Lesta Kauff-
man, Marie Kaufman, Estella En-
gle, Ruth Landes, Irene Graham,
Lorna Troup, Myrl Rodney, Paul
inc Jeffcoat, Marian Patterson,
Maude Irene whitehead, Leone
Forney and Ruth Hoffman. These
girls will be voted on any time be-
fore April a. On that date the
votes will be counted and the three
girls having the largest number Of
votes will be the three most popu-
lar girls"
Laurence Shuerman, a Freshman,
is going to Washington, Kansas, to
reside.
William Whitehalr, FRESHMAN
in A. II. s., has moved to Chapman.
He will attend d. G. H. S.
The tennis courts are in fine
shape and the backstops will be
finished this week. The courts are
full of players at noon and until
dark at night.
Miss Shay is joyfully Anticipate
ing the time when she can work at
a desk without encroaching upon
the rights of others. She has been
promised a desk all her own in tue
cowshed addition which Mr.. French
says will be added to A. II. s. next
year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
Senior Play Chosen

After much deliberation, What
Happened to Jones'" by George H.
Broadhurst, has been chosen as
the Senior play to be given May IS.
Since it would he impossible to
have all thirty-six Seniors on the
stage, tryout will be held Monday
afternoon and parts will be given
to those showing the most dramatic
ability. Practice will start imme-
diately.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
ALTERNATING SNOW AND
SUNSHINE FOR WEATHER
rrrom Saturday. Daiiyl

1From SATURDAY 8 Dally.l
Alternating snow storms and per
iodical sunshine was the weather
mans offering for the day. One
minute the sky would be clear, then
it would cloud over and in ten min
utes Abilene would be in the midst
of a genuine blizzard. The moisture
is what the farm wants and all are
pleased with it as the wheat is be-
ing benefited.
The lowest temperature register
ed was 20 degrees but 1t is thought
that the fruit and truck is not dam
aged as the wind was blowing all
the time. 1t is heavy, still frost
that does the damage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
is PLANTING 600
MORE APPLE TREES

Bert Dyer, the apple king OF
Dickinson county, is planting 500
more apple trees on his farm west
OF town this spring. They are OF
the Jonathan, Grimes Golden, Nam
moth Black Twig, Wine Sap and
York Imperial. He will build a
concrete cold storage plant this
summer to take better care Of his
crop. The trees we're purchased from
w. T. Cough & Son, who have in
their nurseries over 100000 apple
trees. Dickinson county is proving
fine fruit section and Mr. Cough
says there is a bigger demand for
trees now than for years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
FORMER ABILENE MEN IN
NEW BANKS NEAR SALIVA

Francis Robb, formerly principal
of the Garfield school at Abilene
will soon become a banker. He and
several other financiers have Sc
cured a charter for new bank To-
Gated near Salina. Max Walters
formerly of Abilene, will also have
bank near Salina. Both banks are
on the new railroad running north
from Salina.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
Use Aliens Foot-Ease

The antiseptic powder to be
shaken into the shoes and used In
the footbath. II you want rest and
comfort for tired. aching, swollen
sweating feet, use Aliens Foot-Ease'
It relieves corns and bunions Of all
pain and prevents blisters, sore and
calIous spots. Sold everywhere. Csc
Trv /, TODAY. 20-4wk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
MANY Children Arc SICILY

Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for
Children Break up Colds in "a hours
relieve Feverishness, Headache,
Stomach Troubles, Teething Disor-
ders, and Destroy Worms. AT all
druggists. Csc. Sample mailed free.
Address, Mother Gray Co., Leroy
N. Y. zO-4WKs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13
Insomnia

Indigestion nearly always disturbs
the sleep more or less, and is often
the cause Of insomnia. Eat a light
supper with little II any meat, and
no milk; also take one Of Chamber
lain's Tablets Immediately after
supper. and see II you do not rest
much better. Obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13

There is only one way to have a
clear. healthy complexion and that
is TO keep the bowels active and
regular. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
will make your complexion healthy
and clear, move the bowels gently
stimulate the liver, cleanse the sys-
ten and purify the blood. A splen-
did spring medicine. csc at your
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13

Humors Come to the Surface in
the spring as in no other season:
They don't run themselves all OIL
that way, however, but mostly re-
main in the system. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla removes them, wards OH
danger, makes good health sure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13

When baby suffers with Group
apply and give Dr. Thomas Eciecuc
Oil at once. Safe for children. A NJ
tie goes a long way. 25c and 5Vc'
At all drug stores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13

Impure blood runs you down
makes you an easy victim Tor as
ease. For pure blood and sound d.
gestion-Burdock Blood Bitters. AT
ali drug stores. Price $1.OO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13

THE KIDNEYS are strengthened
j and toned BY Hoods Sarsapanlls
it cures all their ailments, pains in
the Joins and TIE BAcKACHE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-04-13

Prepare for next washday by TAX
ing home Red Cross Ball Blue. ASK
any good grocer. Red Cross Ball
Blue imparts a clear white; makes
you smile when you see the beauti-
full, snowy white basket Of clothes.
Red Cross the blue that's true blue
Adv 3-4wks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
WEATHER REPORTS
 AFFECT COTTON Market Had No Buying Power Following the
 Weekly Reports

New Orleans, April 26.-After short furry of buying around the opening today the cotton market became very dull and sagged under the unexpected- fly favorable tone of the government weekly weather and crop and reports. Around the opening there was an ad- vance of to 6 points on private ac- counts from the belt telling of slow germination of seed because of cold weather. The official reports did not bear out these returns. Around the middle of the session the trading months were ? to points under yes- terdays final figures. This was the low of the day. The close was unchanged to points up. compared to yesterday s close.
 Liverpool was better than due and a moderately good spot demand was re- ported in the early part of the ses- sion, but following the receipt of the weekly crop reports the market had no buying power.
 Trading was restricted by the desire to wait for the pending note from Ger many, but political news did not play as strong part in the days operations as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling. 11.SSc; re- ceipts, 3105; exports, S791 sales, 2355; stock, 305,790.
 Galveston: Middling, 12.35c; receipts, 61s0; exports, 7270; sales. 160; stock, 29O,004.
 Mobile: Middling. 11.s1c; receipts, 1074; exports, 11,551; sales, 25; stock, 26,984
 Savannah: Holiday; receipts, 7s4; stock, 144,354.
 Charleston: Middling, 11ssc; receipts, 1887; stock, 67,056.
 Wilmington: Middlng, 111zc; re- ceipts. 14S1: stock, 61,4S5.
 Norfolk: Middling, 11SSc; receipts, 1242; sales, S75; stock, 100.702.
 Boston: Middling, 12.15c; receipts, PA; exports, 176; stock, $500
 Philadelphia: Middling, 1235c; stock, 2311
 New York: Middling, 121o; sales, 100; stock, 250,645.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 100, exports 10,700; stock. 34,942.
 Total today: Receipts. 15,537; exports SS,4S8; stock, 1,298,87S.
 Total for week: Receipts, 69,652: ex- ports, 94.0S0.
 Total for season: Receipts, 6,477,916; exports, 4,SS9,O61.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
MRS. LIGHTNER HOSTESS AT
 MOTOR AND COUNTRY CLUB

Many tables attractively decorated with spring blossoms were arranged for
 the luncheon and bridge. at which Mrs.
 D. B. Lightner was hostess yesterday at
 the Motor and Country club, when she
 entertained the members of the Wednes-
 day and Friday Bridge Luncheon clubs The members who enjoyed this delight ful meeting were Mrs. John Stone Hos kins Mrs Roy Huffman, Mrs. Isaac
 Houser. Mrs. Harold Brown, Miss May Ward, Miss Julia Ware, Mrs. Ebert
 Hamilton, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. Wal
 ter White, Mrs. Eugene Smith, member of the Wednesday club, and the Friday club includes Mrs. Hoskins, Mrs Houser, Mrs. l.. B. Leftwich. Mrs H. M. Hen
 derson Mrs. W. E. Hooper Mrs Edward
 Burn Ewrin, Mrs. Warren Lewis, Jr,
 and the hostess, Mrs. Lightner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
REACTIONS OCCUR ON
 THE COTTON MARKET
General Business Less Ac- tive and Prices Based
 Under Liquidation

New York, April 26.-A moderate early advance was followed by reactions in the cotton market here today with July contracts selling off from 1212c to 12.o2c and closing at 12.O5c. The general list closed steady, net unchanged to points lower
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of to 5 points, with the more ac- tive months selling to 6 points above last nights closing figures on or imme- diately following the call. Liverpool was no better than due, and private cables reported an idle market there, but there appeared to be few overnight buying orders around the local ring and the mi tial improvement was helped by a re- newed demand from trade interests for old crop positions. his buying was not as urgent as it was yesterday, while gem eral business was much less active, and prices soon turned easier under scatter ing liquidation and some local selling in anticipation of favorable weekly weather report. May contracts, which had sold at 11.96c early, eased off to 11.S5c, while October declined from 12.31c to 12.20c during the middle of the day.
 Details Of the weekly weather review were considered rather less favorable than the summary and there were rallies of or points from the lowest during the early afternoon, but later fluctua- tions were irregular and the market closed within 2 or points of the lowest on the more active positions. May was quiet and relatively steady, although ad- ditional notices amounting to about 1000 bales were reported.
 A private report issued here before the opening indicated an increase of from 10 to 15 per cent in the acreage of Arkan- sas and Louisiana and of about to 10 per cent in Tennessee. A report reaching here from Memphis said that good deal of the stock was owned by buyers who had been unable to ship owing to railroad embargoes. but that the freight situation had improved and shipments were run ming heavier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
Produce Market

New York, April 26-Butter lower and unsettled; receipts, 1o,040: creamery ex- tras, 92 score, S4c; creamery, higher SCOT ing. S41s@S5c; firsts. S30331sc
 Eggs firm; receipts, 29152; fresh gath cred extras, 23s1@24c; regular packed firsts, 2lA@221ac; seconds, 2oA@21c.
 Cheese steady; receipts, 23e9; state held specials 1S54@1sc; fresh specials. 1ss.@ 17c; average run, 1sMc Wisconsin twins, held, 1s@1sNc.
 Live poultry steady: broilers, 4o042c. asking 1Oc for fowls; dressed firm: chick. ems. 17@30c; fowls, 17@211ac; turkeys ae0 3Sc.
 Chicago, April 26.--Butter unchanged.
 Eggs unsettled; receipts, g, ,639 cases. firsts, 2o14@2oac; ordinary firsts, 1s,a1slsc: 1: at mark, cases included, 19@205Sc
 Potatoes higher; receipts, 15 cars Mich igan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Dakota whites. 90c@$l.02; Minnesota, Dakota and Ohios. S5@95c.
 springs. 20c.
 St. Louis. April 26-Poultry, butter and eggs unchanged.
 Kansas City, April o6.-Butter. eees ana poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
MRS. STANFIEL AND MISS KNOX COMPLIMENTED

Gov. and Mrs. Charles Henderson win give brilliant dance tonight at the Coun- try club. in honor of their house guests, Mrs. J. Wf Hunter of Mobile, Mrs. J. H. Stanfiel of Birmingham and Miss Carrie Knox of Anniston" says the Montgomery Journal. Among the delightfut- cour- tesies being extended the guests of Mrs Charles Henderson, Mrs J. w. Hunter of Mobile, Mrs. J. H. Satnfiel of Bir- mingham and Miss Carrie Knox of Annis- ton, was the bridge party this morning. given by Mrs. Bessie Leigh ElIenberg at her home on South Perry street. There were four tables of bridge and handsome prizes were presented each guest of honor to Mrs. Stanf1el and Mrs. Hunter, Jap anese books, ard to Miss Carrie Knox a. Japanese fan. The game prize was a piece of Japarese art. Spring flowers were used effectively in the decoration of Mrs. Eilenberg's home, and delicious luncheon was served after the games .
 Miss Knox is now the guest of Mrs. Os- car R. Hundloy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
STOCK QUOTATIONS UNDERGO REVERSAL
Germany's Procrastination
 and Labor Unrest Cause \ Decline

New York, April 26.-Much of the ground regained by the market in the early days of the week was relinquished today when professional selling of specalties and some of the more standard stocks was resumed. Among traders, to whom the narrow operations of the day were large ly confined, sentiment seemed to undergo a reversal of it's recent moderate optim- ism. Germany's procrastination, devei- opn,ents in the field of labor and other unfavcrable portents contributed to this state of mind.
 Irregular price changes marked the initial dealings, the movement becoming more heavy as offerings increased. Mu- nitions, Mexicans, equipments and sun dry industrials receded steadily under pressure, selling again concentrating around Baldwin Locomotive, Crucible Steel and Mexican Petroleum.
 Coppers were disposed to harden at the outset and with United States Industrial Alcohol and Distillers Securities fur nished such doubtful support as the mar ket then received.
 Rails were Increasingly heavy, New Haven adding appreciably to yesterday S setback, with fairly free offerings of St. Paul, Canadian Pacific and Erie. The one notable exception was Norfolk and Vest ern. which made a maximum gain of 35s to 1241s on the increased and extra divi- dends.
 United States Steel's course was a dis appointment to those who expected that yesterdays remarkable quarterly state- ment would prove of benefit to that stock. Steel at no time approached with in reasonable distance of it's maximum of the preceding session and closed at SPA, net loss of IS. Other leading shares fin lshed at lowest levels of the day.
 The market for foreign exchange was very irregular on light dealings. Marks receded to 744 for demand, a loss of about points from the recent high quo- tation. Rubles also weakened, but francs were trifle more steady and sterling unchanged.
 Bonds were slightly lower in the main on contracted trading Total sales, par value. aggregated $2,0SO00O.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
MRS. WATTS HOTESS
 TO WEDNESDAY BRIDGE CLIIR

Mrs. w. A. Watts entertained the mem-
 bers of the Wednesday Auction club yes- terday afternoon at her apartment in Hanover Court. Red carnations and bri- dal wreath formed the attractive decora- tions of red and white and after an in teresting series of bridge a salad and ice course was served to the following Mrs. | J. G. Whitfield and the club members
 Mrs. Harry Parker Mrs. Dan Hogan,
 Mrs. w. J. Penhallegon, Mrs. Harry Hili-
 house, Mrs. R. L.. Sherman, Mrs. John
 F. Bowling, Mrs. E. A. Hummer, Mrs. E.
 M. Prince. The club prize for the afternoon was
 a set of cut glasses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
Ayery's Letter

A strong Liverpool with spot prices ad- vanced ? points and sales of 5000 gave American cotton markets 8 good opening this morning. Prices receded trifle from the high levels of the opening, and finally closed about the same as yester- day.
 Fhe weather over the belt was favor able in the western portion, but cold and unreasonable in the eastern section. Sew eral reports from different sections of Alabama and one from Georgia com plained of cold nights, and there wan some talk of seed not germinating from this cause.
 The governments weekly weather re- port was generally construed as favor able, although it mentioned the weather as having been too cold in Oklahoma Rain was said to be needed in some of the eastern states.
 The forecast was for probable frosts in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas The New York Journal of Commerce, in their first of a series of crop reports, says a good acreage increase is indicated for Arkansas. Louisiana, Tennessee and Florida. The report makes mention of the high price for fertilizer, which large ly curtails their use. Crop about 10 days late.
 Spots were firm all over the belt, Green ville,s S. C., reporting a big demand at that point yesterday and today.
 Reports from other sections indicated it was an off day for transactions of any size. Exports. however. were good, total ling 45,4S7 for the day.
 K The inherent strength which cotton has displayed, it's resistance to repeated drives and it's rapid recoveries should indicate to the thoughtful that this strength is not of a transitive character. but something solid and substantial, and as such comes from legitimate source. Speculation is absent at present, but such strength as this market displays ultimately attracts the speculative clement but it will come from the action of the market itself rather than from the reasons back of it.
 Buy yourself some cotton now Don't wait until the advance is here
 c. F. AVERY.
 Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter
 New York. April 26.- Especially any, thing, the market has been Quieter today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
MIR. AND MRS. JAFFE HOSTS TO
 USSIER-JAFFE PARTY

,Ir and Mrs. Julius Jaffee entertained a. d,nner last evening preceding the re- hersal of the Lussier-Jaffee wedding party.
 The ST racious home of Mir and Mrs Jaffe on Highland avenue was artistically decorated in Easter lilies and palms, and the table about which the party enjoyed an elaborate eight-course dinner. was cen tered with Q white basket filled with Easter lilies about which was a frieze of ferns. The Faster lily decorations were eNquisitely carried out in the different courses, between which dancing was en- joyed.
 The places of the maids and grooms- men, which were marked by gold knives, the gifts cf the groom and gold lingerie clasps. the gifts of the bride.
 These included in this charming hospi- tality were Miss Carrie Kent. Miss Zelna l.efhovits, Miss Grace Hillhouse, Miss Naomi Jaffee, Mrs. Wilson Searight of Memphis, Mrs. c. S. Boshwitz, Miss Mil dFed Jaffec, Mir. Joe Kohn, MT Richard LussieH MT. Walter Brewer, Mir. John [. McGiH. Mir. Anderson Jaffe, MT. Toto Jaffe, MT Newfield and MT. and Mrs ]. Jaffe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27

Exchangeable tickets for the spring fes- tival, which takes place May II, are on sale of all the music houses. Mrs. H. M. Ferry, chairman for the central com mittec for the festival, may be reached every morning except Monday and Satur- day, after 10 o'clock. on fifth floor at Cable hall
 The West End Civic league will open the park on May 1, and have engaged a trained supervisor, who will be on the playgrounds every afternoon Saturday. April 29, is Tag Day. A complete list of the stations with the chairmen in charge will be announced later. The proceeds of Tag Day is for the salary of the su- pervisor Let everybody in West End buy tag!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
Are You Interested in Cotton?

Do you want 10 know in advance of the Government
 Reports THE COTTON ACREAGE FOR THE SEASON tsio The amount of fertilizers be used tho crop condi tions throughout the year. the number of bales pros duced!
 iF IHis IMPORTATION IS OF VALUE TO YOU. SEND FOR THE WATKINS BUREAU REPORTS
 ISSUED EVERY TWO WEEKS 3eginning with the first crop preparation and ending
 when the crop is made. WE WILL KEEP YOU THOROUGHLY POSTED ON EVERY PHASE OF THE COTTON MARKET Careful attention given all orders for purchase or
 sale of cotton for future delivery. \. F. sAcHMAN CO.,. Bankers Established ls6s
 n Wall Street. New York
 Members New York Cotton Exchange Philadelphia Sto,k Ex- Nsw York Stock Exchange. change Nov York Coffee Exchange. Chicago Board of Trade Associate Memben Liverpool Cotton Assn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
SOClFT F T Y

tess Mrs. Scott sa5s u.e Lili is one o4 the Test that she has ever presented The cast consists of members of the Eighty-third Street Presbyterian Chris tian Endesvor society, and are as follows;
 David Moore. owner of the Maple Farm cottage, Mir. Edgar Gilmore.
 Susan Moore, his wife Miss Maude Newton
 EiizaDeth, the daughter. Miss Valerie Iawie7.
 Jerry. their son. Mr. Roy Chambers. Dr. Templeton, a young divine, MT. George Maxey John Ryder the young master of the Naples, Mr. Selman Knight.
 Miss Arebela. the village newspaper. 1 Miss Berta Taylor.
 Wandering Tom, a mystery, MT. Jim Bob Tarrant.
 Mese. his companion, MT. Garvin | l'arl-er
 Ne:. The Dust of the Earth" Miss t.stg.l l.ar3pi.iu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
CROP PROSPECTS
 INFLUENCE VALUES
Wheat Market Handicapped By Uneasiness of DiplO-
 matic Outlook

Chicago, April 26.-Higher prices on wheat resulted today, chiefly from an increase of adverse conditions for seeding the spring crop. The close. al- though unsettled, showed a net ad- vance of Bs O & to 1ssc with May at S1.14is and July at $1.15@ 1.151s, Corn gained 7sc to 7s ole and oats $s Q 7sc. In provisions the outcome varied from @25c decline.
 Crop prospects clearly had the lead today the dominating influence on the value of wheat. A general rush to buy, which took place at the open ing, was mainly ascribed to further rains in the northwest and to reports of floods in the same section.
 One estimate made the shortage B. 000, 900 acres and compared with last year and exclusive of a big curtail- ment in Canada Figures also were current, purporting to show that the domestic winter wheat yield would be one third less than in 1915.
 Bearish reactions which at times in terrupted the general upward move ment of the wheat market were ascfibed in the main to a renewal Of uneasiness regarding the diplomatic outlook. The large stocks of wheat in sight and the fact that foreign buy ing seemed to be confined temporar- fly to future options tended also to handicap the bulls. especially in the last half hour of the season.
 Reports of large sales to the sea- board lifted corn. It was said that at Kansas City in the last three days 1 . eoo'oo0 bushels had been disposed or 10 the east and that Liverpool was paying prices equal to 90. cents her oushel at the seaboard in the United states. Oats were governed by the ac- tlon Of corn and wheat. Most of the business consisted of changing specu- lative holdings from May to July.
 Realizing sales in lard had a de- pressing effect on the provision mar het' The incentive appeared to be low CT prices on hogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
CHILDREN'S DAY AT
 ADVENT PARISH HOUSE

The ladies of the St. Agnes Guild, Church of the Advent, who are having a spring festival at the parish house of the Advent Church this week. were hos tesses at children's party yesterday afternoon under the supervision of Miss Ella Charls, their kindergarten teacher.
 Maypole dances, fancy dress drills, and Mother Goose with all of her children were present and many visitors were present at the bazaar, where most elaborate display of lingerie was shown.
 Besides these attractions the ladies are serving excellent dinners and will con tinue to do so until Saturday.