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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
NEW YORK COTTON
 HELPEDBY WEATHER
Declines Followed by Sharp Rallies-List
 Steady

New York. July 6.-Reassuring weather reports caused liquidation by some of yes- terday's buyers in the cotton market this morning, but early declines were fol- lowed by rallies, and after selling off from IS .O6c to 12.94c, October contracts closed at 1S.O4c. The general list closed steady, net points higher to 1 point lower, July being higher while new crop positions were generally unchanged to l point un- der the final figures of yesterday.
 There were few buying orders around the ring at the openii.s, which had evil dently been attracted by the sharp ad- vance of yesterday, and the overnight storm news. Liverpool made a steady showing and first prices here were points lower on August, but generally 1 to 1 points higher, with December selling at 3.26c and January at 13.32c on the call
 The eastern belt forecast suggesting roth- ing more serious than showers in south ern and central sections, and a special report from the weather bureau, indicar- ing that the gulf storm was diminishing, checked the buying, however, and prices eased off rather sharply during the mid de of the morning. There was some Liver pool selling here and New Orleans was a seller around the local ring but the bulk of the offerings were attributed to liQui- dation by buyers on the storm news of the previous day, and after selling off to 13s12c for December and 13.17c for aJn- uary, or about 10 to Il points under last nights closing figures and 10 to g points under yesterdays high level, the mar ket steadied on covering. The weekly re- port of the weather bureau, indicating that the crop made favorable progress in most sections, served to check the rally, but the mention of increasing boil weevil damage also served to restrict sell ing, and later fluctuations were narrow and irregular. December closed at 13 PC and January at 13.27c, or about 10 points up from the low level of the morning. The most general opinion expressed around the ring was that the gulf storm had spent it's force without any material dam- age to the crop, and that climatic con- ditions were favorable over the greater part of the belt and particularly where rains were reported in the extreme south- west. Bullish spot advices pobably helped the rally from the early low level.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
EXPORT BUSINESS
 AIDS WHEAT MARKET
Bearish Field Conditions Counterbalanced by Ship
 ment Bids

Chicago, July 6.-Bearish field conditions which dominated the wheat market most of the time today were nearly counter balanced late in the session by word of good export bids for shipment of the new crop. Prices closed unsettled at $1 1O3ls July and s1.052 September-A-c cent off to 1s-cent up compared with yesterdays fin ish. Corn gained Aq5s cents, oats were unchanged to a shade higher and pro- visions down 5p71kG25c
 Atf first the wheat seemed to depend chiefly on the fact that the weather was ideal for harvesting of the winter crop, and was also of character likely to force growth in the spring crop belt Lower quotations from Liverpool tended further to handicap the bulls, and so, too, did attention to continued large receipts, both in the United States and Canada. Be- sides, the government July report to be issued tomorrow afternoon was expected to show some improvement during the last month in the general domestic crop outlook However. the bears began to be cautious when it was noticed that all though new wheat was moving in the southwest and that one-tk:rd of the crop had already been harvested in Kansas the market did not appear to be feeling the depressing effect that usually has &C., companied hedging on large scale.
 Rallying power, which especially mani fested itself in the wheat market as the day come to an end, was emphasized by announcements from St. Louis that new crop offerings there were virtually nil and that export sales at the Gulf of Mex ico had been made at SC higher than the price of Chicago September delivery. The result was wind-up here nearly iden- tical with the figures prevailing 24 hours before
 Persistent buying for export gave strength to corn. Good weather had only transient bearish influence.
 Oats like corn, hardened owing to ex- port business. Advances, however, were checked by excellent crop reports from all sections.
 Provisions eased off despite higher ouo- tations on hogs. The main reason was liberal selling which was indulged in by owners of pork and ribs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
NEW HIGH RECORDS
 MADE IN STOCKS Sentiment Favorably Af~ fected by Aspect of Ex-
 ternal Relations

New York, July 6.-Several new high records were established in the course of today's moderate trading, but these were scored by stocks which exercise only passing influence on the list as whole Sentiment was again favorably affected by the latest aspects in the country's S external relations, as well as various do- nestle developments, including additional May statements of earnings, which dis closed enormous gains over the corre- spending period of the previous year.
 Reading was the outstanding feature, leading the market both in activity and extent of gain, although the latter was largely effaced in the general realizing movement of the final hour. There also was further inquiry for Canadian Pacific and allied issues, together with New York Central subsidiaries and coalers.
 The recent strength of New York, Chi cago and St. Louis common and pre- ferred was explained after the close of the market, when announcement was made of a change of control to Cleve- land interests.
 Mexicans were inclined to advance, to- gether with motors, but munitions were variable when not under pressure. The activity and strength of United States Industrial Alcohol, American and Con tinental Cans and several of the fertilizer issues, failed to stimulate interest to more than a mild degree.
 Zinc issues denoted further liquidation at declines of 11a to 3 points, today's quo- tations being the lowest of the year.
 Sugars contributed the other new rec ords, American Beet advancing 25s to 961s, with gain of 11a to 63s for Cuban cane. Marine preferred was subject to late sell ing but United Fruit retained much of its substantial gain. Total sales of stocks amounted to 560,000 shares
 Bonds followed the course of the stock market, showing irregular net changes, but Anglo-French 5s were active at fractional advance. Total sales, par value. s3,320000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Coffee Market

New York, July GA somewhat reac- tionary tone at the opening of the mar ket for coffee futures here this morn ing was followed by renewed firmness on reports of further advances in Bra gil and local trade buying. First prices were to points lower with December selling at S.25c during the early trading or about points under the high level of yes.er- day morning. There seemed to be some local selling for reaction as we'll as realizing on this setback. but offerings were not heavy and the market turned firmer during the afternoon with Decem- Der selling up to S.39c, or 10 points net higher and nearly F a cent above the low level reached on the setback of late last month. The close was at practically the best point. or to 10 points net higher. Sales, 2,500: July S.c5c; August. s.15c; ber S.S4c; December S.3Sc: January, 8.44c; February. SAG: March, S.55c; April, S,6oc; May, S.64c; June. S.70c.
 Spot coffee firm; Rio 7s, SIS; Santos As, 1923. Cost and freight offers were higher with Santos 4s quoted at 10as@ l0Hc on the basis of London credits wnA p..- rate cables attributing the firmness in the Santos market to further covering of futures by Santos exporters.
 Official cables reported an advance of 75 reis at Rio. while the Santos market was unchanged for spot and unchanged to o5 reis higher for futures. Rio ex- charge was 5-32 higher. Rio cleared 17.0n0 for New York. Brazilian port receipts 51,- GOO; Jundiahy 40.000 The leading French statistician estimates the worlds produc- tion for the year ended June 30, at 2o.7sl0oo bags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Sailing in the Fog

From OuJlng.
 Running in fug is hard strain on the navigator as courses must be accurately set and carefully steered. Landmarks are all yelled in the gray blanket of mist and lighthouses located by sound instead of sight. The boats speed over bottom must be known, which means proper allowance for tidal current
 Soundings are useful to verify ones po- sition and the lead should be armed that Is, the saucer like depression in it's bottom filled with tallow or even common brown soap. Samples of the bottom are then brought up by the lead and the character of bottom and depth of water compared with those shown on the chart. If blue mud is brought up where the chart indicates fine sand with shells' something is wrong. But single sound- ing is not enough to fix position, there should be a series at regular intervals A sudden change in depth. such as the edge of a shoal or a decided deep, will help in locating ones self.
 Fog signals are supposed to be started as soon as signs of fog are observed at the station, but sometimes it creeps up unobserved while the signal Is silent though fog covers quite an area or wa ter. Then, too, sound in fog Is subject to curious alterations. signal may De heard at distance and lost as 1t Is neared It may be heard from aloft and inaudible from the deck Sometimes it is heard better to windward than to lee ward.
 There is, therefore, no certainty that because a fog bell or siren Is not heard it must he distant. Vessels have gone ashore in fog or snow storm almost at the base of a lighthouse and their crews have not heard the horn until the boat was hard aground If you've run your distance and don't hear the signal play safe, stop and get cast of the lead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Ayery's Letter

The cotton market was dull and uninter- esting and prices moved within a narrow range. An attempt was made during the early trading to bulge it on the storm news and the lack of communication with Mobile and Pensacola. Arguing there- from. serious damage But as the day wore on and no particular damage being reported the market eased off to about last nights final figures and remained steady at the close.
 The Gulf storm is said to be moving northward through the eastern Missis- sippi valley. and clearing weather with normal temperatures are predicted for to- night or Friday Clearing weather fol- lowing these good rains should make for further improvement in cotton, though in weevil districts the damage reports might increase and complaints will likely be heard of grass However, the latter Is easily remedied.
 The market shows stubborn resistance to declines; probably one reason is. the successes of the allies. which might fore cast renewed peace talk. should they con tinue. Spots are firm, whic his also a sustaining factor. though it is to be noted sales are small. which shows a disposition not to purchase heavily with present flat tering prospects for the growing crop
 c. F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Bank of England Statement

London, July 6.-The weekly statement of the Bank of England shows the fcl- lowing chances: Total reserve decreased 91, ,525, 900. Circulation increased G467, 900. Bullion decreased G1,057,961. Other se- curties increased e8,494,000. Other depos- its decreased G2,764,00 Public deposits increased G9.670,000 Notes reserved de- creased 91,6S7.O00 Government securities unchanged. The proportion of the bank s reserve to liability this week is 26.OS per cent; last week it was 2S22 per cent. Dis count rate, 5 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
FARMERS WILL HEAR BOIL WEEVIL LECTURE


 Troy. July 6.-(Special)-C. B. Buriey. or Boil Weevir' Burley. as he is called, will be in Troy Saturday and will ad- dress the farmers on the subject of How to Raise Cotton With Boil Wee Vils.' The lecture will be given at the courthouse at Il o'clock
 The Pike County Girls canning club. of which Mrs. J. s. Wilson is head. will be in session here for four days from the 18th to the 22d of July The girls will be entertained in the homes of the Troy people and will receive a cor dial welcome. They will hear addresses from the leading state instructors and others.
 The Pike county commissioners have raised the appropriation for the county demonstration work to S700, realizing the benefit the farmers derive from the help of a county demonstration and fear ing to lose his services. However, they refused to agree to a salary larger than $40 for the inspectors in the tick eradi- cation work.
 The revised city census is being taken this week by Charles Murphree and Bowden Beard. It is estimated that the census will show at least 6500 residents. The school census for the entire Troy district is being taken by Elgin Cow art
 MT. Josh Copeland has sold his stock of groceries to c. A. McCaskill. MT. McCaskill will move his stock of goods from his place on Market street to the ssore on the north side of the court square now occupied by Mr. Copeland. MT. Copeland will retain his office there.
 MT Eugene Tatom bought the dry goods stock of Mir Copeland and is nov ing it to the Hickman store, two and one-half miles from town, near the fer tilizer factory, having bought out MT. Hickman n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Produce Market

New York, July 6.-Butter firm; re- ceipts, 34,694; creamery extras, 92 score, 2S1Ac; creamery, higher scoring, 2S@291ac; frsts 27@2sc. Eggs firm; receipts 2s- 7S0; fresh gathered, extra fine, 26@27c; extra firsts 25@2s01kc; firsts, 2S%@241ac. Cheese firm receipts, 10.563; state fresh specials, 151s@15Nc; state fresh specials, average fancy. i5@15Ac. Dressed poultry steady; broilers, 25Q32c: fowls, 1S@211sc; turkeys, 25c.
 Chicago. July 6.-Butter unchanged. Eggs: Receipts, 26,123 cases; unchanged. Potatoes unsettled. New: Receipts, 70 cars; Oklahoma and Arkansas sacked tri- umphs, 95cQ$1.05; Illinois Ohios, 90c@$1; Virginia barreled. $3@302. Poultry, alive: Fowls, 17c; springs, 22G27c.
 St. Louis. July c->Poultry unchanged except turkeys, 12@20c. Bbutter: Cream cry, 27hc. Eggs unchanged.
 Kansas City, July 6.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
GRIFFITH SWAPS
 WITH MINNEAPOLIS

Grand Rapids. Mich, July 6.-The Grand Rapids Grand Circuit harness scheduled for the second week in August. has been transferred to Pittsburg, Dr. S. N. Dodson. president of the Furniture Driving club, an- nounced today.
 Sprinkling of calcium chloride on the track at Comstock park here, in for the 100-mile automo- bile race Saturday has made the turf unfit for a harness race this season, Dr. Dodson explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
PURE LARD SELLING
 NOW FOR b CENTS
Meats Also on Upward Trend on Morris
 Avenue

Pure lard reached the 15-cent point yes- terday afternoon on Morris avenue, hav- ing advanced A-cent toward the close of markets. Lard has been steady for sev eral weeks, while meats have been on the upward trend, and the advance has been expected by dealers for several days. Prices in all other lines remained steady yesterday, with business somewhat dull. Fish is becoming very scarce or Morris avenue again. Dealers are completely out of snapper and several other varieties. On account of the coast storm prospects for shipments of seatood are very clim. Today's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 (Commission Merchants .2rice) Fryers-D423c.
 Hens-15c.
 GuineaS-55c.
 Roosters-10c per ID.
 Fresh Country Eggs, 22Q24c. Turkeys-Live, s2c; dressed, Ac. Geese-T5c, or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, July 6.-(Special)-Pri- vate advices from Liverpool stated that there was very little interest taken in the market there. the trade await ing further developments of the crop. This also is true of our market where business was on limited scale, there being some buying on the fear that the gulf storm which Is moving in- land might do damage. This storm, however is moving over Louisiana and eastern Texas, with the prospect of rain in Texas tomorrow. which, of course. would be of great benefit to the Texas crop, as July rains are all ways beneficials In fact. the disposi- tion of the trade is to refrain from en- tering the market heavily, as they see no indications of the south selling to supply a large amount of contracts here, but on the whole they are fast reaching the conclusion that new crop must be marketed before any definite peace terms will be heard of in Europe and consequently feel that present prices are not attractive from invest ment point of view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Bank of France Statement

Paris, July 6.-The weekly statement of the Bank of France shows the following changes: Gold in hand increased 6,444,0O francs. Silver in hand decreased 5000 francs. Notes in circulation increased A0,555, ,000 francs. Treasury deposits in- creased 3s,10O,000 francs. General depos- its decreased 149, ,451, eco francs. Bills dis counted decreased 37,133,0O0 francs. Ad- vances increased S,337 ,OO0 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
BAR ASSOCIATION
 WILL MEET TODAY

An important meeting of the Birming- ham Bar association will be held in the law library today at il o'clock a. m.
 The supreme court has recently handed down a decision bearing on the law library which has made this meeting necessary. All members of the associa- ton are urged to be present on this oc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07

5S3c to 5.37c. closing 5.36c; September. 5.43c to 5.4Sc. closing 5.47c: Decen CT, 5.07c to 5.15c. closing 5.14c; March closed at 5.49c.
 New York, July 6.-Raw sugar firm; centrifugal. 6.40c; molasses 5.63c; refined steady; fine granuated, 7.65c.
 Sugar futures opened firmer on cover ing and some support from trade interests prompted by the frmness in the spot market and reports that Europe was a large purchaser of raw sugar in Cuba. At noon prices were to points higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, July 6.-Cotton seed oil was very easy under scattered ]iquida- tion on the lower ruling in lard and lack of outside support. Operations were for the most part professional. Final prices were 5 to 10 points net lower; sales, 1S.1OO barrels. Spot 10.70 @11c; July, 10.70@10.S0c: August, 1O.66 @10.67; September, 10*54@1O.55; Octo- Der, 9.37@9.89c; November 6.S7@6.8Sc December, S.55@S.57c; January, S.57@ S.59c; February, s.6O@s.66c; total sales, 1S,100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Metal Market

New York, July 6.-Copper dull; electrolytic nearby. nominal; September and later, $26 29; iron. steady and un- changed metal exchange quotes tin quiet; spot offered at $395o; at Lon don, spot copper, f97; futures, f95; electro1ytic. f130; spot tin, f173; fu- tures f173 5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
New Orleans Futures
New Orleans Spot Cotton

New Orleans, July 6.-Cotton spot quiet, unchanged; sales on the spot 250 bales; to arrive, TOO; good ordi- nary, 11.5Oc; strict good ordinary 12c low middling, 1250c; strict low mid : ding, 12.75c; midd1ing, 13c; strict mid ding, 13.25c; good middling, 13.50c; strict good middlng, 1S.75c; receipts, 3630; stock, 19S.720.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool. July s.-Cotton, spot, firm; American .middling fair, s.75d; good middling. s.19d; middling. S.0Sd; low middling. 7.s7.d Sales. 1000; for speculation and export. 1900; receipts, 12000; futures quiet and steady; July, 7S4hd; July and August 7.S4d; August and September, 7S1 1sd; September and October, 7.78d; October and November 773kd; November and December, 7.70d; December and January, 7.68d; January and February, 7.67d; February and March. 7.67d March and April. 7.67d; April and May, 7.66d; May and June, 7.65Hd; June and July. 7.64d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

{OttOn Mcrchamtn, HanOver Square. M |. Members New York Cotton Ex. |hange, New Orleans Cotton Excha ngc lew York Produce Exchange, Associa ts
 kembers liverpool Cotton Association. Rle of Cotton and Cotton Secd oil for
 hture delivery special attention and |beral terms given for constgnments of
 bot cotton for delivery. Correspond. hce Invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Naval Stores

Savannah, July 6.-Turpentine firm, 40@ 41c; sales, 1864; receipts. 75s; ship ments, 5S; stocks. 13.120. Resin firm; sales, 1040; receipts. 2545; shipments, 1900; stock. 66,sS6. Quotations; A, B, $5@5.25; c, D, $5.15@5.25; E, $5.25@ 5.30; F. $5.55; c. H. I, s5.55@5.65; K, s5.65@5.75; VIC. $5.sO@6.15; wv, ss.20 @6.40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
GRAND CIRCUIT MEET
 IS TRANSFERRED

Washington, July 6.-Manager Grif- fifth of the Washington Americans has exchanged Henry Rondeau to the Min neapolis American association club for Merito Acosta. the Cuban outfielder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
PROCLAMATION

The city commission hereby gives mo- tice that all owners and tenants or property will be required to fmmedi- ately cut and keep free from weeds and taII grass the sidewalks abutting their premises.
 Where property is rented, the law re- suires weed cutting to be done by the tenants.
 Arrests will be made for violation of sections 495 and 604 of the city code, which cover the matter of cut ting weeds. on and after the 10th day of July. 1916.
 GEORGE E. WARD,
 President City Commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Fruits and Produce

Wholesale Quotations.) Apples-Fancy Winesap, box, $2.5092. 75; Tennessee yellow, transparent, $1.25@1.50 Oranges-1 1alifornia, $4Q4.50 Lemons-lmported, box. $5.25; California. $500.
 Bananas-Bunch, $1.50@2.00 Limes-$1 hundred. Cantaloupes-Georgia, crate, $2Q2 ); California, 8.
 Peaches-Georgia, crate, s2@2. 50. Tomatoes .Ba sket, $1.25@1.50. Beans-BaSket, $1@1.25. Egg Plant-$2@2.50. Cabbage-1hree cents pound. Onions-La Creole, cents a pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07

f; six months, 4@4H call money firm high, 4; low, F; ruling rate, 35a; last lean, 4; closing bid, BE; offered at 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Chicago Grain

Chicago, July 6.-Wheat, No. 2 red, $1 o4; No. red, 1.os; Mo-. hard. s1.o5; No. 8 hard. s1 .02@1 .021a Corn, No yellow, 7sA @7s1sc; No. yellow. 77@771zc; No. 4 white. TIC. Oats. No. 8 white, 3sH@39c; standard. 391xd 4o1ac Rye No. g. sSc; bar ley 63@Soc; timothy, $S.75; clover, s7@l4; pork, s24. So@25. 30; lard, s1S.27; ribs. SIS. .s7 @13.97.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Sugar and Cereals

Granmated sugar, s cwt.. f. o. b. Bir- ming ham. Market firm at 7.6 New Or leans.
 Choice Rice-$550 per cwt. Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt. Extra Fancy-$s.50 per cwt. Grits-$2.25 9G-lb. bag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Dry Goods Market

New York, July 6.-Men's wear sta- ples, which were opened for spring today, showed advances over last year ranging from 20 to 30 per cent. Raw silk was slightly easier. Cotton goods were firm and quiet. Yarns were firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Flour and Feedstuff

Colorado patent, $500: self-rising flour $6.35; Tennessee flour, sS.15; Michigan flour, $7.35; Idaho flour, s630; hard winter wheat flour, s6.10; spring wheat flour Se e35@6.65; Illinois flour, $S.10 Minne- sota wheat flour, $6.10. Pure wheat shorts, s32@33; pure wheat bran, $2s; cot ton seed meal. 71s per cent, $33; Cremo cotton seed meal, s26; cotton seed hulls, s21; lintless hulls. s14. No. timothy hay, $27; new pea green alfalfa, $22; southern alfalfa. s2o; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass, s19. Caffin corn and milonaize, S1.75
 1.75 Light clover mixed hay, s24; No. Mo- Johnson grass, $l4; wheat straw $13; wheat, per 100 lbs., $25O. Mixed feeds, s3S@36. Mo- white oats, per bushel, 5sc. Corn per bushel, $1.03. Cornmeal, per g. bushel sack, $1.S0; corn chops, 10O-lb sack, $1sO; corn feed meal $34. Poultry food. s1.9O per sack; dairy food $S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-07
Future quotations were as follows:
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, July 6.-Wheat, No. 2 hard, s1 .09a1 .16; No. 2 red, 99c@s1. .04. Corn, No. 2 mixed. 73@7S1ac; No. 2 white, 73Q731ac; No. yellow, 74a741ac. Oats, No ? white, 34940c; No. 2 mixed, 36@S7c.