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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-17
NEW HIGH RECORD
MADE BY COTTON
Heavy Realizing Sales Have
No Effect on New York
Market

New York, November 16.-Heavy real
izing sales were absorbed on compare
lively slight reactions during the days
earlier trading in the cotton market, ana
new high records were established in the
afternoon with May contracts selling at
20.S0c, or Sc points above last night 8
closing figures. That delivery closed at
2O.72c with the general list closing irregu-
lar at net gains of Is to % points on the
old crop and Of 1 to 4 points on new crop
deliveries.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance of II points to a decline of points,
with near months relatively steady in
response to higher Liverpool cables.
Early fluctuations were nervous and ir-
regular. There appeared to be a good
deal of cotton for sale around 201kc for
May contracts, and the talk on the floor
suggested that part Of it came from re-
actionists. Wall street and western
realizing were much in evidence but
trade interests were big buyers, while
there was also a good demand here from
houses with Liverpool connections. This
took care of the cotton on moderate set
backs, and the market developed in
creased strength and activity during the
afternoon on a renewal of bull support
which was encouraged by reports of
strong spot markets. Early sellers COW
cred on the advance, while there was
also rebuying by old longs with the
market selling up to 2050c for January
and 20.64c for March. At this level real
zing again set in near the close and
showed reactions of or 8 points from
the best
Liverpool reported a continued fair de-
mand in the market there with very few
contracts for sale except realizing on a
scale up.
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ALL DIPLOMATS TO
RESIGN POSITIONS
These Officials, AS Well AS
Cabinet, Must Give Presi-
dent Clean Sheet

Washington. November 16--In accord
aneo with precedent in the diplomatic
service, American ambassadors and min
listers abroad are expected to resign az
a sequence to President Wilson's re-
election and succession to a new term
of office.
Many OF them were appointed origin.
ally without special knowledge on their
part OF the peculiar requirements of
their posts. Some had no intention of
remaining abroad more than one term OF
four years. In other cases some who
expected to make even shorter stays
abroad. have from force of circumstances
especially the exigencles of the present
war, continued at their posts only to
meet the wishes of the state DEPART
ment.
Foreign policies will engross a large
part of President Wilson's time in the
immediate future to an extent never
equalled. 1t Is essential that in the de-
veiopment Of larger plans of the adminis-
tration in foreign intercourse the Pres
ident should have specially selected am
bassadors and ministers to meet the de-
nands in each case
Fortunately the practice which has be-
come general in the American diplomatic
service since President Roosevelt frankly
requested the designations of all of the
ambassadors and ministers. will afford
President Wilson the necessary opportu-
nifty to carry out plans he has projected.
involving very considerable reorganiza-
ton for the diplomatic service so far as
the heads are concerned.
That a COnsidera fla nfirt1har Of the In
cumbents VIII be asked to remain In Of
flee is certainty but some do not Wish
to remain and some have proved unequal
to the heavy requirements of their sta
tons. 1t is said that in the course of
one of his informal talks to newspaper
men sometime ago President Wilson had
precisely this situation in the diplomatic
service in mind when he remarked some
men grow in office and others swell up.
1T Is expected that the general tender
of designations In the near future will
relieve President Wilson from the ne
cessity of adopting the course taken
by President Roosevelt and calling d.
rectly for the designations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-17
LEAD IN
BIG SWING UPWARD.
1ulf States Company Stock
With Others Reach New
Maximums on Market

New York, November 1s-Trading in
'oday's market was characterized by a
egree of extravaganza and activity
larely surpassed in any of the previous
ull movements OF the last two years.
side from recognized basic conditions OF
highly favorable character there were
10 developments to explain the move
bent, which received much Of its inn
ulse from confident public and the
sual professional sources
There were scarcely any exceptions to
lhe upswing, which comprehended an
nusual number and variety Of issues,
liany of a purely speculative character.
4 better inquiry for rails also served
p benefit that division, though advances
Il that quarter were relatively nominal
md not well maintained.
More than score of stocks achieved
ew naximums, foremost among these
icing Gulf States Steel common, which
md preferred at 100. A large part of
mis- gain was surrendered later. Other
Ugh recods Included Lackawanna Steel
It 105,o Sloss-S Sheffield Steel at saA, Re-
.ublic Ion at S7A, several Of the more
Prominent coppers such as Anaconda
hino and Inspiration. Atlantic, Gulf and
Vest Indies, Corn Products preferred,
lmerican Writing Paper preferred
'eessed Steel Car. Detroit United Rail-
rays and Shelters securities preferred
B." In these and kindred issues gross
ldvances ran from fractions to 8 and even
points. with l to 2 for Pacifics, Gran
ers and Trunk lines. Minor rails were
Irregular. but mainly higher, Chicago
md Alton common and preferred i'm
owing by to almost points
United States Steel held itS leadership
Is to the most active stock. but again
losed at only a net fractional gain. Cen
raj Leather regained a large part of
recent decline at an extreme gain of
u points. Total sales amounted to g.
>0,000 shares.
Bonds were strong, with buoyancy In
lille copper rs and Lackawanna Steel
p. Total sales, par value, $6,es0,00o.
United States bonds were unchanged on
all.
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Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, November 16,-Again the
market advanced to a new high point
late in the afternoon under the In
fluence of the same character that has
dominated the market for the past
three months Transactions have been
heavier today than yesterday, giving
the Impression to close observers that
the Interest was changing hands at
high prices.
reaction at the close was due to
these realizing sales being more than
the leaders were willing to absorb.
1t was rumored that the national gih-
ners was 81. the after the close BIS
Is reported to be their figures to No
vember IA. with statement that ii
indicates ginning of less than 1l,000,-
600 bales. Market sentiment tonight is
again extremely bullish, though some
of the older traders do not like the
manner of the advance and are advis-
ing extreme caution. which advice no
one pays any attention to.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-17
OTHER GOLF LINKS
MAY FOLLOW THAT
AT GREEN SPRINGS
Engineer Meade Says Other
Cities of South Are
Showing Interest
in Project

Each day the prospects for the people
to play golf on the Green Springs NUM-
cipal golf course within a short while
grow brighter
Work is progressing daily and all win
be in readiness for the laborers to clear
the lis acres of land and plant grass
seed within a few days.
Engineers Totten, Nicholson. Meade.
and Golf Expert Hall are bending every
effort to complete all the details for the
location OF the first nine holes, which
will comprise the links.
Just how many golf courses will be
built when Birmingham finishes the one
now in course Of construction is not
known said Mr.. Meade. From what
can hear there will be general de-
mand throughout the south for NUM-
cipal golf courses if the local links prove
as popular as expected.
when the local course is completed
1t will be an excellent one. Nothing has
been done in hasty manner. Every
detail in regard to the construction and
location of the tees has been gone over
carefully. Mr. Hall seems to be en-
thusiastic over the course. He says the
location and lay of the land are ideal
for a golf course"
Engineer Totten says he is asked many
questions daily about the golf links.
People are interested in this PROPOSE
ton, and they want to see it go through
without hitch" he said. THE progress
made thus far has been gratifying. 1t
will only be matter of few days be-
fore the course will be plotted out to
suit the best golf experts in the country.
The interest in the Green Springs course
is manifest at present, but / believe IT
Will be even greater when the people
have the opportunity Of going out and
enjoying the pleasures 1t will AFFORD. f"
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Produce Market

New York, November 16.--Butter firm;
receipts. 4315; creamery, higher than ex-
tras, 40@401sc; creamery extras, 90 score,
4912c; firsts, S71zQ39c; seconds 351a@37c.
Eggs strong; receipts, 6506; fresh gath
cred extra fine, 45@47c; extra firsts, 400
44c; firsts. 39@41c. Cheese firm; receipts,
59OS; state specials, fresh 24@24Ac; state
specials average fancy, 34s4c. Live poul-
try firm; chickens, 10000; fowls, 16@19c;
turkeys, 20@22c. Dressed quiet; chickens,
19@31c; fowls, 151z@22c; turkeys 10000.
Chicago, November 16-Butter higher;
creamery, S4@371ac. Eggs higher; re-
ceipts, 3476 cases; firsts, 37@3Sc; ordinary
firsts, 35@361sc; at mark, cases included,
30a3Tc. Potatoes: Receipts, 43 cars; I'M
changed. Poultry alive unchanged.
st. Louis, November 16-Poultry, but
ter and eggs unchanged.
Kansas City. November 16-Butter
eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-17
VANDERBILT LEAVES
FOR AUBURN BATTLE

Nashville, Tenn, November I6.-Twen-
ty-four strong, the Vanderbilt football
eleven left tonight for Birmingham,
where Saturday they will meet Auburn
in the annual game between these two
institutions. Aside from Floyd and Car
man all of the regulars We're reported
to be in far better physical condition
than when the same squad left for Knox
Vile week ago.
Indications are that both Floyd and
Carman, despite injuries, will be in the
line up which faces Auburn, although
both were absent from practice for two
days this week. While practice for the
Auburn game has been behind locked
gates. 1t LIS understood that 1t has been
confined to perfectihg defense for the
Tiger plays and polishing the aerial at
tack.
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Mrs. George e. Driver

Mrs. George e. Driver, aged SO, died at
the family residence 2915 Cypress avenue,
at $50 o'clock yesterday. afternoon, after
an illness of several months. She is
survived by her husband. her mother,
Mrs. L. A. Ditto, Jacksonville, Fla; two
brothers. F. w. Ditto, Ocala. Fla. and
s. L. Ditto, Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral
services will be conducted from the rest
dence at o'clock this afternoon. DR..
johnson. former pastor Of the First Meth
odist church, will officiate. Johns will
have charge of arrangements
Mrs. Driver was devout member of
the First Methodist church. She was a
woman OF noble impulses and her in
iiuence was felt for good. She leaves a
large circle Of friends In this city who
will be grieved to learn of her death.
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Bank of England Statement

London, November 16.-The weekly
statement of the Bank of England shows
the following changes: Total reserve in
crease, 925S. 900. Circulation decrease
G277,000 Bullion decreased G1S,S10. Other
securities increased Go, So, 200. Other de-
posits increased SO, $4,000. Public depos-
it's increased G2141. 900. Notes reserve
increased 9217,000 Government secur-
tiles unchanged. The proportion of the
banks reserve to liabilities this week is
22.54 per cent; last week it was. 1918 per
cent. Rate of discount, per cent.
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CABRERA is AGAIN
BLOCKING EFFORT
FOR SETTLEMENT
(Continued from PAGE One,

days talk. Mr.. Cabrera met the news
paper men and told them he had agreed
mot to say one word" to the press A
few minutes later Secretary Lane,
chairman Of the American commission.
made a similar statement.
1t became known, however, that vir-
tually the entire day was spent In argu-
ment calculated to convince Mr.. Cabrera
of the advisabiiity OF indorsing the plan
and to make clear to him the danger
in which continued opposition might
place his government Mr.. Cabrera was
ready with counter suggestions which,
1t is understood, are regarded by the
Americans as Impossible for them to
accept.
All was ready for the formal prepara-
ton of an agreement. There had been
forwarded from Washington a supply
Of the special paper on which treaties
are written and even the green. white
and red ribbons. the colors of Mexico,
were purchased today for binding the
sheets, but there appeared little pros
pect tonight Of their early USE
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AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH TONIGHT
Chancellor of Pennsylvania University
to Address Young People

The Rev. Homer w. Carpenter chan.
cellor of Pennsylvania university at Lex
ington, KY, will address the young peo-
pie of the city at the First Christian
church at 7:45 o'clock this evening
Mr. Carpenter is making a tour in the
interest of Transatlantic. speaking to
young people of the south. urging them
to higher service. He comes to Birmine-
ham from Montgomery, where he deliv-
cred an address to the convention of
Christian churches. which is meeting there
this week.
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SOClE7T
,Coptinued from PAGE six

will be among the out-of-town guests at
the Claughton-M oughon wedding on
Wednesday evening.
Miss Caroline Copeland who is attend
ing the Ward Belmont school In Nash
Vile, will spend the weekend with her
mother, Mrs. B. G. Copeland to attend
the Auburn-vandy game tomorrow after
noon.
Miss Helen Benners, who has spent the
past six weeks travelling in the east, has
returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Jones are in
Montgomery and will remain until after
the Woodward Laurie wedding tomor-
row evening.
Mrs. Emma c. Oohonbach, the most
worthy grand matron of the Order of
the Eastern Star of the World, of Hart
ford, Mich, who has spent the past few
days in Montgomery, will arrive today
at noon and will be the guest for the
night of Mrs. H. J. Shalter on Cotton
avenue, West End.
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TICKETS ON SALE

General admission tickets to the Au-
Vanderbilt game 30 on sale at the
following places today: Reynolds Hab-
erdashery, Greene Drug company SOM
mer Tailoring company, Parkers Drug
store, Yeatman & Baugh Saks',
Pryor Plumlee. Patterson Cigar stores,
Hagan & Dunlap. Price of tickets will
be $3.50. Box seats, which are on sale
at Reynolds, sell for 50 cents extra.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-17
ALUMNI MEETING

Borden Burr, president of the Ala
bama Alumni association, has called
meeting of the alumni of the univer-
stiles of Alabama and Georgia at the
Hillman hotel today at 12:l5 O'Clock
The purpose Of the meeting is to have
joint assistance from the two alumnis
in making the Alabama Georgia foot
ball game a success.
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Bank of France Statement

Paris, November 1.-THE weekly state
ment of the Bank Of France shows the
following changes: Notes in circulation
decreased Is, 900 francs. Treasury de-
posits decreased 49661,000 francs. Cen
eral deposits decreased 67.7o3000 francs.
Bills discounted decreased 1865, 900
francs Advance decreased 1897, 900
francs Gold in hand increased 3.604,000.
Silver in hand decreased 6,611 600 francs.
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Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. w. ]. Wasley

The remains of Mrs. w. ]. wasley. aged
81, formerly OF this city, who died at her
home in Goodland, Kan. were received
here at 5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon by
Sam Foley. Funeral services will be
conducted from the residence of her
fe ther, 701 Fifth street, Pratt City, at 3
o'clock this afternoon, and interment will
follow in the Fraternal cemetery. The
deceased is survived by a number Of rel
atives in Pratt City
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Horace NJ. Archibald

Funeral services over the remains OF
Horace M. Archibald. aged 81 years, who
died at 2:1o o'clock wednesday afternoon
at his late residence, 1905 Eula street,
south, were held from the residence at
e:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon. DR..
Albert S. Johnson, pastor of the South
Highlands Presbyterian church, officiated.
Interment was made in Elmwood ceme-
terry. A large concourse Of friends at
tended the services, and many beautiful
floral offerings were sent The Johns I'm
dertaking company had charge of ar
fangements
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New Orleans Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, November 16.-Spot cotton
firm, 1e points up. Sales on the spot,
12c; 40 arrive 21o5; good ordinary, 1910;
strict good ordinary, 1860; low nlddling,
1870; strict low middling. 1880; middling,
49, 63c; strict middling. 1880; good mid
ding, 20c; strict good middling, 2o.25c;
receipts, 9175 stock, 426,6o5
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More Troops Ordered Home

Washington, November 16.-Five Ma
tional Guard regiments were ordered
home from the Mexican border today.
They are the First regiment of South
Carolina; Seventh, New York; Third In
diana; Third, Wisconsin, and Third, Min
resota
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Oscar w. Freeman

The funeral services of Oscar w. Free
man, aged IS, who died suddenly wednes-
day night, at his late residence 1880
Seventeenth street, north, were held from
the residence at 8 o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon. Interment followed In Elmwood
cemetery He Is survived by his widow;
two daughters, Mrs. A. H. Armbruster
and Mrs A. Thomas. and one son, J.. r.
Freeman. The Johns Undertaking COM
pany had charge Of arrangements
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Rice Market

New Orleans. November 16.--Rough and
clean rice continued steady today. Re-
ceipts: Rough, 6419 sacks; millers, 5651
sacks; clean, 1901 pockets. Sales Rough
Honduras, 217 sacks; blue rose, 1886; clean
Honduras. 1850 pockets; Japan sci pock-
cts; blue rose, 623 pockets. Quotations
unchanged.
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Avery's Letter

Prices in the cotton market today broke
all previous high records and the final
figures were within a few points Of the
highest of the day.
1t is the most remarkable cotton mar
ket ever known. l have erred on tho
side of caution for the past few days,
inasmuch as precedent has never yet seen
such advances without corresponding re-
actions. However precedent is of little
use as guide unless all things be equal,
and we never have seen the equal of
this market.
1t looks now as If the big fellows being
assured by Wilson's reelection that there
will be no monkeying with the tariff, are
reconciled to accept the cards as they lay
and go ahead on the present basis. which,
by the way Is the best basis they ever
enjoyed. The moneyed interests, nine
times out of ten, play both ends against
the middle and the uncertainties are only
i'll anticipation. When the expected event
is definitely settled, business goes ahead
as IL nothing had happened to disturb
its serenity. Prices for raw cotton will be
limited in height by the point where
demand for cotton cloths stops, or when
ever the margin of profit between the
raw material becomes so small 1t ceases
to be profitable. This point may be 70
CENTS % cents or 80 cents. have pre-
dicted 2O-cent cotton in the interior. This
price is practically here. | have bulled
cotton from 10 cents; how much further
it will go depends on many things, chief
of which are those above mentioned.
That is to say, if the real fundamentals
remain sound, it is possible to put prices
much higher. If they are not. and we
are in the midst OF a saturnalia OF wild
speculation, a crash of huge dimensions
could come about in an hour. prefer
to look on for the time being. The PEN
dulum always swings backward.
c.. r. AVERY
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Chicago Grain

Chicago, November 16.-Wheat: No. 2
red nominal; No. 8 red nominal; No.
hard, s1.9o%d$1.97; No. hard, s1.s3@1.S6.
Corn: No. yellow, si.05; No yellow,
$1@1.01; No. white $1@1.01. Oats: No.
8 white, 571a@5s%c; standard, 5S@59c.
Rye: No. 2, s15O@1.51; barley 90c@1. 2S;
timothy, s325Q5.25; clover, $11@15. Pork,
s29; lard. SIT; ribs, $1405@1460.
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Mrs. Clemie Burney

The body of Mrs. Clemie Burhey aged
3s years, who died in local infirrnary
Tuesday night, was sent to Winfield at
8 o'clock yesterday morning by Johns I'm
dertaking company, where funeral serv-
ices were held yesterday afternoon. She
is survived by her husband and several
other relatives of Winfield.
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Future quotations were as follows:
st. Louis Grain

st. Louis, November 1s-Wheat: No. Q
red, $1Ssa1.s 21s; No, hard, sl.9012@
sl.911a; December, s1.s57s. Corn: No 2
old, $1.02; No. white, old. s1.o5; Decem-
ber 9S13c. Oats: No. 2 5S1ac; No. 2
white nominal; December, 57s4c.
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John L. Porue

Gadsden, November 16A(Speciai.)- John
Il. Pogue, g years old. died late wednes-
day as the result OF second stroke OF
paralysis. He was born in Chambers
county and his early life was spent at
to engage in the lumber business and
several years later formed partnership
with H. Herzber8. He is survived by
his wife and one son. John Miller Pogue
Of Cincinnati. The funeral was held this
afternoon .at the First Presbyterian
church.
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Jerry P. Flinn

Jerry P. Finn, aged sc, died last night
at the family residence. 5S42 Fourth ave
nue., north. He is survived by his widow
and several children. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later by the
Woodin Undertaking company.
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Cotton Seed on

New York, November 1S-After higher
opening, due to the early strength of
lard the cotton seed oil market turned
weaker and at the close was generally
to Is points net lower. Besides selling
Of May refiners there western liquidation
and an absence OF outside support. Sales,
2S,40o barrels
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demand, $4.75Es; cables s4.767-16. Francs,
demand. 5.94N: cables, 5.S41.. Marks, de-

demand, 5S4E,: cables, b.8419. MafKs ue-
mand, 6sMc; cables, 6sssc. Kronen, de-
mahd, 117sc; cables. 12isc. Guilders, de-
mand, 4o1s; cables, Il, Lires, demand,
e.57; cables, 656 Rubles, demand, 3o%
cables, 81. Bar silver. 71asc; Mexican
dollars, SOC. Government bonds steady;
railroad bonds strong.
Time loans easier; 60 days, 1854; 80
days and six months, SAd31a.
Call money steady. High. ~ per cent;
low, per cent; ruling rate, 214 per cent;
last loan, "a per cent: closing bid, 2 per
cent; offered at 2ta per cent.
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Dry Goods Market

New York, November 16.-Cotton
goods were firm and there was more
activity in sheetings. Yarns were very
firm. Carpets and rugs advanced. Raw
silk closed higher
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Mercantile PAPER

New York. November 1e.-ATercantile
per, 49, per cent Sterling CO. day bills,
nv. Commercial 60-day bills, on banks,
70%; commercial 60-day bills. 81 701s;