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marchers. The most expert effort along
THIS line was undertaken by an officer
Of Mator-Gen. Woods stan. This officer
used a comptometer and recorded slightly
more than 1000 marchcrs. including
1000 women, 10000 militiamen and
1000 Spanish war veterans.
Col. Sheriff. will make public this week
Il repor covering the essential facts of
the parade. Its cost was In the neigh
borhood Of 100000. every dollar Of
which was contributed by the marchers
themselves. the men from factory and
office. most Of the amount In sums of
from 81 to 500. Nc contributions were
accepted from munitions makers OF from
any individual or concern interested In
war supplies.
The oldest marcher was Or. Charles
T.. Chandler. who was 10 last Decem-
Der. lie walked with the engineers.
Among the few banners In the process
sion that carried by the Naval Militia
Veterans with the financial group at
tracted most attention with It's signii-
cant query W went in 1898. Would
60 again. Would you" These men
served on the L.. =. $. Yankee. on the
Nahant m elsewhere. Among them
were Commander W. Butler Duncan. Jr.,
Lieut.. Eckford C.. Dekay. Commander
j. W. Miller. Lieut.. Herbert l.. Satterlcc.
Lieut.. John J. Agar. Lieut.. X. w. Cand-
Ter. Lieut.. Gerard 49,. Townsend. Ensign
Richard q. yelling. Senior Surgeon
John r.. Var der Peel. Junior Surgeon
II. VI. Forbes. Engineer Lieut.. ~. l..
Fletcher and Lieut.. w }. Henderson.
Many pastors praised the parade In
their sermons yesterday and predicted
it's effect upon the opinion OF the country.
Missouri congressman who viewed the
parade ON Saturday, according to Will
IAN NJ. calder. Republican leader of the
Twelfth Assembly district, BROOKLYN,
asked him II that crowd was marching
around the block and coming back
again" and being from Missouri had to
he shown that II was n continuous
parade before they would believe It Mr,
calder was speaking last night At the
Sands street Methodist Church. Brook
lyn, on The Future OF our Country"
The Congrsssnsn who witnessed that
parade added Mr.. Calder. left New
York tn return to Congress and to their
constituents greatly impressed
Mr.. Calder prophesicd that similar
demonstrations viii quickly follow In all
important cities over tho country.
want Permanent Organization.
4 permanent defence organization
may hc formed from the naterial gath
cred in arranging Saturday. parade. :
numirr Of men instrumental in maxim,
the demonstration a success have agree
that the work shouid not bc allowed t'
lapse with only "A temporary gaiu.
TO this end the Insurance CLUB.
! formed from the insurance DIVISION d"
t,lc parade. which embraced s.oo'
trarchcrs. has already been organized
with George I. Wilson of the Equitaol
as president.
/ W. may affiliate with the Home -"
fence League" Mr. Wilson said Las
might. "nr II tho parade executive com
,,i,,cc besides To- make itself a soCi"t,
We NAY remain a unit of II. In an,
case the Insurance cub is go'ns tn sta,
! 10 work for Preparedness
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-15
%. Altnta&t j. On.
A Special Sale of.

A Special Sale of.
Womem's Tai0or-rmade Suits
to be held to-day Monday will comprise d
choice selection of the most successful of the
later Spring styles, marked at less than no
regular prices. Included will be
Silk Suits of fine quality . . az $500
Suits of alpaca or frotair ait 1000
Suits of serge, ga5ardine, checks, etc, ESQ
Wornen's Ready-to-~ear Depa.t"crt
(Tf1ird FLOOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
WEATHER FORECAST
Fair and Cold.
LINENS

Nowadays, the gift Of fine
Linen is more appreciated by the
housewife than ever.
Sets OF fine Irish Damask. consist
ing of Table Cloth and / dozen Nap
kins TO match, S7.57 for sets with 2xz
yard Cloths, and SS.iS for sets win
2x2z yard Cloths.
Scalloped round Damask Table
Cloths are s3.9S each.
Hand embroidered Madeira Lunch
con Sets are Si.19 set, while
Luncheon Napkins are $3.50 20 $7.9e
a dozen.
Cluny Lace Doilies. Centerpieces,
Tea Cloths are specially priced from
zoe 20 $3.50 each.
Japanese hand embroidered Searts
and Squares are unusual values a
s1.r0, Sl.29 and SI.i9 each.
Fine Huckaback Towels, with lace
insertion. are SOC each.
Bath Sets. consisting Of Bath Mat
two large Bath Towels. two Guest
Towels and two Wash Cloths, al IN
neat box, are S3.i9 a set
stree, floor. Livingston 81. Fast Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Orr Great
Telephone System

the largest and most COM
pletc of any Store in New
York.
Not content with the single
big Main Switchboard, with its
ten operators, we have installed
capable lieutenants in the
shape of seven Branch Switch
boards, situated at various con-
venient points in the Store.
These connect the $50 out
posts or local stations through
out the Store with the Main
Switchboard and the rs trunk
cables that link 6l00 Main
with the Central Telephone
Station and the outside world,
and over which vast amount
of telephone activity-thou-
sands Of calls a day-takes
place.
But of even greater impOr-
lance. particularly at the
Christina, Season, is the far
flung
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
SLIPPERS

How many puzzled gift-giyers
will happily give Slippers-to
find that they are supremely APP
preciated:: They will be espc-
cially appreciated if chosen from
the wide and splendid varieties
we are showing.
They are well-selected, comfortable
and service-giying and good-looking.
Seventy-fve distinct kinds for choos-
ing. Low prices are an especial rea-
son for choosing Slippers here.
For Men, from SIPS to 1895 pair.
For Women, from 7jc to 1886 pair.
For Children, &c 10 1895 pair.
Cheerful exchanges for size correc-
ton. Second floor. West Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

The group Of dramatic mornings
given by Minna Gale Haynes at the
Hotel Plaza on alternate Wednesday
mornings viii be continued through
January. The third of her readings OF
the present season will be given
Wednesday morning At the Plaza at II
o'clock, the programme embracing an
abridged version OF Oscar Wilde's
"Salome." together with "Thc Mother
from Jeanette Lees "The SYMPHONY
Play" and a group of Rupert Brooke
poems.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

Euterpe Club, Mrs. Olcinous Berton
Jamison. president. will give an after
noon reception with music followed by
a luncheon and card party at the Wal
dorf-Astoria on Thursday. December IL.
The musical has been arranged by Mrs.
Florence Foster jenkins, chairman Of
music. and will include songs by Mrs.
Charles S. Perkins. soprano; Miss Eve
lyn Symon, mezzo-soprano, and Mrs. Il.
Mayer. contralto. Miss Ruth Garland
will be the accompanist OF the after
noon. Mrs. Charles ". Stimson Will
be chairman Of the luncheon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Superb Stocks for the Last
Busy Week of Christmas Shopping, in
Diamonds, 6olb gemelrp, 5iloermarf

all Christmas stocks will keep pace with the de
them until h shopping hour Christmas Eve
filling in constantly. and while styles may disappear ~
variety enough to suit most tastes.
Lasting essential the gift of gold silver precious
stones 1t know purchase one OF the
asked by the Abraham StralS
SIverwa final bird
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

The Dixie Club, Mrs. James 4. Allen,
president. will meet at the Hotel Aston
on Thursday. December q, at o'clock
in the afternoon. II will be presidents
Gay, and the subject is christmas in
Dixie Among the presidents who will
attend arc Mrs. William Grant Brown
Mrs. Eugene J. Grant, Mrs. Belle De
Rivera. Miss Helen Varick Boswell,
Mrs. Noble Mcconnell, Mrs. J. S. Trow,
Mrs. Howard McNutt, Mrs. Austin
Palmer, Baroness Won Klenncr, Mrs.
William b. Smith, Mrs. George X.
Smith, Mrs. Alfred Cochran. Mrs. Halle
VI. Dunklin, Mrs. Virginia Dale, Mrs.
Leonard Hill, Mrs. Robins A. Lau, Mrs.
Elliott W Hooker and Mrs. James Nc
Cullkin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Silver Toilet Ware

Nine distinct designs in these
beautiful Toilet Sets for a wom-
ans dressing table, ranging from
the severely plain or hand-ham-
mered to the deliberately en-
bossed or chased.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
What the Women's Clubs
Are Doing

at the Hotel Gotham on the evening
Of December % The proceeds will be
used for scholarship in the school
at Arden. y. c. The patronesses are
Mrs William r. Stewart, Mrs. Simon
Baruch, Mrs. Homer Lee, Mrs. Robbins
A. Lau. Mrs. William f. Fitch. Mrs.
Joseph VI. Lawlor and Mrs. William
Arrowsm.th. The honor guests will be
Mrs. William Cumming Story, Mrs.
Thomas J. Vivian, Mrs Noble Neon
nell, DR.. Frances ". Mcneil and Mrs.
Livingston Rowe Schuyler.
The members Of the floor committee
arc Edward a. Corby. Miguel +. de
Aguero. ir, Homer Lee. jr., Leandcr
Ice, II. Russell browne. William Rob
ort Stewart, 3D. Charles II. Bostwick,
ir~ Walter Arrowsmith. jerome II.
Lawlor, Graemc G.. Wbythaw and
Eccrtou Ninson.
The National California Club viii
hold its annual musical at the Wal
dorf-Astoria on Tuesday. December 10
lt viii be in charge Of the music
committee, with Mrs. Carl Jungen.
chairman.
The National Society. Patriotic
Women Of America. Of which Mrs. J.
Heron Crosmsn is the founder and
Mrs. William r. Stewart the prosi-
dent. held a business and social meet
ing al the Waldorf-Astora last
Wednesday afternoon. The programme
was in charge Of the chairman, Mrs.
John Francis Yawger.
The Eclectic Club gave its usual
luncheon at the Waldorf on Wednes-
day. December 70. The president
Miss Florence Guernsey, introduced
the chairman Of the day. Mrs. Robert
Hamilton Rucker, who lectured on
"Glimpses Of the Orient" illustrated
by stereopticon pictures. Mrs, Charles
G.. Braxmar. chairman Of music, pre-
scented Miss Evelyn Symon. soprano,
and r. Norman Jollisse, barytone.
Members Of the Theatre Assembly
Board, Mrs. J. Christopher Marks,
president were guests of Mrs. Cliff
ford Henry Eagle, Of Breton Hall
New York, for their December meet
ur The card party for the Actors
Fund Committee Of the Theatre As
scmbly was held at the home Of Mrs.
Julian Edwards. These parties are in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

Al this weeks regular Monday night
meeting at the headquarters of the Pc
ntical Equality Association, 10 East
Forty-frst Street, the speakers will be
Florence NJ. Harmon and Emily /.
Gooden. and their subject master and
Man" These meetings are free and the
public is invited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

"Le SALON." Countess de Castelyec-
chic. president. held its last meeting on
Thursday evening at the studio Of VI.
Tehani. p West Sixty-seventh Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

Light Horse Harry Lee Society,
Children Of the American Revolution.
M give its annual Christmas dance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

Tie December meeting Of the Con-
gress Of States Societies was held
lss. Friday at the Hotel Aston, with
the programme IN charge Of the gov
eminent committee. The subject
"Ile Federal Child Labor Law" was
presented ty tie chairman, Mrs. j. L.
Whitney. who also spoke on the sub
dis. ,-s Educational Forces and
Protective legislation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
4. g S.
Delivery System

which brings your purchases
safely and quickly to their des-
tination.
Thirty three Distributing
Depots in Brooklyn, Manhattan
and on Long Island, assume
the functions of an express or
ganization, covering several
hundred square miles Of terri
tory. with daily or more fire.
quent service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

charge % Mrs. Frank F. Hall. chair
man. and Mrs. Minos H. Murray, as
sociste chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Diamond Jeweiry

Brilliant white stones. fault
lessly cut in artistic settings of
solid gold or platinum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
4. g 8. Service
at It's Height
for Christmas

All the year long, Abraham
and Straus Service is directed
toward the comfort of the indi-
vidual visitor-his particular
and personal needs and prefer
cnces.
You may not notice the de
tails; or perhaps YOU take
them for granted
We are glad if you do-true
hospitality conceals its methods
and simply creates the feeling
in its guests Of being at
home.
As the wheels of business
speed up with the approach of
Christmas. \. & ). Service be-
comes of increasing value.
It's efficiency is secured by
methods of management that
are in many instances peculiar
to this Store.
There is, for example.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Sterling Silver FIafware

Sterling Silver FIafware
New designs Of the season in
Table Silver, mostly Colonial in
tendency; of heavyweight and
including the Marie, Mount Yer
non, Columbia, Westminster,
Devonshire, Andover, Hamilton
and MARYLAND patterns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

" OBJECTS NOIU " aICUt0.
1865 10 $1,000
Gold filed Bracelet Watches.
$3.50 70 $1,000
Solid Gold Bracelet Watches,
Sl3.65 to S135.00
Mems Silver Watches.
$3.50 to $1e.S5
Mems Gold filed Watches,
S5.45 TO $3.50
Mems AK. Gold Watches,
Sl420 TO Sln6 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Solid Gold JeweIry

A wide choice of gifts for men
and women; in 10-k. and lax.
gold; attractive designs, well
made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
OTHER GIFT
SUGGESTIONS


Sheets and Pillowcascs. see and toc
ca, and 79c 10 Sl.i0 pair.
subway floor. West Boz.
Men. Isle Socks in Desirable shades
and Black. l0c pair.
Street floor. Meas shop East Boz
Mems Natural Grey Merino Under
wear, Sl.08 garment.
street door Mems shop. East Boz
waist Lengths OF 1917 Fancy white
Fabrics at 15c to S2.55 length.
Street floor. Central Building
jacquard Figured Bath Robe Blank
cts at Ss.65.
subway acor Yves; Blds
DucLiIng Fleece in Dainty Design and
Cororings, Use I'd.
Sta5 10 se.25 Tinsei Laces In Evening
shades of silk Net. zoe TO $40 sd.
street floor. centre. Central BIDS.
Parliamentary Clearance Of Wash
Goods at &c. zoe and lbc I'd.
subway hoor. West BdE
Au-siIk striped Shirtlngs. 81 and IS
inches wide. 79c I'd
Street floor. Livingston - West BOG
BOYS Rainy Day OUTFITS. Including
'sou'wester" Hat, ~ %.
Boys and Youns Mems shop. Second ncor.
Gold FILLED soldered Link Eyegiass
Street dor iiyinss,1n st. Central BldE
H.75 Sterling silver Photograph
Frames, SI.t5.
street soor. centre. Central BID
large Assortments Of Plush and Fur
-. Rings sd 10
e'''''' subway floor. West BliE
as Persian shiran Rugs. oHe IT, ss
each. -. IA.
p,.,tric,I PercoIstor-. Nickel or Cop
per, sses TO si9.9S.
k.lh Bo,e. Of Chocolates and Bon
hons, s9c 20 sos. ,,,.
stree, door. centre. Central Bog
Union silk Taneta or Piece, Dyed
Tafeta silk Covered Umbrellas NJ
s,rse: floor. Fulton St. Central Blds
Hand Embroidered Pillows, >carls'
C,ntrepleces; Regularly - . to
sa20s. VIII be si.9s to sil.9s.
second floor Wes' kig
Men. AII-Wool Sweaters I'm Blue or
Maroon. SjIs.
stree, floor Futon 81. Fast hdg
Eom,n's So and SO Silk and Velvet
Hand Bags. $50.
street floor. Fulton So. Central Hfg
Mems House Goats Of Double faced
Fabrics, $3.50 To Sll.s5.
Second floor. Mems shop haf BIS
Mems Fine All-Wooi OVercosts In
Chesterfield styles. AZ SIS 81.
second floor Meas shoD. Lar b.fg
No. 90 Cartridge Promo Cameras.
Listed at csc, 59c-
sash and Hair Ribbons, 50 and
81. inches wide. zoe and 39c I'd
street roof. centre. East Boz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Watches

Famous dependable makes,
including our own guaranteed
"Chronos" Watches. as well as
Waltham. Elgin, Howard and
fine Swiss Watches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
ABRAHAM & STRAUs PRIVATE -c'JBWAY ENTRANCE

From s St gr.,4 min E $ E S$ $ From %$$S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Silver Hollow Ware

Silver Hollow Ware
Silver articles that are appro-
pirate not only for Christmas
gifts, but also for December
wedding gifts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Many Other
Service Features

These are but two OF the
principal features of A. & S.
Service; there are many others.
working quietly but efficiently,
toward the sole purpose of
making your Christmas Shop
ping at The Store Accommodate
ing a pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
ELGN

ELGIN, ILL.,, November 1s.-Butter-
Higher: 40 cents bid; no sales. (Last
week, 361a centsJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
BRIG. GEN. EVANS RETIRES.
Commander of Hawaiian Department
Reaches Age Limit.

Brig. Gen. Robert K Evans. com
handing the Hawaiian Department at
Honolulu. will be transferred to the re-
tired list of the army tomorrow by OPP
Grafton of law on account of age. He
is from Mississippi and was graduated
from the United States Military Acad-
envy In June. 1875. With the exception
of two details to the General STAFF
Corps. his entire service was in the in
fantry arm. until his promotion to the
grade or brtgadier general In January,
1911. His retirement VIII result in an
other vacancy in the list OF brigadiers.
one having previously resulted from
the retirement of Gen. Carroll A. Deyol
OF the QuarteTmaster Corps.
Gen Evans will be relieved of COM
mand OF the Hawaiian Department by
Brig. Gen. Frederick S. Strong. now in
command OF Schofieid barracks. Homo
lulu. who in turn will be succeeded i'm
his present command by Brig Gen.
Charles q. Treat. acting president OF
the Army War College. Washington
barracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
Grain, Produce,
Cotton Markell
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. November 1S.-Downward
swings continued in the wheat market
today. influenced a good deal by the
fact that foreign purchasing had ap-
a possible embargo on foodstuhs tend
ed also to handicap the bulls. Reports
of unfavorable weather in Argentina
acted only as an Offset in part. Open
ing prices. which ranged from the same
as yesterdays finish to Is lower. with
December at 1.S11. to 1.S2 and May at
1859 to 18TH, were followed by ma
terial setback all around, and then
of a rally.
Prospects of rain in Argentina tended
to weaken corn. Besides, there were
liberal offerings to arrive from Iowa.
After opening . to IL lower. prices
continued to sag.
About the only buying was on stand
ing orders.
Provisions lacked support A de-
cline in Liverpool lard quotations
counted against the buying side.
Subsequently. rains in the southern
half of Argentina brought about fresh
decline for wheat. The close was
December at 17s to 1.7SA and May at
1888 to 1.S4.
No important corn rallies took place.
The close was weak, at Is to L net
decline.
Wheat-No, 2 red. 1917: No. 8 red.
1.77ss; No. 2 hard, 1.s4A; No. hard'
1.S3.
Corn-No. 2 yellow. ssAas7; No. 4
yellow. s4as41s: No. 4 white. s4as6k.,
oats-No. white, 561sa57A; stand
ard, 37a571
Rye. No: 2. $50; barley; 40 soah | as
pork, $3.50; lard, 1857; ribs. 14ooa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
PHYSICIAN UNDER RESTRAINT.
DR.. Laveson Taken to Washington
ASYLUM Hospital for Observation.

DR.. Lyman Lawson, former medical
and sanitary officer at the bureau of
engraving and printing. was arrested
tast night by Detective Hughlett and
taken to Washington, Asylum Hospital
for observation as to his mental con-
dition.
The ply sician. who resides at 1926
p street. was arrested in a dining room
on e street. where. it is stated he re-
Gently attacked diners without any
provocation. 1t is charged that he cut
threatened an employe of the bureau
of engraving and printing. it is stated.
because he ina gined the latter had
something to do with his giving up
his position there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
SISTERS WED AT SAME TIME.
Virginia Girls Become Brides by Aid
of Rev. H. I. Stewart.

Misses Attic w. Burks and Ruth Bun rs,
sisters, of Fredericksburg. Va. partici-
pated in a double wedding ceremony this
afternoon at the parsonage of Second
Baptist Church on 4th street southeast
Rev. Howard l. Stewart performed the
ceremony.
Miss Attie's age is given in the marriage
license as tWenty-six years, and she be-
came the bride Of Edgar W. Johnson of
Washington. The age of Miss Ruth is
stated at twenty-one years and she was
married to Marion w. Piercy. twenty
one years old, also of Fredericksburg, Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
Clearings Again Larger.

According to Duns Review, the total
clearings of the principal clearing
house centers amounted to s6.236, $780,
152, an increase of 42.1 per cent over
the clearings of the same week of 1915
and 1896 per cent, as compared with
the same week in 1918.
While New York still leads the other
cities are doing large and increasing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
Oklahoma Boosters" Coming.

The booster train" sent out by the
business men of Okmulgee county.
Okla. TO advertise the products of the
state, is 10 arrive in Washington to-
morrow morning at o'clock. accord .
ing to information received today by
the Washington Chamber Of Commerce.
The visitors are To stay in Washington
until Monday afternoon. during which
time all Washingtonians are invited to
visit the exhibit train and at the same
time the boosters" from Oklahoma will
take quick view of the National Capi-
tai. under the auspices OF the local
chamber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
New Bank for Richmond.

The Hammermill Securities Corpora
tion of Richmond has been granted a
charter with a capital of 100000.
W. A. Strata is named as president and
f. s. Bolen secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
To Keep Gaivota in Commission.

Bound on a cruise to the lower river
with her owner. John X. Dos Passos of
New York, aboard. the. steam yacht
Gaivota left here yesterday. The YES
sci will be absent from port for several
days, and while in the lower river will
visit Lynch point, where Mr.. Dos
passos has large country place The
d;aiyota, il is stated, will be the. only
one of the larger pleasure craft that
will be kept in commission throughout
the winter. The yacht Corsair, belong
ing TO G. +. Norment, and the yacht
Cleolia. belonging to q. W. Forsbere,
will go into winter quarters here, the
former at the old ferry wharf and the
latter at the X street wharf. The
Gaiyota will make frequent trips down
the river. throughout the winter. unles6
heavy Ice comes and stops her run
ming .-..-.--s.-.-.l--.~...s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-18
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS. November 1S.-
Opening prices in the cotton market
here today were at a loss of 2 to 10
points under continuation of the
liquidation which started late yester-
day, but the decline quickly called out
fresh buying on which there was a re-
action to a level 2 to points over yes
terday's close at the end of the first
half hour of business. Large mill taxi
ings for the week-423.00O bales. ac-
cording to Hester-were a bullish in
fiuence.
Futures opened steady: opening bid:
December. 1867 asked; January, 1916;
March. 20 90: May, 20.21; July, 20.32;
October. 1912.
Toward the close the trading months
were at a net advance of Is to %
points.
Spot cotton steady. 10 points up. Sales
on the spot. 80; to arrive, 200; good or
binary. 1880; strict good ordinary.
1900: low middling. 1880; strict low
middling. 1875; middling, 20.OO; strict
middling, 20.19: good middling, 2O.37;
strict good middling, 20.62.
Futures closed very steady at an ad-
vance Of 10 to % points: December.
1887: January. 20.03; March. 20.30; May.
2O.52; July, 20.63; October, 1856.