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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
BEAR PRESSURE
 CAUSES DECLINE
Cotton Market Closes at a Loss of } to 20 Points Un-
 der Session Prices

New Orleans, February 17-Heavy bear pressure on the cotton market here to- day caused wide declines, during which large volume of stop loss orders was caught on the long side. At the lowest of the session prices were IA to 26 points under yesterdays last quotations The close was 5 to 20 points under.
 Reports of a large acreage about to be planted in Texas, chiefly as the result Of the failure of grain crops, rumors of the weakening of spot holders, press ol liquidation in the March option and m- ternational political ruUors of an un- favorable character combined to give the market an easy undertone
 In the early trading prices were to c points down. From this there was re- action to within points of yesterday g close on the strongest old crop months, while October went points above yes terday's last quotation This strength was only nomentary and in the afternoon the market was weakest and most ac- tive. The widening of differences be tween the old and new crops caused much comment. October received SUD- port which caused it to close 1S points over July, whereas not so long ago these months were selling at the same figure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
New Orleans Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, Il. 4Sc; receipts, 4015; exports. sS22; sales, SS05; stock, AIS, 4OS.
 Galveston: Middling, 11.S5c; receipts, 6S9S; sales. 4S2; stock. 9O4,406.
 Mobile:: NIiddling, Il .12c; receipts, 3S6; sales, 25; stock 20,264. Savannah: DTddling, 12c; receipts, 56O5: sales, 1090 stock, 180,212
 Charleston: Middling, 115sc; receipts, 164; stock, S3,006 Wilmington: Receipts, 24O; stock, 50, ,6oO Norfolk: Middling, Il .63c; receipts, 3O37; sales, 461; stock. 133, 297.
 Baltimore: Stock, AHA.
 Boston: Middling, 11.S5c; receipts, 495 exports, 43; stock, 12,000. Philadelphia Middling, Il S5c; receipts 164; stock, 313S.
 New York: Middling, 11.eOc; receipts 270; exports, 1887; stock, SS3O47. Minor ports: Exports, 7132 stock. e0 $50. OO'
 Total today: Receipts, 21,224; exports 16,SS4; stock, 1,603, 132.
 Total for week: Receipts, 12ss4 ex. ports, 113,816.
 Total for season: Receipts, 5,2S2, ,SS7; ex, ports, 3226, 40.
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of the Greensboro Methodist church, was most attractive and artistic in plan of green and white. The walls were Ies- tooned with southern smilaX and miriaUs of white tapers. white carnations, hof- house smilax and hyacinths were effee- lively used.
 The officiating clergyman stood in front of an altar built of white with candles and greenery Just in front of him was an arch of white with dainty smilax and Waxen tapers Under this arch the bridal couple stood to plight their troth.
 When the strains of the wedding march heraldfng the bridal party were heard. two lovely little ribbon-bearers appeared, and advanced to the altar. little Vic toria Sledge Williams. niece of the bride, and little Lucy Pryor SticlSney. niece or the groom. These winsome little girls wore dainty frocks of white lace with pale green rib bons.
 Mrs Chancey Kelly Of Demopolis, sis- ter of the bride. was matron of honor. She was smartly gowned in lace with panier 6rapery Of brocaded white taffeta,
 her flowers being pink Killarney roses
 The tiny ringbearer, Octavia Kelly. q
 niece Of the bride. bore the ring in
 the heart of white rose. A beautiful rosy-cheeked cherub she was. with her 1tock of lace and lingerie.
 The bride apDroached the altar on tho am, of her brother, Dr. Alex Sledge, where she was met by the groom and his best man. MT. Henry Poellnitz The bride. a superb looking blonde, of queeny bearing, was regal in her bridal robes.
 stnlingly elegant gown of white bro-
 cade and silver lace. Her bridal veil
 was caught with a wreath of orange blossoms. She wore an exquisite pearl necklace. her only ornament, and car- red bouquet of brides roses. l The ceremony was witnessed by the rel-
 atives on both sides, numbering 80, and 8
 few close friends. but 25O guests attended
 the reception which followed in the hall. where punch was served, yellow prevail
 ing, and baskets of golden jonquils made brilliant touch. In the dining room. where an elaborate buffet supper was served green and white was the scheme.
 The table was decorated with tulle cauglr4 at the corners with smilax and boSS
 of white carnations surrounded with can-
 dies shaded with white made an attrac- ! tive centerpiece. At midnight Mir. and
 Mrs. Poellnitz left for Akron in a motors where they took train for Palm Beach, Many gifts were presented by friends 1 from many sections, for surely there
 were many friends far and near who were l interested in this wedding uniting as it 1 did two of the states most prominent | families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Produce Market,

New York, February 17-Butter: Re- ceipts, 7173; market firm; creamery ex- tras 92 score, S4@35c; creamery, higher scoring. S5 E @s6c; firsts. 300 34c. Eggs: Steady; receipts, 10,5SS; fresh gathered extras, 25 o 26c; extra firsts, 24@241sc; firsts, 2S@23hc; seconds, 217k @22hc. Cheese: Steady; receipts 199; state whole milk flats held colored specials, 1SAc; state whole milk flats white. 1Sc; state whole milk flats colored, average fancy, 1Sc; state whole milk white, 17Ac; flats, current make spe- cials, 171sc; flats, average run, TO 17Ac. Dressed poultry strong; chick ems. 16h @2sc; fowls. 14@20c; turkeys, 26 O BOG.
 Chicago, February 17-Butter un- changed Eggs higher; receipts, 1899 cases; firsts. 21@21Ac; ordinary firsts, 20@203sc; at mark, cases included. 19 @21c. Potatoes: Receipts, IS cars; un- changed. Poultry unchanged.
 St. Louis, February 17.-Poultry un- changed, except ducks, 16c. Butter and eggs unchanged.
 Kansas City, February 17.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
INERTIA FEATURES
 STOCK EXCHANGE
, J.usi 5ania Incident and Con- ditiOns in Mexico Serve to
 Depress Specific Issues

New York, February 17.-The uncer- tainties arising from the international sft---- -soi were r-7'~ rtilized today to inl- na4i 5ofed vanios but declines were less severe {haa m the sessions imme- 7af precedine Eie financial district sasl larog with many conflicting rumors ei7- ur out Of the usitania affair, and
 udldoH u aIc4ia9 also served further
 dtrres sDea0 sues.
 Traaina was ltrr and more narrow in fta eale fa4n any recent period with frequent intet als of absolute in- ertia. The short interest evidently hesi- tated to pursue it's advantage and at times the list bore unmistakea ble signs of an oversold condition.
 On the other hand, there was further absence of substantial support in stand- ard shares, and outside or investment demand seemed at low ebb Opening prices were mainly at lower levels, fol- lowed by variable but inconclusive ral- lies Canadian Pacif1c's recovery of 21s points from yesterdays final quotation imparted some steadiness and the rela- tive strength of Crucible Steel, American Can and few other issues comprising the munitions group also was helpful.
 Apart from Canadian Pacific and Nor folk and Western rails were without ma terial change, with a minimum of or- ferings.
 During the mid-session, the market was pathetic to an unusual degree, except for student squirt in Mercantile Marines at substantial advances. In the fna. hour, Butte and Superior and American Zinc offered some diversion by their ac- tiVity at higher levels, while specialties manifested greater irregu.arity The net result was negligible, minor gains in rep resentative shares scarcely offsetting losses elsewhere.
 ha we ments was an increase in the National Lead common dividend to the per cent basis together with advances in prices of baser metals, while industrial com paflies continued to submit excellent statements of earnings for the past year.
 In the bond division, speculative issues were under moderate pressure, while sea soned issues were firm. Total sales of bonds, par value, were $3,93 GOO.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Coffee Market

New York, February 17.-There was a less active demand in the market for coffee futures here today, while there ap- peared to be more disposition to take profits after the recent sharp advances and prices eased off in consequence. The opening was at decline of to Il points in response to less favorable cables from Brazil. but there was a good demand around the initial prices, and the market rallied to about last nights closing f1g- ures during the early trading, with May selling at S.12c and December at S.36c, or into new high ground for the season. Of ferings increased around these figures and the market later eased off, with May selling down to Sc and December to S.26c. Closing prices were to 15 points net lower. Sales, 57,0O0 February 7.83c March, 7.SSc; April, 7.92c; May 7.97c; June, sole; July, S.06c; August, S.11c; Sep tenber S.16c; October, S.19c; November S.22c; December, .25c January, 3.2Sc.
 Spot coffeet steady; Rio Is, g c; Santos As, 1e1sc. A fair business was reported in the spot market here, but the cost and freight situation was still unsettled, and it seemed difficult to obtain representa- tive quotations. It was reported that one shipper was asking 10Sc for Santos 4s shipment in 60 days, on the basis of Lon don credits.
 The official cables reported a decline of 5-S2d in the rate of Rio exchange on Lon don, with the Rio market Dor lower and Santos unchanged Santos reported a clearance of 2S.000 bags for New York Bra gillian port receipts. 38000; Jundiahy, 14000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18

Pfd. .Bp ctfs HOO 271s 26ss 2sz West. Union ... 600 S9 STA SS7s West. Electric 6400 66% 66 66
 Total sales for the day. ACT, shares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Fruits and Produce

(WhOleSal0 QuOLaLlOnS) Apples-Fancy York Imperial, bbl., $450; fancy Winesap, bbl., $5; fancy Black Twigs, $5; bulk, $2.75@S bbl.; fancy Ar kansas Black apples, $5Q5.50 Oranges-Florida, box, $500; Sat suma oranges, $3. .2503 50 per box. Grapefruit-Isox, $30325. Grapes-Malaga, keg, $6.5047. Cranberries-Barrel, $1O; box. s2.50 Pears-Oregon, box, BPS. Bananas-Bunch. $1.5002. Lemons-Fancy imported, box, $5; fancy California, $4.50.
 Limes-$1@1.25 .25.
 London Layer Raisins-$1.sK. Figs-$2. 50 case.
 Citron-18c lb.
 Irish Potatoes-Michigan white, bu., S1.35.
 onions-Red and yellow. pound, SAc Peanuts-51k@61Rc per lb. Tomatoes-Cuba, per crate. S3.25. Cabbages-Danish, pound, 11sc Rutabagas-Pound 1&c. Sweet Potatoes-Bushel, soc. Lettuce Hamper. $2. Celery--C California, $50 crate. New Snap Beans-Per hamper, $2.50. New Crop Lima Beans-71sc lb.; black eyed peas, 515Q6c-
 PecanS-Fancy paper shell, 20025c: Tex as, 15c.
 English Wa1nuts-No. 1 California soft shell. l71kc: No. California. 15c. Butternuts-15c lb
 Brazil Nuts--15c lb. Prunes-S@10c h.
 Dates-$3 case.
 Pig Feet-$2.25 keg. Mackerel-$6.75 half-barrel Cocoanuts-Per 100, S6.50@7 Florida Pineapples-$3 per crate. Florida Strawberries-30c at. box. Mobile Cabbage-$1.50 per crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
MRS. HERNDON HOSTESS
 AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. Julien Herndon entertained at a bridge luncheon yesterday at Terrace Court.
 Nasturtiums were arranged effectively throughout the apartments where bridge was played. Gold hatpins were given as the score prize and the consolation was a silver picture frame. Mrs. Herndon's guests were Mrs. Lerou
 Percy, Mrs Jelks Cabaniss, Miss Helen McCary, Miss Leila Dew, Mrs. Ernest S. Hettrick, Miss Eua Weakley, Miss Eliza beth Going. Miss Serena Kirkpatrick,
 Mrs. Saxton Crawford, Mrs. H. Key Mill ner, Mrs. T. Murphree, Mrs. Maurice
 Henderson, Mrs. Ralph Rowland, Mrs.
 Roy Knight and Miss Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
RumOr From Nashville
 Says Bill Lindsay Is
 Seeking His Release
tcontinued From Page Seven,

the reports, declined Lindsay's offer on the ground that the veteran was not young enough.
 What grounds for dissatisfaction with Birmingham Lindsay could have are not known here. He was apparent ly much pleased with the town last year and was anticipating returning with pleasure. Speculation as to what he meant by being free agent in d short time is also fruit1ess By that he could have meant but one thine. that he was looking for his outright release by the Birmingham club.
 "The idea is wholly erroneous.v said Molesworth. T have no idea of sur rendering my title to Lindsay"
 It may be that Ellam does want Lind say and is taking this method of find ing out what Molesworth thinks of the player. If that is the case he will be quickly apprised that Molesworth is quite satisfied with him and has no desire to enter negotiations for his sale or transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
SCARCITY OF FISH
 !. ON MORRIS AVENUE
Good Demand for Country Produce With Fair
 Supply

Fish dealers on Morris avenue are talk ing only conditional orders for fish. The scarcity of fancy fish is going to the ex- treme and there is no relief In sight News from the coast is still unfavorable and dealers say that unless Birmingham markets get better prices for fish there is a likelihood of a continued famine until about March 10, when weather is more favorable and fishing better. Business was exceptionally good among wholesale produce dealers, the weather being more favorable than for severa days past. There is only a small supply of snap beans on the market, but ship ments are being expected.
 Country eggs are off ? cents, while graded eggs are only off 1 cent.
 Quite a switch in prices of flour was made yesterday. Self risin flour dropped 45 cents on the barrel. Other Hours had about an equal decline, except Idaho and Michigan flour, which advanced.
 Meats were slightly off yesterday. Cot ton remained steady.
 Today's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Price Hens-14c.
 Fryers-20c.
 Broilers-22c.
 Guineas-20c.
 Roosters-1Oc per pound
 Fresh Country Eggs-22c; graded, Pic. Turkeys-Live, 22c; dressed, 24c.
 Geese-75c, or 1Sc pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
MANY PUNCHING
 AT SOUTHERN CLUB

The Southern club was the scene oi many lovely little luncheon parties yes. terday at noon. when smartly gowne6 matrons and fair debutantes dropped ir for delightful hour during their days shopping, or to meet some other alto gether interesting maid or matron vis- ltor. Among those noted in the cafe were Mrs. J. H. Minge, Miss Pleasant Hobbs Miss Olivia O'Neal Miss Augusta Clark, Mrs. Russell Hunt, Mrs. Jesse l.. Dren- nen, Mrs. Paul Mitchell, and visitors MT. Wiley Ballard, MT. George R. Knox, MT. Lowell Yerkes, MT. Val Kolb and MT l.. B. Collier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
SOCIAL EVENTS
 OF TODAY
progressiVf

Mrs. Bowie entertains at progressive luncheon.
 Mrs. Sto!lenwerk and Mrs. Fraser com pliment Miss Jones'
 Mrs Gallup entertains at bridge Mrs Lay entertains at dance. Mrs. Stockham gives bridge for Mrs. Nolan.
 Mrs. Davis hostess for Mrs. Bonnie. Mrs Smith entertains for Miss Lamb. Miss Hays entertains club Mrs. Mayfield entertains club. Miss Morton entertains Mrs. Gassman entertains the Outlook club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
MRS. PHILLIPS ENTERTAINS THE LITTLE IOK FRS

Mrs. Fred N. Phillips was hostess yess terday to the Little Jokers at her home on South Twenty-eighth street. Only the club members were present. They are Mrs. l. F. Young, Mrs. E. L. Brown, Mrs. Webb Crawford, Mrs. Alex Birch, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes, Mrs. Hubert Dren- nen, Mrs. Hill Ferguson. Mrs A. l.. FuI- enwider, Mrs Richard Hawkins, Mrs. l.. Fl. Cabantss, Jr., Mrs. Ben F. Mooreg Mrs Val Nesbitt, Mrs. Pelham Anderson, Miss Fannie Dunn, Mrs. W. W. Hazard, Miss Bland Tomlinson, Miss Margaret Chenoweth, Miss Lydia Eustis and Miss Marguerite Nabers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, February 17.-Cables this morning were about as due, although pri- vate dispatches reported brisk demand in Manchester from India. These same advices, however. were to the effect that southern markets were easier, and the circulation of these dispatches brought about considerable selling on our open ing. particularly in March. which widened out again under the late months. The market was of the same quiet character. although there appeared to be less buying from the domestic trade in the morning than heretofore has been the case
 In the early afternoon the sudden sell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
POELLNITZ-SLEDGE
 WEDDING IN GREENSR0R0

One of the most prominent and hean- tiful events of the winter season wac the marriage of Miss Octavia Le Mai Siedge and MT. Million Withers Poellnitz
 which occurred last evening at the home or the brides father. MT. Alexander sledge. Promptly at S:9O o'clock Mendels. som wedding march was rendered, Mrs
 N. l.; crabb presiding at the piano as n.sseu na s, py MT J. w. Otis on the flute. The pressively pronounced by pr John r, r,'-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
MRS. EDDY HOSTESS
 TO AMITY CLUB

Mrs. J. H. Eddy was hostess to tha Amity club yesterday at her home on South Fifteenth avenue.
 Jonquils, narcissi and hyacinths formed effective decorations throughout the rooms. Silk hose were awarded as the prize.
 Those playing cards were Mrs. P. Alex ander, Mrs. G. w. Allen, Mrs. c. M. Evans Mrs. J. s. Kennedy. Mrs. T. s. Neville, Mrs J. B. Russell, Mrs. H. E. Shaw, Mrs. Ector Smith, Mrs Kirby Smith, Mrs. W. T. Simmons, Mrs. H. A. Turner and Mrs. Eugene Lloyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18

ing of large amount of cotton by one of the Wall street houses, who is generally believed to have done much business for the continent brought about a sharI break with the market temporarily de- moralized. There appeared, however heavy buying for domestic mills and a little later for Liverpool, so that DOT tion of this decline was recovered before the close.
 The feeling tonight is naturally nervous and unsettled because of the expectation of more liquidation in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 11.75c; receipts. 3947 shipments, 6575; sales. S7SO; stock, 19S, 279
 Memphis: Middling, 11.75c; receipts 2S02; shipments, 4552; sales, HOO; stock, 2S4,115.
 Augusta: Middling, u.44c; receipts, 5S5, shipments. 909; sales, 1924; stock, 172,011.
 St. Louis: Middling, 11Nc; receipts 1924; shipments, 1892; stock. 17,97S.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 1887; shipments 1882; stock, 16,158.
 Little Rock: Middling, 12c; receipts 29o; shipments, S05; sales, SO5; stock, 35' '164
 Total today: Receipts, 10,565; ship ments, 15,565 stock, 71S,705.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Flour and Feedstuffs

Colorado patent. S700; self-rising flour. %30; Tennessee flour, $6.S0; Michigan flour, a.95; Idaho flour, $715; Indiana flour, S7.50; hard winter wheat flour, $7.00 Minnesota spring wheat, T10; wheat shorts, $SS; mixed shorts, $31; pure wheat bran, $2S c. S. meal, 71s per cent, $36; Cremo meal S2S; c. S. hulls, ST per ton; No l timothy hay, SPA per ton; pea green alfalfa, west ern, $26; southern alfalfa, $23; mixed feeds, per ton, $S6; oats, per bushel, No. z white, 67Q6Sc; corn, per bushel, 93c; corn meal. sl.S0 per 2-bushel sack; chops, $1. SO; poultry food, $lS5 per sack; dairy food, $3S; Johnson grass hay, $14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, February 17-A strong tone continued in rough Honduras and Japan, and clean Honduras rice today, While clean Japan was steady
 Receipts: Rough, 192S millers. 171S. clean, 69,175 Sales: 100 sacks rough Hon. duras at 4c; 65s pockets clean Honduras at 3@4c. Quotations unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, February 17.-Cotton, spot, easier; good niddling, S16d: mid ding, 7.S9d; low midd1ing, 7.53d; sales. 5000; for speculation and export, 5000: receipts, 7400; futures steady; Febru- ary, 7.69d; February and March, 7.65d March and April, 7.64hd; April and May, 7.621sd; May and June, 761Hd; June and July, 7.59d; July and August 7.567sd; August and September 7.47hd: September and October, 73Sd; October and November, 7S21Ad; November and December, 73S1sd; December and Jan- uary, 7.24Ad; January and February, 7.2015d
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Chicago Grain

Chicago, February 17.-Wheat, No. red, $lSoA@1.3;1 No. 3 red. s1. .28@1. .29; No. hard, S1.3O; No. hard, $1. .25@1. 30. Corn No, yellow nominal; No. yellow, 73hc; NO NC: 4 White, 72@7S7Ac Oats, No. white, 46s4Q47c; standard, 4S1k@5Oc. Rye. No. 3, s1.02- Barley. 6S@TSc. Timothy, xS. 5cn1 Clover, s10Q1850 Pork, $19@2OO5. Lard. S1092. Ribs. $1075a11. .25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar. 6.25 per cwt, f. O. b. Birmingham.
 Choice Rice-S55o per cwt Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt.
 Extra Fancy--sco0 per cwr. Grits-$2.25 per 96-lb. bag Sugar is being sold by Birmingham re- taiIers at from 12 to 15 pounds for s1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Bonds
Mercantile Paper

New York. February 17.-Mercantile raper. 3@3A per cent: sterling, 60 day bile, 4.70% demand, 4.76; cables, 4.76 S-l6; francs. demand. 5.S7A; ca bles, 587; marks demand, 75H; cables, T4ss, kronen, demand, 131a cables, 13A guilders. demand, 42ss; cables, A2s4 fires, demand. 6.67; cables. 6.65; rubles, demand, 32; cables. 32A; bar silver, 56ss Mexican dollars. 43c. gov ernment bonds steady; railroad bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Society
(contlnued from Page si1.)

bert Blair, Mrs. Arthur Lovelace, Mrs. Orline Arnold Shipman, Miss Ruth Gaudin, Miss Myrtle Miles, Mrs. Henry Morscheimer, Miss Belle Conner, Mrs w. c. Kilgore and Miss A. L. Williams Mrs Arthur Gaines, Mrs. William B. Allen and Mrs. Thomas B. Beall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Dry Goods Market

New York, February 17.-Cotton goods were strong and active today with higher prices for colored goods. Yarns were
 firm. Raw silk was easier. Lightweight
 mems wear was in demand for spring de- liveries Further lines of staple dress
 goods were withdrawn from sale. mills
 having been unable to take further busi-
 ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Fish

Wholesalers Selling Price) Perch-S1ac. Salt Water Trout-11@1115c. Red Snapper-91ac in bbl. lots, 11c small lots Gray Snapper-51z@6c Mullet-51z96c. Shrimp-12c. Spanish Mackerel-15Q16c. Sheephead-s1sc. oysters-Medium, SIPS; Selects, s1.4o per gallon. All fancy fish scarce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
MIR. AND MRS. JEMISON
 TO ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

In compliment to Mrs. John Ellsworth of South Bend, Ind. and Mrs. Robert Cathcart of Charleston, S. C., MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison will entertain few friends at dinner Saturday evening at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Future quotations were as foI1on
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis, February 17.-Wheat. No 2 red, 1.S3 No. 2 hard nominal: May S'2Aa; July, S.19A. Corn, No. 2. 74c: No white, 741sc; May. 77c; July, 77M@77%c
 Oats, No. ?, 475sc; No. white, 511bc: May. 46Ssc; July nominal. 1A''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
New York Cotton Futures
New Orleans Cntton

New Orleans, February 17.-Spot cotton steady, 13 points off; sales on the spot, 1605; to arrive, 100: good ordinary 9.93e; strict good ordinary, 1O.43c; low middlings 1O.9Sc; strict low middllng, 111Sc; middling, 11.43c; strict middling, 116Sc; good middling, 12c; strict good middling, 12.24c; receipts, 4015; stock, 418,403.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Her Easy .Job

From the Kansas City Journal.
 Yep, I got job cooking fer a lady.v Gal, you don't know nothing. about cooking"
 Don't have to know nothing. She's a bride and I am her first cool''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
ANNOUNCEMENTs

The Cadmean Circle will meet today with Mrs Evans Dunn, 1000 South Nine- teenth street.
 The Civic Study club will meet today with Miss Christine Brown at z:SGs O clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-18
Distinctions
From the Washington Star

From the Washington Star.
 Are there no social distinctions in your American democracy"
 "Oh, yes. It wouldn't do at all for girl who is accustomed to limou- sine to marry man who has no means of riding except a motorcycle