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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Places in Virginia.

Observation-Disclosures county: Man
and wife for place near Alexandria :;
s30-SS5 per month. unfurnished house.
garden. fuel and milk: wife expected
!" board two laborers al so per month
each; some experience preferred; usual
farm hours
Warwick county-Twenty-fv first
class, all-round machinists: married or
single: any white. English speaking
tunder forty-five years of age): 35c-3Sc
per hour no transportation; $3.50
hours per week
Warwick county-Fifty married or
single men for laboring work in large
shipbuilding plant; experience not nee
essary. but must be able bodied. under
forty five years of age: colored. United
States; no transportation; 1880 hours
per week: 15c17c per hour to start:
four weeks probation. after making
good up to lSc per hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Confidence Placed
in Pet Alligator,

and ostrich farm, which is of the great
est assistance in rendering Asiatic and
African local color. This firm has con-
will swim out into the river and upset
the boat in which the villain is trying
to escape leaving reasonable as
sumption that he has swallowed that
unfortunate offender, without actually
doing so. That is a pretty large con-
tract for the alligator-not to mention
the villain-but the owner OF the alli-
gator farm seems to have perfect con-
fidence in his pet reptile.
Naturally, the vicinity of Jackson
willie is particularly rich in all sorts of
tropical settings and accessories; but
that is not all, by a good deal. The
variety of scenes that may be found
within few miles of here is simply
incredible. You wouldn't pick this as
the place TO stage Uncle Toms Cabin. -
would you" Well, il was. 1t was dis
covered that the cleaning white sand
Of the Florida bea ches made better
snow. for movie purposes. than the
clouds themselves could produce A
section of the St. Johns river was
fenced in. five tons of ice bought. and
the sel'ihs Tor Etlza dramatic get
away from the bloodhounds was com =
plete. Those chunkr of ice were some
what smaller before the film was com
plete. and the leading lady testified
that the water was somewhat colder,
but the production was particularly
realistic.
The scenic possibilities of the Florida
landscape are one of the things that
make Jacksonville popular with the
movie companies. On the St Johns
river you can get almost any sort of a
river scene imaginable. including any
kind of boat from large steamer to
native dugout canoe. Then there are
the nearby beaches. which viii furnish
any ocean scene that does not renufre
rocks. There are mo- rocks in Florida
so the companies which need them
make their powders out of canvas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27

In the way of buildings, this vicinit,
has the advantage over almost an,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27

You are wondering bout that ALI.
gator. So is the director. Jacksonville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27

Naturally. Jacksonville rose up and
welcomed that forty thousand and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
TALENTED MUSICIANS HEARD
 IN BEAUTIFUL RECITAL

benefit recital will be given by Mrs. Irene Mowrer Dickson and MT. T. Owen Gillespy at the Third Presbyterian church. Avenue G and Twenty-second street, this evening at o'clock.
 The following programme will be rem dered:
 Prayer, the Rev. James A. Bryan.
 Organ preludes Nos. 6 and ' Chopin, Mrs. Greer.
 Violin, Concerto "ReMinore" (C. Tar tinD, allegro movement. Mrs. Dickson.
 Voice (a) Rock of Ages (b) Face to Face" Johnson). Mir. Gillespy
 Organ, offertory, 'Evensons' John ston), Mrs. Greer.
 Violin (a) "Liebsfreud" (Kreisler), (b) "Andante" (Golterman, Co Gang onette" QrimD Mrs. Dickson.
 Voice, Come Thou and Rest Me" (Greene) MT. Gillespy.
 Organ postlude (Hosmer), Mrs. Greer.
 The above recital is given for the trus tees fund of the Third Presbyterian church. There is no admission charge, but silver offering will be taken. All the friends of MT. Bryan, his church and the work they are doing are invited to be present
 The numbers MT. Gillespy will sing are all favortes among his admirers and are being given by special request
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
SOCIETY

Julia Carney. Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Margaret Dewey, Miss Madge Pollock, Miss Margaret Lasseter, Miss Margaret Griffith Miss Estelle Strickland.
 The dining room was beautifully dec orated in the colors of pink and white. and from Mrs. A. H. Walstrum and Mrs J. H. Eddy poured from table cen tered with Killarney roses and pink shaded tapers.
 The following guests called between and 6 o'clock: Mrs. Rolla Beck. Mrs. Dale Shelton, Miss Lois Brown, Miss Lida Otis, Miss Gena Mae Snow, Mrs. Rich ard Mcintosh, Mrs. Allen Henry, Mrs Harry Wilson, Miss Ellia Louis Ward, Miss Etoile White, Miss Catherine Ross, Miss Dorsey Harris, Mrs. Bob Harris, Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Mable Marler, Miss Doris Moughon, Miss Mally Moughon, Mrs. Shirley Harris. Mrs. Ed Irwin, Miss Earline Reynolds, Miss Mar garet Gage, Miss Nellie Haylow, Miss Rosa Wilson, Miss Hughlettc Mae Adams, Mrs. John Hopkins, Mrs. Estelle Bethea Hale, Mrs. Jack Eaton, Mrs. Lightner. Mrs. Tom Pankey. Miss Dorothy Lum, Mrs. F. M. Smith, Mrs. Chester Alexander, Mrs S. G. Alexander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
Coffee Market

New York, March 2S.-An early advance in the market for coffee futures was en- couraged by the continued steadiness of Brazil, but prices eased off under realiz- ing in the later trading and the market was somewhat irregular at the close After opening at an advance of 9 to points, active months sold about to 10 points net higher during the middle of the day, with late deliveries making new high ground for the season on scattered covering and little buying by houses with European connections. There ap- peared to be comparatively little coffee for sale after the liquidation of yesterday, but offerings increased around 842c for September and 53c for December, with prices easing off to S.35c and SAG for those positions late in the afternoon The close was points higher on March, but generally unchanged to points lower Sales. 3S,250 March. S09c; April, S.09c; May, S16c; June, S.21c; July, S26c; Au- gust, S.3oc September. S.32c; October. s.36c; November, 8 39c; December SAC; Janu- ary, S.46c; February, S.50c.
 Spot coffee steady; Rio IS, 9Ssc; Santos As, 10lsc. Cost and freight market was steady, with prices about unchanged or around 1925 to 1055 for Santos '4s basis London credits.
 The official cables reported an advance of 75 reis in the Rio market and of 1-32 pence in the rate of Rio exchange on London, while Santos was unchanged Brazilian port receipts. 21,00O; Jundiahy, GOOD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
COTTON NPR|CESSHOW STEADY UNDERTONE
Good Spot Demand, But Lit tie Trade in Evidence for
 Old Crop Months

New York, March 29.-The cotton market continued quiet but showed a generally steady tone today on reports of a good spot demand and the appear ance of a little trade demand for old crop months. July contracts sold off to 12.03c early, but advanced to 1212c in the late trading and closed at 12.11c, with the general list closing steady at a net advance of to points.
 The forecast for unsettled weather in the western belt, and talk of showers in that section by local map readers probably caused some scattering hqui- dation but offerings were well taken, with Liverpool buyer of July and Oc- tober, and the market soon steadied
 Demand was by no means active or general, but offerings were light and the market showed increasing steadi- ness during the afternoon with May selling up to 12.01c and october 12.23c in the late trading or about to 6 points net higher. The close was within a point or two of the best The mar rowing of the difference between May and July to about 10 points attracted some attention, but at this basis one of the local spot interests seemed will ling to sell some May against pur- chases in the summer months, and at times there was also some liquidation of long July contracts accompanied by repurchases of December. Some of the press advices reaching here indicated that the rains toward the end of last week had broken the drouth in central Texas, and private reports said these rains had been beneficial over Okla homa and parts of Texas, but there was some buying of new crop positions during the day on an idea that the rainfall had been insufficient to make up for a poor season in the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
INTEREST LACKING ONSTOCK EXCHANGE Market Almost Wholly Pro-
 fessi0nal and Special Stocks Irregular

\ New York, March 29-Special stocks lwere pushed back and forth during most atof today's professional market, while Wall bFtreet that is, the trading clement, en- gagged in further aimless discussion re- blgarding European and Mexican affairs iISuperficially at least, there were no new developments in these quarters, but the pack of definite advices and the studious
 abstention of public interest were in themselves deterrent factors. st Railway shares were under obvious re- Istraint, especially in the latter part Of the Iday, when Reading, Union Pacific, South lern Pacific and New York Centra, re- lcorded declines to two distinct reasons signs of increasing tension betwten execu- ltives and employees over pending differ lences and strong indications of further Foreign liquida tion.
 Almost one-third of the days turnover Twas contributed by such speculative is- llsues as Crucible Steel, Mercantile Ma lline, Mexican Petroleum and Anaconda copper. Of this mixed assortment some
 were higher, but most were inclined to lshade
 Metals were nominally higher, but yielded to moderate pressure.
 United States Steel was again shunted Ito subordinate position in the list of prominent stocks, and weekly trade re- Views referred significantly to the more conservative spirit in the steel trade, to- Igether with signs that the ''crest of the wave of price advances has been reached Tor is near at hand.' Steel was offered in lladge blocks down to S4 toward the close,
 and Bethlehem Steel lost 19 to 451. Little Iremained of early gains in the final deal Iings.
 Canadian Pacific reported a net gain of 1$315,000 for February, with an increase of $40, 600 for Illinois Central Several minor ! lines showed substantial gross gains. ! The bond market was steady on con- 1tracted dealings. Anglo-French 5s were Iextensive;y traded in at the maximum of I le51a. Total sales, par value, aggregated $3,375 900.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30

New York, March 29.--The local market for raw sugar was considerably less &C., tive today and prices showed a decline of 1-16c. The cent level for raw sugar appeared so attractive to holders that early today there were upward of 100000 bags offered at that level, but the con- tinued competition with Porto Rico su- gars, which were offered as low as 5.92c, with some small lots even believed sold at 5S9c for centrifugal, seemed to check the demand from refiners, and the days business amounted to only 16,0OO bags of Cubas afloat at 4 9-16c cost and freight at which level the market closed. Gen. trifugal was quoted at 5.96c, moasses, 519c
 In refined there was only a moderate trade reported for local account although withdrawals on old contract were said to be liberal. There were inquiries in the market from exporters and 1t was gener- ally believed that fair sales for April shipment abroad could be made if refin- CTS were able to make delivery, but being already engaged on old orders for the whole month, no business was reported. Prices were firmly held at 717.10c for fine granulated.
 Futures showed a pretty steady under tone at the opening, with prices about unchanged from the previous close, but when offerings of raw sugar became more liberal and prices showed a slight de- cline, liquidation set in and values eased off, closing to 10 points net lower for the more active positions. May sold from 50 491c closing 4.90c July, 5.02c to 4.92c, clos ing 491c September 5.03c to 4.95c, closing 4.94c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
Beeinninrs Are Monotonous

London. March 15.-(Special.) .)-There is a remarkable monotony about the open- ings of speeches in the House of Com mons. During a recent days session, 45 speeches were delivered. and in 30 cases the speeches began with the pronoun CT" Only 15 members could think of anything more original, and many of these were only slight variations of the routine. as for instance one members Tn rising to say 8 few words, should like, etc" Analysis, of the days efforts shows that T beg was used as an opening phrase four times. So was T should like" Three speeches began. T am sure,'' and two 1T wish" Two credits each 60 to 'I would like." T think" and 1T desire." Other speakers commenced with 'I hope" T do not rise."' T should not.'' II want to ask," T was hoping 'I do not wish, ? T have not" T associate myself" II agree" 1T am quite sure." and T ac- knowledge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
SHOWN ON COTTON MARKET DrOuth In Texas Has Effect On Market-Small Trad
 ing In Actual Cotton

New Orleans, March 29-The cotton mar ket made a show of underlying steadiness today which confused early short sellers and caused them to cover at the advance late in the session. This buying on their part resulted in closing the market prac- tically at the top, net gain for the sea- son of to points.
 In the early trading scalpers were in- clined to go short on the report that the spot demand in Texas had exhausted itself and under the offerings prices fell, to 5 points below the level of yes- terdays close. The unsettled state of in- ternational politics prevented aggressive support from the long side, but gradually the continued drouth in Texas had it's effect, and as the day grew older the contention was made that light offerings alone were responsible for the small trad ing in actual cotton. Following the quot ing of the local spot market at unchanged prices futures went to their highest, a net advance of 8 to points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
Ayery's Letter

The cotton market today, after open ing to points lower on the far po- sitions, influenced by rain predictions in the western belt, quickly changed front on a series of bullish telegrams among which were the Watkins bu- reau's estimate of 10 per cent increase in acreage, but 26 per cent decrease in fertilizer
 A Liverpool letter, received this morning. states that Liverpool hears rumors that movement is on in New York to squeeze shorts and that strad- dle interests are inclined :c buy in New York on dull markets.
 Liverpool cables on the Egyptian cot ton situation says: Egyptian supply smallest since 1905; spinning demand steadily improving"
 Hutton says the persistent strength of the Anglo French bonds encourages peace talk.
 Apropos of the above item on peace. the New York Commercial this morn ing had very interesting article on the possibilities of cotton after the war was over. It expressed the view that England would immediately be- come a very heavy purchaser of Amer ican cotton with the end Tn view of securing all of the available supply pos- sible and by so doing preclude the pos- sibility of their enemies regaining any part of the cotton textile trade which has been shut off on account or the English blockade.
 The recent conference in Paris, to my mind, was of deep significance, while it was called war council. it was mo- ticeable that it was atter ded not only by the war chiefs engaged in prose- cutting the war for the allies, but also by the ministers of foreign affairs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
Irish Party Increases Strength

Dublin, March 15.-(Special.) .)-Though there is a 'party truce" in Ireland and, during the war, neither political party contests the others parliamentary cavan- cies, the various organizations are main- taining and strengthening their position with an eye to the future. At the annual meeting of the directory of the United Irish league, of which John Redmond is president, the secretary, Joseph Devlin, M. F., announced that the organization has not only maintained it's strength but has largely increased it. Three hundred and twelve new branches have been af- filiated since last year. Cork shows an increase of B branches, Tipperary of 32 Donegal of 2S and Limerick of 25. These results are attributed to the series of county conventions held all over the country at which the members of the Irish Parliamentary party met their con- stituents and asked for and received from them a renewal of support for their policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
Produce Market

New York, March 29.-Butter. firm CT; receipts, 7471; creamery extras, 9e score, 367s O. BIC; creamery, higher scoring, 37h @3Sc; firsts, 35h O. 36c. Eggs, candled, firm; receipts, 35,7O9; fresh gathered extras, 22k G23c: extra firsts, 21A @22c; firsts, regular packed, 21@211ac; seconds, 2n@20Ac; nearby hennery browns, 23@23hc Cheese. firm receipts, 9O1: state held specials, 1SN @18Ac: average fancy, 18@18Ac; current make, average run, 17@17Ac; Wisconsin twins, held, 17A @1Sc. Dressed poultry steady chick ems, 15@3 soc; fowls, 14H @ 20c; turkeys, 26D soc. Live poultry firm, but no prices settled.
 Chicago, March 29.-Butter un- changed; eggs unsettled: receipts, 33, 233 cases; firsts. 291a O 34c; ordinary firsts. 2Sc; at mark, cases included, I1SH @191Ac. Potatoes higher; receipts, 2S cars; Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne- sota and Dakota white, 90@$1c; Minne- sota and Dakota Ohios, S8@95c. Poul- try, alive, higher; fowls, 17c; springs, 171Ac.
 St. Louis. March 29.-Poultry un. changed, except chickens, 15c. Butter and eggs unchanged.
 Kansas City, March 29.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
MRS. NOLAN ENTERTAINS
 THE YOUNG MATRONS

Mrs. Michael Nolan was hostess to the Young Matrons yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Victor Prowell on Iro- Guois.
 Palms and ferns and spring flowers adorned the apartments, where the guests played bridge, after which a tempting salad and ice course was served to Mrs Herbert .'fockham and the club members. who are; Mrs. Roscoe Harris, Mrs Charles Heidt, Jr., Mrs. Henry Hidden. Jr, Mrs. Anglin White, Mrs. James Garber, Mrs. Percy Meadow. Mrs. Carlton Smith, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. Oliver Cox, Mrs Roderick Beddow, Mrs. E. C. Cabaniss Mrs. Luke Hunt and Mrs Hinson Sibiey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
H. F. Bachman & Co.'S Letter

New York, March 29-The prelim- mary investigation conducted by our Watkins bureau indicates that 33,3O4,- 900 acres will be planted in cotton this year, an increase over last year of l. 96,000 acres. or 6.2 per cent. lis es- timated that 2,306.000 tons of fertil. 1Zer will be used compared with D. 743,OO0 tons last year and 4,727,oOO tons in 1914. This is a. reduction of l6 per cent as compared with last year, and 51.2 per cent as compared with 1914. We regard this as of the ut most importance in connection with the yield per acre, and an allowance of per cent. or nine pounds, per acre should be made for this item, which would reduce the 10-year average yield Of 1863 pounds per acre to TIT pounds, indicating crop of 12,406,000 bales, exclusive of linters. This preliminary estimate is by no means an expert ment The Watkins bureau has con- ducted similar investigation about March 15 for the past 10 years and It's records show that it is entirely pos sibIe to make an intelligent forecast of the acreage at this date. Our pre- limfnary report last year showed a large reduction in acreage and the use of fertilizer based upon which we placed the indicated crop on March o9, ldSC year, al Il,UUU,UUU DdloS eSClu- sive of linters. This estimate caused considerable criticism at the time, but we now refer our critics to the final government census report, iSsued March 20, 1916. which shows that the crop of 1915 was exactly 11,059,43o bales.
 In order to make a large crop in Texas 1t is absolutely essential that the winter rainfall should approximate the normal whole in the states east of the Mississippi river It is equally necessary to use a normal amount of fertilizer in order to produce a large crop. The Texas rainfall from November to March, inclusive, this season, was only 5.77 inches compared with the normal of 10.46 inches and 5.46 inches In the disastrous year of 1909. when the yield per acre throughout the belt was only 154.3 pounds. Last year the boil wee vii advance1 into 22 additional coun- ties in Alabama, 36 counties In Geor gia, II counties in Texas, and five counties in Florida, and the destruc- ton from this pest this year will be far greater than for any year since 1909. Therefore, conditions thus far are decidedly against the expectation of even an average yield per acre. Satisfactorily, the position of cotton dur ing the next 16 months promises to be one of the strongest from a bull ish standpoint on record and we un- hesitatingly advise investments in cot ton at prevailing prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
Port Cotton Market

New Orqleans: Middling, 11.SSc; re- ceipts, 4034; exports, 72o3; sales, 11SO; stock, S45, ,943c
 Galveston: Middling, 12.30c; receipts 5129; exports, 19,591; sales. 676; stock, 3o5, 2S2
 Mobile: Middling, 11.75c; receipts, 371; sales, 100: stock, 23,6OS.
 Savannah: Middling, 12c; receipts, 754 i; sales, 250; stock, 146,363.
 Charleston: Middling, 115sc; receipts, 11S; sales, 100; stock, 66.414.
 Wilmington Middling, 111ac; receipts, 659; stock, 55,S71
 Norfolk: Middling. Il .63c; receipts, 1635; sales. 94S;' stock, 113,409.
 Baltimore: Stock, 5S03.
 Boston: Middling, 1210c; receipts, 1465 i; exports, 526; stock, 11,90O.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 12. 40c; receipts, 12S; stock, 1756.
 New York: Middling, 12. .15c; receipts, 5O; sales, 400; stock, 2SO, ,355 /
 Minor ports: Receipts, GOO; exports, 600; stock, 37,357.
 Total today: Receipts, 14,943; exports, 27,920; stock, 1 1894 ,s67.
 Total for week: Receipts. 70,O31; exports, e1,oO6.
 Total for season: Receipts, COP, ,641 i; exports, 3,946,470
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-30
TO COMPLIMENT
 MISS CHENOWETH

MT. and Mrs. Landers Sevier will en- certain at luncheon Saturday in compli- ment to Miss Margaret Chenoweth. who will leave the last of the month to join her parents. Mir. and Mrs. W. A. Cheno- weth. in Philadelphia, where they will make their future home.
 MT. and Mrs. Sevier will have as their guests Miss Chenoweth. Miss Augusta Clarke. Miss Mayo Thatch. Miss Tillman of Nashville, Miss Helen Eubank. Miss Elizabeth Wyman. Miss Leonora Hassin- ger. Miss Rachel London. Miss Gladys Allison. Miss Margaret Moore and pr. H. NJ. Edmonds.