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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-07-21
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Mrs. RobertLanSing,
wife of the Secretary
of State, is among
those who drill and
learn at the National
Service School.

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the end of the first week
OF the women's prepared
ness camp at Chevy Chase,
near Washington, seemed
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The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-07-21

It isn't always the cheerful man
Who does the loudest cheering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Wilson's Most Intimate Friend

In the March American Magazine is stated the curious fact that the Presi- dents most intimate friend, Col. E. M. House, who can take his grip to the White House without invitation, was Total stranger to Wilson four years ago.
 "The answer may be found, perhaps nesting inconspicuously between the lines of Colonel Houses biography in Who's Who in America Among other things it says: Active in democratic politics in Texas. Has directed the campaigns of many sue cessful democratic nominees for gov-
 ernor since 1892; was never a candi-
 date for office
 That last seems to be the keynote. MT. Wilson is fond of Colonel House because Colonel House doesn't want
 anything. And when you are President of the United States, or in any other public executive position of importance, it is surprising how few persons of this sort you meet. The President is con vinced that Colonel House wants noth- ing in the world from him beyond the satisfaction of serving him. While the President values Colonel Houses judgment on both men and matters, he regards him as at his best when sizing up men. This may be why there are at present two men in the | cabinet from Colonel Houses state of Texas.
 Another particular in which MT. Wilson places confidence in Colonel | House is in sensing public opinion. | He is my eyes,, laughs Wilson, who might have said with equal truth that House is his human barometer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05

s74,s90,0O0. Gold redemption fund with United States treasurer, S1,53S,O00. To- tai gold reserve, S3SS, S,250,000. Legal tender notes, silver, etc., $12,994,OOo. Total reserve, SS51, 1,244,000. Bills dis counted and bought-Maturities: With in 10 days. s6,7S6.00o. From II to 30 days, s13.365,000. From 31 to 60 days, S1S,115,000. From 61 to 90 days, s1l,- 1000. Over 90 days, S2,321,OOO. TO- tai, s52, ,49s,00o. Investments: United States bonds, sS3,O6S,O0o. Municipal warrants, s30,539,000. Total earning assets, s116,100.0OO. Federal reserve notes, net, s25,567,oO0. Due from fed eral reserve banks, net, s20,576,000. All other resources s5,969,000. Total re- sources, s519, 9,45e,o0O. Liabilities: Capi- tai paid in s54,043,O0O. Reserve de- posits, net. 5000. Federal re- serve notes, net, s9,6S5,o00. All other liabilities, s141.Oo0. Total liabilities, $519, ,456,000. Gold reserve against net net deposit and note liabilities, 76.2 per cent. Cash reserve against net deposit and note liabilities, 79,- per cent. Cash reserve against net deposit liabilities after setting aside 40 per cent gold reserve against aggregate net liabili- ties on federal reserve notes in cir culation, 80 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
BROKER DECLARES
 THAT PLANTERS CAN
 DOMINATE PRICES
Farmers Advised to Watch Their Own Farms and Not Try to Outdo
 Their Neighbors

The cotton market wound up the week with net advance of 70 points for March. a points for May, % points for July and 9 points for October as compared with the prices of last Saturday.
 The principal cause for the advance was primarily the refusal of holders to sacrifice their cotton or to be stampeded by the bear raid. Other reasons were the sold-out condition of the speculative market In other words the market had reached a point where one set of bears were buying from new set and each new set were in at lower prices. It had begun to be a case of trading dollars with one another, and the last set was weaker than the one preceding. Another factor of prime importance was the large demand which sprang up to fill March orders. So far this has greatly exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the bulls.
 Exports have been governed by the amount of freight room ohtainable, buy CTS having been willing to pay the hign freights, but the room has been scarce. Freights were lowered considerable to Great Britain, France and Italy during the week, but insurance rates were said to be stiffer owing to the German com merce raider, that was said to be loose on the high seas and the German order to submarines effective March l. Despite these disadvantages exports will average well for the month of February and the start in March has been very good.
 The weather has been decidedly buiiish in both belts. Reports to me from 8 num- Der of sections of the state say that cold unreasonable weather has greatly retard- ed preparations and in many cases, it is said, land has not even been cleared up preparatory to blowing.
 The western belt still lacks it's full con- plement of winter rainfall, Texas being still 51h inches behind the normal. This latter fact from my experience of 12 years residence in Texas indicates a. wet spring for that section, though, of course, the rain might be deferred till midsummer when, of course, it would te Ter reficial, but the chances are that the deficiency will be made up in the spring.
 The fertilizer situation grows worse daily in the eastern belt, those that are buying any fertilizer at all are buying the very poorest grade, composed most en- tirely of phosphorus, the prices for nitrates and potash being almost prohibi- tive.
 A sensible plan of about last years s acreage in cotton, feedstuffs, meat, poul- try and intensive cultivation of what crops are grown will solve the cotton price question to the satisfaction of the farmer, if he will just keep his eye on his own farm and not try to outdo his neighbor. In other words not try the cid trick. of increasing your acreage be- cause you think your neghbor is going to reduce his. You will have to all pull together in order to accomplish higher prices. By united action you can domi- nate tho price not only for this year, but for several years.
 Recommend conservative purchases or July cotton on every moderate setback. C. F. AVERY,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
COTTON RALLIES ON MAY SELLING
Market Closes Steady With Net Gains of From 6 to z
 Points for the Day

New York, March 1.-The cotton mar ket was comparatively quiet and irregu- lar today, but an early decline was fol- lowed by rallies with May selling up from 11.50c to 11.64c, and closing at 11.e3c. The final tone was very steady with the general list showing net gains of from to ' points for the day.
 Liverpool was somewhat disappointing and after opening unchanged to points lower, the local market worked about ] to points over last nights closing figures on the more active months. July contracts sold off to 11.69 and October to 11.s6c under scattered offerings which suggested further liquidation or scat tering pressure There was not a great deal Of cotton for sale, however, and Wall street covering, while there also appeared to be some trade buying of the near months. The rally carried July con- tracts up to SIC and October to 11.sSc in the late trading, or anout or points net higher.
 A Manchester. cable was published re- porting that orders had been received there from Japan for 250,090 cotton spin dies, and according to a compilation by q local authority four new cotton mills, six woolen and worsted plants, F knitting mills, seven silk enterprises, and six new miscellaneous mills have been projected in this country during the month of February. The talk around the ring, however, reflected continued nervousness over political and export prospects, and the bulk of the buying on the rally from the early low level was attributed to covering for over Sunday, or in anticipa- ton of further reaction, owing to the steadier tone of southern spot advices. Fali River advices indicated an active business in print cloths and said manu- facturers had sold far ahead that they were refusing business at concessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
EXPORT DEMAND
 LOWERS PRICES
Market Depressed by Crop Report Showing Liberal
 Reserve Holdings

Chicago, March z.-Wheat declined in value today influenced to a considerable degree by prospects that the government crop report from Washington next week would show liberal reserve holdings were still in the hands of farmers. The mar ket closed steady, but Mc to 5s@s4c net lower, with May at 1.1314 @1 1898 and July at 1.101s Corn finished 1sc off to a six teenth up, and oats down 1sc to Nmahc
 down. Tn provisions, the outcome was a gain of to 15 cents.
 English buyers in particular seemed to c.ttach importance to the assumed bearish
 outlook regarding the amount of farm reserves in the United States. Tempo
 rarly, export demand appeared to have dried up, and it was said dealers in Great
 britain were relying on continued good
 sized arrivals at Liverpool as the British admiralty was operating 1S00 requisitioned vessels. Mondays total of world ship
 ments seemed likely to be in excess of the average weekly requirements of inn
 porting countries, and there was also
 forecast that the aggregate Of supplies
 on ocean passage would likewise exhibit an increase.
 Anticipation of enlarged figures in the
 United States visible supply report count ed against the wheat bulls during the last part of the day. In this connec-
 tion, the fact was pointed out that little, if any signs of relief were yet in sight
 as to Tailrcad enlbargoes at the seaboard Late reports from Minneapolis said at tractive European bids for flour were be- ing refused, as it was impossible al present to guarantee that the flour would be moved.
 Favorable weather for the domestic crop movement eased the corn market and so also did rains in Argentina. Somewhat improved eastern demand, however, led to subsequentrally. Trade in oats was almost entirely of 8 local character. Sym
 ps.thy was shown for the bearish action of ether cereals. Higher prices on hogs carried up pro- visions. The buying was largely specu- lative and was headed by traders in grain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Produce Market

New York, March 4.-Butter firm; re-
 ceipts, 7746; creamery, extras, 92-score,
 361A@Tc; creamery, higher scoring. 371a @3Sc; firsts, 341aQS6c seconds. 311a@34c.
 Eggs unsettled; receipts, 14.9Ol; fresh
 gathered, extras, 24Q25c; extra firsts.
 2S12c; firsts, 22@23c seconds, N@21hc.
 Cheese firmer; receipts, 1030; state whole
 milk flats, held colored, specials, 1Sc;
 state whole milk, white, 17Ac; state whole
 milk. colored. average fancy, 171sQ17a4c,
 state whole milk, white. 171ac; flats, cur
 rent make. specials, 17Ac: state whole
 milk, average run. 16s4@17c. Live poultry
 steady; chickens, 16Qp17c; fowls, 17h@ 1S13c; turkeys 20@25c dressed quiet, prices unchanged
 Chicago. March 4.-Butter higher; creamery, 26lk@35c. Eggs lower; receipts,
 94G3 cases; firsts, 19AQ2Oc; ordinary firsts, 1oc; at mark. cases included. 19Q20c. Poul- try. alive. unchanged.
 St. Louis. March 4.-Poultry unchanged, except chickens, 15c; turkeys. 14Q2c; ducks, 1Tc. Butter unchanged. Eggs, 1Sc. Kansas City, March 4.-Butter: Cream cry, 33c; firsts 32c; seconds, Sc; packing, 201sc. Eggs firsts, 1c; seconds, not quot ed. Poultry, hens, 15c; turkeys, aoc; springs. 1Sc. .t,. Elgin. H., March 4-Butter, s5c bid; no sales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
To School Through Tunnels

"At Tyee, small rallrOau point III northwestern Washington, which Is usually almost buried during the winter. snowsheds connect small frame school building with the few houses in which there are children of school age." says the March Popular Mechanics Magazine, in an illustrated article. Through these wooden tunnels the children make their way to and from school in comfort, while blzzards sweep across the snow banks above them. The sheds are made necessary by the character of the hiliy village which has no street other than railroad right of way. When snow Is drifted so that it is from 20 to 30 feet deep in many places, and big rotary snow blows have cleared the railway, leaving high embanyments of snow on either side track walking is dangerous and all communication difficult. Because of this the citizens have constructed the snow- sheds through which the children, nine in number. pass. These tunnels beneath the snow also provide the people a ready means of access from one house to an- other when they are snowbound."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
UTTER APATHY ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Trading of Professional Character and Tone at the
 Close Was Irregular

New York, March 4.--Although there were no developments during today S short session of the stock market, stocks again were under the uncertain influences resulting from the situation at Washing ton. Trading was light to the point of utter apathy, and altogether of profes- sional origin. Even that element hesi- tated to assume a definite stand, and the net result, which included variable losses and 9 few gains, was due not so much to fresh buying or selling as to the usual weekend settlement of outstanding con tracts.
 In the first half of the session a few specialties, especially petroleum, tobaceos and coppers, were manipulated to higher levels, but the balance of the list failed to respond to this movement Later the market began to droop In all quarters. with especial heaviness in seasoned rail- way shares and some o- the prominent irdUstrials. Little remained of early gains and the tone at the close was ir- regular to heavy.
 General news of the day included the weekly reviews of the mercantile agencies, which reported steady forward move ment in many lines Of commercial enter prise, scarcity of raw materials to such an extent that it has been found neces- sary to withdraw salesmen from the road because of oversoid conditions and the widespread car shortage.
 The annual report of the Corn Products company, showing substantial gains in income and surplus, offered partial ex- planation for the recent activity and strength of that stock, and additional statements of railway earnings attested the maintenance of large tonnage on main systems.
 The bank statement was without espe- ciai feature, aside from d decided con- traction-almost s27.00o 0OO-:n actual loans. This was accepted as a gauge of the weeks liquidation in securities. The cash loss was small. with a nominal gain in excess of reserves.
 Bonds were steady, with total sales, par value, of s1,260,00o. United States coupon 3s advanced Is per cent; regis tered 3s and 4s. # per cent, and Panama coupon 3s, F per cent on call during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
H. F. Bachman & Co.'S Letter

New York, March 1.-The cotton market
 was dull today but very firm. At no time
 since the beginning of the season has
 the market offered so tempting an oppor-
 tunity for remunerative investment. Wis.,
 ible supply of American is 1,6 900 less
 than last year. and 64.OO0 less than 1914.
 Stocks in Liverpool are smallest in 10
 years. Same Is true of continental stocks.
 American mills were never engaged so
 far ahead and will consume not less
 than 7,500,000 bales. Our international
 troubles will likely be peacefully settled very soon, and the efforts England is now making will undoubtedly remove most serious obstacles to freer export move- ment, which should easily reach 6,5OO GOO, leaving less than normal to carry over throughout the world. Preparations for next crop are backward and indications point to small production in nearly all sections of the eastern belt, due to the spread of the boil weevil and absence of potash, which is essential to fruit pro- duction. The winter rainfall in Texas is considerably below normal and small acreage increase is expected. Spot cotton in good demand, offerings readily ab- sorbed and considerable short interest is said to exist among southern shippers for l forward delivery. Important spot inter- ests are good buyers for near months We firmly believe in higher prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling 11.25c; receipts, 1899; exports, 430; sales, 4155; stock, S9O,9o1. Galveston: Middling, 11.70 receipts, 1899; exports, 920O; sales S9S; stock, 299, ,412. Mobile: Middling, 11.13c; receipts, 50; sales, 100; stock. 20,219. Savannah: Middling, 11.5oc; receipts, S54S; sales, SIS; stock. 1S9.9S9. Charleston: Middling, 111sc; receipts SS; stock, 73,940. Wilmington: Receipts. 86; stock. 51,o61 Norfolk: Middling, 11.33c; receipts, 6o5; sales, 3; stock, 120,107. Baltimore: Stock, 12,600. Boston: Middling, 11.60c; receipts, 4ss stock, 12,600. Philadelphia: Middling, 11.S0c; receipts 3s4; exports, 6O6; stock, 1296. New York: Middling, 1155c; receipts 46: exports, 4254; stock, S1S,634. Minor ports: Receipts, ASA; stock, 8, 925 Total today: Receipts, 13,139; exports 14,49O; stock, 1,515,S0o. Total for week: Receipts, B, 139; exports l 14,49O. Total for season: Receipts, 5,e37,21s ex ports, 3,567,254
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Putting Sales on Canoe


 A complete canoe sailing outfit may be purchased from a sporting goods com pany for about $16. A serviceable outfit can be made at home at cost of about 75 cents. Five yards of unblea ched mus lin at cents yard, 60 feet of strong cord, some heavy linen thread. two light, strong poles (which may be cut in the V oods), a piece of light rope, short piece piece of heavy wire. and couple of boards are all that is necessary. The homemade outfit may lack the grace and the finish of those turned out Ey the factories, but it is just as efficient. ard it will stand the hardest kind of service Moreover. the sportsman takes a certain pride in his own workmanship which, aside from the saving in cost, makes it preferable to the store variety. Canoes are usually sailed with what is known as the lateen rig. The old reliable leg -o' mutton. however, is about as ef- fective, and is much simpler and stronger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
PRICES ADVANCE
 !. ON COTTON MARKET
Favorable Reports of Spot Demand and Local Quota
 ton Cause Advance

New Orleans. March 4.-Continued favorable reports from spot centers and the rise in local spot quotations worked for higher prices in the cotton market today, notwithstanding small trading, the desire to even up over the weekend and the holiday here Tuesday and the uncertainties in the international pollt- ical situation. Toward the close the market developed firm tone and stood 12 to 15 points up on the most active months. The close was at net gain of II to 12 points.
 The market opened at the advance and expect for a short period stood at the advance througnout the session. At the lowest tho near positions were to points under yesterdays close.
 At first shorts were the best buyers, but reports that English firms had ca- bled firm offers to Texas over night and distinct improvement in the inquiry for actual cotton in this market stimulated a general demand. The market stood at the highest soon after spot quotations were posted, showing rise of F points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Her Pride Hurt

From the LouisviIle COurier-J ournaI.
 "Your fashionable friend seems to be threatened with palpitation of the heart"
 "Yes. she just received a dreadful shock"
 And what happened to fortunes fav- orite?"
 'She was sitting in an employment of flee waiting for a chance to look at a cook when a naughty dame swept up and offered her job"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Flour and Feedstuffs

IWh0IesaIerE SeIlIHg FrIc6J
 Colorado patent, $6.70: self-rising flour, s7; Tennessee flour. s6.50; Michigan f1our $7.65; Idaho flour. $6.S5; Indiana flour, s7.20; hard winter wheat flour, $6.55; Minnesota spring wheat. $6S0; bran wheat shorts, $33; brown shorts, $50; pure wheat bran, $2S; c. s. meal, 71s per cent, $s5; Cremo meal $2s c. s. hulls, $17 per ton; No. timothy hay. $22 per ton; pea green alfalfa. west ern $25: southern alfalfa, $2l; mixed feeds, per ton, $36; oats per bushel. No. Z white, 63Q66c; corn. per bushel. 91c; corn meal, $1.75 per 2-bushel sack; chops, $l.70; poultry food, N.80 per sack; dairy food, S29; Johnson grass hay. S14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Coffee Market

New York. March 4.-There appeared to be very few buyers in the market for coffee futures here today. and prices broke rather sharply under scattering liquidation or little selling from local trade interests. The worlds visible sup ply statement showed a big decrease, but attracted little attention as the figures were considered largely a matter of es- inmates. and the selling here may have been promoted by decline in the rate of Rio exchange on London. July contracts sold off to 7.96c and September to 8.02c,, with the general list closing at net loss of II to 1b points. Sales. 975o; March, 7.7Oc; April. 7.77c; May, 7.S5c; June. 7.90c; July, 7.94c; August, 79sc; September, S.02c; October. 8.05c; November. S.0Sc; De- cember. S.12c; January, S.15c.
 Spot coffee quiet; Rio 7s, 9ssc; Santos 4s. 10,sc. The few cost and freight of fers received here from Brazil were re- ported to be at about unchanged prices.
 The official cables reported an ad- vance of Tor at Rio, with Santos un- changed, and Rio exchange 3ad lower Brazilian port receipts. 2S.000; Sac Paulo, 24.000; Jundiahy, 19.c00.
 The worlds visible decreased 619.9is bags for the month of February against December of 1205o4 last xear, making the visible supply on March l 9,342, ,559 against 1o004.273 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, March 4.-Local traders found few sellers in spite of adverse ad- vices from Liverpool, where the effect of the campaign of economy in England is being felt. Acting on the idea that when the market does not respond to European advices they should change their position the local trade bought all the morning in a small market, bringing about an advance with the highest prices at the close and an expectation that the advance here would stimulate the Liver pool market on Monday. As a reason of the embargoes on railroad freight buy CTS of spot cotton have appeared in the ports where water transportation is available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Knew What Was Coming

From Judge.
 Willis: "They say Dr. Bump is very quick to send bill."
 Gillis: "Quick! He Is premature. happened to mention to him this morning that am going to a bachelor supper to- night" .>.s
 Willis: "Yes?''s .s.s;ss /, F. ' II . Gillis: And this afternoon received q bill for tomorrow mornings services"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, March 4.--Rough Hon duras and Japan, clean Honduras rice remained in a strong state today, while clean Japan was steady. Receipts: Rough 2O93; millers. 2093. Sales, 2O13 pockets clean Honduras at 3@5c. Quota tions unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Chicago Grain

Chicago. March 4--Wheat: No. 2 red nominal No. 3 red nominal; No. Z hard, s1.141a No. hard, $1.091s @1.11. Corn: No. 3 yellow, nominal; No. 4 yellow, 69c; No. 4 white, 68A @6S7a c. Oats: No. 8 white, 40$ @41s4c; stand ard nominal. Rye nominal; barley, 61 @69c. Timothy, s4.50@ 100. Clover. $10@20. Pork. $1950@ 20.30. Lard, $10.45. Ribs,s $11.37@11.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-05
Hubbard brOS. N Co.

Cstte. Merchants, Hapeyer Ssnare, N
 :hanae. New orleans Cotton ExchanSe
 ivew York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association: sais Of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for cons1Enments of Snce Invited |.