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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
SALES BRING
 A SHARP ADVANCE
Wheat Market on Upgrade by Development of Flu
 rOpean War

Chicago, December 27.-Estmates that export sales in the last 24 hours had reached an aggregate of 100000 or more brought about sharp advances today in the wheat market here. Closing prices although unsetteled were to 67sc net higher, with May at $1.73M@1 .737s, and July at $1.A1zQ1, 415s.
 Corn showed a net gain of 1aG15sc and oats 1ac to 9sd@4c@ @In provisions the out come varied from 15c decline to a rise of De-
 It was apparent almost from the out set that a majority of wheat traders had definitely turned for at least the time being to considerations other than diplom- acy and peace Announcement that Great Britain had summoned the premiers of her outlying dominions to council to discuss possible terms on which the war might be ended led to only a moderate and brief early setback in values. Throughout the rest of the day the mar ket was almost uniform1y on the upgrade with attention devoted more and more to indications of a surprising develop ment of the European demand. Word that foreigners had taken as much as ,0O0 bushels yesterday for ocean ship ment from this side of the Atlantic was followed by statements that today's busi- ness apeared to be on an even greater scale
 Falling off in the worlc's available sup ply total had considerable effect in spread ing bullish sentiment. The decrease formed a striking difference from the immense enlargements last week and a year ago. It was pointed out that world stocks now are only about il, 100000 bush els in excess of last years supply.
 Corn with wheat There free buying on the part of houses with seaboard connections.
 Oats duplicated the action of corn. Not withstanding that officially railroad em- bargoes were still in force ways ap- peared to have been opened for fair shipments to the east
 Higher quotations on hogs gave only temporary strength to provisions. An offset lay in the fact that cash demand both domestic and foreign, seemed to be lacking in vigor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
NEWS OF ENSLEy

The Christmas music rendered at St. Anthony's Catholic church last Mon- day morning at the observance of high mass will be repeated at the Sunday morning services. The choir was com posed of II voices. directed by Mrs q G. Cutler, with Mrs. IT. J. Kribs as organist
 The Cosmos club will meet tomorrow with Mrs. Alex Poss, 24O0 Avenue r. instead of with Mrs. w. O. Garret, as was announced. All members of the club are urged to be present at the meeting.
 Matt Allen. negro. was fined s103 in police court yesterday morning by Judge J. T. Lowery on a charge of violating the prohibition law Minnie Lee Avery, negro, was fined s5s on the same charge
 Grand officers of the Order of East 1 ern Star were entertained at the meet ing of the Cunningham chapter No 24 at the Masonic temple last Tuesday evening Several short addresses were made by the officers and the mem bers of the chapter.
 Yesterday was a quiet day in po- lice circles and only two arrests were made, which were for minor offenses.
 The Ensley lodge, Benevolent Pro- tective order of Elks, will give dance at the Elks' home tonight. The week. ly dances were interrupted during the first part of the Christmas holidays due to the rehearsng of the minstrel show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
CONNECTS ESCAPE

Information was received by the state convict department Wednesday of the escape of three white convicts from the state prison at Speigner and reward of $50 has been offered for the arrest of each. The convicts were Charley Trou- lis of Jefferson county Early Owen of Fayette county and Hubert Tomblin of Chiffon. Owen and Tomblin escaped Tuesday evening, while Troulis disap- pcared Wednesday morning. Bloodhounds trailed them but were unable to keep ur the chase. Troulis was convicted of burglary and grand larceny and sentenced to two years. He began his term November 1S Owen was sentenced to one year and one day for burglary and grand larceny and began his sentence September 23 Tombhn was given term of six years for burglary and began his service June 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Scully in Lead

New Brunswick. N. J., December 27. With the elimination by Supreme Court Justice Kalische here today of S0l votes cast in the recent election for Robert Carson, republican, and 211 cast for Thomas J. Seully. democrat. incumbent. the contest in the Third congressional district of New Jersey apparently has swung in Scully's fa- Vor, These votes were from Middlesex county, where original returns gave Scully majority of 395 On theNface of the original returns from the en- tire district Carson was elected over. Scully by II votes. Justice Kalischs has yet to pass upon a number of ball. lots cast in Monmouth and Ocean coun- ties before final result of the election can be determined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Sugar Market

New York, December 27.-While there was no change in spot quotations, a slightly firmer undertone prevailed in the local market for raw sugar today. There were sales of 5000 bags of Porto Rico sugar, January clearances, at equal to 5.02c for centrifugal, delivered 10000 bags of Peru, full duty, at 37sc, c. i. f., and rumors of sale of 5000 bags of Cubas to New Orleans at 41sc, cost and freight. On the spot both operators and refiners were willing to purchase at 1-16c cost and freight, although holders ideas were 1-16c higher. Closing prices were 1-16c for Cubas, cost and freight equal to 5.0Sc for centrifugal and Ale for molasses.
 Trading in refined was again of hand to-mouth character, and while list prices remained unchanged at 6.95c for fine granulated, there were refiners who were accepting orders at from 6S0c to 6.S5c foE fine granulated in bulk
 The slightly firmer tone to the spot market and the bullish weekly statistics from Cuba led to fairly active buying in the futures market, and closing prices showed net gains of 1 to points. The weekly Cuban figures gave receipts at all ports as 1869 tons, against 27, 7O4 last year, and stock 17,506 against 32, ,631 last year with 4S mills grinding against 77 9 year ago. January sold from 406c to 4.16c closing at 4 .13c; March, 3S6c to 390c closing at 3.S7c: May 3.93c to 3.99c, closing at 3.94c; July closed at 3.9Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
TONE ON
 COTTON MARKET
Close Was Steady at an Ad- vance of 51 to 5
 Points

New Orleans December ETA duiet but steady tone prevailed in the local cotton market in the early trading to- day Much better cables than due and reports Of an improved tone in the Eng fish market caused moderate buying which was met by small offerings. In the first half hour of business prices rose II to r points
 Quiet strength was displayed through out the morning. There was no selling power. Moderate buying increased the rise in the trading up to noon to 4 points on the most active months.
 Onerings became very small while tho demand was stimulated by bullish spot advices from the interior. At 1:30 the active months were at net advance of 36 to A points.
 Cotton closed steady at an advance of 51 to 53 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
PERIODS OF APATHY ON STOCK EXCHANGE
Mexican Affairs Contribute to ReactiOnary Ten
 dencies of Stocks

New York December 27.-Trading in securities today differed in no inn portant essential from the preceding session, except that dealings embraced a large number of issues, with great CT uniformity of tone. European con ditions seemed to exert little direct Influence, but Mexican affairs contrib uted to the reactionary tendencies or stocks whose interests are bound up in the destinies of that country.
 Absence of public inquiry, except Ill some of the investment stocks tenoeo greatly to curtail operations. Busl- ness during the intermediate session was attended by frequent intervals Of absolute apathy, with occasional pear attacks upon the more volatile spec1al- ties, particular Motors and allied is sues.
 Mercantile Marines, weak features or the previous day, hardened ylslbly on circumstantia1 reports that England s proposed control over shipping would not necessarily imply any change in the probable dividend action ot the company Other shipping stocks were strong. Atlantic, Gulf and West India adding, at it's best quotation, A points to yesterdays substantial gain.
 Industrials were in fair demand. United States Steel making gross advance of 1%, with 3 to points in others of the same class. Equipments and metals also advanced to 3 points, with sugars. papers and the usual less representative specialties. Papers were favorably influenced by the div idend on International Paper preferred.
 Rails suffered from further neglect during the forenoon, but strengthened later, Union Pacific, New York Central, Southern Railway and Rock Island leading that division. Prices receded very generally towards the close.
 Union Pacific was first among the important transportation systems to submit November returns with net earnings showing net gain of almost $500 000. Total sales of stocks aggre- gated S70,00O shares, United States Steel contributing more than it's quota.
 There was a further shading of for eign or international bonds, the Anglo French 5's and Paris 6's being distinct ly heavy. Total sales par value amounted to $3,345.000.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28

vances after the tenders on January deliveries are made in the latter part of December, and this season has been no exception to this general rule.
 We always look forward to bet ter year, beginning with the New Year in each season, expecting that spinners and exporters will buy and that spec ulation will revive. Sometimes they do and other seasons they do not, but the idea that the demand will in- crease is always present Today in addition to this idea, there has been talk that as the powers are so far apart, they are bound to come closer together before long, though the ba- rometer of peace should be the price of Anglo French bonds in this country which fell today to the low point Of record. As we have pointed out. there is no disposition to sell short, only long cotton carried over, the break coming out on the advance of today At the close the trade look for higher prices tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
FISH STORED FOR
 LENTEN SEASON
General Lines on Morris Avenue Remain Un-9
 changed Yesterday

The cotton market took a further slump yesterday, all grades being off one-fourth cent. The avenue has its ordinary appearance now, with the holiday specialties about all gone. A few shipments of lettuce were received. Cabbage must now be placed among the list of delicacies, having reached cents per pound wholesale. Ship ments are now being received from Wisconsin and Minnesota.
 Rabbits are very plentiful and are slightly off in price.
 The Standard Fish company is now unloading it's third carload of snap per received from Pensacola. All these shipments are being frozen and stored by the North Birmingham Packing company to be used during Lent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
BROOKS SMITH ILL

c. Brooks Smith. state insurance commissioner, is quite i'll at his home in Montgomery with influenza, caused by exposure during a recent trip. to New York, where he attended the an nual meeting of the state insurance commissioners of the United States First fears were that he had pneu monia, but physicians have said the danger of this trouble had passed
 Information has been received here of the dangerous illness of the moth CT of G. J Hubbard, adjutant general of the National Guard of Alabama, who is suffering with pneumonia at her home at Troy. She became i'll during the latter part of last week and re- ports late Tuesday were that she was in critical condition. General Hub- bard informed friends Wednesday that she was better and there were hopes of her recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Produce Market

New York. December 27-Butter steady; receipts, 9013; creamery, higher than ex- tras, 420421ac; creamery extras, 92 score, 411kc; firsts. 361A@401ac. Eggs firm; re- ceipts, 5067; fresh gathered extra firsts, 4S049c; firsts, 46Q47c. Refrigerator spe- cial marks, fancy, 341ac; seconds to firsts, 32@34c. Cheese steady; receipts, 19990; state held specials, 244@2414c; state held specials, average fancy, 291a@24c. Live poultry strong; no prices settled; dressed firm; chickens 1S@27c; fowls, 16@231ac; turkeys, 1S@34c.
 Chicago December N.-Butter un- changed. Eggs: Receipts, 2S, 2S9 cases: un- changed. Potatoes: Receipts, 2S cars! un- changed. Poultry, alive, higher; fowls, 171ac; springs, 171a@1Sc; turkeys. 23c.
 Kansas City, December 27,-Butter: Creamery, 401ac; firsts, 39c; seconds, 37c; packing, 2Sc Eggs: Firsts, 40c. Poultry: Hens 161ac: roosters 121ac; turkeys, 24c.
 St. Louis, December 27.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Mrs. Hattie Frances Jones

The funeral services of Mrs. Hattie
 Frances Jones, aged 60 years, who died Monday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Ward 1014 South Sixty-third street. Woodlawn, were con-
 ducted from the residence at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, and interment was made in Elmwood cemetery. She is sur vived by her husband. w. D. Jones; six daughters, Mrs. J. w. Golf, Redwood, Tenn; Mrs. s. c. O'Rourke, Louisiana; Mrs. w. R. Kingsmore, Shefffeld Mrs. R. D. Stewart, Birmingham; Mrs. w. T. Giles, Athens, Ga, and Mrs Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
NAVAL STATION ORDERED

The navy department has issued an order for the establishment of main naval station in Montgomery and it will be opened January 1. In the fu- ture all applicants for admission to the navy will be examined here and if accepted will be sent immediately to the navy yards. Heretofore only pre- liminary examinations were made ut the Montgomery station and many times applicants who had been ac- cepted here were rejected at the final examination at the Atlanta station.
 One physician and lieutenant will be assigned to Montgomery to assist Chief Gunners Mate c. E. Smither- man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
REALTY EXCHANGE
Publicity Campaign Will Be Launched
 at Luncheon Today

E. W Barrett will speak to the mem bers of the Birmingham Real Estate exchange at their regular weekly luncheon at the Hillman today. The subject of his talk will be. Real Es- tate Publicity for 1917."
 The exchange, according to Secre- tary Robert McDavid, expects to do some optimistic advertising" next year, and they are beginning the cam paign by having the editor of The Age Herald address them.
 The meeting will be the final one of the year and reports of various com mittees of the years work will be sub rnitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
CONFEDERATES TO RECEIVE PENSIONS
 AFTER JANUARY 1
Continued from Page one)

tion of two years from the time the property was entered for administration by the probate court. Relatives of De- Laney were advertised for but none en- tered a claim. Judge Christian disposed of DeLaneys real estate and personal property and paid all receipts into the state treasury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Winnie LawleY

Mrs. Winnie Lawley, aged 25 years, died at the family residence, 7200 First ave- nue, East Lake, at 11:9O o'clock yesterday morning. She is survived by her hus- band, E. G. Lawley; her parents Mi. and Mrs. Tourney Anderson; five chil- dren, Lewis, Eugene, Ellie, Mamie and Martha Lawley; two sisters, Mrs. Mar tha Waller of Cullman, and Miss Bessie Anderson of Birmingham; three brothers, Robert Anderson of Cleveland, O.; David Anderson and Tourney Anderson, Jr, of this city. Funeral services will be con- ducted from the residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon and interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
EXPERT JDENTIFIER"

I'm an expert identifier boss" an swered negro at police headquarters Wednesday when arrested on a minor charge. "What?" questioned the ser geant. Yes, I'm an expert identifier' replied the negro. Further investiga- tion showed that the negro's job was to identify persons who called for packages of liquor and who were not known to employees of the express company. For each Identification he received 10 cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Central of Georgia
 Report Shows Increase

Savannah. December ,27.-Net oper- ating revenue of the Central of Geor- gia Railway company, for the five months ending November 30, 1916, was s2,2S9,529.S1 compared with $1,662. 1SS.22 for the same period in 1915, accord ing to statement issued by the comptroller of the road here today. Operating revenues and operating ex- penses for the same period of this year were given as follows:
 Operating revenues, S6,2S2, ,101.19 against $5.297,62S.96 last year
 Operating expenses, $4,O42,571.SS against s3,634,440.74 last year.
 Operating income for the same pe- riod of 1916. or the net operating rev enue less taxes and uncollectible rev enue was given as $1,922,025.46 For the same period last year this was $1,- 395,063.24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Metal Market

New York December 2T.-Copper dull; electrolytic, first, second and third quarters, s30@32.50, nominal Iron steady and unchanged. Metal ex- change quotes tin quiet; spot, $40.25 @40.75. At London, spot copper, f14O 10S; futures not quoted; electrolytic f152; spot tin. ETC; futures, HTS The metal exchange quotes lead s7.50@7.62 Spelter dull. spot East St. Louis de- livery; 9$4 c asked. At London, lead, f30 los: spelter fol 10s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Dr. N. N. Yam

Gadsden December 27-(Special) ) Dr. N. N. Yam, prominent dentist of Attalla, died late yesterday after a weeks illness from pneumonia The funeral will be conducted at 10:30 o'clock Thursday morning in the First Baptist church by Dr. I. A. White, as- sisted by Dr. D. I. Purser, Jr, of Gadsden. In addition to his wife and two sons. King, 16 years old, and Ma thaniel, years old, pr. Vann is sur lvived by his brothers, Dr. George s. Yam of Gadsden, D. H. and J. G. Vann
 of Trussville. and his sisters, Mrs. s. R. McDaniel of Denver, Mrs. M. c. Gillespie of Birmingham, Mrs. M D.
 Martin of Pinson and Mrs. J. N. White of Irondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Chicago Grain

Chicago, December 27.-Wheat: No. 2
 red nominal; No. 3 red, nominal; No. 2
 hard, nominal; No. hard, $1.72B. Corn:
 No.t yellow, 9214@921ac; No. 4 yellow, SS@90c; No. white, S9@9l1ac. Oats: No. 3 white. 5114@521Ac; standard, 5134@5224c. Rye: No. g. nominal; No. 8, $1.2201. .25.
 Barley, S5c@$1.22; timothy, $3. .50d5 .50; clover. $12@1Z Pork $2S.50; lard, s16.65; ribs $13.50913,S7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
SKIRT co. INCORPORATED

Notice of the incorporation of the Montala Skirt and Blouse Manufactur- ing company in Montgomery with an authorized capital of $20,0 and paid in capital of $15,000 has been received by the secretary of state. The com pany will manufacture women's skirts and waists and will employ about 100 women. Incorporators are J. A. Zadek, S. Zadek, William Norbitz and Bonnie Friedman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Mountain Climber Dies

Binghamton, N. Y, December ZIP Beecher Van Triumph of Kattellville, for merly of Seattle, Wash died today. With General Stephens he made, in 1870, the first ascent of Mount Tahomah CRanie) and his repeated ascents of that peak made him famous throughout the north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Sam Angesia N

Funeral services over the remains Of Sam Agnesia, aged 2S years, who died at 10 O clock Tuesday night, at the family residence, 99l Eighth avenue, north, after an illness of several months, will be con ducted from the residence at o'clock this afternoon Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery. He is survived by his widow. one child. his mother, three brothers and one sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
New Orleans Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, December 27.--Spot cotton quiet and unchanged Sales on the spot BOG; to arrive. 100. Good or dinary, 15.75c; strict good ordinary, 16.25c; low middling, 16.75c; strict low middling, 17c; middling. 1725c; strict middling, 17.44c; good middling, 17.62c; strict good middling, 17.S7c. Re- ceipts, S662 stock, 439,6O4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Hance Williams

The remains of Hance Williams, aged 50 who died suddenly Tuesday evening while standing on Twenty-second street and Second avenue, north, were sent tc Attalla at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Lige Loy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Wiley II. Iuuuire

Funeral services over the remains Of Wiley H. Luquire, Sr aged 63 years, who died at s:S0 o'clock Teusday morn ing at the family residence. 425 Emma avenue, Graymont were held from the residence at 3 o'clock yesterday after noon, and interment followed in 'Emwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Cotton Seed Oil

New York. December 27.-The cotton seed oil market closed easier Spot and December, 12.40c bid; January. 12.20@1225c; February, 12.12@12.20c; March, 1209@12.12c; April, 12.10@ 1212c; May, 12.1O@12.14c; June, 12.12@ 12.1Sc; July, 12.16@1217c. Total sales, 22,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
John Dicus

John Dicus, aged 34, of Brookwood, died in a loca1 infirmary at o'clock yesterday evens The body is being held at the und~ ing parlors of the Johns Undertaking 'npany, pending funeral arrangements.y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Y. Members New York Cotton Ex. change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange New York Produce Exchange. Associate Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignmsnts ol spot cotton for delivery. Corresponds once invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Live Stock

Chicago, December N.-Hogs Re- ceipts, fl 900; weak at 10c above yester- days average; bulk, $1010d10.55; light, s9. 7O@1O.4 45 mixed, $1O@1Oe5; heavy, s1O1O @1O.7O; rough, $1O.1o91O.25y pigs, S.5o@ $935.
 Cattle: Receipts, 1S0Oo; firm; native beef cattle. s7.20d11.SO; western steers, S7.25@10; stockers and feeders, $520d8. .15; cows and heifers, $4.20a10; calves. $S.50@ 1925.
 Sheep: Receipts, 15OOO; strong; wethers, $9 9100102 25; ewes, s640d9.75; lambs, $1125@ 11.50; the highest on record.
 Kansas City, December 27.-Hogs; Re- cepts, 1000; to 1Oc higher; bulk, $99O0 1o.5o; heavy, $1O 45@1o55; packers and butchers $10. 10d1O50; light, $9.6OQ1O.3O; pigs, $S@910.
 Cattle: Receipts, 470O; strong to 1oc higher; prime fed steers, $1025611. 25 steers, $6dS.50 cows, $5.25@S50; heifers, $6@1050; stockers, $6@S5O; bulls, $5 50a7. 50; calves, $6@11.
 Sheep: Receipts, 14,000; steady to 15c lower; lambs, $125O61325; yearlings, 1O.75 @1160; wethers, sS.75@9.75; ewes, $7.S5@9 25.
 St. Louis, December 27.-Hogs: Receipts, Il TOO; 10c to 15c higher lights s1035 to $1O.65; pigs, $7.75G9.5O; mixed and butchers SIG. 4011070; good heavy, $10.65@10.75; bulk, SIC. 40C11065
 Cattle: Receipts, 34OO; 10c higher; native beef steers. $750d1150; yearling steers and heifers, SS.o00011 50; cows, $5. .50d8. 50; stock CTS, $53067.75 Texas quarantine steers, s. .50dS; prime southern steers, SSd9; beef cows and heifers. $4.2507.5o; prime year. ling steers and heifers, $75od9; beef cows and heifers, $4.25@75O; prime yearling steers and heifers, $7.50Q9; native calves. S66I1O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
Rice Market

New Orleans, December 27.-Both rough and clean rice continued steady today with quotations unchanged. Re cepts: Rough. 37lS sacks; millers. 3342; clean, 2S,74S pockets dncluding 2055l pockets for export. Sales: Clean Hon. duras. 4769 pockets; Japan. l7s; blue rose, aS6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-28
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
 TELEGRAPH COMPANY

Interest on Thirty Year First Mort gage Sinking Fund Gold Bonds of this Company, due 1941, will be paid on and after January I, 1917, upon presentation of Coupon No l2 to the Bankers Trust Company, No. 16 Wall Street, New York, ~ J. M. B. HoXsEY. Treasurer.