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The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Military Road Planned
Along Mexican Border

The War College today IL giving con-
sideration to plan for a military high
way along the Mexican border. from
Brownsville. Tex, to San Diego. Cal.
The plan is one worked out by the
good roads department of the Ameri-
can Automobile Association. which has
laid before the War College large
number Of maps and extensive data
compiled In the last year. The proposal
is 10 take advantage OF that section OF
the SIS. o0o.0 900 good roads act signed by
the President this week, which pro-
vides for military as we'll as post roads.
Under this law. Executive Chairman
A. @. Batchelder, OF the A. A. A.. said
today $4,000 would be available. with
Texas. Arizona. New Mexico. and Cali
fornia supplying half Of 1t.
The principal purpose would be to en-
able rand concentration Of troops at
any desired point along the border. a
thing not now possible n,nhs,,s The states les
the tourist traffic which such high
way would attract. and by the military
The Mexican frontier highway is the
name proposed. In the plans submittea
to the War College roads already con
structed. which could be incorporated
into the highway. are shown
runs east from San Diego. Cal, and
there are several short lengths In the
Imperial Valley. A road Is reing puiil
east from Yuma. Ariz.. but az 1t II
twenty miles from the border at u,
nearest point. It 10 not considered
available from the military viewpoint
Another thirty-mile stretch connects
biabee with douglas. Arix. lexas mas
a macadam road running east from NJ
Paso for twenty-eight miles, within {
few feet OF the border at many points
The tentative plans propose the COM
pletiS- Of the unfinished portions pe'
tweeii San Diego and Yuma. ane sec
onI section would be from NogAt~s
Ariz.. across New Mexico 10 III faso
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
PAY IN SIGHT FOR
DISTRICT MILITIA.
Correction Of Muster Rolls 10
Cause of DeIay-To Load
Escort Wagons.

"The men In the District militia will
be paid tomorrow--if possible" This
was the statement Of Major w. p.
French, United States army. who has
been designated as paymaster for the
DiDtrict militia.
Major French said he regretted as
much as any one the delay which caused
the men to walt for their pay. He said
the rolls Of the companies contained
m stakes. which have to be corrected
before the troops can be paid off.
Iwo Gays Is less than the men ex-
pected to have to wait when they were
Informed that the rolls would all have
to be gone over again once more.
Army Officers To Pay Men.
Captain Wilson said the paying Off OF
the men had merely been transferred
from an officer Of the organised militia
to an officer OF the regular United
States army. 1t Is thought the reason
for this transfer is similar to the one
which requires Capt! Horace Hobbs.
United States army, to issue the equip
ment Of the troops after they have
been mustered into the United States
service. instead of the quartermaster
corps OF the District militia. which has
heretofore issued all equipment to men
In the national guard.
For the remainder Of their stay, the
officers Of the First battalion will con-
tinue to complete any small details
which may have been neglected until
these last cow days. They Will 80
among the men and ascertain from them
any little articles they need to complete
their equipment.
To Load Escort Wagons.
II Is expected leading of the escort
wagons. which for some time have been
standing Idle Mt the camp. will start to-
morrow. K the battalion finds that II
can leave by Saturday. In these wagons
VIII be stored oil the equipment carried
by the men en- II march. The wagons
will be transported on fiat cars.
One difficulty found in tak,nga bso-
lutely green men into the battalion leav-
ing for the border in a few days. is tina,
they are unfamiliar with the maneuvres
II Is surprising, however. with what
rapidity the men are able to learn the
movements when drilling. with expert.
enced soldiers.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Militia Is Warned
About Water Supply

The Brigade Headquarters of the
District Militia camp are in receipt
of an order from the headquarters OF
the Eastern department which warns
the commander Of each organization
to take care that the men on the
trains which carry them tc' Mexico
are provided with a sufficient sup
ply OF drinking water.
that the men may be unable to secure
q proper supply of water that Ia
known to be free from disease germs
The order states that II would be well
for each organization commander 70
take with the troops an extra barrel
Of water and keep II In the car In case
Of an emergency.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

rHI.ADF R.ma. JSyy Ia. ,s !:
srsw q b. ss ssIn men %ss ad
rick. Thu. vessel. q frsighter, built
in 1885 at Newcastle, England. carried
q cargo OF 65b tons OF bifuminous coal.
Ss ss Is ana ND hss ' i1 sro.: tonnage u ~
She carried no passsngers.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

In Texas there would be several
stretches necessary for military pur-
pose, only.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
STEAMER LOST At
SEA WITH IS LIVES
Disappears After Sending Wire.
less Message That She Was
Sinking.

NEW YORK. July 1s.---Ths steam.
ship Ramos. carrying coal from Phila.
deiphia to Cartagena. apparently has
disappeared. and II 10 feared she 10
lost.
The Marconi Wireless Company yes
terday received At It's Miami. Fla.. sta
tion. an 8. o. 3. message from the
Ramos declaring her engines we're att
abled and that she was sinking. She
gave position 40 northwest watlint
island. The steamer Van Hogsndorp
picked up the message and imme-
diately rushed to the position given.
Late last night the Van Hogsndorp
reported that she had arrived at the
spot named. but had found no trace
OF the Ramos. No further wireless
calls were heard from the vessel. The
Van Hogendorp reported early today
she was still Searching for the Ramos
but on account Of tie thick weather
entertained little hope Of hnding the
ship.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Ohio Guardsmen Only
Ones Having War Balloon

AKRON. Ohio. July 18.-The Ohio ma
tional guard today is the only State
militia organization equipped with an
observation balloon ready for Mexican
service. The artillery contingent, COM
manded by Major Harold M. Bush. has
been presented 100000 balloon, the only
one Of it's kind in the United States. for
observation purposes.
The War Department has ordered sew
eral like II for the regular army. The
balloon, presented by an Ohio rubber
company. Is handled by Battery B.
The Washington times., 1916-07-13

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NBERGs-BOTH SIDES OF sEvE
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
The Roll of Honor

Charles ]. Hurley, 1910 Second street southwest.
David c. McGrath, si3 Twelfth street northwest
John r. Craig, Manassas, Va.
Jacob ]. Jaculsen, $50 street northwest.
John r. Larkin, Manassas, Va.
David S. Cheseldin, los c street southwest.
Robert W. Whedbee, Manassas, Va
Robert A. Cleveland, 1870 Ingleside Terrace.
William w. Brunette, 354l Tenth street northwest.
Edward ]. Johnson, 2625 Greens court.
George Williams, Wilmington, N. c.
Elmer Ridgeway TIA Morton street northwest.
Harry W. Payne, $50 Twelfth street northwest.
Howard Jackson, 1923 7 street northwest
Randolph A. Rowler, 800 Eleventh street northwest
John P. Agnew, aos S. Pitt street, Alexandra, Va.
Thomas w. Pinch, Homeade, Md. . .
The Washington times., 1916-07-13
Will Make f15 Nightcaps
For Pennsylvania Guard

. cSr &. sss.sI J, s &. 4.ss PENN
;,viS \. ,o In.S re : :,'; sor ssr
viii turn Sut at the Affnory to spend the
day sewing for the soldiers.
they have decided 10 mako 11s night.
s.p:s aa e s9Ssi nvssr q Z, .sS Snn1
tion against Insects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
FIRM UNDERTONE
 ON COTTON MARKET
Values Advance on Peace RumOrs and Talk of h.
 creased Spot Demand

New orleans March 16.-Unti realizing by holders of long contracts set in the cotton market here today had a firm un- dertone and a tendency to rise. At a level 15 to 17 points up recent buyers turned sellers and small reaction occurred. the market closing for the session at a net gain of to 1G points.
 After a decline of l point on the July option around the opening, values com menced to advance gradually, partly O. peace rumors. but principally on talk of an increased demand for spot and the claim by bullish traders that transactions in the local spot department had been put through on basis of as high as l2c for middling. The continued dry weather in the western belt and increased com plaints of it's effect on the start of the new crop season also had their effect. The highest levels were reached follow ing the raising of spot quotations by 6 points and the rumor that the freight rate on cotton from Galveston to Liver pool had been lowered to s2.50 per 100 pounds.
 Bearish traders considered that the through the covering of the short inter- est. It was also said that spot holders at some points in Texas were throwing their cotton on the market through ner- vousness over the Mexican situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
MARKET STEADIED
 ON TRADE BUYING
Cotton Market Quiet But Prices Firm With Net
 Gain at Close

New Yolk, March 16-Whue the cotton market was quiet today prices showed q generally steady tone. with July con tracts selling up to 12.24c or 15 points above last nights final figures, and clos ing at 12.1sc. The general list closed steady at 8 net gain of s to Il points for the day. There was some irregularity during the first hour. Liverpool cables were relatively steady and the market here opened to points higher, althouga there were q few overnight selling or ders around the ring which had evidently been brought in by the sharp reaction of late yesterday. The first reports to reach the floor with reference to the sink ing of Dutch steamer in the North sea also seemed to cause some nervous ness, but this soon disappeared, and the market steadied on trade buying of the old crop, combined with covering by some of yesterdays local sellers. The advance was held in check by rather heavy Liver pool selling of late months, presumably on fresh straddle account, but the buy ing in the English market against these sales was reflected in steady cables and after the close abroad shut out arbitrag ge business, prices here proved more sensi- tive to support. The demand for May and July from spot houses continued, while there may have been some fresh scattered buying from Wall street en- couraged by the same optimistic view of general and political conditions that has shown itself in the recent firmer ruling of stocks, and there was also consider able covering. Demand tapered off some- what when the market reached 12. .04c for May, 12.24c for July and 2.35c for Octo- Der, or about II to 15 points net higher. No material pressure developed, however and the close was within 5 or points of the best. No change was reported in southwestern weather conditions and there has been little no rain in Texas so far this month while the February precipitation was the lightest on record Comparatively little news was received with reference to the southern spot sit uation, following the talk of increased offerings late yesterday. and there was no southern selling here of consequence during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
UPWARD SWING OF
 WHEAT PRICES
Reports of Crop Damage in Winter Wheat States
 Cause Sharp Rally

K Chicago, March 16.-Hessian fly dam age to crops in northern Kansas tended today to lift the price of wheat. and SO. too, did many crop damage complaints from Nebraska and other winter wheat states, As a result the market closed steady at Ac to 1@1isc net advance, with May $1.117s and July $1.o9$sQ1 1O91h. Corn finished A@7sc off to 9sQ1sc up, oats at shade decline to 1413sc advance, and pro- visions varying from 12lhc down to rise of 71sc.
 Although wheat prices at first under went setback in sympathy with lower quotations from Liverpool, the market here rallied sharply when disquieting new circumstances affecting the domestic crop outlook began to attract attention. The downturn at Liverpool appeared to re- suit from rather vague bearish advices regarding the outlook for increased ship ments from Argentina, Australia and h. dia. Definite word of the first unfavor- able nature from Kansas seemed how ever, of far greater immediate impor- rance, and quickly led to a decided up- ward swing in the market Some dis tricts in northern Kansas especially around Osborne, were said to be injured 50 per cent by the ravages of Hessian fly.
 Nebraska, which, like Kansas, was gen. erally supposed to have escaped serious crop damage, came into notice today through assertion that in some of the best producing sections the winter willing amounted to 20 per cent. Missouri, Illi- nois, Indiana and Ohio advances con- tinued to report losses that according to one comprehensive summary averaged 23 per cent or worse.
 Profit taking by longs wiped out most of advance in corn. The temporary upturn was based largely on improved shipping demand and on the strength of wheat. Oats paralleled the action of corn.
 The northwest reported liberal sales to the seaboard and so also did central lii Lnois.
 Active demand for greases put strength 'nto the provision market, especially lard. Holders of pork and ribs, though, un- loaded on the advance and caused some thing of reaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
URGES VIADUCT
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 was much impressed with the letter appearing in your issue of March II, ad- dressed to the editor of The Age Herald by MT T. H. Benners, as to the Twenty. first street viaduct. and note in your to- days issue the propositions as submitted by the railroads. MT. Benners was cor, rect in his assumption that he had found tho railroads at all times disposed to dc what was fair, as was shown by the propositions of the railroads as submitted to the city commissioners on yesterday and which appears in your paper of to. day. What more could the city ask. un. der the conditions surrounding, in mak- ing the present structure safe. or in the replacing of the present structure with one as provided by the plans of the city engineer? What is submitted by the rail- roads appeals to me as being entirely fair, and one that feel the city should take advantage of. Yours very truly.
 ROBERT JEMIsON. ]. Birmingham. March l5. 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Ayery's Letter

A continuation of the dry weather in Texas, and a brisk spot demand at the pest limits of the season. were the chief influences in the cotton market today The market is rather narrow just at present and is being scalped within a range of about IS points. The public as usual won't come in until it gets about 75 to 100 points higher when they win fall over themselves to buy it. Liverpool sent bullish cables predicting
 an advance, New York sentiment was less bearish and the frequent recessions and small net advances keeps the mar ket healthy sand free from getting over bought
 Spot markets were quilted as unchanged except Montgomery and New Orleans, which were each points up and Dallas ! points up.
 The forecast was for cold weather over night in the eastern and fair slightly warmer in the western belt. The map does not indicate to me any immediate prospect for rain in Texas. A wire from that state this mornin 2 said the lack of winter rain was the worst in 2 years and if not soon relieved cred it's would soon be stopped to cotton farmers.
 Galveston reported that Liverpool freights were down to S250 and that 30, GOO bales had been booked. A continuation of the export demand
 will stimulate the demand from Ameri-
 can spinners and these two factors will
 remain the backbone of the market
 Weather influences and preparations for
 the new crop should be watched as they
 will have an important bearing, being
 minor influences just at present, but be-
 coming more important as the season ad-
 vances.
 Advise purchases of Julys on any mod
 crate setback. c. F. AVERY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Couldn't Stand More

From Tit-Bits.
 A well known ship owner tells the following story:.
 "Whenever l see toothpick I think of dinner that was given in Rome in honor of two Turkish noblemen. I sat near the younger of the noblemen. He glittered with gold embroidery and great diamonds, but nevertheless I pitied him sincerely. for he was strange to our table manners, and some of his errors were both ludicrous and pain full want brought to the young man plate of toothpicks. He waved the plate away.
 No. thank you, he said. T have all ready eaten two of the awful things. I want no more.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
STOCKS LASTED INTO
 FURIOUS ACTIVITY
Standard SharesS Show Early Gains But Advantage Lost
 on Erratic Movements

New York, March 16.-Aanipulaton was a more obvious feature of today's irregu- lar market, various specialties being lashed into furious activity at times, while standard stocks were barely steady or backward. United States Steel led the cratic movement. advancing point to STA, it's best quotation for the pres ent period, but receding later in common with other prominent issues.
 Crucible steel was second to United States Steel in point of activity, but ex- tremely feverish, rising six to 991A and falling back 3, closing at 965s. Other con- spicuous features included American Can, Westinghouse Kennecott and Inspiration coppers, Mexican Petroleum, Baldwin To- comotive, American Smelling and Read ing, all showing gains at various times, but forfeiting much or all of their ad- vantage in the uncertain and confused dealings in the final hour.
 Rails in general were a negligible fac tor aside from Canadian Pacific, which fell three points to 1852, soon after an- nouncemenut of the loan by our bankers to the Dominion of Canada, but retriev- ing some of this later. Reading and Western Maryland were active and strong at the outset in connection with yesterdays rumors of Rockefeller buying Of the first named shares, but failed to hold. Bethlehem Steel, after making a small loss at the opening, ended with a net advance of 111& at 529
 General news of the day included fur ther advances in fabricated steel and Iron, completion of negotiations for a large loan to Canada, part of which is to be used to refund maturing obligations, and increased weakness in exchange on Paris, which was quoted at 597 for de- mand, With some recovery on renewed purchases of bills. Marks showed a bet ter tendency and Sterling was firm Americans as a whole evinced more unl- form strength in the London market
 Bonds were irregular speculative issues showing some heaviness. Total sales par value were $3,725, 600.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Produce Market

New York. March 16.-Butter, firm CT; receipts, 5014; creamery extras, 92 score, S7@S71sc; creamery, higher scoring, 3s@aSAc; firsts. 351s c S61s c; seconds, S3@ 35c. Eggs steady; receipts, 20104; fresh gathered extras, 231e o 24c; extra firsts, 23c; firsts, 22@ 221a e; seconds, 2l@21ac. Cheese firm; re- oeipts, 690; state held specials. 1S@ 1SAc; state. average fancy. 17$i else; state, current make, average run, 17Ac; Wisconsin twins. held, 1T34 e 1SAc Live poultry firm; chickens. 17c; broilers. 22c; fowls. 191a Qg2 # c; turkeys, 2Sc; dressed, quiet, prices un- changed.
 Chicago, March 16.-Butter higher; creamery, 30@S0hc. Eggs lower; re- ceipts. 14,239 cases; firsts 191sc; or dinary firsts, 1S1ac; at mark, cases in- cluded. 1S@191ac. Potatoes. higher; re- ceipts, 35 cars; Wisconsin Michigan, Minnesota and Dakota white, SS@9Sc; Minnesota and Dakota -Ohios, SS@ 95c. Poultry, alive, unchanged.
 St. Louis, March 16.-Poultry un- changed, except turkeys, 15@ 23c; geese, S@10c. Butter, unchanged. Eggs, 1Sc.
 Kansas City, March 16.-Butter. eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
MISS MILLAR DELIGHTS
 MRS. BROWNS FRIENDS

Yesterday afternoon the friends of Mrs. w. $. Brown assembled at her home to hear Miss Elinor Stafford Millar render another of her most interesting talks. Miss Millar spoke yesterday on the Story of Samson and Delilah," taken from tho sixteenth chapter of Judges
 The story was told in most dramatic and beautiful manner and Miss Millar' applied the story to everyday life, giv- ing a most beautiful view upon the story. one entirely characteristic of Miss Millar.
 After the interesting and thoroughly en- Joyable talk by Miss MIlar, Mrs. Brown assisted by her sisters, Mrs. Henry Fowlkes and Mrs s. Y. Caldwell, served tea and delicious refreshments to the guests. The lovely home of Mrs. Brown was most artistically decorated with palms and clusters of spring flowers.
 About 100 of Mrs. Browns friends were present to hear and meet Miss Millar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
LIEBLING LUNCHEON
 AT THE TUTWILER

The chairman of the general committee states that the luncheon for Mir Liebiing will not be all invitation affair. but that tickets may be secured as late as 10 O clock this morning at the Cable hall.
 Mir. Frederick Gunster, chairman of the music committee, Chamber of Com merce. will preside, and MT. J. R. Hor- nady will give d welcome from the city to Mir, Liebling. Mrs. Houston Davis will introduce Mr. Iiebling and Mi. Liebling and Mrs Rena Devries will talk ! on The Musical Outlook of the Times.' Mrs. C. F. Rice of the Treble Clef club will speak on "The Choral Work in Bir- mingham"
 The luncheon will begin promptly at o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
MRS. KENNEDY HOSTESS
 TO AMITY CLUB

Mrs j. <. Kennedy entertained tho
 Alnity cub at her home on Fifteenth street, south. yesterday afternoon. The club prlze was pair of silk hose and a plata luncheon was served to the follow hg club members: Mrs. l.. Nj. Robertson. Mrs Eli Pigman. Mrs. J. H. Eddy Mrs. G. w. Allen. Mrs. T. s. Neville Mrs. H. F. Shaw. Mrs. w. T Simmons, Mrs. Kirby Smith. Mrs. Ector Smith, Mrs. T. Alexander. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs H. A. Turner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
FLORENCE MAN MADE
 HEAD OF EXCHANGE
Two Birmingham Men Included in List of Officers of Southern
 Ice Exchange

New Orleans, March 16.-H. J. Moore of Florence, Ala. was elected president of the Southern Ice Exchange. which concluded it's twenty-seventh annual ses- sion here Wednesday. tiler officers elected were: Vice president, J. K. Rushton. Bir- mingham secretary treasurer, B. w. Barnes, Selma. Ala. Executive commit tee: J. w. Mallory, Anniston, Ala; Fred Kent, Asheville, N. C.; w J. Rushton. Birmingham; Leon Berton, Helena. Ark G l.. Baker Columbia, s. O.: G. A. Bar nett Lynchburg, Va; H. F. Garland, Greensboro, N. C.; $. T. McAdam, Pen sa cola, Lee Elder, Biloxi. Miss. and Ellis Burnett, Montgomery, Ala. convention city for 1917 will be selected at a future date by the executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-17
Hubbard Bros. X Co.'s Letter

New York. March Special The unexpected advance in Liverpool is attributed to the calling of cotton by merchants on the idea that the mine warfare may increase the diffi- culties in shipping cotton from Amer ica. Advices from Galveston state that some 30000 bales had been booked for Liverpool at a freight rate of $25O a hundred. The sentiment in the local market has become quite bullish Some houses who have been bearish for the entire season appear to have changed their point of view. We hear many re- marking that the world will need next season all the south can raise and that an increase in acreage is needed to supply the. demand next season. Yet the market acted heavy in face of the same advance abroad as it was only 10 points higher with small transac- tiOn.