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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
F|RMNESS 0F SPOTS
 SEND PRICES UP
Spot Accounts Show Broader Demand for Cotton
 Prices Advance

New Orleans, March 9.-Firmness Of spots outweighed all unfavorable fea- lures in the cotton market today and sent prices of contracts up 15 to 29 points, at the highest levels. The gain was well maintained until the close, in the face of some little realizing profits by scalping traders who took to the long side early in the session. Last prices were at net rise of 22 to 23 points No attention apparently was paid to the Mexican Eews by traders.
 Spot accounts told of broader de- mand, both here and in the interior, and a particularly keen demand from foreign sources. It was said that Eng land and Japanese buyers were com peting with each other. In some quar- ters a much better inquiry was re- ported from American spinners. The demand was met by light offerings, renewed flrmness on the part of hold CTS and higher prices, both here and in the interior. Locally, quotations were advanced 13 points to 11.63c for mid ding, or exactly one-half cent above the level reached when the bear move ment was at it's height a few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
STEADY ADVANCE OF STANDARD STOCKS
Trading On Broadest Scale of Recent Weeks and On
 Rising Scale of Values

New York, March 9.-Taking today's s market as a criterion, Wall street, or at least the speculative fraternity, seemed to have recovered from the alarm oc- casioned by recent political and diplomat ic controversies. Trading was on the largest and broadest scale of recent weeks and almost wholly on rising scale of values.
 All quarters of the share list partici- pated in the advance, which gathered force with the progress of the session despite considerable realizing for profits Specialties again scored the most sub stantial gains, the metal group being particularly prominent. American Zinc rose points to the new record of SS1l and Greene Cananea Copper also made a new maximum on it's rise of 31b to 53$s.
 Shares of the independent steel com panies, as we'll as equipment motors. oils, fertilizers and Mercantile Marine. pre- ferred, rose from 2 to almost 5 points, while various sundry issues of no espe- cal description were appreciably better. Lackawanna Steel was foremost of the war stocks, rising 3as to 7Sh.
 Perhaps the most impressive and help 1ul feature was the steady advance of United States Steel, which gained 11h to b41s on transactions ranging from 1000 to more than 4000 shares. Steel's strength was attributed to yesterdays announce ment of an expansion of the corporation operations and presumably in anticipa- tlon Of tomorrow's tonnage statement for February, which is expected to show material increase in thrilled orders In- cidentally, Bethlehem Steel, on very few offerings, rose points to ASA
 Rails were higher by 1 to points, with the exception of New Haven, which was weak in the early trading on suspension or its proposed higher freight rates by the interstate commerce commission, but recovered later
 Germany's declaration of war against Portugal became known in the final hour and contributed to the general shading or prices toward the end
 Exchange on Germany fell to the new low rate of 72ss, hardening a trifie at the close ' '-e
 Bonds were irregular, with total sales at par value of $2,4O0,O0O. United States ponds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 11.sac; receipts 26SS sales, 34S5; stock, 3T, ,6S1.
 Galveston: Middling, 12.10c; receipts 5917; sales, 250; stock. 320,7oS.
 Mobile Middling, 11.3Sc; receipts, IFS; sales, 375; stock, 2o,56S. Savannah Middling, u.88c; receipts, S73; sales, 1880: stock. 1S2,424.
 Charleston: Middling, 111sc; receipts 133; stock, 74,O96.
 Wilmington: Receipts, 43; stock, H,o31. Norfolk: Middling. Il. 44c; receipts, 991 exports, 325; sales, ETA; stock, 116,942.
 Baltimore: Stock, 5937.
 Boston: Middling. 11.65c; receipts, 6s: stock, 12,600.
 Philadelphia: Middling, F 15c; receipts, 46; stock, 1725.
 New York: M1ddling. 11.soc; exports, 1252; stock, 307,S20.
 Minor Ports: Stock, 28374.
 Total today: Receipts. 10,9S4; exports 1877; stock, 1,499,S56.
 Total for week: Receipts, 7s,o17; exports, S1,5O7.
 Total for season: Receipts. 5,70s,097; ex- ports 36S4 251.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
LOCAL U. s. MARINE MAKES GOOD RECORD IN MARKSMANSHIP

Tn an official bulletin issued by headquarters, United States marine corps, Washington, appears the name of Cecil F. Sisson of this city as hay ing qualified as sharpshooter in that most interesting branch of the gov ernment service
 Cecil, who is a son of Mrs. Lena Sis son, 5415 Union avenue, Woodlawn, Birmingham, enlisted in the United States marine corps at it's Cincinnati, O.. recruiting station on September 2S, 1915, and. is now serving at the marine barracks, Port Royal, s. C.. awaiting transfer to expeditionary duty, or to a cruising battleship which will visit strange lands and give the local youth an excellent opportunity to see the world.
 Considering the fact that Sisson is scarcely more than a recruit, his per formance in gunnery is looked upon by marine corps officials as little short of marvellous, and they expect him to break many craftsmanship records be- fore his enlistment expires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
SHARP ADVANCE
 ON COTTON MARKET Improved Trade Demand and Steadiness of South
 ern Spot Markets

New York, March 9.-There was a very sharp advance in che cotton mar ket here today with May contracts sell ing up to 11.95c, or 29. points above last nights final figures, and closing at 11S9c. The general list closed very steady at a net gain of 21 to 28 points for the day.
 Liverpool was hardly up to expecta- tions and the market here opened at a decline of 1 point on March, but other months were 1 to Joints higher and active positions quickly sold to 12 points above last nights closing figures on covering and scattering support. There was quite lot of May and July for sale at the advance, but reactions of 3 or points were followed by re- newed firmness and the demand became more active during the afternoon. A more favorable view of international politics, and the stronger stock mar ket were considered partly accountable for the demand from Wall street shorts, while there was scattered trade buy ing, and there seemed to be some sup port from bu1lish sources on the talk of a more active spot demand in the south.
 There was enough realizing to cause reactions of 8 or points on the more act1ve positions dur1ng the last IeW minutes. Some traders were inclined to attribute the advance chiefly to cov- ering by recent Wall street sellers on hte better view of the international situation, while others emphasized the renewed steadiness of southern spot markets, reports of an improved trade demand and reports from the southwest tending to disturb confidence in the re- cent bearish predictions of a material increase in the Texas acreage. Houses with Liverpool connections were among the buyers on the late advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
WHEAT PRICES TAKE
 AN UPWARD SWING
Short Sellers Found Pit Bare of Offers and Quo
 tations Run Up

Chicago March 9.-Assertions that the bearish showing of the government crop report had been more than discounted by persistent selling for weeks past led today to higher prices for wheat. The market, although unsettled at the close, was 14c to 1z@5sc up, with May at s1.11as @1.111s, and July at $1.091a Corn gained 7Ags4c net and oats a shade to 1kc, and provisions r to 52 cents.
 Notwithstanding that on account of the government figures on farm reserves the wheat market opened at decline prices quickly began to take decided upward swing. Short sellers, who were attempt ing to realize profits found themselves confronted soon with the fact that the pit was bare of offers. The result was that before the advance could be halted quotations ran up 25sc from the low point which had been touched at the start Unofficial advices meanwhile that Argen- tine shipments failed to show an expected increase and were still much under last years record tended materially to encour- age the bulls, and so too did unfavorable domestic crop reports and the prospect of unsettled and colder weather
 Word that vessel communicating was likely to cut down to serious extent the shipments of grain and flour from the United States to Europe caused some of a bearing reaction in the wheat mar ket during the last half hour of trad ing It was saif the taking of vessels for war materials was contracting the room heretofore available for breadstuffs both on full cargo boats and on steam ship liners as well.
 Corn fluctuated mainly in accord with changes in the price of wheat. Upturns were influenced somewhat by the light ness of receipts, and by the prospec, of further decrease. Oats derived little strength from seaboard buying. It was said heavy shipments were being made from Chicago to Newport News for ex- port.
 Highest prices on hogs since June 2l, 1910, carried provisions sharply upgrade. Spectators who hoped that lenten senti- ment would force a decline were given a decided jolt.
 Future quotations were as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Produce Market

New York, March 9.-Butter steady re- ceipts, 1897; creamery extras 92 score 37c; creamery, higher scoring, 3l1s@Ssc; firsts, s51A@S61sc. Eggs firm; receipts, 2l,- 496. Fresh gathered extras, 241aQ25c; extra firsts, 2shG24c; firsts, 2S@231Ac seconds, 22sa221zc. Cheese firm; receipts lS37 state whole milk, flats, held white and colored specials, 1Sc; colored, average fancy, 17s4c; white, 171s@17%c; flats, cur rent make, specials, 171Ac; average run, 17@174c. Dressed poultry firm; chickens, 17@29c fowls, 141sG19c; turkeys 26@30c. Live poultry firm; no prices settled; sales reported as follows Chickens. 16@17c; fowls, 1S@1S%c.
 Chicago March M.-Receipts, IFS cases; frsts, 1Ss4@19c; ordinary firsts, 17a4@1Sc; at mark, cases included, 1S@19c. Potatoes higher; receipts, 15 cars. Wisconsin, Min nesota and Dakota whites, 9ScGS1 .05 1: Michigan white. 9Sc@$1 O2; Minnesota. Da- kota and Ohios, 95c@$1. .O5. Poultry. alive unchanged
 St. Louis, March 9.-Poultry unchanged except springs, 21c; turkeys, 23c; ducks, 161ac. Butter unchanged. Eggs, 1Skc.
 Kansas City, March 9.-Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Coffee Market

New York, March 9.-The market for coffee futures was not active today, but prices advanced on the moderate demand which seemed to be inspired by better feeling over international policies, reports of continued steadiness in Brazil and talk of better demand in the cost and freight position. The market opened at an ad- vance of to points, and the active months sold about 10 to 14 points net higher during the day, with May touch ing S11c and December S.23c. The close was within a point or two of the best at net advance of 8 to 15 points. Sales 23, 750 March, 7.99c; April, S.06e; May S.11c; June, size; July, S.14c; August, S.71c; September, S20c October, 823c November S.26c; December, 8.29c; January SS3c; February, 8.37c.
 Spot coffee steady; Rio Is, 915c; Santos As, 10Bc. It was reported that there had been sales of about 12,0o0 bales of cost and freight coffee here late yesterday To- days offers from Brazil were generally firm, with quotations ranging from TO- 40c to 10.50c for Santos As English credits, and from S.S0c to S.s5c for Rio Is Amer ican credits.
 The official cables reported an advance of 1-16 pence in the rate of Rio exchange on London with milreis prices unchanged at Santos and 75 reis higher at Rio Bra- gillian port receipts, 16,O0O; Jundiahy. 14O00. Rio cleared 14,O0O for New Or leans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
New Orleans Cotton Futures
New Orleans Cntton

New Orleans, Merch 9.-Spot cotton firm, 13 points up. Sales on the spot 1910; to arrive, 1875. Good ordinary, 10.13c; strict good ordinary, 10.63c; low middling, 11.13c; strict low mid dinlg, 11.3Sc middling, 11.63c; strict middling, 11.SSc; good middling, 12.20c; strict good middling, 12.44c. Receipts, 26SS; stock, 377,631.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Mack At Training Camps

Jacksonv1I1e, March 9. = Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Americans, arrived at the teams train ing camp here late today in company with Ira Thomas, the Athletics vet eran catcher, and Joe Bush, pitcher. Other members of the squad are due here tomorrow or Saturday. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Shibe also came with Manager Mack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Congratulations For
 Work For Shields Bill

Washington, March 9-(Special.) .)-Prom- inent citizens. in practically every city of the Tennessee valley inundated Senators Bankhead and Underwood with telegrams of thanks and congratulations for their efforts in engineering and securing the passage yesterday of the Shields dam bill.
 If the bill is successful in the House. it will mean the development by the gov- ernment and capital of practically all the latent water power within the borders of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Sugar Market

New York, March 9--The mark ct for raw sugar was quset with no fur ther sales reported ahd in consequence quotations remained nominally un- changed on the basis of 4as c for Cubas cost and freight; 3.59c for centrifugal 96 test, and 4.62c for lnolasses, S9 test The general impression prevailed that buyers wOul pay these prices, but sell CTS were asking higher figures. and there were no apparent offers under 4kc, cost and freight.
 The refined market was inactive at the resent advance, but refiners were asid to be hebind in ,neir orders and there were active withdrawals. A ru- nor was received from Reading, Pa, where grocers convention was in ses- sion, to the effect that there have been sales recently of a large amount of re- fined sugar for export, the amount be- ing placed at about 100000 tons. This rumor lacked confirmation, but was generally credited and was thought to explain the recent large purchases by local ref1ners at the advance. Prices re- mained unchanged on the basis of 6.50c for fine granulated.
 The market for futures was moder- ately active with buyers quite confi- dent of sustained values owing to the strength in the market for raw sugar, and the reports Of an active export de- mand for refined. as we'll as the big domestic trade. There was also some nervousness over the crop outlook, but the new crop positions were believed to be selling too near the old crop, and positions were 6 to 10 points higher while the new crop months were 1 point to points lower. May sold from 5.50 @4.57c and closed at 4.55c; July sold from 4.63Q4.67c, and closed at 4.65c; September sold from 4.7s0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
BILL LEGALIZES
 BOXING IN KENTUCKY

Frankfort. Ky. March 9.-A bill to legalize 15-round boxing bouts in Ken lucky passed the house late today. It now goes to the senate.
 The measure provides for a board of three members to be appointed by the governor to have control over all boxing and sparring matches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Fruits and Produce

(WhOleSal6 quotations Apples-Fancy Winesap, barrel, S5.25 choice Winesay, s4.50; fancy Ben Davis. s3 50; fancy Arkansas Blacks, S5.50 bar rel; western, S2.25 box.
 Oranges Florida, per box, s. rapefruit-Florida, per box, 8. Cranberries, per box, $2.50; barrel, s90. Bananas, per bunch, 1.50G2. Lemons-Fancy imported, box, $4; fancy California, $3.75 box.
 Irish Potatoes-Michigan White. bushel, $1.35.
 Sweet Potatoes-Dooleys, bqshel, soc; Yellow Hammer, bushel, S1. OnIons-Red, 31ac pound. Rutabagas-Canida, 1s4c pound. Cabbage-F1orida, per crate, $2.5O; Dan ish, 20 pound
 Tomatoes-F'ancy Florida, per crate, s2. 2.50.
 Beans-Fresh Florida, per crate, s2.5o Celery-Fresh Florida, per crate, S2.50. Strawberries-Florida, 20@25c quart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling 12c; receipts, 23s7 shipments, 5067; sales, 32S9; stock, IA, ,S61
 Memphis: Middling. 11.75c; receipts, 1765 shipments, 2621; sales, 1250; stock, 26O, 453. Augusta: Middling, Il 69c; receipts, 404 shipments. 553; sales. 11S2; stock, 153,264
 St. Louis: Middling, 115sc; receipts, 325S shipments, 3403; stock. 19,272.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 553; shipments, 473; stock, 1S,323.
 Little Rock: Middling, 11.75c; receipts, 204; shipments. 269; sales, 269; stock, 37123. Total today: Receipts, S516; shipments, 12, 3S6; stock, 632, ,796.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, March 9.--Rice: Rough Honduras and Japan and clean Hondu- ras strong and clean Japan steady Re- ceipts: Rough, 5OS2; millers, 4715; clean, 3763 Sales: IS sacks rough Honduras at 3.6oc; 2s41 pockets clean Honduras at 3@ 4%c Quotations unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10

6.69. Rubles, demand, BPS; cables, S2as. Bar silver. 56s4c. Mexican dollars, 43ssc. Government bonds steady. Railroad bonds irregular. Time loans steady; 60 and 90 days, 2s4@3 per cent; six months, 3@)A per cent. Call money firm; high, 2A per cent; low. per cent: ruling rate, 2A per cent; last loan, 2A per cent; closing bid, ? per cent; offered at 2A per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10

noted, but not on a large scale. Our spinners are doing the best business on record, but the supply of cotton is just as large now as it was when the market was 70 points lower. and at this level of prices there is more probability of the acreage being increased. The feeling tonight is quite bullish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Liyerpool Cotton

Liverpool, March 9.-Spot cotton, steady. Good middling, S.03d; middling. 7.76d; low middling, 7.46d. Sales, 5000; for specu- lation and export 800. No receipts, Flu lures quiet. March, 7.571ad; March-April 7.571Ad; April-May, 7.571ad; May-June, 7.571kd; June-July, 7.57d; July-August 7.561ad; August-September, 7.51d; Septem- ber-October, 7.42d; October November 7.39d; November-D December, 7.351ad; De- cember-January, 7.33d; January February, 7.31d; February March, 7.32d; March April 7.32d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, March 9.-Cotton seed oil scored further substantial price gains today on covering of belated shorts and local professional buying on the decided strength in lard and kindred markets. small crop talk and advance ing crude. Final prices were to 19 points net higher. Sales, 19,900 bar rels. Market closed steady. Spot, 10.45 1O.45 @10.50c; May, 10.44@1O.45c; June. July i0.34@10.35c; Au- guest, 10.37 O 10.39c; September. 1026 @10,27c October, 9.34W9.3Sc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Flour and Feedstuffs

(WhoIesaIers' selling PricA)
 Colorado patent, $6.60; self-rising flour, s6S5; Tennessee flour, $6.4O; Michigan flour s7.5O; Idaho flour, $6.75; hard winter wheat flour, $6.45; Minnesota spring wheat $6.So; bran wheat shorts, s33; brown shorts, $30; pure wheat bran. $28; c. s. meal, 71a per cent, $35; Cremo meal, $2S; c. S. hulls. SIT per ton; No. 1 timothy hay, $23 per ton; pea green alfalfa, west ern, $25; southern alfalfa, $21: mixed feeds. per ton, $36; oats per bushel, No. white, 63@66c; corn. per bushel. 91c; corn meal, $1.75 per 2-bushel sack; chops, $1. 70; poultry food, $1.S0 per sack; dairy food. $29; Johnson grass hay, $14:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
BETTER BUSINESS
 ON MORRIS AVENUE
Prices Generally Steady, With Meats Showing
 Upward Tendency

Warmer weather is responsible for bet ter business on Morris avenue. Business in all lines was exceptionally good yes- terday but prices remained steady on everything except lard, which advanced few points. Meats of all kinds are on the upward tendency and are expected to go higher.
 Red snapper and perch seem to be the only variety of fish to be obtained in Birmingham. The markets clean up each day with their shipments and report that they are unable to secure fancy fish at almost any price.
 Today's qutations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Prics, Fryers-20c.
 Hens-16c.
 Gulneas-s6c.
 Roosters-I0c per pound.
 Fresh Country Eggs-19c graded, 21c. Turkeys-Live, 22c; dressed. 24c, Geese-75c. or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square. N. change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange. New York Produce, Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association; sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery Special attention and Spot cotton for delivery. Correspond.
 Snce invited J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Seizing Wheat Stocks

Madrid. March 9.-(Via Paris)--The government has ordered the seizure of all the wheat stocks in Spain and their sale of the grain at fair prices. to allay disorders due to the rising cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
WILTSE SIGNS TO
 MANAGE ALBANY

Albany, N. Y., March 9.--George wiltse, former New York National league pitcher. today signed contract to manage the Albany club of the New York State league this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Consider Fuel Scarcitx

Buenos Aires, March 9.-A confer ence between government. railroad and shipping officials was held today to consider the situation caused by the serious scarcity of fuel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Future quotations were as follows:
Kansas Grian Market

Kansas City. March 9.-Wheat: No. hard, $1.0011.10; No. red, $l'O7@l.H Corn: No. mixed. 67@67Ac; No white, e71hc: No. 2 yellow, 691ac. Oats: No. white. 45@451hc; Mo- mixed, 4oQ42c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar. 6.25 per cwt.. f. o. b. Birmingham.
 Choice Rice-s5.50 per cwt
 Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt. Extra Fancy-ico0 per cwr.
 Grits-$2.25 per 96-lb. bae.
 Sugar is being sold by Birmingham re. tailers at from 12 to IS pounds for s1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Naval Stores
firm, 4sA @ 4se

c>vnrrah, March 9.-Turpentine firm, 49A O 49c; sales, 203; receipts, 4Oc; .ll4....s, none; stock, 1O.074. Rosin firm: sales, TIT! receipts, 400; shipments. none; stock, S5.1O9. Quote: A, B. c, D, E, F, G. H, I, $5.10; K, $5.15; M, s545 05.50; WIG, $5.65@5.70; wv, $5.SO@ 5.S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
English Money

London March 9.--Bar silver 27 pence per ounce Money, 4@o41s per cent. Dis count rates: Short bills and three months, SIS per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Metal Market

New York, March 9.-Copper dull; elec- trolytic nearby, $2S@28.50; June and later $27.25@2750. Iron steady and unchanged. Metal exchange quotes tin strong; spot $50.50 bid. At London. spot copper e97 15s; futures, 296; electrolytic, .e136. Spot tin, 91SS; futures, G1S7 15s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Bonds
Mercantile Paper

New York, March 9.-Mercantile paper
 S93A per cent. Sterling 6O-day bil's, s4'Il; demand, $4.761s; cables s4.16aa. Francs, demand, 5.91A; cables, 5.901a. Marks de- mand, 721a; cables. 725s Kronen. demand, IS; cables, 1874. Builders, demand, 42A; cables. 421a. Lires. demand. 67o; cables
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Fish
Wholesalers selling Prlce)

Wholesalers Selling Price) Perch-S1ac. Salt Water Trout -121ac. Red Snapper-10c. in bbl. lots, lie small lots. Gray Snapper-7c. Mullet-6@61ac. Shrimp-12114c. Sheephead-S1sc. Oysters-Mediun, $1 .35@S1.40 per gallon All fancy fish scarce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Creamery Products

l Wholesalers Selling Price) l Creamery Butter-37c; process butter,
 BOG; oleomargarine, 15@23c; country but
 ter, 25c ! Full Cream Cheese-20c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-10
Dry Goods Market

New York, March 9.-Jobbers today re- ported a steady trade in wash fabrics, white goods, linens and dress goods. Pri- mary markets were generally firm, but rather quiet. Yarns were steady. Raw silk was higher, with fair amount of buying reported.