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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
COTTON TRADING
 ISLESS ACTIVE
Tone Was Steady Toward ClOse-Net Change Was a
 Rise of 4 to , Points

New Orleans, May n.-Liauida4ion of long contracts against the cotton market following the initial rise today, and trad ing quieted down to smali proportions, compared to what it has been of late. Floor gossip was that a southern oper- ator was turning loose large line of cot ton. in the early trading feeling was bullish, there was the usual peace talk and prices rose 14 to IS points This im- provement met heavy offerings and the market gradually sagged until, in the early afternoon, the trading months were unchanged to 2 points up, compared t5 yesterdays last prices. The tone was steady toward the close. and the net change for the session was 8 net rise of to poitns.
 Weather conditions over the belt were considered highly favorable, but were bal anced by reports of strong demand for spots in the interior at even higher prices than could be obtained at the ports. Sell. ing pressure came mostly from longs who were satisfied to realize their profits although on the only rise some short selling for turn, on the part of room traders was in evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
FIRM UNDERTONE ON
 STOCK EXCHANGE
Minor Stocks Show Unusual Activity and Indicate a
 Speculative Nature

New York, May 11.-Developments af-
 tecttng market conditions today were mainly of negative character. A firm undertone prevailed for most of the ses- sion, with occa asional lapses into dullness ana hesitation. Lack of investment de- mand and the increasing confusion aris- ing from affairs in Mexico contributed 10 the restraint manifested by certain issues.
 Although a fairly large number of stocks were quoted, the inquiry, as usual centered around d half dozen of the bet Ger known specialties, such as mercantile marines, with another substantial gain Tor the preferred, Mexican Petroleum, united States Steel, Crucible Steel and several of the active equipments
 MeXicans were alternately heavy and strong, according to the character of latest advices or rumors from across the. border. United Fruit moved forward with marines, though in more moderate measure. United States Steel was a trfle more active than recently, holding part of it's gain.
 Further strength was displayed by the sugar group, and motors as a whole were permanent, Willys-Overland recording a maximum gain Of 7A points The unusual activity of such stocks as Sears -Roebuck, Woolworth, Macey Department Stores and Underwood Typewriter at material gains testified to the speculative character of the later trading Rails fell back to their negligible position of recent weeks, al- though Canadian Pacific, Northern Pacific and some owpriced shares scored irreg- ular gains. Rock Island yielded more of its advance, but Union Pacific was un- affected by the decision of the directors to declare no extra dividend at this time.
 Foreign exchange markets threw no hght on financial conditions abroad. al though the renewed strength of marks suggested further liquidation of Ameri- can securities for German interests. Sterling shaded a sight fraction and francs were steady An increase of about S9,5O0,000 in gold was the chief feature of The Bank of England's statement, while the Bank of France reported a further large drain of its gold holdings, that item showing a decrease of more than SIS, 000,00G.
 Demand for Rock Island debentures. Mercantile Marine As and Angio-French 6s imparted frmness to the bond mar ket Total sales, par value, were s5, ,47o.- 0Oo. United States bonds were unchanged Cn call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Hubbard Bros. & Co.,s I.t..r

New York, May 11-Cables from Liver pool state that that market is influenced by advices from New York stating how extended is the sentiment in the north and west as to the possibilities of cotton in case of peace. They also state they do not believe in peace for long time to come and look for disruption in busi- Less when it does come. because many millions of men and women are now be- ing clothed and fed by the capital of na- tions. but who will have to use their own income for their requirements when the war is over.
 The stocks of cotton in this country. which are heavier than for any year on record, excepting last season, are rapidly passing into the hands of scattered north ern spectators, as the south is daily talk ing advantage of the highest prices for 30 years with the exception of the cele- brated May corner) to sell to the north Today the market did not show as good tone as during the last fortnight, clos ing unchanged from last night in face of a good Liverpool and a generally bullish opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
AYerY'S Letter

Liverpool came about as due this morn ing, and our markets opened about 1G points higher on good buying, after few points further advance however. the buy ing power became less acute and prices reacted to around yesterdays low fig ures at which level there was enough buying to check the decline and the close was about , points better than yester- days finals.
 The weather map indicates unsettled and cooler weather over the western half of the belt. with frost probable in the northwest tonight, whilo the central and eastern belt remain dry and hot, all of which is unfavorable for the growing crop.
 The bulls seem to be letting the mar ket take care of itself, probably waiting for the accumulation of another short interest.
 Favor buying on any decline from this level.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
COTTON MARKET
 VERY IRREGULAR
Market Met Increased Re- alizing and Early Advan-
 tage In Prices Lost

New York, May 1.-The cotton market tive. An early advance carried July con tracts up to 13.14c, or IS points above last nights close, but reactions followed with July selling off to 12. 95c in the late trad ing. The close was steady, net 1 point lower to 2 points higher.
 The market opened firm at an advance of to 12 points, and after some little ir- regularity sold 15 to IS points net higher on continued trade buying and covering by some of yesterdays late sellers for a reaction. Political advices favored the more optimistic views of peace prospects and the advance was also encouraged by more numerous drouth complaints from the southeast, and the forecast for frost in the Texas panhandle. The buying, however, was not as active or aggressive as it had been earlier in the week, and the market met increased realizing around 12. 98c for May, IS. BOG for October and 13. 47c for December. Reports that the south was selling a few hedges here may possibly have increased the disposition to take profits on long contracts while there also seemed to be considerable local sell ing for a reaction as the market eased off to 1313c for October and 13 29c for De- cember during the early afternoon. Spot houses bought on a scaledown, while there was also covering by recent sellers for setback, and the market was steady in the late trading with fluctuations com paratively narrow. Except for a report from Savannah that demand was slack ening with spots offered more freely, the news received here from the south indi- cated no change in the spot situation, and the talk around the ring suggested that most of the days selling had been due to the idea that the technical position had become weaker on the recent advance A private report indicated prospects for an increase of 9.4 per cent in acreage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
H. F. Bachman & Co.'s Letter

New York. May 1.--(Special )-The third investigation by our Watkins bureau fn- dlcates an increase in cotton acreage of 9.4 per cent, compared with last year.
 Approximately 70 per cent of the crop was planted by May 1, against 60 per
 cent last year, but condition Of plants poorest within past several years being favorable in only 2la CT cent of coun- ties against B per cent last year; 47 per cent in 1914, and 4 per cent in 1913 partly favorable in only 15 per cent Of counties against + per cent last year. and r per cent in 1914: unfavorable in 5S per cent of counties against 49 per cent last year; s5. per cent in 1914, and 42 per cent in 1913
 This condition due to unfavorabe weather nearly all sections. Southea stern states as we'll as south and southwest Texas suffering from unprecedented spring drought, necessitating great deal repianr- ing, whereas, continuous rains have de-
 ayed planting in Oklahoma, and the black
 lands of central Texas. Large number of counties complain unseasonably cold weather and shortage seed for replanting.
 Since publication our first Watkins re-
 port, March 29, market has advanced s6 per bale, and we are besieged on all
 sides for explanation as to what Is caus- ing advance. Reason for advance is
 quite simple. Everyone knows cotton car ried over from 1914 crop was so com pletely and securely financed that market advanced cents between August and October last year, and would have un- doubtedly advanced much further but for timely arrival new crop movement. Rarm- CTS were so anxious to realize on new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Produce Market

New York, May 11.--Butter steady; re- ceipts, S147; creamery extras, 92 score, BOG creamery, higher scoring, 3O1zDS1c; firsts, 29Q291Ac. Eggs firm: receipts, 35,879; fresh gathered extras, 241a025c; regular packed f1rsts. 211ad2414c; seconds, 201k12lc. Cheese steady; receipts, 2705; state held specials 1S%@191kc; fresh specials, 17d171zc; aver age fancy, 1634@17c; Wisconsin held, 181a0 19c. Live poultry weak; broilers, average, 3Sc; leghorns 33d35c; fowls, 1S6D1S1ac; tur- keys, 22c. Dressed steady; chickens, 1SQ 32c; fowls, 171a922c; turkeys, 2s@3Sc.
 Chicago, May 11.-Butter unchanged. Eggs, receipts, 32,120 cases; unchanged. Potatoes receipts, 20 unchanged. Poultry alive unchanged.
 St. Louis, May 11.-Poultry unchanged except chickens, 151zc. Butter and eggs unchanged.
 Kansas City, May 11.--Butter, eggs and poultry unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Coffee Market,

New Y York, May 11.-There seemed to be a little trade selling in the market for coffee futures today and prices were lower in the absence of any important support. The opening was at a decline of i to points, with September selling off to S.45 and December to S56c during the afternoon, although no change was reported in the attitude of the Brazilian shippers.
 The close was 8 to 6 points net lower. Sales, 2, 300. May, S.29c June, S.33c; July, S37c; August, 8.4lc; September, S.46c; Oc- tober S.5Oc; November, 854c; Decemb CT, S57c; January, s.e2c; February. S67c; March, s.37c; April, S.77c.
 Spot coffee, steady; Rio 7s 934c; San- tos As, 1o5sc. Very few cost and freight offers were reported in from Brazil. Sales of Santos coffees were reported in the local spot market between importers on the basis of i0asc to 1014c for Santos 4s.
 The official cables reported no change in the Brazilian markets, but there was a decline of 1-32d in the rate of Rio ex- change on London Brazilian port re- ceipts. 14,000; Jundiahy, 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
DECIDED SETBACK
 OF WHEAT PRICES
Market Declines On Ad- verse Weather Reports
 Affecting Crops

Chicago May 11.-Wheat underwent a setback in price today on account of ex- pected showers and because of wide spread lower temperatures-a combina- ton of vital importance for the growing crop. The close was unsettled at 5sc to a407sc net decline, with both July and September at s1.16%. Corn finished 1-1ec to 16QAc down and oats varying from 1s@5lc advance. In provisions the outcome ranged from 2oc loss to rise of 21kc.
 Weakness showed itself in the wheat market right at the outset, and was al no time completely overcome. although near the end of the session reports oi clearing skies in Kansas led to misgivings on the part of sellers, and brought about something of a rally. Little attention was given to anything except weather and crop advices and to late assertions that English buyers had taken a small amount of wheat from the United States not conf1ning purchases altogether tc shipments from Manitoba.
 Support for wheat seemed only to pos sess much readth when declines Of cent or more were recorded. All the larger commission houses had resting orders to buy at such a limit, but selling pressure broadened out to a material de- gree on the subsequent upturns.
 Indications of record breaking in crease of acreage made the corn market decline. Prices recovered fairly well however, when rallies took place ir wheat. Oats proved relatively firm. The reason lay in the uneasiness prevailing as to damage y green ugs in the south west.
 Provisions were under heavy selling pressure by discouraged holders. Higher prices on hogs failed to be of any assist ance in checking the down turns.
 Future quotations were as follows:
 Wheat Open. High. Low. Close. July ..... 1.165s 1.17B 1.16 1.16% Sept. .... 1.161s III 1.15B 1.16B
 Corn
 July ... "A 74as 73ss "A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Fruits and Produce

 Apples-Fancy Winesap, barrel, y5.2o choice Winesap. $45o; fancy Ben Davis, S3.50; fancy Arkansas Blacks, $50; bar rel; western, $2.25 box. Oranges-Florida, per box, $46I4. 5O Oranges-Calitornia, S3.5o93.7s. Grapefruit-Elorida, per box, S. Cranberries, per box, s2.5o; barrel. ss.50 Bananas, per bunch, sL5OQ2. Lemons-Fancy imported. box, s .75; fancy California, s3.6O. Irish Potatoes-Michigan White. bushel S1.35.
 Sweet Potatoes-Dooleys, bushel, soc; Yellow Hammer. bushel. S1. Onions-White. per crate, S2.5o; yellow, per crate, g.
 Rutabag agas-Canada, 1%c pound. bage-Florlda, per crate, $2.75; Dan lsh, 2hc pound.
 Cucumbers-Hamper, s. 50. Tomatoes-Fancy Florida. per crata $2.7o; choice, per crate, s2.25. Beans-FTesh Florida, per crate s27o, New Potatoes--Hamper S2.75. Celery-Fresh Florida, per crate. s2.50 Lettuce-Per hamper, S1.60. Squash-Per crate, S2.60 Strawberrles-South Alabama, s1 5o02 5o Limes-Per 1G0 S150. Peas-English. per hamper g. Pineapples-$3 crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, May 11.-Cotton seed oil was lower today under scattered liquidat ton induced by the weaker showing in lard, slow trade demand and rumors of cheap CT new crop crude offerings. Spots were about the only buyers. Final prices were to g points net lower Sales, 15,70o bar rels.
 The cotton seed oil market closed steady: Spot, 1o.SS@10.s5c; May, 1ose@ lo.S9c; June, 10 .96@llc; July, 11.02@11. .05c: 1: August, no5q1 .07c; September, Il 07D Il .0sc; October, 1o.O9a1o 10c; November, 9.27@9. .cSc; December. 9.16Q9 17c. Total sales, 15, 600,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
PRODUCE IN DEMAND ON MORRIS AVENUE
Quotations Remain Un- changed, With Tendency
 to Rise On Provisions

The demand for produce on Morris avenue is brisk and the supply in most lines, according to dealers, is holding up well. The supply of tomatoes is lessening somewhat, and the product of Jefferson county truckers is prac- tically off the market, However, the Alabama supply Is not completely ex- hausted as yet. Stra wberries from Gull man continue to beat anything offered by producers in other states and the demand is holding up well.
 Prices on Morris avenue remain un- changed, although in the provisions market the tendency is toward q rise. A slight advance in salt meats and other provisions may be expected to- day or tomorrow at the latest.
 Today's quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Prics BroilerS-40c.
 HenS-15c.
 Guineas-35c.
 Boosters -10c per pouuu
 Fresh Country Eggs-20c; graded. nc. Turkeys-Live. 22c; dressed, Ac. Geese-75c, or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Flour and Feedstuffa

Colorado patent. S6.3O; self-rising flour, $675; Tennessee flour, $6.55; Michigan flour, s765; Idaho flour. $6.e5; hard winter wheat flour. $6.25; Minnesota spring wheat, $6.S0; pure wheat shorts $34; brown shorts, $32; pure wheat bran, $30 c, S. meal, 71z per cent, s33; Cremo meal, $27; e. $. hulls, $l9 per ton; No. 1 timothy hay, SPA per ton; pea green alfalfa, vest ern. $27; southern alfalfa, S21; mixed feeds, per ton, $37; oats, per bushel, No. 1 white, 63c; corn, per bushel, N; corn meal, $1S2 per 2-bushel sack; chops, soc: poultry food, $l.90 per sack: dairy food. $50; Johnson grass hay. $15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
New Orleans Cotton Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orueans, May 11.-Spot cotton firm and unchanged. Sales on the spot. $50; to arrive, 90. Good ordinary, Ii .25c; strict good ordinary, Il. .75c; low middling, F. .25c; ; strict low middling, F. .5oc; rniddling, F. .75c; strict middling, 13c; good middling, 13. 2c: strict good middling, 13 Soc Receipts 2726: stock, 296,46
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Bank of France Statement

Paris, May 1.-The weekly statement of
 the Bank of France shows the following changes. Gold in hand decreased 95,972, coo francs; silver in hand decreased 2,56S, G00 francs; notes in circulation increased 9, 343,000 francs; treasury deposits in- creased 15,S40,000 francs; general deposits decreased 59,91S. .000 francs; bills discount ed decreased 50S44,000 francs; advances in- creased 3,139,000 francs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
New Orleans Rice Market

New Orleans, May 11-Clean Japan rice continued steady today, and the other grades strong, with unchanged quotations. Receipts: Rough, 34S; millers. 294; clean, 3437 Sales: 42 sacks rough Honduras at {. .e0c, 2812 pockets clean Honduras at 3lz9 45sc, 100 pockets Japan at 15-16c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Chicago Grain

Chicago, May u.-Wheat, No. red nominal; No. 3 red, $1 10a1 IA; No. hard s1 .15asad. .1734 No. hard, $1.11%q1. 1494. Corn. No. 2 yellow, 756751sc; No. white, n14Q72c. Oats, No. 3 white. A14M461ac; standard, 4S1z64S5sc. Rye, No. 2, 9712c. Barley, 63G80c. Timothy. $4 .5Oa7 75. Clov- CT, sS@14. Pork s23@23S7. Lard, s12.72; ribs. S12. .12d12. .62c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Mercantile Paper

New York, May I.-Mercantile paper, 3A per cent; sterling 60-day bills, $4721A; demand, $4.75 11-16; cables, $4.76 7-16. Francs, demand, 5.94A; cables, 5.9S1s. Marks, demand. 7TlA; cables, 779s. Kro- nen, demand, 131a; cables, 1875. Builders, demand, 4O1s; cables, 40ss Lires, de- mand, 6.48; cables. GAS. Rubles, demand. 31; cables, STA. Bar silver, 761a; Mexican dollars, 5S5s. Government bonds steady i; railroad bonds firm Time loans firmer; 50 and 90 days, 3A; six months, 3AGt31a 60 and 90 days, 3h per cent; six months, SA@3h per cent. Call money easier; high, ? per cent; low 1&sper cent; ruling rate, per cent; last loan, per cent; closing bid, 1M per cent; offered at per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

EottOn Merchants, Hanover Square. N.
 N, Members New York Cotton Ex- Ghange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange.
 New York Produce Exchange, Associate
 Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Drders solicited for the purchase and Sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for Eutura delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of Ince invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, May n.-Wheat, No 9 hard, s1 .osa1 1T; No. ? red, $1.oaa1. IS. Corn. No. mixed. e91sd7oc; No. white, roc; No. yellow, 71a72c. Oats, No. 2 white 46d47c; No. ? mixed, 40d42c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
St. I.nuis Grain

St. Louis, May n.-Wheat. No. red. a .3Oa1.23 No. 2 hard, nominal; May, s1 il; July. S1.1s1sta1 .1S54. Corn. No. 9, 741z@T51zc; No. 2 white, 75G751zc; May, 721Ac; July, 7294c. Oats. No. 2. 44c; No. 2 white, nominal; May, 43i4c; July, n&c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, May I.-Cotton, spot un- changed. Good middling, S59d; mid ding, 8.4Sd; low middling, S19d. Sales, 10000: for speculation and export, 1000. Receipts, 13,0O0; futures very steady May, sgd; May-June, s.191sd; June-JuIy, S.161sd; July-August, S.141ad; August September, S.o9d; September-October 8.05d; October November, 7.991ad; Novenn. December, 7.94d; December-Januarv 7.91d; January February, 7ss1ad: Febru- ary-March, 7.S91hd; March-April, 7.S91sd April May. 7.s91ad; May-June, 7.Ss1hd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Dry Goods Market

New York, May n.-Dress goods were quiet and firm today. Raw silk was higher. Knit goods were active and cot ton were in steady demand. Yarns were higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-12
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated sugar, s cwt., f. O. b.. Bir- mingham. Market firm at $7.65 New Or leans.
 Choice Rice-s5.50 per cwt. Fancy Rice-$6 per cwt. Extra Fancy-$6.5O per cwt. Grits-$2 per 96-lb. bag.