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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
Would Have Open Sessions

Washington, January 2.-Open ses- sions of the Senate for consideration of treaties and nominations, except upon two-thirds vote for an executive ses- sion, are proposed in one of several amendments to the Senate rules in- troduced today by Senator Cummins. Another would permit the President to sit with the Senate during considera- ,tion of executive business. Senator Cummins said he would seek action on the amendments tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03

1893 Fourteenth street south. All mem bers are requested to be present
 Mrs. A. R. Long will entertain the Twentieth Century Mothers club this aft ernoon at her home in Shadyside.
 Members of the South Park Social club are urged to meet at the home of Mrs. R. VT. Porter today to aid in making quilts for charitable purposes. Friends of the members are also invited 10 at tend. A luncheon will be served at noon.
 Yesterday was a comparatively quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03

requisite of this? Again the answer, a good play. Such one is Dream Cir
 O Mine,v which is at the Bijou this week, with usual matinees. This play has stood the test of repeated presenta- tions, having been played by popular Chauncey Olcott two years, during which he met with the greatest success of his career So much for the play Now, as to it's interpretation by Clifford KIip- pie and his company, the star being Seen here for the first time in the leading role. He is young and virle actor who has early in life won place at the top by sheer force of merit. He is supported by a carefully chosen and capable company, numbering among others Viola Brown, Leona Leslie, Mortimer Sergeant War ren Burrows and Andrew Glassford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
THREE

day in police and fire circles. X few arrests for minor offenses were madk by the police department The fire de- partment answered only one call.
 A meeting will be held tonight at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com .panys office to boost the Ensley soccer football team. The Ensiey team is a member of the Soccer league this year. and is making a strenuous effort to cap- ture the league trophy. Attendance at the games has been good thus far this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03

 R. J. STRICKLAND. s2ol s2d Ave-. City. E. H. STEVENSON. 1514' 14th Ave. South. MATTE STONE, Route 3, BirminE- ham. w. J. DONAHOE. 25OO S4th Ave, North Birmingham. w. Q. MILLER, 745 3Sth St., Wylain' Ala. F. w. COOK, 1901 3d Ave-, N. JOHN LIGHT. sEnsley. J. w. ELLIS, 1880 14th Ave-. N. ID. A. REARDON, ,712 Ave. H, Ensley. MRS. J. ID. SMITH. 617 N. 18th St. BULBS WHITAKER, InglenOOk, Ala. MRS. n. H. JOHNSON, 1911 Sth Ave-. Besaemer. ALEX BREWES. BroOksidc. Ala. w. WILSON, 24O6 21st Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
NE EWS OF ENSLEY

T. C. Mitchell of Wylam was seriously injured yesterday by fall of rock in mine No. 1 of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, while following his employment as a miner. The first aid to the injured corps of the mines res cued him and gave the first aid treat ment. lie was taken to the Tennessee companys hospital where it was found his right leg was broken, his hip injured and. has serious injuries about the head and face.
 Mir. Mitchell is married and has been in the erlploy Of the, ,Tenenssee company for number of years.
 Before one of the largest crowds to at- tend a public meeting, the officers of the Kn:sats of Pythias. Steel City lodge No. 190 for the ensuing year, were in- stalled last night. An interesting pro gramme was presented and refreshments were served late in the evening. The membership of the lodge at this time is greater than in recent years. Pros poets for one of the most successful years in the history of the organization was generally predicted by speakers, who included, in addition to officers installed, some of the city's most in- fluential citizens.
 Members of the degree team and of fioers-elect of the Fonville Grove No. 75. Ladies of the Woodmen Circle, are urged to attend the practice drill at the Wood mems hall on Avenue F this afternoon at ? o'clock.
 The Highland Crochet club will meet this afternoon at the home of Mrs. J.. P. Armstrong on Pike avenue.
 The Sesame club will meet ti1is after noon at the home of Mrs. T. P. Hay,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
At the Lyric

Spenser Kelly and Marion Wilder pre- sent an entertainment that forms the piece de resistance at the Lyric and are great entertainers. Miss Wilder is a soprano and MT. Kelly baritone who renders song melodies past and present The pianiste and violiniste in this act are also exceptionally clever.
 Ed Morton, vaudeville's favorite singer. is also great entertainer and possesses loads of personality. He makes an imme- diate hit with the audience. Peggy Bre- men and brother entertain in The Imps' Playground They are clever perform CTS and add much to the attractiveness of the bill. John Henshaw and Grace Avery in "A Vaudeville Table D'Hote," are pleasing and "The Ham Tree Mule,'' an animal comedy act, late feature of Mcintyre and Heath's big production, is highly amusing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
At the Biiou

Why dos we go to the theatre? To be entertained and amused is the answer, beyond a doubt What is the principal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03

F.. LESTER, Bessemer, Ala. w. J. EUIsTONE, 500 1st Ave-. West
 End.
 MARY STAFFORD. Pratt City. w. Q. ROSS, Tuscaloosa. Ala. J. DAWSON. 1905 Allen St. A. BROWN, AttalIa, Ala. G. T. cox, O24 1st Ave-, City. J. w. ROBERTS, 22O1 4th Ave-, City. q. M. HENSLEY. ROebuck Springs. NELLIE HARRINGTON. 223 Grace
 St., West End.
 MRS. HINTON. 519 N. 10th St. J. s. TALLETT, 420 Ann St. MRS. LEEPOVELL. Ensley, Ala. s. l.. JOHNSON, Alton, Ala. IDA SAGER. SS1 43d St. c. HI. SWAIN, 50O5 7th Ave. F. III. MEACHIN, 02O s. 18th St. l.. WELLS. 163O 14th Ave-, N. CARRIE OWENS, .13 MOrtine Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
A FEW OF THE THOUSANDS OF CUST(

J. H. SELF, Pfnson. Ala. J. H. HARBOUR, Pratt City. J. B. ROBINSON, 140. 2d Ave-. West
 End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03

HI. BURKETT, Boyles, Ala. MRS. GORDON, Randolph, Ave-, West
 End. F. M. KELLOGG. Morris. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
REMEMBER

$500 elsewhere pair is for this week eaiy sPECiAL PRICES 0N Regular prices will prevail AFTER THIS WEEK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
Our Optical Specialist

and his assistant are specialists of many years experience both in Europe and in this country, and you can safely rely on anything they tell you. We'll be glad to examine all who are trou- bled with their eyes absolutely free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
TREASURY RECEIPTS INCREASE

Receipts of the state treasury during the fiscal year ending September 30 were S1249, S3, or approxlmately $200,000 more than total receipts during the fiscal year ending September 30, 1915, according to lecords completed by William B. Griffin of the state auditors department. complete comparison between receipts of the past year and the year before can not be made because the legislature changed the revenue laws and provided different dates for collections which changed the manner of making collec- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
OUR OBJECT

making this remarkable offer of glasses valued at s5Oo city, well Crystal Lenses Our Crystal Lenses have by who are wearing them and meeting with the same wherever they are introduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-03
FUNERAL WELL KNOWN MAN

Funeral services for Charles L. Ruth, prominent figure in the business life of Montgomery for about 50 years, were corducted at the residence at 123 Clay ton street Tuesday afternoon and the body was buried at Oakwood cemetery. Ehe services were conducted by the Rev. J. Q. Grogan of Opelika, former pastor of the Court Street Methodist church, who was assisted by the Rev. E. c. Moore, present pastor of the church.
 MT. Ruth was a Confederate veteran and served throughout the war. His jewelry business in Montgomery was es- tahlished in 1873, and has become one of the largest in the state
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

Baltimore, Nd. Dec. I3.-BUTTER-Cream-
cry, Western separator extras, Hais; frsts. Ga
IS; do. prints. y pound. extras. tsais; hrsts.
i5als; do. print. l pound. extras, Esa4s; frsts
isa6; nearby creamery extras. Gas; firsts, 4Oa
u; dairy prints. Maryland. Pennsylvania, and
Virginia extras. s5a3s: hrsts 34ao6 store packed
hrsts, S1a32; rolls, Maryland and Pennsylvania,
extras. S2ao; do, West Virginia. extras. 3eaSS
EGGS-Market quiet; loss of. Firsts. West
ern MARYLAND. Pennsylvania. and nearby. 81;
Eastern Shore. Maryland and Virginia, s.; West
EN- (ohio>. S2: West Virginia, 81; Southern
North Cardinal. 90.
LIVE POULTRY-Chickens smooth, young by
bot. per h.. 1a2: young, by express. 2: poor
rough. Ia2l; Old hens. Z pounds and over, per
H.. 2; small to medium, Nan old roosterS,
na2; White Pekins. 23a2i; puddle. 81 pounds
and over. za23; smaller. poor. lsals; geese.
Maryland and Virginia. fat. pound. 2aZ3: West.
ern and Southern, 2la22; Kent Island, fat. 5a26; /;
turkeys. choice. young, 10 pounds and over, "a
%; old toms. Ha8; poor. thin. c3a2i; Pigeons.
old. pair. %; young. .; guinea fowl. each.
young over " pounds, %: smaller. %: old. %.
P0TAT0ES-White, Western Maryland and
Pennsylvania per 100 pounds 2.Da23o: do.
New York. No. /, 2aa2D; do. Eastern Shore,
Maryland and Virginia, l.soa2 10: sweets yeIlows,
fresh-dug, Ter barrel l.ooa3.oo: do. Eastern
Shore MaIyland. ScoA1S; do, in hampers.
basket, lSa2oo; do. fancy. kiln-dried. per
barrel. 5.ooss.oo; yams. per barrel. Virginia and
Maryland, 2oOa2so. -
VEGETABLES AND GREEN FRCITs-AD D
pies. Maryland and Virginia, per barrel. fanc,.
haIlk. 25oa3oo; do. loose. Maryland and Penn.
slvaniA PER hundredwsiEht, l.Soa2.U; do.
Western Maryland and PennsylVania, packed
No. !. 35Oa5.5o: do. New York State barre.
No. !. i.ooas.oo; do. No. 2. 3oOaLoO: beam.
Florida. green. Per basket. 2T5a325: cabbage
native. Savoy. box, Icao; do, New York. ton.
Danish, 4O.ooat5oo; do. domestic 3.00a350O;
carrots. nearby bulk. 100 pounds l.soG2oo: do.
New York State. per crate. 2ooa3 50: do. native.
bunch, 4.oca5.Oo; cauihower, barrel. Maryland.
:. 3.5Osi.0: do. crate. 2ooA2O; cranberries barrel
l2ooalioo; cucumbers. Florida. basket, L0oa5 90 {;
eggplantS. Florida, regular crate. 4.o0IO: grape-
fruit. Florida. box, 25oa3IS: horseradish native.
box. 275a3.5: kAle. native, bushel box, 8; let
tuce. Norfolk, basket. l25al.o; do. F1orida
basket. 25a3.oo; onions. Western, yellow. sack.
2.Sa3.o0; oranges, Florida, box. as to size. "a
$50; pears. Eastern Shore. Kieffer. barrel. l.ooA
l.Z5; do. basket, na25: peppers. Florida, crate
s sooa6.oo; pumpkins. native. each. 7alo: Qninces.
New York, barrel. No. l. 40oa50o: spinach. ma
tire. bushel box, eOa75 tomatoes, Florida. fancy.
crate. 4!ooaj.o0: tumips, native. basket, washed
25aJ; do, bushel box, Ga75.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
Financial Stock Newls and Marker Quotations

program in accordance with the ideas
Of Mr.. Morgan. But every one who
gave serious study to the subject was
persuaded that even II there were
mismanagement, even II there were
transactions which justified action by
the courts, even II there were ex-
travagance. nevertheless these things
did not affect the fundamental eco
nomic principles which Mr.. Morgan
and others had In mind when they
undertook to secure unification and
coordination OF the railroads Of New
England.
Its Lurking value.
The action Of the government in
seking to tear the New Haven Rail-
road system into pieces and the re-
action occasioned by what was be-
lieved by many to be serious mis-
management Of the New Haven prop
erty before President Elliott became
the head Of the system. at one time
seemed likely so greatly to impair
the value Of the property and Its ca
pacity for earning as to make . re-
celvership Imperative.
President Elliott. however, always
insisted that there was lurking . very
BIGdL luHCICuL NhtuC PAopSANyB
although his friends sometimes
thought that he believed It would be
far more difficult to cause this in
herent value to materialize after the
company had been disintegrated than
economic principle Of unification and
coordination been maintained.
The exigencles of the war, the mag
-
land which are furnishing countless
munitions for war, as well as neces-
sary commodities for domestic use,
have at last demonstrated the eco
nomic soundness Of President Elliott's
view. The committee. consisting OF
five leading railroad managers Of New
England, is in effect to constitute a
single head, one managing authority
under whose direction and supervisor
the railroads Of New England are to
be unified and operated in co-ordina-
ton.
What is true of New England as
one section OF the country Is true OF
other sections, and the very able COM
mittee OF railroad managers who are
now in session at the central point OF
Ameriacn railroad systems, Pitts
burgh, Is planning methods whereby
substantial unification and co-ordina-
ton of the railroads of the United
States may be secured; for 1t is vital
to the government In these days OF
war that the high efficiency made
possible by unification and co-ordina-
ton be obtained.
The magnitude Of the beneficial con,
sequences of this administration of
the American railroads will be fully
appreciated by the people after the
war is ended.
HOLLAND
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
TRADING IRREGULAR
ON N. Y. EXCHANGE
Break in Steel Followed by General
Weakness.

New York, Dec. Happening steady
with an advance averaging a point
above the previous close, stocks
turned weak today just before noon,
rallied slightly. then broke to new low
records, and Just before the close re-
covered part OF the loss. For the
rally and the subsequent break there
was no explanation other than a con-
tinuation of the demoralized condition
of the investment mind.
When Steel broke through 80 Wall
Street became very solemn and one
would have thought some nightly
calamity had overwhelmed America.
This decline was attended with sur
prising breaks In other stocks which
carried them to prices that some hau
never seen before. The general level
OF prices yesterday at the worst had
not been equalled since the panic of
1907. Union Pacific went yesterday to
104 T-s, Mexican Petroleum to Ss1-2
and Geenral Electric 11s, Atchson
7s1-2. American Can 3l Pennsyl-
vania to a. and SO on through a list
of prices that would seem ridiculous
II the matter were not so desperately
serious. Thousands Of people who
imagined themselves rich see then
entire fortunes wiped out In current
quotations. Scores Of men who sell
dom come to Wall Street were clus-
tered around the tickers watching
their fortunes fade and solemnly sell
ing from time to time.
In high circles only two things were
discussed today. and the prices of
stocks was not one of them. The
first was the progress Of the fight
now raging In France.
In view OF the critical importance
the railroad situation has suddenly
assumed, It is not likely that the
stock market will find itself until
something definite comes out of WASH
ington in this connection. The rally
that came late in the day showed
considerable vitality, and under nor
NAL conditions professionals would
not hesitate to say that 1t meant that
the bottom of the decline had been
reached.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

Quotations given below are for large lots Of
good marketable goods only. Jo5bers prices are
higher. Lower grades may be sold for less
Fancy goods command higher prices.
EGGS-Fancy. strictly fresh. 55a56; average
receipts. 81; Southern West Virginia, So.
CHEESE-Sew York State factory, new, per
b.. Ha2.
BUTTER-Elgin print. 81; Elsin tub, 90
process IS; store-packed, 9a3o.
LIVE POULTRY-Hens. per h.. 2; roosters,
per h.. H; turkeys. per h. 30 chickens. per h..
-ia2j; keats. young. each 52a6
DRESSED P0ULTRY-Hens, choice, Der H.,
q: spring chickens. Z7a29 per ID; turkeys. pei
lb.. aes2i ROSTERS, per ID. l9a35; geese, PEI
lb., BAD; ducks, per H., 2a5.
LIVE STOCK-Sheep, per h. Sac; lambs
spring. Is; calves. Der lb.. N medium. Der 1b..
lSal51A; common. l2al3
PORk-Small, per h., 2; medium. per lb.,
.; heavy. per h., eOsa
sEEDS-Red clover. 1s5oaI5so per bushsl
alsike clover, H6al5.oo; crimson clover, l25a
lS.Ooi timothy, 3Saiop Per bushel; red top,
Hooal4.D per 100 lbs; bluegrass. 3ooaa0
GKAlN-Wheat, milling. per blShel, 2lOa2. 20;
corn, per bushei. 2oOa2o5; oats. white. s0a7o;
mixed oats, Sass; hay, No. I. 3az; No. 2
Ga2s.
FhNlTS-Apples. new, per bbl.. 2O0a6oo; PET
boz. SOa2I5; California oranges. Iopas %, lemons
Aeoae0; Concords. +lb. basket, loals: pears,
bask1t. 5a15o: grapefrrit. crate. 35oa4.oo.
GkEEN GooDS-PotAtoes. No. !. 2sOaZ15
per bol.; No. potatoes. 15oa275; sweet pota.
toes. 3ooas.5o per bbl.; No. Z 2ona25o Der bbl.
string beans. Per basket, a5oaSo %; peppers, crate
35oa55o; okra. Per crate. 22Sa35o; radishes, Del
100. boazo; cucumbers. basket, 35OaS.Oo; egg
plant. aoOaS.0 crate; cabbage. per 100 Ibs.. 2OOa
70; beets, PER bunch. 4ae; lettuce. l.15aSD per
basket. celery, aaS per don celery. crate, aSOa
80; romane lettuee i.ooai.5o; squash, 2.ooa2. 3
per crate; tomatoes. l5oa37S per box; spring
onions, l.Sa20 per 100 punches; onious. per
sack. 2ma35; spinach. 3ooa3I5o per bbl.; hale,
sole bbl. turnips. Per box. Isaso: PER bbl,
LIsa1D: eauinoWer, 20a23 per crate.
L50aLG.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
BUSINESS SLOW ON
DISTRICT EXCHANGE.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
s. Sell at 99N.

Business on the local stock exchange
yesterday was slow. For the FIRST time
In months Potomac and Chesapeake
Telephone Sc sold at seh. During the
entire year previous to yesterday but
81 900 bonds Of this issue have been
sold. and the price was 1914. Yester-
days sale brings the price In har-
mony with the general bond values Of
the day. r.
Mergenthaler shares were soft. with
lis bid and Ia the asking price. A
few Washington Gas Light shares sold
at s. and q small amount Of Union
Trust Company shares at LIN.
Directors OF the Continental Trust
Company at their meeting Wednesday
afternoon declared q quarterly divi-
dend Of II per cent for the current
quarter, payable December 81 to share
holders Of record at the close Of busi-
ness December %. DR.. W. p. Reeves
Of 100 East Capitol street was elected
q director Of the company.
A number Of large banks In the city
report the sale Of war savings stamps
to be fair, but look for q better de-
mand between now and the holidays.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
COTTON MARKETS.

New York. Dec. l3.-The cotton market opened
firm today on more optimistic views of the war
news. First PRICES were higher. active months
showing 10 to IS points net advances.
Predictions cf . bullish November domestic
consumption statement on Friday led to 4 good
deal Of short covering The close was firm at
net advance Of HA59 points.
Tho receipts at the ports for the day were
lS.E3 bales. against 24l4O bales . week ago
and 5.32 bales a year ago
Stocks in New York warehouses are 1851
bales. compared with lS.3R bales year ago.
Exports for the dry Aggregated I.5lI bales. all
to Great Britain. For the season TO date the
clearances amount to l.s1s.Is9 bales. compared
with 27B.c9s bales in the corresponding period
last scasOn.
Spot here was quiet. S5 points higher at 3O7c:
there were no sales. SPOT at New Orleans was
steady, with middling unchanged at DKc; the
sales were ~ bales
Other port receipts: Galveston 2eo1 bales
New Orleans. l.. SO bales; Savannah. 27s4 bales
Memrhis, s,sS bales: st. Louis. 2,ss6 bales
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
GAM BLIN g
SPECIAL

Owing to difference Of opinion about some
OF the language Of my last. No. 6, and b.
cause Of my desire not to have il barred
from any Of the press throughout the eoun-
NJ. l an going to postpone its publishing
until Monday next As have already, in
No. 5. given the name Of my silver stock
Denbigh, no damage can come to my cam
Taign or to those who bought yesterday and
will buy today and Saturday. Then. too, a,
my search has brought me offerings Of
cores Ct other silver properties. which II
may Be Of benefit for the Denbigh Company
to acquire. ! may on Saturday have a spe-
Cial advertisement, calling upon the owners
OF The undeTelOpei silver properties through.
out the country for their best terms OF sale
o. cgnsolidatiOn
During the interim ! would ask the public
to null this: | predicted in my first adEer
ttsement that the general market Wouhi
break badly when the country analyzed M.
statement that all stocks must be sold to
pay for hbertyN The country no sooner
read my advertisement than they began tp
throw over their hOldings Each day since
my No. 1 the general market has broken
badly. One would say this alone woull
scare of DenbiGh 6lyeTs. Instead, the buy
ing has steadily accumulated. Yesterday,
another bad day, it took large amounts to
hold the price at bottom, 81 and s., as !
Tromised. This is what want you to null:
The stock gamblers Of America know .
square deal stock gamble when they are
Tointsd to it and they will carry it to sic
cess even in the world Of maFksts Ny
Butte, 8 to SIS; Amalgamated, 500 10
$50; Chino. s. to IS, and others were
started in such rotten bad markets that
stockholm and my critics said he is crazy 10
start them. ! started this present SlytI
campaign knowing that the same adyertIsr-
meuts which pointed to its merits wOnI
produce . bad general market. A long ACTIVE
experience has shown me that the mo-
propitious time for q new stodk gamble ~
meTit-merit. mind you-is a bad generl
market caused b the public Awakening L:
the fact that they have been chloroforme,i
80 buying a mess Of tricked-up stocks.
Thomas w. Lawson.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool. Dec. n-spot cotton WA quiet To-
DAY at an advance Of Is points, on the basis Of
zSd for midding. old contract. and 2.75d for
good middllng. new contract. The sales were
S.eoo bales. including 1luo bales American. rne
imports were p,oD bales none. American. The
mArket ior new feature contracts opened quiet.
quiet at a net advance Of Call points.
Quotations. for old contract months were II
points higher At the opening and were later
moved up 10 points further. closing ct net sd.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

WHITE
Henry c. Sehultsis. %. and AureIiL c. GIN
CELL. q. Rev. p. A. Mcneil
Roger H. Moore. q. and Frances A. McLaugh-
lin. 2. Rev. J. B. North.
John Newton. D. and Annie B. Finney. "a.
Rev. J. =. Briggs.
William B. Bell >. and Blanche L. Matlock.
IS Rev. ]. II. Jenries
Frank Bredide. "a. and Maggie Pironne, 70.
Rev. T. X. Keryick.
Ambrose r. Winston. 50. and Kate r. Gary.
- Rev. r. W. Coe.
James O. Dorman. Il and Marguerite Il. N.
Howard. o. Rev. L. NJ. ThompsCn.
Paul N. De Hsr, .. and Alma c. Petersen.
n. Rev. 8. T. Ncholaa
CoLoRED.
Benjamin welch. .. and Lsariesn Cnder-
wood. 2. Rev. W. WesTay.
Marshall A. Colbert, q. and Roseatts DaviA.
IS Rev. ". O. Brown.
William A. Zaller. q. and Pearl L. Allen, a
Rev. W. T. Zaher.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-14
New Orleans.
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago. Dec. D-The corn market held
within narrow limits today, and while the De-
cember and January were each Nc higher, the
May future was unchanged. The volume Of
trade was comparatively small, and 1t was
largely in the way Of shorts and longs evening
up their posta There were some hedging trans
actions against the new crop. but this was an
exception rather than q general rule.
December oats advanced sharply during the
morning and new high level was reached. On
the advance there was heavy selling by commits
sion houses and . reaction and a decline re-
suited. The cash demand was less active and
premiums here were Y to Kc lower.
The weakening factor in the provision market
was poor buying power for the various cash
commodities. There were sharp Price losses In
the Fit. declines being shown Of s25tc to 81 for
ribs.