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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Cold Spell Has Curtailed Business
 Among Merchants On the Avenue
By JOHN c. MOSES

The cold speel put a crimp in some lines of business. Shipments from the country will be curtailed until the wealth. CT moderates.
 Eggs advanced Sc on the dozen, wirh none too many in sight. Fish and oys- ters are on the anxious list, with none in sight.
 Cotton is firm, and may go higher first of next week.
 Quotations were as follows:
 Federal Price List
 United States department of agricul- ture. bureau of markets. SOSs09 Jefferson County Bank building. Birmingham, Ala, office, December 22s. Daily market news bulletin. (Prices based on sales to retailers.)
 N. B.-These are not retail prices, but the price at which your retail merchant can buy the articles mentioned. BEETS-
 Per bunch .........................41 1-6Q5c CABBAGE-
 Northern Danish, per pounu. :. .5QS1zc CARROTS
 Louisiana and home grown. per CAULIFLOWER-
 California, per head ......... .15 2-SQ1,c CELERY
 In rough not bunched)
 California, per stalk ...........7 .71z010c CRANBERRIES- s Reds and blacks, per quart ......141aQ16c Louisiana and Florida, each . .1o1k112c GREENS
 Various kinds. per bunch. .31k@5c LETTUCE
 Louisiana (besD, per head ..-.sAQ7 1-sc ONIONS
 Small, green, per bunch ........S 1-SdS1zc Dry, Northern and westerns, per
 pound ............................ .31zG14c spanish, per h. .4AQ5c IRISH POTATOES
 Northerns, whites (bes), per peck
 Q5 pounds) .s71a9421sc SWEET POTATOES-
 Yellow yams. Porto Ricans (besD
 per peck 13M pounds ......... 1AQ1424ac SPINACH
 Homegrown, per bunch .4A@s1zc SQUASH
 White (smalD .......................71 .7144Sc TOMATOES
 Cubans, best (ripes), per dog ..sS 1-3@S5c TURNIPS-
 Homegrowns fround. whte), medium
 size per bunch .4@6 1-3c Canadians, Flusabagas (best per DRY BEANS Limas or navys, per pound .1ec Black eyes. per pound ................nc DRIED PRUNES- California. per pound .................1 .12c APPLES Box stock, Northwesterns, various varieties, small size, per doz.. .1S@20c Barrelled stock, various varieties reds, firsts, per peck -.-..............5 .50@521@c Barrelled stock, various varieties
 reds, seconds, per peck .40@50c Bulk stock, ordinary quality
 per peck ..........................3 30932iAc GRAPES
 California, Emperors, per
 pound ........................... .ll1aQ12c |GRAPEFRUIT-
 Florida, Brights and Goldens Cne-
 dium size), eacn .5kG8c ORANGES
 Floridas, Brights and Goldens, per
 dozen ......................... .ZZCq52c Floridas, Russets, per dozen ..... .20@27c SATSUMA ORANGES
 Southern AIabamas (nedium
 size), per dozen .16922c COCOANUTS-
 South American Gall sizes). firsts.
 each .......................... 71241Sc ENGLISH WALNUTS- Firsts, Californias, per pound. .25G2Sc Seconds, California. per pound -..2e@asc PECANS- Orchard run. Texas, per pound t7N1Shc T. C. JUSTIFIED, Market Station Assistant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

With Japan interests heavy buyers, the market trend in cotton was upward again during yesterdays session, ranging at one time 10 to IS points over the pre- vious close. January struck the S060c mark Heavy spot sales In the south the day before held the boards, with reports that the land of sunshine would turn loose much more of the staple at 30c.
 Dealings in stocks yesterday were of the Dukes Mixture variety With sur face indications strong low-priced rails were in demand, dealers evidently eX-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Don't Darken the Shadow

Jasper. Tn LeSlie'S.
 But does my good friend stop to think what would become of us if ev- cry piano should be closed. every talk ing machine hushed. and every pleas ure automobile left in the garage, The shadows of war are deep enough Heaven knows. What would they be if we closed every theatre and every place of amusement and ceased to hear the sound of music in our homes or to take the outdoor recreation that the automobile provides and that Americans with their sedentary mode of living. need so very much?
 What this country desires to en- courage is the spirit of thrift. econ- omy, prudent saving and simple liv- ing. All this can he had without need lesslv sacrificing the things that make life enjoyable. and that relieve the ter rifle strain under which an active people like ourselves are constantly work ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Chicago Quotations
Future quota
Cash Grain

St. Louis, December 2e.-Corn, No. 2 track, s1.7s; No. 3 white, s1.eo; December. SIPS; May, s1,25h. Oats, No. 9 track. $1: No white, s2dS211c; December, sic; May, TIC
 Chicago, December 29.-Corn, Nos. ?, 2 and yellow, nominal. Oats, No. 8 white, S1dS2c; standard, s111Gs24c. Rye. No. 2, $1.S21k91.S3; barley. s1.4o@1.eo; timothy. $50097..50; clover, s2000a26.00. Pork, nom- lnal; lard, s24o7; ribs, s23.5o92425.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, December 29-Cotton seed oil market was quiet with oper- ations mostly in the form of switches. Prices were irregular, closing 10 high CT to 10 points net lower. January sold at 19.35c and closed at 19.30c Sales were $500 barrels. The tone was firm, as the food administration has ex- pressed the opinion that crude should sell at $1.S1A and compound at 221ac per pound Sales, $500 barrels. Primo crude, 17.50c nominal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

day when the movement embraced a number of stocks, such as war shares and utilities not included in the first upward rush.
 It is yet too soon to measure the advantage which secondary properties are likely to derive from government management with attendant guaran- tees as to earning and maintenance or interest and dividend payments.
 It is commonly assumed, however, that the administration pursuant to it's far-reaching programme will grant liberal allowances to those railroads most in need of physical improvement
 Little more than passing attention was paid by bankers to the course of the peace negotiations between the Teutonic powers and the Russian delegates Foreign exchange threw no light on this situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

It is estimated that there are 300o0 acres of nengrove swamps on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. As tannin made from mangrove bark is greatly in demand. there is an opportunity for profitable investments in this wood. The timber is controlled by the bureau of forestry. and a license agreement would be needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

and the buyer will soon have to come to holdings set little higher.
 The contract market opened to ID points higher on buying based on over night bullish spot news, and the advance soon extended to 29.07c for March and might have gone further but for conserv- atism on account of the holidays and the adverse comment in the morning press on peace proposals-John r. Clark & Ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
MOBILE SPOT THIRTY CENTS

Mobile, December 29.-Spot cotton today went to 30 cents here, estab- fishing what is believed to be new high record here. Cotton dealers de- clared that unless at some time dur ing the Civil war cotton exceeded this price today's mark is new one. The cause of the rise is cred ited merely to demand for the staple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
New Orleans Quotations
Spot Cotton

New Orleans, December 29.-Spot cotton, steady, 1S points up: sales on the spot, 1555; to arrive, 800; low middiing, 2s.25c; middling, 3o.13c; good middling, 30.63c
 New York, December 29.-Cotton. spot, quiet: middling uplands. 31S5c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Says the Old Sage

From the Louisville Courier-Jo ournal.
 "She married man after an acquain- tance of two weeks. Don't you think girl foolish to marry man who doesn't know her?'
 Its the only way to get husband sometimes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company

Interest on Thirty Year Firs\ Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Bonds ofN:his Com pany. due 1941. will be paid on and after January l, 1918. upon presenta- tion to the Bankers Trust Company No. 16 Wall Street, New York. N. Y.
 J. M B. HOXSEY. Treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
". B. Campbell
,y'OttOn

Stocks, grain. provisions and cotton seed oil Correspondent Shepard & Gluck, New Orleans; D. w. Wagner S Co. New York and Chicago. Continxsss ss exchanges ~A'
 Telephone Main 0141
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Money Market

New York, December 29.-Mercantile paper. 5145% per cent; sterling 6o-day bills, 4.71A per cent; commercial 60-day bills on banks All per cent; commercial 60-day bills, 4.701a per cent; demand. 4.751s per cent; cables, 4.76 7-16 per cent; bar silver. S67sc. Francs, demand 5.7S1s; cables. 5.7as; guilders, 431s; cables, A; fires, demand, s.37; cables, S.S6; rubles, demand, 12A; cables, 121s; Mexican dol lars, 69c; government bonds, firm; rail- read bonds, strong.
 London, December 29.-Bar silver. 4S1a pence per ounce; money, 3h per cent; dis count rates, short and three months bills, 3-16 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Rice Market

New Orleans. December 2e.-Rough and clean rice were steady today. Receipts: Rough, 1866 sacks; millers, 1900; clean, 9,5o9 pockets. Sales: Clean Honduras, POO pockets; Blue Rose, AGO; Louisiana pearl, 5S0. Quote: Clean Louisiana pearl, 7c; bran, s35a36; others, unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
s. R. Stewart & Co.

eor-c Woodward Bldg.. Birmingham. A,. Cotton. stocks. bonds. grain. provision. and cotton seed oil. New Orleans cor. respondents Jno. F. Cla K & Co., Direct private wire. continuous quotationA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Fruits and Produce

Fruits and Produce CocoanutS-Sc each. Bananas-$1. .7SQ225. Fresh Peanuts-131ac ID. Oranges-California, $4. Limes-lmporleu. sDcQSl. Colorado Celery-90c doz.. 8 crate. Cranberries-$3.2 per crate; $14 barrel Snap Beans-$5 hamper Florida Oranges-$4.25 box. Lemons-$7. Garlic-121ac ID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30

Eat the Carp" is the caption on pos ter which has been issued by the bureau of fisheries It is used in carp cam paign which is now being conducted by the bureau. This campaign is intended to promote the fuller utilization of carp in regions in which it is abundant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Dry Goods Market

New York, December 29-Cotton goods here today were quiet and firm at the close. Linens grow scarce. Burlaps were easier and woolen goods were firm and quiet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Naval Stores

| Savannah, December 29.-Turpehtine l firm, 4sc sales 150; receipts, 254; shipments. 22s: stock, 26,S4O Rosin firm; sales, 94e; receipts, 1716; ship monts 1875; stock, s3746 Quote: E,
 D, E. F. G, $6.o5; H, $6o71a: I, s6.10; K, s6.75; M. $6.95: N, $7.25; VIC, $7.45; l wv, $7.55.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Meats

D. s. Ribs-26. 25c. D. s. Clear Rib Bellies-SO1lc. D. S. Rib Belhes-3lc. Pork Ioins--27c. Premium Lard-2Sc. Compound Lard-231sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Birmingham Live Stock

(Onlon StockyardS.) Fec Steers: Good to Choice-S@9c. Medium to Good-S1a@71ac. Common to Medium-6G61ac. Grass cattle, according to weight, ouai. ity and flesh: Steers-6Q7c. Fat Cows-6q61sc. Medium Cows-5.25G575o Cutters-550Q5. I5c. Canners-5.00Q550c Heavy Bulls-6Q7c. Light Bulls-5. .50@7c. Oxen-5. Q6.50c. Fat Iearlings-sQ7c. Medium earlings-4.7595. .5oc. Vealers-Sa7c. Hogs:
 Choice Ccrn Fed Hogs. 1ss and Up- l5@16c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 1s5 to 15o-- 14@16c.
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 90 to 1s5-12A Q13hc. Light Pigs, 30 Pounds Down-11@12c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-111x913c. Half Fat Hogs-11912c. Soft and oil hogs from 1c to 2c per pound less than above prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Sugar nnd Cerea1s
Creamerv Prndncfn

Butter-Creamery, 51c; oleomargarine. BOG
 Full Cream Cheese-2sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Coffee Market

New York, December 29.-The mar ket for coffee futures opened steady at an advance of 3 to points on buying. by cotton exchange and Wall street interests, but eased off llt- tie later under realizing and selling by trade interests which was supposed to be against cost and freight coffee bought in Brazfl with the close point net lower to higher. March sold up to 7.S0c and May to 7.91c, later de- clining from to points under this level. Closing bids: January. 7.55c, March, 7.75c: May. 7.SSc; July, S.04c; September sage. Spot coffee, steady ; Rio IS, SBc; Santos As, 97sc. There were no cost and freight offers today. Brazilian port receipts, 5e.Ooo; Jun diahy, 30,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Flour and Feedstuff

Premium Lard-2Sc Compound Lard-231sc.
 Flour and Feedstuff Michigan Patent Flour-S12.lJ. Idaho Patent F1our-$11. .65. Tennessee Patent Flour-S11. 8. High-Grade Self-Ristng Flour-Sii .65. Medium-Gra5e Self Rising FIour-S1 50. Hard Winter Wheat tiour-SI d. Perfection Cornmeal-$3. S5 per 95-pound sack. Hen Feed-ss.75 per 1OO-pound sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-$59a6S. c. $. Meal per cent-s54. Cremo r eed Meal--S42. Old Style Hulls-S2S. Lintless Hulls-s16. Gray Shorts-$56. Wheat Bran-$49. Corn-s1.95. Corn Chops-s3.75. No. White Oats-$1.O5 per bushel. Wheat-SI per 1U0- pound sack Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-$44 per ton. Choice Timothy Hay-$iG. No. 1 Timothy Hay-$39 No. 1 Johnson Grass-$27.
 Sugar and Cereals Granulatee Sugar-S.Sc. Fancy Rice-T per cwt Grits-Cartons, Sl dog. Grits-Sa cks. ss.S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Live Stock

Chicago, December 29.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 21,00o; market weak. Bulk, s16.40D16.75: light $15S5@ 16.55; mixed, $1610@16.S0; heavy, $16.10@ 1880; rough, $16.10@16.25; pigs, s11.7o @15.25.
 Native steers, ST. 50@14.25; stockers and feeders. $6.60@10.2O; cows and heifers, 5.2O@11.35; calves. SS.50@16.
 Sheep: Receipts, 4000; market steady. Wethers, s9@13.10; ewes, $S@11.90; lambs, 12.75@16.75.
 Kansas City, December 29.-Hogs: Receints- 2500: market lower. Bulk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-30
Poultry

Hens-25026c. Fryers-3OQ32c. Guineas-45c. Roosters--17c. Extra Graded Eggs-4oc Candled Eggs-43c. Turkeys-Live, 30@33c. Ducks-20G22c.
 Fish Perch-10c. Salt Water Trout--1hc. Red Snapper-16@17c. Gray Snapper-i21kc. Mullet-9@10c. Spanish Mackerel-17iac. Oysters-Eastern extra select. $2.25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
co M M ENCEMENT
 DAY LACKS THE LUSTRE OF PAST
Frills Banished at Yale Many Seniors Already
 In Khaki

New Haven, June 16.-The com mencement season at Yale began to- day. But unlike commencements of former years, there was no program for the day. It has been customary on this day to open class headquarters, the music, announce the time for re- captions and dinners, and as the alumni arrived to make calls on the university and department officers and faculty members. The city itself be- gan to dress for the occasion to vel come thousands of old graduates who were to be back for a, rollicking time which reached its height in the frolic at Yale field and the class dinners on Tuesday. Then there were theatricals on the old campus by the dramatic club
 Today there was little seTliblance of a commencement. Some of the re- union classes had banners out, but the advance guard of the alumni body was small. There was no effort at display either in the college or on the city streets The undergraduates have been gone a fortnight, hundreds of them in khaki and ready for service. Most of the seniors remaining to get their diplomas next Wednesday are in khaki.
 Tomorrow the bacca1aureate ser mon will be delivered by President Arthur T. Hadley in Woolsey hall. Next week the program will closely follow precedent without the frills. 1 This is a war time commencement season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
PRESS HOLSTERS UP COURAGE OF
 GERMAN PEOPLE
Instructed by Government to Ridicule U. $. Part
 In War.

Copenhagen, June 16.-Representa- tives of the German press were told yesterday, at the regular weekly press conference in Berlin, that the arrival of American troops in numbers in the war theatre was to be expected only in 1913. The general staff lecturer also took the ground that the Ameri- can forces should be treated as a neg ligible quantity in the general reck- oning, owing to the difficulty in find ing sufficient tonnage for transporta- ton and supply.
 The suggestion was followed in nu- merous articles in the newspapers yes terday and today.
 The newspaper representatives also were told that a new Russian offen- sive was highly improbable, but that artillery and aviation activity and re- connodtering raids Indicated a new French offensive in preparation. The British also were certain to try their fortune again, but no surprises in of fensive methods were expected from either the French or the British, and the only variant from the earlier of fensives would be a change of geo. graphical location.
 Gernanys situation was described as absolutely secure and German vic tory as certain, owing to the relentless working of the submarine. Heavy es- inmates of French and British losses were supplied to furnish encourage ment to the readers. Englands losses in 50 days of the spring offensive were placed at 225,0 men, from 34 divi- nr was applied to 72 French divisions producing an estimate of French losses of more than 100000. The correspondents were told that the purpose of the air raids on Eng land was to keep in the islands trained men of the aerial corps and guns for defense, and that the submarine war fare was expected to weaken the
 British by keeping from the front men and guns required to arm mer- | chant vessels.
 Another transparent piece of propa- ganda for the purpose of encouraging l the people is seen in the Bucharest story in regard to the Rumanian grain exports These are described as or some days surpassing the require
 ments of 100, 100000 persons, an as- surance which contrasts strongly with l the official announcement recently made in regard to the necessity of re- ducing the amount of bread supplied | in lieu of potatoes. Another mislead | ing pen trick is to describe the average daily exports in May as exceeding those of May, 1916, when Rumania
 was at peace, ignoring the effect or Germany's foreign trade of Rumania's entrance to the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
 CORNER FOR CUOhS .~~~0~~(-
ONE EGG MOCHA CAKE

Cream together one large table spoonful of butter, and one cupful of sugar. Add the yolk of one egg, stir in three-quarters cupful of milk, a quarter teaspoonful of salt, and half teaspoonful of vanilla. Add one full cup of flour sifted with one rounded teaspoonful of baking powder Melt over steam, two squares of chocolate and mix we'll Then add the we'll beaten white of egg. Bake in two lay CTS in nine-inch tins! in fairly hot oven When cool fill and ice the lay CTS with the following mixture: Beat together until creamy one cupful of confectioner's sugar, one large table spoonful of butter, a little vanilla, two tablespoonfuls of dry cocoa. and two tablespoonfuls of coffee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
MANY CANDIDATES
 FOR STATE BAR

New Haven, June 16-The state bar examining committee at a meeting here today recommended the follow ing candidates for admission to the bar:
 Hartford county - Max Adelson. George H. Cohen, Nathan Cohen, Will liam H. ReRozier, William M. Green stein, Arthur E. Howard, Jr.. Ray mond A. Johnson, Albert J. Marks Leo J. Noonan, Israel Rachlin, Nicho- las F. Rago, Louis M. Schatz.
 Fairfield county-William B. Bur- ton, Jacob L. Furer, Colin M. Inger- soil, Frank E. Jamrozy, John Walter Madigan, Joseph l.. Melvin, Maxwell Henry Mernstein, Murray Reich, Sam ueI M. Silver Gustav Frederick Stark.
 Litchfeld county-Carlos S. Hol- comb.
 New London county-Charles J Mclaughlin.
 New Haven county included Charles E. Corr. Waterbury; Frederic w. Dauch, Waterbury; William M Luby, Meriden, and Harry H. Rubin Naugatuck. The 12 other successful candidates were from New Haven with the exception of Joseph J. Davis of Nashua, N. H.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Haberdasher Must Pay Triple Damage
 For Stolen Goods

Because he purchased stolen goods, Samuel J. Graham, a Fairfield avenue haberdasher, must pay treble dam ages to Simon Klein, an East Main street merchant, according to a de- cision handed down today by Acting Judge Wilder of the common pleas court The court awarded Klein $750 damages and costs for goods valued at $250.
 K1eins store was robbed several months ago by three boys, who were afterwards sentenced to the Cheshire Reformatory. R It was said one of the burglars sold quantity of cheap jew elry and ha.berdashery to Braham for $60. Braham claimed he thought the goods were '4drummer's samples" but at the trial a member of the police department testified that Braham off, fered money to have the affair settled quietly. There is also a, criminal charge against Brahan, which is still pending.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Registration Work
 Is Completed By
 Two Local Districts

Registration cards and lists of those who registered, with their addresses, in triplicate, were filed at the office of City Clerk J. Alex H. Robinson today by Chief Registrar George c. Peet for the Sixth and Seventh districts, and Assistant Police Superintendent Suck ley. The names appear on the list in alphabetical order with the street and house number set opposite each for quick reference when checking of the lists is under way. The cards and lists will be placed in the vault in the clerks office for the use of those per- sons selected to follow up non-regis- trants of the city.
 It is likely that within the next week all of the lists will be filed and some activity to bring to time those who didn't register on June or since will be noted. No new. information or orders have been received by those in charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
SAYS REDCATE
 DECLARED HE'S STANLEY'S BOSS
Member of Polish Defense Committee Denied Per
 init for Meeting. j,

National officers will investigate the denial to the Polish National De. fense committee of a permit to hold a meeting tomorrow in Sokol hall for the purpose of hearing speeches on the adoption of the Polish constitu- tion and for making plans to interest the United States in aiding the move ment for an independent Poland.
 Following an application to John c. Stanley, president of the board ot police commissioners, the following denying the permit, was received by John NieyadHk, a comm1tte mem Der, this morning:
 Replying to your letter of June
 5, addressed ts MT. John C. Stan
 ley, president of the Board of
 Police Commissioners, in which
 our request permission to hold
 meeting of the Polish National De-
 faneei committee on June IT,
 would say: as your request does
 not meet with the approval of
 the police commissioners, per mission is not granted and here
 by notify you that the meeting
 cannot be held.
 The committee thought the police were under the impression as indicat ed by the letter, that the committee was Defiance committee instead o1 a Defense committee, but this after F oon, the permit was again denied.
 Letters of confidence in the com mittee members from local manufac- turers familiar with them, were ob- tained and this afternoon another cal was made on Supt. Redgate. Accord. ing to MT. Nieyadlik, Supt. Redgate again refused the permit, and wfer told that MT. Stanley probably would agree to it, stated: "I am Stanley's hose
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-16
Once Resident Here Stephen Zalka Fears
 Arrest In Dominion

Fearing he may be arrested again on the charge of being an alien enemy, Stephen zalka, formerly of this city, has written from Manitoba, Canada, to Naturalization Clerk M. J. Flanagan asking for a copy of citi- zenship papers taken out here. Zalka says he worked for Julius Pfau in this city in 1896 and became a citizen at that time.
 Several months ago he was taken into custody by the Canadian police on suspicion that he was an alien enemy. At that time the Canadian au- thorities wired to Clerk Flanagan to confirm Zalka's claim to citizenship Zalka was released then but recently he lost his citizenship papers and is afraid he will be taken into custody again.