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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17

Extensive arrangements are being made by the Bessemer lodge No 721, Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks, for their spring carnival which will be held in this city next week, beginning Monday.
 The Greater Sheesley shows will be in this city under the auspices of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Shepard & Gluck's Cotton Letter

New Orleans, March 16.-The revolution in Russia caused a lower market in cot ton today, the trade not knowing what to expect as the aftermath. London claimed that the new government in Russia made it certain that there would be no separate peace between Russia and Germany, but Liverpool marked prices down nevertheless with rather free hand. From the initial decline, the local market made almost full recovery and probably would have gone to net ad- vance but for the thera tening look of the railroad situation in this country.
 These labor troubles come at an unfor- tunate time for the cotton market for they serve to restrict the spot demand when American mills are anxious to se- cure the remnants of the crop and when the general freight situation is easing to the extent that embargoes are being lifted. Railroads will naturally have to slap the embargoes on again if their labor troubles are carried to a serious point.
 In view of the consequences of this threatened strike we cannot bring our selves to believe that Washington will allow 1t to be carried into execution
 Weather conditions over the belt re- main more unfavorable than otherwise. Texas complains that planting is de- layed by drouth and that in the few sec tons where cotton has come up the young plants have been killed by cold. The forecost calls for dry weather in the western belt and wet weather in the east ern, unfavorable conditions for both halves. Momentarly the market hest tates, but we believe 1t will move into higher ground in the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
INHERENT STRENGTH
 OF STOCK MARKET
Wall Street Calm in Spite of Strike Order and the Up-
 heaval in Russia

New York. March 1s.-The calmness with which Wall street today accepted the strike order of the railway brother hoods and the upheaval in Russia was regarded by observers as proof of the markets sold out condition and inherent strength
 The market was at no time weak, all though it experienced frequent periods of irregularity. Rails were sluggish, but de- Veloped strength in the final hour, Read ing, Union Pacific aud New York Central gaining from to almost 2 points. Rates on Petrograd held at or slightly above re- cent levels. Marks were lower and ster- linS and francs were steady
 Shares of the companies known to be operating on large contract for the Rus sian government were not adversely af- feeted. Qmte the contrary, some issues of that group were unusually active and strong. Bethlehem Steel, new stock, made a gross gain of 4% points at >120A
 United States Steel and kindred indus trials made steady progress toward higher prices, steel showing an extreme gain of 1ss at 111%. Virginia Coal and Iron rose points to GA.
 Activity in coppers was restricted to Utah and Kennecott. Motors and ac- cessories figures to a fair degree in the activity of the late session, General Mo- tors gaining 31s points at 125.
 Shipping. except marine preferred, which rose almost 3 points to S0 were uneven with minor equipments, sugars, Industrial Alcohol, and Central Leathers.
 Bonds were barely steady on narrow dealings, internationals again heino s,1h Jected to pressure. Total sales par value, aggregated S3,1250 00O
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, March 16.-A sharp de- pression, amounting to 19 to 45 points on the active months, was the answer of the cotton market today to the news of the Russian revolution Buying of a strong character met the decline and a stiff reaction resulted, which put prices back to within 8 to points of yester- days close. Late in the session the mar ket had less steadiness owing to fear of the railroad labor situation and prices fell off moderately again, the close being at net loss for the day of to fl points,
 Many traders regarded the early slump as uncalled for because they considered the Russian news had no direct bearing on cotton. Others were inclined to the opinion that the revolution should be re- garded in a favorable light because it seemed to do away with any hope Ger many might entertain for a separate peace with Russia Liverpools slump on this political turn was puzzling to traders on this side and the local de- cline was largely in sympathy with price changes in the English market
 The gravity of the railroad news caused spot buyers to withdraw from the mar ket and the contract ring missed the re- ports of a good spot demand which it has been getting of late. The attitude of spot buyers was that if they could not move the cotton there was no use in buying it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, March 16.-Renewal of hopes that the railway strike would be averted led to a rally in wheat prices this after noon, offsetting to a large extent depres- sion which resulted from orders that the walk-out of employees begin on Saturday evening. The market closed unsettled ranging from 11sc net lower to Sc advance with May at $1.s2a491.s3. and July at s1.547s Q155A. Corn gained %c to $11s and oats 1&0s4c. In provisions, the outcome varied from 21a decline to a rise of 1Oc Developments in the railroad contro- versy ruled wheat throughout the ses- sion. Numerous traders freely pressed the selling side of the market but the bulls were far from being stampeded and were able about midday to force a gen. eral covering movement which in some
 cases lifted quotations 5 cents up from the lowest point of the morning
 Announcement that a cabinet meeting would discuss the transportation tie-ur and that prospects of government inter- vention were increasing helped the late upturn in wheat prices.
 Corn was under pressure early, but to- ward the last received good support oats duplicated the action of other grain
 Provisions averaged higher with hogs Houses with eastern connections led the buying.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 1763c;. receipts APO; exports, 6S1S; sales. 1724; stock, Al ,2o4 Galveston: Middling, 17.90c: receipts 4e67; sales, 200; stock, 271, ,272.
 Mobile: Middling, 1Sc; stock, 6e51.
 Savannah: Middling, 1S.50c; receipts, 72i sales, 10; stock, 144,6S4.
 Charleston; Middling, 1Sc; receipts, 1889 stock, S7,311 Wilmington: Middling, 177sc; receipts 109; stock, 52, 3S0.
 Norfolk: Middling, 17SSc; receipts, 13o5 sales, 3S6; stock, 101,586.
 Baltimore: Receipts, 130; stock, 19,005 Boston: Mddling, 1795c; receipts, 47 stock, 12,0S4.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 18.25c; stock 2810
 New York: Middling. 1sc; exports, 5494 sales, 200; stock, 146,310.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 2661; stock, 3s, 463 Total today: Receipts, 15,702; exports 12,312 stock, 1.255,010.
 Total for week: Receipts, 6s, ,s24; exports B, ,2S2
 Total for season: Receipts, s,o4s,sss; ex' ports, 4,194561.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
MT. Gerard Would Lead
 German-American Troops

New York, March 16-If war comes with Germany, James ". Gerard, for mer ambassador to that country would be willing to lead regiment of German Americans. he said upon his arrival here today, at the close of his journey of 72S1 miles from Ser lin
 citizens committee accompanied by Mayor Mitchell greeted him and the city gave him a noisy welcome
 We are on the brink of war with Germany and I believe those of Ger man descent in this country will re- main loyal" MT Gerard said in his public address.
 q would not mind leading a regi- ment of German Americans in the event of hostilities and feel. sure would not be shot in the back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Avery's Letter

A market that can stand the array of bad news the cotton market did today certainly is one that is dangerous to be short of.
 one fact Is plain, the market is techni- cally short. Had it been long it would have declined 50 points on the accumu- lated bearish political news and bearish weekend figures.
 Anything favorable will cause sharp upturn and it will take something extra ordinarily unfavorable to bring about a decline of any consequence from this level.
 The market continues purely profes- |sional, trading being confined almost en- tirely to scalping operations public par ticipation being almost nil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
HEFLIN ID SPEAK INNEW HAMPSHIRE
 ID AID DEMOCRATS
Silver-TOngued Alabamian One of Three Who Will Help Elect Congressman
 to Succeed Subway
By HIGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, March 1s.-(special.)- the New Hampshire district, which was represented by the late MT. Subway, re- pubncans and democrats are preparing to make strenuous fight. For it is certain that should democrat be elected from that district democrats would organize the House in the forthcoming extraor- dinary session.
 Today a New Hampshire delegation of democrats secured the promises of three democratic speakers to render service in the Subway district The speakers are Senator James of Kentucky. Speaker Clark of Missouri and Representative Heflin of Ala bama.
 The democrats of New Hafnpshire claim that with the help of these three men they will elect democrat from a rock ribbed republican district. MT. Heflin today accepted an invita- ton delivered by Congressman Walsh of Massachusetts to make an address on cotton in New Bedford later in the spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Produce Market

New York. March 16-Butter firm; receipts, 464S; creamery, higher than extras, 421s O 43c; creamery extras, 9a score, 42c; firsts 3S1a a@411zc. Eggs unsettled; receipts. 17,792; fresh gath cred extra firsts, 30kc; firsts, 29% @30c. Cheese irregular receipts, 1903; state held, specials, 37A @27sc; state held, average fancy. 26% @27c Live poultry unsettled; chickens, 23c; fowls 25c; turkeys, 25c. Dressed quiet; chick ,ens. 1s@29c; fowls, 171a @23hc; tur- keys, 1S@31c.
 Chicago. March 16.-Butter un- changed. Eggs. higher; receipts, S651 cases; frsts, 27A2S ordinary f1rsts 26% @271ac; at mark. cases included 26@ 27hc Potatoes higher: receipts, 25 cars; Wisconsin and Michigan white s2.30@240; Idaho, Colorado and Wash ington, s2.40@ 2.60. Poultry, alive higher; fowls and springs. 231sc
 St. Louis. March 16.-Poultry, un- changed, except springs, 2Sc; turkeys 251ac; ducks. 17@20c. Butter, un- changed. Eggs, 261ac
 Kansas City. March 16-Butter creamery. 42c; frsts, 4Oc; seconds, ssc, packing. 2sAc. Eggs. frsts, 271hc Poultry, hens, 2Ohc; roosters, 15c; tur- keys 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Five Applicants for
 School Head of Etowah

Gadsden, March 16.-(SpeciaL)-The new county superintendent of education for Etowah county will be elected May II by the county board at a special meet ing Already there are five applicants for the place. At the same time trustees for the various districts will be chosen. committee, composed of men from each beat in the county, has been selected to advocate the 3-mill school tax issue.
 In the event of a railroad strike Gads- den merchants estimate that a food sup ply is on hand sufficient to last the city about two weeks.
 The cities of Galsden, Alabama City and Attalla probably will take over the Newman franchise in the Georgia-Ala- bama league. At the meeting of officials in Rome Saturday the Tri-Cities will be represented by John Clifton Elder and probably several others. A tentative or- ganization of promoters has the follow ing officers; President, pr. C. B. For man, Attalia; acting vice president. C. A. Stevenson, Gadsden; vice president, W. H. Acton; treasurer, w. G. Bellenger; secretary, John Clifton Elder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
CURRENT TRADE
 CONTINUES ACTIVE
Sitting of Reports Shows a Tendency Toward Con-
 servatism in Buying

New York, March 16.-Bradstreets to- morrow will say:
 Though confronted by unsettling ele- nents born of the threatened strike of railway hands, and high prices of all commodities, current trade continues of large volume, buying being larger than at this time last year. Yet sitting of the reports clearly disclose a tendency toward conservatism in lines other than iron and steel. Merchants in general evidently aim to guard against stocking up with high priced merchandise. So far as current distribution from the larger lines is concerned there is little basis for complaint except on the score of car shortage.
 Weekly bank clearings. s5,SS7. .O96, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Hester's Weekly Cotton Statement

Comparisons are to actual dates not to close of corresponding weeks:
 In sight for week, 1000 bales; same seven days last year, 159.OOo: same seven days year before, 272OO0; for the month. 232 GOO; same date last year. 347.000; same date year before, 697,000; for season, Ill., 037 900; same date last year, 10.371 900; same date year before, 12,796,000. Port receipts for season. 6,049,0O0 bales; same date last last year, 5929. GOO; same date year be- fore last, S,77S000. Overland to mills and Carada for season, 1,053000 bales; same date last year 948,000; same date year be- fore s72,000. Southern mill takings for season, S3OO,OO0 same date last year. D., 922 0O0; same date year before, 2,27s, ,000. Interior stocks in excess of August l, 635, 900 bales; last year. 572, 000;v year be- fore, S6S,O00. Foreign exports for week. B O00; same seven days last year. 5000; same seven days year before, S10.O00; for sea son, 4,195. 900; same date last year, B. 752 GOO; same date year before, 6,0S7, ,000 Northern spinners' takings and Canada for week. 43, GOO bales; same seven days last year, Il ,OOO; for season, 2,024,000; to same date last year, 2,2S7,0oo.
 Spinners' Takings
 Statement of spinners' takings of Amer ican cotton throughout the world
 This week 172, GOO; same seven days last wear. 262 900; same seven days year before, 325, GOO: total since August l. s,5soo 900; same date last year, s,692,OoO same date year before. S.490, 600.
 Worlds Visible Supply
 Statement of worlds visible supply:
 Total visible this week, 4,54l 900: last week, 4,5S3 900; same date last year, 5,594,- eco; same date year before, 76o2,0oo.
 Of this the total American this week, S.57soOo last week. S,655,0Oo; last year, & 95s, ,0o0; year befc-e. 5977. 900. All other kinds this week. 9e5 900; last week, BPS, : GOO; last year, i, ,s35 coo; year before. 1.625,- oOO Visible in the United States this week. 2,211, 1,000; this date last year. 2,40O000;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Sugar Market

New York, March 1.-The market for raw sugar was easier again, with prices l-16c lower under liberal offerings from Cuba, although refiners were inclined to await developments in the railroad situa- tion. The sales for the day included 30,- 900 bags Cubas afloat and prompt 4Ac, equal to 527c for centrifugal; also 5000 bags Cubas, April shipment, to an opera tor, at 4asc cost and freight. The market closed on the basis of 4Ac for Cubas cost and freight. equal to 5.27c for centrifugal and 4.40c for mo1asses.
 Refined sugar was steady with practi- cally, all refiners In the market and list prices ranging from 7c to Sc.
 The market for sugar futures was ir- regular with a moderately active trade, awaiting the outcome of the railroad strike Sales, 11,250 tons. May sold at 455c to 453c, closing 4.53c; July, 4.60c to 4.5Sc, closing 4.5Sc; September, 4.65c, closing 4.63c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
All German Diplomats in
 China Given Passports

Picking. Wednesday. March 14.-The German minister to China and his staff and also all the German consuls in the country were handed their pass ports at noon today. A note accom- panying the passports explained that the German reply to China's subms rine warfare protest was unsatisfac- tory. The passports. the note added were tor protection while leaving Chinese territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Mercantile -Paner

New York, March 16.-Mercantile paper, 4@4A per cent; sterling 60-day bills, s471; commercial 6o-day bills on banks, s471; commercial 6o-day bills, s47OA; demand, s4.751a cables, $4.761A. Francs: Demand, $5.S5; cables. $5.S3S. Marks Demand, '6Sssc; cables, 6S%c. Kronen: Demand, n1sc; cables, 11Ac. Builders: Demand, 4OAc; cables, 40ssc. Lires: Demand, s7S6; cables, TS5. Rubles: Demand, 28Ac; ca bles, 2S19c. Bar silver, 73c. Mexican dollars, 56asc Government bonds steady; railroad bonds steady. Time loans steady; 60 days, 3A@31a per cent; 90 days, 31k7% per cent; six months, 3s4@4 per cent. Call money steady; high, 2A per cent; low, per cent; ruling rate, per cent; last loan, PA per cent; closing bid, 2 per cent; offered at 2A per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, March 16.-Short covering and scattered buying on the strength in competing products and 'hogs put cotton oil higher today. July opened at l351c. sold up to 13.60c, and closed at 135Sc bid. Final net gains were 6 to IT points, Tend CTS of 3200 barrels were put out bringing the total to date on March contract up to 24,000 barrels; sales for the day were 20,600 barrels. Spot, 13.50c bid March 13.57G13SOc April. 1S54@13 Soc; May, 136 @19.6Sc; June. 1S.5S@1Se2c:.~ July, 1.5s@ 13.59c; August, 135S@13.59 59c; September. 1357@19.6o soc; October, 13O3@13.05c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, March l6.-With a revolu- ton in Russia, the imposition of an import tax on gtods made in Lancashire to be
 imported into India,sa threatened tie-up of the railroads of this country is not each one of these questions in itself enough to cause people to hesitate before making new engagements in such com modity as cotton. which is required everywhere and it's value affected by oc- currences which are not felt in the ordi- nary transactions of life? While the mar
 ket is some 10 points lower. we think it has shown great steadiness, when every thing is taken into consideration. Light rains are reported in northern Texas. but so far we do not hear of the needed rain in southern and southwestern Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 17.75c; receipts. 3310; shipments 5244; sales, S44; stock, 134,S2S.
 Memphis: Middling. 1Sc; receipts, 4023 {; shipments, 52S5; sales, 1900; stock. 355, 456.
 Augusta: Middling, 1S.50c; receipts, 546; shipments, 1920; sales, 19S; stock, 110,o16.
 St. Louis: Middling. 18c; receipts, 652; shipments, 652; stock, 3S,91S.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 17s5; shipments, 1927; stock, 22,5S7.
 Little Rock: Middling, 17.63c; receipts. 22S shipments, 675; sales 675; stock, 35. 146 Total today: Receipts, 10,554; shipments 14,703; stock, 7,761
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Rice Market

New Orleans, March 16-Both rough and clean rice continued strong and in good demand today. Receipts: Rough 407S sacks; millers 4O7S; clean. 27O6 pock- cts. Sales: Rough Honduras, 230O sacks; clean Honduras, 1434 pockets; Japan, 4S1
 pockets; blue rose 2561 pockets. Quote: Rough Honduras, 3.65@435c; others un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Metal Market.

New York. March 16.-Copper quiet; electrolytic, spot and nearby nominal; sec- ond quarter. s3S@S5, nominal; third quar- ter, $31 5e@S2.50. Iron firm and unchanged. Metal exchange quotes tin steady; spot, $53064 At London, spot copper G136; futures 9135 los; electrolytic, e151: spot tin, 92O5; futures, a204 10s The metal exchange quotes lead easy. sac asked. Spelter dull; spot East St. Louis delivery, 10ssc asked. At London lead, e30 los; spelter, R47
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
CLEANUP CANVASS
 FOR BESSEMER
Organ Recital at Baptist Church Attracts Large
 Crowd

l Bessemer March 16.-( Especial )-Commit-
 tees of women will begin Monday to
 make canvass of Bessemer in the in-
 terest of the sanitary campaign which
 will be waged during the early spring | by the city. Each ward will be can
 vassed by the women and the card in
 dex system will be used on which the
 sanitary condition of all premises will | be reported and filed at the city hall. | This work is being done at sugges- tion of the mayor and Sanitary Inspect-
 or George Shaw with the cooperation
 or the Civic league and other organi- zations< of the town Clean-up week will
 be observed the week beginning April 2. | The properties of the Republic Iron and Steel company at Rsiyzund were visited today by the officials of the company and an inspection awas made. The offi- cials visited the three big slopes and camps. Although no official statement was given out it was stated on good authority that extensive Improvements
 are contemplated to begin at an early
 date.
 The first practice of the season of the | Red mountain baseball team of the T. 1 c. ]. league was held this afternoon
 on the Feeders diamond and a large number of men appeared for the first
 tryout The men showed excellent form. | The team this season will be practical
 ly the same as the last year team and
 shows prospects of being a pennant win ner.
 1 The First Baptist church was filled to
 ita utmost capacity tonight when Prof.
 Miner c. Baldwin appeared in an organ recital. Each number of his well chosen 1 programme was greatly enjoyed Profess sor Baldwin is an organist of rare abil- I ity and throughout his entire programme | he held the undivided attention of his
 audience. By special request he rendered 'The Storm in the Mountains" The pro-
 gramme was as follows: Selection from Bach "Reverie' CBaldwin); "Adagio" l (Bach); Overture Suppl; "Intermez- zo' (RossinD "Selections from Varma' l (BellinD; Poems Symphonique" (Bald- win); "The storm in the Mountains" | hauser.
 | The St. Patrick's tea which was given | this afternoon by the Pastors Helpers | of the First Methodist church at the home of Mrs. Ira F. Hawkins was success in every way The reception rooms were artistically arranged for the
 
 ferns, white carnations, shamrocks, etc, l being used in profusion in the decora- tions. The guests were received by Mrs. | Hawkins, Mrs. w. c. Baty and Mrs. | George F. Boyd, and were shown into | the dining room, where the same tones
 prevailed. The table was covered with a | handsome lace piece over green, while | the center decoration was huge crystal
 vase of white carnations intermixed with | ferns Sandwiches and tea were served and SIPS was cleared from the tea. A large number of women called during the hours
 Extensive arrangements are being made | by the Bessemer lodge No. 721, Benevo- l lent Protective Order of Elks, for their spring carnival which will be held in this city next week, beginning Monday. The Greater Sheesley shows will be in
 this city under the auspices of the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
New Orleans Futures
New Orleans Spots

New Orleans. March 16.-Spot cotton steady and unchanged. Sales on the spot, 1924 bales; to arrive, 100. Good ordinary. l6.13c; strict good ordinary, 16.6Sc; low
 middling, 17.13c; strict low middling, 17.3Sc; middling, 17.6Sc; strict middling, 17S2c; good middling, 1Sc; strict good middling. 1S25c Receipts, APO; stock, 421254.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
MORRIS AVENUE

All commodities on Morris avenue were at standstill as to price changes. all dealers waiting on the outcome of the threatened strike. The food situation will be a serious one in case the present crisis comes to a head
 Iron and cotton are firm and un- changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-17
Chicago Grain

Chicago, March 16.-Wheat: No. 2 red, nominal; No. red. s1.SSA Nos. ? and : hard. nominal. Corn: No. yellow, S1. .O7% 91 .0s; No. yellow. $1.0701 .O9A; No. yellow, $1.O6@1 or. Oats: No. white 5714@591sc; standard, 58@60c. Rye: No nominal; barley s1 .03@1 g; timothy, 8. .75d 5.75; clover, $12@1S. Pork $32.s5; lard s19 10; ribs, $16 95@17 45