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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
IN eRANoFATHER's ROBE.

Oakland, Cal.-Nhen little Betty
Gardiner. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude Gardiner Of Kales avenue, was
christened recently she wore white
robe worn by her grandfather. tho
late J. b. Merritt, when he was chris
tened 76 years ago. The relatives of
Mr.. Merritt have ,GaEefullE kept the
little white dress foit all these years
and the last time it was used was II
years ago when Bestor Cowell, a
nephew OF Mrs. Gardiner, was chris
tened. z@ Fa so
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
GET WOOD SUPPLY,
FROM LYNCH SPUR

Coal shortage and the increased de-
mand for wood for fuel has made nee
essary the rehabilitation OF Lynch spur,
according to information received +, ON
the office Of Chief Clerk II. II. Boden
of the Northern Pacific yesterday.
The spur referred to lies In the jun
giles" three miles ease1f Ir& Man tain.
The spur was built several years
ago but the plentiful supply of wood
lying around Missoula at that time
the tracking was later removed. The
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
Rheumatism Has Never Been
Cured by Liniments or Lo-
tons and Never Will Be.

You never knew Of elmatism--
that most painful sources OF suffering
being cured by liniments. lotions or
other external applications: And you
will never see anything but temporary
relief afforded by such makeshifts.
rary relief from the pangs of pain
which are sure to return with in
creased ,'sevestty. whear there Is per-
mafent relief within your reach?
scrents has proven that Rheumatism
is a ftiisordered condition Of the blood.
How then, can satisfactory results be
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
Every Woman Should Read This.

when feel out of sorts and there
are Indications Of a torpid liver l take
Chamberlain's Tablets and in few
days feel like u new woman" writes
Mrs James Fitzgerald Batavia. n. Y.
These tablets not only correct the dis
orders of the liver. but improve the
appetite and strengthen the digestion.
Obtainable everywhere.-Adv.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
uNDEReoEs OPERATION.

Word was received yesterday from
Spokane that Miss lucille Lowry,
daughter Of MIR. and Mrs. +. +. Lowry,
OF this city. submitted yesterday morn
ing to an operation for appendicitis.
She IL said to be resting easily. Mr..
Lowry. who Is superintendent Of the
local division of the Northern Pacific,
and Mrs. Lowry are In Spokane.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
ROTARY CLUB MEETS.

The members OF the Rotary club
held their regular weekly meeting
yesterday. and discussed the plans OF
their organization. About 10 members
of the club We're present and went
over the work to be done in the
future. The club will meet again next
week.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11

of wood dealers has depleted that sup
ply In the past few years and new
sources must be sought to fill the
citys need. r. +. Walls will handle
the cutting and shipping of the fuel.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
1900 POUNDS OF MAIL
ASK ILLINOIS JOBS

Springfield, H., Jan. 10. - An ex-
pressman today unloaded at the state
capitol four wooden boxes Of total
weight well over 1000 pounds, then
left at the executive mansion, two
more Of more than $50 pounds each.
They contained applications to Cover
nor Lowden for jobs forwarded from
the Lowden headquarters in Chica-
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
PRICE And QUALITY.

1T is a mistake to eat cheap, infe-
rior food"
1T may be interior. my friend, but
it's never cheap."-Washington Even
Ing Star.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-01-11
NORMAL DEFEATS OREGON.

Eugene. Ore, Jan. lO.-Oklahoma
Normal school defeated University Of
Oregon at basketball today, 50 to IL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Shepard & GIuck,s Letter

(Over w. E. Campbell's private wire)
 New Orleans, March 23.-F'ollowing a period of uncertain fluctuations today the market for cotton developed sudden strength as the result of special buying by certain interests who appeared to be impressed by events now shaping up in the spot department and also possibly by the chance of European politics talk ing a more favorable turn in the near future. It seems almost impossible that the world can continue much longer un- der the present strain and International politics have been unfavorable in their influence for so long that it would seem that they are bound to shape up more favorably before long.
 In some quarters the report that the Kaiser had suffered a nervous break down was accepted as highly favorable sign and as possibly marking the begin- ming of the end of the present great struggle. Such at least, is the interpreta- tion which might be placed on the actions of some large traders.
 The spot market remains in the con- trol of the seller.
 Dry goods reports in this country have seldom been better, while Englands stocks are dwindling every day, which means that she either must buy cotton in competition with the mills of this country or else quit manufacturing cot ton goods, which latter alternative hard ly is probable. The market daily proves the wisdom of buying on all breaks. It is in strong position and that position Is growing stronger every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Bonds
Mercantile Paper

New York. March 2s.-Mercantile paper. 4@4A per cent; sterling 60-day bills. s4.71.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, March 23.-Heavy buy
 ing late in the session late today put up cotton strongly after a period of hesita- ton. The demand came suddenly and was attributed by some brokers to a bull ish view of political developments abroad while others thought it came altogether from bullish feeling aroused by the great improvement in the inquiry for spots Failure of predicted rains of consequence to materialize in Texas had something to do with the better feeling. At the highest levels prices were A to 2S points over yesterdays final quotations. The close was 23 to A points over.
 Better cables than due opened the day at the advance and prices gained 12 points in the early trading. Liquidation by recent buyers met the advance and caused reaction. Selling increased on reports of light rains in Texas and ex- pectations of more, and by the middle of the day prices were to points under yesterdays close. In the afternoon the tone held dull for a while but suddenly speculative buying of consequence en- tered the market and brokers found it difficult to fill buying orders From then until the end of the day the tone was firm and active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Mrs. Mathis to Address
 Child Labor Congress

Baltimore. Md, March 2s.-The national child labor congress began a three-day session here. bringing noted experts on the problem of child welfare. Three top ics were on the programme for today s meetings as follows: Making Child La Dor Effective" Qualification of All Child Welfare Law and Child Labor As An Obstacle to Social Reform
 Among those announced to take part In the conference are Mrs. c. H. Mathis, field agent and agricultural lecturer of the Alabama Bankers associations; Dr. Charles P. Neill former federal media tor in labor disputes; Dr. Edward N Chopper of the national child labor com mittee, and Owen R. Lovejoy. general secretary of the national child labor com mittee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
RENEWED ACTIVITY
 ON COTTON MARKET
General List Closed Steady With Decided Advance on
 Late Deliveries

New York March 23.-Early irregularity was followed by renewed strength and activity in the cotton market today with May contracts selling up frcm G0c to lS.s3c and closing at 1s.s7c The general list closed steady at a net advance of 10 points on April and of 22 to 27 points on later deliveries.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of l to II points and sold about Il to 15 points net higher during the mid dle of the morning on covering and some fresh buying promoted by the relatively firm cables, the failure of the weather map to show the expected rains in Texas and continued rain in the. eastern belt. The advance met increased realizing, also d renewal of local selling for reaction late in the forenoon and prices eased off, being influenced to some extent by pros poets for clearing weather in the eastern belt by Sunday. July sold off to IS. 45c and October to + .9Sc on this setback or about to points net lower and the market was unsettled by a final furry of March liquidation. Trading in that de- livery ceased at midday, however and the market firmed up again during the afternoon on bullish spot advices, con tinued buying by trade interests and nu- merous complaints of further delays in eastern belt farm work. Prices recovered very nearly all the recent reaction, with July selling Up to IS. 73c and October to 1S.S5c or about g to 3l points net higher. Wall street houses were active buyers on this late advance but the market closed a few points off from the best un- der realizing. It was reported that cot ton which had been held in the south for Austrian or other foreign account had been sold recently and been replaced t,xyr. .l.au Nf na+r Enr Ii,,a xfE coo bales being mentioned in that connec- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Hester,s Weekly Cotton Statement

Comparisons are to actual dates not to close Of corresponding weeks: In sight for week, i27-0oO; same seven days last year, 179,o00; same seven days year before, 81,- 000; for the month, 33sOO0; same date last year. 525 0O0 same date year before, 97S,- 00o; for season, Il, ,142, 900; same date last year, 10,53l coo same date year before, l3,077,000 Port receipts for season, 6141,- coo; san1e date last year, 6043.000; same date year before last, 90l3.O00. Overland to mills and Canada for season, i,065, 600; same date last year, 9S60O0; same date year before, Ss2,00O. Southern mill talk ings for season, 3,322.O0o; same date last year, 296s GOO: same date year before, 2329.000 Interior stocks Tn excess of Sep temper l. 6i4,ooo; last year, 530,000; year before, S25.O0o Foreign exports for week, sS,oOo; same seven days last year, H,000; same seven days year before. 253. 900; for season, 40,263, 600; same date last year, S,S27, 900; same date year before, 6.290,000 Northern spinners' takings and Canada for week 42,000; same seven days last year. 66o00; for season. 2,0s6, 900; same date last year, 2,354, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
MOVEMENT IN RAILS. FEATURE OF MARKET.
United States Steel and Marines Active in Early
 Trading

New York. March 23.-The most im- pressive feature of todays market-a buoyant movement in rails-did not develop until the final hour. The rise in that group. which ran from 2 to 4 points in leading issues, was con current with the receipt of advices that the interstate commerce commis- sion had been petitioned by the rail- roads for a general advance of 10 to 15 per cent to meet increased operaJ- ing expenses under the Adamson law.
 Strongest of the railway list were Union Pacific. Canadian Pacific, Read ing, New York Central, New Haven and Fries, with unusual activity in Southern Railway, Wabash, Missouri, City Southern, Wheeling and Lake Erie, Rock Island and Missouri Pa cific
 During the forenoon and mid-ses- sion United States Steel and Marines monopolized the bulk of the large trad ing, although Steel did not make its best price of IF, gain of A points, until the last Is minutes. Bethlehem Steel, old stock. rose 5A to 147 and the new A to 1894
 Marine preferred rose 3A to 95A and
 
 of 1 to over points in Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies, United Fruit and Pacific Mail,
 2 Metals and motors made only rel atively slight improvement, except for National Lead, which was in steady demand at gain of 3 to 6S. Oils, pa- pers, sugars. Central Leather, Indus trial Alcohol and American Woolens kept moderate pace with the advance in other specialties. which was fea- tured by an advance of Sh to 72% in Wilson Packing.
 Total sales amounted to 1,030,000 shares.
 Forecasts of the local money move ment for the week indicates a large cash loss in tomorrows bank state ment, but this was without effect on rates. which were inclined to ease.
 Bonds were firm with a better in- quiry for internationals Total sales. par value, aggregated $3465,000 Uni ted States bonds were unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

HATEs-One cent a word a day, ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 -son. Cnsh mmsf ncco-snny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago. March 23-Sharp advances to- day in the value of wheat resulted largely from reports of severe crop dam age in Nebraska and Kansas. The mar ke: closed strong 17sc to 4izc net higher with May at s1.905s to $19oSs and July s1.6Oss to Sl.6oss
 Corn finished 2ss to 3 up and oats gained 15sc to 1Ac. In provisions the out come varied from the same as yester- days wind-up to 15c higher.
 Although destruction of American ship ping and lives was responsible for the strength that developed in the wheat market, the upturns in prices came chiefly after traders had given atten- .tion to the crop damage advices which flooded in from many different sources. Indications pointed to a decided lower
 ing of condition in the winter belt as a whole, but especially throughout impor- tant sections of Nebraska and Kansas, where big losses by winter killing were said to be evident. According to one authority, p to 75 per cent of the wheat was dead in Reno and Pawnee counties, two of the largest wheat counties in Kan sas. Some places in northern Kansas went even further and said all of the autumn sown wheat was lifeless.
 Notable broadening out of the volume of trade in wheat took place as the ses- sion continued, and some of the heaviest of the speculative shorts were forced to cover in the last hour. Country buying orders In particular increased, and were alone more than offset for the bearish influence of rains that had fallen over part of the winter wheat region. At the top price of the day May delivery was within cents of the highest level cached this season.
 Corn as we'll as wheat showed unusual activity and ascended to a new high price record for the 1916 crop. It was con- tended that receipts here were likely to remain small and that orders given to railroads to move corn from Illinois ele- yators would result in large amount of export holdings being started from Bal timore and New Orleans. Oats ranged upward in sympathy with other cereals. Illinois points reported a keen demand from the south
 Influential buying of lard helped to give firmness to the entire provision list. The rise in corn values was also a tilllish factor.
 TJxr%r1 s<~- f-IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
New Orleans Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 1s.63c; receipts, 5s25; sales, 2246: stock. 42s,302. Galveston; Middling, 1S.S5c; receipts, S2o1; exports, All; sales, 4os; stock. 2n.- 2O5.
 Mobile: Middling, 1S75c; receipts AT; sales, 10; stock, 666S.
 Savannah: Middling, 19.13c; receipts, a34; exports 2272; sales, 11s; stock, 143. : 402.
 Charleston: Middling. 1sc; receipts sss; stock, S7,s17.
 Wilmington: Receipts, IA; stock. 52.- 67S
 Norfolk: Middling, 18.sSc; receipts, 1511; sales, 601; stock, 106,972
 Baltimore: Receipts, 251e;; exports, 200; stock, 19,S21
 Boston: Middling, 1s.o5c; receipts. 145; stock. Il ,535
 Philadelphia Middling, 1s.45c; stock, 2747.
 New York: Middling, 1s.2oc; exports, 5s7; stock, 130SS7.
 Minor ports: Receipts, A7s; stock. ST. 200.
 Total today: Receipts. 15s62; exports, 9776; stock, 1.244 329.
 Total for week: Receipts, s4,2ss; exports, 6S,O75.
 Total for season: Receipts, 6.14554 ex- ports, 4,262.632.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24

Ads under the head of sttuatiozs wanted are free to deserving o1e.. except on Sundays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Ayery's Letter

After the sinking spell during the early session shorts evidently didn't care to wait until Saturdays short session to. cover This buying, together with the attractive discounts of May and July futures under spots and the dwindling stock in New York caused absorption of these positions by spot houses, resulting in a close at about the high for the day. Rain was reported in Texas and clear ing weather predicted for the eastern section
 Look for rather dull market tomor- row and prefer to look on temporarily.
 c. F. AVERY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Worlds Visible Supply

Statement of worlds visible supplys
 Total visible this week. 4,471,0O0; last week, 4,541, 900; same date last year, 5.559,- 0o0; same date year before, 7.563.000. Of this the total American this week Is B. 4S5,000; last week, 3,576, 600; last year, 3.S9e- 900; year before, 5,924,000. All other kinds this week. 9S5, 900; last week, 965, 900; last year, 1,s60, GOO; year before, 1.6S9 900. Visible in the United States this week, 2.179, 900; this date last year, 2.4oS000. Visible in other countries this week. 2.292,0o0; this date last year, 3,151,00o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, March 23.-(SpeciaL )-To- dsy the Liverpool market was firm. and ours heavy during the morning hours. while in the afternoon this market ad- vanced on buying, which was attributed to a large Wall street trader. The buying brought in some demand from spinners. showing the idea that an advance would bring spinners to buy at the high prices was a correct view. Advices from Bren- ham report good rains over southwest Texas and predict more coming, light showers were reported from Tyler and from Dallas, but the feature of the day was this large buying from Wall street sources. On the advance the south was slow seller Local traders are bullish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Birmingham Golfers
 to Play Against Taft

Blanks Everett secretary of the Cham ber of Commerce, announced last night that the Birmingham golf players to compete against w. H. Taft had been selected. valJ. Nesbit, A. H. Woodward, Oscar Wells. David Roberts, Erskine Ramsay, E. H. Cabaniss, W. H. Taft and T H. Gadsden will compose the two foursomes which will be played at the Country club following the luncheon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
MORRIS AVENUE

Green vegetables supplies are now about normal on Morris avenue. although price changes are few.
 Fish and oysters are extremely scarce, with no relief in sight. Eggs are plenti- full, but poultry is very scarce
 Iron jumped g a ton in all grades yes- terday and closed firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
SOME TRADE

Columbia, S. C., May 2s.-Announce- ment was made here today by Man ager Jack Corbett of the Columbia South Atlantic league club that he had traded seven players to the Ash vile, North Carolina league club. for Outfielder Guy Dunning and Catcher Charles Novack. Columbia players traded are: Pitcher Ferris, who will manage the Asheville team: Pitcher Stewart Outfielders Brown and Sum merlin; Infielder Morpeth and Catch CTS Lowe and Anderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Big Export Into Mexico

Laredo. Tex, March 23.-Exports through Laredo today were unprecedent- edly large. consisting of several hundred thousand dollars worth of automobiles, hiring machinery, shoes. dry goods and sugar. Two hundred and eighteen mani- fests filled the local customs house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
New Orleans Shots

New Orleans. March 23-Spot cotton steady and unchanged Sales on the spot, 2046; to arrive, 20s. Good ordinary, 171Sc; strict good ordinary, 17.63c; low middling, 1S.13c; strict low middling, 1s.S8c mid ding. 1S63c; strict midding, 1s.S2c; good mddling, 19c; strict good middling, 19.25c. Receipts, S525; stock, 42S.302
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, March 23-Cotton: Spot steady; good mIddling 1257d; middling. 12 47d low middling. 122d. Sales, 500 bales 59O for speculation and export. Re- ceipts, 21,0O0 Futures steady. Closing: March 1212d March and April. 120ld; April and May, 7798d; May and June, u.S9d June and July, l1.Sld; July and August, 11.74d: August and September, i.5sd: September and October, T .43d; Oc- tober and November. 11.S3d; November and December, 1l32d. December and Jam uary, f.24d: January and February, 11.23d February and March. n,2ld.. March and April, l12ld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Chicago Grain

Chicago, March 23.-Wheat: No 2 and No. red and No. ? hard, nominal; No 3 hard, $1 95@l1 .96&. Corn: No yellow, S1 1701.17; No. 3 yellow, $1.15@1. .117; No. yellow, s1 131sd11. 5. Oats: No white, 621zG631sc standard, 63Qg6414c. Rye: Nom- inal; barley $1 .o5d11 .34; timothy, sS. .75Q 5.75: clover, s12@1S. Pork s34 35; lard, s19. 75@19.S5; ribs $l7 65@1S.12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Future quotations were as follows
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, March 23.-Wheat: Cash No. hard, s1. 1.e9@2 .O3: No. red, $1 .ss@ POP. Corn: No. ? mixed, $1. .171ha1. IS; No. 2 white, s1.171z@1 .1S12 No. yellow, $1 .2o@ 1.201a. Oats: No. ? white, 64Q65c; No. 2 mixed, 62@63c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Drs. Dozier X Dozier Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear, Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Spinners' Takings

Statement of spinners' takings of Amer ican cotton throughout the world. This week. 19s,0 same seven days last year, 265000 same seven days year before, 3S2,- GOO: total since September 1, 9,7S5, 600; same date last year, 9,912,000; same date year before. S.S22 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Hubbard Bros. & ca

Cottcn Msrchanta. Hnnoyer Square, \
 change. New Orleans Cotton Exchance New York Produce Exchange. rAssocia ts < siembers Liverpool Cotton Assocjation sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention ana tiperal'terms given for consiEnm ents of tnce invited i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-24
Lixernool Statistics

Liverpool, March 23.-Weekly cotton statistics. Total forwarded to mill. 66 eco bales: American. 5,00o: stock. 761, ,O03; American, 6SS,00o; imports, 43,000; Ameri- can. 5000; exports, 3O0