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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, February 5.-Wheat rose sharply in value today after wavering un- til the last hour. A notable decrease in the United States visible supply total did a good deal to lift prices, and so, too, did advices that regardless of Ger mary's change of sea methods the load ing and shipment of breadstuffs pur- chased for the entente allies would be rushed. The market closed strong, 1c to 63sc net higher. with May at $L74 to s1.741s. and July at $149 to S149A. Other leading staples likewise scored gains corn % to 2ssc. oats H11c to 1Mc, and provisions 27QS0c to s1.27.
 At first the chief characteristics of the wheat trade were nervousness and lack of volume. Recent fluctuations ap- parently had been too violent for all but the hardest of spectators with ample financial backing. Buying orders pre- dominated in the initial business but were soon checked by reports that Austria had taken the same position as Germany re- garding unrestricted activity of subma- rines Pronounced weakness followed owing to prospects that an immediate break in diplomatic relations with Aus tria was likely. When traders who had sold short attempted, however, to col lect profits, the market was found to be bare of offerings. It was at this june ture the visible supply figures were is- sued showing that the aggregate readily available stock in this country had shrunk to nearly 1S,5OO, 900 bushels less than a year ago.
 May closed at the topmost point reached, about 20c up from the lowest figure of Saturday.
 Corn was strong from the start. Scan- tipess of rural offerings intimidated sell- CTS, who also were affected by talk that the prevailing low temperatures had in- creased the feeding demand. Oats were influenced by the same conditions as corn. but were less active.
 New high record quotations in hogs carried provisions sharply upgrade. Pork led the advance and at one time showed jump of SLIP barrel as compared to the close on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
"The Crisis',-Biiou

''The Crisis" which is presented by the Big Feature Rights corporation. was made for them by William N. Se- lig, recognized as true wizard of the screen. Mir. Selig followed closely the story of the struggle of the north and the south as told in Churchill's world famous novel. and for the first time in the history of photoplay construction staged the scenes in the exact local ities in which they occurred.
 The drama reaches a powerful cli- max in the battle of Vicksburg. MT. Selig rebuilt the crude river battle boats of the period and reconstruct ed the sandbag Qualifications. Veter- ans of both north and south, who par ticipated in the battle, pronounce the reproduction perfect in every detail
 Another striking feature of "The Crisis" is remarkably human Lin coin, played by Sam D. Greene. Lin- coin is a vital character in the plot of MT. ChurchilIs story and Mr. Selig spent more time and patience finding an actor for this difficult role than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
MODERATE WEATHER
 IS PREDICTED NOW

Washington, February 1.-The weather b1, eau tonight predicted moderate tenn perAtures over most of the country the next few days following the cold wave and high winds which. since Saturday, have prevailed east of the Mississippi, causing heavy crop damage and prob ably the most severe suffering of the winter. The blizzard was over New Eng land tonight and elsewhere In the east the temperatures were low, with freez- ing as far south as central Florida, but the winds were quieter. Except in the north Atlantic states 1t will not be so cold tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
NORTH CAROLINIANS
 VISIT SHEFFIELD
First Infantry Spends Several Hours En Route Home From
 Fl PasO

Sheffield, February 5.-CSpeciaL) )-The First Regiment. North Carolina infantry, 1000 strong, Col. J. T. Gardner in com mand. stopped over here for several hours today en route from Fl Paso, where they have been since last September, to Ral- eigh, N. c. The troops moved in special trains of more than 70 cars, and their presence here in such large numbers ere ated great deal of interest, and specu- lation was rife as to what the future held in store for them in view of the sew erance of relations with Germany.
 It looked like war times sure enough. The men all said they were glad to get away from the Mexican border, and hoped they would never be called upon to go there again. They were a husky lot, and the very picture of health.
 They expect to see further duty on the Atlantic seaboard, they said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
FURTHER ADVANCES
 IN STOCK MARKET
German Break Made Occa- sion for Continued Gains
 in Price Quotations

New York, February 5.-Far from caus- ing disnay or even hesitation, the break between the United States and Germany was made the occasion of a further ad- vance in stocks today, last Saturday g spectacular uprush being supplemented by extreme advances of 2 to points in many important issues.
 Prominent specialties, particularly those embracing the so-called war group, made even greater gains, Bethlehem Steel Gold stoclS) rising 15 points, although the new stock yielded points. Shares of nu- merous other concerns which have been the most conspicuous in the war booms of the past two years were substantially better, few gaining at their best as much as to 10 points.
 United States Steel occupied it's cuS- tomary commanding position throughout the day on total turnover of about S50,000 shares, or almost 30 per cent of the whole. Steel made an extreme advance to 108A and closed at 107i4, net gam of 3A points.
 Kindred industrials, such as Lackawan- ma Steel Crucible Steel Sloss-Sheffield common and preferred, Republic Iron, American Car and allied equipments were 3 to 4 points better, with eacL for Gulf States and Nova Scotia Steels.
 Metals, especially the foremost coppers, were in steady demand. Anaconda, Utah and Granby rose A to 8 points, with 4 for Butte and Superior. Semi-war de- scriptions. like Central Leather. Indus trial Alcohol, petroleums and sugars, were sufficiently strong to indicate re- newal of past preferment, and shippngs appeared to ignore the rise in maritime insurance rates to the highest figures thus far quoted on ships of American registry.
 Of all the representative issues, rails alone were consistently irregular gains in some transcontinentals and grangers being offset by losses in other shares Of the same character. New Haven at the new low record of 39 and Brooklyn Tran sits decline of 7h points were attributed to specific causes. Total sales of stocks amounted to 1,245,000 shares.
 New mlnimums for United Kingdoms ana Paris 6s and weakness in local trac- tions made for an irregular bond mar ket. Total sales of bonds par value S4,650,OO0
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Prnfluca Market

New York. February 5.-Butter firm; receipts 4571; creamery, higher than ex- tras, A1hQ44c; creamery, extras. 92 score, 43c; firsts, 37Q42c. Eggs firm; receipts, 440S; fresh gathered extra flrsts. 4sc; firsts, 4SQ4S1kc; refrigerator finest. 42c: good to fair, 40540A1Ac. Cheese firm; re- ceipts, 3523; state held specials, 25A@251ac; state held specials, average fancy, 243z0 25c. Live poultry steady; no prices set tied; dressed firm; chickens, 19@29c; fowls, 17@24c; turkeys, 2003o.
 Chicago, February 5.-Butter higher: creamery, 32@S9c. Eggs higher; receipts, 209o cases; firsts. 44@441kc; ordinary firsts, 42@43c; at mark. cases included, 4ol44c. Potatoes: Receipts, p cars; un- changed. Poultry. alive, unsettled; fowls. 2O1k, springs, 20.
 St. Louis February 5.-Poultry, hens. 1Sc; springs, 2oc; turkeys, 25c; ducks, 17c; geese, 13c. Butter, creamery, 39c. Eggs 42c
 Kansas City, February 5.-Butter, eggs and produce unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 17.19c; re- ceipts, 557; sales, 400; stock, 4S2.561.
 Galveston: Middling 16c; receipts, 5596; exports, 1s.604; sales. 700; stock. 299,769.
 Mobile: Stock, 11,747.
 Savannah: Middling. 18.5oc; receipts. 6S5; stock, 179,161.
 Charleston: Middling, 1shc; receipts, 49 stock. 59,109.
 Wilmington: Receipts, IS; stock, 61.- 575.
 Texas City: Stock. s7s7
 Norfolk: Middling, 17.3sc; receipts, 2306 stock, 99,035.
 Baltimore: Stock, 97S0.
 Boston: Middling, 14.60c;, receipts. 4T0 stock, 11.100.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 1e.05c: re- ceipts, 399: stock, 3774.
 New York: Middling, 15.S0c; exports, 1868; sales, 1900; stock, 157,555.
 Minor ports: Stock. 69,7S0.
 Total today: Receipts, 19,557; ex- ports, 15,272; stock, 1.3S5,946.
 Total for week: Receipts, 37,S46; ex- ports, 46,601
 Total for season: Receipts. 5,5s5.os4; exports, 3.794,724.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Metal Market

nal: electrolytic, first. second and third quarters, $29. .50@32.50 Iron steady; Mo- northern, s3l50@32. 50. No. 2, sS1032; No. 1 southern, s2s5093o; No. 2, s2s@2s.50. Metal exchange quotes tin nominal; spot. s54. At London. spot copper. s134 5s; fu- lures, f130 5s; electrolytic, f14S; spot tin. es2O0 17s Cd; futures s2O1 17s Cd. The metal exchange quotes lead $50. Spelter not quoted. At London, lead, s30; spell ter, E5S 15s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
ADVISE SHIPPERS
 HOW TO ASSIST
Commission Offers Some Suggestions to Help in Relieving the Car
 Shortage

Montgomery, February 5--(Special) )-In an effort to reduce the car shortage which has been materially felt in Alabama dur ing recent weeks, tha Alabama public service commission Monday officially ap- mulgated by persons interested in the relief of those suffering from the short age and urged users of cars to observe the suggestions. The commissions sug- gestions follow:
 "A line furnishing 5000 cars per day. where cars are loaded at 221k tons per car, would handle 675.0o0 tons if the ton- mage per car was increased to 25 tons or two and one-half tons per car; it would only require 27O0 cars. giving the use of 300 cars for other traffic.
 Shippers can materially assist in heavier car loading and consequent sav- ing of cars by observing the following suggestions: By loading cars to full vis- ible capacity or marked capacity plus 10 per cent: by proper loading so as to use the full space in cars; by double load ing. that is. placing two minimum in the same car moving the same general direc- tion The effect of heavier car loading, in addition to saving cars, will result in relieving congested terminals with conse- quent better service to patrons on the part of the railway company
 Shippers can also materially assist ip the saving of cars: By loading or unload ing cars as soon as placed. regardless of amount of free time allowed: by notify ing the railroad company as soon as cor ra mo 0r 1nQda6 a Y6 to move; by endeavoring to have recon signing orders placed in advance of ar rival of cars so that they may be switched to proper tracks on arrival in- stead of being placed where additional switching will be necessary: by not or dering more cars than are actually needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
At the Majestic

Kolb and Dill in their Mutual spe- cial, "A Peck O Pickles" was pre- sented at the Majestic Monday for the first time in Birmingham. This picture is the best that has been seen here of the Kolb Dill se<fes- It proved a laugh f1vaa the start to finish Tho photoplay Is from the stage produc- ton of the same name and seems to make a better picture than drama, as the picture allows moro of a chance for detail The Joe Mall company in their musical tabloid received a hearty welcome from & well filled house. Their sketch, Rose of Panama" proved very entertaining and seemed to please.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
MORRIS AVENUE

z The continued cold snap has curtailed business on the avenue. Much green stuff has been ruined by freezing, and the re- tailers are buying very cautiously, as most of the merchants lost all vegetables in stock by the freeze.
 Cabbage is quoted at 7c per pound. Onions advanced to 10c. Eggs arc still rather scarce.
 Cotton went up Mc all around yester- day and market was more firm.
 Quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Coffaa Market

New York, February 5.-Reports of an easier turn in the cost and freight sit- uation and a bearish view of political af- fairs seemed responsible for further liqui- dation in the market for coffee futures today. Sales were estimated at 10000 bags. February. S.21c; March, S.26c; April. s.30c; May, S.35c: June, 83Sc; July, S.41c; August, SAG; September, S.50c; October. s5 53c; November. S56c; December, s.59c; January, Ss3c. Spot coffee quiet; Rio Is, 1oc; Santos As, 101kc. Cost and freight offers were lower, with Santos As said to be offering here at 102oc, London neu- tral steamers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
"The World of Pleasure"

Speed is the dominant characteristic of American life these days and, rec ognizing this fact. the directors of the Winter Garden have ordered the singing, dancing, comedy, costumes and scenic speed limit to be violated in their monster production, "A World of Pleasure" which comes to the Jeffer- son Friday and Saturday, matinee Sat urday
 Like all Winter Garden shows, "A World of Pleasure" is designed to af- ford several hours of glorious recrea- tion and in this respect it is reported to have quite a percentage of advant- age over any of it's predecessors good as they may have been. This increased efficiency in the laugh-producing, trouble-chasing line is due largely to the excellent company selected to in- terpret the various roles, injecting into the performance the greatest variety of comedy dancing and ensembles that any Winter Garden show has ever of fered. This cast includes such prom inent funmakers as Conroy and Le Maire, William Norris, Wanda Lyon, the Courtney Sisters, Collins and Hart, Maurice Diamond and Helen Me- Mahon, Rosie Quinn. Franklin Battle, Winona Wilkins and Mary Mooney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cottc. Merchants, Hanover Square, N. change. New orleans Cotton Exchanse New York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Ordere eoltcited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terme given for consignments of ence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Bonds
Mercantile Paper

New York. February 5.-Mercantile pa per. SA0o1k per cent sterling 6o-day bills. 34.72h; commercial 60-day bills on banks, A.72h; commercial 60-day bills, $472N demand. $475.7o; cables. N.7s 7-1s. Francs: Demand. $5.s411; cables, $5.ssh. Marks: Derand. 67llc; cables. 67hc. Kronen: De- mand. 10Hc; cables, 10Ac. Builders: De- mand. 40Hc; cables, 40%c. Lires: De- mand. SIPS; cables. SPA. Rubles: Demand.
 81hc; cables, 28%c. Bar silver, 76Hc. Mex 1can dollars, 59ssc. Government bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
New Cleans Futures
Spot Cotton

New Orleans, February 5.-Spot cotton nominal and unchanged; sales on the spot none; tc arrive, 400; good ordinary, 15.69c; strict good ordinary, 16.19c; low middling, 16 69c; strict low middling, 1694c; mid ding 17.19c; strict middling, 17.3Sc; good middling, 17.56c; strict good middling. 17S1c; receipts. 557; stock. 432.561.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
AMERICAN SAILORS
 APPEAR IN LONDON

London, February 5.-C. D. Green and Charles Quinn, two of the American sailors captured on the British steam CT Yarrowdale by the Germain raider in the South Atlantic. arrived in Lon don today and reported at the Amer ican consulate. They were released after their arrival in Germany because they were members of the original crew of the Yarrowdale, which was uLarmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, February 5.-Our local traders bought the market up from the opening in face of disappointing foreign advfces, basing their transactions on the belief that there would be none who would carc to sell after the recent sharp decline and that such buying as might come from Europe would assist in taking their purchases off at a higher level.
 They are also expecting revival in speculation on the idea that if there IS war that cotton goods will be wanted for troops, and if there is peace that the world will need cotton at higher prices. Trading Is on a much more limited scale. with wider fluctuations. Judging from the action of the traders we are in no danger of suffering any trouble from q war with another nation. curious view in our opinion. We have benefited from a war in which we are not engaged, but are we really awake to the new position we occupy at present?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Future quotations were as follows:
Chicagn Grain

Chicago, February 5.-Wheat: No red nominal; No red, s1.65A No. hard, $1. 1.7401.75; No. 3 hard, $1.69A@1.T. Corn: No. 9 yellow, $1; No. 4 yellow nominal: No. 1 white. 96c. Oats: No. white. 53s4 s4@55c; standard, 541xQ551sc. Rye: No 2 nominal; No. B. $1.37@13S. Barley. s1@ $127. Timothy. $3.5Oa5.5o. Clover, s2@ s17.50 Pork. $29.60. Lard, $1617 Ribs, $15@155o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
SOCIETY
tContinued from Page Six,

2 o'clock at the Elks' home in Ensley. All wives, mothers and sisters of the Elks are invited to attend. The Writers club will meet at o'clock this afternoon at the Tutwiler.
 es
 The rehearsal of the biennial choruses which was called for this evening has been postponed until further notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

AvCAy ACttCA
 The cotton market today registered . very good advance on buying by Scales brokers and other interests Scales is said to have wired his friends that he was decidedly bullish. Spots were ex- tremely strong holders. refusing to give an inch and most markets quoted ''nomi- nal"
 It is quite possible on the actual decla- ration of war. should it come, there may be another sharp break in prices but nothing of the drastic nature of the re- cent slump. This, in my opinion. would be followed by a steady advance with out any of the hollowness. which the market has displayed since December break. Actual war is always bullish on all commodities as witness the advance We had following 1898.
 Ample margins are absolutely neces- sary and one should keep close to shore until after all the uncertainties of our fu- ture course with Germany are deter mined,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06

In casting all the rest of the play put together
 special musical score has been pre- pared and will be rendered by a sym phony orchestra of forty. At the BiJou next week. starting with matinee Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Rice Market

New Orleans. February 5.-Both rough and clean rice were steady today. Re- ceipts: Rough. ABS sacks; millers. ABS clean. 17,792 pockets. Sales: Rough Hon. duras. 200 sacks; clean Honduras, 7SS4: blue rose, 400 pockets Quote: Rough Hon. duras, 3.25@4.25c; Japan, S6D35Oc; blue rose 3A@3s4c; polished. per ton. $S2@s5; bran. $23Q26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Snow Blockade Cleared

Cheyenne, Wyo.. February 5.-The snow blockade, which had closed the main line of the Union Pacific railway since Janu- ary S1, was cleared today. more than 50 stalled trains being released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
St. l,ouis Grain

St. Louis, February 5.-Wheat: No. 2 red, s1.S0; No. 3 hard, $1.77@1.s2; May. $174. Corn: No 2. 9Sc; No white, $1@1. .001s {; May. s1.0o1s. Oats higher; No. 2. SAC; No. 2 white nominal; May. 54cN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Suqar Market.

New York, February 5.-The local mar ket for raw sugar was firm and while prices remained unchanged, the demand was considerably more active with re- liners again in the market for supplies. The close was firm at 313-16c for Cubas cost and freight, equal to 4.S3c for cen trifugal and 3.96c for molasses.
 No great amount of activity was noted in the refined market, but prices were steadily held at 6.75c for fine granulated.
 Futures closed l to 4 points net higher. Sales 6250 tons. March sold from 3.80c to 3.S5c, closing 3.S4c; May, 3S1c to 387c. closing S.S5c; July, 3S5c to 3.s6c, closing 3Ssc; September. 3.9Oc to S.97c, closing 3. 94c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Kansas Citx Grain

Kansas City, February 5.-Cash wheat: No 2 hard, $165@1.77; No. 2 red, $1 1.65@1 75. Corn: No. mixed. N@971ac; No. white, 971k@9Sc; No. 9 yellow, 98@9S1sc. Oats: No. 2 white. 57G5Sc; No, mixed, 5s@5sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
At the Lyric

The Lyric offers its patrons for the first half of this week varied bill and one of the best seen at that playhouse re- gently.
 The Three Bobs. who open the perform ance, are exceptional jugglers and come dians They perform some feats that are out of the ordinary and quite difficult. An intelligent dog also contributes his share to the fun making.
 Clarence Oliver and Georgie Olp pre- sent pleasing sketch entitled ''Discon- tent" which might be termed a tab Ibid morality play. While the idea is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
Dry G0nds Market

New York, February 5.-Cotton goods and yarns are steadier. with trading light today. Dress goods were firmer. Raw silk was unsettled in foreign markets. but quiet here Markets were generally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-06
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

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