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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Rice Market

New Orlens. September 25.-Rough and clean rice continued strong and active today. Receipts: Rough, 76eS sacks; mill- CTS. 3221; clean, 4392 pockets. Sales: Rough Honduras, as06 sacks; Carolina. 6s0 sacks: Japan. 147l: blue rose, 1075: clean Hon- duras e4s1 pockets: Japan, sS2: blue rose. 1327 Quote: Rough Carolina, 6A67. .25c; Japan. 7@7. 45c; blue rose. 7@7 40c; clean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
w. E. CAMPBELL

Member New OrIeann Cotton Exehange Correspondent of Shepara z 0luoh New Orleans, E. ". Wagoner z Ce4 Chicago and New York
 COTTON, STOCKS AND GRAIN
 ConttnuOun QuOtationa
 Direct Wires
 Go7-8 Woodward Bla9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Fruits and Produce

Fruits and Produce Bananas-$1 .7542. Fresh Peanuts-12c lp. Oranges-Caiifornia, s4.50 Lemons-$G.50 50 crate. New Irish Potatoes-$t. 70 bu. Spanish Onions-$1. .75 crate. Onions Yellow, s1.75 crate. Onions-In bulk, SEC ID. Navy Beans-16c lb. $1.25 Apples-Box S2.75. Watermelons-25430c Pineapples-$3.2 .25 crate. California Plums-$2. .25@2. 50 per crate. Cantaloupes-F1ats, $1. Cabbage-21ac ID. Sweet Potatoes-$2.50 barrel. Peaches-$3 $3.50 crate. Grapes-$2 per crate. California Malaga Grapes-s2.25. Colorado Celery-9Oc doz, s crate. Colorado Lettuce-90c doz, s5 crate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, September 25--After slight gains at the outset, cotton oil turned easy under heavy realizing sales for both local and outside account and profess sional selling on the theory that the cent sensational bulge Final prices were 13 to 23 points net lower January sold from 16.74c to 1657c, and closed at 16.57c. Sales. 5s.4O0 barrels. Price crude. 15.07@ IS. 33c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Hides and Tallow

Green Salt Hides-16@17c. Half Cured-1S@16c. Green Hides-13914c.
 Dry Flint Hides-36637c. Dry Salt Hides-S3@34c. Damaged Hides-15G1Sc. Sheep Skins-25c@s1.25. Horse Hides-S4M5. Ginseng-Wild, s6G7. Colt Skins -25@50c. Sherlings-25@S5c Goat Skins-30@40c. Hogskins-10615c Tallow-12613c. Beeswax-30G32c. Washed Wool-60@65c. Clear Unwashed Wool-5o@S5c. Burry Wool-3o@35c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, September 25-Another day of cratic fluctuations at low CT range of prices than those of yes- terday up to the last hour. The mar ket moves rapidly in either direction as orders are received on either side. Such fluctuations shows the nervous ness of traders who operate with dif- ficulty when markets are excited as at present. A storm south of western Cuba has caused much damage at Ja- maica. It will strike through Cuba or through the Yucatan channel. Liver pool is expected to open on October to trading among citizens of the al- lied powers alone. This will include under present conditions the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Sugar and Cereals

Granulated Sugar-9c. Rice-Fancy Blue Rose. s cwt. Fancy Rice-N per cwt. Grits-Cartons, s$1 dog. Grits-Sacks, $3.S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Creamery Products

Butter-Creamery, 471ac; southern but ter. 4611c; oleomargarine, 29c
 Full Cream Cheese-271ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Dry Goods Market

New York, September 25.-Cotton goods were firmer and more active today. Yarns were higher. Raw silk was steady Fine dress goods were in demand Silks were in moderate demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Clark's Letter
(By Stewards wire. )


 While some rain occurred in the in- terior of Georgia and rainy conditions prevail over Florida and along the Att lantic coast. the map as yet shows no storm conditions at all. Fair weather prevailed over the central and western states which is highly favorable. Indi- cations are for increasing cloudiness generally, some rains likely in north western portion and the Atlantics. The high protective pressure is still over the belt
 The expectation of a bullish census ginners and condition bureau next Monday and the possibility of storm striking the belt are the sustaining in- fluences at present. It is also be- lieved that. belated September de- mand will sustain the spot market this week. Ginners to September. 25 last year were very large, 4,082,000. This year delay by cold. wet weather in the Atlantics. they promise around B., 000. .0OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Metal Market

New York, September 25.-Copper: Elec- trolytic nominally $2S.5o; iron, nominal. Metal exchanges quotes tin firm; spot. S6l .s71zQ62 .371a. At London. spot copper a110: futures. E110; electrolytic. s13o. Spot tin, f274 los: futures, E24 15s.
 The metal exchange quotes lead quiet: spot. SIP; spelter dull; spot East St. Louis delivery. 8.12aS. S7. At London, spot lead. G30 10s; futures, E29 10s; spelter, spot, a54 futures, ESQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-26
Fish

Perch--9c. Salt Water Trout-15c. Red Snapper-14c. Gray Snapper-10c. Mullet-7c. Spanish Mackerel-171sc. Virginia Croaker-Sc. Maryland Oysters-$2.2 gallon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
LARSON Gets GOOD POSITION
LOCAL AGRICULTURAL INSTRUC
TOR TO TEACH AT STATE AG-
RICULTURAI, SCHOOL

A. H. Larson, who for the past two
years has held the position of agricul.
tural instructor at the local high
school, has resigned to take position
as head instructor in the botany de.
partment at the farm school Of the
state university and assistant state
seed analyst. Mr.. Larson will leave
for Minneapolis to take up his new du.
ties the latter part of this month.
While agricultural instructor here
Mr.. Larson has made splendid record
for himself and the school board &C.
cepted his resignation with reluctance
and only because they knew the posi-.
tion which he had been offered was a
much better one. --,--.-.,,..--..-
A. Neubauer Of Smithville arrived
here Tuesday to take the position va.
Gated by Mr.. Larson. Mr.. Neubauer
is a graduate Of the state university
and taught last year in the Wykof
schools.
D.. .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
LETTING OF BRIDGE CONTRACT
IS DEFERRED

The county boards Of Morrison and
Cass counties held joint special ses-
sion at the court house here Tuesday
to receive bids for the construction OF
a steel bridge over the Crow Wing
river at Pillager. Five, bids were re-
ceived.
No action was taken at this meeting
and the boards adjourned until the
next regular meeting of the Morrison
county board, when the bids will again
be considered. The reason for the adj
iournment is that the Cass county COM
missioners expected that the cost Of
the bridge would be only about $15,-
900, whereas the lowest bid was $780,
$50. They must therefore consider the
matter of raising the money.
Three of the lowest bids were left
open until the next meeting with the
consent of these bidders.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
SUPPORT CLAIMS AffDAYITS
BOARDS FIND DRAFTED MEN DO
NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO
%t BACK UP CLAIMS s<

The district exemption boads are
now in session, and according to Hon.
Edward Indrehus, a member Of this
district, many of those making claims
neglect to furnish sufficient evidence
in the form of affdavits, to give the
board the necessary information, says
the st. Cloud Journal-Press.
Claims for exemption for agricultur-
al and industrial reasons, are made on
form 161. Many have simply filed in
this form, mot understanding that this
is merely their formal claim for ex-
emption. This is not sufficient. If a
man employed on farm or in any in
dustry Of public service, where his SER
vices are necessary to carry on the
work, makes claim for exemption on
form 161, he must send an accompany
ing affidavit, setting forth fully his
reasons. If he is farmer he must
state the number of acres of the farm
and how many are under cultivation,
and show by affidavit that his leaving
the farm would jeapordize the harvest.
There is no form provided for~this af-
fidavit, because each case must be con-
sidered on it's individual merits, and
the reasons in each case would of
course, De Ql1erenC.
The affidavit should! state clearly
and plainly the reasons why the man
making the claim should be exempt
from military service. It should be
the same kind of an affidavit that
good attorney would prepare for him
in law case,. setting forth all the
proof at his command, for the inform
alton Of the exemption board.
It should be also understood that
the board acts upon this documentary
evidence, and that it will hear no wit
nesses. Many people have made long
journeys to plead before the board,
| and this is all wasted effort.
There may be cases where the board
will summon witnesses, where there is
doubt, but no volunteer witnesses or
attorneys will be given a hearing.
The board will be in session for
weeks, and perhaps months. It will
have many claims to consider, and it
is giving each case conscientious and
careful consideration. It acts on the
information furnished by the men who
claim exemption. It is confronted
with the necessity Of providing the
government with an army, and also
IPAOCocC1uS IAe agricultural anu lnNuS'
trial interests Of the country, which
are as necessary as the army.
| There is also thrs consideration:
Every man given an exemption means
that some other man must be called
upon to take his place. For this rea-
son no man should be excused, Unless
there is ample reason for it.
But this fact should be remembered
in making claims for exemption: ri
Filling out blank 161 is not suffici-
ent. It must be accompanied by, IN
affidavit giving ample proof why the
claim should be granted.
By observing this, the claimant and
the board will be saved much trouble,
and no man will be exempt who does
not support form 161 by the necessary
affidavit.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
COLLECTING EXHIBITS FOR TIL
COUNTY BOOTH AT STATE
FAIR.

A. II. Larson, agricultural instruc-
tor at the high school here, and G. N.
Danforth Of Royalton, are busy these
days arranging for the Morrison coun-
ty exhibit at the state fair. They are
collecting grains, vegetables, fruits,
meeting with fair success. They state,
however, that the vegetable line this
year is not as good as it has been in
past years.
Farmers who have any grains, vege-
tables or products of the farm or Or
chard which are considered very good
should get in touch with these two
men and allow them to use the pro-
ducts for the exhibits, and in this way
help make the Morrison county exhibit
one Of the best in the state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
fireman HURT IN WRECK DIES
J. LARKM sUCCUMBs TO MUIR
les SUSTAINED WHnN TRAIN
IS DITCHED AT BARROWS

James Larkin of Milwaukee, aged 80
years and single, fireman on a North
ern Pacific freight train, died Tuesday
morning at Brainerd hospital as the
result of wreck in which he lost one
leg and was otherwise injured at Bar
rows Friday. morning at about 1880
when the train swung off the main
track onto siding as the result Of a
switch being open and the engine and
fifteen cars went off the end of the sid
ing. He was taken to the railway hos
pital at Brainerd, were the leg was
amputated. An investigation is
being conducted to ascertain how the
switch happened to be open. Engineer
Smiley reports that he saw some men
drive off hurriedly in a car after the
wreck occurred.
The train consisted mostly of loaded
cars and was northbound. When the
engineer saw the train swing onto the
siding he applied the brakes but the
siding was only a. short one and he had
not time to stop the train. Half Of the
engine was buried in the sand and the
cars were piled up and several of them
were smashed.
Larkin was on the tender throwing
down coal as the wreck occurred and
he was caught under some of the box
cars. One leg was completely severed.
A wrecking crew was sent to the scene
of the wrec., at once and the track
was cleared in time to allow No. II to
pass that night.
Engineer Smiley reported seeing
several men in an automobile whom he
believes opened the switch. He. said
that they were driving slowly alongside
the train until the wreck occurred, put
that when he called on them for help
they started hurriedly toward Brain.
erd.
It is not thought that the switch
was left open by trainmen as the
freight which had passed previously
did not use the switch and other trains
had also passed it safely previous to
the wreck.
A carload of flour from the North.
western Milling company of this city
was in one the cars which were de-
stroyed.
Special agents Friesinger and Ryan
conducted an investigation and report
ed that the men who the engineer sus
pected of having opened the swith
were innocent, it having been estab
lished to the satisfaction of the agents
that these men were at Barrows on
business and that they were not trying
to run away but that they hurried to-
ward the scene of the wreck to take
the injured man to Brainerd but that
another car reached the place ahead OF
them.
The special agents have placed the
blame on section foreman, who had
left his handcar on the siding. The
handcar was hit by the train and
smashed to bits.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
ELKS vs.. NORThEND SUNDAY
SECOND GAME OF SERIES TO BE
PLAYE7D AT THE FAIR
GROUNDS

Next Sunday afternoon the Elks and
the Northenders will play the second
of a series Of three games at the fair
grounds. The game was to have been
played last Sunday but was postponed
on account of wet diamonds.
Should the Northenders win this
game it will end the series, as they won
the first game, S to 2, but if the Elks
win, it will mean another game.
The lineup Of the two teams will be
the same as in the first game. LaForce
and Tucker will form the battery for
the Elks and Sundstrom and johnson
for the Northenders.
The game Sunday will be called at
$3.50 p. m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

Miss Veronica Mohr Of Perham and
Otto Trettel Of this city were married
yesterday at 9 O'Clock at st. Henry g
church at Perham.
The bride wore pretty gown Of
white silk and georgette crepe and a
veil and she carried shower bouquet
Of lilies Of the valley.
Misses Constantia and Rose Mohr, sis-
ters Of the bride, were bridesmaids and
Robert Trettel, brother Of the groom,
and Henry Mohr, cousin Of the bride,
were best men.
The wedding march was played by
Michael Cans and mass was sung by
the choir.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Mohr of Perham. She is q
graduate of the Perham high school and
for several years has taug ght school at
Perham.
Mr.. Trettel is the son Of Mrs. Donat
Trettel Of this city. He was raised
and educated in this city and is q
graduate Of the local business college.
he is employed as bookkeeper for the
JAG. Kiewel Brewing company, with
which company he has been for sew
eral years.
Mrs. Trettel, mother Of the groom,
Esther Trettel sister and Edward Tret-
tel. Of this city were in attendance at
the wedding. s: sS
Mr.. and Mrs. Trettel will be et. home
on Second street southeast after Sep.
- ~ 1850:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF STEAL
ING COW

Conrad Knuth Of this city was ar.
rested Wednesday night, charged with
stealing a COW belonging to John G..
Anderson Of this city from the George
Olson pasture. He was brought b.
fore Judge Lyon yesterday afternoon
to be arraigned and his hearing was
set for August %. His bonds were
fixed at $500 but they have not yet
been furnished.
The Anderson COW was taken from
the Olson pasture early Wednesday
Morning and led to town and was sold
to the Little Falls Packing company
for a. trifle over $51. The party who
sold the COW gave the name of G. H.
Barget. The check was cashed at the
First National bank.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
ANNUAL Library REPORT
SHOWS HEALTHY GAIN AT INsTI.
TUITION N-MANY NEW READ
ERS ADDED

Over two hundred new books have
been added to the collection at the
public library and the number of pa
irons has been increased 349, bringing
the number up to 1900, according to
the annual report Of Mrs. Jenny Lind
Blanchard, librarian, just fled with
the city clerk. = - ~ s.-..g-s.s'
The cost of operating the library fer
the year was $1,414.Sl. The balance on
hand was $545.86. In addition tc +hc
above amount expended by the library
the council voted $3.50 for improve
ments at the building, such as rcdcco-
rating, screens, awnings, chairs, IT,
bles, coal bin, etc. s~..~.. -. -....= -.
Following is a. part of the report
showing the book account, the regis
tration of borrowers, circulation sta
tistics, etc: 3:
Book Account "
.+. Adults Child. Total
No. volumes beginning ....-
Of year 1881 1905 5236
No. added by purchase g. 2 5
No. added by gift..... 273 143 416
Total additions ...... 276 las s421
No. lost or Withdrawn. ~ lO4 174
Total No. end Of year. .4137 1346 5483
Registration Of Borrowers
Adults Child. TotH]
No. new borrowers. - 1853 l91 $40
No. cards in force to date. ...... 5000
Cards held by country people, 2
Fee for non-residents, $1.00 per year.
Circulation Statistics
Adults Child. Total
No. vols. fiction. .... 1868 1856 14324
No. vols. non-fction. 1859 1870 2789
Total No. lent. -. .10,427 1886 17113
Percentage non-fction circulated. .16
Percentage children $ books. =. SO
Days per week open for circulate
6. Hours of>opening, to afternoon;
to 9 evenings.
No. volumes in renting collection, Is.
Fee, cents per week.
| Reference and Reading Room
Average daily attendance. .65
No. periodicals on file so
Newspapers on file ............... 4
| Administration
No, Of employees .:............... l
Daily hours of service ............
Salary Of librarian, $50 months; $50
8 months; $50 May and June. =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
FAIR PREMIUM LIST IS OUT
BEING DISTRIBUTED THIS WEEK
COUNTY FAIR DATES SEPT.
Is, 16, II AND 10

The annual fair of the Morrison
County Cooperative Agricultural So
eiety, to be held at Little Falls, is less
than a month distant now, being sched-
uled for Saturday, Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday, September IS, 16, II and
IS. Secretary N. N. Bergheim an l his
assistant, Miss Gondeborg johnson, are
now busy mailing out the premium
lists.
Premiums aggregating $1,000 will be
offered at the county fair this year.
This is divided into twelve depart
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

Charles Fortier now is a petty Of
hcer in the navy, having been promot-
ed to coxswain, although a couple years
younger than is generally recognized
for this position. he has been trans
ferred from the regular training school
at Great Lakes to the eoxswain' s
school. 81
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
MUNICIPAL COURT

J. B. Wing Of this city was brought
before Judge. Lyon Wednesday morn
ing to answer to charge of assault
and battery. The complainant in the
case was Sam Trebby. Wing pleaded
guilty to the charge and was fined $40
and costs. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

Miss Elizabeth Stockener of Chicago
has taken position as trimmer in the
st. Paul store millinery department..
Miss Mabel Yagen is assistant trim
mer. She has just returned from ST..
Paul, where she spent a week getting
acquainted with the new styles in mil
linery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

Street Commissioner LaFond is busy
oiling the downtown streets this week.
"A new oil, called asphalt, and which
is very thick, is being used this time.
The asphalt when put on the streets
looks very much like tar and is very
sticky at first, making it necessary to
cover the sprinkled area with sand.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

George II. Peterson of the West side
was operated upon for appendicitis at
st: Gabriel's hospital Tuesday. He is
getting along nicely.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
ELKS TO RAISE MILLION FOR THE
WAR

The Elks lodge, at the annual con.
vention at Boston last month, decided
to raise one million dollars for war re-.
lief. Each of the subordinate .dges
have been asked to raise an amount
equal to about 1925 per capita, of
which the sum Of 81 per capita is to
be raised by September Is. The local
lodge acted favorably in the matter
at its last meeting.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

Paul Felix was in st. Paul wednes-
day to attend meeting Of the sheriffs
of this state, which was called by the
state public safety commission.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

Math Heinen of Randall pleaded not
guilty before Judge Lyon Tuesday to
a charge Of assault and battery on the
person Of Jos. Neary, also of Randall
and his hearing was set for August %.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
CAN'T CATCH BULL MOOSE THIS
YEAR

Val. E. Kasparek is in receipt of
word from Joe Growette Of Warroad
stating that no bull moose can
be captured for the park this sum-
mer, because Of the delay in securing
the permit. He said that the animals
were all too large to capture at this
time. Calves can be captured but the
city wants a large animal.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

HAMMARLUND-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hammarlund, Wednesday, Au-
gust Is, a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

TILLMAN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
Tillman of Pike Greek, Tuesday, Aug.
ID, son, at st. Gabriel g hospital.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

The children Of the German Luther
an church enjoyed a picnic at Pine
Grove park Tuesday afternoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licensese have been issued
this week to John Pogreba and Victor.
ia KarGnski:, Frank E. Hall and Noella
q: Duclos; Philip schweickhard and
Clara Br0ckWay and to. Charles D.
Kerr and Florence Schallern. a:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17
BORN
BOVY-To Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Bovy,
Tuesday, August IA, daughter.
BORN

QUIST-To Mr.. and Mrs. John
Quist Of the West side, Monday, Au-
gust 13, a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

AMO-To Mr.. and Mrs. Drew Amo
Of International Falls, Wednesday, Au.
gust Is, a son, at the Hall hospital:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-08-17

Saturday, the first day of the fair,
will be for entries. On Sunday there
will be only the free attractions, which
will probably include a baseball game,
and the viewing Of exhibits. On Mon
day the exhibits will be judged and
prizes awarded.