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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Favorable Report on Z Warehouses Bill For
 New Washington Bridge
(Special To The Farmer)

Hartford, Feb. 13-The committee on roads, rivers and bridges present ed a favorable report today on Re- presentative Ivan Warehouses bill for new Washington bridge. It was re- ferred to the committee on appropri- ationS.
 The bridge is planned to st\$900,- 900; $300,00O to be paid by the state, $500, 900 by the Connecticut Co. and the other third, by New Haven and Fairfield counties.
 Representative Warehouses bill for the extension of power of the finance board in Stratford, which was heard by the judiciary committee, has been referred to the committee cities and boroughs for further considera- tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
WOMAN THROWS SELF
 BEFORE TRAIN

Boston, Feb. 13-An unidentified woman, apparently about 20 years old, jumped in front of a southbound Washington street tunnel train at the Boylston street station today and was instantly killed. Witnesses said the act was deliberate. The woman was dressed in deep mourning and there were no marks on her clothing to in dicate her identity. Traffic was held up for some time until the body was removed.
 Joseph Parry, motorman of the train, was held by the police pending an investigation. Parry said the woman jumped from the platform some distance from the station stop and that the momentum of the train was such that he had no opportunity to apply the emergency brakes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Spanish Ambassador Takes Over Embassy
 of U. $. In Berlin

Berlin, Monday, Feb. 12, by wire less to the Associated Press via Say vile. Feb. 13-The building formerly occupied by the American embassy was almost deserted today when l.. Polo De Bernabe, the Spanish am- bassador, arrived to take over repre- sentation of American interests in Germany The am mbassador will re- tain part of the former clerical force, which is familiar with the routine. Gil De Gado has been installed as personal representative of the Span ish ambassador, who in addition to assuming the care of Amerpcan 1n- terests, is burdened with the affairs of eight belligerent nations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
$25, 100000 In Gold
 Here For Morgan Go.

New York, Feb. 13.-GOld amount ing to s25,OOO,OO0 has arrived from Canada for J. P. Morgan &t Go. for ac- count of the British government, 1t was learned today This is the first large consignment for British account since early in January, when the move ment was suspended with the placing of the British lean in this market. The gold reached here bly by way of Halifax and other large consign- ments are expected.
 So far this year gold imports from Europe amount to $75,00O,O0O, while exports, chiefly to South America and Cuba, approximate $12,000,00O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
THREE STORES AND
 TENEMENT GUTTED BY TWO BIG FIRES.
Features of Fires / That Broke Out In
 City This Morning

Four families, including score of children, clad only ill night clothes narrowly escape death in tenement fire in the East Side.
 Miss Mary Eager, 65 years, an invalid is carried through burning building to safety by Fire Capt. Arthur Platt.'
 Benjamin Lees shoe and clothing store in East Main street gutted. Stock valued at $15,OOO completely ruined.
 Fire fin business block at 1152- 54-56-5S Main street cleans out Corbit's Photo Supply Go.
 J. w. ConnOIs Clothing Co.,, suffers estimated loss of $7,OOO by smoke and water to stock. Forced to suspend business for day.
 Ice coated firemen suffer in- tensely while fighting flames and frigid weather hampers work of department.
 Total loss caused by both fires approximately $3O.OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
Many Seek Hearing
 On Sunday Measure

Hartford, Feb. 13-So many per sons were desirous of being heard today for or against the numerous measures lega1izing Sunday amuse- ments that the judiciary committee of the General Assembly held a hearing this afternoon in the House of Re- preSentatiVes.
 Among other bills to be heard is one calling for a statewide vote on bill permitting amateur sports and moving pictures on Sunday. Other bills to be heard would legahze ath- letic games on Sunday, permit nov ing pictures and also permit the sale of certain articles on Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

of the nation to protect seamen and property on the seas.
 There was no discussion of the bill in the Senate, although many senators after it's introduction pointed out that, in the present situation, the measure would open the ports of the United States to British, French or other al- lied warships conveying merchant vessels and would enable belligerents to patrol the waters of the United States freely in a campaign against German raiders.
 Senator Salisbury would not say whether the bill had been discussed with the administration, but it is un- derstood that it might prove accept able as a measure short of war de- signed to curb ruthless submarine war fare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
GERARD GOES TO PARIS TONIGHT

Berne, Ambassador Gerard announced last night probably would leave for Paris this evening with the immediate embassy staff He informed other Americans desr returning to America that they welcome to but must make their passport and other through legation here which has sole urisdc
 the legation has been honged by about 100 Americans passports good only for Germany and neutral be validated for France by special department authorization
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
ARTILLERY DUEL REPORTED.

Sayville) )-Considerab artillery ac- tivity, together with reconnoitering operations, has occurred along the Franco-Belgian front army head quarters announced today. The weather was generally foggy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
oARMoDY STATE ATTORNEY

Waterbury, Feb. 13-.Attorney Ter renee F. Carmody was notified today of his selection for the office of state attorney in Waterbury, to succeed John P. Kellogg, recently nominated for a judge of the superior court. The. will be formally made by Judge Webb in the superior court in this city on Feb. 20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
TO PROBE TREASURER'S BOOKS

Norfolk, Feb. 13-The selectmen today issued call for town meeting on Feb 19, to consider the question of action on the investigation of an alleged shortage in the towns funds and to give the selectmen authority to proceed in the matter. The town treasurer, Philemon w. Johnson, has been missing since Jan. 21, and a war rant for his arrest has been issued
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
State Auditor Tobin
 Renamed For 4 Years
Especial to The F'arner.o

Hartford, Feb. 13.-James P. Tobin, of East Hartford, state auditor, was reelected for a term of four today by the Senate, under a suspension of the rules, in concurrence with the action of the House last week. Tobin beat out County Commissioner Albert H. Lanphere, of New London.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
ARMORED AUTOS ACTIVE.

Petrograd, Feb. 13-Scouting re- connaissances and infantry fighting are proceeding on the Rumanian front, says today's official announce ment. British armored motor cars twice advanced toward the enemys positions in the region of the Sereth mouth and bombarded them with ar tillery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
PUTS RESPONSIBILITY uN U. s.s

London Feb 13-'Presiden Wilson wishes to make at tempt break the German bockade the American must be responsible for what happen the Berlin Vosch Zeitung commenting the report that two American for the bockaded zon according to the Exchange Telegraph Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
RUMANIANS ARE DEPORTED.

Berlin, Feb. 13, (By wireless to Sayville)-The capture of a strong point of support south of the Vale Putna road, on the northern end of the Rumanian front, is reported in today's statement from army head quarters Between the Usul and Putna valleys there were lively artilL lery enga gements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
RUSSIANS ON OFFENSIVE.

Berlin, Feb. 13, by wireless to Say ville-TwO attacks were made yester day by the Russians on the upper Sereth river, the war office announces. Several battalions were employed. The statement says the assaults were repulsed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
QUIET ON FRENCH FRONT.

Paris, Feb. 13-"The night was comparatively calm on the entire front" says today's war office an- nouncement. "A strong German pa- trol was dispersed with losses by Our fire in the Aspech section"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
TEN KILLED IN FIRE.

Mexico City, Feb. 13-At least 10 persons were killed and many others were wounded in a fire that destroy ed a Mexican Central warehouse late last night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
BRITISH FORCES SURROUND TURK
 ARMY ON T|GR|S
Establish Line West of Kut Ell Amara and Completely
 Hem in Enemy.

London, Feb. 13 = Official an- nouncement was made today that the British forces on the Tigris front have established line across the Tigris bend west of Kut el Amara com pletely hemming in the Turks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
STEAMER AFRIC
 REPORTED SUNK

New York; Feb 13The White Star line has report that the steamship Afric has been sunk. Officials that they have confirmation The Afrc gross of fl 999 She last reported maritime register given
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
DAYS OF GRACE ELAPSED. SUBMARINES BEGIN THEIR
 DEADLY WARFARE TODAY

President Meets With Cabinet and Discusses Measures of Preparedness for Eventualties That Overt Act, Momentarily Expected, Will Bring g-Austrians Will Leave With Bernstorf and Break With Dual Monarchy is Looked f. SoOn-Gerard Will Leave Switzerland f ar Paris Tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight; Wednesday increas- ing, cloudiness; warmer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13
IS INJURED
 BY SHELL WHEN U-B0AT
 ATTACKS BRITISH SHIP

Queenstown, Feb. 13, via London Of the three American firemen who were aboard the British steamship Saxonian when she was shelled, tor pedoed and sunk by a German sub marine last Wednesday, one, James Weygard, was wounded by a shell splinter and is now in the hospital here.
 BRITISH LINERS ARRIVE
 New York, Feb. 1.-Two British passengers liners, the Laconia from Feb. 8, and the Ascandia from London, JanL 25, reached here today and reported having passed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

through the war zone without being stopped or sighting anything unusual. On the Laconia were 37 passengers and on the Ascania IT, many being Canadians returning home from visits to England. The long voyage of the Ascania was not explained by her of ficers, who are under admiralty order restrictions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-13

MORSE SHIP SUNK
 London, Feb. 13..-The Norwegian motor vessel West has been sunk Lloyds announced today. The crew was landed. The West is not listed in available shipping records
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
Spot Cotton
Pig Iron
Shepard & Gluck's Letter
(Received Over W. F. Campbelrs Private
 Wire).

(Received Over w. E. Campbells Private
 Wire)
 New Orleans, May 19.-Surprising strength was shown by cotton on the weekend. there being little evidence of the realizing on the long side which was confidently expected by many traders. New high levels for the week were es- tablshed by buying stimulated by fear of wet weather over the belt and reports of a continued good spot demand at higher prices. It was said that consider able cotton sold after hours yesterday
 While the weather map was favorable enough, so far as temperatures and pre- being warm and dry, an area of low pres sure to the west of the cotton country looked as if it might bring more rain than was good for the crop.
 The fact that prices were advanced so easily on fears in this direction illus trates how susceptible the market is to urfavorable weather news. The trade cannot get away from the fact that it is facing a bullish condition report and the further fact that more bad weather between now and next Friday, the date of the report, will work for an even lower percentage.
 With a more reassuring political situa- ton and this country rapidly settling down to conditions which it must put up with while at war, the tendency Is to pay more attention to the new crop, which shows up in a most bullish light. We think that the declines will be only temporary and that they should be used to place purchases on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
EXCITED ADVANCE
 OF COTTON PRICES
General List Closed Steady at Advance of "A to 46
 Points

New York, May 19.-There was 8 further excited advance In the cotton market this morning with October con- tracts selling up to 20.55c, or 46 points above last nights close. That delivery closed at 2o52c. with the general list clos ing very steady at a net advance of & to 46 points.
 The opening was comparatively quiet with first prices points lower to points higher. Realizing for over the weekend was promoted by the favorable weather map, but after a few minutes of irregularlty the market showed increased activity and strength. This resulted for a further broadening of western and Wall street buying, while there were re- newed reports of new crop buying orders from Japanese and Russian sources. Further profit taking was readily ab- sorbed on slight reactions and the mar ket reached the highest point of the day In the late trading with July selling at 2075c and December at 20s5c, while De- tober showed an advance of 10. 90 per bale from the low level of last week. Clos ing prices were within or points of the best. The trade evidently found nothing In political advices to modify the more optimistic view of general con- ditions which has been gaining ground ever since the announcement of the Rus sian loan on last Wednesday. Reports of very large government orders on top of fair ordinary trade in the goods market appeared to stimulate the buy ing this morning, while the gossip was that domestic and foreign trade interests had accumulated considerable lines of new crop contracts as a hedge against their forward requirements. There was also talk of an improvement in the ex- port movement, based, apparently on somewhat larger spot sales reported in the southern markets yesterday and the more cheerful view of the submarine sit uation. A firmer tone in the ocean freight market, however, was attrib- uted to increasing scarcity of available tonnage and the amount of cotton on shipboard at the end of the week was estimated at only S0,369 bales against 149995 last year. Sales of print cloths at Fall River for the week were est- mated at 1sO,0O0 pieces, not including the government contracts placed for more than 100000 pieces, deliveries on which will extend to the end of the year. Prices were reported 1-16c to 1sc higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago. May 19.-Sellers of wheat over reached themselves today trying to profit by reports that European entente na- tons had agreed to liauidate holdings of American grain futures No evidence of any such liquidation developed and the market after a moderate decline went soaring when sellers who wished to even up trades attempted to switch to the buying side. The close was unsettled, 12c net higher with July at $40 and Sep tember at $217. Other commodities, too scored gains; corn cents to A cents; oats, 1A to 11s cents and provisions 15 to 9 cents.
 It took less than an hour to demon strate that the wheat market had been badly oversold. The fact that the volume of business in the pit was the smallest of the week had much to do with the readiness with prices rebounded as soon as bearish pressure slackened. Once the wheat market started upgrade the ascent of prices was rapid. In some cases. the jumps were as much as cents between trades Strength of other more active cereals was partly responsible, but the main impetus seemed to come from the efforts of shorts to buy themselves out of a predicament. In addition, falllns off was looked for in the domestic Vislole supply total of Monday. Corn rose sharp ly on account of scarcity of offerings and owing to smallness of receipts. It was said current arrivals where wholly insuf- ficient to meet the industrial demand. Oats were strong as a result Of dry weather complaints from Illinois and 1n- diana and because of good export busi- ness Higher quotations on hogs and grain lifted provisions. Holders showed some disposition to realize on the ad- vance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20

the trading months stood at a net gain of oo to 45 points and the close was 36 to 4S up.
 Fear of wet weather over the belt and reports of a continued good spot demand were the dominating influences. The de- mand for long account was good and shorts covered freely, some brokers being of the opinion that this class of buying furnished the best demand of the day.
 The opening was at the advance and the market assumed firm undertone and retained 1t all day. The close was off cially styled firm. Brokers had diffi- culty in filling the buying orders which came In and at no time did anything like a substantial reaction from the advance make itself felt.
 The weather over the belt showed im- provement, chiefly because of a further warming up in temperatures, but this was offset by the prediction of rain for sev- eral states in the official forecast and the fear that the low pressure working into the belt from the west meant general rains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
Cbas. Fairchild & Co.'S Letter

New York, May 9.-(Special )-De- spite the fact that cotton futures have advanced over 100 points since Thurs day, there seems to be no slackenfng of demand. Periods of liquidation are brief and encounter fresh buyers. Ja- panses and western interests (prin- cipal1y from Chicago) have been the and mainstay of the mar ket. Reports of cold weather, replant- ing and scarcity of seed have alarmed trade interests and also brought in a public speculative following of tremen- dous proportions. It Is said that gov ernment contracts at once will take care of any surplus of the crop. While the cooperation of the American with allied fleets will permit resumption of exports on heavy scale in the near flu ture. We would not be surprised to see sensational market Monday, bar ring some unfavorable over-Sunday political development. and favor pur- chases of October or December early. We favor sales of October oil on any advance Monday. We believe the cot ton oil market is overloaded with spec u1ative longs and think shakeout is impending shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
Ayery's Letter

Cotton prices scared again today and some new high marks were made for the fall and winter positions. Japan, spot houses and western houses were conspicuous buyers. Contracts were scarce and buyers had to bid the mar ket up to find sellers. It is asserted on reasonably good authority, for eigners have in the neighborhood of a million and half bales of futures locked up against their prospective needs.
 The weather was called favorable, but 1t has come a little too late and the nights still remain cold for the proper development of the plant
 This advance, with the usual reao- tions, will probably continue until the condition report Is out on Juno 1. Advise purchases on the sharp breaks like yesterday.
 c, F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
OVERNIGHT EVENTS
 DEPRESS
Presidents Call to Arms Had Sobering Effect on
 Speculation

New York, May 19.-The dullness of today's short trading period was in striking contrast to the activity of the two preceding sessions. Momentous overnight events, such as the Presi- dents call to arms and the decision of the government to dispatch an expedi- tfonary force to France, had a sober Ing effect upon speculative sentiment.
 Prices were little changed at the opening, apart from another severe break on Denver and Rio Grande pre- ferred, a result of the ruling of the federal court, which inflicted a severe monetary penalty upon that system.
 Other minor rails, including some once known as part of the Gould sys- tenn, were firm to strong, marked in- quiry developing for the new Missouri Pacific issues. Among representative transportation stocks, the Pacifcs Reading and other high-g grade shares ruled firm to strong.
 War shares were better by to 2 points, their setback in the middle of Ahe session being largely made up at the end. United States Steel came with in 8 fraction of its recent maximum and the more distinctive equipments and munitions recovered 1 to points from yesterdays reversal
 Metals, shippings and petroleum were irregular at times, but hardened later with specialties like Industrial Alco- ho1. Distillers Securities and Ohio Gas. Gains in these stocks extended from 1h to about points.
 The automobile group accentuated their backwardness of the early week. General Motors, studebaker common and preferred and Chandler lost 9 to 4 points, but allied slightly on short covering. Total sales amounted to 252,- 900 shares.
 A very slight decrease of reserves was shown in the actual condition of the banks, with loan expansion of sS7,53T,00 and an increase of about $44, 100000 in demand deposits.
 Bonds were heavy, Denver refunding 5s breaking 8 points and Union Pa ciic As and Chicago and Northwest ern 3hs 1a per cent each.
 United States registered As were up N per cent on call during the week, but other governments were F to per cent lower:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
Bonds
Sugar Market

New York. May 19.-A firmer feel ing prevailed in the local market for raw sugar today with offerings light and prices 1sc higher. There were sales of 10000 bags of Cubas for late May and early June shipment at 5c, cost and freight, equal to 6.02c for cen trifugal and 10000 bags of Porto Rl- cos for May-June shipment at equal to 595c for centrifugal. The market closed firm at Dc for Cubas, cost and freight, equal to 6.02c for centrifugal and 5.14c for molasses.
 Final quotations were 21 to 32 points net higher, with sales of 18,750 tons Shorts covered quite freely and there appeared to be some buying by trade interests. May sold from 5f65c to 5.20c closing 515c; July, 5.10c to 5.30c, clos ing 6.23c; September, 516c to 545c, closing 5.30c; December, 4.sec to 515c, closing 504c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, May 19-(Special. .)-The market ruled strong all day, with west ern and Wall street buying and heavy realizing in progress supposed to be by the large local traders. Rumors were current that the large grain traders were the heavy buyers on the idea Of great demand from the government for war purposes would offset the falling off in the exports and the decrease in the retail trade This buying absorbed the long realizing which was in progress all day, and the outside sentiment, espe- cially in the west, is undoubtedly bull lish Weather Is favorable for the grow ing cropy- but the view is held that the government reports will bs bullish the coming sea son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-20
Flour and Feedstuff

Michigan patent flour, $l5 70; Idaho pat ent flour, $15.1 15; Tennessee patent flour, Sl4.S5; medium grade self-rising, s14 95; high grade self-r,sing, S15. 15; hard win ter wheat flour, s14.90; cornmeal. $S.s5 per 96-lb. sack; hen feed s3.5o a sack; mixed horse and mule feed, $43Q59; 71a per cent c. S. meal, SAP; Cremo feed meal, $32; prime c. s. hulls, s23; lintless hulls, $l5; gray shorts, S54; wheat bran, s4s; corn, $l.95; corn chops, sS.s5; No. white oats, per bushel, 93c; wheat per 100-lb. sack, $3.50; choice pea green alfalfa, per ton, $33; southern alfalfa, per ton. $27; choice timothy hay, per ton, s2o; No. timothy hay. per ton, s29; No. l Johnson grass per ton, $22