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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-29
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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-29
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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

Miss Mamie Askenburg and Luther Bry ant were married here today at the hom, of MT. and Mrs. W. F. Clarkson, the cere mony being said by Rev. Guy Ponder Mir. and Mrs. Bryant will reside in Law renee county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling. 17.1sc; receipts, 1856; ;~sales, 1940; stock, 42S, ,525.
 Galveston: Nfiddling, 1625c; receipts, 56S3; sales, 3S2; stock, 2S4,000.
 Mobile: Midding, 16c: receipts, 2o0; stock, 13,459
 Savannah: Middling, 1S50c; receipts, 212;. stock, 1S0,5S6.
 Charleston: Receipts, 161; stock, 55, s94. Wilnlington: Middling, 1S.25c; receipts, 95; stock, 52,029.
 Norfolk: Middling, 1625c; receipts, S9s; sales, 733; stock, 99,s0S.
 Baltimore: Receipts. 2234; stock, 13,551. Bostcn: Middling, 15S5c; receipts, S52; exports 200; stock, 12,7S7.
 Philadelphia Middling, 1s2oc; receipts. 65; stock, 2171.
 New York: Middling, 15.e5c; receipts, S4; exports, 400: sales. 400: stock 163192.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 546S; exports, 277l: stock. 60,o4S. Total today: Receipts, 1s,743; exports, 7371 stock 1365,6
 Total for week: Receipts, 9OS25; exports. 96, 452.
 Total for season: Receipts, 5,754,125; ex- ports, 3919,s37.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Avery's Letter

A hangover" of yesterdays weakness the early trading. Our market failed to respond fully to Liver pools strength and prices sagged steadily during the forenoon session. A decrease in the into-sight movement presaged large decrease in the visible, which sent some of the early sellers to cover. Spin ners' takngs were some 90,00o less than last year. However. the embargo on shipments both to the seaboard and for export doubtless caused this falling off.
 The situation is considerably mixed, with the temporary influences favoring the bear side. The ultimate trend is undeniably bullish. Supplies are steadily decreasing and with an avenue open for foreign shipments and the consumption from American mills prices should easily go back to 20c, Notwithstanding the lat ter facts, it is hard to advise purchases for fear of some untoward act that would cause sharp slump. The best attitude. therefore, is probably a scalp ing position on the long side, for the sea- son that should you get booked, you at least will have the satisfaction of know ing that you have the Fundamentals with VOL,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, February 16.-Although the cotton market at times today showed net decline, the general trend was to slightly higher levels, chiefly as the re- suit of what bullish traders called the sound technical position--the absence of any long interest of speculative nature and the presence of short interest. Last prices were at a net gain of l to points. At their highest the trading months were 6 to 15 points over yesterdays close, and at their lowest F to 15 points under.
 Better cables than due caused improve ment in the early trading, but toward the middle of the day prices were off under the poor outlook for export business and the continued unfavorable nature of po- litical news, which prevented fresh buy ing of any consequence On the belief that the lack of an export demand would cause a loosening up of spot holdings some short selling was done and in the afternoon the market went back to the highest levels when sellers tried to cover their cotton overnight.
 It was day of small business and un- certain sentiment. A favorable impress sion was created by reports of the pro- posal by the entente allies to examine neutral ships at Halifax, instead of at English port, with the view of keeping them out of the blockade zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Turkey Will Fight to Last
 Man to Keep Constantinople

London February 16.-Turkey will fight to the last man to retain Constantinople, declared Talaat Bey, the new Turkish grand vizier, in statement before the chamber on the policy of the new cabi- net, according to Constantinople tele- gram forwarded by Reuters Amsterdam correspondent.
 "Our enemies have declared their in- tention of thrusting us back into the depths of Asia Minor, turning us out of Constantinople and driving us from the straits, said Talaat Bey. ITO these ridiculous threats of our enemies who took flight at the Dardanelles as the re- suit of the defeat inflicted upon them by our valiant army, we reply that we shall not relinquish Constantinople as long as there is single Ottoman left.
 "We shall persevere in this gigantic struggle in close fraternity of arms with our brave and victorious allies until we have compelled our enemies to, recognize our rights to existence. This Is our aim"
 The chamber passed unanimous vote of confidence in the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Luring the Winter vacationist


 The acute delight of feeling in winter that you are where it is warm and balmy, with sunshine everywhere, flowers bloom ing all about, while in great part of the country snow and ice and blizzards pre- vail; or in the heated part of the year that you can journey to some cool, quiet region and see the snow on the noun tain tops. is one of the coveted joys of the traveller. Everyone cannot do this. because of financial and time limitations, but each year these joys are becoming more available to the masses. The marked contrasts in weather conditions prevailing throughout most of the coun- try in winter is making migrants of thou sands besides the aged and infirm and invalid classes, who yearly flock to sun nier climes.
 The vague and perplexing question now is, ''Where shall I go%' In other coun- tries one is. not left to ponder long, but in America where there is such a wide range of climate and attractions it is difficursto recommend any particular spot, when all are so good. There are places for all kinds of people and all kinds of incomes; for a winters sojourn or for weekend trip. If you know what you want. you won't have to ponder long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Pat Didn't Refuse If
], the New York Mail.

From the New York Mail.
 Pat, a Scotty, and Cockney were in company recently. They were very thirsty and hard up, having only the price of single beer between them Deciding to invest in this they en- tered bar and had the drink sup piled.
 "Oi tell you what" said Pat, as he surveyed the flowing measure There's only enough here fep wan so we'd better put it up fol sras,- mar competition an the besf laanfl get the lot"
 This was agreed to.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Spot Cotton
Pig Iron
Bradstreet' Review

New York, February 16-Brad- streets tomorrow will say:
 Despite many drawbacks, chief of these being partially blockaded by foreign trade. unprecedented railway congestion, threatening public food and fuel supplies and very cold, stormy weather, the country's trade continues large--heavier than a year ago at this date, in fact. This is, of course, espe- cially true of spring trade, which is secure beyond peradventure, except where delays in shipping threaten to further retard deliveries of urgently required goods. save where given a spur by the coldest weather of the winter. is rather less active, though concededly better than a year ago. It is in the matter of far future trade and in industrial operations that re- tarding or disorganizing effects are most evident, and here the dominant note as regards future buying is one of conservatism, pending a clearer view of the outcome of international unsettlement and the possible effects on prices if the trouble should result in war.
 Weekly exchanges 7,70S.0c0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
FLUCTUAT|ONSIN
 COTTON MARKET
Rallies Late in Day In- creased Earlier Declines
 and General Rallies

New York, February 16.-The cotton market was irregular today with May contracts fluctuating between 15.79c and 16.o6c, closing 1SsSc, and with the general list closing steady net points higher to 6 points lower. Declines during the mid dle of the day reflected continued ner- vousness over shipping conditions, while a steadier tone developed later on re- ports that war risk insurance rates to the United Kingdom were lower and there were rallies of 19 to 20 points from the lowest.
 The market opened steady at an ad-
 vance of to IS points on Liverpool buy
 ing and in sympathy with higher Liver pool cables. while there was also scat
 tered covering after che declines of yes
 terday. The strength abroad, being att
 tributed to prospects for restricted im- ports, failed to stimulate local demand,
 however. and prices soon turned easier
 under scattering liquidation and local
 pressure. For a time prices were pretty
 we'll sustained by continued Liverpool buying, presumably due to straddles, but
 after the close abroad, this demand was withdrawn and the market weakened. March contracts sold off from 15.93c to 15.66c, under liquidation of long accounts in preparation for notices next week, and
 the relatively easy ruling of the near po- sition probably encouraged local selling of later deliveries. After showing net losses of about 14 to 21 points, with July selling
 at 1o.S5c and October at 15.40c, the mar ket steadied on covering for over the week end, and there also seemed to be l some fresh buying on the reports of an easier feeling in marine insurance cir cles. Prices sold shade over last nights closing figures in the late trading, clos ing slightly off from the best under real izing.
 l Trade advices attributed the advance in Liverpool to spinners calling in a very small market and said that the ques- tion- of restricted imports would be dis cussed in Parliament on Monday. Private wires from the south reported a rnoder- ate demand from southern mills and said that exporters had advanced their basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Flour and Feefistuff

Michigan patent flour, s1o.4o; Idaho patent flour, S9.75; Tennessee patent flour, S9.40; medium grade self-rising flour, $9.55; high grade self-rising flour, s975; hard winter wheat flour, $9.49; spring wheat flour. $40; corn meal, s2.44 per s6-lb. sack; hen feed, 32.7O sack; mixed horse and mule feed, s39 to s4S; 7ia per cent c. S. meal, $40; Cremo feed meal, S3o; prime c. S. hulls, s21; lint less hulls ST; gray shorts, s44; brown shorts, $40; wheat bran, $41; velvet bean meal, s3l; corn, per bushel $1.30; corn chops, $2.50: No. Z white oats, per bush el, 7sc; wheat, per 100-lb. sack 8; kaffir corn and milo maize per 100 h. sack, & %; choice fancy pea green alfalfa, per ton, s31; southern alfalfa, per ton, s25; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass, per ton, s22 choice fancy timothy hay, per ton, s2s; No. l timothy hay, per ton, $22; light clover mixed hay, per ton, $21 No. Johnson grass, per ton, s15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Testers Weekly Statement

Comparisons are to actual dates. not to close of corresponding weeks; In sight for week, 16,O00 bales; same seven days last year. 274000; same seven days year before. 462.0o0; for the month, 427. 900; same date last year, 5S5,0O0; same date year be- fore, 1.154.000: for season. 10.566 GOO; same date year before. u,45100O. Port receipts for season, 5, ,754, 900 bales; same date last year. 5,3sl, ,o00; same date year before last, 7,e36,0o0. Overland to mills and Canada for season. 1,020000 bales; same date last year, S41, 900; same date year before, 7S3,- GOO. Southern mill takings for season.
 S.1l5,0 GOO bales; same date last year, 2,635,- 0o0; same date year before, 2.06O,0 In- terlor stocks in excess of August 1, 677, 600 bales; last year, 71o000; year before, l. 002, 900. Foreign exports for week. 94,Ooo bales; same seven days last year, 2l5, 900; same seven days year before, 337 600; for season. 3,92o.000, same date last year, & 2o9. .0o0; same date year before. 4,714000. Northern spinners takings and Canada sa- ~sak. $500 bales; same seven days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, February 1e.-Renewsl of pes- sirnism regarding the outlook for any inn mediate revival of export business had 8 bearish influence on wheat. The market closed weak, %@11sc net lower. with May at s1,7Ss4q1. Ts5s, and July at s1.4Sd1 4s14. Corn lost 1ac to sS@Nc and oats ss9%c. Provisions finished at a range varying from Sc decline to rise of 2t5c.
 Heaviness and lack of support char- acterized the. wheat market throughout the session except for a brief period after midday.
 Crop damage reports from Kansas, Ne braslsa and Missouri was chiefly re- sponsible for the transient strength, but there was gossip current also that sail ings from New York to foreign ports had become almost as numerous as be- fore Germany had declared for unre- stricted submarine attacks. Downward swings of prices immediately returned, however, when the fact became appar- ent that no fresh buying for Europe was anywhere in sight.
 Special attention on the part of wheat traders was given to news regarding ef- forts to improve railway freight traffic conditions, but the chief interest of bulls was in the question as to the effect that such attempts might have toward en- larging purchases for Europe.
 Plans for the removal of some of the stock at Minneapolis to eastern states were more or less offset by word that re- ceipts at Minneapolis included liberal amounts of wheat from Canada.
 Evidence of seaboard demand for corn strengthened that cereal at one time, but in the main the tendency of prices was downgrade with wheat. Europeans were said to have bought two cargoes. The oats market was governed by the course of other cereals. Selling was not heavy.
 Packers buying rallied provisions Weakness earlier had been largely due to decline in the hog market and to the fact that shipments of provisions from here were small.
 E,,,t,,ra nnnta tions u,arn a 6 fnllnus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
SHORT COVERINGS
 FEATURED MARKET
Action of Railroads for Re. lief of Freight Congestion
 a Contributing Cause

New York, February 16.-Traders were again in sole possession of the market today and in part reversed their attitude of the preceding session, covering short contracts on the more encouraging devel- opments overnight. Chief among these was the action taken by the leading transportation lines to relieve freight congestion.
 Conditions in Mexico ard Cuba also were regarded with less apprehension. Steamship issues evinced some relaxation of recent pressure on the more satisfac- tory outlook for that industry, and met als responded to nAports of further in- quiries for the refined product from home and abroad.
 Dealings were only nominally larger than in the early days of the week, but took in a Considerably large number of individ- ual stocks. Among these were some of the dormant specialties which receive their impetus or support largely from speculative pools.
 Of the more popular stocks, United States Steel pursued the narrowest course. moving within a radius of 11s points and closing at net gain of point
 
 treme gains of 1 to 3 points, Texas com pany, which was unusually active, mal- ing gross advance of 5iz points, and New York Air Brake was 71s points higher at it's best.
 Among the utilities Mackay companies, local fractions and gas issues hardened l to points and motors were represented at similar advances by Studebaker and General Motors. The higher priced spe- cialties were only occa sionally quoted, American Snuff rising points on pub lication of the annual report.
 In the railway division New York Cen. tral. Chicago and Northwestern common preferred, Louisville and Nashville and Denver and Rio Grande preferred at gains of 1 to 3 points, were offset by more moderate recessions in Union Pa cific, Canadian Pacific, Reading, Lehigh Valley and New Haven, the latter at the new low record of 36s4 Total sales of stocks amounted to 335,000 shares
 Bonds were irregular, but standard is- sues, including the international group, were firm. Total sales, par value, s2.- 440,0oo. United States coupon Ss fell A per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. February 16.-tSpecial.) )-Fur- ther liquidation of the arbitrarge interests between the two markets of Liverpool and America continue to be the main support here and the cause of weakness abroad. A demand for spots, due to the embargo on the railroads, from brokers who have positive deliveries to fill was also felt. The embargo is also interfer- ing with the general movement of cotton. A moderate decline occurred throngh some little liquidation, but this was soon recovered under the demand above men toned and the market closed steady at practically the same prices as yesterday. The trade is awaiting the course of events,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Thousands of Autos Tied Un

Detroit, February 16.-Millions of dollars worth of automobiles are tied up In Detroit by railroad congestion, local manufacturers said today. The situation may become much more se- rious if transportation conditions are not improved before the spring deliv- cry seasons opens. Automobiles now are being driven by their own power to points as far as eastern New York, and as far west as Kansas. Thousands of new machines are stored at differ. ent places in and near Detroit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Metal Market

New York, February 16.-No change was reported in the copper situation today. Spot and nearby deliveries were nominal, while small lots of electrolytic for the Quotations for the third quarter ranged from $31 to $32. Sales of July were report ed at $31 50. Iron steady and unchanged. The Metal exchange quotes tin easy; spot, $49 50Q50.5o. At London, spot copper, a140; futures, .e136; electrolytic, G1l9; spot tin, e19S; futures a1S7 los. The Metal exchange quotes lead strong, 10 bid. Spell ter quiet; spot, East St. Louis delivery, 101h asked, At London, lead 930 los; spell ter 247
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Sugar Market

New York, February 16.-The market for raw sugar was strong with sentiment still unsettled over the political situation in Cuba. The market closed firm with prices nominal at 4ssc, cost and freight equal to 5.40c for centrifugal and 4.53c for mo- lasses.
 In refined quotations ranged from Tc to 7.25c for fine granulated.
 Trading in sugar futures was active again and prices made new high records for the movement. Sales were 1,500 tons. March sold from 4.51c to 4.6sc, closing at 4.59c; May, 450c to 4.62c, closing at 4.54c; July, 4.51c to 4.55c, closing at 4.52c; September, 4.51c to 4.5Sc, closing at 4.54c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 1eo5c; receipts, 42sS: shipments, 5595; sales, TIA; stock, 15S, 779.
 Memphis: Mddling, 17c: receipts, 1574; shipments, 951; sales 800; stock, 34S, 4Se.
 Augusta: Middling, 16.3Sc receipts, 190; shipments, 1S3; sales, 8: stock, 122.215.
 St. Louis: Middling, 17c; receipts, S25; shipments, Gil; stock, 30,943.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 200; shipments, 260; stock, 8, ,404.
 Little Rock: Middling, 17c; receipts, 706; shipments, IS: stock 3S,533.
 Total today: Receipts, 77S3; shipments, 762S; stock, 722,363.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

nen: Demand, $1O.9O; cables, $iO.92. Gull ders Demand, 40ssc; cables, 10 1-16c. Lires: Demand, s7.23; cables, s722. Rubles: Demand 2S7sc; cables, 29Sc. Bar silver, B5sc. Mexican dollars, 607sc. Govern ment bonds easy; railroad bonds irregu- lar. Time loans easier; 60 and 90 days, SAGA per cent; six months, 4 per cent Call money steady; high, 2h per cent; low, 2A per cent; ruling rate, 2A per cent; last loan. 21s per cent; closing bid, 2Il per cent; offered at 21h per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Chicago Grain

Chicago, February 16.-Wheat, No. red nominal; No. 5 red, $1.7S01. .761a; No. hard $1.s0; No. 3 hard nominal Corn, No. 2 yellow nominal; No. 4 yellow, 99c@ s1. .o0s4; No. 4 white, 99Ac@s1 00A. Oats, No. 3 white, 5S@5s1Ac; standard, 5S1a@ 591ac. Rye No. ?, s1.47 barley. S1@1.so; timothy, s. 3.50lD5.50; clover, S12q1S. Pork, s29. .e5; lard, $lS50; ribs, s15@15.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Produce Market

Chicago February 1s-Butter, un- changed. Eggs, receipts, 425S Gases; firsts, 42c; ordinary frsts SS1aQssc; at mark. cases included, 39l401ac. Potatoes, higher; receipts, 46 cars; Wisconsin and Michigan white, g .50@e2 60; Colorado. Oregon, Ida ho and Washington, s2.55@2.7o. Poultry, alive unchanged.
 St Louis, February 16.-Poultry un- changed, except chickens; springs, 19c; turkeys, 261ac; ducks, 21c. Butter, cream cry unchanged. Eggs, 40c.
 Kansas City, February 16.-Butter and poultry unchanged. Eggs flrsts. 3s1Re.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Dry Gnnds Market

New York, February 16.-Gray cot ton goods were steady today. some bleached cottons were reduced for the distribution of stocks, notice being given of an advance to take effect Monday. Colored cottons were firm. Wool markets were strong with ris- ing prices. Readyto-wear manufac- turers were moderately busy on short notice orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Coffee Market.

New York, February 16.-The market for coffee futures was irregular today. Sales, including switches, 6O,750. February, S.16c; March, S.19c; April, s.26c; May, S.S3c; 1; June. 8 3Sc; July, S.4Sc; August, 8. 4Sc; Sep tember S.52c; October, S.5Sc; November, S.60c; December. S.64c; January, 8.69c. Spot, steady Rio Is, 10c; Santos As, 101sc. Cost and freight offers were about un- changed with Santos As here at 10c, Lon don credits The official cables reported advances of 75 to 100 reis in the Brazilian spot markets, while Santos futures were 25 reis higher to % lower. Brazilian port receipts, 17,0O0; Jundiahy, 7000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Fruits and Produce

Oranges-Florida oragnes, $3I33. 50. Lemons-California lemons. s3.75q4. Lemons-Imported, s3.75. Grapefruit Florida, $30325. Grapes-Maiaga Key, s6a7 ranberries-Barre1, s9. Cranberries-Box, $2.50. Potatoes-Irish, bu., s. Potatoes-Sweet, bu., s1.50. Onions-Red Globe, h., 10c. bage-Florida, crt., $5.50 Turnips-Pound, 3&c. Florida Lettuce-$2.50 50 hamper. Apples-Wine Sap, ss.s0. Apples-Pippins, s6.5o. Limes-Imported, s1.25.
 Onions-Spanish. crate, $22a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Rice Market

New Orleans. February 16.-Both rough and clean rice continued steady today, with quotations unchanged. Receipts: Rough. 599 sacks; miilers, 59e; clean. 14a5 pockets Sales: Rough Honduras, 131 sacks; Japan, 193 blue rose, 64s; clean Honduras, 4262 pockets; blue rose, 114 pockets