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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Avery's Letter

Technical conditions in the cotton market were responsible for the de- cline today. The personnel of the
 trading continues to be professional
 and this element keeps close to shora
 at all times. The action of prices to-
 day indicated that it was tired and,
 as said in Saturdays letter, the ad-
 vance had been too rapid.
 Indications point to a lower market
 tomorrow and after the cleaning out
 process is over it will do to buy.
 Just when this time arrives will be
 indicated by the action of the market
 itself better than by anything else. The question of supply of demand is decidedly bullish.
 in active demand and stocks are at a of spot cotton has been liquidated at 19 cents. Large amounts of German and Austrian held cotton have been sold. probably for fear it might be confiscated. This cotton was replaced by new crop contracts. These blocks of actual cotton have filled a ver3 considerable hole in the demand from spinners for March needs. This slack . ening of the demand for the cash ar ticle may influence a further reces- sion in futures until this cotton is di- gested.
 I would not advise any particular rush to buy at present but would watch spot markets and the sales in the interior. when they commence to grow small, it will be good indication of turn upward. c. F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Spot Cotton
ADJUSTMENTS
John Drew-Jefferson

John Drew, in presenting Major Pen- dennis'' at the Jefferson theatre last night. offered an appealing character sketch of the doughty and lovable old major as depicted by Thackeray in his novel of life in the early nineteenth cen tury. The figure of the suave old major who sought to extract his hot headed and romantic young nephew from the various infatuations to which he was sub ject, was gracefully and delightfully."- drawn by the well known actor.
 Although he was assisted by com pany of capable actors, the adaptation of Thackerays novel did not offer a vehicle that was as well suited to MT. Drew as other plays in which he has been seen. But, withal. the play was mildly amusing and somewhat dramatic. At all events. 1t enables the audience to appreciate the charm and the talent of the central figure.
 The story of Peniennis, who was sort of sage guardian to his namesake and nephew in his various love affairs, has been immortalized by Thackeray. The adaptation by Langdon Mitchell was sat- isfactory in that it included most of the amorous troubles sef she young English nobleman and, Q purse. had some of the charm and huinor of the novel.
 By virtue of a prologue. the first in- fatuation with Emily Fotheringay was in- cluded in the comedy. This was fol lowed by four acts, which recounted the subsequent love affairs between the young nobleman and the pretty Fanny Bolton; the proposed marriage for dowry with the affected Blanche Amory, the simper. ing daughter of the outspoken Lady Clavering, and the final engagement be- tween young Pendennis and the demurs and lovely ward of Mrs. Pendennis, Laura Bell.
 The play was interesting from many angles, inasmuch as 1t presented faith fully life in the carry nineteenth century and offered an opportunity for the art of dialect. The humorous figure of the bucolic Jack Costigan. the scheming old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The funeral services for Reuben Sta ples aged IA years, who was fatally in- jured at 1015 o'clock Saturday night when he was struck by taxicab belong ing to the Jenkins Taxicab company, near Rising station, and who died in a local infirmary at o'clock Sunday morn ing, were held from the Hunter Street Baptist church at o'clock yesterday afternoon, with interment in Oakland cemetery. The Rev. L. M. Bradley off, ficiated.
 Besides his parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Staples, the deceased is survived by brother, Marvin Staples, who was seriously injured by the same automo- bile. Marvin is in the Birmingham in- firmary resting comfortably, and will re- cover, according to the hospital authori- ties.
 few hours after the accident. Aaron Ginsman, driver of the taxicab, was of reckless driving. but the charge was changed to mansaughter yesterday morning by Coroner Hogan. The Altar club of St. Anthony's Catho- lie church will meet at the home Of Mrs. James Armstrong, on Ensley avenue, at 230 o'clock this afternoon. All members of the club are urged to attend the meeting.
 Mrs. J. c. Hartsheld, who recently un- derwent serious operation at pr. C. A. Carraway's infrmary, was removed to her home Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Will Help the Blind

New York, March 26.-Frank A. Van- derlip, Otto H. Kahn. Edmund L. Bay lies and George A. Kessler, comprising the finance committee in this city of the American,s British, French, Belgian permanent blind relief war fund, have decided, 1t was announced tonight, to guarantee to the French committee s40,- 900 annually for five years. MT. Kessler has put at the disposal of the fund his home in Paris, which will save the ex- pense for the time being of renting a central institution in Paris. The house and grounds both large, are considered especially adapted to the needs of the blind. The finance committee here al- ready has sent abroad 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
CAPTAIN 5. H. DENT
 FAMOUS ALBANIAN DIES AT EUF AUL A

Eufaula. March 26.-(Special. )-To- morrow will be the occasion of uni versal mourning in Eufaufa. when fu- neral services are held for Capt s. H. Dent. famous Confederate leader. who eo,4lIzs as os Wears residence IT Eufaula has been one of its most prom inent citizens. He died al his home here early this morning after an illness of several months.
 Coming here from Maryland during his young manhood. he organized the famous Dents battery early in the civil war and served with distinction in many important engagements. Upou his return he identified himself with every movement for the upbuilding of the community. He was prominent in many business enterprises and took leading part in politics. At the time ot his death he was a member of the Alabama Normal board. He took z. leading part also in church work and when last seen by the people Of the city he was speaking to the sunday school of the First Methodist Eplsco- pal church, two weeks ago, from d rolling chair He had conducted class for over 30 years. Since his retire ment from general business activities some years ago he had devoted his at tention to his farms; also took lead ing part in all Confederate affairs and for years held the position of com mander of the Barbour county camp of Confederate veterans. Captain Dent is survived by five children, includ. ing Congressman S. H. Dent of Mont gomery, Capt. Henry Dent, U. s. N., E. Y. Dent and Mrs. c. s. McDowell and Mrs. George N. Hurt of Eufaula All were at his bedside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
STOCK OFFERINGS
 EXCEEDED DEMAND
Speculative Element Less Optimistic Over Effect of
 War Preparations

New York, March 26-Offerings were most often in excess of demand dur ing todays broad trading in the stock market, the net result being num- Der of material declines. For some req son the speculative element seemed less optimistic regarding the effect of war organizations and sold freely throughout the session.
 Pressure was at it's height in the flnal hour, the liquidation of that pe- rlod being concurrent with western advices, indicating serious crop de- ter1oration and a drop in Russian ex- change, accompanied by rumors of a Teutonic drive on the eastern war front
 War and semi-war shares registered extreme declines of to points with prominent industrials metals, motors, oils, shippings and rails The less spe- cific specialties with few exceptions, Tell away in sympathy.
 United States Steel, which again changed hands in many large indi- vidual blocks, fluctuated between 1167 $ and 114A, closing at the minimum, a net reversal of 2% points. Bethlehem Steel. new stock. also closed at its lowest quotation of 132. loss of 4N points.
 Shippings were irregular when not heavy, marines making gross declines of to points, with 2h to points for Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies, United Fruit and Pacific Mail Gen. tral Leather. International Harvester and Industrial Alcohol were included among the other backward industrials.
 Transcontinentals and grangers were heaviest of the rails, Canadian Pacific falling A to 161%, with an average of points for Union Pacific, Southern Pacific and St. Paul, while coalers yielded to S1s points.
 Isolated strength in several utilities and specialties was attributed to pool activities. Ohio Gas featuring the few strong stocks at an extreme advance of 12b points to 134. Total sales amounted to 860.000 shares.
 Bonds were inclined to ease slight ly on moderate dealings. Total sales, par value, aggregated $2,560, 900.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans March 26.-After d small advance in the early trading to- day cotton fell off under liquidation stimulated by the report of a coming attempt by Germany for separate peace with Russia. At the lowest of the session the trading months were 13 to 20 points under Saturdays close. Last prices were to IA points un- der.
 Unfavorable weather over the Abelr gave the market a fairly steady tone around the opening and put prices 10 to 12 points up. Offerings were slen- der and for a while the market held it's own. Spot accounts helped work for steadiness. Toward the middle of the day liquidation commenced to be felt and prices were sent down to about the level of last weeks close. In the afternoon net decline was estab- lshed and the tone was none too good after the rumors regarding Germany and Russia commenced to circulate. |, A feature of the session was the strength of March
 Efforts of shorts to cover put prices to a premium of nearly s2 a bale over May A few notices were issued and quickly stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Shepard & Gluck's Letter

 wire) New Orleans, March 2S.-The tendency in cotton still Is toward higher levels, in spite of the rather wide improvement in values of late. While there is & spirit of caution manifest, because of interna- tional political uncertainties, the strength of the spot position makes itself felt at all times. Intensifying the effect of this factor is the poor outlook for the new crop The March position went out strongly
 today, the last notices being. as quickly absorbed as were the first. This could hardly have been otherwise with the de- mand for the actual stuff as good as 1t is. Without the least hint of manipulation
 March closed out, at handsome prem ium over May.
 There is not the least indication that the spot demand has been satisfied. We are of the opinion that it will be impossi- ble to satisfy it this season. If peace should come the whole world would be and if this country is dragged into 1t, there will be ready sale for every last bale in the south.
 We hardly think most people realize the great amount of cotton goods of the heaviest description that would be re- quired should this country actually get on war footing.
 Until Congress assemblies the trade will be inclined to go slow. but we see nothing to prevent a further rise in the near fu- ture and believe it is safe to- buy on de- clines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, March 26.-Snow in Kansas and Nebraska offset to some extent today alarming crop reports which had caused sharp advance in prices The market closed weak, at $1. 90ss a1 9O5s, May s1.68ss @1.69%, July, with the range as a whole 5sc off to $1.5S compared with Saturday, S finish. Latest trading last corn at 3sc decline to 11ac advance, officials down 1s@ Bc, and provisions unchanged to DC lower.
 Crop advices that were classed as the worst yet this season led to a rush of buying in the wheat pit at the start and carried July and September to a new high price level. Damage in the winter belt was represented as so severe that forecasts were circulated. indicating the government report in April would put the crop condition at one of the lowest stages in many years, with Kansas and Nebraska percentages under 70. An nouncements that famine was threat ened in Argentina tended further to in crease bullish sentiment, and so too did active military measures by the United States such as the calling out of militia, and the steps to increase naval enlistment on a large scale.
 Despite heavy profit taking on the part of holders, the wheat bulls retained control of the market until the last hour, although as the session approached an end considerable skepticism appeared to be developing as to whether the crop injury reports had not been wildly ex- aggerated.| Word of light snow falls in western Kansas and Nebraska proved sufficient at this juncture to insure sell ing pressure and to turn quotations at the finish sharpely down-g grade. The fact wa evident that the rapdity of the advance since Thursday had weak ened the technical position of the bulls and had made at least 8 temporary set back almost inevitable.
 Corn weakened with wheat. Earlier, however, the market had risen to new top levels. On the advance heavy profit taking by bull leaders formed the order of the day.
 Oats followed other cereals. A feature was the sale of 300,000 bushels for inn mediate shipment to New Orleans.
 Some slowing down in the demand for hogs made provisions little easier. Pork was neglected altogether at times. Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Flour and Feedstuff

Michigan patent flour, S11.25; Idaho pat ent flour, $10.l0; Tennessee patent flour, $1o10; medium grade. self-rising flour, s10, high grade sef-rising flour, $103O; hard winter wheat flour, $9S5; corn meal, $2.6O per 96-pound sack; hen feed, s2.SO a sack; mixed horse and mule feed, $40 GAS; 71a per cent c. s. meal, $40; Cremo feed meal, S30; prime c. S. hulls, s23; lint less hulls, slS; gray shorts. $4s; wheat bran, $47; valvet bean meal, $32; corn, pen bushel, s1.40; corn chops, s2.7o; No. white oats per bushel. S3c; wheat per 1O0-lb sack s; kaffir corn and milo maize per lOO-lb. sack. 8; choice fancy pea green alfalfa. per ton, $32; southern alfalfa, per ton. s26; mixed alfalfa and Johnson grass, per ton, $23; choice fancy timothy hay. per ton. $z6; No. timothy hay, per ton, s23; light clover mixed hay. per ton, 22; No. l Johnson grass, per ton, $17.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Witness Was Fined

Montgomery, March 26-(Special.) )-Be- cause J. N. Jones, car inspector, told the county solicitor he had completed his story and would refuse to answer further questions, Judge Gaston Gunter fined him $50 and sentenced him to 10 days in Jail Monday. Jones was a witness in . criminal case and argued much with the solicitor, finally issuing this ultimatufn. T have told you all I know and I refuse to answer further questions" The court ordered him taken out of court, but all lowed him later to complete his testi- rnOnv,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Produce Market

New York. March 26.-Butter firm, receipts, 4371; creamery, higher than extras, 421A a 43c; creamery extras, S2 score, 42c;g firsts, S9@411kc. Eggs, strong; receipts, 3774; fresh gathered extras. firsts, 30A @301ac; frsts, 29 < @S0c Cheese irregular; receipts, 242s; state held specials. 27@27hc; state held, average fancy, 261a @27c. Live poultry unsettled; no prices quoted dressed very firm; chickens, 1S@29c; fowls, 171s @24c; turkeys. 1S@S4c.
 Chicago, March 26.-Butter firm; creamery, 33@4Oc Eggs, higher: re- ceipts, SS16 cases; firsts. 27% @2Sc; or dinary firsts, 26s4 @271ac; at mark cases included. 25 @ 2Sc. Potatoes high CT: receipts AS cars; Wisconsin and Michigan, $2.3o@2.45; Idaho. Colorado Oregon and Washington white. s2.50@ 260 Poultry. alive, higher; fowls, 22c; springs. 23c.
 St. Louis. March 26.-Poultry, hens, 20Mc; springs. FAC; turkeys. 26hc; ducks, 17@20c; geese. 13c. Butter creamery, 42c. Eggs, 26Ac.
 Kansas City, March 26-Butter creamery 42c; firsts. 4Oc; seconds, 3sc, packing, 2sc. Eggs, firsts. 271kc. Poul- try, hens, 191sc; roosters, 1412c; tur- keys 24%c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
valet, and the ambitious Lady claverins

valet, and the ambitious Lady Clavering were indeed happily depicted.
 While MT. Drew was the central figure and succeeded in bringing out all of the potentialities of this role, Walter Kings ford, as the younger Psndennis. faithfully represented the impulsive, hot-blooded young nobleman who wavered between his various loves and finally accepted the sweet and lovely Laura Bell.
 Helen Mackellar, as the heroine, was an appealing and unassuming figure, while the other characters, Edith Shayne, as Mrs. Pendennis; Allison Skipworth, as Lady Clavering, and Helen Menken, as Blanche Amory, were very capable. Miss Menken presented the affected, airy girl with an unusually sympathetic feeling. Charles Kennedy, as Captain Jack Costi- gan, was a bold, clustering coastermon- ger, while Edward Pheian, though draw ing a. rather minor character-Harry Foker-proved very clever.
 While tho character of Major Penden- his was one which depicted the actor in his quiet, philosophic moods, the climax of the comedy and an incident in the last act provided an opportunity for John Drew to show that he can rise to any demands.
 The comedy was well staged and capably directed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
NewOrleans Futures
New Orleans Shots

New Orleans, March 26.-Spot cotton steady and unchanged; sales on the spot, 1461; to arrive, 400; good ordi- nary, 1725c; strict good ordinary, 17.75c; low middling, 1S.25c; strict low middling, 18.50c; middling, 18.75c; strict middling, 1S.94c; good middling, 19,12c; strict good middling. 19.37c; re- cefpts, 20S9; stock, 420,295.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. March 26.-After the ad- vance of last week the market today showed the effect of the cotton which had been sold in the south and here on the advance It lacked the snap and desire to buy which was the cause of the advance. while there was no change in the conditions. Rather a more serious view was taken of the situation with other powers. The ac- tion of the war department in trans ferring General Wood was widely dis .cussed as illustrative of the lack of foresight to meet coming events. This added to the more sober view among traders as to the outlook for the fu- ~ture course of events and their effect on prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Fish

Pompano-30c Oysters-Eastern select .64 gallon. me. diunl. S150
 Perch-8hc. Salt Water Trout-Iz1kc- Red Snapper-nhc. Gray Snapper-sc. Mullet-7c. Spanish Mackerel-l21sdl5u Shrimp-121ac. Sheephead-shc. Virginia Croaksr-ec. Fruits and Produce Oranges-Florida, S3a3.50 California. S3.75.
 Lemons-California, S4645o. Lemons-Imported, A. s Grapefruit-Florida, $393.25 Grapes-Malaga Key, 36Q7. Cranberries-Barrel, So. Potatoes-Irish. bu., S. Potatoes-Sweet, bu., s1.6O Onons-Red Globe. h., 12c. Cabbage-Florida, crt., SC. Turnps-Pound. 4c. Apples-Wine Sap. s7. Apples-Pippins, SG50. Limes-Imported. s1.2-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Will Hold Ohio Guard

Columbus. O.. March Ex-Governor Cox today received word from Washington that the Third and Sixth regiments. Ohio National Guard, will not be mustered out of the federal service upon their re- turn from the border, but will be re- tained for duty in Ohio for guarding against possible interference with postal. commercial and military channels"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
MORRIS AVENUE

Sad weather yesterday retarded bus mess somewhat in the wholesale dis trict. Supplies in many lines are scarce, fish especially. Eggs hold firm, with an upward ten- dency, owing to the probable storage of same now going on in the large cities.
 Cotton and iron hold firm and de- mand Is good A rise is due. however, any day, in either one. Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry and Egg. Hens-21c. Hens-Dressed, 23c Fryers-30c. Suineas-35c.
 Roosters--I0c Extra Graded Eggs-25c Fresh Country Eggs-25c. Iurkeys-Live, 27q2sc; dressed, a2c. Geese-13c. Rab bits-sl 75Q2
 Meats Extra Rlbs-197ac Rib Bellies-20c Clean Bellies-2O1zc Smoked Bellies-23c Breakfast Bacon-25Qo0c Pork Loins-22c. Pork Shoulders-1Sc. Pork Hams-lSc Skinned Hams-26c. Hams-Reg., 24c. Fork Trimmings-1Sc Pure Lard-21c. Open Kettle-22c. Compound-1511c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool. March 26.-Cotton, spot, firm; good middling. 12.6Sd; middling, 12.5Sd; low middling, 12.40d sales, 5000 bales; 300 for speculation and export. Receipts, 14,O00. Futures steady Clos ing: March, 12.28d; March and April, 12.17d; April and May, 12.10d; May and June, 12.05d; June and July, 119sd; July and August, 11.9Sd; August and September, 11.79d; September and Oc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Chicago Grain

Chicago, March 26.-Wheat No. red, s2.o41a; No. f3 red and No. 2 hard nomi- nal; No. hard, s2.O1. Corn, No. 2 yell low, s1.19@1.1sh; No. yellow s1.17A@ 119A; No. yellow, $1. $1.1s1s@1.17A. Oats, No. white, 6SE@65c; standard, 6SA@65c. Rye, No and No. nominal No. 4, $1.55 @1.5S Barley, $1.O5Q1. 36. Timothy s3.75@ 5.75. Clover, $12Q1S. Pork, $34.55 lard nominal; ribs, 15.67@1817
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
Game PostpOned

Princeton, N. J., March 26.-The baseball game scheduled for today between Prince ton and Colby was called off by the faculty committee because of the inter- national situation" Coach Clarke ano his entire baseball squad are being given daily instructions in the military train ing course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-27
At the Majestic


 In spite of the unfavorable weather there was a big crowd at the Majestic yesterday afternoon when Verne Phelps and his "Jolly Jolliers'' entered on their second successful week at that popular little playhouse The Devils Ruby" Is one of the most original and spectacular tabloid performances that has been presented in this city.
 One to laugh has only to witness this performance and take a trip to Hades with Buzz Greene. MT Phelps certainly is there when it comes to blackface comedy. MT. Sherwood. in his character part of the old father, is exceptionally good. and his voice is pleasing in the way he does his song numbers
 Miss Cullenvine and Mrs. Sherwood. the leading feminine characters. are hard workers and well earned the ap- plause that was bestowed upon them by an appreciative audience. Phil Da- wis, as his satanic majesty, scores number of laughs.