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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
STOCK ACTIVITIES
 LIMITED IN SCOPE
Despite Occasional Rever- sals, Tendency Was To-
 ward Higher Levels

New York. January 24.-Operations on the stock exchange today were again very limited as to scope and volume, but the tendency was toward moderately higher levels, occasional reversals being due to realizing sales. United States Steel and other speculative favorites contrib uted fully 60 per cent to the day. meagre total of SS5, ,0o05 shares.
 Bethlehem Steel, which yesterday de- clared substantial distribution of divi- dends, moved between 425 and AT, clos points. United States Steel denoted quiet and confident accumulation, but made only nominal advance.
 Shippings and oils were irregularly higher after their uncertain course of the morning, and fractions recovered much of yesterdays setback. Pressed Steel Car scored net loss of fraction, an nouncement of the increased rate of div idend coming after the close of the mar ket The paper group was heavy and list less most of the time, but responded to an extra dividend on the new shares of the Union Bag and Paper corporation Utilities were featured by Montana Power and American Telephone at gains of to 5 points,
 Rails were more prominent than re- gently, displaying general strength in the final hour, when Norfolk and Western rose 95s points on declaration of an extra l per cent dividend. Long Island added more than points to its steady gain oi the past week, selling at 4I1e, it's highest quotation in many years. Reading, Atch- ison and Toledo, St. Louis and Western comprising the other strong features sf the railway list.
 Bonds were irregular, with slight con sessions in industrial issues. Total sales, par value aggregated $4.290,000
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 1sS1c; receipts, 1797; exports, 3714; sales, 112o; stock. 4s2,- 225.
 Galveston: Middling, 71.25c; receipts. 7oo1; exports, 12,71S; sales 3oo stock. 2s5.- 518.
 Mobile: Middling, 17c; receipts. 4s5; stock, 10,A4.
 Savannah: Middling. 1s.5oc; receipts. elo; stock, 1S1, ,726.
 Charleston: Receipts, 24o: stock. 60,2s5. Wilmington: Middling, 17c; receipts, S6; stock, 51,612.
 Texas City: Receipts, 704.
 Norfolk: Middling. 17c: receipts, 6s6; ex- ports, 5036; sales 197; stock, 96,131.
 Baltimore: Stock, 55S3.
 Boston: Middling. 17.05c; receipts, 392; exports, SS3; stock, 1o,60o.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 17.35c; receipts, 30; stock, 2446.
 New York: Middling, 17.1oc; receipts, 1s8; exports, 2972; stock, 13S, ,665
 Minor ports: Receipts, 97o0; exports s76o; stock, 52,472.
 Total today: Receipts, 21s2s; exports, S5, 073; stock, 1897, 457.
 Total for week: Receipts, 7s,17s; ex- ports, 13s,4S6
 Total for season: Receipts, 5,410,71s; ex- ports, 3,63S,940.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Chicago Teachers Must Be Pretty to Get a Job,
 Charges Board Member

Chicago January 2A--Jacob M. Loeb. president of the Chicago board of education. declared tonight that he was aware of the fact. as had been charged that male high school prin- cipals paid considerable attention to the face and fo.n of prospective worn- en teachers. And in Justification Mir. Loeb plaeded that the principals were only human Mrs. Vosbrinck, a board member. had charged that prin- cipals paid less attention to mental qualification of teachers they recom- mended for employment than they did to charm of face and figure.
 You would think they were fill ing musical comedy chorus instead of seeking fit guides for children" protested Mrs. Vosbrinck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, January 24.-Unfavorable crop reports from Kansas, Nebraska. and Okla hona did good deal today to strengthen the July and September deliveries of wheat, but were ineffective as to the May option. The market closed nervous nt s1. S41s0. .S4s4; May, sl.5sA91 .5s7s. July, with the market as a whole ssc off to 27hc up as compared with yesterdays finish, Corn gained ssG54c and oats a shade to ssc. The outcome in provisions ranged from 71sc decline tol5c advance.
 According to a leading authority. ad- vices regarding more than half of the Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma crop were adverse on account of a lack of moisture and because of absence of snow protection. Kansas, especially, the out look was said to be decidedly unfavor- able, owing to the additional drawb ack Of high winds. Before these circuni- stances were fully appreciated, however, the market showed considerable weakness as result largely of the aloofness of foreign buyers as well as because of continued peace talk and German naval activities.
 Announcement of big export clearan ances Heipeu to Haroel wheat prices in the last half of the day. Besides primary receipts were small at 605 900 bushels, as against l,5o6,oo bushels last year. In ad- dltion, some improvement of shipping fa- eilities was reported. On the other hand, new export purchases were said to aggre- gate only 100000 bushels.
 Big export takings of corn, estimated at 100000 bushels, put strength into that cereal It was predicted that Argentine shipments would hereafter be greatly di- unfinished if not altogether stopped. Oats rose with corn. Sales of 5OO,O00 bushels of oats to Europe were reported.
 Higher quotations on hogs lifted pro- visions. British cables telling of appre- hension as to possible shortage of sup plies tended further to stimulate buy ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
DE FACTo TROOPS ARRIVE

Juarez, January 24.-Two thousand de facto troops reached Jiminez, Chi huahua, early today from Torreon en route to Chihuahua City to police western Chihuahua after the evacua- tion of the American punitive expedi- ton. an official message from Jiminez stated.
 1t was officially stated that another force of 10000 was leaving Mexico City for Chihuahua to occupy the evacuated territory. The telegraph line was working to Torreon today for the first time in two weeks and the railroad was being repaired near Or tiz, where Villa followers burned a number of bridges.
 Gen. Francisco Murguia left Chihua- hua City yesterday for reconnoitering trip west. He expected to go as far as La luna in search of Villa. The presence of Villa followers at San Miguel de Babicora and al the entrance to Santa Clara canon was reported to military headquarters. Another small band was reported near Santa Sofia. l5O miles southwest of Juarez
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Deaths and Funerals
John McPoIand

John McPoland, aged 7s. one of the most widely known contractors in the city. died early yesterday morning after short illness, at a local infirmary. fol- lowing an operation.
 Funeral services oyer the remains will be held this morning at 1o:sO o'clock from St Pauls Catholic church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by two daughters. Mrs. J. T. Carney of Inglenook and Mrs. J. J. Dougherty of Bristol, Tenn; and three sons, J. l.. McPoland of Birrninr- ham and William and M. D. McPoIand of Terry, Fla.
 The following will act as pallbearers: Active: P J. McGeever. John W. o'Neill. B. F. Merriwether. P. 1T. IInnehan. John Mcleod, W. J. McGrai, J. H. Fender and Judge Frank Cahalan: honorary. John c. Gallagher, V. Morrison, John OHearn. Hugh McGeever. James l.. Nayle, Martin Eagan and Charles Mandy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
PATIENTs ARE ARRIVING

Fl Paso, January 23.-Twenty-five more patients from the field hospital in Mexico were entered today at the district base hospital at Fort Bliss. These soldiers said hundreds of trucks were plying between Fl Valle and the border, hauling surplus supplies.
 Army officers here tonight predict- ed that General Pershing would delay his movement to the border as long as possible in order to give the civil ian refugees an opportunity to get out Of the evacuated zone before the Villa followers could occupy it. These of ficers do not believe the de facto government will be able to prevent this movement of Villa followers.
 State department agents said ar engagements for placing Chinese refu- gees in the United States immigration detention station here had been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Oil Lands Taken Over

New York. January 24.-Interests headed by Harry Ford Sinclair of this city have taken over the oil land con- sessions in Costa Rica recently ob- tained by Washington s. Valentine, it was learned tonight. The contract, which has been signed, is said to place 9.000.00 acres of unimproved land in the hands of a new company. Leases of the territory involved were sought unsuccessfully by Lord Cowdray of England. Plans are said to have been made for the development of the land The concession was approved by the Costa Rican Congress after itShad been vetoed by the President of the re- public. s slf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. January 24-Liverpool was again weak this morning and our market opened lower and sold off in response to these cables and 10 some foreign selling. A rather better demand was reported from southern markets, and as the south was not seller here. the market slowly improved after Liverpool closed, finally closing some to 8 points higher than last night.
 There did not appear to be any fresh outside speculative buying on the ad- vance, but on the other hand there was little or no pressure, once the selling from abroad had been absorbed The local trade expect a stronger Liverpool tomorrow, since that market has been weak for the past three days and they anticipate that the reaction here will go further. We do not see any change in the general situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25

were sent 10 ojo Federico today from Colonia Dublan, according to todays report. A complete field bakery was set up there two days ago, 1t was added, and outpost troops near the communication line were being con centrated there preparatory to the general withdrawal.
 EI Valle (San Buena Ventura) was permanently abandoned as an outpost of the American expedition at dawn today when the Fifth United States cavalry, which had been acting as rear guard for this preliminary with drawal movement, started northward toward Colonia Dublan. The Thirtleth cavalry. the Sixth and Sixteenth regi- ments, which were encamped at Ei Valie, left Sunday morning for Col onia Dublan, and were reported to have arrived there yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The art exhibit at the Ensley High school, under the auspices of Miss Ruth Renkin, instructor in art at the school, began yesterday afternoon. The exhibit was witnessed by a large number of people. The collection, which is offered by the Bison Art com pany of Belmont. Mass, consists of over 2c0 copies of famous paintings and masterpieces in sculpture and architecture.
 The exhibit will continue today and tomorrow. The exhibit will open to- day at 2:30 o'clock. On tomorrow night. in addition to the exhibit, a musical programme, planned by the Ladies Improvement association. will be presented. The entertainment will start at o'clock.
 The Daughters of Scotland will eel ebrate the birthday of Robert Burns at the Eagles hall tonight. A musical programme. consisting ssSentirely of Scotch songs, will be presented. The poems of the great writer will also be read
 A large number of people are ex- pected to attend the entertainment. A dance will conclude the evenings of- fering.
 reception for the Rev. and Mrs. Majors was given last night at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. M Oliver, 2116 Oak avenue. by the members of the Fairview Methodist church. A large number of the congregation at tended.
 The initial ghost dance" of the Ensley lodge of EllSs was given last night at the EllSs' hall on Avenue D. A large number attended. The offer ing was the first novelty dance to be given by the local order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Produce Market

New York, January 24-Butter firm CT; receipts, 4733; creamery. higher scoring than extras. 41@411ac cream cry extras, 92 score. 4o@4o1ac; flrsts, $50 39c. Eggs, weak; receipts, 70S4; fresh gathered extra firsts 41c; firsts, 40@401ac; refrigerator seconds to frsts. 351a @371ac. Cheese, firmer; re- ceipts, 10SS state held specials, 241a Q24%c: state. average fancy, 23s4 o 24Ac. Dressed poultry, firm; chick ems. 1S@2Sc; fowls, 16@ 24c; turkeys, zoo 33c; live poultry, firm; no prices quoted.
 Chicago, January 24-Eggs, lower; receipts. 3319; firsts, 3SAc; ordinary flrsts, 35@37c; at mark, cases in- cluded, 35@Ssc. Potatoes, receipts, 15 cars; unchanged. Poultry, alive, high CT; fowls 20c springs, 1Sc
 St. Louis, January 24.-Poultry, un- changed, except turkeys, 25c. Butter, unchanged. Eggs, 36hc.
 Kansas City, January 24.-Butter unchanged. Eggs. flrsts, 3Sc Poultry, hens 1sc; roosters, 12Ac; turkeys, 24c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Police Car Hits Man

E. D. Maner of Hannibal, Mo-, was knocked down and seriously injured yes- terday morning about II o'clock, at Sec ond avenue and Twenty-first street, by the police emergency car, driven by George Crossett The injured man was picked up and rushed to the EIillman hos pital. He suffered three broken ribs and a serious scalp wound.
 Authorities at the hospital stated last night that Maniers injuries. although se- rious, would not prove fatal. He is visit ing in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Sidney Roy Martin

Funeral services over the remains of Sidney Roy Martin, aged IS. who died yesterday afternoon at the family resi- dence. HIS Second avenue. West End, will be held this afternoon at 1:3o O clock from the residence. Interment will fol- low in Elmwood cemetery.
 The deceased was a. student at Central High school He is survived by his par ents and several brothers and sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Bonds
Mercantile Paner

New York. January A. Mercantile pa- per SNaS1s per cent. Sterling S0-day bills, &72; commercial 60-day bills on banks s4.72; commercial 6o-day bills. Ans4; dernand, s4.75s4; cables SAYS 7-1G. Francs, demand. 5.S4A; cables. hss Marks, demand. 6sls: cables, 6sK. Kro- nen, demand. II; cables, HIS. Builders. demand. 404; cables, 407s Lires demand
 720; cables, 719. Rubles, demand. 2Sl cables. 2SA Bar silver, 761sc; Mexican dollars. 4sc Government bonds steady. Railroad bonds irregular. Time loans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Cody Estate Worth s65, ,O00

Denver, January 24.-The VIII of the late Col William M Cody ("Buffalo Bill'') will be filed in probate court at Cody, Wyo, in few days. it was an- nounced tonight by counsel for Mrs. Cody, who. he added, will receive the bulk of the estate. valued at about $65,000 A painting of Buffalo Bill" by Papincina, noted Italian artist. will be given to the city of Denver
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
TEMPORARY HEADQUARTERS

Fl Paso, Jannary 24.-Ojo Federico, so miles north of Colonia Dublan, Chi huahua, will be the temporary field headquarters of the American punitive expedition during the withdrawal oper- ations, 1t was learned today. After re- tirement of the American troops Maj. Gen. J. J. Pershing and his staff will proceed to the border at Columbus, N. NJ, in the rear of the expeditionary column.
 Major General Pershing has perfect ed his plans for moving the headquar- ters equipment to Ojo Federico within the next two days and it was con sidered probable that he has already sent advance detachments there to es- tablish the headquarters camp Quan- titles of food. forage and firewood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Liverpool Market

Liverpool, January 24-Cotton, spot easier. Good middling, 10.S2d; middling. 10.6Sd; low middling. 1o.50d. Sales, 6OtN bales, 1000% for speculation and export. Receipts, 400. Futures steady. January. 20.26d; January February, l026d: Febru- ary-March. 1026c; March April, 10.29d; April May. 10.2Sd; May-June, 10.2Sd; June July. l025d; July-August, 10.22d; August September. 9.9Sd; September-O October. 97Sd; October November, 9.6ld: Novem- ber-December, 954d; December January, Sold; January-February, 9.4Sd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Capt. Vida HazelIief

Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Vida Hazeliief, who died in Lex inston, Ky. on January p. were con- ducted yesterday afternoon from the pri- vate chapel of the Johns Undertaking company. Interment followed in Eimwood cemetery. She was for many years a, ranking officer in the Salvation army and had wide circle of friends in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Chicago Grain

Chicago, January 24-wheat: No. red, $1. 1.so1s91 .9os; No. red, $1.S41x@1.S71s No. hard. s1.9191.93; No. hard nominal. Corn No. yellow, s1.101a1.o1A; No. 4 yellow, 9Sc@s1; No. white, 9S1ac@1. Oats: No white, 57@5sc; standard, 57%@5S1ac. Rye: No. nominal; No. nominal: No. 1, $1.3O. Barley, s1@1.2S Timothy, 3500 $50. Glover, $12@17.5o. Pork. $31 50. Lard, SIG. 22@16.27. Ribs, s1475@15.5o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
New Orleans Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. January A.-Spot cotton steady and unchanged; sales on the spot. 920; to arrive. POO; good ordinary, 15.s1c: strict good ordinary, 15.s1c; low middling. 16.S1c; strict low middling, 15.56c; mid- ding. 16.s1c; strict middlng. 17c good middling, 17.1Sc; strict good middling. IT 43c; receipts, 1797; stock. 4s2,225
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Mrs. Della Larnev

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Della Larney aged 5s. who died Monday at the family residence. 1l3o North Twentieth street. were conducted yesterday morning from St. Paul's Cath olic church. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Lawrence NichoIs

Funeral services over the remains of Lawrence Nichols, the 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Nichols, were held yesterday afternoon. The remains were shipped to Calera for interment, follow ing services at the Lige Loy Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Matthew Lindsev Waynick

Funeral services over the remains of Matthew Lindsey Warnick. aged ss years, who died Tuesday, were conducted yes- terday from the private chapel of the Johns Undertaking company. The body was shipped to Hanceville for interment-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
GENERAL CARRANZA
 WILL BE URGED TO
 PROTECT TERRITORY
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day regarding the fate of the two priests being held in Zecatecas on the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Avery's Letter

There was no feature to todays cot ton market. Liverpool was about as due and first prices in our market were un- changed There was considerable selling at the start which caused a decline of about 20 points A good demand devel- oped at this level however. and prices gradually gained the loss and at the close were few points better than last sales yesterday.
 While there was no marked display of strength, the tone of the market was decidedly better with less indication of nervousness.
 Spot advices continue bullish and the market shows symptoms of being sold out. While some further dips on un- favorable political developments are not unlikely, think we are getting close so the bottom and rather favor a scalpirg position, until the market shows more decided trend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, January 24-Strengthened by a sudden and decided improvement in the tone of spot accounts, the local cotton market firmed up today following an ini- tial decline, rising 8 to 39 points from the lowest and standing at it's best IS to 2 points above yesterdays close. Last prices were to Il points up on steady tone.
 In the early trading the market felt pressure from short sellers and lost r to 21 points. Before the session was very old the ring was flooded with spot re- ports from all sections of the belt and ali stating the demand had improved to a substantial degree, and that holders were asking higher prices. Alabama claimed that cotton was sold in that state at the highest basis in two years. The middle belt said Carolina and New Eng land mills were bidders for large lots, while the western belt stated a broad de- mand from several quarters was being experienced at much higher basis than has been ruling of late.
 As the spot news was digested the mar ket commenced to improve and gradually the early loss was recovered ands re- placed by a net advance. The highest prices were reached in the late after noon, when the effect of spot reports was intensified by the large export movement; exports thus far this week being counted at 139, 4s6 bales against 67,- 122 during the same period last year, while receipts at all ports for the week were only 76, 173.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis. January 24-Wheat, No 9 red, s1.s5; No. 3 hard, s1ss@19s; May, s1.s4ss Corn: No. 2, ST. No. white. s1.O1; May, s1.011s@1017s Oats: No. ?. 571ac; No white 59c; May. 5S14c.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Rice Market

New Orleans, January 24.-Both rough and clean rice continued steady today, with quotations unchanged Receipts: Rough, 9O6 sacks: millers. S7s sacks; clean, 1853 pockets. Sales: Clean Honduras, 64l pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanoycr square. N. Y. Members New York Cotton Ex- change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange New York Produce Exchange. Associate Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delisery. Special, attention and liberal terms given for consignments of snce invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Kansas City Grain

Kansas City, January 24.-Cash wheat
 No. ? hard, s1S7@1. .S9; No. 2 red, $1S761.8s Corn: No. ? mixed sS@9SAc; No. 2 white, 97&@9Sc; No. ? yellow, 98c. Oats: Mo- 2 white, 57%@5sc; No. 2 mixed, 55@56c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Naval Stores

E Savannah, January 24.-Turpentine dull
 52 to 524c; sales none; receipts. a2; ship ments, ss7; stock. 1s,179. Resin firm: sales. S34; receipts, 283; shipments, 5O1; ; stock, 77.4s1. Quote: A. B, c, D, D, F. e. s6.10; H, l. s6.2o; K, ss25; M, s6s5; N, sS.6o to s6.65; VIC. ss70; wv, s7 to $71o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
MORRIS AVENUE

Business was good in the wholesale dis trict yesterday with prices holding firm and unchanged.
 Some few shipments of poultry were re- ceived, but as a whole the market was normal. Prospects for any material price changes are poor with chances in favor of rising market.
 Plenty of greenstuff Is on sale from Florida and Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25

Charles Fairchild & Co.'S Letter
 New York, January 24-The cotton market today, after the opening decline, began to show evidence of support. Of- ferings were absorbed quietly but stead fly. Attention is being turned to the heavy exports, the irmness of spot mar kets, and above all to the fact that fu- lures are absolutely out of line with the price of spots We believe. barring some unfavorable developments politically, that substantial advance Is probable and favor purchases of May and July early tomorrow.
 lie attention.
 We expect much higher prices shortly. We favor purchases of March and May
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steady; 60 days, 21Ad3 per cent; 90 days, 254qS per cent; six months. 3d5A per cent. Call money steady; high, per cent; low, l% per cent; ruling rate 1% per cent; last loan, per cent; closing bid, 1% per cent; offered at per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 17.25c; receipts, 45l1; shipments, 6013; sales, 51S; stock. 200,174.
 Memphis: Middling. 17.25c; receipts, 2300; shipments, 2o72; sales, 150; stock, 3S6,59s
 Augusta: Middling, 17.13c: receipts, 1S9; shipments, IA; sales, 327; stock, Al, eos.
 St. Louis: Receipts, ASA; shipments, 413S: stock, 31, ,03S. stock, 24705.
 Little Rock: Middling, 17,25c; receipts, s76; shipments, 62s sales, e2s; stock. 4o.- 29S.
 Total today: Receipts, 12,272; shipments, 13 3435; stock, 774,359.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-25
Dry Goods Market

New York January 24.--Cotton goods were irregular today in the gray goods division; other lines were firn1er. Yarns were steady; wool goods were firm ard worsted yarns tended higher. Hosiery