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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
STEEL AGAIN THE
 MARKET LEADER
Trend of Prices Is Higher, But Market Unsettled g
 At Close

New York; March 2.-Regar of md } intervals of uncertainty and dull ness, due chiefly to profit taking on an increased scale, today's market added ap- preciably to the higher price levels of the early week, but closed with an unsettled ton.
 The action of the President in setting forward the time for an extra session Of Congress to take action on the critical international situation was hailed With general satisfaction, even though II prompted some timorous liquidation ana considerable short selling
 Bullish sentiment was visibly encour- aged at the outset by reason of the phe- nomenal exhibit of the United States Steel corporation in it's annual report. Steel was again the market leader, ris- ing point to 11s on dealings aggregat- . over of 1,325,0OO shares. Steel yielded with the general list in the final hour, when selling orders seemed beyond the markets powers of absorp- tion Steel closed at 1161a, a net loss of zs of point, and reactions of varying degrees were shown by other industrials, s < Il eme gains of ? to almost points. The reversal toward the end gathered additional force from a renewal of bear i ish operations, which concentrated [ against rails, shippings and some of the more speculative shares. Numerous sub . stantias Advances were superseded by net : losseN Of 1 to points, final quotations in , soy noteworthy instances being at the days lowest levels
 Weekly reviews of trade authorities bespoke a further quickenng of activity in the steel and iron industry new con tracts, including several government awards ,esigned to meet impending emergencies.
 Exchange rates on the countries of the entente allies registered no material al- teration, except for slight hardening of rubles, in which large speculative inter- est is said to have developed. The bond market failed to keep apace with the early inquiry for stocks, showing irregularity throughout nominal deal . ings. Total sales, par value, aggregated $2s25,000
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Shepard & GIuck's Letter

\NeceiVeu OVer w. E. Campbelrs Pri-
 vate Wire).
 New Orleans, March 21-(Special The cotton market continued to deveIon it's new found strength today. rising easily to new high levels and maintain- Ing its gains without material setba cks which indicated that the technical side was still healthy
 The opening was at the advance in tba face of poor cables, and buying around the first call appeared to be stimulated by the news of the calling of an extra session of Congress We are inclined to the belief, however, that the real eason Tor the early advance was the unfavor- able weather over the belt and the nes- slm1stic accounts coming from many sec- tions regarding the start of the new crop. The new crop outlook is decidedly noor and conditions in the belt are beginnine 2 to cause alarm The world needs 8 large early move ment of the new crop but no matter what prices buyers are willing to nav the chances appear to be entirely a against any such movement
 The spot demand is absorbing all offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, March M.-There was an- other session of advancing prices in cotton today, the market at It's highest standing about $2 bale up. Peace talk the calling of nextra session of Congress, unsatis- factory weather conditions over the belt and ,bullish spot accounts were the influ- ence working for higher levels. At times profit taking by recent buyers was heavy resulting in reactions. One reaction got under way late in the session and the close, in consequence showed a net ad- vance of only g to 8 points. At the highest trading months were S5 to Az points up.
 Although Liverpool did not make full response to yesterdays advance on this side, the opening here was at the ad- vance, the trade taking the call for an extra session of Congress as favorable feature. Tn the early trading prices were g to 35 points up. Toward the middle of the day the market reacted about 15 points under realizing. The highest levels were reached in the afternoon, following the marking up of spot quotations by A points, the most important advance in spots in many days. This hard spot at traced much realizing and the market fell off under the offerings.
 Telegrams claimed too much rain for the eastern belt and too little for Texas. New crop preparations generally were considered backward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Liyerpool Cotton

Liverpool. March 21.-Cotton spot quiet {: prices steady; good middllng, F. 49c: low middling, 12.S1d; sales. 5OO0 bales includ- ing 400 American; receipts, 5000 bales, in- eluding 1900 American. Futures closed steady Closing, March, 12.O9d March April. 11.99d; April-May, Il .93d May-June. n.SSd; June-July, 11.s6d; July-August. u.7Sd; August September, n.5Sd: Septem- ber-October, 11.45d; October November. l1.SSd; November-December, 1124d; De- n.21d; January-Feb- uary-March, u.1sd March-April, 11.17d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Hubbard Bros. & Co, .,s Letter

New York, March 21.-(SpeciaI. )4IJnder the same influences that have brought aoout the advancing markets of the past week; prices fnrther advanced today, es- pecially in October, which annarantl,, has been bought through brokers bv inc same parties who were predicting 25c last November. They were talking openly bullish today on the reasons we nave repeatedly stated. On the advance outside holders were slow sellers as Iirnits were reached There Is not the same speculation as last autumn because of the failure of the prediction then made to come true. The buying seems largely eonfined to Wall street local traders who hope to supply spinners at these .nd higher prices later on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Mercantile Paper

New York. March 21.-Mercantile paper. 4d4A per cent; sterling 60-day bills, s671; commercial 60 day bills on banks, s4n; commercial S0-day bills, s470% demand, s475.55; cables, s476 7-16. Francs, de- mand, 5sS49s; cables, 5.S31a. Marks de- mand, 6s; cables. 691s. Kronen, demand. ll2o; cables, u.22. Builders, demand, 40 5-l6; cables, 403s Lires, demand, 7.s0; ca bles, 7.79, Rubles demand, 2S55; cables, 8.60. Bar silver, 72Ac. Mexican dollars, 551hc. Government bonds steady; rail- road bonds irregular. Time loans steady 60 and 90 days S1sa9% per, cent; six months, SAd4 per cent. Call money steady; higher, 21a per cent; low, 2 per cent; ruling rate. PA per cent; last loan, 2A per cent; closing bid, 2 per cent; of- fered al 2A per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
MORRIS AVENUE

Cotton jumped Ac all around yesterday, good middling being quoted at 1SNc. It looks more like o-cent cotton every day.
 All other prices remained unchanged with demand good for all commodities Shipments are getting more numerous in green stuff as tho Florida season ad- vances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, March 21.-Cotton seed oil scored a moderate upturn early on cov- ering of overnight shorts and with the strength in cotton, but later reacted sharply under realizing sales and outside liquidation, on the decline in lard, May opened at 13.75c, sold to 1377c, then off to 13.60c and closed 13.65-66c. Final prices were unchanged on March and z to 12 points net lower for the balance Sales, 36, 800 barrels Tenders, 600 barrels. Prime crude, spot, 13.70c bid; March, 13. 75913. 91c i; April, 1369Gl13. .65c; May, 13.65013 sec; June, 13.63d1366c; July. 13.60@1381c August, 1s. 5s@1361c: September, 1361@13.62c; Oc- tober 13. 2o613. .21c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Dry Goods Market

New York, March 21.-Cotton goods nri- mary markets were very strong and active today in gray and brown goods. Several large propositions are under considera- tion for goods to be delivered throughont the year. Print cloths were higher and yarns firmer. Worsted yarns were firm at advancing prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
NOTICE AS TO DIVIDEND OF JEFF
 IrIrRsnN C0INTY HANK. PAYA-

FERsON COUNTY BANK, PAYA- RLE ON NONINTEREST-BE ACCOUNTS
 dividend of 10 per cent t10 per cenD of their deposits will be paid on AprlI 2. 1917, to all depositOrs of the Jefferson County bank who had not stipulated for interest.
 All persons who had deposit in the Jefferson County bank, and had not stipulated for interest, are requested to call at the American Trust and Saw ings bank on or after April 2, 1917, tO receive the pIayment of said dividend.
 W. W. CRAWFORD.
 Liauidating Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
St. Louis Grain

St. Louis. March 21.-wheat: No 2 red. s2a2.os; No. hard. s19S024; May, Sl S45s: July. sl52a. Corn: No. ?, $1.12G l12I5: No white, s1131z; May, s1.117s; July, a.Osl4d1 cess. oats: No. 2 s2c; May, 5gc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Chicago Grain

Chicago, March 21.-wheat; No. red nominal; No. red, s1s1Gl 9s; No. and No. hard nominal. Corn: No. 2 yellow, s112q1.14; No. yellow, $111Iz01 .133t; No. yellow. Sl1Oal12A Oats: No. white. eO062Ac; standard. 6024de2c Rye: No. 2. sl.GO1s; barley S1a1SO timothy, sS75Q5,75; clover s12@ls. Pork, $s4l0; lard, $l9.57; ribs. s17.5Od1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
New Orleans Futures
New Orleans Spots

New Orleans, March 21.-Spot cotton steady, A points up. Sales on the spot 1o5s; to arrive. 9S1; good ordinary, 1713c; strict good ordinary. 17.sSc; low middling, lS.13c strict low middling 18.3Sc; midd' Ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
English Money

London. March 21.-Bar silver 35N pence per ounce. Money, 31z per cent Dis count rotes: Short and three months 49s per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

changed. Receipts: Rough. 4S35 sacks; rnillers. 4Ss5; clean. 1O,5S1 pockets. Sales: Clean Honduras, 222s pockets; Japan. 43o; blue rose. 1898.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Rice Market

New Orleans, March 2l.-Both rough and clean rice continued strong and in good demand today, with quotations un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

1s.GSc strict middling, 1s.S2c; good mid ding, 19c; strict good niddling 19.25c; receipts, 226S; stock, 420, 75O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22

Cellulose Is being recovered from as- paragus waste by process devised by Hamburg chemist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
AND PRODUCE

Chicago. March A.-Peace rumors domi- mated the wheat market today, and more than counterbalanced bullish effects of the call for Congress to assemble ahead of the time which had been set. Prices closed nervous, 1c to 2ssc net lower, with May at $1.S41s to s1s414 and July at s1.55% to S1.55%. Other commodities. too, all showed a setback; corn, 1c to 22sc; oats, 7so to 4c, and provisions, 10c to 15c.
 Declines in the value of wheat were sharpened the most by report that Tur- key was suing for a separate peace. No confirmation of any such move on the part of the Turkish government was ob- tained but announcements that the Mos lcms were being hard pressed by the Arabs as well as by the British and Rus sian forces gave some degree of credi- bi1ity to the rumor that a separate peace for Turkey was being attempted. Other peace reports were based chiefly on dis patches from The Hague referring to assumed indications of a new peace move by Germany. Besides, there were advices from Amsterdam of serious food riots in Berlin.
 Absence of any disturbance over Pres ident Wilson's action to expedite the meeting of Congress was a notable fea- ture of the early trade in wheat High est prices of the day were scored dur ing the first hour of the session when interest in the call to Congress as. at the apex, In later dealings, reports that sub marine activity was hindering the move ment of Scandinavian, and Dutch ships from this side of the Atlantic were in- fluential against the bulls, and with the peace rumors formed too much of a load to be overcome.
 Profit taking sales by leading specu- lator weakened corn. In addition, there were assertions that exporters were try ing to cancel purchases.
 Oats gave way with other cereals At times however, considerable buying was done on the theory that oats were rela- lively cheaper than other grain.
 Realizing sales on the part of holders weakened provisions. Strength in the hog market was virtually ignored.
 Future quotations were as follows: May ..... .1s61s 1S7h 1.S3A 1.S41s July .. 1.57 15sA 1854 1.55A May ..... LIES 1.12% 1.1o% 1.1oA ings on a constantly rising market Con- trary to the belief of many bearish traders, offerings have not increased with the putting of prices above 1Sc. What is left of the crop is still tightly held. and offerings of unhedged lots are limited. There were rumors of peace at one time today, but they did not appear to be well founded. Still, they helped the rise. The market is now in the position where it will be sent up by every favor able feature. We favor purchases on any reactions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Bonds
Hubbard Bros. & Ca.

Cotton Merchanfs. Hanover Square.
 Y. Members New York Cotton Ex. change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange
 New York Produce Exchange. Associate Crders solicited for the purchase ana ssSle of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil fof Future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of spot cotton for delivery. Correspond.
 snce invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Interior Movement

Houston: Mddlng, 1S.s5c; receipts, 2e4o; shipments 3254 sales, 11S9; stock, 132, ,266. Memphis: N ddling, 1S.75c; receipts, 32o7; shipments, 3651; sales, 3750; stock, 352, ,054
 Augusta: Middling 19 .25c; receipts 4s7; shipments, 461; sales. 564; stock, Ill ,697
 St. Louis: Middling, 1S.63c; receipts, O97.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, 10; shipments, 426; stock, 9, ,94S.
 Little Rock: Middling, IS 3sc; receipts. s5S; shipments. 507 sales, 504; stock, 36,- 400
 Total today: Receipts, ss71; shipments, 10.SSs; stock, 692,442.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans Middling. 1S.ssc; receipts 226S; sales, 2039; stock, 420,75O
 Galveston: Middling, IS S5c; receipts 6736; sales, 926; stock, 266,531
 Mobile Middling, 1s.75c receipts, 15 sales, 10; stock, -O76
 Norfolk: Middling, 19c; receipts. 532 sales, 519; stock, 104, ,6o1.
 Baltimore: Stock, 19,0O5
 Boston; Middling, 1s.05c; receipts, ss2 stock. 12OOO 2612. 27s Charleston: Middlng, 1sMc; receipts 240; stock, B, 005.
 Wilmington: Receipts, 30; stock, 52, ,535
 Savannah: Middling 19.13c; receipts 556; sales, 2513; stock. 147, ,10s
 Minor Ports: Stock, 34, ,5O4 1,246, ,O54
 Total for week: Receipts, s4,52s; ex ports, 49,445
 Total for season: Receipts, 611o,s4s stock, 4,244,006.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Produce Market

New York. March 21-Butter weak; re- ceipts. 4040 packages; creamery, higher than extras, 4T11G43c; extras, s2-score. 4111Q42c; firsts, 3SA@4c. Eggs firm; re- ceipts. 10508 cases; fresh extra firsts, 29c; firsts. 2SA221sc. Cheese irregular; receipts, Al; state held specials, 27@271sc; state held average fancy, 2634@27c. Poultry, live. firm; chickens. 23c; fowls. 26c: tur- keys, 25c; dressed, firm: chickens, 1S@29c fowls, 1S@24c; turkeys. 1S@34c.
 Chicago. March 21.-Butter higher: creamery, SS@40c. Eggs, higher; receipts, 17.s14 cases; firsts, 2sk27c: ordinary firsts, 25s4@2612c. At mark, cases included, 25@ @27c. Potatoes, receipts. five cars; un- changed. Poultry, alive. higher; fowls PC; springs, 20.
 St. Louis, March N.-Poultry unchanged. except hens, 20c. Butter. creamery. un- changed. Eggs. 2Sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
w. E. CAMPBELL

N COTTON j}Member New Orleans Cotton Exchange. Correspondent of Shepard z Chuck, ]. Kew Orleans, E. w. Wag0ner q Co.,, ChtcawO and New York.
 COTTON, STOCKS AND GRAIN
 Continuous Quotationn
 0srrr< W1rea f@5%~n M s,.sls,f Nr7 N;s<A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Naval Stores

Savannah, March 21.-Turpentine firm, 42c. Sales, 120; receipts, 55; shipments. 53; stock, s71o. Resin firm; sales, 1867; receipts. 4S2; shipments, $500; stock. 71, ,4O5. Quotations: A, B. c, D, E. F, G, s5.25G 5.35.. H, $5.25G5 40c; I. $5.25@550; K, M, S54o; N, $50; VIC, s5.55; wv, $500
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-22
Metal Market

New York, March 21.-Copper quiet cleo trolytic spot and nearby, nominal second quarter, $33@35; nominal; third quarter $31@S2. 50. Iron firm and unchanged. Metal exchange quotes tin firm; spot. $55 @55.75. At London: Copper, spot, 9136; futures E135, 10c; electrolytic, G151: tin spot s211; futures f210 The metal ex- change quotes lead quiet, f10; spelter. quiet; spot East St. Louis delivery 105sc. At London, lead, s10; spelter, s47.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
FORTY GALLONS OF MILK LOST

Last Thursday while Oliver Tos-
trude was coming to town from his
farm east of the city with load of
milk and was coming down East HILL
gallons of milk The accident was
due to the bad condition of the road.
East hill, on Franklin street. has al
ways been a. menace to the farmers.
1t is very steep in places and rains
wash out those places, leaving only
bed of rocks. 1t is high time that
another street should be opened to
the east, where the grade is more
gradual for the convenience and safe
ty of the farmers. This could be done
with very little cost, by going up the
valley of Stinchfield creek A good
road is already built over half of the
way. A little money put in there
each year for three or four years
would build an ideal road with hardly
a noticeable grade 1t is a wonder
that the farmers, who live east of
the city, do not get together and see
that such road is constructed Even
if the road was constructed all in one
season, the expense would be trifling
to the comfort they would get out of
it. The city could afford to assist in
this work for the benefit that our citi-
zens would get out of it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
HUNTERS BURNED OUT

Last Wednesday night, party of
Wausau hunters had an experience
they will not forget for some time.
They went up to New Wood to hunt
for deer, going up at the opening of
the season They had been out hunt
ing all day and had brought in deer,
built a rousing fire near their tent
and cooked their meal and after a
while sought beds for the night. Be-
ing tired, they were soon in the land
of dreams. About midnight they
awoke to find their tent in flames. All
managed to escape without mishap.
except William Weber, who had his
feet scorched.
The loss was considerable, because
their tent, clothes, provisions, etc,
were all destroyed. The first passing
train brought them home, and they
secured clothing, bedding and provi-
sions and started out again, going up
in the vicinity of Minocqua on Satur-
day. The party was composed of AL
bert Kahn, Paul Seymour, VIM Weber,
Emil Ramthunm, Frank Schultz, Rob
ert Jesse, Rout Ellingson and Mark
Lohmar.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
DEATH OF MRS. BENZ. JONES

Word reaches Wausau of the death
of Mrs. Benz. Jones of Sheldon, Iowa.
She passed away on the 14th day of
Nov, 1917. Deceased was we'll known
to our old settlers. having come from
Iowa to Wausau as a bride with her
husband in 1861. He had been pilot
on the river and dealer in lumber
in this city for many years. They
resided on the corner of Main and
Mcclellan streets and were promi-
nent and beloved people of early Wau-
sau. They remained here until 1870.
wAen they returned to Cherokee. Iowa.
where they resided until 1872. when
they went to Sheldon, which promised
to be splendid location for a town
because of the advent of the Omaha
r. R. They built the first home in
that city, and later Mr. Jones was en-
gagged in the banking, real estate. and
other business activities of that city.
becoming widely known and honored
in that state. He passed away Nav
q, 1914 They had rived together for
% years. Her husband was a devoted
member of the Masonic order and Mrs.
Jones was member of the Eastern
Star and the location for the new Ma
sonic temple at that place was donat-
ed by her. She was born in Festinoig.
North Wales. on the Soth day of Jan
uary, 1888, and was nearing her sOth
year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Wausau public library appeals
to the patriotism of it's readers. TIE
Wausau public library has decided tC
ask the peopia of Wausau to heir
it economic in a way that will not
work hardship upon any users of the
library. 1t has been the custom of the
library, as a matter of courtesy to
send postal notices for overdue books.
The sending of these notices costs a
great deal of money, not only in the
stationery and postage used, especial
ly since the postal rates have in
creased) but also in the clerical work
required.
The Public library now asks all Dor
rowers to return books when due
without reminder. 1t is hoped that
all users of the library will see the
necessity for this economy and will
cooperate with it. The money thus
saved will be put into new books, a
far better use for it than to remind
people of their obligations.
We are still wanting books to send
TO the camps. The officers are ask
ing repeatedly for more reading ma
terial. We ought to get at least one
book from every family in Wausau.
$560.43 was raised to help the canton
ment Libraries and over 1000 books
have been sent from Wausau, but we
need many more. Anyone who has
book for a soldier, send to the Wau-
sau public library.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27

athon county is as follows: l.. A.
Pradt, A. P Woodson and ]. ].
Okoneski.
So far there has only been a half
dozen hunters killed during the open
deer season This number may be
confined to about a dozen when all
reports are brought in. 1t is quite
wonderful how a little publicity on
shooting with your eyes OPEN will
lessen the mortality list.
Norman Johnson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edmund Johnson of this city,
who is a student at the River Falls
Normal school, has been elected a
member of the Press club of that
school. Archie Anderson, also of this
city, is managing editor of the STU
dens Voice" newspaper gotten out
by the students every week
A movement is on foot at Grand
Rapids to make the county dry" next
spring. Like the cutting off of the
pine timber years ago, the campaign
was started down in the lower part
of the valley and made its way north
until every vestige of pine was cleared
away. Probably history will repeat
itself and the dry" conditions finally
make its way up the valley
The local Knights of Columbus
have entered upon their campaign to
raise $4,000 in this city and county
, among its members, Catholic parish
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
SHORT ITEMS

S. NJ. Quaw is building new gar
age on his residence premises.
Water has all been drawn off the
pond above the old Stewart saw mill.
The logs and debris are being cleaned
out.
There was quite a snow fall on
Saturday evening. While it was only
to cover the ground slightly, it seems
inclined to want to stay with us.
L. Fingerhut, who has passed
through serious operation at st.
Mary's hospital, has recovered suf-
ficiently so as to be at his home again
A. L. Murphy of Hortonville, aged
50 years, died on Friday night. He
was the father of Mrs. Richard
Evans went to Hortonville on Sat-
urday.
When you purchase a new suit of
clothes at Seim Bros, insist on all
wool. Wooden fabrics give longer
service. fit better and hold their shape
and where you get the most for your
money. Store opposite the court
house. adv.
The legal advisory boards of Wis
consin have been made by Gov.
Philip and approved of by President
Wilson. The advisory board for Mar