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The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-04
RULES WILL BE SAME
 AS IN THE FIRST DRAFT
This Bill Will Reach All Men Who Are Physically Fit and Not Engagcd in Some Useful Occupation---Some Senators Opposed to the ia Years Age Provision.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Draft ages ,l from IS to 45 years will be rec)m-
 mended to Congress in the bill en-
 bodying the war departments new
 man power program which will be ;l-
 troduced in both houses of Cong oes !, Monday and expedited by committees
 with view to prompt consideration
 when regular sessions of the sena;a
 and house are resumed late this moo il
 After formally announcing the n5a
 draft ages today, Secretary Baker ail
 all the possible combinations or ayy
 limits were carefully studied anl ls
 was found that in order to get ,ec men into Class one for the progra |. proposed, Is to 45 was necessary. I.e said, however, that the bill, as ! commended to Congress, will contsin provision authorizing the president to call men out of Glass one by classes according to ages, so that if l. , found possible the men between IS and 19 will be called out later tilau the older men who are found eli l .e to class one.
 The war department program. the secretary said, is purely a militar one and cannot be called conscrfp- tion of labor, although 1t naturally will have the effect of putting at use full labor or in the army all able bodied men within the age limits as thcy finally will be fixed by Congress-
 In recommending this extension oi the age limits, MT. Baker conti1ued, the department had it in mind siii Y to get for the army the number oi men which it believed necessafy c defeat Germany. The secretary wab not prepared to say how many that would be, nor to give any estimatcs as to the proportion of males between the ages IS to 45 inclusive, which would be found eligible. In masIr up the list and classes, the same i5i would be followed that had goyernei in the first draft, with the sam ca captions from the first call of mar ried men with dependents and thoae engaged in essential industries. Afr. Baker gave 1t as his opinion thsf z, far about 100000 had been dratni out of class one from the exis..ls list.
 There has been considerable op sition in Congress to lowering s minimum age, many members be reluctant to draft youths before the attain their majority and COG in full citizenship. Senator Char ac' lain. chairman of the Senate Mi committee, said that he expected position on that score, but expressf' the ouinion that there would not Oe unusual delay in passing the bill
 Some members of Congress beiirrs that the man power bill will be tasra up immediately after Congress sumes regular sessions and dis't'; of before the new war revenue legf- lation is considered.
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EsTRlcTIoNs ON MEXICAN
 LABOR IS MoDiFa E 1

Washington, Aug 3.-4RestrlctiouS on Mexican labor entering tho Un.tnd States were modified today on oru-. of Secretary Wilson to permit them to engage in mining of all kinls aal in common labor on construction tor the government in Texas, New Mexico Arizona and California.
 Immigration of Mexicans. it l5 stated. has relieved the shortsge of labor particularly in the southwest.
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BERLIN FIGURES VICTORY
 ON RETREAT OF TROOPS

Berlin. Aug. 3.-The success of the retrosrade movements carried out Friday by the German troops on the Aisne- Marne front are attributed by the German war office to the victory of General von Boehm's army on Au- gust l Allied infantry and cavalry detachments are follorying the re- treating Germans "hesitatingly and cautiously" the statement adds. The text of the statement reads;
 Southwest of Ypres we beat off a strong British partial attack yester- day morning. The great successes of the army of General yon Boehm in the battle August 1. contributed to the complete successes of the move ments carried out yesterday.
 "The enemy's artillery fire was di- fCnNTINIIEn ON pA(E THREEt
The Sentinel=record., 1918-08-04
FIRE IN MEMPHIS.

Memphis, Tenn. Aug. 4.-,Fire. be- lieved to have been caused by a spark from passing locomotive, de- stroyed the plant of the National Bedding company here tonight with an estimated loss of $S2.000, largely covered by insurance.
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HIS FORCES ARE STILL DRIVING AT THE CENTER OF THE RE-
 TREATING GERMAN LINES
GENERAL MARCH PLATED
 OVER REPORTS RECEIVED

There Are in the Neighborhood of 3o0,ooo Americans in the Flghtlna Zone where the Great Battle Is Co., ing Forward-Efforts Win Be Maoe to Cripple the Crown Princes Ar my.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Bradstreet's s Review

New York, April 26.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Activity in war work pulls in the direc- tion of expansion and lifts the essential high above the non essential, but in ordl- nary channels shortage of this or that commodity, high prices, scarcity Of money, inadequate supplies of labor and restrictions either from the government or upon credit prevent the freest move- ments. Incidentally the country's et- forts in behalf of the third Liberty Loan. which have brought out multitude Of subscriptions from small investors, have reacted unfavorably upon retail trade. and relative dullness in that quarter also has been accentuated by cold weather over a wide area. Likewise, while grain crop news continues favor- able, low temperatures have deterred farm work and prevented crops already seeded from taking on growth. But after making allowances for the reservations noted. large volume of trade is passing in wholesale lines and the heavy dis bursements being made from the pro- ceeds Of governmental income stimulate 2 buying in intuition centers as we'll as in the shipbuilding zones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Over w. E. Campbell's Wire

New Orleans, April 26.-While there was a period of weakness in the early trading today in cotton, the market felt heavy buying, which was met by only small offerings, with the result that dur ing the gerater part of the session prices were at the advance. From the highest to the lowest there was a rise of 73 to S6 points. Highest prices were at net rise of 45 to 51 points, and the close showed net gains of 26 to S9 points. The opening was at an advance and around the first call the market stood 25 to 3l up. Buying was stimulated by favorable war news and the heavy rains in the eastern belt. This initial advance was met by large offerings which broke prices Ito levl'2s to a5 points below yesterdays s close. Shorts started to take profits on this slump and to even up over the week end, but their demand soon proved so great that all offerings were absorbed and the market bulged strongly for the main rise of the session. The weather IS too cold for cotton over large section of the belt, while the wet weather every day or two delays planting. There are signs of more rains for the western belt on the week end. Without a greatly im- proved new crop outlook we do not see how bearish operations of any magnitude can be continued Shepard & Gluck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
VARIOUS FACTORS {. KEEP CORN WELL UP
Acreage Planted to Oats Promises to Be Largest
 on Record

Chicago, April 26.-Prospects for smaller acreage. together with unfavor- able weather, gave the corn market today a decided upward swing. Prices closed firm, lsg2s4c net higher, with May $l.2aa and July $15S@1. .5S1s Oats finished un- changed to ac up and provisions varying from 2ec decline to rise of 25 cents.
 Expected reduction of corn acrease was ascribed largely to the continued cold and rain which has delayed plant ing. and tn shortage of seed corn. It was said also that increases of winter wheat and oats acreage had been to material degree at the expense of corn. Besides receipts today were not large. and were sold readily at full prices, low grades n particular being in excellent demand for distilling purposes
 Despite the fact that considerable realizs~g on the part of holders was en- countered, no important setbacks took place, notwithstanding comparative weakness of oats.
 The outlook for oats seemed to be for the largest acreage on record. Slowaess of eastern demand acted also as a de- cided handicap on the bulls, and checked sympathy with the upturn in corn.
 Provisions were irregular, but the aver age level did not alter. Belgian orders to be filled served as a sustaining intlu- ence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
New York Futures
New Orleans Cntfnn

New Orleans, April 26.-After a shor, period of weakness in the early trading today. during which prices were forced to new low levels for the reactionary movement now under way, the local cot ton market bulged sharply on weekend snort covering, rising 73 to S6 points from the bottom. Highest prices were made late in the day, and the market held a firm undertone to the close, which was at II o'clock in observance of the Jib- erty Loan. Highest prices were 45 to 5l points above yesterdays close, last prices showed net gains of 26 to 39 points.
 Around the opening the market st pod 2, 10 5l points up. A burst of selling moi tns improvement, coming apparently from both sides, and a sharp break re- suited, carrying trading months os to s5 points under yesterdays close. The. res buying of the day commenced here ana stiii was in evidence on the close.
 weather conditions stimulated the da- mana 10 some extent and a more fauor- apie vlew was taken of war news vroo much rain fell in the eastern heIt over nlght and in the west temperatures were too low. The desire Of shorts to even m, over the week end, however. appea red he main incentive for buying. W ''''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
LIST | CENTRED UPON
Neglected Stocks Taken Up and Pooled for Gains of
 1 to 2 Points

New York, April 26-In deference eo The Liberty Day demonstration, dealings bn the stock exchange today were re- Etricted ta the two hours of the morn Ing. In that brief period, however, the market again manifested firm to strong fundamental conditions, although actlFlty Ind strength centered chiefly in specuia- live issues.
 Low priced specialties hitherto hes |ected were taken up by pools at saiiS Nc l to 2 points, the rise in isolated Hi Ances extending to greater lensths. Representative industrials and ralis floved only moderately, although onieeu |;tates Steel and Reading scored extreme Rains of {; point.
 Among the more noteworthy chahSes kere Superior Steel, Mating pre1erreu' born Products and Philadelphia com any, at gains of 21a to points. To |accos, motors and oils also hardened. |Dffsetting features included Gulf States . teel At recession of 6 points from its ecent material rise.
 . General market developments embraced mother sharp break in Italian exchange, res approaching their low record at
 b6 The recurrent weakness in these re-
 hittancas was ascribed to speculation i'll
 ills on Rome.
 The February statement of the Balti-
 hore and Ohio railroad, showing another
 urge deficit in net returns, and advices
 rom Washington indicating the placing
 [ additional large orders for railway
 luipment were among the other tea
 lres of general interest.
 Bonds were active, but without market
 nange, all the Liberty group stiffening.
 otal sales, par value, aggregated $5.450-
 N United States bonds, old issues, were
 qchanyed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. April 26.-(Special)-T re- action which the trade has been expect ing for the last 2-cent decline came to- day on small transactions with the local traders looking for better market to- morrow. They think the liquidation about over for the moment, and should any bad weather occur, a sharp advance would be in order There is. however, no change in the export situation, which is at the source of the recent decline, nor in the desire of many traders in the goods market to liqudate their hold ings of cotton goods bought on the re- cent extreme market. The situation is, therefore, becoming one of weather con- ditions. Besides, it must be borne in mind that no one hears of any predic- tions of a continuance of the recent weak markets, showing that the decline came in the nature of a surprise to the trade.-Hubbard Bros. & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Big Fellows on Wall Street Put In Just Two Hours of Work" Yesterday
By JOHN c. MOSES

Wall street traders were on the job just two hours yesterday before noon. Speculative issues showed up firm. Low priced pools which had been neglected, were pooled for gains of 1 to points. Gulf States Steel dropped points from it's recent rise. There Was sharp break in Italian exchange. Bonds were active, but made no changes. Liberty Bonds stiff fened at the close.
 While showing irregularity. cotton stiff fened in quotations from the start. The general list closed the session 20 to 60 points over the previous close. A pri- vate report indicated an increase of 2.6 per cent in acreage. but seemed to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
WEEKLY COTTON

New York, April 26.-There was con
 sinued heavy selling in the cotton mar ket during the last week and prices reached the lowest levels since last au- tumn. As compared with recent nigh records, May contracts have shown the
 greatest weakness, having lost over $42 a bale, while July deliveries sold at 2590c today, or S39.50 per bale under the high price of April 4. Covering caused rallies fof several points during todays half ses- sion, but sentiment was still unsettled and notwithstanding the sensational ex- tent of the decline, there was still a good deal of Dearish talk around the ring. There IS argument as to whether the sales of spot cotton reported at declines in the south have represented the gem eral attitude of holders or merely busl- ness in hedged cotton, which is ordi- uarily more responsive to fluctuations in futures. Many of the private advices received here have claimed that holders of unhedged cotton were showing no weakness, but there has been selling Of contracts for southern account believed to be against actual, and one of the bearish factors has been reports of re
 selling uy exporters.
 A feeling has also developed in some quarters that cotton goods held by sec ond hands are being liqudated, and bearish sentiment appeared to tbe based chiefly upon an idea that the market was on the eve of important liquida- tion ino oth goods and spot cotton if spot liquidation was not already in progress.
 Sellers have found little or no encour- agement in the weather and crop news On the contrary, the weekly report of the weather bureau Wednesday, indicated that planting was later than normal in northern sections of the belt and very favorable prospect fdr an early start in dicated by the report of three weeks ago seems to have been lost as the result of continued rains and bow temperatures,
 Traders consider it too early in the sea- son for these delays to exercise a decisive influence, but unfavorsble weather con- ditions were attracting more attention toward the end of the week, when the talk of spot offerings was less in evil dence. and the market showed the ef fleets of a firmer technical position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
COTTON ST|FFENS
 OVER THE NIGHT Report Issued Says Ala bama and Mississippi Will
 Increase Acreage

New York. April 62.-Early irregularity was followed by a sharp rally in the cot ton market today, with July selling up from 25.S0c to 26.s7c, and closing at 26,41c, with the general list closing firm at net advance Of 20 to 60 points.
 The market opened firm at an advance of 14 to 40 points with near months rela- lively firm in response to better cables than expected and covering. This initial bulge met a renewal of more or less gen. eral selling, such as had been in progress yesterday afternoon and prices quickly weakened. There were few May mo- tices, which probably caused little HQui- dation. but that delivery was relatively steady, selling no lower than 2603c, while July broke to 2590c, or 10 points net lower, and October to 25.4
 As soon as this rush of selling had been absorbed the market turned firmer. With today and tomorrow half holidays, there was evidently a disposition to even up snort contracts for over the week end, and covering was probably stimulated by apprehensionS of unfavorable weather, as well as by the extent of the recent break. Trade interests also were moder- ate buyers on the advance which carried May up to 26.65c and October to 25. 9Sc, or 43 to G7 points net higher The close was few points off from the best under realizing. There was talk of too much rain in the eastern belt and apprehen- sions tha. the cold weather in the nortn- west would lead to low temperatures in cotton sections before Monday. Two re- ports were issued on acreage one lndi- eating an increase of 2.6 per cent on the average. while the other said there would be increases ranging from 10 to 50 per cent in Alabama and Mississippi, and a decrease cf from , to 10 per cent in Ten nessee. Neither of these reports ap- peared to create any fresh sentiment ot conseqeunee and most traders attributed the rally to stronger technical position after the big breaks earlier in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Observes Memorial Day

Columbus. Miss. April 26.-Under the auspices of the Step D. Lee chapter. United Daughters bf the Confectionery, Confederate Memorial Day was appropri- ately observed here Friday. The cere- mcny took place at Friendship cemetery. and after fine musical programme had oeen rendered by choir, drliea TOT the occasion by Mrs Battle K. Sessums. the graves of the soldiers were decorated Many Union soldiers lie buried in Friend ship cemetery, and flowers were placed on their gayes as well as upon the rest ing places of the heroes who gave up their lives in defense of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27

no influence on the market in stimulat- ing inquiries, which became stronger later in the forenoon. Covering after noon for the two half holidays and the weekend clearances was stimulated by prospects for continued cool weather, while there was talk of too much rain in the eastern belt. Shorts covered, which gave the market strength. re- port issued says Alabama and Mississippi will increase acreage from 10 to 50 per cent.
 Rumors of small acreage and unfavor- able weather sent corn upward yeSter- day. The oats acreage is expected to be the largest on record. This report tended to hold down figures on this sta pie. Provisions were irregular. The trade was filling Belgian orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27

prices lower; good middling, 22.Sod; mid ding, 21.7Sd: low middling, 21.25d; good ordinary, 2025d; sales, 40O0, including 260o American; receipts, 1900, including 3700 American. Futures closed steady New contracts, April 22 Pod; May. 2. .65d; June 4.Sod; July, 2o92d; August, s2o.3Sd Old contracts. fixed prives, April 2o.9Sd; April-May, 2oS5d; May-June, @.Td June JuIy 20 sd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Hubbard Bros. & Cn-

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Suuarr N Y. Members New York Cotton Erx change, New Orleans Cotton Exchange New York Produce Exchange. Associafed Members Liverpool Cotton Associatkon Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consig nments Of ence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
s. R. Stewart x Ca.

40f-2 Woodward Bldg, BirminEham, Ala. Cotton, stocks. bonds, grain. provisions and cotton seed oil. New Orleans cor respondents Jno. r. Clark & Co, Direct private wire, continuous quotations
 Phone Main 567 w. |, PHELPS Mrr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Carry Potatoes; Garry On"

Carry on'' is the cry that is rally ing our British allies.
 Let's make it our war cry. We must ct rry on at home. And one of the firS obligations is to save our big pota surplus from waste.
 Get yd market basket and carry home sol potatoes today. Eat them every mt Il. Wheat must have the support Gf potatoes to hold its line until the next harvest. Not only that. but millions of bushels of potatoes should be eaten within the next few weeks or they will be wasted.
 Carry home some potatoes.
 Carry on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Bonds
Cash Grain

Chicago, April 26.--Corn, No. yellow N.7S; No. yellow, $1.72a17 No. vel low. s1eO. Oats. No. 3 white, SS@SSAc; standard, Ss14@S9c. Rye, No. ?, $2.6o. Bar ley. $1.45G1.S5. Timothy, s5.O0dS.oo; clo- yer, $1S.0012S.Oo. Pork, nominal; lard, s24.75; ribs, s22.07@22.70.
 St. Louis, April 26.-Corn, No. 2, H.7lQ IFS; No 2 white, s1.S3@1 S5; June, $1541a July, s1.5S7s. Oats, No. 2. s5@S514c; No. white sS@SsAc; May, SAC; July, 75Hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Railroad Schedules

Corrected to April 21. 1918 Arrival and departure of passenger trains. Birmingham: The followjno . schedule figures published as tnforma. tion, are not guaranteed. BiRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Southern Railway systems
 (SOuthern Railway Col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Weekly Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, April 26.-Weekly cotton statistics: Total forwarded to mills, TO- coo bales; American. 54,00O: stock, SS6, 900: American, 216,000; imports, S6,0o0; Ameri- can, 16ooo; exports, none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Meal and Feedstuff

Hen Feed-s4.25 per l00-pound sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-$59Q69. C. s. Meal per cen,-s54. Cremo Feed Meal-$4i. Old Style hulls-$29. Lintless Hulls-S20. Corn-s2.15.
 Corn Chops-S450. No 2 White Oats-$1 IS per bushel Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-$40 per ton. Choice Timothy Hay-$30. No. 1 Timothy Hay-$3S. No 1 Johnson Grass-$&. Clover and Timothy-$S7 Shucks-$12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27

Cotton Stocks, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil Correspondents Shepard & Chuck: New Orleans; F. w. Wagner <. Co, New York and Chicago Continu-
 ous quotations: private wires to all exchanges, GIG and 617 Woodward nldx, Telephone Main B141
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Produce Market

New York. April 26.-Butter steady: re- ceipts oS52 tubs. Creamery, higher than extras 4s1zm45c; extras. 92 score, f4c; firsts, 4ls@431zc. Eggs steady; receipts, 22,731 cases. Fresh gathered extras. 8g
 3S1.c; fresh gathered storage packed firsts, 36lsq371sc; regular packed extra firsts, sSEGy7c; do firsts, 341sa36c. Cheese steadier: receipts, 14S7 boxes; state
 whole mills flats, held specials, 24A@251ac; do fresh, 211sq23c; state whole milk flat held average run, 23G24ac; do fresh, 22c.
 Poultry. live and dressed, firm and un- changed.
 Chicago, April 26.-Butter unchanged. Eggs lower; receipts. 329S4 cases; firsts 321z@331ac; ordinary firsts, 31hQ32c; at mark, cases included, HK@32kc. Pota- toes, receipts. s cars, unchanged. Fowls unchanged
 St. Louis, April 26.-Poultry higher: hens, s61sc; springs. 3lc. Butter and eggs unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Metal Market

New York. April 26.-Metal exchange quotes lead and spelter nominal At Lon- don, copper. spot, f1l0 futures, E1l0: elec- trolytic. E125 Tin, spot, E350 futures, fs5s. Lead. spot, G29 lbs: futures. 92S los. Speltcr, spot, G54; futures. G50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Rices Market

New Orleans, April 26.-Rough and clean rice continued strong today Re- ceipts: Rough, 1866 sacks; millers, 164i sacks; clean, SC93 pockets. Sales: Clean Honduras 726 pockets; Japan. 400 pockets, blue rose, 9SS pockets; Louisiana Pearl, 616 pockets. Quotations: Clean Louisiana Pearl, SlhQS4c; others unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-27
Merchants Join In Liberty Day
 Celebration and Help Sell Bonds
By JOHN c. MOSES

c. MOSES
 Hogs:
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 1@ and up-- sl6.5O
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 1ae to 165-- $15.5O.
 Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 90 to 13e-s14.5o Light Pigs, 90 pounds down-sls5o Best Heavy Rough Hogs-$ $15.50 Haft Fat Rough Hogs-s13.14. Soft and oil hogs from 1c to 60 per pound less above prices.