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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

FOR SALE-Lot Of nice baled hay;
anew Ford car; 2.ton auto truck; new =
horse truck; 2-horse heavy log truck; ?
horse dump cart; heavy work harness;
l.horse dump care; heavy pair driving
harness: 5-seated wagon; heavy work
horse sound; extra nice 6year-old horse,
PAGER. sound and in fine shape, better
cannot be found il handled right. Phone
I07. l6l-l-6-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30
FIREMEN

Chance for good wages and advance
ment for men between the ages Of 18
and As years in good physical condi-
ton. Apply, N. Y, N. H & H. r. R., M.
d. Miller, Supt., Waterbury, Conn, c.
A: Mitchell, Supt., Hartford, Conn, z.
E. Ragan, Supt., New Haven, Conn.
153-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30
TO R EN- T
TO r E n T

STEAM HEATED OFFICE OR ROOM
Five windows. Suitable for Office or
room; second floor front, Ullery Build
ing. Reasonable rent. j. G. Ullery,
Room %. Phone 818-W. 159-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30
--sss BUY LIBERTY BONDS SA
Training Camp Rhyme.

Hurrah! hear the reveille-
| love to hear it summon me;
| love to get up mornings, too;
| do, / do-like hellidoo.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30
FoNcK DOWNS PLANES IN DAY
Leading French Ace Brings His Total
Up to s..

PARIS, Sept. 30.--Lieut. Rene Fonck,
the leading French aviator, brought
down six enemy airplanes on September
26, His total now aggregates sixty-six.
Fonck s latest feat duplicated his own
record and also those of Capt. Trollope
and Lieut.. Claxton, both of the British
Flying corps.
-TsBUY LIBERTY BONDS
Never despair. Lost hope is fatal
disease
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

FOR SALE-Two barber chairs, late
pattern; one never been used. All the
fixtures to 20 with them. Ono good
two.ton auto truck, two bodies to 90
ON heavy auto truck, new Ford ear,
Concord buggy, twohorse truck, two
driving horses. heavy team horse. all
sound. Chas. Miner. l79.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

WANTED-Salcsman. Has your in
come Increased in proportion to the in
creased cost Of living7 If YOU have any
spare time and selling ability, we have
q splendid opportunity for YOU to sup
plcmcnt your income materially and to
gain a knowledge of business to which
eventually you might proftably devote
your whole time. Address Salesman,
Refornrer Office $50
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

WANTED-Position as housekeeper
by person who win take interest in
the home. References exchanged. Ad
dress II, Reformor Office. 171-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

WANTED-Pupil nurses at the Taun-
ton State Hospital, also attendants,
male and female. For particulars, adj
dress Dr. Arthur v. Goss, Superintend-
emit of the Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton, Mass. 156-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

FOR SALE-Young pigs, Berkshire
and Chester white cross. These are
good ones, the kind you always get
when YOU buy here. Also grade Guerp
scy bull calf, 1916 pure blood out of
good COW. Edward l.. Welcome, West
Chesterfield, n. II. Tel 74-l4 100 $50
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

FOR SALE-Morgau driving horse.
or would exchange for cattle. Guy NJ.
Barnes, West Westminster, VT, Tel. 10
% Putncy. l79.ls4
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

WANTED-Night man for running
Corliss engine and two boilers. Five
nights per week. Good pay and steady
work. Sober man. Apply to The II. +.
Bradford Co., Inc, Bennington, VT
17s.1S3
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

WANIED-Tvo men for cutting logs
and chopping four-foot wood Holden &
NIRrtin Lumber Co. 54-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

WANTED-All work called for. Closed
after Oct y, Three Hamilton watches
on sale. CT. Howe. lG7-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30

WANTED-Girl for dining room and
door bell Austine Institution. 1I5-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-09-30
WANTED.

WANTED-A laundress at the Me-
mortal Hospital. 172-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
PLANTING DELAYS SEND UP CORN VALUE
Export Inquiry Works on Oats for a Rise of 1 1-2c
 to 2 1-Sc Net

Chicago, May 2o.--Fears of dangerous delays to planting did a good deal today to advance the value of corn. Prices closed strong at the same as Saturdays s finish to 2Ac higher, with May s1.27&@ FITS, and July s1 .4s1aa1 .43ss. Oats gained 1Ss6111ac to 2Mc net. In provisions the outcome varied from 10c decline to Sc advance
 Unsettled cooler weather, adverse to rapid planting. tended decidedly to dis courage selling of corn. In lthls con nection it was said much seeding might be postponed several days, and that re- planting was necessary in some import ant sections Bullish sentiment was fur ther augmented by the percentage or damaged corn in current arrivals and by doubts therefore as to whether a liberal amount of contract grade would be available for June and July deliv- cry. A decrease in the visible supply total kept the market on the upsiaH as the session came to an end.
 Gossip of a revival of export inquiry helped to lift the oats market. con gestion of the May option was an ad- aitional tightening factor.
 Big exports of meats gave strength 10 provisions, and so. too, did higher quota tions on hogs. The consequent advance, however, brought out realizing ana leu 70 a reaction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, May 20.-Opening at the decline the cotton market stood at the decline throughout the session today, closing at a net loss of 26 to 40 points At it's lowest it was 40 to 49 points under Saturdays final prices. Selling based on the favorable weather in the belt yer Suncay brought about the lower levels.
 The warm and dry weather of the last few days over a large area of cotton country served to cause hope among bearish traders of favorable condi- tion percentage in the report now pend- ing from the department of agriculture. in the absence of any particular news from the spot department favorable weather accounts had somewhat more than .heir usual effect. Spot men claimed that factors were not offering at the de- cline and the market was officially quoted steady and unchanged at 29.z5c for middiing.
 Whatever steadiness the market had, came chiefly from the profit taking op- erations sf. the short side. There were several periods when the demand tor covers became sufficiently large to bring about reactions of from 20 to 30 points. but the recoveries were not well sus- tained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
COTTON TRADING
 AGAIN DOWNWARD
Good Weather Conditions and Light Exports Send
 Down General List

New York. May 20.--A favorable ylew of weather conditions and apprehen- sions of continued light expogts seemed responsible for further decline ia the cotton market today July con tracts sold off to 24,45c, or 4s polnts net lower. and closed at 24,S5c, wlth the general list closing steady at q net loss of 29 to Al points.
 The opening was irregular With May 21 points higher on coverins. while other months were to 36 points lower Trading in May con tracts will end at noon Friday, and the initial bulge in that position revealed the presence of a small scattering short interest. The demand was soon supplied, and May turned easier IT. sympathy with later months. Liver pool bought a little cotton at the start but soon turned a seller, and there was some southern selling here as well as local and western pressure.
 The favorable official forecast served to stimulate offerings, and be- fore the end of the morning october broke to 23.54c and December to 2S.45c
 At the net loss of about 4s to 56 points. however, selling influences az peared to have been exhausted. Prices steadied on covering, and there were rallies of some 20 or 30 points from the lowest.
 Except for covering there appeared to be very little support and bulges were barely maintained, last prices being within IA or IS points of the lowest. London press advices con- firmed the recent reports of additional restrictions on Lancashire consump- ton. According to these reports the recent census of the cotton control board shows a very unfavorable posi- tion, and unless more tonnage is speedily forthcoming the situation will be still more serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Baseball and Football Makes
 Strategists of Americans
 Writes General Pershlng

Omaha, Neb., May 2o-Basepan anu football has made strategists or an American soldiers. General Persnins says in a letter just received by capt '.
 E. Adams, former state commander ot
 the Grand Army of the Repuphc- cap
 tain Adams and General Pershing are
 personal friends.
 "The avidity with which American soi- diers are entering into the aeeVltes or the war on the battle line IS astohian- ing to European armies" the letter said. Tn the matter of grenade and bomb throwing, the Americans become proficient in but few days drill ] attribute this in part to the American football and baseball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
OPENING STRONG,
 STOCK DID NOT HOLD
United States Steel Was Err ratio, Losing 2 IA Points
 Net on the Day

New York, May 2O.-Stocks fluctuated with extreme violence during today's ir- regular session, prices rising and fali- ing several times on a further large vol ume of operations.
 From a strong opening, based on the liberal attitude of the administration to- ward the railroads, the market soon re- acted. Partial rallies at midday were succeeded by more extensive declines, when rumors of friction between the war board and steel producers gained cur rency.
 In point of fact, the reversals. which ran from to points, were primarily due to the marked change in technical condi- tions. Last weeks extensive advance af- forded a foundation for fresh selling of the more vulnerable issues, notably in dustrials and equipments.
 The more cratic features of these groups included United States Steel which made net decline of 21z points after having started with substantial gain; Republic Iron, which replaced a one-point rise with two-point loss, and Baldwin Locomotive, which repeated last weeks gyrations at an extreme advance of points, half of which was later yielded.
 Shippings, oils, motors and utilities fol- lowed a similar course within narrower limits sEreacting 2 to 4 points, and stand ard railroads cancelled the greater part of their to point advances.
 Time money was in scant supply, but call loans were relatively easy, despite last weeks contraction of bank reserves. Foreign remittances were virtually unal- tered.
 Domestic bonds, including Liberty is- sues, were again inclined to ease, inter- nationals also shading. Total sales (par value) aggregated $5,65o,0Oo United States bonds (old issues) were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Port Cotton

New Orleans: Middling, 29.25c; receipts, 214O; exports, Ss12; sales, 17s3; stock, 4O4.- 993
 Galveston Middling, 2Sc; receipts, l50o; sales, 7iS; stock, 15S, ,50l.
 Mobile: Middling, 29c; receipts, 532 stock, 12.42l.
 Savannah: Middling. 32.5oc; receipts, 13.5Sc; stock, 19S, 295.
 Charleston: Middling, 23.50c; stock, 42. 694
 Wilmington: Middling. soc; receipts 101; stock, 36,424.
 Texas City: Stock, 4,S42.
 Norfoik Middling. BOG; receipts, 3S3; stock, so,079.
 Baltimore. Stock, 3i,627
 Boston: Middling. 26-55c; receipts, sl1i stock, 17SC0.
 Philadelphia: Middling, 2s-5oc; stock l093l.
 New York: Middling, 26.25c; receipts l3o; stock, 16S, 723.
 Minor ports: Stock, 21,653.
 Total today: Receipts, 64G0; exports 3S12; stock, 1,3209S3.
 Total for week: Receipts, 13.966; ex- Total for season: Receipts. s,7ss.s7s; exports, 29.l6s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
on country tonight and tomorrow

ton country tonight and tomorrow. Opening at the decline. the market 1 fell off until the trading months showed net losses of 40 to 49 points. h the afternoon the tone was steadier as shorts were disposed to take their profits and they found the market over sold. Reactions followed, amounting to 20 to 30 points.
 It was significant that spots did not follow the decline in contracts, the mar ket being quoted unchanged.
 The premium of spots over contracts still continues a strong argument against selling. In our opinion, the strong technical position of the con- tract market is an argument only sec- ond in importance to that presented by the spot department.
 While the weather map was favora- ble, more rain, should it appear, would be highly unfavorable, especially should it be at all heavy, in the eastern belt A large portion of Atlantics in a bad way. according to private accounts, because Of the excessive moisture it already has received. Reports from the Carolinas and Georgia say that it will require ideal conditions during the re- mainder sf this month to give the crop anything like an average start
 We believe that any bullish features in the near future will put the market very much higher.-Shepard X Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Rivers and HarbOrs Bill Goes Through Senate
 With Some Increases

Washington, May 20.--The annual rivers and harbors appropriation bill. carrying 900. and limited to work regarded essential, was pass ed today by the senate. The measure was increased s2,s44ooo over the house bill, and now goes to conference.
 The only new projects in the bill are S2O4,000 for dredging the Los An geles harbor this appropriation being contingent on the building of dry dock, and s14O,o0 for improvement of the Mobile harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
PATRIOTIC MASS MEETING TO BE HELD
 AT GUNTERSVILLE
Bx E. w. WILLIAMS

Presiding Elder South Birmingham, District Conference, A. M. E. Church, and President Ministerial Interdenomi- national Alliance of Birmingham.
 Guntersville, May so.-(Special.- These are days when this nation is calling for enthusiastic sincere, patriotic service from all of it's inhabitants
 All peoples of this country are called upon to put their time, labor, service, money and prayer behind this mighty war struggle.
 Every nook and corner of our inhabi- table commonwealth must be stirred and electrified with the win the war; spirit. Party lines demoninational lines, racial ard national lines must be wiped out and there must be a mighty coming together of all the forces in America to one com mon center for one common cause, and Therefore, we are calling the citizens, white and colcreG, to meet in Guntersville Saturday and Sunday, May and 26 to hear patriotic addresses.
 To get fresh courage, new inspiration and a bulldog determination to win a great victory. thus giving us freedom from Kaiserism and frule which means not only ruin, but death
 Men and women of every walk of life arc invited Farmers are especially in vited. Some of the best talent in both races will entertain us. This meeting Is in connection with the South Brming- ham district conference of the A. M. F. church.
 Conference convenes Wednesday, May Saturday Mr. John Lewis, the hlgn sheriff. has granted us the use of the courthouse each night up to Saturday. q.
 Preaching at courthouse each night save Saturday night.
 All of the patriotic services will be held at City High school building, Saturday and Sunday.
 The programme is as follows:
 At courthouse, preaching annual ser mon. Wednesday night, by pr. J. B. Car ter, Birmingham
 At courthouse. preaching. educational sermon, Thursdag night. by Dr.. J. R. Burghes, Birmingham.
 At courthouse, preaching missionary sermon. Friday night, by pr. B. II. Haynes, Blfmlngnan.
 At the city High school building, Sat urday, 10 a. m. patriotic meeting.
 Devotional exercises.
 Object of the meeting stated by E. w. Williams.
 Welcome address by Rev. Prickett, Guntersville.
 Address, o. D. Street. Guntersville, sub ject. "America's Duty in the War"
 Address. 0. w. Adams, Birmingham: subject, the Negro as an American Cit izen.'
 Address, John A. Lusk, Guntersville; subject ''The Necessity of Taking Lib erty Loan Bonds. \
 Address, w J. G. Robinson, Knoxville Tenn, subject. President Wilson and the Negro
 Address, Prof P. C. Parks. state dem- onstrator of Agriculture, Normal. sub ject, What Can the Farmer Do to Help Win the War;"
 Address, pr. W. H. Mixon. Birmingham subject. Ought the Negro Take Liberty Loan Bonds.
 Address, Prof. Walter s. Buchanan, Normal. subject, What Can the Negro Do to Help Win the War" L Suf day, II a. m.. preaching by Presiding Elder F. W. Williams.
 Address, at D. m, pr W. G. Mason, Birmingham. subject, War Aims of the Government. Address, Prof. w. B. Drisler, Birming- ham, at 3 p. m,, subject. "Conservation oi Food
 Robinson of Knoxville. Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
No Change in Naval Uniform

Washington, May N-FInAI decIsluH against the substitution of the British double breasted jacket for the close-fit- ing coat now used by American naval officers was announced today by Secre- tary Daniels. An informal vote taken in the navy recently resulted two to one f1 favor of the change. Mir. Daniels con- cluded, however, that it would impose great expense on officers who have pur- chased a complete outfit, and would cause an increased and unnecessary demand on the country's wool supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Coffee Market

New York, May 20.--There were no fresh features in the market for cof- fee futures today, and trading contin- ued very quiet The opening was nom inally unchanged to point lower. The only sales reported were of September at S.36c and october at S.3sc. The mar ket closed at net decline of to 2 points, May, S.1Sc; July, S.23c; Sep tember. S35c; October, S.40c; Decem- Der, S.50c; January, S.56c; March S.69.
 Spot dull; Rio Is, SAC; Santos 4s, 10Bc. Only few offers we're reported in the cost and freight market, in cluding Santos As, at 10.10c, London credits.
 The official cables showed no change in the primary markets except Santos futures, which were unchanged to 5G reis lower. Clearances from Rio and Santos for the United States last week were 149, 1000 bags. Brazilian port re- cepts reported today. 46,o0o; Jundiahy receipts, 14.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

Stock traders worked up and down on quotations yesterday, due to a large vol ume of operations The getaway was strong, but the lead soon gave way. Rails as a whole were stimulated more than any other issues on the governments s generous allotments for their mainten- ance. Shippings were next in favor. Ma rine preferred materially supplemented last weeks extensive gains. Rumors of a hitch in the negotiations between the war board and the steel manufacturers caused more abrupt break during the noon hour Reactions were carried to greater lengths and involved the general list Baldwin Locomotive led the par tial rallies of the last hour with another reaction at the end. The close was heavy Liberty 3hs sold at 9S.9S to 99. First 4s at s4.96 to s5.O6; second 4s at s4.7S to s4s0,
 and 4As at 97.62 to 91,9O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Sugar Market

New York, May 20.--The local mar lxet for raw sugar was unchanged at 4.9S5c for Cuba's, cost and freight, equal to 60e5c for centrifugal The committee reported purchases of 55,- TOO bags of Cubas, 75,oo0 Porto Rican, 76,000 St. Croix and 3675 Venezuelan.
 In refined prices remain at the fixed level of 745c for fine granulated. Busi- ness was of fair proportion, with all refiners making fair deliveries, and it now seems probable there will be enough sugar on hand to take care of the early summer demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton 6ferchnnts, Hanover Square, N. Members , New fork 3 Cotton Ex-
 New York Produce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of spot cotton. for delivery. Correspond ence invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Traders on the Street Witness
 a Rising and Falling Market
By JOHN c. MOSES

With the right for cotton and exports light, cotton took a further dip yester- day. July closed at 245Sc, with the gen. eral list 29 to fl points off-side.
 Trading was very quiet during the early afternoon, with prices holding steady, around 24&c for July and 2S-ISc for october, or about 1s to 23 points above the early low level A wire from Dallas complained of too much rain, but the detailed reports of the weather bureau were eonsidered generally favorable. Lon don adyices confirmed the report or re- strictions being placed on Lancashire consumption.
 Delays in planting advanced the value of corn yesterday As whole, prlces closed at Saturdays finish to 2Ssc hgner. Export inquiry lifted oats for gains rang ing from 11Ac to 2%c net. Big exports oi meat put strength into provisions, put realizing led to a reaction, and the close was 10c decline to Sc advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
80; bulls, sS.D9lsi

CTS and feeders, $. .25G15.S0; bulls, SS.754l2; calves, SS5Od1S.
 Sheep: Receipts, 19,0oo; market steady. Lambs, s15.50d19.S5; yearlings, Si4glf; wethers, $12@16.50, ewes, $11@15
 St. Louis, May 20.-Hogs: Receipts 5000; market higher. Lights, l7.7oa17SS pigs, s16.50G17.50; mixed and butchers, ST. 45@17.s5; good heavy, s17. 7.459r775; bulk, SIT. 50Df7.75.
 Cattle: Receipts, $500; market steady. Native beef steers, s11. 5oGl76o; yearling steers and heifers, s9.5ed15.50 cows. S.5oq 1875; stockers and feeders, $S.5O@12; faif to prime southern beef steers. $lO9l5.oo beef cows and heifers, sS91s5o; native calves. S7.75@15.5o.
 Sheep: Receipts. 32p0; market steady. Lan1bsfi, $l5G16.25j ewes. s16di7; wethers, SIG. 50Qi7; canners and choppers, ss.oo@ $50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, May 20.--( Special Weather
 conditions over Sunday were generally favorable and crop reports this morning ciusiyely were reduced 50 per cent abilities of another favorable weekly re- port on Wednesday. Our market was lower at the opening in consequence of these reports and sold off to new low prices on further pressure from Liver pool, where the Lancashire curtailment was taken very seriously. The local traders are still good deal at sea as to the meaning of these new regulations, but considerable attention was paid to dispatch in the Journal of Commerce that mills using American cotton ex- were considered to indicate the prob Around 231sc for October the market met better demand and there was some evidence of trade buying. which brought about a partial rally in the afternoon The local sentiment is now rather pess- mistic as to prices-Hubbard Bros & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Rice Market

New Orleans, May 20.-Rough rice nom inal Sales: Honduras, 125 sacks; Japan. , 122. Receipts. 3143 sacks; miiiers, les, clean Honduras, 2064 pockets. safes : Rlue rose, TOO pockets Quote: Roush IIondrras and blue rose, 7.25dI8. 75c; Ja- nan. 725a8. .S0c; clean Honduras Sk@s7sc' Japan, 2lkdSNc; blue rose. S1A@9c; polsh' S10; bran. S42@44.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Over W E. Camnbelps Wire

New Orleans. May 20.-The price Of cotton was depressed today by sell ing, based on favorable weather over Sunday.
 Wall street appeared to be more im- pressed by the good weather accounts than any other element and was the most conspicuous seller.
 Little attention was paid to the fore east of rain for large area of cot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
s. R. Stewart x Co.

Cotton. stocks. bonds, grain. provisions and cotton seed oil New Orleans cor- respondents Jno. F. Clark & Co. Direct private wire, continuous quotations
 Phone Main 567 W. l. PHELTG. Mwn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

Stocks grain, provisions and cottoy l seed oil. Correspondents Shepard
 GGlucK; Mew OrieansS' c,., Y. ". wagner & l ous quotations; private wires to all j.exchanges GIG and GIT Woodward DIdg. Telephone Main 6141