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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-03
station. Remember the expression

station. Remember the expression
used by one fellow: "Gee, look what
God has sent u.s." That afternoon
all of our rolling stock was brought
out from headquarters in response to
request for help in moving the
wounded. My friend, Charlie c.,
and I were on big'truck and two
secretaries in each of two CANTON
cites (Fords.) We reported at the
dressing station and asked to be as
signed to work. Were told that there
were lot of wounded at first aid
station near the firing line. We all
set out to get them, Charlie and I
on the truck leading. The greusome
sights on the battlefield I shall never
forget-the mangled Americans
and German boys, portions of bodies,
dead horses, etc. We passed our re-
serve line, dug into shallow holes
and finally reached the first aid sta
tion, where the wounded were walk
ing or being brought in by little
bearers. Here the real fireworks"
began. The Huns saw us and began
shelling US "to beat the band" To
make matters worse, wheel Of our
truck got in a shell hole and we
couldn't get it out until we got a
number of soldiers to help US. How
ever, we finally got loaded up with
wounded and started back, the shells
continuing to follow us. We drove
at full speed and got away without
being hit. It seemed almost mira
Gle that all of US escaped. On de-
livering our wounded, we were amaz-
ed to find that we had been to a
point within about 200 yards of the
most advanced position held by our
troops and a point to which the ar
my ambulances did not go until
about a week later. Some of our
men made additional trips back, but
1 was sent to a field hospital with
wounded whose wounds had been
dressed, which took me until late in
the night. The next day I came
back to headquarters, as I was about
tagged out from loss of sleep and
the all-prevailing trouble caused by
bad water. Am all right again now.
Two of our secretaries who relieved
US were wounded and are now in
hospitals.
Have been stationed in about. Is
villages and cities, so have had pref
ty good opportunity to see a consid-
cradle section of France. This north
ern section, recently occupied by the
Germans, or just across the old line,
is almost a wilderness. Some of the
towns are almost level with the
ground. Have been in .St. Mihiel
and expect to visit Verdon before
leaving this section. Both have
almost destroyed.
We are having fires right along,
having had frost several times.
I have many relatives over here,
but have not met any of them. =
We are hoping that the end of the
war will soon come by surrender on
part of Germany, as it quite a hard
ship to be away from wife and child
rem; but we want to help make a good
job of licking Germany, so that our
:hildren will not have to do it later.
Much love to all the househod. I
often recall my delightful visit with
you. When I get home "you all"
must come to see us. Effectionately,
w. T. Gary, Y.M.C.A.
A. P. o. 745.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
FROSTS NIP CORN
 EAST OF CHICAGO
Staple Goes Up 1c to ? 1-4c on Damage Reports Issued
 By the Government

Chicago. June 26.-Government ad- vices showing crop damage from frost east of Chicago and from hot, dry wea- ther in the lower plains states had good deal to do with advances which took place today in the corn market, Prices closed unsettled, 1c to 2Ac net higher, with July s1.46H to $1.46B and August $1.4SA to $1.4S15. Oats gained Ac to 3Ac and provisions, 12c to 25c.
 Bulls had the advantage sn corn throughout the session. The initial impetus came from "calendar buying" fostered by q tradition that this was the best date to purchase corn if not weather crop frights were to be taken into account. Sentiment based on the calendar theory received more substan- tial backing later when the govern ment weekly weather report showed that the crop really had deteriorated from heat in important districts and also from frost elsewhere. Better eastern cash demand counted also as a factor in lifting values.
 Oats, like corn. ranged higher on &C., count of crop damage, noted in the government weekly summary. Ne- braska, which last year raised 115,- 1000 bushels of corn, was said-to be good for half crop in 1918.
 Higher quotations on hogs and grain together with liberal shipments of meats, hoisted provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
New York futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. June 26.-A favorable view of the crop situation and expecta- ions Of high condition report next week caused selling wave in cotton today which eliminated, toward the, close, in heavy liquidation of long con- tracts. The weekly reports from the gov ernment were generally considered to be tess favorable than they have been for some weeks past, but they were still good enough to be called bearish. Late in the session the market was 20 to 47 points under the last prices of yesterday; the close showed net losses of to SS points
 The opening call brought higher prices on buying stimulated by war news and the drouth and high temperatures in Texas. When the advance amounted to , to 20 points moderately heavy selling was encountered, based on expectations of favorable reports from the govern ment. The advance was lost and re- placed by a net decline of about Ac a pound on the new crops. July was steadier and lost only l2 points. net, dur ing the morning session. Mention of de- terioration in central Texas in the official accounts caused steadness at the de- cline, but in the afternoon selling in- creased on the opinion that the reports pointed to high condition figures. Short covering in July caused relative strength n that position. which at it's lowest showed a net decline of 20 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
STOCKS ADVANCE TIER SLOW START.
U. s. Steel Goes Up 11-2 Points, Its Maximum for
 the Month

New York, June 26.-The hesitant tone of the stock market in the early stages of todays session suggested an expan- sion of the short interest, but prices ad- vanced vigorously later, with almost buoyant close. United States Steel at an advance of 11a points to it's maxi mum quotation of the month, and 2 to point gains in other equipments, mo- tors and shippings featured the very active movement of the last hour
 Readi.g also was factor, showing consistent strength at an extreme rise of almost 215 points, and secondary coal CTS, as well as grangers and cotton car rieis moved more leisurely, but the gen eral railway list Jagged.
 Shippings as a class were irregular. Oils contributed to the variable move ments of the mid-session, their improve menta being ascribed to better conal- tions across the Rio Grande. Tobaccos went through a process of realizing. Sumatra reacting almost points, but closing unchanged.
 Foreign military and political develop mentS were less expressing, but Wall street was interested in the sudden ap- pearance of Russia's former premier in London, anc his prophecy of that coun- try's re-entrance into the war.
 The foreign exchange market was list less, Italian remittances again shovel l no material alterations. Shipment of $3,00o,000 gold to Chile represented pur- chases of raw supplies from that coun- try.
 Liberty bonds were firm, but interna : tional issues, including French muaici- pals, moved irregularly within narrow llmits. Total sales, par value, aggre- gated $6, ,350.0O0
 Old United States bonds were ua- changed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Anti-Amendists Are Surprised at Action of
 the Opposition Camp

Montgomery. June 26. - (Special) Announcement of the state ratification campaign committee in Birmingham Monday that plans for state-"n'e speaking campaign in favor oi the ratification of the national prohibition amendment had been canceled ana that no meetings would be held except in the interest of local candidates caused great surprise in anti-ameni- ment circles as well as in amendment circles.
 Anti-amendists expected to see the amendists send speakers into every nook and corner of the state and there were reports that they would send out sneakers and publish literature by the reams in an effort to counteract the effect of the amendment speakers. Anti-amendists do not understand the strategy of this last move, but many were heard to remark today that the amendists realized they were fighting a hopeless battle in Alabama and would center their strength in other states where they considered that they had a better opportunity. Amendists answered that this has nos been their way of fighting in the past and cannot be now, since they are in control of inc party machinery. They contended that the statewide campaign was called off because of the general lack of interest in the election and because their friends and supporters have as- sured them that while all eyes are On the western front there should be no political agitation.
 Reports for several days have been that the anti-amendment committee has planned to make a whirlwind speaking campaign through the state during the latter part of July ana early part of August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Tuesday Nights Rain Put New
 Life Into Truckmen and Dealers
nx JOHN c. MOSES

The rain of Tuesday night put new and greenstuff dealers were concerned. The good season will rush homegrown stuff from now on Many local gardeners are picking tomatoes for market. Wholesalers were satisfied with the way things were moving out yesterday, while retailers were busy. also Mer- chants having sugar to sell were doing a rushing business, as preserving time is here with a rush. All prices in feedstuffs remain station ary while cotton is selling locally at 2S1zc for good middling. Small receipts are reported. Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry Fryers-1 to 1h pounds. 4595oc lb.; I lbs, 45QI50c lb. Guineas-40c to 5oc each. Roosters-15c lb. Turke keys-Live, 2711@5oc lb. Ducks-20c lb. Hens-27d2Sc h. Eggs-Wholesale, 32G34c. Eggs-Retail, 31a40c.
 Fish Perch-1oc. Salt Water Trout-15c Red Snapper-ttea0teSS ana draWn, lou 19c
 Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn nhc
 Mullet-961oc. Spanish Mackerel-2 -2o0225kc. Virginia Red Fin Crokers-10c-
 Meal and Feedstuff Hen Feed-A per 100-lb sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-$59q69. c. s. Meal, per cent-s54. Peanut Meal-$56. Kiddo Feed Meal-s42. Old Style Hulls-S29. Lintless Hulls-$20. Corn-s2,10.
 Corn Chops-3.75. No. 3 White Oats-s1 .06 per bushel. Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-S3o per ton. Southern Alfalfa-S8. No. l Johnson Grass-SA. No. 1 Timothy-s31. Glover and Timothy-$31. Shucks-sl2.
 Fruits and Produce Oranges-California. E. Fat Yearlings-91l0c. Limes-Imported. sl.50d1.B Snap Beans-$1.75@2. Lemons-$l0412.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
.BULL|SH ADWCES
 !. CAUSE COTTON RISE
General List Closed Easy at Net Loss of 9 to AS Points
 Over Previous Close

New York June 26.-The cotton mar ket was extremely irregular during to- days trading An early decline was fol- lowed by rallies on bullish spot advices, but prices weakened again with October selling off to False late in the afternoon, closing at p 25c. The general list closed easy at net loss of to AS points. Au- gust showed the minimum loss with other months ranging from 27 to sS points lower.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of Is to 66 points on July and Au- gust but generally 6 to points lower. It seemed that the big advance of yes terday had led to an easier technical position, and there was good deal of realizing which was prompted by pros- poets for slightly lower temperatures ,n the southwest and further indications of high-end June condition figures. Juiy sold off from 2S 45c to 2S 03c right after the call ana October reacted from 25 75c to 25.&c, with active months generally showing net losses of 24 to 32 points, fhe market then firmed up on a re- neWai of trade buying and covering.
 The weekly report of the weather bu- feau noting some deterioration in cen tral Texas as result of drouth, but generally favorable progress elsewhere failed to bring in any fresh selling If consequence during the early afternoon. After recovery to 2S33c for July and 2o.6sc for October, however, the market weakened under selling by New Or leans and broke sharply late in the aft- ernoon. July sold off to 2Sc, while De- cember broke from 25.2Sc, the early high level, to 2f.S0c, making net declines of z to 52 points on active positions New crop months closed a shade up from the lowest
 Local brokers said they saw no change in the news to account for the late break, which they attributed to the in- fluenee Of continued favorable crop re- ports on an easier technical position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

New Orleans: Middling, 31c; receipts, 2697; sales, 1238; stock, 394,05O.
 Galveston: Middling, 32O5c; receipts, I757; sales, 434; stock, 19l,073.
 Mobile: Middling, BOG; receipts, 72; stock, 1e,S30
 Savannah Middling, 31. 25c; receipts, 327 sales, 714: stock, 1S0,499.
 Charleston: Middling, 30. soc; receipts 19; sales, 10; stock. 39,SSS.
 Wilmington: Middling, BOG; receipts, B. stock, 37,120.
 Texas City: Stock, 35.635.
 Norfolk: Middling, BOG; receipts, 339 sales, 129; stock, S.lSS.
 Baltimore: Stock, 17,015.
 Boston: Middling, 32.30c; receipts, 12o; stock, 1S,200
 Philadelphia: Middling, 32.25c; stock. 775l.
 New York: Middling, 32c; stock, 154. 133. Minor Ports: Stock, 1S,5l3. Total today: Receipts 5354; stock, ,lS4,. S95
 Total for week: Receipts, H,764
 Total for season: Receipts, 6,l1, ,62S; ex- ports, 3904, 464.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

French Seamen Requested
 to Join German Boycott
By BRIGGS

Paris June 26. tHavas Agency, French seamen are requested to join with British mariners in a boycott of Ger many in a letter written to the Matin by Joseph Havelock Wilson, leader of the seameu of Great Britain. The letter in- cludes copy of telegram sent by the British seamen to President Poincare which states that the British are deter mined to fight to the bitter end ito bring just punishment on the Boche."
 II has been decided to exclude all Ger mans from crews and to carry no German goods. This action Is in retaliation for the shameless assassination of z15,0M noncombatant seamen."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Opening At Hesitant Tone, Stock
 Market Went to BuOyant Close
By JOHN C. MOSES


 ing. October closed at 25.2c, with the general list easy at net losses of to AS points. August showed the minimum loss, while other months ranged from 2 to 4s points lower. The weekly report of the weather bureau proved rather more favorable than expected, but brought in very little selling and the market was steady later on continued covering ana trade buying. Trading was comparatively quiet during the early afternoon, hut there were very few sell CTS and prices had firm support on cov- ering or trade buying.
 Government advices showed damage to corn from frosts east of Chicago and from hot, dry weather in the lower plains states, All this information tended to advance corn, the final figures standing 1c to 2Ac higher. Oats went up on the same cause to the extent of 14c to SAC. Nebraska is off 50 per cent on hes corn crop. Provisions went up with grain and hogs, together with liberal meat shipments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Germany Is Invited to
 Send Representatives to
 Discuss Prisoner Question

Washington, June 26.-Germany has been asked through Spanish diplomatic channels to send representatives to Berne, Switzerland. to meet Ameri- can representatives there on August 5, to discuss maintnance, treatment and exchange of prisoners. In response to proposal from the state department the German government recently sig nified it's agreement in principle to such a conference.
 The United States also has asked Germany to permit a Swiss commission to visit German prison camps to de- termine what American prisoners may be classified as invalids, and released for internment in Switzerland. Re- ciprocal privileges are promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Produce Market

New York, June 26.-Butter steady; re- ceipts, l6,106 tubs; creamery, higher than extras, 45al5lac; extras, 92 score, 44Ac; firsts, 321kQt44c. Eggs, steady; receipts PLOTS cases; fresh gathered extras, 39k G40c; fresh gathered storage packed, firsts, 37l4GS9c; fresh gathered, regular packed, extra firsts, 371aa39c; fresh gath cred firsts, 35G37c. Cheese. steady; re- ceipts TITS boxes; state fresh specials 23s4G24c; state fresh average run. 23lac Poultry, live, steady; chickens broers 45a50c; other prices not settled; dressed, steady; chickens, 4qo2c; fowls, 31QS5c; turkeys, 30939c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Organization of Slavic
 Legion Favored in Senate

Washington, June 26 = Organization of a volunteer Slavic legion" in the United States for service at the front composed of members of oppressed races of Austria and Germany, was approved today by the Senate. The amendment providing for the legion
 but excluding Poles because of organi- ation in France of a Polish army, was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
More Hours and More
 Pay for Federal Clerks

Washington, June 26--An agreement was reached today by Senate and House conferees on the legislative. execu- tive and judicial appropriation bill. providing that all government employees in the civil establishment shall work eight hours daily instead of seven, as at present, beginning July l, and shall receive $120 additional pay annually.
 The conferees also agreed to con tinuance of subtreasuries including the one at New Orleans, which the House had voted to abolish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

Blackberries-$3 crate. PineappleS-$4. per crate Cantaloupes-S4. S4.7 75 per crate; flats, g. Green Peas-S2.25 hamper.
 Live Stock
 Union Stock Yards) Feed Steers: Good to Choice-12-14c Medium to Good-l0Ql2c. Common to Medium-edD10c. Grass cattle, according to weight. quail ity and flesh: Steers-10412c. Fat Cows-9011c. Medium Cows-SQ9c. Cutters-7QSc. CannerS-6M7c.. Heavy Bulls-9d10c. Light Buls-8Q9c. OXen-SIl11c. Medium ' Yearlings-S49c. Vealers-10Q12c- Hogs: Choice Corn Fed Hogs ls5 lbs and up -151Aq16c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 1s6 to 165 lbs- l41a@15c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 90 to 135 lbs l3414c. Light Pigs, 90 lbs down-12113c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-149l41ac. Half Fat Rough Hogs-l3d131ac. Soft and oily hogs from 1c to % pes pound less than above prlces.
 Hides and TallOw Green Salt Hides-16@17c. Half Cured Hides-154l6c. Green Hides-14@15c Dry Flint Hides-2Si30c. Dry Salt Hides-25aEc. Damaged Hides half price. Sheep Skins Wool-s1. 25@150. Lamb Skins-75c@s1. CO., Horse Hides-S1. .00Q5.OO. Ginseng, Wld-S7O0Q8.0 Colt Skins-25QJ50c. Shearling Skins-25475c. Goat Sl<ins-75GS5c. Hog Skins-25G50c. Beecwax-33@35c. Tallow-12014c. Washed Wool-75Q80c Clear Unwashed Wool-55960c Burry Grease Wool-35q37c.
 Cotton Good middling .................. 2S1a Strict middling ................ 2S Middl1ng ......................... 27& Strict low middling ............ 27A Pig Iron (Under Government Basis) Coke Iron No. 1.........................S3 S33. 0U
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
NCntnn Seed Oil

New York, June 26.-Cotton seed oil was quotably lower with business con fined to switching between July ana September at 25 points dif1erehce prir,a crnde. 17.5oc; prime summer yell low spot nominal; July and August 20 50c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Sugar Market

New York, June 26-The sugar mar ket was unchanged at 4.sS5 for CupaS' cost and freight, equal to o.ooo TOT Gon- trifueal Recently purchases for July sbinment have been on a more active scale and the committee today reported an additional loss of 14,o0o bags Of Porto Rican.
 In refined, prices remained at the fixed level of 7.50 for fine granulatea with buyers now seeking their Ger tifcates in order to secure thelr sup plies. Refiners, however, are all ousy' with most of them behind on delivery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27


 At the opening of the stock market yesterday, all trades were of a hesitaut nature, which looked like an expansion of short interests Later in the session vigorous advance was scored, the day closing buoyant. Selling pressure re- faxed in the early afternoon when oils, equipments and various minor war shares rose irregularly on renewed ac- emulation. Specialties were featured by Sumatra Tobacco, which rallied points. Metals and feathers became firmer. Ali restraint was thrown off in the final hour, equipments, shippinss and rails featuring the many substan- tial gains. The closing was strong Liberty 3lAs sold at 99.5S to es.6S; first 4s at 9402 to 9420; second As at 94 to 941S and 4l4s at 96.o2 to 96.2o.
 Bullish spot advices sent cotton to rally after an extremely irregular open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Chicago Futures
Cash Gram

low nominal; No. 3 yellow, s1.67@1.70; No. yellow, s1,50@1.65.
 Oats: No. 8 white, TIE @7S%c; standard, IS @79c
 Rye: No. nominal; barley. s1.0c@ $1.1S; timothy. s5.00@7.5o; clover nom- inal.
 Pork nominal; lard, s25.35; ribs, S22.70@2320.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS
RHEA SPRINGS

RHEA SFRINES Now open for season 1918. Private cot tages with bath and modern conven- fences Water prolongs your life, makes the sick well and the we'll better. usual amusements. very accessible. reason- able rates; for further information ad- dress Rhea Springs Co.,. Rhea Springs Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

Chicago. Jun> -6.-Butter unchanged. Eggs, receipts, 17.175 cases; unchanged. Potatoes, higher, old receipts 10 cars; Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota, bulk, $1 .25d1. 40; Wisconsin. Michigan, Minne- sota, sacks s1.2OQ1 .55; new receipts, 50 cars; Louisiana and Texas, sacked Tri- umphs, $2. .5OG2 .75. Virginia barrels, $5Q 55o Poultry, alive, unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

hands was at standstill in anticipa- tion of coming action on price fixing, many of the few sales reported being made subject to any revision made nee essary by acceptance of the govern ment price Raw silk has advanced 10 a basis of sS.25 pound, compared with S6 a pound in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool. June 26.--Cottnn. spot, cuieL; prices firm. Coed middling, .s:Ood middling. 22.39d; low middling, 21.s6d; good ordinary. 20.s6d Sales 1000, including 1500 American; receipts, 1000 American, $500. Futures closed steady New contracts: June. 22.3Sd. July, 2241d; August, 21.40d. Septem- t.rr 3l.41d; October, 19.79d. Old con tracts. fixed prices: June. 21.l4d; July cA 0td
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27
Interior Movement

Houston: Middling, 3175c; receipts. 1855: shipments. 2S04 sales ST; stock, 1l2,672. Memphis: Middling. BOG; receipts, 4l59 shipments, 4472; sales, 750; stock, 364,227 Augusta: Middling, Slc; receipts, 473; shipments, 526: sales, 194; stock. SO.020.
 St. Louis Middling, SO.5Oc; receipts 1880; shipments, 1880; stock, 20O32.
 Cincinnati: Stock, 14.407.
 Little Rock: Middling. 3oc; shipmenta 499; sales, 499; stock, 17,169.
 Total today: Receipts, 1887; shipments 1o.2sl; stock. 60S,5H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-27

St. Louis, June 26.-Poultry, higher; springs large, 4Jc; turkeys, Nc; ducks, ZIG. Butter and eggs, unchanged.