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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16
FRENCH ARMY WILL ENTER
SIRtSSHIJN(s NOVEMBER

PARIS. November 15.-The French
army will nuke an official entry of
to an official announcements. High
officials will go To that city eight days
later for the ceremonies incident to
tho retakinS Of Alsace-Lorranc by
France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16
SOLDIERS COI'SCII. DIRECTS
TROOPE' GNDE.iLY NIrIsDK a w 8 L.

soldiers council in Brussels the
Nieuwe, Courant, OF Rotterdam. says,
has published Il number of proclana-
lions arranging for the orderly with
drawal OF German troops appealing to
the soldiers not TO i'll treat their off,
GERS and sending n brotherly greet
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16
LU8TRIAN JUGO-sIAvs CAST
THEIR LOT WITH SIRBIA

Ssll SSygaASFIINGTON, November I5.-Com-
AZ to the union Of tho
provinces OF Austria with
sthei Kingdom OF Serbia, has been reach
I 90 bgjPrcmicr Pashitch, OF Serbia and
fkhcl d6{egates of the National Council
Us representative of Tho
'Sa4yhs. CroatS and Slovenes OF the
81 6tuer Austro- Hungarian empire, &C
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16
MACKESSEN'S SOLDIERS
MANE JOLNED REVOLUTION

part Of the forces under Field Marshal
Won Mackensen lin command in Rou-
mania) has joined the revolutions the
budapest AZ Est says. according to a
Copenhagen dispatch TO tho Exchange
TeleEraph Company
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16
SOLDIERS AND wouKERS
WILL. DISSOLVE RED (:IrNRnS

LONDON, November l5.-The Berlin
soldiers and workers council has de-
cided to dissolve the red guards. ac-
cording to an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen. Captain Won
has been dismissed for making rcvo-
lutionary plans.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16

cording TO an official dispatch received
mere to-day. The conference was held
IN Geneva November =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16
TO FORM
JOINT HtI,TIc S'rATI.

LONDON, November l5.-Thc state
councils Of Esthonia, Livonia, Courland
and oesel Island have decided to form
a JOINT baitlc state. according to u
Riga dispatch TO Copenhagen forward
ed by the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16

MARSHAL FOCH MAY SOON
PAY VISIT TO UNITED STATES
CLEVELAND, ONO. November IS
Anticipating visit to tho United
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16
Intern E.-Cro,vn Prince.

AMSTERDAM. November l5.-Fried-
rich Wilhelm. cN-crown prince Of Prus-
STA. and his wife. CX-Crown Princess
Cecilic. have been interned nj Swalmen
Castle. Holland. II was learned to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16

Timrs-DISpntch Wnnt Ads
are Il known quantity. They produce
results for advertisers. Phone your
Want Ad to Randolph 1.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16

Men. these are extraordinary
values: rich, soft quality fabrics
are fashioned into the finest kind
Of warm Overcoats. Perfect fit
ting, stylish garments at a price
that is amazing. All sizes in this
wonderful lot.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16

Just few items selected random our large
stock carefully the very prices:
Mems Gloves, .S1.0S to S3.Ds.
Cape and Walking Gloves. s1.0s s2.0s :.
Mems Sweaters, "v" neck collars; wide range
o colors, S1.4S to SS0S, NH.
Leather nelts detachable sterling silver
buckles, and csc. ~.
initiated erchiefs packed three in n box anc
quality, box only 40c.
Mems Bath Robes in beautiful styles; prices
low, S44S to $74S. Ef
Mons Muflers In many attractive styles at 75c
to S2Os Wcisber6cr's--NInln Floor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-16

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
.BULL|SH ADVANCES
 DO NOT HOLD IN CORN
Oats and Provisions Also Follow in Line and Close
 Much Lower

Chicago, August 14.-Cooler tempera- lures made the corn market average lower today despite bullish crop advances, both from government and private sources The close was weak, 1hc to 1c net lower, with September $6lA@1. .613s, and October $1.62ss@1. .62s4 Oats finished a shade off to Ac advance, and provis-
 Weakness in the corn market developed chiefly around the opening and near the close. The initial declines were the most pronounced and were wholly due to bet ter weather conditions, whereas the final setbackS in values resulted more or less from profit taking sales. Only transient upturns were brought about by the ad- verse crop news because, to a large ex- tent, the facts had been discounted in advance. The crop features that received the greatest attention included an esti- mate that the seven leading states would harvest S2,o00,000 bushels less than had been implied by the government returns of August 1. Besides, according to offi- cial announcement, the crop in many up- land districts of Missouri, Kansas, Okla homa and Texas will be failure out ions down 7c to 45c.
 right
 Oats were governed mainly by the &C., tion of corn. Gossip was current that the movement to terminal markets is not as heavy as the trade had expected.
 Provisions went downgrade with hogs. Business, however, was small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
SHARP ADVANCE
 DOES NOT HOLD OUT
Close in Cotton Was Easy, Net 2S Points Lower
 to AZ Higher

New York, August 14.-A further sharp advance carried prices into new high ground for the season during to- days early trading in the cotton mar ket. but reactions followed under realizing with the close easy. December sold up from 2939c to so.16c. and closed at 29.S5c.
 The market opened steady at a le- cline of 12 to 20 points in response to relatively easier Liverpool cables and reports of rain in Texas. The census reports showing domestic mill con sumption of 541,792 bales of lint cot ton for July, against 537,S23 last year. was better than expected, however, and the market very soon 4firmed up in anticipation that the continued un- favorable crop advances from the southwest would be followed by bull ish weekly report from the weather bureau during the middle of the morn ing. october led the advance selling up to 3076c. or Fl points above last nights closing figures.
 The weekly report indicating that conditions had been the most unfav- orable so far this season, and that the crop was a failure in some parts of Texas, was fully as bullish as looked for. but proved the sign for realizing after the big advance of the morning. Selling was checked but the market was rather nervous and unset tied and realizing was active in the late trading.
 The close was 12 to 2S points net lower on August and September but generally 25 to 42 points net higher on October and later months. Precip- itation was reported at 20 stations in Texas, but with one exception was con- sidered too light to materially help the crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

about because the state has not used up the amount allotted by the United States food administration, and retail merchants of the state have been ask ed by Richard M. Hobbie, state food ad- ministrator. to make application for sugar blanks from the county boards. in odder that a record may be kept of the amount each customer gets.
 The certificates for the merchants are in denominations of 50 and 100 pounds. Distribution of the surplus will be regulated in order that each customer may not get more than 10 pounds. this sugar being used .exclus- lively for domestic canning and pre- serving purposes.
 Tt is desired to put this sugar into circulation through the retail mer- chants at the earliest practicable mo- ment and to regulate it's distribution so that 1t will serve the most useful purpose" said George R. Wright, chief of the sugar division. 'The most general and urgent demand for sugar the past few weeks has been for do- nestle canning and preserving, and our decision is that this surplus be de- voted to that use"
 Retailers are urged to ascerran. about the quantity of sn1ar their GUS toners need, and inform the county ad- ministration of this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Copyright 1s1s by (New Tribune)
Hot Weather is Not Interfering
 With Trade of Different Merchants
By JOHN c. MOSES
By BRIGGS

c. MOSES Light Bulls-60p7Mc. Oxen--7QSc. Fat Yearlings-70Sc. Medium Yearlings-6g7c. Vealers-9q10c. Hogs: Choice to Corn Fed Hogs. 1s5 and up-- 17G1Sc. Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 1s5 to 1s5-- 16a-17c. Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 90 to 1s5-l4a1sc. Light Pigs, 90 pounds down--12Qtl3c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-16Ql61xc. Half Fat Rough Hogs-14c. Soft and Oily Hogs from 1c to zc per pound less than above prices.
 Hides and Tallow Green Salt Hides-15Q16c. Half Cured Hides-14Q15c. Green Hides-1aQl3c. Dry Flint Hides-l6d27c. Dry Salt Hides-24Q25c. Damaged Hides half price. Sheep Skins Wool-sl. .25Q1.50 Lamb Skins-75c@s1.00. Horse Hides-S1.0045.00. Ginseng. Wild-s700QS.0 .00. Colt Skins-25q50c. Shearling Skins-25G75c. Goat Skins-75IS6c. x Hog Skins-25Q50c. N Beecwax-s3@35c. Tallow--12414c. Washed Wool-756S0c. Clear Unwashed Wool-55&60c. Burry Grease Wool-35437c.
 Cotton Good middling ................. 28 Strict middling ................. 27M Middlihg ......................... 27h s Strict low middling ............. 27
 Pig Iron
 Under Government Basis) Coke Iron No. l SSa.0e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans. August 14.-Higher prices prevailed in cotton today, except during a short period around the opening. when selling pressure was felt. Larger con sumption of cotton in this country than expected and the high, unfavorable tone of the weekly crop accounts from the government were the main bullish influ- ences. The net change for the day was a rise of 35 to A points.
 Before the opening. private reports of rains in Texas were circulated and they resulted in enough selling on sthe first call to put the active months 27 to 59 points down. The census bureau issued a report showing large amount of cotton soncumed during July in this country than even the most bullish element in tho market expected. and heavy buying en- sued, which caused complete recovery and a net advance. At 10 o'clock the weekly crop reports stimulated the de- mand still more. At the highest of the day the trading months were 61 to GA points above yesterdays close.
 Late in the session the tendency among holders of long contracts was to realize profits and under this character of selling the market fell off moderately. The tone on the close was called barely steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
ACTIVITY OF POOLS ]. EVIDENT IN STOCKS
United States Steel Yielded Practically One Point
 During the Session

New York, August 14.-Rails were less conspicuous in today's more circum- scribed stock market, yielding to indus trials and specialties of the several groups which owe their intermittent activity to pools.
 During the morning, when prices were highest, attention was drawn to the railroad contract conference at Washing ton. but prices broke 1 to ? points later on announcement of inconclusive action. Other restraining influences were the weekly weather report, indicating crop deterioation in the west and southwest. further activity of enemy submarines in nearby waters and the rigidity of cali, money, which held at per cent, although time funds were in better supply.
 Trade authorities attached some impor- tance to the cut of $ in steel bars, at tyibutiug the reduction to pressure from agricultural interests
 Sharles of the prominent electrical com panies enjoyed a brief period of strength and activity. due presumably to Secsc- tary McAdoo's suggestion of an extension Of the identification of the country Transportation systems, and telegraph and telephone shares rallied suDstan- fially.
 Final quotations among leading rails ana industrials were fractionally under those of the preceding day, United states Steel yielding practically l point.
 St. Paul issues displayed consistent strength. and tobaccos, oils and papers ended mostly at gains.
 Liberty 31ks at the years new maximum of 100.O8 featured the more narrow ana Irregular bond list, International North. ern again easing slight fractions. Tosai sales, par value, aggregated $5,65oooo. agOld United States bonds were un- changed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Business Suspended
 at the State Capitol
 During Election Day

Montgomery August 14.-(speciaD Little business was transacted at the state capitol Tuesday. In many offi- ces the desks were locked, and visitors found that the most important building in the state was like grave yard. Tn many offices there were so few officials no business could have been transacted had the callers been on bus- mess. Primary election day was 2 holiday for state officials, the major ity going to their homes in various parts of the state to vote.
 John Purifoy. secretary of state, ap- peared not interested in the voting. although he is a candidate for the highest office in the state. Early he was at the office. looking over the mail, and transacting other business. His secretary, Jim Purifoy, voted early before. leaving his home at Mill brook, and the rest of the day he spent in the office. Governor Henderson voted at Troy, and Sam Moffatt. his secretary. attended to the business of theh day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Troop Health Record
 Finest in History

Washington. August 1l.-American troops at home and overseas are setting world records for health and low death rates. In announcing today that deaths from disease among the soldiers for the week ending July 26 were at the rate Of 1.9 per thousand year. Surgeon General Gorsasy said such a record never mad been surpassed by any military organi- ration.
 In past wars the best rate was 20 per thousand during the Russo Japanese war, showing the tremendous progress made in military sanitation. Attention was called tc the fact that the annual death rate among civilians of military age is 6.7 per thousand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Coffee Market

New York, August 14.-There was re- newal of scattering near-month liquida- tion in the market for coffee futures to- day, but most of it was in the way of switching from near to late months, while trade interests were moderate buyers Of September and there was some foreign buying of the later deliveries. This gave the market generally steady undertoue and after orening unchanged to points higher prices closed net unchanged to b points higher. September rallied from S.37@S. 4Oc, while May held around s.laQ e15c; September, sS9c; October. S51c; De : cember, S.74c; January, SS2c; March. S.99c; May, 9.15c; July, 931c. Spot quiet; Rio IS, S1ac; Santos As, 11ssc Government buyers have asked for offers on 5,o2l, ,4S2 pounds of green coffee. It is reported that considerable freight room is o1er- ing in Brazil but no business Of impor- tance was noted in the cost and freisht market, buyers and sellers being apar,. An offer of Santos As was reported at 11.70 American credits.
 Owing to the holiday there were no ol- ficial cables from Brazil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Over S. R. Stewards Wire

New Orleans, August 14.-Map shows generally cloudy western half of bels. generally clear east or the river, soms light scattered showers mostly in the southeastern half of Texas, not enough to change the general drouth situation. Indications are for continued cloudiness west, with probably some further precipi- tation in tie northwestern portion, and light showers in south Texas, but no gen. eral reliof. Increasing cloudiness Is indl- cated for the east. High pressure coll tinues over the Atlantics to hold out a tropical disturbance.
 Liverpool fluctuated widely under hedge and stradd;e selling, but quotes spots 30 points higker Reports from Texas in- dicate more spot inquiry and quotations are higher, Dallas, Houston and Cat weston quoting over soc for middling.
 Our marker opened as much as 50 points down on october on overnight selling accumulation, partly based on the IeW showers in the west, but the markes greedily absorbed all selling and jumped quickly 70 to so points, October trading to 29. BOG, and after a small reaction tr 29. 5Oc. immediately before publication .'t the weekly government crop report.
 This reporr is bullish on all states ex- cept Mississippi and Alabama. whera conditi ons seem to have been best main tained. It says cotton deterioraten further in the west, being failure m parts of Texas and lost severely in, Okla roma and the hill lands of Arkansas Even the Atlantics begin to show de- terioration from drouth and south Geor- gia is suffering from excessive shedding and insect damage.
 The market, however. reacted because of realizing orders being timed for the publication. Anyway. there seems more of a disposit:on to accept profits on the big side at this level in the face of the probability that more general selling disposition will be encountered toward 30c.-John F Clark & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

2S points lower to 42 points higher. Busi- ness was less active during the early afternoon, but the bulges seemed to meet more realizing and the market was easier toward o'clock. October contracts sold off to 90.39c and January to 2975c. or about 3l to S7 points from the best, and back to within 20 to 34 points of last nights closing. The weekly weather re- port, indicating conditions to be the most unfavorable so far this season, was a big factor.
 The crop advances in corn was bullish. but rains and cooler temperature caused the market to average lower. The weak ness developed mostly around the open- ing and close. Oats were governed by action of corn. Movements were re- ported as not as heavy as was expected. Hogs went off, carrying the provision list with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

1o,50o; market lower. Light, s1910a19.So pigs, s1i5o@lS75; mixed. s19; butchers, $19@19.s0; good heavy, s1915Q19.So; bulk. $19d19.sO.
 Cattle: Receipts, 44O0; market strong Native beef steers, $11.50Q1S25; yearhre steers and beifers. $95oG15.5o; cows, s7.50@ 2.50: stockers and feeders, sS.50q12; far to prime southern beef steers, sl0qlIIu; beef cows and heifers. s7.50Q155o; native calves, $7.75@15.25.
 Sheep: Receipts 2soo; market steady. Lambs, st4@l7; ewes. sll912; canners anc choppers. se@9.
 Kansas City, August 14.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 10000; market lower. Bulk, slS.20GD 1885; heavy, s1sS5@19; packers and butch CTS, SIS. 25@19: light s17.s0G1S.70; pigs, s16.5o @175O.
 Cattle: Receipts, 5000; market higher Prime fed steers, s1725@1S 40; dressed beef steers. s13@17; southern steers. S.5D@ 15; cows, ss.75@11.60; heifers, S.50Ql3; stocker sand feeders, s6Q1650; bulls, S5V 10.50; calves, s6G13.50.
 Sheep: Receipts, 5000; market steady Lambs, s16@1S.25; yearlings, s11ql5.So; wethers s10@1475; ewes, ss@14so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Alabama Man Dead
 at Chanute Field

RantouL Ili., August 14-Lieut. J. w. Johnson of Trafford. Ala. cadet at Chanute aviation field, was killed today when his plane fell at Clifford, six miles east of here. Another aviator in the plane was only slightly hurt The plane fell about 1000 feet
 Witnesses of the accident said the plane in which Johnson and his pupil were maneuvoi ing went into a tail spin ar a height nf about 1000 feet. The pilot ar- parently was unable to regain control and the machine crashed to earth. Lieu tenant Johnson's death was the second at Chanute field in two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Money Market

w York, August 14.-Mereantile fek, and months. 6 per cent. ofing 60-day bills. 4.7SA commer- ,n6O-day bills on banks. 4.72A com
 .,jial 6o- day bills, 4.72M; demand. tk; cables, 4.76S. Ear silver. 99%c.
 tIe loans. strong; 60 days, 90 days
 months. per cent bid. Call
 tey strong; high, low and ruling
 e, per cent; closed at 5% per cent; 1oan. g. per cent.
 francs: Demand. 5s5A; cables. Az. Guilders: Demand. 51N; ca Yes, 52 Lires: Demand. 751 ;; cables. 50. Rubles: Demand. .13Hs; cables, IA. lominal. Mexican dollars. 77c. Gov srnment bonds, irregular; railroad bonds, steady.
 ' London, August 14.-The maximum, price of bar silver was fixed today at 4S1 s-s2d per ounce.
 < London. August 14.-Bar silver, 48 13-16d per ounce: maximum fixed price; money. S per cent. Discount rates, short bills, 3 t7-32 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Polish Papers in
 Brazil Suspended

Rio Janeiro. August 13.-(TuesdayJ Newspapers published in the Polish Ian guage in the state of Parana. in south Brazil. have been suspended by the gov crnmenr The. suspension was because of the pro German tendencies of the pupli : cations in question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

 In spite of the hot weather, business holds up well. Yesterday witnessed a good days turnover among all classes of merchants, especially the retailers. An exceptionally fine lot of tomatoes and apples are coming into the city daily, most of which are going into cans. Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry 35@ssc ID. Guienas-50c each. Roosters-16c lb. Turkeys-Live, 271z@30c lh. Ducks-20c lb. Hens-26de7c. Eggs-Wholesale, 40dl42c. Tggs-Retail, 4594Sc.
 Fish ,'crch-1oc. Salt Water Trout-15c. Red Snapper-Headless and drawn, 1SG 19c. Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn. t1iac. Mullet-9@1oc. Virginia Red Fin Crokers--10c,
 Meal and Feedstuff Hen Feed-$4 per 100-lb. sack. Mixed Horse and Cattle Feed-$50169 c. s. Meal. per cent-$S5. Peanut Meal-$5S Kiddo Feed Meal-$42 Old Style Hulls-$3O. Lintless HullS-$20. Corn-2 10. Corn Chops-M Wheat Shorts-S3s. Ne. White Oats-M per bu. Choice Pea-Green Alfalfa-$35 per ton. Southern Alfalfa-$32. No. 1 Timothy-S4 Clover and Timothy-$30. Shucks--$l2.
 Fruits and Produce Sweet Potatoes-$3 hamper. Oranges-Califoruia, s. Limes-Imported sl.50I1.75. Snap Eeans-$1.50Q$2. Lemons-$S.5 .50.
 Live Stock
 Wnion Stock Yards.) Feed Steers: Good to Choice-11M11c. Medium to Good-S@9c. Common to Medium-7GSc. Grass cattle, according to weight. Qual- ity and flesh: @ Steers-SQf 10c. Fat Cows-8@9c. Medium Cows-7@Sc. Cutters--6lr61ac. Canners-5Q6c. Heavy Bulis-7H6812c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Texas City: Stock. 17,O10.

Texas City: Stock. 1I010.
 Norfolk: Middlng, S0.50c; receipts. |; sales, 64; stock, 62,464
 Baltimore: Stock, 13,45o.
 Boston: Middling, S3. 40c; receipts, 3U2; stock, 17900
 Philadelphia: Mfddling, S35oc; stock, 6621.
 New York: Middling. ss 25c; stock, 12o.- 52S
 New York: Middling, ss.25c; receipts. 17,251.
 Total today: Receipts, 5s1s; stock. S72,- 260
 Total for week: Receipts. 33.427; ex- ports, 3s.s16.
 Total for season: Receipts. 74.s31; ex- ports. 123, 116.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Big Sugar Supply Is
 Available in State

Montgomery. August 14.-(Special) Announcement was made at the state food administration Tuesday afternoon that there is large supply of sugar available in Alabama for domestic ard preserving purposes. The surplus comes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

Liverpool. August 14.-Cotton spot quiet: prices irregular. Good middling, B. 25d i; middling, 2262d;, low middling. -21.o7d; good ordinary, 2o.04; ordinary. 1s.s21 Sales, 1000, including 800 American; re l ceipts, 20G no American. Futures closed steady; August, p esd; September, 22.45d i; October. 22.2Sod; November. 2201d; De cember. 21.89d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Surar Market

New York, August 14.-There was noth. ing new in the local raw sugar market and prices remain at the fixed level of 4.9s5c for Cubas, cost and freight, equal to 6.055c for centrifugal. The committee reported purchases of 1000 bags of Gu ban and 1900 Porto Rican.
 In refined the demand is still somewhat below expectations This may be due in part to the irregular distribution of certificates, although the consuming de- mand is not particularly active, notwith- standing the continued hot weather Prices are unchanged at 7.50c for fine granulated.