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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18

Some rivalry is developing among
the bank men. Not only is the liberty
bond drive infusuE much energy into
the youngsters but the old gray haired
lads are also mixing themselves up in
the little rivalry as to which one Of
the banks can make the best daily
showing Of bond sales.
Julien HIN 3 men were the FIRST 10
report 90 per cent of employees on
the bond list, and the Merchants bank
followed closely with the Union bank
mot very far behind. The chase was
as 10 which would reach liberty head
quarters first with the news,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18
Costam o{I

New York, April i7-tery little in
tsrest Ia shown In the cotton oil mar
ket and in the absence Of any husi
ness underlying conditions remain un~
changed. No tenders have been made
or April contracts so far. Tho mar
ket is purely . nominal affair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18

St. Louis, April IA sneak thief
operated successfully in the rage
boulevard police station here. obtain
ng a stickpin valued at $40 from
lanes o. Murray. who was there Dc
ng examined for the draft
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18

Notwithstanding the great liberty
bond campaign now on in all its force,
he sale of war savings stamps goes
merrily along
From local headquarters yesterday II
was announced that the small change
people are gathering I'D large collec-
tions Of stamps. and that the sales are
most encouraging to those having the
matter in hand.
Big plans are being formed for an
active resumption OF the campaign as
soon as the liberty bond drive reaches
an end
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18

WHOLESALE MARKET CONDITIONS.
Cary street developed satisfactory
trading today. business showed
marked Improvement and heavier re-
ceiptS. especially OF eggs were taken
up readily. Prices generally were
steady.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18

Manager Bill Dabney is passing the
word along that there are but three
uniforms to be worn at this time The
soldiers, the sailors and the citizens
The principal part of the citizens uni
form is the liberty bond button firmly
fastened to the left lapel of the coat.
1T is either one or another of these
three, for every man in Richmond"
said Mr.. Dabney yesterday. The boys
over there and those getting ready to
go over, are giving their all for us
and we must give what we can for
them. A liberty bond helps wonder
fully. Every man should be glad to
own at least one. We expect to sell
10000 males in Richmond during this
drive. That means that 50 per cent of
the male population must come across
TO keep the kaiser from coming
across"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18

City employees will get in the game
as usual. They will meet with the
mayor tomorrow morning in the
council chamber, and the matter will
be talked over. Plans by which the
city men may be able to get in the
swim for the third. time will be dis
cussed, and short talks will be made
by men who can explain the whole
thing in a few words. 1t is no char
ity thing that is being done. The
owner OF q bond is getting good in
terest on his investment, and he is
simply lending his money to his couu-
try for the sake of his family as well
as his country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18
RICHMOND PRODUCE MARKET.

tWhoie@aIe Quots rrons ~y r.. w. Evana
q Co. Communications Merchants. 1919
East Cary street. Madison 1919
L. s. food administration license NO.
q. 03S22)
Richmond. Va. April II, 1918.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18
RICHMOND nav MARKET.

~ hole~Hlc Quotations "a -ChHHwe.l
Richmond. Va. April l.. 1913
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18

Alderman Joe Powers has at last
made up his mind. For nearly year
ne has been rusttcating in the Forest
Hin neiEhborhood, thinking II over
as to whether to make that delight full
suburb his permanent home. Yester-
daN n deed was recorded in hustinEs
court, part II. showing that he had
purchased ine home at Forest Hll
costing nearly $4,000. Thus does
another Madison ward councilman
take up his abode in South Richmond.
1t is limited around the financial
ceuters that there is soon to be anoth-
or theatcr in Richmond. A playhouse
along the line of the Lyric where
light amusem ents in addition to NOV
ing pictures may be seen. The show
shop, IL is said to be located not far
from Murphy's and is to cost some
thing inside Of 100000. Plans are
being discussed. it was reported yes
terday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18
ALONG MAIN STREET.
Rank Clearnnres.


Richmond. Va, April j., saoi7.a7s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-18
RICHMOND s1oCR MARKET.

From tBsfgtc ~. Tureh q COY
Richmond Va. AHri1 n, 1913.
pid Aslad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
.CURB|NG MEASURES
 CAUSES EVENING UP
Exchange Directors Put a Limit As to Extent of Be-
 ing Long or Short

Chicago, March 1E.-Fresh measures to curb speculation led to general even ing up of trades today in grain, espe- cially on the part of shorts. After a number of lively price changes, corn closed firm, 1sa1ssc net higher, with March sl.27ss and May SIPS. Oats gained 21Sc to Sc. The outcome in provisions varied from elaQ5c decline to rise of 12c.
 Temporarily a ruling by the exchange directors that no one interest could at any given time be long or short more than 100000 bushels of future deliveries led to a good deal of Hurried trading In the corn pit. At first sellers were greatly in the majority, owing to big receipts, but quick covering which shorts began brought about a sudden decided upward swing. All of the gains were afterward lost, only to be replaced by new advances higher than before The final strength was associated more or less with the fact that the weather had become extremely favorable for field work and that in consequence much hauling from farms might be aban- doned.
 Gossip that spectators were buying oats at premium was largely responsi- ble for the strength in the oats mar l1et.
 Heavy receipts in hogs made provi- sions average lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Over w. E. Campbell,s Wire

g New Orleans, March 1S.-Cotton was forced to new high records today by a demand which started with the opening and hardly was satisfied at any stage of the session. Liverpool was credited with being an extremely heavy buyer on the opening, but aside from this there was general demand in evidence, based on the continued dry weather in the west and the benefits to be obtained by the taking over of Hollands ships by this country and it's associateas in the war March was sent above 32c. At the highest level prices were 36 to il points up. In the early afternoon prices were 10 to 15 off from the highest un- der realizing. Spots were marked 13 points up to 32.63c for middling, which was a new high record for the season. Perhaps the main feature in the spot department was the growing interest in low grades. Not only was the weather map dry, but the forecast predicted con- tinued dry weather. Messages from San Antonio state that farmers in that sec- ton have their land well prepared for planting, but will not risk high-priced seed in the ground until the rain falls. which hardly bears out the claim from the short side that planting in the early counties of Texas is ahead of normal. The market is rising on it's own strength, given it by the unusual position of old crop and the uncertainties of the new. Tfh spot demand must inevltS~-y in- crease because of large orders manufac- turers have booked and the small stocks of raw material held by them. This, in our estimation. points to 8 higher market than has yet been seen.
 Highest prices were reached toward the close, when the trading months were 8 to g points up. Last prices were 9 to IS points up.-Shepard & Gluck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
HEAVY SELLING FEATURED STOCKS
United States Steel Was I'm
 mune From Setbacks, But Finally Went Off

New York, March 1S.-A new and more complicated phase of the international |Eituation was injected into today's heavy stock market. Rumors of a' protest py Holland at the proposed commandeer- Ing of Dutch ships by this government Formed the basis of heavy selling.
 Important rails and industrials react ed l to points and some specialties Considerably more, the selling assuming wide dimensions in the final hour.
 1-salings in the early part of the ses- sion were nominal to the point or in- Bignificance Many stocks oroiIaiuy elassed among the leaders were scarce- |Ey quoted until well toward the close.
 Canadian Pacific was heavy to weak Throughout. extending last week s severe reversal by 3 points. Other transcoll- tinentals, also grain carriers ana eoa,. krs, were down 10 to z1a points Wieii ehares of eastern roads.
 Among speclalties, American Sumatra Tobacco. which may be adversely aI- Fected bv the Dutch situation, broke A points. Sugars and oils were swept into [he receding tide of the last hour yield Ing to 6 points.
 limited States Steel whs immune from he setback most of the time, but hnai- V succumbed to pressure, scoring an Extreme loss of 11s points. Other steeis knd kindred equipments relinquisned mid 6av gains of i to 21s points, closing al kariable net losses.
 ponds hoth rails and industrials, were =vmnathetically depressed and Liberty ls- Eues also reacted Total sales, par value' Aggregated s2,77o,ooo. .
 ITnited States bonds old issues. were unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
COTTON REACHES
 SEASONS RECORD
March Contracts Led the Advance, With Quotations
 At a 5S Point Rise

New York, March 1S.-The highest cotton today reflecting very strong southern spot markets, continuation of trade buying, rather active covering of old crop positions by Wall street shorts and an increase of bullish senti- ment growing out of a possibility for larger exports as result of the com mandeering of Dutch vessels. The re- duction of per cent in the federal war risk insurance rate on vessels traversing the war zone also had an effect in promoting confidence on the long side.
 Opening steady at a net advance of to 15 points, the market rapidly sold up about 40 points above the close of Saturday, at which level there was a period of hesitation due to increased hedge selling from the south Pressure developed from other sources also on the idea that crop accounts from Texas were little more liberal and on re- ports of splendid progress in prepara- tions for the new crop in Mississippi
 From around 33.40c for May and Sl.S0c for July, which levels were at tained shortly after the opening, the market had a l0-point reaction and was rather quiet through the middle of the day, followed by renewed activity and strength near the close on buying for Liverpool account. advancing south ern spot markets and further local short covering. On this bulge, May sold up to S2.5oc and July 31.s2c, the market closing practically at the top and 42 to 51 points above the final of Saturday.
 March contracts led the advance with sales at 3S.ssc. representing 5S points net rise. The inability to get cotton by rail from the south and the existence of a considerable short in terest in that delivery, which must be covered before Friday, were chiefly responsible for its leading strength. The forecast indicated generally fair weather tonight and tomorrow in all parts of the belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New orleans March 1S-A strong de- nland which started on the opening and
 was still in evidence at the close, cotton rose to new high record levels here to- day, standing at it's best g to 49 points up. Last prices showed net gains of So to AS points. Highest levels were ing
 March at It's best sold at g. .2sc. the highest future price ever recorded in this market. Spots were marked up 13 points to 32.6S for middling, the highest price in about 50 years. All months in
 the contract department made new high records.
 Prospects of America and England taking over Hollands shipping were con- sdered important bullish feature. Trade
 buying was in evidence at times. while reports from the spot department were that the demand there was extended to
 the lower grades.
 The market did not react materially
 from the advance at any time. although
 there were two periods when prices fell
 off 10 to 15 points under realizing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Complicated Foreign Situation
 Put Heaviness Into Stock Market
By JOHN C. MOSES

C. MOSES
 rather light in the early afternoon with prices about 10 points under the top, re- flecting rather favorable crop reports
 from Texas, which said that much cot ton was up to a good stand in the south ern part of the state May sold around 32 32c, and July 3l.76c, or 35 to 36 points
 net higher. Later the market advanced to 32 40c for May and 31.S3c for July, on covering largely by Wall street interests and buying of the summer months by spot firms. Eastern mills were also mod crate buyers on call today, chiefly of May contracts. While occasional ~eac- tions due to southern hedge selling ,c- cured. the undertone of the market remained very firm. and late prices were ! within few points of the highest. Curbing speculation on grain led to a general evening up. especially among the shorts. Corn closed + to 13sc higher, while oats followed with still larger gains-214c to SS1sc. Spectators were re- ported buying oats.
 | Hog receipts were heavy. which Sent provisions downward, closing at Sc de- cline to 12c rise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19

of cotton manufacturing in that country and that it will fix a price on its prod |ucts.
 Generally cloudy weather prevailed over the cotton bel. over Sunday and the cool spell continued through the eastern states. There was only light pre- cipitation in south Texas localities, but some good rains occurred oyer north Georgia and the Carolinas. Indications are for partly cloudy and warmer all around.-John T. Clark 6 Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York. March 1s.-(Special. j. -Anoth- CT day of higher and advancing prices with a slight recession during mid- session. Contracts are not in supply and holders in the south with their firm spot demand dominates the situation. Prices at the close were the highest of the season with July at s1.92c. The fig ures of visible supply, port receipts and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19

. With foreign affairs rather complex,
 dealings among the big fellows were lim-
 ited, with a heavy cloud hanging about
 all stocks. Rails and industrials stepped
 back 1 to points, while specialties de-
 clined still more. Rails became fairly
 active at impaired quotations in the aft ernoon. Canadian Pacific issues were
 the weakest features, forfeiting ad6i-
 tional 11s points. Other trans-continen- tals also lost ground with Reading, Mex ican Petroleum, American Smeiting and sugars and tobaccos. Liquidation formed a considerable part of the in- creased offerings of the last hour at ex- treme recessions of 1 to 1 points The closing was heavy Liberty s1As sold for s7.Ss to s7.52, first 4s at s6. 10 to s6.26, and second As at 95.S4 to s6
 Cotton was king yesterday, going 10 seasons record. March contracts led the advance, with figures reaching 33.3Sc,
 rise of eS points, Southern spots hold the center of Attraction. Trade was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19

but it is explained that the holdings are foreign owned and are in this country instead of abroad as formerly.
 The last ginning report will be is- sued this week and is expected to show large figures, but heavy rains in Texas and Oklahoma are needed if prices are to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Naval Stores

Savannah, March 1S-Turpentine quiet; 4oc; sales, none; receipts. s7: ship ments, none; stock, 24,S54. Resin dull; sales none; receipts, 356; shipments none. stock 9l,S52. Quote: B, D. F, r, c, H, l, $685. k, $6.5o; NJ, s675; N. s7; VIC, s725; 1 wv, S750
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
w. E. Campbell

kcks, grain, provisions and cotton a oil. Correspondents Shepard & New York and Chicago Continu- quotations: Nprivate wires to all hanges.
 GIG and GIT lWoedward Dldx.
 1'elephdne Main 014
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
IN THE STOCK MARKET?

If you oWn say stockes or contemplate buy ing or calling sny. protect your invesement bs gettlng the judgme1e 0f tor-faued experts. ns Dubliahed n the INDUSTRIAL AND MINlNG AGE. Publish~d weekly a1nce JanuaFy 1909. 6dhscriptl0n O year. kaRp1e copy sent free for pufpoeo of introduetion # you write im- msdiately. s X. IRGDU8IRIAL AND MINING AGE
 n W11liaD 0ts New yGgk
 Gyss CSsau sn . = I5iif . ~ VII
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Over R S. Stewart & Co.'s Wire

New Orleans, March lS.--A higher Llv- erpool and technical conditions in New York were causes for further upturn lin the market this morning. Advises over the holiday made 1t clear that the persistent strength in the northern mar lset toward the close of last week was due to spot interests holding tightly to March contracts, compelling settlement of outside short interest
 The high premiums demanded in the south for grades from strict middl.ag upward, and good cotton made 1t nd- visable for spot interests to get as much as possible out of their hedge contracts. As March p will be the last notice day, this special feature will then be re- moved. but the possibility of further tightness in the meantime make sellers hold back. which accounts for the quick advance in the early trading on mod crate demand The market became ouieter toward the close of the first hour and reacted some, but appears aer- vous over technical matters which con- trast with general news and feeling.
 Of general news this morning. there was a report from London that the 10 lied government is taking over the Egyptian crop from August on. This may have a bearing on the price and dis tribution of our long staple cottons. The Swedish government announced control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Members NewS York Cotton sx- nge. New Orleans Cotton Exchange. w York Produce Ekchange. Associa ted rbers Liverpool Eotton Association.
 of Cotton and Cotton Seod Oil for nre delivery. Spcchal attention and ral terms given for\ oe
 tSS,sna Sotsol for delivefv. Correspond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Metal Market

New York. March 1S.--Metal exchange quotes lead dull. Spot, 7.2517.6o. Spe.ter dull; East St. Louis delivery, spot.
 s7.35@7.75. At London. spot copper. s1i0, futures .e11O; electrolytic, E125. Spot tin, a320: futures, E319. Spot lead, e29. los; futures, s2S los. Spelter, spot, s54: fu- lures, G50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
By BRIGGS

1 decline sharply. People are accustom- ing themselves to this extraordinary lev
 el. but general business is light beyond
 spinners buying and shorts quickly ad- vancing prices on themselves. Some
 hedge selling appeared, but was easily absorbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19

-2 Woodward Bldg.. BirmInEhnm, Ala. tton. stocks. bonds, grain. provisions f cotton seed oil. New Orleans cor |pondentS Jno. r, Clark & Co. Direct |vate wire, continuous quotations.
 isne. Main 56z w. I. PHELPS. Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
.- Bonds
Money Market

New York, March 1S.-Mercantile pa- F, four months, 6 per cent; six months, per cent. Sterling 60-day bills, $A72h: mmercial 60-day bills on banks, $A72; nmercial 60-day bills. $715s demand. F5A; cables. $4.767-16. Bar silver, y7c. me leans strong; 60 days. 90 days and
 months, 6 per cent bid. Call money m; high, 5l per cent; low, 55s per ht; ruling rate. 5ta per cent; closing 5 per- cent; offered at 51a per cent: loan, 5h per cent. Francs, demand, &; cables. 5.Zss. Builders. demand. !: cables, 46A. Lires. demand. s.6,; ples, s6o. Rubles, demand. 1s; cables,
 nominal. Mexican dollars. FOG. Gov hment bonds heavy. Railroad bonds Fy.
 kondon, March. 1s.-Rar silver A3l1d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Port Cotton

Port Cotton New Orleans; Middling, 3s.esc; re- ceipts, 2s4s; sales 294S; stock, 4S4.4ss.
 Galveston: Middling, 33.2 .25c: receipts. 4767; sales, 453; stock, 345, ISL Mobile: Middling. 32.63c; receipts. 26: sales. 55: stock, 10.46l Savannah: Middling. S25oc; receipts. s57s; sales, 1882: stock. 27l.3ss. Charleston: Middling, 32c: receipts, 107 stock, o6.955. E Wilmington: Niddling. 3oc: receipts. 1160; stock, 42,342. Texas City: Stock. 3421i. Norfolk: Middling. 32.8Sc receipts, l014; sales, 600 stock, 92,385 Baltimore: Stock, 2s,S2s. Boston: Middling, 33.s0c; receipts. s1o; stock, IS, 600 Philadelphia: Middiing. si.55; receipts, New York: MiddIins s4soc; stock, 134, 4,0e5 Minor ports: Stock. 29,74o. Total today: Receipts, 1s66f stock. l.5s6 BPS. Total for week: Receipts 27.sss. Total for season: Receipts, 5,0S2, ,254 exports, 3,077.s72.
 Interior Movement
 Houston: Middling. 33c; receipts, 6S45; shipments. GAPS; sales 641 stock 211.1S0
 Memphis: Middlng, 33c; receipts 3357; shipments. 67l: sales, 2o0O stock, 323, ,12s
 Augusta: Niiddling, s375c; receipts. 54o; shipments, 266: sales. SS2: stock, 145, ,276
 St. Louis: Middling, s2.50c; receipts ssS7: shipments. s24s; sales. 100; stock, iS.s9l.
 Cincinnati: Receipts, $50; shipments, 1854; stock. 26, ,76S.
 Little Rock: Middling. se.75c: receipts, ias; shipments, 1867; sales, 1867; stock, co. 19S.
 Total today: Receipts. 201l<, ship ments. lS,0s1; stock, 7s4,sS6.
 Liverpool Cotton
 Liverpool. March 13.- Cotton. spot quiet: prices steady. Good middhng.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Cotton Seed Oil

New York, March 1S.-Cotton seed 1 oil was easy under light liquidation
 E in March, induced by further tenders of 600 barrels on contract. Final bids were unchanged to 25 points net lower. Sales, 200; March, 19.90c; prime crude 1750c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Sugar Market

New York, March 1s.--The market for raw sugar and prices remained at the fixed level of 4.9S5c for Cubas, cost and freight, equal to 6.0O5c for centrifugal. Business was of fair proportion. the com mittee reporting purchases of S6,5O0 bags of Cuban and 41,00O Porto Rico. In re- fined the situation is improving with refners making fair deliveries. Prices were unchanged at 7.45c for fine gran ulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Chicago Futures
Cash Grain

Chicago, March 1S.--Corn, No. 2, sei- low, nominal No. yellowi sl.45; No. 1 yellow, $l. 3O0l1. 45. Oats, No. 3, S74Q9Ge; standard, s7s4n90c Rye. No. 2 s2S0; bar ley. $1.T5Gl.95. Timothy, SQS; clover, S2S@30 Pork nominal; lard, S2o4o; nps, s23 55Q24.05.
 St. Louis. March 1S.--Corn. No. 2, s1.55; No. 2 white, sl. 5Oa1,52; May, $i.25is. Oats, No. ?, s6k: No. white, S9hQSoc; May, QSc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Railroad Schedules

Arrival and departure of passenger trains. Birmingham The following chedu1e figures published as inforrna- tion, are not guaranteed. BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Southern Railway System
 fSnnfbern RufJxyuy Cn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-19
Wholesalers Get Away to a Good
 Start With Supplies About Normal
By JOHN c. NOSES

With all lines practically normal, cx- eept fish the wholesalers opened the week with a nice business. It seems as if help on fishing boats is scarce, owing to other lines of trade demanding labor that pays better wages. Some small shipments come in, but are immediately sold out, New vegetables continue to arrive from the Mississippi and Florida early truck sections, where trouble is being had to get help, in preparing truck for ship- ment.
 Quotations were as follows:
 Poultry Fryers-32d34c. Guineas-45c. Roosters-20c. Turkeys-Live, 3oQ3Sc. Ducks-20G22c. Eggs Wholesale, 33@34c. Eggs-Retail, 37la@4oc.
 Fish Perch--l0c.
 Salt Water Trout--15c. Red Srapper--Headless and drawn, i7 Q1Sc.
 Gray Snapper-Headless and drawn. ukc.
 Mullet-99i1c. Spanish Mackerel-2e1221sc. Oysters-Eastern extra select, s2.25 gal Oysters-Plants, $40 gal.