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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

HEAR ouite a number Of the younger
| sl,ters Of girls who are already over
On tbe other side working among the
French refugees and wounded are study
inc nursing in order to so over later ana
,.ir tbeir sisters and take up the good
work.
Aly Doian. daughter Of Alr. and Mrs.
Clarence Dolan, Of Rosemont has just re-
,rrned from Aiken, S. c., and is taking Il
course in nursing at the Bryn Mawr Hos
ptal. You know her sister, Rosalie Dolan'
has been nursing in French hospital
over there" for about a year.
Anne Spencer, daughter Of Mrs. Graham
Spencer, sails about the first of the month
10 do telephone operating. She is mighty
well fitted for this as she is an expert
French scholar. Juju, as her family call
her, has been conducting that little shop
on Rttenhouse street FOR about year.
Her sister Agnes. or Fiji, is in France
doing Red Cross work. Her other sisters
are Mrs. Charles \. Potter Mrs. Robert
Hunter and Mrs. l.. Spencer Beylard !
hear also that Ruth Hobart, daughter of
Mrs Charles Wheeler ,Ir., is studying at
the Bellevue Hospital, in New York, and
expects to join her sister Hannah, who
Is over there
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17


infant daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. Francis w.
sinker, Of 1900 Rittenhouse street, will take
pace on Monday afternoon at o'clock IN
h0ly Trinity Church,
Mrs W. Innes Forbes, Of NiIlanoNa. moved.
On Monday into her new home at NtllanoNa'
Major Forbes is stationed in Texas, where
Ars Forbes expects to join him next fall
hr and Mrs. William r. Dixie and their
emldren, Of Wilmington, spent the weekend
nlh Mrs okie's brother and sisteT-n-law,
VI ana Mrs. j. Packard Laird, of Devon.
Mrs Davis Pearson, Of 5039 DreXel road,
s ffturned to her home after spending the
sssA'ehd in New York, accompanied by her
uAushter Mrs. Donald Flanigen.
Nr Benjamin f. Obdyke announces the en-
fsehent Of his daughter, Miss Margaret
Dougas Latta Obdyke, to Lieutenant Will
nh D. Nollmer L. $. y. A., of this city,
stationed at Camp Meade. No date
D's Oeeh set for the wedding,
!, ~ Robert Barrie will give luncheon
n Sie belleyue-Stratford today, followed by
lfaue party In honor of her daughter,
60. Eugenia Barrie, whose wedding 10 Mr..
Mn ise Evans Slaymaker. Or, OF New York,
4" 'aAe place on Saturday
h,sa, 49,, and Mrs. James w. Watson, OF RoN-
ssn"lsn announce the engagement of their
N, sn'er' Miss Emily Blakemore Watson, TO
Borough summer "'so VI
ssleale by pupils Of the Philadelphia
IN. conservatory will be given this eve
Wsinss : O'Clock at the Art Alliance, 1888
phehSs street The soloists will include Miss
bs5n mckay, lyric soprano; Mr.. John Leo,
e' ana Miss Ella Oden, contralto.
& ~ Bicldey- Baxter Of Corner Naples
VA -, entertained the matrons' section
IIa ~. uinnae Association of the Philadel-
a, ,r Hish School at luncheon yester-
a Al. n~ sfcficu slncs the very beginning
.,' "1l has been making laysttes for the
M 'rp'et The guests win be ArH. At
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17
sTEARNs-BAZIN

Mr., and Mrs. Leon Bazin, 2ioa N''ln SLY
teenth street. announce the maIra"e oi 'nyI
IinITard H. Stearns l., $, y, ON Tuesdty,
At t'SG St Alonica's church, Seventh aud iii'ncr
strsets The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Madeline Bazn' as bridesmaid
and the bridegroom was ATTENDED pS
man, ...,.
The wedding was followed by reception
AT The home Of the bride
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17
Social Activities

The christening of Mildred Pierce Sinkier'
infant daughter Of DR.. and Mrs Francis w.
slnkler, Of 1900 Rittenhouse street, will take
place on Monday afternoon at o'clock in
Holy Trinity Church.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

The wedding Of Miss Ethel Il, Drake and
Mr.. Frank French Shute took place yester-
day at Lakewood n, >. ,,, me ceremony was
shute n ta,.naeer Of the Laurel-in-the- Pines,
IN Lakewood. and Of the New Monn lth
.fIstel ia spring Lake y. y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

hr' and Mrs. William Il. Dixie and their
elldren, Of Wilmington, spent the weekend
nn Mrs. Okie's brother and sister-in-law'
VI ana Mrs. j. Packard Laird, of Devon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

Items Of news for the society PAGE will he
accented and printed in the Evening Public
IedgeT, provided they are written side
namr aud telephone number OF the sender, as
ID must he possible 10 verify the notes. Nd
dress. "SOCietN Editor" ENening Public
Ledger, 500 Chrsnut street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

Mrs W. lnnes Forbes, Of NillanoNa. moved
On Monday into her new home at Nillanova'
MAJOR Forbes is stationed in Texas, where
mrs Forbes expects to join him next fall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Nancy Wynne Attends Both Opera Performances
"Off to Sea" to Be Held Tonight at Bellevue
StratfOrd-Society Girls Study Nursing

VAS an awfully pretty sight yester.
80. afternoon at the opera because
,,ore a number Of children there.
. .n hoxes were filled with some OF the
,'sa,es who we're only about twelve years
49, no and then some who are almost in
,.hu,ante stage. "Trovatore" is such
"a favorite and has so many catchy
- that the children enjoyed it as much
ucbt opera. and they capped with
.,cb enthusiasm. Mrs. Theodore Spen-
uas in Mrs Frank Clyde's box with
~. children. Mrs. ITemsley's box had one
,ro Of the younger fry. and so it was
N ,broueh the opera house. The William
az '.nors has Ellis box was also filed with
children. ,.,r,...
,.,.r tho last of the season, and lie Coz
,,oro the great attraction. The Heide
y.rrises and Mrs. John c. Groome were
~. cIyde's guests, and Mrs. Emott Hare
..,nied the uemsley box, entertaining
V,.s 1ohn oakley. Mrs. Edward Hanson
"a Afr and Mrs. Rene Hare, her son and
saughter-in-aw.
,Ip,s Nina Lea had Elizabeth Porter and
"a rearing and Katharine Lea in her
~ and the Randall Morsans had the
r,.nk Tracy Griswolds Louise Wood and
Wllng Hare
,,t5rS evening We will have the musical
| cOaredy "on to Sea" and pretty nearly
.rsrv one will go to the Bellevue'Strat-
,.-d IN see the extravaganza. Judging
,rom the last performance young IowIey
,,g,reered at the Bellevue before
CHRISTMAS that is. he wrote the music
ana play part of it, tool tonight Will be
-. Rowling success. The girls in the
.bow are all extremely talented, and nave
5one awfurly good work every time they
h.vs,appeared on the other side of the
,ootlights. Elizabeth Latta is in it, YOU
lror and she sings this afternoon at
Mrs Hutchinsons. She will have a busy
day Of it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

MRS Davis Pearson, Of 5939 DreXel road
s rsturned to her home after spending the
ssA,ehd in New York, accompanied by her
uAughter, Mrs Donald Flanigen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

TumorrOw-The Artistic Element.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-17

h,sa, and Mrs. James W. Watson. Of RoN-
ssn, ssn", announce the engagement Of their
s1s 1sn'eri Miss Emily Blakemore Watson, to
le,orsseph tothwell Summer, also OF Rox-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Over ". E. Campbelrs Wire

New Orleans, January 12-It was a dull
 market in cotton today, with Q wide
 slump on the opening under the influ- ence of bill against future trading
 introduced in Congress yesterday Later
 the market came back for almost full recovery as good support developed. At the lowest the active months were 100 to 127 points under the close of yester- day; at the highest they showed net losses of to 2S points, Trading was small in volume owing to wire trouble, resulting from the severe weather over the country.
 It was known after the market closed yesterday that bill against future trad ing had been introduced at Washington and the opening break this morning was not therefore surprising Briefly, the bill prohibits trading in cotton or wool futures and authorizes the fixing of prices. We desire to point out that the
 mere fact that such bill has made it's appearance does not mean it will be- come law and again we desire to call attention to the fact that federal stat
 utes already exist legalizing future trad ing and under which the future mar kets are now operating. Such statutes must be repealed before fresh legislation can become effective and we think 1t will be found exceedingly difficult to repeal the present law, which legalizes the future contract.
 While it will be well to take cautious attitude until the situation in Washing | ton can be sized up in all its angles. we l do not believe there Is anything in sight that can overcome the strength of spots 1 Developments early next week may clear matters.-Shepard x Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
New Orleans Cotton

New York, January 12-The price of cotton slumped 1 cent a pound around the opening here today under selling caused by the bill introduced in Con- gress yesterday to prohibit trading in cotton futures and to authorize fixing of prices. The bill was first heard of after the close yesterday and consider able overnight selling had to be dis. posed of on the opening today.
 No great excitement attended the early trading. Opening trades were ir- regular and in short time the market was making wide declines. which car. ried prices, at their lowest 100 to 12I points under yesterdays last quotations
 Following the first burst of selling, a steadier feeling was brought about bS
 ood support from strong interests and something of a recovery was estab lished Late in the session the market reacted strongly from the decline, chiefly under the influence of spots, which were marked up 25 points to 32 cents for mid. ding, the highest price for the actua cotton in half century or more. Late in the day active months were within 10 to 14 points of yesterdays close. Last prices showed net losses of 12 to 1t points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

cratic opening and action of our mar ket this morning.
 First trades on March were 50 points down, May 20 and July 30 lower The argument of the representative from Ill., inois is that cotton is up to 32c or AGO per cent more than the low price of 1914. This is the first case where bill is aimed against producers and advance in the price of cotton.
 The market rallied somewhat from opening figures, hesitated some, then broke sharply on some liquidation sell ing. prompted by new uncertainty, March selling at 29.35c, May 2SSsc, July 2S.65c and October 27.29c. Absence of compensating support from the interior owing to wire troubles, was responsible for the extreme depression. Stronger local interests checked the decline, and prices rallied promptly 70 to 90 points, bringing March back to Soc.
 Bullish news was that 750 bales spots had been traded in yesterday after hours at Ac advance, 32c for middling. This is regarded as an emergency pur- chase to fill specific contract, and not representing general demand.
 There were no quotations from New York and uncertainty as to the action of that market on the proposed legislation was deter to support. yet the stronger interests here protected the market well for the general good, and March closed only 20 points under yesterdays close The few quotations from New York which filtered through show wide fluc- tuations and cratic market.-John r. Clark & Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
New York Clearing House

New York. January 12.-The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows that they hold $7s,573,o1o reserve in excess of legal requirements. This is week. The statement follows:
 Actual conditions: Loans, discounts, etc, $4,o67 462, ,000; decrease $49,971 900 Cash In own vaults, members federal reserve banks Gal, $117, ,000; in- crease s4047000 Reserve in federal reserve bank of member banks, $54S, I'll, ,000; increase $30, 0,553,000. Reserve in own vaults state banks and trust com panies (b) $20,41S,000; increase $562,- 900. Reserve in depositaries, state banks and trust companies, $S.601,0 900; decrease S736,r0N Next 7nW 8e. posits, sS,744,343,o00 increase $97,s99.- 900. Net time deposits, $196S94, 900; in- crease S5,733,000. Circulation, $34,114,- 000 increase $9S,000. Specie included in (a) and (b), $sS, 403,0 900. xUnited States deposits deducted, $126,24S,000. Aggregate reserve, $577,790, ,0O0. excess reserve, s7S.573,010; increase $17,302,- 490.
 Summary of state banks and trust companies in Greater New York, not included in clearing house statement: Loans, discounts, etc, $S02,955, 400; de- crease S12,49S, 400. Specie, $17,155,000; decrease $1.202, 800. Legal tenders, $77,- 790,200; increase s647,000. Total de- posits. 1925, 5,O40,1O0; decrease $35,450,- 900. Banks cash in vaults, $12,704 500. Trust companies cash in vaults, $82,- 240, 400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
FURTHER FEDERAL
 CONTROL AFACTOR
U. s. Steel Unloaded at a Recession of 2 Points,
 Others Reaching 4

New York. January 12.-The lower range of prices to which stocks fell today was generally ascribed to un- easiness arising from the proposed con- trol of corporate financing by the gov ernment
 There were other causes, however, including persistent reports of down. ward readjustment of steel and iron schedules by the authorities at Wash ington United States Steel was un- loaded at an extreme recession of ? points and other issues of that group reacted l to points.
 Equipments motors, oils and such specialties as Industrial Alcohol, American Can and American Sugar also yielded 1 to almost 4 points on moderate pressure, while Union Pacific and Reading featured the rails at losses of 1 to F points.
 Shippings stood out by reason of their strength, marine preferred rising 4 points, the greater part of which was retained Losses in industrials were slightly reduced at the active close.
 A S50, ,000, 900 decrease in actual loans, an increase of almost S100,0oO,0OO in net demand deposits and gain or more than s3000o 900 in federal re- serves of member banks were the out standing features of the bank state ment.
 Mercantile Marine 6s and Distillers 5s were the strong features of the mar row bond market Liberty 3t5 s sold at 9S.70 to 9s.5S, first 4s at 9792 to 97'0 second As at 96.60 to 96.54.
 United States As. old issues, rose i per cent on call during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
FUTURE DEALINGS
 ACT IS B|G FACTOR
Bill Introduced in Congress Seems to Worry Cotton
 Traders

New York January 12.-The threat of legislation intended to restrict business in cotton futures caused very sharp break in the market here this morning. The full text of the bill which was in- troduced in the House of Representa- tives yesterday and referred to the com mittee on interstate and foreign com merce, was not available, so that the trade could form no very definite opin- ion as to it's scope and possible effect, but it's immediate influence was evil dently to shake the confidence of hold CTS and there was heavy general liquida- tion March contracts broke to S0.9oc. or more than half cent under last night S closing figures, and cent a pound be- interests were big buyers on the incline, however and rallies followed, with March closing at 3l.1Sc, with the general list closing steady at a net decline of Is to 2S points.
 The market opened steady at q decline of II to 20 points and very soon weak ened, with January selling off to 31.25c, or s2 points net lower, while May touched 90. 45c or GA points under last night's closing figures. For a. time the selling was extremely active for both Wall street and local account, but after the first rush of liquidation the market steadied on the continued demand from brokers with spot house and other trade connections Two of the New England mills which had been forced to close Thursday were said to have secured a sufficient supply of coal to resume op- erations and the main factor was the unsettling effect on sentiment of possi- ble legislation. Owing to the storm, very little news reached here from the south and business was restricted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Atlanta Reserve Bank

Atlanta, January 12.-The statement of resources and liabilities at the close of business January il of the Atlanta re- serve bank was as follows:
 Resources:N Gold coin and certificates in vault, s634s,s30.22; gold settlement fund.- si5S33,000; gold with foreign agen- cies. $l,575,OO0; gold with federal reserve agents, 50053, 140.98 gold redemptioil fund, s1 11S3,140.9S. Total gold reserve, s74,- 993 391.20 Legal tender notes. silver, etc, s.S0. 75; total reserve. $75.77417495. Bills discounted, member. sS905. .05S.95; member banks collateral notes. $2,424150; bills bought in open market, s6,396, ,7l021; mu- nicipal warrants, s284, ,30967: United States long term securities (bonds), $1,77l.- 600; United States short term securities certificates, s1,49I0 000; total earning as- sets. $21, ,272, ,s19.S3 due from. federal re- serve banks, $935, p; transit items, $l4.- SG9, ,975; national bank notes, N,04S975; mu- ti;ated currency for redemption, $356 750 all other resources, s2015. .396.31 total re- sources, $119,273. .252.10.
 Liabilities: Capital paid in, s2,S5G, 100 :. surplus fund, s40000: government depos- it's, 3,064, ,299 due to member banks re- serve accounts. s39,177.795 29; due to nom member banks, clearing accounts $4,27e.56; federal reserve notes in actual circula- ton. s62 S50,040; transit items. $ll, 136. 2747; all other liabilities, s143.S66.3S; total lia- bilties, s19273. .252.10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
BLIZZARD PUTS HALT ON OATS AND CORN Railroad Traffic Is Nearly Paralyzed With Future
 Receipts Far Off

Chicago, January 12.-Blizzard con ditions which implied practical hall of the crop movement brought about something of an advance today in the value of corn. Prices closed steady 1s @ Ac net higher. with January s1.27M and May $1.25A A91.25%. Oats gained II e Sc to 1kc. Provisions finished un- changed to 71Sc up.
 With railroad traffic nearly par alyzed, the outlook was that consid- erable time must necessarily elapsa before receipts of corn would again reach even fair sized supply. Ac- cordingly prices showed an immediate tendency to rise. although on account Of the crippling of wire service, com- mission houses had but few orders.
 Oats hardened in price, influenced by the same reasons which were effective to corn. There were receipts of only five cars.
 Hardly more than half dozen trades were made in provisions. Prices averaged higher on account of cur taiiment of the hog supply Business was confined almost entirely to lard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Its First Effect

New Orleans, January 12-The bill introduced in Congress yesterday aft ernoon prohibiting future trading in cotton and fixing the price, caused a depression of over cent a pound in the local cotton market around the opening today. Selling was not heavy or general, but offerings met almost no demand. At the end of the first lalf hour prices were 100 to 127 points off compared to yesterdays close.
 New York, January 12-The bill in reduced in the House yesterday ieaing with business in cotton fu- lures, evidently served to unsettle and confuse sentiment in the cotton market today. Pending further in- sormation, and the full text of the
 i'll. traders were slow to express any opinion as to it's possibilities, but the
 eeat of lerislatlve action evidently shook confidence in the stability Of
 rices and there was a plg break under heavy liquidation and Wall street selling. March sold off to 30.90c and May to 30. 45c shortly after the call, or 32 to GA points net lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Uncle Sam May Control Corporate
 Financing and Lower Steel and Iron
nv JOHN C. MOSES


 1 vision trades were few. with lard the chief factor As a consequence, quo- tations were up 71Ac.
 Uneasiness over the fuel situation may have contributed to the early break, but the main factor was the uncertainty of proposed legislation, and the decline was checked by active trade buying. This firmed the mar ket up late in the morning, and there were sharp rallies, with March closing at 31.lSc and May 30.S3c. The general list closed steady at net decline of s to 2S points. After the first burst of selling orders offerings were found only moderate and strong support de- veloped. Late in the session the marking up of spot quotations by % points encouraged fresh buying and toward the close the market recovered to within 10 to 14 points of yesterdays a last quotations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

With government control of all cor porate financing in sight, Wall street lost most of its ambition during yes terday's session. Rumors that Uncle sam may readjust steel and iron lists downward also was a damaging factor to traders. Rails were comparatively neglected, except Union Pacific and some of the prominent coal issues which yielded large fractions to a point. Pro- nounced strength was shown by the shipping group. marine preferred gain ing 9 roints and Atlantic Gulf sub stantlal fraction. Liberty bonds were slightly lower
 With the country in control of the blizzard, the grain pit saw fit to run up corn and oats-corn Isc to Ac up and oats ssc to &c. Receipts of both staples were extremely light. Pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Cotton
Pig Iron

butchers, s15.s5Q161o; light, s15.SOO 16.1o; pigs, s13.nO@15.o0.
 Sheep: Receipts, none; nominally steady. Lambs, $14.O0@17.75; ewes, S11.50Q 12.00; wsthers, $11.50@12.75; canners and choppers. $6.0Uu 300.
 Cattle: Receipts, 300; steady. Prime fed steers, $12.00@14.00; dressed beef steers. $10.00Q12.75: southern steers, s7.00 @ 1000; cows, $6.25 @10.75; heifers, $7.00 @10.00; stockers and feeders, $7.50 @l1.25; bulls, s700@10.00; calves, $6.50@13.5O.
 Sheep: Receipts, none steady. Lambs, s16.25917.o0; yearlings, s12.5o @l4,50; wethers, s115vQ1S00 ewes, $9.50Q12.00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13


 Birmingham Live Stock
 (Union Stockyaros.J Fec Steers: Good to Choice-Sq9c. Medium to Good-74Sc. Common to Medium-6Q7c. Grass cattle. according to weight. quai. lty and flesh: Steers-7gtSc. Fat Cows-5i4Q7ikc. Medium Cows-61z @6s&c. Cutters-6q615c. Canners-5NQ5Ac Heavy Bulls-61zq71kc. Light Bulls-6s61sc. Oxen-5Qf7c. Fat Yearlings-7qSc. Medium Yearlings-5izq61sc Vealers-7Q9c. Hogs: Choice ccrn Fed Hogs. 1s and Up l5@lec Choice Corn Fed Hogs. 1855 to l5O- 14Q15c Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 90 to 1s5-ls0 14c Light Pigs, 90 Pounds Down-12d13c. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-14c. Half Fat Hogs-13c. Soft and oil hogs from 1c to 2c per pound less than above prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
COffae Market

New York, January 12.-The market for coffee futures was much less active to-
 day and fluctuations were irregular. The opening was l to 5 points lower under scattering liquidation, but after selling off to S,osc, March rallied to S15c. while seetember worked from S.62c to s. 75c or covering With the close showing net advance of to 10 points. Closing h;es. January, 7.S0c March, Sire: May Ss5c. July S-55c; September, s74c: October. & s1c December, S.95c.
 Spot coffee quiet; Rio 7s, SEC; Santos As, lossc. No change was reported in cost and freights. The official cables reported decline of 50 reis in the Rio market, but Santos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Pleasant for Him

From the Boston Transcript
 Bobby Entertaining sisters beau)-Ef- ne toid ma yesterday you was born to- be a politician.
 MT. Simptcn-A politician? Why does she think that?
 t'obby-That's what ma asked her, and she said because you can do so much taikin' without committing yourself.