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WEDNESDAY. APRIL 22 Markets Middling closed today at 13%c. Tone steady. Middling last year 12%c. CLOSING'QUOTATIONS Good' ordinary 11 S-! Strict good ordinary 11 7-8 Low miSlllng 12 6-8 Strict iuw middling 13 1-4 Middling • 13 1-3 Strict middling 13 3-4 Good middling 14 Tinges, Ist 13 1-4 Tinges, 2nd 12 6-1 Previous Day’s Figures Good ordinary ... 13 3-8 Strict good ordinary 11 7-8 Low middling 12 5-3 Middling 13 1-2 Low Middling 12 6-3 Strict middling 13 3-i Good middling 14 Tinges, first 13 1-4 Tinges, second 12 6-8 new York"cotton New York.—Cotton showed renewed strength early today. Cables were up to expectations and buying wat stimu lated to some extent by unsettled weath er in the western belt. Opened steady, 1 to 3 higher, and active months sola 5 to 9 net higher later. Liverpool was again a buyer of near months here while there was renewed bull support. The market’s action was considered to indi cate that war with Mexico would stimu late trade in cotton goods. Prices worked still* higher during the middle of the afternoon with active months selling 8 to 16 points above yes terday’s closing figures. Cotton futures closed firm. The market showed continued firm ness late in the forenoon and July con tracts made new high ground for the movement with the general list selling about 6 to 10 points net higher. High. Low Close. May'. .. ..1267 1253 1266 July 1359 1243 1258 August 1283 1216 1237 October 1175 1161 1175 December 1174 1160 1173 MEW ORLEANS COTTON New Orleans. —Rain in the western belt and the ide:i that Mexican trouble might interfere with planting put cot ton up one to three points on the open ing. The advance soon was widened to four to si xpoints. LIVERPOOL COTTON Liverpool.—Cotton spot unchanged; good middling 784; middling 732; low middling 692; sales 7,000; speculation and export 700. Receipts 10,000; futures quiet. ’ April 697% April and May 688% May and June 687 July and August ..672 August and September 658 October and November 629% December and January 621% January and February 621% CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET Chicago.—Largely on war excitement hut also because of failure of predicted rains wheat today rose rapidly. Opened 3-8 to 1-8 above last night, followed by a material further gain. Corn jurnped relatively more than wheat. There were reports of torrential rains Interfering with the Argentine crop. Prices started 3-8 to lal 1-8 higher and continued to ascend. Tightening of quotations affected oats. First sales in provisions were unchang ed to 10 higher but later, transactions were at an advance all around. Open. High. Low. Close. WHEAT— May. ... 92 93% 92 93% July. . . . 86% SS% 86% 88 CORN— Mav. . . . 63% 64% 63? 64% Julv. . . . 63% 64% ' 63% 64% OATS— Mav. . . . 37% 37% 37% 37% July. . . . 37% 38 37% 37% PORK— Mav. . . .1980 2027 1980 2020 July. . . .1980 2027 1800 2022 J.ARO— Mav. . . .1002 lO'-'O 1002 1020 July. . . .1022 1040 1022 1037 RIBS— Mav. . . .1080 1102 1080 1100 July. . . .1100 1120 1100 1117 LIVE STOCK MARKET CHICAGO CATTLE RECEIPTS. Chicago.—Hogs: Receipts. 22,000; slow; hulk of sales S4suSr>s; light 825a855; mix ed 830a860; heavy 510a857 1-2; rough 810 a 820; pigs 700a525. Cattle; Receipts 16,000; steady; beeves 705a940; Texas steers 710a820; Stockers and feeders 550a815; cows and heifers 370a850; calves 600a850. Sheep: Receipts 23,000; slow; native 626a678; yearlings 570a740; lambs, native 62«a815. NEW YORK STOCK MARKET New York.—The stock market lost Its good undertone early in the morning and during the second hour there was a general Bhowing of weakness, with many declines of 1 to 3 points. Although the Mexican situation was predominant 111 Influencing sentiment, the market gave no indications of lftieastness and the de cline did not bring out a heavy voltimo of selling. Operations for foreign account were In strumental in shaping the course of the market. Large selling orders for Europe were executed In Canadian Pacific, which broke 4 points, and In various other stocks. Coalers were weak features. De clines In investment shares were regard ed as indicative of a temporarily strained Investment nosltion. Desultory selling kept the market un der pressure In the afternoon. An nouncement of further cuts In steel, cop per and oil prices and the hardening tendency of time loans operated against the market. Ponds irregular. Closed strong. A late buying move ment Sineelled earlier losses except In a few exceptionally weak Issues. "monf.y’market New York.—Call money steady, 1 3-ta 2; ruling rate 1 3-4, closing 1 3-4a2. Time loans stronger; 60 days 3; 90 days 3al-4: six months 3 1-2. Mercantile paper 3 l-2a4. Sterling exchange firm; 60 days 485.23; demand 487.30 Commercial hills 4*4 1-2. Government bonds weak; railroad bonds heavy. Bpring Laxative and Blood Cleanser Flurh out the accumulated waste and poisons of the winter months; cleanse your stomach, liver and kid neys of all Impurities Take Dr. King’s New L.lfe Plllg; nothing better tor purifying ?*’■' blood Mild, non griping laxative. Cures constipation; makes yon feel fine Take no other. ,25c. a- your Druggist Bticklen’s Arnica Salve for All Hurts. CATHOLIC KNIGHTS OF AMERICA CELEBRATED Banquet Held Last Night in Honor of 37 th Birthday. Large Number Were Present. The 37th anniversary of the Augus ta Catholic Knights of America was celebrated last night at the K. of C. hall with a delightful and well attend ed banquet. A number of friends of the Knights were also invited and were present at the supper. “The Catholic Knights and the Ad vantages of Membership Therein" was the subject of a splendid address de livered by Mr. H, G. Keeney, of At lanta, president of the order for the state of Georgia. The toastmaster tor the occasion was Capt. E. J. O'Connor. He sug gested the formation of a ladies’ aux iliary, stating that there were many benefits to be derived by the ladies if such an auxiliary were formed. Vocal solos were given by Mr. G. Worth Andrews and Miss Joe Mae Scully, accompanied by Miss Alice Doyle on the piano. Among the talks made by Augusta Knights were: “Catholic Knighthood," by Rev. Eat her Salter: “The Progress of the Catholic Knights,” by Rev. Father Lonergan: "Fraternal Insur ance,“ by Rev. Father Barthlen: “The Insurance Feature of the Catholic Knighls of America,” by Mr. Oscar J. Dorr. THE VOLUNTEER BIEL FOB. ARMY House Military Affairs Com mittee Won’t Concur With Senate Amendments. To Con ference. Washington—The house military af fairs committeemen, including Chair man Hay, decided today not to concur in the senate amendments to the vol unteer army bill but to ask for a con ference. Passed Both Houses. Washington. —The volunteer army bill fo r organization of state militia as a part of the government military establishment, went to conference to day, having passed both houses of congress. It is believed the bill wil! be quickly agreed to by the conferees and rush ed to the White House for the presi dent’s signature. The measure would provide for the prompt organization of a volunteer army for service in Mexico or in any other crisis. TRIBUTE TO THE IST ■ KILLED Seaman George Poinsett Eulogized in House As Worth Bagley of Mexican Trouble. Washington.—Seaman George Poin sett of Philadelphia, killed at Vera Cruz yesterday was eulogized in the house today as “The Worthy Bagley of the Mexican Trouble.” Depresen tative Moore of Pennsylvania, remark ing that Poinsett was the first man killed, declared that “Whether we have entered upon this war wisely or unwisely, we have at least demon strated our wisdom as a nation In being prepared for war." "Be Careful." Philadelphia.—“lt is hard to lose a son, but it’s glorious to know he gave up his life for his country,” was the father’s comment today when offic ially notified of the killing of George Poinsett, a 20-year-old seamon of the battleship Florida at Vera Cruz yes terday. A letter written by the young man’s mother is now In the mails addressed to him, in which she cautioned him to “be careful and don’t get hurt.” Appeal to War Sec’y For Protection Washington.—Secretary Garrison has received applications from citi zens of border towns appealing for protection against possible attacks from the Mexican side. They have been referred to General Bliss, in command of the border patrol. Refugees on Arms Bearer German Boat Vera Cruz.—The number of foreign refugees on board the Esperauza was Increased today when several people, mostly Americans, took adrantage of the lull in the firing to go on board. The captain of the German steamer Yplranga w’hich brought arms and ammunition here for Huerta today reported to Hear Admiral Fletcher his willingness to take on board re fugees. Political Announcements FOR COUNCILMAN, SBCOMD YARD. AT THE REQUEST OK FRIENDS, I announce myeelf ss a candidate for Member of OouneW from the Second Ward, subject to the White Primary, and solicit the eupport of the voters of the Ward. wed ts WILBER BOSWELL for councilman7~thTro - WARO.' FRIENDS OF DR GEORGE T. HORNE nominate him ne candidate for Mem ber of Council from the Third Ward, aubject to the Whit. Prlmory, and be •pe.ik for him the votee of hie fellow, citizen, of the Ward. TO THE VOTERS OF RICHMOND County: 1 hereby announce my can didacy for County Comml.eloner aub ject 10 the rulea and regulallone of the White Primary wed frl .un ts HENRY R. PUND. (COMMUNICATED) To the Voters and Taxpayers ot Richmond County For something over four years I have served the people of this coun ty as a member of the Board of County Commissioners. Sixteen months of that time I have acted as Chairman, and, in all these years, I have endeavored to do my part in the conduct of the affairs of the County upon a business basis and without political or factional bias. I know this: during my administration as Chairman, the interests of the county have been subserved and economy has been practised and that, absolutely, there has been no politics In any action of the Hoard. The results are shown in the improved physical and financial condi tion of the county. The public debt has been decreased more than $45,- 000.00 and every department kept up to standard. Continued progress and, I think I may say, marked improvement have been made on the roads. A number of reinforced steel concrete bridges are projected for this year, thus bringing our highways up to the very highest standard. I will stake my business reputation that, if re-elected and retained as chairman, in two more years we will get the county entirely out of debt, give the county a progressive administration and, at the end of tliut time, reduce taxes from 57 cents to 40 cents a hundred. I have seen no criticism of our administration of county affairs. Then why is the opposition to my re-election so fierce and why am I be ing slngled-out for an entirely unnecessary and wholly unprovoked politi cal fight, I am thoroughly familiar with the affairs of the county, know where economics can he practiced and ought to bo made, and I have a laudable ambition to carry out policies which I believe will inure to the benefit of all the people; and when that is done I shall be more than willing tc retire. I appeal to the taxpayers and to the thoughtful people of this county to uphold my hands and let me continue the work in which X am earnest ly engaged. Respectfully, Augusta, Ga„ April 20. o. H. NIXON. U. S. ADMIRAL'S PROCLAMTION AT VERA CRUZ WARNING TO ALL NOT TO SHOOT FROM HOUSE TOPS ANY MORE Washington. Admiral Fletcher’s proclamation to the mayor, chief of police and citizens of Vera Cruz read: "It has become necessary for the naval forces of the United States of America, now at Vera Cruz, to land and assume military control of the customs wharves of Vera Cruz. Your co-operation is requested to preserve order and prevent loss of life. Won’t Interfere. “It is not the Intention of the Unit ed States naval forces to interfere with the administration of the civil affairs of Vera Cruz more than is necessary for the purpose of main taining a condition of law and order to enforce such sanitary conditions as are needed to meet military require ments. PRES'T ASKS $500,000 TO BRING AMERICANS HOME Washington—President Wilson today sent to congress a message asking for an immediate appropriation of $500,000 to be used to bring Americans now in Mexico back to their homes in the United States. The message was referred to the appropriations committee. The message follows; “In view of the exigency created by the existing situation in the Re public of Mexico I recommend the immediate passage by the congress of an act appropriating $500,000 or so much thereof as may be neces sary to be placed at the disposal of the president for the purpose of pro viding means to bring to their homes in tho United States American citizens now in Mexico.” Rousing Rally For Hardwick Friday Night at Opera House People from many counties of the district are expected to be In Augusta to hear the opening gun In the big sena torial campaign. Arrangements are being rapidly eomleted for the big rally of the friends of Congressman Hardwick who wilt gather at the Opera House on Fri day night at 8:30 p. m., when Hard wick opens his campaign for the sen ate. Gov. Slaton and Attorney General Felder are also actively In this race which promises to be the big race In Georgia this year, unless Joe Brown tackles Hoke Smith. « NIXON REPORT TO GRID JURY Chairman of County Commis sion Submits Statement. Understood That Tax Levy Will Be Same As Last Year. At a special meeting of the county commission this morning several im portant matters were considered. The chairman read the report which he will Buhmit to the grand Jury which is in session. The report shows that the county deficit on January 1, 1914, was $21,- 570.07 against $68,234.13 on January 1, 1913, or a reduction of $46,664.06 for the year and a saving out of the cur rent revenues of SIO,OOO. The floating Indebtedness of the county Is In the neighborhood of SIOO,OOO and the chair man reports that it will take several years of rigid economy to liquidate It and at the same time carry out the plans of the board for Improvements. Over $36,000 of the $46,000 reduc tion of the county deficit was raised by an additional tax levy and the county debt, which was about $140,000 on January 1 last year, is being liquid ated at the rate of about 25 per cent per year. It is generally understood that the tax levy this year will be the same as last. The grand Jury completed all of tho criminal business today with the ex ception of two or three eases. Tho J. P. Armstrong ease will doubtless be presented tomorrow. It is expected that Foreman Bchwei gert will appoint his committees with in the next day or two. f MR. FISSELL'HERE TO CONFER OVER P. 0. JOB Mr. Flsseil, of W. H. Kissel I A Co., New York contractors, who have been given the Job of erecting tho new Au gusta postoffice and federal court building, arrived In the elty today to confer with Superintendent Hlllslnger, of his company, who Is In charge of the work here. The beginning of the excavation work for the foundation has been held up for some time on account of dif ferences. It Is understood,’ between the government and the contractors In re gard to the foundation. No definite announcement as to when work on the postoffice will begin has us yet been made. THE AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA, GA C “It is desired that the civil offioials of Vera Cruz shall continue in the peaceful pursuits of their occupations. Under these conditions full protection will bo given to the city by the United States naval forces. Severe Measures. “It is enjoined upon all inhabitants and property owners to prevent fir ing by Individuals from the shelter of their houses upon United States forces or upon any one else. Such firing by irregulars not members of an organized military force is con trary to the laws of war; If persisted in it will call for severe measures. (Signed) “F. F. FLETCHER, “Read A(in\iral U. S'. N.” “Commander detached squadron U. S. Atlantio Fleet.” Congressman Hardwick recleved nn ovation last week when he spoke be fore “The Cracker Club” in Savannah, and his friends are- confident that he will carry Chatham and tho Ist dis trict. Augusta will undoubtedly give Hard wick a big vote and he will he greeted with a large anil enthusiastic audience next Monday night at the Opera Hardwick is one of the most force ful political campaigners and speakers In the slate, and he will discuss na tional as well as state Issues in his speech. Deny Rumor Sec’y Bryan’s Resignation Washington.—The White House to day requested the publication of this statement: “Secretary Tumulty denied emphati cally today as wholly unfounded re ports that any member or tho cabinet contemplates resigning. He said that this subject had not been considered by the president or by any member of the cublnet and had never bcei% dis cussed.” The statement was Issued in con nection with a report that Secretary Bryan was about to resign. Mike—Do yees believe in the recall of judges, Pat?" Pat—That I do not. The last time I was up before his honor ho sez: “1 recall that face. Sixty days. I’m agin the recall of Judges.—Life. WE HAVE NEW STOCKS NOW MANTELS, TILES, GRATES, Rubber Shingles, Felt, Sheathing Paper, Water Proof Paper, Wall Boards, LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER, AND PAINT O’CONNOR SChWEERS PAINT CO. Frank J. Story, Pres. J. B. Schweers, Vice Pres. W. S. Neil, Sec. Makers of Good Paint, , V** j Ready to Wear Specials —AT —■ The Wise Dry Goods Co. The big Silk Dress Sale continues with great force, only about 50 of them left , so you had better not delay. This is the greatest bargain event that has happened in Augusta in many seasons. $25.00 to $30.00 Dresses, in the very pink of per fection in all the popular sizes, yours while the lot last at $ 14*95 $35.00 values at $16.95 $7.50 Voile and Crepe dresses, at $4.98 All pure Linen Crash dresses worth $lO at $7.50 Ratine dresses worth $5.00, at $2.95 $12.50 to $15.00 White Crepe dresses, at SIO.OO $25.00 Silk Suits at $10.75 $35.00 Silk Suits at $25.00 25% off on all Wool Suits. Ladies’ $1.25 house dresses, at 95c $1.98 New Spring Shirt Waists, at $1.19 $1.50 New Spring Shirt Waists, at 98c $3.50 Beautiful new Crepe Waists, at $2 95 Ladies’ $1.25 White Wash Skirts, at 98c $5.00 Wool Skirts, at $3.98 Ladies’ SIO.OO Silk Kimonos, at $4.98 Ladies" $1.25 Long Kimonos, at 98c ELEVEN