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The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Pumpkins are easily raised and they
make good feed for stock.
We are asked what kind Of soil is
good for growing sorghum. Any soil
that will grow corn.
In very many cases, investing in pay
ing improvements can be made more
profitable than the buying of more
land.
A correspondent would like to know
how many stock peas can be raised on
an acre of land. Forty bushels is a
good crop.
There is no economy in hauling out
manure and putting in piles to be scat
tered later; the better plan, as well as
the more economical. is to scatter where
II is wanted direct from the wagon.
Nothing looks worse than an old
straw stack, and if the owner is deter
mined to make no use of his straw, it
will add to the appearance of the prem
Uses to burn it as soon as the grain is
hreshed.-Western Plowman.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
AN EVEN EXCHANGE.
Messengers Heart-Dreaking
Blunder.

IT was carrying 100000 worth of govern
ment coupon bonds from Washington to
Cleveland" said the bank messenger, land
the wisest thief couldn't have told whether
/ had bonds or old clothes in the satchel.
How the change was effected | could never
figure out, but in leaving the car picked up
the wrong satchel and had carried it half
mile before the mistake was discovered.
You may guess what my feelings were when
| realized what an awful blunder had been
made, and for ten minutes | lost the power
of speech entirely. i was a trusted man, but
there was 100000 gone and the doors of
state prison yawned for me. When l shook
myself together made tracks for the Wen
dell house, and I'll be hanged if the first man
| ran across wasn't German who was TAX
ing on at great rate because somebody had
changed satchels with him. l was the one,
of course, and the way he went for me was a
caution. He had dress suit in the satche,
and was to attend wedding that evening. |
had to treat him to four beers before he
would calm down, and as we made the ex.
change he waved his arms about and
shouted:
"'Mein Gctt, my friend, but if don't get
mein satchel back vhas damaged more ash
feefteen dollars in my feelings
"He did not know the contents of NINE"
laughed the messenger, ''or it might not have
been so easy to effect an exchange. Chi
cago Evening News.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
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ABOUT CORN SLOWER.
How TO Avoid All Loss and Prevent
the Stalks from Being Tram
pied In the Mud.

In many sections of the country there
is much loss of food due to irrational
methods of managing corn slower.
Corn allowed to stand until after frost
becomes poorer in sugar and other
nutritious substances, is less palatable
and is harder to cure on account of the
development of acids from the natural
juices of the plant. When cut and left
standing in the field longer than is
necessary there is more or less loss
from decay at the base of the stems and
in the center of the shocks. When fed
to the stock in the usual manner much
of it is trampled in the mud or fouled in
other ways and the stalks are not only
of no use but are often O positive
nuisance for months.
This may all be obviated as follows:
Choose an early maturing variety and
allow it to stand in the field until the
grain begins to harden and the lower
leaves turn yellow at the tips. Cut al
ways before frost or the leaves may be
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
AN ELECTRIC FARM.
G. n. Dcardslee, of st. townsville, n.
", Establishes a Complete
and Mod rn Plant.

Near St. townsville, n. Y, is farm of
$50 acres belonging to g. Il. Beardslee.
On this place is complete electric
plant, which produces the current for
lighting and heating as we'll as supply
ing the power for other operations con-
nected with the farm.
This electric installation is the first
of its kind ever used for doing the work
of farm hands.
All the mechanical energy is supplied
by nature, and the cost and mainten-
ance of the plant is Inexpensive. 1t has
demonstrated that electricity used for
manual labor IS q success.
The farm land is situated on both
sides of the East Canadian creek, which
is a good-sized stream containing two
falls within the bounds of the Boards
lee property. These waterfalls, one of
which is 60 feet and the other $50 feet
high, furnished the power.
The smaller fall was used as the oper-
ating power and near it was built a
III w lllCu was d lou
kilowatt generator, connected with a
horizontal turbine operated by water.
From this central power house the
current is transmitted by wires to the
dwelling house and other buildings.
One motor of ten horsepower runs
a moving machine, another threshing
machine and third works 44-inch
saw for cutting logs.
The farmhouse is brilliantly lighted
and well heated by electricity. The
kitchen is supplied with an electrically
heated cooking stove and in the laundry
the tiatirons are heated by the same
power. In the dairy the churn and
other appliances all have electric motor
attachments. The grounds are lighted
by several arc lamps, and their use in
the barns greatly facilitates the work
and lessons the danger of fire.-N. Y
Sunday Journal
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
How to Repair Rotted Posts.

Mostly when post rots in the ground
It is Just ct the surface, where the CON-
bination of moisture, air and soil makes
the conditions right for rotting. Often
both ends for two and half or three
feet will be found sound enough to use.
Such posts can be made serviceable by
cutting away one-half Of each post,
leaving fat surface, and putting two
or three bolts and nuts through to hold
them together, aud then setting the
posts in the ground again. A post thus
repaired sill often last as long in the
fence as it did when originally set and
new. In most places, unless man is
very handy with tools, the lat Or of
splicing two old posts would be worth
as much il not more than the cost OF
buying a new one--Prairie Farmer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
Using Manure as Made.

II farmer wants to get the most out
of his manure supply with the least
work, the best plan we know of is to
haul out manure as it is made, directly
from the stable to the field. 1t may go
onto the thin points in the wheat field
or on the sod land that is to be turned
for corn next spring. There is very lit
tie wasted by this practice, and there
is only one handling of the manure
Sometimes when the manure is spread
on frozen ground, and heavy rains come
before it is thawed out, there is some
waste by surface water, but with due
care in this matter, by spreading
manure in level places in the field while
frost is in the gre und, there can't be
much waste.-W. w. Stevens, in Mich.
igan Farmer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years
and is a regular prescription. 1t is com
posed OF OF the the best tones Known eombnet
ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by all druggists, price Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

construction. The materials needed are
one piece of wood, a, 2 by 4, about 9 feet
long, one piece, b, by 4, about feet
long, two pieces, d d, each feet long,
two pieces of scantling, c C, about 4 feet
long, two old pillow handles, an old pair
of buggy shafts and three or four old
cultivator shovels. Set the shovels at
proper distance apart to make row of
the required Width. G. Alshouse, in
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

There IS one thing young men should re.
member; If they contract good habits when
young, they will be of the greatest assistance
to them in middle age. Good habits are as
strong as bad habits. Everything worth
having in this life comes as result of good
habits.-Atchison Globe.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Fraud:-An envious manufacturer of old
fashioned dye will soon place in your papers
a fiaring advertisement in which they say
it's impossible for one dye stuff to color
silk, wool and cotton. They do this to keep
you from trying Putnam Fadeless Dyes
(Which will color either silk, wool or cot
tom, for they know if you ever use Putnam
Fadeless Dyes once you will never use their
goods again
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa.
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome 'habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and SUBJ
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK N. z.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Just think of it." she exclaimed. "A
woman who arrived five minutes too late
for an ocean steamer ,.E vas 50 disappointed
case" he admitted "My experience with
women would cad me to believe most OF
them would be more likely to 20 insane be
cause of the shock if they happened TO be on
time somewhere" Chicago Evening Post
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
IMPROVED MARKER.
Hand Should Construct One
without Delay.

There are but few farmers who now
plant corn by hand, but l know of some
who do so. For those the improved
marker shown herewith will be helpful.
The illustration explains the manner of
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Attorney-"l hope your honor will dea
leniently with the poor. maIigned woman
The jury finds her guilty OF shoplfting. but
sir. there are extenuating circumstances.
Judge-"And what may they beg" At
torney-"Her husband was formerly Q
house raiser, your honor."-Town Topics.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

She was a large woman, with wide, firm
mouth, shaded by an incpient mustache
when | marry" she said, in heavy tones,
1.-THE lucky man must have the advantage Of
a military education" why SOY" inquired
her dearest friend. Because he will then
know the value Of implicit obedience to or
ders. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
Expedited.

Lady-I wish to get birthday present
for my husband.
Shopwalker-How long have you been
married, madam?
'Ten years"
Bargain counter to the right, madam"
Rival
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Healthy Locality. Of the Natives
Talk about healthy locations! Why,
when came to this town only weighed
about GO pounds. Now look at me. don't
weigh an ounce less than 2O0!" Guest
Been here longy" Native" Not very long
Let's see. I'm 80 now. 1t was about e
years ago. "-Boston Transcript.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
The Coolest.

Yabsley-Whst was the coolest weather
you ever saw?
NUDGE don't know. You don't expect
man to carry thermometer in his pocket
when he is proposing to heiress, do you?
Indianapolis journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Shake into your she Aliens Foot-Ease,
q powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or New
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Callous, Sore, and Sweating
Feet All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
it, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

"Iknow gentleman whose body had been
covered with Eczema. Two boxes Of letter
inc cured him. "-P. o. Hanlon, Providence,
K l. Soc at druggists, or by mail for cash
or stamps. j. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

The man who talks most about the diff
culties of faith, takes the absurdities of So
called science at a swallow.-Ram's Horn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Ethel (of Boston)-"They say he is very
rich but intolerably vulgar" Victoria toi
Chicagol -"Youre dead right there, my
dear; He's got load of dough- but he's on
the hog every other ay."-Judy.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Kind Lady-"Why don't you look for
work." Tramp-"lt wouldn't do no good,
madam. | used to be detective. Town
Topics.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Reverse Effect.-"So they finally froze
johnson out of the company, did they"
Yes. And never saw hotter man in all
my life. indianapolis Journal.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

"Just fancy a girl of her social position
falling in love with contortionist" Il
think she saw in him man she could wind
round her little finger. STRAY Stories.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs. = Jennie
Pinckard, Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. l, 1894.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Just as Good. ast-"Did you ever take
any of those mud baths?" Crimsonbeak-
well, ian for office once. "-Y onkers
Statesman
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

The Best Prescription for Chi1ls.
and Fever is bottle of Groves TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic 1t is simply iron and qunine in
tastoless form. No cure-no pay. Price, Soc.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Pride and fashion are the taskmasters
who make bread-winning slavery-Ram's
Horn.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Attend the Dewey picnic given by the
Patriotic Sons of Manila"
Spank your children with the Dewey
chastiser." - Pittsburgh Chronicle Tee
Cranh
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

Praise from some people is condemna-
ion.-Atchison Globe.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

This year do not waste the land.
There is profit in careful cultivation.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift fails to cure. 25c
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

ONE duties to many important thap
health.
No matter how i'll they feel, they drag themselves
through the daily tasks and pile up trouble.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17

This is heroic but penalty has to be
paid.
A woman in New Matamoras, Ohio,
MRS. ISABEL BRADFIELD, tells in the
following letter how she fought with
disease of the feminine organs until
finally forced to take to her bed. She
says:
dear MRS. PINKHAM-I feel it my
tell you that have taken Lydia E. Pink
pound and think there is no medicine in
suffered for nine years, and sometimes
time [ could not stand on nv feet. h
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
WHOLESALER.

ST. LOUIS, No. Feb, 6, 1889.
PARIS MEDICINE Co., City.
Gentlemen:--we wish to cong -atulate you
on the increased sales we are having on your
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. On exam
lining our record Of inventory under date OF
Jan. LIST. we find that we sold during the Chill
season Of 1898, $3.50 dozen Groves Tonic. We
also find that our les on your Laxative
BrOm0-Qufnfne Tablets have been some
thing enormous: having sold during the late
Cold and Grip season 4 200 dozen.
Please rush down order enclosed herewith,
and oblige, Yours truly,
MEYER BROS. DRUG co.
Per Schall.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1899-06-17
Signs of the Times.

wear Dewey WalstcOats.
Take Dewey bitters for that tired feel
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
MANN AND ROOMS.

.onoNON-NN NN@NO~ODN>~N0@o~>N'o~" -
AIRY. LARGE ROOMS. Win or c,,-,.i,sn w..l,Eu,
sunerior board. In American Cnrls'ia. -
tD,,se. transients: terms moderate 40
park-ave.. near 57th-st.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
Assiauers Citation.

-
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NJ"
Il work. To all persons interested the estate as
STONED bv Archibald Fraser Ambrose O. Mccall for we
beneat OF creditors creditors otherwise. SEND
YoT AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY cIIB1 S
an REQUIRED personally 20 h. and appear before ana
- ~ S,,nrene Court uf the State n New York az
sIs Term 10 be held Ia Part thereof IN the county
St- uaYse IN the Borough Manhattan. city OF New
VII On the day of September. 1888; at lN5V
d1.ciosck a Al there and show cause why nna
o..tr,er. ~ the accounts Ambrose o. Mccall. As
re - above named Archibald Fraser nsoyent debtor
+t,5 NOT ie Lad no h. shown then 10 at
a,S tho anal settlement of the assign@e's accounts
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. ! have hereunto caNs+a
b sel ~ ,he said Supreme Court 0f the state % NeN
York 10 be hereto affixed WITNESS. HON CHARLES
II VAS BRINT siding Justice OF the said Court
THIS 2ist day of June. lsr1 - -, <,,,
(SeaL) WV. oDAI'fN' N''''''
ISAAC FROMME Attorney for Assignee. a.
9sG broadway Borough Of Manhattan New York CITY
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26

1oo1ooooooDON@r @r-Nyo.No4NN|NNNNNSoOeSN"
CARPETS cleaned by steam. by mana or
on the floor Careful Carpet cteahlhs
Co. i55S Broadway. 42l East 4S'h-s'-'
coz & BRANDT Tel l32-5Sth.
FREDERICK ACK BRMAN. 1873 West so
81. near 9Th Ave.-Steam carpet cieah-
tn and feather and hair renovatlnE work-.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26

A NEW HOME. 81 weekly; 14S st. Ann. 8
ave: also beautiful country oFan0"' ;
send for clrcuIaT
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
p,,,1ARp AND POOL TABLES.

-~~~c~o~~-N~No-N-o~Nor ~ - g
EIITJARD AND POOL TABLES new
and secondhand: lowest prices cases
terms MARX BROS. ~ unton > -lu-- -
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
Dipl0en0 Notices
Coparinership Noiires.


JOSIAH PARTRIDGE d SONS.-Notce is
hereby given that the partnership formerly existing
between undersigned doing business under the firm
nam Of Josiah Partridge a Sons. in the Borough OF
Manhattan New York. Is this day dissolved by
and the SAID josiah Fartrdge has win
Henr " Partridge will sign In liquidation.
New York July lst, 1899 . - ,..
HENRY ". PARTRIDGE.
ADELBERT D HOUSTON.
WHEREAS the partnership heretofore existing un-
DER The name Josiah Partridge sons. and composed
al T0eIah Henry W. Partridge and Adelbert
% > uson has been dissolved and the said Josiah Part
rdge has withdrawn therefrom and
,rsntid business in state for less than three
WHEREAS the undersigned, including q majority OF
fbs members ~ the said copartnershp, have formed
,,rfnsrshfp continue business
ana ha rs of ne nrm Josiah Partridge
NOW THEREFORE,. Henry w. Partridge, resid-
ans CSv 81 New York Adelbert D. Houston. residing al
No ma lOh street in Borough OF Brooklyn. City of
York oscar A. Nickleus residing at No olO 10Th
Street in the Borough Brooklyn. 'tY OF New YORK.
snd Harold c Mathews. residing at No 30 West 6Ith
Street Borough Manhattan. City OF Rev YORK 90 here
certify that the persons ntendne hereafter 20
NAT the -nc place business Of said firm Is located
! the Borough Of Manhattan Cliy ana county OF Ne"
YORK ,soo
HENRY " PARTRIDGE.
ADELBERT n HOUSTON.
HAROLD c MATHEWS
OSCAR A. NICKIAUS.
State q New York. County of New Yors. IS; ,,
on this 10Th day July. 1893. before me personally
appeared Henry " Partridge Adelbert D. Houston oscar
A Ncklaus and Harold c. Mathews 70 me known ana
known 10 me 10 be the individuals described In and who
executed the foregoing instrument and they duly ana
severay acknowledged TO me that iney eEsGrea me
Notary Public No 2s
New York city
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
MACHINERY

AT REDUCED PRfCEs.-5Oo secondhand
wo0d and iron working machines. iuliy
Guaranteed: machinery bought ana ex-
changed GEDRGB Is. EDDY, S's Madi-
snu-T-.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
DREssMAKING.
DRESS AID ACCORDION PLEAT
ING.

.>(o%-~0/ /|-NNOO-Oo-0O-0DJ0ND0
ACCORDION and side pleatlng; also PINK
ing made wh"e you wait. feathers aau
boas cleaned. dyed and curIed. A. BUR
CESS. $40 6th-aye., corner 2lst-sI. sec
signs.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
nI sINEss CHANCES.
caKpI.T CLEANING.

,oooooONNoNoNNNDNNo go -
EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS CHAN|E lSF
n party having slloVD 20 invest NJ y
Y Hox 81 Tribune Once.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-26
HELP WANTED.

ooao0@~ -~.~.~-~reN>~eON~N-~NNONN
Male.
rNrRGETIc sALEsMEN.-sehool furnl-
ture and supplies. The desk war spaa
,-.ds ts hrtsk. excellent opportunity slvv
r,@r,biy salary and extra oomInl-.iosn.s o. =
Fxp.r,ence no, necessary. II. %. EVANS
4 co. Chicago. llI.
49,, - o. 20 C,ape Town. $. A.. willing
s.sis, In taxing care % horses. IN
ouire Il Greenw ich-st
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
COTTON LETTERS.

New York, Dec 1s-Hubbard Bros. e.
Co.'S cotton letter says: Liverpool open
ed with sales of 5000 bales spot cotton;
middling, 1l-32d; last year, 8 $500; dull
Futures were quiet, 1-64d to 2-64d decline
and closed quiet, 4-64d to 4-65d decline
January February, 4.04d buyers last year.
3.O2Ikd sellers. Manchester quoted yarns
move slowly; cloths quiet.
Our market opened with sales of Janu-
airy at 7.2107. 206l7 .19c, and after selling at
7.2lc. 709c, lilac, 1860, 1850, ruled at 8 CSC
at l D. m. The liquidation OF the long
interest has been the feature all day In
tensi1ed by the Generalization in Wall
street, and the extreme rates for money
due to the shifting of loans. Europe is
likewise affected by the news from South
Africa and gave the market little support
except on arbitrage transactions. Re-
ceipts are upon moderate scale, but they
were without affect upon the market Az
ter sever break. The market reacted, but
showed no substantial change from the
conditions which have prevailed during
the past few days. With the existing con-
ditions In local speculative circles, the re-
vival of outside buying is doubtful, unless
the news from South Africa is decidedly
more favorable to our best customer Eng
land We must have a change in the for
elgn and domestic conditions before we
can expect q bull market. Fluctuations
we win have. and many, but a substan-
tial advance must come from a change in
the present outlook. The spot market
was quiet, 3-16c decline. Sales for ex-
port, 102 bales; sales for consumption, Sc
bales; delivered OH contracts, 400 bales (;
nliddiing, TIC; last year, 13-16c Janu-
airy closed a 719c last year, 5.46c; steady
New York, Dec. 18.-Murphy e. Coz cot
ton letter says: With South African trou-
bles the overshadowing influence on Liv-
erpool that market declined 1920 on spots
and 4-6id5.64d on futures. This market
opened easy and declined about 50 points
during the forenoon on heavy liquidation
OF speculative holdings for local and
Southern account. After stop orders had
been pretty generally executed this mar
ket reacted on covering of bear sales. The
liquidation appears 20 have been very i'm
portant, and leaves the market in a much
healthier position that for some time back,
and should the export demand become a
feature, there is room for some improve
ment In prices after the severe decline To-
tai exports to-day 3639l.