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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
GOT COLD COMFORT.
President Thomas Says Columbia and
Decherd Branch is Losing Money
Now al the Rate OF $500
Per Gay.
Little Prospec, OF Getting Passenger
Rate Reduced.

The citizens of Fayetteville who
went mp to Nashville to see President
John w. Thomas. of the Nashville
Chattanooga and ST. Louis Railroad, IN
an effort to get reduction If the pas
s1nger rate from Columbia to Fayette
vile. seem 10 have been given poor
comfort. The committee OF citizens
have returned TO Fayetteville not hope
ful OF any relief. President Thomas
informed them that the road from Co
lumbia to Decherd was being operated
now at loss of 800 per day. He dio
not give a final d ,cision on the matter,
but his talk was not encouraging at
all He promised to look further into
the matter. Tue passenger rate on
this road is four cents mile. An
effort was being made by the citizens
of Fayetteville, Lewisburg. ard other
place along the road to get 1t reduced
70 three cents.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
PALM GOES
TO WILLIAMSON.
Mrs. Joe Gray, of That County, the
Champion Turkey Kaiser of
Middle Tennessee.

A few days ago the Herald published
statement telling of the big profit In
raising turkeys, and especially of the
extraordinary success Of Mrs, Jonn W.
Cecil. Of Gross Bridges, IN and Mrs.
Stuart ). Fleming in thatsindustry.
The Herald is In receipt of letser
from Franklin telling the most won
derful story of turkey raising In Will
hanson county, which seems to entItle
Mrs Joe Gray, Of that county. to the
blue ribbon. She has sold. the letter
says, from SIX hens $l63. 80 worth OF
turkeys, given two away, served four
on her own table, lost seventeen after
they were grown. and still has plenty
to raise from next year.
So 1t seems that Maury County will
have to hand the palm over to Will
hanson. However. Mr.. Tom Jones,
Of franklin, who writes the Herald
the above information, kindly consents
to let Maury share in the championship
honors, as Mrs. Gray. he says. was
Maury County girl. This explains the
entire matter. Mr.. Jones, himself
Maury CountIan, would not dare deny
that Mrs. dray's nativity had mucn.
to DO with her great success.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh Is
a blood or a constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls catarrh Cure is taken In
fernally and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure is
not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one OF the best physicians in the country
for years, and ia II regular prescription. 1t
is composed OF the best tOnics known, COM
bined with the best blood puriters acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet coinbinat ion Of the two ingredients is
what produces such. wonderful results in
curing eatarrh. SeIfd for testimonials, free.
FIJI. CHEENEY II Co. Props. Toledo,O.
Sold'by Druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family pills are the best
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
CAMPBELL's STATION.

Campbell Station, Feb. 15.-Mr
John Taylor 10 seriously sick. He was
stricken with paralysis last Friday
His son in Obion county has been tele-
graphed for and is expected to arrive in
a short time.
Mr.. Joe Hobbs is able to be out
after serious illness.
Mr.. Luther Mcdonald has returned
from a business tripto Florida
Messrs. Ernest Cochran and Shelby
Coffey, of Columbia, spent Sunday
with their home folks.
Miss Ruby Craig will go to Spring
Hin this week to visit her sister, Miss
Ella, who is in school there.
Mrs. J. L. Hobbs has returned from a
weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs
jeff Porter, Of Nashville.
Miss Alma Anderson, of Franklin,
and Mrs. T. M. Waldrum and little
of Mt. Pleasant, spent last
week with Misses Blanche and Willie
Coffey.
Miss Mertie Gracy spent last Satur-
day with her brother at Spring Hill.
Mrs. w. L. Spivey has returned from
a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Roundtree.
in Nashville. DAISY SHAM.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
WATER VALLEY.

Water Valley, Feb. 16.-Regular ser.
vices we're held at Alexander and Goshen
churches on last Sunday, conducted by
the pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Woody and baby
son, of Santa Fe, we're visiting in our
midst, recently.
Mrs. John Kinzer spent part Of last
week near Santa Fee.
1t looks as If the wheat crop 10 this
section will be an almost total failure.
Miss Emmie Harlan, of Columbia, is
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Bob Baker has returned from a
trip to Little Lot.
Mr.. Young, of Union, is with rela-
tives here.
Mrs. Lizzie Kinzer, who has been
quite sick, is coryalescent.
Messrs. Lem and George Pigg spent
the latter part of last week 10 Mt. Pleas
ant, as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. john
T. Fleming.
Mrs. Will Harris and children, who
have been visiting Mr., and Mrs. Bot
Pigg. have returned to their home near
WilIiamsport.
Mrs. John Fleming, of Mt. Pleasant,
is with relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Wess Montgomery are
receiving congratulations over the ar
rival of son at their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ). Johnson, after a
pleasant visit here, have returned to
their home in Santa Fe.
Mr.. Hugh L. BAKER and sisters, Misses
Anna and Ella, of Fly, were the pleasant
guests of friends on Turkey Greek, the
latter part of last week. ORESTRA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
VILLA VI sBUIsts.

Williams burg, Feb. Is - Miss Effit
Ashton, of Columbii, is visiting Mrs
Ellis Woody and others.
Miss Bertha Walker has returned
home from Nashville Shewas accom-.
panied by her cousin, Miss Nettie
Church.
Mr.. Emory Vestal. wife ana mother,
are the guests of Mrs. Martha Dawson.
Mrs. Lucy Whitaker. Of Turkey
Creek, WAS the guest of Mrs. Delta
Lockhart, recently.
Little Bessie Roberts, who has been
6 pending some time with her grand
parents, returned to her home in the
Bend Sunday.
Lem Woody, Of Wiliamsport, was in
our burg Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Church, OF God
win, we're visiting Mr.. Jim Jones Sun
day.
There vas nice little entertainment
1t the schooI house Friday afternoon.
Quite crowd attended.
Mr.. Walter Sewell and family were
visiting at Mrs. r. b. SeweIl's SUNDAY.
CHATfERBOx.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
LAMBS PLANNING MILL.
Mr.. N. F. Vaughan Buys the Prop
erty ana Will Operate It.

1At. Az. =. vaughan buys the Prop
erty ana Will Operate 1t.
Mr.. n. +. Vaughan has purchased
the planlng mill from Mr.. ]. R.
Lamb, located on South Garden Street.
The deal was made Monday after
noon, the purchase price being "a, 500.
The papers conveying the property
are being drawn. and will be signed
either this afternoon or tomorrow.
1t is Mr.. Vaughan q intention to start
the plant In operation immediately,
but 1t Will be about three weeks before
everything 10 put In shape. The
property Is In good condition and no
improvements will De necessary to
start operations. In fact. the plant
was but recently entirely ove-hauled
and several improvements were made
at that time
This Will be good news to the citi
zens generally, as In many ways 1t ia
to the city that this
plant be operated. Columbia is In
need of all the manufactures 1t can
get. The plant, wnen III operation
Will give employment to from fifteen
to twenty five men.
Mr.. Vaughan. the purchaser, Is
we'll known lumberman OF the city,
and has had long, valuable exper-
ence IN the timber interests. This,
coupled with his business ability, we
believe presages success for the new
concern.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
MATCH

Match, FEB. l7.-Mrs. r. Fl. Mich
olson and son Howell, are Oh the sick
list
Rev. Craig preached at Lasea Sunday
morning. Also at Beriea in the after
noon.
Mrs. Martha Dooley has purchased
house and lot at Lovetteville, and has
moved there.
Mrs. James Craig, of Crawford Hol-
low, spent few days here with relati-
yes this week.
Miss Frances Minor and brother Earl,
spent sunday with their grand pareats,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Atkisson, at An
drews.
Mr.. Ed Minor. of Bigbyville, spent
Friday night 10 Crawford Hollow.
Miss Bertha Caperton. of Andrews,
spent few days with Dew Drop re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus johnson spent
Sunday at Match. DEW DROP
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
JAPAN LANDS 100,
900 TROOPS IN
COREA

London, FeD. 17.-The correspondent
at Chemnlpo of the Daily Express
makes the astonishing statement that
japan has already landed 1870, 900
troops in Corea. 80, 600 OF whom are
extended along the fighting front south
of the Yalu River. The London press
attaches the greatest Significance to
Port Arthur ana comments upon the
sudden throwing of Russian troops
into New Chwang as indicating Rus
sian approximations that Port Arthur Is
in danger and that the Japanese attack
may not, after all. be made where IL
Is expected on the Yalu.
Al. the reports tend to confirm the inn
preston that Russia has little OF nothing
to expe i from sea operations.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
LOvETrEvILLE.

Lovetteville, Feb. Is. MIR. Jackson
Mayee, one of the merchants at this
place, who is suffering very much from a
cancer, has sold his store and dwell
ing house to Mrs. Martha Dooley, who
will open up with a new stock of
goods soon.
Mrs. II. jackson had the mlsfor-
tune of breaking one bone in her arm
last week.
Miss Bert Jones is suffering with
chicAep-pox.
Mr.. Edd Lovett, OF this place,
was at Leftwich on business last
week.
Esq, s. K. Lamar, OF the Andrews
was IN our midst some
days ago, planning road from the
Carpenter ford to the Bear Greek pike.
ANGIE
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
9 a - TO Fl Z "A.
BEARS thu :, The Kind You Have Always Bougl
S's, !; I1hzzzzM
TINIMONS.


Timmons, Feb. l6.--Mr. and Mrs
Winfield Harris entertained quite a
number of their friends last Monday
evening. Nice music and a good
time we're reported by all present
Miss Alberta Dean, of Columbia, has
been the guest Of Misses Gertie and Ivie
Thomas.
We are sorry to report that Mr.. Tom
Harris is quite sick at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forgey Fraser enter
tanned several of their friends last Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Jennie Thomas has returned
home from Nashville.
Misses Gertie and Ivie Thomas and
Alberta Dean, have been the guests OF
the Misses Willis. ~
Mr.. Garden Stone has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. Horace Williams, of
Spring Hill
Miss Hazel Willis has been quite
sick with grip. LITTLE ECHO
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
9 a . IL 9 II Ia
Bears the HThe Kind You Have Always Bought
s'', q A<HAzMx
CENTURY CLUB OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting Of the Century
Club Wednesda, night, Mr.. Meade
Frierson was elected President; W M.
Chaffin, Secretary; DIR. 0. j. Porter,
First Vice President: r. l.. Mckinney,
second Vice President. The same old
board of directors WAS elected for the
year, except Mr.. John Carpenter, who
asked not TO be re- elected ON account
nj continual absence from the city.
Mr.. j. l.. Hutton was elected in his
place. The directors are: Messrs Sam
II arlan, j. S. Robinson, U. Ii. Foster.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
Fly.

Fly, Feb. II Mrs. Walter Potts is
very sick.
MIR. Hugh Barker, and sisters, Misses
Anne ana Ella spent Saturday night
and Sunday with Turkey Creek rel III
yes.
Mr. jess Hutcherson and Miss Sailie,
visited Miss Eula Page recently
Mr. and Mrs. +. b. Fly, of Santa Fe,
were the guest of friends here last Sun
day
Walter Fly, OF B. g.. Fl. school Of
Spring Hill. is with home folks.
Mrs. A. b. Hai bison is very sick.
MIR. Beard Walters aid family have
moved into our MIDST. DENTICE.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
JAPAN SINKS
ANOTHER VESSEL.
Russian Cruiser Boyarin and
Crew Of 1877 Men Lost.
Special to the Helald.

st. Petersburg. Feb. l6.-The report
circulated here today that the Russian
Cruiser Boyarir was blown up last sat
urday. and that all her officers and crew.
1877 in number. were lost. rs confirmed
from private source The Boyarin s
armament consisted OF six inch guns,
eight 5 inch guns, two 6 inch guns
anc three machine guns. She was fitted
with six torpedoes beside. The Boyarin
was last reported as having taken part
in the engagement of Feb. 9th at Port
Arthur.
Six hundred Russian troops are
reported to have Derished of cold 10
Eastern Siberia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
DEATHS HARVEST.
Hardy Hardison

Mr.. Hardy Harrison, one Of the old.
est citizens OF Maury County, died at
his home in the Lasea neighborhood
Sunday night at the ripe age Of So
years. He was member of the Chris
tian Church and was highly respected
by all who knew him. He was survived
by his wife. who is nearly 80 years old.
The funeral services we're held Monday
by Elder Newt Derryberry, and the bur
ial took place at the Hardison graveyard,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
Mrs. Mary 4. Hamilton.

The funeral services Of The late Mrs.
Mary E. Hamilton, who died at the
home of her son. Mr.. H. G.. Wilson, in
Nashville Monday, were held in the
Christian church at 1890 O'Clock Tufs g.
day morning, conducted by Elders David
Lipscomb and J. P. Slayden, OF Nash.
Vile. The interment took place in Rose
Hill cemetery. Mrs. Hamilton was 10
years old.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
New Insurance Firm.

Mr.. B. E. Regen, of Franklin. has To-
Gated in Columbia and has formed a
partnership with Mr.. W. H.. Wilson, in
the life insurance business. The firm
name is Wilson u Regen, with office in
the Masonic building.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
Samuel Gray.

Mr.. Sam Gray, 81 years old, died OF
la grippe at the home of his son Mr..
George Gray at Summertown Tuesday
night. He was buried at Cross Bridges
at noon vest rday. The funeral services
we're conducted by Rev. w. T. Ussery.
Mr.. Gray was born and reared at Cross
Bridges where he spent all but
the last six years OF his long and useful
life
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19

Coughs and colds. down to the very
orderland OF consumption. yield to
the soothing healing influences OF DR..
Woo q Norway Pine Syrup
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
Cotton Is cts

If you want tn grow Cotton you will
need a Hamilton Cultivator. See
1926 SAlTERFIELD Il DODSON.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
INJURED IN RAILROAD WRECK
Special to the Herald.

special TO the Herald.
Nashville. Feb. 1.-THE north
bound freight train at Cowan ran into
another freight standing on the track
at Cowan This morning. Five men
were Injured, two seriously A. l..
Grim, brakeman, had. blow on the
head, which caused concussion of tae
bvain. Ernest ClevIn had one leg
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
Constitutionality Of Criminal
Court

Alsyke Clover, Faul'less Red Clover,
Orchard and Blue Grass: Red Top and
Timothy at inside prices.
Columbia Mercantile Co.
1871 W. J. DALE, Mgr.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
A Friendly TIP.

Sow Alsyke Clover. the best yet. 80
cts per acre, about that it costs. Try
it, Columbia Merca ntile Co,
1926 At Stock Yards
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19

Another suit of VIM. Morris. Win
chester 8 companion at the time. Va.
the L.. a N, for the same amount,
ana for the same reason, was con-
linued.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19
Headquarters,

Field Seeds, Alsyke and Red Clover
Stock Peas, Columbia Mercantile Co.
1926 w. >. DALE, Mgr.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-02-19

The suit OF the james Agency va.
B. A. Brown. was dismissed, the
plaintiff falling to appear.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-26

ported in the southwest and rains
were predicted for Mississippi and
Louisiana But it is extremely doubt
full whether the area now most seri
ously in need of rain will get any.
From the various State reports it is
evident that rain will soon be a seri-
Gus necessity in sections of the At
lantic States The detail report nv
correspondents in the South is any
thing but good. The market at this
season of the year is the hardest
thing in the world to get up much.
1t takes an actual scare of some pro-
portions to get the short interest start
ed We have seen a bad drought in
several States and then the market
never move IN moro than 20 points.
But while it may be discouraging to
buy. there is nothing to sell cotton
on at the moment Shorts will be
treated as they were yesterday. The
market is at a low figure compare
lively speaking and when the start is
found to be rather poor, we may have
a sharp rise in new crop options The
situation has changed some in that
every one now knows rains are needed
and shorts will be very cautious about
selling. IL the prospect is for fair
weather i'm the Atlantic States tomor-
row and next day we would buy a lit
tie cotton. Chances favor q rise be-
fore the bureau report, which will
be issued on June 3rd.
WARE q LELAND.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-26
GREENsBoRo's REFORM MOVE.
Plans for New Methodist Church.
Death of Mrs. PolIy Webb.
Especial to News q Observer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Greensboro, n. co. May 25.-The
city is in the thrUes of reform move
ment just inaugurated by the Board
of city Aldermen, who were appar-
emily walked up by Sam Jones. The
first act was the passing of an ordi-
nance making it crime for licensed
street hack or carriage driver, but not
liveryman, to transport any one tC
q house OF ill-fame. This made d
row on the part of the hack drivers
who claimed that old ordinances
against houses of the kind had better
first be enforced. The result was ev-
cry occupant of said houses has al
last been arrested, and efforts are be-
ing made to clean them out. A hack
driver who was imprisoned yesterday
sued out a writ of habeas corpus be-
tore Judge Allen at Winston last
night, which will be heard this even
ing at Winston, to test the constitu-
tionality of the law.
Plans for the erection of the new
Centenary Methodist Episcopal church
having been consummated, workmer
began this morning the eXcayating
necessary for laying the foundation
walls. The new edifice will be located
in South Greensboro, corner Fayette-
vile and Arlington streets, and viii
cost $4,000. Rev. Ira Irwin, pastor
of Centenary says the building Will
be completed and ready for dedication
by November LIST.
The general manager of the Fen
tress Mining Company, Mr.. Wilkens
u. Greene, who has resided in Green's
boro for two years, has resigned the
position and will move to Charlotte
and open an office there as mining en-
oir nhaV,1icE ~
- reene says that the mining industry
of this State is in it's infancy He de-
clares that when the actual facts OF
this wealth of mineral ore here are
properly understood and presented tC
Northern and Western capitalists en-
gagged in immense enterprises of the
kind elsewhere there will be an enor.
nous impetus given to the legitimate
mining business here. Low grade
ores, he explains, can be proftably
mined in this State that could not be
touched in the West without great
loss, the lower prices of fuel and la
Dor here making the difference, those
two items being the principal expense
of mining. Mr.. Greene further stated
that the wonderful deposit of ore al
tfaffnev 6. c.. on the State line viii
do much to show the natural resources
of the section in both States. The
metal at Gaffney has to be imported
| into America from the tin mines oil
| Wales.
Two months ago, Mrs. Polly Webb
who lived at the Guilford Battle
Ground had her horse to run away
while on a shopping trip to Green's
boro. and she was thrown out of the
carriage. she received injuries which
brought on paralysis, from the effects
of which she died at her home last
night. She was fifty years of age anC
well known Christian woman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-26
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, May 25.-Spot cotton
active at full board prices; sales $3.50
bales, including 800 to arrive and 100
f. o. b. Delivered on contracts 7G0;
quotations unchanged: Futures open
quiet and to Is points lower. From
the opening there were more sellers
than buyers, consequently prices went
lower Later on there was a sharp
advance from profit-taking by shorts,
but the Improvement did not last. The
winter months were hammered al
most as heavily as the near positions,
Notwithstanding the fact that the
weather map showed no rain in the
central and eastern districts. In the
trading July first lost II points at
1906, recovered to 1917 and finally
declined to 1894. October lost 10
points at 1000, recovered to 1896 and
eased off to 1858. The market closed
easy with net losses of 13 to "a points
on the old crop months and Ii to 1S
on the new.
New Orleans, May 25-Cotton futures barely
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-26

surprise to Wall Street for it is evil
lent that the long liquidation of ut
year was in expectation Of just such
/ movement. The incidents of the
day were few and were of little infiu-
ence. The outgo of 1880, 600 of gold
tomorrow is practically offset by addi-
tional receipts of Japanese gold. The
grain markets had a quiet day and
threw little light on the question of
the crop outlook. The marking down
of the market quotation for copper
had no effect on Amalgamated Cop
per. Advances in refined sugars We're
equally without influence on sugar
stocks. Brooklyn TranSit'S advance
was attributed to summer passenger
traffic but Metropolitan Street Rail-
way made an equal or greater decline.
Last prices were insignicantly al
tered from those of last night.
Bonds were steady. Total sales par
value, $1,275,000.
u. S. bonds were unchanged on
call
Total sales 212,7OO shares, includ-
ing Atchison, 1890; Chicago & ST.
Paul. $500; Erie, $500; L. & Ma, 500;
Metropolitan Street Railway, 1900;
n. & W., 100; Penna., 1880; Southern
Pacific, 800; Southern Railway, 900;
Southern Railway preferred, 100:
Union Pacific, 10000; Amalgamated
Cupper, 500; Brooklyn Transit, a.
700; Tenn. Coal & Iron, 500; U. S.
Steel preferred, 24,200.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-05-26
w. e. Smiths
Market Letter.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News ana observer
New York. May 25.-Todays mar
ket for stocks was noted for it's firm
ness, which was unexpected, in view
of yesterdays weakness, and the lower
prices cabled from London this morn
ing. While advances were not gem
eral declines were restricted and after
the first hour the trading was only
nominal. Brooklyn Rapid Transit en-
joyed the greatest strength, advance
ing a full point on the outlook for
largely increased earnings, owing to
the expected heavy summer traffic
over it's lines.
After a quiet and steady opening
wheat advanced under the lead of
May but later declined on a somewhat
less cash demand and more favorable
weather reports. Cudahy was report
ed to be a fair buyer of September.
Coarse grains were relatively strong
in light offerings but trading was not
active. The crop report of yester-
day was construed as favorable to the
crops, but the scant supplies of old
grains tend to restrict short sales. We
look for a fair trading market within
narrow limits until some definite line
can be obtained on the growing crops.
While cotton was easy during most of
the session, rallies followed each de-
cline and prevented an appearance of
actual weakness with New York bear
ish and New Orleans bullish, traders
are somewhat at sea as to the future
course of prices. We Incline to the
belief that the statistical = osittion of
cotton favors the buI1 side and on all
weak spots new crop months should
be taken on at prevailing discounts.
1t is entirely probable that prices have
discounted the advent of normal
weather in the belt
w. b. SMITH & co.