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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
''The story's up to you, ne said. "bu,
don't forget to say a word for me-"
STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE OF A
SQUAD OF POLICE.
SERGEANT AND TWELVE MEN sPIR.
TIED AWAY.
NO TRACE OF THE MISSING MEN

The front page of the Morning Times
created furore in the cafes and re
duced the city editors Of four leading
dailies TO despair. Thirteen stalwart
policemen, the pride of San Francisco's
police force. of an average weight oil
l95 pounds. had melted into thin air
and not even a paragraph touching I'll,
manner of their going. Scooped utterly
For the customary nine days the lost
suuad occupied the public mind tc
the exclusion of all other matters. Ihe
president of IL South American repub
lie arrived unheraitle and departed un
known. and passing earthquake hao
10 Gc content with scanty paragraph
in the daiiies. The raided boarding
loll;c WAS gutted completely withou,
welding Il trace OF the missing men
The police would have liked to question
it's proprietor. but he had folded his
tent and departed in the night, ana the
house itself was being remodeled into
IL saloon Every conceivable i--,ory was
exploited. lnnumeraDle false clews
were tracked into the blind alleys
whence they had issued, and at length
the police acknowledged themselves
baileG and gave up the search. SaL
Francisco went its course. eating ano
dr;nking. marrying and burying, unit
the lost squad remained, even in the
mind of Halliday. only us dim mem
ory OF Il giant scoop.
one fine November day. about yeal
and half after. Halliday was crossing
from the ferry building to the nortt
side of Market street A transport
from the Philippines had just docked
and his mind was buSily engaged IL
transmitting the news of the voyage
into a story. \ cable car bore dowI
upon him. but he skipped nimbly away
lodged under the nose of dray horse
and pumped square into the arms Oh
biz man.
II beg your pardon he CALCULATED.
"No matter. sorr; no matter"
The voice had familiar ring. Turn
ing suddenly. he looked right into the
mans eyes. y flush deepened the bricb
red of the fellows cheek. Facing
about. he walked rapidly up Sacramen'
tn street
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03


Evidently a sailor" thought Halli'
day. sea legs bother him yet lie
followed at a safe distance. trying tc
place the man. Where had he seen hill
before: Looked something like po
liceman he had once known. But thai
rolling gait: Absurd! Besides. Hen
uessey had left the force: gone TO ore
gon, No. That was Devlin. BY Jove!
Hennessey belonged to the lost squad
Ouickening his pace, he overlook the
sailor. who was turning down Sansomt
street.
by jimmy. it is Hennessey" he ex'
claimed. Hes making for North
Beach. His folks live that way-oi
did" Putting on a squirt, he ran along
side the man and clapped him on the
shoulder.
How are you, Hennessey? l didn''
know you."
The sailor jumped. "Ye have the ad
vantige nv me, sorr," he replied, but his
eyes told another tale.
Rats. Come along, Hennessey, ano
have something. Whereve you beeni
What's become of the boys? Tell us al
about it.
Whore We Hinnissyin'?' asked the
sailor Indignantly. What maggots
got We, me lad? Jack Smiths mt
name"
Jack Smith may be your name now
but YOUR name was Hennessey last
time | saw you. Come. Hennessey." ht
said persuasively. You're not In real
of tie law. Tell me the story. Theres
gold eagle in it for YOU"
"Twin;y dollars"
Twenty dollars"
"Ye'll make it twinty-fiveT
".All right
"Hinn!sscy it is, then. Glad to see ye
again sovr. Yell excuse me not KNOW
in We. but there's things man mates
worse than bein' pinched by the law
Namely?
''Bein' made guy av.'
They turned into a saloon. and the ex
policeman settled himself comfortaDl!
in n corner. "Ah" A gentle sigh es'
caped from his lips, and he wiped MS
mouth with the back of his hand. "Iht
first shame in nigh on two years. An
other? Thank We. l will. Here's look
in at We. An ye want to hear 1t IRON
the beginnin'? Phwat was the iash'
wurrd We had av the squadT
Sergeant Crossman was to post tht
reliefs and raid a crimp's den on hi'
way uptown"
"Right. An may the foul fiend d!
away with that same crimp! lel
mebbe rimimber. sorr. as was on the
water front beat? Manny's the bit a'
news ye've got from me there" INT
reporter nodded.
"Well," filling his pipe. "yell have
a match on We? Thanks. AS l was
sayin', Crossman picked me up las
an, accortiin' to orders. proceeded Il
| interview that same crimp. We pull'
| no in the sthreet anint the house. an
| Crossman bangs the door wild his cluD
"Come down. yc limb av Sathan" hi
roars. Yell riminber tine sargint! 4
divil to swear. Come down. Rerlze
| bub,' he says. 'afore smash the door!
".Begone wid yer says a cracked
voice out av u bedroom windy. "
| drhunkin' bas:cs.' says the voice, be
gone afore | calls the polls! An witt
that a basin nv dirhty slOps discinde'
on Crossman's head. Such q hula
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON,

DISTRICT or MAINE, s..
Or tn's 10th day of april A. d. 1894, on read
In, the foregoing petition. u ls-
H~.ierr,i l,y tbe Court, That a hearing be had
.l.lr the same on the 9th CAV OF May, \. D.
t.u4. before said Court at Portland, in said Dis
tr.gt at no O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In the ONtOrd Oenl,
'..-.,t "a peyspaper printed In said District, and
rist alI known creditors, and other persons In
interest. may appear at the SAID time and place
ami show cause. II any they have why the pray
ar of said petiti0ners should not be granted
Antitf- further ordered by the Court, That
tatCIerk shall send by mail % al known cred
tur- copies of said petition and this orler, AIT
dressed % them ~ their places OF residence as
stated.
Witness the Hos. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court. and the seal thereof, at Fort
land. In said District, ON the 10th day OF Aprh,
A ID. 1904. .-..-
isl JAMES r. HEWEl, Clerk.
a true copy Of petition and Orier thereon.
Attest y JAMES + HEWEN, Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
A Hindoo Belief About Owls.

The IIindoos declare that the flesh
and blood of an owl will make per-
son insane who eats or drinks 1t. On
this account men who are devoured
by jealousy Of rival or hatred of an
enemy come furtlvely to the market
and purchase an owl. In silence they
carry It home and secretly prepare a
decoctiOn. which an accomplice will
put into the food of the object Of their
malignant designs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
MINED In the Bud.

Mr.. GadabOut-I've heard that the
Newliweds. who always seemed to be
living so happily. are going to break
up housekeeping and thSt she's going
back to her mothers. What does that
indicate? Mr.. Wise (friend OF the
Newliweds)-It indicates that some one
is lying.-Philadelphia Ledger
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

Here is story that comes from Lon
don and illustrates the peculiarlties of
the American boy: The youngster was
at the Hotel Cecil. and he listened in
tently to n group Of English folks.
Suddenly he looked up at his mother.
Say. ma, do these people talk Eng
lish?" Certainly they do, my child.
What a question" Then we DON'T
said the cub.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
NOTICE OF SALE.

Pursuant to a license from the Honorable
Judge OF Probate for the county of OXFORD,
shall sell at public auction, ON the twenty .hrst
day Of May, a. ID 1891, at ten O'Clock In the iore-
noon. on the premises, AL the right, title anu IN
terest which sarah A. Jones, late of Oxford, In
said county, deceased, had in ana to the follow
ing described real estate. viz: The late nome
stead of said Sarah A. Jones situated on the
westerly side of the street leading through the
village OF welchyile over Pigeon hili, In oxford,
bounded east by said street or road, south anu
west by Little AndroseOggin River, north by
land Of 4. King.
Dated this 18th day of April, A. ID. 1904
JOHN II. JONES, .d,nrs
HARRY I. DODGE,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
ON this 23rd day Of apr, a. ID. 1904. on read
u. the foregoing petition, IL Is
or erred bv the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same ON the 18th day of May, a. ID
I.,4 before said Court az Portland, In said l,is.
trirt at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and thai
notice thereof be published In The oxford Dem,
that AN known creditors, and other persons In
Interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why tht
PRAYER OF said petitioner should not be granted
And it Is further Ordered by the Court, tha' th'
Clerk shall send by mail 10 all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order, addressed
10 them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judg'
of the said COu-t, and the zeal thereof, at Port
land. In said District, on the &rd day OF Apr
A. ID. 1904. -,
G.s1 JAMES r. HEwEY, Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES +. HEWEI, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
To Make Red Ink.

Red ink is easily made by amateurs
who follow this recipe: Get one ounce
bottle and see that it is perfectly cleaL
and dry. Place in II one teaspoonful
Of aqua ammonia, gum arabic the size
Of two peas. and add six grains of car
mine. Fill up the bottle with cleai
soft water. and after standing little
while II will be hit for use
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Ranscupt,s Petition for Discharge.

Tr ra. UHtter OF
f.. uartuer-hip of 81. r.
ELLf\GWOOD X son, the
.-. f,Itual partners IN which In Bankruptcy
are Hiram Z ElingwOOd and
Roland Z. EblgwOOd ami
.acv individually BankruISs.
To tbe Hos. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the DIS,
,rict Court of the United states for the pl'tric'
o.. Maine:
UIENM 2. ELLINGwOOD and RoLAED
III +. FLLINGWOOD. OF Mexico, In the
county OF oxford, and state OF Maine, IN salI
District respectfully represent, that on tne 1a
.,s,v OF Jan. last past, they were duly a'Judgeu
6qnsrupts. under the Acts OF Congress reIat'
ing TO Bankruptcy; that they have duly s1rren'
Tered I'M their property and rights OF property
and nave fully complied with all the require
ments OF said Acts and OF the orders OF Court
touching their bankruptcy.
Wherefore they pray, That theE may Oe De
reed by the Court 70 have a full discharge from
4II debts prOyable against their estate DOth as
iu.iiyiduaIs and a cOpartners under SAID OanA,
ruutcv Acts. except such debts as are excepted
bv law from such discharge.
Dated this sth day of April, \. ID. 1874.
HIRAM r. ELLI<GNOOD,
pAT NNn y EITlNG,M WOOD, Bankrupts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

Blessings ON him who invented sleep
the mantle that covers all human
thoughts. the food that appeases hun
ger, the drink that quenches thirst th'
fire that warns. the cold that moder
ates heat and. lastly. the general coin
that purchases all things. the balance
and weight that equals the shepherd
with the king and the simple with tn.
wise.-Cervantes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
StoLed with Bank Notes.

The novel spectacle of steamer be-
ing stocked with bank notes was once
witnessed at a Mediterranean port.
Forty-fve sacks Of the apparently val
liable paper were tossed into the fur'
mace of the vessels boiler. The notes
were Cancelled documents of the Bank
Of Algiers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

The twenty first verse of the seventh
chapter OF Ezra in the Old Testament
contains all the letters Of the alphabet
And |, even Artaxerxes the king, dc
make decree to all the treasurers
which are beyond the river. that what
soever Ezra. the priest, the scribe o.
the law of the God Of heaven, shall re
quire of you, 1t be done speedily"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Her Good Point.

Even the most impulsive women
have their good traits.
An Irishman. mourning his late wife,
tearfully remarked:
Faith, she wes a good woman. She
always hit me wild de soft ind av the
hroom"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

An important real estate deal at Buck
field is the recent sale of Elmer B. Aus
tins farm to Carl NJ. Heald for $1,000,
and the homestead farm of Mr.. Hsald
at North Buckfield. The Austin farm,
widely known as the Col. A. ID. White
homestead farm, is the largest and most
valuable in town. 1t was the original
settling lot of Abijah Buck, the first
permanent settler in town, who moved
there from New Gloucester in the spring
of 1777.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
tn Make m SefdIitx Powder,

To make seidlltz powder mix to-
gether two drains Of rochelle salts and
two scruples OF bicarbonate OF soda;
put these into IA blue paper and put
thirty-fve grains Of tartaric acid Into
a white paper. To use put each into
different glasses and quarter oil with
water, then pour both together and
drink at orce while in a state Of ef'
feryescpucp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Impartial.

"Nr. Singleton prides himself on be
ing strictly impartial"
"Yes," answered the unamiable man
81 once went shooting with him. HI
didn't seem to care whether he hit tl'
rabbit. the dog or one Of his friends
London Tit.Blts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Wanted Details.

"It was like this" said the private
citizen. "Just as the three burglars
crawled In at the kitchen window tht
clock struck l. and
Excuse me-" said the great detec
tive. but which one Of the three die
the clock strlke?"-Pittsburg Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
HOOD FIRM
Condition POWDERS
The Best Conditioner.

Make horses eat, expel worms, when fed as
directed, increase the milk supply In cows
make stock healthy, prevent sickness and
distemper, keep young stock on the gain,
prevent and cure Indigestion, make hens lay.
By increasing the appetite and aiding the
digestive and assimilative functions they
enable all kinds OF stock to get the greatest
possibl, benefit from feed consumed.
my horse had scratches ana was run
down gave him Hood Farm Condition
Powders and noticed change for the bet
ter in few days." A. A. COVE, Montpe-
lier, VT.
Prices: 25c., SOC. and 81. A IS ID. box
sells for IS. Prepared by c. I. Hood Co.,
Lowell, Mass. For sale by F. A. SHuRT-
LKyr 4 Co., South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Voices.

All long known objects. even
mere window fastening or particular
door latch, have sounds which are
sort of recognized voice to us-a voice
that will thrill and awaken when II
has been used to touch deep lying
ibers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
How to Hold Actors.

TT always makes me mad to talk to
an actor. He pretends to listen polite
ly, but his attention is wandering all
the time. Ever notice itr
mo; | always talk to them about
themselves. ."-philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
A Blennisb.

Mrs. Newrich Tin art store)-Fd take
this picture, but some person has been
scribbling on It, Salesman-But. mad
am. that is the artists signature. Mrs.
Newrich-Well. he's got his nerve.
Still, | guess you could scratch 1t out,
couldn't you?-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Pr0VidRlt Life and Trust Co.
of Philadelphia, Pa.

Why vpu should insure in the Provldent:
I- IS surrounded by greater safeguards
-E..1 any other company, and gives great
rr uaranteeS for the future.
I-vfll. under all circumstances, deal
fairly with YOU. 81. d,
De- -aerI., Is 20 grant an extension nt tlule' u
- Insured Is unable 20 pay premium, WnSh
ra lr- policies are non tOrieitahie "lter tue
-............ ..f rlt ftr1 annual PIT mium~-
rwl rut take advantage OF vorr necessity
r...s......-r4ryeS ohlige YOU tu take a pdli-up
r... r v.'. participate In the surplus,
gt il strong company.
Ir- srru-trput- are secure, It's MAJ 'dEeiheu'
.....r..-.. and its premiums rates are .ow
It- -lt. ~ mortality f. below all other AmSri
..r companies, dut IT. hNldeh"s uouu WIS
-..r.,.. ..lrte-uru .ingly larger
Ia .a, long been eatru-ted with the most
.tr~r.i ut,rg-t- has been true 10 them, an"
.,r..y,r ft--f worthy % your fullest confluence
For further iufDTWttiOn apply 10 =,
r o.. MILLETr, south Paris, Me-
NI.GEANI. General 5 gent for Maine
Sc Exchange ST, Portland, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Intu,,icious Candor.

II people always spoke the truth
And never studied to pretend.
It's doubtful II there would be one
On earth who had single friend.
Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Bansrupt's Petition for Discharge.
lu try matter OF
JOSIAH DUTTON,
Eankrupt. J

lu tty matter or
JOSIAH DUTTON, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To tine Hos CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the
District court Of the United states for the
District uf Maine
JOSIAH bUTTON, of Norway, In the County
,l of UNtnr,I and state OF Maine. IN
-alJ District. res ectfully represents, that ON
tac lHtg J8y OF March, lat past, he was duly
adju..sed bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating 90 bankruptcy; that he mas duy sur
ami has fully compiled with all the requirements
ot -JIi Acts and of the oriers OF Court touching
biz bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he m'y be decreed
Do. thr Court 10 have a full discharge from all
Igut, provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except su'h debts rs are eN-
cepteI by law from such discharge.
Dated this l2lh day of April, \. ID. 1904.
TnSf IL nI,rIlN Rnnkrnnt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Her Nefghbors.

"Does she 20 much in society,""
"Well, she couldn't go any other wa.
Size weighs at least 200 pounds.
cago Record-Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Wise and Otherwise.

The wise man. by the old familiar rule.
Is wise because he knows himself fool!
The foolish man (all history will show IT.
II he who is a fool. but doesn't know It.
Punch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" SPEED THE PLow. {"

Corresponds nee on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited Address all communications In
tended for this department TO HENRY ID.
HINM0ND, Agricultural Editor oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
NOTICE.

hereby give notice that | have given my 500,
George ". Spaulding. his time during his minor
ity, aud that shall claim none OF his wages nor
pay an bills of his contracting during that time.
Dated al Sumner, Me. this s}d day Oh April
LILA NJ. TAYLOR.
Witness: GEO. A. CHANDLER,
Justice of the Peace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Spring Medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine Is so much needed ss in tho
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoverished-a condition indicated
by pimples and other eruptions on tho
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want of animation.
Hoods Jdrsdpdrilld
and Pills
Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
all eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
Hoods sarsaparilla has been used In
our family for Some time, and always with
good results. Last spring was all run
down and got . bottle Of 1t, and as usual
received great benefit" MISS BEULAH
DoYcr, Stowe, w. =
Hoods oarsaparilla promises -
Oure and kseps the promise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

A small, fat sheep viii always bring
better prices than large, poor one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
~~~>~A1~~~/
( THE LOST
} SQUAD
i By HERMAN WHITAKER
& Copyright. 1908. bu Herman Whitdksr
Copnialit. 1908. bu Herman WMiaker

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-20
STOCKS ARE STILL
 VERY LISTLESS  Some Inactive Blotks Make
 Wide Losses TENDENCY IS DOWNWARD Conspicuous Feature of the Day Was Selling for Foreign Account.
 War May Spread to
 Other Powers.
TENDENCY IS DOWNWARD

New York, February 19.-The inaction of today's stock market was natural se- quence to the behavior of the market on preceding days of the week. The efforts of the traders having proved unavailable either to depress or to advance prices. they seemed to give up their attempts today. Except Amalgamated Copper and Brooklyn Transit not 8 single stock of first rate importance moved as much as a point away from last nights level.
 Some of the inactive stocks made wide losses and this indicated the prevailing downward tendency of prices. Selling for foreign account was the most conspicuous feature of the day, and was due in measure to the uneasiness felt abroad over the threat of complications of,other great powers in the hostlities in the far east, or in the threatened outbreak in the Balkans Private cables report the pres sure upon the markets in Berlin and Paris where some fears were said to exist of financial embarrassments
 Both these money centers are largely committed to Russian securities both state state and industrial, and the fall in the prices since the war broke out re- quires the necessity of some protective measures by their holders. The measures seem to have extended to the selling of " the New York market. The effect of ac- tual war news here seems unimportant' but the wheat market sufficiently indi- cates the importance that would be at tached to the involvement of other Euro- pean powers.
 The prospects of a strong bank state ment had little effect on stocks. The in dicated gain of cash from the interior may be due to the preparation or interior government Repositories to transfer 1 per cent of their deposits to designated New York banks, in response to the call of the secertary of the treasury to pro- vide for the Panama canal payment. The effect of this operation will be seen there fore to increase in the first place the cash in New York banks.
 The effect of the actual remittances that shall be made to Panama stockholders, is still matter for conjecture. The gains from the sub-treasury have been aug mented by the telegraphic transfer from San Francisco on account of Japanese gold. This Japanese gold is believed to be in payment for purchases of payment in this country. But 1t is probable that payments in London for Japanese pur- chases there, also involve the same ques- tion. Japanese gold can purchase sterl- ing exchange in New York at a cheaper Idle tudn lHt SOlu tdl Dc bidhsicilCN to London, and Japan is supposed to be anxious to conserve here deposits in the Bank of England for future contingent cies. This process may also help to ex- plain the strength of sterling at New York for several days past. The late drive against Amalgamated Copper and Brooklyn Transit gave the market its only activity and contributed to the weak | closing.
 Bonds were dull and weak Total sales, par value, s1,180,000 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-20
cothrar 6 co.,a cotton Letter.

By c. w. Lee x Co.
 New York. February 19.-The radical change in the cotton market pointed out last week has continued for the last few days has beert more noticeable than for some time. IIStead of disease, imitation and all the disorders of a rampant specu- lation over doing things. we have had a healthy legitimate market on a basis of spot cotton. Weak holdings have been shaken out, people who refused business at 16 cents and IT cents have begged cus- toners to buy at 13 cents, and in every way the situation has turned hopeful.
 This does not mean that conditions are ripe for a protracted bull campaign in cotton above IA cents a pound. Quite otherwise. The question of March de- liveries has yet to be settled The pres ent troubles in Europe are looming up big The crop is larger than many believed and the weakness in all securities markets cast a gloom over the speculative world. But and here is the point these factors become operative on substantial rise, not on decline. For awhile, there Is likely to be such a demand for spot cot ton on good break that purchases on moderate scale are sure to return a prof it.