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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
T mber Land, Act June 3, 1879.
Notice Fer Publication.
United States Land Office La Grande
Oregon.

United States Land Office La Grande
Oregon.
September, 30th, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that in com
pllance with the provisions Of the act Of
Congress OF June 3, 1878, entitled AN
act for the sale OF timber lands in the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended to
all the Public Land States by act OF
August 4, 1892, Albert Williams, of
heppner, county of Morrow, State OF
Oregon, has this day fl led in this office
his sworn statement No. 57ll, for the
purchase of the E1aSE4, NW4SE4
and SELa NE4 of Section No. 20. in
Township No. 4 S Range No. % E.,
w. M. and will offer proof to show that
the land sought ls more valuable for it's
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before J. p Williams, U. s.
Commissioner, at Heppner. Oregon, cn
Tuesday, the oath day of December,
1907.
He names as witnesses:
Sherman Shaw, d. V. S. Reid. Horace
NJ. Yoakum and George Stevenson all OF
Heppner, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are request
ed to file their claims in this Office on or
before said Gath day Of December, 1907.
Z. w. DAVIS, Register.
Oct17-Dec19
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Teachers uWsstrsste.

The annual county teachers in
stitute came to close last Friday
afternoon after very successful
three days meeting.
The day sessions of the institute
were held in the high school build
ing, and the evening sessions were
conducted in the Christian church.
President P. l.. Campbell of the
State University at Eugene, and
Prot. l.. r. Traver, of the State
Normal school at Monmouth, were
present, and gave very interesting
and instructive lectures, both at
the day and the night sessions.
Prof Traver spoke on Wednes-
day evening. He gave an interest
ing talk with regard to the ad-
vancemept of country schools, and
also reciied many instances where
in even the schools of some of our
better towns are neglected.
President Campbells talk. on
Thursday evening, dealt with sci
entifc problems, and the manner
in which he handled his subject
shows that he is thoroughly capa-
BILE of conducting the affairs of the
big school at Eugene.
There were forty teachers pres
ent. and County Superintendent
Stratton pronounces the institute
one of the most Successful ever
held here.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the lnte' ior.
U. S. Land Office la Grande Or. Nov II, 1907.
A suti cient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Rose H"ckaby contestant,
against homestead entry No. 1887, made No
vember %, 1902, for EH NEl4 Section q, Town
ship S., Range 2S Il, W NJ. by Joseph
Huffman, contesLeo in which it is alleged
that said Joseph Huffman has wholly aban-
doned said tract; that he has changed his resi-
dence therefrom for more than one year
since making said entry; that said tract is not
settled upon and cultivated by said party us re-
quired by law, and that said alleged absence Is
not due to his employment in the army navy
or marine corps of the United States.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear. re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allega-
tiou at 10 O'Clock Il. m. December %, 1907, be-
foreJ. p. Williams, u. s. Commissioner at his
office in Heppner, Oregon. and that final hear
ing will ba held at - clock M, on December
81, 1907, before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Ollice in La Graude, Oregon.
The said contestant having, in u proper atli-
davit fled October l, 1907, set forth facts wi ich
show that after due diligence personal sery ice
of this notice can not be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be giver by
due and proper publication.
+. W. DAVIS, Register.
Noy21- -Dec26 A. A. ROBERTS, Receiver.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Our Special Combination.

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Forest and Stream in combination with
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Forest and Stream offers each week
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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
Land Office at LaGrande, Oregon.

Nov. 30, 1907
Notice is hereby given that Lucy E. Voos, one
of the heirs and for the heirs of Emma E. voos.
deceased. of Heppner, Oregon, has filed notice
of her intention to make final ive-year proof
IN support of her claim.viz: Homestead Entry
No. 1OS49 made Nov. 90 1901. for the SEA NWh
Sh NEA, NEA SEA, Section II, Township 8
South Range q E. w. M. and that said proof
will be made before j. P. Williams, U. 8. Com.
missioner at his Office in Heppner. Oregon on
Jan 8, 1908.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. the land, viz
Waldo Watkins, Aaron 8. Burch. Fred f..
Leonard, William NJ. Voos, all of Heppner
Oregon.
Dec. Sian. E.W.DAVIS, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26

Enterprise Nsws-Record; Interest in
the proposed electric railway from Walla
Walla into Wallowa county by way of
the north country increases rather than
abates. The more the route from this
va ley to the north end Investigated
the better it seems.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office, The Dalles Oregon.
October 80, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Emma Brown.
of Heppner, Oregon has fled notice of her inten-
ton to make final communication proof in support
of her claim, viz: Homestead Entry No 1Is43,
made Dec. Ia. 1895. for the W14SWl4 Sec. II, Eh
SEA, Section 10. Township S. Range %. T., W.
NJ, and that said proof will be made before J.
p. Williams y. S. Commissioner. at his olfinein
Heppner, Oregon. on Dec. u, 1897.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of the land viz:
William K. Brown, of Heppner, Oregon
Hiram E. Clark. of Heppner, Oregon; Frank
Wilder, of Heppner, Oregon, and Frank Evans,
OF Lexington, Oregon.
Now DeclZ c. W. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,
Llnd Office at The Dalles, Oregon.

Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon.
October 80, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that William
+. Severance of Hardman, Oregon, has
filed notice of his intention to make final
five year proof in support Of his claim,
viz: Homestead Entry NJ. 1919 made
January 25, 1901. for the SWA NE4
SEK NWA NEA SWA and N"A SEH
Section %, Townshi 5 S., Range 25 +.
W. NJ. and that said proof will be made
before J. p. Williams. U. S, Commission
er, at his office in Heppner, Oregon, on
December 20, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, the land, viz:
Charles Reed, HARRISON Chaplin,
Charles M. Hastings and Thomas Mus
grave, all of Hardman. Oregon.
G. W. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Agents Wanted.

Wonderful Oregon Evergreen Black.
berry. Enormous bearer July to NJ.
vember. One vine supplies family.
Large delicious berries. Write for in
formation.
EVERGREEN BERRY CO.
173 So. Cottage ST.
Soem, Oregon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Ebbetts Won't Sell.

President Ebbetts has found It nee
sssary to deny a rumor that he is en-
deavc ring to dispose Of bis interest In
The rooklyn club. He could not sell
his holdings without the, consent of ceF.
&ain other stockholders.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,
Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon.

Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at The Dalles. Oregon.
Otober, 80, 1907.
Notice is hereby gwen that John H.
Ridgeway OF Heppner, Oregon, has filed
notice OF his intention to make Fl al five
year proof in support of his claim, viz !:
Homestead Entry No 9632 made August
6. 1901, for the SEA SE.4 Section 27
Ell NE4 Section "a SW4 NWI Sec
ton 35, Township S., Range 26 E. w.
NJ, and that said proof will be made be-
foreJ. P. Williams, U. S. Commissioner
at his office in Heppner, Oregon, on
December, 20, 1907.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous, residence upon,
and cultivation OF, the land, viz:
Oscar Davis. Enpene Matteson, John
Gaunt and jeff McFerrin all of Heppner,
Oregon.
c. W. MOORE, Register
NOv14-Dec19.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
~Cyclinx Canpers.o

England has an association Of cy-
cling campers numbering nearly zoo
members. Once each year they ride
their bicycles to a selected spot, carry
ing their camp equipment, and live out
Of doors for at least two weeks.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Miss Lorena Meadows came up
from Portland Monday for brief
visit with relatives and friends.
wren's Many Young Horses

John Wren, the Springfield fO.)
trainer, has large stable of harness
youngsters in training, including Duke
Of Manchester, by Wilkes Boy; Res
ceus, By Cresceus, 2:02A, and a chest.
nut flly by Gregory the Great sire Of
Angola, 2:0SA.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Strayea or Stelen.

One three year old dark bay colt; one
two year old bay colt with small white
spot on forehead both branded with tri-
angle on right fore shoulder.
twenty-five dollars reward given tor
same delivered to G. H. kesterson, 'Ce-
ellis, Oregon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Stimulation Without Irritation.

ORINo Laxative Fruit Syrup is new
laxative syrup combined with the de-
licious flavor of fruits, and is very
pleasant to take. It will not gripe or
sicken. 1t is much more pleasant and
effective than Pills, Tablets or Saline
Waters, as it does not derange the
Stomach, or irritate the Kidneys, Liver
or Bowels.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-12-26
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
Notice For Publication.

United States Land Office, La Grande,
oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
Gossip of the Track

". o. Joplin said yesterday that
Jockey Koerner would leave here soon
after April j IN order to reach New
York in season for the opening day
on the metropolitan tracks at Acoue-
duct about the middle Of April
c f. Durnelrs Firebal and Laura
r NJ viii stop of at Ascot Park for a
few DAYS only. They will then 20 for
ward 10 Bennfngs, where James Nc
Cormick viii race them.
s. c. Hfldreth sold Earl Rogers to
william Walker yesterday shortly be-
fore the running OF the race in which
the horse carried Walkers colors for
the FIRST time. II is understood that
n allcer lost big bet on the horse
10 show.
]. IL Brannan has bought Cabin from
D. r. Wilson
Joseph Blume. a member of the Nets.
ls here for a few days. en- route East
from Los Angeles.
william Walker has sold Sheen to
p. q. Lynch
L. J. Ramsey has purchased Avonella
from J. d. Millin-
J. o. and g. H Keene have sold the
two-yeaF-old Or0noss to C. white for
$1,000.
c. T. Durneli's Burfingame wheeled
when the barrier went UP Ia the first
fsne -and threw 5oclsey buchanan. The
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

followers of boxing here. The two
principals will be Bob Ward, who has
never been defeated here, and Walter
Schulken, who won the championship
of America in the tournament promoted
by the Olympic Club in Mechanics Pa
vilion last April.
Young Choynski, who is the cham
pion among the lightweight boxers in
the four-round class. will give Willie
Johnson q thorough tryout. Johnson.
who is a protege of Spider Kelly's, did
not show to the best advantage last
week with Tommy Barry. He will have
to step lively to hold his own with
Choynski. Johnny Murphy, who seems
to thrive on fighting, will meet George
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

won, Lights Out second subador third. Time
3:07 Is.
Third race seven furlongs-Sally Preston won
Lancastrian second, Granada third. Time
20 30.
Fourth race, six furlongs, handicap-Glorifei
won. Wild Irishman second. Rusk third. Time
1:15 As.
Fifth race, mile, selling-verma won
Veribest second. Fire Alarm third. Time
1:45 2-5.
Sixth race, one and an eighth miles-St Noe
won. Granda second, James Reddick tniro
Time, 16S 1-5.
Seventh race I'VE and half furlongs-Good
player won Tichimingo second. Fancy Dress
third. Time, 10 80.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

sApprentics allowance.

boy escaped injury and by clinging TO
the reins prevented the colt from run
ming away.
James B. Wadsworth, chairman Of
the New York State Racing Commission,
says that the racing outlook for the
coming season on metropolitan tracks
never looked brighter.
Los Angeleno will arrive at Emery
Vile from Ascot Park today and will
run In the Thornton Stakes tomorrow.
Mollie Montrose is the unbeaten two
year-old champion at New Orleans. with
six victories to her credit
DR.. Gardner has been named for the
Sterling Stakes at Aqueduct.
Packy Ryan's good mare Honitons
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

There should be
action of the live
liest kind at the
boxing show of the
Sunset Club in
Dreamland Pavilion
tonight, as the men
who have been
matched are OF the
type of boxers who
like to mix things
from the start to the
finish. The manage
ment has headed its
card with a heavy
weight match. which
is always a popular
faat1Iro with the
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
PUGILIST ABE ATTELL
MARRIES AT SANTA ANA

LOS ANGELES. March 14.-Wtthout
letting their friends into the secret,
Abe Atten. the pugiIist. and Miss Eliz-
abeth Egan went to Santa. Ana today
and were married by Justice OF the
Peace Southwick. They made every
possible effort to keep the fact OF the
marriage a secret. for IL was practically
an elopement.
Atten tonight denied that he had
been to Santa Ana, and stated that hs
was married in Chicago July %, 1906
1t is. nevertheless, a fact that such
marriage took place today. and tnat
the bridegroom gave instructions 10
have the certified copy OF the record
sent 10 the Hotel Sherman, Chicago
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
Koerners Riding on Favorites Not Up Expectations
Ascot Selections

First race-Taos, Miss Himyar,
Irish Mail.
Second race-Jetsam Gilpin,
Piquet.
Third race-Big store, virginia
Lorraine, slippery.
Fourth race-king of the Mist,
Netting, Desmages.
Fifth race-RevoIt, Ramona III,
Redwood IL.
sixth race Bologna, Antara,
Nuns Yelling.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
ASCOT PARK DOOKMAKERS
GATHER IN PUBL|C's Coin
Six Favorites Go Down in
a Row and Ring Reaps
a Rich Harvest
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

Los ANGELES, March 14.-Not ia
vorite won at Ascot Park today. In the
first race Parlita, a 100 to 1 shot, ran
second, to the great delight of few
sharpshooters. Barney Schreiber'5 Bal
made was made favorite in the race, but
made poor showing. Practically left
at the post Balnade showed no speed
and burned UP tons Of wise money.
WINNERS AT NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS March 4.-Ciy Park re-
suits;
First race, three and a half furlongs-Lute
Foster won, Dick Rose second, Prince bowling
third. Time, :43 1-5.
Second race. steeplechase, short course-ksra
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
z dite d by
r. A. = myth
Heavyweight Boxers TO Meet in Four-ROund
Bout Tonight in DrcqnnIdnd Paoilion

Saufanson, who has a weli-developed
lighting spirit -
AL Kaufman, Billy Delaneys pig
protege. has been selected TO reieree an
ested In the club, has made complete
change in his ushers in an effort TO
give patrons better service in the mat
ter of seating them.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

The members of the Ariel Rowing
Club are preparing for their annual
excursion to Sunset Park April 7.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
For St. PatricIx,s Day

Candy boxes bearing the harp of old
Erin. Haas Candy Stores, Fillmore at
Ellis and Van Ness at Sutter.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

NEW YORK, March 14.-William
Jordan. first baseman OF the Brooklyn
Baseball League, who earned repu-
tation last year by making more home
runs than any other player in either
OF the big leagues. has signed to play
in Brooklyn again the coming season
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

The last two races are the redeem
ing features of today's card at Emery
vile. The cheapest field OF the season
viii make the picking of the winner
in the first race very difficult Paddy
Lynch and Irish Jew are possibly the
speediest of the bunch. One of the
conditions Of eligibility to the race was
ownership by a horseman who has not
won race since the opening of the
season.
OF the two-year- -olds that will meet
in the second Adrian looks bit the
best Adena and Rustler are the prob
able contenders. Import, Rhinestone,
Katie Rains and Jockey Mounce are
most dangerous of the balance
The Mighty is the class OF the third.
He will have to beat Spring Ban, who
showed good form by winning recently
from Pelham
Cadichon should win the fourth Fred
Bent will probably be the contender. If
The Reprobate runs back to his last
race he probably will get some of the
money. Little Mirthful and Meada are
in good form Christine A has not
been out for months. Sahara is a
fair sort.
w. B. jennings good colt Confed-
crate VIII make his initial start of the
meeting in the fifth race He looks
good and is thought to be fit and ready
to run his race. In that event he
should win. Triumphant and Native
Son appear TO be the only contenders
worthy of consideration.
Andrew Mack and Ruby will unL
doubtedly make nice race OF the clos
ing event Cahill's horse is in fine
form and may be able to take the
measure of the Jennings mare, who
annaare ha rounding tnf0 shana
Corn Blossom is likely to be a keen
contender
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

foaied nliy by Rubicon near Louis
Vile this week
w. Il Carey. Nealon. Colonel Jack,
Jack Atkin, Ampedo and Tartan are
among the nominations for the Metro
politan Handicap.
Lisaro. by winning yesterday. became
Ineligible for the fifth race today In
which he had been entered
Yesterdays scratchesi Mccall DIT.
Echarff, Annie Kelly ---~--r-----.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

If you can't call, I'll send this
book, prepaid. free. if you will In
close this coupon
Consultation free once hours
8 a. m to 8 p. m Sunday, 10 to IL.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
LITTLE CLASS IN FOUR
RACES ON TODAY's CARD
The Calls Selections

BY j. r. Jeffery
First race-Paddy Lynch, Irish
jew, Rusficate.
Second race-Adrian, Adena,
RustIer.
Third race-The Mighty, Spring
Ban, MimO.
Fourth race-Cadichon, Fred
Bent, The Reprobafe.
Fifth race-Confederate, Trium-
phant, Native Son.
Corn Blossom.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
Defeat of Rapid Water in the Closing EOent Of the
Day GiDes the Talent a Bad Setback
San Francisco Calls Racing Form Chart

Thursday. Track
mlen value ts rt E.e
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
EmeryyiIIe Entries

The entries and weights for today's
races are as follows:
FIRST RACE-Six and a half furlongs; sell
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

show show Winec & by
By
pae
ID
$50 1925
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

All women worship physical
strength. They like to look on men
as strong, capable beings, afraid or
nothing.3Beatrice Fairfax in Bos-
ton American.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

5 a. @ % on waae Inner. Isy ar @ T Trained
&c
tired las hundred
Q 9
f $685.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
WINNERS AT NEW ORLEANS
The Calls Ascot Park Track Form Chart

frs of
Richard Weather clear
woyeosi value to t
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15
3OAT CLUB PLANS ExCURsIor

'Apprentice allowance.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

8 a show,
pn m a eH and wenrd kept him
L n ate
st topped
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-15

Time-:23% ~, :4sh, 1:15. Redwood,
Sure, S-5 show. Winner ch. h. by
Robert Mitchell,
ST. Albans. Start good. Won ca
in the first part, moved up graduall
Cock Sure finished sturdily. Otto
selling; four-year-olds and upward; |;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-22
New York Cotton Futures.
 Open. High. LOW. Close
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston=Steady; middling 118c: net receipts, 10,722; gross receipts, l0,- 722; sales, S69i stock, 145, 5,253 exports to Great Britain, 13151; to the conti- nent, 3031.
 New Orleans--Firm; middling, 10%e; net receipts, 10,979 gross receipts, 1o,- 979; sales, 350o stock, 19S.561; exports to Great Britain, 350+to France. 995O
 Mobile-Steady; middlng 104 c; net receipts, 2262; gross receipts, 2262 sales. 55O stock. 42.455; exports to Great Britain, 76o9; coastwise. IT.
 Savannah--Steady; middling, 10 7-16c; net receipts, O,240; gross receipts. 10,- 240; sales, 2335; stock, 175 262; exports coastwise, 2021.
 Charleston-F'irm: middling. 10 7-16ci net receipts, SIT; gross receipts, S17; stock, 30,793 exports coastwise, S75.
 Wilmington Steady; middling. 10 7-16c; net receipts, 3s0S; gross re- ceipts, 3S0S; stock, 34,327.
 Norfolk-Steady; middling, 10& c net receipts, 3079; gross receipts So7s; sales, 221; stock, 3l ,529; exports coast wise 5496.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 104 c, gross receipts, 550, stock, S466.
 New York-Steady; middling, II. .10c; net receipts, 110 gross receipts, i753; sales, 2600 stock, f42 172, exports to Great Britain, 364f; to the continent 45O.
 Boston-Steady; middling, II 10c; net receipts, 70; gross receipts. 2495.
 Philadelphia - Steady. middling, 11.35c; net receipts, 20; gross receipts 120; stock, 6154; exports to Great Brit ian, 221; to the continent, 26A
 Pensacola--Net receipts 5&o. gross receipts, $500, exports to Great Britain, $500.
 Port Arthur and Sabine Pass-Net receipts, 6292; gross receipts, 6292; eX- ports to the continent 6292
 Jacksonville-Net receipts, 263 gross receipts, 263 exports coastwise, 263.
 Total today. at all ports Net, 54 ,462 exports to Great Britain, 30,775; to France. 995O; to the continent, 10,03S, stock, S15,560.
 Consolidated, at all ports: Net 293,- 609; exports to Great britain, 109 ,741; to France, 25,255; to the continent, 75.- 967; to Japan, 3120.
 Total since September 1, at all ports: Net, 2917,907; exports to Great Britain, 9f6.054. to France, 265,4 ,412; to the con tinent, s39 737; to Japan, 17,4S2; to Mex ico, 220.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-22
Weight of Cotton Bales.

New Orleans, November 21.-Secre- tary Hester of the New Orleans cotton exchange today issued a statement of the weights of 1,931 ,493 bales of cotton handled at our ports and across the hississippi. Ohio and Potomac rivers overland to American manufacturers outside of the cotton belt for the months of September and October, showing average per bale of 517 40-100 pounds, against 525 8S-100 for the same period last year. The de- tailed averages are:
 Texas ports, 539 0S, against 53S 09 last year. ! Louisiana ports, 5iS.s2, against 527. AZ.
 Alabama ports, 527.97, against 527.21.
 Georgia ports, 5o9. 12, against 515.
 South Carolina ports, 800, against 510.
 North Carolina ports, .99, against 506 25.
 Virginia ports. 4s5, against 502.
 Tennessee ports, 507 31, against 511 .98.
 These averages are based on official returns of the secretaries and superif tendents of cotton exchanges and ex- perts at ports>in the states named.