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Newark post., 1910-11-02
Accident Resulting From Hallowe'en

Arthur Churchman, the 4-year-old
son OF John Churchman, met with a
serious accident on Monday night.
lhe child dressed for the occasion
wearing bewhskered false face. and
carrying lantern in his hand, started
ior the home Of a neighbor.
The dog came running to meet hin,
ana caused the little fellow to stumbl,
Inc whiskers of the false face were
soon IN blaze, which rapidly spread
over the little body. Mr. Ferris took
a coat and smothered the flames in
time to save the chid's life. Both of
ms arms, however, were horribly
burned and his face suffered in several
places. -
G me boy is under the care OF Dr..
Newark post., 1910-11-02
Report OF Milford Bross Roads School

Those who have not been absent a
day this month are-Katharine Jaquet,
May Moe, Elizabeth Petiet, Alice Ja-
quet. Earle Mote, George Schaen.
Those who stand highest in their
class are-Sixth grade, Matte Guthrie.
Fifth grade-May Mote. Third grade,
Alice Jaquet. Second grade, Helen
Howell. First grade. George Schaen.
Primary, Jessie Conner.
There are IS scholars enrolled this
year
Newark post., 1910-11-02
Big Mass Meeting At GLASGOW

There will be Republican mass
meeting at Glasgow on Saturday even
ing, November 5. Prominent speak
ers from Wilmington will address the
meeting. A brass band has been pro-
missed to furnish music. Come out
and bring your friends. Hear the is
sues discussed out in the open. Il
Newark post., 1910-11-02
DIRECTORY
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Mayor. P. Wright.
Eastern District--L. B. Jacobs. How
ard Leak.
Middle District-H M. Campbell DR..
Walt Steele.
Western District-D. c. Rose, Viii
liam r. Kennedy.
Secretary OF Councl-I.. B. Jacobs.
Clerk-T H. Chambers.
Meeting OF Council--Ist Monday
night OF every month
Newark post., 1910-11-02
OBITUARY
IRIS. ELIZABETH A. SMITH

MRS. ELIZABETH A. SMITH.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Smith, widow OF
William Smith, died at her home near
Iron Hill, Md, October 18th aged 80
years She is survived by four daugh-
trs, Miss Mary Smith, Mrs. Frank
II. Moody, Mrs. John Frazier and Mrs.
X. J. Colbert, and three sons, William
j., James and Thomas S. Smith.
Newark post., 1910-11-02
NEW4Rk TOWN LIBR4RY
The Library will be opened: /:
B4NFS

Meeting Of Directors National Bank,
every Tuesday morning.
Meeting OF Directors Newark Trust
and Safe Deposit Co. every sec
ond Tuesday night,
Newark post., 1910-11-02
BUILDING 6 LOAN ASSN

w. H. Taylor, Secretary.
Meeting first Tuesday night of each
month.
Newark post., 1910-11-02
Statistics
Le6isIafure Membership
Municipal Transp0rfafit
BOARD OF EDUCATION

President 80. Edward L. Richards
Secretary and Treasurer
DIR. Joel S. Gilfillan
William J. Holton
George +. Ferguson
]. David Jaquette.
Newark post., 1910-11-02
LODGE MEETINGS
OPERA HOUSE.

neutrality-suspicious. of Pythias, or <.
Of p. 7:3o P. M.
Tuesday-Imp. Order Red Men,
7:3o P. M.
Wednesdays Heptasophs, or S. w. NJ,
7:3o P. M.
hursday-Ladies Circle, S. w. NJ,
7:3o p. M.
Friday--Modern Woodmen OF Amer
ica. No. IoI7o 7:3o P. M.
Newark post., 1910-11-02
BOARD OF TRADE

President-D. c. Rose.
Vice esident-Jacob Thomas.
Treasurer--Edward w. Cooch.
Secretary-W. H. Taylor.
Newark post., 1910-11-02
ODD FELLOWS HALL

Monday-Jr. Order American Mechan-
les, 7:3o P. M.
Saturday--Knights of Golden Eagle,
7:3o P. M.
Thursday. o. O. F., 7:3o ?. M:
Town Council--Ist Monday night OF
every month.
Aetna Fire & Hose Company--Ist Fri
day night of the month.
Newark post., 1910-11-02
pRESRYTERI4 CHURCH
Rev. VIM. II. Rowan, Pm. ID.
Pastor
Services

Sunday School, o:45 a. m.
Preaching, II a. m.
Christian Endeavor, GAS p. m.
Praise and Song Service, 7:so p IN.
Wednesday evening Prayer meeting,
s Ok ock.
Teachers and Oiicels meeting, s:ao
O'Clock
Newark post., 1910-11-02
Com miffeeS
Financial
Educational

6. Ne Harter
DR.. Walt Steele
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
"a Gentleman From Mississippi.'

Ne - d 4 4 s y
& "a GentlemenS From Mississippi.,.'.sa
comedy that has made n record In the
annals OF long theatrical runs, will be
shown here on Tuesday. March Is. at
the Grand Opera Hose. 1t Z Is the
Grand Opera House. It is the work of
Harrison Rhodes and Thomas IA. Wise.
and is the first successful play. Of
Washington official and social life to
be staged since 1.-THE Senators" and
"Thc Texas Steer" in 1896. Moreover.
It has been described by all the New
York City newspapers and the leading
magazines and other periodicals as the
"best American comedy since 1.-THE
Senator" But 1t is something more
than that. 1.-THE Senator was a 1i1er;
~ aud very amusing comedy. but 1t
lacked any special appeal not contain
ed In nine OF every ten plays that sue.
coed with the American public. "a
Gentleman From Mississippi is differ
ent in this respect The title role will
be well acted by Robert IA. Fischer,
and that OF Bud Haines'' by Hans
Robert. III q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
WoMAN.s CLUBS.
Womar'a Club.

An interesting meeting of tho NO
mans Club was held yesterday after
neon az the ;cIun rooms In the Masonic
Temple. Tic programme wa5.n charge
I of the Art and Arts and Crafts Depart,
Emcht with Mrs. Henry S. Lively, chair.
slnan. The programme concerned tbs:
life. works and art OF Gilbert Stuart
the great American portra!: painter.
interesting and instructive papers on
z the life and art of Stu1rt were read by
I Mrs.. G. M. Ritehie and Mrs. j. r. ha:.
ley, respe ctively.
In the absence of$Mrs. INV. Elem.
ling, the president of the club who is
touring tho South, and Miss Ida Ston>.
the sec retAry, who is spending aafc.y
,5"cekstat Hot Springs, Ark, Mrs. a. l..
< Lehman, the second vice president,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
DUCK PIN NOTICE.!

+ Owing to the great demand from,
the many bowiers in this section for
another roll off, tile ranae amcnt has
agreed to have another one Thursday
night, Marei, t7tt,. The entry fee viii;
be S1.o0 per man. Which will be d.
vtded into FIVE. prizes, 80, IS, 20, rs, 10
per cent. off The total entry. BowIeru
from Warrington, Morgantown and
cI'rksburg are invited to participate
as we'll as the local bowiers. From,
oil indications there will tie a large
entry. In case tile entryis too large to
roll off in one evening IL, wtli be finish
Gu the next. And If there should lie
ecnugh entries from Warrington the
management will arrange for them to
have night of thc:r own, no one else
eehedllec at the same time. All en-.
tries accompanied will, fee must be-
In by 7:2o tp. IN, March, 18th. & out OF
town bo"lers can send entry fee by
mail, care E. G. Dresbact, Box 256.
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entertained at Dinner,

i; Mrs. George De Belt was at, IN organ.
town yesterday where she attended a
meeting OF the regents Of the Daugh-
-ters ct the American Revolution of, this
section OF the State. The me citing was
held at the home fof the State Regent,
Mrs. e. 4. Ed.nondaon and flowing
" The e ,1eeting Mrs. Edmondson enter.
talned With an teleg antlyS apppinted din,
l rer. Among those present were Mrs.
G,etgorgeE DeHolt, re gent Of the filliam
sEiiaytno't,d Z CHAPTER, ofd this city; dis.
James Y s. Eurbee regent Of the West
hyuInusta chap er. 81 N ahningto ana
" issaE leanors N orelat,d, rentntS OF the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
POST GRADUATE +
SCHOOL SESSION.
SESSION,

The Post Graduate School of the Ma.
rion County Medical Society. held one
of the most interesting , sessions Il,
their history at the Offices of Drs.. Hen
ny and johnson Friday night, March =.
The topic, Anatomy and Physiology OF
the Liver was discussed by Or. ]. j.
purrett, and all who were present en-,
pi esscd themselves that the subject
was ably presented, and many features
Of that important, organ of,the human
body were brought out. The doctors
and others who attended these meet.
inTs have good jolly time, and It lis
the means .ct creating fellow feeling
that IS enjoyed by all. A represents.
tive Of an instrument house from,
Rochester, ". Y..fwas present and
gave an exhibition of x-ray work.
Those present and taking part were:
nr.;J.lM Mcdonald, president; H. r.
Johnson, secretary; Drs., Wall, M arsi,,
OF BarrackviIle; Holland, Durrett, Al
k.re and Collins. of sEverson;5R BE adey
and Rohrbach. Of, Monunsat Ii: Sands.
Waide y !, Henry, etfner and HE'LL. i
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
campbeIt-Zinn.

There was very quiet wedding al
the home of Rev. Leland Jerome Pow
ell. pastor OF the First Baptist Church
on Thayer street last evening at s 80
o'clock. Rev. Powell officiating. when
DR.. A. ,B. Campbell. OF A1i,ldlehourne
Tyler county. and Miss Rosetta linn
of near Philippe. were united in mar,
Tiage. The bride wore brown tray.
cling suit with hat to match and the
groom was attired In the usual black
Following the ceremony Dr.. and Mrs
Campbell spent last night In Grafton
and this morning left for Middle.
bourne. where they will make their
home. Or. Campbell served in the las,
legislature rs member. from Tyler
county and is we'll known In his sec.
tion OF the State.-Gratfon Leader.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
Are Drugs Necessary!
Do Drugs Cure Disease?
Can. Nature be Assisted?

II people were born right and after
wards lived right, there would BIO no
use for medicine. Every doctor knows
this. So do other well-lnforlned people.
One thing more. When o person lives
wrongly, or acquires bodily weakness by
hcredity, medicine can do only very
little. Medicine cannot euro him. Only
charlatans claim that medicines will
cure disease. Medicines may pallinto
symptoms. Medicines may urge tho
powers OF Nature to resist disease. Med
icincs sometimes arouse tho efforts of tho
human body to right itself against do
judgements This is the most that med
tcine can do. t=Es
A man accidentally puts his finger in
tho fire. Instinctlvely he vets bis
finger in his mouth, then blows on 1t
for the cooling effect. This Is no cure.
He knows 1t very well. But 1t mnkesit
feel better for the time being. IS ri
People eat unwisely This produces
dyspepsia or indigestion. Tho only
rational euro is to eat correctly y. Yet il
apallIative ia at hand the pains of indE
gestion can be !mitignted, tho throes of
dyspepsia nssuaE ed. IT he medicine can:
I not be said TO have cured. 1t simply
palliates acknowledgements. Tho
cure must come MISUNDERSTANDING.
Take Pernhn, orsinstance:: s NO ono
claims Peruna II d. cnre for dyspepsia.
Z But Perunn willsstimu1ate the ,stbfahch
to perform its function properly. Peru.
nm will increaso the Aow or digestive
fluids, without: which a gestion cnnnot
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
Surprise orsPastor.

esS3f 1'lf soITpTlbe IoTFFdStpT.Sl,& - q
Rev. and IN rs.F,J. Nj Crosse, tof Bar
'rackvilIe. were given "a delightful sur:
prize ION: Thursday 9 evening when n
nunber Of the .ccngreg atlon Of : the
church came to their homo and spent
the evening bringing with them "A NUM-
her, of iusefuI5articIes and money Be.
Sides the liberal donations lhroughr
amounting In the neighborhoodf of
twenty-five dollars, the ladies brounl,.
-long well filled baskets from (which,
tnL guests all psrtook. After singing
and prayer the, guests 4 departed for
their homes, wishing the pastor and
his wife many more isuei, happy occa.
sions.i. Among those present were tho
following: Mr.. and Mrs. C. q. Parker,
Mi. land Mrs.i:H. sE. Watson. MIR. and
Mru. F.,F. Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. O.. F.
Nease ana daughter, Lucy. Mrs. GU
tToothman, Mrs.rFred Parker, Mrs.
Mary D=sav:agny, Mrs.,T. Frank Mil.
son. Mrs. Geo. sisier, Mrs. Joe. Wright
and son, Paul, Mrs. Mamie Christie.
Mrs. T. y. Hess. Mrs. r. L.s,LaughIin
MT. Hugh 6iasscock. Mr- c. N. Merri.
field, Mr.. Ira Lauahlin, RarnsviIle;
Mrs. Wesley, Parker and sor, Glen,
from Bellvicw.
ONE WHO WAS THERE,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
Continental Hall Completed.

The national headquarters OF sythe
Daughters of the American Revolution
have been established in the new Con.
tinental - Hall at Washington. The
rooms at the corner of Ninth and #
streets which for SO long have been
used as headquarters for the Daugh:
ters have been given up. Mrs. Mat
thew T. Scott. President General OF
the organization. has, a. handsomely
fitted up office in the new hall. The
various clerks and assistants in the
Offices are now occupying the rooms
arranged for them in the new struc.
turc. Az present the daughters are
working hard on the preparations for
the Continental Congress which. opens
In Washington April 18th. The con.
gress meets in the, new 4hall. VI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
Ar: Lecture.

The Art department Of the Woman's
Club. Mrs. Henry S. Lively, chairman.
have arranged for lecture to be Civ
Ell on Thursday evening, March the
=4tt1, in the High School auditorium.
The lecturer for the evening will be
DR.. James Parton Hancy, director O..
Art of the New York City High, Schools
and head Of Art Department Of New
York University. Dr.. Haney's subjec
will I've with Sketch Book in
Greece" In addition to this lecture
large drawings, will be made before tn.
audience. This lecture will be both
interesting and instructive. An adn,ls
sion fec Of fifty cents will be charged
and it is hoped a number of Fairmont
people will avail themselves of this
opportunity of hearing splendid lee.
ture.
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ONE WHO WAS THERE,
Returns to Pittsburg.

Miss aAlnyme Wertz, of Huntington
who has been the guest OF her sister
nue.. went to Pittsburg this morning
where she will spend several week.
with relatives. Miss Wertz was visit
ing in Pittsburg and came to Fairmon'
to. attend the Lowe-Watson wedding
since which time she has been in Till!
city. 81 s -.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
Fafrnicnt Scrcais.

The Eairnont Sprosis held most
enjoyable and profitable meeting yes
terday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Mary Henncn on Fourth street. Inter
es!lng pa7evs we're read by Mrs. c. IA.
7itcnie ane. Miss Margaret Mckinney.
Mra. Ritehe's subject was "Housc of
Gentlefol<." and Miss Mckinncy's
Ivan Turgenef. Both papers were
splendic and much enjoyed by the
members of the Sorosis.
w. c. T. U.
The regular weekly meeting Of the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
Band to Play at CIarksburg.

The Fairmont Public School Band,
under the leadership Of Prof. Nv. II.
Omen, will give a concert al. the Opera
House at Clarksburg on Saturday
evening. March the, twelfth. Accom-
panying the band will be Miss Ger
trudc Dobson as soioist. Prof. e. Hell
lier-Collins. riolinlst. and Miss Dea.
trice Holmes. accompnnist. Miss Lu-
Gle Ruckman will sing with Miss Flor
encc Hawker as accompanies
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05

he present and address the meeting On
the subject CT adolescence" This
MEETING is lot emily fer the juvenile
department but it fer the entire cIu,,
membership and every woman in the
cry over fifteen years Of age is cor
daily invited to be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05

Elizabeth Ludwig Haaansp chapter,ssf
M1organtown. llssss
y Mrs. Parks Fisher, regent OF the
John Evans chapter ct Morgantown,
was unable to be present on account
lot illness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05

sIeilian 5TrimbIc { ciun.

7 RS. y. q. rEevelle mas hostesssthis
Afternoon to the zsic!ian Thinhte Club
lat her, home inthe}First ward. "A largo
number OF the ladies were present and
delightful evening was spent with
needIework. During the afternoon, de-
lieious -refre shments were served by
the hostess. r. III s+-;i II q /.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05

juvenile Fenartment-Mrs. j. a.
MEREDITH, Chairman. The Juvenile
Department will meet on Friday after.
neon, March the eleventh, in the club
rooms. Instead Of the regular pro.
grann,c al outlined in the Year boo,..
Or. Harrict'B. Jones, of Wheeling. will
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05

w. C. T. u. will be held on Tuesday
afternoon. March s. The following pro-
Eratnme will be carried out:
DevotlonaI-Mrs. Bell Payne.
ropic-current Reform, News. ~
Discussion conducted by Mrs. E. s.
Amos. -r
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
and Mrs. J. e. Powell, the correspond
ing secretary, presided at the meeting.
Four new members were received into
the membership Of the club yesterday.
Department Meetings.

Art and Arts and Crafts Depart
meat-Mrs. Henry S. Lively. chairman.
The AIT anu Arts and Crafts Depart
ment Hill meet on Monday afternoon,
tMarch the seventh, at four. o'clock, at
The club rooms in the Masonic .cn.
pie. the afternoon will lie spent in
the study Of Outel, and Flemish ar
fists. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
scuMMINsI!S,; \. 4, AMEND ii:

Il .5 scss5 M e N T;:,s DE FEATED.f i
gsvAsHlMGTpfel N areh :. cun1lninss
anne gnelmentt ito the; Postal saya,g De bank
biit was 8beate u to-day forty 10 efgh.
teen. 5s:i Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-03-05
3'lF 10 !
NOTICE..

Commencing Sunday, Maret, 6tt,, tho;
Church of Jesus Christ or latter Day
Saints, will hold regular SUNDAY meet.
ings In the hall over Cranes DRUG
store. Meetings to begin at e 200 II. hi.
All are invited to attend.
& GEO: q FL RYAN, i
Pres. NorttisVv. VA co1.s
Fafrmont, March 4. 3 -
X Dr.. P. B. Ogden. who was INJURED ip
a runaway accident near sliinnston4
this week, Is improving slowly from
his injuries. " n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-05

doing. 1t Is probable that much lower
future market Will be seen. Traders
IN futures are convinced that Tree
movement In cotton will result In
heavy pressure to sell. since mills have
shown interest In getting supplies for
the season Should sudden demand
spring up from mills, the situation
would be entirely changed. In con-
inection with the spot demand, the
trade Will take a great amount OF In
lterest In the international meeting or
bankers in London to discuss the cot
ton bills of fading question. Not few
Isrot people are OF the opinion that the
uncertainty as to the attitude of for
elEn bankers toward bills of lading,
as 1t Is proposed to Issue them this
season, is one Of the main reasons why
there is not better spot demand.
should any definite action result from
the London meeting doing away with
all the uncertainties in this situation
IT would Immediately become clear
whether buyers of spots were holding
back because OF the bills of lading
or simply because they were trying
TO tire spot holders out
The trade is still uncertain over the
attitude of the bull clique toward the
new crop. Large purchases OF Sep
TENDER last week by members
OF the CLIQUE were taken as evidence
that the campaign would be extended
into the new crop. Fresh evidence in
this direction will be looked for this
week. and the position Of the leading
bulls will influence the position of a
large following in the market, espe-
cially among the outside element
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-05
TRADE TO TAKE NEW
VIEW OF SITUATION

New Orleans, September 4.-This
week the American cotton future mar
kets will not open until Tuesday morn
ing, owing to Labor Day holidays.
When the future markets do open
the trade will be able to take q new
view of the situation. as the old crop
and all its perplexities and statistics
will have been left behind. Also there
will be no very disturbing bureau re-
ports in the way, although on Thurs
day we will receive the first report
of the season.
The ginners report, which will be
issued by the Census Bureau, will
carry ginning up to September 1. II
every one did not appreciate the ex-
traordinary rapidly with which the
crop has been picked and sinned in
Texas, there might be chance for a
surprise In this report, but the move
ment of new cotton in Texas for weeks
past has been the wonder of the cot
ton world, and any weight from 1t has
probably been fully discounted in the
future market. The report probably
will not tell the trade anything new.
1t may break the record for tho amount
of cotton ginned UP to September l.,
but many traders insist that this Is
impossible on account of the Georgia
crop being. backward. The principal
factor that will be watched this week
will be the spot situation in the In
terror. particularly in Texas.
The course of futures will depend
very much upon the attitude Of tho
farmers. If they continue to market
their cotton as freely as they have been
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-05

New York, September 4.--Ihe heavy
movement of currency out OF New
York was the main feature in the fl
nancial situation last week. Both the
domestic interior and Canada made
heavy acquisitions on New York's
holdings of cash. The remainder of
the surplus is too considerable still to
have left any actual scarcity of sup
plies, and the demand, especially for
call loans in the stock market, was
scarcely more than nominal. A stiffen-
ing of interest rates occurred. never
theless, and the rate of the outflow
gave warning of future needs, and had
a sentimental influence on lenders.
The rapid movement of wheat to
market is an influence in the large de-
mand for currency, and this movement
promises, also. prompt Improvement
in the, credit situation of the Wes-
tern banks. The volume ofsthe cash
outgo justifics the wisdom of the New
York banking authorities in the build
Ing up of the seemingly unwieldy sur
plus The amount of idle money thus
held had begun TO seem portentious,
and to suggest a preparation for some
special weakness known only to the
we'll informed of the bankers. EN-
plantations last week served largely to
clear away this superstition. 1t was
declared that opportunity to place
these idle funds in call loans wcald
have been accepted gladly had it been
offered
The stagnation of the stock market
and the nominal rate for call loans
provided no inducement for the great
banks, whfth make II rule not to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-05
DRY GOODS REVIEW

New York, September 4-The read
justment OF cotton goods and cotton
yarn values to basis in keeping with
the costs of production was begun
during the past week. Southern ging-
hams were advanced Ia cent and l-2
cent yard. and the fall prices of 8 1-2
cents on Toile du nors, were continued
for the spring season. Other changes
are due to be made after the holidays.
Merchants representing mills have
been making steady effort to lift
prices to parity OF cotton at, IL IL
cents or higher, as the latest cotton
crop estimates and the sustained hold
ing prices of planters make strong
raw material outlook which mills must
meet or remain closed. The curtail-
ment Of production at the present time
exceeds SO per cent, and it has been
prolonged to an extent where scarcity
is developing in many staples
Jobbers are doing better business,
but they are still pursuing conserva-
tive policy An their forward purchases.
Retailers are buying in better volume.
but they are still cautious about long
future engagements, the general dis
position being to await the results of
consumer buying at the counters when
the fall trade starts up. Stocks Of cot
ton goods in first hands are limited
and both wholesale and retail assert
ments are broken. The feeling in the
primary markets is that as soon as
anything like normal demand is
noted prices for goods will rise to
levels that will stimulate larger pro.
duction. Meanwhile the frmness OF
the primary markets grows steadily
and jobbers are less willing to sacri-
nee stocks in hand a values below the
costs Of replacement.