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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Ernest Merriner ef Brideton, mem
Ter of the Senior class of Colby col
lege. has received and accepted an in
vitation from the Grand Army post of
Waterville to deliver tire Memorial day
Grafton in WaEerviHe
That famous bridge between Bailey's
and Orr's island is going to be built
The people of Harpswell turned out in
force, "Wednesday, and by vote Ct
179 to 1877. they Went Ell record as be-
ing in favor of the structure that has
been under discussion fer two years or
more 1t was a special townmeeting
that was held. Wednesday and IL was
called solely 70 decide this long dis
cussed question. The number who
voted was the largest iii the history
of the place. for 81 ballots were east.
OF this number, however. Isl We're
found 10 be blanks 49,.
A verdict for the plaintiff for s.
was returned by the supreme coufs
jury after a discussion of about 80
minutes at Portland. y ednesday af;-
ernoon. in the case Of Caroline l..
Mccullough of Ashmont. Mass,
against Representative Willis II. Rolf
of Portland. wherein damages i'll the
sum of $500 We're sought on the al
legation that the defendant trespass /
on the plaintiffs land and cut wool
and timber there on divers occasions.
Anthoine & Talbot represented the
plaintiff and Mr. Rolfe conducted his
own case.
So anxious are some of the German
aud Slav social clubs. OF the town of
Lisbon 10 keep their supply of beer
that they are going to ask Gov Haines
f something cannot be done. Up to
the present time, these organiza tons
which flourished in Lisbon Falls. have
had their supply, but Sheriff Stevens
is intending TO place the lid on there
and is going to make the place as dry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
Body of George King
Recovered, Thursday.

The body of George King, who COM
mitted suicide on March f6. by Jumping
into the Kennebec river, of the Ken
nebec bridge, was recovered, Thursday
morning. by Elmer Coleman, on the
east shore of the river. ABOUT mile
and half below this city. The body
was found caught by guy wire, dis
tance of about ten feet from shore,
floating face downward. Charles H.
Britt, who resides near the river, stat
ed that the body of King must have
risen sometime Wednesday evening, or
carly Thursday morning, as he has &
boom about 80 feet from shore for the
purpose of catching 6rift wood. AS
the spot where the body was found is
SO near Mr.. BIRTHS house he could not
have helped discovering it had it been
there any length of time.
Mr.. Coleman was walking UP the
shore of the river when his attention
was called by seeing an object float
ing near the boom. Upon investigation
he found it was the body of King.
Coroner Henry w. Plummcr was no.
titled and he. in company with city
Marshal Colgan, at once went TO the
scene. The body was taken from the
river and taken in charge by the coro-
ner at the request of relatives of the de-
ceased. King was the father of five chill
dren, four of whom lived with him in
this city. the fifth is said to be living
in Waterville with reia;ives of the
dead man. He was SO years of age and
was employed as loom fixer in the
Edwards mill.
At the time of committing suicide
King was said to have been suffering
from delirium tremens, brought on by
excessive drinking for a period of about
three weeks. The body when recov-
cred, Thursday, was in bad state of
decomposition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
Relatives Contest
The Fletcher Will.

Boston, Mass, May ELEVEN rela-
tives Of the late John William Fletch-
er, the Dalmtst, who committed sui
eide recently, are to contest the will
left by him which has been offered for
probate. They are cousins, nephews
and nieces living in Maine, New York
and Rhode Island.
Attorneys Bailen and LeVeroni of the
fremont building, yesterday, filed their
appearance in the East Cambridge
probate court TO contest the will as
counsel for these relatives The II con-
testants are: Mrs. NJ. r. Sawyer, no
residence given. but said to live in
Providence. r. T.: Fred Fletcher Ma
son, Alexander Mason, Mrs. Hattie
Umberhiud. Mrs. Nellie Klippel Ira
Mason, Jr., and Alphonse Mason, all
of Bath, Me-; Charles Mason of New
York. Edward NJ. Mason, no residence
given. but said to be of New York;
Mrs. Dora Starr and Edward Fletcher,
no residence given, but both said to
be Of Providence, r. l.
Edward Fletcher is the only one
listed as a nephew, but several of the
others are also supposed to be neph-
eus arid one or two of the women are
nieces. The others are cousins, Fred
erick Fisher. Lowell. is attorney for the
will.
Attorneys Bailen and Leveroni re-
fused to discuss the case. yesterday
afternoon. but it was learned that they
claim to have information that the de-
ceased repeatedly declared that he
made y. recent will; that undue infiu-
enca was used in the execution of the
will now offered for probate; that the
bulk OF the estate going to 4 stranger
and representations which were not
known to the deceased, and the de-
ceased had repudiated the will.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Notices have been issued for a joint
meeting of the publicity and organic
alton committees which were appoint
ed at meeting held, April %, which
meeting will be held at 7.30 this (Fri-
day. evening, May 2, in the mayors
office at City hail. at which it is hoped
that the work in connection with the
cleaning up day in the city may be
definitely outlined. The members of
the committees are as follows: Public
ity-Warren D. Trask, Leroy w. Coons.
Farnsworth G. Marshall, Wilbur T.
Emerson and Elden w. Hanks. Or
ganization-E. f. Newbert Blaine
owen, A. w. Brooks, E. c. CARL, r. J.
Moves. W. S. Thompson, o. c. s. Da-
vies, Charles F. Flynr, Clayton D.
Boothby. w. p. Perry, Henry Lemieux,
Norman l.. Bassett, s. J. Beach, Wal
ter Nj. Sanborn, Niles l.. Perkins,
George II. Bangs, Anne Casavant, Lee
on Cary, George w. Wadleigh, Frank
E. Tracy Samuel II. Kegan, Henry E.
Dunnack, Ralph E. Arey, S. C. c.
Ward and Herman III. Stuart. 1t is
hoped that all may be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
AMUSEM ENTS.
"Red and White Roses'-opera House,

Red and White Roses feature
picture, in t~o parts, by the American
Nitagraph Company, is booked at the
Opera house for today and tomorrow.
This feature is said to be one of the
finest ever released by the Nitagrapa
Company and has been in great de-
mand ever since il was first released
for exhibition. The Woe OF Battle"
Il Kalem drama. "Peking, China"
scenic production and a ripping come
dy entitled Turn Him Out" are the
other subjects in the current billing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

One of Augustus young ladies is
very indignant that the "eurfew' does
not ring any more, but as she was not
aware of the fact until a day or two
ago, when friend told her about it,
and as the ancient custom was abol-
ished the first of April when the new
city council came into power, 1t is a
question among her friends as to
whether the cause of her indigna ton is
the fact that the custom has been abol-
ished, or the fact that she had not
missed the ringing of the bell at 8 p.
NJ, although it had not been rung for
a month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
Mrs. Sarah 6. HamIen,

Friends Of Mrs. Sarah e. Hamle
will be sorry to learn of her deaf
which occurred. Thursday morning. =
her home No. Is East Chestnut stree
She was &c wears of age. the wide,
of The late George W. Hamlen Tw
brothers. Frank Doe of Providence, +
T.. Charles Doe of China. and one 81,
ter, Miss L. Emma Doe of Auglr /
survive Funeral services viii be r II
at p. NJ, Saturday, from her la
residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

The Augusta Troup, No. 2, Bo,
Scouts, will go to the Driving park
this tFridaO afternoon. for a bal
same between two picked teams frol
The Troup. The boys will then hlse {,
the woods, where supper will he lei
N zeal camp fashion. In event OF IN
fair weather, the regular Friday nigh
meeting will take place in the vestr
IF the Methodist church at the a
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Supt. M. A. Haraden OF Bath was in
the city, Thursday, on business con-
nected with the Boston boat. He
states that though it is early in the
season, freights are good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

All the men who attend the Gree,
Street Methodist church are urged t
accept the invitation extended for III
Supper and Get Together" given, thi
Friday evening, by the Cromwell Biblt
class. The hour is set for 7 p. NJ,
the church. This is the first of like
affairs to be held during the new coa-
ference year and every effort is being
made to insure success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Let housekeepcrs remember that
summer cooking heats the blood and
is bad for the complexion. Let Web
Der & Eewett do muCn OF the cooking
at a saving of money and health, all
things considered. Think it over and
inspect their big line of good things.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Mrs Charles It. Flynt was taken to
the Augusta General Hospital, Thurs
day, for treatment. An operation was
successfully performed, and the physi-
clans in charge report her condition as
satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Invitations are out for the Junior re-
ception to the Senior class of Cony
High school. to be given. Friday eve
ming, May 16, in Assembly hall. The
class has voted to eliminate rag
dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Miss Fay Clark, who had been very
i'll at the Augusta General hospital, is
well along on the road to recovery,
and was able, Thursday, TO leave that
institution for her home on Came I
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Ronello F. Durham, patient at the
Maine Insane hospital, died, Tuesday
afternoon, April %. at the age of 62
years. The remains were sent, on the
Wedne sday night Pullman, to North
Leeds, for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

If you are interested in fence be sure
ane call at Brooks Hardware Cos, Fri
day and Saturday and observe the
demonstration of the new wire fence
| by a factory expert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Paul d. Sargent of Washington, d.
c.. former State commissioner of high
ways, was in town, Wednesday night,
the guest of f. i. Purinton, at 60
Green street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
SMITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Program for Friday Morning, by Pu-
pills of Fifth Grade.

The following program will be given by
the pupils of the 5th grade of the Smith
school, Miss O'Connor teacher. at 9 a. NJ.
Friday May .. in the Assembly hall
Lords Prayer School
Psalm XXIN, Grade
The Prayer Perfect, Grade V
Flag Salute, School
America School
Piano solo, Hazel Chernowsky
Readin9-May Day, Ada bo~Klr
The Windilower, Bernice Berran
The Harebell, Helen Daniels
Song-In Spring, Grade Y
The Skylark Ella Farwell
Piano solo. Celia Miller
X eller's American Hymn School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Fred S. Rand stcnographer for Asso-
eiate Justice Philbrook of the supreme
bench, who has been attending the
April term of the supreme court at
Belfast, returned, Thursday, to his
home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Miss Abbie j. Ladd and Mrs. w r..
Krager of Fairfield were in the city,
Thursday, as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Ladd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
Rfsr lNn HEALTH 10 MOTHER ANp cHIlp.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHII.E
TEETHINC, with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS.
! ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO, and
IS the best remedy for DIARRHdsA. 1t Is abb
solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing syrup and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Russell & Weston Co.'S corset bust
ness has assumed huge proportions.
Expert corset service and advice Civ
en- with all corsets" The r & G. heads
the list for this springs trade. A doz-
en- different models TO select from, all
prices, all styles to fit every form.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

A turkey supper will be given, fol-
lowed by an informal dance, at the
Memorial Parish house at $50 +. NJ,
Thursday, May 8. Tickets 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

The comedy, 1.-The Voice of Authori-
ty," tonight at the Winthrop street
Baptist church. Admission % cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Mr. and Mrs Charles Choate of
Weeks Mills were in this city, Thurs
day, visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Fred c. Harlow of Boston was in the
city, Thursday, on a brief business
visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
ANNua MEs TING.

The annual meeting of tie Corporatoes
Of the Kennehoe Savings Bank win be
he'd in their banking root9 il Augusta
on MonGay, the lzth day az Nay at Il
A. M. for the purpose Of choosing a
board OF Trnsrees and OF transact5ns
any other business which may come be-
W. G. BOOTHBY. Tre1s.
Augusta Maine, May 2, 1913
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

The H B. Sawyer agency has sold
, the Merrill house, Bangor street place
, to the Soule estate. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
Most Of Your Ailments

are due to the evils of indigestion.
In normal health the digestive organs
perform their functions SO regularly
that you are not conscious of their ex-
istence; but, if the stomach, bowels or
liver fail in their work, you will not re-
main in this blissful ignorance. Bilious
ness, nervousness, palpitation or head
ache will trouble you. These symptoms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Ray Colburn of Windsor was bust
ness caller, Thursday, i'll this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02

Maurice York of Windsor was in
town, Thursday, on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
Can be Relieved by

removing the cause of the disturbance,
by toning the system, strengthening the
nerves, stimulating the stomach and its
attendant organs.
The sovereign remedy that achieves this
desired resulthas been ahousehold favorite
for over half century, a standard, all
the-year medicine in imparting relief,
pleasantly, conveniently, economically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-02
Daily kennebec journal

LOCAL BRIEFS.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
Stock Markets
By c. w STORM.

NEW YORK. July 7.-Following the
threeday holiday the stock market
opened weak to-day and prices ranged
from fractions over point lower
Chesapeake and Ohio was sold in con-
siderable quantity, going to 63ls for
loss Of rs. Union Pacific sold off q
Among the other declines were Anal
gaHated Copper g, American Can g.,
American Smelling Is, Atchison Is. Uni
ted states Steel common n, Southern
Pacific Is, New York Central y, Read
ing y, Northern Pacific u. Anaconda
Is and Canadian Pacific $ Baltimore
ana ohio rose L and st Paul gained u
After half an hour some issues rallied
and hrmer tone was evident.
The curb was steady.
Americans in London were firm and
Canadian Pacific there was steady
The situation in the Balkans is eXer-
eising a Oppressive influence over the
European money market and to-day
S3O0O,000 gold was engaged in New
York for London.
There was little 10 the trading dur
ing the forenoon. Union Pacific was
freely supplied, declining to 1851; Cana
dian Pacific moved up to 2149s Anal
gamated Copper and Pennsylvania Rail
road were OF Is. Steel remained IN
changed. There was fractional recess
sions in Reading Southern Pacific
Atchison and New York Central The
tone was duh before noon
Call money loaning at per cent
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO. July -Hogs-Receipts
35 900 Market 10G15c higher. Mixed
and butchers, S.759915: good heavy,
S.S0q 8 90: rough heavy, S.45ms.75; light,
8S569.20; pigs, 7.4OG9OO; bulk. $3.50
$40.
Catue-Receipts 10000 Market 1OQ
15c higher. Beeves, 750qS 90; cows and
heifers S.6OaS co. stockers and feeders,
6.25Q790; Texans, 6.754S.OO; calves,
S00n9.75.
sheep-Receipts $4,000 Market 1Oc
higher. Native and Western, 3.35a5.75;
lambs, 5.10M74O
The First National Bank OF Pittsburg
failed to-day resulting in the First Ma
tional Bank Of McKeesport. Pa. closing
CHICAGO. July Cattle Receipts.
1880, including 1000 southerns; mar
ket steady; native beef steers. 5 500 Is
cows and heifers, 4756s00; stOckers
and feeders, 5.25Q $50, calves, 6.0OQ 90
Texas steers. 625q 90: cows and heif-
ers. 42546.5O: calves. 5.0OG6.50
Hogs: Receipts, $500; mixed. 900Q
.915 good. 9OO09.15 rough, 895ag13:
lights. 9.ooas,15; pigs, 725T8.75; bulk,
.8.T5d91O
Sheep. Receipts. 5000 muttons. 3 Is
d425; yearlings, 5.00@625 lambs, s 90
Q725.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
STOCK GOSSIPS

The New York Financial Bureau says.
Would buy standard and attractive is
sues conservatively on fair opportuni-
ties; Information channels favor
trading position"
Dow Jones says: Result Of strike
vote among conductors and trainmen
of Eastern railroads to be announced
tomorrow. Democratic caucus Of tariff
to-day American stocks in London
easy unchanged to d of Twelve in
dustrials decline OF. Twenty active
rails advanced OIL "
Potter, of n L. Carpenter & Co.
says: THE market may show reac-
tionary tendency to-day on account Of
the European situation. The prospects
Of a big railroad strike and a poor bank
statement. However, do not expect any
decline to carry prices very far from
this level and would accumulate stocks
carefully on weak spots The Govern
ment crop report on grain due this week
Will give condition of corn, which is
most important, and from private esti-
mates II should be very satisfactory
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
Grain Notes

King. of Toledo. says in his Missouri
crop report Wheat yield l6 bushels
againCt 1876 last year when crop was
-, 100000, SO per cent OF crop is har-
vested, against 81 per cent last year
quality SO On Government acreage,
yield suggests $4,000 900 bushels. oats
condition 90 per cent, against 6S per
cent in June and "a per cent last year
when the crop was 30 900 900 bushels
Crop indicated 20,000,0O0 bushels"
Bartlett Frazier & Co. says: There
has been some rain in Northwest with
generally favorable temperatures. Pri-
mary receipts to-day will doubtless
show a large total as a result of ac-
cumulatiOns over the holidays and the
visible win doubtless again show a de-
crease. We are inclined to look for a
steady wheat market to-day without
important price changes.
"CoTn-The belt has received very lit
tie rainfall since Thursday, and some
extremely high temperatures have pre-
vailed In Kansas, but lower tempera-
lures report this morning with some
rains in Nebraska and Missouri.
Oats-B buyers seem TO come in on
all fair recessions, basing purchases on
general belief Of a moderate Yield
Market may have some
sethacks, but we do not look for any
decline Of moment"
Private messages from Winnipeg, Du-
luth, Glenwood. Thief River Falls,
Hankinson, Harvey Portal and Endlin
indicate clear weather with temper
atures around 60 degrees.
Weather since Thursday: North Da-
kota and Minnesota had excellent rains
Illinois scattered rains, mostly over
good parts Of States; South Dakota,
some rains but light Canadian North
west had fair rain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
Cotton Markets

NEW YORK. July buying Of Au-
gust contracts was the only feature at
the opening of the cotton market to-
day. This position opened Is points
higher, but other prices ranged 2 to 4
points higher than last Thursdays clos
ing quotations. Changes at Liverpool
over the holidays were slight and
weather conditions were very favorable
\ little pressure In new crop positions
after the call due 10 private crop ad-
vices from the South, and prices worked
off sharply. August suffered the great
est loss by declining from 1918, opening
quotations. to II cents other posi-
tons show recessions aggregating from
to points from the opening range.
Trading during the forenoon was very
small and sentiment was extremely
beariSh. 1t was reported that Liver
pool was a fair seller of August, which
of course, had its effect. Later the mar
ket recovered a few points of the early
loss, price movement being ! to 3
points under the previous close.
NEW YORK COTTON.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
THE WEATHER.

Conditions.
WASHINGTON, July With the eX-
ception Of local showers tonight or
Tuesday in the Ohio Valley the weather
will be fair over the Eastern half Of
the country, with rising temperature to-
night west Of the Allegheny Mountains
and on Tuesday to the eastward
General Forecast.
Forecast until Z p m Tuesday:
Georgia-Fair tonight and Tuesday
Nirginia-Fair, contained cool to
night; Tuesday fair, slightly warmer.
North and South Carolina, Alabama
and Mississippi-Fai tonight and
Tuesday.
F1orida-Local showers tonight or
Tuesday, except fair in northwest por-
ton.
Tennessee-Generally fair tonight
and Tuesday.
LOuisiana-Fair in northwest and
west portions, showers in southern por-
ton tonight or Tuesday
TeXas-Fair tonight and Tuesday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
Grain Markets

CHICAGO. July Wheat was So
= C lower this morning on cooler weather
in the Northwest and the bearish Mis-
souri, crop report which showed a
wheat yield Of 16 bushels. compared
with a yield Of 1915 last year July sold
Al 30 cents down to S9l4. September at
gOI2 down to S97s a90 The movement
Of wheat in the Northwest and primary
markets was liberal
oats were &c lower in sympathy with
tho other grains
Provisions were better.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
THIS CLUB PRESIDENT
DOES HIS OWN UMPIRING

CAIRO, ILL, July president
rank Bassett, Of the league organi-
alton that includes Cairo, Paducah
md other river towns, thinks he
nows how to put down war in his
eague
Three hours after Bassett learned
hat Manager McNairn, Of the Cairo
cam had knocked out the umpire, he
wired McNairn's suspension and sus-
lended Manager Brouthers, of the
'aducah team, for refusing TO play
lnder new umpire Then Bassett
hurried to Cairo to umpire Saturdays
iOuble- header himself.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
WHEAT CROP IN RUSSIA is
PLACED AT 277,683,000 Blu,

\ cablegram dated July 8. from the
International Institute Of Agriculture.
Rome, Italy, which has been received
by the United States Department Of
Agriculture, states that in European
Rus STA this years winter wheat crop
is estimated as 277. $50 coo bushels. or
13.S per cent more than last years pro
duction. and the winter rye crop S1I-
los, 600 bushels, or 50 per cent less than
last years production.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-07
cLEARINes SOMEWHAT OFF.

Atlanta's clearings for June were
S4+,695. 1913. and for the first six months
Of 1913 they were 1885, 143, 406. both fig
ures being but slightly below last years
levels.
Slow collections and complete alb
senCe Of speculation are given as causes
by Bradstreets, which further remarks
that in view of the halt Of speculation
the showing is remarkably good