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The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Cossacks Injure Score
In Charge on Strikers

sT. PETERSBURG. July "A score
or more were injured today when cos
sacks charged rioting strikers in the
Vfborv Quarter.
Eight thousand worwmen Joined the
strike as a protest against cruel treat
nent of their fellow workmen on a
strike in other sections of Russia. Sew
erai hundred gathered in one section
Of the city. and when armed cossacks
came TO disperse them. they hurled
stones and fired a number Of shots.
The soldiers charged the men, and
finally cleared the street acting un-
der orders not to shoot
The strikers also temporarily disrupt
ed the street car system, tearing up
tracks and destroying cars.
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Contract Is Awarded
For Bureau Ceilings

A contract for placing new suspended
ceilings in the old Bureau of Engraving
ana Printing building at Fourteenth
and B streets southwest. was awarded
by the Treasury Department today to
Slzinker g. Garrett, Washington con-
tractors. The new ceilings are TO cost
Sl006S
The old bureau building is being con-
verted into an office building for the
use of the offices of the various
Trea sIlry Department auditors.
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Asks Lees Disbarment
For Alleged Irregularty

Jabez Lee, a Washington attorney.
today was cited to show cause by next
Friday why he should not be dismissed
from practicIng before the District
Supreme Court.
Lee is alleged. by Bennett d. Dean
in a suit filed by the latter, to have
collected $62.17 on certain notes for him
and to have failed to make any ac-
counting whatever, notwithstanding
repeated demands.
The hearing will be before Justice
Wright
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Drug Store Fire.

Damages estimated at 5000 resulted
by IRE when a kettle Of cottonseed
oil boiled over in a rear room Of the
h z. Sprucebank & Co. drug
store. 155 B street southeast last night:
the flames added TO the rapid spread
of the blaze and for a time the entire
building was threatened.
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Dies in Hospital.

Charles Hammer. twenty-nine, VINO
lived at 1908 oPtomac avenue south
east. died at Emergency Hospital last
night of acute indigestion. He was
taken to the hospital late yestsrS1S
SStAynoaA
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Slain in Mexico, Body
Is on Way to Home Here

The body of Weston Burwell, the
young Washington engineer, who was
killed by Huerta's soldiers near Tam
pico over q month ago, will arrive at
the home of his mother, e62 Maryland
avenue northeast, some time this week.
The ship bearing the body is nearing
New York
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Towne Reserve Director.

The organization committee OF the
Federal Reserve Bank system has been
advised that Henry r. Towne, OF New
York, president OF the Yale q Towne
Manufacturing Company, makers Of
locks, hss been elected q director OF
nkA ranagSo hnnk g AsR Yoxk
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Redfeld to Rest.

Secretary of Commerce Redfield is
preparing for a months vacation to
be spent In the Maine woods. He will
leave about August /. after the re-
turn of Assistant Secretary Sweet
who Will be back from his home in
Michigan next week
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Burned With Acid.

with carbolic acid burns in her
mouth and throat, Mrs Beulah ". Bird.
twenty-three years old, living at 334S
Prospect avenue northwest, was re-
moved TO Georgetown Hospital last
night. She Will recover.
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Mrs. Angle Out on Bail.

STANFORD. Conn, July H.-Mrs.
Helen NJ Angle, held In connection with
the death Of Waldo l.. BalIou, was
admitted to 5000 bail at the conclusion
Of the coroners hearing. Hsr father
&S0ah thD ea1 hnn6
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
Church Fete
Seeks Young
Bachelor To
Judge Babies

WANrED-one judge for a baby show.
Bachelor who likes children preferred.
Must be impartial. kind. sympathetic, and
able to see the fine points OF a baby.
Ollie Chill or other baseball umpIres need
not apply.
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
WEATHER REPORT.

Tho forecast for the District OF Co
,rmhia-Fair tonight and Wednesday;
not much change in temperature.
MARYLAND and Virginia-Fair tonight
ond "wednesday; not much change IN
tamperature; light. variable winds.
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
The Washington times., 1914-07-21
AFFLECK'S.
TIDE TABLE.

TIDE TABLE.
High tide-6:22 a. m. and 2:s p. m.
Low tide-12:3O a. m. and l:20 p. m.
SUN TABLE.
INN Sun SstA....--..fseo
The Washington times., 1914-07-21

ell PAso. Tex. July M.-Accepting
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05

co-operated as we should with the men
whose civic pride and patriotism has
urged them into the lead &c this de-
velOpment?
And petty jealousies. which. when We
have analysed thenr foundations have
appeared even to ourselves. pueriIe.
II not OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES some of
us entertained these. to the material
detriTnent OF Pensacoia's development
into the busiest seaport on the gulf;
into & hive Of commercial activity:
into an industrial center second to none
OF the South's great nnarts Of manu-
factUre?
Thirty-three years ago this month
a delicate, aenemiC, lad. the first year
in my teens. / came to Pensacola with
my parents. Here. I grew to mans es-
tate-VigoTous, strong, robust-and
here. still am I. at the Threshold of
middle life, ali because Of a resolution
that l made that January day a third
Of century ago. to remain in Pensa-
cola until / should be no more.
AS though it were but yesterday, I
remember the sensation produced upon
my veins and nerves by the delicious
ozone which filled my lungs that jan
uary morning in 1881. And. as though
a hriefer Period than yesterday had
elapsed. I remember also the inspira-
ton that l felt when first I gazed
upon Pensacola hav. First. there was
feeling of awe but as my ewes be-
mat feeling was dissipa+ed, and my
tina gtration tOnk possession OF me
was but a child hut then and there
crude and Immature as # was In its
finished state, I remember that I exc.
CUted a mental picture Of a Pensacola
Of. I knew not how indefinite a future.
that would rival any other sea port Of
the world; a Pensa cola that would
some day become he commercial me-
trO0olis Of the gulf coast; a Pensa-
cola that would establish and foster
T"arufact"ries whose sn10Ees+ aclxs.
rearing THEW soo+v heads towards the
clouds, would beckon thousands of
ho~eTt- Industrious people to come and
settle there.
I was an ontfmist tfoAn. and am
en- optimtst still The horizon Of nv
then youthful vision of the ultimate
Pensacola has never been darkened
by the clouds of doubt. believe in
pensacola more strongly than I ever
did. But the question arises:
Isn't it about time that we were
all getting together. pulling, together,
cooperating with one another So that
we. ard not orr Dosteritv Will realize
the dreams which I dremDt of Pen
sacola IS years ago?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
INSTALLATION
CHICKEN AND
OYSTER GUMBO
LOT OF NOTABLE THINGS TO
HAPPEN IN KNIGHTS OF PYTHl-
AS RANKS TUESDAY NIGHT AT
THEIR CASTLE HALL.

Installation OF officers, chicken and
oyster gumbo. coffee and cigars. All
of these good things will be on hand
Tuesday night, and the old wheel
horses Of Damon Lodge No. IS, K. OF
P will be the entertainers.
The installation. of course, will be
the principal event of the evening,
and all brother knights and transient
Py hans are expected to be on hand
and take part in the several features
Of the evening Dan Rergin who is
master of finance in Damon Lodge.
saws that he is going to Re especially
insistert that the old "Pythian Wheel
horses" shall he on hand. before and
after the installation. The bigger the
crowd. the more congenial will be the
yatherirS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05

Samson. Ala. Jan. ed Jones
visited friends in pothan Sunday.
Miss Mamye Rivenbark has return
ed from a visit TO relatives IN Hart
ford.
Mrs. ]. J. Morris, Jr., and children
are visiting relatives ia Greenville this
week.
Miss Epps Jones. who has been
spending the holidays with home folks
here. has returned TO her school in
Sopchoppy.
Mrs. Stuckey has returned to her
home in Brantley after a visit to her
parents, DR.. and Mrs J. J. Rivenbark.
Mrs. w. s. Jones and children are
visiting relatives in F'olkton. Ga.
Miss Mildred GolsoD has returned
from q few days stay with her sister in
Dothan.
Mr.. and Mrs. TaImaee Horard Of
Mobile spent few day, here. the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Breckenridge.
Miss Reulah Knapp Of Geneva visit
ed friends here Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. w. n Morris and chill
dren spent a few days in Geneva last
week.
Mrs. Minnie Newell Of Louisiana Is
the guest Of her father. Mr. J. z Marsh
Miss Rubie Matheny Is visiting reIa-
tives IN Geneva.
Mrs. Charles Coe has returned to her
Rome in Dothan after d pleasant visit
70 relatives here.
Mrs. 4. Y. Buck IS visiting relatives
in Estba this week
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
BAND IS
ENROUTE HERE
PARTY OF RED MEN REPORTED
TO BE ON THE WAY TO FLOR
IDA TO TAKE POSSESSION OF
LAND OFFERED IN THE EVER
GLADES.

The following appeared in a Geor-
gia newspaper recently: A large band
OF Oklahoma Indians. headed by John
Mitchell are camped in Darlington,
S. c., for few days rest on their trip
from Oklahoma to Florida. From what
the Indians say il seems that the gov
eminent has given them some of the
Everglades land in Florida and that
they are on their way to reclaim this
land. They left MuscoSee. Okla, two
months ago and have Travelled the en-
tire distance in wagons. When asked
why they wanted to leave Oklahoma. he
said: Heap big wind he come and
blow away house and kill mules and
kill me nanny and papPy and two
brudders; blow UNI heap far: no can
find UNI. Heap much wind killum eV-
eyting, yes. hidum in groun.'' From
which It can be gathered that the tor
nadoes of last summer took heavy toll
from the family.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
BOMBAY.

Bombay. Jan. lowing to the in
clemency of the weather for two weeks
New Years day was doubly appre-
ciated, being such a beautiful day.
The merchants are Boosting OF nay
ing an unusually good trade during the
holidays.
snending the holidays with their
daughter. Mrs. x. P. Seasons, return
ed to their home in Peoria, Ill
MT r. y. Coleman is much improved
after two weeks serious illness.
Miss Lizzie Bray returned TO her
home at Stephens, Ga, but will return
in the spring.
Wright are spending several days with
relatives OF the former at Geneva, Ala.
Miss Ruby Newton has returned TO
Tallahassee after spending two weeks
with her parents, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. &.
Newton.
Prof. o. w. Tornaday, after spend
lis, the holidays with relatives In Ten
nessee, has returned and will assume
his position as principal of the Boni-
fay high school.
Prof, c. G. Evans, assistant principal
OF the school has returned from his
home, Mount Pleasant, after a two
weeks vacation.
Mr.. Ernest Afford. after a two
weeks stay with his parents. has re-
turned to Asheville. n c, where he is
attending school
Col. and Mrs. c. NJ. Cox spent Christ
mas with relatives at Geneva, Ala.
Miss Kate Parks spent several days
here last week, the guest of rela
Mrs. E. J. Thompson and daughter
have returned from Meridian, Miss.
Mrs. w. H. Britt is at home after
spending some time at Freeport.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
alPen O, Nv hieartg

In "Peg o. Ny Heart" which Oliver
Morosco, the brilliant young producing
mana ger, gave to the public. J. Hart
ley Manners has written one OF the
sweetest plays and created one OF the
most loYable characters which was
ever created. and is still being played
III New York by Miss Laurette Taylor.
seen on the stage In recent years. The
play was one Of the big successes OF
last season, and will be seen at the
opera house Wednesday, January Il
Peg Is the daughter OF an aristo-
cratic EnglishwOman who has married.
against the wishes OF her family, an
Irish socialist. At the daughters birth
the mother dies, and Peg has been
raised and educated by her whole
hearted father, who. as she says during
the action of the piece, knew more
about motherhood than any other man
in the world"
She Is simple natural and impulsive.
and when she IS transplanted into the
affected. surface-Hving atmosphere of
the Chichester home there Is trouble
OF all sorts. Pegs rich uncle has made
her his heiTeSS and the ChiChesters are
acting as her guardians. While this
hurts their sense Of priced, the rcnu-
ncratiOu they are to receive Is very &C
CeptaOle just at that time. Peg IS en-
tireIy out out Of her element and can
not win the approval or affection Of
her guardians. but manages through
her sweetness and generosity 10 save
the daughter Of the family, Ethel. from
The disgrace OF an eiOpement with
married man, and also to win for her
self a titled husband.
Oliver MoTOsCO has given the play
an artistic production in every way
with an excellent cast. Miss Blanche
Hall has the title role, surrounded by
Ruth Garland. Fred L. Tideu Vivian
GiIbe-+ Herbert Ashton and others.
tt go or sale at BaIllcom's on
Nom January u.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
REFUSES LANDING TO
MExICANS AT BELIZE

Guatemala CITY. Jan. 4.-When the
British steamer Marowijne OF the Tn
tied Fruit Company's service arrived
at Belize British Honduras. from New
Orleans. a few days ago, an armed
force from the British warsIip Ian.
caster boarded the vesesI and refused
to allow Senior Castillo, n Mexican
constitutionalist and mis- wife. TO land.
Boats from the warship patrolied the
Ray to prevent any Mexicans from go
ing ashore or communicating with
those on shore.
The action OF the British naval or :
GERS was taken to ureyent Mexican
ConstitutionaIists from entering Yucca
tan or Chiabas by wav of Belize.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
TO SET FCT THE
POSTOFFICE SITES

Dispatch from WASHINGTON states
that W. NJ. Holloway. agent for the
government in the selection % sites
for public buildings will he ordered to
Florida in a few days to take UP the
selection Of sites in that state. Si-es
will be selected in 7 axe City, Key
West, Lakeland. hissimInee and De-
Funiak Springs
Mr.. Holloway is q florida man. hav-
ing been state suneriDtendent Of pub
lie instruction for several wears and
was recently appointed TO the position
which he now holds with the govern
ment. He is now on an inspection trip
in the south ami should reach Lake
City before many weeks have pc ssed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
A QUIET HOME
WEDDING SUNDAY

SUNDAY evening. st the home Of her
sister. Mrs. ]. {. Maxwell at No. 1902
North 14th avenue. Mrs Olive johnson
Of this city. was married to Mr.. J r.
Futch, OF Pineapple, Ala. only 4 few
friends and immediate relatives wit
Messing the ceremony. Mr.. FutCh left
for Ala bama shortly afterward. and
Mrs. FutCh will follow ia few days
Mr.. and Mrs. ". T. Jernigan, Of
Georgiara Ala, arrived last evening
to be present at and witness the cere-
rrony Mrs. johnson is q sister Of
Mrs. Futch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
SHACKELTON TO
VISIT AMERICA

New York, Jan. 4.-That Sir Ernest
Shack1eton intends to visit America
before starting on his Antarctic expedi-
ton IS stated in cable advices from
London. This visit, il IS said was
decided upon by the explorer to per
nit him to discuss his proposed expe-
dition with scientists here and to visit
several Of the large number of Ameri-
cans who have made application 10
join his party.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05

Louisiana Mississippi riveT-SOuth~
west Pass Station Light Vessel Buoy.
reported extinguished January z; viii
be re-lighted as soon as practicable.
\. 10 N. No. IS 1913. par. 1915, and
No. 4S. 1918. par. 1918 =. & g. :.
charts 1874 IS, IA. Light List, Allan
tic. coast. 1912. p. 248. No. 1890. Buoy
uet. S+h District, 1912 p. &c. Coast
Pilot. part VII. 1908, np. IS; suurle-
n,ent 1918. 2. :. Bv order Of the Com
missioner Of Lighthouses r. r Derry.
Inspector. Sth Lighthouse District
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
FAIR WEATHER DURING
WEEK IN THE SOUTH

Washington. Jan. 4-The weather in
the south Will be mostly fair except
Monday when local rains are probable
in the east gulf states. This predtc-
ton for the weeks weather was mode
by the weather bureau in the weekly
forecast. IN diCatious are declared uu-
favorable for any extended period Of
fair weather over the United States
during the coming week
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
A CANNERY At
APALACHICOLA
COMPANY IN THE MARKET FOR
ALL THE RAW OYSTERS OBJ.
TAINRBLE, AND BIG BUSINESS
ANTICIPATED AT THE START.

The AppalachicoIa Times prints the
following: The Messrs. Ruge, begin
ming with yesterday were in the mar
ket for oysters for their canneTy IN
the city, and on Monday morning OF
next week the cannery win open IN
full blast If there IS sufficient raw
stocks on hand for the purpose. The
services Of the eXpe.iepced professor
have been secured, and the cannery
has been placed in first class condi-
ton
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
4 SHIPMENT Of
STAvESTOSPA|N
LARGE CONSIGNMENT FRoF' APA-
LACHiCOLA COMES ON STEAM
ER TARPoN AND WILL BE *
PORTED FROM PENSACOLA.

The ApalachicoIa Times says: The
steamer Bradley brought some $500
white oak slaves to the city Thursday
fer shiprnert to Spain. These slaves
we're gotten out of the river above
Apalachicola, and are intended Tor
Z,ine casks. Other steamers viii bria z
adIition3I slaves for shipment to
Srain. The. steamer Tarpon took
those brought down Thursday and will
ship them out from Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
! Bonita Theatre1
/ Refined Photo Plays I
FLOATING SCHOOLS FOR
THE MEN OF THE NAVY,

Washington. Jan 4.--Secretary Dan
iels plans for academic technical In
truction for the enlisted men Of the
navy was tonight made public Float
ing schools viii ue In session one hour
and q quarter daily, except Sunday
and holidays. Three quarters Of tho
time viii b. devoted 60 academic tn
stIuctiOu and the remainder to war
work. OHce-s on battleships VIII be
the teachers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
REMAINS OF MRS. WILLIAMS
SHIPPED TO COTTONDALE.

The remains Of the late Mrs. Drew
Williams, whose death occurred late
Saturday night. were shipped to Cot
tondaIe for internent yesterday
morning, a lumber OF relatives and
sorrowirg friends accompanying the
body.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
FO0MER JOCKEY CLUB
PRESIDENT DIES IN NEW YORK

New York, Jan. John Hunter,
former president OF the Jockey club,
died today at n hospital from a COM
plication Of diseases ut the age Of so
years. He was foremost patron in rae
ing in this country for more than fifty
years. He had Il GUNNER home at Mi
ami Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINES,

FTor:da-Santa Rosa Sound-Circle
Crossing Front Range Light re-lighted
December =. having been found ex-
tirguished.
=. to N. No. ~, 1918. par. 1904. c.
(, G.. S. Chart 1856. Light List. Allan
tic Coast, 1912. p. 234. after No. 1872.
BUOY ist, s-h District 1919 p Il.
Coast Pilot. part VIII. 1908, PIP. II. IS.
BY order commissioner Of Light
houses.
r =. Doory.
Inspsctor sth Lighthouse District.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
MEETING OE c. K. OF A.
TAKES PLACE TONiGT.

: meeting of the Catholic knights
and aides Of America will be held
az the residence of Mrs. John Mcclure,
on East Gadsden street, tonight, at
40 o'clock. All are urged to attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-05
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS,

Inspector 8th Lighthouse DistTic
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-17
WARNED AGAINST
VARIOUS BUOYS

Havre, Dec. 17.-Following the
sinking of vessels. by German subma-
rines, supposed to be three in num-
ber. just outside the harbor of Havre,
the minister of marine has issued q
warning to nayigators against myste-
rious buoys Of differing forms that are
drifting about the channel. These
buoys are Of various types. bearing
flags. lamps and torches. The minis
ter does not state what their object
Is thought to be. He requests captains
Of merchant or fishing boats to report
them when sighted.
A French and English f1otilla Of f1f-
teen destroyers Is patrolling the chan
mel to protect vessels entering and
leaving Hayre. and battery of four
field guns and several machine guns
has been mounted on the fashionable
drive along the sea front of the city.
Traffic is normal.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-17
fierce BATTLE
IS RAGING NEAR
POLISH CAPITAL
Reports Indicate That Both
Sides Are Making Des-
perate Effort.

Warsaw, Dec. IA great battle is
progressing at Sochaczew, 30 miles
west Of Warsaw. The German wedge,
proceeding southeasterly from How.
managed by heavy lighting and great
losses. to establish itself a quarter of
a mile west of SochacZew.
The German column was met at
Sochaczew by fierce resistance on the
part of the Russians. Fighting is ex-
tremely severe at many points, lead
ing to hand-to-hand encounters. The
artillery fire on both sides is heavy
and continuous
German aeropianes are constantly
circling over the town.
Reinforcements are being poured in
rapidly on both sides.
The Russians are bringing in troops
by the highway and by railroad from,
Warsaw. The Germans are moving
their forces from the region about
LodZ
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-17
BIG DEMAND FOR
NEW OCEAN SHIPS

London, Dec. 17.-The various
shipbuilding yards now arc as busy as
though there was no war. The loss Of
many ships. due to being bottled up
or sunk, made freight rates. high. Gre
ating an increased demand for new
tonnage as we'll as"hastened repairs on
old or captured craft. The repairing
yards are full with orders, and new
steamers are not being guaranteed for
early delivery owing to, pressure OF
work. .
A suggestion has been made by the
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce ad-
Austrian and German steamers ] - now low
tied up in British harbors should be
employed to relieve the present short
age Of tonnage. Merchants. especially
in the coal trade. are suffering incon-
venience through this shortage, which
was caused partly by their. vessels be-
ing requisitioned BY the government
and by delays and congestion at for
eign ports. 1t Is said the admiralty
ID seriously considering the proposal.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-17
No Other Basis for Violation
of Neutrality up to the
Present Time.
COCKTAILS REPORTS
ON SITUATIONS
Thinks American Ships Are Needed
There Because of the Fact that 1t is
Possible to Violate Neutrality With
out Ready Detection.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Colonel Goe-
thals today Informed the war depart
ment that. excepting reports of the
misuse of the wireless, he knew of no
violation Of neutrality at the Panama
canal zone.
Goethals suggested that under the
circumstances, neutrality might be
violated without detection or proof
unless he had ships to patrol the
waters.
The cruiser Tacoma, ordered to the
Panama canal zone to- enforce neutral
ity. left Guantanamo, Cuba, for Cris-
tobal. ....,.
Previous orders directing the Ia
coma to relieve the battleship Minne-
sofa at Vera Cruz have been cancell-
ed. The Minnesota will proceed i'm
mediately to Philadelphia for over
hauling
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-17
GREAT INCREASE
IN ACREAGE OF
WINTER L : WHEAT
Department of Agriculture
Announces Statistics Cow
ering Planting.

Washington, Dec. II. - Winter
wheat has been sown this fall OH Al
263,o0O acres. an increase OF Abs, 900
acres over the revised estimated area
sown last fall. the department Of ag-
riculture today announced.
The condition of winter wheat De-
cember l was 1888 per cent of normal
as against 97.2 last year; 93.2 in 1912
and 90.3 for the ten year average.
Rye was sown this fall on 2,851,00O
acres, an increase Of $4,000 acres over
the revised estimated area sow0 last
fall. The condition of rye is 93.6 per
cent Of normal.