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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-09
FIREMAN BADLY BURNED.
Rescued by Comrades and Has Chance
for Recovery.

Atchison, Kan, April S.-Dan STAFF
ford, a member Of the Atchison fire
department., fell into blazing coal
fire in a furnace of the Seaton foundry
here late last night. He was rescued
by other firemen and dragged from
the fire through the door of the fur
mace. Stafford has q chance for re-
cOvery.
The accident occurred when the
firemen were putting out a small blaze
in the roof of the foundry, caused by a
defective flue. The firemen climbed
to the stop of one of the furnaces in
order to fight the fire better and
broke through the castiron roof. Stat
ford was the only man who fell
through the roof The men believed
the top Of the furnace was Of concrete
and attempted to stand upon it.
Stafford fell in the center of the
fire and his mates rescued him at risk
to themselves and to Stafford, who
was unconscious when pulled through
the furnace door. He was in the fire
but a few seconds, but was unconscious
when removed. He partially regained
consciousness afterward and physi-
clans said that he had chance for
recovery.
The damage to the foundry by the
fire was less than 800.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-09

paniments for Miss Phipps and Mrs.
ARA Clark played for Mr.. Bradley.
The guests were received by the
Misses Kouns: Miss Nell Kouns wore
a costume of black velvet with a blouse
of tango colored crepe meteor, figured
with a dull blue pattern. and finished
with white lace at the collar and
sleeves. Miss Sara Kouns wore black
velvet gown, with draped skirt and
wide girdle. Mrs. ARA Clark was
dressed in grey taffeta trimmed with
lace and bands Of blue silk. Miss
Gladys Cav was dressed in black vel
vet, with black net sleeves, and in
the front of the bodice was a vest in
persian Colors. Her hat was a small
dark straw, wreathed with berries. Mrs.
r. J. Parker. who has lately returned
from a trip west, wore a brocaded suit
of kings blue.
= =
The Alpha Delta men Of Washburn
college gave their annual spring party
Wednesday in Kellam hall. The affair
began in the late afternoon with dane
ing, and later dinner was served. The
guests sat at quartet tables which
were decorated with rustic baskets of
pink and lavender sweet peas The
formal dance was given after the din
ner.
The hall was adorned with palms
and sword ferns. Fraternity banners
and remnants hung on the wall and
ribbons of maroon and white the fra
ternity cOlOrs, were used in the deco
rations. Corsage bouquets and ivory
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-09

to join her parents. DIR. and ldrs F.
L. Lovehnd.
Mr.. Alfred G. Hill went to Emporia
today to visit friends.
Mrs. C. A. Patxlaf and her son,
Carl. of Roseburg, Ore, are guests of
her sister. Mrs. Earl Akers.
DR.: Geneva H. Leader il in Kan
Of the Northwest Missouri Osteopathic
association.
Miss Helen Johnston and Miss Ade-
laide Johnston. who are students in
Washburn college will go to L,eaven-
worth tonight to spend the Easter va
cation with their parents. DR.. and
MIS- s. e. Johnston.
The marriage of Miss Ina Chandler
and Mr.. Ebert Boggs took place Sat-
urday night at the home of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Chandler,
1875 Buchanan street, the Rev. Mr..
Manning officiating.
Mr.. Boggs' mother. Mrs n L.
Boggs. Will give an informal reception
Sunday afternoon for her son and his
bride. at her home in Topeka avenue.
Mr.. Edwin Brit, foster son OF Mrs.
Boggs. will come from Hutchinson, to
Rex Hotel. under new management
Meals &C. 1O E. o. ave.-Adv.
The Arts and Crafts Embroidery
club will meet Friday afternoon with
Mrs. J. J. King. 1926 North jackson
street.
The Melrose club met Wednesday
with Mrs Charles Eaton, at her home.
1913 College avenue. Those who at
tended were: Mrs. Bowers, Mrs.
Burge, Mrs. Lanson. Mrs. Rhode. Mrs.
Read. Mrs. Eyer and Mrs. Fraser. Mrs.
Sutherin and Mrs. Sumey were guests
Of the club. The next meeting will be
held May Is with Mrs. Fraser, SOL
Brooks avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-09
TOPEKA MAN KILLED.
M. 1. Snced Victim of st. Louis Street
Chr

NJ. L. Snced Victim of St Louis Street
Car.
st. Louis, Mo-, April 9.-Marshall I.
Sneed Of Arcola, I'LL. was run down
and fatally injured by Compton ave-
nue. street car in front of No. 10 South
eighteenth street at o'clock Wednes-
day night. He was taken to the city
hospital in a critical condition. He
died two hours later.
A note in his pocket requested that
w. I. Dimond of Arcola, I'LL, be noti-
fled in case of accident. A sealed but
unstamped letter was addressed to
Mrs. Mamie Post, AIS East Eighth
street, Topeka. Kan, while a post card
bore the inscription. "Your Daughter
Dollie, 400 East Eighth street. To-
peka, KAN
Mr.. Sneed was q veteran of the Civil
war. He was 10 years old, in poor
health and slightly deaf. his daughter.
Mrs. Dollie Stanley, says. Mr.. Sneed
is survived by three daughters and a
son. He has been staying with his
daughter, Mrs. w. /. Dimond, at Ar
cola, ILL.,, during the winter months for
several years past. He will be buried
near his old home at McClainsburg, I'll.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-04-22

pos. la donceHa siguio durmiendo Ell
la alcoba. una noche. decidida ter
minar. arrastre mi cana hasta el pasl-
llo. donde dormi Ell 10 suceslvo, haSta
que me dieron una alcoba para mn sola.
Cuando mis- hermanaS y yo entra-
mos CA el Colegio del Sagrado Corazon
.ontinna relatando la lnfanta, Tue
lando empezo para mi una VIDA mas
Nos trataban iguat que a
.a> dcmas ninaS. y era para mi una de-
li,ia ugar con todas mis- condlsclpu-
.,. Tan cansada voIvia por la tarde,
...a "A Ia hora de cenar me dOrmla en- la
rc,a. l'or la manana, yo era la prl-
ara e. dcSpertarme en- palaclc, anSlo-
"a dc volver d la escuela.
ma de mis- hermanas gastaba pen
81 ntc, como cStaban prohlbldos en-
convento. trat0 de quitarseIos una
ia> monjas. con tan mala fortuna,
.. la hizo sangre. lndignada, qulse
ar a la monja. Cuando al Volvel
aiacio conte el incidente, mn lnstl-
IL 81 encoleriz0 me diJo que era
9 gran pecado querer pegar a una
nia Yo contestt que nunca pega-
ra. menOs que me hiciesen dano.
-4djc os hard danO. porque nadle
ode pegaros. SOiS de Sangrc real.
30 podrt pclcame mientras viva,
use. c>ta idea me puso muy tnstt
rantc varios dias
DanGo clase dc religion un dia. decla
Ia monia que Il mund0 habla Sldt
ado porque NADIA puede eAlstlr sn
creador, 4 mi pregunta de que
litn habla creado al creador, me dlJC
monia que era este un mlsteno su
.lor "a nueStra pObre mt-llgencli
.uuand. " quien la ha dicho usteC
soe la prcguntG: pero la monja Sc EN-
fad6 tanto. que Sc castig6.
Mi mayor dcIicia era hacer rablar
las moujas dcl colegio. y una de la
ldiabluraS que Sc me ocurrierOn tue pc
gar papcles derdS dc los cristales d
las puertas. para conyertirlas en- espe
JOS. obictos dc lujo prohibido en- todo
los coLventos
\ Mis- dos hcrmanas fucron preparada
para haccr su prlmera comumon, y y'
las acompane con mi madre, a Roma
ldonde rccibicrou cl sacramento de ma
nos del Papa. Al VERNE este me duo
lmi lambitn la communion. diciendo qut
con mis- ojos azuleS mis- rubios cabe
Hos yo era un angel De vuelta a
convrnt0 las monjas Sc escandalzaro1
lal saber este, pero yo las calle en- Sc
guida diciendolas que para ESQ el Pa
pa era infalible"
Cuenta la infanta, despues, el graz
carino que profesaba d su abuela !;
reina Maria Cristina, el POGO carin'
| que su padre. el infante ID. Francisco
de ASis, tenia sus hijos. Pero el graz
amor dc la infanta era para Alfonso
XII. cuyo caracter, parecido al suyo
los hacia congeniar maravillosamente
Juntos iugaban ID. Alfonso ayudab;
oo>>o~~0~~~~~~~~~~~~o o~~~o~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>~~
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-04-22

sli hermana Ell las lecclones, recitan-
dolas de memoria despues del estlldio.
s'Tenia apenas once ailos-dlce La
infanta -cuando la revolucion nos de-
volvi6 ell trono de Espana. Una mama
na nos llamo mi madre para decirnos
que nuestro hermano Alfonso habia ST.
do proclamado rey de Espana. 70 no.
tie que mi madre estaba muy contenta,
pero aquella noticia me dej6 Indifferent
tie. pues mi poca edad no me permit1a
adivinar que aquello tuviese grandes
consecuencias. Ell primer cambio 10
note en- las monias del convento, que
nos empezaron a tratar con mas respe-
to. NGestras condiscipulas no pudie
ron ocultar su deception al yer que
pOca impression nos habla hecho vernos
lde nuevo familia reinante Nj graz
lalegria fue saber que volv1amos Es
pana iunto mi querido hermano, e1
Tel que yo siempre vela a mi compane
ro de juego y no al rey, y fui feliz pen
,sando que ibamos q estar unidos.
F. Landeaux
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-04-22
Lecturas anenas
MIMI PINSON EN- LA SORBONNE

A mediados del mes pasado la gran
aula de la Sorbonne, de Paris, donde los
| Icuadros de Puvis de Chavanne crear
un ambiente de ciencia serena, Sc halla
ba ocupada por complete de obreras. Ia
| fiesta que Sc iba celebrar era dedicada
a un miembro del Institute Gustavc
OCharpentier, ell compositor de Luisa
Ey de Julian" dos obras en- que Ell au-
H tor elev6 la obrera pariense al pedes-
Otal de su musa artlstica. Asimismo ha-
ice una decena de amos flmd0 ell COnser-
Lvatorio Gle Mimi Pinson, para que las
i 'midinettes" pudiesen instruirse en- ell
Iarte del canto Y del bale
D \ ahora que ACADIA de entrar en- ell
/ EInstituto, como electo candidate de los
Iplntores y escultores, va que Sus cole
llgaS los mllSicos Sc negaron apOyar su
lIcandidatura, las obreras agradecidas We,
nnian a ofrecerle con toda solemnidad
la eSpada acad6mica. con el puno de
Ioro que forma parte del uniforme de
/ los inm0rtaleS' Las concurrentes al
NCOnServatorio cantarOn lln corO frag-
ImentOs de 'Luisa de "Julian lue-
leo una de elias vistiendo ell traje de
NAIimi-Pinson, entreg6 al festejado com
Upositor la espada.
/ Charpentier, Ell su discurso de gra-
Ucias, dijO entire Otras cosas La espada,
la pluma, los pinceles han conquistado
la nuestra patria fama imperecedera.
H. Y no Sc ha hecho famosa tambien
Nvuestra aguja? Una estatua de Mercie
Yuma partitura de Massenet un discur-
Uso de P6incare son glorias patraS; pero
'Ntambien es obra de arte. Y de un arte
Uadmirable. tanto mas precioso cuantc
'Imas paSaJero, ell traje parisen Guam
lido yllestraS manoS abandonan la faena
'Iy traspasdis el humbral del triste taller
lIpara embelecer la calle con vuestra
'Vpresencia, no os fgureis que tan sole
'Tdespertais suenos de aventura. Habeis
\ Tdado impulse 4 multitud de obras que
-Ipor 10 tanto, llegan ser. hasta cierto
u Ipunto. obras vuestras -
II La obra de Charpentier esta basada,
len efecto, en- la vida de la ''boheme' Y
Il IIde la obrera
lNUN DIETARIO DE Los HERNIA
II NOS GONCOURT.
II Dentro de POGO Sc publicara un ma
IInuscrito desconocido hasta ahora de los
lNherman0s Goncourt, el dietario de su
lTprimer viaj e por Italia, emprendido en-
,hinvierno del ano 1886. Los i6venes
VI literatos, que mas adelante eiercieron
lNuna Influenza tan senalada en- el des
,Narrollo del gusto artlstico frances, and
3 Itaron embellishments sus impresiones
lily Jules de Goncourt las complete con
u I0bservaciones cr1ticas multitud de d.
Ubujos.
II Ell manuscrito comprehde unas 200
Epaginas. En- la primera hoja escribi6
H nEdmundo de Goncourt, con tinta roia,
\ las siguientes lineas: "Apuntes sobre
Hun viaje por Italia, emprendido en- in
vierno del ano 1886, y destinados
Hprimitivamente servir para un libro
Nde prosa poetica que habia de llevar el
IItitulo: Italia de noche. Pero tan solo
Dpublicamos un fragmento, bajo ell tftulo
Nde: "Venecia y entregamos las la
Nmas ell resto del manuscrito, por pare
Dcernos este excesivamente excentrico.
| (Continna en- la Ga plana))
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-04-22
Intimidades
principescas
10 QUE cUENTA LA INFANTA

l.andrr. Ia gran pcri6dico ingIts.
"a strand Magazine. ha empezado q
pualir-r las memorials H. Ia mianta es-
palo.a do0a EiEal.a dc Borhon. FL
fAifo ,s enornr s rNpiicablc, pues el
publ. n. ., n'srr,a por Ia vida lnilma
de la, I,rr>onas de regia estirpe. aVido
ds .mprohar como Ia misna inIanta
Eu.alir die. qur e>ias persona> sol
"a rarne hur,o como las dcmas, y
au. .as pasion,, 81 >is haquezas sol
la, da rrsfo de la mmlndad.
i.a mauta. .n r,ta> memorials come
,u t.I., s4> irm4, ihro>. da muestra'
a, -u .adrp-nd .ncia ic carictor. Em.
rra Ia-auio lo> Naeo> recuerdoS dc
la n,tour.on d'l -. tpoca cn que. por
,er l,ua,.ado ni0a. apcuas dej6 trazas
rn ,. u~moria.
Emrtfa ,u vida .u % paiacio de
Da,illl. rn Paris dond- Isabel II yi-
$50 .s aHa, dr ,iicrro LA mfanta
rra 4ua chiquilla rrNolfo>a qup no se
ronlormaha con r,iar >icmpre enrcrra-
da ientro a. los ,alours a.. palacio 4
yigilaha por la- damas encargadas de
80 -ls1Ddia lnquifa. no guslaha dc
ugar eon muheca>. ~ gran d-lcia
efa uus e.pec.c de football que iuga
I.. ron .u hsrmauo Alfonso XII cn an
I..ue-a patio da palscio. iu'go qu'
cone l.s casi sirmpre por salr mnend'
frompada- Oigamo> j la nfanta e
rrlafo q su primer gran ayen'Wa
Keraneando cn liou.gate Norman
dia. dr-idi rscaparme de easa porqu'
me hae.an prohihido jugar con otro'
uino. ru 'a playa Cuando lego "a no
r. >,eura de 4uc uadic me vela Sa
Hr drl ballet .in sabcr donde ir pcrC
dnHila no yolyr No tenia plan
> .iquicra Saba lur para conner ,
dormlr e. precise q. diuero Eneanta
d8 H. VERNE libre. tonne Ia carrctera
prro poco Il ean>ancio me hizo en-
prlar prrocuparme del siiio dond'
mur peu.anlo d e,to. mc enrontr'
4 la puerta de la casa de una viejeeit'
au. uos yeudia manlana, Entire. Ii
prdi ma frnia me glardt de decil
qur me habia escapado.
a POGO de euconirarmc aili. lleg" Ia
dama de pa.acio "a mi busca. Era ana
seaor. muy hsta. 3 ,abiendo que e
nuieo si'io de los alrededores que -
e.nscia rra la casa de la yiejecita d'
.a- manlana,. AHA fut i huscarnos. l.
.4sia e todos habian pasado les preo
eup6. has'a "a extreme que. desde en-
tonees. emp aaron ser para ml mas
toleranfe. Y citare nn ejemplo. Dor
mia cn nucstra aleoha una doncella
eosa que mi me molcstaba primero
p0rqre roneaba. 3 desputs. po. querel
So Qne ulestro cuarto fuPra para noso
fras solas s pesar d. todos mis- rue
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
FINE ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT
BY LEON RICE, SINGER

According to advance notices and
extracts from over 5000 articles ap-
pearing in leading newspapers of Eu-
rope, Canada and the United States.
Leon Rice is a tenor soloist of inter-
national fame He is booked for an
evening Of song" at the State street
Christian church tonight.
Mr.. Rice, whose solo work at Trim
ity chapel, New York, for three years
attracted widespread attention, is Civ
ing series of recitals in the larger
cities. A few open dates are given
to smaller places. This city was for
tunate enough in securing this tai
ented artist, who will render his entire
program, permitting music lovers here
full opportunity to observe his Won
derful capacity.
Ex-Governor Bob Taylor of Tennes.
see said: "Leon Rice is one of the
sweetest singers | have ever heard. In
his voice there are fddes and flutes
and warbling birds tangled with
smiles and tears. l listened and
dreamed of heaven. foated upon the
silvery tide of his songs until l for
got | was on earth"
His appearance here is rare op-
portunity for those who love good
music. The public is invited. There
will be no admission charged.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07

w. Woodward and ]. II. Singleton and
son as statesmen.
Mr.. Sargent has been handling I'm
perial valley lands about eight years
having removed here from Holtville
about year ago, and has been among
the most successful of agents. In
addition to this line, he carries a
strong insurance department and does
a general brokerage business.
w. J. Purcell, the other retiring
partner, retains the old quarters. He
is also one of the old real estate men
of the valley and has a long list of
sales to his credit.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Much in Common.

Kansas City Star: Professor d,
A. Ellsworth tells of an Emporia man
who was introduced to a grand lady
in a far eastern city one time.
"From Kansas" she circumf1exed.
And, STOPPING to take up her poodle,
she said:
Gust think of it, Fido; Mr.. X is
from Kansasw
"May ask where your family is
from?" inquired the Kansas man.
"Ours is a New England family
she replied
* ''Is that SO exclaimed the Jaw.
hawker. ''You'd like smy wife, then
She has a Boston terrier"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07

market by Frank Norton, late of San
Diego.
This splendid tract Of land is al
ready demonstrating the popularity it
is to have as a suburb of the city,
number of sales having already been
made.
Some of the buyers are selecting
the property as ideal for poultry rails
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-80 acres at $135 an
acre; $4,000 cash; and 1874 acres
in Ell Hoga rtract at $3.50 an acre,
$4,000 cash. Also 40 acres of al
falfa for lease, with string of cows,
2-year lease. De Wore & King,
Duman Bldg. x241
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Lost.

At Tulane theatre, Feb. 6, one mesh
bag, containing $50 bill. Person find
ing same will kindly return to J. d.
Meadows at the Postoffice and re-
ceive reward. X239
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Sargent Opens
A New Office

L. P. Sargent, who recently re-
tired from the real estate partner
ship Of Purcell g. Sarvent, is open
ing a new office in the Armstead
building on Fifth street, with Miss
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
Home Acres Is
Successful Step

One of the big moves of the week
has been the opening Of Home Acres,
the subdivision of the John Norton
farm, adjoining the town on the
southeast, which has been put on the
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-07
She Didn't Care.

Ting-a-ling.
"Hello, Centran Give me Main -.
Hello, is this Mrs. B.. Oh, how are
you this morning."
"Oh, say, you should have been
with US last night. We went to see
the palmist, just for fun you know.
as everybody does some time in their
lives"
ooh, no; l don't believe in it-that
is-er-I didn't, but how he tells
things so straight can't see, but he
certainly does. You know / lost my
brooch. Well, oh, it was the fun
niest. He told me about it without
my saying word, and then said: 1T
isn't lost; it dropped through crack
in the drawer and into the large one
underneath and, sure enough, it was
there. Of course l looked the first
thing on returning home"
eyes, he told me about the baby and
his sickness and, oh, so many things.
Only SO cents, and not that unless
you are satisfied, but he gives longer
readings. I'm going back again, just
for fun, you know"
"Oh, bosh! l don't care who sees
me and, anyway, there are few per-
sons around Sixth and Broadway tc
see one, even in the daytime. Frank
says he got his goat" He told him
all about his business and lots of
valuable things"
eyes, We'll come over and We'll go
together. Oh, Frank is awake and
Pm afraid he'll fall off the bed. Come
over any time. Goodbye"
The foregoing is one of the many
conversations that might be heard any
hour Of the day about this wonder
full palm reader, who seems to do all
he claims and more. His predictions
as well as his readings of the past
are said to be remarkable accurate
Professor Mundo receives Monday
from to and from 7 to 8. Office
at Sixth and Broadway, just in front
of the photo gallery-Adv. 239
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-20
TO EXAMINE ITS INSURED
Equitable Society to Provide
Free Medical Reports.

To impress on its poIicyholders the
necessity for safeguarding their health
and TO keep them informed on their physi
cal condition, the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society will offer to policyholdeis
on July ] who have been members for
three years medical examinations every
three years free of charge by its medical
examiners in central points Policyhold-
ers who live remote from these points Will
be advised OF their physical condition by
mail after replying TO a list OF simple
questions that will be mailed them.
After policyholders submit TO these eX-
amlnations, which will be voluntary. thev
will receive reports I'm one Of three forms
The first will state that the pOlicyholder
has been found free from any serious i'm
pairment; the second that it might be
well TO consult a physician because of
tendencies discovered. and the third that
the policyholder seek medical advice inn
mcdiately. In the last named case the
society will submit its findings to the pol
icyholder's physician.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-20
SAYS PEOPLE ARE NOT
WITH WILSON ON TOLLS
Michigan Senator Denies Free
Passage for American Ships
Is Treaty Violation.

United States Senator William Alden
Smith. OF Michigan, told The Tribune
yesterday what ne thought OF President
wilson's. Panama Canal policy. The Sen
ator is at the Waldorf-Astoria with n
party OF Grand Rapids business men. and
said that no came 10 town on personal
business.
THE Presidents attitude on the ques-
ton OF tolls cannot be too severely crit
clsed," said the Senator, land his app1r-
cnt willingness TO be guided by the
wishes OF England is outrageous.
Congress has expressed itself on the
matter and voted TO exempt our coas--
wise vessels. which is as 1t should be. n
my recent trip about the country founo
an overwhelming sentiment in favor Of
standing By what has been done. II the
provision granting free passage 10 Amcri-
can ships is repealed IL will be contrary
10 the wishes Of a vast majority OF the
people Of this country.
what chance does an American mcr-
chant marine have when the only cncou"-
agement that has ever been offered ~
snatched away IN tho next breath? II -
easy 20 put almost any construction upon
the -PauncefOte treaty If II serves
ones ends, but the assertion that 20 PEI
nit free tolls would violate that treaty
IL absurd. A. any rate. you may cay
fo- me that ! am going 10 Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-20
SENATORS FROM SOUTH
RAP COTTON EXCHANGE
Doubt Sincerity of Proposed
New York Reforms, and
Saw People Are Robbed.

FROM ne liliA4tN i'"4'ANsi
Washington, March 19.-The New YORK
Cotton Exchange was made the target TOT
bitter attack by several Senators from
Southern States to-day. who insisted tha'
the cotton growers and manufacturers
were made to suffer loss through its
manipulation Of grading. The bill offered
by Senator Smith. of South Carolina, hN-
ing standard grades was put forward as
the cure for the alleged evils.
Senator Overman declared that the Cot
ton Exchange Of New York has announced
certain proposed reforms to be put lilto
effect at the end of twelve months. lie
expressed doubt of the sincerity or those
behind the reforms and declared that the
Senate ought to pass Immediately Senator
Smiths bill.
"They are making contracts said Sen
ator Overman "apd il you buy good mid-
ding on the New York market they can
not sell il to you, because they have not
got il. Yet they agree to sell it to you.
And when you demand it they give you a
low grade.
Yesterday the Cotton Exchange
adopted the government standard, when
is 10 90 into effect in 1915 giving them a
year TO rob the people Of this country
Senator Williams said that cotton was
selling higher in Memphis and every
Southern village than in New YORK snow
ing q deliberate purpose on the part OF
the New York exchange to depress the
price by false quotations. ''They Kne"
the quotations were false when they mace
them" he added.