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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-28
Not At All.

When the wind propeIs a hat it is
chased, but the remarks OF the owner
are nothing that even sounds like that.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-28
Munster crop Area.

Munster, Irc land, has 8 crop area
Of 1.2s7, 2o7 acres. and a population OF
1.ess.Ass psEsOzS
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-11-28
Normal Notes and Comments
HEALTH NOTES.

The following health hints were writ
ten by a member of the Physiology
class at the Normal School.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
YOUNG WHITE MAN SHOT
TO DEATH BY A NEGRO
LEONARD BAUcE4ILLON KILL.
I'D BY TOM MURRAY
AT BORDEAUX.
HAD A FIGHT.
On Streets Of Town About 800
O'clock Thursday
Evening.

News rearted Anderson yesterday
Fof the killing of Leonard Mauchillon,
a young white man, at Bordeaux, last
Thursday night, by a negro named
Tom Murray.
The two had a fight ON the streets
Of Bordeaux, a small town ca the C.
& w. @. railroad near Mccormick.
~Bauchillon was shot in inc leg and in
the chest, death resulting In about
fifteen minutes
The killing occurred about 8 O'Clock
and the negro made his escape. He is
supposed to have been wounded, as
blood was found on his bed Friday by
parties who were seaching for him.
The negro is said to be armed with
two improved pistols, and those
searching for him were expecting
trouble in taking him.
Bauchillon was O brother OF a fire.
man OF this name for the C. & w. C.
railroad, who was killed in Anderson
county several years ago.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Sno,U Fell
~Sprinkliing Yesterday Morgtr
After Season
Of Rain.
Morahn

Weather which brought driving rain
throughout all OF Thursday and Frs
day night and a yeritabie 1downponr
lasting all day Friday, changed the
brand a bit early yesterday morning
and brought a furry of snow. early
risers yesterday morning observed
house tops and patches of gr0nnJ
white with the fleecy Blanket NlS
snow is said to have begun fa1ilas
about 4 o'clock and to have con4h$
ued without Interruption until about
daylight.
From the standpoint or Weather
Christmas day was about al miseYatle
as the n experienced last yeaf ri
Anderson. Tho principal dttENBeAc
was that last Christmas 1t waa NepeS
deal colder and the rain tfro9e about
rs fast as 1t touched the gfneEd;
Few people were able 20 gsfH NIolf
places of abode Friday ana Nth
vast majority OF reside Abds
son the day was spent 8 the afesiue
from morning until bed time
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Good Order
Christmas In City and County
Marked by Good
Behs-:or.

Better order than that which has
prevailed in Anderson city and county
this year Is not recalled by the oldest
inhabitants. With the exception Of a
half-6ozen drungs and what appears to
have been an accidental shooting,
there has been no disorder in the city
or county OF consequence.
The sheriff's office has been n OF
the quietest and most inactive places
In Anderson for the past week or
more. What few, arrests were made for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct
were by the city authorities.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
BoIt.C Dreamer Wedding.

The homo of Mr.. and Mrs. b. C..
Dreamer vas the scene OF a pretty
nome wedding on Wednesday after
noon at 3 o'clock when their daughter,
Miss Eleanor Dreamer, and Mr.. Noah
Bolt were married by the Rev. w. B..
Hawkins. Their home just five miles
out had been beautifully decorated for
the occasion, holly, mistletoe and red
belis. all being used in profusion
throughout the house, and in pretty
accord with the Christmas season. The
attendants were Miss Keasler and Mr..
John Mccoy, with Miss Laurie Cream
er. the brides sister, as maid Of hum
or with Mr.. Frank Bolt Jr.
The groom came In with his best
man. Mr.. Fleet McClajn. Two pretty
little girls with two little boys were
friobon bearers and made an aisle for
the bridal party with broad white
ribbon They were little Misses jamie
keasier. Florence Dreamer, Eugene
and Albert Bolt.
The bride wore q gown OF white
messaline with pearl and lace trim
mings. Her boqqet was was Of ferns
and narcissus. tied with tnlle. The
The bridesmaids 81! wore blue orsus
meteor beautifully trimmed in lace.
The sweet and impressive ring cere-
meny was used.
IN the dining room the decorations
We're red and green and here an ele-
CANT turkey dinner vas served by the
following ladies: Mrs. Lille Keasler,
Miss jamie Keasler and Miss Florence
Creamer.
Assisting Mrs. Dreamer in entertain
ing the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs
Crayton Snines, Mrs. Mollie Bolt. Miss
Lola Bolt and MFR. Will Kea.sler.
About s~eyenty-five guests were pres
ent, among those from q distance
were: Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Bolt and Miss
Nora Duggan of Knoxville. Tenn, Miss
Matte Hall of Piedmont.
Messrs. Marshall and Willie King oil
Columbia are visiting at the home OF
Mrs. Leila Godfrey.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.. Thomas are
spending the holidays with Mrs.
Thomas parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. X,
Powell.
Dr.. J. d. Caldwell left for Chester
Thursday night, He intends making
Chester his home in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackman OF Colun,bin
are spending q few days with Mrs,
Leila Godfrey.
Mr.. and Mfs: B. B. Mccall spent
Christmas in Greenville.
MISS Jenette Wilson is spending
Christmas In ReIton.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
lF BAcKACHY
AND KIDNEYS HURT
Stop Eating Neat for q While n Your
Bladder Is TROUBLING Lon.


Bladder Is Troubling Lon.
When you wake MP with back-che
and dull misery in the kidney r. glon
1t generally means You have been eat
ing too much meat, says a weli-known
authority. Meat forms uric acid which
Roverworks the hdners in their eifort
TO filter II from the blood and they
become sort OF pAraiyzed and ioggy.
When your kidneys get sluggish and
clog You must relieve them. like you
relieve your bowels; removing all the
Ibody's urinous waste, else you have
backache. sick headache, dizzy
spells. your stomach sours, tongue
Is coated, and when the weather Is
bad you have rheumatic ftwinges. The
urine Ii cloudy, full OF sediment. chan
Inels often get sore, water Ecaids and
you are obliged to seek relief two or
three times during the night
Either consult q good, reliable ply
sicsanS ht once or get from your phar-
Imncisk ahoat fonf ounces Of Jad Snits:
|fska q tablespoonful IN q glass OF
water before breakfast for q few days
and your hdnegs viii then act fine
This famous salts Ii made from the
acid Of grapes and lemon Juice, CONF
bined with 1ithia. and has been used
for generations 20 clean and stimuIate
sluggish L-idneys. also to nsntralise
acids in the ariae 80 It no longer iffi-
Etxtee, thus ending bladder weaizEekB.
lad Salts Is q life save for regular
meat eaters. . { is in~f1kpensive, cam
|D5s iaiure and makesJe delightful, ef-
|kervesSent HthiA-w9tAr drink.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Elks Dance.

An important social event for the
coming week is the dance to be given
on Friday evening by the Elks at their
home on McDufiie street. 1t promises
to be a very brilliant and delightful
occasion. a happy ending to the social
affairs of Christmas week.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

&
MRS. w. A.. HUDGENS, Editor
Phone %.
A Christians Dinner Party.

a beautiful dinner party at the Rose
Hill Club last evening vas given by
Messrs. Paul Watkins. Rex Rice and
San Orr Tribble. 1t was q charming
affair delightfully."- informal and pleas
ant. An eloquent course dinner was
served during the evening. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Goode, Mr..
John Williams, Miss Sara Stranathan.
Miss Florence Mattox, Misses Esther
and Elizabeth Lawrence, Miss Ruth
Watkins, Mr.. Robert Cathcart.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Rose HilI Dance and Receptiou.

The members Of the Rose Hill Club
arc making elaborate plans for their
annual reception and dance on Tues
day evening ct the clubs home in
North Anderson. They have secured
especially good music for the occasion
and have also planned a dainty menu
1t promises to be a charming and de-
lightful affair and the members are
looking forward with pleasure to the
evening.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Party for Tuesday EVENING.

Miss Laurie Bowling and Mr.. Claire
Cobb have issued Invitations for Tues
day evening, Dec. 20, from z to 10, at
their home, sos GreenvalIe street.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
A Chrlstmas Marriage.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leard Newton have is
sued cards announcing the marriage
of their daughter Wilma to Mr.. Robert
c. Seawright on Friday. Dec. 25. 1914,
at their home near Pendleton, 8. c.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Christmas Tree,

Christmas Tree.
Tho Sunday school OF Grace EpIsco-
pal had a Christmas tree yesterday af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock at the church.
This was a very happy and joyous oc-
casion for the little folks and 1t was
a very happy crowd that were present.
Election Of Officers FOR, Rose Hill Club.
At n meeting Of the board OF gov
ernors OF Rose Hill club held IN the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
the regular election OF officers took
place with the following result: Mr..
Swain Gilmer, president; Mr.. Albert
s. Farmer. vice president; and Prot.
Basil M. Parks secretary and treas
urer. The reports OF the retiring Of
ficers showed the club to be In good
standing financially, and that the
beautiful club house In North Ander-
son had contributed in q delightful
manner TO the pleasure OF Many OF
the people OF this city. Many beauti-
full entertainments have been given
here by the members during the past,
year, and the occasions are always
delightfully."- pleasant and the members
are very proud of their beautiful
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Watkins OF Au-
gusta. Ga, are visiting Mrs. John c.,
Watkins on Calhoun street.
Mr.. Jack McCaskill OF cambridge,
Ga. a student at Davidson College. ia
visiting his school mate Mr.. J. c.. Wat
kiuo nm Calhoun atranf
Miss Nan Forney leaves tomorrow
for a visit to New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swain Giimor will en-
terrain on Monday evening in honor
OF their fifteenth anniversary.
A. New Years Wedding.
The following invitations have been
received by tie friends OF the young
couple here:
Dir. and Mrs. William Simpson Hun
ter request the honor OF your COM
pany at the marriage OF their daugh-
ter,
Carrie Lewis
to
Mr.. r. B. Allen Jones
on Tuesday evening. January the
Twelfth
at nine O'Clock,
Presbyterian Church,
Seneca, South, Carolina.
Both OF these young people are well
known here. Miss Hunter having often
visited her cousins, Mrs, G.. b. Town
send, and Mrs. John Linley. Mr..
Jones is the SON OF BAR. and Mrs. ). r..
lC. Jones of this city and is at present
the manager o fthe Townyille OIL MILL
Their marriage will be an interesting
event, to thesf many friends.
-- ~
s1ir. G. II. Baiies and Miss Beverly
Bales are visiting relatives I'm Rock
Hill. They will also go to Charlotte
20 attend the wedding OF. Miss zorsida
Bales on "wednesday, before return
ing home.
Mr.. ST, Claire Webb is visiting reia-
tiyes in Greenwood. Mr.. Wright OF
Clemson College. who has been visit
ing Mr.. Webb. hsn gone to his home
at Ianrens.
MI. r. G.. Taylor has returned to
Eibefton county, Ga, after several
DAYS. stay with friends here.
Miss Louise MeAichaei OF Atlanta ia
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. james Ers-
kline IN n. FAINT street
DR.. and Mrs. Lows Sanders ace
spending several days With friends in
athens On.
DR.. Carl Sanders Is at home from
Baltimore for q few days.
M. Joe MAJORS OF Atlanta fs spend
ine tho holidays with relatives here.
@---- IS
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lee and Master
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Carl Lee, Jr., Of G~reenvliIe are visit
ing Mrs. Lees mother. Mrs. John c.
Watkins, on Calhoun street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Provost OF Co
lumbia are spending several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Provost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harleston Barton are
in Elberton, Ca, for the Christmas
holidays. Mr.. Barton will return Mon
day. but Mrs. Barton will spend a.
week there.
Mrs. f. G. Brown. Mrs. Eva Murray,
Misses Grace Spencer and Nellie
Smith and Mr.. e. b. Murray are spend
Ing the weekend in Spartanburg, the
guests OF Miss Kate Nichols.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam .Crayton of
Georgetown are>here visiting the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Crayton.
Mrs. Earle Barton is spending sew
eral days with relatives In Augusta.
MFR. Frank Barton is in Atlanta for
q Few days.
Mrs. Pearl Croft and little daughter
OF Greenwood spent Christmas with
M. and Mrs. r. B. Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe G. Cunningham,
little Miss Beulah Cunningham and
MI. and Mrs. Harry Cunningham. all
of Greenville. are the guests of Mrs.
Sallie Cunningham on West Market
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Aull are visitjng
relatives In Newberry.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Curtis and chill
dren leave today for a weeks visit TO
friends in Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bond Anderson are
spending the holidays with relatives In
Jackson, Tenn.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Stocking Shower.

a-a-La FFEEIo E-FfEL -rfH.I.HM
Miss Lula r.. Smith and Mrs. A. f.
Agnew entertained q few friends on
Saturday afternoon at a stociing
shower at the home OF the former on,
70. Whitner street. The honor guest
was Miss Weepie Cobb, whose mar
rage to Mr.. Marshall Wesley Mason
Will take place on Dec. 80 at the home
of the bride. near Belton.
The house was prettily decorate
in holly and mist.>tee, with bright
red bells and ribbons. The occasion
was delightfully."- informal and pleas;
ant and the time was spent by each
guest writing the bride q letter
on the subject. .How to keep q hus-
band after you get him. These were
read amid much merrIment, after
which Master Edward Elgin, d nephew
of the bride. arrayed as q postman.
entered with many packages and
showered the brides a dainty salad
scoursa was served by the hostess.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Rpmmymede club.

The Rummymede Club will meet on
Tuesday morning at IL o'clock. The
members are all urged to attend.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Tho Sunday school of Grace Eplsco-
pal had a Christmas tree yesterday at
ternoon at 4 o'clock at the church.
This was q. very happy and joyous oc-
casion for the little folks and 1t was
a very happy crowd that were present.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
FroGckjnq
A crimp Has Been Put In the Gel
ebrating by the !
Weather.

The weather, so far has served to
put a "crfmp" In the usual Christ
mas froiicking, and unless there Is
a change In conditions before the end
of the week there will be much dis
appointment ON the part of people
generally and especially on the part
of the scores of college folk who are
here for the holidays.
Parties, family gatherings and out
tngs OF all forms were rudely broken
up Christmas day. MISREPRESENTATION
were not much better for social inter-
mingling and comfningling.' The same
state of affairs exists in the county
as we'll rs in the city, and probably
Is a little worse in the country, where
there are no paved sidewalks and
streets to help the people through a
mud infested earth.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Gore, Ca. p. A. MORGAN had occas-
ion recently to use 3 liver medicine
and says OF Foley,s Catartic Tablets:
They thoroughly cleansed my sys-
tenn and I felt like a new man-light
and free. They are the best medicine
I have ever taken for constipation.
They keep the stomach sweet, liver
active. bowels regular" FoNsy Cathar-
tic Tablets are stimulating In action
and neither grippe nor sicken. They
are wholesome and thoroughly cleans
Ing. and keep the liver active. I, Stout
people IKE them.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
Linen Shower Ter Miss Cobb.

Miss WeepieNcobb was the honor
guest ut q delightful little linen show
Her on Saturday morning given by Mise
Sadie Shirley at her home near Bel
ton II was d pretty compliment to
the hride-elect. and was thoroughly
enjoyed By those present Delicious
fsnit cake and coffee wa served
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Curtis and chill
dren leave today for q weeks visit TO
friends in Charleston.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Carl Lee, Jr, Of Greenvlile are visit
ing Mrs. Lees mother. Mrs. John c.
Watkins, on Calhoun street.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Provost OF CO.
lumbia are spending several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. II. Provost.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

DR.. Carl Sanders Is at home from
Baltimore for . few days.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. James Aull are visiting
relatives In Newberry.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Bond Andersen are
spending, the holidays with relatives in
Jackson, Tenn.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

lfr. Joe Majors OF Atlanta lie spend
ing tho hoiidsys with relatives here.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Several cases en- the docket wero
carried oyer until Monday. as the al.
legged 0ffeAders, who understood when
ARRESTED that there would he no seg-
sion OF the court on SATURDAY, were
on hand
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mrs. Pearl Croft and little daughter
OF Greenwood spent Christmas will
M. and Mrs. r. B. Curtis.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

It has been learned
Godfrey has s p
OF the young ahite /
guilty In recorders
day morning OF char
II will be recalled [
last Sunday morning
police raided the ar
Earle street and ARE
men on charges OF
money.
In recorders court
the charges were dis
member OF. the par
six entered pleasf ne
was sentenced to
Upon the recomme
attorney. the recor
sentences OF three
men.
Some time afterTat
suspended the 8
three u metf. j
covered vest etdS Or
the police court
ago. 1t is stated Tain
ed to the mayor sR0l
pardons or In ana 4
lily the action OF
= ApIlAs
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lee and Master
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

DR.. and Mrs. LOWS Sanders acc
spending several days With friends in
athens Ga.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Harleston Barton arc
in Elberton, Ca, for the Christmas
holidays. Mr.. Barton will return Mon.
day, but Mrs. Barton will spend @
week there.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27
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d success,
generally be reliev-
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al 60 your own inter
wisdom and in
Wing US examine your
80 q thorough. pain
examination that will
right track De sight.
ut on us Cor truthful
right classics.
40 $500.
broken glasses by
"a 20 us.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Advancing to the bar with solemn
ity OF manner, Andrew Calhoun, OF coll
ored denomination. frankly admitted
that he had been on a "good old
Christmas drunk" for which he was
punished in the shape OF q fine OF SIS
or 10 days on the good old chaingang.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Miss Louise MeAIichaei OF Atlanta ia
the guest OF Mr, and Mrs. james Frs
kline on N. FAINT street.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

MFR. Frank Barton is in Atlanta for
q few days.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

a White men by the name OF Y. II.
Moss ssss brought before the conrt on
divers changes. namely. druaxennese,
loud swearing and ~disoraeriy conduct.
One witness testihed that the whole
trouble waa that Moss took too much
whiskey and went crazy. Goiag crazy
Is alright at times, but when that state
IS deliberately brought about by one
taking on3toS much test eyep ii is {
Violations Cf the iaw. me recorder
sentenced him 10 pay fine Of s5 OF
serve 10 dsys.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-12-27

Mrs. f. G. Brown. Mrs. Eva Murray,
Misses Grace Spencer and Nellie
Smith INT Mr.. e. b. Murray are spend
ing the weekend in Spartanburg, the
guests OF Miss Kate Nichols.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
T0RRE0N CUT OFF,
FIGHTING Is REPORTED

Mexico City. Jan. 15.-There has been
no communication with Torreon today,
but there have been rumors OF heavy
fighting around the city. The rebels are
concentrating north of Tampico, but no
movement to renew the attack has been
made so far.
Mazatlan again is surrounded by a
large force OF rebels and another attack
is feared.
Military governors, generals and other
officers in many States are levying forced
loans and making ranch owners pay the
wages Of the federal troops in the field.
while I'm the towns the merchants are
forced to contribute to the pay Of the
garrisons.
The mint today delivered to the cham
Der Of commerce $4,000 pesos for distribu-
ton among the merchants to enable them
to make change. This program will be
followed every week from now on.
Paris, Jan. 15.-Francisco de la Barra,
Mexican Minister to France. today cabled
his resignation to President Huerta and
left for Switzerland. He took this action
after protesting against the decision of
the Mexican government to default on its
payments to foreign nations.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-16
CORN EXCHANGE MEN
TO ASK FEDERAL PROBE
Resolution Urging Congress to In
vestisate Dealing in Futures
Is Drawn Up.

Chicago. Jan. 15.-The Council Of Grain
Exchanges at its annual meeting today
at the Hotel La Sale appointed o COM
mittee to draw up q petition to Congress
for a commission to investigate conditions
to eliminate whatever evils exist In trad
ing in futures.
The petition to Congress. II adopted by
the council tomorrow afternoon. will
carry q request that the commission be
composed CT Representatives who will
fsmiliarize themselves with political con-
ditions and methods of doing business on
the various grain exchanges and will
report such recommendations TO Wash
ingtcn as they consider necessary 70
eliminate whatever exils exist In future
trading.
The delegates seemed to feel today that
Congress soon will pass drastic legisla-
ton regarding this class Of trading, and
II was understood generally that the best
means Of showing that the exchanges do
not fear an investigation would be to in
vite one and cooperate with the COM
mission in every possible way to produce
regulation that will not only regulate ex-
isting evils of future trading. but will
benefit the farmers. the exchanges. and
the country as well.
In his address President J. c. r. Mer
rill. Of the council Of grain exchanges.
said that the tarin revision had reduced
the price Of oats and corn In American
markets by several cents per bushel be-
cause Of the importation OF these cereals
from Canada and Argentina