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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-08-27

b George Sherwood Eddy wates as
o1iows Of recent great sr-arge1is-
z{Gc campaign IN india In Nh4.n eeht
Aousand native Christians yeHlu-
Sfoered for personal work
We have now completed four
ncnths in India In the SCUM "a three
oars evangelistic campaign has been
unched. In several centerp Ike
nlAmcottsh and Madura tho ifinat
Bdiences averaged 2.6dQ ana 5000 O
mt Ten thousand Christians IN
Nth India were among the non
11fstians During one special week
evangelism some s 600 voluntary
nSastian workers carried the uapreI
over 3. 500 villages and 20 more tfan
4.00e hearers. There have been
30 decisions for Christ, ana some
4dreds IN the villages have, already
- baptized
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

NOTICE TO PAVING CONTRACTORS.
Sealed proposals will be received by the
undersigned Recorder OF the Town of Lum-
berport ut the Recorders Office until 1880
o'clock p. M, May 10Th, 1915, for the grad
ing, paving and improving the following
streets in the Town OF Lumberport, to-
wit:
Main Street from its Intersection with
the Street West OF the Baptist Church to
the corner OF Hill Street, In the width Of
II feet; Main Street from the corner of Hill
street to the corner Of Chestnut Street, In
the width OF 20 Feet; Main Street from the
corner Of Chestnut Street to the present
end OF the street car line, IN the width of
ii feet; Main Street from the end of the
car line to the railroad, In the width of II
feet; Main Street along the street car line
to the river road bridge, In the width OF II
feet; Chestnut Street from its intersection
with Main Street to the corporate limits
Its intersection with Main Street TO the
western end Of the bridge across Ten Mile
Greek, In tho width of 10 feet and Bridge
Street from the southern end Of. said bridge
to the Short Line Railroad right OF way,
In the width OF IL feet,
All bids must conform ia the plans and
specifications, u copy OF which Ia on hls
with said Recorder and copy OF which IL
Mt the office OF Horror Brothers, Engineers,
at Sl3 West Main Street, in the City of
C!::::ss==hc:g West Virginia.
The right ~ reserved to reject any or all
bids.
by order OF the Council of the Town OF
Lnmberport, this the 2Oth day OF April,
1915.
A. u. sHARPs, Recorder,
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Ia Msmerinm, Church Notices, d
Per nno.
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A6yerttsoss many have their replica
n4afsssed to lsttar and numbsr
Scare The Telegram"
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slbls for mere than one incorrect
Insertion Of any advertisement
ordered fer mere than one time.
Classified ads. may be tele-
phoned and Will be charged and
bill sent the following day IL
your name appears In tho tele-
phone directory; otherwise,
strictly cash with order.
This page Is closed promptly
ct II o'clock a. m. Your copy
must be in before that hour 70
insure insertions.
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NOTICE.
To Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern
Notice Is hereby given that the I'M
derisgned, ]. T. Boggess. residing
in the City OF Clarksburg. Harrison
county, West Virginia, will on the
18th day OF May. 1916, at the court
house of said county, make applica-
tion to the Circuit Court OF said Har-
rison County for state license to
carry revolver.
My occupation is that of special
policeman for the Monongahela Val
ley Traction Company, having been
appointed such special police officer
by the governor OF the state of West
Virginia in accordance with the pro-
vision of Section 81 Chapter las of
the Code OF West Virginia.
]. T. BoGGESS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
lax Jnffe. pankrupt. Nd. 1Oso.

Max Jaffe, Bankrupt. No. 1886.
Northern District of West Virginia, ~:
On the Sth day Of April, a. D.. 1915 Max
JANE having presented to this Court his
petition praying for n discharge and set
ting forth reason why the same was not
presented within Il months after he was
adjudicated bankrupt now on this 18th day
OF April, 1916.
Ordered by the Court that hearing be
had upon the same on the 25th day OF
May. A. d. 1915, before said Court NJ
tlArksburg in said district, at ten o'clock
In the forenoon; and that notice thereof he
published in the Telegram, a newspaper
printed in said District, md that all known
creditors and other persons In interest
may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, If any they have, why the
prayer Of said petition should not be grant
And It is further ordered by the Court,
that the clerk shall send by mail to ali
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Aston G. Dayton
Judge OF the said Court. and the seal
thereof, Mt Clarksburg, In said district,
on the sth dsy Of April, A. D., 1918.
S. II. HARRISON, Clerk.
U. S. ID. C., n. D. W. Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that on May 9th,
1915, Mt or about 2:30 o'clock p. NJ, the un-
dersigned will offer for sale Mt public auc-
ton mt the front door or the County Court
thirty (30) bonds of Thompson Connelis-
Vile Coke Company Of t:e fnce value of
One Thousand Dollars. ($1,OOO.O0l, ench,
numbers al to $40 inclusive. or sufficient
part thereof to satisfy debt OF $50, 900. 90
with Its accrued interest. This sale Will
be made in execution of the power OF sale
contained in II collateraI note dated Aug
nst 30th, 1913. due four months after date,
made by l. W. SemAns. j. v. Thompson
and ]. N. Hustead to tho order OF Union
National Bank. Clarksburg. West virginia,
which note was assigned by said bank to
tho undersigned. who Is the present holder
and owner thereof The proceeds OF sale
will be applied as In said note provided.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH IN HAND on
THE DAY OF SALE.
JAMES h. SUPLER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
CEMENT BLOCKS

Lime. plaster. cement, sand, sewer
pipe. etc. Prices right quality and
service. our speciality. Both phones.
G, ID. WEST, Feed Supply Store,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
CEMENT BLOCKS.

Lime, plaster. cement. sand, sewer
pipe. etc. Prices right. quality and
service our specially. Both phones.
G. NJ. WEST. Feed Supply Store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
Designing and Cutting School

WE teach you how to design. cut, at, and
sew women's and mems apparel. For
Academy, Irwin Building, CIarksburg,
West Virginia. Box llU. Bell phone
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
FOUND

FouND-Pair of slippers on Fourth street.
Owner may get same by applying at
Police Department and paying for this
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LOST

LosT-ssturday, gold watch fob Maltese
cross design; Mack Bible Medal" en-
grayed on one side and "F. W. p. u"
on the other side. Finder return to O3I
West Pike street, Point Comfort and re-
ceive reward.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
WANTED To RENT

WANTED TO REET-By May 10, small
unfurnlshed rooms. Call Bell phone
127-R.
WANTED TO RENT-Furnished apart-
ment, two rooms, and bath. in high class
locality. Address Box 1T5, Clarksburg,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
Real Estate
We are always to the front
with new properties.
Duncan Avenue

Six room bungalow with bath. front
and back porches. House Ia finished
throughout in hardwood. and moth
ing Is left undone to make n first class
residence. Tho property Ia we'll To-
Gated on corner lot and is flnc
house. The price is only
$500
one-hali cash. one. two and three
years
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
WANTED-Ten men. Lanqe
and Crfst Box &.Lumber Co.,
Monticello addition, Weston
Road.
SITUATIONS WANTED

WANTED-Position in office, by girl
with good enducation. Address
a." care Telegram office.
YOUNG MAN, % years, married, good
habits, desires position as general ONCE.
man, hookkeeper or timekeeper, either az
day or night. Ed. Erickson. 1924 Parrili
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
MONEY TO LOAN

WHY RIM WITHOUT MONEY! ac-
commodate everybody, by ioaning money
on watches, diamonds, )ewelry, musical
instruments, etc, Jos, Jay, Jeveler,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENT--Apartment completely fur.
nished for light housekeeping reason
able rent. Central location. Apply to
housekeeper, Tower Apartments, 212
Hewes street, adjoining Towers school.
Bell phone 76I.R.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

WANTED-GirI or middle aged woman for
general housework; good wages and
permanent place to right party. Call Bell
phone 12O8.R.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR SALE loty, corner OF Franklin and
Ohio streets, two on either side of cor
ner New Fair Ground addition, near
stop Is, two others near stop rs. Price
right and terms easy. For Rent-One g.
room apartment, Pike street, modern in
every particular. Fl. j. White s. Co.,
McCarty Bldg, Bell phone 10S, Home
nhone i23 Res. 13RG- L.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
FOR sALE--Farms

FOR sALE-l4o acres on street car line,
this county. dwelling. barn, other out
buildings, nice young orchard, one gas
we'll, not far from church and schooi.
Stout l. Alexander, FOL Goft Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENTING nicely furnished house
keeping rooms aud bath, with use Of
porch, phone and laundry, to man and
wife without children: right down in
city; nice place for summer. Call Bell
phone 1254-J.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

OIL PRODUCTION FOR sALE-11o acres,
woll fully equipped. producing 80 bar.
rels week, wells on two sides predicting
20 TO 30 barrels daily. II Interested,
phone LongAeRugh, at OIL Well supply
Company.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
WANT tD-Female Help

WAETED-Girl or middle aged woman
who is a good cook. Apply to Mrs. Mary
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
FOR RENT-FARMS

FOR CASH RENT-57 acres, situated three
miles from the city, East of Norwood.
Apply to j. NJ. Kester. Route 2, city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR sALE-sIlghtly used cars at a
bargain, Appieons, pords, Licking.
tons and others. Apply to Ransone
Motor Car Company, ith street, be.
tween Main and Pike streets.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR SALE-Restaurant, 202 Third. Dusi.
ness under present owner 10 years. Req
son for selling, Ill health. Price right
for cash. Inquire at Grimms Cafe
Parkersburg. ". Va.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR SALE-One first class driving and
riding horse, five years OLD to be sold al
courthouse, Saturday at !: 80 p. M. &. L.
Ford, AuCtioneer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
FOR S!ALE-Lots

$3.50 WILL BUY LoT-5ix1Oo feet, on Clay
street; not level, but desirable location
In best residence section. Inquire OF II.
+. Modlln, $40 Union Bank Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

to take active part in
opening branch stores, capable OF assum-
Ing management in Pa, o.. W. Va, and
Nd. Grand opportunity for progressive
men: No capital required, but must have
good references, Steady position with
chance for Advancement. Call or address
Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co., 400 First
Avenue. Pittsburg, Pa.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
SS Telegram Classified Ads. Always Bring Results

FoRDS FOR sAIlD-Ferd Touring
car. Auto Exchange. Sixth street
and Traders Alley, Both phones SIS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
FOR RENT-Furnished Rooms

IoR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
Light housekeeping; every convenience;
must be seen to be appreciated. Apply
Il: 40 North Fourth street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENT-Furnlshed rooms for sleep
ing or light housekeeping, on Mulberry
street, to parties without children. No
other rOomers. Call Bell phone Hill.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENT-Two desirable furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. to parties
without children; use OF bath, telephone,
etc. Bell phone 753-R. 7Sl Locust street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENT-oue nicely furnished room
for light housekeeping: also three nicely
furnished bed rooms. Apply at the
Clarksburg Livery & Sales Company, rear
1903 First street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
FOR SALE-MlsCellaneous

FOR sALE--second hand automobile: good
conditIen-CHEAP. Apply to Wilson's
Bakery, AZ Monticello avenue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR REET-one large well ventilated,
nicely furnished room, for one or two
gentlemen, or for man and wife mo
children) with kitchen privileges, In fam
lily OF two. Call Bell phone 1851.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
WAN | ED-Male Help

MEN learn barber trade, good wages
earned while learning. $500 positions
furnished. Write for cut rates. Leader
Barber College, Cincinnati, Ohio, save
sl5.00.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

WANTED-A woman to work in small
family, must know how to cook Apply
to Mrs. G. y. ftndlay 646 Mulberry ST,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

WANTED-A good girl with experience In
private boarding house; must know ali
Thompson, Hardy apartments, Mechanic
street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front
room In private family, with use OF bath,
electric lights and all conveniences. APP
ply at 400 Hornor avenue.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR SALE oliver Typewriter In good
condition; very reasonable price. +. A.
Odds, ia Chapel street. city. BELL phone
1861.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENT-one large we'll furnished
room, with board nearby, papered and
In first class order, large wardrobe and
priynte layatory; all modern conven-
lences suitable for two; gentlemen pre-
ferred. Inquire ut 653 Mulberry street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
FOR RENT-Houses

FOR RENT-Thres rooms and bath, Sec
ond floor, Brown street, Kelly Hill !;
$l.50. Water rent paid. c. G. McCarty,
McCarty Bldg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

wANTEp-Reliable man having ability to
take charge of excellent position In a
profitable business. Good salary and fu
ture. Investment required. Address
M" Postoflce, Box 400, Clarksburg, W.
Va.
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FOR RENT-Two or three new unfur-
nished rooms. with porch, use OF attic
and basement, every convenience. well
furnish them for right parties; references
required. Apply at PIG Howard street,
Broad Oaks, Consol. phone 530-X.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

men to work in livery
barn. Apply to C. C. Beeghley, Jane
Lew, W. Va.
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wANTED-Good girl for general house.
work in country home: middle aged
woman preferred; good wages. Apply to
Mrs. Ii. II. Weekley, 800 Broaddus Ave.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

FOR RENT-Slx room and bath. Call on
D. W. Jacobs, 400 Prunty Bldg.
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A. B. sHARps. Recorder. ' 'A'V''
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
COMMISSIONS ISSUED TO
 X. N. G. OFFICIALS AT MEN A

Commissions were issued to the fol lowing officers of Co. I, ? Reg, A. N. G., at Mena, yesterday:
 w. H. Jackson, First Lieutenant.
 Neil Riding, Second lieutenant.
 Both are graduates of the Univer- sity of Arkansas, and have had mili- tary training. The appointment was made at the suggestion of Col. Stroup. Equipment will also be sent to the at Mena.
 II. 1. Lawrence has just arrived, to enter upon the annual inspection of the Arkansas National Guard, begin ming Feb. 1. He has been a first lieu tenant in the 9th Inf, but has only re- gently been promoted to a captaincy,
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
HIGGINS WITHDRAWS FROM
 SECRETARY STATE RACE

Jim Higgins of Conway, the eff cient Chief Clerk of several sessions of the House of Representatives, yes terday notified his friends that he had decided to withdraw from the race for Secretary of State. His health is not such that he feels able to make the campaign. This leaves the race to Tom Terral, secretary of the Sen ate, and Representative V. A. Beeson of Morrilton, who are making an ac- tive campaign.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
DOESN'T DIE DAT
 WAY"

A devout colored preacher whose heart was aglow with missionary zeal, gave notice to his congregation that in the evening an offertory would be taken for missions, and asked for lib eral gifts. A selfish, well-to-do man in the congregation said to him before the service: "Yer gwine to kill dis church if yer goes on sayin' give No church can stan it. Yer gwine ter kill it." After the sermon the minister said to the people: Broth CT Jones told me 1 was gwine to kill this church if I kep' askin' yer to give; but my brethren, churches doesn't die dat way. Elf any body knows of a church that died cause its been givin too much to de Lord, I'll be very much obliged if my brother will tell me whar dat church is, for Fse gwine to visit it, and I'll climb on de walls of dat church, under the light of the moon, and cry, Blessed am de dead dat die in de Lord '"-Christian lntelligencer.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
BURGLARS ENTER
 WOODUL'S STORE
Secure $500 in Cash and Mer- chandise - Forced Entrance Through Barred Windows in Rear of Store Building.

The first robbery of the new year occurred last night when burglars en- tered the general merchandise store of J. c. Woodul, on East Elm street, and rifed the cash drawer securing something over $500 in money and carrying off lot of merchandise.
 Entrance was gained by forcing the bars apart that were on the window in the rear of the building. The amount of merchandise secured by the robbers cannot be determined but there has been a number of articles missing from the stock. One thing missing is the hat that Henry Hit, salesman, wears on Sunday. Mr. Hit left it on the counter and MT. Burg lar took a liking to it.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
MEDICAL SOCIETY
 SELECTS OFFICERS
Met in Regular Session Last Night at Office of Drs. Hester ly-Dr. $. B. Gee Elected President for This Year.

The Nevada County Medical Society met in regular annual session at Drs. Hesterly office, and elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: Presi- dent, Dr. s. E. Gee; vice president, Dr. J. T. Sandlin; secretary and trea- surer, Dr. Jacob B. Hesterly; delegate to the Arkansas Medical Society, Dr. c. A. Buchanan, alternate Dr. J. T. Sandlin.
 The following members were pre- sent: Drs. W. W. Rice, S. J. Hester ly, A. S. Buchanan, c. A. Buchanan, J. T. Sandlin, s. B. Gee and Jacob E. Hesterly.
 A number of cases, reported by members, were discussed. "How the Society Might Obtain the Most Good During the Year of 1916," was dis cussed after which adjournment to meet monthly hereafter
 Dr. Jacob B. Hesterly, sec.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
NUMBER OF BACK TAX SUITS TO BE EN-
 TERED IN PULASKI
Governor Appoints Special Com- sel to Bring Suits Against Thirty-Ei Building X Loan Companies in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Jan. 29.-A large num- Der of back tax suits are to be en- tered upon the docket of Pulaski Chancery Court Frank Pace and T. Marion Seawel of Little Rock, have been appointed to bring suit against twelve lumber companies, and Troy Pace and Sam x Tom Poe have been appointed by the Governor as special counsel to bring suit against thirty eight building and loan companies, in all parts of the state. Special coun- sel may receive compensation amount ing to as much as twenty per cent of the amount recovered.
 There is no means of determining the aggregate amount, at this time for which judgment will be asked As the statute of limitations, however does not run against back taxes, the amount will be very large, probably running into the millions, as it did ir the case of the insurance companie. a few years ago.
 The proposed suits against tho building and loan companies will b; on the theory that they have never been assessed in the same ratio oI value as other property, whereas tn law prescribes that they shall make { return of "the true valuation of al tangible property belonging to sucl company or corporation" The com panies will contend that they hay, paid the full amount of all taxes tha could be properly assessed agains them.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
PLANS AND SPECI-
 LEGATIONS FOR HIGHWAYS

The Highway Department is just completing the plans and specified tions for 31 miles of improved road in Scott county, and 12 miles in Frank lin county.
 The legality of the Alexander road law, under which these and hundreds of miles of other roads are being built in the state will be passed upon by the Supreme Court soon. The cases of the Iron Mountain Railway Co.,, vs the Pope County Road Improvement Dis trict, and of Lambert vs. Collins, from Craighead county, will be submitted next Monday. There is very little doubt of the law being sustained in all particulars.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-29
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 THE COTTON MARKET
Unsettled and Nervous, and Prices Lowest Since December Crop Estimate.-Selling More or Less Active.

New York, Jan. 2S.-The cotton market has been extremely nervous and unsettled during the past week with the prices reaching the lowest point touched since the publication of the government crop estimate last December. May contracts, which had sold at 12.2S on January 10, declined to 1902 during early trading today, or $S.30 per bale under the high level of the season.
 Selling has been more or less gen eral with liquidation particularly ac- tive, with rumors that contracts that had been held for some months had sold out owing to disappointment over export taking and apprehension of in creased acreage as a result of bettetr prices secured by farmers so far this season.
 The unsettled ruling of the stock market probably contributed to the nervousness of sentiment, as Wall street has been active, while the South was rather a free seller here at times during the week and the Southern spot markets also have worked lower, although the declines were attributed by some to offerings of hedged cotton rather than any general weakness.
 Houses with Russian and Continen- tai connections were among the buyers on the decline and there has been good deal of buying by domestic trade in this, accompanied by reports that spinners were fixing prices on call cot ton. The census report showing ginning of only 10,766,202 prior to January Is of this year, against 14,- 915,S50 last season, indicated the smallest ginning for the first half of January on record.