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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
ROOT DRAWS COMPELLING COM
PARSONS OF DEMOCRATIC and
REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATIONS

New York. Oct. 5.-Elihu Root at a
mass meeting held here tonight under
the auspices of the Republican Club,
declared that the question for the Am
erican people to decide in the political
campaign is: Are they willing to have
the serious and critical affairs in which
their vital interest will be concerned
during the next four years conducted
in the same way that the Mexican bus
mess has been conducted?"
Mr.. Root, who with former United
States Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew was
greeted by an audience in which there
We're many women, began his address
by saying. THE people of the United
States have some serious business to
be done by their government in the
next four years and the way in which
it is done will be of vital Importance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
FINE RACES AT
THE ACTON FAIR;
BIG ATTENDANCE

Acton. Me-, Oct. 5.-Two good races
were witnessed by 10000 spectators at
the fair Wednesday, In the second
heat Of the 2:17, Blowboy finished in
2:1s IA, equalling the track record
made by Maud Nelson in 1914. The
summary:
2:2o CLASS, MINED
Ruth w, chm (Evans) .........1 ! l
Sparrow, bm, Iittlefield) .....2 2
Cometa Mine, bm (Tebebtts) %
Cherry, BIN, (OsgooD ........S
Major NJ. Sarah A., Bessie Herrick
and d. B. W. also started.
Time: 1925 IA; q: "a. IA; 2:25 IA.
2:17 CLASS, MINED.
Blowby, chg. (Osgoo6 .......1 l
Remiss, blm (Evans) .........2
Oxford Boy Jr, Big (Nollette) %
Shaw, bg (RandalD ...........3
Ben Comma Jr.. and Cresco also
started.
Time: 2:1s IA; 2:1S IA: 2:19 Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
WINTHROP CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter Tobey recently
entertained an automobile party. Among
the guests were Frank Colby. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Colby Of Brunswick. Mrs.
Agnes Perry and daughter of Bath and
Mr. and Mrs. Warren of Auburn.
Hon. c. NJ. Bailey. Mrs. E. S. Wood
man, Mrs. H. J. Bailey and Mrs. c. I.
Bailey passed Wednesday at Oak Grove
Seminary. Mr.. alley gave the students
a chicken dinner as has been his Gus
tom for many years at the beginning
of the school year.
The ladies of the Mission Study class
held their Field day with Mrs. Fred
Bearce Wednesday. Nearly all the men,
bers of last year were present, with
several new ones. A delicious fish
chowder was served and the work Of
the coming year discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
RACE RESULTS
Ar LOUISVILLE:

Louisville, KY, Oct 5.-Embroidery, the
four-year-old Celt-Networth flly, carry
ing top weight of us pounds. easily won
the ST. Leger handicap at two miles and
a quarter, the feature race of the fai
meeting at Churchill Downs here this
afternoon. killanna finished second three
lengths behind, while Hanovia, the only
other starter came under the wire far in
the rear.
The time, 355 3-5, is So seconds slower
than the track record.
The race was worth $3.50 to the winner.
Mabel Trask, driven by Cox, won the
Pennsylvania Stake for 2.oS trotters here
today. St Frisco, piloted by Murphy,
finished second and in winning the sec
ond heat equaled the stake record of 2.0S4.
Donna Clay, driven by Valentine was
third. Best time, 2032.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
JAPS ARE MAKING 4.
BASEBALLS FOR
80 CTS. PER DOZEN

Washington. Oct 5-On the eve Of
the baseball Worlds Series news came
to the Bureau of Foreign and Domes-
tic Commerce today of a Japanese in
yasion of the American baseball man.
ufacturing business, which has already
captured Canada and has leeped over
the protective tariff trenches into Am
erican markets.
In appealing to the governments to
repel this invasion of trade so purely
of American origin, western baseball
manufacturing firm asserted that Japa-
nese manufacturers, despite a protective
tariff Of 40 per cent, are selling five
cent grade balls in this country for 30
cents dozen. E5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
I President at Omaha
Urges 'Unshackline'
American Business

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 5.-President Wilson
came into the Middle West today for the
first time since the campaign began and
received what his political lieutenants
characterized the greatest reception Of his
career. He declared for the "unshack-
ling of American business in order that
it may meet the competition OF the world
after the European war and cited legisla-
ton of his administration as going far
sin this direction.
The President was cheered by thous-
ands during the day. The size of the
crowds and the enthusiasm shown far ex-
ceeded anything he had experienced since
his inauguration. Attracted here for the
celebration of Nebraska's 50th anniver.
sary, thousands Of people from nearby
cities and states packed Omaha's streets
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

A sealed verdict for the plaintiff for
s3747.es was opened at the supreme
court at Auburn Wednesday morning in
the suit of Mrs. Anna Farnham of New
Gloucester against John d. Clifford, a
well-known contractor Of Lewiston. The
real defendant in the case, however, was
an indemnity insurance company. The
suit was brought by Mrs. Farnham to
recover damages for injuries sustained
in June, 1914, in a collision between her
team and an automobile owned by Mr.
Clifford and driven by his son, John D.
Clifford, Jr. The testimony showed
that the car was running at night, be-
tween 80 and 40 miles an hour, and
with no lights except a hand flash,
which the driver carried in his hand
Mrs Farnham sustained injuries to her
spine which several physicians testified
were permanent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
THREE SHOT BY
BAND OF ROBBERS

Hammonton, N. j., Oct. 5.-Henry
Rider was shot and killed, A. j. Rider,
his brother, president of the New Jer-
sey Cranberry Growers Association,
and Mrs. Elsie Smathers, also of Ham,
monitor. were seriously wounded by a
band of foreigners at Atsion, n. j., to-
day, in an attempt to rob the party of
$4,000, representing payroll for cram
berry pickers employed by the wound
ed man.
Mrs. Smathers, with two bullets in
her limbs, increased the speed of the
automobile in which the three were
riding and succeeded in escaping the
pursuing bandits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

and shouted frantically every time Mr.
Wilson appeared.
Omaha was in gala attire for the day.
The celebration. non-partisan in character
and arranged by committee made large
ly of Republicans, was given a political
touch by the presence OF the President.
All the buildings were draped with Amer.
lean flags. Windows were packed with
people during the parade and bands con-
stantly played popular and martial mu-
tic.
President Wilson discussed the Euro
pean war, peace and American business
in three speeches. He declared America
is as ready to fight as any nation in the
world, but that its cause must be just.
After the war, he said. this nation must
join a league of nations to preserve the
peace Of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Boston, Oct 5.-The full bench Of
the supreme court today declared void
the re-apportionment Of representative
districts in Suffolk county which in
cludes this city. and upheld the re-di-
vision of Essex county as made by the
commission which had jurisdiction
there.
necessary in such Sufro1k county dis
tricts as may be changed by the read
justment which the court ordered made.
1t directed the commission in Suffolk
county to proceed at once to re-divide
the county into districts as equal as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
N, H, INFANTRY
MAKES RECORD
ON The MARCH

Laredo. Texas, Oct. 5.-By marching
Is miles in q little less than 10 hours
the LIST New Hampshire Infantry today
established what military officers here
believe to be a record for national
guard hikes.
The regiment was 25 miles from La
redo early today on a five days prac-
tice march when word was received
that Gen. Funston was coming to in
spect troops at Laredo. 1t Immediately
turned back, making the march in less
than 10 hours in order to be present
during the department commanders
inspection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
FAST Time AT BROCkT0N FAIR
v|FiENB. NJ. Won THE 2:09 PACE
PIG TROT-PURSE $1,000.

PIG TROT-PURSE $1,000.
Celia Dillon, BIN, OPitman). ..1261
EXeto. bg, (Todd} ........... 4 l 3 8
Coastess Nobel. BIN, (Crozier) I 3 2 . 2
Carnathan, Big, (FoX) ....... 4 3 4 4
Bocco, bh, (Pickle) ........... 3 6 70
Also started: Princess Media, NJ. I.
Robins.
Time-2.14A; 2.12A; 2.12A; 2.12N;
2.12A.
200 PACE-PURsE $500.
B. NJ. bg, (SmalD ............... 1 1
Fred W., Big, (Martin) ........... 2
Miss Deforest, BIN (Burke) ..... 2 3 8
Rouse's Point Boy, Big (Pickle) 8 4 4
Buster Brown, Big Wan Houten) 5 5
Time-2.O9M; 2.0sA; 2.o71a.
2.22 TROT. AMATEUR DRIVERS TO
CART-PURSE $500.
Childs, chh CA. j. Furbush) 500.
King McGregor, bh, CLANCY -. 2 2 4
Frances. bl!ln, (Clement) ....... G 4 ,
Grace Stillnan, bn, (Hastings) 8 8
Gramp McGregor, By, (McMul-
Also started: May Boy.
Time-2.21A; AIN; 221A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
TWO GOOD RACES:
NEW GLOUCESTER
ANNUAL F AIR

New Gloucester, Me, Oct. 5.-There
were two good races Wednesday at the
annual fair. The summary:
30 CLASS-PURSE $50.
Don Key, G, by The Anglin-
Mollis (Gerow ...................l /
Miss Hubbard, br m (Fuller).....3 l 2 8
Arthur NJ, br G Fitz). 3 2
Orphan Girl, no m (Stuart) ........4 . ) )
Ralph NJ Wilkes, Jr., also started.
Time-2,1S IA, 2.19 l-2, 2.2) IA. 2.A IA.
2.35 CLASS-PURSE $3.50.
Prince Moko, br 6, by Howard Moko
(LelSntONJ -................. '...-....l
Proprietor Hurst, br (Martinette)..2 4
Lady Emerson, CHI m RusselD .......4 3
Billy Herr b S (Smith). ................3 4
Earl c. and Allen also started.
Time-24 Ia, 2.26. 2.25 ga.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
HUB IS READY TOCARE FOR I
THOUSANDS ATF|RST GAME OF
THE WORLDS BASEBALL SERIES.
Manager Cagan Says All Boston American Boys Good Shape
Except Foster and Barry s .

Boston. Oct 5.-With the first game of
the worlds series to be played in this
city two days away. virtually every de-
tail for the local end Of that event was
in readiness today.
The world champion Boston Americans,
marking time from the end Of the season
which brought them another pennant to
the hour they meet the Brooklyn Nation
ais on Saturday in defence Of their great
er baseball honors. divided forces. One
group, headed by Captain Jack Barry,
went to Worcester to oppose the Phila-
delphia Americans in game arranged
to assist a memorial fund for the old
time umpire. John H. Gaffney. Others Of
the team went again to Braves Field,
where the local games will be played. for
light practice. Manager Carrigan. who
was with the latter group, said: 1.-THE
boys are in good shape except for Foster
and Barry"
Whether either or both VII be able Ia
take an active part in the series was still
uncertain, he said.
Close followers Of the team predicted
that Carrigan himself would catch In the
opening game, with Leonard as the pitch
err
Allotment Of the 1900 reserved seat
tickets was finished early today, with
several hundred applications unanswered
The available reservations were over.
subscribed SO greatly that many persons
who asked for a modest pair Of seats
were allowed but one. while others ask.
ing six and eight in some instances oh.
tanned only two. To receive their tickets
applicants besieged the club box offices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
MRS. ". 4. Gavin
IS ELIMINATED IN
BELMONT GOLF

Belmont, Mass, Oct. 5.-Mrs. w. A.
Gavin, the English woman, who hold
the eastern title, was eliminated by
Mrs. c. O. Auchincloss of Piping
Rock, in the third round match in the
annual national championship tourna-
ment of the Woman's Golf Association
at the Belmont Spring Country Club
today, two up and one to play. Mrs.
Gavin had been regarded by golfers as
the probable winner Of the tourna-
meNt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Walter S. Colby. aged 40, Of Bath, for
many years a well-known marine en-
gineer, died Wednesday after long
illness. He was a son of the late Capt.
George w. Colby, who for many years
was in command of steamships plying
between Boston and Maine ports. The
mother, five brothers, Chester D., Perry
A., Roy F., Harry and Russell NJ. Colby.
also two sisters, Mrs. Arthur B. Still
phen and Mrs. Frank Shepard. all of
Bath, survive. The funeral services will
be held Friday at $50 P. NJ. at SO High
land street. i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES


James Danforth, one Of the Oldest
residents Of Norway, died suddenly on
Tuesday night at his home. He was
the son Of DR.. Asa Danforth and was
born in Norway. Oct. 10. 1899. He was
a member of Norway Lodge Of Masons.
Mr.. Danforth was twice married, his
first wife being Miss Harry Haskell. and
the second Mrs. Alice Woodsum. His
wife. two sons and two daughters. DR..
Charles Haskell Danforth, Francis A.
Danforth, Mrs. Clinton J. Masseck and
Mrs. Walter Avery, all Of st. Louis.
and brother, Frank A. Danforth, sur
vive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
Deny REPORT OF
Destruction OF
DANUBE BRIDGE

London, Oct. 5.-A dispatch from
Bucharest by way Of Rome. as given
out by the wireless press today, denies
the statement Of the German and Bull
garian war offices that Austrian mon
itors have destroyed the bridge across
the Danube south Of Bucharest over
which the Rumanians passed to invade
Bulgaria. 1t is said the passage of
troops. munitions and stores continues.
The dispatch also says the battle in
Dobrudja is increasing in violence and
that the Germans and Bulgarians are
suffering enormous losses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
AUBURN BOY IS
} BURNED TO DEATH

Auburn. Me, Get. Erred Harris. 10,
or Auburn, was burned to death to-
night in a fire which destroyed the barn
and ell of his fathers home, Center
street. The fire caught in the room in
which he was sleeping and despite eff
iorts to save him, he died in the flames.
The property destroyed was fully COW
cred by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Brockton, Mass, Oct 5.-The feature
event of the light harness racing here
today was won by B. NJ. when he took
the 2.09 pace in the fastest time that
hes been made on the local track since
Prince Alert stepped to the fore in the
same class in 1899 Celia Dillon pro-
vided a surprise in the PIG trot by
defeating Exito, the favorite. The sum-
maries:
THREE YEAR OLD FUTURITY
PURSE $500
Einworth. bh (CroZier ............1 l
Setter Girl, br (Laselle) ........2 2
Balmacaan, BIN (Talman) ........3 5
Magnus Worthy. bg (Taylor) .....3 4
Mary Calvert, bf (Hyde) ..........4 8
! Also started: Eleanor Watts, Eonset;
Friendly Chief
Time-2.19 81; 219 1-2.
2.19 PACE-PURSE $1,000
Little Batise, Big (Utton) ......1 l l
Eva Dare, BIN (Sunderlin) ....3 > 6
Baron Miriam, bh (Bolduc) ....2 4
Bud Eliot, Big (Crozier) ......4 .
Mud Lake, Big (Sherman) .....5 5
Also started-Lady Carnage, Spirit,
Ethel Direct
Time-211 1-2: 2.10 1-2; 30 1-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
SUGAR hNDFL0UR
rise IN PRICE
IN CALIFORNIA

San Francisco, Oct. 5.-Sugar was
selling at $3.50 a hundred pounds
wholesale and $40 retail here today
after making a second advance in
price within week.
An increase of 20 cents barrel for
California flour at wholesale to $3.50
and a boost to 421a cents dozen for
first quality eggs, also added to the IN
creased cost of living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
WILLIAM SAWYER,
NEWSPAPERMAN
OFLAWRENCE DIES

Lawrence, Mass, Oct 5.-William H.
Sawyer, for many years business man.
ager of the Lawrence Telegram and well
known in newspaper circles in New Eng
land, died this morning after long ILL
ness. He leaves widow and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
PICTURE
ON THE MICHIGAN
MOOSE BALLOT

Lansing. Mich. Oct. 5.-Although
Theodore Roosevelt is no longer con-
sidered a member of the National Pro-
gressiye party his picture will adorn
the Progressive column of the general
election ballot in Michigan this fall.
The Roosevelt vignette appeared on
the ballot four years ago and the Sec
rotary of state says he has no legal
authority to have it removed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
ANOTHER report
OF The capture
OF The BREMEN

Newport News, Va, Oct. 5.-Another
British shipmaster brought into port to-
day the often-repeated story that the
German merchant submarine Bremen has
been captured. He is Captain Reavley
of the steamer North Point, and says the
Bremen was caught in a net in the Eng
lish Channel while his ship was in the
channel about seven weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
PRECIOUS STONES
may Be IMPORTED
THROUGH the MAIL

Washington, Oct, 5,-Precious. stones
may be imported from foreign countries
by mail under a new ruling made public
today by the postoffice department. The
treasury department has agreed to the
innovation and regulations have been
drafted providing for the entry Of stones,
cut or uncut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
AN ALLEGED
CONSPIRACY TO
KILL S n O Mt S

New York, Oct. 5.-Conspiracy to assas-
sinate Theodore p. Shonts, president OF
the marlborough Rapid Transit Co., and
Frank Hedley, general manager of the
same corporation, will be charged against
two men who are detained at police head
quarters, the police announced late to-
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
RE- APP0RTI0NMENT OF SUFFOLK
COUNTY IS HELD TO Be VOID

possible according to the relative num-
Der of legal voters" The commission
had stated it's other apportionments
took into consideration changing pop
olation and other facts.
On the petition for writ of manda~
mus to nullify the Essex county appor-
tionment brought by Charles H. Nc.
Glue. the court ruled that McGlue was
without right to ask that the commits
sion's report be set aside, because vot-
ers in other districts than his were
claimed to be injured in their consti-
tutional rights by the writ which he
filed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
ZEPPELIN WRECK
IN N 0 R 7 H SEA,
DENMARK REPORT

Esbjerg. Denmark. Wednesday. Oct
4, Via acknowledgment today re-
ported that at noon on Monday they
sighted a partly submerged Zeppelin
So miles northwest of the island OF
Sylt, in the North Sea, off the coast of
Schleswig. Several German destroyers
and two large vessels were surround
ing the Zeppelin, the fishermen said, in
an attempt to keep her afloat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
WASTE TANBARK
IS BEING UTILIZED
IN FELT ROOFING

Washington, Oct. 5.-Waste hemlock
tanbark remaining after the tannin is
extracted is being used by number Of,
mills to replace between 20 and 80 per
cent. of expensive rag stock ordinarily,
used in manufacture of felt roofing, by
a method developed in laboratories of,
the Federal forest service. Heretofore
the waste bark was used only as fuel
and it's value was only 60 cents a tor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06
PITTSTON

Miss Bertha Colburn, who has been
home for a two weeks close Of school,
has returned to her work as Kinder
garten teacher and superintendent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Scotch tweed and hosiery manufac-
turers have opened schools for the
Russian language, in order to do more
business with Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

Land now above sea level. $4,000. 900.
square miles, il uniformly spread over,
the globe. would make crust Of 600,
feet thick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

of William Everhardt, formerly of Nor
wood, a suburb Of Cincinnati, but now
residing in Colorado.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-06

today, and with the announcement Of last
night that reservations were not specifci
and early corners would get the prefer
ence Of location. the srandstand ticket
lines resembled a bleacher rush. /
This desire to be on the ground early
was reflected in the arrival at hoteld
here Of hundreds Of visitors, some %
whom had come ahead Of time, hoping
to set the pick Of seats. Hotel men re}
ported carly Indications Of q tremend,
Gus influx, requests for reservations
having taxed capacity in several in-
stances to the point where cots were
ordered installed. With . Sunday in1
tervening between the two games to b4
played here the hotels saw prospects %
tidy profits ahead.
The extent Of the appeal Of the World
Series as an event Of interest as wide1
spread as the name implies, was shown
by requests to club and press offlcialsl
Interested spectators had sent inquiries
from the battlefront in France. from
the Canadian Northwest and Mexicoj
The committee in charge Of press ara
rangements report a great demand for
newspaper representation.
Fair Weather to Prevail
Boston, Oct. 5.-Fair weather will pres
vail on Saturday for the opening game
OF the World Series in the opinion Of
John w. Smith, head Of the weather.
bureau.
All indications today" he said. ARE
that conditions will be fair. Tempera-
lures will be seasonable and winds mod
crate from the west. The outlook could
not be better" he added.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-10-22
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, October 21.-Early fr-
regularity was followed by quite a
sharp advance in the cotton market to-
day with January contracts selling up
from 1928 to 1850 and closing at i8.4S
The general list closed very steady at
a net advance Of 10 to II points.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance OF 2 to points in response to
the low temperatures reported in both
the western and eastern belts. Very
few reports Of crop damage as q result
OF freezing weather seemed to be
reaching the trade. however. while de-
err the opening. and prices soon eased
off under a renewal Of liquidation and
local selling for reaction. But Offer
ings were by no means as heavy as
started from the high records of last
Wednesday morning. and after selling
off to 1882 for December and 1910 for
March. or about to points net lower,
the market turned steadier. Bullish
southern spot advices, reports Of con.
tinued activity in the goods trade and
the appearance of trade buying orders
AROUND the ring seemed to help the
rally. Later buying became more ac-
dicated a ginning Of $4,000 bales to
October IS. and pointed to total crop
Of u,400.000 bales. excluding linters.
It seemed. too. that liquidation during
the past two or three days had been
position OF the market and there was
covering of shorts for over the week
end. December contracts sold up to
1882 and March to 1856. or about IL
to 10 points net higher. and the close
was within point or two OF the best.
Reports from Fall River said that
sales Of print cloths were estimated at
100000 pieces for the week and might
have been much heavier had manu-
facturers met the demand freely. A
wire from Houston said that few spots
were offered at the decline, and one of
the reports received here from Alabama
said there was good spot demand at
Is cents with farmers holding tighter
than ever. Port receipts today, 1921
export today, 76.7S5 bales: for tho sea-
son. 1.425,2G5 bales; stock, 1.11s.2e7
La.@..