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The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
St. PatrieRs Day Flags and
Novelties.

St. PatricSs Day Silk Flags and
all sorts of novelties and favors for
commemorating the great day of the
Emerald Isle; also Kewpie Dolls
dressed for St Patricks Day Favors
"Old Glory"-in all sizes, and in
silk, wool and cotton; also flagpoles,
halyards and holders.
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WOMEN OF THIS CITY AND
VISITORS ARE INVITED TO
TRY THIS SERVICE.

MANICURING-by trained attend
ants; expert service.
HAIR DRESSING-Marcel Waving,
Water Waving, Curling, Shampoo
ing, singeing, Clipping; Scalp Treat
ments of various kinds.
MASSAGING-Facial Massage and
standard skin treatments; Eyebrows
shaped.
CHILDREN's HAIR CUTTING and
Scalp Treatment.
Feel free to consult our specialists
on any subject pertaining to the hair,
face or hands Appointments made by
phone if desired.
Second door-G St
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
Friday Sale of
New Embroidery
Flouncings,
Specially priced, $500, $s.7s and
$500 the lenrth.

$500 the length.
The remaining lot Of a special
assortment of 27-ineh All-white
Batiste Flouncins. which is much
in vogue for the Russian Blouse
and Two-iered Frocks of the
summer season. showing the COM
bination of eyelet with guimpe
designs. some entirely eyelet.
beautiful Van Dyke designs, and
some floral interspersed with
eyelets. {.
Main noor-F =
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Boys Department.

rs Blue Serge Suits, fast color,
all-wool fabrics; sizes 7 to I8
years.
Special price, $s.7s each.
A small lot of Boys Shirts and
Blouses.
soc each; were 500.
dozen Boys Wash Suits, for
merly priced from $2.so to $3.50.
Reduced price, $1.ss each.
3 dozen pairs Boys Separate
Knickerbockers; broken sizes.
csc each; were $3.50 and $a.oo.
Third hoor-Eeventh s
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
Steam Table and Ready-to-Serv'
Menu-New Feature Of the
Restaurant.

Many of our patrons having ex-
pressed their preferences for this fea-
ture in our Restaurant, we are pleased
to announce its installation It is Q
thoroughly up-to-date service and
there Is a wide variety of dsbes b
choose from-Ready-to-Serve.
Sixth hoor-F o.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
Furniture Department.

Furniture Department.
2 Odd Gold Chairs, with cane
back and tapestry seat; good de-
signs for hall, reception or living
room.
$7.7s each; were $1a.so.
I Revolving Oak Book Case;
very desirable for office use.
$1o.oo; was $aa.oo.
Heavy Fumed Oak Davenport,
upholstered in green striped denim
-soiled.
$500; was $IaS.oo.
1 Fumed Oak Three-position
Armchair, cane panel back and
tapestry cushions.
s1e-7s; was $1,000.
Fumed Oak Hall Seat
$500; was $1oo.oo.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
ANTIQUE GILT
SWINGING PHOTO
FRAMES,
Special price,
$1.50 each.

A very neat and beautiful design in
antique Gilt Swinging Photo Frame; |;
sizes 7xo, 7xIo, sx1o. oHx13H inches.
We bought these In a very large
quantity, hence the special price,
which Is fully one-fourth less than Il
would be ordinarily.
Fourth hocr-F st.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
WONDER BLOCKS
INTRODUCING
The Deedle-Dums
and Dickie-Dees.

A new set of Toy Blocks different
from any seen before. They can be
formed into many shapes and strange
creatures of the land and sea The
most amusing series of blocks for
children's play yet offered.
$1.00 the set.
Toy Store-Fourth floor, Est
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
This is an Illustration of our
No. II Wardrobe Trunk
Price $500

DESCRIPTION OF THIS WARDROBE TRUNK-Heayy
and durable body covered and bound in 6ber neatly lined
with pretty creonnes and fitted with shoe pocket and laundry
bag; top drawer locks; equipped with FIVE drawershe lower
two can be converted into large hat box-ten clothes hang
ers any one of which be removed without disturbing
other Outer edges round reinforced with brssshnhed
trimmings.
When you travel let Wardrobe Trunk travel with you
otherwise your clothes Will be condition that will enable
you to make your best appearance.
Fourth 4
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09

Friday Special in
Women's New Skirts.
Stylish and desirable spring
skirts-full plated and panel plait-
ed. as we'll as the stunning sport
models in rather unusual effects;
many have smart patch pockets
and detachable belts.
The materials are serge, poplin,
corduroy, Panama, Shepherd
checks, Scotch plaids and the new
er sport weaves. in a good choice
of colors-black, navy, rose, mus
tard, green, white; also black and
white checks and gray mixtures.
(Sizes "a to IS only.)
Special price, S3.95 each.
Third neor-G K
The Washington herald., 1917-03-09
Brass Beds.

Brass Beds.
Full size (4.6-f. width) Beds
greatly reduced for clearance to-
day.
Those desiring good beds and
consider economy an attraction
will find these well worth buying.
4-poster Bed, with 2-inch posts;
velvet finish; slightly imperfect
$a6.7s; was $1,000.
2-inch Continuous-post Brass
Bed, with three Ih-inch filters IN
head and foot; bright finish; small
imperfectionS
tIe75; was 5000.
1 z1z-inch Coutinuous-post Brass
Bed; bright finish, with seven ~
inch filters In head and foot
saLzs; was $s7.so
1 2-inch Continuous-post Brass
Bed; bright finish; II H-inch hllerS.
$Ie7s; was $500.
I a-inch Continuous-post Brass
Bed; bright finish; discontinued
tIe75; was $500
/ Finch Continuous-post Brass
Bed, with FIVE H-inch filters; I'M
perfect
sIa.7S; was $4,000.
7-inch Poster Bed; slightly i'm
perfect
sIe.5o; was $3a.so
Sixth horlT1tA -
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Toy Store-Fourtb floor. r ct.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
HOME DEMONSTRATOR
ARRIVES FOR WORK

Miss Anne Mccormick. district
home demonstration agent for Jose
phlne and Jackson counties. is In
Grants Pass and can be found Al,
the county agriculturist's oiiice dur.
iES this week.
Miss Mccormick Is representing
the United States department OF az
riculture under tho direction OF the
extension department OF the Oregon
Agricultural college.
A meeting will be held In the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms Tues
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for
the purpose Of electing county ad-
visory council to assist Miss McCor-
mick In her work as county agent
for Josephine county. All OF the
women's organizations OF the coun-
ty are asked TO bo represented at
this meeting.
Miss Mccormick Is ready to help
In making or In carrying out plans
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
FORMER COUNTY CLERK IS
YOUNGEST GRANDFATHER

Fred Cheshire, for n number OF
years county clerk OF Josephine
county and well known In soutnurn
Oregon. and Mrs, Cheshire. now
residents OF Pasadena. Cal. have the
distinction OF being the youngest
grandparents in their city. rs APP
pears by the following article In u
recent issue Of q Los Angeles paper:
THE distinction OF being the
youngest grandparents In Pasadena
is claimed for Mr.. and Mrs. +. s,
Cheshire, 6sl North Catalina ave-
nue.. They are Just II years old
each and became grandparents today
when a daughter was born to Mr.,
and Mrs. F. d. Chaplin. Mrs. Chaplin
Is the ls-year-old daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. Cheshire.
"Mr. Cheshire was married when
he was 81. white his mother was 10
years OF age when she became n
wife. His grandfather on his moth
er's side was II years OF age when
he married. This grandfather Is
now rs years OF age and Is still In
the active ministry OF the Baptist
church at Roseburg. Ore"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
VERNON BASlER Is
GA. c. HONOR MAN

Oregon Agricultural College. Cor
wallis. Sept. l0,-7-Thc ten men SO
lected for commission as second
licutenants In the United States
army by President W, ]. Kerr. Of
the Oregon Agricultural college. are;
Lloyd d, Yates, Milton. Ore;
Charles A. Fertig, Hood River. Ore;
Fremont W. walton. Salem. Ore,
william V, Clarke. Corvallis. Ore:
Cyril l.. Myers. COS Milwaukee street,
Portland. Darrell d, johnson. Cor
Wallis. Ore, Norvai c, Carnie. 1890
Belle Plaine avenue. Chicago; VII.
liam ]. o'Neil. Cloquet, Minn., Yer
non I, Basler. Grants Pass. Ore, .
william J. Averill. Corvallis. Orc.
Vernon |. Basler Is u graduate In
general agriculture, 20 years old.
and son Of II. II. Baslcr. OF Grants
Pass. As an Undergraduate he has
been entirely self-snpporting, Be-
sides maintaining high scholarship.
Mr., Basler has taken particular In
terest In debating. having been a
member OF several iater-class and
intercollegiate debating teams, He
was n member OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
cabinet and cadet lieutenant.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
OBITUARY
lscla A. Newell

Reba Athea Newell. whose mai
den name was Moore. was born Au-
gust 81, 1889. In Florence. Colo.
and died In Gazelle Cal. Septem-
ber 5. 1917, Both her parents died
when Reba was quite young. her
mother when she was years old
and her father when she was 10.
Her father had married again after
her mothers death, so nj his de-
cease she was left TO the care OF
her step-mother. who later married
J. Il. Moore OF this city. In Sep
tember Reba came to Grants Pass
and on June 10. 1918, was married
to Victor f. Newell After the death
OF her husband she made her home
with his parents. Mr., and Mrs. W. A.
Newell. She was united In marriage
to Elmer Newell. OF Redding. Cal.
November "a, 1914, She had been
In frail health for some time before
her death. and all that loving care
and skill could do was done. but to
no avail. The deceased was n mem
Der Of Newman Methodist Episcopal
church Of this city. She was a cheer
full. confidlng disposition. industri-
GUS and affectionate. She is sur
vived by her sister. Mrs. II. n. Pax
son. Of West Cliffe. Colo, and by
her husband. Elmer Newell OF Red
ding, Cal. The funeral was held
from the Elmer Day residence. 42l
Evelyn avenue. Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Melville T. Wire conducting
the service.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
RED CROSS DISTRICT
HAS NEW MANAGER

Seattle. Sept. l0.--The Red
Cross war council announced today
the appointment OF c. ID. Stims0n,
president OF the Stimson mills and
the c. d. Stimson Company. and one
OF the best known business men In
the northwest, as manager OF the
northwestern division OF the Red
Cross. Mr.. Stimson has accepted the
task as a patriotic duty. and will
serve without salary throughout the
war.
The northwestern division, OF
which Mr.. Stimson will have direct
supervision. comprises the states OF
Washington, Oregon and Idaho. with
membership OF S4,529. divided
among 70 chapters Headquarters
are at Seattle. Under the new de-
centralized organization OF the Red
Cross. all executive direction OF
chapter activities is in the hands OF
the division manager. Assisting
him are representatives Of the main
departments OF Red Cross activities
in Washington, who will be in charge
OF military relief, home service,
nursing and first aid instruction and
the making OF all hospital and sur
gical supplies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
GRANTS PASS BAND IS
GAINING REPUTATION

The Grants Pass band Is making
an enviable reputation for itself In
the neighboring cities as well as at
home. The dance program and CON
cert given Saturday evening at Cold
Hill Is reported to have been one Of
the most enjoyable and successful
for many moons. A number OF
Grants Pass people attended. includ-
ing DR.. and Mrs. J. o. Nlbley. Mr..
and Mrs. w. p. Quinlan, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. II. Denison, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Coburn. Mr. and Mrs. c. B..
Halliday. Mrs. Ross. Mr.. Ferrin. the
Misses Florence Riddle. Bernice
Quinlan. Louise Harvey. Mariory
Larson. valeska Truax and Helen
Layton.
A vocal solo by Mrs. ]. o. Nibley
and vocal duet by Mrs. Nibley and
Mr.. Ferrin we're among the enjoy
able numbers Of the program.
The band is improving rapidly un-
der the leadership OF John II. VIII
liams, and Ia easily the leading or
ganization OF its kind in southern
Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
COLO HILL APPROVES
IRRIGATION PROGRESS

Many OF tho friends OF irrigation
will be pleased to note that the
Grants Pass Irrigation district Is
working In perfect harmony with
the officers OF the local irrigation
district, We like to see this spirit
prevail and wish Il were moro COM
mon. II the local factions in our
city could be brought into the same
state OF being there would be no
limit to the business progress OF
Gold Hill, As long as one man dis
trusts the motives OF his business
neighbor Just that long will Il take
for them to benefit this city. Divid-
Cd. this town suffers; united. and
business success Ia assared.---Gold
Hin Nsws.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

for an educational campaign to con-
serve and to preserve food materials
OF the community. and to assist In
tho war emergency work among
women, The rural schools aud
oranges viii receive special atten.
ton during tho year,
For tho week Miss Mccormick IL
stopping at the Hotel Josephine.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Women viii Register

Women viii Register
There will be a meeting OF the
Women's Council OF Defense for the
purpose OF perfecting plans for reg
istration on Wednesday afternoon at
2:30, at the Chamber OF Commerce
rooms. Registration cards and final
instructions have been received. All
desiring information are requested
to be present. Ladies' on rural routes
out OF Grants Pass are especially in
vlted. as they will be required to
register from here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
SHOWERS PREDICTED
|. FOR COMING week

Weather forecasts for the week
beginning September ., 1917; pa.
cific states. Fair. except frequent
showers over northern districts, No
decided temperature changes,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
BathhOuse Closed

Bathhouse Closed
The bathhouse committee, ap-
pointed by the city council, an
nounces that the bathhouse is closed
for the season. Suits that have been
left at the house, have been boxed
and can be claimed at the beginning
Of the next bathing season. One
silk umbrella left at the bathhouse
has not been claimed. The owner
can have same by calling upon T. p.
Cramer and proving ownership.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Veterinarian Appointed

The county court has appointed
DIR. r. j. Bestul as county veternar-
ian. One OF his duties will be the
testing for tuberculosis OF all cows
from which milk is sold. This test
is compulsory and the expense is
borne by the county.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Musical Instruction

Musical Instruction
Miss Woke announces that she
will now receive pupils In plano and
harmony. During the summer she
has made a special study Of graded
courses in music and kindergarten
work, and is now prepared to give
a well-graded, systematic course OF
instruction. Prospective pupils may
call at her home, 706 North Fifth
street, or phone her, No. 20S-L. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Women Meet Tomorrow

Women Meet Tomorrow
All interested women and especial.
ly the officers Of women's organfza.
tion are urged to be present at a
meeting to be held at the Chamber
OF Commerce rooms Tuesday after
noon at 2:30. to confer with Miss
Anne Mccormick. district demon
strator. representing the federal gov
ernment and the state council OF de-
fense.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Quarterly Meeting Tonight

Quarterly conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal church win be
held tonight at the Newman church,
Presiding Elder II, ], vanFossen ar
rived this morning from Ashland to
be present
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
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COMING EVENTS

Wv
Sept. II. Tuesday---Meetins OF tho
Society Of Arts and Crafts at ths
country homo OF Mrs. Geo. Eaton.
Sept IL, Wednesday --- Meeting OF
Women's Council Of Defense at
Chamber OF Commerce..
Sept. 10. Saturday-LRsd Cross dance
at Murphy. So
Sept. IS - Tuesday - Courier Bar
gain Day.
Sept. 20. Saturday Pomona Grange
at Williams.
Sept 1890. Saturday and Sunday
G. Y. district convention at Ash
land.
-
Daily Courier $3.50 Sept. ~.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Marble for Courthouse

Marble for Courthouse
A car load OF marble for the In
terror Of the new court house has
been received and there are yet two
car loads to come before work can
be commenced placing the slabs. The
marble is from Alaska, cut and pol
ished by the Vermont Marble Co. Al
Tacoma, although on account OF
strikes some OF It will have to be
supplied by the same company from
San Francisco.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Attending Encampment---

J. E. Peterson. adjutant, Mrs. Pc
terson and Mrs. NJ. A. Wertz went to
Ashland this morning to attend the
encampment OF the Old Soldiers and
Sailors Association. which continues
throughout the week. Tuesday Is
Ashland day, Wednesday Grants
Pass day. Thursday Central Point
day. and Friday Medford day. Other
Grants Pass people will go later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

FOR SALE-Green gage and egg
plums. petite prunes, cooking ap-
pies all lc. Sweetwater grapes.
731 South Eighth street. Phone
25l-J. 51tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

FOR SALE-On easy terms, team OF
work horses. working every day;
chance for anyone wishing a good
job. Phone 1861. SO
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

The Wardrobe Cleaners--
At 315 North Sixth street Phone
lat. Receiving odice with Peerless
Clothing Co. Cleaning. messing and
repairing. We call for and deliver. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Are You Forwtfal---

Are You Forgetful--
n you are, mail check for $3.50
to the Courier to be held until the
18th, when It will be credited and
receipt issued, A dozen or more
have already done so.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

There win be a regular meeting OF
Etna Rebeksh lodge tonight, with In
itiation, refreshments and general
good time, All Rebekahs come,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

September is. Courier Bargain
Day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
NEW TO-DAY

CLASSIFIED AID RATES.-25
words. two Issues, Csc; six issues.
soc; one month, $3.50. when paid In
advance. When not paid In advance.
SC per line per issue.)
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

Courier Bargain Day, Sept. IS.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10
Remember The isth-

Remember the tSth--
Courier Bargain Day, on which
day $3.50 pays one years subscrip-
ton to the Daily Courier, Arrear-
ages must be paid to September at
the regular rate,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

Girls Honor Guard viii hold an
important business meeting at the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms Tues
day evening at 1880. All members
are urged to be present.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

FOR SALE--A Bargain. Black
horse coming 4 years old, weight,
1900. Bay horse years old.
weight, LOO. Well broke single
or double. Nearly new u wag-
on. Good set OF heavy harness.
Good set OF single harness. s35
worth OF new 1907. canvas. Price
$3.50 for all or will sell any part.
Inquire Myers Barber shop, 500 "
G street 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

Courier Bargain Day, Sept. II
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

A FEW good men wanted for saw
mill work at Wildervllle. Inquire
G. II. Garner. Phone 273-J. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

WANTED-Three experienced truck
drivers, good wages, steady Job.
Inquire at Collins Auto Co. rs
II street. 81
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-10

Daily Courier $3.50 Sept. is.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-21
ORDINANCE NO. 1909.

An ordinance to prohibit solicitina and drumming upon ,ne streets an sidewalks of the city cf Pine Bluff.
 Whereas, the traffic on the streets and sidewalks of the city is very heavy at different times; and,
 Whereas, the soliciting and drum ming of persons while upon the streets and sidewalks tends to ob- struct and congest the traffic on sail! streets and sidewalks: and,
 Whereas, the streets and sidewalks were dedicated to the public use as highways so that people could go from place to place and have the free use of said streets and sidewalks: and,
 Whereas, drummers and solicitors upon the streets and sidewalks have become nuisance to the pedestrians on the streets and sidewalks:
 Now. therefore, be it ordained by the city council of the, city of Pine Bluff:
 Section l. That hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person to solicit or drum for the business of any per son. firm or corporation upon the streets and sidewalks of the city of Pine Bluff.
 Section 2. Any person violating section one hereof shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars and each day shall constitute a separate offense.
 Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after May 30. 1917. 4.-
 Passed and approved this, the 18th day of April, 1917.
 SIMON BLOOM, Attest: Mayor. w. A. LEE,
 City Clerk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-21
more than five dollars

Section 3. Chickens or other fowl; fonnd upon the premises of persons other than the owners of said chick ems or other fowls may be impounded by tho owner or occupant of said premises until the damages caused by said chickens or other fowls are as sessed and paid for by the owners If the chickens or fowls. The damages may be assessed by any court having jurisdiction of said cause. If the damages, as assessed by said court, are not paid within three days after judgment, then the chickens or other fowls so impounded may be sold by the owner or occupant of the property damaged and the proceeds of said sale shall be applied, first to t'la Day ment of the costs of action, second to the payment of the damages as- sessed against the owner or owners of the chickens or fowls, an1 third, the balance, if any, shall be paid over to tho owner of said chick ems or other fowls.
 Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after it's passage.
 Passed and approved this, the 16tn day of April, 1917.
 SIMON BLOOM, Attest: Mayor.
 w. A. LEE,
 City Clerk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-21
New York Cotton.

New York April 20. The cotton market showed renewed weakness early today. The opening was steady at an advance of G6f9 points in re sponsc to relatively firm cables, but prices sold off right after the call owing to continued good weather in tho SmOuth and renewed rumOrs Cf froCr spot offerings May contracts sold down to l9.59c and october to or about l6M21 points net lower. Pri- vatC cables attributed the firmcr tone in Liverpool to covering hedges against cotton sunk which was thought likely to refer to a vessel lost about two weeks ago but not reported until yesterday. liquida- tion was active and general on the carly decline here and stop loss or dcrs were uncovered with the relative weakness of May attributed to the ap- proaeh of the first notice day.
 The detailed weather reports show ing good rains in Texas were follow ed by increased offerings later. Stop loss orders were uncovered on the break which carried July of to 1907c and october to 17.91c, or about 30M35 points net lower on the general list. Covering helped to check the decline around this level, but the tone was nervous with sentiment unset tied by the reports of free spot offer ings and improving new crop pres poets.