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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
MAY WEATHER
Is ABNORMAL
Much Cooler Than Usual During First
Of Month-Efect Upon Crops
Not known.

The weather Of Greenwood during
May has been unusual and quite a
surprise to the people Of this vicinity.
The exact effect upon crops cannot
be ascertained. The temperature has
been abnormally low during the entire
first half Of the month. So far as can
be seen the crops have been injured
very little but are getting a very slow
start. Actual damage cannot be es-
timated until later. is
Temperatures have ranged as low
as forty three degrees upon several
days and the highest minimum on any
day was fifty five degrees. Usually at
this time Of the year coats are laid
aside with gladness and the tempera-
ture has a touch Of real summer about
it. i{.l H
The temperature for the twenty
four hours ending this morning at
seven o'clock shows that the lowest
recorded was forty six degrees, the
highest seventy six degrees and at the
hour stated was fifty one degrees.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
BRITAIN SAID NOT 10 WANT
BAGDAD. Fats

Washington, May 14--(By Union
Associated Press) One Of the ques-
tions it is understood that the British
commissioners took up in detail while
here was the disposition Of Bagdad
after the war. Since the United States
probably will side with the Allies is
recognized the Greek revolution, she
was naturally let into the secret about
Bagdad. There is no reason, CONNER
cially or sentimentally, in the opinion
of the Allies why Bagdad should 60.
to England or Russia. The Persians
or the Arabians would consider the
acquisition of this city as one Of the
great events of their history. Britain
is not anxious to support a country SO
far in tie interior as Bagdad, 50 that
either Persia or Arabia would be well
come to it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
WAR DEPARTMENT TO MAKE
RIGID TEST.

Washington, May 14-(By Union
Associated Press)-Following out the
practise inaugurated in the selection
Of applicants for admission to the Of
ficers' training camps, which open to-
day, the War Department will make
most rigid tests Of all men seeking the
opportunity to 60 abroad. The De-
partment has such long list Of appli-
cants that this course will be neces-
sary, it is stated.
There may be a disappointment in
store for many men who are expect
ing to be sent abroad for war duty,
because the question of sending an ex-
peditionary force abroad is understood
to depend largely upon whether the
Allies would prefer to divert from the
transport IF food the amount of ton
mage necessary to carry the soldiers
across the Atlantic in very large num-
bers.
National Guardsmen in Federal SER
vice who are to attend the training
camps for officers will not have to re-
port until May 20. National Guard
officers VIII not be allowed to attend
the campE unless selected as instruc-
tors. NJ,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
WHY MARY AND JOHN LEAVE
THE FARM.

Washington, May 14-(By Union
Associated Press Among the prob
.ems which Uncle Sam has to solve is
the one of why Mary and John leave
the farm for the city, especially when
their services are so sorely needed in
the national crisis. A number of prom
inent farmers throughout the country
have told Uncle Sam why, 80 have
Mary and John, and now it is up to
Uncle to try to help solve the diff
Guilty. The hired help on the farms
are compelled, in most instances, to
get up at 4 q. m. and work until 3
9 p. m. The eight-hour day in the cit
les makes q stronger appeal to the
farm helpers. Unless some means is
devised 10 shortening hours on the
farm, the matter will sbscoms very
serious indeed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
LEONARD OPP
PASSES EXAMS
Another Greenwood Boy Succeeds in
Getting Into Officers Training
% Camp at Little Rock.

MIR. c. R. Crull received word Sat-
urday afternoonsthat Leonard Opp, of
tals city had passed his examinations
and had been accepted by the Federal
authorities at Fort Logan H. Roots.
he was a student at the A. & M. and
together with others from that school
Who wished to try for the camp was
ordered to report at Fort Logan H.
Roots. He is young man Of good
character and physique and will make
. good officer. His friends will con-
gratuiate him upon making the camp.
Mr.. Opp in writing about the work
over there said that the boys were
getting plenty Of food and were max
ing plenty Of noise, under scoring the
noise.
80 far not a Greenwood boy has
Deen turned down. AS far as is known
only four have been examined of the
dozen or more from this immediate
vicinity who are trying to get in. The
iour are, William Saunders, Whitney
omlth, John Duianey and Leonard
Opp.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
RESIDENCE Is
BURNED TODAY
Entire Roof Burned from Residence
Of Mrs. Howe on Carrollton
Avenue-Water Damage.

The residence of Mrs. VJennie M.
Howell, on the corner Of CGfollton
Avenue and Walthall street was badly
damaged by fire this morning about
seven o'clock and the contents injur-
ed by water and smoke. The damage
has not been definitely established but
will be several hundred dollars and
probably as high as thousand. The
house and contents were partly cover
ed with insurance.
The fire is thought to have originat-
ed from a spark on the roof. A small
CRATE fire was built this morning in
one of the rooms.
The house burned was two story
structure that stood just east of the
Kitchell Hotel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
MAY IA IN HISTORY.

! , = r
17S7--Convention Of the States TO
frame q Federal Constitution met at
Philadelphia.
4 1895 Edward Jenner established
the principles Of vaccination. A.
1926 New York State prison at
Sing Sing opened. I. 4,
1886 Mexico acknowledged the IN
dependence of Texas. ME-
1904 - Japanese cruiser Miyako
blown up by mines near Dalny.
s1g12-King Frederick VII. Of Dem
mark, died suddenly Of appoplexy IN
Hamburg. 5@a
19le-Preliminary trial cf Sir Rog-
'er Easement for high treason was b.
gun in London.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
NEED REGIMENT
OF ENGINEERS
Seventh Reserve Regiment to Be Re.
20.
cruited and Will Go for Service,
in France at Once.

Do you want to 60 to France and
help the Allies lick the Germans ?
Z Then here is your chance. y j.
! War Department orders have been
issued to Major J. s. Sewall, Engineer
Officers Reserve Corps, at Atlanta, to
expedite the organization of the
Seventh Reserve railway Mainten-
ance of Way and Construction) regi-
ment for service in France and desig-
mating him as commander Of the reg
iment.
Major Harold C. Fiske, Corps of En-
gineers, U. S. Army, stationed at
vicksburg, Miss, has been ordered to
assist in getting enlistments Of men
suitable for this regiment. If you
want to go you can address him, Room
219, P. O. Building, at Vicksburg.
Enlisted men in this regiment will
be given their discharge at the end
of the war. They will not be subject
to draft into other forces while serv-
ing in the regiment and will be called
into active service at once.
Men skilled in one of the following
trades are desired:
Typographical surveyors and sketch
ers. Craftsmen, Typographical and
mechanical. Photographers and blue
print men Lithographers and zinco-
graphers. Quarrymen (skilled in ex-
plosives). Miners. Skilled carpen-
ters. Bridge carpenters. Blacksmiths.
Plumbers and pipeftters. Electri-
clans. Enginemen, steam. Engine
men, gas. Fireman. Machinists. Ma
sons. Riggers. Expert axemen. Boat
men. Horseshoer. Farrier. Packers.
Teamsters. Saddlers. Cooks. As
sistant cooks. Clerks. Musicians.
Signalmen.
This furnishes an unusual opportun-
ity for skilled .workmen to be Of i'm
mediate service to the country and to
follow their trades at the same time.
As every effort will be made to Sc
cure high grade men all applicants
should submit letter of recommen-
dation as such applicants will receive
prior consideration. |
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
ELKS TO HAVE PATRIOTIC MEET.
ING.

Boston, May 14-(By Union Asso-
ciated Press) s)-The forthcoming nat
ional convention of the Elks which
meet here within few weeks, will be
in the nature Of a patriotic demon
stration rather than fraternity meet
ing. The attendance is expected to be
much larger than ever before and q
special committee has been formed to
provide for the accommodation of the
visitors. The Elks will report the re-
suit Of the endless chain for the pur-
pose Of raising money with which TO
buy choloroform for use in the hospi-
t.h q yha allies armies.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
TODAY's BIRTHDAY HONORS.

Congratulations 60 today to:
Hall Caine, famous novilst and
playwright, born on the Isle Of Man,
81 years ago.
Alton B. Parker, noted jurist and
Democratic candidate for Presideat IN
1904, born At Cortland, N, X. 65 years
ago.
William Hale Thomson, present
mayor Of Chicago born in Boston, 4s
years ago today MI
Bishop Theodore s. Hspderson, of
The Msthodiat EPiscOpal Church, born
q Milburn, JyAs yssrsago,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
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Bus DRIVERS IN
LONDON STRIKE
Ten Thousand Employees of Both Sexes
Walk Out-Others Congested With
Traffic.
(By Associated Press)

London, May 14-London is without
motor buses today, ten thousand en-
ployes of both sexes being on strike.
Many thousand of workers were un-
able to reach their work through the
congestion of the tram lines, trains
and underground system.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
RAILROAD CASE ADVANCE.

Philadelphia, May 14-(By Union
Associated Press)- The argument in
the North Shore Railroad case is on
the Supreme Court Calendar for to-
day, having been advanced at the re-
quest Of the Attorney General. The
road is fighting against the appoint
ment Of a receiver.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
GERMANS REPULSED.
(By Associated Press)

Paris, May 1.-THE French last
night repulsed German accommodating
parties northeast Of vaucaillop and
north of Groanne at Hill 108 Md in
the Champagne. The war Office re-
ports that German losses were heavy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
MONDAY RECEPTION FOR BRIT.
ISH VISITORS.

New York, May 14-(By Union As
soclated fress) The British commits
slohers now in this city, were enter
, 'alned today at . MONDAY reception
~ the Chamber Of Commerce. Many
distinguished :. men in private and pub
NC lite attended the reception. Z
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
- - - - - - - -
CHICAGO WITH
COL. ROOSEVELT '
Over Five Thousand Applicants from
that City to Join Proposed Expe.
ditiOn to France.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, May 14-Applications Of
5,478 Chicagoans have been sent to
Roosevelt headquarters in New York
City, it was announced today, for en-
listment in the Colonels proposed ex-
peditionary force to the European bat
tie front.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
fRv Associated Press)

Il /, the face of blazing oil, liquid fire.
,o;.on gas and every other horror
.,oun to modern warfare the British
y slowly and stubbornly fighting
..oir way to the Drocourt-Queant line,
the principal link in the fetters welded
:, ,orthern France by the Germans.
General Haig is hammering all
along the line but around Queant, the
southern extremity, the success is
most marked and the corresponding
menace to the Germans is the great
.,t Queant is virtually pocketed.
1lnless Bullecourt is promptly re-
eaDtured by the Germans the crush
inc of the southern end of the .Dro-
court Queant line is inevitable.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
tOpyrigIal.)
TO
SOON DEPART
Balfour and British Mission Back in
Washington-Will Go Home by
Way of Canada.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 14-British For
eign Secretary Balfour and most Of
the members of. the British Mission
arrived in Washington today after
three days of welcome in New York.
They plan to remain several days
longer befQre leaving, probably for
Canada and England.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
TRADING IN WHEAT AND GRAIN
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED TODAY
Amendment to Suspend Trading During the War
Offered to Espionage Bill Boards of Trade
Cut Out Trading for Two Days.

Washington, May 14-When the
Senate resumed consideration Of the
Espionage Bill today Senator Thomas.
presented an amendment proposing to
suspend during the war all boards of
trade, stock exchanges and chambers
of commerce which permit future
apecalation in foodstuffs." r
Pirates and robbers" are the terms
ppliied by Senator's to food specula-
ors during the debates. Lamp post
hanging was referred to as a remedy.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
REGULAR ARMY
WAR STRENGTH
President Authorized Building Up of
Standing Army Immediately
Organization Begins.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 14-Extension Of
the regular army to full war strength
contemplated by the Administration
Army Bill has been authorized by
President Wilsong The organization Of
new regiments will begin tomorrow.
About sixty five thousand Of the hun
dred and eighty thousand men n be
added to the army have already been
recruited. t@f ss s..
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS

boston, May 14-(By Union Asso-
.'ated PressJ - The championship
tournament Of the New England In
.sfcollegiate Lawn Tennis Association
Oslan today on the courts of tho Log.
wood Cricket Club.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
BOMBARD ZEEBRUGGE.

Dover, May 14-The concussion
from the bombardment Of Zeebrugge
is felt here although the battle is six
ty miles away. 1t is reported that
the great pile protecting Zeebrugge
hSrber has been badly preached. If
not repaired quickly the port will like
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14

Elements can be made. Trading in
corn and oats for May delivery was
ordered discontinued. May wheat was
eliminated Saturday. Extreme de-
clines Of nine to twelve cents on July
and September resulted. g.
Prices later showed loss Of % to
"a cents compared with Saturdays
Brokerage houses in pursuance with
the determination to cease speculative
trading began dismissing telegraph
operators and other clerks. The wheat
pit at noon was practically deserted.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
Markets Closed Today About Twenty
Points Higher-Spots Up Also.
Sales Not Heavy.

The New York and New Orleans
cotton markets closed about twenty
points higher this afternoon. t.Spots
were up few points at both places.
Sales 284 bales.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
FIVE DEAD AND
TWO WOUNDED.
Attempt to Rob First National Bank
at Pittsburg, Pa, Results In
Z. Bloody Battle. "
by Associated Press) J

Pittsburg, Pa, May 14-As result
Of an attempt to rob the First Nation
al Bank Of this city Shannon Cast,
s. F. Erbe, Assistant Cashier Nick
Yost, Magistrate Beltzhoover and one
Of the bandits are dead and Cashier
McLend and two of The bs1adits sfs,'
wounded. M s's7f
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
CHICAGO TAKES ACTION.
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, May 14-All trading in,
vheat except closeup existing con-
sracts was stopped for two days by
the directors Of the Board Of Trade
today. Saturdays closing prices were
given as the msxiWpm at which set
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

( May IA, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the ~ Hours Ending st Z A. N.
Temperature: Highest Gsa rs degrees
Lowest -S 46 degrees
ATT .. m. 81 degrees
Precipitation -. -- 600 inches
River Stage.7 am 0.6 feet
Change in "A hours down IL feet
J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
MICHIGAN ODD FELLOWS MEET.

Owosso, Mich, May 14-tBy Union
Associated Press)-The grand en-
campment of the Odd Fellows If Mich
igan opened here today and will con-
tinue through the 10th. The event is
one Of the largest fraternal gatherings
ever held here, over 1000 delegates
being in attendance. +"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
NAVAL STAFF FORMED.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
London, May 14-The formation of
! Naval Staff with Admiral Jellicoe
.s chief was announced in the House
Of Commons today by First Lord of
the Admiralty Carson.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
BIG GATHERING FARMERS.
Thousands at Texarkana from Four
States-Talk Food Situation.
(By Associated Press)

Texarkana, May 14-A thousand
farmers from Texas, Arkansas, Okla
homa and Louisiana met here today to
confer on the food situation.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14

Why not let The Daily Common.
wealth visit your home every After.
|ncons n
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
RULE OUT LIQUOR.

Arkansas Press Association Wants
Manufacture Prohibited.
by Associated Press)
Fort Smith, Ark, May 1.-THE Ar
kansas Press Association today adopt
ed resolutions petitioning President
Wilson to prohibit the manufacture
and sale Of liquor during the war
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
KANSAS CITY FOLLOWS.
(By Associated Press)

Kansas City, May Directors Of
the Kansas City Board Of Trade vot-
ed today to take action suspending
temporarily similar to that taken BY
the Chicago Grain Exchange.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
NEW YORK MARKET.

ClOSeu Zz up.
New York Spots 20 30-15 up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
STEAMERS COLLIDE AND SINK
Lake Vessels Go to Bottom-Crews
Are Saved from Ships.
(By Associated Press)

Sault st. Marie, Mich, May 1.-THE
steambers Mitchell and Saxon collided
at the mouth of the St. Marie River
last night and both sank. The crews
were saved.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14

BATTLE CONTINUES
(By Associated Press)
Berlin, May 1.-THE battle near
Bullecourt continued yesterday with
much bitterness the war Office reports
"In the struggle the Germans retained
Runs village against the enemy"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
CHICAGO PROVISIONS.
NEW YORK COTTON OIL MARKET
THE WEATHER
Forecast.

; Mississippi-Fair tonight and Tues
day. Slight change in temperature.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14

GUCHOFF RESIGNS.
(By Associated Press)
Petrograd, May 14-General Ouch
off, minister of war, has resigned.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
RAIDS ARE REFUSED,
(By Associated Press)

London, May 14-Raids were re-
pulsed last night northeast Of Epehy
and north of Ypres the war. Office an
nounces. Progress was made during
the night in Roeoux village.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14

ZEPPELIN DESTROYED.
by Associated Press)
London, MaH14-British Naval for
ces destroyed the Zeppelin L-22, in the
North Sea this morning, according to
an official statement by the admiralty.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14

CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Close Prev. Close
WHEAT-July ..... 2.59 IL 2,75
CORN-July.. ........ 1.56 IL l.49 3-4
OATS-Julv .68 3.4 81 IL
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.
LIVERPOOL MARKET.

Spots l2.ss Sales 10000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
british SLOWLY But SURELY
FORCING THE GERMANS BACK
AnAAAA = I
General Haig Striking Line at All Points But Most
Telling Blows Struck on Southern End-Sit-
uation Serious for Germans.
ma AAA

ly be- rendered useless by shifting
sands.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-14
GREENWOOD, LEFLoRE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI M
FOOD SPECULATION IS PROHIBITED BY Amendment OFFERED TODAY

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
ADJUSTMENTS
PRAYER MEETING FOR
LOUISE GLAUM PLAY

Triangle Director Reginald Barker
is stickler for realism. Many of the
scenes in Golden Rule Kate" the lat
est Triangle play, starring Louise
Glaum, which shows at the Isis Mon
day, take place in a church in d
rugged Western town and Director
Barker, not satisfied with having
every detail of the church "set" above
criticism, provided the rest Of the at
mosphere that goes with a place of
worship.
Il believe that it is just as neces-
sary to make the players feel that
they are really part OF congrega-
ton listening to sermon as it is to
have the set correct in every detail y
said the Triangle director.
In putting his ideas into practice,
Mr.. Barker brought small reed or
gan on the set and engaged the ser
vices of a Sunday school teacher to
play RELIGIOUS music during the finn
ing of all the scenes that took place
in the church. The Sunday school
teacher was somewhat reluctant
about offering her services for the
making of motion picture, but when
Mr. Barker read the script to her and
explained that it was to avoid sacri-
lege and emphasize the seriousness of
the scene upon his players that he
wished to utilize her services. she
gladly consented.
Carrying out the general idea, Will
liam Conklin who was especially en-
gagged by Triangle to enact the role of
the Western minister, committed to
memory actual passa pes from the
Bible for all the scenes in which he is
shown preaching to his congregation.
ID ~
Jack Gilbert, Mildred Harris, Ger
trude Claire and J. F. Lockney. The
story is from the pen of Monte Kat
teriohn.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-15
NEW YORK COTTON

New York, Sept. 14.-There were
over night buying orders around the
ring at the opening of the cotton
market today, but the demand re-
sponsible for the sharp rally of late
yesterday afternoon appeared to nave
been pretty we'll supplied, and this
mornings weather news concerning
the South Atlantic coast storm was
less threatening than had been APP
pretended. First prices were 8
points higher to points lower, but
the tone was barely steady and active
months sold II to 20 points under
last nights closing shortly after the
call, with October touching zoos and
January 1857. The census report
showing the August domestic mill
consumption was not a factor but
some of the early selling may have
been inspired by reports that British
interests were calling loans In the
South.
Indications for heavy rains in the
Eastern belt caused more active COW
ering during the middle of the morn
ing with October selling up to 20.44
and January to 2O.06 or about 10 to
% points above last nights closing
figures. 1t seemed to be apprehended
that wet weather in the Eastern belt
would slow up picking and delay the
movement, also that it might cause
shedding or lowering of the grade.
Trade became less active after the
rally, but prices held within or 3
points of the best shortly after mid
day.
A report that Germany had sent
her peace terms to the pope seemed
largely responsible for another squirt
of covering in the cotton market dur
ing the early afternoon which sent
October up to 2o.66 and January to
2O.34 or about 40 to 4S points net
higher.
Cotton futures closed irregular.