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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
Class Officers

The class officers: Men-Edward d.
Cawley, president; Donald w. Tozier,
vice president; Winthrop L. Webb,
secretary; John F. Everett, treasurer.
Executive committee - Gerald E.
Leeds, Ray E. Whelden. Francis E.
Heath, c. Wallace Lawrence, Paul E.
Whittemore, William H. Erbb, Ralph
B. Huber.
Ode ommittee-Winthrop L. Webb,
George G. Watson, Lester E. Young.
Glass officers: Women-Mildred B.
Greeley, president; Phoebe j. Vincent,
vice president; Floy NJ. Strout, secre-
tary; Irma NJ Ross, treasurer.
The last address of the exercises was
the parting grafton by Winthrop L.
Webb of Winthrop.
At noon on Saturday the annual al
umni and alumnae luncheons were held
at the campus gymnasium and Foss
hall, respectively. Gathered about the
tables were old grads" from as far
back as the COS. A sumptuous Rpast
was provided by the very efficient ma
tron Of Foss hall, Miss Ella F. But
nam, who offlciated at both places in
the role Of "cateress," assisted by stu
dent help. At the gymnasium the men
INDUCED in smokes and much light
hearted post-prandial 1t was estimated
that about 200 sat down to the tables.
Prominent after-dinner speakers
were Pres. A. J. Roberts, Rex w.
Dodge, George Otis Smith and Col.
Charles L. Phillips. At Foss hall about
IS alumnae took part in the annual
reunion and banquet exercises. The
regular business meetings were held
with annual reports and election Of Of
ficers for the ensuing year.
At go P. NJ all the guests returned
to the campus where the Waterville
Military Band rendered a very excel
lent concert program. Then followed
the championship baseball game be-
tween Colby Varsity and Bowdoin or
Alumni field, which Bowdoin won by a
S to 3 score.
At I P NJ the annual college sing
was held on the south campus under
the direction Of Rex w Dodge. presi-
dent of the alumni association. This
was followed by all the fraternity an6
sorority reunions at the respective
houses and halls. This ended the bust
est day of the Commencement program
Sunday morning the annual Racca-
laureate service was held at the First
Baptist church, DR.. w. N. Donovan 80
professor in Newton Theological schoo
gave powerful and appealing sermon
with text from Timotoy iv:11.
In the afternoon the annual service
Of the Christian associations was held
at 4 o'clock. In the evening the regu.
lar college .oration was delivered b,
DR.. Albion Small '76. ex-president OF
the college, and professor of sociolog,
at the University of Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
RED CROSS PLANS
AT MEETING

The executive committee which has
in charge the plans for obtaining Wat
erville's contribution to the Red Cross
fund which is to be raised in the Unit
ed States during the coming week. held
an important meeting Sunday in prep
aration for the work which is to be
carried on here by means of teams
working in much the same manner as
the teams worked on the Liberty Loan
plan. 1t is not expected that it will
be any great task to raise the sum in
Waterville which it is set out to OBJ
tain. The committee has a high opin-
ion of the patriotism and loyalty of
Waterville and Of its willingness to be
Of assistance in this great fight for
humanity. Many boys from this city
are going to the front and a dollar
which comes from Waterville may be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
Colby $ Busiest Day Of
Commencement Week
Senior Class Day Exercises Considered Most
Important Orations and Odes Well Rendered
Alumni and Alumnae Luncheon Served -
the Band Concert and the Ball Game

Waterville, Me-, June 1S.-(SpeciaD.
The annual Senior class day Of Col
by's 91st Commencement took first
rank of Importance among the other
features of the busiest day of gradua-
ton week, Saturday. Everything had
been done to make the occasion fam
GUS in the annals of 1s17's class ac-
tivities, and success crowned every
effort tenfold
The greatest audience of the occa-
sions yet held gathered in the College
chapel and there awaited the arrival
of the class. Promptly at scheduled
time. 10 A. NJ. the graduating class,
led by their marshal, Charles w. Law
renee of Lawrence, Mass, entered the
chapel. After a selection by the band
prayer was offered by the class chap
lain, Harry H. Upton of Portland. This
was followed by a second selection by
the band. Then came the class his
tories. Fred A. Pottle of East Otis
field delivered the record of 1917s men.
Miss Mildred Greeley recorded 1917
history for the women's division.
The class ode was then sung, the
committee in charge of which was
composed of the following: Winthrop
L. Webb OF Winthrop, Me-, George A.
Watson of Dexter, Me-, Lester G.
Young of Ellsworth, Me, Ethel F. Duff
of Houlton, Me-, Marion H. White OF
Sterling, n. H.
This was followed by the class poem,
a very excellent piece of verse, by
Selma koelher of Cliftondale, Mass.
The Orator
The principal feature of the exer-
cises was a masterful address by Car
roll B. Flanders of Skowhegan, class
orator. MIR. Flanders has been a not
ed orator and public speaker all
through his college days, and did an
excellent piece of work in this. his last
appearance. His subject was "Selec-
tive Draft"
The Prophecies
The prophecies of the class were
among the most interesting features
of the program, and kept the audience
in a very humorous mood. Many eX-
cellent and appropriate hits were d.
rected at different members of the
class, all of which created much en-
ioyment for the audience. The proph-
ecy for men was delivered by Charles
F. Price of Worcester, Mass; for the
women by Lucy B. Taylor Of Show
hogan.
Then followed the smoking Of the
ND he
pipe ode.
Miss Grace Farnum delivered the
address to undergraduates at this
time and then followed the parting
ode.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
maine BOY KILLED
Darrell Lindsey Member Second
Massachusetts Reg't

Chester, Mass, June 17.-Barrell
LINDSAY. member Of the Second Resi-
Ihent. Massachusetts, National Guard
was struck and instantly killed by
locomotive on the Boston e. Albany
railroad at bridge near here today.
Lindsay. on guard duty. had stepped
OF tne bridge out OF the way Of
"estoound freight train. and as he re-
turned to his post he locomotive sent
OUT 10 assist the freight over a heavy
grace swept around a curve in q blind,
ing rainstorm. Before he could attempt
70 escape he was caught by the pilc.
ana hurled 80 feet. Lindsay was u
years old. His parents reside Ct Jones'
boro, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
WINSLOW
Boys and Girls Of Senior Class
Graduate with Exercises
Ninth Graders Postpone Trip
Down River

The Congregational church was well
filed Friday evening on the occasion of
the graduation exercises of the ninth
grade of Grammar school. The q pupils
received their diplomas from Supt. c. A.
Grant. 1t is the largest class ever grad
uated from that grade. The interesting
and inspiring address of the evening was
delivered by Rev. Francis H. Bate of the
Free Will Baptist church of Oakland.
The boys and girls were told they must
be fitted to take their proper places in
the great life of the nation, the body and
mind must be trained. AS all should
face life with cheerful mind and spirit.
The pupils were urged to keep their
bodies in good condition and 20 use their
brains Three selections were sung by
the class and a solo was rendered by
Miss Marian l. Stanley. The class colors
were pink and white, the motto Work
and VIM the marshal Alden Kittredgc
The graduate were Dorothy Helen Bas-
sett, Leonie Belanger, Bertha Bell Rey-
nolds Florence Marion Bowden, Clara
Mae Thyng. Fred Bulger. G. Wesley
Wilson. Mernton Gerald Cram, w Eric
Wolf. Colby Barnes Gldden. w. Merton
Hapworth. Russell Farnham Johnson.
Adde Dresser Jewett, Cleophas, Jose
Roy, Olice Eta Jones. Fred Harrison
Rollins Elizabeth Deveda Kinnear, Mad
cline Mae Reynolds. Alden Lenwood Kit
tredge. Benjamin David Levy, George
Everett Marcia, Della Ethel Poulin, Lydia
Roy.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Smith attended the
High school graduation Thursday evening
at Oakland. Mrs. Smiths sister, Miss
Gladys Edith Hersom, was one of the
graduates.
Miss Ruth Drummond, a teacher In the
schools at Bethel. arrived home Saturday
to pass the summer vacation at the home
OF her parents.
Coolbridge Brooks and Charles Collicutt
who have been employed at the H. & w.
mill. have gone to their. home at Prince
Edward Island
Miss Harriet Howard. who has been
teaching at Lincoln. arrived home Satur-
day to pass her vacation at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John F. How
ard
Owing to the unpleasant weather N.
trip to Augusta and Togus planned nv
the ninth grade pupils was not taken
fine banquet at Harmon's new res.au.
rant was enjoyed by the pupils and the
teachers. Misses Blake and Freeman An
attended the moving pictures at the ~.
era house in the afternoon.
The annual June meeting OF III. ~.
men of the Congregational soc,.,v IL,
occur Tuesday afternoon. June 10 =. =.
an event which all enjoy. A nr,.r.-s
will be rendered and refreshments ....,.n
Miss Natalie Tozier Is a s,,..s 7. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
Unclaimed Mail

Mems list-Mr. Harry Alton, Robert K.
Arnold. Mr.. Anthony Barrett. Mr.. Ray
auckland, Mr.. Harris Hamlin, Mr.. Emil
LeBoeuf. NJ. Charles Michaud, Mrs. H, G
Morse. NJ. Adelard Paquet. Mr. Judson
Smith. Mr.. Charles Tucker (2). Mr. KiB
Whitaker. Mr.. Carl G. Withe-.
Women's list-Bessie Butler, Mrs. F. H
Gilman, Mrs. Cora Hatch, Mrs. Ella NJ.
Quimby. Mrs. Sadie NJ. Roundy, Mrs. Lii
liam Weber, Mrs. Helen York, Mrs.
Young.
Foreign-Mrs Frederick Reynolds.
MscelIaneous-Mr. Chas. w Atkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

sister, Mrs. Leland siAaSers Of South
Dresden, for several weeks.
The teachers will pass their vacation
as follows: Miss Grace Cox at her home
in Liberty; Miss Katherine Bowler at her
home in Palermo; Miss Harriet V!nal will
visit friends at Bath. and the remaindef
of the summer will be passed at her home
in yinalhaven; Miss Florence Pollard
will visit at Portland for awhile; Miss
Jennie Chadwick will pass the summer
with her mother at Palermo; Miss Sadie
R,ake will pass her vacation at Rockland
and her home in Albion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

The ladies OF the y. A. c. s. T. auto
mohiled 10 the home Of Mrs. Charles H.
Thomas in winslow Thursday afternoon
where they were delightfully."- entertained
4 pleasing musical program was enjoyed
end dainty refreshments were served
Mrs. Thomas two small daughters dress
"a alike in pinafores and caps, serving
The favors were a beautiful bouquet OF
iiiies OF the valley TO each lady present
Il was decided that the club should take
an active interest In Red Cross work and
TO investigate and ascertain in what man
ner the greatest aid 10 the cause could
he given by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

There was a large attendance at the
meeting which was held saturday
night On Main street and which was
addressed by Organizer j. II. Dwyer
in the interests OF the striking en-
ployes Of the Maine Central shops.
Mr. DIVER did not mince words in talk
ing about the men who are working in
the places Of the men who are striving
for better conditions and named
number Of men whom he said instead
Of trying 10 knife their fellow workers
should be helping them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
WET SEIZURES
BY DEPUTY

Deputy Sheriff Disman made a Webb
law seizure at the office of the Amer
lean Express Co. at the station Satur-
day of four different lots of intoxicat-
ing liquors. One was libeled as con-
tanning one and seven-eighths gall
Ions, one as containing four quarts and
one as containing 10 and one-half doz-
en- bottles of beer, all consigned to
parties in Watervillle. The fourth one
contained IA quarts and was on its
way to Castine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
Funeral Of Miss Smith

The funeral of Miss Bessie Smith was
held from her late home on College ave-
nue. Saturday morning at II O'Clock, Rev.
Arthur S. Phelps of the First BAPTIST
church officiating assisted by Rev. E. C.
Whittemore. There was a large attend
ance Of friends and the floral offerings
were many and beautiful. Interment was
in the family lot at Pine Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
HEGARTY HEAD
OF w. & F. RY.

George D. Hegarty. who has been
employed by the Central Maine Power
GO. FOR a number of years, has been
promoted to the position of general
manager of the Waterville & Fairfield
Railway Co. and district superintend-
ent of the Central Maine Power Co.,
filling the position left vacant by the
resignation of Ralph ]. Patterson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for the construction
Of a two-story cottage for the Central
Maine Sanatorium at Fairfield, Maine,
will be received until June Is. 1917. at II
o'clock NJ. by the Board of Trustees of
tuberculosis Sanatoriums. Plans and
epecincations may be obtained from Hor-
ace T. Muzzy. architect. Savings Bank
Building watervile, Maine.
Proposals must be addressed TO T: E:
Hardy. NJ. D., Chairman of Board of
Trustees Of tuberculosis Sanatoriums.
watervtle, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all proposals.
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL.
junsisdet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Miss Irene Reynolds, who has been at
tending commencement, has returned to
her home in Detroit. She was accom-
panied by Miss Marion Broadwick, who
will pass several weeks as her guest be-
fore going to her home in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Two DRINKS were before the police
court Saturday morning and were Civ
en- the usual fine and costs or go to
Jail if they could not pay and not be-
ing blessed with a sufficient amount
OF real money to settle the demands of
justice they will join the idle rich at
the big stone house which is under the
charge of Sheriff Harwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

In practically all of the churches of
the city reference was made to the
campaign which is to be made the COM
ing week in the interests of the Red
Cross. At the First Unitarian church
a strong sermon was preached on the
subject by the minister, Rev. Frank
L. Phalcn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

the direct means of enabling some one
of these boys to return home. Tne
committee has set out to raise $2o,-
600 before next Saturday night and
they will not object if it is twice that
sum, out they will seriously object II
it falls a cent below it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

The hremen at the central station have
received box OF cigars from H. Tracey
Stevens. proprietor OF the Elmwood sta
bles. IN recognition OF their fine work at
the recent FIRE In the stables
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

H H. Tracey, who has been for sew
eral years signalman in the employ
Of the Maine Central on this section
has several his connection with the
company and left Sunday for New
York where he has a fine position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

The annual memorial day services for
the members Of the Odd Fellows who
have passed away was much interfered
with by the rain but a delegation was
sent to the cemetery to decorate the
graves and appropriate exercises were
held at the hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

The automobile ere truck was called
out a. II IS Friday for A chimney fire IN
the home OF Parker Stewart, 81 Silver
street. one chemical was used to care
for the fire which did no damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18
MORE DIVIDEND
LOCKWOOD co.

It was announced from the Office Of the
Lockwood mills Friday that an extra div
ident of 10 per cent. had been declared by
the Lockwood Co. for 1917
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

The many friends Of Mrs. Charles Dana,
who has been 50 seriously i'll, will be
nleased to know she has so far recovered
that she was able to attend the Gram
mar school graduation Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Ralph J. Patterson, who has severed
his connection with the Central Maine
Power Co. and the Waterville & F'alrnelo
Railway Co.. has gone to New York Tor
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

The Woman's Alliance OF the Unitarian
church has given SIS toward the work OF
the Y. NJ c. A. in providing "huts at
army camps for the comfort OF our SOL
diers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

the lower Main street beat were off
duty Sunday and the North End was
being taken care of by Officer Ward
and the Main street job by officer
Bickford
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Mrs Hascall Hall and daughter, Miss
Mary Eastman, arrived in the city Sat-
urday evening for the summer from their
home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Rex W Dod-e Of Portland. CONNER
ciai manager OF the New England Tel
ophone Company. is in the city for the
Colby Commencement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

air and Mrs. Robert Owen Of South
China arrived in the city Friday to vis-
IL over Sunday and attend the Colby
Commencement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Mrs. H F. Weber and daughter Jane
who have been visiting relatives in Ken
nebunk for the past 10 days. have return
ed to their home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

w. H. Friedman, former manager Of
the Kennebec Gas & Fuel Co., leaves
Monday for New York to take up his new
position in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Mrs Willard Bowdoin Of Boston who
has been visiting with relatives in the
city. returned home Friday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Miss saidee Curtis left Saturday morn
ing for her home in Auburn, where her
marriage to Relph Lee Webster will &C.
cur Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Charles Reed, driver at the central fire
station, left Saturday for short fishing
trip at Lake Moxie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Harry E. Wing and John Evarts will go
to Castine Monday, where they will be
employed for time by the Central Maine
Power Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Battalion Sergeant Major James F. Nc
Mahon was at his home in this city over
Sunday from his duties at Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Headquarters Officer Harold P. Da-
Wis is off duty for a couple of days dur
ing which he will visit in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Three base hits-Driscoll. Two
base hits-Fraas. Stolen bases-Don-
nell, Philips, Deasey. Tyler. Struck
out-By Pendleton 4 by Fahey ? in
4 innings; by Klain 3 in innings.
Double plays-Greenlaw to Heyes. Hit
by pitched ball-Pendleton Fahey.
Wild pitch-Fahey. Base on balls
By Pendleton 4; by Fahey 5; by Klain
3. Sacrifice its-Meedleman, Wood
man, Philips. Umpires-Conney and
Allen. Time-2.25. Attendance-50O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Miss Laura G. Hunt left Saturday after
noon for Unity, where she will pass the
summer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

A dog which appeared to be a bird
dog and which had on its neck col
lar with the name Rocket was
struck by an automobile Saturday at
ternoon and died few minutes after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Mrs. John w. Healey of SkoWhegan
was the guest of her husband, Lieutenant
Healey of Company E, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Justice Warren c. Philbrook went 70
Auburn Sunday morning to attend the
funeral services of Chief Justice Savage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

T.. r. Hinekley Of Augusta was bus
mess caller In the city for a short time
FRIDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Mrs. Anna Todd OF Pittsfeld was
calling on friends in the city for a
time Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

g. L. Berry returned Saturday from
q several days fishing trip to Lake
Mcxie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Patrolman Mclaughlin Of the North
End beat and Patrolman Burgess Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

Henry Dunn of Boston is visiting his
father r. w. Dunn of College avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-18

We might call this picture "katydid
and katydidn't" because you see be-
fore YOU u tofore- and after effects Of
our
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MAINE DENTAL PARLORS
Telephone 339-W.
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RUSSIA RESPONDS

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All Must Fight for Liberty Now

tutions to serve the needs OF Russian
character and life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-08
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, September 7.-Heavy sell ing again featured the local cotton mar ket today and prices sang, to new low levels for the present downward move ment, October being forced down to 19.20c a pound. At it's lowest the market was
 at a net loss of 42 to 47 points. Closing
 prices showed net loss of 26 to 28 points.
 The opening was at the decline and the market held at the decline all day.
 The early selling appeared to be a con
 tinuation of the movement which broke
 the market so sharply on thee lose yes terday Later there was fresh short sell
 ing, bear traders being encouraged by
 the market so sharply on the close yes
 responded to, but according to the gos-
 sip of the floor a good part of the offer ing was for hedge account.
 Favorable weather over the belt worked for a lower market All bullish features
 were ignored and the better shipping out look caused no buying while the storm
 warning for a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean sea passed almost un- noticed.
 Reports. that southern senators had pe- tjttoned for government control of cot ton were given a bearish construction which bulish traders did not think was justified because government control, in their opinion, would mean the fixing of a minimum price for the staple.