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The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-21

Warsaw: (By /. ]. P. b. Sir Stuart
Samuel, head of the English commits
sion investigating the anti-Jewish po-
groms in Poland, is at present con-
Quoting an examination into the cir
cumstances of the pogrom which &C.
Cured at Lemberg last year. Many OF
the local officials have been called
upon for testimony.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-21
NEWS FROM DALLAS

great interest. He left Saturday night
for his home in Galveston.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Hexter enter
tanned at the Columbian Club on Tues
day evening, November 18th, honor
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Jules G. Hexter.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-21

Special Jass music.
H. Shelley Coleman, who has been
visiting his mother, Mrs. Emma Pur-
win Coleman, 1906 Forest Avenue, has
returned to Allen Military Academy
at Bryan.
Mr.. Sidney Blumenthal of New Or
leans, spent few days in the city
last week.
Mrs. M. L. Cans and daughters, the
Misses Pauline and Rebecca, have re-
turned from New York and are at
home for the winter at the Oriental
Hotel. Miss Pauline Cans is one of
the seasons debutantes.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Kahn and Miss
Marie Kahn have returned from the
East.
Mr.. Simon Loeb of Jackson, Miss,
is in the city.
Mrs. Rose Thaw of Kansas City is
spending the winter at the Park Ho-
tel.
Mrs. Bernard Lehman of Dayton, O.,
and Mrs. Will Montag of Atlanta, Ca,
are in the city to attend the funeral
of their brother, Leon Block.
Mr.. N. Goldstein is recuperating
from a recent illness.
Mr.. Harry E. Baum of Terrell spent
Sunday in Dallas.
Sunday afternoon the Federated
Jewish Charities held its annual meet
ing in the annex Of Temple Emanuel
and the following officers were elect
ed: V. H. Hexter, president; Sam Nit
tenthal and Rudolph Lehman, vice
presidents; Max Eppstein, treasurer;
Louis Kleinman, secretary. The board
Of directors consists of Sam Mitten-
thai, E. M. Kahn, j. X. Hexter, Max
Friedman, C. G. Levi, A. Goldstein and
Mrs. M. Lehman. Reports Of the
work covering the year were received.
Thursday night an informal dinner
wa stendered DR.. Henry Cohen Of Gal
weston at the Columbian Club by Her
bert Marcus, president Of the Con-
gregation Emanuel. Fifty guests
were present and the sum Of $4,000
was subscribed to relieve the indebt-
edness Of Temple Emanuel.
While in the city DR.. Cohen address,
ed the Lions Club Friday noon and
conducted the services at Temple
Emanuel Friday night and Saturday
morning. Friday night DR.. Cohen
chose for his subject the two paint
ings by John Sargent in the Public
Library Of Boston, "The Synagogue"
and "The Church" While the work of
the artist was praised in the portrayal
Of "The Church." which is represented
by young woman with large eyes
looking into the future, and angels
smiling upon her. DR.. Cohen severely
criticised the portrayal of 1.-THE Syn
agogue" as being both untrue to his
tory and apt to cause an incorrect i'm
preston to those who visit the Boston
Public Library.
"The Synagogue" so strongly con-
trasted with its companion painting is
symbolized by an old woman, with
blindfolded eyes, a broken sceptre in
her hand, lettering crown on her
head, and broken tablets of the law
crushed to her breast while frowning
cheribums look down upon her.
DR.. Cohen is widely known for his
humanitarian work and his interest in
ipon,ioration work il snaakar of
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-21

City Temple Concert Choir Assist at
Organ Recital.
The City Temple Concert Choir, I'M
der the direction Of David l.. 0rme-
sher, with Miss Katherine Hammons
as accompanist, appeared on the pro-
gram at Temple Emanuel from to
s o'clock Sunday afternoon, assisting
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-21
Dallas Professional
AND
Business Director

Phone Y 1894
SQUARE AUTO SUPPLY Co,
TIRES, TUBES AND ACCESSORIES
613 Commerce Street
MandeI Harris pAllAo
Phones: Manuay M. GOT; M. 5712
Automatic Y. 1872
j. ELMER TURNER
Real Estate, Loans and Rentals
1921 Commerce st. DALLAS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
CANADIAN WET"
SAYS OKLAHOMA
is GOOD ENOUGH

Private A. H. Boles, Of the First
"Old Contemptible"- division, the
section of the Canadian army that
won world distinction and renown in
several battles in the great world
war, was a visitor in Chlckasha yes
terday.
Boles, whose home is in Bnger,
was in active service in europe for
eightmonths, passing through the
conflict without a single wound or
injury. He was in the heart of ac-
tion with the Canadians in the bat
ties at Vimy Ridge, field Of glory, at
Percnne, Cambrai and other famous
battles. oklahoma sure appeals to
me; I'm coming back here just as
soon as | receive my discharge from
the Canadian army said Private
Boles as he left the city yesterday
afternoon for his home in Binger.
Bcles said he was "rearin' to get in
to the scrap, and enlisted in the Ca
madam Expeditionary forces soon af.
ter war was declared.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
NEW TEST
FOR WEST
in FIELD
Kechi Company to Drill; Central
Producers Down 1,200 Feet
Fortuna No. 3 Awaits On
Casing.

In the Cement field, work is under
way in 1910 on the test of the lkee-
3ai company. The rotary tools with
which the nawkeye was drilled to
the sand are being moved 10 the Kee-
chi location and standard tools viii
be put in dt the Hawkeye in G-5.9 to
finish the well,
The CaaAal Producers n 1910 are
drilling al about 1900 feet. They
Lave passed through tn. rock forml-
tion and exnoct to mako better ;i,na
+ ON here out.
The Caddo No. in 3G,G-10 . look-
ing up to the flow lines and the pipe
line to the loading rack at Cyril will
handle the product.
On the east side of the field. the
Betty G on the Lackey farm in IL
SO is rigging up. 1t is expected that
they will be drilling early next week.
The Gala Belle No. in the NV
SW-SW Of 2-5-9 on the Surbeck farm
is getting ready to drill
Ramsey Bhotrers, previously re-
ported as the Fortuna, is a rig in the
NE-SE-SE of 81 8.
The Gorton trust in 1859 is drill
ing at depth reported to be below
800 feet
Fortuna N in S5-G-1o an dsald to
have a sand at 1900 feet, Is shut
down for the 3-l6 easing.
The Hill well in $500 is having
trouble with casing They are try
ing to pull the casing, which is fro
zen, They have been on this job
four days practically without rcsults,
There seems to be nothing new at
the Williams well in 1868. 1t is re-
ported that they are shut down, but
intend to pull back and work gas
sand
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
COME BACK
is STAGED
BY WHEAT
Conditions Improve as Weather
Favorable; Other Crops In
County Show Well;
Cutting Alfalfa.

Crops are fast staging a come
back ever the recent damage caused
by the heavy rains last week, was
the statement made this morning by
j. W. Owens, county agent
"A large per cent of the wheat
which was bedded by the downpour,
is royivmg and may make a normal
yield said Mr.. Owens. Wheat is
fast heading out in the uplands and
the same Advancement in the growth
CT this crop will be made in the low
lands of the county, if the present
weather continues to exist,
Rust, which many of the wheat
growers have feared this season, is
confined to local patches, and is not
general over the county. In the
fields where the rust has made it's
appearance, some damage will prob
ably be done, but no material loss
will result from this detrlment
Alfalfa Being Harvested.
alfalfa growers throughout the
county are now harvesting their first
cutting of alfalfa Recent weather
conditions have been favorable and
if the weather man carries on" the
good work, the alfalfa market in
Chickasha will soon be flooded with
a high grade Of alfalfa" he continued
Efforts on the part of Agent Owens
has resulted in many of the northern
hay dealers sending purchasing
agents and representatives to Chick
asha to buy the Grady county alfalfa
placed on the market "The highest
market price will be paid by the
northern buyers" Mr.. Owens said
this morning Farmers desiring to
dispose of their crop at the top price
should communicate with the county
agent, who will put the seller in
touch with a buyer"
The hay bought here by the north
ern buyers will be Immediately
shipped north, to relieve the feed
shortage.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
10 PRESENT "JOB"
AT 0. c. W. TONIGHT

Miss Iona Ballew and other stu
dent in the expression department
Of the Oklahoma College for Women,
under the direction of Miss Francis
Densmore Davis, will appear in a dra-
matization of the book of Job, to be
given at the college auditorium to-
night.
JOB" will be Miss Ballew's grad
uating number, in which she will be
supported by a strong cast. 1t was
announced this morning that the play
would begin promptly at s o'clock,
and would be concluded by ten.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
c. c. NAMES
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

comparatively heavy vote was
cast in the Chamber of Commerce
election yesterday when IS were elec.
ted to the board Of directors of tho
organization From this number the
board will elect the officers CT the
chamber.
BY their ballots the members elect
ed the following as members OF the
board Of directors: o. L. Bingham.
E. Suderman, George Evans, Ben
Garyey, julius Garner, e. C. Burton
VIM, II. Donahue, L. c. Hutson, r.
l.. Jones. George Blake, Alser Mel
ton, G. w Austin, D, G. Hybarger,
C. H. Ritter, Conde Mckinley.
A call has been issued for the new,
ly elected board of directors to meet
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms
tonight at 1880 for the purpose of
electing officers of the organization
for the ensuing year
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
Annual Performance of Gradual
ing Glass Pleases Big Audi
ence at Chickasha High
School Auditorium.
REPEAT PERFORMANCE
TO ACCOMMODATE CROWD
Considered One of Best Plays
Given at Local School; Cast
Handles Piece in Fine
Shape.

A well selected aal talented cast
elaborately presented Az. 2-Sad
den Peggy at the high school audi
torium last night. An audience that
filled the auditorium to the brm
witnessed the annual senior class
drama.
The story of the play was espe-
cially interesting, featuring Peggy
O'Mara, a young woman of independ-
ence who doesn't in the least under
stand why she should be ruled or
governed by anything else but her
honest, wholesome impulses and be-
liefs. She had acquired the habit Of
without consideration, impuisively
plunging into the affairs at hand with.
out counting consequences or cost to
herself or others.
The widow O'Mara was determine 4
that her daughter Peggy, should mar
ry the Lord Crakenthrope Anthony,
but Sir Anthony's relatives regarded
him as good thing" to keep in the
family. They didn't want to lose
him and Peggy didn't choose to mar
ry him.
Peggy framed a little plan of her
own, whereby the marriage OF Sir
Anthony and the Widow O'Mara was
brought about The daughter and
Jimn Keppel fell in love with each
other, and proceeded to settle mat
ters to their own and eyerybody's
satisfaction
Margaret Terrell, in a fascinating
manner, played the role of Peggy
O'Mara and incidentally placed her
name on the dramatic list of the
Chickasha high school. Howard Nor
ton, who appeared in the cast as Lord
Crakenthrope Anthony, played this
role cleverly.
William Griffin sprang into the
spotlight a thesp!an, appearing last
night as the Hon Jimmy Keppel.
Widow OMara, mother of Peggy,
and the widow of the late Professor
O'Mara, was brilliantly played by
Rose Driggers.
Other members of the cast who
won favor with the audience, we're:
Amzi Ikard, as Major Archie
Phipps, retired
Cordia Tugge, as Jack Menz.es.
Ross Phillips as Parker, footman
at Hawkhurst.
Sidney Metcalf as Lucal, man ser
want at Jimmys Flat
Mary EIoise Stone, as Lady Crak-
enthorpe, Lork Crakenthorpe's moth.
er.
Willie Faye Corbin as the Honor
able Millicent Keppel, Jimmys sis
ter.
Agnes Dyche as the Honorable Mrs.
Calhoun
The large audience was entertain
ed between acts by the high school
"Jazz'' orchestra, which rendered
some entertaining numbers.
The play will be presented = the
hig school auditorium agar tonight.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
Crews Busy overhauling Ships
When NC 4 Ready Trio Eix-
pected to Take Air for
Azores.
TRUANT "BiINP" BAG
PICKED UP BY SHIP
Two Planes Ready to Sail When
NC 4 Arrives; Dirigible
Breaks Loose When
High Wind Hits.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Trepa5sy, May 16.-Another at
tempt by the y. S. naval seaplanes
viii be made in their transatlantic
flight as soon as the NC A is over
hauled and declared to be in condi
ton. Weather conditions are i'm
proving, it was stated at headquar
ters.
The NC 1 and the NC 3 Travelled
over the surface of the water in Nut
ton harbor late yesterday, but failed
to start because of the excess load.
One man in each crew will be elm
mated before another attempt is
made. The crews of all three planes
were aboard their machines early
this morning oyerhauling and tuning
them up for trip.
The NC from Halifax arrived
here at G:71 yesterday evening The
two other planes, the N-CC ! and
the NC 8 had "taxied" out on the
water and it was expected that they
were off on their flight to the
Azores. but when the NC algited
on the bay, they turned back and an
three planes will start together.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
GET READY
TO ENFORCE
DRY LAWS
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, May lG.-Tfe formn-
lation of the governments policy for
tie enforcement of the prohibition
Is practically finished
The policy includes the use of in
ternal revenue officers and the re-
porting of violations of the liquor
lews; the collection from manufac-
turers of liquor tax on all alcoholic
beverages of more than five per cent.
even though the beverage is manu-
featured in violation OF the law.
The agents of the department Of
Justice will begin action against the
biewers who are making and putting
on the market the two and three
fqarths per cent beer, Immediately
after the supreme cour. renders a
decision on the question.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
Grave Danger Turks.

(By Fred S. Ferguson. Staff Corr
Paris, May 16.-That grave danger
lurked beneath the face of the peace
settlement was the opinion of per.
sons who are close to the situation.
Il was pointed out that this fact
rests with the attitude that every.
body is ready to fight. From Bel
GUM and from many other sources
come criticism OF the peace treaty.
The mottiest problem Of all is the
Fiume question which ls yet unset
tied.
The Italians are playing a new
game. Instead OF rushing their
claims, they are apparently cooper.
ating to the utmost with the other
work in connection with the treaty.
Their army is not demobilizing. but
en- the contrary occupies all the ter
ritory that they claim.
II the Italians sign the treaty and
refuse to evacuate the territory that
they hold, the question arises, who
will put them out American influ.
ence is depended upon to achieve
this end. as well as the fighting Of
the Poles and Ukraninas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
TO REQUEST BIG
YANK PARADE IN
4. STATE CAPITAL

By United Press.
/, Oklahoma City, May 1G.-Gover-
nor Robertson declared today that
he intends to appoint committee
to greet the 9th and Goth divisions
at New York and Newport News.
delegation will go to Wash
ington Immediately to ask that de-
tails be arranged SO that the two
divisions cal stop il Oklahoma City
long enough to give them a suitable
welcome.
The governor hopes to be able to
greet the boys When they land on
the American coast. Tie will pro
pose to Governor Hobby of Texas,
that they unite their plans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
Hioh Wind Cause.

st. Johns, n f., May 16.-Misfor-
tune which threatened to result in
her destruction befell the giant Amer
ican naval dirgible CO late yester-
day WREN the balloon, awaiting ex-
pected orders for transatlantic
flight. was torn from her moorings
by treaeherous west wind and
blown sout to sea with no one on
board.
Lieut.. sCharles G. Little, who was
in the cockpit when the balloon broke
loose, tried to deflate the bag by
pulling rip cords lie jumped free
as the big "ship' shot upward. Men
on the ropes were thrown to the
ground, but no one was injured. Tho
destroyer Edwards, which arrived
here today, may start N pursuit.
In Air rs Hours.
The C-5, which was scheduled for
possible nonstop flight from st.
Johns to the British isles, arrived
here after day and night cruise
from Montauk Point, N. Y. The ball
loon was in the air twenty-five hours
and forty-five minutes.
The CO reached the Quidi Vldi an
chorage at 9:45 a. m., New York
time. The start was made from
Montauk Point at a. m. Wednes-
day.
The C-5's crew said that the bal-
loon with favorable winds made sev-
enty miles an hour part of the way.
Lieutenant Commander Coil said
he would be ready to take to the air
tomorrow if orders were received
Gas Bag 1872 feet Long.
The blin1p, as the United States
naval drigible is known, hss a gas
bag 1872 feet in length and Al feet
inches in diameter.
Belonw the gas bag here swings
4O-foot car.
1t has two 12O-horsepower union
motors of six cylinders eacn. The
union motors are so economical that
they do not consume much m ere thar
nine gallons of gasoline an hour al
a 5O-miIe speed.
The cruising limit of the "blimp,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
LIQUOR CHARGE is
RESULT OF ARREST
ON ANOTHER COUNT

A complaint charging Ed Smith,
negro porter, with transporting intox-
icating liquor, was filed in county
court yesterday by William Stacey
assistant county attorney Smith en-
tered plea of not guilty in his pre-
liminary examination before r. Il.
Davenport, county Judge. He made
bail to the extent of $500 for his ap-
pearance in county court.
A small amount of liquor was
found in Smith possession WedHes-
day night, when, with a negro wo-
man, he was arrested on a charge of
immoral conduct.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
SCHOOL GARDENERS
ARE GIVEN PRIZES

Winners in the home garden con
test staged by the pupils of the West
ward school, were announced by the
judges this morning, Miss Carrington,
principal Of the school, stated thrs
morning.
Roy Bush, 500 South Sixteenth
street, was awarded first prize, which
was one dollar and half in curren-
cy. Carl Wilhoit, 712 South Ninth
street, was awarded one dollar, as
second prize winner The prizes
werea awarded by the teachers OF the
school
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
AMBER FARMER is
HELD UNDER BOND

Jess Burdett, farmer living east Of
Amber, was placed under $500 bond
for his appearance in county corrI
in which he must answer the charge
of carrying a dealy weapon with the
intention of doing bodily. harm to his
fellow man.
Burdett was arrested yesterday and
brought to the city, where his pre-
liminary examination was held before
County Judge Davenport.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
GRADY BASTTLE is
WITHOUT OCCUPANT
FOR SHORT PERIOD

Grady county citizens are fast talk
ing front seat with the law-abiding
people, is the belief CT Matt Sankey,
sheriff.
The county prison was without a
single occupant from Wednesday
morning until Thursday afternoon
The lull was broken when the sher-
if lodged Henry Keotah, Indian, be-
hind the barred walls. This was the
first time the county bastiie has been
uninhabited for several months, ac-
ccrding to Mr.. Sankey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
SOUTHERN COTTON
MEN FRAME DEALS

BY United Press.
New Orleans. May 16.-Southern
cotton men today unanimously
adopted the charter Of the proposed
cotton exports corporation.
1t is planned to organize the
American Cotton Association to CO.
operate with the corporation This
is embraced in the charter adopted.
The corporation expects to conduct
a billion dollar business annually.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
END OF CHICAGO
MILK STRIKE SEEN

BY United Press.
Chicago, May 16.-Hope of an early
settlement of the milk drivers
strike was entertained after the an
nouncement of the Western Dairy
company that they would agree to
the demands of the strikers, regard
ing higher wages.
This makes the first break in the
ranks of the Illinois Milk Dealers
association
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
Berlin Reports Say U. s. Men in
Uniform Forced to Stay in a
Hotel Fear Violence of
Roche Mob.
CRAVE DANGER Is
SEEN MEATH PEACE
AN too Ready to Fight; Italian
Army Occupies Territory
Claimed by Rome; Fiume
Unsettled.
(By Carl D. Groat, staff Corr

(By Carl D. Groat, Staff Corr
BY United Press
Berlin, May 1G.-Amercan and
British officers today were ordered
to wear certain clothing when out
side their quarters to avoid inviting
violence from the Germans. Amer
lean couriers in uniform were COM
PEELED to remain inside the Hotel
Adlon.
The feeling prevails among the
Americans that the demonstrations
against the treaty portend graver oc-
currences, The German unrest is
obviously growing
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
TREES FOR HIGH SCHOOL
By United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, May 16.-Eighteen ma
pie trees were planted in the grounds
of the Lawrence Kansas High school,
says a report to the American For
estry association, in honor of the
students who gave their life to their
country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
Won't Sign Treaty.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, May 16.-The exchange
telegraph prints a dispatch today
from Berlin in which it is reported
that Foreign Minister Brockdorff-
Rantzau, following a conference with
the other delegates announced that
they will not sign the treaty in its
present form, giving as their reason
that the terms Of the treaty cannot
he fulfilled.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
"ONLY AN IDIOT WOULD SIGN THE TREATY" SAYS HUN
. + i. r r = q = = = & + + = =
f. FlnNs ROUTE "REDS" i.

= By United Press +
~ Copenhagen, May 16.-The !
y newspaper, National Tldende, :
+ reported today that it had =
! learned from reliable source :
!. that the Finnish army had ar l.
+ rived at a point a few miles !
! from Petrograd Bolsheviki j
j. officials are reported to be i
+ fleeing to Moscow. !
4. i j. = < j. ! !. i i + J. !
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
BUYS STEPHENS LEASE.

A deal was closed yesterday where
by F. e. Riddle becomes owner of
an oil and gas lease on sec. 1, 2-5
south, in Stephens county. The
consideration was $1,000.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
BY United Press.

Berlin, May lG-Thn Vorwacrts
and Lokal Anze.gor in l:.'clri print
81 today urged lie natll', TO refer
tic peace treaty as Submitted by :he
a"los to a viii rafere dam of tho
nation.
The Munich Post, a majority So
ciallst paper, said, I'VE can neither
accept the treaty nor refuse to sign.
We must sign under protest, hoping
hat the entente comes to their
senses"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-05-16
ITALIANS PLAN FUTURE.

BY United Press.
Vienna, May ia dispatch re-
ceived here from Trieste reported
that the Italian government is plan
ming to make that city the cotton
center and exchange for middle Eu-
rope