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Evening journal., 1919-02-01
ANIENi

s' 'nins the world wants from the Peace Oon-
old Bbca, practical illustration of the truth Of the
Is hard~. s 'nst they way OF the transgrcssor
peace for the % more than other one thing 10 enforce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
CharIes A. PARTRIDGE.

Charles \. Partridge died Tuesday
nlsht' after lengthy illness. at the
nome OF his daughter. Mrs. E. J.
heiiar, % Fremont street He was
one OF the pioneer ice men Of this
section and was born in Pittston in
1886, and married Miss Emma j.
Eeed IN 1877. .He was a charter
member Of the knights OF Pythias
lodge at Boothbay and a member Of
the Sea Side Lodge OF Masons.
W men about 20 years Of age he
went to Massachusetts and entered
the employ of the Fresh Pond lee
Company and learned the ice bu.:i-
ness and the builders trade. He
went to Bocthbay in the winter Of
1877 and cut the first commercial ice
TOR the knickerbocker Ice Co. He
remained here for several years and
then went 20 West Harbor as super
intendent Later he accepted a
similar position with the Great Falls
Ice Co. at South Gardiner. He was
the inventor O. several appliances
used IN the ice cutting business.
notably the path cleaner and the
ice thickener.'' Mr.. Partridge went
to the Hudson River the year that
c. ". Morse secured control Of the
ice industry. to repair the ice houses
Of the company along the Hudson
River. He remained there until
1898. He later worked at several
places in Maine and al Baltimore.
Nd
Mr.. Partridge is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. Ernest J. KelIar OF
this city, one sister Mrs. +. J. Bean
Of Somervi!le, Mass, and a brother
Henry a. Partridge of North Al
gusta. Funeral services VIII be held
THURSDAY a, / p. NJ. from the home
Of his daughter and will Dc prlva-e.
The remains will De taken 20 New
castle for In.er,neut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
Kenwbec Pomona

The March meeting of kennebee
Pomona was held Wednesday with
Gardiner Grange. There was large
attendance and the meeting proved to
be one Of much interest to all. DIN
ner was served at noon by the sisters
Of Gardner Grange. The following
was the program: Address Of well
come, Bro. Barber OF Gardiner
Grange: response, Sister Howe Of Au-
gusta; topic THE League OF Nations"
discussed by Bro. Clifford Of Win
throp. Bro. wadsworth Of Cobbos-
seecontee and Bro. Lowell of Cob
bosseecon,ee: reading. Pauline Park
er: vocal solo, Sister King OF Car
diner; reading, Bro. Ludwig OF Gar
diner: vocal duet, Bro. and Sister
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

The Ladies Auxiliary OF Gen. Z. W,
Tllden Camp. No So. :. II v. was
organized Tuesday evening At II. T.
\ hall by Division President Mrs.
Cora Nelley Of Oakland. Gardiner
Auxiliary. P-ll Cla>on Camp. No. Is,
exe1plided the work on FIVE candi-
dates and installed the following Of
acers: Past president. Mrs. L. Q.
Powers: president. Mrs. Lila Niles:
vice president. Marie Patterson: sec
rotary. Daisy c. Skiilin: treasurer,
Gladys kilgore; patriotic instructor,
Mrs. Mary Meadsr: guide. Mrs. Ar
VILE Turner: assistant guide. Mrs.
Helen Dupont; color bearers, Mrs.
Nellie E Flynt. Miss Christine ca
rey: chaplain, Mrs. Rufus Hildreth;
inside guard Mrs. Joseph Parent:
outside guard, Mrs. julia T. Heath:
Judge advocate. Miss Daisy Ski.lin;
pianist. Miss Frances Ttlden; tTuS-
tees. Mrs Seth Aldrich. Mrs. D. {.
SkllIir. Mrs. l.. Q. Powers. The work
was conducted before d large audi
enc ami visitors from Henry g.
Stanl-s Camp. No s.. Augusta. ana
Peu CIasun camp, No. IS, Of Car
diner. After thu installation light re-
tresnrlents were served and gen
eraI good tine was enjoyed. \ meet
ing will be held Tuesday evening,
MarCh :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS
THE STRAND
Theatre Soon Will Show "Vrtuous
Wives"

Theatre Soon Will Show "V'rtuous
Wives"
Tie Strand Theatre has contracted
10 show, beginning next Monday,
Miss Anita Stewards initial First
National production. Nirtuous
Wives" adapted from the two NIL
lion edition book Ct the same title by
Owen Johnson.
''Nirtuous Wives" is described IS q
truthful story Of married life in
New York society. According 70 the
author, in the Introduction 70 MS
story. a virtuous wife is becoming an
extinct specie Of fei!llninity under
presen. day conditions. The reasons
for this. as described IN his novel
have been included in the screen
adantation. Miss Stewart makes her
return to tna American screen after
an absence OF several months II the
-o,. of Amy Forester, the only
member Of a social set 10 Whom
Measure is young" AS the wife q
Andrew Forester. and obsrssed only
with the idea of constant and unln-
terrup.ed amusement. she appears III
the role Of the young society Matron
who finally is brought 10 reaI!za-
ton that unbridled pleasure Is but
th., ash OF appiness.-AdF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
They tell a good story on one

They tell a good story on one OF
the Gardiner fruit dealers which runs
as follows. Like most similar places
the man carried on cash business.
on an occasion when he was called
from the store he left one OF his
friends in charge and during this alb
sence some Of the boys went to near
b. second hand store and secured a
motto done with worsted on perforat-
ed cardboard which contained the fol-
lowing quotation from the Scripture,
Il will .rus. and not be afraid" This
they tackled upon the wall and left
until il was discovered by the pro-
prietor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
Narv difficulties had 10

Many difficulties had TO be over
come in the production Of sa,isfac-
tory compass for aerial work. Chief
among these was that OF reutraliz,ng
the magnetism Of the engine land in
particular the magneto>. and Of pre-
venting the effect OF centrifugal force.
which caused the card or dial inside
the compass 20 swing in a direction
quite independent Of north when the
airp,ane was banking on turn. How
ever, a truly excellent compass is now
in use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Tie regular meeting Of the fsel-=-
ious Institute VIII be held this Thurs
,3ay evening at 80 o'clock. These iast
three meetings u the institute are
Of real Importance to the sunday
schools Of Gardner. as they deal with
The organization and MANAGEMENT q
the sunday school. All officers. teach
ers and all others ;nterestd are IN
rited 20 attend. The lecturer for the
evening Will be Rev. H. :. Dow ana
the topic will be 'Worsilip and Nu-
sic in the Church schools" This iec-
,uire will be given if requested
though it is expected that i will be
omitted on account Of the Red Cross
lecture at Library hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
Red Cross Notes

Lieut.. John Richards. who mas late
" returned to his home here afte-
two gears IN France and 1871 days At
the front. has the honor Of being Vie
first Gardiner soldier 20 tell Us Of his
expe-iences al the front and Of NE
Fed Cross as he found it IL rFe storm
and stress OF the war zone, The Car
diner Red Cross deems il a great
privilege to hav secured Lieut.. Rlc2-
ards services and bids all the R=d
Cross workers and members, and
Gardner people generally to Libra
~ hall tonight, March -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

two games could be arranged. the
first 70 be played on the above date
and the second in Rumford March q.
should each win I, game the tie will
probably be played of in Portland.
These will be the big games of the
the least interested in the sport or
Cony should attend AT Least the one
played here as Runford is q claimant
Of the State championship. Cony,
however. has her eyes on that same
honor ard has demonstrated that she
she has q fast, clean. winning team.
one deserving of the support OF all.
ari the fans are sure 10 see real
contest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

A dues social will be held by the
Epworth League Of the Highland av-
enue Methodist Episcopal church Fri
day evening at 100 o'clock. y mus
ical and literary program has been
prepared and Sgt. Hugh Tylor. who
passed a year and a half in France,
will tell some of his experiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
WINTHROP

" Winthrop Grange, No. 90, ned IL
, regular meeting al the Grange hall.
West Winthrop. Tuesday evening.
March II. The following program.
vas e;jo:ed. Head.ng Nj. " j
Laughing reading. Mrs. !. A te7leY.
MIR. Per!ey gave l fepor, q thu Leo
tUrero Conference when he attended
at Auburn and (. L. Laughton gave 4
report Of the state Grange meeting.
Music vas furnished y the Grange,
nlm-er OF old >rngs beng suns.
The mex meeting will te an all DAY
meeting and vii Dc held next Tues
/ DAY.
Mss Ltnel RAYMOND. Nao mas .
position IN Augusta vas t'.e "e+he'-a
CUES, "t "eF mother Ms odEFic f'a!
mo'14.
- sam a-'eE7"'i "aS N''S3'Hs '"s
idAe ''''h y '"-hI"P - az ''''''~ =
fse4uH@tH ii!S "'FSe @F'F-e -''F'o-
rAe ma io" .1e' a'i a-'''ois' n IN
rescued WIN !lt'4" o''l'Sc'ls. te
harness. ana otie' e44 Pi''ei--
some" "a or
MISS -hafioI' ff"ti'e' 80 = 1. =
at the HIGH school,. with eleven p1p'-s
rom '4'e SENIOR aHi JI'-'''
Nlsflso Ihe 'ta'f hous- 90 -NdS q
We'AeStia!' guests .. Representa- I've
Ha1fF hummer Q. 'a'r'l"''., ....-
MIS- = n ''Too va
CUES % lFl~''cH ~ f0F'ia'''4,
-'I-sS o--'f f'''ioS $500 Mill
, H'HlF r n tif'.h -
GUS ''i''ee7 ~ ''~i
.oonsEa1
az illus = -
Inc v. = ! ''l7t VIII ~ = =
ulni'''1sS 49,
MIS- j. r. "T'if''ail i=tt ''o''daH 10y
a IN o''s N'S'I "a 6pS''i All" N-~,-A-
NY
WOOD mas peeA received III t""n
ot me death OF t,eF- sylvester hoop
Ct az S>tcQ' AS cs1'h selhS dNe ~
tal! sustained "hlie - "prn n
leak roo- az lne nome OF NJ SISTER.
Mr.. Hooper was az one tine pastor
81 the Ne.h"dIst chUFCA Hsfc ~
! Winthrop
{. T. ko"eil ana l. t: 1-lbos went
20 Wayne pond one day last Week
fishing, hF!Agln. nome GOOD string
Il :sh'
Mrs. thdrieS stewart ana MISS
Russell u Beigrade were business
callers N town saturday.
Ms. EE2iyn Johnson lel On ne
ice last sunday ana broke ooHe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

farker; reading. Sister Barber of
Gardiner; piano solo. Bro. Washburn
OF Litchfieid; remarks by Bro. Foster
OF Winthrop. Bro. Snow Of Winthrop.
hTo. Barber Of Gardiner. Bro Snowe
OF Gardiner and Fro. Washburn Of
LitchfieId.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

The Smoke Talk held by Canabas
lodge. Knights OF Columbus, on We'd
nesday evening was largely attended
and a general good time enjoyed. The
present drive for members and the
insurance plan were the topics dis
cUSSed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
LOCAL NOTICE

III tie Acme Wednesday ana
Thursday Alolph L l>or presents
John Barrymore n Here Comes the
Bird" Universal Current Events
ard al L-i<o honedy- feature, Scars
and Bars" TarI2-i3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Christ church Womans Auxiliary
TO the Board of Missions Will meet
this tThursdav afternoon at 80
o'clock. Special service following al.
4.3o. Subject for today, What the 81
bic has done in Japan" illustrated,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

The man with the hoe was prom
inent on Water street and the Cause
way Wednesday, The winters &C
cumulation of mud and dirt was be-
ing hoed up into piles and hauled
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

The Twice TWO club held an al! day
session at the home Of Mrs. Sidney
G.. Decker. Maine avenue. Farming
dale, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Bates, Central street, Anybody wish
ing TO contribute clothing should
leave il at the parsonage. In connec-
ton WY. tie barrel packing viii be
held the monthly program meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

There VIII be a baptism Il the
Winter street Free Baptist church
sunday morning. Robes Will be pro
NIded fpr the the Candidates. VI
are requested to come Ill 70 clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Mrs. A. 4. Walsh of this city Will
give lecture this evening at the
New Oddfellovs hall. Auburn. The
W. c. T. L. are to observe gentle
mems night with a banquet at SIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Regular meeting Of Wymadorsette
Temple, Pythian Sisters this Thurs :
day evening. Refreshments. \
large attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Mrs George c. Thompson and
daughter Ruth and little Miss Helen
Thompson. all of Bath. were guests
Tuesday of Mrs. .Addie Z. Peaslee,
Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Miss Helen Spear:n OF Greenville
who has been visiting friends IN Hal
lowell. was calling on Gard .ntr
friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

! Joseph Lever has purchased the
! entworth house or Temple street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Seth Mason Of Somerv!lle, Mass
was the guess ~ Gardiner friend:
Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Mrs. g. W. WILEY has recul ned
fcoE, Farmlngton. Were she has bevn
visiting her daughter, Miss AVS, j
s-udenrn al the Normal school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Mrs. Ben H. Jenkins left Tuesdly
fer Rocklapd. where she : 20 pa IS me
remainder II the week with her ID.
rents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

as 9er't. BiaIsdell has been ad
- Z = 7et.en: IL the Gardiner
ara hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

The Woman's Mission Circle OF the
First Baptist church will hold its an
nual barrel packing on Friday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. H. ".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

NJ. Y. Dalboii AID family LETT Tue
day t0r Niagara Falls. Ont. wle-e
thew are to reside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
FROM HALLOWELL,

Ladies Auxiar of Gen. w. Tlden Camp. S. Of w. Is Or
ganized Degree Work and Installaton-State Superne
dent Addresses Members of Methodist Sunday School
BoardReef Corps Honors Mrs. Virginia Wilson S2nd
Birthday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

NJ. and Ms. Harold L. Crane LEI,
Wednesday, morning on short bUs.-
less ;r:p q Foston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

A-tr1- /. stevens of NsStbr0oh was
3 o-s!,ezs VISITOR n the city Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Us josephine ka!ey of Whiteae.d
IL a-0E re put-of-town visitors
2 l2-'..:.~- Wednesday,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Nj Hs-.h. Allen. Pleasant street.
= Wednesday, for visit with
lends T. Boston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Henry Smith of Richmond was
calling On Gardiner friends. Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Chelsea Grange Will hold a special
1ee..n- OF saturday afternoon,
March l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
YORK And OXFORD
In Joint Banquet at
Augusta House
Members and Invited Guests Do Full
Justice to Splendid Sprcad-Prom-
lnent Speakers Address Gathering

The York AM oxford county deies4-
tons banaye: in the dining room Al The
augusta House last evening was n es-
CRY w . complete success. About l..
Of the members >ani invited guas.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

w 2. Leary OF Auburn is passing
few days in this city with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

-4v'1 'rt.lts u PIttsteld was a
.S'--ss VISITOR in this city Wednes-
GlE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Mrs. Eva Moore of Dresden Mills
Fls Card mr. visitor Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Bates Of Boston was call
z as -~.-nts II this city. Wednes-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

y. q. Briscoe Of Portland was Il
business vIsitCr Wednesday n this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

F. T iiazzord left Wednesday FOR
Washington. .. c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

tn S.ar Club viii meet Thursda
-f5n-ng :. Masonic banquet hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank the relatives. neigh
bors and trends for their kindness. anG
floral tributes during the last lines.
ana death Of our beloved son an
brother. Clarence W Gordon
fSIgned1
Mr.. and hrs wM. II. GORDON.
MP. and MRS. N-M. E. GORDON.
MRS. EVE A JOHNSON.
Mr.. ard MRS A l. GORDON,
Mr.. and MRS. +. NJ GORDON.
MI. and MRS wM II. BUELL.
MRS. PERCY YOUNG,
HENRY l.. GORDON.
PERCY JOHNSON.
mch.3d-tt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS
C0Ny may PiAi RUMF0HD
FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

"a .>etbail team
Tic RumfcrG T1!sn
hall " edne sday
The n .nager Of
: te'ephonei Mg!.
j sad he thought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Ms. George Eailrtt OF Oakland
passed Tuesday IL this c.cy IS the
gue-- u hey Sister Mrs. Joseph Lev
q. Temple street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Regular meeting - $50 O'Clock
this evening q Slnboln Lodge. No.
81, |. O. .. +. a large attendance Is
desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Regular meeting -lis -ver:ag Il 7.:;'''
oc.ocA Of : morn T.o4ge. o. . F.
No -, Tire VII Il work IN t:s In
tatory uegrce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

NJ. and Mrs Charles Coombs Of
Newton Center Mass. have moved
to this city, where they VIII reside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

- ll"s AID OF the Randolph
-c-eA viii meet at the home Of
NJ to-,..., ,.,,.t,,. rrt,,-s,,,,
-ta-- ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Joseph Parent mas purchased the
house at Is Winthrop street, where
he resides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13
LOCAL NOTICE.

LOCAL NOTICE
.-I-sr daHaa Grange hall to-
81 Ac Aaster's orchestra Good
'A-s;~. Refreshments. marl3dl.
-; John Richards. just re-
- 80 rom ths front, will lecture
--':-y r*ening al s O'Clock at Ii
A'-l!. Under the auspices of Red
s's- Aim!ss-on free. mchll-lo-i3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

TIE Epvorth League Of the Meth
odist EPISCOPAL church VIII hold >
s. ratiich's ,oc'a' in the vest.y this
ThIrsGa@ evening. All are cordially
invited d attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Mrs. Harriet Jones Of this city lett
"Wednesday morning for Boston,
where SIN VIII visit relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

nv. G .. Perry Of this CT: gave
an address On the Centenary drive
Tuesday evening III irn Methodist
Episcopal church in r, .Anond and
Wednesday evening al The Ne hodlet
EniscQDal CHURCH II BJwt.0Inha,.I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

Stated convoc4tion OF Jerusalem
Royal Arch Cha pier No. I, this eve
ming At 80 O'Clock Installation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

The Cony High
Will probably: play
team in Assembly
evening. Marcel. -.
the Rumford QUIT;
Teas yesterday an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-03-13

III tle preliminary - mo hcta@e al
conJ. nd and EQ Hacd LitCle- I'D,
the Auburn boys won. the score De-
ing Is to l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
BAD WEATHER AIDS
 IN LIFTING CORN
Bulls at Disadvantage Fol lowing Report of Severe
 Weather in Corn Belt
sv Associated Press

Chicago. February 2s.-Blizzard con- ditions prevailing in the west today tended to lift the value of corn and so too did apparently lessened chances that the hog price minimum would be removed. The market closed firm 3sc net lower to an advance of aAc wi;h Mao $1.251a to s1.25% and July 12l? to $1.2116. Oats finished unchanged to 7sc higher and provisions unchanged 10 a gain of 50 cents
 Reports that the severest weather of the winter including temperatures 10 below zero. had struck portions Of the corn belt put the bulls at disad- vantage throughout the day in the corn market The reason was that feeding would be enlarged and the ru- ral crop movement further curtailed. Among the most active buyers wero dealers who had been confident that the hog price minimum would be re- moved over night but who had been disappointed and were facing prospects that the minimum would be continued until broader export outlets for pro- visions furnished a set-off. Some tram sient depression. however, resulted from misleading reports that farmers who had not seeded spring wheat in 1918 would this year be denied the benefits of the government guaran- tees.
 Oats borrowed firmness from corn.
 Provisions rallied from an early break. Packers bought,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-01
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton Qv ASsoriafed praaa

New Orleans February S.-Lower prices prevailed in cotton today from the opening to tho close and closing levels were practically the lowest of the day, showing net losses of 6S to 112 points. No buying power at all developed at any stsge of the session and moderate sell ing was sufficient to keep the market at the decline.
 Around the opening the trade exhibited disappointment at the outcome of tho attempt to have embargoes on cotton re- moved aild considerable selling resulted. Offerings were increased by the uncer~ tainty regarding the effect on the con- tract of the legislation now before Con- gross, the general view being that any changes under present circumstances must necessarily have an adverse eff feet on values. Finally. in the after noon the small mill takings increased offerings from all directions Hester put takngs of American cotton for the week at 145,000 bales. against 245,000 this week last year and 22o, 900 this week two years ago.
 Bullish Liverpool cables and complaints from the belt of the unfavorable condi- Etion of the soil for crop preparations as the result of excessive rains had no in fluence on prices whatever