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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
REMAINS TAKEN TO ASPEN
TO FAMILY BURIAL GROUND

The obsequies over the remains OF
the late Alex Pearson, formerly
Waterman on the Jim Butler mine,
we're held last evening at the old
home Of the deceased which was
filled with many beautiful floral
tokens from friends of the family,
During the exercises w, F Logan
rendered two violin solos. "The Ros-
ary. and Nearer My God To Thee, v
After remarks setting forth the model
lite and career of the deceased as
husband and father, the casket was
closed and placed in a shipping case
for transfer to Aspen, Colo, for in
terment in the family burial plot
The body was accompanied to its des
t:nation by Mrs, Pearson, her son
Frank. and brother, John Keeler. Of
/ Bingham, Utah.
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tBy Associated PFessI
NTD ATT TIC


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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
DIVIDE EXTENSION MAKES
NEW HIGH WATER MARK

Divide Extension made new hlgh
record today by soaring to S2.S2 p
Following reports of a strong open
ing in New York, San Francisco came
in with sales at $265, a block OF
500 shares changing at that price
followed by steady rise until the
peak was reached The gross turn
over was better than for week, the
aggregate representing $4,000 shares
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
MILTTAR|SM
GIVES WAY
TO ALLIES

9'IemeHceau. at the opening Of the
session said The allied associated
powers on one side and the German
commission on the other, have come
to an agreement on the conditions
OF peace. The treaty has been com
pIcral and drafted and the president
of the conference has stated in writ
ing that the text that is about TO be
signed is Identical with two hundred
copies delivered to the German dele
CATION. whose signatures will be given
now They amount 10 a solemn un
der,akng. faithfully and loyalty TO
execute the conditions embodied by
this treaty. now invite the dele
gates Of the German commission to
sign the treaty"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28

BURIED IN ToNoPAH

The funeral exercises over the body
Of Jerry Montague were conducted
last evening at the undertaking par
lors where Mrs. Alice NJ. Gilman read
the ritual of the Christian Science
church. Interment was, in the local
cemetery and the pallbearers were
selected from his old associates.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
TREATY MUST Be
RATIFIED NEXT

WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Although
the technical termination of the
worlds greatest war will not come to
each nation until the ratifying Of
that nation is approved by treaty, to
all intents and purposes the conflict
ended with the signing at Versailles
today The American interest now
shifts to the senate where a long
and bitter contest over the ratifi'
cation is expected
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28

TOURISTS MUST
NOT Go ABROAD
tny AssocIated PresGl

tHy Associated PressD
WASHINGTON, June Is. Tourist
travel 10 France from the United
States will not be permitted before
next year the state department an
nounced today. Business men will be
permitted to send agents to any Eu-
ropean country following the signing
OF peace, but restrictions as to the
return trip will continue in force he
cause of the needs of space for sol
diers and civilian war department EN-,
ployes.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28

LUCKY JACK DIVIDE GROUP
SOLD TO NEW YORK ME-

] p considme of Salt Lake, has
.coasummated the sale Of seven claims
known as the Lucky Jack Divide
rroup situated in the West Divide
district adjoining Eagle Mountain
" miles southwest Of Tonopah The
leader of the buying syndicate is said
In he q Wall street broker
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
WASHINGTON TAKES CALM
VIEW OF THE SITUATION


(ny Associated PreHsI
WASHINGTON, June 2S -OfrclaI
Washington took the signing calmly
Senator Hitchcock read President
Wilson's address to the people, which
passed without comment. The United
States marine band serenading con
gress was the only signs of a cele-
bratiOn.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
SAN FRANCISCO PAYS
ITS FINAL RESPECTS
TO GOOD OLD BOOZE
IT. ArsncIntcd pressl

IHy ANHOCIhtcd PreRHI
= SAN FRANCISCO, June 2S.-- .
= san Francisco's golden goblet, =
= east from nuggets Of the first =
= pioneers, will be turned bottom =
. up" tonight at the city's big" =
= farewell to John Barleycorn. =
= Throngs are here from the out. =
= side. Accommodations are at a .
= premium and "a boiled shirt =
= boom has hit the town
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WILSON ON HIS WAY
HOME FROM BREST
WIRES ALL'S WEI

= WASHINGTON, June Is
= President Wilson cabled Secre-
. tary Tumulty that all were well
. and would leave Paris tonight
= tor Brest, whence they sail for
. home. The president consented
. tc an unofficial reception on ar
. ,iva! in New York
- e = 80 - =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
MAKING IT EASY
FOR TIL ENEMY


PARIS. June 2S.-The newspapers
say the treaty contained certain atlp-
ulattons which it was hoped would
hasten ratification by the German
national assembly. The Journal says
the allies stipulated that liberation
Of German prisoners be dependent
upon ratification by Germany
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
GOOSE QUILL PENS
USED AS F0RMALITY
tBv Associated PresS'

tBv Associated PTessl
VERSAILLES, June 2S,-A box OF
old-fashioned goose quilts, sharpened
by an expert pen pointer of the
French foreign office was placed on
each table for the use of the pleni-
potentiaries who desired TO observe
....---L -.-..liLtn-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
TEXAS RATIFlEs SUFFRAGE

ArSTJN' Tex, June 2S.-The legls'
Iarure has completed ratification OF
The federal suffrage amendment
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT WILSON

my fellow cOuntrymen; The treaty Of peace signed II
is ratified and acted upon full and sincere execution Of
its terms will furnish charter for order Of affairs in
the world. II is treaty the duties, and penalties i'm.
posed upon Germany but only because Of the great
wrongs by Germany to be ghted imposes nothing Ger
many cannot do. She regain rghtfu standing in the
world by prompt and honorable fuImen Of the terms.
beraes great peoples and ends the old ntOeabe order un
der which small groups Of could the peoples Of great
empires to their ambition for power and domination 1t
associates the free governments Of the world league
which they pledged their power to maintain by
maintaining right and Justice"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
IOWA WILL MEET

nv Associated PreHsb 90 ri, t,u,o
DFS MONIES, June 2H.-- ne '"""
legislature will meet July 2 to con,
slider suffrage
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28

GOVERNMENT IN CONTROL

uiy Associated Pressl
BERLIN, June est is official
announced that government troops
have complete control of Hamburg
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28

LAST ACT IN THE CONQUEST OF THE ALLIES

The treaty signed the anniversary Of the assassin
alton Of Achduke Francis Ferdinand Austrian heir apparent
SeraVO and two years and two days after the first American
troops landed in France
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
y
REODING is SILENT

Try Associated PresS' 90 ~, ,ola.
REDDTNG, Cal. June 2S.-Ten te'e-
nhona operators struck here today
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} . 9 . . . = =
TODAY AND A YEAR AGO

, Official readings OF the Their =
} mometer by the United States =
} observer at Tonopah: =
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ARENA
At TOLEDO, o.,
NEARS FINISH

thy AEsOcIRted PresHI
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 29.-Vtctory
for Willard with a knockout within
five rounds in the fight with Dempsey
is predicted by Walter Monahan' the
champions chief sparrng partner
Every train is bringing sporting Gel
ebrities to Toledo.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
AWAITING ANSWER


"" San FRANCISCO, June 2S-Mayor
Ro,nh is awaiting an answer to his
kilograms to Burleson, asking him to
use his efforts to end the telephone
strike
FRED GROB, cashier OF the Bank
ot Fallon motored in last evening
with Mayor Birney,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28
WOODROW WILSON.
~ - p ~ "a ~ a. "a

WASHINGTON 28-The signing of the peace treaty
begun 80 o'clock Washington time The official report to the
state department President Wilson signed IA o'clock Paris
time Mueller and DR. Johannes Bell signed for Ger
many 315 Secretary Lansing Colonel House Chief Justice
White and H Bliss followed the president
ing.
VERSAILLES 28The official report transmitted from
The Hall the department stated that President
the American delegation completed signing the treaty
The other delegations headed by the British
:sgned the Americans
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-06-28

Traditional formalities.
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o y . $50 80
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

$0SO0-6-room modern bungalow close
IN on paved street; good garage,
maple floors; completely furnished
and has electric range and all kinds
of built in cupboards, book cases,
China cupboards; the furniture is
all fine and in first-clas shape;
the house was newly painted this
last fall, has good hot air furnace
and basement fine location If look
ing for a good home; you can't af-
ford to overlook this.
$6S00-6-room bungalow In fine
location with fine garage maple
floors throughout: nice basement
with hot water furnace; this place
is almost new and fine home; would
like to show you the place il you are
looking for good home.
S6000-10-room modern home, lot
6lX122; full basement; hot-air heat;
corner lot; fine shade; this is fine
home and can be bought on good
terms; If looking for house of this
kind you can't beat 1t.
$6500-7-room modern home: hot
water heat; fine basement; corner
lot; maple floors; fireplace; this is
very fine home.
$S700-5-room modern bungalow;
hot air heat; garage; built in fur
niture; east front; nice shade and
location.
$2700-5-room modern home; cor
ner lot; hot air furnace; $500 cash,
balance good terms.
$Aj00-T-room modern home close
In ON Washington street; all newly
painted and tinted; has good garage
and fine location; good terms.
$2300--5- room modern house; lot
7SX122; newly painted: $500 cash,
balance good terms.
$2250-5-room modern except heat.
lot 5OX122; $500 cash, balance like
rent.
S2s00-5-room modern bungalow;
close in; full basement; hot air
heat; newly painted; $500 cash, bal
ance like rent.
$500 - 7-room; modern except
heat; has good garage; is close in
on Hays street; terms $500 cash
balance like rent; we will be glad
to show you any of the above homes
and can make good terms for you
on them.
WETTER & MINTON,
Rooms 5l6-14 Empire Bldg. AIS
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
FOR RENT
Furnished Rooms

ROOMS FOR RENT-Call mornings
or evenings, 1196-M. GIL Franklin.
ABB
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
Real Estate
FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR TRADE-2S0 acres on
Blacks Creek, - acres irrigated and
in alfalfa, 200 grain land, balance
pasture; fair house, granary, shed
and barn. Leased this year for
$500; one-half has been paid. bal
ance of 5000 due in December; mort
gage against the land in the amount
of $4,000; will trade equity for clear
Boise vacant lots or for Boise resi-
dence.
McREYNOLDS & WHITSON,
529 Idaho Bldg.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
WANTED
Miscellaneous

TED ADDISON, plumbing and repair
ing, 11201a Main st. Phone 541-W.
MISC
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

FOR SALE-Good work horse cheap.
Call at gath and Dora streets. A22c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

FOR Rents furnished rooms for
housekeeping. Phone l30S-J. A22c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

location with fine garage; maple
floors throughout; nice basement
with hot water furnace; this place
is almost new and fine home; would
like to show you the place if you are
looking for good home.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
WANTED
Miscellaneous

mowers sharpened by
machinery, which makes them as
true as the new ones. Called for
and delivered. Phone GAS, Morlers
Cyclery, 200 n. 9th st. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WANTED-Good ranch hand at once.
Call 2S-J-3. A27
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

LOST-One gray mare, weight 1900
lbs, shod all around. Liberal reward
for recovery. c. II. & NJ. Co.. Cald-
well. A23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WANTED-Two first class timers.
Downey and Wilder, 100 n. 9th St,
BoiSe. A2Ic
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
FOR RENT
FOR RENT
Houses

FOR RENT-5-room house, S12 East
man street; 50 per month. Phone
Frank Nourse, 120O-J. A22c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
. HIGH GRADE USED CARS

FOR SALE-Five- passenger 1916 mod
Ell Ford; a dandy for 1925. 1916 Ford
Roadster in excellent condition, $3.50
A good trailer for hualing COWS, $50;
at 1906 Main ST. tlA23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

BAD debts collected anywhere in the
United States. No collection, no
charge. Don't be without money
that is due you. We furnish refer
ence and bond; write or call at once
for free plan. Do 1t now.
NATIONAL CREDITORS ASSN.
245 Soma Block. Boise. Ida. tt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

FOR RENT-Large downstairs front
room; nicely furnished; 1901 Grove
A2s
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
STOLEN

TAKEN from in front of Majestic
theater, crippled boys tricycle.
Please return to place taken from
A2Sc
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
FOR SALE
Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-300 hedge plants, sc
apiece. Inquire 2002 n. 10th. A24
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
LOST

LOST-One bay horse: wire scar low
down on left shoulder; white spot
in head; years old; weight 1850
lbs. reward. Address Frances
Shaul, Emmett, Idaho. r. +. u.
No. 1. A25
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

trade for used furniture. The Jen-
kins Furniture Co.. Exchange Dept. #
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
FOR SALE
Livestock

FOR SALE - Thoroughbred Jersey
Heifer, $40; also Ford touring car
in good condition. Phone 2451-M.
A24
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WANTED-A delivery boy. 311 S.
Sth st. Az
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
HELP WANTED
Male
HELP WANTED MALE.

HELP WANTED MALE.
SOLDIERS! SAILORS! AGENTS
Make SIS to $25 daily. Sell World
War Hero books. Sgnple copy, 25c;
write today for particulars.-M.
Chopper & Sons, 10 to 81 Park Row,
New York City. A27
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
FOR SALE
Automobiles

MODEL II CHANDLER, 7-passenger
touring car in good condition; spe-
cial, $500.
RUDISILL- SKINNER SMITH CO.
1905 Main st. Phone $50. A23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22
STRAYED
PERSONAL
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE-Pool hall; might consider
some good trade. Waldorf Pool Hall,
T16 Main \ 80
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

TWO good mich cows to pasture for
milk. Phone 15-R-4. A23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WANTED-Blacksmi Inquire Ida
no Carriage Works, Ill n. 18th. ABB
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WRITE Los Angeles Y. NJ. c. A. auto
school; get started. A30
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

ULLDOG-English pet full -blooded
male fine pet for children; blue rib
bon winner; U1ust sell; leaving
town. Harvey Ball, Phone 111O-J
A23c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

FOR SALE-SPEClALS.
One Duofold, good as new; one ma
hogany Davenport; One New Home
Sewing Machine, retail SIS, our
price, $40; One combination writing
desk and book case; one sectional
book case; one sectional filing case;
one "a in. dining table, chairs
waxed finish; one As in. dining table,
6 chairs, Early English finish.
JONES FURNITURE CO,
706 Main St A22
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

NEW and used castings, Inner tubes;
all makes and sizes. 1120 Main St
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WANTED-Rough dry laundry. Any
kind. Phone 2S76-W. A23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WANTED-Heifer calves TWO days to
three weeks old. Phone S4-J-11.
Tues, Thurs& Sun A27c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

FOR SALE-One + ora touring car
good condition. Sims Co.. Sic Main
If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

WANTED-All around blacksmith. In
quire II. d. Buys, Emmett. A23c
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

FORTUNES being made in Texas Oil.
Write for maps and Information
Texas Boy Oil Company, 40 Pero-
leum Bldg, Fort Worth, Teas.
%,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

CABIN FOR RENT-17O9 Idaho. MO
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

LIST your property with Hopkins
Parrish, 2O7 y. 9th st. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

MANHATTAN rooms; newly fur
nished. 909h Main. AGA
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-22

% EWES with 80 lambs at side; good
stuff; part registered priced to
sell. Jay w. Sanders, Emmett, Ida
no. A24
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
To Settle a Million Acre Ranch in
Mexico

London, Oct. 9.-Brisadier.Gen-
eral A. c. Critchley is going to take
q chosen party Of fifty fellow British
officers to settle on millionaire
ranch about 400 miles north of Mex
leo City. He says Mexico is 1.-The
coming country Of the world
Discussing the reported opposition
TO his colonization scheme of the
British and American governments, he
said:
I'VE are not going out to stir up
trouble. T have no urgent need OF
taking the officers with me, but ]
want to give the lads a chance It
they've got enough grit in them to
make good, and l want company
Both my father and my mother are
coming out with me. but<with fifty
Eaglishmen in the party we can be
very happy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
STATUE ERECT
ED IN THE ALPS

Eerne. Oct. Am unusual relig--,
ious ceremony was performed yester1
Cay in the shadow of Mont Blanc
The Able Coutin, accompanied by
FIVE Chamonix guides, carried to the
top of Charlet Peak, an altitude OF
1920 feet, an aluminium statue four
feet nigh and weighing thirty pounds.
The summit Of the peak was reached
after seven hour climb; the Cham
onix aigGil!e is one of the most diff
cult peaks Of the Mont Blanc range
TO ascend.
The Able blessed the statue after.
it was erected and pronounced q
short grafton. The statue is of Guide
Charlet. after whom the peak is nam
ed. ard who was the first to conquer
it in 1879. Charlet is now 81 years
Of age
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
Reports Show Breaks in Ranks
of Strikers in West Vir-
ginia and Colorado
NON-UNION MINES RUN
AT FULL CAPACITY
Declare Miners and Some Lead
ers Realize Public Sentiment
is Against Them

Washington, Nov 3.-Oficial Wash
ington was firm in the belief that the
end Of the coal strike was near
There was nothing definite or tan
gible in the way Of actual develop
ments to justify this hopeful view OF
the situation. but everywhere the feel
ing prevailed that influences were be-
ing brought to bear to have the
strikers, numbering more than 40O,-
0ao, return to work.
Confidential reports to the depart
ment OF justice from its agents in the
coal fields, were said to show many
eefections from the ranks Of the
strikers. Some of the reports said
that large numbers Of idle miners had
declared they wanted to return to
work but were afraid.
In this connection officials reiterated
that adequate protection would be
given. There was no specific state
rent as to how this would be pro-
1ided, but it was explained that troops
would be available at the call of any
governor who believed it necessary to
preserve order to protect workers.
Scattered reports from the fields,
reaching into twenty-eight States,
showed the first break in the ranks
OF organized labor in West Virginia
and Colorado. Advicss to Washing
ton headquarters Of the operators
said that all non-union mines were
working to full capacity and turning
out considerably more coal than on
Saturday. Some Of the operators
reports said that union men had
gone to work in non-union mines,
and chat there was growing sentl-
ment that the men themselves should
have had the right to vote on the strike
before it was ordered
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
COTTON ASSOCIA-
'IION MEETING
Important Meeting of Cotton
Farmers

4 meeting CT the Sumter Township
branch of the Sumter county division
OF the South Carolina Cotton Asso-
citation, including CsweGo section and
meet at Sumter County Chamber OF
Commerce rooms at - O'Clock noon.
Tuesday, November 11th, 1919 for
the purpose Of forming Il permanent
township branch. election Of perrca-
ncnt chairman, vice chairman, secre-
t:,rI.. and 20 elect three directors to
represent Sumter township ct the
county convention to be held Friday
November 18th, 1919.
It should be remembered that the
success of the American Cotton AS
sociation depends primarily on the in
tcrest manifested by the township or
carnations and the individual inter
est OF the members and the enthus-
iasn displayed in the township
branches.
Don't forget t}"t cotton was selling
for % cents VIXEN the New Orleans
convention was held to launch the
American Cotton Association on Sep
ten1ber Stll, 1919. Cotton is now
selling for 80 to 40 cents. basis mid
ding, and good middling.
We all know that without this or
ganization we would be receiving
much loss for our cotton because we
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-08
DRUNKENNESS DECREAS-
ES 84.6 PCT. IN ENGLAND

London. Oct. en- the last year
Of the war there was a remarkable
falling off in this country OF convic-
tons for drunkenness from pre-war
totals Official figures, which show
a decrease o. $40 percent, follows:
1919 1857: 1918, 29.075. TIE sta
tistics given are confined 70 England
and Wales. The greatest falling Oft
of drunkenness, amounting to almost
80 per cent. wasEin the great mining
and manufacturing districts OF the
English Midlands. and in the thickly
settled coal-niinng areas Of Wales