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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-08-30

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last week with his sister, Mrs. X.
@. Floyd. $40 8: Henderson 81.
Magic Lodge NO l46 X. Of I. en-
tertained their sisterhood silver LINK
Court No, y on wednesday night,
Aug goth. It was q swell ai1air
and the sisters were al smiles and
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a birthday party was given IN nom
or OF MISS Ida Mae Brazzelton at
the residence OF Mrs. Elizabeth New
some. Quite joyful time was nad;
Miss Lucretla Sparks has returned
home after weeks visit with her
cousin, Pinkie Simmons. 1928 >.
Calhoun street.
Mrs. Mary Thomas OF 1904 -. lltn
street left for Marlin Thursday Tor
her health from there she VIII go 70
San Antonio.
Mrs. N. y Cooper or New iberia,
La, 10 visiting her brother, Mr. n.
n. Ford.
Mrs. Y. A. Robinson has returned
and reports very pleasant stay
with relatives and friends at Pales-
tine, Sherman and Dallas.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-08-30

Mrs. G. 9. Meredith and children Of
Temple, Texas. after spending Z
week in Oklahoma City, stopped over
in Dallas for a week visiting Mira.
Tom Sampson and Mrs. q. Hood
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RESOLUTIONS FROM BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF DALLAS Ex-

DkRECTORS OF DALLAS Exc
PRESS PUB. co.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our
Heavenly Father to remove to a high
er sphere our editor. the Honorable
w. y. King, be. 1t,
RESOLVED, that we mourn the
loss Of true friend, a noble Chris
tan character, an able and forcibe
speaker and DICTATOR; always inter-
ested in the higher motives Of socie-
~, and the uplifting Of his race, and
the placing Of his race ON the level
with other races; always willing and
anxious to help the young man in
his endeavor for higher usefulness
and ever having an interest single to
the good OF humanity, and was long
and favorably known in fraternal
and political circles. Therefore, be
1t
RESOLVED, that we, the directors
OF The Dallas Express Publishing
Company feel deeply his loss and
hereby express our appreciation of
his worth and our sorrow over the
untlmely close Of q successful ca
reer, and be 1t further resolved, that
a page of our Minute Book be set
aside and the secretary be instructed
to inscribed thereon these resolutions
and to send same to The Dallas Ex-
press and and other journals for pub
LEGATION.
]. P. STARKS, President.
A. H. DYSON. Sec'ry.
s. w. j. LOWERY. Treas.
r. T. HAMILTON.
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Mr.. W. b. Bradford is spending
few days IN Marlin.
BY '. Fl. Swanson. Agent
The Dallas Express

~ AfAlAuN A1NUESro
Fort Worth. Texas.
Permit me to say that I am at a
lost for an expression Of my deep
sorrow and regret OF tho un-l nelly.
nn-wnrranted and flched death Of our
modern Moses. our w. n. King, edi-
tor Of The Dallas Express. TO loose
him at fach a. time and by such
agency nj hamper the march OF his
people, especially OF Texas. We can
only hope and pray for another
Joshua to ward back thu billowous
crests OF commercial stagnant and
prejuniced and political obstruction
wkich Col. w. u. King had so we,s
under control with regards to tie
ultimate and favorable adjustment.
Think. and y7a see MIN riding the
2ingy smokers q passenger coaches,
riding Wagons and all SORT Of We
hicle over rough roads and through
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Committee:
Fraternally yours,
RoBT. woRTHINGToN.
J. T. HILL.
H. H. JOHNSON.
THOS.. ROUTH.
W. +. SMITH. w. NJ.
OSCAR BOONE, Sec'y.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
PLANS ARE COMPLETED
FOR WOOSTER TRIP
June IL Will Be Knox Coun.
ty Day AT Experiment.
al Station at Wooster

At meeting of the Agricultural
committee of the Chamber of Com
merce held Friday night, plans for the
coming Knox County Day, which will
be held at the Ohio Agricultural Ex-
pertinent station, at Wooster on June
12, were completed.
+. w. Severns, chairman of the
committee, announced that County
Agent Anderson would be more than
willing to cooperate with the com
mittee in making the day huge sue.
cess and would assist in securing
transportation for those who desired
to go.
All those who have no means of
transportation, but desire to visit the
experimental station on that day,
should get in communication with the
secretary of the Chamber of Com
merce.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10

names, that Capt Headington had
been commissioned. The letter further
spoke of Captain Headington's splen-
did record in the worlds war and
pointed out the fact that the govern
ment is in need of such men today.
The re-commission as captain came
as surprise to Captain Headington
as many of the captains in the recent
war were commissioned second lieu
tenants upon their return to the states.
Captain Headington states that ac-
cording to his recommission he is sub
ject to call at any time, and in addi-
tiOn there are certain periods Of train
ing during each year which he will be
compelled to attend.
The captain will continue to reside
in Mt. Vernon, unless called to Wash
ington by the war department.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
THURSDAYAF FTERNOONS
TO Be MADE A HOLIDAY

Thursday is the day which has been
selected by the business committee of
the Chamber of Commerce on which
employees of local business houses will
be granted half.holiday during the
months of July and August. This day
was decided upon at a meeting of the
committee, which was held at the
Chamber of Commerce late Friday af-
ternoon.
The committee is composed of S. M.
WOolson, S. j. Tedrick and j. G. Mar
riott who after making survey of
the business houses, decided upon
Thursday. Utica has already an
nounced that Thursday afternoon will
be a half-holiday, Mr.. Woolson an
nounced.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
HEAD|N 6 I ON IS
COMMISSIONED A
CAPTAIN 7 D ODAY
Assigned To Military Head
~. quarters In City Of
= Washington
RE.COMMISIONED BY
WAR DEPARTMENT
Subject To Call AT Any Time
And Must Attend Train
ing Period

Captain julius w. Headington, who
recently returned to Mt. Vernon from
overseas duty, received word Saturday
that he had been commissioned a
captain of the field artillery section,
his commission dating from June 3,
1919. Captain Headington has been as
signed to the artillery headquarters at
Washington, d. G. While it does not
mean that he will leave for Washing
ton Immediately, yet he will be sub
ject to call at any time and must be in
readiness to leave on moments no.
tice.
Capt. Headington recently asked the
war department for final discharge
from the reserves, but on Saturday
morning received word that this re-
quest had been refused and that he
had been re-commissioned a captain
and assigned to the field artillery sec
tion. The letter stated that it was
upon the recommendation of we'll
known army officers, mentioning their
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
MAYER GETS LETTER
FROM PHILIPPINES

Leroy G. Mayer, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, received a
letter Saturday morning from the gov
ernOr general of the Philippines, ask
in him to notify the local exporters
and manufacturers of the great ad-
vantage in exporting their products to
the Philippines.
According to the governor generals
letter, $197,19S,42S worth of goods
were imported by the islands last
year and the amount of importations
this year is expected to exceed that
Of last year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
LOCAL PHYSICIANS TO
BE In TOURNAMENT

Dr. N. X. Eastman and DR.. G.. ID.
Arndt, who left late Thursday after.
noon for Atlantic City, will compete
in the National Medical association
golf tournament.
Both of the local physicians are cx-
cellent golfers and are hoping to be
among the winners.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
MRS. MARY DUDLEY
CALLED BY DEATH

CENTERBURG, June Mrs. Mary
Dudley, aged go years, died at 200
o'clock Friday afternoon at her home
at Peerless of a years illness of heart
trouble.
She leaves three sons, and two
daughters.
Funeral services at 10 o'clock Sum
day at the A. G. church and burial in
Bloomfield cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
AUTO sTR|KESR|C;;
u HORSE IS KILLED

WILDWOOD, June THE horse and
buggy, which Murrell Thompon, of this
place, was driving from Danville, last
night was struck by an automobile.
Glass from the wind shield cut the
throat of the horse, with the result
that the animal died in short while.
Owing to the absence of lights on the
buggy, the driver Of the machine failed
to see it.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
Citation for Contempt

In the case of ROzella White vs..
Jacob c. White a citation for con-
tempt of court was issued in the court
of common pleas Friday and given to
Sheriff Mosholder to serve. 1t is al.
legged that the defendant is in con-
tempt of court. having failed to pay
alimony to the plaintiff as directed by
Judge Blair.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
HOGS BOUGHT FOR
4 KNOX COUNTY BOYS

The Knox County Farm bureau has
purchased ten pure-bred, big-type Po-
land pigs from Keck & Son of Cres-
ton, Ohio. These hogs will be distrib-
uted among the boys in Monroe and
Howard township to give them a start
Agent Anderson stated Saturday that
some good results are expected from
these'pigs. .- -
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
Action for Money

John V. Kirk commenced suit in the
court of common pleas Friday against
cover the sum of $271.4S. The plaintiff
claims that the defendant agreed to
deliver to him two carloads of corn
and that the defendant failed to carry
out his part of the contract. The at
torneys for the plaintiff are Henry c.
Devin and Ii. w. Bowman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
The Essex Stays New
: and Rigid

What the Essex proves when you ride In II Is
what may be expected of it throughout long, hard
service. It is built to retain its new-ke appear
ance. 1t will Withstand hard service and long re.
main free from squeaks and rattles.
Hundreds of thousands already know the
Essex and speak of it in the most enthusiastic
manner. Join their numbers Let US show you
qualities in the Essex that no other car possesses
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
BIRTHS

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Proper Of Butler Wednes-
day afternoon.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton Allspaugh of East Burgess
street Thursday morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
Appointment Made

ID. II. Purdy has been appointed ad.
ministrator W. W. a. of r. ID. Purdy in
the probate court of Knox county, Civ
ing bond in the sum of $4,000, with
surety in a bonding company. The
appraisers are A. Kennedy, l.. M. Dal-
ly and Charles ID. Hayden.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
ACKERMAN IS MADE
BANK EXAMINER

Mr.. Harold Ackerman left Wedncs.
day evening for St. Louis, Mo- Mr.
Ackerman recently returned here
from Washington, D. c., where he re
ceived an appointment as national
bank examiner and was assigned tc
the Eighth federal reserve district as
assistant to the chief examiner. Mrs
Ackerman will leave for st. Louis
soon where she and Mr.. Ackerman
will make their future home.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
No Claims are Made Except as tn
Essex Alone Proves Itself

The first thing you will meet when you call at
our salesroom is an invitation to ride The sales
man will not at first attempt to describe the car
to you. He will send you out SO you can see
what the Essex do. OF course, you will note
its beauty and the with which every detail
in finish and appointment is handled.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
inventory Filled

In the estate of Christopher c.
Cox, an inventory and appraisement
has been filed in the probate court of
Knox county, which shows the follow
ing: Total of all property $3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
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COURT NEWS

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The Smith e. Schott Wholesale Gro
Gerry of Millersburg has commenced
suit in the court of common, pleas of
Knox county against Charles Schiap-
pacasse, Celia Schiappacasse and the
Mt. Vernon Telephone Co.
The plaintiffs claim that on April
2, 1919, they obtained Judgment
against the defendant, for merchan.
disc furnished, in the court of Squire
kanaga, in Wayne township, in the
sum of $9S.63. The plaintiffs claim
that since this Judgment was obtain
ed the defendant, Charles Schiappa-
casse, was given ten shares of stock
In the Mt. Vernon Telephone company
by the terms Of the will of his faith
er. The allegation is made that the
defendant has transferred or is about
to transfer this stock to his wife,
Celia Schiappacasse in order to avoid
paying this claim. The plaintiffs
therefore ask that this conveyance of
stock be set aside and that the Mt.
Vernon Telephone company be enjoin-
ed from transferring the said stock
from Charles Schiappacasse to Celia
Schiappacasse.
The attorney for the plaintiff is w.
+. Carver of Millersburg.
Taken to Hospital
Rebecca H. Keck was removed to
the state hospital Columbus, Satur-
day by Deputy Sheriff Lytle The
woman was recently adjudged insane
in the probate court of Knox county.
Papers Filed
The following Knox county soldiers
filed their discharge papers in the Of
flee of the county recorder for record
Saturday: Paul Selby and Royal Buch.
| CT.
Marriage Licenses
Zenno e. Taylor, manufacturer, Mt.
Vernon, and Mary Barbara Smalley,
stenographer, Mt. Vernon. Rev. Ar.
thur H. Smith.
| Alonzo M. Cochran farmer, Liberty
township, and Mary l.. Barton, Lib.
erty township. Rev. ID. A. Morris.
Real Estate Transfers
John J. Pfouts to Charles Jennings,
parcel in city, 81.
Theodore Speck to Olive Young,
parcel in city, 81.
Anna b. Can't to Ethel Russell,
acres in Clay, 81.
Philip Harding to Allen Scholes,
parcel in Bladensburg, $50.
Frank Marts to Edward l.. Glenn,
parcel in Fredericktown, ST.
j. X. p. Mishey to Charles c. How.
ard, parcel in Liberty, $500.
o
Dale Queen, charged with perjury
and who was sentenced to the Ohio
state reformary, Mansfield, Monday
OF this week, has been given one
chance to mend his ways.
Late Thursday afternoon Queen
was taken from the county Jail before
Judge Blair when the court suspend.
ed the refOrmatory sentence upon
condition that Queen would contrib
ute towards the support of his aged
mother and upon agreement that he
would lead better life in the future.
He was given his freedom upon con-
dition that he pay the costs in the
case.
Queen was indicted by the grand
jury on charge of perjury it being
alleged that he swore falsely to
marriage license in the probate court.
He entered a plea of guilty when
arraigned before Judge Blair last
Monday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
Marriage License

Charles f. Stringfellow, laborer,
Union township, and Maude Robin
son, Butler township. Rev. p. NJ.
Kendall.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10

Store hours are now 1880 a. m. to
$50 p. m. On Saturdays until $3.50
p. m. Dowds Dry Goods Co. x7 x10s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
Papers Filed

Papers Filed
The following Knox county soldiers
filed their discharge papers for record
in the office of the county recorder on
Friday: Ben II. Reed, Hiram Reed,
Joseph B. Barber and Abe Il. Schip.
per.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10

Real Estate Transfer
John II. Bone to Lucy II. Shelter,
55 acres Ia Pleasant. $4,000.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
Taken to Hospital

akeh 10 HoSpita1-
Rebecca II. Keck was removed t
the state hospital, Columbus, Satul
day by Deputy Sheriff Lytle. TIL
woman was recently adjudged insan
in the probate court of Knox county.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
The Ride, Though, Will
Be a Revelation

The more you know of other cars, the more
you will appreciate the Essex. We have never
made a direct statement concerning Essex per.
formance. But anyone who has ridden in an Essex
will tell you interesting things about its aeeeer.
alton, speed and power. The Essex capabIy speaks
for ITSELF
Riding comfort is quality that cannot be
adequately explained. claim for comfort Is made
for every But what cannot be definitely des-
cribed be experienced in a ride in the Essex
at any speed over cobtie-stones, rutty and rough
roads and tracks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
Papers Filed

Papers Filed
The following Knox county soldier.
filed their discharge papers in the of
flee of the county recorder for RECORD
Saturday: Paul Selby and Royal Buch
CT.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-06-10
The Light Weight Enduring Car Which
Hundreds of Thousands Now Acclaim

You will see why owners are SO proud. The
Essex does not have cheap appearance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
FROM WALL STREET

NEW YORK, Sept. ls-Mlxsd gains
and losses at the opening Of todRy's
stock market session reflected over
night developments in the labor Hitua-
ton. The various steel shares and
equipments reacted with oils. motUi
coppers and ~shipptngs, but losses were
o o largely recovered on the strength
shown BY Baldwin Locomotive, Lacka-
wanna Steel, General Motors and To-
baccos, u. s. Steel alternated slightly
over and under Yesterdays final quo
tation and rails, Investments, as web as
speculative issues, shaded moderately.
The second reversal OF the session &C.
Cured at midday when further heavy
selling forced U. s. Steel down to the
lowest price Of the week. Related
shares, equipments, oils, feathers and
shippings also registered extreme de-
clines OF two to five points.
Another drive against u. S. Steel and
other leaders took place later but this
wal partly offset by the strength OF
equipments and tobaccos. The closing
was heavy. Sales appropriated $780,
600 shares.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
MEMPHIS Markets

.9uotauons represent prices trOm jon
etr 70 retailer
Produce.
EgEs-Fresh candled crosse, storage
Rntter-EIE'n creamery. mound prIrts
SeQbSei country butter. SsQ4sc; emo
Cheese-Cream prints, sSG35c,
fopltry-Ducks, 23Q25c; hens, alive,
55n2tc; dressed, ESQ SOC: ROSTERS, llU
lbc; geese, NOM. turkeys, live, nom
springers, 2-lbs. and less, SiGsSc; large
Vegetables.
Beans-Navy per h., nv al2c; Lima,
per h.. l4s.
Psas-CalfOrnlA bIack-s"ed, per ID,
10Tnc.
onions-sack, 100 Ibg.. ,sHSQ4OO;
SIS. Il" N"r's''''
Cabhage-Northern, crate, sS.5O@s75,
Pe~ppers-peck. 75c.
EggplantN-Dozen, &l.OOd1.25.
LettuceJNew York head, crate, $3.50.
Celery--Bunch, Mich. bQ960c,
Cucumbers-Dozen. 75dSkc.
Tomatoee-HOme-Er grown, bushel. $500
44,bO.
Sweet Potatoes-Bushel, Sl25d1.5O.
Fruits,
Lemons-Per box. S7.50GS,0O.
0ranges-CalitornIa. ) 6,5eG7,O0.
Bananas--Pound. 6hM7c.
Dried FruV-Evaporated apples, 22es
3Sci peachesN nom: prunes. To-. 2OQ23-.
apricots. nom,
Peaches-Colorado, box, $l.25Gt.50,
Cantaloupes - Colorado pink meats.
fats, NS5G1.60; standard crates, $500
Q3.25,
Grapes-Concords, pony basket, 27c;
\Cocoanuts-Sack 100 500.
Apples-Busnel, Ss.ead5 so; barrel
Maiden Blush. Sl0.OO1l0.5O Jonathan.
No. 1, tl0.OO@10.5O; Mammoth Pipplns,
SS5O@9,00; Grimes Golden, 5000 u IL, SO
box apples, $S.S0G4.00.
Provisions.
Dry Salt Meats-Regular, 24c; ex-
tras, 26c.
Sugar Cured Meats-standard hams,
SSGp40c.
Bacon-Fancy selected, 4SR52c.
Lard-Aog lard, 2HuoOc, best grades
Of compound, 26% 027c; Snowdrift, case,
SIS. 25@lb.75; cottolene, $l350@1A.90;
Crtsco, $1,000; cooking oil, h., 26c.
Grain and Feedstuffs.
oats-white. dray lots, IS; mixed,
sec.
chops-2er toll. less than car los,
$7S. 90.
Hay-Timothy, less than car lots,
No, 1, $35, 900; No. 2, Ss3.00; alfalfa,
choice, SSS.C0; No. /, $500. No, :,
So. 90,
Min Feeds-nray load lots, ton; Bran,
$4b. 90; shorts, gray, $4,000.
Corn-Sackei, In dray load lots, No
white, SLS7; No. 2 yellow, tls6. No.
2smixed, $t.Sj.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1ss-The cotton
market opened at an advance Of Z
points on October, but generally I'M
changed to 8 points lower, and quickly
sold some 80 to 80 points below last
nights closing undSr a continuation Of
local pressure, further liquidation
brought in by the break Of late yester-
day and scattered Southern selling.
Favorable weather and unsettled labor
conditions encouraged bearish senti-
ment. but trade interests we're buyers
at the decline to 29.44 for December,
and the rally in foreign exchange led to
scattered covering,
Reports that labor leaders have de-
cided to call the strike In the steel
trade on Monday caused some irregu-
larity during the middle Of the morning,
but there was trade buying on the dips
and prices rallied sharply toward mid
day on covering, with December selling
up to 1910 or IS points net higher.
There seemed to be a feeling In Wall
street circles that the strike would not
materialiEe and bullish spot advices
helped the rally.
The market vas very Irregular during
the early afternoon, btu a decline Of
about 80 points on fears of labor
troubles In New Orleans was followed
by rallies on renewed covering with
December ruling around S0c at 2 o'clock,
or about % points net higher.
Futures closed firm Al an advance Of
35 to go points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
DEATHS.

FosTER-At Baptist Memorial hospl-
tai Wednesday afternoon, Sept. II, 1919,
at 4.50 O'Clock, Margery V. peggy, age
two years and five months, daughter
OF Victoria Raggio and Madison Foster;
sister OF Mrs. W. J. Crosby, Katherine,
James M, Geraldine, Louise, Sidney
and Ann Foster.
Remains were taken TO the family
residence, 1895 Goodbar place. Funeral
service, conducted by the Rev, Father
Mahoney, will be held al Sacred Heart
tomorrow (Frlday) morning at
10 o'clock. Friends are invited; inter-
ment private In Calvary cemetery
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
BANK CLEARINGS.
MONEY

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S.--Mercantile
paper 5@5h; sterling, 60-day bills Ala;
commercial, 60-day bills on banks 413%
commercial, 6O-day bills 413h; demand,
415h; cables, 416A. Francs, demand
S93; cables. s91. Guilders, demand, 81;
cables 37A. Lire, demand, 9s6; cables,
Government bonds, strong; railroad
bonds, irregular. Time loans, steady;
so days, 80 days and six months 81 a
6 bid. Call money easy; high s; low 4;
ruling rate 4; bank acceptances 4.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-18
NEW COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1S.--After an
advance OF 5 to 5 points on the nearer
positions, the cotton market today we'll
off under selling prompted by fear OF
trading prices were 81 to 35 points Nun-
der the close Of yesterday.
The better feeling in the market for
foreign exchange caused extensive short
covering and a new demand for long
net decline. with a net advance, which
late in the morning amounted to "a to
40 points.
Spots closed quiet and unchanged;
ordinary, 1900; good ordinary, 10000;
low middling, 24.75c; middling, 10000;
good middling, 81. 00c. Sales on the spot,
400; to arrive, rs. Delivered on con-
thact, none.
Futures closed steady at advance of
"a to AZ points.