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The sun., 1919-08-20
UNEASY SHORTS BID
COTTON UP AT FINISH
Westerners Lead in Buying,
Followed Quickly by Local
Traders.
BULLISH RUMORS AFLOAT
0versOld Market Responds I'M
mediately to the Fresh
Demands.
RUMORS AFLOAT

The cotton market was featured yes
tercay by sharp upturn In the late aft
ernoon on heavier short covering than
had been seen in some time. Before the
advance or during the forenoon and part
of the later session. the market was
dull, within a narrow range. Principal
factors were hardly bullish and so the
rise could mot be attributed to any de-
velopments on the outside With the
market In such an oversold state, how
ever. 1t did rot take much to cause un-
easiress in the ranks of shorts, which.
corservatively speaking, were many.
Many factors were opposed to any adj
vance at first The demoralzed state Of
foreign exchange with sterling and rates
on other countries at new low records
again was one, while the better weather
map was also considered. These offset
the favorable Liverpool cables, which
contract market in the British centre
took an upward course and closed nearly
so penny points up Spots there, how
totalllng 1000. The official weather
forecast for last night and to-day called
for generally clearer conditions in most
sta ties, with rising temperatures.
Al the call prices were II to 80 points
I'D ir, dull trading. 1t was evident Inn
mediately, however, that the tone was
improved with sentiment still mixed
After a small reaction the market held
steady during the morning. Southern
pressure was moderately heavy, but each
dip brought out covering for profits.
The real movement came just before
the last hour. Numerous bullish ru-
nors were circulated and the market
was sensitive to small support. Western
shorts took the lead, followed by Local
people. At the highest points prices
were about 90 to 100 up from tina
days worst levels. The close was not
| far away from the best so to Sc points
up. with spots also higher.
New York spot price, S.ioc.; New Orleans
| 80 &c
Pence ~ nr,cas- Mon
The sun., 1919-08-20

Spirited bidding by dealers and manu- g.
facturers whose stocks have run low
because OF the extraordinary demand re-
Gently from the garment trade forced
prices OF offerings of many classes of
raw furs to high levels at the $1,000
900 auction salt. which opened yester-
day In the salesrooms of the Metropol-
ltan Fur Exchange, 10S and ITO West
Twenty fourth street. The sale will
continue to-day.
Included among the offerings are ship
ments of pclts from Russia. South
America, Norway, China, Italy and
Japan. Seal skins showed an advance
of 40 per cent.
The offerings and prices realized yes
terday were as follows: Beaver, S6.75
to sSS. advanced 80 per cent. skunk.
Is cents to $3.50, advanced 20 per cent. :
American opossum, cents TO S1.54 .
Australian oposSum, % cents to s1.S5
squirrel, high. si.0o. no ohange; mole, .
cents to SO cents, no change; marmot
80 cents to SO cents, advanced 10 per
cent. nutria, cents to $3.50. advanced
70 per cent. kolinsky. 81 cents to s2.70.
no change; civet cat. IS cents TO 80
cents, advanced IL per cent: South
American cat. SO to g. cents. no change
sealine plates, $500 to $40. no change
Hudson seal. s1.97 to $2.57, 20 per cert.
advance muskrat. 80 cents to S1.70. adj
vanced 20 per cent; seal skins, SO 10
SIS, advanced 40 per cent.
The sun., 1919-08-20
coTroNsEEp oIL-Range of prices

EGGS-ReceIpts, I5,U48 cHHek' FTesT
gathered, extras. doz., "a q 55c.; extra hrs Is
Fl IA sac; frsts, 40 soc. seconds. AZ acc.
under grades. 30u i1c.: dirties. No. !. ~
a 4Oc.: No. ? and poorer. 400 sse.; checks
good to choice, dry, 340 sec; under grades
25Gf32c.: refrigerator. frsts,' buyer 10 as
sumo charges. 4664Ic.; seconds $40 soc.
state. Pennsvlvania and near by Westert
hennery whites. fine to fancy. sGm we.
common to prime. 50166c.: PACIFIC cnas
whites. express. &c; freight, 5oI voc.
other Western and Southern, gatherc,
whites, As a SIC: state. Pennsylvania an'
near by. henncry browns, fancy. 6s@e2c
gathered brown and mixed eolors graueu
fancy, SO % SEC; fair to prime, foWo-c'
The sun., 1919-08-20

The New York Clothing Trade Asso.
citation. consisting OF houses which con-
duct inside shops" and which numbers
among it's membership many of the
largest clothing manufacturers in the
city. yesterday announced that it had
entered into a collective agreement with
the Amalgamated Clothing Workers OF
America.
The agreement between the manufac-
turers and the union in Chicago. has
heen adopted as the basis of the under
standing in This market. This provides
for the preferential union shop and for
the creation of machinery for the a1
justment of all matters in dispute.
Among the manufacturers affiliated
with the association and who will be
affected by the agreement are: Cohen.
Goldman & Co, Heidelberg. Wolf & Co.
Raphael & Vile, Hays. Levi g. Co, Cur
rack. Lerkin & Bandler. Coleman Tail
oring Company. International Tailoring
Company. J. l.. Taylor & Co. ,Homthal.
Fiste g. Co, Joseph Yeska and NJ. w.
Naunlburg
The sun., 1919-08-20

NATIONWIDE STEEL
STRIKE IS FEARED
Canvass of Vote Will Be
Started To-day.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Aug l9.-Repre-
sentatives of twenty-five steel workers
unions, forming a national executive
committee, began arriving to-day for
the conference tomorrow to canvass the
strike vote recently taken in the steel
industry and TO make a decision as to
nationwide steel strike.
Organizers in the Ohio district declare
that the vote has been Overwhelmingly
in favor OF strike and say that reports
from other districts indicate a like re-
suit.
The first meeting Of the committee,
which is composed of presidents of the
twenty-five unions or their representa-
tives. will be held at noon tomorrow.
The organizations represented include
unions of the blacksmiths, boilermalIers,
brick clay workers. bridge and structural
iron workers, coopers. electrical work.
ers, foundrymen, iron. steel and tin
plate workers, machinists, metal pol
ishers, mine. mill and spnelter workers.
molders, patternmakers, plumbers and
steamfitters, quarry workers. railway
car men, sheet metal workers. stationary
firemen, steam engineers steam shovel
and dredge men and switchmen
The sun., 1919-08-20
IMPROVED TONE is
SHOWN ON THE CURB
Higher Priced Oils Attract
Most Attention, With Ad-
vances Resulting.
AMERICAN SHIPPING SAGS
Tobacco Products Also De-
clines Several Points
Mines Featureless.
lMERICAN SHIPPING SAGs

while liquidation was found again in
so;ne quarters and price changes at the
close were Irregular, generally better
lone marked the curb trading yesterday.
The openine found mixed price changes,
but n moderate demand developed for
some stocks and few substantial adj
,rsnces were made although they were
rot all maintained. Interest was CEN
.ered chiefly in the higher priced oils
aria the specialties.
Among the weak features were Amer
lean Shipping, which declined about
tkfee points, and Tobacco Products
Exports. which also moved several
points lower. Iron Products went
,ip on light trading and a stronger tone
Was shown In the dealings In the tire
stocks, among which Savold Tire and
Colonial Tire were slightly higher.
ACTIVE buying of Vulcan OIL sent the
price more than a point higher. Sin
cleir issues advanced almost two points
IN an irregular manner. Producers and
Refipers was fractionally higher due to
the news that the company brought in
a. 900 barrel we'll in Wyoming, where
The company has 10000 acres under
leaee Seaboard Steel was subjected TO
prpft taking, but offerings were well
absorbed.
Mining stocks were featureless and
little activity was reported III the bond
section.
sioss Sheffield es made their appear
afce
Total sales and range of prices follow :;
The sun., 1919-08-20
PRODUCE MARKET.


BEANS AND PEAs-BEANs--Marr
choice. 100 lbs. s11.5o; marrow. nsnennr-
pea, choice, $780,; medium. choice. %;
Lady Washington. California. 1915; small
wac sssS ,ar iEs whise Kote%
ashi, japanese. and corear S.; pai nulcs
sssS%i red %a55ow ;ed l'C eye. kSo sc
s s%is ig. sss s;,GsggS mp.,ls: :lG %s$
Ms Name; sfsSu rS Sn,s'9. ssSssS long
crop, ss;Sg@5 1918 crop SIZE; sn Si,5oyS y. So
PEAsmscoteh, igis. ,,s.is@7..S; gress en-
wlss,on.n 'ss3SS5 iaa es,to s,ss9, , iSG
aTTs; Chilean. s7GT5oi Australian; $50
Oils; Japanese. $500 $50; black Eye 5
s caiI1rG1 ssSs Wilt iR.' small ManshuT
ian, s5.75d6; large. ssgS.5o.
BUTTER s.s5s pkgs Cream,
cry, higher than extras. ID, 56is ose; ee
tras. % score. 55E a Sec; hrsts, 81 70 "
eos e q Sac; lover grades. 4sT @isHs;i un.
sailed, higher than extras. 5ga % soc. e A
tras, 5sh q Soc; nrsts, 6s@S7hs.; seconn I,
S5%c.: GOOD to prime. SoHSsths.; s com.
mon to fair. 4s@5ec.; renoysted' ,i nss.s
SoaSIe; lever sradssss; .a eS@ sse asis
stock, current make, No: J.. Ava wf"c'
No. 3, Sec: lower grades. 4oisc'
CHEEsE-Receipts. 1899 boxes. state
h.. Sois q s1c.. average run, 2sh @ 3oc,
lower grades 2o9?shc. single daisies daisies
colored fresh, s0ba d 31%c.: Young Amer
icas fresh, s4@slbe.:. Canadian Chcd'
dars, in bond, q u n 2sac; state. skins :,
speciais 22ds3c.: prime to choice, - @
zoe; fair to good. fi@i7c.; lower grades
7G13c.
The sun., 1919-08-20
Raw SILK Prices Lower.

Raw silk prices have dropped again in
the Yokohama market. according to
cablegrams received here yesterday.
Sinshul No. l was quoted at 2,15O yen.
n decline of 80 yen since the latter part
of last week. The visible supply was
said to be 1000 bales
In the local market manufacturers
are making more frequent Inquiries and
the indications are that orders will bo
larger now that the strike in Paterson Is
settled and other disturbing factors are
somewhat overcome.
The market for thrown silks Is a shade
weaker and all grades We're quoted yes
terday down 10 cents for future de-
livery. In most mills everything is sold
up to November and whatever is OBJ.
tanned for delivery before then must be
secured by manipulating orders.
The sun., 1919-08-20
Profit on Sale of Cotton.

According to statement made YES
.erday by a Government official In Wash
ing,on the net proceeds of the sale OF
10000 poo yards of surplus cotton goods
held in this city recently were 10 per
cart of the original cost of the mer-
chandise.
Whether or not prices al the sale to
he held September will be as firm as
those at the preceding scale is profile
matical. but Washington officials are
optimistic enough TO believe that with
the shortage of cotton goods the Gov
eminent will more than break even.
The sun., 1919-08-20
Police Department
Orders
TRANSFERS AND ASSIGNMENTS.
PATRoLMEH

PATROLMEH.
To take effect 5 \. NJ August 20:
rAomas PayI ter, 18th Prec., 10 lO4th
Prec
Frederick Diehl, Goth Prec. to 4sth Prec
Joseph Mason. l0ith Prcc.. to 18th Prec
To take effect l2:0l A. NJ. august Is:
From Div. National Defence Especial
war rolD. TO precincts Indicated, indefinite
leaves Of absence are hereby revoked:
christian l. Kirkcgard. sc; George A.
Basel, 90; Charles r. Harson, !, deslgna-
tion as acting detective sergeant, second
grade, revoked.
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS.
INSPECTORS.
Thomas 7. Ryan. 18th Insp. Dist. to
Headquarters Div, to duty In office OF the
Chief Inspector from p. NJ. August II
Thomas J, Kelly. 18th Insp. Dist. in
command 18th Insp. Dist, In addition to
his other duties from p, VI. August II
during strike.
LIEUTENANT.
Edward F. Hayes. 9Th Prec. to Head.
quarters Div, TO duty in ONCE Of the Chief
Inspector, from p NJ, August II during
strike. .
Gerald Murphy. ?sth Prec,, assigned as
acting attendant for "A days from A. NJ.
during absence Of laborer on vacation;
William l.. Falkenbury. Bridge Prec TO
Detective Div assigned as acting alton
dant. for II days from A. NJ, August 90,
during absence OF attendant on vacation.
The following leave Of absence is au-
thorized, without pay;
PATROLMAN,
John A. Cunningham, 65th Prec., for two
days from ls p. NJ. August 10,
Z The following applications for fun nay
while on sick report are approved:
PATROLMEN.
Daniel l.. Smith. 9th Prec.. from 80
=. NJ. August IL during disability; Saliva
tore Menici. 16th Prec,, from $3.50 p. NJ.
August during disability; Hugh oDon-
nell. lO3d Prec., from 1901 4. NJ, August
during disability; Timothy Murphy
August 4 to IL noon August ..
The sun., 1919-08-20


samc--enme ..,,.... .......... sioN
Hs ','h a xunn-l6. 4. IL church 500
ILL.,; ; ,...,;.ac;. sis.p
IS. H. Greenbalgh .........,. 79oss
Linco Refining Co. 1nc.-w It.
Grace & Co. .:..l.,............ ltSG9s
IautepSsrS, joseph III clean 4l''o
pipe Co.)-pulcanized Rubber
MeFarisnd, stephen J.-c.. Int: 'O'f
Manson, Vance s.-A d. Graham. s;SSssss
Morrill,, Frederick Pm. Ray. lISiN
Powell. David--G. A Haskeht... 1905
Peck. John-G. A. Greast. go. lOO?3
Preston. Duncan C.--S. Sreln
Rector. George VIZ. E. Rector. s.a So
sohlahger. Solomon H.-Coionlal
Distributing Co.. ...,..... 3;13S
Strunsky Louis--H. Steiner 1914
Walsh. wAlter-M O'NeIl Sup
ply Coz. ...........''..'.. $3.50
BRONX
The FIRST name is that OF the debtor.
Bon NilIam--M. Greenboum.. Sii9s
sbar. Jacob, and Boris Kassore-
woipin. Wiliam-L. X. wwoiprin.. loss
SATISFIED JUDGMENTS.
MANHATTAN.
The first name is that Of the debtor; the
second that of the creditor ard date when
judgment was filed:
States, James-N Camarinos ct
al; May 20. 1919. ........... SETTLES
Union Pacific II. r. Co. j. f.
Burke; July 81, 1917 reversed G,3is;2
Seoneld James Corp. fpr the
Relief of Widows and Children
Of Clergymen of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the State
OF New York; Nov. ~, 1915. &C.. e,5ll.li
welsner Daniel HI. F. Hurley;
Jan IS, 19l2.................. 1OS.2a
Houghton, Joseph H., Samuel G.
Seaman and Fannie r. Bogart
&C. a. Tooker Aug. is, 1911. 29S.9a
MaIcoh, Nathan HI. Anderson:
March 20. 1912. Sl2.Ss
''s s Rockwen Co; May 5. 1913 7oslc
S'S Nav = is1s.............4..... 1871
S' May IL, MISUNDERSTANDING, 1i5u
Connolly. W., and Roger II. $500
Hornthal ct al: July y. 1919. "Sh3S
Bardurch. G. L.-Broadway Motor
Truct Co. July II, 191y....... Slrlt
The sun., 1919-08-20
BULL WRECKS LONDON SHOP.
Owner Sues Owner OF Animal and
Gets Damages.

Special Correspondence 10 THE SrN.
LONDON. Aug. ll.-Americans have the
phrase "A bull in a china shop but
London now comes forward with real
case of a bull invading a furniture shop
and almost wrecking the place, The Incl
dent was revealed in court when tho
owner of the shop brought action against
the owner of the bull for damages done
in the rampage OF the animal
The shop owner harged that the bull
rushed into his shop and made his way
into the showroom. without invitation
Of course, and took up position behind
sideboard. There he resisted all ef-
forts to dislodge him until reinforce
ments were brought up and began a
flank attack.
Then the bull changed his quarters
and took up a position among several
chairs. but the attack became so vigorous
that he was forced to take flight. leaving
by the same way he entered. Damages
were awa,ded 10 the owner OF the shop
for smashed sdeboard chairs and
other furniture.
The sun., 1919-08-20

PORCCPINE
PLANES TRANSPORT ACTORS.
London Manager Starts Innovation
Voted a Success.
Special Correspondence TO THE suS

Special Correspondence 10 THE suN
LONDON, Aug. lin the United
States the press agent would get the
credit in England it is pointed out as
another use to which aeroplanes in COM
mercial service may be used. Recently
the manager OF The House Of Peril"
production hired two aeroplanes TO
six members of the company could be
persuaded to make the trip. but their
departure and arrival was watched by
large crowds and the journey was voted
a success The producers of the play
assert that they plan to use the aero
plane extensively in the future for the
transport Of their companies.
The sun., 1919-08-20
"Period Hats" for winter.

II designers here shape their course
10 follow the trend OF styles in Paris
period hats" will be among the leaders
in millinery next winter.
Fashion correspondence from tire
French capital tells of a decided leaning
of milllners toward the styles of long
ago. many of the most prominent de =
signers having created models copied
from the fashionable headpeces of the
period of Louis XVI, which are raised
high in the back and tilt forward at a
sharp angle.
The sun., 1919-08-20
New Orleans Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug l9.-Extensive
covering by shorts was forced in the
cotton market to-day and IN the greater
part of the session prices were at a wide
net advance. Late prices were more
than cent a pound net higher. The
close: October. 30.61; December. 1855 ;
January, 3O.57; March. 3o.js; May,
e9.5G
Spot cotton quiet. midding. So.63.
The sun., 1919-08-20

Arthur Freeman, advertising and
sales manager for Gimbel Bros, New
York. will soon sever his connection
with that concern to go in business for
himself. Mr. Freeman has purchased a
half interest in a New York manufac-
turing concern, of which he will become
head
The sun., 1919-08-20
High Price for German Armor.


LONDON, Aug. 1l-Through German
relics of the late wax still are popular,
II is evident that souvenirs OF the earlier
days OF Germany are more valuable,
to wit. the recent sale of Nsuit of
German sixteenth century armor for
SS25O
The sun., 1919-08-20
London Wool Auction Price. Up.

LONDON. Aug, 1S.-Onerings at the
wool auction sales to-day amounted TO
$3.50 bales. There was a good demand
from Continental and American buyers
Me4inos advanced to 10 per cent, and
fine orOssLrcds 10 IA per cent
The sun., 1919-08-20
Famou. Hotel Vow Movie House.


SpecIdT torTeNpohdence TO The SuN,
LONDON. Aug. 1.-THE George IIo-
tel at Northampton. which was built
in 1855 and served as a hotel until
four years ago. when it was taken over
by the military authorities. has been
converted into motion pictures house.
The sun., 1919-08-20
COTTON STATISTICS.
LIVERPOOL CABLES.

Spot dull at l3 points decline middlng Is. i6: :
sales 1000 bales 5000 American: imports 5000.
American nil. Futures opened steady at to
Is point. advance, Gle sed steady at net advance
If % to 43 points. August closed 1850 October.
1886: January. 1909: MAY, 1898 Manchester
yarns irregular: cloths quiet but steady.
The sun., 1919-08-20
Pennsylvania Crude OIL Market.

on CITY. Pa. Aug. ls.-Credit bal
ances 81 Runs, 1868 bb,s. average.
7s.415. Shipments ss.075 average.
The sun., 1919-08-20
Business Troubles.
PETITIONS IN BANkRUrTCy-

+ so SooS ea,.ss" Gs',}G Ia5 = !a'
Ka;s Bros, $685.. E fist i.GF Bskei,
1H HESreyy1'Ie' o. Is The attorney
BY Theodore A. Cook SS.alnlitSrE peIi'i2n
Liabilities, sS,H4; no assets, O0F Prln M
claims; ,HaIentsne sshssidsIl $500; Frank
worth Baker, Hurlsyvil'e. y. Y. is The
DAVID JAcoBowITz-voluntary petition
seventh street Liabilities, sl3,59l; no
assets Secured claims: Joseph l. But
s ,snEe e;si si'sS' 90, unseSnrSd eaig
stein. Sos Broadway, are the attorneys.
SCHEDULES IN BANKRUPTCY.
PASTEL CAH%-schedules OF Daniel
Calm, ladies' hats, 1851 BroadNay Lila,
pal claims; n. 5. stern Company, 3i'Sis,
Lion Hat Company. 5000; Rialto The.
atre Corporation, $4,000; ID. \. schultz,
;eSOo; Alsace Hat company. 1904 Isl,
dore Faitt lSi Nassau street, is the at
torney.
MANHATTAN
The following Judgments were filed We.
terday; the first name is that OF the debtor:
Ansonia sanitary Mfg. Gov. L.
Blonde, Giovanni, Anna Blonde
and Marietta Arena-A. srS-
svss..i.., ;;::..:.s $500. eGa.I!
Cataln' Jose--Gray Son. Inc. ss4.O2
Cohen. Sam, and BENJAMIN Stein
a. Iinshtl7 .,,.:,,......., el4lj
Dunn, Ralph. l.. Lichtenstoin lOi Al
First, Harry. Ranznl ...... IA "a
Fisher. John c. and Hiram r.
Thomson 49,, .a;..... lI.Oel.ss
Foley, Thomas, Louis Dill anu
Anton Dill-People. &c....... 100 oc
French, .Edw ID w. Grady a
CO., 80. ..,.,.;.......,, ssssl
Fssano. Antonio, and Louis Sas-
sam \. Heckscher ...,.,...,. Sn..c
The sun., 1919-08-20
'RAWPURS TOUCH
NEW PRICE LEVELS
Spirited Bidding Sends Quota
tions UP at S1,0O0,O00
Auction.
High Rents Drive Big
Hat Plant From City

~ UE principally to the "exorbi-
IN tant" rents which prevail In
IL New York, representatives OF
the company stated yesterday, the
Young Hat Company is removing MS
factory and executive Offices from
this city to Norwalk, Conn.
The silk hat department will be
continued at its present location In
Twenty-third street.
The sun., 1919-08-20

PUBLIC -UTILITIEs.

Sales. High. Low. Bid Ask
22s cities Service. ....4ss 1874 i3t 4ss
$3.50 bankers sh:.. IL: az 81. .:f
49,. Cities 3 deb b.. =. .. 1852 1856
Cities S deb c.. :. 1914 loI
Arizona republican., 1919-01-29
SAYS AUTO BUSINESS
 ON EDGE OF BIG BOOM

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-Leaders of the industry, in addressing the National Automobile Dealers association, today expressed the belief that the automo- bile business was entering the greatest boom in it's history.
 John N. Willys, president of the Willys Overland company, used pros perity as the slogan of his address, and told of how the returning soldiers and sailors are to be provided for by his company, saying:
 Henry Ford never lost a dollar when he started to pay ordinary la.borers s5 9 day. because he got the best labor possible. We are going to fellow him. Labor will drive itself if you know how to get out and have it Cooperate with you. l believe that in the future the farmers will have as much luxury as the city man. As a nation, too We are going after the worlds business We are going to prosper for years"
 George M. Graham, sales manager of the Pierce Arrow Motor company predicted that within ten years tnt farmers alone would buy t10,o00, ,O0t worth of motor trucks.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-29
PREACHER ON TRIAL
 FOR MURDERINC WIFE

SACO, Maine, Jan. 2S.-The states case against Henry H. Hall, Q lay preacher, charged with having beaten and choked his wife before throwing her from railroad bridge into a shall low brook, resulting in her death, the next day, was outlined to the jury by the prosecution today. The selection of q jury occupied only two hours Two of the states witnesses were heard
 Much stress was laid by the prose- cutor on what he termed Halls in- discretions with several women. while pastor of a church at Wells Depot. He said witnesses would testify that the preacher had been warned by mem. bers of the parish to be more careful in his conduct
 It would be shown further, it was stated, that Hall had remarked to several persons that he did not in tend to go through life with 8 sick wife on his hands.
 Ernest Matthews, a railroad section foreman, testified to having seen Hall near the bridge on June II. He said Hall told him his wife had lost her balance and had fallen to the rocks in the middle of the brook, and that Hall did not show any signs of grief.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-29

The following message was sent to President Won kleinsmid yes- terday by President Asbury of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
 "Phoenix extends a cordial invi- tation to the League of the South west to hold it's convention in this city. This invitation is extended in behalf of the people of this city and the Chamber of Commerce.
 "H. w. ASBURY, President"
 OBREGON SAYS ABSURD"
 LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. 28.- General AIvaro Obregon, here to visit his children, announced to- night he would not be candidate for president of Mexico at the ap- preaching election.
 ''I shall not be a candidate for president" said General Obregon.
 President Carranza has brought about and maintained order. think conditions are such that an orderly and impartial election of officers will take place."
 General Obregon characterized suggestions that the United States buy Lower California as "absurd.r
 There IS no law in my country that would permit Lower CaIifor- nia to be sold to the United States, nor is there single Mexican cti- zen who would sanction it." he said, adding that the proposal shows lack of knowledge of our laws and character by those re- sponsble for it.