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Evening star., 1919-12-09
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

OWNER OCCUPYING HOME IN PETwoR1H
will give possession; 6-room and bath semi
detached modern honse; lot 2'Ai',o; 'an ne
seen al any time. Price. S5.25o Address BOX
33S X. Star office.
ON ACCOUNT OF LEAVING CITY MUST
make immediate sale Of home. near itth ana
and attic: bedrooms on second moor. ais"
large brick garage holding cars. frice, Sy,-
500. Address Box 339-R. Star ONCE
ON ST. NEAR 10Th ST. N.W.-FlNE J.
story brick; rooms and bath: modern imps'
only $lO.OOV: easy terms: possession.
HOLA:;D {. BOOTH. :la + NV. +. 21o.. 1o's
FOR CoLORED-BETwEEN T AND L SITS.
nwII3I5 wailach place-sstory. bay win
rear: large lot. Price. 800. Easy terms
Z: J. ToTTEN co. sos Vt. ave NJ s:.as
NEAR LINCOLN PARK-MoDERN. ROOMS.
bath house; colonial porch; hot-water heat
garage completely furnished; intending pian"
and 8 tons coal Price, $4,000. $500 cash
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
Near Ga. ave.-Colonal brick. rooms. bath.
Furnace front a. snd aoa back pOrches nice fro"
F. z. SHEEIIY. 1910 g. Franklin 6ilI
FINE. MODERN BUNGALow IN PET
worth: r. b.; attic. cellar: h.w.h.: amt !.
cars Price. 50 $50: 81 ooo cash. bal. terms
y. J. PARTEI.I.o. i2e1 sth 81. NV. tol. 1877.
DIRECT FROM OWNER. SPECIAL BAR
gains il sold this week: both az exceiI"nt NV.
locations: one 10 and bath. i
rooms and BATH thoroughly modern. coal in
% liar early possession. terms; also > ps>-
senger automobile. starter, etc, cheap f"r
g, sh. Apply after pm, 11l3 Willard -.
NACANT-BY OWNER.
$3.50: near Huntington ST, Chevy Chase
d. c practically new. detached. 1-room housr
h.w-h. electricity; porches; garage; 5000
cash. y. sI35.
on 10th ST NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE: FINE
home; 10 rooms, bath: modern mps.; to Close
estate: Sl2.5oo; terms arranged
ROLAND {. BOOTH. 215 T. NV. +. 2.02. TO-
Two-SToRY PRESSED BRICK: 10 Rooms;
h.wh.; 2story brick garage. cars: II ST. h.
tween 18th and 18th. Price. $4,000. DAN
TEL X. JACKSON. Evans bldg. Phi. NJ. 4.sE.
On S ST NEAR NEW JERSEY AVE. NV
6 room brick TO colored buyer. Only 5000,
terms arranged
Inquire 215 L st. NV. TO-
RHODE ISLAND AVE. NEAR 18th ST. NE.
garden, tiled bath. electricity; hot-water heat;
IS 900: good terms.
ROLAND {. BOOTH. 215 NV. +. 2702. l0'
WEST OF 14th ST. NORTH OF PARK ROAD
-6 rooms and tiled bath: hot -water heat. cleo
trio lights. concrete cellar under entire house.
colonial front porch 2-story rear porches.
Price only So, 800. See 1902 Perry place NV
FRANCIS A. BLUNDON Co,
d0s q St nv
3-sTORY PRESSED BRICK; L. ROOMS:
electricity: gas: furnace heat; 22-foot front.
foot alley: price. $3.50: reasonable terms.
DANIEL X. JACKSON. Owner. Evans bldg.
tone NJ. 1909.
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3-STORY PRESSED BRICK; L. ROOMS:
electricity: gas; furnace heat; ~ foot front.
S0-foot alley; price. $500: reasonable terms.
DANIEL. X. JACKSON. Owner. Evans bldg.
tone NJ. 1909
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141s s5th ST.; SEVEN ROOMS AND BATH:
81. 900, 515 10th me-: six rooms and bath; !;
5000. Address Box lit, Star office.
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FOR SALE BY
SAMUEL SHAPIRO.

SAM Ell Sf1Atl KO.
PERRY PL.. WEST OF l4TH
ST. NV.
Modern Groom and bath brick house
h.-w.h.. elec. lights. stationary tubs.
servants toilet. front celisr entrance
etc This is a bargain at s.. 80. Terms
TENN. AVE. NE.
In the five hundred block we have
nice 6-room and bath brick house fui
mace heat nice yard to alley. Room
for garage. Price. 81 800. easy
terms.
MORTON Pl.. N l..
Groom and bath brick house. furnace
heat gas lights. Nice home for s.. 800.
Easy terms.
c ST, NEAR TENN AV. NE.
Corner Gre and bath brick house
furnace heat, parquet floors, all large
and outside rooms. Don't miss this
one. Price. S., $50. Terms.
11TH NEAR N ST. NV.
Groom and bath brick house long
yard 10 alley. House suitable for
rooming purposes, home or investment.
Price. $500. Terms.
SAMUEL SHAPIRO.
512-13 Bond bldg 14th and y. Y ave NV
Tel. Franklin 5442.
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DESIRABLE NV. SECTION.
Immediate possession. One block from car
liue. Modern 2-story brick dwelling q rooms
tiled BATH hot water heat. gas, electricity
colonial front porch double porch: deep
lot to vide paved alley. Will be sold within
rcXt few days. Price. only $6.250
DAVIS & STEELE.
1i20 New York Main 50Se.
1T is not the profit make but the
ice We give makes on. success.
FOR SAI.E-S5OO CASH AND BALANCE $40
pc: month, including interest.
lib.I Swami II. NV. I rms. s............S 81. :i0u
sl@ y. Y. ave. NV. rms. .......... 1000
l,-I I'D II. NV. rms. 900
1"'h I'd -. NV, u rms. and eel. ....... 3, 500
.,,N ST. ne. b. win. rms ......... 3 500
ltl? 4th St NV. u rms. ard eel. ....... =. 500
i'H j. >t. ne, rms. s....-............. 1900
.ls Flprda ave. NV. Z rms. .......... 3, 200
1909 oth II. NV, : rms. ms.....-.......... 800
1"S Marion NV. rms. 5000
II" LIST Sc. rus. and large yard. 900. 500
1915 NV. store and dwelling. ...... - 500
-ti" l1fh ST. NV. rms. ...-........... ...4O,
i2.b l.inhrn ne. Il rms. ................. - 100
+i2 i II. NV. = rms. and large yard 500
Following l-3 cash and balance i'll :. and
: years. fr.
y side Rhode Is ave. Sl9 600
Pill q II. NV, IL rms. s................ lOTp
80 18th ST. NV. cor. NJ. M............ : 800
/ 49, I'D II. NV. ............ 500
.:2j ID -. NV. rms. and eel ....... 500
DINAlL 4 co. 7:2 :1th ST. NV IL
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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. 3-STORY BRICK,
Sr. and b.. h.-w.h., NV. $',3oO- Terms. Al
dress Box 72-T Star office.
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A. N. RUTAN,
AIS Kenois Bldg. 11th and G SITS.
Main 6221.
TWO BLOCKS NORTH OF DUPONT CIRCLE
IL rooms; ba this: ample closets: handsome
ly furnished: $4,000 furnished: $4,000 unfur-
nished: satisfactory terms: immediate posses
sion. HOWE rOrTEN. 1921 Vermont ave.
TWO-R0OM HOUSE. 10 LOTS. GREATER
Capt. Hts. $3.50. Phone NJ. 1926. between 8
a M and pm. los
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NACANT-BY OWNER.

WEST OF 14th ST. NORTH OF PARK ROAD
-6 rooms and tiled BATH hot water heat. cleo
fric lights. concrete cellar under entire house.
colonial front porch. 2-story porches.
Price only Sc 800. See 1902 Perry place NV
FRANCIS A. BLUNDON Co,
101 g st. NV.
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WILL YOU LET OUR Statesmen
TAKE YOU OUT TO INSPECT this
good investment in Mt. Pleasant? 10
conveniently arranged rooms ard bath.
with many conveniences Only Sc.
THIS Is A BARGAIN and good buy.
WILLIAM s. PHILLIPS.
Phone Main 9S.
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Otis Near 18th St.

Eight rooms and bath; sleeping
porch: absolutely modern; excellent
neighbOrhood: ncw-housc scctiol: close
to 18th st. cars; immediate posses
sion; 80 800.
SHANNON & LUCHS.
713 1ith st. nv.
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Vow.
on @ ST. NEAR ". J. AVE. NV.
o-story brick dwelling. q rooms. bath: deer
yard to paved alley. Possession at tncc. Easy
terms
A. G. HOUGHTON & CO., 1916 st. NV.
We have the BEST in every section.
NEAR 14th ST. 2h BLOCKS ABOVE PARK
road. 2-story brick residence. rooms. bath;
colonial front porch, hardwood floors, furnace
|. at. Price, $1,000. Easy terms.
A. G. HOUGHTON & CO.. 1916 II ST. NV.
We have the BEST in very section.
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Belmont Rd. Near 18th St.

Ten rooms. = baths; electricity;
hardwood floors; 3 rear porches: one
porch glassed-in; open fireplaces: lot
20N100: attractive surroundings: con-
venicnt to l4th ST. car line; immediate
possession: price. S13, 800.
SHANNON & LUCHS.
7I3 18th ST. NV
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FOR sALE-oN WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
two-famiiy dwelling: separate
kitchens. separate bathrooms
separate cellars; and rooms
and bath; hotwater heat; an
economical home or good IN
vestment; $S. 500.
STONE & FAIRFAX.
1872 New York
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
FURTHER BREAK
m COTTON PRICE
Money and Labor Troubles Induce Additional Liqui7
datiou, But Stability of Spots Checks Decline and
Brings Reeovery-Weather Good-Ginning AS
Expected.

spots were holding well and not follow
ing the drop. Recovery OF about 200
points was had, but al was not re-
tanned. In New York the list finished
the week AT net loss Of 100 % 230 points,
while New Orleans lost rs to 21S. Spots
al the leading centers lost 100 to 200
points, middling ranging from So 10 10
cents,
Volume Of sales was smaller, but the
reason for this was not alone lack OF
demand. Certain kinds Of cotton are
said to be just az firm as ever, but
there ia little OF II left. Opinion varied
widely as to what the low grades, now
coming TO market In liberal volume, are
worth. Buyer and seller were apart in
their notions and both seemed jockeying
for position. Some few advices told Of
concessions being granted, but nobody
signs OF weakness, True, prices were
off come, but there was no rush to
sell even at quotations many were re-
fusing TO turn loose.
Conditions were favorable for saving
the late crop, for the week passed with
out any rain OF consequence and tenn
peratures were such as TO enable pick.
Ing to be pushed. Quality Of some OF
this late cotton In also being helped by
the excellent weather and many adj
vices tell Of a better outtuEp than
thought possible. and also that y VIII
Sfuue DttNtF. Inc Ccueub IHpQEt VII
ginning to Nov. II came Friday morn
Ing about as expected, showing that
7,577,00o bales had been turned out,
compared with S,706, 900 last year. The
showing was lightly larger than expect
ed, but proved unimportant as price
factor. The period Of crop estimates 10
just ahead and they viii probably have
some influence In determining the
course OF values. Apparently the
tendency during the past week or two
has been TO slightly enlarge expeeta-
tions, although those who are bullish
and look for return to the previous high
levels are emphasizing the large pro-
| portion Of the low grades,
Movement OF the crop continues fair-
ly liberal and there were larger exports
during the week than for some time,
about 225, 900 bales having been cleared,
The total, however, Is still moderate
and the coal troubles are hindering
movement and may further affect II II
there Ks not an early termination OF It,
Spihners took 1853. 900 bales, making
the total 3,504,000 compared with 81
| 277000 to even date last year. Visible
supply Of American gained l69 0og
| bales, compared with a gain Of $4,000
same week last year., a relative increase
OF 100, 600. Total visible supply Amerl-
can is 4,OIs, 900, against 2,seS, 600, while
OF all kinds the amount IL ,b,l4S0VV
against 4.0sS,00O,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
COTTON Markets
Market Displays Strength and
Closes Around Top-SpOts
Without Weakness.

SATURDAY Afternoon NOV -
Strength was displayed by the cotton
market today and finals were around
the topmost levels for the day. Over
night news was not OF special impor-
lance. but there seemed TO be more
hope that the coal strike would loon be
adjusted and thus remove one Of the
handieaps from the market doing better,
A slight decline In exchange rates was
noted, but silver meth was up to a new
high levels, which had cumulative eff
fects on the British market. More OPP
tlmJsm regarding the financial situa-
ton in this country seemed to be en-
couraging to the believers in higher lev
els, while the stubborn resistance Of
those who are holding the actual dis
couraged offerings Of contracts.
In New York March opened at 32.45c
and the top was $500, made right at
the close. Trading was moderate In vol
ume. Finals were firm at net gains
Of SIS to ST points, New Orleans did
almost as we'll closing steady n S5
to SIS higher. Liverpool OH Monday
should come 81 to q points to the good.
Spots were rather quiet, but fairly
good sales were reported n prices
were as a rule higher. New Orleans
made no change, mlddllng remaining at
81 .75e, with sales only SS4 bales. Mem
phis sold 1900 bales and left middllng
at 40c. Houston raised her quotation 30
points, middling to 40c, and sold 1874.
Dallas sold $500 at an advance Of 65
points, while Fort Worth sold 4,1SS at
an advance of 60 points. Little Rock
left them unchanged, middling at S9e,
and sold 1890.
Weather in the belt continued excel
lent for picking and there was nothing
to indicate change over the weekend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
EsTIMATEp.
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Nov, 22.-The cotton
market showed a steafier tone during
light after the recent heavy liquidation
and there was covering for over the
weekend, with scattered buying en-
couraged by larger spot sales in the
Southwest yesterday, increased spin
ners' takings for the week and pros
poets for continued large exports. The
opening was one point lower on jan
uary but generally Is to 90 points high
er with active months selling 40 to
81 points above last nights closing fig
ures shortly after the call. January
There were reactions from the early
advance, but the market firmed up
again on covering by near-month shorts
and bullish spot advices with January
selling at S4,9Sc and March at $4,000 In
the later trading or about IS to 90 points
net higher, The close was within a
few points Of the best showing, q net
advance of 81 to 81 points.
advanced to St.7S and March to Q .96.
Spot cotton, easy; middling, 1890,
Futures closed firm at advance Of S.
to 81 points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
NORTHERN
|B'NAI BIRTH LODGE
TO HAVE ANNIVERSARY

Hundreds Of visitors are expected In
Memphis Sunday and Monday to take
part In the observance OF the Goth an
niversary OF Lodge 35, Independent Or
der of B'nai Birth, Open house will
be kept both days at the Y, NJ, II, A.
rooms In the Rex building.
leo O~berdoerfer, OF Birmingham,
president OF the district grand lodge,
will be present and several others OF
the grand officers are expected. Mil
ton b. Rose, president Of the local
lodge, has appointed numerous commit
tees TO have charge Of the events.
These will include a business session
Sunday morning, for the initiation OF
new members, a smoker. an automobile
ride In the afternoon for visitors and an
elaborate program Of music and ad-
dresses Sunday night at the Poplar
Avenue temple,
Monday the Salon circle will give n
reception and tea, and Monday night q
special program followed by dancing,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22

KANsAs-CITy, Nov. 22,-Cash wheat
unchanged 10 slower; No. | hard, $40
62,32; No. Q, $2,2S@2,29.
Corn, unchanged to &c lower; No. 2
mixed, S1.5S; No. 2 white, $1,54@1.57;
No. 2 yellow, Sl.6S,
Oats, &c lower; No. . white, 75c: No.
2 mixed, 78974c; No. . red, H@75c.
Rye, $i.SS,
ST. LOUIS. Nov. 2e,--corn, No. 8.
$40; No, Q white, $3.50.
Oats, No. ., lac; No. ; white, Bhc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
coTToNsEED OIL.
BANK C~LEARINGs,
BOND CLOSING,

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-Ffnal prices
io0'io; first is, st.So; second Is, s2'se;
first 4Ms, s4,60; second ANS, 1880 third
ANS, sg,2e; fourth ANS, s2.SS Victory
S%s, seas; Victory AIS, 1924.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
RuI.r, NOT GUILTY,

Holding that there was no evidence
that the bud alleged to have killed
Eugene Michaels. negro, actually killed
the Negro, nor any evidence. that the
animal was even vicious, Judge oapeii
late FRIDAY gave the Jury In the case OF
i. c. Kincannon, administrator of Mich
aels, peremptory Instructions to find
for the defendant, sidney Rarham, dab
ryman owner Of the animal.
Kincannon sued for damages in the
sum OF $4,000 for the benefit of the
dead negroes brother n family,
inclosure with the bull one morning,
Barham testified that the negro did
not have instructions to enter the in.
closure at night. The defense also held
that there was no positive evidence
that the negro was killed by the animal.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
JIM BRETT EXPERT,

James Brett, circuit court clerk quail.
flied Saturday In Judge Capells division
OF the circuit court as an expert on the
value OF brood sows, dead and alive.
James Canale, attorney, and partner
OF Brett a Canale, agricuiturists and
farm land owners, examined Mr., Brett.
The Ease In question was an appealed
case from q magistrates court. Ed
Bell, negro, had been given a Judgment
for SIS for a sow alleged to have been
killed by Louis Gaia. Bell valued the
hog at 5000. Mr.. Brett valued the hog
at the same price fixed by the magis-
trate, so Judge Capell let the tudg-
ment stand at that figure,
Mr.. Canale, whose friends claim he Is
also an expert farmer, even better thar
Mr.. Brett, failed to qualify recently
when he admitted he thought peanuts
grew on top OF the. ground,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
NEW E COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. ga better
feeling regarding both the coal strike
and the money market put the price
Of cotton higher in the early trading
today. the active months gaining 81
to 45 noints. Recent sellers were in
clined to cover their contracts and they
added materially TO the demand,
ordinary, rs. 25; good ordinary, 1895; low
middlipg. S2,75, middling, 2S.75; good
middling, 1850. Sales on the spot, 81;
to arrive, 800.
Reports OF coming attempts to sta
bilize foreign exchange increased the
inquiry and toward the end Of the SEES.
than the finals Of yesterday, the distant
months showing more strength than the
lear,
Futures closed steady at advance OF
IS to SO points.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
FROM WALL STREET
Week End Dealings in Stocks
Light, But Close Firm.
Bonds Are Lower.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-DsainEs on
the Stock exchange today were light
and limited almost entirely to traders.
The customary Weekend closing of ac-
counts was indicated by the course Of
shorts was seen In General Motors,
Pierce Arrow, Crucible Steel and repre-
sentative oils, In which gains OF two
to eight points were made. Standard
rails and industrials recorded only nom
inai changes on small offerings, The
closing was firm. Sales appropriated
$4,000 shares, There was heavy selling
OF Liberty bonds, the fourth ANS failing
to the new low quotation OF 1888.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
GRAIN MARKETS
Government Effort to Cot
Living Cost Has Bearlsh
Effect on Corn Prices.

CHICAGO. N9v, 2H.-Government
moves to cut cost OF living had a bear
ish influence on the corn market. Open
ing prices, which ranged from u to
NC lower, including December at Si.3OM
TO S1.9i, and May at $l,23% to S1.24
were followed by o. slight rally.
Subsequently, anticipations Of a sett
Element OF the coal strike led to a de-
oided upturn. The close was unsettled,
nc to INC net higher, with December
s1.31% to $1.S4% and May $1'2bS to
$1.25M,
Oats were easier with corn, After
opening o shade to sc down, includ-
ing December at 74%c TO 75c the mar
ket showed but little power TO rally
Higher quotations on hogs gave rela'
| tive firmness TO provisions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
eY oFoRoE. Williamson.

more uoubies developed 10 test the
~squanlmity OF the cotton holders dur
ing the past week, but they came
through without seeing values display
any great degree Of ~weRknasa. The
chief feature wal that the more distant
contraets widened their differences with
the near and all Increased their dis
counts compared with the price Of the
actual. The independence displayed by
holders OF the latter continued the bull
wark OF the market and the stumbling
block OF that element which appeared
at times bent on forcing values down
ward. II was also the basis Of conf
denee In return to the higher levels, al
though opinion was more confused than
Il has been for some time, and pending
the clearing Of the atmosphere OF many
things, chances for another bull move
meut seemed slim. However, Il could
not be said that bears were showing
much confidence in their ability to make
inroads on the ranks OF the man be-
hind the bale.
with the short interest In spots to
a large degree satisfied n the spin
ners provided with a goodly portion Of
their raw material supplies Selther In
hand or under contract TO them by buy
ers, to say nothing Of their holdings Of
long contracts, n breathing spell was
had in spots, There was time for talk
ing a more careful survey OF the situa-
ticn and calculating on the remaining
prospective supply. II was generally
admitted, wen by many sellers, that
the scramble had sent values TO un-
reasonable levels and created false
ideas Of value, which would probably
result in some wild fluctuations before
the latter part bf the crop was sold,
But II also had to be admitted that the
wonderful prices received for the por-
ton Of the crop sold, estimated at
fully half OF the whole, had placed the
| nrnducer In tho most independent posi-
ton in history 10 dictate the price for
which the rest would He'll, 1t was con
| eeded so,that he could scarcely be eK-
pected TO make any concessions worthy
the name until he gave-a thorough Nsl
Of his ability to make the price.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
OFF $40 From Top.

The climax Of the downward move
ment was reached on Wednesday, when
The March option In New York touches
,Sl,lb, a decline Of slightly more than ssv
ne bale from the seasons top, AZ
prices at that level were CONSIDERED
below cost OF production trade supnot,
became plentiful, 1t being seem tha'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
Action for Traders.

For the speculative trader plenty OF
action was afforded, but fluctuations
were extremely erratic and rumoTs were
plentiful. The financial situation oeau.
pied prominent place In the gossip, =
IL lent assistance to the r~eactionists.
While no apparent effort was belng
madesto lessen provisions for the leRitl-
mate requirements Of the cotton holder,
II seemed manifest that operations OF
purely speculative character were pc
Ing restricted, and cotton shared IN the
effects OF the curbing policy, one OF the
effects OF, the firmness was mat foreign
exchange rates declined TO. the lowest
levels yet seen, sterling sight dropping
TO less than 81, which means nearly ~
per cent depreciation from normal tor
the British pounds purchasing a
In this country. Other exchange was
Off even more, which naturally re-
stricted the ability Of the foreigners TO
buy their needed raw material,
Contributing 20 this depression wal
theS fate of the peace treaty. at the
hands OF the Senate at washington,
which met its doom Wednesday night
after being buffeted considerably dur
ing che several days preceding. AZ
fate OF the document. II meant prV'
| ionRation Of the unsettled state. OF al
fairs between this country aha the cen,
| trail powers Of Europe and deferment o.
/ direct business with they, Howeyer,
! most OF the depressing effect was fei
In advance OF the vote.
Failure to get the coal strike settled
| and the miners to return to their wotE
also played into the hands OF the bears
The fuel situation was growing worss
and Indications increased that many o
the industries, including cotton mus
would be compelled TO close down u
order that the absolute needs Oh IN,
...-A.. 10 aalaA nara nj until HOHl
sort ~ settlement be had. The weel
closed with little apparent progress
toward ending the strike, although Tn
very rgeno OF the situation ,eneour
ased optimists to believe that the gov
eminent would resort to drastic step
to cope with II, This latter view wa
given some stimulant because w ssVs'
az business Judgment and sentiment
Me- Not d~isniavina any marked weak
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
.PRETTlEST GIRL CAKE
BRINGS IN CASH SAG

YAZoo CITY. Miss, Nov, 20. (spl.)-
supper at the Maben school, in this
county, the other night brought APP
proximately $40, The two contestants
for the cake were Misses Lurline
Screws, the efficient and accomplished
teacher Of the school, and Mary Belle
Screws, OF Sharkey county, the latter
n~eiehboring county in the race for the
honors,si
The young men OF Yaxoo county claim
| to have been the victors In the contest
Ethrough having made the visitors con-
| tribute something in the neighborhood
OF s22 toward the purchase OF a new
object Of the entertainment and box
supper.
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