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II see there is n plan on foot TO
chickenize France"
We'll what do you suppose our
home musical comedies will do?"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
BOOKS IN LIBRARY
ON CITY MANAGEMENT

For citizens who have not digested
the proposed city manager plan, the
Goodwin Institute library, under Miss
Marilla Freeman, has obtained several
books on the subject, which may be
obtained at any time. Bits Of argu-
ments both pro and con are contained
IN the manuscripts, which come from
many universities and places OF au-
thority.
The Debaters' handbook gives a d.
gest OF tho New York city
statute and Of others, a copy of the
charter Of Springfield, O., in a digest
OF the Dayton, o., charter. 1t gives
cities and q brief for debate.
An important item on the Goodwin
institute city manager shelf is a copy
in pamphlet form of the proposed bill
providing the council-manager plan OF
government foC the city OF Memphis.
Among other interesting books and
pamphlets are the following.
city Manager Plan for Chicago"
draft OF "A bill, 1917; what Is the
City Manager Plan?" University OF
Texas Bulletin. 1870; The CITY Man
ager Plan University Of Oklahoma
debate bulletin, October, 1919; city
Managers Association first to fourth
annual reports i9l4-l9lS; The Com
mission Plan and Commission Manager
Plans" an analytical study by a com
mittee Of the National Municipal
league; THE Commission Manager
ran in Actual Operation in Deyton,
Ohio" Debate in the Independents
New York;, volume Sc, page 10; win
the city Manager Form of Government
Ftt All Clties?' National Municipal
Review, May, 1919, THE American
city, containing many discussions OF
the plan.
All who are interested in the GOV.
ernment of our city may call at Good
wyn Institute library and look over this
material. The library, with It's splen.
dld new annex, on the top floor 81
GOODWIN Institute, is open daily from
y am. to $3.50 pm, and it's use ia FREQ
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
Dozen Quarts
Concealed In
Army Uniform

There was entirely too much beyel to
the form Of a brawny negro wearing
q soldier uniform Saturday. as he left
a passenger train ut Grand Central
station, 10 suit Policeman Rerryhill,
'Wough, but hook at that black bows
SHOULDERS, win YOU" exclaimed Berry
hll!, turning to his working partner.
Policeman Oliver.
couldn't he Jack Johnson. YOU don't
figure" suggested Patrolman simpson
who was talking with the other two
oh, | make him now" boosted Rer-
ryhill, poking Oliver in the ribs With
bis thumb; that negroes wearing his
knapsack on the inside OF his clothing,
hes a bird that needs capturing"
That was how Commodore Stamp.
negro, % years old. who said he was
from Netherland, Mo, came to be con-
voyed to police headquarters. Accord
ing to his captors every time the police
car ratified, there caem a 'sloshn from
stamps clothing in unison.
when his oVercoat and blouse were
pulled from his back, a hand made
munitlon Jacket. holding ~ point bot
Ties OF whisky, was revealed.
Az the prisoner was lead away he
mumbled with a grin: Use shoreiy
white folkes." "'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
STOCKS DECIDEDLY
FIRM FOR WEEK
Better Business Prospects In
fluence Trade-Copper
Down.

NEW YORK. Feb. 15~.-Technical
conditions governed this weeks irmer
and more active stock market, shorts
covering at the first indications OF
buiiish support. Sentiment was lnflu-
enced by better business prospects, al
though there stf,l existed widely d.
vergent opinions respecting the future
Of important ind tries.
More unsettlement in the metal trade,
with refined copper down to II cents
and additional dividend reductions, Kept
that group under restraint.
Retirement in the Mexican situation
was attended by substantial gains, not
only in oils, but among other issues
which are interested in the trend OF
events across the Rio Grande. Motors,
tohaccos and other speCialties now pop
ularly designated as peace" issues
were easily advanced to the confusion
of the bears. but rails remained in a
state Of suspended animation, standard
shares hardening.
Firmer tendencies prevailed in the
money market, 90-day loans being
made at 51s per cent on all industrial
collateral and call loans several times
rising to 6 per cent, reflecting the In
creased inquiry for time funds.
Foreign flotations sustained the dull
bond market, much of the hesitation
IN that quarter resulting from the heay-
mess of Liberty issues, the first and
seconds As IN fourth 4As falling to
new low records.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
FROM WALL STREET

NEW YORK. Feb l5.-Stocks opened
with "a firm tone today, the market soou
becoming active and decidedly stronger
on another broad demand Tor oils, ship
pings and some Of the motors.
Rails moved contrary TO the general
trenu Tor q time because OF the pro-
houuCed weakness In 81. Paul issues.
but maue 9DreCiabh gains later.
1 eatures Of the oh GROUP were Pan
American Petroleum common and pre-
ieTred al gains Of 4 10 3 points, re-
spectiyely, ard Mexican Petroleum and
Royal Dutch. Marine preferred and
American international corporation rose
. points each, General Motors 4 and
Stutz Motors 3, Leading steels and
equipments advanced 10 ~ points.
The closing was strong. Sales ap-
proNimated 100, 600 shares, Bonds were
steady.
Representative shares again gave way
70 speculative issues in the first half
hour Of today's stock market. invest
ment rails and industrials recording no
material changes. while oils, shippings.
motors and several miscellaneous Is
sues made extreme gains of I TO )
points. Foremost In the advance were
an American Petroleum spreferred,
Royal Dutch OH, Mexican Petroleum
and Texas Company, Distilling and
paper issues also indicated further pool
activity. The steadiuess of L. :. Steel
and related leaders probably resulted
from covering Of short commitments
over the Weekend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
TO HEAD OFF
BONNEVILLE GRAB

Following the exposure made in The
News Scimitar Friday of the attempt
that Is being made to reduce the reve-
nues Of the normal schools Of the state
in the interest of the Cookeville Poly
technical institute, the educational
committee Of the Chamber or
Commerce met Saturday at noon
and adopted a resolution oppos-
ing the pending measure and in
structed the secretary to bring II to
the attention Of the Shelby county dele
cation and other members OF the leg
islature.
DR., A, A, Kincannon, president OF
the West Tennessee Normal, will go
to Nashville sunday to meet the heads
OF the other normals of the state. and
organized opposition TO the measure
will be launched Monday, the day set
for the bill to come before the senate
for final passage in that body.
The bill that has excited so much
opposition provides that the normal
school fund shall be reduced approx
mately 20 per cent and that the amount
taken from the normal schools shall
be diverted TO the Cookeville school.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
Dude Blackwell
Tempered With
His Judgement

Things went completely vice versa
late Friday afternoon when Detective
Doe, OF the liquor %ferrets, sailed forth
m quest OF h~ootleggers, and In the place
OF capturing any Intended prey he was
himself taken by a bootlegger,
Strolltng to the corner of Second
street and Reale avenue. Doe lazily
leaned himself against n pole and took
on the look of a man suffering from
The "~dry-neCk,' more prevalent than
the flu In oasal localities.
There. was no delay. Up stepped
Dude Blackwell, negro, who bowed. as
q grin split his face so per cent around,
Addressing Mr.. Doe, Dude said. Here
] Is; hen'er watohun amer wait'en fur
yer ALTER long, Take dis hear hav'er
pint, fur a dollah amer hahe-uf-dollah.
~ comes back he'ar eny times We laks
fur mo'er.'
Doe, without revealing his identity.
heckoned Policeman B%errvhilll, and
that's why Dude was fined $50 In police
court saturday and held for state court
trial.
Dude listened TO Mr.. Doe testify, and
his eyes opened wider and wider. As
he was lead away he turned back and
said: Oats n times Use shorely
tempered wild nah owns good jedge-
MINT
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
ToMoRRoW'S
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-There was
renewed realizing at the opening Of the
cotton market today. First prices
were generally 3 to 20 points lower,
with May selling at 2l.lS and July at
20,SS on the call, or Z to p points
under last nights closing, The SELL
ing was encouraged by a hearish view
of the Weekend figures. showing com
paratively small spinners' takings and
an increase in the visible supply, II
there was also some selling for New
Orleans account. Weekend reviews
OF the goods trade indicated an I'M
proved tone, however, and as soon as
the initial offerings had been absorbed
prices turned firmer on covering n
IN sympathy with the firmness at New
Orleans, which was attributed to a
further widening of the low grade dis
counts.
The market showed increasing aCtiv-
ity and strength later in the morn
ing, on continued covering and a mod
crate demand from trade sources. May
sold at 22,2b and July at 2l.S0, making
q recovery Of about 30 to 107 points
from the low level Of the morning and
an advance of 66 to So points from
last nights closing figures. Last prices
showed slight reactions under realiZ-
ing, but the tone was steady at a net
gain Of IS to so points,
Futures closed very steady,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
Gram,

Chlcago-An immense evening up has
been on in corn the last two days, with
ar advance OF sac from the close Of
Tuesday. The big Eastern shorts have
covered millions OF bushels the last two
days, getting 1t from local and outside
longs and from traders who covered on
Thursday and took advantage OF tho
rise early, yesterday to reinstate part
Of their lines. There has been a lib
eral admixture OF sentiment and merit
combined with extensive short covering
in the advance of l3hc from the low
point of the week in May, In which
there Is the heaviest trading. Traders
generally look upon the coarse grain
markets as more two-sided for the
present and subject to wide price
swings without any particular news.
The disposition In certain quarters Is
to buy on sharp breaks, while others
who are bearish are disposed to sell OH
all sharp upturns. One Of the largest
Of the local traders sold out a good
sized line OF long corn on the bulge and
oats, pressing sales at times. Big buy
Ing Of May oats at COO by commission
houses, who led the late buying Thurs
day, was on yesterday, but they were
soon filled up,-Tribune,
Chicago-Corn; Raymond News Blu
reau says: THE early dip attracted
some good commission house buying,
especially by concerns with Eastern
connections. Short covering also not
ed" Eastern oats demand again re-
ported nothing e.. w. Wagner & Co.
Chicago-Sales OF $1,000 bushels cash
oats reported made at Omaha over
night to 70 South on the basis Of soc
track theIe.-E, w. Wagner & Co.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
BANK STATEMENT.

~ ~ ~
Loans, discounts, etc, $i,S0S, 649, 900,
increase $50, s37. 600.
Cash In own vaults. members federal
reserve banks (A) 97,472,000, increase
81, 55A, 900.
Reserve in Federal Reserve bank OF
member banks 1882. 290, coo, increase
$lA,46S, 900.
Reserve in own vaults, state banks
and trust companies OBJ $ll 1893 900, In
crease 1888, 900.
Reserve in depositaries, state banks
and trust companies S1l, 504,0 900, In
crease 1920, 900.
xNet demand deposits $3.79b, $780, 900,
increase $t9S, 600.
Net time deposits $l4o,6GS 900, de-
crease 1856. 900,
Circulation $36. 166, 600, decrease $27S,-
600.
Specie included in tA) and OBJ, $54,-
sos, eco.
xunited States deposits deducted,
1884, 3S2, 900.
Aggregate reserve $555, 1893, 900.
Excess reserve $50, AS, $50. increase
SIS, 0l3, $50.
Summary OF state banks and trust
companies In Greater New York, not
Included In clearing house statement:
Loans, discounts, etc, 1896, 500, 500,
Increase 1852, 300,
Gold So, 402, 200, increaAe $40 500,
Currency and bank notes SIC, 255, 500,
Increase $3.50, 400.
Deposits with Federal Reserve bank,
New York, SOL, l4O, 500, increase S2,3l2,-
Total deposits 1927, $50, 500, increase
Banks cash in vault. $i7,3lS. 700.
Trust companies cash in vault. $685.
4S4, 500.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
GRAIN REPORT.

CHICAGO, Feb. 15.-Big advances In
the corn market have taken place this
week, despite heavy speculative SELL
ing. The underlying reason for the
strength appeared to be the greater
profit in feeding to farm animals than
in shipments into commercial channels.
Compared with a week ago, quotations
this morning were up 2% cents to sac.
In oats there were gains of "a to
2&c, Provisions rose $3.50 to $3.50.
Owing to the fact that farmers were
likely to be busy with field work, any
material increase of the scanty COM
mercial stocks of corn seemed quite i'm
possible. The market, therefore. was
on a basis where sweeping upturns
might well have been looked for.
Oats merely paralleled the action of
corn.
Provisions scared almost daily to the
maximum limit allowed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
GRAIN MARKETS
Active Buying by Eastern
Houses Sends Corn on
Upgrade.

CHICAGO. Feb. lJ-Active buying on
The part OF houses with Eastern con-
heclloNS sent the corr market upgrade
Jouhy after some display OF weakness
az the outset Opening quotations,
which ranged from NC to nc lower.
with May 3l.l9A Ut.20 and July sl.1gL
Wl.lbLa. were followed by a rise to well
above yesterdays finish.
strength OF the stock market end Of
foreign bonds had a stimulating innu-
cnce. In the last hour, however, bear
lsh rum0rs about the Argentine strike
unsettled prices. The close was nerv-
Gus, 2H3h8c net higher, with May
&l25a Is 1123B and July Sl.19E4 @119s
Changes in the oats market depended
on the action OF corn, After opening sc
to sc off, with May 5SS 95S&c, the
market sagged a little further and then
tSJrGd a moderate gain.
visions.
Provisions rallied with corn, lard
reaching the maximum limit.
CHICAGO, Feb. f5.-Cash corn. No.
3 yellow, $l.25; No. 4 yellow, Sl.24al.25;
No. > yellow, ~Sl.20aI22.
QatsmNo white, 5Sla @6Ol5c; stand
Rye-No, sl.34G1sna,
Barley-S7M94c.
Timothy-S6.OO69 800.
Clover-NOminal.
Pork-Nominal.
Lard-S25. 81.
Ribs-S2i0 Oa 25. 90.
CoTn-No. 3 yellow, SIPS.
Oats-Standard, 5906lAc.
KANSAS CITY. Feb. I5.-Cash wheat
unchanged; No. 2 hard, $3.50; No. ,.
- 25n22S; No. l red, $2.S2; No. .,
So. 80.
Corn-Unchanged to higher; No. >
mixed, $l.34d1.36; No. 2 white, $l.379
l,39; No. 2 yellow. S1.36g1;3S,
Oats-Higher; No, , white, 6SG63h PC,
No. > mixed, 6llk 462c.
Rye-$l25U1.25.
KANSAS CITY, Feb. l5.-Close: Corn,
February, Sl.S3; March, $1.3214; May,
Sl.2SA July, $l.24tA.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
D. B. BAXTER DIES.

Douglas Byrd Baxter, Of Nashville,
representative Of the Continental Paper
company and well known In Memphis,
cred Friday at his home, according 10
word received IN Memphis. He was
Ine son OF Or, George and Mrs. Ellen
Douglas Baxter, of Chattanooga. and
vas 40 years OF age. Last January
ne was married to Miss Virginia Clam
Turner. a relative OF the late Msvor
w., L. Clapp, Of Memphis. lnternent
Was made In Nashville Saturday. MANY
Memphians win regret TO hear OF The
I sou news n are offering messages Of
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
MISCELLANEOUS

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 15.-Butter
higher; creamery, 44c; flrsts, acc; sec
onds, 40c; packing, Csc.
Eggs higher. firsts, &c.
Poultry and potatoes unchanged.
NEW YORK, Feb. l5!-Spot cotton
steady; middling, $3.50.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Feb. l5.-Turpen-
tine. steady, 661ac; no sales; receipts,
.; shipments, %; stock, rs, 7S6.
Kosin inactive; no sales; receipts,
32S, shipments, 6; stock, 94.746. Quote:
r. $l3,lQ; p, z, $l3l6;s +. $13.20; G,
SiSs6s II. 1880 l. $685. K, SETS;
M Sl625; N, VIC, SIG 80; WV, SIC. rs.
ST, LOUIS. Feb. 16.-Poultry un-
changed, except turkeys, 34c.
Butter, creamery, soc.
Eggs, size.
CHICAGO, Feb, 15.-Rutter higher;
creamery, 4045lc.
Eggs higher; receipts, 0,6B2 cases
ordinary firsts, 37Q3Sc.
Potatoes, receipts, 3S cars; UNI
Poultry, alive, unchanged.
NEW YORK, Feb, 15,-Butter strong;
receipts, 3,575 tubs; creamery, higher
than extras, 56A 957c; firsts, 4sGbIicc,
Eggs steady receipts, 1884 cases
fresh gathered extras, 45h a. acc.
Cheese irregular; receipts, 1856 boxes:
state, whole milk, flats, current make
specials and average run, 2Sh @29bc,
Poultry, alive, quiet and firm; chick
ems, &c, fowls, 3Sc; turkeys, 80 6I0c.
Dressed quiet and unchanged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
ROUND TIE TICKER
Cotton.

New Orleans - The Times-Pica-
yune this morning says: THE consid-
cradle Increase SHOWN in consumption
by American mills during January COM
pared with January last year, when a
decrease had been expected, due to the
tax OF curtatlment of production and
pad trade, was a genuine surprise to
the traders and had a stimulating eff
feet on the market. 1t Is difficult to
escape the conviction that the talk Of
curtailment and diminished consump-
ton was part of a bearish propaganda
to trighten southern spot holders into
parting with their cottont at lower
prices, The influence on the contract
markets of the recent reViSions In spot
quotations by Southern marketA has
been most favorable, owing to the TACT
hat the greatly lowered differences on
the lower grades will make Ii improb-
able that such grades will be rendered
on contracts. Near months have al
ready drawn closer to spot values and
II is believed that the spot demand will
be stimulated by the lowering Of the
high basis that has heretofore pre-
vailed. shepard & Gluck.
New Orleans-There is still no de-
cided bulllsh feeling and as we go into
the new crop preparations we think
this, with the spot demand, will govern
values. To sustain values a healthy de-
mand must ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
New Worthwhile sellers were few,
most Of the buying came from one quar-
ter and the general market view Is one
OF hesitation, not to say reluctance, in
taking the constructive side owing to
the very large supplies in primary mar
kets.-Fallon.
New Orleans-The fire at Savannah
yesterday did not amoun to much as
regards cotton. It is reported this
morning that about 5000 bales were
burned, Mil takings this week very
small, only 1853, 900 bales, against 1873, 900
this week last year and 234, 900 this
week two years ago.-Shepard & Gluck.
New York-Slowly the market is in
Creasing the number of traders favor
able to the market. Conviction Is not
yet fully established that the low water
mark for prices has been made, but it
is discernible that sellers are more eau
tious. Domestic consumption Is beyond
question improving and the foreign con-
sumption Is not likely to halt far be-
hind .-Fallon.
Liverpool cables; "A distinct i'm
provement In business is reported in
Manchester and manufacturers are ad-
vancing prices after selling a portion of
their stock, Tattersall says increased
activity may come any day and bust
ness for China and outlook for exports
brighter, Shepard & Gluck.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
CHARTERS ARE GRANTED
TO MISSISSIPPI FIRMS

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. Is. tSnIo--
me following corporations have hoen
formed In the state during the past few
days and will shortly submit their char,
tiers to the governor for approval.
The Dixie Press, Gulfpont. Harrison
county, capitalized at $50, 900; II r.
Blakeslee, r. l.. Simpson and Hanun
Gardner. incorporators.
Forrest Auto company. Hattiesburg
Forrest. county, capitalized at s25, 900,
HT. Taylor, j. A. Swayne and Others.
Winona Wholesale Grocery company,
Minona Montgomery county, capital
Boyd. w. e. Gulledge and others.
Amendment to charter Of Independent
gA = Fertilizer works, Columbus,
L0wnqes county. increasing capita
stock 70 $3.50, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
es closed very steady.
NEW E COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb, 15.-Further
widening Of discounts on the low
grades by Southern spot markets
caused buying Of cotton on the open
ing here today. In the first half hour
OF trading the active months rose I to
80 points, the near positions being
stronger than the distant.
Very bullish private messages from
Liverpool and Manchester and firm
ness In the local spot department in
creased the demand for contracts,
Late IN the session the advance
amounted to 81 to rs points,
Spots closed steady at advance; ordl-
nary II %, good ordinary l6 25, low mid
ding 20.2b, middling 26,76. good mid
ding 21.75. Sales on the spot, $50; 10
arrive, 292; delivered on contract, LAS.
Futures closed steady.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
LIBERTY

NEW YORK, Feb, 15.-Fnal prices
Liberty bonds today We're; Slas,
9S ,s6; first convertible 4s. ~, so, second
is, 1894; first convertible Ans. 94S6;
second convertible 4As, 9S.90; third
iAs, 95.12; fourth Ans, 93.S6.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
PineappIe Omelette.

Make the ordinary flve-egg omelette
and fold into it, while the omelette is
still soft, a pineapple filling made from
a can of crushed pineapple which has
been gently cooked with a cup of sugar
until the Juice has been reduced. Dust
thickly with sugar and brown.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
COFFEE.
CLEARING U REPORT.

NEW YORK, Feb, 15,-The actual
condition Of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week Give
days. shows that they hold $50, Ais, 4s0
reserve In excess of legal requirements.
THIS Is an increase OF $l6,0i3,7 100 from
last week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
LIVERPOOL
CROP IN SIGHT

To Feb IA 1919. 1918. 1917
Forts rcts. .3.S43, p36 4-567.22S 8,7i9. $40
over. move. Sl7,9Sg 1.U2f.3l9 LEI U5
Est 10 So.
mills ..... 2.929. 900 2.9l7,o0o 3.OS7,O0o
In stock ok. sos S25 904, $50 SO1,SlS
Tot. insight .S.595. $50 H,4l6.0GI 10. 75S, sos
VIZ. insight 1,7.i02 1873. $50 lSO,624
Mo. insight. 4Ol.434 372.I79 37t.S93
Ir ct insight ...... 1901 S3.13
Total crop. ....... II, SOC, 973 12.940.9 1874
Decrease compared to 1918 ....l. O20,2I7
Decrease compared to 14l7....2, 363, 0tS
Decrease compared to 19t6..,.l.0g ,623
Decrease compared to 1915. ...2,g7i.6 $50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
MONEY

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Mercantile pa
per, 5dbA. Sterling 6o-day bills,
473ia; commercial 60-day bills on
banks, 4.T3&; commercial 60-day bills,
l.72ta, demand. 4.7b&; cables. A.I6 7-16.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
INTERIOR MOVEMENT

Weekly at SO towns to Feb. Il, 1919:
Receipts this week ........... 1907 97
Same week In 1918 ........... 123, 404
Same week in 1917 .......,. 70,77T
Decrease compared with 1918 22,S07
Increase compared with 1917 29,S20
Shipments his week ......... q7.6g3
Same week in 1918 ....... 1881
Same week in 1917 ......... 90, $50
Decrease compared with 1918 45,laS
Increase compared with 1917 1ll9
Stocks this week .......... SOC 44l
Same week in 1918 ......... l.25qOt2
Same week IN 1917 ........l.16l,b So
Increase compared with 1918 1922
Increase compared with 1917 S4O.SS9
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
COTTON MARKETS
MEMPHIS COTTON.


Memphis cotton closed steady and
Unchanged. Sales $500 bales, includ-
ng 40 previous evening