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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

away that it had added to my willing.
ness to have an early wedding.
We found a calendar and looked ur
the date. We found it came OF
wedding. Father and mother hao
been married on Wednesday. So II
was settled that two months and g
day from that night we would be
r:arried. Then [ called Annie. We
had been talking so happily and so in
terestedly that the time had passed
and business women had to have
"What shall I sing, Oliver Annie
never hesitated Or made excuses.
l turned over the music and chose
1.-THE End of a Perfect Day" 1t had
sing and was, besides, a favorlte OF
Franks.
He was sitting where 1 could watch
him. He had rather bored express
sion when I played few chords as d
prelude. But as soon as Annie com
menced to sing he leaned forward IN
his chair, all interest, and surprised
You have a beautiful voice, Miss
Fagin,' he said with enthusiasm. II
is a real pleasure to hear you.
THAT from Mr.. Lampheer is great
with the way she sang. Never had
hef notes been clearer, more sym
pathetic. Frank rose and turned over
tn. small pile of songs, selecting
those he wanted to hear. she sang
them all, her fresh young. voice fiji
ing the room anu as ,; ufuol' 0l'i's MS
lien 10 Tue f uGoi ~ go i,,on,edia +o1v
said goodnight and left US.
She has a marvellous voice. Won
eo1G1el11f :; 7il'' 0''o "'-'N''
ca aGS +o1-;nr sinoino lessons
or,> i II - +old "a H hil33 aTRree a week,
t3e~ +aocber is Very nleased with her
progress although she has only eve
nings and early mornings to practice
[ shall miss her singing When sHe
gees"
"Goes where
"Why. when we arc-marricd. She
yy.l, of course. leave ne"
But why? VIC Will have room
enough for her. why not keep hel
with you; ,.,,, 1850 =. -,i7,;,,,o
ReaIlE W ouIu Sou pe 49, TiIloti7
ANd-"ouiq II pc the rishU IHlhs ~
10 - Tor GoI Fer soo n,hr sbo u,ouldn.+ find
i: as pleasant as it now Nv is and you
not at home, although you needn I
bank on my being long away IRON
YOU"
Il will ask her to stay. 1t would DC
idea! for me. Ihen her aL ID noe,,-'.
lLglng would os constant pressure
TO YOU.
CHAPTER XLIF.
EEIE was awake when | fit.aliy
4 ra+iTed she called to me AM
~ tried tn tease me about t1unn
n 7 fold her of our engagenlenr
and If nv nromise to marry hin
s snon VI lily - 0l-''9o -''''
800 ,it7 No vow, n.,,.,>.
o,I nope you WI p1 "' - o.
OliVe. Ana why Shouloll y1u ~ -,
ry rlght away tlele 10 iiotnilis' Io'
you 10 Walt lol'
'NO-nOW that father and mOtnei
are gone there is no one to eilheI
| care or to be happy with me-" Ina
mad been the one sad thought i'll con
nection with my maria ge-that n2i
their father nor mother could *
with me. Otten l had said to myself
| IF ONLY one might have been SLurGG
| me-
..Don,+ cav No one cares or IS hap
~, benausa Of volIT hanniness. dea
| tjIive care and if YOU are ha2p,
| shall he hanDv. too, no matte
tvhare am
Won will stav with us, won
won Anniea'
9StavmVou mean-after YOU ar,
,,,.rriedo WIN 01iveI'
| 'iiI 49,. ,,,ShoJ fron, Annie,s aves .;
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

dress ana return
mail will bring
you a regular
Dollar Package OF
DR.. Van Weeks
3-fold Absorption
Treatment f or
Itching. Bleeding,
Protruding Piles,
and such Pile
trCubie-a | | ils
Plain wrapper
TO TRY FREE.
Ur. Van Week, eX-
surgeon L. S.
army, spent forty
years perfecting
his now world fa-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
Contestants Chosen for
Hiuh School Meet

DALTON Ca, March 24.-Plans
for sending a larSe delegation from
Dalton High school to the Seventh
District High school meet, to be
ing made. The school will elect it's
athletic team by the first of April.
The literary contestants have al
ready been chosen and are as fol-
lows; Miss Mary Stuart Sims, mu-
sic; Miss Mary Frances Black, re-
citation; Miss Edna Collum, girls es-
say; Fred Caylor, defamation:
Herndon Thomas, boys essay.
Calhoun will entertain the meet,
and representative from about ten
of the high schools of the district
will participate in the contests.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
ToE5N CLARK & 20 COTTON LETTER

JOHN F. CLARK & co. COTTON LETTER
NEW ORLEANS. March 24.-Polyitical
conditions probably held down futures at
Liverpool but spots fully expressed the
change in parity conditions brought about by
the drop per cent in exchange rates and
are quoted 81 English points higher
General news over Sunday was mixed in
character with political news unfavorable
and trade news generally good, while Wea tn
err conditions over Sunday were stand-off.
Rainy weather continued over west Texas
but the rest of the belt was practically
rainleSs; however, tempera lures continue low
and frost rather general east of the
river. Indications for n change to I'M
settled rainy warmer weather, as q rain dis
turbance Is about to move eastward from
south Texas.
The market opened about 20 lower mainly
a. tie expression on feeling of the unfa-
vOrable political news from Europe, but tech
nically conditions and bad weather prospects
prevented greater pressure and the market
settled around opening figures to an aitl-
tUde of eXpectant waiting. Prominent
minds still lay emphasis on the necessity
of Immediately starting industry and occu-
patton in all countries the best way to at
tain l4ace and order, which tends to uphold
the view of early removal of embargo
on cotton.
News from the Near East, particularly the
changed attitude of Hungary, and growing
sympathy with the Russian soviet system
was foremost in influencing bearish feeling
and the market after some waiting broke 40
points further towards the close of the first
hour.
With distant futures near or below the
cost of production and the outlook rather in
favor of a better general situation later on
distant futures should hold Steadicr than the
| L.. II and discounts become reduced. Liver
pool also writes that the tendency is for
premium positions to weaken and they look
for larger tenders against Nav contracts
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
SHEPARD & GLUCK COTTON LETT

SHEPARD & GLUCK COTTON LETTER
NEW ORLEANS, March 24.-Ihe cotton
market turned soft today under selling slim
exchange and the fresh complica lions in Eu-
ropean politics. There were reports of I'M
loading on the part of some of the largest
traders on the long side Cables fro Liver
pool said that the labor situation i'm
proving, but they had no effect on values.
Our idea is that today's selling greatly
StrengtEe d the technical position.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
PATENTS

INVENTORS should write for our guide
book. How to Get Your Patent tells
terms and methods Send sketch for our
opinion ct patentable nature. Randolph &
Co., Dept, co. Washington, D. c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
Commodity Prices

Although the general trend Of prices in
the cash markets for the articles of chief
consumption is still toward a lower level
there being % declines in the 313 quota
tons received by DHns Review this week.
rs against 2G advances, prominent feature
has been the pronounced strength of many
of the mGHc important foodStuffs. All grades
of butter rose sharply, reflectng limited
supplies and q rather active demand, and
cheese was moderately higher; but while
we'll maintained firmness prevailed in eggs,
there Was no particular change i'll quota
tons. Light rr'intS. steady reduction in
stocks, and anticipate tons of an active export
movement iii the nea- future had very
stimulating effect grain values, and
sharp advances were established corn
oats. ry" and barley. Beef was inclined to
YielC, bat firmer conditions ruled in other
1--we meats and provisions, resulting in sub
stantially higher prices for hogs, sheep and
all pork products. An easier feeling is no.
tceable in almost all minor metals, as
result of a limited demand, but there has
been no important change in prices Some
what more steadiness has developed in the
GOTTEN goods markets.
find nice fellow some day and be as
happy as L am"
every Jill has her Jack, [ sup
pose. Mine may come along. But
am in no hurry"
How did you like Mr.. Hart?"
Very much. Mr.. Lampheer doesn't
care particularly for him, does he? [
know he was his guest, but we don't
always like the people we for some
reason entertain.'
What makes you think Frank
doesn't like him?"
HE spoke rather slghtingly of
him to me at the piano"
You imagined it, | guess" | re-
Piled. Yet there flashed across my
mind the irritation in Franks voice
when l coupled Harris name with
Annie.
.(To Be Continued,) z.s
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Bowels Usually Clogge1 {?

comfortable Dr.. Kings New Life
Fills. Correct that biliousness, head
ache, sour stomach, tongue coat, by
eliminating the bowel-clogginess. 25c.
(AdXt. J
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

PUI,E Half and Half cottonseed. The hest
cotton 1 have ever planted. Makes more
seed cotton per ere besides the increased
drop the roll and keep pure. While they
last at $3.50 per bushel, fob. cash with
order. G. W. Summer0nr, Winder, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET

NEW YORK PhODuCE MAkhEI
NEW YORK, March 24.-Flour strong, &C.
mand less active.
Pork-Quiet; mess, $52.0
Lard-Irregular; middle west spot, $685.
12S.75.
Sugar-Raw, steady; centrifugal, 96-test,
7.2S; refined, steady; cut loaf, 1U.50; crush
cd, 1925 powdered, 9.15; gran1lated, 8. 20.
C0ffee-Rio No. z. en- spot 1fAc.
Talow-Specials, 915c; city, $40.
@1.5O; clover, $1.20@165.
Dressed Poultry-Steady; turkeys, 500
| acc: chickens. 35@3Sc; fowls, 25@35c;
ducks 35@5Oc.
Live Poultry-Eirm; geese, 21@22o !;
ducks, 35@4Oc.
ducks, 4O@4Sc; fowls, sec; turkeys, 800
doe; roosters, 19c; chickens, 9foilers, 24@
32c.
Cheese-Steady; state milk, common to
specials, 31@38c; skins, common to spe-
Gals, 5@22c.
Butter-Quiet; receipts 7,41S; creamery
extra, 671Ac; do special market, 6S@6S13c;
imitation creamery, firsts, 4S067c; state
dairy, tubs, 51@52c.
white fancy, 4e@47c; nearby mixed fancy,
Az @44c; fresh firsts, 41@44c.
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET
CHICAGO March .-Butter-Creamery,
G31&c; creamery standards, 6312c; firsts,
61M63c; seconds, 59@65c.
Eggs-Ordinaries, 3S@391ac; frsts, 500
39Ac.
Cheese-Twins, Bic; Young Americas,
311a @36c.
Live Poultry-Fowls. SIC; ducks, 32c;
geese, 22c; springs, 33c; turkeys, SAC.
Potatoes-Cars, 90; Wisconsin, $160@
$50; Minnesota, $1.6O@1.SO.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
VETERAN MEECKAMT DIES

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March "a
w. S. Brown, oldest merchant i'm
Birmingham. and one of the city's
leading capitalists, died Sunday at
tho age of rs. Mr.. Brown served
in the Confederate army throughout
the war between the state, and be-
gan a mercantile business here lin
1875
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
EDUCATIONAL
Sl25 A MONTH

THOSE who took the Draughon training one
year ago are now making from $40 to
$125 per month. With our new illustrated
charts and lesson sheets we can teach you
bookkeeping, shorthand, touch typewriting,
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ATLANTA. GA
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COMPARATIVE PORT RECEIPTS
Total all ports ..........14,765
DAILY INTERIOR RECEIPTS
ATLANTA CoTTONsEED PRODUCTS
MARKET

Price fixed by the Government.)
crude Gil. prime tasis ................ 7h
Cottonsecd meal, I per cent ammonia. $500
CottonsPed meal. per cent, Georgia
common point rate ..............55 90
Cnttonseed hills. loose .......16.0 90
TInters clean mill run ...... 4.G7
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
FOE sALE-PLANTs

FOR SALE-Delivered by parcel post as far
as North Carolina: Frost-proof cabbage
plants, two dollars thousand. Heavy bear
plants, two twenty five a thousand DUROC
FARM, Eft. GREEN SPRINGS, FLA.
POTATO PIANTS-Porto Ricans, Nancy
Halls and Triumphs, 81 per thousands; i'll
lots of ten thousand or more, $3.50 per
thousand, ready for shipment: Place your
order. satisfaction guaranteed. T. A. Nc
Eachern, Fort Green Springs, Fla.
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CR(IE|:LI, Piles
Dr.. Van Week Found Genuine
Relief Which Is Healing
Thousands
Send POsta! for Dollar Trial FREE

To anyone suffering from Plies we make
this unlimited offer: Send us YOUR aG-
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Atlanta Live Stock

White Provision Co..
Good to choice steers, $50 to 1000 pounds
$11.O0@11.5O.
Good steers, $50 to $50 pounds, $4,000
Medium to good steers, 600 to $50 pounds,
50. 5O@10.OO.
Medium to choice beef cows, $50 to SOC
pounds, S9.00@9.50.
Medium to good COWS, Csc to $50 pounds,
SI.50@S.J0.
$l;3oGg6.20.
me above represents ruling prices for
good quality feed cattle. Inferior grades,
daIfy types and range cattle quoted below.
co H le1lm 10 good steers, 100 to 500 pounds
So;Jogi% ~. - ooc -o,
- M 1eGe 10 good cows 6Oo to 400 pounds.
''; N2iVoS oo,,,,, o.,-. 60 uo1,- M
Mixed common cows, SG0OC0 100.
1000 rat oxen, s. 0oMS.30.
C5oicn ronI oo TU,as g N005o 90
YearIjn@e sf ncEl7 n WV
pr;n,n 5oc IeE - ao- 7 et--a
15,,25 '' --' p''A''' P+''og
Jight hogs 100 n 1e5 nonnds x1a 7z1,
9, "osS' LOU ~ 100 Pounus' @l"''''1
Tnarv ,,ios 1oo ~ ION ro,,,,a. e,o -o1o
II No PISS loo 10 Lou pounds Sl2'ooW
igbt ,,io. On = am , ooe,
20 M pigs gu 10 loo PounuS' SlI'ooG
Tho ohoro ,nr,1;ou 3. 1890, a,,-,..-
4ol No. HpP1'es 10 &oo9 qual!f! mixed
'''''''e W. "--I"1 /.
LIVE STOCK BY WIRE
n nnat CAUo. March 24'-Hogs: Rece1pts'
t toVoo' lilfSet, active, mostly ~ TO 10"
loWor thah saturday; buIk OF sales, $3.50
a. l9.o2 heaVy weight. $40 65M19.75; me
d eIa 1We1gnt SD 900 1870: light weight,
$l89oeel9. 50: light weight. $17 50@19.0o
Cattle: Receipts. 17,0OO; market, open
ing Slow, few early sales steady; pack.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
SUGAR MARKET

NEW YORK, March 24.-Raw sugars.
steady; centrifugal, 7.2S; refined, steady T.
cut loaf, 1850; crushed, 1926; mould A.
$50; cubes, 800 XXXX powdered, 8 20: .
A, 9.OO1s confectionears' A, 500; No. /,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
wANTED-sALEsMEN

TOBACCO FACTORY wants salesmen; S125
monthly and expenses for the right man.
Experience unnecessary, as we give com
plete instructions. Piedmont Tobacco Co.,
CIT, Danyilc. Va.
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WANTED-Colorcd salesmen marvellous new
health. accident insurance. Big oppOrtu-
nifty. Act quickly, Box 351, Chicago, Dept.
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Observation-Disclosures

GTOI Ii be SaG n coHn1I1n I IT, r. NJ Fl
any one interested in kaolin, as l have
fine mine I wish to dispose of. n b.
Bateman, Sandersville, Ga.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Tone, irregular; sales 3.0O0 good mid
ding, 16.70d.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

FOE sALE-RKoDE ISLAND REDS
5. c. RHODE ISLAND REDS-Eine breed
ers, pullets, So, So: ROSTERS SO, 50;
eggs, s. per setting. Meridian College. Me-
ridan, Miss.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
GRAIN

CHICAGO, March 24.-Corn showed con-
siderable weakness today, influenced by
larger receijts and by fine Gather that
promised continuance of a more liberal
movement. Opening prices, which ranged
from 1c to 25sc lower, with May $1.43a4
to $1.44H and July $1.35 TO $1-36, were fol-
lowed by rallies which in some cases
amounted to almost complete recovery.
The close was unsettled, 1sc net lower
TO Il gain of &c with May $1.47 to Sill
and July $1.37M M1.317s.
Oats were governed by the action of
corn.
Lower quotations on hogs pulled down
provisions.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS
rhe following were the ruling prices in the
Exchange today:
Prey
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR SALE-BLACK LEGHoRNs
MAkQUISE Black Leghorns, soutn's great
est layers. Eggs for Matching after ApriE
|. Sold out till then. Mark e. Johnson
Beecher ST.. Atlanta Ga
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
FOE sAEE-SEEDS

broken all records for earliness and
heavy yield. Potatoes weighing 3
pounds have been dug in so days
after planting and 400 bushels per
acre is a common yield; $1.25 per
peck, Sd per bushel. I have the big
gest plant nursery in the United
States. Catalogue free. T. K. God
beV Waldo Fla.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
FOR SALE-CALVES

REGISTERED Holstein bull calves for
sale at bargain prices. Ages from to 8
weeks. Prices from $50 to $50. The very
best OF breeding and individuality. Red Cliff
Dairy, Blackville, S. Q. IL
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
CHICAGO CASH QUoTAT

CHICAGO, March 24.-Corn, No. 3 vel
low, 81 54Gl1. 90: No. 4 yellow, $1.51@1.52 81;
No j yellow, $1.4SGG1.50.
Oats. No, 3 white, 67@GS1i; standard,
Rye, No. ., S1.7OG1.73.
Barley, 5000 1.15.
Timothy, $7.00M10.O0.
Glover and pork nominal.
Lard, $2S00.
u COZ o.
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SELL. History of Great World War, also
Life of Theodore Roosevelt; both COM
pletc, official, So books; your profit half;
make So an hour, both outfits free; send 10c
hostage for each Globe Association, 321
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VISIBLE SUPPLY
Wheat decreased 9,63G, 600 bushels.
Corn decreased $4,000 bushels.
Ocats decreased l, 4S9, coo bushels.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
ST. louis CASH QUOTATIONS

ST. louis CASH PRODUCE MARKET
ST. louis March 24-poultry. hens, 81 ::
,nrings, &c. turkeys, "a; ducks, 81; geese.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

Atlanta, steady, 2725c.
New York, steady, 27.65c.
New Orleans, steady, &c.
Charleston, steady, 26c.
Montgomery, steady, 2Gc.
Boston, steady, Is. loo.
Mobile steady. 26.25
Little Rock, steady, 27.25c.
Savannah, steady, PIC.
st. Louis. steady, &c.
Houston, steady, 26.2jc.
Philadelphia, quiet 27.90c.
Norfolk. steady, 25c.
Memphis, steady, PIC.
Dallas, steady 20.50c.
Augusta, steady, 26,12c.
Galveston, steady, &c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

Snap up this chance to got splendid
garments for the price of one. A most
beautiful skirt at a stunning bargain
and petticoat absolutely free. Not
a penny to send with order. Only tbs
coupon (no money! and you get by mail
prepaid this wonderful, stylish, well made
skirt and also the free petticoat-the petti'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

LIFE of Roosevelt and History World War
books now ready: so per cent commission
to agents. We pay express. Outfits Poe
each or both 35c. Larnette Sales Co., At
lanta, Ga.
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NEW UhL44ANo 6FO4 OOLAON
NEW ORLEANS. March 24.-Spot cotton
quiet and unchanged; sales on the spot 47G
bales; to arrive $780, low midding, 21.O0;
middling, 27.00 good middling, $500. Re
ceipts 3,275; stock 1854.
cnNnr crn1-tI.rnnr Az a p yI,r
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25

NEW ORLEANS, March 24.-The weak
ness OF foreign exchange and the fresh COM
plications i'll European politics made for
lower prices in cotton today. In the first
half hour of business the market for new
contracts lost 10 to 20 points.
Reports of heavy unloading by large trad
ers on the long side caused general sell
ing. In the trading up to noon prices of
the new contracts were sent 60 to 81
points under the close OF Saturday,
A quiet but steady feeling prevailed in
the early afternoon At L o'ciocA prices
were al a net less of 80 to 80 points.
Cotton closed, old barely steady at a de-
cline of 60 to So points, and new barely
Stnnhr dnclinn of Is q 112 nOin1s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-03-25
CHICAGO PRODUCE MARKET
WANTED HELP-Mals.

Si-Sco~"~>oc'@2- ~ oxnoTiSncs nnneceS
sary: travel; make secret investiga tons,
reports; salaries; expenses. American For
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DIRECTORS HOLD MEET

Several business matters OF i'm
portance were taken up at the reg
ular meeting Of the directors of the
Chamber Of Commerce Tuesday.
The matter of license rates by
ordinance was referred to the pro
gram OF works committee; the petit
ton Of the local public service cor
pOration for increase in heating
rates was referred 10 A. G.. Graham,
a member of the board: the cham
ber's ballot was ordered cast in
favor of the recommendation of the
special committee OF the chamber
of the United States for sale Of
ocean transportation, the report
having already been concurred in
by the membership at luncheon on
Dec. [; housing and routine mat
ters were discussed, attention be-
ing called TO the fact that there
still exists an insistent demand for
rooms, especially housekeeping
rooms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
MOORE RETAINS LEAD
IN BILLIARD CONTEST

Moore retained the lead in the
Hull and Calnon three-cushion
tournament by defeating Towne. one
Of the runners-up in the standing,
by a score of 35 to IS. Displaying
the same consistency that has mark
cd his advent in this his first
tournament. the youngster show
great flash Of form toward the fin
ish and drew away from his rival.
finishing seven points TO the good
Most OF the other players in the
tournament watched the contest on
Wednesday night between the two
youngest members entered. and vet
Grams declare that with another
year Of experience Moore can join
the Cannefax-De ORC class Of shoot
ers and hold his own with any Of
them.
Towne, the fair-haired- marvel.
PLAYING his first tournament game.
demonstrated that ne IS one OF the
most promising players of The
younger set by turning the tables
in the second game on Be.srle who
was picked by the wise ones 20 win
and wallopinE him 10 the tune Of
30 o. IS in a contest that went bur
S. innings. nine short Of the record
which was hung up by Moore He
had high run OF four
Tonigbt's games viii W. played
between Gipp and Taylor ~ $50
and between Taylor and Sanders az
o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
MRS. SARAH j. FAMOUS.

Mrs Sarah ]. Kanous. 81 years
old, r. r. No. 3, Galien, Mich, died
at Epworth hospital Tuesday morn
ing at 1885 o'clock following an ill
ness of eight months of cOmplica-
ton of diseases. She is survived by
her husband, T. Albert Kanous, TO
whom she was married at Michigan
City on July 4. 1890. a daughter. Mrs.
Harry Briney OF Buchanan, Mich,
two sons. Lotes and Milo at home.
four brothers. Ed, Clark and John
Maxson. Buchanan. and Oren Max
son Of Plymouth, Ind. and one sis
ter. Mrs. holland Shank Of New Troy,
Mich. Mrs. Kanous was born in
Oseeon county, Mich, Sept Is, 1868.
and came TO Galien "a years ago
from Argos. Ind.
Funeral services viii De held at
the residence in Galien Saturday
afternoon at ? o'clock. Burial Will
be at Galien.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-11
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ments own experience with the rail-
roads shows" he said. adding that
no well-informed person could eX-
pect railway wages to be materially
reduced under existing conditions.
The chamber of commerce Of the
Cnitede states. in statement today
said that unless the government ad-
opted a railroad policy that would
nable private corporations TO meet
expenses and obtain necessary cap
ital corporate operation VIII fail
and the government will have 20 re-
Ume the burden OF operating and
probably owning the roads"