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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
SISTERSVILLE

Sistcrsytllc. Aus 3.--M!Ss Trcn" Cert
rude Smith. Of this city. and NJ. VII
liam c. potson. Jr.. cashier Of the Sank
cf 81. Marya. wcr" quietly married Sat
urIav evening In Midd!cbournc by Rev.
y. Z, Musgravc. Tastor Of m" NJ i.
rhu-ch. They viii leave Thursday for
Atlantic city 10 spend several DAYS,
after which they VIII h" a home I'm -.
Marys.
has accepted Il position Of assistant
cashier OF tho Farmers and Producers
National Bank. Mr. HcarCe has been
connected with tho First Nat!"na! Bank
of Spring Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. John I" Fish aud son
John, ia. have returned from Wheeling
where they spent the wcch cnd as the
Miss Rernirc Royl" and Miss Gl"una
Locke left Monday for Phijrpi. wH"T"
they will be tho guests for Scvrra. days
OF friends,
Mrs. Manford Tu"l, who was operated
upon three weeks ago in II" ON valley
General hospital IN Wheeling, has re
covered sufficiently To b" removed TO
Mr.. aud Mrs Theodore liurnbr"ok. "t
Pittsburgh. ar" m" guests "f her mother
Mrs. Wanda T.hbns,
Mr.. and Mrs Delta Back md two
children. have Gon" 10 Folsom. I" WISH
Mrs ". J. Wickham and dauSht"rs'
Bertha and Annic. hov" returned HON"
to BenwUod. having spent tho past
wees with friends hero.
Miss Mary solomon entertained 4 -"
friends at a picnic supper sunday "v"r-
ing AZ lndcn Park. ~ honor Of her guest
Miss Mabel Shannon.
J. l.. Magner lrf, MondaT for WASH
ingtou, y. g, on AN extended business
trip.
Miss BESSIE Sclmra spent Sunday rs
the guest Of friands in st. Marys.
Mrs. Laura craig and son, chester. "S
Noundsvlll", have returned home after
a visit with her daughter. Mrs. Ray
mond ClcEg.
DR. Hams Peter West has returned
r-nr = short visit with relatives near
here.
Miss Alvina Grcfcr '"rc Monday Tor
bor home in Dayton. after having been
the guest of Mrs. Henry ludolph.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04

Icy. who has had plenty Of eAr"ri'N'"
II tho show hUS'C"SS.
After Berries
Many pcUri" were OUT hunting o'"1%
berries Yesterday and returned WIN
amount that som, .; the berry pick'rS
secured BurgS Hum and the creek
seem t. b. thu most supplied spots a,..'
every day larl" number Of h''''
p.ckerS are going to those spots .
New Boat
p Tho Row rack"; "Sruut"r Curdci'' -
expected IT, stop here on Thursday on
'r"ut" from Pittsburgh /" Wheeling ana
then to EouwO God. \ number &C local
dealers. Including Ncwtun's grocery and
l.inohorFer and Hunter hay" been r.
CcIvnE shipments from the river carry
ing CargoS. IT," boats are making daily
stops at tn Ferry float on Water street
carrying away and having shHm"h'H
~ freight.
slightly injured
Mary Emma. five year old daughter
of NJ and Mr%. James Carey. "f North
Main street. received II small hruise on
her head yesterday morning when she
of her home. The child MAS not SER
lousy injured. but escaped rather
lucky and medical aud WAS not n"c"~-
sary, aid she WAS playing with her
mates shortly after.
Benwood Briefs
Toe Woods purchased now REQ
touring car yesterday.
Floyd y B"zman Is the proud pos
SCISSOR Of new BUN dog purchased IN
Pittsburgh.
Hermann Fish has returned o. work
after attending IN" funeral If his moth
~ in Cameron, W. Va
Albert Laws attended, u social gather
ing in MuuudSNilic last evening.
\ now bathroom WIS Installed IN th'
home &C Waiter Policy on Main street.
James Thunrr returned from tho kcr-
~ Camp yesterday after spending the
weekend
Walter ScharnoCk lcft for Schr!rr and
Cleveland. ONIu. y"$t"rdar Afternoon
whrrc he W. rI.,E" u short visit.
Esther K"'.l r.tT'ucd from Norwich,
ohio, yesterday nc.C she visiting r.
ativcs.
loo T., oo'r,,, WAS a visitor IN Ec'-
la!re S"", ..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
SUSPECTS IN LOFTS
CASE ARE DISMISSED

Chicago. Aug. Samuel T. A. LOFTS
head Of the jewelry house bearing his
name. who died under mysterious cir
cumsiances IN his apartment last FRI
day. came to his death from injuries
suffered in violent fall on the floor
Of his apartment after hitting against
a door" n coroner's jury decided today.
Miss Ruth Wood. a 26-year-old book
keeper who was alone with Lofts whom
he died and Roy Shayne. her 1ancees
were released from custody after the
inquest
Miss Wood tainted twice during the
hearing when she was questioned about
the drinking bout which eliminated In
the death OF her pajama-clad companion.
She said Lofts had called her to the
apartment on n promise TO do something
for Shayne and then had insulted her.
The girl said she escaped Lofts At.
tentions when he fell over bed ana
collapsed in a stupor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
CLEVELAND POLICE
HOLD BOND THIEVES

cleveland. ohio. AUG. 3-rolico adj.
ni!tlrd today that two young men. said
10 IL. cmpioyrs of local hank are
holm. held in connection with the theft
Of $4,000 in Liberty Bonds rcp"rt"d
several days ago to have been stolen
while IN transit between Cleveland and
Toledo hanks.
|, was reported that tho two men had
confessed stealing tho bonds but placed
the rvsponS Imhly on an organized band
of Chicago bond thieves.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
BENWOOD
Car Repaired

The machine belonging to Sam Luke
hart. of North Man street. - now an
dcrEoiug repairs Tho car was last
Saturday smashed. when III" brakes
failed to work. Lukohart's machtn" run
ming hcadl"uE into street cnr Which
knocked him into n telegraph pole. Az
though Mr I.ukChRrt was not injured.
his machine was badly marred
Practlced
Tho members who NJ" participating IN
tn vaudeville to BE- he'd In tn!"n hlSh
school soon. held thcl~ first practice
period last evening in the McMcchcn
school building. only n few wcr" not
present and the parts were ASSIGNED to
each one 81 the attendants. TIL" play
Is under the supervision OF J. !. Mum
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
RoosEvELT'S TOUR
Complete itinerary IS Made Public Tor
western Trip.

Now York. Aug. 3.-Thn complete
itinerary nr II" western "reak'nE tour
Of Franklin u. Roosevelt. Democratic
,ir, rrrsId"u'tal candrHn'". h-%'"n."I IN
Chicago. August u. ana '""'hE !" 1T
dianaDolis, August 81. was announced
nt iE"nnCraric national h"aGGuarirrs
hcrc today. The tour VIII b" made in a
special COR.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
WOMAN G.. O. p. cAMpAIoN11
Arrives at Headquarters to Bagia xs
Activities.

Chicago. Aug. 3.-Miss Aaah Elizabeth
Bush. Of indianapolis. arrived today to
take charge Of the Republican campaign
throughout the country as regardE
yyomcn's activities. She was introduced
nj Republican campaign headQuartera
hero hv Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, OF
Warren, O.. vice chairman Of the exc
cutiye committee Of the Republican
national committee here. -.-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04

Much interest - being taken AZ IN"
r,Nr.rngs being held AZ the camp ground
and more people are attending this y"ar
than havo been present for some years
pas.
pr Wam!ltor IS preaching many in
tareSt!nE sermons. both afternoons and
niSht and t. Fred Anderson, district SUI
rcr!n'"ndcut. - assisting w!tA tho
meetings.
on Wednesday evening Dr. Hamilton
will speak on GYM | am not q Sp'r-
ttualiSt" and on Friday evening 'NhN |
am uot 2 CHRISTIAN Scientist.
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OHIO. NEWS

Columbus. O.. Aug. S.-Entries IN
this year horse races az inc ."','
ct.,c pruir. August 30 20 September {.
90 the greatest in history, +. V. wa
hron. fair manager announces
I:nIesn funds arc uht~incd in SOM"
way not seen now. Il Viii be necessary
,Ionnl money to split up many 81 IN"
races. Walhron fa!d,
No; more than Ii or IL horses n"
hc started in an event. =" sand. III 90"
a::a pace alone 50 horses aI'r'd! h'''
lrru entered. ,,
In tho ?.2O pace for ~" C"l"mhus
Nurse 81 horseS arc entered ~ start:
~ e., thc breeders pdrs" f"r tw"-""ar-
oIds, and A. In tho Governors rurS"
for threc- year Odds
oecd hose Of 1919 hv moro than -
rcr cent. Wa.hr0n sad.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
Cars Resume

The first Wheeling Traction 60. car
made is trip 20 he lower end .; tgMN
for IN" frs, tim" IN some weeks. The
frs, car was run AZ lO:@5.
TWO cars were used TO 20 from tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04
Blow on the Jaw Saves
Man From Electrocution

Fremont. Seb. Aug. 3.--Ar;hIr Thorn
ms. an employe o. the city electric hght
plant here was saved from dcath t'u"E
Nv n hlow on the jaw. lie raj taken
hold o. plug which had become,
charged by a short circuit and could
not free himself clyde Newton. a
fellow worker. SAW his predicamcnt and
swung his right fist to the point Oh
Thomas Jaw knocking him several feet
away Thomas Jaw was slightly ff9c-
turcd but he says he is satisfied.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-08-04

TAILOR Made Auto Seat Covers.
Waltz Co. make than to tit 'v-21-n
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ce,n,s Of the state department Of ruh.
lie works for the YEAR just ending were
s2Sl,San according 10 tn" annual re-
mort Of John l. Miller. surcriutc nd"nt
Expenditures t"taled S9"--L'.J". N"h"'
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana,
May 81, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that
ORDIN LILLEBOE
of Wolf Point, Montana, who, on
May 10, 1916, made Homestead En-
try, No. 038474, for Sc, Section 13,
Township BIN, Range ATE, Montana
Meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make Three Year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above
described, before J. B. Randall, U.
S. Commissioner, at Wolf Point,
Montana, on the 9th day of July,
1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Ole Gunderson, of Kahle, Montana,
A.. Jacobson, of Wolf Point, Mon
tana, G. Gunderson, of Wolf Point,
Montana, B. Hagelie, of Wolf Point,
Montana.
Thos. R. Jones. Register.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
Lutheran Church

June 6.-Fred Johnson's home,
Sheep Creek, Norwegian, at 2 pm.
Vern Hubbard's home, in connection
with ladies' aid, at $50 pm. School
house at Vida, at 1880 p. m.
June 13.=No services.
June 20.-Magnusson's school
house, at 200 pm. Hans Anderson's
home, at 400 pm. Pershing school
house, at 1880 pm.
June 27.-Liberty schoolhouse, at
200 pm. Riggs home at 400 pm.
Morning services at Wolf Point at
IL 100 am. on each of these three
Sundays.
A cordial invitation extended to
all to attend these services.
Alfred Hendrickson. Pastor
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, u. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana
May 21, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that
JULIA S. CODY
formerly Julia S. Latterell, of Wolf
Point, Montana, who, on April Is,
1916, and November End, 1916,
made Homestead Entry, No. 038114
and 043164, for NEA, VIVA, Sec
ton, "a, Township 28N, Range 48E,
Montana Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make Three Year
Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before J.. B. Ran
dali, U. S. Commissioner, at Wolf
Point, Montana, on the 18th day of
July, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
W. ?. Ogden, H. Strodmier, P. Muir
ply, E. Miller, all Of Wolf Point,
Montana.
Thos. R. Jones, Register.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03

AT the morning service the pastor
will bring the message as sent out
from the General Conference to the
churches throughout the land. This
conference will go down in history
as one of the most important in the
record of the church.
We expect to continue u evening
services throughout the summer.
Even in the hottest weather our
place of worship is cool and attrac-
tive. We endeavor to make these
evening services helpful and worth
while.
You are cordially invited to all of
our services.
R. I. STONE, Pastor.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana,
May 27, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that
MARGUERITE C. McLACHLAN
of Volt, Montana, who, on December
Both, 1915, made Homestead Entry,
No: 036771, for Lots 5-6-7-8, Eh
SW "A, WhSEA, Section 10, Town
ship BIN, Range 47E, Montana Mer-'
idian, has filed notice of intention to
make Three Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before J. B. Randall, U. S. Commits
sioner, at Wolf Point, Montana, on
the 18th day of July, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
w. A. Feick, A. Nelson, J.. G. Nc
Lachlan, L. E. Clark, all of Volt,
Montana.
Thos. R. Jones, Register.
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May 81, 1920.

May 81, 1920.
Mrs. Siljenberg and Vivian visited
Mrs. Dorgan last Monday.
Ragnhild Larson spent Wednesday
with the Siljenberg's.
Mr.. Bleck of Wolf Point was
securing the country in a Ford last
Wednesday.
Mr.. Siljenberg and Milton have
been working on the Chester place
this week.
Otto Ramstad was out in this
neighborhood on business last We'd
nesday and he called on Mr.. Dorgan
while out.
Mrs. Archie Campbell has been
Catching" this week as her husband
has been working on the homestead.
John Odegaard called at the Dor
gan home last Wednesday.
Jake Hippner made a trip to SEQ
hey last Thursday.
MI. Flemming from Volt vicinity
was over in this community consult
ing with the neighbors concerning
organizing a Union Sunday school.
He also stopped at the school house
and told the children that the man
who was "barefooted on the head"
was going to organize me-. He had
it announced that he would be at the
school house Sunday at two o'clock
but for some unknown reason he did
not arrive. Those who gathered pa
tiently awaited his arrival several
hours before dispensing. In all prob
ability a Sunday school will be start
ed soon, even if the neighbors have
to start it themselves.
Hilda Kunkel is employed as chief
cook on the Brownfield farm at the
present time.
Hilda Siljenberg called on Mrs.
Campbell Thursday evening.
A large crowd was present at the
school house for the program Friday
evening. Besides the play, Mother
Goose at Home" and songs and rec
itations by the pupils, there was a
lecture on silos, silage and relative
topics by County Agent Chase. He
illustrated his talk with lantern
slides. All seemed to appreciate the
fact that they had an opportunity to
learn of the mistakes in silo construc-
ton. The songs given by Helen and
Pearl Campbell were especially ap-
preciated. The ice cream, which was
plentiful, was seemingly enjoyed by
all.
A committee from the Krohn vi
was over and a community
picnic was arranged for. 1t is to be
held at the French school house on
June Is. All are invited to pack their
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03

lunch baskets and be there in time
for dinner.
S. o. Highland needs a capable
driver to handle his runaway team
Perhaps John Odegaard would accept
the position.
A number Of the young folks OF
this community bumped the bumps
when they rode to the dance at the
Liberty school house Saturday. All
enjoyed the fine music and floor
while there, and the rain that fell
Sunday morning when going home.
Frances and Charley Siegert and
Steve Dorgan and Ragnhild Larson
were entertained at supper at the
Campbell home last Sunday night.
Charley Benight called at Dorgan's
last Sunday.
Ragnhild Larson is leaving this
week for her home in Wisconsin.
Girls are going to be scarce out here
soon.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03

Advertise It In the Herald.
Herald ads sell things quickly.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana.
May 81, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that
JOHN j. ODEGARD
of Kahle, Montana, who, on May %,
1916, made Homestead Entry, No.
O38654, for EhNEA, Sec. 26,
NWA NhSWA, Section rs, Town
ship BIN, Range ATE, Montana Mer-
idian, has filed notice of intention to
make Three Year Proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before J. B. Randall, U. S. Commits
sioner, at Wolf Point, Montana, on
the 18th day of July, 1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
J. Camrud, of Kahle, J. j. Thomp-
son, of Kahle, Montana, R. Camrud,
of Kahle, Montana, E. Sjoquist, of
Wolf Point, Montana.
Thos. R. Jones, Register.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana,
May 10, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that
GERHARD E. NICKEL
of Volt, Montana, who, on Septem-
Der II, 1917, made Homestead En-
try, Serial No. 051223, for We
SEA, Lots 7-8-9-10-11-12, Section
10, Township 29N, Range AYE, Mon
tana Meridian, has filed notice of in
%tention to make Three Year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before ]. B. Randall, u.
S. Commissioner, at Wolf Point,
Montana, on the 8th day of July,
1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
A. F. Toews, of Wolf Point, Mon
tana, w. Burnes of Wolf Point,
Montana, w. E. Nickel, of Volt,
Montana, c. B. Schmidt, of Volt,
Montana.
Thos. R. Jones, Register.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Heffernan and
Steve Dorgan ate Sunday dinner
with J.. E. Wagaman and family.
Abe and Lee Holderman are doing
some good blowing for H. R. Corrie
this week
Little Hollis Callison has been on
the sick list this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. DeVaney spent
the night with Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Walters and
family moved out to the homestead
Monday from Wolf Point where they
spent the winter months, schooling
their children.
Barney Anderson made a business
trip to Wolf Point Saturday.
George DeVaney has gone to
Iona, Montana to attend to some
business matters.
Mrs. Nelson and son Erling were
shopping in Wolf Point Saturday.
People in this community are near
ly through seeding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson
and family started on the road to
Williston Monday.
SevaraI much-needed rains fell in
this community the past week.
George and Bonnie Kohl and Lee
Holderman visited with ]. E. Waga-
man and family Saturday evening.
Robert DeVaney was a Wolf Point
caller Saturday.
The farmers meeting at Piety Hill
was well attended and those that
went from this part of the country
a good time.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
Mr.. Wisler Cured of Indigestion

"Some time in 1909 when I had an
attack of indigestion and everything
looked gloomy to me, I received a
free sample of Chamberlain's Tablets
by mail. 1 gave them a trial and they
were such a help to me that I bought
a package, and I can truthfully say
that I have not had a similar attack
SINCE" writes VIM. B. Wisler, Doug
lassville, Pa.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department. of the Interior, q. s.
Land Office at Glasgow, Montana,
May 21, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that
BENT HAGELIE
of Wolf Point, Montana, who, on
May IS, 1916, made Homestead En-
try, No. 038478, for Eh, Section
"a, Township BIN, Range ATE,
Montana Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Three Year Proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before j. B. Randall, U.
S. Commissioner, at Wolf Point,
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03

Montana, on the 9th day of July,
1920.
Claimant names as witnesses:
o. Lilleboe, of Wolf Point, Montana,
A. Jacobson, of Wolf Point, Mon
tana, G. Gunderson, of Wolf Point,
Montana, o. Gunderson, of Kahle,
Montana.
Thos. R. Jones, Register.
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Presbyterian Church

hcSCytCIid SndFCu
Morning Service at II 100 a. m.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
"The Methods that Bring Success"
will be the subject for the
The painting of the church is 60
ing steadily on, and when finished
will have an inviting appearance.
The trustees of the church met on
Tuesday evening, and if present
plans materialize, a modern bunga-
low will appear before snow flies.
We are steadily moving forward and
are planning to make this year the
banner year of the church.
The Western District of the New
Era movement reports the largest
gain in the history of the church.
One hundred per cent is a gain of
which we are justly proud.
Going to church is the duty and
privilege of all peoples; those who
neglect this duty and miss this privi-
lege are losing the highest and best
in life.
A cordial invitation is extended to
attend the morning service and sun
day school.
s. McTVOP
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
Catholic Church

Services will be held at the Catho-
lie church every Sunday. Low mass
at 500 a. M, high mass at 1000
m. Father Benedict, pastor.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1920-06-03
Methodist Episcopal Church

"The Peoples Church-Make 1t
Your Church
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Morning worship II o'clock
Epworth League Z o'clock.
Evening service 8 p. m.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22
COTTON MARKETS
Market Loses Moderately on
Improved Weather and Con-
tinued Uncertainty.

SATURDAY Afternoon, MAY q.
improved weather and continued eff
lects OF the reactionary wave had mod
crate depressing effect on prices at the
outset today, followed by a slight tenn
porary recovery and then by a sag
glng which carried prices to the bottom
by closing time. News was not appar-
emily important enough to occasion much
action by the leading interests and they
seemed to be hoping that better crop
accounts Will be coming for the next few
days. A very sensational private crop
condition report was given some circula-
ton after the close, percentage being
given as "a, without any acreage in
creases, but nothing indicated that it
was known before the bell rang II
confirmed by the official report, due
about June 2. there is probability Of
some lively doings, for such would be
several points below the lowest first
report on record.
At the close futures in New York
were steady and 20 to 40 points to the
bad. New Orleans left off 80 up to "a
down, the May position there being
supported on the report that holders of
the few longs left will demand the
actual.
Liverpool will remain closed Monday.
The spot markets were generally n
shade lower, with sales small. New Or
leans sold 2S3 bales at % points lower
but Memphis made no change and sold
300. Dallas was down 80 and sold 500
bales, little Rock sold rs and reduced
quotations so points and Houston sold
46 bales at 25 points off.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-22
NEW ORLEANS COTTON,

NEW ORLEANS, La, May 22.-Cot-
ton declined in moderate way today
under continued favorable weather con-
dtions in the belt The opening call
brought decline of 4 to % points after
which the market reacted on private
accounts of heavy rains in the eastern
belt, going to advances of 7 to II points
over yesterdays close on the most
active months The weather map failed
to show any moisture of consequence
anywhere in the belt and after its
posting prices fell of again, this time
to net declines Of % to q points. July
dropped to 37.50c and october to 345Oc.
Offerings increased following the
forecast of continued dry weather for
the entire cotton region and prices were
sent AZ to 40 points under the finals OF
yesterday July touching 1928 and
October 34.3S. During the last half
hour Of business shorts took profits on
a large scale and their buying gave the
market a firmer tone and brought
about partial reCoveries. the close being
at net declines for the day of IA to 81
points.
Spots closed quiet at decline Of %
points. Ordinary 22.75c good ordinary,
24.75c; low middling, 81 Csc; middling
4O.25c; good middlng, 44.25c. Sales on
the spot 2S3,
Futures closed steady at advance Of
80 to decline of "a points.