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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
Dope Peddlers
Easily Dodged
Green" Boston Cops

Boston. Nov. 1.-The spread OF
drug peadlers Ia NARCOTIC aGdjcts II
Boston was l,ibuted today 10 the
dlsor-an lzz:zz.tlon of the Boston police
department a4fEr The police strike Of
1918 by A. c. Webber. former assist
ant Of Suffolk county, az q hearing
on proposed regulations on drug sell
ing. Mr.. Webber asserted that the
price drug addlcrs have 10 pay Is Z
measure 81 local control over drug
distribution.
IN Boston. while the dope
squad was AT work before the pe-
her FORGE became disrupted as a re-
suit of the police strike Mr.. Web
Der said the control became SO ef-
feCf5ve thai morphine reached the
prlce of S4sssg per ounce among the
addicts- Today as has been stated
by the United States narcotic n
speeror the drug caa De bought for
from ST. 10 SO per ounce Perhaps
the situation Is unaT eldahle- in view
Of the fact that so many new men
were put on the force.
The hearing took place before
William B. BrIeJy, doctor Of the di-
vision Of registration IN The depart
merit of civil service Physicians.
social workers ana druggists spoke
IN favor OF more stringent regulation
OF the drug traffic
Mr.. Webber opposed the provision
of drug clinics and sad that active
prosecution by the police, punish
men- of drug peddisr.s ana depr1wa-
tlon of the adGicts from drugs were
the best means Of eliminating the
prar13ce. he urged action against
the alleged smuggling Of drugs from
Canada
William r ScalneiI. federal mar
cotac Inspector said III is too easy
for an addict 10 ger a prescription
II have KNOWN cases he added.
where boys have acquired the hatsfr
as 4 result OF securing the drug upon
a prescription FOR ii -eiative in need
Of the drug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
SHORTS" AGAN TO
FORE IN new YORK
STOCK MARKET

View York. Nov after a brief
respite N which hopes were enter
tanned o. recovery from the disturb
ing conditions winch have AT ersgieG
almost every session since eieetc1
Gay, rt1e STOCK market Eas1 with
fresh liauldats0n and silor1 selling
taday- The genera list fel la low
est praces Ter one ia three wears. L
:. Sf.ael making u new lux for tnc'aR
YEARS. IL 81 s.
Todavs preas WIS ahe mere sur
prisiuE because the market began
with = eaezv al fr-nnsss attributed
principally 10 1ssu--ances rom bank
ing quarters thai the 3s-atIsacted ae-
cline OF securities and commodities
had uncovered 10 points of financial
Weakness.
These same assurances were u@1L-
pered. however. Win the statement
that rl1frher Liquidation would hare
10 be effected. especially II retail
branches Of trade before confidence
III the general business situation
could be restored.
Much Of todays selling. which en-
bg,acea number OF conspicuous Is
sues. including The him stocks.
probably had JFIsil, origin n these n
t4rnatlans- There we're either unset
Ling Developments. Sucn as the very
unsatisfactory state Of the steel n
6zaSfEy and the sharp decline N
wales OF shipping charters.
Reduction OF the quarterly dividend
On a lax Rubber directed renewed Al
tention To the motor industry ana al
+ilia-ea trades and gave rise 70 the
belief that MANY more dividend dis
burseInenls would De reduced or an
t1Yaiy suspended These same condl-
tons were applicable TO cuppeys and
ether metals. as We'll as laAthe.,S. To
baccos and food products.
Rallies Of ! 10 8 points = favur1Ue
issEas IL the weak finish We're due 70
short covering. rather than acrIIRl
supporting OF buE1ng orders Gill
edged I,244ls paid toll to tire DAYS ser
lack. losing 10 points.
General Chemical. Oh single sale
81 80 shares dropped 4? - points
and Famous Players represented the
1l1ea Ezlcal or finn issues az 4 loss OF
II points Sales amounted 10 slight
IL over loo eco shares.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
Jury MAY BE GIVEN BURKE CASE TONIGHT
LOWER FREIGHT RATES
FORCE RECENERSHP
MORSE SHIP LINES

S4~ York Nov. I7-tzenrge W
Staring. RESISTANT director CT opera
lions Tar 1he United 45zaias SHIPPING
Baarts. toaaE Ests appointed HerEsT's.T
for esgat A1Z1Uz<sC Steamship ca4npE-
nies. IRE appointment was made i1g
Feeera8 Jr1Es Julius a. MAYER i an
eqd3-v 81; h1-oogAc by MArsh q Mc-
Lehman, New York insurance ag=I1zs
claiming ro be c-l,adst <srs IF the -os.T1a-
paay
The n0lnpAases. said e t'e s11uwn j.
Morse Lines were:
The PaNn-s. Eag1eH'eod. ,sa4ess'Issg
AsEutasy A-caGIa- Andatas,a- fieeaet
and the Atlantic ALl,:aglc Steamship
corporations
The claim f3r-1he petitioner Was 1921
SIZES Tor premiums o. Insurance on
vessels owned cg The DESCENDANTS. tsaf-
standing abllEa4luEs were said r. Elk
coed 81. soc oDa- Assets were not given
The Atlantic AEsr:at5c Corporation IL
the holGang company. the oteer ssTen
are subsidiaries named for the seven
ships owned ny The corporation.
Falling freight rates We're gwen as
The causs far TIE temporary financial
difficulty" n WATCH the corporation
has found Itself IL a statement Ok
". Davis Conrad. attorney for the
Shipping Board, issaen through arIIi-
nevs for the steamship Curpa1ra-iun-
Decision 70 have receiver IN equ--
~ appointed was made a conference
with officials Of the Shipping Board
has statement said. adding I,at ship
ping Eua-u officials stated there Il ao
criticism Of M z. ". Morse's admin
isr-aIlur Of tbs coIupR-v insofar a.
the facts ara n W developed.
In connection with the appoint
uaant or The racesver fnr this rarrFnHl7s'
ana other companies operating vessels
purchased 1raln the United STATES
shipping Boa-d. il s hoped and conl-
IDENTITY exoecrEa ;AR; an Improvement
wiz enable the receivers 70 success
fully resta-a rae interests OF these
COMPANIES 70 the parties n interest.
added the statement
3. " Morse. son Of Charles "
Morse, Is president IF the holding anu
subsidiary corporations and t1la E1'in-
cipA1 sIocilaol der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
Wholesalers Take
Steps to Freeze Out
lPrOfiteers I'm Coal

@>S" TURK, WV Wv Bo1eSa4e a-1-
t.lracits coal dealers today rounded
cut a program wh5eh they assert &c
would drive ovl Of the a3aI business
the elements wi1sch haze tended 70 r.
strict aistrlhul.on and increases prices
IN consumer
Meeting here they adopted recnm-
lnsnda1iens Of their FAR price cpr1-
nir1ee restrict nE t0 TWO the number
or EnsGidlsrnen between the rllne ana
the retailer and providing thar nv
Wholesaler should take more tran -
per cent maximum STnss pratt an any
transaction. Il was dez=lued rrH- the
sale ef coal by mine agency or --p-
resenTaf5ve should De considered one
Of the TWO permissible TRANSACTIONS
The recommendation thar the maxi
MUM grass profit 10 wholesalers Should
not exceed 10 per cent should not be
taken as an invitation n wholesalers
70 take that profit" said a statement
issued tZ- the Wholesale Caal TRADE
Association after the meeting
It IL more N the nature Of a warn
ing thar any Wholesaler WIG does ex-
coed 30 per cent VIII find hinsaif N
dRnEs- at being charged by the se-
pArt-ncnt Of Justice witt preE-eer;rs. :"
Federal District Attorney Rnss II
Broek1T7n summoned several small Goa
dealers 10 apuear before hIm rnmm-
row. He said ne Possessed evidence
that dealers peddlesi coal by the hun
6redveight and made excessive profits
charging as nigh as SIS5s n hundred
pounds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
SEARCHERS FOR BODY
WHITNEY WOMAN FIND
GLOVE AND SHOE

L-angGlon. X II. Nov. IA piece Of
what was apparently a woman shoe
and q glove thai Was evidently q
man 5. were i.scorered to-day in lhe
refuse thai county authorities. search
ing f0r thu body Of Mrs. Blanche VI.
"A ll3a0Fy. drew from another aaAn
donad vell on the whitney farm.
snns OF William & Whitney have
told authorities Il1a1 Their father
killed their STEP mother four years
age ami disposed Of The body n
well I'D the property
The officials returned 10 the Whit
nev house late this afternoon after
their excavations On 4 nearby aban
doned farm we'll had been without
result. ami turned their attention ID
al CID well half ehoked with debris
locaIaG not far from thai IN which
one Of u hlTney's soRs first told them
70 dig In addition 70 the TWO bits of
leather the sxcava1ors tonk CIT.
many pounds Of what appeared 10 be
barn yard refuse, including pieces OF
cattle bones The digging VIII con-
Time turnnrruw
VI hen the authorities had stopped
their work for the day. they an
Dounced Iha1 If their search In TINS
wen should aiso he without result
they were prepared 70 excaVala an
other well located JUST beiIinc the
u hi1lsy h0nse- This. they said had
not been used in years because the
water had been found unit for drunk
ing purposes. They said thai If nee
essary they weuid Sound every vel
in The neignborhood OF the whitney
farm and would search the grounds
and buildings ON several pieces OF
property owned hr Whitney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18

I name anyway Albert
q. --aillic-fn Of Auburn. y Y. thinks
'le7 sut- Ee IS one of The hand
Ting .X.'fs,--s Cor me defense There
81 mu"9 x = name thai Mr.. Hamil-
~ .alItd aaout nothing elsa bur
-if'''''';-nE- during the entire session
-hf a1nesSiav ceuf-.- Ee went on
IF sISno az $50 @ clock and IN direct
animation and cr--ss-s1arnInats ton
--A'7 aa1i} 1@.S0 O'clock. with 4 If
~ Minute r'ecess
NoeA fe,7ns as Den lips. nigh. low
--A ntstFln spit l. bold. big,
''odan a0pea-aace. 3" striking sssssi,n-
Il, Is a1rupI lIfeiess beginning"
liz .ht me hands OF a clock. /"
--1'' -Ae eEpia1arrn Of the investl-
'1As mora Inactive 70 the es-.
'-l'F r hamilton mas made hand
''IAs ia study He is an expert
-11' Gun snoJ wounds and handwrit-
= having Qualified for 80 ears. HIS
u Il '3sIl+y1nr n courts has been
- ssa-fs and ne has been the ex-
III Z -ea murder cases. hundreds Of
~ 's'nl+.sis oiackhaad and black
.-'-' ass Re gives his entire tine
- "arG, being engaged mostly by
-. ATTORNEYS, attorney generals.
IS -'fffcs and Department of Jus
-s 'r''as- --arluns.
- lr n ne prominent cases IN
= -, AZ hamilton has worked are
A.-1,'E sIZ million dollar viii
- -sew ors Cicv. Daniel Blake
continued or Faye -cci. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
PLAN PURGING OF
REDS FROM RANKS
LABOR FEDERATION

Washington. Nov. Is BY the A.
sociate.d Pr'ess,--Dir,-c- steps % elm
mate rsiaicalisTl from al control n
organized labor and 10 meet TIE men
ace Of Increasing 41eIDpIuy nent arr
being taken by the American Fed
era11en Of Labor thg,cEgaa iJs exalza-
lave council n session here.
Already a decisive vicLory over
radical elements within he urga MIA
riun mas been achieved al enc paint,
anu the, lar reaching nature Of the
conferences Of the council for q week
past dealing with economic problems
appeared tonight ID tnrshadow some
action looking % a closer co-oper-
a1lon between labor and capital tx
meet Unemployment
Although leaders Ware ralcenz 10
day. il developed rrla1 there was n
feeling among certain members 81
the council than il should deal en-
practically with The attempts CT T,adl-
Gals to bore frnm within. They were
SAID 10 feel that conservatism mast
characterize Iaaar's leadership
The sentiment was based en- TWO
premises first that organized labor
can noI hppe 10 exert great power II
ensuing Years If IT'S foundations a--a
weakened by the premealons Of Ger
tain radical doctrines, ana second.
that the nex- administration VIII be
-
was said iI7 some quarters. tina. Ia
bor could gain little from the new
congress unless Il established pols-
c;es Of conservative mature
In The REORGANIZATION Of the COM
Tnittee 70 unianlZs The steel workers
The conservative element showed ITS
strength. II eliminated from the
cummitlee John ]. Ffrzpaz-ick. CHAIR
man. and William z Foster sec-e-
larry, both Of who-n participated IN
the direction Of Ltle steel strike last
YEAR. FirZpau.iCk was replaced by
NJ +. Tigne, a recognized canssrva-
I'VE IN labor policies and faster gave
place ID J G, Brown. also u canser-
vztive
President Gomper,s sf the EesYsra-
ton, has declared against the urr,e-
s.r1cted admission Of radicals from
Europe on several occasions and the
Federation itself is having no inter
course with fOreign labor groups Of a
radical turn Federation lenders sx-
pect 70 go before Congressional COM
Enittesss al every opportunity TO check
The rush nf i-nruiE-zrIS firm, -arfirns
sections of Europe and asia In
creased restrictions VIII De urged. Il
was said
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
Says No Group Can
Deliver" to Mexico
u. S. Recognition

Washington. New I-.-Ne curpora-
tlonu no group Gf corporations and no
group of individuals is going to sas-
lfrer -amerscaa reungnit1en To Mexiee. IS
il Was stated a2laprirar1velv today
al the state department
IL was Stated thai as a preliminary
10 recognition the American govern
ulesTr did not insist Rpun the abrega-
aon Of Article - of the Mexican con-
sIsru13sn provided the operation of the
article did NOT infringe upon ,ais rights
Of Americans IA Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
See Farmers
Salvation In War
Finance Corporation

Washington. Nov - Senat1rs
from western and southern states
are considering urging Legislative sc
n0n Ia revive the War Finance Carp
Grafton They said today that TINS
was the only agency which could
give immediate help IL agricultural
interests "a the Appalling sifaarann''
resulting from the sudden fall in
prices.
A conference Of western senators
and representative 10 discuss tise
matter win be called IL was stated.
when Chairman Eronna- North Ia
kota- e1 the Senate Agricultural com
mir1es, arrives IN Washington.
One suggestion Is thar Congress
adept a nandasnry resolution direct
ing the immediate revival of the cnr-
porztlon-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
WILSON GREETS
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY

Washington. Nov. II President
Wilson N a message sent today 10
Pa,al -H5-uals. president of the
Leag1e OF Nations Assembly Al
Genera extended his personal
greetings to the assembly and ex-
pressed the hope and belief that
their labors viii be Of immense value
To the whole civilized world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18

Newport z. l., New. I1.-The wsrs1
gale Of the season. nnrtaeasier THAI
attained velocity IaEe to-day Of be-
tween 50 anu 20 miles IA, hour was
rareasez1ing shipping IN NarrznEaases1
Bay sanig.sr- several mznar accidents
we're repertsd hui no extensive dunn
age was acne.
Fail River L48nH stsFEDe-s we're ss-v-
era hours benLna thetr schedules
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
HANDWRITING EXPERTS FOR DEFENSE
~ 9 TURNER
sa...a. . kannebec JougnaI

sD.a.a- 10 kanaebec yourmaz3
SsovnsEa7. Nov. THAT Nelson
Vt 3a--lev ala sign the notes for
c4lR aDQ $500 and the receipt for
ros an Mav II. 1919. which Burke
to.as ana thai Nelson "a Barley
ina snpn7 Burke in TIRE right lag on
-fr 7,rrt If Oct u. 1s2o-these TWO
raiurs me defense hammered On ali
sv weunasday having On the stand
..b.-- !. E-rn-lt0u Of Auburn n.
VINO ruG lied IS Al expert On
sprw-.znE and an expert on gun
.tU7 wurnus Buf The state scored
vrar est Enauy offered by Hamilton
sr -unsnut wounds was puncru-sd.
.s -1-4r eonsi derabie cross eKamlra-
1or gr A-u~ney General Guy L
sg-=.s Hr PaytaagaA arose and
..4d Hs uAl nu1 offered Mr.. Hamilton
Us GIN a2-0e1''
During Inc at-araoon necess period
.l.@suremen,s Of The wound IN
.lErEt leg Mere rAkan 10 ascertain
gmuUus IT points If interest This
"a aonE ID 41-arney's room anG was
v-.nessaa hr ne attorneys and ti,s.
..g'e~rs 80 me Stale and the de-
5as-
~lusaas viii mark the STATES re-
ALTA 20 ~ followed by the closing
:r1meats ma Judges charge and
ha -asR viii doubtless go to the jury
A.s Thursday 5r early Ta-idav-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
Sanford Man Heads
Maine Livestock
Breeders Association

Forland, M2a-. Nov i7--CIose cam
petitions featured tine Judging af the
exhibits Of rle Maine genealogical So
f1-uif shown. u was stated by the
Judges was ma best In tire htsrary Of
tsae sot.iE1E AEnuRi meetings Of the
four breeding associazzans were held.
Harold J. shaw OF Sanford was
s.lecizd president af The Maine Live
stack BREEDERS Association
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
POFtIand's FIRST
Snow Accompanied
by 30-MiIe Gale

Portland. Ne. Nov 1.-THE tirsH
began late last night. amounted to
tive and half inches Il Was ac-
wind The snow turned 10 razri
which continued throughout rl1e day
with the result thar sidewalks and
streets were userpsa with two err
la.,ae inches oI alush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
Three Die I'm Crash
Auto and Mad Train

East ROCHESTER. y T. Nov. i -
Two brothers. WsiElaru and Kirk
Yaadow Of this village and rhei,.
nephew. Freeman Secore of New
Hampshire were killed late today
when their automobile was struck by
a New York Central mail train al
Lincoln Road crossing. a hall mfie
eaS1 Of here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18

TIE outlook IS for generally fair
weEIther with 4 -elLc-lan towards nor
maj lem peTatures during Thursday
and Friday GENERALLY east Of the Mis-
sisEir41i River Storm warnings re-
manned displayed on the Atlantic
coast north OF Delaware BAY
inds-Norrh Of Sandy Hook will
he west gales. diminishing fair
weather Tharsaay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
AND
SOMERSET PUT
IN BUDGETS
Representatives E OF h
Counties Before Leg
lslative Committee
har1 Interest ManafesteG N Azr-o-
rr'sr2ST7s Asked tp Covering Sec
tinns - Governor MiIsaker prssiues
At Lengthy 7ea-anr-Resar-,eP Pre-
ceeaI7ss ~ O'clock This Morning

The las1 OF The Budgst hearings be-
-s- heid By tae Le-lslarlne. Budiaz--
atsn1znz--ee aagsoirl.a2 BIZ fAe -sth Leg
lsla1aFe- sas eFelcs. Y, s.g1at.st.s,e
aaarnlnE, @zlazIse.sa..fa,y 2aig,v, ing The
1l:,sI session OF 1ke lSuxe1 nor and
Council The flSt aour Of The hear
}ng was IN ne Council ,.ll2rnles,. watn
II was adjourned 10 The senate cham
Der On account ol the l..--e number
present. The afternoon session AS
aeia n The eeIsa1l anG WEI i5,- mis-
morning, When resumed al O'Clock.
A large representation Oh the repre-
senT11lIes and senator eItsct 70 the
stsfE Legislature from + e-nnseeg anu
Somerset counties vas crescent and
close attention was laad 10 ever re-
q1esI presFnlea. MOI oalv au acepEr-
oI the unusual procedure but because
q TIE vital Interest every Legislator
siIld Taxpayer in those counties hare
N tho apprnpria mons their sections
are asking Tor.
Governor Ml4Iii-z.,s presided wiz \
State Treasurer Joseph "a. simpson.
Stale Auditor RoN l. Wardwen and
Franz Il t1oile& Or North 4 nsan
Chairman aI re IT1aa>-e e-c--1T1llt1.le on
appropriations ana f=Ta5aei-4l slff1.1-s. al.
Tx Budget COMMITTEE $50 sitting
Senator f7,'eernan III Grant. ai Par-. :
land. ll.al1-T2a1 ST rl,e Senate apr-o-
or-1211cns e0TrInlrte+. TIE ether mem
Der. WIS unable 10 be present. Ebert
=. f4ayfora. chief clerk of re state
aQdsIBr's department 8rficla1ed as
secretary for the curuIrll11t.a
Estimates as Presented
Ft-ncipal Williams appeared FOR
Arson AGA Denny. The teaching. fierce
has doubled and attendance nearsy 80
n past foHT years Iocnfne Increased
Continued on Page s-Eoi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
THE WEATHER
FAR

Northern View England Southern
New England Far Thursday and
Friday no change n temperature
Eastern New York Fair Thurs
day and FRIDAY. rising temperature
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-18
Boston Forecast

FORECAST Tor Boston and vicinity:
Fair THURSDAY and Friday NOT mnch
change IN temperature; diminishing
west eI,!F winds.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-07-10
LUMBERJACK DRINKS
NITRE; DIES QUICKLY

REDDING. July lO.--Louis Will
kinson. n lumberjack from klamath
Falls. oregon. walked into an Italian
saloon IN California street late Tues
day evening. and, without saying q
word. laid down on the floor and
died. His face was badly swollen at
the time.
Tho official investigation OF the
case by Coroner John Larkins re-
voalci Wilkinson had been drinking
"iacknss' brandy heavily for the last
three days,
Ms supply having run short no
wen, 10 drug store and purchased a
four ounce hottie OF sweet spirits of
nitro, Walking outside of the drug
store Wilkinson drank the contents.
The doctors examination found the
nitro caused the death.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-07-10
u. u. MARINES GO IN
FOR NEW DESIGNATIONS

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 10
The terms decoration and marine
corps became almost synonymous In
the course of the world war. Alone
Of all the military services the sea
soldiers still cling to yellow chevrons.
red ,rouser stripes and their blues.
hut down In Quantico. Va, the ma
rines serving under the command Of
Brig. Gen. Smedley ID. Butler have
turned their backs on such frivolities
as war decorations and dress frivol-
tiles.
Interior decorating has been added
TO four-score courses now offered to
the marines by the Marine Corps In
stitute. the practical school designed
To prepare the sea soldiers for posi-
items In civil life when their two
year "hitch" expires.
The course OF interior decoration
designing to give II its correct title.
IL now being taught to them. either
in the schoolrooms on Quantities. pine
clad hillside or by correspondence
that reaches them at sea or In the
tr0pic garrisons.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-07-10

DALLAS, Texas. July l0.--Crop
conditions In Texas improved mater
tally during the three week period
ending June 20. according TO the
Texas Industrial Congress, All crops
are reported from 80 to 40 days late,
however, but with generally favor
able weather since June farmers
are said to have made wonderful
progress In planting. replanting and
cuitivating.
A summary OF the report shows:
From 90 to 25 per cent OF the cot
ton crop remains TO be planted
wheat and oats harvesting Is In pro-
gress and potato digging is under
way. A protracted drouth in por-
tions of west Texas has been broken
by general rains and cattle range
conditions are excellent.
The total cultivated acreage OF the
state this year is s per cent less than
In 1919. One hundred and fourteen
counties report a probable cotton
acreage OF l0.l3s.O0O acres or ss
per cent OF last years acreage; con-
dition compared with 1919, 76.s pei
cent.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1920-07-10

DAYTON. July 10.-Governor Coz
and Franklin d. Roosevelt. Democra-
ic standard-bearers. will have their
first meeting since the San Francisco
convention in the executive, office Il
Columbus. Monday. II was announc-
ed today.