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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-05-06
OBITUARY.

Jennie Blanche Logue was born in
Richland county, Wisconsin, Jan IA,
1886. In 1897 she came with her par
ents, three brothers and three sisters
to Linton, N. D., where her relatives
still reside. She was married to
Clark R. Buck, May 4, 1904, to which
union four children were born
Everett, Blanche, Buelah and Baby.
Two of these children with their father
preceded her to their home Beyond.
She was again united in marriage
with Charles Benedict and to them
were born two children, Verl and
Lavinna.
She died April 27, 1920, at her home
10 miles south of Hurdsfeld, N. d.
Mrs. Benedict was converted in
childhood, and through her beautiful
life has always been true to her faith
in her Savior.
She leaves to miss her tender sym
pathy, her husband, four children
Blanch, Beulah, Verl and Lavinna-
her father, mother, two brothers
Leonard and Floyd-one half brother,
Emery Thompson, and three half sis.
ters, Allie Krick, Mary Britts and
Cora Lewis, and many loving friends.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-05-06
CAPITAL ( NEWS KoTEs

The Logan county anti-Townley
forces in convention at Wishek rscent-
ly passed a resolution calling fSr the
resignation of Senator John Weber on
the grounds that he does not reptesent
the majority of the votes Of b$ dis,
rict. Weber was elected befd{e the
Rrsnti1ss.sssttiasthasaassussseell sss, Weber
made fight in the senate and stump
Continued on Page 81
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-05-06
Sister, thou were mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening
AS it whispers through the trees
STATE LOAN DATA

North Dakota has q massive finan-
cia institution in the Bank of North
Dakota, which has aabsolute control
over public funds to the extent Of
$34,819,79 81. Twenty-eight mil
lions of this amount is money belong
ing to the state and its various legal
subdivisions. On this money. the
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Fauntleroy Stanfield is spend ing the week end with relatives here. He will return to Castlr Heights Military Academy where he is attending sch(o
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Heartburn is a symptom of in- digestion. Take a d0ge of HER ZINE in suoh cases, The pain disappears instantly. The bow ,ls operate speedily and you feel inc, vigorous and cheerful.
 Soll by BoKgs Drug Go.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

AS far back as the first winter o le war. the Red Cross sent to Setbi;, sanitary commission tEat effective ; checked the scourge of typhus, bu fter the United States entered the onh;ct, the Red Cross was able, ir tugust, 1917, to send full conimis- ion that carried on extensive relief 3erations among the suffering ref ,ees of the tortured nation. Hospi- lis were established, the refugees fed, !othed and given medical attention he army supplied with much needed ental treatment, farm machinery. and aeds provided to help tie Serbs re- ,em their land to productivity, and, et least. measures undertaken for the uccor of the children. The terrible .Gfition into which these helpless vic. es of fRp war had fallen Is well hrfr.4xefg hg this photograph of n ;1la &crhnn g'rl wearing the rHgs rA expression of hopeless distiiny
 s s..e possessed when tue .ca Cross came.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01
St0CkI)oEGiefS E Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Cleveland County Bank, Kingsland, Ark, will be held at it's office on Tues day Jan. l3th, 1920 between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 1 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of eeting oard of Directors and any other basint ss that may be
 l..
 , nearer, Cashier Cleye- . 4.ttE SuI
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01
Are Storages Overssocked?

However, we are told that storage stocks of certain commodities are af the present above the normal as con- pared with this time last year. It has been computed that the combined ex cess of number of important foods in cold and dry storage amount to 19 per cent. While on the face of it .hss looks like undue hoarding of reserves, yet 1t must be remembered ehat epp~. parisons with last year are alto~>. >.rher misleading. Demands for great number of commoditie, nave increased, tremendously, rlr exports for June were douh,e what they were a year ago, and 40 per eeGt of these exports were foeastq}raa,
 Moreover, our reserves last year were inadequate. Those who recall some Of the extraordinary prices of certain foods last winter and sprins know, precisely what it means to have too small holdings in storage That we are better prepared for next winter than We were for last should not ba used as the basis of wholesale con- demnati0A ae eur methods of providing fGr gar future wants.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mrs. Clifton Hunter and chi- 'iren of MonticeIIo, are visiting Ter parents here.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Miss Leah Holmes made g short visit to her mother Mrs. 'irdie Holmes lere last week. She has 8 position in Memphis.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mrs. Lois Thomas of Tarry yis. tied her parents Mr. and Mrs. c. " Ba dWin last week,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Jack White of Prescott spent che Christmas holidays with friends here.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01
Notice To Automobile
 Owners

Auto License Tax must bepaid by January 10 or the penalty will be enforced.
 J. f. Smith,
 Sheriff and collector.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01
BUL WVVARKK AGAINST WINTER SHORTAGE:
Some Facts About Cold Storage and the Charges of ManipuIa-
 tion and Exorbltant Prices.

Once again the subject of cold stor age has come into the limelight of pub lie attention; and this time in connec tion with the nationwide search after the cause for the high cost of living.
 There can be no argument in behalf of hoarding and holding back food sup plies for speculative profits. But this is matter quite apart from the true and legitimate purpose of cold stor- age; and, unfortunately, because of the much agitation and damaging pub 1ieity that have centered about the subject from time to time, the real service performing function of cold storage has been largely obseured.
 Laying In Winter Stocks.
 City-wise people, and even country. wise people, have long since forgotten, amidst the conveniences of modern life, that there was time in the his tory of our country when laying in a winters stock" devolved upon each household individually. Today, one does not even need to remember that eggs are not an all-year-around prod uct; that butter is produced in scant amount in the winter, and cheese like wise. Not few would be completely surprised to know that even meat pro- duction has it's seasons of scarcity The buyer for the household in these days simply goes to the store, any day in the year, expecting to find these and similar commodities on the mar. ket.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

MT and Mrs. Geo. II. Holmes 'f Little Rock spent the holidays with relatives and friends here.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Miss Faye Zehner, of Pine Bluff visited Lucille Davis sever- al days this week.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

have the best line of sh' { D ish in ali kinds and colors
 E L. McMurtrey.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

iss Helen Hero CTS n speot
 a'ids,@ it fer siSt-i in Pine Bluff.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Miss Annie smith, of Hope. spent the holidays with her ents here.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mrs. 5. o. Eberhardt went 3t Pine Bluff Friday to have al , e Specialist treat her eyes.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Regular trip Saturday Jan. lt she ltison Drug Store from l. m. to 8 D. m. Dr. Cunningham
 es Examined Glasses fitted
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fam monds have returned to home in Sheridan after spe several days with relatives
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Corn, to Mr. and Mrs. P K hawkins Tuesday Dec 18th, {; I2 b boy
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Winter coats for the Ladies and Misses at Bluestone, Bros.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01
local E}r1ooyitlies

Misses Eva and Vivian Moore left Sunday for 8 visit Of so l days with friends in Hugo Okla.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Ladies house felt slippers at Bluestoaes.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Iadies and Misses cheaper .han mail orde Biuest0nes.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

For genuine singer sewing ma :hine oil see E. l.. Me tiurtrey.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Shop early and avoid the Xma Rush and be suited at l'leestones,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Pt your smi, ,ias faee lnde me of our new fa!lshats. Gents foggery.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Sweaters 0 every GescFip al Blucstore, Bros.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

MT. and t~. 5. ke aa3 e, were gues tel 9ve~ ser .a WeeE.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Boys Union Ais cheaper Overall suits. at 3iI3i5lla3
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

ooles socks fo' men at Blue. stones. si
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

lda1S on q Y!SIC With her ia l ] E Moore.
 Boys Union Ais cheaper T Overall suits at 3iIe551la3 Harvey Sadier is confineI his room On account of pneu mia,
 s Mir. and Mrs. Geo 'H= Hol of Little Rock visited here . week.
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 ] have g new line of up-to-d shoe stfiags-All IenSths . siz2a.
 | L McNqrtrey.
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 Tom AoLendon of Gorea, T :. is he,e on a visit with his Dra : CT, Lee MtAandoa -1a reia5i g.. Mf- AieH Ffssaa . ( chIdrel of LitJe Rock visited John :. Sadier aEd fam.iy here during the h3 3idays.
 Deep--eated coughs that re- ordinary rene .ies require bot eXtefna and iatelnal treatment r 5oa nay , dollar bottle Of Bai I I i , fUu ou @ the ,l5
 the pace at eae There IS Har4oH 's Rsd Pepper Porous plae'e fnr he chest, free wit each bottle.
 oo.1 Dy B ,ggs Drug Co. Mir. and Mrs. Frank Van DE. den aHd li.tis daughter Qt LitaC Rock, were the guests of A1r. anc Mrs. J. L. Sadier iasi week. Koit Goods of ai. kiad5 { blpeStone, Bros
  ac3tt a4mi.ton, who is attend ins 5chool at bjgelow, war al home turing the holidays
 telephone \ 3 iQr Glea III ard PressinE. Gents iogaery. Mlss Kate 0. .erJo, who, ! teaching at Harfell yAited he. parents tear Rison as; week. Sicklv children need White, Cream Iermifuge. It not only deatr0ys worms, l. ihe'e De any, but it acts as g strengthening tonic in be stomach and bowels
 Sold by Boggs Drug Co Will Nilifoyd is reported sick  Shoe poli.hes Of all hial5 & E. L. McMuI.reys
 Fell Smith has been confined tt his room for over g week on ac count of illness.
 Charley Sanders is sick witt pneumonia.
 Tie best line of good ties t tie to at the Cents Toggery. Jennings Strait and Veo Thom asson, who are attending busl ness College in Little Rock, Wer here last week.
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 ] have q new line of up-to-dat shoe strings-All lengths an' sizes.
 E. L MeNurfrey.
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 Mfr. and Mrs. T. 8. Fore visite, relatives in Grayson La. las pssk ...
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mrs. Chas Quinn and children is ted relatives here last week.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mfr. and Mrs. T. 8. Fore visited relatives in Grayson La. last Neek,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Harvey sadier is condne1 his room On account of pneu mia,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Pl.ined toe shoes without caps f + Ladies and Gentlemen st
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

M4n's D Dack Coats et Blu stol e :,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

French Dry Cleaning and Steam Pressing a. Ge It's Toqgery
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mir. and Mrs. Geo Fl Hol of Little Rock visited here week.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

VT. and Mrs. aeed Word of Mil,vjlle are visiting relatives h.r,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01
fiaw Prices Are Determined.

Sciu StVAS&S iiaS Ucol cT1llS1ScQ Se- verely as an instrumentality that lends itself easily to the taktag of unfair profits. Without c question it's ability to extort has been grossly exaggerat- cd, fsfssage warehouses are scattered throughout all portions of the United States and their contents are owned by thousands of competing firms and individuals. About balf the storage space in the country consists of aui.li~ warehouses that rent space to whc. ever wants it, either for small lots q big ones, Tabulated figures Of ti1s amounts in storage are gathered arr disseminated by the goyoruu4e84 monthly; and the amounts in he, Sin. from month to month figured ssS a. what should normally be ia stegag during those months {oe the estSus demanO form the basis for pre-
 Sans s-is ares on Profits.
 but the best information
 profits in the cold sto1aso b..a44 consists of actual figures, aad at are published regularly by the ft,aya Departments of Agriculture. rhes5 show, far instance, that in the seasoa of 1915-1916 butter storc,3 n June FIG July at an averaga oG fl cer+s pound, sold from &1reiat lo Much at an average Of 2I.{5 geots a pound, giving gross pgol4- If 0.8l ces' | pound, or scarcely ssa ta 9@H 1GI storage and notNihg fog l,et r1e.it of Interest OF inves.yse4aC, n t9l6-1917 the gross profit vas 7.7a cents a pound, and in 142T-1t.:> ' was 5.96 cents. These sross !, lrt7 must cover storage cEers aT 7t OF the money tied al at .tSa months before the net pres ag1rcd at. It is appareni oig shla mes that storing of food s, an lp md down. hill business with i%a .s, end lean years, and affords an ( e] ge profit which l. n, as ;i.o risks tl-. siorage eggs for u !e'ss of 2.2 cents T. l3ol7, an unusually r he net profits v.9 ,,.e on, and , for a17 os ess Of t.1 sa.s
 <,r s;a-
 8, 4 Ter .'teauoa- ses e d se sea ,:ssnig al. a. 9. Jim.e',. and down of ssp Yit.s aim Y ina , hazards of
 sslAat ! plans os
 see i warm
 sieh Gl|' start the
 no Sh fer hand, . cold aiie4 ;hat Viii shut otY current irodaMfon anfirelv. yqai ia and year
 re aa .'cate, tho
 ,l..i ,t ss ! Iit9s25s siirn for
 nisssa.s o e9id si'iraea, which
 " i>s.s in-
 sa winter ,syssS 32F slT ,,. ,. ,,.,y : SsH ED Nf A y
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mr. and Mrs, Wm Clark Strong were here during the idays on Q visit with her ia : E Moore.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

c. c. Griffin wa business visitor to ittl Rock Monday.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

|. L MeMurtrey.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jag ,eys Dec. goth, 1919a boy.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mrs. J. j <50lsQ4 anu son k, S. iel of Kingsland are visiting friends .7ere.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Kuit Goods of ai. kiad, bl9estone, Bros
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Jennings Strait and Veo Thom- asson, who are attending a ousl- ness College in Little Rock, were here last week.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mir. and Mrs Frank Van D E den apa H.tis daughter Qf Lit3c Rock, were the guests of Mf. anc Mrs. J. L. Sadier iasi week.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

s 0 for ths vlo,e mily 8 DluestQne Bros,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

}orn-to Mr. and Mrs. C. 1 fri5on Dec. 3lst 1919 & boy.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Tie best line of good ties to tie to at the Cents Toggery.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

have q new line of up-to-date shoe strings-All lengths and sizes.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mrs. Hugh Fox and little son James were guest in the home ot l. E. Moore several days this week,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

s.c5tt H.mi.ton, who is attend in@ 5chooi at Gigelow, Was al home turing the holidays
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

,>ring your ad eyes and bro ken glasses to Dr. Cunningham Saturdad Jan. 10th, the Risor Drug Store.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Bell Smith has been confined tc his room for over week on ac- count of illness.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

] have g new line of up tod shoe stfings-All ien9ths ;. siz2a.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Telephone \ 3 iQr Glea n ard Pressing. Gents fogaery
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Charley Sanders is sick witt pneumonia.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mlss Kate O.erlo, who ! teaching at Harfeli yisited he. parents tear Rison asi week.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

MT. ,n1 Mrs. Grov Turne' and baby visited relatives in Thornt II last week.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

zee pr, cunningham SaturG ! ] Il 10th, at Rison Drug Stu .es Examined Glasses fitted
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01
D l. Nc Mqrtrey.=

Tom AoLendon of Gorea, T :. is he'e on visit with his Ora CT, Lee Nthaadaa -Ha reia5i ..
 Nr- Alex ffssaa 2 | ohIdrel of Lit5ie Rock visited John j. Sadier aEd famiIy here during the b3 idays.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Shoe poll.hes Of all hinl5 a. E. L. McMuI.reys
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

For ali kinds of read5 to w. al U to BQestone, Bros.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

James were guest Tn the home Of |. E. Moore several days this week,
 For ali kinds of ready to weal to BIQestone, Brus.
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 Miss Lillian Ray spent several Jays this weak i1 Iift Q E .ck.
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 Mss AaaAie afa9 tio.a!s- | f k|asstaHa spent the WeeA WI h relatives here.
 Red pare Woolon iiannel al uestona's.
 Mss EIoise Lindsey spent set 4ral days the first of the week Il. zings and, Marvin Jaggars was down f,Vm Pine bluff iast week.
 ki it and solid leather -gl,ve.
 sizes a' Blues tone, ros
 Mrs. OK Wheeler and da'ugh er veree: he1a tals week on a yisi with relatives.
 ds13 Il 1ea oojts and she i3luestona, Bros.
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 Mrs. r ". pepper. wa> ?. h Bluff visitor Tuesday
 zee Dr. Cunningham SaturG ] Il 10th, at Rison Drug Ste es Examined Glasses fitted
 Sorn-to Mr. and Mrs. C. fri5on Dec. 3lst 1919 a boy. Regular trip Saturday Jan. lt the ltison Drug Store from 1; |. m. to 8 p. m Dr. Cunningham
 es Examined Glasses fitted Mrs. 5. o. Eberhardt went t Pine Bluff Friday to have al , e Specialist treat her eyes.
 have the best line of sh, { D ish in ali kinds and colots
 E L. McMurtrey.
 Corn, to Mr. and Mrs. P K Hawkins Tuesday Dec 18th, {; I2 b boy.
 Shop early and avoid the Xma' Rush and be suited at l'leestones, Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jag sers Dec. 20th, 1919a boy. Y ---lt------E.
 Bring your ad eyes and bro. ken glasses to pr. Cunningham | Saturdad Jan. 10th, the Risor Drug Store. I --o-- ! MT. snd Mrs. Grov 1urne ! and baby visited relatives II ! Thornt II last week. i ------o-----
 c. G. Griffin wa business visitor to 1 it'll Rock Monday. s 0 fnr ths VI o,e 1nily .Bluest0ns Bros,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

liens Il 1et ooits and she, ! 3Iuestona, Bros.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

VIII Williford is reported sick
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mrs. r ". Cu:pepper, wa< 2 h Bluff visitor Tuesday
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Sicklv children need White. Cream Termifuge. It not only destruys worms, | ihe'e be any, but it acts as 8 strengthenips tonic in he stomach and bowels
 Sold by Boggs Drug Co
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mss Eloise LindseY spent set 4ral days the first of the week Il. +ings and,
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Miss Lillian Ray spent severa lays this weak ia I.itt D E ok.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Red pure Woolon ilannel al, uestona's.
Cleveland County herald., 1920-01-01

Mss AaAAie afa3 tio.a!ss- i K .asstaau spent the WeeN WI h relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-16
MARINE NEWS
By Associated press

.. tSy Associated preas | New Orleans, December 15.-Cleared: Caino, Genoa via Norfolk; Carriage, Bocas Deitoro via Swan Island and Cristobal;
 Excelsior. Havana; Harold Walker, Tam pico; Isabela, Porto Rico; Managua (Ni- | caraguan). Kingston. Jamaica; Momus, New York; New Columbia (British). Liverpool; Rama, Bluefields; Reading 1 (British), Valencia. Spain; Sosua (Nor- wegian). Tela.
 Port Eads. December 15-Arrived
 Akita Maru Gapanese). New York; Cuya
 Maca, .Mexico; Dulcino. Nuevitas; Leige (Belgian). Pensacola; Nola Mexico, Rayo; New Yok Huma, Fronterau.
 Sailed; Elm Leaf (British). Tamplco
 Lucerna (British). Tampico; Lucerna (British). Calais and Dunkirk, France; Wilhelm Jebsen, Tampico via Galveston Mobile, December l5.--Arrived: Schooner Rupert, Lancaster England; Tug F. E. Simpson. Havana.
 Sailed: Motor schooner Chiqumula San Salvador; Honduras, Port Barrios Cor. sicana. Cuban ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-16

York and New Orleans took initial steps today to destroy the bill of Sena- tor Dial of South Carolina, which would insure the delivery of cotton purchased on The exchanges to grades equahng middling.
 It is apparent that the fight will be one to a finish. Senator Norris, chair man of the agricultural committee Of the Senate, agreed that hearings would be held regarding the bill. and Senator Conner of Alabama, sponsor of an iden- tical measure in the preceding session of Congress, will attend such hear ings Senator Underwood of Alabama, democratic leader of the Senate, ac- cepted the Dial bill today, and Sena- tors Smith and Harris of Georgia agreed to support it. Senator Dial is confident that he will be able to put it through the Senate. The real test will come in che House.
 Western senators, as rule, sup port the bill. Senators Norris and Gronna, powerful members of the aSri- cultural committee, while knowing lit- tie of cotton, are aware of the dieas- trous effects of speculation in wheat and other so1 ial O. si Id agree tAat something should be done to cure the operation of the exchanges in exploit ing the southerl farmer.
 Senator Dial, as a result of the developments of the day. is satisfied that he will be able to put his bill through Congress although there is no question but that the fight will be bitter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-16
STATE POSTPONES
 WATER RATE CASE
Birmingham Company Offers Testimony Before Board
 Showing Conditions
By FRED H. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau The Age Herald, 22l-2 First National Bank Building


 Montgomery, December 15.-(Special.) Following the submission of testimony of the Birmingham Waterworks com pany in support of it's petition for an increase in water rates, the public service commission Wednesday after noon postponed the case until December 28, in order that attorneys for the city might prepare for the ross-examina- tion of the witnesses.
 The principal facts brought out dur ing the day were that the present val uation of the plant in Birmingham is about $7,750,000. and that the return now is not sufficient to pay operating expenses, allowing for depreciation, and give the proper return on the invest ment-. The valuation was established by the evidence of w. J. Hageanah, consulting engineer of Chicago; T. w. Nichol, engineer of the public service commission, and Mir. Biggs, engineer of the company.
 Erskine Ramsay, banker and vice president of the Pratt Consolidated Coal company, was placed on the stand to show business conditions in Birming- ham and the cost of money with which to carry on extensive operations, such as those of the water company. He said the rate of interest for money is from to 8 per cent. He believed a fair return on the companys invest ment in Birmingham would be per cent after allowing for cost of opera tion and depreciation.
 Augustus Benners and Borden Burr appeared for the Waterworks com. pany, while the city of Birmingham was represented by Judge Horace c. Wilkin- son and I. w. Ross, engineer, and J. 1 Ellis Brown. city commissioner.