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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-12-30

Island as headquarters and purchased
fifty automobiles for an intensive CAM
paign in the state of Nebraska. Lo-
cal automobile dealers are wondering,
"Will Art come to Kennewick? ?"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Police Hunt Dope
GetdJCdy; Trio Of
Women Arrested

Police Thursday were seeking the
source of an unusually large guam
tity of narcotics, morphine and CO.
caine, which they believe has come
into Memphis during the last few
days.
A tip that this was the case came
Wednesday morning with the arrest
of Mary Brown 247 North Front
street, a notorious negress dope"
peddler. The woman had nearly 100
capsules Of cocaine and morphine.
Following the arrest police began
a search for others with the result
that two additional women, alleged
peddlers, were taken into custody,
They gave the namGs of May Nell
son, white, S25 Union avenue, and
Elnora Jones, alias Elnora Boom
white, 1913 Adams avenue.
All were arraigned In police court
Thursday, on charges OF violating
the state narcotic law. Government
officials are investigating with a
view toward prosecution under the
Harrison law.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
To Attend RiUers
And HarbOrs Meet

The Memphis Chamber of Com
merce will send big delegation 10
attend the National Rivers and Har-
bors congress, which convenes IN
Washington on Dec. s, Q and 10. me
local chamber has always been well
represented at the previous meetings
OF the congress aud on many &C.
casibns has carried away the at
tendance honors for the South.
Details of the program for the
congress have not been completed
but members of the congress are
showing increasing determination TO
make the rivers of the country
greater highways 81 commerce than
they now are. and means toward this
end will be discussed. A report on
the operation of the government
barge lines on the Mississippi and
Warrior rivers will be of much in
terest to the congress, inasmuch as
old river men have commended that
the new type of barges is imprac-
tical.
The report will be made by Brig
Gen. w. ID. Connor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Announcements,
orpheum.

Blossom Seeley, appearing this week
at the Orpheum, walked right in and
took us by storm. She is an absolute
riot. She is scoring a decided audience
hit that leaves no doubt In the mind
Of those who follow variety that Miss
Syncopation" has eased her ever-loving
way right down deep into the hearts of
Memphis lovers of genuine vaudeville,
Blossom sings and scores. She sings
again and they will not be content. She
has won an everlasting home.
Miss Seely's is not fleeing success.
In registering an Incompatible hit.
Miss Seeey can thank her own sweet
self, her hard work, her tasty selection
of gowns and her fascinating manner
Of delivering what has always been re-
garded as coon shouting.
Bonnie Fields, her assistant, is an
ideal foil for Miss Seeleys ballad cooling
and dancing. He Is more clipper than
ever. His voice has improved and his
coon dialect adds the necessary offset.
Seeley and Fields are vaudeWlle per-
sonified.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Markham, Predicts
Building Revival

A general building revival soon
after the first Of the year was pre-
dicted Wednesday by c. II. Mark
ham, president of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad, when he with a party
of officials of the road stopped in
Memphis for 10 minutes on his way
to New Orleans.
The railroads will be prepared to
handle all the building material Of
fered them. according to Mr.. Mark
ham, who was fairly optimistic IN
speaking of business conditions. he
expressed the belief that as the
country settled down from the re-
cent political excitement induced by
the national election. conditions
would naturally improve.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Emma Bunting.

There are no rules prohibiting hilari-
Gus laughter, and so 1.-THE Girl in the
Limousine" in which Emma Bunting
is cast for the leading part, Is allowed
10 be presented at the Lyric tonight
for an engagement OF three nights and
Saturday matinee and evoke gusts OF
laughter. This farce is written by
Wilson Collision, author OF up in Ma.
bells Room" and Avery Hopgood, Au-
thor of THE Gold Diggers."
The story is laughahle in the ex.
IRENE. A young society man Is
knocked senseless by a pair of foot
pads. robbed of all his possessions, in.
in a ladys boudoir while the lady |!
fast asleep. OF course the situation!
which ensue aer embarrassing and ludi'
cTous.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
CLOTHES COLLECTED
BY JEWISH CLUBS

Local Jewish organizations are
banding together this week for the
purpose of collecting old clothing in
Memphis and vicinity. These clothes
will be sent to the stricken areas
of Europe, to be distributed among
sufferers regardless of religion. Lo-
cal clothing firms will be solicited
for donations of new clothes. IN
dividuals who have clothing to give
are asked to send it to the vestry
rooms OF the old Jewish temple, on
POPLAR avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
State.

A red FLOODED photodrama Of Alaska,
with popular Pearl White as the bright
star, will be shown for the first time
to Memphians THURSDAY when the new
vaudeville bill for the last half opens
at Loew's state.
The five vaudeville acts of recognized
Loew quality, will be headed by the
Great La Toilette, the MAN of Many
Faces"
Miss Whites picture for three days
will be Tigers Cub" m intensely dra-
matte story of love and strife in which
a fascinating daughter OF a brutal IA
Their circumvents his brutality and wins
her way to happiness.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Majestic.

A scene of, tremendous thrill is. en-
acted in hotel where an irate hus-
band finds his wife with another man,
1.-The Inferior Sex" the picture In which
Mildred Harris Chaplin is now playing
at the Majestic theater. The man is
called there by his brother-in-law.
who suspects the wife. True enough
the two are found together. There Is q
the husband, but the wife manages to
separate them when she confronts her
husband with a startling surprise.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Man Killed By
Massive Timber

Without an instant's warning
Casey j. Treadaway 81, an en-
ploye of the government fleet at
the foot of Wisconsin avenue, was
struck and killed Wednesday after
noon by a massive timber. The
timber was being swung by a der
rick. Treadaways neck was bro
ken. He was killed instantly
The body is being held by Thomp-
son Brothers until funeral arrange
ments are made. Treadaway was a
former resident of Arlington, Tenn.
j. l.. Treadaway, his father, is q
resident of Brunswick. He is also
survived by his wife and brother,
j.. w. Treadaway, of this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
RuRcH IS APPOINTED.

Charles N. Bprch, prominent
Memphis attorney, was appointed by
Gov, A. II. Roberts Wednesday as
commissioner Of GOODWIN institute
to succeed w. ]. Crawford, who re-
signed on account of i'll health. MIR.
Burch is a graduate and trustee of
Vanderbilt university.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

UP and followed by the gifted sleuth.
The disappearance OF the vast treasure
In Wanted at headquarters" baffed
all TIL a tiny drop of paint was dis
covered on q railroad tie This 10 an
Incident In WANTED at Headquarters"
starring Eva Novak. which Is an
nounced for next Friday and Saturday
al the Princess theater.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Moving Pictures
Lyceum.

A Memphis idol. the inimitable Tom
Moore, comes to Loew's Lyceum Thurs
day for the first three days showing In
what is described as a most rtotous
mirthquake, Officer $685." founded
upon that well-known stage farce OF
the same name. Tom Moore as Tray
ers Gladwin sets out to catch a thief
turns thief himself, stealing a girls
heart and figures in a grand mlxup Of
policemen. erookE, servants ana ordt-
nary honest people.
In addition, "Comiclasslcs," some
thing new in film comedy win be
showp. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

Talmadge is starred this weak at the
Strand theater, Is proving 70 be one OF
her most popular vehicles. This play -
bright and breezy one from the START
lures Of a pretty stenographer who,
after being down on her lucBs is sud
IDENTIFY thrown into a good position,
Frofi there on her success is remark
able and soon she finds herself so.
eiety queen, The story Is typical of
Constance Talmadge, and hoe. many
admirers are declaring it one of her
best.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

Love ds like the weather. A wo-
man demands daily bulletins of its
but a man. somehow,
reasons that If woman has once
promised to love him, she is bound
10 go right on loving him, no mat
ter how she feels toward him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

The honeymoon<is the matrimonial
microscope through Which we get
an awfully exagkerated view OF all
one another's little flaws.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Princess.

No crime has ever been committed,
no matter how cleyerly planned and
ingNnuiously executed, that It did not
leave a clew of some sort to be picked
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18

Aireastles, like most airpIanes. ar
built to hold Just two: and when
third party steps In, they come cow
with an awful crash. ~ ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
Strand.

Good References" the latest comedy
romance in which popular Constance
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-18
DAvANT GOES HUNTING.

T. S. Davant. vice president Of the
Norfolk & Western Railroad COM
pany, spent Wednesday in Memphis
as the guest of his brother, James
S. Davant. He left in the afternoon
on a hunting trip to Arkansas.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Smith House. just remodeled. Rooms
with or without bath. Nice cool dining
room. Reasonable rates. Special rates
for meals by the week. No. 80 North
Main st. Phone 260. 23-1m
Mr.. and Mrs. William Needham
and Miss Annie Needham left this
afternoon for Jacksonville, and will
make tour of the East Coast dur
ing the coming week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

rDs. E. G. Peek and H. F. Watt at
tended the clinic and lectures held in
Gainesville Tuesday night, given by
the National tuberculosis Associa-
ton under the auspices of the Alachua
County Medical Society. on ''The
Early Diagnosis and Treatment of
tuberculosis" These lectures were
largely attended by many physicians
from Central Florida.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the missionary society of the
Methodist church will be held at the
church Monday afternoon at A o'clock.
All members urged to be present as
this is an important meeting.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. S. R. Whaley and
daughter, Olive, will motor to Pablo
Beach tomorrow for a stay of two
weeks at the Ovean View. They viii
be joined Monday by Mrs. Wnaley's
sisters, Misses White and Hattie
Lou Dickson of Madison.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

A pretty christening service was
held at the Episcopal church last Sun
day, the little adopted daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Davies being
given the lovely old-fashioned name
of Lucy Charlotte. Mrs. j. r. Moor
head and Miss Byrd Wartmann stood
as godmothers and Mr.. Russell Dehon
as godfather
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. j. o. Brison will sing at the
Baptist church tomorrow morning
Mr.. George Martin viii be Mrs. Bri-
sons accompanist. and this being
Mr. Martins last Sunday in Ocala
for some time his friends will be glad
of this opportunity to hear him play
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Miss Blanche Mcclellan of Ander-
son, S. c., who was the attractive
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Davies few
weeks since, arrived today from a
visit to relatives in Micanopy and
will be the guest of her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Moorhead.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

The sad news has been received in
this city of the death of Mr.. S. S.
Duvall, who with his wife and son.
Charles, made their home in Ocala a
few years ago, recently residing in
Miami. Mr.. Duvall went to Asheville
for the benefit of his health and in
that city he passed. away last Satur-
day night Mrs Duvall, who at the
time was visiting friends in Palm
Beach, left for Asheville on learning
of her husbands serious condition.
She was joined at Sanford by her son,
Charles, who is working there, and
they reached Asheville Sunday morn
ing, a few hours after Mr.. DuvalI
passed away.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Miss Pearl Thompson was married
in Jacksonville Thursday afternoon
to Mr.. Manly Hulburt of the asme
city, at the home of her parents. Mr..
and Mrs w. w. Thompson. After
the ceremony they left for Key West,
where they will spend few days be-
fore returning to their home in Jack
sonville. Mrs. Hulburt's many 1Ocala
friends join in good wishes for her
and her husband.
Pay cash and save money; don't
pay for others bad debts. Trade at
FISHEL'S, one of the oldest firms in
the state. AT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Miss Rushabelle Sale of Tampa,
who is the attractive guest of her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs L. ".
Ponder, accompanied Misses Sara and
Jess Dehon and their father on their
motor trip to Georgia After spend
ing the weekend with friends, she
viii return with Mr.. Dehon and the
Misses Dehon Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Miss Wynona Wetherbee is spend
ing the weekend with girl friends at
the summer school in Gainesville,
having gone to Gainesville especially
to attend the dance given by The
young men Of the city and university
Friday night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. S. S.Duvall and son. Charles
will return from their sad mission to
Asheville next week, and will stop at
Oxford for a visit to Mrs. T. K.
Slaughter, and will also make short
visit with Mrs. B. F. Borden in this
city before going to their South
Florida home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

After an extended visit to her
parents Mr.. and Mrs S. R. Whaley,
Mrs. Dudley Spain left this afternooE
for Columbus, Ca. to join her hus-
band, who has been preparing for her
a coy little apartment, where they
will begin housekeeping for the first
time since their marriage.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. E. NJ. Hastings and daughter,
Miss Margaret Hastings. who have
recently been making their home at
Fort Mccoy with Mr.. Hastings. are
spending a month with Mr.. and Mrs.
FL. c. Bilbro. before moving to their
future home at Sanford.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mr.. Elmer DeCamp returned today
from New York, having also made a
visit to his son, Mr.. Aland DeCamp,
who is superintendent of a large fac
tory in Lowell, Mass.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Don't fail to visit the Guarantee
Clothing & Shoe Company. Every
thing we sell is guaranteed. We're
fighting for QUALITY-no prices. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Don't fail to visit the Guarantee
Clothing & Shoe Company. Every
thing we sell is guaranteed. We're
fighting for QUALIFYING prices. #
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Friends of Mrs Sanders will err
joice to know that she is steadily i'm
proving after an illness of some dura-
tion. and will wish for her a speedy
recovery.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Why fail in your attempt to assen.
BILE HOUSE DRESSES at anything
like reasonable price, when you ean
get them cheap at FISHEL'S? 4-4t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

We are still handling good SHIRTS
well made, good colors and materials,
some with collars attached. Call and
inspect them. FISHEL'S. AT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Remember when you want that new
HAT that we always keep big as
sortment of millinery. New shipments
weekly. FISHEL'S. AT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Meet me at the American Cafe,
Union Station, Ocala, for a regular
dinner family style. Best dinner in
the state for 75c. Eat and drink all
you want Time for dinner II a. m. to
2:30 p. m. 17-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

"And, say, want some more of
those good EVERWEAR SOCKS Fer
my hubby" remarked one lady when
trading at FISHEL'S. All
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Three Flower perfume, toilet water
and face powder made by Richard
TEudnut, sold by the Court Pharmacy.
phone 284. 27-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

w. 4. Lane, Nj. ID, Physician and
Surgeon, specialist Eye, Ear. Nose and
Throat. Office over and 10 cent store,
0cala. Fla. a.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Get the habit of calling phone 243
when you want high class fresh meats
and groceries promptly delivered.
Cooks Market Phone 243. 27-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Just in, Leggett's PREMIER brand
coffee, salad dressing, frankfurters,
plain and stuffed olives in glass.
Cooks Market. 2-6t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Did you ever buy Wolfe and Organ
die SHIRTWAISTS at FISHEL,S?
Well, you can save from % cents to
81 on each one. AT
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

A wagonful of sorrow doesn't wipe
cut a handful of debt. There are no
regrets when you pay cash and trade
at FISHEL'S. Al
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Rev. C. E. Wyatt will arrive Sun
day from Kentucky and join his wife
for weeks visit to friends in this
city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. Leon Mason, nee Miss Virginia
Beckham, left Friday afternoon for
Jacksonville, where she will join her
husband for the weekend.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. C. P. Davis Of Symmetrical is
visiting her sister-in-law. Mrs. Cecil
Bryant for a week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mr. Robert Scuidamore of Birming-
ham, Ala, arrived today to visit his
nephew and niece, Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Davies
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. Anna Lindsay Of Dunnellon is
g guest at the home of her son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. L..
Leitner
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Miss Maudie Jones OF Tampa is
visiting Misses Maudie Blalock and
Pauline Shafer for few days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mr.. Clarence Blalock has returned
to his home in Triton after q few
days visit with his uncle. Mr.. L. ].
Blalock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Don't fail to visit the Guarantee
Clothing & Shoe Company. Every
thing we sell is guaranteed. We're
for QUALITY-not prices. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Miss Kate Robinson of Wetumpka,
Ala, is a guest for the month of Au-
guest of her sister, Mrs. II. c. Bilbro.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07
WooDMEN OF The WORLD

Fort King Camp No. IA meets at
K. of P. hall at 7:30 p. m. every sec
ond and fourth Friday. Visiting SOW
ereigns are always welcome.
]. C. Bray, C. c.
Chas. Z. Sage. Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Misses Kathleen and Helen Leitner
are entertaining their cousin. Miss
Estelle Gamble of Wauchula
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. Mary G. Chambers is expected
home today from visit to friends IN
DeLand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Stanley ferrostate non-breakabIe
vacuum bottle. The Court Pharmacy
phone 284. 81 IF
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. A. P. Gilmore and children
have returned home after a few days
spent with relatives at Oxford
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07
OcALA OCCURRENCES

ii you have any news for this de-
pertinent please phone 255.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mrs. j. Oliver Brison will sing at
the morning service at the Baptist
church tomorrow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Cut glass tumblers and parfait
glasses. The Court Pharmacy. Phone
284. 27-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Mr. c. c. Bryant is spending few
days in Jacksonville
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

All kinds of rat, roach, ant and bed
bug poison The Court Pharmacy
phone 284. 27-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Miss Byrd Wartmann has gone is
Citra to spend fortnight with rela-
tives.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Prompt service and Al quality are
at your command at Cooks Market. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-08-07

Temperature this morning. 20; this
afternoon, g.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-01
MERIDIAN MAN
HEADS OLE MISS
BAR ASSOCIATION

MERIDIAN, Miss, May /. (SplD--
Gabe Jacobson, of Meridian, heads the
Mississippi Bar association for the next
year, being elected president at the fin
al session of the association here. C.
L. Garnett, Columbia was elected vice
president; F. NJ. West, Jackson, re-
elected secretary treasurer.
The executive committee, one from
each supreme court district, is as fol-
lows: J. A. Teat, Jackson; b. H. Nc
Farland Aberdeen; w. S. Welsh, Lau-
rel.
Delegates to national convention are:
George J. Leftwich. Aberdeen; ]. Q.
Robbins. Tupelo; w. J. Pack, Laurel,
Alternates: W. II, kier, Corinth; r. Il.
Wilbourn, Meridian; Judge r. w. Hell
delberg, Shubuta,
Browns Wells was selected for the
1921 meeting Of the association.
The fifteenth annual convention came
to a close with banquet with retiring
President j. B. Harris, of Jackson, act
ing as POSTMASTER. Among the speak
ers were Supreme Court Justice George
H. Ethridge, of Meridian; James S. Sex
ton, Hazlehurst; Stone Deavours, Lau-
rel; Hardin II. Brooks, Meridian, and
former United States Senator James
Hamilton Lewis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-01
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS, May lon the first
call in the cotton market today prices
fell off l to points under scattered
selling, but after the call there was
more demand and prices did better; AT
the end of the first hour Of business
the active months were to Is points
over the close of yesterday July stand
ing at 3S10c and October at 35.28c.
Buying was due mainly to complaints
from various sections of the belt that
replanting was necessary The market
was held from advancing strongly by
the favorable weather in nearly all por-
lions Of the cotton, region.
Moderate selingi came in on reports
that the harbor strike here was inter-
ferring with the movement of cotton,
but offerings did not come on the mar
ket in any great volume. The forecast
of dry weather for the greater part of
the belt was regarded favorably but
bullish traders offset its effect by point
ing out that continued dry weather in
Texas would prevent planting in the
droughty counties of that state
Spots closed quiet at decline of rs
points; ordinary, 23.75c; good ordinary
25.75c; low middlng $4,000; middling
41.00c good middling, Assoc. Sales on
the spot 552; to arrive, none. Delivered
on contract, 800
Futures closed quiet at decline of 10
to advance OF 5 points.