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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
Stocks.

traders to assume that an organized
bear campaign IL now in progress with
its movements directed by three of the
most active operators OF the street.
Recently points have been circulated
about declines to be looked for In va
rious stocks and these have been fol-
lowed by vigorous raids, although Il ma
jority OF leaders have SHOWN stubborn
resistance.
New York-Renewed weakness In oil
stocks ascribed to further calling OF
loans. Waldorf crowd hammerlng the
market hard trying to force liquidation,
No large volume OF liquidation evident.
IJapSlay
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
DEATHS.

Thomas Bell Atkins, Baptist hospital.
. years, Jan. II, tubercular meningitis.
Donnie Hickman. 200 North Third,
4 wears. Jan. 10, sudden.
Mrs, Rose Penochio, 292 North Clay
brook, u years, Jan. IA. sclerosis.
Mrs, Kate sheridan, 54s North Third.
Jan. 10, pneumonia,
Daisy Carter, 1900 Jackson. Is years,
Jan. 10. phthisis.
Robert Love. General hospital, 30
years, Jan. 10, tuberculosis.
Tom Aidridge, 1881 East McLemore,
80 years, Jan. 10. heart disease.
Henry Caffey, General hospital, So
years, Jan, ~, uraemia.
Carrie Smith, General hospital, Is
years, Jan. IL, stomach trouble
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
FINED TWO QUARTS
VALUE FOR BOOZE SALES

Jake Tuckerman and Joe Robinson,
charged with violating the state liquor
laws, were fined $50 and costs of court
Friday, while S. Il. Sadler and r. A.
Streuli, indicted jointly with Tucker
man and Robinson, were released when
the cases against them were nolle
pressed, This disposition of the four
cases took place in Division / of
criminal court as part of the program
to clear the docket of the criminal
courts of the county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
ACCEPT RESIGNATION
OF w. T. REYNOLDS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan, 16. (Spl.)
w. T. Reynolds. state comptroller,
over his protests, and Van B. Sims, as
sistant, was appointed to succeed him,
Reynolds, recently indicted in Desha
county, had resigned, effective Jan. is.
But he sought to defer leaving his job
and insists he will complete work now
in process before quitting. Gov. Brough,
however, has instructed Mr.. Sims to
take charge Of the office and records.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
MONEY

NEW YORK, Jan. ls.-Mercautile pa
per, g.: sterling 60-day bills, 1854 ;
commercial 60-day bills on banks, 1854;
commercial 6o-dav bills, 3.6ia, demand
$50; cables, 3.6sA.
Francs-Demand, lee: cables, II SO.
81 sis.
Lire-Denand, 1857: cables. 1855.
Marks-Demand, III: cables, IT'S,
Government bonds irregular; railroad
bonds irregular.
Time loans strong; so and 80 days and
six months, w bid.
can money easy; ruling rate, s; bank
ACCENT noes. 45k
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL. Jan. 16.-Cotton, spot,
quiet; prices firm. Good middling,
3O.s1d; fully %lmiddling, 29.s1d; middling,
2 .66d; low middling, 26.11d; good or
binary, 23.16d: ordinary, 22.16d, Sales,
Receipts, $4,000 bales, including 49,, SOC
American. Futures closed weak; Jan
uary, 27.06d; March. %. 4Sd; May, 24.00d
July, 20. 7Sd; october, 20. 70d; Deem
Der, 2 .05d.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
MISCELLANEOUS

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-Potatoes, steady;
arrivals, 20 cars; Northern sacKen,
whites, $4,000 SO; do, bulk, 81. 5OT4. IS;
Idaho Russets jobbing, SIS. 25Q5,50.
KANSAS CITY. Jan. 16.-Butter and
poultry unchanged.
Eggs, &c higher; f~irsts, s5c; seconds,
43c.
Potatoes. irregular, $4.45@4.5O.
CHICAGO. Jan. 16,-Butter, higher;
creamery, 51d61hc.
Eggs, receipts, $500; unchanged.
Poultry, alive, lower; springs, 27c;
fowls, 30c.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Butter, easier;
creamery, firsts. STU @61c.
Eggs, unsettled; fresh gathered firsts,
Cheese, irregular; average run, 500
31c. '
Poultry-Alive weak; chickens. 30c;
fowls, 37@3Sc; turkeys, 40c. Dressed
steady and unchanged.
ST. LOUIS. Jan. 16.--Poultry and but
ter, unchanged.
Eggs. Soc.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 1S.-Turpen-
tine quiet; $l.S6h; sales, none; receipts
Rosin firm; sales sale '' 4ss; receipts. gss
shipments. 1,047 stock, A., 1859, Quote
B, D, e, F, G, IS. S5@1s. rs; H. 1S.45g
Is. rs; l, 1855 @1S.7 rs; K, 1856; NJ, 20.56'
N, 20.75; VIC, 21.O0: WV, 1900.
NEW YORK, Jan. 16.--Coppel
steady; electrolytic spot and first quar-.
ter, 1914 @19&; second quarter. 1910
1917. Iron. firm; No, 1 Northern, $500
No. 2 Northern, 43.25; No. 2 Southern
s -, eon4l; co. o,,ot Aatilm ssg firm 1o'5e snot Ms snt
Feb. SIS bid. Zinc quiet; East 81
Louis spot. $50 bid: $50 asked. Al
London, standard copper spot Eli
lis Sd; futures, G120. rs Sd. Electroly.
tic. spot, G123; futures, ETA. Tin
spot. ears lis Sd: futures, e377 lbs Cd
z zHsa' s spS.' f eas u.s. e. "a fut tSreses as III iOs Sos
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
NEW LIONS CLUB.

JACKSON, Tenn, Jan. 16. lSpl)-
Election OF officers and u board of
governors for the newly formed Lions
club. Of Jackson, win take place Fri.
day afternoon. Joseph Michels. OF
Memphis, is in charge OF arrangements.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
LIVE O MARKET.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 16,-Hogs-
dium, sil4.ooGi4,5o; packer soWs, sii.oc
612,50: pigs, fat, $40, 900 10. 90; stockers,
80 to so lbs, $l0,00Q11.0O 90; so to 125 lbs.
81, 00612. 90.
Cattle-Receipts fair; steady; steers,
short-fed, heavy, $l1.50@12.50; light
butchers, $S.50@1o,0O /; thin common
$6.50qS.00; choice light stockers, $500
cows, 81. 0 {. 90; cutters. $5.50Q6.50
Gamers, $4.40G6.50; veal calves, good,
$12. 00@14.00; light and poor, S7.00MS.00
heavy spring, good and fat, 5000 10. 90;
poor and thin, $5.00@6,00; bulls, fat,
$7,00QS.0; medium, 81 .5006,5O; mich
cows, medium, $50 90 75,00 good,
500. 000 160, 90,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
SCHOULTZ CASES GO OVER

DR.. T. w. Schoultz, convicted on M
charge of insulting high school girls,
and against whom there are three ad-
ditional charges will be tried during the
January term of the Shelby county
criminal court. The three cases against
him were called Division l of this
court Friday and continued for the
Term which expired Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
TWO GO FREE.

/, Charges of violating the liquor laws
pagainst Arthur Peters and two charges
against Bob Bergman, which were re-
Gently reversed by the state supreme
court on the facts. were dropped by
Judge j. Ed Richards, in Division ! OF
4 criminal court Friday. No new facts
could be developed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
BOND CLOSING.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Prices Of LIB
erty bonds at 2:55 pm. today We're:
avs, 99.12; first As, 300: second As,
1894; first AIS, 92.90; second Ans,
91,26; third ANS, 1884; fourth ass, $3.50;
Victory 3&s, $3.50; Victory ANS, $3.50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
MRS. J. M. WARD
GETS ALL OF ESTATE

The will of J. M. Ward. was admit
ted to probate Friday morning and Mrs.
Martha E.. Ward, his widow, was named
as executrix. The entire estate was
left to the widow and consisted of real
estate and personal property.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
INSIGHT MOVEMENT,
SPINNERS' TAKINGS.
VISIBLE SUPPLY.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 16.-Hester's
figures on visible cotton supply, with
comparisons:
1920. 1919.
American .4,52s, 404 3,IS7, 016
VARIATIONS DURING WEEK.
-
tsIncrease.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
MEMPHIS MARKETS

Quotations represent prices from
jobber to retailer.)
Grain and Feedstuffs.
Oats-white, dray lots, $1.o7; mixed,
Chops-Per ton, less than car lots,
Corn-sacked, in dray load lots, No.
2 white, $3.50; No. 2 mixed, $1.79.
Mill Feeds-Dray load lots, ton; bran,
$48. 90; shorts, gray, $4,000
i, $500; No. e. $500; alfalfa, choice,
nominal: No. 1, nominal; No. 2 nominal.
Fruits.
Lemons-Per box, s3.T5@425.
.oranges-Forida, A.00@4.50; Califor-
mia, $4.5o@475.
Dried Fruit-Evaporated apples, 1870
1Shc; peaches, 24h925c; prunes. ID,
nominal; apricots, nominal.
Cocoanuts-Sack 100, nominal.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, $4.006D4.2 rs.
Apples-Barrel stock. Jonathan, $1,000
@l1.00; .Winesaps, $9.0o@1l;0o; Yorks,
Wis. ST. 0@ s. so; box, s 8 .0O@4. $50.
Cranberries-Barrel, S10.ooQ1O.50.
Cottonseed Products.
merchants. Exchange Quotations.)
Crude oil, basis prime, I. o. b. mills,
1870; hulls, loose, CARROTS, $9.00@
$50; meal, Z per cent, ton, $3.50.
Provisions.
Dry Salt Meats-Regular, 21@21hc;
extras. 21m22c.
Sugar Cured Meats-Standard hams,
30633c.
Bacon-Fancy selected, 42@47c.
-I r. - ~ nAF -. -
compound, lbs, 26626c; Snowdroft,
S1400Q14.50; cottolene. $1S.00@14. 90;
Crisco, 81. 75@ 12.00 cooking oil, h., 27c.
Dressed Hogs-50 to 60 pounds, Id,
10000; larger sizes, n cent lower.
Produce.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
LOCAL SECURITIES.

Quotations are unofficial. being Sc
cured from the most reliable sources
and are based on the last known sale
and bid.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
HUN STRIKE PLAN FAILS.

BERLIN, Jan. l6.-Attempts of radi-
cal labor leaders to provoke a general
strike Yesterday as a protest against
the shooting Of members Of the mob
which stormed the reichstag building
on Tuesday. failed completely.
Read News Scimitar Wants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
TONORRoW'S ESTIMATED

1920. Last Wk. 1919.
Galveston .10,0006l1.00 1888 1866
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 16.-Hogs-
Receipts 2 ZOO. Market active, steady;
100 pounds up. $15.25; 30 +, 100 pounds,
$13. 90; 80 pounds down, $l1.00; throw
outs, $3.50. down,
Cattle-Receipts 100. Market steady.
Heavy steers, $12. 900 13, so; beef steers,
$S,O0611.50; heifers, So 00@11. so; cows,
$500 G10.50; feeders, $S00q11,O0; stock
ers. $1,000 1000.
Sheep-Receipts 80. Market active.
Lambs, $1,000; sheep, $500.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
All THOUGHT LOST.

PARIS, Jan. 16.-Of the 474 persons
aboard the steamer Antique, which
foundered Sunday morning in the Ray
OF Biscay, only 40 escaped, so far a.
known. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
Grain.

Memphis receipts: Corn 81, oats 81
and hay q ears.
Hog receipts: Chicago 4 1000. Omaha
10000, Kansas City 10000, Sioux city
ll,O00. st. Joseph 5000, st. Louis q, 600.
Chicago receipts. Wheat 81, 900, corn
. 5000, oats 277, 900. Shipments: Wheat
10000, corn 10000, oats $50. 900.
st. Louis receipts: Wheat $1,000, corn
l26, 200, oats l32, 900. Shipments: Wheat
$4,000, corn $4,000, oats sc, 1000.
Forecast for Grain Belt-All states:
Generally cloudy, unsettled, colder.
Chfcago-Shortage OF cars and mo-
tive power has been one OF the sustain
ing influences In grains. II now seems
TO be working out as quite bearish in
that shipments to seaboard are mate
cancellations Of ocean charters and
more or less reselling OF grain by sea-
board eXporters.-Babcock to Clark g.
Co.
Chicago-New York wires: No signs
OF n export demand for any grains,
Chieago-Export oats sales at the sea-
board yesterday are reported at $50, 900
in all positions,-Wild.
Chicago-Reporting re-sellers OF corn
by Boston n New York to the Detroit
markets.-Wild.
Chicago-Looks as II 2S3 cars corn
should be enough to prevent any par
ticular upturn in cash corn.A-Wild to
Shepard g. Gluck,
Chicago-Exporters bidding for oats
and rye again this morning but no
business from here so far.-Wild.
Chica Eo-Car situation remains acute
with around so per cent OF the cars ar
irving at Chicago reported unfit for
loading grain. Export brokers say give
us cars and We can do business.
Chicago-Grain markets again feel alb
! sence OF export demand and difficulty
| Of exporting United States grains. Some
OF the local leaders are very bearish,-
| Wild.
Chicago-Modern Miller says: Unfa-
vorable reports on winter wheat are
coming from states where temperatures
were low and the plant without protec-
ton. Comparatively little spring wheat
will be seeded in winter wheat terri.
tory because Of poor crops last year
Much wheat is still in stack in Kan.
sas. Hessian fly Is feared as the in
festation is now more general than In
| van q
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
OIL.
COFFEE.
SUGAR.

NEW YORK, Jan. l6.-Raw uga
steady; centrifugal. 1900; fine granu-
lated, SIS. 00dD 16. 90.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
Vegetables.

Beans-Navy, per h., S%c; Lima, per
b., 14k N15hc.
Peas-California black-eyed, per ID,
&c.
Onions-Sacked, 100 lbs, $7.00@7. 80;
Spanish, crate, $3.25@S.5O; California,
cwt., $500.
Potatoes-Cwt.. all varieties, $5.2
$50.
Peppers-Hamper, $3.50.
Cucumbers-Hot house, $4,000 so per
dozen.
Lettuce-California, crate, $2.25.
Celery-Bunch, Michigan, none; Cali,
fornia. 81. 25d1.50.
Cauiifiower-Crate, $3.ooG3.25.
Tomatoes-Lugs, Texas As, $3.50; Gu.
ban, IS.
Sweet Potatoes-Bushel, $1.75@2.0O.
Carrots-Bushel basket. $500.
Egg Plants-Dozen. 50. 00Q300.
Cabbage-Northern, cwt., $7.00@725i
Southern, $7,00@8.00.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-16
DAILY PORT
DAILY

MiudIIng.
Tone. Ret. TIDY Yes. Stock.
Memphis, sty.,. 4,463 1880 40.5O 242, S75
Augusta, at. -. S,02S $3.50 1915 1881 6
Houston, sty. " $3.50 4i.5S0 400 224,2i5
Little Rock, sty. 600 1000 1000 53,250
Dallas, sty. -. 1,1S5 41.S5 42.30 1861
Total RECRUITS today ...... 90, sos
Same day last year ......11,463
Spot sales; Augusta 452, Dallas 2,46S,
Houston 1926, Little Rock 1859, Fort
Worth 2,943,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03
CROP REPORT OF NEVADA
FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER

Through the month of October
seasonable weather prevailed through
out Nevada, and crop work was fav-
orbaly affected. The preliminary re-
port of yields shows that with the ex-
ception oi spring wheat all crops are
decidedly more productive this year
than last. Except in the Lovelock
district yields are about as good as
usual The production Of all the
wheat in Nevada is about ga per
cent OF last year. Oats are 81 per
cent more plentiful than last year
and barley is about 9 per cent. Po-
tato prospects exceed last years pro-
duction by Is per cent, while the hay
crop. as estimated last month, is about
Is per cent greater.
Pasture continues much better than
last year Alfalfa seed is reported
from smaller acreage than last
year, The production in the state.
with a yield of five bushels per acre,
is estimated at 1000 bushels.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA

The University Of Nevada starts
it's new year with the greatest enroll
ment Of all its history--nearly 20 per
cent higher than last years fall
term enrolment, which was higher
than that of any previous year.
The students now enrolled are
classified as follows: BY classes
Seniors, 40: juniors, As; sophomores,
So; freshmen, 2l3; graduate, g. un-
classified, "a special. o. By schools
and colleges-Arts and sciences $50;
normal II; school Of mines, Al;
school OF mechanical and electrical
engineering, 10; college of agriculture.
81; school of home economics, 81. By
sexes-Men, 200: women, ia.
OF the total 464, students from Ne
vada number 2o4, from California, 100,
Eighteen other states, Denmark, Eng
land, Italy, the Philippine islands and
Scotland are also represented in the
student body.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03

On Monday of last week the Farm.
ers Flour & Feed Co, started their
new mill on Bridge Street and turned
out some fine flour. The operation OF
the mill was only for experimental
purposes as' it has had to be adjusted
some yet before it starts for good.
This mill is equipped with the most
up to date machinery and has electric
appliances attached to the mill Tor dry
ing purposes before the flour is put in
the bins 1t is also equipped with the
most up-to-date barley roller, costing
SLIGO and is a much needed plant
in this community.
The officers of this are Frank Bo-
ward, as president and Clark ]. Guild.
as secretary announce that in the near
future they will have a grand opening
for the public to view the workings Of
the mill
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03
Fred Fredricks and VIM. Roach, two

Fred Fredricks and VIM. Roach, two
O. the veteran ranchers OF Sweetwatcr,
were visitors in Yerington this week.
Although Yerngton is the nearest
town to their district. it is seldom that
Sweetwater folks are seen here. They
state that they can get better accom-
modations, better service in Gardner
vile and Minden.
In the football game played at Salt
Lake City last Saturday between the
teams of the University o: Utah and
the University q: Nevada, the latter
won with score of IA to 7.
Mrs. c. w Gallagher departed the
last part of last week for a visit with
her daughter, Miss Lucille, at Jerome,
Arizona.
Mrs. D. d. Davis and family are
departing in the near future for Reno,
where Mr. Davis is in the contracting
business.
Mr. L. T. Carson was down from
Pine Grove to vote, as was also Frank
Myers and c. R. Thompson From the
Rockland mine.
The Postmaster is making few iin-
rrovements at the office to accommo-
date the Christmas rush and the large
amount OF parcel post that is being
diverted from the Express Company
on account of their increase in rates
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03
Items Of Local Interest

Neil Mcleod left Wednesday Tor
Washington where he expects to re-
main several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hunt were de-
partures on Wednesday for Reno,
where they will reside pcrlnantly
William Langgstaff and daughter,
Miss Mona Langstaff, were business
visitors from Reservation, on Wednes-
day.
Mrs. J. Andrew Cutlery is spending
the week in Reno
Mrs. G. S. Durand spent the week
with friends in Reno
DR.. Beaumont Brown returned Sum
day from San Francisco, where he
spent the past two weeks.
Friends o; George Plummcr, jr.,
will be glad to learn he is expected
home soon, improved hath.
The dinner, given by the Ladies Aid
Election Day, at Spangler Hall was
we'll patronized and appreciated by all
who attended.
The ball on Saturday evening given
by the ST Josceph's church. was a
success financially and socially. a
large crowd danced to excellent mu-
sic, furnished by Mr.. Peterson and
Miss Ann Gordon.
Miss Agnes Compston returned to
Yerington last week to rcamin for an
indefinite stay.
Representatives Of the Ardent Ien-
sen Company and the Case tractor
Company were in Yerington last
week. They made demonstration of
the Case tractor at the Snyder r2nch
near Yerington, using special :,cra-
per attachment. They returned TO
Mindcn Saturday.
Alex Ross, who has been Visiting
in Reno for the past week. rctur,'eG 10
Ycrington Monday night
w. G. Warren. OF Yerington
was business visitor to Reno Sat
urday
Mr.. and Mrs. +. L. Iparraguirre.
of Sweetwater. were visitors in town
Saturday last
Elmer Hoff was down from Lud-
wig to vote. returning the same eve
ming
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03
SELECT OFFICERS

At regular meeting of the Neigh
bors OF ,Woodcraft last Thursday
evening, officers to serve for the en-
ing term was selected and baloted on.
After the business OF the meeting had
been terminated delicious refreshments
were served by the committee. In
stallation of officers will be at tie
next meeting.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03
Powerful Fire Extinouisher,

One Of the best solutions for the ex-
tinction Of incipient fires consists of
crude calcium. 20 parts; salt, five
parts; dissolved in IS per cent Of wa
Ter. Keep at hand and apply with
hand pump.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03

LOST-A small hand bag, between
Wheeler Pass and Ierington.
Return to ]. c. Gallagher. Yer
ington Reward
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-11-03

ANYONE desiring wells drilled by
competent driller with Keystone
outfit, address Robt Sloan Yer
ington. Nevada. If
LOST-Between Yerington and Nor
dyke, muffler and exhaust pipe for
Chevrolet car. Finder leave at
Times Office. Reward.
2wk A. H. Forbush
FOR RENT room cottage, with
garage Close in. Address, Mrs.
CuJie, or phone 1913.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
BOLSHEvIk ENVOY
CALLED TO TESTIFY
fBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Although
1t was not planned to hear any wit
nesses the senate foreign relations
subcommittee expected to get its in
quiry into Bolshevik propaganda in
this country well under way today.
Chairman Moses said the meeting to-
day was called to discuss method Of
procedure and that Ludwig G. A. K.
Martens, who claims to be ambassador
to the United States from the Russian
soviet government and whose testi.
mony is epected to be feature Of the
investigation, will not be called as a
witness before tomorrow or perhaps
even later. Other members of the
embassy staff" also are expected to
be called.
Martens first was summoned to ap-
pear today but his request for delay
in order that he might secure counsel
was granted. It was said here that
former Senator Thomas Hardwick of
Georgia, and A. e. Pillsbury, former
attorney-general of Massachusetts,.
had been asked by the Russians to
represent them.
Santeri Nuorteva Martens secre-
tary, in statement several days ago.
promised that the Ambassador would
have some sensational" facts to lay
before the senate committee in his
testimony. .'~ .- .--..-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
MEXICAN FAMILY
LIVES. IN cHASM

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 12-Unique in
the annals of the earthquake is the
experience of the family of Prof.
francisco Riveros of Barranca Neuva.
The quake opened a great chasm in
the earth in which their home was en-
quilted. For more than q week mem
bers of the family have been living
in the bottom OF this abyss at least
one hundred and forty feet below the
surface of the earth.
Surviving neighbors have been low
ering them food and water at the i'm
minent risk of dislodging rocks which
might fall and crush those beneath.
Belief is expressed that rain or new
Imprisoned in the abyss. Reports
improsined in the abyss. Reports
from the San Miguel district indicate
the eruption of the new crater which
opened there as result of the earth
quake of the night of Jan. 3, 10 de-
creasing In violence.
A telegram from the mayor OF Chal-
chicomula, state Of Puebla, however
states that shocks, have been numer.
GUS there since the first earthquake
and that he has received informa tion
that the towns of Saltillo, Lafragua
and Chichotla near by have been des-
troyed. Investigators report that in
Jalapa so persons were killed and 200
injured by the earthquake.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-01-12
Europe Crying for Fats;
Danish Butter Sold in u. S.
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Jan. 12-While Europe
Is crying for fats. Danish butter is
shipped into the New York market for
the first time in five years. dealers
here reported today. The first ship
ment of 10000 pounds arrived from
Copenhagen two weeks ago and it has
since been followed by another ship
ment of 144,4S0 pounds, with more on
the way.
Initial wholesale prices ran up to 20
cents a pound, but they have since
followed the downward trend of Ameri-
can market, and the butter now is sell
ling for Ga 12 or IS cents a pound.
The butter is paid for here in Ameri.
can money, and the high prices re-
ceived for it by Danish manufacturers
because of the differences in exchange
rates, which are said to average 20
percent in their favor, is believed to
be responsible for the shipment to the
local market.