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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

January Fl found us starting with
four covered "Prarie Schooners"
loaded with goods. The Donaldsons
remained there: but we brought their
goods, and they can get out with
out much baggage. About January
Goth DR.. Lichtwardt began to have
fever, and February LIST we had 10
stop Oft TO let him rest. ! gave him
a couple Of injections. for the fever
seemed most likely n tick fever; then
I got fever. We decided TO go on
one days journey further, as our
quarters were very bad where we
were. On February 4th we Travelled
again and got n much better place,
where we stayed eleven days. LIGHT
wardt got over his fever, but mine
lasted nine days, going TO IO4 every
day and once TO 1856. Lichtwardt got
able to give me couple Of injections Of
quinine. We both thought that | had
malaria, and either because or in spite
Of this treatment, my fever left me.
After about four days without fever.
We went on a three days journey 70
Birdjaud, which you can find on a
good map Of Persia. Here we put
up at a British Consulate two days
and | got much stronger. Then we
went on and I developed a painful
pleurisy. so that after two days
travel we had TO stop again. Then
we decided the rest Of the party bet
ter go on, as it was costing us $25
each day we stopped. So Helen and
! have remained here alone while the
others have gone on with our stuff
and wagon. We hope I'll be all right
in a week or two. My right side
has been full of pain. and I could
MT lie down at all, but am much bet
ter now. The pain is almost gone.
| hope the pleurisy will clear up.
The weather is getting warmer.
which will help. Now the question
with us is, 10 get 10 Seistan. We
have several possibilities. One is
the British may be able TO give us
a Ford car, or van; another. that
Litchwardt and Miller may get
car in Seistan and send IL for us;
another, that we may have to travel
caravan. II is only seven days from
here to Seistan by wagon two or two
and one-half by auto, and I suppose
eight or ten by caravan-probably
IT'S or $50 miles. Anyhow this ten
days or two weeks rest feels mighty
good TO me.
We don't know whether the Dom
aldsons are thinking Of leaving Mes
he'd or not. The British Consulate
was prepared to close, and every man
leave for Seistan, but two men of
the staff are ordered TO remain in
Meshed till the Consulate leaves.
Altho they have absolutely nothing
to do, having sent away all their
books.
We sold on our hospital equipment
except what we brought along, so it
will be considerable trouble for us TO
start up again in Meshed. Anyhow,
Helen and l hope we shall now get
our furlough next fall 10 the u. s. A.
Rolla and Helen Hoffman
Address us Seistan, Persia, via
Bombay and Quilla.
p. S.-A week ago, when Rolla was
just over his worst fever, Helen
(Mrs. Rolla Hoffman) wrote us from
Kahn, Persia, giving in substance
about the same as Rolla's. They
sure have been having real refugee
experience.
A II
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19


Fditor).
Sara Bishe.
Feb. 25. 1927
Dear Home Folks:
You will probably have received
various letters ere this reaches you.
telling Of our trip to Seistan. In
January we decided that, in view Of
the Bolsheviki situation, it would be
the policy Of safety for us to trans
fer our work to Seistan for the pres
emit. The English Bank has closed;
the Wooden Co. Agent, withdrawing
all British troops. have been with
drawn, and even local levies under
British officers disbanded persian
troops).
The universal opinion among the
English seemed TO be that the Boil
sheviki would certainly come TO Mes
he'd. whether the agreement between
Persia and Russia-about which you
no doubt have read in the papers
was signed or not. 1t seemed TO US
pretty certain they would come, so
we decided 10 simply remove to Seis-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

Crookston minnesota had an
average Of only one arrest day dur
in 1920, majority on the charge Of
vagrancy. Before prohibition be-
came operative, yearly arrests num-
bered over 1000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

Standard bred poultry offers a
greater combination Of practical and
utility qualities suitable to the needs
Of the farmer and poultry keeper.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

Germany claims she cannot pay the
Allied demands. yet in 1920, IL is re-
ported, that country consumed TO-
900 900 bottles Of champagne and bet
$1,000 900 on the races. There Is n
difference between Cannot" and will
not"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19
MOUNTAIN AGRICULTURE
Farm Demonstration and Sp eel
Investigator

tend all meetings he can. The clubs
should not wait for the County Agent
to come, but go on with meetings and
work.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19
Deal Not Treacherously.

The Lord, the God OF Israel, saith
that lie hateth putting away; for one
covereth violence with his garment,
saith the Lord Of hosts; therefore take
heed to your spirit. that ye deal not
treacherously. Malachi 2:l6.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

Standard bred products are more
uniform in quality, are in greater de-
mand, and bring better prices.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

Standard bred poultry is more at
tractive in appearance and appeals
more strongly to purchasers of stock
and eggs.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

Standard bred poultry means great
err success and better profits.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19
KEEP STANDARD BRED
POULTRY

Standard bred poultry is more uni
form in size, type and color.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

Bookkeeping may be a paying bust
ness-but it's only paying the devil
in the long run.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19
LETTER FROM DIR. ROLLA
HOFFMAN

(The following letter was received
by Dean Edwards, which will be OF
interest to many Of our readers
Editor).
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-05-19

LESSON TENT-Luke Io&-s7: Acts .;
ga
GOLDEN TENT-Iove worketh no III TO
his nelghbor. love therefore IL the fulnll-
ment Of the law Rom. 1910
REFERENCE MATERIAL-Prov gls.
Matt y $40 Rom i3SlO, ISL. 2. Eph-
ta-32
PRIMARY TOPIC-The story OF a Man
who Helped
JUNIOR TOPtC-The Good Samaritan.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Being Good Nelghbor.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
Who Is My Neighbour
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
THE cR1MM1Ns NIGHT SALE

Results Of West Hazelton Stock
Farm night sale of big type Polands
were very satisfactory to the owner,
and will sure make good for the men
who bought them. Buyers were:
F. Goughnour, Hazelton, lot 9-14-15
L. T. Ferguson, Hazelton, lot 8-12-15
H. o. Batter, Hazelton, lot TO-
R. Malosh, Pipestone, Mimi, lot 20
John Schafer, lot 2
E. j. Crimmins, lot 1911
Chas. Nelson, lot Sc
Fred Gjaden, lot "a
Art Chamley, lot 1s-19-17
P. C. Chamley, lot a.
John Baker, lot 20
An average Of $34.5 on % head.
5 breed sows average sac. so
IA fall gifts average $2s, 40
l 3-months' Liberator Buster gilt,
$4,000
2 Bears, Liberator, $40. 90.
l am very well pleased, as 16 head
came back among my neighbors which
speaks well for any firm.
Respectfully yours,
Dave Crimmins & Son.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30

r
in the vicinity of Berkeley, and he
has occasional visits with the Mikal.
sons, Healeys, Keeblers and others
Norman Capelle was a Bismarck
visitor Friday.
Messrs. H. o. Batter and John R.
Snyder drove to Linton Sunday after
noon.
John R. Snyder, former Hazelton
resident and former county auditor,
arrived in Hazelton Saturday for a
few days visit with friends. John
has been spending several months in
Missouri, where he has a farm.
p. C. Rambaugh, of Kintyre, was
"a Hazelton visitor Tuesday last.
Mrs. Whitford has been enjoying
a visit from her parents and a sister
from Finley, this state.
|. Percy Chamley, and Mrs. Herman
Crimmins have been enjoying visit
from their sister, who is here from
South Dakota.
Miss Exene and Miss Schultz, Of
Bismarck, visited at the j. C.. Kurtz
home several days the past week.
Lem Ferguson got too close to Chief
Levi Chapman stock show day and
drew down considerable fine for in
toxication. s4
Mr.. and Mrs. Schwartz, of Bis
marck, have been visiting at the Woll-
man home. Mr.. S. played with the
band stock show day.
Born, Friday, June Oath, to Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Yeater, of Hazelton, a
daughter. Mother and girl in good
health.
DR.. and Mrs. Winchester motored
to Bismarck Friday to attend medi-
cal society meeting, and to visit Capt.
tai City friends for a couple of days.
DR.. Winchester treated the dislo-
Gated finger that Linton catcher, Babe
.Mohn, got in the Hazelton game Sun
day.
Moving picture show at .Gimbers
Hall Friday and SATURDAY. evenings
Good pictures. Same show each
night, SO take your choice of dates.
VIM. Gimbel, proprietor .-Adver-
tisement.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
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NOTICE

There was meeting Of the Hazel
ton Fire Department Monday evening,
June Goth, members present. a
very interesting report was made by
Babcock and Glines on the State Meet
ing Williston. Those present at
the local meeting feel that little in
terest is shown in the department by
the business men of Hazelton. The
state lew requires that there shall be
at least one false alarm each month,
Of which the chief shall make a re-
port. At the next meeting several
important papers, which were read at
the state meeting, will be taken up
and discussed. 1t is hoped that the
people Of the community will wake
up to the Importance Of the depar
ment, and will turn out to the regular
meetings. s5 &.
VIM. Schumacher, Chief 4
H. E. Winchester, Secy.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
HAzELToN LODGE DIRECTORY
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Services at the Presbyterian
Church, Of Hazelton, every Sabbath
morning at eleven o'clock.
Sabbath School Immediately after
the morning service.
Junior Endeavor at four o'clock.
and Senior Endeavor at seven o'clock.
Sabbath evening service at eight
o'clock. Mid-week meeting Wednes-
day evening at eight o'clock.
Everybody is cordially invited to.
attend all services. Come and bring
your friends.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
Hazelton Town News

&-yX-MAMylA1 lNAM1II 1II0
Ice Cream at the Hazelton Drug
Co.-Adv. If
Messrs. Zirbes end Kramer, of
Hazelton, spent Tuesday in Linton OH
business.
Arthur Vochert and family, of
Washington state, are visiting at the
B. Orthmeyer home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Oster motored
to Bismarck Friday last.
Miss Margaret Goehring is spend
ing few days in Linton.
Misses Burnice and Opal Kaiser,
who are camping north of Linton
where. their father has a contract,
spent last week with Hazelton friends.
Fred Snyder was up from the Tenn
vik neighborhood Saturday.
Several car loads of Hazelton peo-
pie have been over to the river fish
ing during the past week.
p. Secular was over from his
place Monday.
Eight auto loads of gypsies passed
through Hazelton last week, but didn't
stay in the neighborhood long.
The nonpartisan league dance at
Ferguson's Saturday night was not
well attended because of bad weather.
The Little Wonder Orchestra furn-
ished the music, and will play there
again in a couple of weeks.
Evan Mills is on the sick list this
week, and is staying at the hotel in
Hazelton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Brogden en-
tertained relatives from Minnesota
last week.
The chautauqua program began in
Hazelton yesterday.
The Harmony Society met at the
home of Mrs. Gregory Saturday.
Miss Grace, of Mandan, has been
visiting at the Kalberer home during
the past week.
Miss Hazel Glines left last week
for Minneapolis where she will spend
the summer with her sister.
John Yorgensen, living few miles
from Hazelton, died Friday evening
from cancer of the stomach. The
funeral was held in Hazelton at 10
a. m. Monday. Deceased was 50
years, 3 months and one day old at
the time of death. He leaves wife,
one son and one daughter. He had
been ailing for a long time.
W. L. Yeater (Uncle Billy, who has
been living in California since last
fail. arrived in Hazelton Friday night
and will spend about SIX weeks on
combined business and pleasure trip.
Mr.. Yeater and his granddaughter,
Miss Ruth Wright, have been living
in Berkeley, CAL, where the young
lady has been attending university.
She did not accompany Mr.. Yeater
on his Hazelton trip. He is looking
hale and hearty, and is greatly
pleased with the California climate.
Numerous Emmons county people live
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
WE BUY AND SELL SECOND.
HAND MACHINERY

Fifty secondhand pieces of thrash.
ing Machinery for sale, all going at
a bargain. Write for prices, George
Zirbes, Hazelton, N. D.-Advertise.
ment If -
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30

Lost-one saddle and bride, some
where between Cliff Kurtz's farm and
Hazelton, Sunday night. Saddle
branded X. Made by Mills City Sad
lery Co. $40 reward. Notify Geo.
Rardidon, Hazelton, n. ,D.-Adver-
tisement. If
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
CANNON BALL FERRY IN OPER.
ALTON

The Cannon Ball ferry, formerly OPP
Grated by Morford & Kast, is now rum
ming regularly, day and night, under
the management Of VIM. B. Brum-
baugh, Of the Badger ranch. The
outfit has been overhauled and fixed
up and will give good service.-Adv.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
CARD. OF THANKS

The management of the Hazelton
band wishes to thank the members
of the Linton band, the ladies who
furnished the community supper, and
all others who helped so materially
with work on Stock Show day.
H. E. Winchester, Chairman.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30
REGISTERED BULLS FOR SALE

One Roan Registered Shorthorn
Bull, 4 yrs. old. My Registered Here.
ford Bull, 4 years old, breeding. Will
sell on bankable note until Nov. LIST,
1921. Inquire Of John Baker, Hazel
ton, n. D., or Farmers State Bank,
Hazelton, N. D.-Adv. If
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30

Lost-A brooch, set with large
opal, between the Bank Of Hazelton
and H. o. Batzer's residence. Finder
please notify Miss Olive McManus.-
Advertisement.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30

Ice Cream at the Hazelton Drug
Co.-Adv. If
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30

Ice Cream at the, Hazelton Drug
Co.-Adv. If
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30

For sale-One seyen-Foot Disc.
Barred Rock Matching Eggs, $500
per Is. A. c. Capelle, Hazelton, N.
D.-Adv.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1921-06-30

Spring Chickens for sale at soc Z
pound. Mrs. s. M. Bennett, Box 114,5
Observation-Disclosures. It'll
The Washington herald., 1921-08-24
STEEL CONSUMERS EXPECT
NO DRASTIC PRICE CUTS
Belief Obtains That Without Lower Rates
Reductions are Improbable.

almost all grades Of steel will be
cheaper.
Expect no Imnediate Reduetisns.
This disposition not to look for
any immediate lowering Of prices
Is strengthened by the action OF pig
iron last week jumping suddenly
from SIS to $50 a ton, showing that
manufacturers of any commodity
are willing and able 10 operate ut
a loss only for a limited time It is
further strengthened by known pol
ley Of the Steel Corporation TO cut
prices before cutting wages, so that
present wage cut Is Interpreted in
trade as result of recent lowering
OF prices rather than the immediate
forerunner of any price reduction
that may follow.
Despite this trade sentiment, how
ever. no one will deny that mate
rally lower prices may come and
come quickly. Perhaps in response
to continued cut-throat competi-
ton, perhaps as . result OF reduc-
tons In overhead due to continued
Increase, in operating rates. But IL
drastic cuts are made in near future.
cuts which are not based on the
prospect OF freight rate reductions,
they VIII come as a surprise TO con-
sumers Of steel and not as an an
swer TO any criticisms of high
priced steel such as were so fire.
Quent several months ago.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-24
COFFEE MARKET.

NEW YORK. Aug. 23.-Cofree
prices continued on their downward
course today. being. 4a6 points lower
at the opening and later showing
net losses OF sa12 points.
There was nothing in the situa-
tion to stimulate activity on either
side and hence the market was vir-
tually neglected at times. The fur
Their decline was sscribed mainly to
additional liquidation by tired and
Disguised holders. As usual re-
Gently many who were getting out
Of September exchanged for later
deliverisA
The Rio term market closed 25a5o
reis above the levels quoted late
yesterday. while exchange on Lon
don was 1-32d lower at 729-32d, and
the dollar rate so reis higher. No
quotations were received from SAN
tos owing to the holiday yesterday.
Over the weekend fair cost-and-
freight asles were made on a basis
of 1O&c for bourbon IL Is and 10I5c
for Is.
No firm offers-for shipment to
New York were reported early to.
day.
Spot markets are dull and easier
at Sha7c for Rio Is and 6xa6Hc
for Victorias. Choice Ssntos Is are
quoted at 10taal1c. although poor
lots may be had as low as So
The Washington herald., 1921-08-24

Attempts 70 forecast effect on
market prices Of recent cut in
wages at United States Steel Corpo-
ration plants would be pure specu-
!ation- Factors entering into mar
ket situation In steel today include
besides production costs as effected
by wages. possibility Of lower
freight rates. possible determination
Of consumers to wait six months or
q year Il need be. till lower freights
make cheaper steel possible. reduc-
ton Of overhead through continu-
ance Of Increase In operating rates
manifest now for over q month. and
q host Of other considerations baf-
fling to steel men.
What the buying public believes
on the question Of future prices,
however. is known. II was recently
summarized by the purchasing agent
OF one OF the largest Industrial con-
Germs in the country. He said: "Oil
steel and building materials have
still to come down In price before
= BNuCIhl TGIuTu 70 uOTEl6l luouu
trial activity will be possible. but
further reductions In the price OF
steel depend largely on outlook for
. reduction in freight charges"
There was a time, not many
months ago. when all large consum.
ers of steel were almost bitter In
their denunciation Of the high
prices on steel at the. time. Today
their attitude has changed. A large
manufacturer OF tanks. tank cars
steel towers. and other fabricated
material, one who Is continually
buying big quantities Of plates ir
open market. said recently that he
has ceased to look for any impor.
tant recession from current prict
levels In the near future. He be.
lieves few steel manufacturers arc
making money at present prices and
that he Is risking little in purchas.
ing steel at low prices OF today, de.
spite the fact that he knows, as
does everyone else. that eventually
The Washington herald., 1921-08-24
JULY'S FOREIGN
TRADE DECLINES
All Groups Suffer Compared
With Corresponding
Period of 1920.

AL groups Of exports and i'm
ports suffered large decreases in
July, 1921. as compared with July,
1920.
Exports Of crude materials for
use in manufacturing amounted 10
S75.ss0.S64 in July. 1921. as against
sl20.s5l,76o in July, 1920; foodStufts
in crude condition and food animals
amounted to s5s.52I.s73 in July.
1921. as against s1oI.IiS.2s3 in 1920;
foodstuffs partly or wholly manu-
featured amounted to s57.s2s.s4s in
July. 1921. as against S7I.s75.ts2 in
July. 1920: manufacturers for fur
Their use in manufacturing amount
ed to s26.os5,3s1 in July. 1921. as
against s7s.512Ss2 IN July. 1920:
manufactures ready for consump-
ton amounted TO $685., 800 in July.
1921. as against S2si.ll.SS5 IN July.
1920.
Imports OF crude materials for
use in manufacturing amounted TO
s63.760.42: in July. 1921. as against
sI36.5I7.357 in July. 1890: foodsturfs
In crude condition and food animals
amounted 10 sle.2l4.s47 in July.
1921. as against s52.17S.424 in July.
1920; foodstuffs partly or wholly
manufactured amounted TO Sl6.46[,-
$50 in July. 1891. as against $751;
7lS.olo in July, 1920; manufacture
for further use in manufacturing
amounted to s2s.263.le0 in July,
1891. as against SSs.T41.s4i in July.
1890. and manufactures ready for
consumption amounted to s52.35o.67s
in July. 1921. as against sSs.ssS.-
534 in July, 1890.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-24

This $4,000, 900. 900 of new money
has gone into business and govern
ment securities as follows: Cor
porate, $l,31s.eoo. 900: foreign gov
eminent loans. S212.5e0. 600; Federal
land bonds. s4o.oo0.00o. and NUM-
cipal loans, s451.o0o.oop. During
the same period last year there
were only s1oa.ooo.o00. OF foreign
loans noted here and also a smaller
amount OF municipals, leaving the
most OF the new capital for busi-
ness and industry.
Refunding had not begun last
year to any extent and little was
required for railroads. Most OF the
refunds were in the public utilities
and industrials.
OF the lines iato which capital
has gone during the year so far
oil securities lead by a wide margin
when the refunds are nit consid-
cred Oils absorbed over one-fourth
OF the total amount going into cor
porate channels. Last year most Of
the new capital was going into in
dustrial enterprises with oil in Sec
ond place while back In 1919 oil
held the leading place.
The big items in refunding were
$3.50. 100000 for railroads with $685.
100000 for oil corporations and s43.-
100000 for public utilities. The fol-
lowing table gives the distribution
of capital for the six-month period:
o. 8. Capital Issues.
Tin Millions Of Dollars.)
Corpor1te Securities,
The Washington herald., 1921-08-24

indicated that they were being sup
ported by traders who first OBJ
tanned information to the effect that
a committee of the most prominent
oil men in this country were going
to Mexico City to confer with Presi-
dent Obregon on the petroleum ex-
port tax. When the news became
public property late yesterday it
was too late for tho average trader
to take action in the stock market.
Therefore when trading started this
morning the order books contained
a volume OF orders to buy Mexican
stocks. The fact that tho stocks
of other companies which are in
terested In the Mexican oil fields did
not keep pace with Mexican either
in the early trading or during the
midday squirt. suggested that some
other factor was at work on this
particular stock-probably a tech
meal market factor. AS a matter
OF fact. professional upward
movement in Mexican was spoken
of a few days ago.
The second railroad earning.
statement covering July operations
that of the Union Pacific system
came out today and was accepted
as a better indication of what the
wage reductions have meant to the
carriers. On gross income, which
decreased s2.332,O00 to sl4,049.0OO,
the Union Pacific realized net op-
Grating income OF s2.1o2.000, or ST.
ISL 900 greater than in July. 1920.
In making the comparison between
these two months it must be re-
membered that while freight rates
are now higher. the railroads were
rushing freight along at a record
pace in July. 1920, to relieve the
congestion caused by the spring
strike. Again. tho wage award
made late in July Of last year was
made retroactive to May l. but the
higher rate of pay did not appear
in the July statements. In the first
seven months of this year the Union
Pacific showed net operating income
Of s12.494.000, a decrease of s7,671,-
600 on gross income, $17,3e6, 900
smaller than. in the corresponding
period of 1920. The smaller net for
the whole period this year is ac-
counted for by a decrease of moro
than $4,000. 900 in that item during
January and February. Gross in
this period Of 1920 included sS,o55.-
600 Of back mail pay for the years
1918 and 1919.