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COTTON

NEW YORK, May 27.-The cotton market
showed renewed firmnesS at the opening
today on the report of a southern authority,
pointing to condition of 81, a reduction of
81 per cent in acreage, and a prospective
crop Of only 100000 bales First prices
were Is to II points higher, and active
nights closing during the first few min
utes, with July touching 1870 and October
1880. Wall street and local traders
active buyers but the advance met consid-
erable realizing and southern and Liverpool
selling, as a result of which there were
reactions of few points before the end of
the first hour. Liverpool was better than
due.
Tie more active demand seemed to have
been supplied on the early advance and the
market was quieter late in the morning,
with prices showing reactions under southern
selling and realizing. July sold off TO
1880 and October to 13.7Sc, or within 10
TO Is Joints of last nights closing quota
tions. Two more private reports were
decrease in acreage 26 to 80 per cent and
the reduction in the use of fertilizers Al
per cent. The other placed the condition
at &c, Che red I3tion in acreage a. % per
cent and the decrease IN fertilizers at 40
per cent.
No fresh feature developed during the
early afternoon and trading remained quiet
with prices holding around 1901 for July
and 1878 for October, or about II to IS
points net higher.
NEW YORK COTTON
The following were the prices r
the exchange today
Tone, very staedy; middling, 13.15c,
quiet.
Open. High. Low. Sale. Close. Close.
Jan. III. 81 40 ii. II IA. Is III II. II
Mch. III. 50 IA. 6S 14.47 Al IA. Al 13 40
July ...12.9S Is l.. 90 IL 90 - 90 - 80
Oct. ...13 so .95 Is. 20 1878 10. 10 10 65
Dec. ...14.1s 1870 IA. OS 14.1O IA. 10 IA OF
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
NEW ORLEANS, May 27.-Bullish crop
accounts caused rise of 2S to 90 points
In the early trading in cotton today, but
heavy selling met the gains and soon caused
reaction. Much of this selling appeared
to come from the buyers of the last hour
first hour of business prices were 10 points
off from the highest July traded high
as 12.7oc and October high $ 1920.
The weakness of foreign exchange and the
week-Go, 600 pieces of print cloth, againsr
1000 last week-caused further liQuida-
ton, and at II O'Clock prices were only 10
70 II points over the finals of yesterday,
with July trading at 12:51c.
Larger mill takings than expected, $780,
900 bales against 213, 900 this week last
year and S.. 900 this week two years ago.
caused upturns of ten points or so, but to-
ward the close there was further liquida-
the lowest again, the most active months
going to net losses OF IL points, with July
down to 12.50c.
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
The following we're the ruling prices 10
the exchange today:
Tone, steady; middling, 11.SSc, steady.
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POTATO PLANTS-Porto Rico, Nancy Halls
=, and Triumphs, $1.75 per thousand; ten
thousand or more, SLIGO. Government in
Spected: Ready for shipment. AcEachern
Bros. Fort Green Springs, Fla
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WANTED HELF-Male.

GOVERNMENT CLERKS needed BADLY
linen women. 81 6OO-$2,3yO. Permanent.
Few to travel. Write MIR. Ozment, former
government examiner, 1874, st. Louis.
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wANTED-FARMS
FOR SALE-FARMS

FREE {. S. land; 200, 900 acres in Arkan.
sas for ho'leSteading. Send SIC for Home.
steaders Gusde Book and map of state.
Farm-Home Co, Little Rock, Ark
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PERSONAL

MoNEY-BACK GUARANTEE-Send for
Free Trial treatment worst forms blood
disease. WEIGH MED. CO., Atlanta, Ga.
JOBS are scarce, but I'll get you 25 good
offers for 25c coin. P. Abbe, Box 90,
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The following were the ruling prices in
the exchange today:
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PATENTS

INVENTORS should write for our guide
book, How to Get Your Patent" Tells
terms and methods. Send sketch for our
opinion of patentable nature. Randolph q
Coz Dept. 60. Washington. ID. O.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
BROWN JOINS TWO
VICTIMS in DEATH
Hurting of Oil Lamp Results
In Fatal Burns to Three
Persons.

Accused by police of having
thrown a burning oil lamp at two
women, causing fatal burns to both,
during a fight at his home Tuesday
night, Percy Brown, colored. 80
years old, 2323 Connors court north
west, by death evaded the law and
probability of having a double MUIR
der and an arson charge preferred
against him. Brown died at the
Emergency Hospital at 4 o'clock
yesterday afternoon from the effects
of bI rms he received when the lamp
exploded.
The two women who died from
burns are Esther Jones. 35 years old,
2147 L street northwest, and Marie
Hughes, % years old, who resided
at the Connors court home. All
died at the Emergency Hospital
1t was learned yesterday by po-
lice that when Brown picked up the
burning lamp and hurled it at the
Hughes woman. the missile broke a
can of alcohol standing in a corner,
the contents of which burst into
flames, setting fire to the clothing
OF the three occupants in the room.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
OFT-ARRESTED AUTO SPEEDER
ORDERED TO LEAVE DISTRICT
Chauffeur Escapes Sentence on Promise To
Comply With Courts Request.

Jail for the past ten days. He failed
to appear in court on a third charge.
within a few days, of speeding through
the downtown section of the city for
which he was required TO place a 5000
bond.
According to the police. Campbell
was arrested by Motorcycle Officer
Lewis, of the Second precinct, on >Au-
gust IA. for driving an automobile at
twenty-five miles an hour on Massa-
chusetts avenue; again, a short time
later. he was arrested by Patrolman
Boyd. Of the Eighth precinct, for
travelling at a 25-mile clip on Six
teenth street. and a day later was
taken into. custody by Sergt. Davis.
of the Eleventh precinct, for operat-
ing car at twenty-seven miles an
hour on New Hampshire avenue.
When arrested the fourth time, on
a charge Of bond jumping" Camp
bell attempted to escape the policeman
by covering himself with blanket on
the floor Of his automobile.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
SCHOOL CHILDREN
WILL Aid CLEANUP
OF WASHINGTON
Board Admits Married
Women to Normal
School Course.

District school children, officials
and teachers will Join the ranks Of
citizens TO make Washington a
cleaner city for the conference on
the Limitation Of armaments. DR.
Frank w. Ballou. superintendent of
public schools promised, at a meet
ing OF the Board of Education yes-
tenday afternoon.
By the approval Of the board, ~
was announced that married women
will be allowed to enter the nor
NAL schools as students. This was
considered favorable. Il was said.
because OF the practice Of the
board in employing married women
as teachers in the public schools.
This order, however. will be sub
Ject to the provisions OF the Mater
nifty ruling. 43 L. approved by the
board. February z. 1917.
Interested I'm school sites, -,
Members of the board declared
that more active part in the selec-
ton Of various sites for additional
ground and school purposes should
be taken by the Board Of Edu-
cation. 1t was pointed out that the
board has little to do in the seIec-
ton of these locations.
This matter might come before
the board, as we want to assume
some responsibilities" E. c. Gra-
ham said
DIR. Abram Simon promised that
the committee OF the board, whose
duty it is TO assist the Commission
ers in the, selection OF sites. will
soon be resurrected. IL is expectsd
that the formulation of new school
rules will include the creation or
such a committee.
Asks Aid Of PrincIPnIs. o.
Mrs c. c. Calhoun. president of
the Women's National Foundation,
asked permission Of the board TO
request principals Of the hIrh
schools to assist her in naming a
number Of constructive women 10
carry out plans of the foundat ton
The matter was referred to DR..
Ballou. -s.
A large women's hotel and tho
ater will be erected at the founda-
tion within a short time. Mrs. Cal
houn said. In nine weeks time an
auditorium seating 1890 people will
be built H.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
MOTOR ACCIDENTS
PAINFUL TO THREE
Two Boys and Young Man
Treated at Hospitals
Yesterday.

Three persons were injured
through traffic accidents in the Dis
trict yesterday.
While crossing the street in front
of 1926 Fifteenth street northwest
early last night, Leo Barnes. 3
years old. 1906 r street northwest,
was severely injured about the bead
and face when ne was struck by
an automobile operated by DR.. E,
u. williston, 1912 S street north
west. The boy was rushed to the
Emergency Hospital.
stephen Hellmuth, s years old,
1898 w street southeast. was Sc
verely injured about the head
when he was struck by an automo-
bile operated by Harry Anderson.
2233 Chester street southeast, in
front of 1888 W street southeast.
late yesterday afternoon. The Gin
jured youth was removed to Cas-
ualty Hospital
Leaning out of a parked auto
mobile on f, near Twelfth street
southeast yesterday, Walter Lang.
21 syears old, 1915 d street south
east, was thrown to the street when
the machine was struck by another
automobile operated by Thomas
King. of Brentwood. Ma Land was
injured about the body and right
leg.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
Marriage Licenses.

Unless otherwise specified all the follow.
ing applicants are from the city:
Charles W. johnson, 50. and Bessie Wash
ington, 81. The Rev. d. r. Rines.
Peter L. Davidson, 21, of New Orleans.
La. and Ruth Stewart. Is. The Rev
Luther Coleman.
William NJ. Baily. 21. and Maude n.
Laney, 20. The Rev. J. s. Carroll.
Charles E. Hopkins. Jr.. %, and Nellie B.
Taylor. 10. The Rev. Francis J. Grimke.
Charles Hart. p, and Irene Thomas. "a.
Judge Robert II. Terrell.
Charles Young. %. and Annie Green, D.
The Rev. Aquila Sayles.
William Todd, 21. and Lessie Taylor, 26.
The Rev. James E. Willis
James Harris, Al, and Lucy Smith, 45.
The Rev. Z. d. W. Jones.
Thurman Lee, 45, and Violet Adams, %
The Rev. Aquila sayIes.
MulrT Th"mpSon. 81, and Ethel Hern, IS.
The Rev. Mr.. Cowan.
Edwin l.. kilby, "a and Dorothy R. Cur
ran, 26. The Rev. N. s.. Abernethy
Roy c. Prebble. 81, and Gladys n. Buff
hngton, 25. The Rev. Jason N Pierce
James Robertson, 20, and Beulah Hysner.
T. The Rev. Howard r. Downs
Jacob ]. BereOwitz, rs. Of Baltimore, Nd,
and Minnie R. Tauber, "a. The Rev. Abram
Simon.
Estill Laudermilk. 80, and Ina r. Price.
"a. both Of Lewisburg, W. Va. The Rev.
Howard =. Downs.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
ON CUT
ASKED OF HARDING

William H. Johnston, president of
the International Association of Ma
chinists, yesterday sent a letter to
President Harding asking for a per-
sonal interview to present formally
the workers protest against the
new navy yard wage schedule.
oficials of Columbia Lodge. 174.
OF the International Association of
Machinists, yesterday received a re-
sponse to a copy of protest resolu-
tiqn which had been sent to the
President. The reply, signed by
Secretary George B. Christian, jr.,
said the matter would be given
careful consideration"
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
NOTED CHURCHMEN
APPLAUD PLAN TO
END WORLD WARS
Declare America Is TAX
ing Lead in Bring
ing About Peace.

Catholics were urged to stand be-
hind the conference on the limita-
tion Of armamsnt, in an address
last night By Senator David l.
Walsh. of Massachusetts, at . mass
meeting of the National Council of
Catholic Men at the Catholic Uni-
yersity.-
The audience, which included
more than fifty dignitaries of the
Catholic Church who are here to
attend the annual meeting OF the
hierarchy, loudly applauded when
the Senator said that America
wanted to end wars and to have
peace
ninety-three cents out of every dol
lar collected in taxes was spent for
armament
America he said. cannot stand
by unarmed while other nations are
armed
Praises Councils War Work
The work which the ational Cath
Ole Welfare Council did in the
world war Is one of the brightest
pages IN the history of Catholicity.
The National Welfare Council must
be he champion of democracy. the
preservation of the fundamental
truths on which this government is
SsafDr walsh paid q great trio
ute to the. men who fought in the
world vE when he declared that
the only measure of a man Is not
what he takes but what he gives
out He said that the soldiers in
the recent war taught America the
value of manhood for they were Civ
ing love and sacrifice
Need for more religious training
was urged by the Senator, who
concluded his address by asking
the council to guide the negro.
Addres. by Arehbt.hop.
The Most Rev. Edward ]. Hanna,
d D. Archbishop of San Francisco,
spoke on the work of the National
graduated the members on the
work they have performed
The response Of the Catholic
laymen of the United States to the
call of the shierarchy for the or
ganfzation Of laymen was praised
by Rear Admiral William s. Ben
son. who called attention to the
fact that while the organization
was started only a year ago,
diocesan organizations have been
completed in thirty-two dioceses,
and others are being formed IN
thirty-seven others.
IF a year hence It can be said
that the Catholic manhood of this
country is truly mobilized under
the patronage of the hierarchy" he
said, 1T will be unnecessary for
us to assemble in small groups at
any place in this broad land OF
ours to register oHr protests
against actual or contemplated
violation of our birthright and
heritage"
Rt. Rev. Joseph Schrembs. d. D..
Bishop of Toledo, presided at the
meeting. which was closed by the
audience singing the "Star-Spangled
Banner" led by Miss Edna Hillyard
Howard.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
use SULPHUR TO
HEAL YOUR SKIN
Broken Out Skin and Itching
Eczema Helped Over Night

For unsightly skin eruptions, rash
or blotches on face, neck, arms or
body, you do not have to wait for
relief from torture or embarrass-
ment, declares a noted skin spe-
cialist. Apply little Mentho-Sul-
phur and Improvement shows next
day
Because of its germ destroying
properties, nothing has ever been
Hound to take the place of this sui
phur preparation. The moment you
apply it healing begins Only those
who have had unsightly skin
troubles can know the delight this
Mentho-Sulphur brings. Even fiery,
itching eczema is dried right up.
Get small jar from any good
druggist and use it like cold cream.
ADV.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
LAST NIGHTS RAIN
WILL AID FARMERS
Allows Them to Do Fall Seed
ing and Flowing, Says
Bureau.

The first general rains which have
visited the Eastern section of the
United States in a month. fell last
night. with a total precipitation of
nearly one inch in this city.
Despite the rainfall last night. the
temperature remained slightly above
normal, recording IS degrees at the
lowest and 70 degrees for the high
est yesterday.
THE rains. are highly beneficial to
farmers" said the forecaster at the
local Weather Bureau, "as they will
enable them to proceed with the fall
seeding and plowing which was rem
dered impossible for the past month,
owing to the baked condition of the
soil"
The prediction for today and tomor-
row is for fair weather with the
remaining slightly above
normal. Fall will officially arrive to-
morrow morning at $3.50 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
BIRTHS.
White.

White.
Vernon c. and Lena N. Higgs, boy.
Russell c. and Juda Z. Mills, girl.
Geo. II. ST. and Justice Banner, boy.
Carl w and Mary I. Flaherty, girl.
Milton p and Pearl B. Knight, girl
Lorenzo and Mary silyestrO, boy.
RaIph =. and Mamie e. Lord, girl.
Geo. z. and Ethel z. Parkhurst, girl.
VIM. and Mabel A. Battenfield, boy.
Donald L. and Dorothy Dutton, boy.
David A and Mary Palmer, boy.
Floyd E. and Edith NJ. shaw, boy.
James =. and Alice I. Morgan, girl.
Arthur B and Marguerite c. Coleman, boy
lanes L. and sara Sullivan, girl.
Andrew S. and Pearl F. GOllia, boy.
Mike and Dewey Seal. girl
Vernon W. and Alice L. Goodwin, boy.
Colored.
CLAYTON and Helen l. Harris, girl.
Reginald and Lillian Martin. boy.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
CATHOLICS
Anenic Chickens
Sold at Market
Get James Cell

James Wilson. 50 years old, a
huckster living at e13 Sixth street.
known TO the police as -the most
iocked-up huckster In town" was
again arrested late yesterday by
Health Officer Gelston for attempt
ing to sell sick chickens" at the
Center Market in violation of the
food law.
According to police, Wilson was
arrested several days ago by Po-
iceman Lee, First precinct, after
selling four sick chickens to an old
colored woman. He was released
on that occasion by the health Of
hcer on condition that he pen the
chickens for several weeks and feed
them SO they could stand up when
ne displayed them for sale.
Yesterday, police say, he sold
hve ouch underfed fowl. and was
caught in the act by the health
Inspector" He is now being held
at the First precinct station for S25
collateral.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22

Facing three charges of speeding and
one Of Jumping $500 bond, Robert
Frank Campbell. 3s years old. a
chauffeur, of 2415 Fourteenth street
northwest, when arraigned before
Judge Mattingly in Police Court yes
terday was ordered to Immediately
leave Washington for an indefinite
period.
Campbell agreed to comply with the
judges order and was given his free
dom under parole.
Campbell was lodged in the District
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
CONVENTION URGES
FINCERPRINTS FOR
PERSONS OVER SIX
Identification Experts
Name Committee to
Review Theories.

Fingerprints as a means to elimi-
nate the forging OF checks. Wills
and other negotiable papers.
The proposed enactment OF a law
which would require every person
over 6 years of age to have their
nngerprints taken by county, State
and Federal authorities as a means
of Identification.
The appointment of a committee
to review the present fingerprint
theories and practices with a view
to clearing any disputed, points.
Urged by Convention.
These were among the steps ad-
vocated toward making finger
prints useful in the everyday walks
of life, as well as a means of detec-
tion and conviction IN poiicc ci-,'es.
at the opening session Of the Inter-
national Association for Identified
tion convention at the New Ebbitt
yesterday.
The successful use of finger
prints in police work was explained
in addresses by Inspector Clifford
L. Grant, chief Of the Metropolitan
detective bureau, and William f.
Leahy former assistant District
attorney of the District.
Commissioner James F. Oyster.
in charge of the Metropolitan police
department, who delivered the
opening address, asked the visiting
delegates to assist the District in
it's fight to secure the ballot
VIII Pass on Theories.
A committee to pass on all mat
ters in connection with the theory
and practice Of fingerprints. espec-
tally in relation to disputed points
was appointed by II. II. Caldwell.
president of the association, who is
police department.
The committee includes Frederick
Kuhne, New York; Bert Wentworth,
Dover. N. H; August Vollmer. Berk-
ley. Cal, president of the Interna-
tional Association Of Chiefs of Po-
lice; Harry Smith, chief of police.
Tacoma. Wash; Charles n. Stone,
chief OF police. Berkeley Cal. G. T.
Mairs, New York City; ]. H. Taylor,
Navy Bureau of Identification;
Walter S. Kaye. Army Bureau of
Identification: c. c. Fredericks,
Philsdelphia; A. J. Renoe, Leaven-
worth, Kans-, and Harry Caldwell,
Oakland, Cal
For Universal Finger-prints.
The aim of the association is TO
have a law. enacted requiring per-
sons over 6 years Of age to have
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
DEATHS.

White.
Mary weedon, 20 yrs, Providence Hosp.
John W. Yates, 66. Georgetown Univ. Hos.
Michael Hienr. 40, Home for Aged.
peter x. Matthew, IS U. s. soldiers Home.
Jennie Conway. II, 1889 Kremer st ne.
Albert Z. Phillips, 81, 2311 Pa. ave Sc.
Annie Stoffl. 3j, Emergency Hospital.
pan, L. Webb. 40, 3156 18th st. NV.
Catherine Talbert. 76, Wash. 'Asyl. Hos.
Alexander Johnson. 81, st. Eliz. Hos.
Bridget Matthews, %. 2O2 Bates st. NV.
frances E. Young, Sd. 179s st. NV.
Edward W. Byrn, II. 1919 Col. rd. NV.
WIN. d. Bird, u. OH Z st. sw.
Colored.
lanes Hall, AZ yrs, $50 25th st. NV.
Juanfta Baylor, 10. $50 W st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
Wants Uniforms Bid Cut.

Reductions of IL per cent in the
cost Of police and fremen uniforms
for the coming year. announced yes
terday by Marion Hargrove. purchas-
ing agent OF the District, did not sat
isfy the department heads and Fire
Chief Watson and HarErove conferred
yesterday hoping to effect still fur
ther reductions. Firemen's uniforms
viii cost about $50. and police uni
forms will cost about $40. IL present
bids are accepted. II was estimated.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
TO IMPROVE
HEALTH OF PUPILS

Lighting. ventilation and SANTA
tion of all public schools will be
closely watched during the school
year. DR.. Fowler. District health
officer. said yesterday. following a
conference with DIR. Joseph A
Murphy, chief medical Inspector,
who has asserted his intention of
improving the health of Washing
ton school children.
Swimming pools in Central.
Western and Dunbar high schools
will be examined often enough 90
assure safety of the water, Dr.
Fowler said. Vigilance would be
maintained To keep all schools free
from Objectionable conditions, ne
added.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22

their fingerprints taken and filed
away at the courthouse of each
county, at State bureau in each
state and at Federal bureau to be
located in Washington With the
adoption 'of universal fingerprint-
ing such a thing as a person being
unidentified in case of death or Sc
rious accident is held highly i'm
probable.
The association was shown 70 be
rapidly growing in membership. ac-
cording to a report submitted by
A. ]. Renoe. secretary treasurer Of
the association.
New Britain herald., 1921-09-16
PLANS PROGRESSING. FOR LEGION CONCERT.
U. s. Marine Band to Be Here
 October 16

Maurice Tease of the General Com mittee of the American Legion has announced the time for the concerts to be given by the U. $. Marine band in tnis city Sunday afternoon and even- tns of October IS. The afternoon performance will commence at 3 o'clock and the evening conert at S:l5 o'clock.
 Mrs. Case i'm Charge.
 Mrs. Howard Case. president of the woman's Auxiliary to the Eddy Glover post. American Legion, has been appointed chairlady of the gen crLl committee of the auxiliary. She will announce her corps of assistants in a few days.
 Price of Tickets.
 James Rogers. of the ticket com mittee, has announced that tht tickets will sell at $1. $l.50 ad s2.0O. The logues and boxes will cost $2.50 per seat.
 Stanley Eddy Appointed.
 Stanley Eddy has been appointed chairman of the decoration committee, md Commander Harry C. Jackson is to be in charge of the ushers for both performances.
 Another Meeting Monday.
 There will be a meeting of the gen. eTol committee at 7:30 o'clock Mon- day evening to perfect plans of the event.
 Legion Needs Support.
 It is the purpose of the committee in charge to get the Chamber of Com marce and the Rotary club to indorse the idea of having one of the worlds most famous bands play in this city.
 Local Lodges to Help.
 Local lodges will be asked to help :he Legion out in its drive for the charitable undertaking.
 Profits for Funerals.
 All profits will go toward a partial The returned heroes a miditary funeral which are being held in this city. The American Legion gives the bodies of the returned heroes O military funeral. as do the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The expenses of such an elaborate funeral requires funds, and the Le- zion is already in debt for the military funerals that have been conducted in New Britain.
 Lcgion's Charitable Plans.
 If there are any funds left over from funeral expenses the Legion has plans, suggested by Commander Harry c. Jackson. to use them in emergency cases for needy ex-service- mon. One of the plans Is to hire hall and put cots in 1t so as to give an ex-serviceman n place to rest his head Instead of staying in the open.
 Commander Jackson Explains.
 Commander Jackson explains that