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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
BAMBINO, 20 POUNDS
LIGHTER, Confident
OF BREAKING RECORD
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, May 17.-Twenty
pounds lighter than he was several
weeks ago, Babe Ruth, almost ball
player again, was putting in his final
preparation today for re-entering the
lineup Saturday in the game between
the Yankees and the st. Louis
Browns.
Alternating with Ruth in the bat
ters box at the polo grounds this
morning-as has been the case every
morning since the Yankees came
home for long stay-was Bob Meus-
ell fellow exile from the game.
The Bambino believes he will break
the home run record of SO that he es-
tablished last year, Notwithstanding
that he is entering the season when
it is about one-fourth finished and
that he is not in the perfect playing
form that he was this time in 1921.
Meusel, who batted out "a four-bag-
gers last season, was not so confident
of extending his record as was Ruth
of his
you never can TELL" unused Ruth
as he caressed his ash bat. "Acci-
dents will happen. 1t is not jmpos-
sible for me to beat my last years
record. You never can tell"
"a Pounds Melt Away
Babe said today that he had not
recovered his full strength since his
recent operation for the removal of
tonsils but that he felt better. The
20 pounds that have melted from his
body did not disappear because OF
the operation, he said. Babes pri-
vate opinion is that he just lost 20
pounds-just lost 'em, and he feels
better,
Babe is far from worried over the
homerun hitting propensity of Ken
meth Williams, St. Louis American
slugger, who has a count of IL to
date, just equal with Ruth's standing
this time last year.
"Oh, he'll quit" Ruth said. Hes
only good on the st. Louis field:'
The farm which Ruth bought sew
eral weeks ago in Massachusetts Is
intended for a home for him and his
wife, he declared today
81 bought a farm to live on it, he
said. Everything grows on the farm, "
but did not confide an ambition 10
produce bumper crop. The place is
half farm and half estate, he explained
"a real place to spend the winter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
RICHARDS OF DAYTON
TO TAKE ON CLANCY

DAYTON. Ohio. May 17.ABlockie
Richards, the Dayton featherweight,
has been matched TO meet Andy Cha
ney in the headliner which will inaugu-
rate the open-air show TO be given by
the Savoy Athletic club. of Dayton,
May "a. This bout is attracting much
attention of the fans and large
crowd is expected TO attend.
Four other good bouts also have
been arranged for the card Battling
Chfnk, of Cincinnati, who has been
rising rapidly, will meet Jimmy Rus
sci, of Ashtabula, Ohio, former ban
tamweight champion of the A. A. o.,
in the semi-windup of the evening.
This bout will be on par with the
main CO.
Another bout that is attracting in
terest is the one between Hughie Rich
ards and Eddie MeManus. For cur
tain raisers, Kid Lucas. of Dayton.
will meet Kid Funk. of Springfield,
four rounds, and Elmer Witt. of Day
ton, will battle Jimmy Gordan, of Mid
dletown, for four rounds
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
Plus XI First Pope
to See Boil Game

NEW YORK, May IA pope for
the first time is to witness a baseball
game soon. In donating to the Knights
of Columbus a site for an athletic field
at the foot of one of the seven hills
of Rome Pope Plus XII, it was an
nounced here, expressed to Edward L..
Hearn, director of the organization
work in Italy, the hope of seeing the
American game played Pope Plus
will be able to watch the game from
the window of his study overlooking
the field. Il want to see with my own
eyes the development of your work, +"
his holiness said.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
MOrUich and Pillory
May Fight 1t Out

NEW YORK, May 17.-Morvich,
winner of the Kentucky derby, and
Pillory, which won the equally valu-
able Preakness stake at Pimlico last
Saturday. both will be stabbed on Long
Island within a few miles of each 9TH
er, Norwich at Jamaica track and Pill
lory at Belmont AS both horses are
eligible for several stakes as 3-year-
Odds. it is probable that they will race
it out this summer, perhaps in the
Dwyer stakes at Aquaduct.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
SO Bird Race.
SHOOTERS
SLOW AT Big MATCH

In only one event did the Richmond
shooters attending the state shoot at
Indianapolis make much of an impress
SION, that being in the two man event
when Gentry and Mosbaugh broke 2S3
targets and landed in third place. Har-
ter and Traylor only broke 267 birds.
The scores for the local shooters
are as follows: so bird race, Peck 81,
Harter Sc, Traylor 49, Glass A, $50
bird race, Peck 139; Glass B, $50 bird,
Mosbaugh 142, Gentry 141, Harter 1875,
Traylor 1872.
Wednesday the men will shoot in
the State handicap championship; the
100 single targets, registered, 100 OPP
tional targets.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
INDIANA BASEBALL TEAM
SAILS HOME FROM JAPAN

BLOOMINGTON, May 18.-Having
finished its series of games with ia
pan under auspices of the University
of Waseda, the Indiana university base
ball squad is now homeward bound,
and its ship will dock at Seattle next
Tuesday. Six games will be played
with Indiana colleges after the team
reaches home.
Indiana received a guarantee of
5000 for expenses from the Univer-
sity of Waseda and as all the games
drew immense crowds, the Japs evil
IDENTIFY did not lose any money. The
opening contest at Toxic was attended
bv a crowd of 10000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
Chips and Slips
ONCE TOO OFTEN


That's the moral that might be writ
ten after the account of the recent
lightning k. o. of Ted Lewis by
Georges Carpenter. The history of
Lewis career shows that the English
man had gone out of his class several
times to tackle heavier opponents, and
had always come out on top. before
he met the Carp. He just bit off more
than he could chew when he tackled
Georges.
According TO the dope at hand, Lew
is underweigned Mike Gibbons by ten
pounds when he gave Gibbons a beat
ing six years ago. Lewis toyed with
the clever middleweight. Ted Lewis
took on the slugging Bryan Downey
and more than handled the heavier
mauler.
Lewis licked Jack Bloomfield, q
light heavyweight and a clever one.
Probably his best performance was
against Ray Mccormick, short time
ago. Mccormick, who weighs a bit
more than Carpenter, had defeated
Bat Leyinskg and held his own with
Tom Gibbons. Lewis knocked out Nc
CoTniGk in easy fashion.
Mike ODowd, heavier and as fast as
Lewis outpoipted the Britisher a
while back, but Lewis had reason.
able abb He had been sick and was
not in shape when ne forced himself
10 go on against Dowd.
Lewis underestimate Carpenter,
and met his Waterloo.
The colored man jumped around in
the load, trying to head off a runaway
cow
Stop her! Stop her!" yelled the
owner
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
Reynolds Defeats Doctor
With jap Toe Hold

INDIANAPOLIS, May IT. - Jack
Reynolds, of Indianapolis, worlds wei
terweight wrestling champion, sue
cessfully defended his title against
Tommy Doctor here Tuesday night,
winning in straight falls Doctor
barred Reynolds famous leg split, but
fell victim to a more painful hold,
the japanese toe hold. Reynolds ap-
Piled this hold in both bouts. The
first was won after 1 hour 141s min
utes, and the second after six min
utes of graphing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17


in" said the negro politely.
May I ask the cause of this ex-
citement?" said the stranger IN the
little village.
Certainly" replied the countryman
I'VE are celebrating the birthday of
the oldest inhabitant. She is 101 to-
day.
Indeed! And may ask who is that
title man with the dreadfully sad face
walking by the old lady's side?"
"Oh, that is her son-inlaw. He has
been keeping up the payments on her
life insurance for the last 80 years" "
Virgil Cheeves, of the Chicago Cubs,
has assumed the name of the Giant
Killer because of his good work IN The
box in the past Cub-Giant series. The
two clubs just finished a fourg game
series in which the Cubs won two and
the Giants two, and both of the Cubs
victories were pitched by Cheeves.
Cambridge City will bring its base
ball team here for a game of ball Sun
day afternoon with the Eagles. 1t is
expected to be one of the best games
of the season and no doubt will be
most exciting contest in which the
locals have engaged in this season
Both teams are great rivals and will
make every effort to win the game.
The seventh proved to be a lucky
one for the Indianapolis team Tues
day. The Indians came from behind
and scored seven runs in this round
that enabled them to trim the KawS
after they seemed hopelessly beaten
The final score was II to 8.
Detroit continued its winning streak
by trimming the Nationals Tuesday
by a to 2 score. Cobb and Veach
had big days at the bat driving in all
the runs. Cobb continues to pound
the ball, getting three hits out of as
many times to bat. Veach connected
for two blows.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
EAGLES BALL CLUB
WILL MEET FRIDAY

All members of the Eagles baseball
club will meet in the Eagles club
rooms on South Seventh street, Fri
day night, at 1880 o'clock Manager
Johnny Logan has called the meeting
and expects every man to be present.
1t is thought the team will be given
another blackboard talk, and that a
skull practice will be held.
The team will play the Cambridge
Gig nine at Exhibition park Sunday
afternoon and Manager Logan is TAX
ing no chances on dropping this game.
Cambridge promises to be the strong
est team the locals have met this sea
son and if they continue to pound the
ball as in previous games they should
put over a win.
A practice session viii be held at
Exhibition park Saturday afternoon
and all players are expected to attend
this session. Logan will put the fin
ishing touches on the teams play at
this practice.
In 1920 fhp Misciccinni Uoc {rooad
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
American Association
GAMES TODAY
National Ieadue

Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at St. Louis.
New York at Pittsburg.
Boston at Chicago.
American League
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
st. Louis at Boston.
Detroit at Washington.
American Association
Kansas City at Milwaukee.
Minneapolis at St. Paul.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
PECK and BRkTTAIN
TIEIN BOSTON SHOOT

j. H. Peck and S. Brattain tied for
first honors in practice shoot held
on the c.. & o. Boston Gun clubs
grounds, Monday afternoon, breaking
40 out of possible so birds. Harter
was third, breaking 48 birds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
Yesterday Games
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New w York -. 900 oo2 ooO-s 6 Q
Chicago ...... .102 600 COX 3 s 0
Toney and Snyder; Cheeves and
O'Farre1
At Pittsburgh Ri E
Boston -. 900 SO1 0o1 0O2-7 IA o
Pittsburgh 200 900 O3O 600 8 8
rquard, Watson, Miller and
O'Neill; Morrison, Cooper and Mattox.
st. Louis Philadelphia-Ra
Cincinnati-Brooklyn- scheduled.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
cleveland 100. 900 900 600 0 5 l
New York 49,. 200 600 01x-3 6 1
CoYeeskie and O'Neill; Hoyt and
Schang.
At Washington R H E
Detroit ....... .102 900 1904 8 1
Washington 900 O20 600 5 2
Oldham and Bassler; Phillips, Erick-
son, Brillheart and Charity.
AT Philadelphia R H E
Chicago .3o1 900 2OO-6 9 2
Philadelphia .01O $50 ok IL 1
/ Robertson and Schalk; Harris, Var
rington, Mayor, Rommel and Perkins.
At Boston r H E
st. Louis. 900 10 02o o. 6 Is 0
Boston -. 020 O10 DOL Oh II 0
Shocker and SEVERED; Quinn, Harry
and Ruel
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
At Minneapolis R H E
Toledo ......... 1O1 OO2 218-1O IS /
Minneapolis =. .020 010 600 8 4
Bedient and Kocher; Thormahlen,
Mangum, Williams, Schauer and Mayer.
At Milwaukee r H E
Louisville -. .010 600 111-4 9 4
Milwaukee -. DOL 100 600 3 5 0
Long and Brottem; REVERE, Clarke
and Myatt
At Kansas City R H E
Indianapolis ...01O 001 711-11 II 2
Kansas City. 202 020 200-s 9 3
Weaver and Kruger; Caldwell, Car
ter, Bono and Skiff, McCarty.
At st. Paul r H E
| Columbus ......201 600 Oil s 2
/ st. Paul ...... 900 10 ok 6 IA 2
| Snyder, Palmero, Sanders and Hart
ley; Martin and Gonzales.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17

The harp is believed to have orig
mated from the hunting bow, the
tightly stretched string of which will
emit musical sound
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
NOTED JOCKEY is PAID
RECORD PRICE. Se5 600

NEW YORK, May 1S-A record
price for the services of a jockey in
this country was said to have been
paid today when s. Cosden, well
known turfman, paid $25, 900 to James
Arthur for the contract on Chick Lang.
Lang, who was developed under Ar
thurs training, has ridden $50 win
ners in less than two years. He is
native of Hamilton, Ontario.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17
owner.

Use tryin' 10. boss" replied The col
ored man, waving MS arms.
Speak to her!" yelled the owner.
Good mawnin', COW; good mawn-
in" said the negro politely.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17

In 1882 the Mississippi was traced
to it's source.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-05-17

bOSIOn .UUU 0UI UUI UUZ- IT U
Pittsburgh 200 900 030 00O-5 8 8
Marquard, Watson, Miller and
O'Neill; Morrison, Cooper and Mattox.
st. -Philadelphia-Rain
Cincinnati-Brooklyn- scheduled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-18
RICHMOND

Gilbert Maxwell Of North Adams,
Mass. was the guest of his daughter.
Mrs Lawrence Bond. last week
A. recent meeting of the directors
~ the Sebago Cigar Co. of Portland
Dr. Fl. l.. Stilphen OF this town was
elected president of the company.
Miss Mary F.. Beane, who has been
slant for the past 90 years at the
Richmond rostoflicc, resigned her posi-
tlon recently.
CORNER Mrs. G. y. Sylvester,
WHO has been visiting in Portland, re-
turned home friday.
Miss Lena Berry is the guest of her
SISTER. Mrs. Ernest Dow. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lancaster of
Eoston. Mass. are visiting relatives
here.
Mr. and Mrs John Clark of Auburn,
Me. were week end guests at the home
of W. NJ Dingloy.
Mrs. c. c. Small and daughter of
Lewiston were guests of her father J..
II. Ward. saturday.
Mr. Bubier of Auburn. who has been
passing the summer at w. NJ. Dingley's
returned home Saturday.
David Hanscom. who is teaching the
school in this district. had the misfor-
tune to injure his left wrist severely
SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-18
New York Produce Market
New York, Oct. II.

New York, Oct. II.
FLOUR-F'irm; spring clears $500
600.
WHEAT-Spot stronger; No. 1,
northern spring, 143; No. red win
ter 40; No. hard winter al; No 1
Manitoba 1874, and No. mixed durum
7S7 track New York spot.
CORN-Spot stronger; No. yell
low and No. white CSC and No. >
mixed 92A c New York all rail.
OATS-Spot firmer. No. , white,
5S05St
BUTTER - Firm, receipts 1881.
Creamery, higher than extras $50
461; creamery, extras. 90 score 45a:
do, firsts. IS to 81 score, 37m44a:
packing stocks current make, No. ,,
%.
EGGS Irregular. receipts 14,224.
Fresh gathered, extra firsts. 410 50:
do, firsts. 3Sd As; state nearby and
nearby western hennery browns, ex-
tras, 56d64.
POTATOES-Dull. Long Island. in
bulk $50 pounds; Green Mountain 215
q 240.
'''"uH' JUN pei tOH,
whited omestic 2000M $50.
The raw sugar market was steady
and unchanged at 81 for Cubas cost
and freight, equal to $50 for centri-
fugal.
Raw futures were easier carly I'M
der scattered liquidation but after
prices declined to . points. they rail-
lied on active coverinr' and closed 1
to 4 net higher Closing: October
372; December 35S; March 80; May
800.
There was no change in the refined
sugar market and while new business
was light Withdrawals on old orders
We're active, with refiners behind in
the deliveries. Prices were listed at
$50 to $50 for fine granulated.
Refined futures nominal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-18
Retrenchment Plan
Faces Difficulties

Toxic, Sept. 23-The Koto cabinet
is facing trouble. No sooner had II
started to carry out its scheme of re-
trenchment than the Seiyukai, the
largest party in the Diet, demanded
mat It's policy of spending large
sums on railways. in subsidies for
schools and Harvesting the water
ways, should be carried out. Premier
hato, naturally anxious to meet their
wishes as far as possible, promised
70 consider the matter, pointing out
however, that this would be difficult
IN view of the cabinets decision TO
cut all estimates % percent Mr.
lchlkl, the minister of finance, threat
ened to resign if the retrenchmont
policy was interfcred with.
Count Oki. minister of RAILWAYS
supports the demands of the party
Tor new railroad construction while
Dr. Midzuno. home minister takes a
similar stand regarding improvement
OF waterways. If the demands of all
departments are met there will he
little saving in the annual expendi-
ture.
The reduction of the army will not
heip as the immediate saving from
inns some 26,000000 yen will be
needed for retiring allowances for
ohcers and improved equipment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-18
I.ITCHFIEI.D

PIAINS-Mrs. John I.arrabce Of
Portland was a recent visitor AT tho
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.. NJ. Walker.
Clifton Kenney, who has been en-
ployed at Jackman for the past sum
mer, returned home recently.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs.
Alice Maxwell Friday evening with
a good attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. u. Stevcr" are
passing a few days at South Port
land, the guests OF their son.
Mrs. f.. 4. Packard went wednes-
day to Lawrence, Mass. for q lew
days
Harold Bucklin Of Lewiston is re-
pairing his farm buildings here.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Andrew
J. Tozier Camp. Sons OF Veterans
will hold a special meeting ri their
hall Monday evening. oct. %. for
the purpose of practice in the work.
Everybody come: A fun turnout OF
officers is especially desired.
An unusually pleasant evening was
passed by all at tho last regular
meeting. This Auxiliary will hold
supper and dance Mt the Litchfcld
hall Wednesday evening. Oct. IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-18
FARMINGDALE

Mr.. and Mrs. Parker Wylie of Dor
chester. Mass, returned home Sum
dav. after visit with relatives.
They were accompanied home by
Mrs. Wylie's mother. Mrs. Annie Fox,
who will pass the winter in Massa-
chusetts.
r. S. Munroe. who has employ
rent in birmingham, Mass, has sold
his farm here to Albert NJ. Norcross
of Woolwich and will move his fam
ily to Massachusetts the last of this
month.
Mrs. f. Z. Lovely of Randolph
was a caller in this vicinity Friday
The following were auto callers
Sunday afternoon of Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
f.. Peacock in Frceport: Mr.. and Mrs.
I. w. Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. A. l..
Purdcy. Mrs. Peacock has recently
returned to her home from a Port
land hospital where she was surgl-
cal patient and is still very i'll.
Miss Frances b. Smith of Auburn
was the guest on Oct. of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Smith, it
being her eighth birthday anniversa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-18

rae to New Orleans did a gooo deal
to restore confidence in the buying
side.
During struggles to get back
wheat which had been let so earlier.
scarcity Of offerings became apparent,
land throughout the last half Of the
gay, a continued advance Of prices
took place. Shorts bought heavily
10th of wheat and other grain as
ell, Influenced by reports that car
scarcity was worse than at any time
o.. far.
December wheat here showed
greater strength than May and
houses with export and cash connec-
tons bought December at Kansas
City and st. LOUIS. the latter market
going to a premium over Chicago.
with final prices here at the topmost
point attained in many weeks. AL!
deliveries Of corn reached the high
est level yet for the 1922 crop. Small
ress Of corn receipts here gave an
advantage to bulls.
Provisions were firmcr IN accord
with hog values.
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ry. She passed a very happy day
and was the recipient Of numerous
gifts. On Oct. Z. Miss Frances en-
tertaincd several of her friends at
her home in Auburn, the guest of
honor being her little cousin, Miss
Barbara Bradford, of Medford, Mass.
Little Miss Smith is the daughter of
Mrs. Ada Bradford Smith, principal
of school in Auburn, and the late
Frank A. Smith, G, H. s.. 'O6 and
Bates, 10.
James Berry Of Stoneham, Mass,
and r. L. Smith Of Bonneville, Mass
visited here over Thursday night.
They were returning from a hunting
trip in the Moosehead region and
were carrying fine deer on the run
ming board Of their car.
Mrs. Charles Grant of Randolph
was calling Sunday on old neighbors
in this vicinity.
A. H. Jones, carrier on Route IS.
resumed his work Monday, after a
vacation Of two weeks.
Horace Palmer, who bought the
Isaac Nelson farm, moved in Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. L. Smith and Mrs
Smiths little niece, Miss Barbara
Bradford. all of Medford, Mass. were
callers in the vicinity on October s..
They were accompanied by Mrs. Ada
B. Smith and little daughter, Miss
Frances, Of Auburn, who passed the
day here, returning to Auburn by
electrics Sunday evening"
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Chicago Produce Market
Chica go, Oct.


IT was a bull market in wheat to-
day, notwithstanding temporary set
backs due to decline at Liverpool.
Demand here bro2 doned out after
gossip spread that foreigners had
failed to provide for their Decenabe.
and January requirements and were
Just starting to do so. The market
closed strong 1hc to 1Ac net higher
with December 115ss to 115ia and
Lay 1872 to 113A. Corn gained
az to CSC ard oats, u - IL 6-Ac.
Provisions finished unchanged at lie
up.
At the outset OF tine wheat market
he fact that Liverpool quotations
showed surprising weakness tended
r. disconcert holders. Subsequently
additional selling pressure was in
duced by amour cement that a cargo
Ct 100000 bushels Of Canadian wheat
ha1 arrived in Chicago. Disclosure.
/. viewer, that the cargo was in bond
and had been brought here in err
] cneous expectance Of a railroad cut
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-18

nation is recovering economically from
the rail and mine strikes.
The set back to all lines of endeavor
resulting from the strike is clearly
marked in the postal receipts which
fell off in July to s19,J43, 000 the low
est revenue of any month in more than
year.
General improvement in conditions
began in March. according to the rec
ords of thePost Office Department.. Ex-
panson continued in May. With June
a slight set back was observed. This
is explained as an expected seasonal
decline. Receipts for June amounted
to Sa2.1G9.oO0. During the first so
days Of the rail strike receipts dropped
off more than $2.600,000.
October receipts will total we'll
over sa3,00O,O0 preliminary reports
show, indicating that the general vol
ume of business will be larger in this
month than in September.