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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

direct compliment should be rarely used. It is too knock down in Us effect. Like a sledge-hammer. you know.
 The indirect, the delicate compu- ment succeeds much better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
MRS. KIDD
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. William G. Kidd entertained yesterday afternoon at a bridge party in honor of Miss Mary Margaret Kidd of Pittsburg, Pa, who Is visiting her.
 The house was bright wieh roses and a great basket was filled with red roses and ferns, which were later presented as favors to the guests.
 During the afternoon Miss Kidd sang a lovely group of songs and at the close of the game plate lunch con was served. Sixteen members of the younger set were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
SONG CYCLE QUARTET

At the Sunday evening service of the Independent Presbyterian church a 7:S0 o'clock, the Song Cycle quar- tet will render special song serv- ice with MT. Owen Gillespy soloist, and Mrs. John Turner. violinist
 The personnel of the Song Cycle quartet, one of the most finished groups of musical artists in Bir- mingham, is: Emile Levy, director; Mrs. May Shackleford, soprano; Miss Rebecca Bazemore, contralto; MT Owen Gillespy, tenor; Mir. Leon Cole bass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
RECEPTION AT
 CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL

The School Improvement association of the Cunningham school entertained yesterday afternoon at reception at the school In honor of Mrs. Mary Echols of the city commission. fDr. O. c. Carmichael principal of the new Woodlawn high school and the officers of the School Improvement association of the new school, Mrs. H. Scudder Ryall, Mrs. O.. E. Sanders and Mrs. Martin.
 The reception was held in the auditorium of the school. which was decorated with ferns and blooming plants, and \ basket of roses adorned the tea table.
 Those receiving were: Mrs. W. C. Armstrong, president of the Cunning ham School Improvement associa- tion Mrs. Echols. Dr. Carmichael, Mrs. Ryall. Mrs,s Sanders. Mrs. Mar tin. Mrs. R. E. Smith. Mrs. l.. c. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. J. w. B. Chambers, Mrs. J. O. Hanes. Miss Elizabeth Love, Miss Alena Dobbs, Miss Luckie Posey, Miss Ethel Scrubbs and Miss Drockman.
 Interesting talks were made by Mrs. Echols and Dr. Carmichael. Mrs. c. F. Sawyer rendered a piano solo and Mrs. l.. J. Asllew and Mrs. A. E. Hobbs gave readings.
 A hundred friends and mothers of students in the Cunningham school were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
THE METHOD

From the Los Angeles Times.
 A lady noted for her happy wit was talking one day at tea about the art of flattery.
 ITO flatter girl" she said, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
MRS. KNAPP HONORS RRIDE-EIECT

Mrs. William Knappi entertained at a theatre party yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Mamie Troncalli, whose marriage to MT. John Knappi will take place January IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Saturday Matinees for Children q Great
 Success
IT1 HE Council of women's clubs of
 the city has called a meeting 2 for tnmorroM moaning. to

the city has called meeting for tomorrow morning. to which representatives will be sent rom the federated clubs for the pre- sentation of the subject of bringing Miss Connolly, of the national com mittee for better films, to Birming- Lam to deliver a lecture on this sub ject. These representatives win re- port the account of this meeting in their clubs for discussion.
 The Birmingham Better Film asso citation is fostered by the women's clubs and the schools.
 The officers of the association arc: Mrs. Paul Earle, who is also president of the Central High School Improve ment association, president; Mrs Neal Wallace, secretary, and Dr. Charles A. Brown, principal of the Central High school, treasurer
 Members of the board are: MT. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
NOT HIS WORD

From the Boston Transcript. Did you say you'd have a little of the dark, Robert?" said his father, carving the bird.
 No. sir" replied Bobby, T said Id have some Nof it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
DIR. AND MRS. TYLER HOSTS

The Rev. R. E. Tyler pastor of St Johns Methodist church. and Mrs Tyler, entertained the official board of their church at dinner. About 40 plates were laid and an enjoyable evening spent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Daily Menu
BFeakfaAf

Breakfast Sliced Bananas Cereal Jelly Omelet Muffins Coffee.
 Luncheon
 Fish Hash 'Stewed Tomatoes Brand Bread Cream Cheese Toasted Crackers
 Tea
 Dinner Creamed Oysters Mashed Potatoes Lettuce with Dressing Lemon Meringue Coffee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

Child's Dress-Not unlike a peas
 ants smock is this demure littie one piece frock. The sleeves, which are quite full and gathered into wrist bands. are joined to the dress Tn rag Ian style. The dress hangs loose from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

The AgeHeralo nas arranged with leading fashion designers of New fashion and pattern service. All pat terms will be seam making and guar anteed to fit perfectly. Safe delivery of every pattern ordered Is also guar Rnteed. You should order patterns a little in advance of the time you will need them. as a stock is not kept in Birmingham, but all orders will be forwarded to the pattern department in New York for attention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
MRS. CHILEAN CLUB HOSTESS

Mrs. Jennings Gillem was hostess Wednesday afternoon at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Harry Coffin. A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
MRS. NICE HoNoRs VISITOR

Mrs. Charles M. Nice will entertain at an informal tea Monday afternoon. complimenting her charming guest, Mrs. J. E. Heyl of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
Dinner
Fish Hn.h

Three tablespoons Iof butter. two cups of cold mashed or finely minced potatoes, two-thirds cup cooked fish, shredded, salt. pepper, onion juice, one egg, one tablespoon of milk; melt the butter and add the other ingredients except the egg and milk, mixed to- gether; stir the mixture until it IS well heated; press it evenly over the bottom of the pan; beat the egg. add the milk, and spread this over the top; brown the hash carefully on un- derside; fold it and turn it onto a hot platter, and serve it with or without a sauce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

from Anniston, where she was the guest of Mrs. W. F. Johnston.
 Miss Anita Jones is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Searcy, in Tuscaloosa.
 Friends of Mrs. H. II. K. Jeffer- son will regret to learn that she is i'll at her home on Sycamore street.
 Miss Selina Perry will leave Sunday for Brooklyn. to spend the remainder of the winter with MT. and Mrs. Frank Dixon.
 Mrs. Virgil Evans. of Huntsville, is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. K. Brockman.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. M Cosby are leaving Thursday for Miami, Fla, to spend several weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. o. Headley are in Biloxi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

MT and Mrs. Brenton K. Fiske have named their little son, Thomas Worthington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13
THE MODERN MOTHER

Mrs. Albert Johnston has returne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-13

The Cadmean circle will meet this afternon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. ". & Lowell
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
CONGRESS AWAITS
HARDING MESSAGE
Both Houses Mark Time on
Legislative Programs.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The varied
elements of Congress-confronte with
ship subsidy, farm credits and rail
road legislation, today sought grounds
for a compromise in the legislative
message of President Harding.
The entire legislative program of
Congress is admitted to hinge on how
progressive are the progressive sug-
gestions" of the President.
The farm bloc is awaiting to see
how far the Administration intends
to go in extending farm credits and
revising the Federal reserve system.
The progressives, comprising prac-
ttcally the same elernets, are marking
time to see to what extent the Ad-
ninistration is designed to move in
railroad law revision.
The Republican leaders are waiting
to see how much sentiment is going
to be rallied to the ship subsidy by
the Presidents expected progressive"
suggestions.
President Harding probably viii not
deliver his legislative message until
Friday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
KENTUCKY STEER
WINS HIGH PRIZE
'Chen0Weth Jock Named Grand !
Champion of International
Show.
By United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-The blue bloods
Of cattledom monopolized the big
judging arena of the international
Livestock Exposition today.
Several champions already picked
STROBE proudly about the grounds ex-
hibiting their ribbons, symbols of
world leadership in their class. 9th
ers to be judged today looked sleek
and fat, fit for the strongest Of COM
petition.
Chenoweth Jock, pure bred Ken
lucky shOrthorn steer, carried his
honors proudly. He was named
grand champion of the show, the
highest honor Of the livestock world.
Chenoweth's honors will be short
lived. Thursday he will be led into
the arena and sold to the highest bid
del for Christmas beef.
State colleges of agriculture carried
off the bulk Of the hOnQrs in fat sheep
raising. The University Of Illinois
won championship hOnors for fat
Shropshire wethers and grade and
cross bred wethers Kansas won N
the CotswOld and Dorset classes. Ken
tLcky was winner in the Hampshire
and Chevoil classes and Iowa State
College had the champion fat Oxford
Wether.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Verne Weir. 1434. s. La Sale St.. Glee
Vickery. 1884 Lambert St.
Lee Allen. 931 Leonard St.; Laura Tyra-
Tanner Hicks. 321 n. West ST.; Maude
Williams, 147 Douglas St.
Frank B. Lawrence. Kansas City; Lilly NJ
Bridges SEVERN Hotel.
Charles E Masters 291s E. Michigan ST.;
Estella A. Rathfon, III E. Orange St.
ST.; Estella 5. Copper. $40 W. Minerva St.
Floyd o. McCord, $40 E. South ST.: May
L. Barth, 1402 u E. Ohio St.
John Fleming SIT Coffey ST.; Lillian G.
Mock, 422 N. East st.
Oscar W Sayre 1903 s. Twenty Ninth St:
Mamie S. King, $40 w. Sixteenth St.
William F McCord. Oalliandon; Alma A,
McGhehey Lawrence.
Eugene C. Boyden, Brightwood Y. NJ. c.
A; Lola Cole. 81 Chadwick St.
Frtnk S. SmallwCod. f. Twenty-Btrst ST.;
Julia Smallwood. 2037 Mansfield St.
Ora NJ. Spillman, Louisville, KY: SUSIE E
Griffin, 307 n. Noble St
Ralph NJ. Gilbert, Bridgeport Mary E.
Crisler. 2022 w. Washington ST.
Arthur F. Kistler 1920 Linden St;
Evelyn Query, 1919 New Jersey.
Jack Kramer GAS Russell Ave; Bertha
Goodman. 129 w. McCarty St.
Paul A. Johnston, 80 w. Henry ST.; Guliel-
MA Dillingham;, West Point, Miss
Herman Shorter. MS Alvord St.; Vic
toria Hogan, 1872 Alvord ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
BIRTHS

O1Tia
Charles and Gladys Weirick, 5O43 E. New
York.
Fred and Virginia Wise. 1888 Roach.
Horace and Ruth Smith. 1886 Greenbrier
Lane.
Lester and Lottie Freeman. 1888 Yandes.
Sam and Susie Graves, 1926 Pleasant.
John and Anna Barrett, 1859 College.
Robert and Minnie Miles 81 s. Haw-
thorne Lane.
Chester and Cecle Pool. 1924 College.
Louis and Lucille Bowman. Methodist Hos
pital.
Link and Essie Tatlock, Ills McLain.
Fred and Agnes Gladen, 216l Station.
Steve and Mary Loder. 213 Geisendorf.
Boys
Benjamin and Edith Sims, 1886 Hoyt.
Clyde and Edith Perry. 1401 Shelby.
julius and Flossie Franklin. 1913 w.
Nineteenth.
Ing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
DEATHS

Ella Spencer. 70. city hospital. tubercu-
losis.
James Edward Taylor, 4. 1889 St. Paul,
diphtheria.
CARDIAC dilatation.
william s Bacon. ~, 1928 E. Georgia.
Uiar Y. McGrew. 8. e32 N. Senate. diph-
liberia.
Francis Carr, II. 561S Lowell acute car
diad dilatation.
Caroline Miller. %, 2640 Madison. dia-
betes mellitus.
George Prudhoe, "a. 1904 Fit. Wayne,
arterio sclerosis.
George Spears, 8 days, Gtg hospital pull
nOnarY henaorrhage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO bidders

The undersigned publicly posts. from time
to time as needed. on the bulletin board OF
the board of school commissioners of the
city of Indianapolis. at its Offices. 100 y
eridian St. Indianapolis. Ind, specitca-
tiuns for divers supplies for schools, offices,
janitors. domestic science. manual training
and office equipment: for materials for re
pairs to buildings and equipment, viz hard
ware lumber plumbing md electrical sup
plies; electric fuses leather betting, fire ex-
tinguishers, metal ceiling lumber for Arsenal
Technical Schools. and one Ford truck; and
sealed bids will be received by the under
signed for the sale TO said board for such
supplies and materials until the respective
dates named in said specifications.
BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS.
WALTER J. TWINAME, business director.
RALPH d. MCCARTHY, purchasing agent.
indianapolis, Ind, Dec. D, 1929.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
CHICK HARLEY IN
MENTAL RELAPSE
Chicago Pro Team Is Sued by
Stars Brother.

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-Charging the
managers Of the Bears, Chicago pro-
fessional football team, broke the
heart of Chick Harley, famous Ohio
State and all-American half back, his
brother. William, today fled suit to
recover one-half of the Bears share
of the present seasons receipts.
William Harley asserted the man
ayers of the Bears wanted to break
a contract with his brother and him
self and on every occasion beIittle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05

Chicks efforts on the field. He said
this virtually caused his brother a
mental collapse.
Chick was never allowed to run
from a punt formation. for which he
was famous. William charged. He
further asserted that Hnemen would
allow the opponent to pass every time
Chick was sent back to punt. He al
legged that the final blow came at
Buffalo when Chick was sent into the
game after wild cheers from the crowd
demanded his appearance. None Of
the backs would give way to him and
he was forced to return to the bench.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
SOLDIER REcAPTURED

F. r. Neal, one Of eleven soldiers
who escaped from the guard house at
FIT. Benjamin Harrison was arrested
last night by the police. Neal, who
was found at Blake and New York
SITS, was the second Of the fugitivae
to be caught.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
REAL ESTATE WANTED

Will pay cash for small properties: close
in preferred. Address A No. 2796, Times.
FRANK S. GATES & son, REALTORS.
1011 Hume NJ ansur. Lincoln 1869.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
DRIVER HELD AFTER CAR
HITS TWO OTHER AUTOS
M. f.. Major in Collision With Three
Machines.

NJ. E. Major. IS e. Twenty-seventh
ST.. driving south on Meridian St.,
colnded with a car driven by Alfred
Mann, 425 n. Blackford ST.. at Four
teenth St. today.
Majors car turned completely
around and damaged automobiles
driven by Mrs. A. j. Snyder, 1902 n.
Meridian St., and Nathan Race. 1884
Park Ave. Major was arrested.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05

SPECIAL
Ill. to Gin. lump, forked. .$625
III. Egg, clean forked ......$6.25
III. Egg, shoyeled .,...........$6.00
III. mine run, 500 lump. ....$6 90
High-grade Ind. Egg, clean
Iorkeu '.'''..'s.....s". 1910
Hign-g. ade Ind. lump clean
torked ................. S7.25
Rest III. block, forked. ..$725
High-grade nut and slack. $500
Amber Jacket Egg, clean
Prompt Delivery Any Place in City.
BETHEL COAL co. DIR excl 025C
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Good Coal Is Our

Success
Nice fresh-mined coal on the car.
Kindling with each ton.
Illinois Egg, clean forked. 800. .$6.25
Indiana Egg. clean forked. -. .$6.25
Indiana or Illinois mine run
500 lump ........,.......S 5.75
Illinois Block, large forked. p. 81, Is
Best Indiana or Linton lump,
Genuine Brazil Block, large
IOTheu ..........., 9J.UU
Red Ash Pocahontas mine
run ......... .......... 9IO.l0
Try Our PoCahOntas-NO Better
Prompt delivery anywhere IN city.
UNION ICE AND COAL co.
Drexel $3.50. Stewart 1925.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05

Monroe demonstrators used two
months greatly reduced in price.
Real Bargains In the following
used cars:
Dodge Touring
Gardner Touring
Monroe Roadster
Cole Touring
Kelsey Sedan
Monroe Touring
Cash. Payments or Trade.
MONROE USED CAR DEPT
COZ N. Capitol Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
statesmen

Statesmen.
Wanted experienced hOuse-to-house sales
men: salary and commission. Address A No
2794. Times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05

Linton 4th vein Egg,
forked ........ $3.50
Illinois Egg, forked. $500
Two tons for $3.50
Linton 4th vein Lump,
forked ....... 1925
Illinois Lump, forked.$ 81
Red Ash Pocahontas,
mine run .........$ 5000
Indiana mine run, 500
n -
lump .......S 500
ISLAND COAL co.
WE bster 0122
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
INSURANCE
MONEY TO LOAN
YOU CAN
BORROW MONEY


YOU CAN
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LOANS ON FURNITURE
$4,000 to $4,000
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
Wanted-BOys

Sixteen years old or under TO carry Times
routes in central part of city. Routes be-
tween North and South and East and West
Sts See Mr.. MOorehead. any afternoon, be-
tween . and O.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05
DEATH NOTICES

FORREST, MARY-At St. Vincent's Hos
pital Sunday, Dec. 3. Funeral at John T
Reynolds mOrtuary, $50 y. Pennsylvania
ct, Wednesday at $50 a. m. SIS. Peter
and Paul Cathedral at o'clock.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-05

FIRST and second mortgages on Indiana
and Indianapolis real estate. K. B. VII
coin 6l04.
MONEY 10 loan on second mortgages. l. B.
MILLER. 1877 n Delaware st. Main 1852
32S E Wabash St
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09

a plant sent her during illness Mrs. Alice Brayman extended her thanks to the tent, in a letter which was also read at this meeting.
 Another member, Miss Lillian Brew ster, thanked the tent for flowers sent her when she was III a few weeks ago.
 Department President Mrs. D. Louisa Atterbury read a letter from Mrs Maud Shearer of Manchester, D. of V. Mrs. Atterbury also spoke in an inter esting vein of her visits to other tents, meanwhile complimenting the local tent for its high standard and wonderful sue cess in all its undertakings. Particular reference was made to the recent Christmas sale under the auspices of Clara Barton tent, when nearly $500 was the reward of the jealous efforts of every member. Mrs. Atterbury extende thanks to the several committees ant every helper who rendered valuable as sistance.
 Upon motion for a rising vote thanks, Mrs. Lillian Brewster expresst the thought that it was the duty c the members to do what they could tc help promote the order, each one being most willing to fulfil this duty.
 The meeting closed with the salute t the flag.
 The tent is to hold sale of food anC fancy articles.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
woMAN's RELIEF CORPS.

With the president, Lena Pukallus, presiding. the regular meeting o6 Sedg- wick, W. R. C., No. 16, was held FrI- day afternoon at o'clock at the Buck ingham Memorial when the secretary's and treasurer's reports were presented and accepted and department general orders, No. 4, were read.
 The charter was draped for Past De- partment President Robertine M. Kel- sey. Past Department Chaplain Carrie o. Buchanan, and Mrs. Ida Mathieu. the last named member of the corps, whose death occurred recently.
 Officers were elected as follows: Pres ident, Jayne E. Seed; senior vice pres ident, Clara Burke; junior vice presi- dent, D.-Louise Attenbury; chaplain, Mary B. Beswick; conductor, Elsie Johnson; guard. Grace Fowler; dele gates to department convention, Flor ence Bliven, Mary Whitman, Maria Briggs; alternates, Elizabeth Mackey Winnie Wilson, May Murdock
 The members were reminded of the rummage sale to be held this (Satur- day1 morning. Arrangements wer. made to send remembrances to the shut-ins for Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
EIKS.

Norwich lodge. No. I30, held it's first December meeting Thursday night at the home on Main street, the occasion also being the visitation by District Deputy Crank Exalted Ruler D. M. Cronin of New London. Mr. Cronin. addressing the local Ell1s, had only words of praise for the Elks' home in Norwich, the work of the local lodge, and stated that 1t was one of the best lodges he had visited, Exalted Ruler James J. Harrington presided over the meeting and 15 new applications for membership were re- ceived. On vote for membership four candidates were elected. The officers of the lodge then initiated one candidate for Reynoldsyille lodge. No 51s. of Rey- noldsville, Pa, and q class of for the local lodge. Reports were also made by the Christmas. fair, membership, so- cial and memorial committees showing progress A, communication was read from Norwich lodge of foresters, thank ing the Elks for changing the date ot their annual fair. Following the meeting the members
 and many guests from New London and other out of town lodges enjoyed a luscious chicken pie supper, followine which there was entertainment provided by the social committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-09
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Chicago, Dec. s.-Whsat averaged higher in price today owing chiefly to buying associated with President Hard ing's message. The market closed firm at the same as yesterdays finish to 1 cent up. with May SLY 1-4 to SLY SIS and July $1.08 Is to $l.0S 1-4. Corn closed unchanged to 1-s@14c low CT. oats unchanged to l cent higher, and provisions varying from five cents de- cline to gain of two cents.
 It was only for 8 brief time around the opening that unexpected lower quo tations at Liverpool had any influence on the wheat market here. The Liver pool decline was ascribed to a bearish estimate of the probable yield of wheat in Argentina. Attention here, however was occupied for the most part with gossip about what the president would say in regard to agriculture and about financing exports of foodstuffs Many traders expected that the message would prove bullish, and they bought in as- socrd with that belief.
 SurN aries of the message failed to equal bullish anticipationS, and there was good deal of wheat selling on the part of early buyers. The market eased down in consequence, but the decline brought about renewal of purchasing in which 8 St. Louis trader was active With domestic primary receipts falling of and with European crop reports con- strued as rather bullish, the market clos ed firm. little notice being given to an assertion that Russia had 2,500,000 tons of grain available for export.
 Heavier receipts had beariSh effect on the corn market, slightly more thar offsetting the influence of wheat strength. Oats were lifted as a result of Hurried covering by December shorts Provisions were dull, but were steadied by 1rmness of hogs.