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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
Truck and Closed
Car in Collision
On Capitol Street

Miss Agnes Murphy, chief clerk in
the automobile registration Office at
the State House, received minor
bruises and severe shaking up.
Wednesday morning, when as she
was stepping from an automobile on
Capitol street, a Dodge truck oper-
ated by Earl Gordon, collided with
the rear of, the Murphy car. vio-
lently throwing Miss Murphy to the
pavement.
The young lady in company with
her sister, Miss Susan Murphy and
her brother, John Murphy rode from
their home to the State House, and
as Mr.. Murphy stopped the Ford Sc
dan on Capitol street about opposite
the north entrance of the State Capt.
toll, the Avenue Farms truck, operat-
ed by Mr.. Gordon was driven west
on Capitol street.
Mr.. Gordon afterward state that
his machine was in the deep ruts on
the ice covered roadway. and he
looked away from the road for an
instant, to see that collision with
the Ford sedan ahead was inevitable
when he again gave his attention
ahead. He applied the brakes in
stantly but the heavier car struck
the Murphy machine a severe jolt,
Just as Miss Agnes Murphy was
about to step from the running
board.
There was some damage to the
front mud guard and lights Of the
Avenue Farm truck, and the spare
tire carrier on the rear of the Ford
closed car was broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

The Cecilia Club enjoyed a home
talent entertainment in Library Hall
Wednesday morning, which was
much enjoyed by the many present.
The opening number by the chorus
under the leadership Of Ernest B.
Hill with Mrs. Earl Goodwin at the
piano, gave hint of the musical
treat in store and each succeeding
number brought most forcibly to
mind the remarkable ability Of this
gathering of local talent.
The piano selections given by Will
lard Purinton were the outstanding
features Of the morning program.
Mr.. Purinton played with sureness
and depth Of expression that drew
the highest praise and appreciation
from his audience, to which he re-
sponded with pleasing encores. His
mastery of some Of the most noted
compositions is assuring of a most
successful future in musical features.
The selections given by the piano
quartet were very pleasingly trans
lated. each selection telling in most
realistic manner. events in the life
Of Peer Gynt, the composer.
The violin and piano trios were
6AtCA lilC CIOSclS dllcUliOH dllu WcIc
most beautifully rendered in a man.
ner which brought out the deep, al
Turing expressions for which these
wonderful instruments are noted
when so efficiently played.
The songs rendered by Mrs. Ken
worthy manifested the melody and
charm of her cultured voice. Her
selections were we'll suited and
brought applause from the Audiences.
The final selection by the chorus
was most expressive and pleasing,
the obligato sung by Miss Moody of
Gardiner showing a voice of marked
fullness and sweetness Of expression.
This selection brought to close the
second successful concert given by
the Cecilia club in Library Hall.
The observation-disclosures: De Cop
pah Moon, Shelby, Dreams in Twi-
light, Woodman, Mrs. Earl Goodwin,
Pianist; Piano Quartette: Peer Gynt
Suite, Grieg, (a) Morning. CO. Death
Of Ase, (c) Anitra's Dance, (d) Hall
of the Mountain King, Miss Best,
Miss Chase, Miss Bradford, Mrs.
Bowditch: Violin Duets: Deutscher
Taug, Mozart, Minuet No. 2, Mozart.
Gavotte, Handel, Miss Titcomb, Miss
Tetrault, Mrs. Fem. Pianist; Piano:
Sonata Opus 27-No. /, Beethoven,
Mr.. Purinton; Songs: Out of the
Dusk to You, Lamb; I passed by
your Window, Brahe, Mrs. Ken
worthy, Miss Titcomb and Mrs. Ar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

home on Tuesday at an afternoon tea.
Among those present were Mrs. Leone
Sherburne, Mrs. Anna Peterson, Mrs.
May MCGEE and Mrs. Ivie Kicker.
Mrs. Leone Sherburne, teacher In
District No. IL. closed her school Fri
day after very successful term. In
the afternoon skiing contests were en-
joyed by the pupils and prizes were
awarded to the following: Roy, Oscar
and Austin MCGEE, Arelene Kelley and
Walter Kicker. After the outdoor
sports refreshments Of candy and pea
nuts were enjoyed. Oscar and Austin
MCGEE and Walter Kicker were not
absent or tardy during the past term,
nor were they absent or tardy during
the fall term of IA weeks.
The condition Of Jesse Beckwith,
ST., who is Ill, remains about the same.
His son, Roland Beckwith Of Randolph,
visited him Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. p. Boynton were
callers Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Choate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
WHITEFIELD

Mrs. Belle Palmer and Master Ed
ward are assisting in the care of Mrs
Palmer's sister. Mrs. Iva Jewett, who
has been confined to her bed since
Christmas, having had fall on that
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Matthews, who
are passing the winter in Gardiner,
were Monday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. NJ. Damon.
Mrs Emma Robbins, Mrs. Ernest
Palmer and Miss Marcia Robbins were
weekend visitors in Pittston.
The dairy men in this vicinity have
harvested their ice. which Is of the
best quality.
We are glad to report that Frank
Robbins is out, calling on his neigh
bors. .s. . aEss
During our beautiful sleighing the
past few weeks the barn at Fairview
farm was beautiful sight. One
morning the writer counted four diff
ferent kinds of birds hopping around
after food which she had scattered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
ELECT OFFICERS
At SESSION HOWARD
BENEVOLENT UNION

Justice Norman L. Bassett, presi-
dent of the Howard Benevolent I'm
ion called attention to the fact that
next year this local charitable or
ganization will observe the hun
dredth anniversary of it's founding,
speaking at the annual meeting of
the Union. held Tuesday afternoon in
the banking rooms of the Augusta
Savings Bank. Justice Bassett sug-
gested that some suitable centennial
celebration should be arranged and
also informed the members that he
was preparing history Of the hum
dred years existence and service
which would be published within the
coming year.
Reports for the past year were pre-
scented and the annual election of Of
f1cers was held at the meeting Tues
day afternoon. The report of Rich
ard e. Goodwin. treasurer of the
Howard Benevolent Union revealed
that during the year a total of $673.31
had been expended in assisting the
needy poor of Augusta. distributed
In the following manner: Clothing
$103.19; boots and shoes. $95.14; food
board, $4,000; loan, $500; advertis
ing. $1.00; total $673.31.
Justice Norman l.. Bassett was I'M
animously reelected president; Miss
Nellie r. Moore vice president. and
Richard Z. Goodwin, treasurer. Three
new members were elected to the
board of managers, Judge Bassetts
Mrs. Dennis Donovan, and Mrs
Richard e. Goodwin. The other
members of the board Of managers
are Mrs. Frank G. Harrington, Mrs
Thomas c. Ingraham, Miss Marguer-
lite Brooks, Miss Rosamond Conner,
Charles T. Penney and Miss Nellie
r. core.
Frank G. Harrington was elected
trustee of invested funds to succeed
the late Hon. Leslie c. Cornish. 9th
er trustees reelected were Samuel c.
Manley and Percy V. Hill. John r.
Gould was reelected auditor and
Miss Marion Brainerd. secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
MONTVILLE

NORTH-Willlam and Trafton Ten.
ney are cutting broom handle wood for
Walter Colby.
Merton Bradford Of Thorndike, who
is. boarding at Mrs. N. S. Vose's, has a
crew of men cutting birch.
Leon Wiggen, who left his home
here last fall, for Florida, accidentally
lost the sight Of one of his eyes and
is now on his way home. He arrived at
his sisters in Somerville Mass. last
week.
J. W. Nutter, who is still in the
Maine General Hospital in Portland is
gradually gaining.
A few from this section attended
the prize speaking at Freedom Friday
evening. Miss Edna Upham from this
part of our town won the prize for
girls.
. Miss Minnie Clement from Belfast
was at her home here Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bryant and family
from Knox visited Mr.. and Mrs. N. S.
Vose Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCorrison at
tended the community supper at Free
dom Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
PALERMO

BRANCH MILLS-Mrs. E. r. Cain
is very i'll at the home of her daugh-
ter Mrs. c. r. Nelson.
Miss Cora Reynolds of Augusta was
a week end guest at C. o. Doves.
Mrs. Floyd Jones and Mrs. Raymond
Dove passed a day of last week as
guests of Mrs. Russell Northrup.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlem Childs are
happy over the arrival of little
daughter born at Albion. January ~.
Mrs. G. A. Bradstreet has been re-
ceiving medical treatment at Angus
ia the past week.
DR.. A. c. Ross Of Albion was pro-
fessional caller in the place Monday.
James Dinsmore Is visiting his
family at Augusta. t4.
S. G. Parmenter was in Waterville,
January IS.
Edwin Bailey has moved his camp
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Reed Of
Weeks Mills are occupying it.
Mrs Lillian Bailey is emploved at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
CHURCH HILL

II. w. Savage has sold his span
of work horses, to Mr.. Smith, on
Riverside Drive.
Mrs. w. o. .Gilley and little son,
Wilfred, visited her parents one day
last week.
Miss Alice Caswell and Will Ward
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Spaulding, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Foster and Mrs.
e. B. Stackpole attended the 50th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
Picks Pansy from
Garden. January 20

Especial to the Kennebec JournaD
Bath, Jan. 20-Mrs. James Percy
Of Cox's Head claims the unusual
distinction Of plucking handsome
velvet pansy from her front yard
garden Wednesday morning. Just
across the water from Popham
beach, the small community is ordi-
narily shut off from the world by
Jan. 20, but Mrs. Percy broke all
precedents by picking the thriving
daisy which was brought to this city
early in the day. Conditions at the
head of the Kennebec are ideal with
practically no snow, and every indi-
cation of summer prevailing but the
usual host of summer residents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
Legion Auxiliary
Entertains at Whist.
Wednesday Afternoon

A most successful and socially en-
ioyable whist party was that at
Legion hall, Wednesday afternoon
under the auspices Of the American
Legion Auxiliary of the James Fitz-
gerald post. There were twenty five
tables in play with an attendance of
over hundred ladies. Attractive
prizes were awarded to the winners
and for the low tally of the after
noon.
The refreshments consisted of
fruit salad, coffee and rolls. During
the afternoon a pleasing program of
musical selections was presented by
Miss Lucy Titcomb. Mrs. Dan Hunt
ington Fem and Miss Irene Tet-
reault.
Mrs. Nat Elwell was chairman of
the committee which conducted the
enjoyable party of yesterday after
noon, and the other members of her
committee We're Miss Irene Tetreault
Miss Edith Tetreault, Miss Johanna
Murray, Miss Elizabeth Murray. Miss
Elizabeth Hill, Mrs. Marietta Green
law, Mrs. w. J. O'Connor and Mrs.
Marjorie Seigars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
ALBION

The remains of Mrs. aa.,..
OF Fairfield, formerly ~ Av .se 4
were brought here last wes dsls J. I
ial. week fsI
Mrs. Myra Whitaker !.
relatives in Clinton = NJ
Ruth Gould and Louise q.
Augusta passed the week. S.,alla
homes. eng a /
Mr.. and Mrs. Harlem chu..
a daughter born Januara , -
Childs is with her parents = =
Mrs. A. J. Robinson. ~.
Harland Besse of Wate-v,u
weekend guest of friends & ~ =
Mrs. G. B. Littlefield went !. q I
hogan Saturday to visit he, = =
and sister a few days ' ns
Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. CLARK e.n.,
relatives in Augusta, Sundav a''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
Log Contains
5000 Feet Lumba,

Longview, Wash, Jan d
"A log estimated to cn, -
feet of lumber was bronsantsln
here from Ryderwood' 81. 2 1
from a Douglas fir ana "a
80 feet In length, 10 feet i, men J:
at the other. Iouf d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

CENTER-A little son came to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Benner
January IS: He weighed nine pounds
Several of the neighbors gathered
Saturday afternoon and hauled wood
for Frank Downer. ~
Mrs. Lillian Bailey Is caring for
Mrs. A. M. Benner.
Mrs. e. r. Cain, who has been III
for some time at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Celia Nelson, is very
sick. Her daughter-in-laY, Mrs. E. s.
Cain is with her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

Augustus Benner's caring for his
wife and young son. ~
There will be q grange meeting
next Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shorey have a
young son born Tuesday morning.
w. r. Jordan sold the well known
trotting mare, Frances, last week.
H. r. Carr is confined to the house
by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
! AUGUSTA LOCALS
Smith School Dads
To Conduct Program

The fathers will be in charge Of
the meeting and program at the reg
ular session Of the Smith school
Parent-Teacher Association next
Wednesday evening, January 81. A.
M. G. Soule will preside and there
will be series of three minute talks
by ten or twelve Of the Dads, sew
eral of whom were themselves once
pupils at the william R. Smith
grammar school. The mothers Of the
PIT Association will furnish the ap-
plause,-and refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
SPLENDID PROGRAM BY AUGUSTA ARTISTS
AT CECILIA CLUBS SECOND RECITAL FOR YEAR

thur Merrill, accompanist; Violin
Duet: En- Berceau, Saar, Miss Tit
comb, Miss Tetrault. Mrs. Fem, Pr
anist; Piano: Du Bist die Rub, Schu-
bert-Liszt, Hank, Hank the Lark.
Schubert List, Mr.. Purinton; Choir
us: Chanson Provencale, Dell Acqua.
Obligato by Miss Moody Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

It Is learned that Albert Furbush
has bought the Bickford farm and Will
move his family there shortly for a
permanent home.
Harvey Royce, who Is operator for
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany in Miami, Fla, this winter.
writes home that the weather condi-
lions there are ideal, with OCCASION
ally a cold night On New Years eve
and the day after there was held a
celebration called 1.-THE Fiesta of the
American Tropics" with a wonderful
parade each day. taking over two
hours to pass the reviewing stand,
with all sorts Of floats and thousands
Of people there.
James Turkey of Burnham is visiting
friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

NORTH - Walter Macarthur and
family were callers in Randolph,
Sunday.
Cassius Clark, of Harrington, is
passing the week with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Clark.
James and Ruth Clark, children OF
c. D. and Harriet Clark, ahve been
quite ill, but are now gaining.
Mrs. Fannie Merrill, of Scion, is
passing the week at C. D.. Clark's.
There were 16 from Sidney who
attended the 50th anniversary OF
Cushnoc Grange at Riverside, Tues
day.
Miss Emily Bourne Of Waterville
passed the weekend with her par
ents.
Arthur Duquette and children OF
Waterville, were calling on friends,
Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid of the River road
are holding an all day meeting, We'd
nesday, with Mrs. Doris Reynolds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
r.arashore gewinr society

EORTH-The Lakeshore Sewing
Society met on Friday afternoon at
the Grange hall with Mrs. Winnie
Stevens as hostess. One quilt was
tackled and other sewing done A spe-
cial meeting was held Wednesday with
Mae Bickford at her bungalow on the
back road. The next regular meeting
will be held January q with Mrs. Mae
Wallace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

Relatives and friends of Mrs. Nell
Rollins and family of Brunswick, for
merly of this place, will sympathize
with her in the illness and death OF
her husband, Ed Rollins. his death
having occurred Friday at his late
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
The Augusta Study Club

The next regular meeting of the
Augusta Study Club will be held
Friday afternoon. January %, at the
home of Mrs. H. J. Frederick, %
Chapel street.
The Roll call will be locals"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

The Sigma Phi Sigma held an en-
joyable meeting Tuesday evening at
the home of Lucille Hull Members
of the society prepared the supper,
and a social program with games
was participated in by the members.
The girls of the Sigma Phi Sigma
are all about twelve to fourteen
years of age and are very much IN
terested in their club work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
LOCAL NOTICE

Rummage sale at Salvation Army
Junior hall, Saturday, Jan. %. from
A. NJ. to 7.S0 P. M. Jan21d3t
Bowdoin Glee Club concert and
dance under the auspices Of the Gar
diner Shrine Club Thursday evening,
Jan. Fl, at s o'clock. Tickets 80 cents,
including dance. jan21d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
saImon Lake Grange

Salmon Lake Grange installed Its
officers for the ensuing year on Satur-
day evening last, with Fred Walker OF
Readfield as installing deputy. A good
attendance was present, with supper
and games being the order Of the pro-
gram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21
BELGRADE

there. The twinkle In their eyes was
good for the blues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-21

Tuesday. oc ca
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SIDNEY

There will be box social and old
fashioned spelling match at the
Quaker Hill schoolhouse, Saturday
evening, January %. There will be
games and a social time for all La
dies will please bring boxes.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET

CHICAGO, May IA United States
Department of Agriculture).-Ho
Receipts. IL, 200 head: active: Is to %
higher: all interests buying: bulk 240
to 325 pound butchers. 1315a13.70;
good and choice 200 to 225 pound
weight, largely 13.70a1396; ma ajority
sorted. 180 pounds down, 14.00a14.25;
top on 140 to $50 pounds. 14.35; pack
ing sows, largely Il. .40a12 so; slaughter
pigs, up to 1896; heavyweight hogs.
13. 3.OOa136 medium. 13.35a14.0 90: light.
13.10a14.3S: light light. 1325a14.35;
packing sows, 12.20a12.70; slaughter
pigs. 1375a14.00.
Cattle - Receipts. 1000 head: very
narrow and unevenly lower grade of
fed steers; practically no market on
weighty steers suitable for shipping
purposes several loads being taken
off the market; one load about 1.414-
pound bullocks, 1000: yearlings, $50;
few loads, S.25a9.25; she stock steady:
other classes unchanged. Bulk veal
ers, 9.50a11.00 to packers; outsiders.
12.50a13.00.
Sheep-Receipts, 900 head: fat
range lambs steady; two cars with $50
out, 1925: outs. 1925: seven cars, 1850.
with $50 out; late yesterday best Cali
fornia lambs, 1916: fed clipped lambs
strong; spots, 10 to Is higher: choice
kind upward to 1900; early bulk. 1850
a1500 fat sheep steady: desirable
wooled ewes, 7.50aS.25; clipped ewes.
small lots, $50.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
INVESTMENT BOND
MARKET IS STRONG
Some of Rails Go to New High
LeveIs-SpecuIative
Issues Weak.
BY GEORGE r. HUGHES.
special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, May 14.--Demand for
strictly high-grade investment bonds.
both utilities and railroads, continued
unabated today. Here and there
throughout the list new high prices
were reached and in number or
cases the old highs were equaled.
The newly offered New England
Telephone and Telegraph AIS. the
second utility bond to be marketed
since the war with so low coupon
rate. again sold at a premium over
the offering price. Kings County
Electric Light and Power purchase
money 6s, a gilt edge utility bond, and
one OF the few entirely non-callable,
made new high for the year.
American Telephone and Telegraph
5s OF 1860 equaled their previous
high.
Among the rails. Southern Rail
way consolidated 5s bettered their
previous high point. while Central
Railroad of New Jersey 5s equaled
their record. Pennsylvania general
mortgage 412s advanced a. half point
TO within a small fraction OF the
previous top. In general. bonds OF
this type rule frm around their
high point.
This strength did not extend to the
second grade and speculative issues.
The feature in the last named group
was a spectacular break in the War
ner Sugar issues. The IS of 1889.
which had sold down over 2 points
on the day before. opening at 76.
slumped to 65 for a loss OF II points
before support was encountered. The
IS Of 194t. which had closed at 81 yes
terday. opened at 80. Dealings in
this issue were not 80 active.
There also was good deal of ir
regularity in the higher yielding rail-
road bonds. The strong features
were Missouri Pacific general As and
West ern Maryland az. On the other
hand. Chicago Great Western As and
New Haven Convertible 6s sagged
Seaboard Air Line IS were shade
higher.
Oil bonds, as a class were we'll sup
ported. The setback in Sinclair 6s
was due to the announcement that
part of the issue would be retired
Poland SIS sold down again to their
previous low. For the most Of the
day, however, transactions were not
on as large a scale as earlier in the
week. Italian IS at one time were
down half point. The South
American list was better supported.
Brazil SO and Bogota SIS both made
new tops for the year.
The new $4,000, 900 Iowa Power and
Light first 6l2s, offered to yield $50
per cent, were quickly sold.
Evening star., 1926-05-14
RAIN IN WEST SENDS
WHEAT PRICES DOWN
British News Tends to Offset Bear.
ish Sentiment-Corn and
OTIS Are Firm.
BY the Associated Press.


CHICAGO. May 14.--With indica
tions at hand that rains had allayed
fear as to at least the immediate out
look for the Spring crop, wheat prices
turned downward today in the early
dealings. Wheat opening prices. 12 off
to 4 up. were followed by a moderate
general setback. Corn and oats showed
relative frmness, owing to cool
weather. corn opening unchanged to
y higher and scoring a further ad-
vance. Provisions reflected higher hog
values.
Announcement that terms Of settle
ment had been reached in the British
railway walkout tended somewhat to
act as an offset to bearish sentiment
regarding wheat. 1t was also pointed
out that United States wheat is selling
at unusual discount under Europe,
that reserves of old wheat in this
country are dwindling and that fresh
wheat premiums are well maintained
in every direction.
Solicitude on the part of traders
whose accounts in the May delivery OF
wheat are still unadjusted was In
creased today by definite announce
ment that the time for final settle
ment is curtaiIed two days. Owing TO
Decoration day falling on Sunday,
May 80. the holiday will be observed
on Monday, May 81. In consequence
trading Iii May delivery Of wheat will
cease at the close on Saturday. May
20, cutting unusually short the actual
trading time left
Attention of bearishly inclined
wheat spectators was directed a good
deal at times today to the crop pros
pect in Texas, where the first results
Of the 1925 domestic harvest are
IL
advices current here, the condition OF
Texas wheat Is almost perfect and the
stand is bearing heavily. The Texas
harvest will start about June !.