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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
PERSONALS

Miss Mildred Unzicker was taken
suddenly III Monday with appendi-
eitiS at the Edinburg college where
she Is attending school and was
rushed to the McAllen hospital. she
was operated Monday evening a.
eight o'clock. Last reports from her
bedside Tuesday afternoon were
that she was resting as well as
could be expected.
The young people OF Elsa enjoyed
n weiner roast Saturday evening.
al the Mcfarland tower near Ed
inburg.
Mrs. o. f. Peterson Of Rollo. was
a guest Monday with Mrs. j. Y.
Turner.
Marie Carlson. Mildred Unzicker
and Earlyne Turner were visitors
in Edinburg Saturday.
Bert Marley. Clifford Pickens and
Gene Martin we're business visitors
IN San Benit0 Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Autry or Donna
we're guests Sunday or Mrs. NJ. w.
Paris.
MIR and Mrs. M McAskill and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Robinson Of
Edinburg visited Mr.. and Mrs. L.
J. Wilson Sunday.
Mrs Cara Davidson Of Waco Is
visiting her daughter Mrs. L. w.
Shellhammer of Elsa and Mrs.
George Schwartz OF Weslaco.
Mrs. w. c. Henderson and Mrs.
Graham Of Hargill were guests
Saturday at the home OF Mr.. Will
ford Morrison.
Mrs. Brooks Buckelew OF Wes-
laco visited friends In Elsa this
week.
Mrs. A. p. Miller. Lilolene Hor-
ton and Elizabeth. Moore. teachers
or the Elsa schools. were visitors Ill
AIcAllen and Edinburg Saturday or
last week.
J. X. Graham Of Dallas visited
over the week end with his son
y NJ. Graham and family.
Mrs. Lydia Stokes az -Weslaro
visited Friday and Saturday AZ the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Stokes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Glass lef.
Friday or last week for a short
visit with friends and relatives in
Covenington. Kentucky.
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Turner were
guests Sunday al the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Burchfield. OF Raymond
vile.
Mrs. A. D. Harpst and son Dan
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Valley Society NegDs
and EDentS

held at the M. II. church of Edin-
burg Oh Friday evening. The lea
CUES plan to exchange talent In their
Sunday evening programs once WA
month. They also plan 70 have n
social for the members Of the three
leagues once every three months.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. q. Whittlesey
and daughter. Jean. accompanied hy
house guests. Herbert Foote and
daughter. Miss Elizabeth. or TorOn-
TO. Canada, attended the Episcopal
church OF Brownsville ON Sunday
after which they enjoyed n Mexican
dinner az Matamoros. Mexico. and
motored TO Boca Chica 20 spend the
afternoon.
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La Feria
DREW-BIETZ
TAKE PLACE TUESDAY

one or the most attractive we'd
dings OF the season took place on
Tuesday morning when Miss
Scholastica Bretz became the bride
or Earl Z. Drew.
The wedding was solemnized at
the Catholic church here, being tie
first wedding held In this neH
church. The Rev. Father H. G..
Schmidtner officiated, using the
double ring service.
The bride was most charmingly
gowned In French blue crepe With
accessories to harmonic and car
ried a shower bouquet Of pink rose
buds. She was given IN marriage
by her father. Mr.. Antoine Bretz.
Miss Louise Haar as bridesmaid
was lovely In a gown OF strawt0ne
crepe with accessories to match and
carried a bouquet Of bronze roses.
Carl Schmitter was the attendant
"a the groom.
The church was beautifully dec
Grated for the occasion with bas-
kets Of roses snap dragons. and
sweet peas.
The bride is the charming daugh-
ter Of Mrs and Mrs. Antoine Rretz
OF Cells tract The groom Is an
engineer at the Water company in
Mercedes and Is a most popular
young business man.
Following the ceremony the
bridal party went to Cha~lotte's in
Harrington where a delicious we'd
ding breakfast was enjoyed.
The young couple will spend a
two weeks wedding tour In Corpus
Christi. San Antonio and other
points in Texas.
They will make their home in
Mercedes.
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HOSTESSES n
MRS. "A

Mrs. y. Black was named as
honor guest on Saturday when
Mesdames Klaus Ferrin. Digs and
Bell entertained az a miscellaneous
house shower at the home or Mrs.
Klaus.
The home was decorated In red.
white and blue. charmingly carry
ing OUT the George Washington
motif.
Games and contests suggestive OF
house moving were enjoyed with
prizes awarded.
The hostesses then drew IN a
coaster wagon loaded and covered
as a moving van and presented ID
% Mrs. Black. Upon examination
i. was found to contain many love-
IN gifts for the h~onoree'S new
home.
Delicious refreshments OF straw
berry shortcake and coffee were
served to the following guests. Mrs.
+. L. Lucas and Miss Grace Lucas
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BRIDGE PARTY AT
: HOME

Miss Mary Katherine Casey en-
tertained a number OF her friends
with a bridge party az her home
on Saturday afternoon. Vases OF
roses artistically arranged lent
charm to the game rooms The
George washington theme was
carried out in the bridge equipment
and other decorations.
Miss 18th Ruecking ~ reel
pient of the high score favor and
Miss Lois LOwrie cut high for the
high score prize.
The hostess assisted by her moth
err Mrs. Casey served refreshments
OF cherry pie and hot chocolate to
the following guests: Misses Mar
Earet Flowers. Helen Everhard.
Lois LoWrie. Ruth Rnecking. Inez
Miesterer. Dorothy Van Dresser.
Marie Mannering OF Alamo, Eunice
Keeter.
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at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alton
BentSen or Taylor Boulevard.
Hugh Echols was honor guest
at a family birthday dinner which
was given by his wife and dauRn-
ters on Monday. The guest list in
cluced Mrs. Georgia Echols Of Mis-
sion. MIR. and Mrs. G. ". Gray and
son. Harvey. Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
Echols MeSsrs. 6. d. Sykes and W.
g. Downing.
RoSeman Mitchell attended a COM
bined business meeting Of McAllen,
Edinburg and Mission Epworth Lea
CUES which was held at McAllen on
Friday evening. The object Of the
meeting Vs. 20 plan IA social for the
members OF the three leagues 60 be
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
Good Doctors
Treat Bad Colds

Medical writer's agree that the
important point In the treatment
OF a cold, or cough due to "a cold.
is to relieve the congestion in the
nose and throat, thereby prevent
ing serious complications which
may follow a neglected cold. TO
stop this congestion calomel was
the accepted and standard remedy
until Calotabs. the improved Gallo
mel compounded tablet was intro
duced.
Now that science has robbed Gallo
mel OF its nausea and danger. max
ing ii pleasant to take and perfect
~ safe for general use. N X forty
million Calotabs are consumed III
the U. S. yearly with only the most
pleasant and satisfactory results
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26

In millions OF homes Calotabs have
proven their superiority In tile
prompt relief OF colds and coughs
due to colds.
One or two Calotabs al bedtime
with a glass OF sweet milk or water.
No salts necessary. No nausea nor
the slightest interference with our
eating. work or pleasure. Next
morning the congestion has suhsid-
ed. your cold or cought Is relieved.
your system Is thoroughly purified
and YOU are feeling fine with a
hearty appetite for breakfast. Eat
what you wish-no danger.
Get "a family package or Gallo
tabs. containing full directions. only
thirty-five. cents. Trial size, ten
cents. AT any drug store. adv.
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Elsa
SOCIAL AFTERNOON
ST GEESE HOME

The Elsa Civic club met Wednes-
cay OF last week for a social at the
home OF Mrs. Melvin Giese with
- members present. Those on the
entertainment committee were
Mesdames Porter Davis. John Giese
D. M. Graham. Melvin Giese. and
Mrs. Lindymoode.
The lovely home or Mrs. Giese
was very beautifully arranged with
cut flowers OF the season used A.
decorations. The color scheme was
carried out in pink in the floral
decorations and TALES.
Games OF bridge. forty two and
dominoes we're played with Mrs.
w. O.. Gilmore. winning high i'll
bridge. Mrs. w. r. Farris. high
score in forty two and Mrs. Wilford
Morrison. high in dominoes. At tho
close % the afternoon a delicious
salad course were served BY the
hostess.
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of La Feria we're guests Sunday az
the r.. W. Compton home.
c. d. Adamson vas a dinner
guest Sunday at the L. Z. Stan
field home.
@. L. Scoggins and son Gordon
and daughter Lorraine OF Harrington
were Elsa visitors Tuesday OF this
week.
Carl Shandley and Edwin GieSe
we're In Weslaco Saturday evening.
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MRS. DAVIS CLUB
MONDAY

Mrs. Bill Davis was hostess &c
the Monday Night Bridge club az
her home the past week. The home
was beautifully decorated with
baskets OF sweet peas and roses.
making a charming background for
the four tables OF players.
Miss lone Thompson received
high score favor and Miss Lucille
Copeland cut high for high cut
prize. Miss Clio Stricklin was pres
ented the guest prize.
A delicious salad and dessert
course was served TO the following
Misses LuciIe Copeland. Alice john
son. Frances Hooper. Emily Brough-
ton. Lillian Rice. lone Thomson.
Matte Merle Middleton. Retha
Sanders. Clio Stricklin and Mes
Games John Devine. Henderson. az
Etchison and Trantham OF McAlltn.
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her daughter, little Miss Dixie Ann.
The Valentine motif was carried
out in the decorations and fayors
At the close Of the afternoon re-
fTeshments were served 10 the lit
tie guests. after which they de-
parted for their homes.
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Brownsville Club
and Social A ctiDitieS

member and Mrs. Summerals
name was presented to the club for
membership.
Delicious refreshments we're serv-
ed by the hostesses. A clever patri-
otto favor was given each guest.
The guests of the club we're Mes
danes Popham. Mabry and David
sen and Miss Florence Popham.
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both Of Mississippi, Mesdames Ban
gasser, Dan Klepping, Peterman,
Bergquist, Lester T. r. Sibson.
Nixon. II. w. williams, G. Keeping,
Gregory and Martins0n.
The house guests Mrs. Lucas and
Miss Lucas were also presented
lovely gifts.
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PHONE NUMBER
SEVEN

o'clock dinner for which each
brought q tiny stocking filled with
coins.
Following the dinner a delight
full social hour under the leader
ship Of Mrs. Stephenson was en-
ioyed by all.
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CHURCH WOMEN
TO SERVE DINNER

The W0men's Missionary Union
me Tuesday afternoon al the
church for their regular meeting.
The devotional was led BY Mrs. j.
w Turner followed By the Royal
Service study with Mrs. Turner in
charge. After the lesson study was
completed a short business session
was held. It was decided that the
women OF the church would serve
a chicken dinner Saturday. Feb.
28th. the proceeds 70 be used on
the church building. The public is
cordially invited.
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INFORMAL DANCE
HOSTS SATURDAY

Miss Margaret Flowers and Leslie
Flowers were host and hostess 70
an informal dance az their home
on Cherokee aVerue on Saturday
evening. The home was charmingly
decorated with baskets Of roses
and sweet peas. Dancing was en-
loved until a late hour By about
thirty guests. Delicious fruit punch
and angel food cake were served BY
the hostess assisted by her mother
Mrs. L. N. Flowers.
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ART DISCUSSED
AT CLUB MEETING

The Progress clnb met at the
home Of Mrs. Cliff NJ. Epps on
Monday afternoon with Mesdames
Epps and Ed Maule as joint hos
teSses. Beautiful sweet peas and
larkspurs we're used as the floral
decorations.
Mrs. II. c. Baer was leader for
the afternoon. The subject that was
discussed was Art. Mrs. Hugh But
Ter gave an interesting discussion
on famous sculptors and painters.
Each member answered the roll
call by reading a short article
describing some flower or pictur-
es1ue scene. Mrs. p. L. Zenor was
welcomed into the club as a new
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EIGHTH BIRTHDAY
TX

Mrs. Clyde Poythress entertained
with a party on Monday afternoon
honoring her little son Clyde Jun
ior on his eighth birthday. Many
interesting games we're planned for
the guests and enjoyed until a late
hour In the afternoon. "A delicious
refreshment course Of ice cream
and cake and candy was served to
about Is children. Clever patriotic
favors were presented each child.
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ID. A. X. LUNCHEON
At GLIB

The y. A. r. luncheon was held
AZ the Faculty club OF McAllen on
Monday February %. i y o'clock
The Home Economics club Of the
McAllen High school served the
luncheon. A number or the Pharr
members attended the luncheon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
OBSERVE WORLD DAY
OF PRAYER FRIDAY

The Missionary societies met on
Friday afternoon az the Baptist
church TO observe the World Day
II Prayer. Mrs. vi. K. Mitchell. Mrs.
J T. Mitchell and Miss Margaret
Oliver were In charge or the meet
ing. Special musical and pantomime
numbers with the prayer service
we're very impressive.
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SERIES
OF CHURCH SOCIALS

On Tuesday afternoon AZ the
Presbyterian annex. Mesdames
Ramsey, Stephenson. FIynt. Cole
man, Shaw and Todd entertained
the women OF the church mt a kitchen
shower in honor Of the new church
kitchen.
The annex was pleaSingly dec
GRATED in Valentine motif and DR..
J., O. ". Z. gave each guest a spe-
cial heart treatment.
After the gifts were opened and
admiredtea towels we're hemmed.
The merchants or La Feria and
Hariingen were very generous in
donating gifts as well as the mem
herS.
Delicious refreshments we're serv-
ed TO about thirty guests.
On Friday night the Woman's
Auxiliary were hosts 10 a church
social which began with a seven
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DIXIE ANN
Is CONfPLITFNTFD

Mrs. Curt Loyelace clererlv en-
tertafEed the children At her home
Monday afternoon, with a party
honoring the fourth birthday or
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POLICE
BATTLE JOBLESS
DOLE RESENTERS

Resuming about $50 last night.
the battle between jobless men de-
monstrating against Dole reduc-
tons and the forces of the law rag
ed for more than six hours. An un-
determined number Of rioters and
several police were injured and up
wards Of 100 arrests we're made.
The melee began when police
charged about 100 men who were
holding a manifestation outside the
jail in which John McGovern, labor
M. r., and his lieutenant were held
for Thursday nights outbreak. Al
most simultaneously trouble started
In the Gallowgate,S Glasgow cross
and other sections Of the city.
Far outnumbered. police tried on
foot and horseback to disperse the
mobs. They charged time and again
with loaded batons and the rioters
replied with hammers, hatchets and
makeshift weapons OF every descrip-
ton.
As fast as the demonstrators were
driven off the main streets they dart
ed into alleys and formed for re-
newed attacks. Throughout the night
and early hours they broke into
countless shops and carried away
great stocks Of food and other mer-
chandise.
The police finally got the upper
hand and mounted patrol over
streets Uttered with loot and the
debris OF battle. Scores of maraud-
ers were dragged into police stations
with blood streaming from their
wounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
GROVE Is OUT OF SERIES
BIG LEFTY
HAS BLISTER
ON FINGER

ABOARD THE ATHLETICS
SPECIAL TRAIN EN- ROUTE FOR
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3=F- The
possibility arose today that the st.
Louis Cardinals have seen the last
Of Lefty Grove, left handed ace of
the world champion Athletics, as a
starting pitcher In the 1881 World
Series, thus improving immeasur-
ably the prospects Of a National
league triumph for the first time
in five years.
Grove, winning the first game
from the Cardinals in st. Louis.
rubbed a blister on the index fing-
CT Of his hurting hand and today
the flesh was pink and raw. Just
such an injury hampered Wild Bill
Hallahan, VINO shut out the AS 2 10
Q 70 even the series for the Ma
tional league champions yesterday,
after he had pinned his first shut
out on the Athletics in the World
Series OF last fall.
Although the players, particular
ly other pitchers with the team,
believe that Grove will &c held out
for relief duty tn. remainder OF
the series. the big lefty THINKS the
finger will be all right.
Jaw" he said today as he march,
cd the train aisleS. showing the
hurt on all sides. it'll be all right.
I can pitch the opening game in
Philadelphia Monday easy"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
WANNAMAKER
SCION TAKEN
into CUSTODY

NORRISTOWN. Pa. oct. 3@R-
A warrant has been issued here for
the arrest Of John Wannamaker.
Jr., Philadelphia. o or the late
Rodman Wannamaker and grand
son Of John Wannamaker, on
charges OF deSertion and non
support brought by his wife. the
former Pauline DisSton.
Existence OF the warrant. issued
September Is, became known to-
day when an attorne- informed the
magistrate his client would appear
ut a later date to give bail. The
pair married August Il, 1917. and
separated In November. 1896.
Mrs. Wannamaker charged that
he neglected to support her or her
children with the exception that,
since November /, .--7, he has
paid her $1,000 each three months.
which payments have been totally
inadequate and insufficient for the
purpose"
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SUSPECTS IN
PIRATE CASE
ARE RELEASED

DAYTONA BEACH. Fla, Oct. 3.
Rl-Dr. Leslie D. Richie and his
son we're released from custody here
early today WIN Mrs. Benjamin p.
Ceilings failed to identify them as
the pirates" who recently boarded
the Ceilings yacht on Long Island
Sound, killed her husband and alb
Quoted her.
With an attorney, William l.. KEEL
ley, the Stamford, Conn, yachts
mans widow arrived here at mid
night from New York to view the
Ritchies who we're arrested two
days before. They went to the Jail
after stopping a short time at a
hotel.
Only officers and attorneys we're
present when Mrs. Ceilings con-
fronted the two prisoners. They
stood in a group of twelve men OF
similar appearance.
She singled them out readily, but,
she said. 1t was because she had
previously seen pictures OF them.
AS Mrs. Ceilings shook her head
negatively, DR.. Richie spoke I'D.
Il am not the man." he said.
NO" Mrs. Ceilings asserted.
THANK you" said Richie.
Then William Richie, 23-year-old
son Of the former veterinarian,
rushed up to Mrs. Ceilings and
shook her hand emotionally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
Grand Jury Will Get Cannon Record
STOCK DEALS
OF BISHOP TO
BE UNBARED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3. Rl-Rec-
crds OF stock market dealings Of
Bishop James Cannon, Jr., will be
presented to the grand jury next
Thursday when 1t begins an inquiry
NO charges that the churchman
Mated the corrupt practices act
81 handling 1928 election funds.
John j. Wilson, assistant district
attorney, obtained the records yes
terday In New York from the ac-
counts OF Harry Goldhurst, stock
broker with whom Bishop Cannon
dealt. Goldhurst is now serving a
prison term for mail fraud.
Former Sen. Frelinghuysen, OF
New Jersey, who gave $4,000 to
the Southern Methodist leader to
further the latter's campaign
against Alfred 4. Smith will be
called before the grand jury. as well
as Frank p. Ferguson. president OF
the Hudson County National Bank
of Jersey city. and Thomas p.
Dowd, superintendent OF the Postal
Telegraph company.
Complaints that Bishop Cannon
violated tine corrupt practices act
by failing to report all funds re-
ceived and spent by him In the
1923 election were turned v to
the district attorneys office by the
senate campaign funds committee.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
RESOLUTION
ASKS SHORT
SELLING BAN

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3. ga
resolution urging the New York
stock exchange TO take steps to
limit short selling Of stock and
bonds was adopted today by the
board of directors of the Chamber
OF Commerce Of the United States.
The resolution said the limitation
might require that such sales be
prohibited except by those who
have actual possession Of such
securities or those who deposit 40
per cent Of the sale value in cash
and give evidence Of possession Of
the remainder.
Legitimate marketing Of securi-
ties would not be interfered with.
Another resolution approved re-
quested the federal reserve board
to liberalize as much as Is possible
within the limitations OF the law"
its attitude toward the discount Of
paper.
Criticism OF short selling has
come from several quarters recent
ly, Pres. Hoover some time ago de-
crying bearish factors in the wheat
market.
Sen. Watson OF Indiana, the
republican leader. said a few days
ago he thought bear raids" had
contributed to the depression. He
warned the stock exchanges that
they faced a senate investigation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
GUNNER Are
SUICIDES, NO
SURRENDER

ENID, Okla. Oct. 3-CPl- Two
men who fled after engaging a
deputy sheriff in a gun fight shot
themselves rather than surrender
to a posse which trapped them
eight miles southeast Of Enid this
afternoon. One Of the pair was kill
ed and the other was near death.
Neither had been identified.
The chase started when Elmer
Hutchinson. a deputy sheriff, at
tempted to stop the two men for
questioning In the downtown dis
trict OF Enid shortly before noon.
They opened fire. Returning the
fire. the officer started in pursuit.
Hutchinson, in his automobile,
followed his assailants to a point
four miles east Of Enid where they
quit their car and fled on foot
The windshields OF both cars were
shattered.
A posse surrounded the pair an
ho,ir later. Officers In the posse
said they saw the men shoot them
selves.
In the fugitives' car. which bore
Arkansas license number, was found
: card with the name OF Floyd
Anhptt, Hutchinson, Kan, insur-
anc& man. Officers were checking
ofiearn II the al had been stolen
Y rom him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
MARKETS
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK. Oct. 3. fAPl-Continued
southern selling was again absorbed BY
active trade buying on scale down or
ders In cotton today. but prices worked
gradually lower. with December ON
tracty selling off 10 SCI. making a net
decline OF II points and new low
ground for the movement. They closed
&C that figure with the general market
closing barely steady ut net declines OF
and March 70 $50 and c.osinR quota
lions were the lowest of the day on all
the active positions.
Reports Of favorable weather for
picking and marketing In the south
may have been a contributing factor 70
the decline. but the chief influence.
Judging from trade comment. WA the
increasing movement OF cotton in the
south. and the evident inclination OF
spot houses to hedge their purchases.
The effect OF the relatively firm Liver
pool cables was4modified by the easier
ruling Of Sterling and reports that nc
the close OF yesterday. Liverpool lac
been considerably under q shipping
parity.
Liverpoo lcables attributed today's
advance in that market TO heavy gen.
eral buying and covering and reported
q sustained demand for cotton cloths
and yarns. Egyptian cotton futures IN
Alexandria were 90 TO 13S points high
er while closing quotations for Indian
futures In Bombay were . 70 4 rupees
higher. n the strength In these mar
kets may have been n factor In the
LIVERPOOL advance. The amount OF cot
ton On shipboard awaiting clearance az
the end on the week was estimated nc
1900 bales against $4,000 last year.