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The Washington times., 1936-09-01
Bids and Proposals
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nished to any one general contractor. Ne
proposal will be accepted unless accom-
panied by a guaranty of not less than
per cent Of the amount Of the bid in the
form of certified check made pAZabls
to the Collector of Taxes, ID. G., U. 3.
bonds. or the bond OF an approved surety
company. Security for the faithful per-
formsnce Of the work shall be in the form
of a surety bond in q penal sum equal to
the estimated total contract price. A labor
bond in an amount equal to the largsst
moneS s reonTsd nSc aSt1 nsa Sn:
ance in the sum of $4,000 and $4,000
is also required. The work called for by
this proposal Is TO be performed in accord.
ance with an agreement dated September
10. 1884 between the Commissioners OF
the District of Columbia and the Federal
Emergency Administrator Of Public Works,
as amended June IL. 1885. and 10 subject
to the construction regulations and labor
provisions Of Bulletin No. 2 Of the Fed
sTal Emergency AdmiHistrstion Of Public
revised, March J. 1885. The Director Of
bia is G. Z. Lsmson. 4s0 Indiana Ave; n.
W. The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any. or all proposals and to
waive informa alties as they deem best for
the interest Of the District of Columbia.
Final award Of contract is subject TO ap"
proval of the Federal Emergency Admin
istrator of Public Works. No bidder may
withdraw his proposal for period Of 90
days after the date for. the opening there.
not less than the minimum wage rates pre-
scribed by the Federal Emergency Admin:
istration Of Public Works must bo paid
on this project
The Washington times., 1936-09-01
COTTON PARES
EARLY GAINS

NEW YORK, Sept. /. G.N.SO.
Cotton prices continued strong in
late forenoon trading, after open
ing sharply upward, eased slight
ly.
Brokers with far Eastern, con-
tinental and Japanese connec-
tions, Wall Street, professionals,
and trade interests were principal
buyers, while the sellers were COM
posed of the South, New Orleans,
spot houses, and locals.
Many traders attribute the sud-
den upward movement to a lack
of offerings, and diminished hedge
selling.
October was quoted at 11.48 up
IL, December, 11.50 up 9, March,
1859 up 9, and May 11.66 up IL.
-VnTE AMERIHAN-
The Washington times., 1936-09-01
Announcements
Bids and Proposals

COMMISSIONERS. D. c.. Washington, Au.
received at Room 5O9.- district Building,
until 2 D. M, z. T., September 4. 1896.
and then publicly opened. for construction,
Unit under revised specifications. at site
Of District Of Columbia Tuberculosis San
atoria. near Glenn Dale. Prince Georges
county. Maryland. A more complete de-
scription of the work and full inform alton
for bidders is given in the drawings, speci-
which may be obtained at Room 4S7
District Building upon deposit Of q Ger.
tilted check payable to the Collector Of
return in good condition. Not more than
three complete sets of drawings and speci-
ficationS and contract papers will be fur
The Washington times., 1936-09-01
WHEAT IS FIRM,
CORN MIXED

HICAGO, Sept. G.NSO.
Wheat ruled firm in forenoon deal
ings here. Corn was irregular but
generally little changed. Other
grains were mixed.
Near noon wheat was "a to 1c
up, corn unchanged to 1sc up, oats
unchanged to 3sc off, and rye un.
changed to 3sc up.
Winnipeg wheat was firm and
influenced buying of wheat here.
Prices in the Canadian market
were b to Ac up at midsession.
Liverpool closed "a pence off, not
quite as easy as expected. Rotter-
dam finished little changed.
The weather map showed fairly
heavy rains in parts of the corn
belt.
Wheat receipts at Winnipeg to-
tailed 1929 cars, of which 1,O44
were OF the new crop.
Estimated carlots here: Wheat,
IL; corn, IS, and oats, 16.
VOTE AMERICAN
Buffalo Livestock
EAST BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 1 G.N.s)
Hogs, 3S. Mostly steady. Better grade,
15O-24O pounds average, above 1870
pounds, 11.65011.75; few around 16O
pounds, $11; trucked-n lots, $11.5 so down:
packing sows, $9.1O@9.50.
Cattle-75 Market steady; moderately
covered; grass steers. $3.50; low cutter
bulls. $595.25,
,Calves-5o. Vealers firm; good to
choice, $40; some held higher; common
and medium, S725@9.
Sheep-2O0. Lambs strong at Monday
advance; good to choice. 70 nonnds .anS
up, $3.50; medium kinds and bucks sac
$50; throwouts. $3.50, down.
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times., 1936-09-01
Money Markets

NEW YORK, Sept. H.N.s).-Bank-
ers acceptance market remained quiet,
with rates 4 to S-16 per cent for 80.
so and 80 days sis to Z per cent for
100 days. and y to sis per cent for
$50 and 1870 days.
Commercial paper market was moder-
ately active, with rate unchanged at
A-1 per cent.
Time money was offered at IL per
unchanged
Call money renewed at per cent, un-
changed.
The Washington times., 1936-09-01

CANADA
Montreal funds in New York par,
VOTE AMERICAN
The Washington times., 1936-09-01
Suburban Services
Alexandra, Va.
Arlington, Va.

Auto S0lss and Service
ALEX. 3O65 1900 KING ST,
BUICK. PONTIAC SALES AND SERViCH
Repairs and Towing. Work Guar
The Washington times., 1936-09-01
E. &P. REPORTS
SMALLER NET

The Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company reports a bal
ance before dividend of $138,546
for July against $l45,219 In the
same month of last year. For the
first seven months the balance is
listed at $1,214,530 against $1,124,-
lat in the like 1885 period.
Operating revenues for July
were $871 BAT. according to the re-
port filed with the Public Utilities
Commission Of the District Of Co.
lumbia.
Operating expenses, including
interest amounted to $733,301.
Net operating revenues were $685.
OFT.
Net operating income amounted
to $153,796 as compared with
$780, ,957 in July, 1885. q decrease
Of $16,161.
Taxes for July amounted to
$74,28l, as compared with $57, 1882
in July, 1885.
The cost Of telephone plant in
service on July 81 was $38,482, 1871,
according to Charles A. Robinson,
general manager. ..
Telephone users in Washington
made 24,349,0 calls in July, as
compared with 20,933, 900 during
the same month in 1885.
Washington was served by 206,-
371 telephones on July 81, a net
gain Of 181 over the previous
month. On July 81, 1885, there
were 1858 telephones in service.
VOTE AMERIcAN-
Naval Stores
NEW YORK. Sept. 1 G.N.s0.-Pe-
troleum steady; crude Pennsylvania,
212@2.45.
Linseed oil, per lb., 10.1@1O.3 carlots.
Turpentine easier: 43La.
Rosin firm; common, 7.15.
Special Notices
SPECIAL MEETING of Plasterers tonight
at hall at 8 o'clock. 1924 New Jersey
Ave. Important business.
HARRY FURR: Secretary.
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Educational
Instruction Courses 81
WARFLYN BEAUTY COLLEGE
t016 Vermont Ave (neAr K) Dist. 1702
Announcements
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Found IA
FOR lost or wanted animals, ap'y Animal
Rescue League. II o St. N. W NO. $3.50
IN DIAMOND CABS
Brown crocheted gloves in Cab No. 266.
Blue coin purse in Cab No. 773.
Key case in Cab No. 241.
Lost and Found Dept North 1868
The Washington times., 1936-09-01

(a) Optional stock O Oh includes extra
declaration only. (c) Extra stock cash. (d) Extra
stock (s) LiQudGtnE dividend. IT.
mutations go Paid this Special. Paid
year. (ww) With warrants. (xw) without WarranOA
(C Ex-dividsnd. (t) rights
Dividend rate dollars in parentAosoa
Evening star., 1936-07-02
NJ aryl a n d
And Virginia
In the News
Rev. Meade Mac
CURE to Visit Scan
dinavian Countries.

THE Rev. Meade MacGuire. who
has been spending few days
at the home of his brother-in-
Il law. Rev. Irwin H. Evans and
Mrs. Evans. left Tuesday for New
York, where he will sail for Europe
to spend number of weeks. He will
visit England and the Scandinavian
countries.
Miss Charlotte Greiner. Miss Emma
Howell. Miss T. Rose Curtis and Miss
Lillian Peck, returned to their homes
in Takoma Park Tuesday after a trip
to the West Coast, where they spent
several weeks in California. On their
return they took the northern route,
visiting Lake Louise and other points
in Canada and on to st. Paul, where
they separated, Miss Howell going to
her former home in Iowa, Miss
Greiner to visit friends in Buffalo and
Rochester, N. Y: Miss Curtis spend
ing a few days In Minnesota, and
Miss Peck going on to visit In Boston
and vicinity.
Rev. Harry w. Lowe Of Edgwere,
MiddleSex, England is spending a
number of days in Takoma Park as
guest at the Washington Sanitarium
This is his first visit to America and
he has just returned from the West
Coast. For several years he was en-
gagged In missionary service in Sierra
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Evening star., 1936-07-02
Residential
Washington
Social Notes
Former Official Sail
ing Tonight for
England.

-ORMER' SECRETARY OF THE
l. TREASURY Mr.. ANDREW w.
MELLON will be among the
L passengers aboard the Beren-
garia sailing tonight for England,
where Mr. Mellon served as ambas-
sador to London after he left the cab
met.
Countess Szechenyi, wife of the Hun
garian Minister to the Court of St.
James, has as her guest at the Break
ers at Newport Mr.. U. Grant Smith,
formerly of the State Department. Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Roberts, son-in-law
and daughter of Countess Szechneyi,
are spending the Summer at the
Breakers.
Col. Henry May, who is IN his Sum-
mer home, Sunnymede. at Southamp-
ton, has with him his daughter and
granddaughter, Mrs. William Vom
Rath, Miss Cecilia Vom Rath and
Miss Marie Vom Rath.
Mrs. j. Gilman Bullard entertained
informally at luncheon at the Shore
ham yesterday in honor of Mrs. Ralph
Kerper Tallant of Weilsboro, Pa, who
is visiting her sisters. Mrs. Frederick
D. Richardson and Mrs. Robert D.
Graham. at their country place in
Virginia.
Among the other guests were Mrs.
John Hooe Iden. Mrs. Robert D. Cum
ming, Miss Matte Porter and Miss
Cornelia Bowie.
Mrs. John G. Wilson was hostess at
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Evening star., 1936-07-02
Miss Van de Sande
HOnOred at Party

DR.. Barbara I. Thompson was hostess
at a party recently in her residence on
New Hampshire avenue in honor OF
Miss Mary F. Van de Sande on her
nineteenth birthday anniversary.
Miss Van de Sande is daughter OF
the late DR.. D. F. G. Van de Sande, and
she and her sister, Mrs. B. Pittman
Mann, were pioneers in the free
kindergarten movement in the WASH
ington public schools. She also was
leader in the woman's suffrage move
rnent and a member Of the Susan 3,
Anthony League.
Among the guests at the party were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Bayley of Falls
Church, Va; Mrs. Edward Belbs OF
Chevy Chase, Md; DR.. Sarah Bressler,
Mrs. John Fuller of New York City,
Mrs. E. c. Jamison Of California, Miss
Catherine and Miss Mary Heyler, DR..
William A. Shreve, Mrs. Mamie Price,
Miss jeanette L. Gibbons, Mr.. c. NJ
Noel, Mrs. Hope Willis Rathbone, Mr..
Bennett Bush, Mrs. Nellie Bush, Mrs.
Anna z. Hendley, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
B. Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A.
Goettelmann, Mrs. German Goettel-
mann, Miss ]. B. zappone, MIR. M. T.
Thompson and DR.. Pearl Hood
Thomson.
Evening star., 1936-07-02
Wedding in Maryland
Miss Lyon Bride of Mr.. Matthews in
ByrantOWn Church.

and she carried orchids and lilies Of
the valley.
Mrs. George Ignatious Gardiner Of
La Plata. Md, sister of the bride.
was her matron of honor, and wore a
beautiful gown of peach-color chan
tilly lace with tunic style and hat to
match. and carrying a lovely garden
bouquet. There we're six bridesmaids,
three Of them, Miss Doris Edelen Of
Washington, Miss Mary Matthews Of
La Plata and Miss Dorothy Mudd,
wearing Dresden blue with chantilly
lace in same style as matron OF honor
with hats matching and carrying
garden bouquets, and Miss Betty Gill
Edelen and Miss Mary Gwynn Hamil-
ton Of Washington and Miss Gather
inc Posey Of La Plata. Md. in yellow
gowns with chantilly lace and carry
ing garden bouquets.
The little flower girls were Kitty
Lee and 10 Ann Greenwell, daugh-
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Evening star., 1936-07-02
@HE largest wedding Of the
social season in Southern
Maryland took place at high

"HE largest WeOOlng OF the
social season in Southern
Maryland took place at high
noon today in ST. Mary's Ro-
man Catholic Church at Bryantown,
Charles County. when Miss Mary Ag-
mes Lyon. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William j. Lyon Of Hughesville, be-
came the bride of Mr. George Henry
Matthews, son of former State To-
bacco Inspector and Mrs. F. Brooke
Matthews Of La Plata, Md. The nup-
tial mass was celebrated by the pas
tor of the church, the Rev. Father
Charles E. Roach. s. j.. before dis
tinguished assemblage of about 1000
guests. The wedding music was fur
nished by Prof. and Mrs. Anton MINI
mericter of Washington and Mrs B..
p. Bowen of Solomons Island, in CAL
vert County, aunt of the bride, sang.
The church was attractively deco
rated with palms. lilies and garden
flowers of varied colors. with the
beautiful old altar banked with palms,
ferns and flowers and lighted white
cathedral candles in golden cande-
labra.
Mr. Lyon. father Of the bride, es-
corted his daughter. who was
gowned In antique ivory satin. built
on simple Grecian. style with a long
train. Her veil was held by a pleated
coronet, caught with orange blossoms,
Evening star., 1936-07-02
Mrs. Cornelius Crane
Going to SalZburg

Mrs. Cornelius Crane. who has ar
rived in Washington from Chicago,
will sail for Europe July IA in the
Normandie. She is taking her car
with her and will drive to Austria,
where she will attend the music fes-
tival at Salzburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crane will go to st.
Moritz for the Winter sports and will
return to Chicago in January.
Recently Mrs. Crane returned to
America aboard the Bremen TO visit
her parents, Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Clark Howell Woodward, at Coronado,
Calf, where Admiral woodward Is
in charge Of the West Coast de-
stroyers.
While in Washington Mrs. Crane IS
stopping at the Shoreham.
Evening star., 1936-07-02

Secretary of State and Mrs Corden Hull will return to
Washington today from Atlantic City, where they went
i following the Democratic convention.
The Attorney General and Mrs. Homer Cummings arrived
Yesterday of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Davies
aboard their yacht Sea Cloud
The Acting Secretary Navy Admiral William standey
will 90 to Southampton spend the holiday week end at the club
house the National Golf Links of America
The United to Turkey and Mrs John
MacMurray daughter Miss Joan MacMuray have
their guest White daughter of Mrs Robert
White who this country the end of this month
will her mother and sisters Miss Jane
White White ranch in Wyoming for the late
Summer.
The United Ambassador the Union Soviet Socialist
Republics will leave the Capital today to join
But in Massachusetts, He will return to
Washington spend short time before sailing
The Minister of Albania Mr. Fak Konza will entertain at
dinner this evening wife of
Oricz-Dreszer, inspector general of the Polish army
Representative Fish spending few days in New
York City and is at the Hotel Commodore.
The director general of the Pan-Amercan Union Dr. L. S.
Rowe concert tonight the esplanade of the
Pa-Amercan Building The program will be given by the
tralto who will present Latin American
Dances as the guest artists
Lieut. Col Fred H. Baird retired and Mrs Baird have
come to the Martinique Portland for extended visit
Col and Hoppn have with them at Newport
Mrs Harry Hill Thorndike of Washington
Capt Harry c. Barnes S. A. at the Martinique with his
family from Fort Leavenworth Kans.
Mrs shutz wife Capt U. arrived at
the Martinique Leavenworth accompanied by her
mother, E. C. Davis.
Evening star., 1936-07-02

In and Near
Washington
Miss Dietrich Married
Yesterday in Aurora
Hills.

THE wedding Of Miss Winifred
Evelyn Dietrich, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer C. Dietrich
Il Of Aurora Hills, Va, to Mr..
Harry Ernest Lyman, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry T. P. Lyman of Los An
geles, took place last evening at the
Calvary Methodist Protestant Church
IN Aurora Hills, Va. The Rev. DR..
Thomas G. Betschler performed the
ceremony, which took place at 7:30
o'clock.
The church was decorated with
palms, ferns and baskets of various
colored flowers.
The bride wore gown Of white
satin with a lace jacket made with
the back extending into the train.
1t was fastened with six satin frogs
and had long sleeves with slight
puff at the top and cut in a point
over her hands. Her veil was Of
white tulle, with a lace cap coming
to a point over her forehead. She
carried a bouquet Of pink roses with
blue delphinium.
Her maid of honor. Miss Mary Con-
don, and her bridesmaids, Miss Sarah
Moore and Miss Barbara Skidmore,
wore gowns of pink and blue.
Mr.. Lyman had as his best man
Mr.. Lawrence Lawlor and the ushers
were Mr.. Ralph Scott and Mr.. How
ard Coffin.
An informal reception for members
Of the wedding party and out-of-
town guests was held at the home Of
the brides parents, after which the
couple left on their wedding trip.
Upon their return they will make
their home at 423 Cummins lane, in
Chevy Chase, Md.
Evening star., 1936-07-02
Miss Grace Butler
Engaged to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael j. Butler of
Providence, r. l., announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Grace Dolores Butler, to Mr.. Carl G..
Chesney of this city. The wedding
will take place the latter part of
this month at their home in ProW-
dence, r. I. The bride-elect was en-
tertained Wednesday evening at
surprise shower given by her sister,
Mrs. Raymond j. Shanley of AIS
Brandywine street, and Miss Mabel E.
Stanley, the guests numbering %.
An attractive arrangement of June
flowers carried out the color scheme
of blush pink and white, and many
beautiful gifts were presented to Miss
Butler.
Evening star., 1936-07-02
Miss Crabbe Engaged
To MIR. Dale Smell

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B Crabbe, announce
the engagement of their daughter.
Jeanette. to Mr.. Dale Smell, son of
Mr. Edward B. Smell of Washington.
The bride-elect is graduate Of
st. Mary's Seminary and attended
the University Of Maryland. Mr.. Smell
is a graduate of the University of
Maryland and is member of Sigma
NJ Fraternity.
The wedding will take place in the
Autumn.
Evening star., 1936-07-02
Miss O'Donoghue
Engaged to Wed
DR.. Stephen Nealon

A T A dinner last evening Justice
and Mrs Daniel w. ODonoghue
announced the engagement of their
daughter Eleanor to DR.. Stephen w.
Nealon. jr. son Of DR.. and Mrs.
Stephen w, Nealon of Latrobe, Pa.
Miss ODonoghue's father is justice
Of the District Count of the United
States for the District Of Columbia.
DR.. Nealon, who Is now residing in
Washington, where he is practicing
medicine, and Miss O'Donoghue will
be married some time this month.
Evening star., 1936-07-02
Miss Katherine Foster
Married to Mr.. Neil Sprigg.

A charmingly arranged wedding.
which is Of great interest in Fairfax
County. took place Monday in the
Methodist Episcopal Church at Jeters-
vile, Va. when Miss Katherine Estelle
Foster, daughter of Mr.. Robert N.
Foster and the late Mrs. Foster Of
Farmville, Va, became the bride Of
Mr.. Neil Holiday Sprigg of Fairfax.
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clar-
ence B. Spriggs The church was
decorated with evergreens, ferns and
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Evening star., 1936-07-02
The Secretary of State
And Mrs. Cordell Hull.
Return to Capital Today
Acting Secretary of the Navy to Spend Week
End at National Golf Club in
Southampton.

TINE Secretary of State and Mrs Corde Hull will return
| Washington today from Atlantic City, where they wen
/ following the Democratic convention.
Evening star., 1936-07-02

Continued on Twelfth Page)
Evening star., 1936-07-02
DR.. Paul Schwarz
At Watch Hill

Dr. Paul Schwarz, the former Ger
man consul in New York. and Mrs
Schwarz are passing the holidays at
Ocean House, Watch Hill, r. I.
Evening star., 1936-07-02
Miss Sara Sweeney
Bride Today.

Miss Sara Sweeney, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Earle Sweeney of
Breckenridge, Tex, was married today
at II o'clock to Mr. Job Barnard, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph p Barnard of
Washington. The ceremony was held
at the Church OF the Holy City, Rev.
H. Fairfield Butt, Sd, of Christ Church,
Episcopal. KensiRgton, Md, officiating.
The bride was given in marriage by
her cousin, Mr.. Milton Num- Bram-
lette of Belle Haven, Va.
Following reception and wedding
breakfast at the home of the bride
groom's parents, the bridal couple left
by automobile for a wedding trip to
Atlantic City. They will be at home
at 1911 Wisconsin avenue after July IS.
Evening star., 1936-08-09

After a few days he decided to
change the sign. The new one said:
lice cream on pie" He had hardly
put the sign up before he began re-
ceiving orders. It quickly became the
stores sales leader.
And thought pie la mode was
as well known as just plain pie" as
serted the druggist.
READERS.
IT'S their own form of charity or
remembrance. and it comes always
at the right time, does world of good
and brings forth a world of apprecia-
tion.
We can't use their names, but they
are two sisters and they read The Star
every day.
Sad cases, accidents, bad luck
stories (the true ones), and now the
one of the missing taxicab driver
have come to their attention.
Each time they can make a timely
contribution, out comes the check
book.
Twice checks for S. birthday pres
ents for the 9-year-old son of the taxi
cab driver have been delivered for
them through The Star.
A personal visit to one Of the sisters
revealed this was the manner in which
they helped others. And the greatest
kick they get out of it Is to read or hear
how their gifts really helped, either
in actual financial relief or in the JOY
they produce.
Evening star., 1936-08-09
inner M0NG0LIAN
CONTROL is PRESSED
Military Government Established
at japanese Instigation With
Teh Wang Head.
pr the Associated Press,

4y the Associated Press.
PEIPING, China. August 8.-Japan
has taken military and political steps
to support its plans to control Inner
Mongolia, the vernacular press re-
ported tonight.
Two columns of troops, it was said,
have been sent to Changpei. railroad
junction between here and the Mon
golian frontier.
A military government has been es-
tablished at Japanese instigation In
North Chahar Province, the paper
added, with the Mongolian Prince Teh
Wang as its figurehead ruler.
The reports said most of the de-
partment heads, including the mill
ftary, are japanese and the empire has
established military missions in Teh-
hua and at all main points along the
railway between here and the inland
province of Suiyuan, just south Of the
Mongolian border.
The Manchoukuan General II
Shou- u-Hsin, whose troops were repulsed
yesterday in an attack in West Sui
yuan Province, was reported appointed
by the Japanese as mayor of the Teh-
hua district.
Evening star., 1936-08-09
CANADA'S CROPS HIT

OTTAWA, August 8 OP).-The most
disastrous drought in the history OF
several agrarian provinces, the gov.
ernment reported today, has made
deep inroads on Canadian crop pros
poets.
A nationwide survey of the effects
OF the July heat showed the outlook
for Spring wheat in the prairie prov
inves declined As per cent. the Do
minion Bureau of Statistics reported
Only the maritime provinces, Brit
ish Columbia and a few counties in
Ontario escaped the whitening heat
the bureau said, in "one Of the most
disastrous experiences of farmers in
the central part of the Dominion. u
The Fall wheat estimate indicated
a crop of IL ,637 900 bushels, of almost
100000 from last year. Rye and
alfalfa also were severely blighted.
The survey said it was the eighth
successive year in which July wheat
prospects had fallen off under in
fluence Of drought and other adverse
factors.
HORDE" OF MICE