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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

Farmers Il vru want Uuy luhricn'luE O.I fer N.ur
Rripcrs. Mowers ar Irvine Binders. Wind N..- Hf.
other Machinery. have fhr p.-t Mat rti. De- n.r-.r
~ prices hat hruf the World J.. /. tlsirE~.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

MOTTO E..-FsT,TE or NNvlEW HtN>VAv.
y pE, n Notice i- hereby given that the under.
slEuca, ADMINISTRATOR II the Estate OF Xavier Hans
man late VI tlr county If Ia sal. and state If Illinois.
decreased, w. appear ciprc the Probate Court Of said
county uu fHr third Monday beiu. the IGrn dayJ u
November IS s. 81 the Probate Court Room. u Ottawa.
~ said county when and where an persons having
81 aims urdeWyuds against said estate are notified 10 at
tend and present the In writing Tor adjustment
Dated tals 2srA day If September 4. y. lss5.
CHRISTINA HANSNAN.
oct}-3w Administrators
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

On last Wednesday esd, at Ripon, Wis,
they had a race which tested the speed and
endurance of the horses entered. 1t was a
2Omile race over very poor and sandy
halfmile track The horses entered and
started were IIambletonan Star, Ripon
Golddust, Jr., Zach Chandler and Dunmoor.
1t was grand race, fought from wire to
wire. At the end of 10 miles DunmoOr and
Zach Chandler were out of the race, which
was now between Golddust and Star. The
first 10 miles were trotted in 80 minutes,
Star leading until the last mile, when it be-
came evident that he was firing, and that
the long winded Golddust would win. Com
ing down the homestretch the clip was fast
one and the race close and exciting, but
Golddust won by about length, travelling as
easily and smoothly rs when he started. 1t
was evident that he could have trotted an
other ten miles without injury. The 20
miles were trotted in | hour, 10 min, 40
sec.-RipOn Commonwealth
We understand that the winner of the
above race, Ripon Golddust, Jr., who proved
himself so game, has had no handling to
speak of, which is all the more to his credit.
lie was sired by horse now owned here
by Seely & Carew, called Ripon Golddust,
large handsome fellow, who has some ex-
cellent colts about here, and we have no
doubt that there are quite number of them
that will be able to go the same distance in
as fast time as their halfbrother, Ripon
Golddust, Jr.. when fully maturcd. The
colts by Ripon Golddust about here all show
quality and finish, and should make stylish
all day roadsters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03
Jewelry,

When in want of anything in the line of
jewelry or anything kept in n first-class
jewelry store, please remember to call and
inspect the fine display at D. Hess lie is
selling his stock, which now embraces a
large line of new goods, at very low figures,
If you want a ring, bracelets, watch, clock,
&C., first go to Hess, and you will be salts
fed that he can sell you good article and
at low prices
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

Memorial services in honor Of the late Sir
Moses MontctIore, the great Jewish philan-
thropist, will be held ut Lynch's hall, Sun
day evening, under the auspices of the o. S.
X. B. Jewish society. }, II. Eckels, ESQ.,
will speak All are invited.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

The War Song concert, given last night at
Turner Hall by local talent, was greeted by q
packed house. The proceeds are to be lie
voted to purchasing a Aag for Seth c. Earl
Post, G. A. X.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

n OTTO F..-tsTATE UF IuI- +. Row. DE.'D.-
y Notice ls hereby given that the undersigned. EN-
ccUtor Of the Inst viii and testament of Lois H. Rove"
l1Jr uf th" county Of Ia sal" and state Uf Illinois,
deceased vi appear before the Probate Court of SAID
county 90 thu 'rt Monday 'h"ingtHr 10th day Of NJ
cIgh"r -,r rIc Probate court Room. IH ottawa, in
said county. when ard where nll persons having claims
cor demands against ,iG estate are notlhcd Z" attend
and prescott The -tIur 100 writing Tor adj iu~tWcUf
Dated this !sth day uf september A. .. l,'5.
EVANS FINLEY.
oct}-2w Executor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

Dress suits, finest and best line ever come
to this city, in all the fancy colors, are now
IN. Come and see them. NJ. STIEFEL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

foot ball. 1t may be that it is the intention
to have these stones picked up and carted
away, but it would seem better economy to
have picked them out at first. To haul them
on the street, pick them up and then haul
them away again looks, to man up tree,
like an abuse of official rectitude.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1885-10-03

EINAL sETTLEMENT--EsTATE OF ToRhEL H.
EEIcEs, N,DEC'n,, Notice Is hereby gycnto AL per
sons Interested in said estate. that the undersigned
Administrator of the Cstute of said lorkel H. Erick
son deceased. Will appear before the Probate Court
of The county Of In Sale and state of Illinois, at thc
County Court House u ottawa in said county. on Mon.
duy the lGhday OF November 1855. for the purpose
of rendering account OF his proceedings m TIE All
mustUlfion # sad rstat" for the final settlement
Dated ~ Ottawa. this IL day of Uctybcr l>N1.
GEO. ". tEICNSbN.
Attest: \. T. BNETELN. Administrator.
t.,r, Probate court Ia sale Co. m. Ocf}.5W
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETs.

FEATURES OF NEW-YORK DEALINGS.
NGw-YoRK, March %.
The grain markets were only moderately ac-
tive to-day, but subject only to slight fluctuations tho
tendency OF the market downward throughout the
day. little say of the situation it presents
the features which have marked it for some time
past-duness IN export business bordering stagnation
and home speculation that is contracted 10 em-
almost only professional operators The markets
ended weak at about the lowest prices Of the day. and S
G5s cent lower for wheat 2Gs of for corn, and $50
down for oats. Final prices Wheat-March, S77s;
April ssl4 May s94 June. 81 Il and July 92l4 cents
Corn-March, 1893; April, 496s; MAY. 49a: June, 90
cents OatsMarch, 37ls; April and May 367s, and juno
36la cents. Provisions weak aud lower.
At NewYOFk, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston the
receipts Of grain to-day Wheat. S252S bushels;
cOrn 2i5 9O3 bushels; oats, 13S,636 bushels total
grain 4G7O O67 bushels -four, 3l.22l barrels. The
eepts at Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Louis were Wheat
I06 2j5 bushels corn 3s6.13l bushels oats 1l125t
bushels total grain. 603,Gi0 bushels; -four, 2o,i29
barrels,
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
THE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, March 21 (SpeciaD Wheat began
d OF a yesterday under Friday nights close, and
kept on down. hour after the opening was selling
at 70 cents The pit dull, with nobody but the
scalpers doing anything. There would be ul In the
shouting FOR quarter OF hour and then concession
OF Il cent would a storm for moment but not
a storm OF bidding. Each tumble signal 20 the
little scalpersv to with all the vigor In them IL
dull market that is affected by the "bluiis OF tho
little horde OF pit "scalpers but they pounded prices
without difficulty yesterday morning Substantial
"bus" were tired and detected. Those left have
neither the strength nor inclination to make much or
stand
~ think wheat low enough" sail J. II. Milne, good
representative OF the foreign exporting element The
shipments not extraordinary, but fair move
mcut is kept up"
There ia this consideration, amentabe to great many,
abuut the decline In wheat The money ~ not being
transferred from the pocket of trader TO the pocket
of another more lucky but is going into the pockets OF
without money call the elevator owners and capitalists
who carry grain There il nothing IN any thhg on tne
floor" said j. Brine emphatcaly, I've peen ue
claring days People don't want IL because
four OF clothes In advance stock up with
hats them lifetime. They know they get all
clothes and hats they want they need them Just
people firmly believe that when they want litlle
wheat they easily get IT, so they are not buying In
advance"
MAY pork got down to SI1 92la and acted about as
did but the situation I'm provisions is likely TO
change got 1000 barrels said packer 10 his part
ner wrigged OF the crowd, and the remark
made rather in cOngratulatOry tone IL 10 likely that
packers taking advantage 0f the break, not only
their shorts but To take in all the cash stun At
O'Clock close about the lowest figures for the
day all around. May wheat stopped at 79 cents; May
at Al 9sd4l cents; May pork at Sl1 3D. and May
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23

W. Hickman, Bufalo Washington Moses Dalton , yonn
W. yedder, schenectady David NJ Dewitt kngs.9oii
Eugene +. Patten, Milton Jacob h. floyu waneLn5
Hadley snyder Middlcburgh Decon s. Potter, 9eauy r
ierville John Ceary, Haycrstraw; syyapus ~;
Hoosick Falls Charles r. Pratt, Rochester Michael y.
Butler, Brooklyn Judson Nelson, Truxton a; Jul
Kneelsnd, Homer; Michael j. Gorinsh, aio",y o..
Alexander p. Butts Brockport; III. ~ Neison' o"o
onta. -. .,.,,
beT of the Legislature who have signed petitions III IA
of the Reservation bill or have otherwise useV
Influence 10 urge passage Among the many ietters
from School CoDmiss oners OF the state are tIosc VI .
Rev Thomas X Bcecher of Elnaira, and OF Henry fur
cell Of Wntertown. One OF the few members OIL VIZ
Legislature who has expressed purpose 10 y1.o Wn
against the bill is Clark T.. Smith, or Yates county,
reason given by him was that lie thought inc
of his constituents against IL. largo nunioer o
petitions aud letters from influential persons III
Yates County. last week, expressing 50 strong
ton in favor OF the bill that Mr.. Smith may become
satisfied that he mistaken. one lliustrau92'
of this was letter sent by ProiesSEr iesSpr # #
TO the representatives OF the H,;nns dnS.fos
Professor Chadwick showed 1t 10 some leadng
of both parties The consequence was that the eI'ei
when sent bore the following ndorseinent: c,,,o,
most heartily concur with PROFESSOR ona"
William H. Lampert ieX-Ccngressmanl, fhwln h.Chs
tex-senator), A. L. Underh editor Messenger ana ~
Presidential electOr T. L. Beecher (supervlsOrl ~;
Babcock (surrogate Fl. Ellis tOntarlo county oi4lH
W. IT. Adams tson-in.law of Senator Lapharn), g. ~ A.
Bridgman Editor Journal, o. Armstrong HDIsoh Bhr,
Attorney, Thomas H. Bennett W. s. Hnbpeli, I'o1e,
Chapin Darwin Cheney, John G. Draper lDahkeil , n
vey Jewett, NJ d. am personally III ", Es from
vandalism +. III. Hlmlin tRepuDDcan county Smnt,
tce) William ii. Smith (ex.Judge), b. hoWe Noun''
Treas,irer) and A. Denboro (banker). 49,, .o,,,c 4,
This illustrates the manner IN WHICH une y
even in counties where this sentiment supposou
TO have least strength.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
FREEDOM or WORSHIP.

At the regular Sunday Service of the "Con-
verted Catholics last night. In Masonic Temple tho
Rev. James A. oConnor delivered an address on the
Freedom OF Worship bill lie said II was the duty OF
Americans protest against the Passage ana spoke oi
the "unscrupulUus grasplug power OF tho Roman
Church" " The adoption of this hi' said he. would
simply the entering wedge for the Church OF Rome 20
obtain control all the institutions Of this state In
the House OF Refuge the plain simple Gospels preached
but this Is sufficient for the Roman Church, which
claims the right 10 dictate TO all mankind on rprtuhl
matters What Il called the Means OF Grace places un-
limited power IN the hands Of the priest and no calls In
aid To strengthen him Public men cater 10 tho pres,
and election shows how these appreciate tho power
OF tho Roman ChurJh Ia our Republic, grant tho de-
tho Roman Church and she VIII turn On Ia"
liberty and freedom this country the aA Eethohos
IIa4e England" fSsf Nilifsui j.
In the same strain
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
THE COURIS.
CALENDARS THIS DAY,

SUPREME COURT CHGaBERs- Before Van Brunt. J.-Nos.
III 6 Il iS 81 @ S a i2S sS 49, a 81 M I G u.s. 9i
iC iC5 ioS iel ie9 Ill 1885 l95 200 20l 2io 2l 2ls
$5s rs sS soS 3 Ga sos '' a'' 3Oo aV
sUPRRag CoURI- GENERAL TERM-Davis, p. J., Brady
SUPREME CoURr-SPEcIAL TERM-PART l-Tefore Andrews,
lease Central Trust Company New.York city and
SUPREME CoTRr-srfcilL THEa,f1m Ii-Beioro Van
% 6ia ios S S7 1884 g. s
Nos 1851 1868 52ev 2i 1914, 5si4, Ssie 1901. 5s7s
4l52. satt 2s52 94i i4o7 s7i $3.50 34ol s2g2 s2G2
$iss $47E $t5 sS5S $.1S a.7S sss Sst aS 5Si7
Sy2 9S S 2s Ssy Ip Igs3 SI t sss
Case on Ooster vs. Bowe No day calendar. o..,
Nss gaS sS sSs ss ls2s Sc ss
$Iss $sS sIel i%so a5oi, sCsS 100 sjsi Sis. sis
sUaRooirEs CoURI-RoiDs. s.-wni Of John W Jones at
70 ssse hHy az Nsoa. n scbss % as Aon
& 1n M3asdp sa
syrERoR CovET1srEeiiL J TER'i-Before TruaI '-No
sUPtaoa covaT-TaIAL TEaN-PART L-Bctore Freedman.
yNos i22o l776 81 sls 772 7si. i7e2. 1851 7ss AsA
sUPERoR coURr-TRAL TRRM-PARr n.-Adjonrned for
sufEMon CouRI-TRlAL TrRM-PAnr III.-Beiore lners-
ham JNos 1855 1851 1888 1904, $780, 1897 isss i9oo
Connos PLEA-sPEciAL TERn-Before Allen. J.-Nos. !.
COMMON PLrAs-TRIAL TKRM-PARr I-Bsiors DAILY. cJ.-
CRY coUnT-TEiAL TKax-pAnr I:-Bsfore Bsoyne IL
sss Ss sS sS sai a4 s5S s sSa $3.50 ISL s
CRY CoGnITRAL fRaa-PAnI ILaMcAdams. q ySsN88ss s8s
sSS? sss Ssss sas 1865 $685. s6io soIi sSs2. ss4a'
Orr CouRT-TalAL TKRM-PARI HI;-Nehrbras y-Ncs.
1884 sess soas s25s 2Sls lsss 2ss5 2ses siag a d
1905 32oi s2Os 52os s2io SAFE 322o 1901 2sss s27i
CogRJ on GENERAL sEssioSs-PAn I.-Adjourned unit
covRT or axsHsAL ssssloss-PARr H.-Bef0rs Rscords
i9a S A. nsis. ia ~ Sn "a AoissI M Ia is is 20 a.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
LIE SUNDAY TRIRUNE.

Yesterdays issue Of THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE con-
tanned letters from it's regular correspondents. in
London. on Mr.. Gladstone's Ministry and it's escape
from censure; in Constantinope, political, social
and literary themes; in Paris the exhibitions OF
the works of Dor6 and DelacrOlx; IN Washington,
on features of social life John Paul" wrote Of
fishing on Indian River. II. d. Trail on Tho
Gambling Eupishmanp Dom Patt on Lincoln,
the Man." and Edward Q. Towno and Z. Carus on
the new departure at Harvard and the question of
elective studies in general "IIor Francis" pleas
ant English tale, Some Men About Town, Current
Anecdotes, sheepshead Bay Stables, Topics in Lead
ing Cities. special cable letter from G.. W. s.. Cos
SID from Over the Sea- and numerous other features
made up a paper OF more than ordinary interest
and value Subjoined Is a summary of striking
news topics
FnREIGy.-Plans for General Graham's march TO
Berber. == Reported resignation of NJ. de Giers.
- The schonhausen estate will be bought for
Bismarck. - Geueral Brnct recalled from
Cochin China. - Steamer Rhonddah sunk III
the British Channel.
DOMESTIC. Part OF the State Capitol at Trenton
was burned A large number Of coonists inyad-
ed Oklahoma. - The Langham Hotel III Chicago
was burned corset maker III New-Haven
shot himself. .- Managers of Chicago skating
Kinks began efforts 20 prevent immortality in those
places The closing of the Schoharc Bank was
due TO a of the depositors. - An ex-Congress-
man IN Ohio divorces his wife because Of religious
scruples.
CRY AND SUBURBAN.-Many callers on General
Grant and Mrs. Sartoris. =, Funeral of Gordon
ercssVe m nHr1 action in cutting rates. @ @ Il Expiration
Of Postmaster PearsOns term. Accident TO
Superintendent Jasper. - Gold value OF the
cents. - Stocks irregular but generally weak
and closed unsettled.
Copies may still be obtained at this ofilco or by
mail Price 3 cents.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
CLOSING PRICES OF PHILA DELPHIA sTOOkS
Reported 6y JOHN Ii. DAVIS & Co.. II Waltsl
MINES AND MINING.
SUNDAY, March 22--l

bUNDAY, March Up, N.
The mining stock market dull last week. and tho
total transactions amounted only to o5,632 shares
against 6O654 shares for the preceding week There
were however, some interesting fluctuations. Horn
silver again was weak, and fell 80 cents to $2 Oo ana
closed with recovery to 80 3d. Standard Consolidated
was active and sold at 81 2OsS1 109Sl 259l 90 Bull
wor rosa from ~ to ~ cents. Consolidated Pacific
decIned from 90 to S8 cents. Consolidated
California and Virginia was weak at 40041 down TO .36
oents hut some OF the higher price Comstock shares
sSnw.S heter eures by from rs so per share
Among the Colorado stocks Iron Silver was strong at
81 O5 TO 81 10.
nounced its iO5th dividend. Of $4,000 for February,
payablo at transfer agency OF Messrs Lounsbery
10 No is Broad-st, March 81. Transfers close ON
March 25 Total dividends to date, S6,27o.OOO.
The Bodie Consolidated Mining Company has declared
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
Mr.. wGERSoLL TALKS ABoUr BLASPHEAY.

About 600 people listened to Robert u. In
gersos lecture last evening the BUou Theatre He
said among other things: In order 10 comprehend
what basphemy is, II is necessary 10 consider man IN
savage state when he believed in hundreds OF thon'-
ands OF deies there religious liberty In the
world than there is One God, ana only one Is an
infinite dcspotism When the religion Of one God
came ministers were declared TO be selected by God
They and the ceremonies houses Of worship and dOc-
trncs were holy To try 20 understand their religion
MAS blaspheiny and asking any questions sacrlcge
II there was ay doubt In mans mind Il was put there
by the devil. Those who honestly believe THIS thihk
that ANYTHING said against this religion Is basphony
The other day | read In a paper that MI Ryan re-
fused to fight Mr. sullivan In Lent. The Christian re
lgio Il tbis that You must believe I'm God aud must
not acknowledge that you don't understand what he s
Tho doctrine that God Is In wafer and the Trinity IN
a drop OF wine Is so absurd that II makes
crcduiy tired TO think OF H. II there Is TO be another
world aud In that world not 20 have liberty want
death To end ALL The Presbyterian creed would shock
the moral sense ~ hyena. wish cond convince the
world that the one thing above all Is human love-
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23

MILWAUKEE March 2l.-Floar dnil and unchansst whsH
75cs May. 7s1c, June, 1875 CORN inactive; Nc
iOc quiet No wbite u Sc rye easier No s9tc
Proviuons iower Mess Pork sll 90 Casn and March;
March: So IS, May. sweet Picaied Hams nrm At 80
Wbeaf 1000 bush. Barley. ll.0O0. 5hipnents-fiodr
D NON bbs Wheat $4,000 BUSH. Barley. 1000
or Ious March 2l-Flour unchanged Wheat firm: No. 2
Rsa sSisc Cssh: $50. March, s3ssas37sc April 55s>
s5iac May Corn dull Cash. $3.50 So March, $50;
xnrn y7 &c; May rm Cash 81 he. Did NAY.
81 &c Rye quiet lac Barley steady AZ 6vs5oc Bus.
tsr and eggs steady and uaenanged FLAX seal steAiy
af 81 40 Hay quiaI unchanged Bran urn AZ % =
66lc Corn Meal steady 81 rs Whisky steady az 81 I
pork sl240 Rulkmeats-Lons Caoar 90 los short Rths
SO 26 o6 3 short csar 80 90 Lard nrG az - .sss
$4,000 busn, Data 1000 Ousa; Rye 1000 BAriey,
l4O0O push Shptnonts-gIour. 0oJ Doai WneAk 1900
hushi barley, neaA
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
BANKING AND FINANCIAL.
HARVEY FISK & SONS

HARVEY FISK & SONS
will open their Office, No. % Nassau-st. (Mutual
Life Buildingl, New-York City. on Thursday,
March 26th, for the transaction of a General
Banking Business; also dealings in Governments
Bonds and other Investment Securities.
HARVEY FISK,
HARVEY EDWARD FISK,
CHARLES J. FISK,
PLrNY FISK,
Composing the firm Of
HARVEY FISK & SONS.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
THE MONEY MARKET,

SUNDAY. March 22-P. N.
Yesterdays Treasury statement shows net gain OF
the available balance for the week Of 81 041 sos.
made up by gain of s690.949 IN casn and u de-
crease of $35o659 in tho deposits for re-
dsmption Of National bank notes. There was
gaiu OF S579,354 in the net holdings Of gold, made
up by an accumulation OF 1921 1924 Of the metal and
decrease OF S25S570 in the outstanding certificates.
Legatender notes increased $206 430 by reduc-
ton OF S795 900 in the certificates less loss Of S5s857O
In the notes Deposits in National banks increased
S165409 and the holdings OF National bank notes was
decrease $759,133 Silver dollars and bullion show
net gain Of SI0s $780, made by accumulation OF the
metal to the OF $709.sO9 less increase OF
S2l0,920 in the certificate circulation The statement,
as usual shows further gain OF the nonlegatender
fractional silver coins-this time to the amount OF
$l4432. The following compares the results of yes
terdays statement with those Of March IA:
March IA, 1885, March 81, 1886. Changes.
lion less certh- ---
Unitei states
notes less
tfcatcs......... l97O7,15s 1s,9l3,5s6 Inc 2oe,43O
notes. s3364es 7677,33O Dec. 1898
Deposits In Ma
tiona banks 1055476s lo,72e,l7s Inc. l65,4o9
Silver dollars and
bullion less GER
uhcates........ 46,7l2,26A 472lll43 Inc. AS8,8Se
Totals s2lI, ,2O5, ,707 s2ll lsse,74G Inc. s69O,s4a
Deduct for funds
held TO redeem
National bank
noes including
fund. ........... 51.24i5l6 5os93.s57 Dec S5O,e59
---- ------- -
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

RAILROAD EARNINGS.
CHICAGO. ST. PAUI, MINNEAPOLIS AND OMAHA
Number Of miles...... ll70 l29o xoi'mdS
Jan 10 march ID. 776973 S0l.SO0 sS3.O5S
The following were Saturdays quotations for unlisted
securities:
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
SPIRITS OF TURpENrINE.
MILWAUKEE, March 21.-Ploar duh and unchanse

CHARLESTON, March 2l.-rurpentine quiet at 29stc.
SAVANYAH March 2i.-rurpcntine quiet al zJAcc'
WILMINGTON, March II 2l.-Turpentine Iirn at % sc
New-York tribune., 1885-03-23
TIE PETROLEUM Ma RKEE

NEw-YoRk, March o.
The event most talked about in petroleum
circles last week the failure OF the Markham well
to be aught Insignificant producer Its position
has been so frequently described in these columns that
IL only necessary say that its failure condemns
large area of land east OF the Thorn Greek field which
might have added momentarly to the production Of
the oil regions II II had proved To be fertile The Import
OF the WELL however, had oecn unduy exaggerated
as regards relation the general situation OF pero
eun hence traders who look only 10 the speculation
slight produced prices by this venture proving
10 he virtually dry II statistics furnish any guido
to the movement of Values, however the position OF
crude oil IL apparently strong enough 70 n9t
or course events only demonstrate whether the
scal argument Will prove In the end TO be less potent
atiye lassitude aud depression. The pipe line figures
from March to 10 continue to show favoraby TO the
against an average OF 54 997 barrels in February,
5329S barrels in January, 66,2O3 barrels Ia March,
aSer % Of Ieyertes now is G3 1856 barrels against
6s PIG barrels in February, $3.50 barrels In January,
GO44s barrels in March, 1884, and 52,77l barrels IN
March 1883. The average OF charters is now 27.ss3
barrels a day, compared With 3o,966 barrels last
March 1854. and 81 ,95I barrels in March. 1888 ana
figures March - charters to the 2Oth) are as APP
pended;
Runs. Deliveries. delys, cha.tets.
Total barrels nsr day Sisa SSsSS S32 2ssS
Irreguarty was the principal feature OF the specnla
ton In National Transit certificates last week While
the room traders are quick their short sales
when the market starts against them, they are equally
nimbe In unloading their holdings on the rst symptoms
of weakness In prices and the widespread dsust OF
speculation ali commodities still tends TO Keep the
general public scepca OF the permaneney or the lsi-
ed Values for oil Al the same tme there Is tenn
porary lu In the demand for refined OIL and to these
elements In the market must be added the sympathy
felt Qogcay It is tTue) with any weakness In
the stock speculation Under the circumstances the
market last displayed much strength In spite OF he
erratic feycrish course OF prices Ihe erect OF te
Markham well proving TO be small proiu;er
was 10 start scramble to cover ON tho
part OF the bears which carried prices up
10 s3s cents against 77a cents on the previous weeks
closing price. Alter that the market dragged largo
nortion of the time prices declined 10 9sGsl cents
arryipg became easier as the week grow oders
and toward the close there was good DoIro"lns 1s-
mand The market at the end showed strength.
The range OF prices and the focal dealings Tor the
week were as follows: