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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22

prices. But little wheat has been worked off,
however, when futures broke ana prices fell
In sympathy. After this time the market
was very slow, buyers holding off. No. 1
failing to S1.13 Receipts were smaller
Nearly as many cars were shipped out as
came in. Receipts of wheat for twenty-four
hours were lOS cars; shipments 100 cars. Du-
luth received 81 cars
FLOUR AND COARSE GRAINS 4
flour.-Ihe added daily output of the mills
grinding Yesterday will probably arrrpguss
s :. 10 e et6s Shipments 2lO52 bbls Quoted
second patents; S45C6l52 p for fancy and ex1
port bakers; s.. 23@275 for low grades.
III bags. including red dog. A stronger flour
market has been made within the last three
days, and patents have sold i'll wood as high
as VI loaded in cars here. A larger inquiry is
noted from abroad and prices have advanced
Sales were made of flour that included all
styles-patents, bakers and the lower grades
that brought Il price that made the wheat
net Sl.l2l2 at the mill. The best prices are
OBTAINED on domestic sales and exports at
the price mentioned are good only to clear
up surplus of product and leave the home
neld clear TO work in.
Bran and Shorts-Shipments gOt tonS
quoted at So 15Gli6.2 for bran. Sic. 756aI7.2
Tor shorts, and S170l16.50 for middlings This
market was still very well held by the large
western buying, and shorts and bran were
poth wanted at fun prices in bulk For
through Eastern shipment business has not
averaged so well as it has for bulk stuff and
the western demand
Corn-Receipts, 1,65O bu shipments, 500
ou. Quoted at 7l@73c on track Cash corn
moved well when not held above the mar
ket, with fair shipping and local business.
me jumping about of the futures market
neid business in an unsettled state. Offert
lngs were some said, more liberal in the
country and possibly easier
Oats-Receipts, 500 bu; shipments, 5000
bu: Quoted at 55@55l2c by sample Oats
nave been unsettled and only moderately
active for few days, for there is getting to
, be feeling that July oats at the price they
nave sold al is high figure in view of the
large acreage probable and new oats market.
ing IN that month in more southern places.
Rye-QuoIed at S90Dlc for sample cars on
track. There was light demand for ship
ment and some inquiry for broken lots to
grind here, with market higher.
Bariey-Quoted at 6C@7Oc for poor to fine
samples of No. j.
FlaX-Shipments.4 1900 bu Flax sales are
paced on Sc off from the Chicago market
Feed-MilIers held at So. 5e@l2S. 80 with corn
meal at S26.5C az. 80.
Ha3yo.Receipts, 81 tons; choice wild quoted
fair wild, SS1S. so
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
FOR TECUMSEH's DAUGHTERS
A Purse OF 100000 Is Being
Made Up by New fork Club.


New York, April 21.-The gentle
men who began quietly in the Union
League club last week to make I'D a
trust fund of 100000 to be given to the
two unmarried daughters of Gen. Sher-
man. as token of the affection in which
their father was held, were greatly an
noyed yesterday when they found that
their plan had been published. They
are afraid that the Shermans will re-
fuse now to receive this fund, lust as
they refused the other one. I'VE went
quietly about this One,' said one sub
scrlber yesterday, mot because we were
ashamed OF What we were doing.
Out because We believed that if
we chose to make some real ey-
preston of cur regard for our dead
friend, by putting his girls above all
reach of want, it was nobody's business
but our own. High-spirited women
would naturally dislike publicity, and,
indeed, we were not even sure that
AFTER we had prepared this fund we
could prevail upon the Misses Sherman
to accept it. We did not go into this
thing for notOriety, nor for the pleasure
or seeing our names emblaZOned as
charitable citizens. We were giving
solely for the love we bore our old
friend, and do not like to state my
opinion of the man who gave the story
to the public" Nearly $4,000 of the
required 100000 has been secured. and
1t Is probable the full amount will be
reached this week. The money will be
given to Miss Rachel and Miss Eliza
beth only. Father Sherman will pub
lIsh biography of his father, which
will give him all he needs, and p.
Tecumseh Sherman and the two mar
ried daughters are in good circum-
stances.
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A};j!lE7XIl(.n
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TesrR,enr 1850
NsrRiGhr 1850

Well! WeU!"
That's the way you feel after one
or two of DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets have done their work.
You feel well, instead of bilious
and constipated your sick head
ache, dizziness and indigestion
are gone. It's done mildly and
easily, too. You don't have to
feel worse before you feel bet
ter. That is the trouble with
the huge, old : fashioned pill.
These are small, sugar coated,
easiest to take. One little Pei
let's a laxative, three to four are
cathartic. They regulate and
cleanse the liver, stomach and
bowels-quickly, but thoroughly.
They're the cheapest pill, sold
by druggists, because you only
pay for the good you get.
They're guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, every time, or your
money is returned. That's the
peculiar plan all DR.. Pierce's
medicines are sold on.
Can YOU ask more ?
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
ishing the use of private stock cars, and
that Of arranging for division of the
live stock traffic.
NEVER SAID 1T.
Jay Gould Says the Denver Inter-
view is All Wrong.

Jay Gould Says the Denver Inter-
view Is All Wrong.
OMAHA. Neb., April 21.-Jay Gould,
accompanied by officials of the Union
Pacific, inspected the yards of the COM
pany in this city, Council Bluffs and
South Omaha to-day, the trip consum-
Ing all the morning and the greater
share of the afternoon. In an inter-
view Gould denounced the report sent
out from Denver as entirely groundless.
II sent for a reporter at Denver" said
he, land asked for reliable and ac-
curate man. | told rim that as far
as the Western Traffic association was
concerned | was In favor of maintain
ing it. The thought of disrupting
the association had never entered my
mind. but when this interview appeared
it simply reversed the statements l
made. In regard to the Rock Island
matter, | told the reporter had nothing
whatever to do with that road, and SO
had nothing to say. President Cables
name was not once mentioned during
the interview, and l was surprised and
chagrineG when | discovered how l had
been misquoted." Gould also said he
considered the Western Traffic associa-
ton success. 1t had served to equal
iZe rates, and resulted in a better feeling
generally in railway matters. He be-
lieved the association would continue
III existence. He stated that he would
be represented at the meeting in New
York. The party will leave Omaha at 6
O'Clock tomorrow morning for the East,
over the Northwestern.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22

ST. LOUIS. No, April 2f.-Flour very
strong; demand and, moderate Wheat-Every;
the opening was excitcd and s4S1I2c higher
than Yesterdays closing prices: the sales
Immediately after the opening were slightly
higher; after the first few minutes eased off,
recovering again to the top prices, but weak
ened again and sold down. the market ruling
nervous, but weak to the close; No 2 red
cash, Sill closing at 81. u asked; May Sl.13
Lisp, closing at 8. l3 asked; July. 4L0SA@
109ls, closing at Sl06t; August, S104l2Q
LOTS, closing at 81 OLE. Corn opened un-
changed to 14c higher, then advanced frac-
ton, but subsequently followed wheat, and
eased off with light trading, closing Aa14c
below Yesterdays close: No. 2 7l@Ilsc; May.
71@115sc, closing at 71l2c; July, 6614@6Sl2c,
closing at 66s4c. Oats quiet and easier;
No. cash, SIC; May, 54ssc; July, 4sss@
49lsc, closing at 4Sa4c. Rye quiet; No. 2,
STAG. Barley dull. Hay steady and firm for
choice; dull for low grades: prairie 81. sea
10; timothy, S15.5O@1S. Bran strong; sacked,
960g7lsc. Flaxseed nominal Lead dull and
nominally S3.s7l.@3.90. Butter steady I'M
changed. Eggs firm; 1112c. Cornmeal firm.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
HOW TO CURE
LA GRIPPE.

Go right about it. Don't waste a minute.
For the splitting headaches, racking pains
along the spine and in sides and loins. rheu
matism of muscles and joints, chils and fe-
vcrs. nausea and dissemination for food, you
must take three or four of
DR.. Schenck's Mandrake Pills
the first night, and after that a sufficient
number TO insure a daily and free action of
the bowels. Keep this up for some time; and
where chills and fevers are stubborn qui
nine in reasonable doses. can be used to adj
vantage with the Pills. These Pills set your
gorged liver free, cleanse the stomach and
bowels, and start up normal secretions
You've scored a big point.
Then, TO aid digestion. crush the weakness
and lassitude. drive oft the feeling that you'd
as leave die as live, and give tone and
strength to your system, you must take a
tablespoonful of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
THE SQUIRE CASE.
Important Decision of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission.

important decision OF the inter-
state Commerce Commission.
WASHINGTON, April 21.-The inter
state commerce commission to-day. in
an opinion by Commissioner Veazey,
decided the case of John p. Squire d
Co. against The Michigan Central Rail-
road Company, The New York Central
& Hudson River Railroad Company and
The Boston &Albany Railroad Company,
involving the rates of transportation on
live hogs, live cattle and meat products
i'll favor of the complainants. The
points decided are briefly AS follows:
/. The provision of the third section of
the act to regulate commerce, prohibit
ing carriers from making OF giving any
undue or unreasonable preference
or advantage to any particular
person, firm, company, corporation
or locality, or any particular description
of traffic. In any respect whatsoever,
not only applies to relative rates on one
description of traffic shipped to or from
competing localities, but also to relative
rates on differently described articles
which are competitive in the same mar
kets. and when carriers have estab-
lished rates Oh articles of competitive
traffic which are relatively reasonable
CthO i6llIs ilCy CuiIuOl al DllldllIN StleCU
particular articles of such traffic and
materially raise or lower rates so estab-
lished thereon without that provision of
the statute. 2. Rates for the trans
portatiOn of property should be based
upon eXacting fixed facts and perma-
nently continuing conditions, among
which are bulk, weight and gen
eral value of the commodity and eX-
pense of carriage, but purely COM
mercial considerations. as costs OF
rents and labor, cost of taxation. fluctu-
ating prices and generally geographical
advantages or disadvantages of business
location, are neither legitimate factors
nor fixed and stable conditions which
can lawfully be considered adjust
ing regular rates. The proper relation
of rates on strictly competitive articles
should be determined by reference 10
respective costs of service aScertained
with all possible accuracy. 5. Viola
ton by one carrier of principles laid
down in this case as governing relative
rates on competitive articles does not
Justify similar violations by its Compel
itors. 4. The rates involved in this
case are those on live hogs, live cattle
and the dressed products of each.
These are found to be competitive COM
modities and, therefore, entitled to reia-
lively reasonable rates for transporta-
ton. proportional to each other accord
ing to the respective costs of service.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
LIVE STOCK.
Union StGcExyards.

90 Official receipts at South ST. Paul: go hogs,
Hogs s. sc lower than Mondays prices.
Yards cleared early at $50 for skips and
ly medium to fairly good. Bulk brought
S4.95@l5.05.
Cattle-Strong on fair to good butcher
stuff, stockers and feeders. Fairly good
steers brought 81. 40, S4.7 and S.; 9S head Of
mon stock firm. The demand was active
and cleared the yards early, notwfthstand-
ing the rain, closing easier on East
ern reports; Sales: Steers, 1857 lbs, 81: 945
IDS. S39O; 500 lbs, So; 1.070 lbs, 81; 1,119 lbs,
S4.75; for ~ head, 1904 lbs at Sc; cowsand
calves for S?5; bulls, 900 lbs Sl.74: 1850 lbs.
S235; oxen. 1,c40 lbs, $50; 1,430 lbs, $3.50 !;
COWS, S3.50@3.9) for good fat ones calves, So
q3;50; choice yearlings $3.50; mixed beef,
S29004.
Sheep-Steady, unchanged; muttons, $40
$50: lambs 81 5C6n6
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
The ALTON'S INNING,
An Attempt to Restore Rates
Between Chicago and st.
Louis Frustrated.
General Passenger Agent
Charlton Is in No Position
to Adjust Rates
Because, if the Boycott Con-
tinues, He May Find 1t
Necessary to Cut.
A Big Combination Of Roads
in MiSSouri--The Burling-
ton Economies.

CHICAGO, April 21.-A tilt between
the representative of the Chicago &
Alton and of the Atchison, Topeka
Il Santa Fe was a feature of the special
meeting of the Western Passenger as
ISOLATION to-day. The meeting was
called to consider the question OF restor-
ing rates wherever they have been re-
duced in the territory of the association,
but the Chicago 81 Alton announced
that it was not yet prepared to advance
the rates between Chicago and st. Louis
General Passenger Agent Charlton. of
that road, informed the meeting that. in
view of the boycott declared against his
company by the Eastern lines, it might
become necessary for the Alton to pro-
tect itself by action independent
of the Western Passenger associa-
ton. He would not consent to
advance rates when he might be
compelled to reduce them within twen-
ty-four hours, and he plainly declared
that If it became necessary to make a
reduction as measure of protection to
the revenues of his road he would do so
regardless of the agreement and. rules
OF the association. The fight which the
Alton was in was not of his own seek
ing. Vice President Springer, of the
Atchison. retorted sharply. declaring
that Charlton's pretexts for refusing to
restore rates were very f1imsy. and in
timating that his threat of withdrawal
from the association was little less than
dishonorable. This brought out a scath-
ing re1Olnder from Charlton, and a war
of words was waged. But the other
managers all seemed to sympathize
with the Alton. The proposition to re-
store rates between Chicago and St.
Louis was voted down. Arguments
were then made for and against a prop
osltlon to advance the rates from Kan
saS City to st. Louis. The question was
left for Chairman Finley to decide. He
was Informed by the Alton people that
they would not advance the rate what
ever his ruling might be.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
st. Paarsp rodnce.

Butter-Extra creamery, Bib rolls, 2GG27c
tub creamery. 25Q.26c; choice creamery. 2260
&c: fancy dairy. 190D2Oc; good dairy, 16@1Sc
packing stock, 80 iUc.
Negetables-Celery, per doz, 40c: potatoes,
bu, S0@S5c; caulifiower. per doz, S125; cab
bage, $40 per 100; parsnips, 55c per bu; beets,
Acc per bu; rutabagas, SOC; lettuce, 40c per
doz; radishes, Acc per doz: onions per crate
s ss.SS' nc" 'aiiiofni" '"00'ge per crate
Eggs-Fresh stock, with cases, 11012c.
Beans-Fancy navies, hand picked, Blu, 81
medium, bu, Sl75@llS0; mixed lots, bu, 90c
OSLO; red kidney. bu, Sl.25@150.
California Fruits-Pears, ST per box.
Grapes-Maluga, per Dbl. $500
Cranberries-Bell and cherry, per bu So 50
o.; Cape Cod per Dbl, S11.5G@l2; Bell and
Bugle. Sll.5GGll2.
Bananas--Yellow, large, sound fruit, S.. %
03.50: yellow. medium, SI.7502
Dates--Persian, 65Ib box, &C. Fard 10lb
boxes, 12c; Golden, 10-lb boxes 10c
,Apples-Fancy stand, per bbl, S65O@7:
choice, ST..
Maple sugar-1-lb brick, lie; lib brick
12c.
Figs-Extra fancy, 20@22c; fancy new lay
erS per lb, 1Sc: choice new LAYERS per h. I6c:
mats, so lbs. Toe; baskets, 12c
Lemons-Fancy, $50 size, S55C616; choice,
S5@5.5O.
0ranges-Mcssina, So 1913; Valencia, $3.50
@6; California Riverside, S3.5o@13 70; Cali
fornia Nayals S6.@6.25 California Mount
ain, S3613.25.
Cider-Fine apple, clarified, " bbls. 81;
bblS 81; pure juice, new, 70 bills $3.50; bbls.
$50; peach, l2 bbls, $3.50; pear, u bbls,
$3.50; orange, l2 bblS, $3.50
Honey-White clover, 1s@2Oc; dark, 10
allie.
Game-Prairie chickens, S450@5 per doz;
ducks, S3.5CG3. IS; mallard, red head, s.; can
vas-back, IS; .pheasants, ST; quail, s.. 5O@3;
jack rabbits; $50; snipe, per doz. $3.50
Poultry-Turkeys 130I4c; chickens, 110
12c; ducks and geese, 1001lc
Nuts-Pecans Texas polished medium. Ice
per lb; lagre, 130i4c; almonds, Tarragonas,
1sc; California, soft-shelled. 1Sc; filberts,
15c; Sicily, 12Gl13c; walnuts, California 13@
14c: hickory nuts, large, S101.25 per bu;
shellbarks. S1.5G0L75 per bu; Brazils, 12c per
lb; Virginia peanuts. roasted S09c per lib;
cocoanuts, per 100, S5.5C06.
Cheese-Fancy full cream cheddar, 10011c:
fancy full cream twins, 11@11I2c; Young
America, 110l2c: Swiss, 14015c; brick. 14c;
Limburger, lie.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
Rishop GiImour,s FuperaI.

CLEVELAND, o., April 2l.-No func-
ton of the Catholic church in this CITY
ever drew together SO large multitude
as the funeral of Bishop Gilmour.
Every Catholic church and institution
of the diocese was represented, and
words of sympathy flowed in from all
parts of the country. As the hour ap-
preached for the funeral the crowd be-
came so dense about the cathedral that
there was hardly room in Superior and
Erie streets for the stream of people
which soug hit to gain entrance, and not
a hundredth part of the vast concourse
could find room within the doors of the
ohurch
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
DON'T CHEAT YOURSELF,

1t pays to secure the best, and
this is specially true when life or
health are at stake. How any man
or woman who is suffering from
dyspepsia, liver trouble or any
similar affiiction. can dose the
stomach with cheap nostrums pass
es all belief. Thousands of people
so troubled GO to Carlsbad. and
spend large amounts of money in
doing it. Why not use the natural
Carlsbad Sprudel Salts, which is
imported from Carlsbad, and can
be obtained Ofany reliable druggist?
1t is natures remedy, pure and
simple. For all disorders of the
stomach. liver and kidney the
genuine Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is
without equal. 1t is specially ben
eficial for chronic constipation.
equity and rheumatic affections.
and should be taken early in the
morning, before breakfast.
1t should be generally used dur
ing the Spring and Summer months.
when sufficient out door exercise
can be taken. Do not be imposed
upon by INSCRIPTIONS dealers. The
genuine article must have the sig
nature of ''Eisner & Mendelson Co..
Agents. 6 Barclay Street, New
York." On the neck of every bottle.
Write for pamphlet.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
Another Pittshurg Strike.

PITTsBURG, April 21.-A general lock-
out of stonemasons was inaugurated in
Pittsburg and Allegheny this morning
by the master masons' association. The
trouble arose over dispute of hod-
carriers at work on the Providence Mis-
sion church III Allegheny City, over
non-union men. The action of the
master masons may result in precipitat-
ing the lockout of all the men engaged
in the building trades. The lockout has
been expected, and it is probable the
workers. through their officials, may re-
taliate by beginning the big strike ten
days ahead of time.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
Thirteen permits .....
Investigating the Mafia.

NEW ORLEANS, April 21.-The pres
ence of 270 witnesses vino have been
summoned to appear before the grand
jury created quite an animated scene
around the criminal district court room
to-day. The examination of these wit
nesseSS will probably occupy the re-
malnder OF the week, and the impress
sion now is that the grand jury report
will not be made for some DAYS. Many
of these witnesses are prominent citi-
zeDs, and the cause of their having heen
summoned IS matter of conjecture,
but the general impression is that the
grand jury are still Investigating the
Malta case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
LOOKING 1T OVER.
Burlington Officials Contemplate
Buying the Deadwood Central.

DEADwoOD, S. d., April p -Presi-
dent Perkins, of the Chicago, Burling-
ton IL Quincy railroad, accompanied by
Messrs. Wittann and Callen, directors
of the company, arrived in the city yes
terday, and spent this morning inspect
ing the Deadwood Central railroad,
which has just completed its line to the
mining districts of Bald Mountain and
Ruby Basin. 1t is rumored that deal
is pending by which the Deadwood
Central and its rights of way are to be
sold TO the Burlington IL Missouri, a
part of the Chicago. Burlington q Quincy
system, and that the visit of the officials
OF the latter road is really preliminary
to conclusion of the negotiation. The
consideration for the Deadwood Central
will be 81 ,OOO, OO0.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
BLAIR'S WAY.
A Railroad Sold on Foreclosure to
Clear an Incumbrance.

a railroad SOLD on Foreclosure to
Clear an Incumbrance.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 21.-The
Kansas City & Southern railway, one of
John l. Blair's roads, was sold at public
auction to-day at foreclosure sale. The
road was sold to satisfy deed of trust
given the Farmers Loan and Trust
company, of New York, to secure $780,
600 of the roads bonds. The road is Ill
miles long and runs from Kansas City
to OSceola, in st. Clair county. The
road was sold to John l. Blair for $780,
600, he being the only bidder. Regard
ing the sale, he said: This foreclosure
sale is authorized 10y me in order that l
may perfect my title to the road. am
a stakeholder in the Farmers Loan and
Trust company, and, of course, my bid
was merely nominal. The sale to-day
was to clear the road of an incumbrance
put upon it by William Bailey, formerly
president of the road -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-04-22
BEN BUTLER PU OUT.
An Offended Judge Ordered Him
Elected From the COurt Room

An Offended Judge Ordered Him
Elected From the Court Room.
B0sTON, Mass, April 21.-The case of
Mrs. johnson. convicted Of perjury in
pension application, came up in the
United States district court this morn
ing before Judge Carpenter. of Rhode
Island. the question being on the arrest
of Judgment. When the case was last
before the court, Gen. Butler counsel
of Mrs. johnson, incurred the diSpleas-
ure OF Judge Carpenter, whom the gen
eral later characterized as IAN inferior
judge of an inferior court of an inferior
state" and was forbidden by him to
again appear before that court. Gen.
Butler thereupon carried his right of ap-
pearaDce to the United States supreme
court. As a result Mrs. johnson this
morning appeared without counsel. The
Judge asked her who was her counsel.
Gen. Butler" was the answer. "Well,'
said the judge, 'he cannot appear be-
fore this court" Gen. Butler was sent
for by his client and appeared in the
court room. about l O'Clock. District
Attorney Alien, when he entered, moved
for sentence, when Gen. Butler arose to
address the court. Judge Carpenter,
saying that the gentleman was disor-
move him from the court room. The
marshal and an assistant advanced to
Gen. Buffers side and took him by the
arms. Gen. Butler again endeavored to
address the court, when his honor called
out 'Mr. Marshal" Marshal DOhertv
said to Gen. Butler: "You hear the
order of the judge?''
Gen. Butler-I am ready to-
His Honor Remove him, Mr.. Mar
shall. cannot allow him to create any
further distuI bance.
Gen. Butler-l am here
Before he could finish the sentence he
was taken hold of by the marshal and
his assistants and escorted from the
room. Gen. Buffers voice was very
much affected and his eyes full of tears.
as he exclaimed: Il yield to torcen'
When the marshal released him the
general Immediately returned to the
court room. The judge had Just left
the bench, however, and the general,
having looked around and seeing the
bench vacant, exclaimed: "Well, the
room smells little better now than it
did a few minutes ago!' He then left
the cOurt