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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Somerset Pomona.

The next regular meeting of Somer-
set County Pomona Grange, will be with
East Madison Grange, at the Up
per Mills, East Madison, Tuesday, May
l4th at 10 A. NJ.
MISUNDERSTANDING ceremonies ;
song by the choir; order of business adj
dress of welcome, sister Mary A. Rob.
inson; response, sister Geo. Savage ;
song by the choir; select reading. sister
lottie A. Roberts; select reading, sis
ter Ellen \. Paine; select reading,
brother Ezra Stevens; instrumental mu-
sic sister Kate Reed and brother 4. F.
Paine essay. sister Lizzie II. Bosworth :;
select reading. sister Mary Marcia Sc
lect rPading, sister Alma Z. Steward !;
solo, sister Kate Reed Farmers egg
basket" lecturer. Topic: What shall be
a woman's work on the farm? Sisters y.
A. Withee, {. ID. Holbrook, and Ella II.
Crowell song by the choir Question :
Resolved that our representatives do
not represent us in the state Legislature
and National Congress. Aas"'N"t'--
E. Bosworfn, Ansel Holway. Alonzo
Smith. Negative. l.. c. Jewett, c. II.
Jones, l.. II. Moulton; song by the
choir, closing ceremonies.
EUGENE DANFoRTH, Lecturer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

The latest Joke at the expense of the
French Society For the Protection OF
Animals is 70 the following effect: A
countryman, armed with an immense
club, presents himself before tie pres.
dent Of the society and claims the first
prize He is asked to describe the act OF
humanity ON which he POUNDS the claim
4 saved the life of wolf. - reptile,
the countrymah. Il might easily have
killed him with this bludgeon, . and he
swings his weapon in the air, to the i'm
mense discomfort of the president
=" But where was this wolff" inquire.
the latter What had he done to you?'
He had Just deyoured my wife,
was the reply
The president reflects an instant and
then says, My friend, am of opinion
that you have been sufficiently reward
ed New York Post.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Is Its1

1t is very r ,f.utly that the -uperin-
tendent of schools in city employing
about fifty teachers said at i much
debated question among educators
whether the teaching of temperance IN
our schools is of any benefit; whether
The laws requiring such teaching are not
a great mistake.
l. il "A question:" That II il not
an,onp all educators i evident by the
earnest. conscientious, Intelligent service
given bv thousands of teacher, and sup
rrintendents i'm both their teaching and
in advocacy of the measure. But l. the
..rntleman's assertion true a. applied 70
any important number of educators,
ur vould he educators: We fear thit II
i and believe that it would be worth the
trouble for W. {. +. [. women 10 aScer-
tain What proportion of them in each
county doubt or o, iect to The wisdom of
Temperance Educational laws, aud 10
What extent are such directors "obstruc-
tionist," 10 the enforcement or obsery-
ance Of the law.
undoubtedly there arr many surprises
in waiting for the W. G. I. L women
who will investigate along this liz, aud
we shall find that there j. not only The
law OF cause aud effect but one OF ~
cause and effect also.
l. il the province Of teachers employ
ed in our public school, to question
whether or no they obey the school la%s
under which they VOL
Is it not as reasonable to demur about
teaching physiology and hygiene Al all,
a. To debate whether pupils Will be hene-
fitted by knowledge of the nature OF al
cohol narcotics aud their effect upon the
human system;
Let there be light and warning for
rho tputb
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
PROBATE NOTICES
z
To all persons Interested In either OF tn
Estates hereinafter named.

40 All pers""s ,"'o'e'e" i" o''n"i w inv
'-,,,, nv, 'r maj. n''"
A Coohi Or fhobAIb nelu at Stow
~ hegan, wlthln ana Tor the county or SOM
erset, on the "a, TUESDAY OF APR IN the year
oi nv toIinino ahavin baan
nasaypta Cd tnr antion etharannon barsaftar
pSioatad - =; harabu SrSara1 Tbat nuhIic
notice tbereof he given to ali nersons interest
ed. that they may appear at a Probate Court to
be holden at said Skowhegan, at the Probate
Office on the End TUESDAY of MAY. next
at nine of the clock in the forenoon, and be
heard thereon and object II they see cause.
MABEL w COVER, late of Seowhegan, de-
ceased. Will presented for Probate by George
W. Cover the executor named therein,
JESSE r. MATHEWS, late of Hartland, de-
ceased. Will presented for Probate by Joha f.
Merrill the executor named therein
JAMES w. HIGGINS. late of Pittsfeld. de-
ceased. Will presented for Probate by Mary
E. Higgins the executrix named therein.
ceased. will presented for Probate by Way
land Leighton the executor named therein.
ALBERT MOORE, late of Arson, deceased
Will and petition for Probate presented by
Alice P. Moore, daughter of said deceased,
with a petition for her appointment as admin
istratrlx with the Will annexed
LORENZO MCINTYRE, late OF Norridgewock
deceased VIII presented for Probate and
petition Tor appointment OF John weston ad-
mlnlstrator with Will annexed.
ELLEN A. CHURCH, late of Norridgewock,
deceased. fetitlon filed for the appointment
OF Henry D W hltlng Admr.
BELA BURRTLL. late of Canaan, deceased
Petition for license to sell and convey real es-
tate presented by Isaiah Crowell Admrde bonis
non with VIII annexed.
W KICKER & SONS, late of New Portland
deceased. Petition for license to sell and con
Vey real estate presented by John Metcaf al,
nnlhlstrator OF partns fshlp estate.
JOHN W. MCKINNEY late of Madison. de-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Alcohol and Consumption.

Many persons still adhere to the old
opinion that alcohol Is indispensable as Il
remedy or tonic in conSumptive cases.
DR.. Il. Richardson, physician to Queen
Victoria. in his rules for such cases
saws: II do not remember ever seeing the
commencement of symptoms of tubereu-
lar consumption without preliminary
cold. Getting accustomed To pure ar,
and plenty of it-getting insured in Tact,
70 outdoor colds, on the whole, good
precaution against taking cold. But
sudden exposures to heat and celd, TO
draughts and to wet, are always danger
Gus. In the spring much danger arises
from changing the clothes too rapidly
from warm to cool suits. IL Is hest
never to overwrap the body with clothes
At any season, but it Is specially bud 10
make sudden extreme changes. II Is al
80 bad to get Wet feet. or 10 keep on
on damp stockings. 1t i most injurious
for women TO wear the chest covered up
all day, and in the evening 10 60 INTO
heated rooms with the chest, shoulders
aud back uncovered.
"With consumptive persons digestion
is often capricious, since respiration Is IA
second digestion Fatty and oily foods.
foods of the respiratory class, should
predominant. Fresh butter with bread,
if it agrees, may be taken freely, aud
cream is excellent; curds and cream are
tlso excellent. Mix, where it agrees. Is
the best of beverages. Fresh vegetables
and fruits and roasted apples are always
advisable. Alcoholic drinks should be
avoided altogether. Meals should never
he heavy; four light meals day, with
the food pretty equally divided As to the
quantity, is the best form. All foods
should be well cooked, and the milk
should on every occasion, be boiled be
fore it is taken. Mere luxurious habits
are inadvisable for consumpfiHe persons,
and none more so than smoking - Icm-
eru1cp JrjbUUr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Alcohol and Athletes

Sir Beujlmin Ward Richardson, in an
address lately published, mentions that
he once Intercepted noted tight-rope
Expert ~ To the art. The acrobat stated
that all good trainers and sliliful per-
formers agree thai abstinence from alec
holc beverages is absolutely necessary.
Hi, advice To athletes i: so long "a
you are in course of preparation touch
not the hurffu hing II is sure to under
mine all the qualities On which you lie
pend for success; it viii iniure your pre-
eiaion, your decision, Your presence of
mind, and your endurance. National
Temperance .iir0catc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

Mrs Mary f. Dyer of Winona, Mimi,
has been elected school director from
the First ward The women of the town
desired to have her for director, and
she obtained the Republican nomina-
ton. She was supported by the best part
of the city press and was elected by a
handsome majority, the women them
selves casting large vote for her. 1t is
the first time that any woman has been
chosen to such position in Winona.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

Eddie O'Connell, aged years, resid-
ing in Larone, went cunning with two
or three men a few days ago. A gun
was laid on the ground and Eddie
caught hold of the muzzle of the gun,
dragging it along on the ground, and
the hammer catching, the gun was dis
charged, the contents passing between
the boys arm and his body.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
BuCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by X.
Il. Patten.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
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THE HENRY BILL PUB. co, Norwich, Conn.
l6tf Managers for New England.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

Rev. j. II. Matthews ri Madison,
preached the sermon at the ordination
of &. A. Mathews rs a minister, who
has been made State missionary OF the
congregational society, winch uGcur,. =
in WaterVille, Tuesday evening. GU
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Non-PartiSan w .C.T.U

The Skowhegan bipartisan W. {. T. 7,
meets at the Parlors OF the q. A. X. Hall the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
at three O'Clock. p. VI.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

Ignatius J. Loyola had the face of all
ascetic, with sharp features, worn with
fasting, watching and prayer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

See Simpsons new line of bath and
carriage sponges, and get prices.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
AN SWER THIS.

The largest subscription house in the country
wants first class representative for this COM
munity for strictly special work. Short
hours. Good pay. Minister, teacher, or wide
awake man or woman given prefence. Ad-
dress. stating age and former employment,
Globe Bible Publishing Co., 723 Chestnut St.,
Phila., Pa. 8tls
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
| !:

If You want to buy or sell farm call on w.
Il. Ward.
II you want to buy or sell house call on w
f. Ward.
II you want to rent or hire house call on
w. H. Ward.
II you want to let or hire money on real es-
tate call on w. II. Ward.
II you want to let or hire money on collater-
ais call on w. II. Ward.
II you want to buy or sell town lot call on
W. Fl. Ward.
In fact II you have anything to buy or sell
call on W. H. Ward.
Auctioner, Broker, and Dealer In Second
hand Furniture and all kinds of Second
hand Goods. 2tf
1874 WATER ST. SKOWHEGAN
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

will soon bring the bicycle girl in her bloom
ers. You may not want the boomers, but You
ought by all means to have the bicycle If not
already provided. We have the largest stock
in Somerset Co. and prices have been reduced
so as to bring them within within the reach OF
all. In the pursuit of health the most rapid
progress can be made on bicycle. Buy one
and get the benefit OF invigorating open air
exercise. Prices $3.50, $3.50 S5s 80, s63 so,
S6S,75 to 800. Send for Catalogue and price to
]. N. 81. j. SMITH. Music Dealers
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Cut 1t Out.

with your address and 14c. in
stamps, and by return mail you will
receive their beautiful
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02

The Country Thcreahout offered Few Fea-
lures, aud There Was Nothing Worthy
of Eulo.y-A Report That Failed Com
pletely as a Prophecy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-02
Columbus Souvenir Spoon

We warrant these spoons made of the best German
silver, extra plated with pure silver, oxidized
handles, gold lined bowls.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-10-04
$9,5OO,000
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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21

Mrs. W. II. Meek. who resides at
Camptonville, Cal, says her daugh-
ter was for several years troubled at
times with severe cramps in the sto-
mach, and would be in such agony
that it was necessary to call in Il
physician. Having read about
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy she concluded to
try it. She found that it always
gave prompt relief. 1t was seldom
necessary to give the second dose
''It has not only saved us lots OF
worry and time" she says, but
also doctor bills" 1T is my opinion
that every family should have a bot
tie of this remedy i'm the house" For
sale by c. +. Little, Druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Ranch For Sale.

A ranch of 800 acres within eight
miles of Lewistown for sale cheap
for cash. One hundred and thirty
| five acres have this year produced
100 tons of hay and 1900 bushels of
grain, the latter being one-half wheat
and averaging 45 bushels to the
acre Grain raised without irriga-
ton, though two irrigating bitches
supply a good amount of water
1t is a fine opportunity Fine range
roundabout. Inquire at this Office.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Proposals for Drugs, Medicines etc.

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Board of County Commis-
sioners. up to O'Clock. Monday Dec
2, 1885, for furnishing drugs, medi-
cines and surgical supplies, to the
poor, sick and infirm at the County
Hospital. and prisoners at the
County Jail, and also for county
patients within a radius of twenty
miles of Lewistown, from March g.
1896, to December 81, 1896.
Proposals should be addressed tn
W. s PERKINS, Clerk of Board.
Lewistown, Montana.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Proposals for Medical Attendance.

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Board of County Commis-
sioners up to O'Clock, Monday Dec
>. 1885, from resident practicing Phys
icians, for furnishing the necessary
and usual medical and surgical
attendance to the sick, poor and
infirm of the County. at the Hospital
and Jail, and within a radius of
twenty, miles of Lewistown. from
March 6, 1896, to December 81, 1896.
Proposals should be addressed to
w. $. PERKINS, Clerk of Board.
Lewistown, Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Notice-Taxes Due.

State and county taxes for the year 800
are now due aud PAYABLE at this office
II not paid before 6 O'Clock p. IN. OF Mon
day, the End day of December, 1893, said
taxes will be delinquent, and the Law
makes an add ition of 10 per cent to the
amount thereof, and requires that property
upon which taxes are delinquent shall be
Immediately advertised for sale, or seized
and sold for the payment OF said taxes and
costs.
Dated October 18th, 1895.
G. w. Cook.
Treasurer of Fergus County, Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Dentistry.

DIR. A. Hauge. dentist, late of Min
neapolis. will be at Lewistown, No
vember 22nd and will remain for two
weeks, prepared for the practice oil
dentistry in all it's branches. All
work done i'm workmanlike manner
at moderate prices. Anyone desiring
NV services should make early ar
rangements. o. HAUGE, ID. d. -
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
DISTRICT COURT.
What hae Bsen AccompIished.----The Davis
Bennett Case.

The action brought by w. w. Ben
nett against w. HI. Davis to recover
$500 alleged to have been loaned
Davis by Bennett attracted consider
able attention and comment. w. w.
Bennett, James Bennett, Mrs. Ora
Bennett and Mrs. w. W. Bennett
testified that on the evening of Sep
tember 4th w. w. Bennett loaned
Davis $500 whereas Mr.. Davis denied
that Bennett ever paid him such. The
testimony of Davis was accepted by
the jury as against that of the four
defendant.
During the trial it was stated by
the Bennetts that on the evening of
September 4th ID. NJ. Crowley did not
visit the Bennett home, but that this
$500 was paid Davis early on that
evening. Mr.. Crowley testified that
on that evening Mr.. Bennett left a
note at his saloon requesting him,
Crowley, to be on Benefits back
porch at II O'Clock that evening
and that he went there at that time
and was met by o. f. Bennett.
Later the Bennett brothers, Davis
Crowley and NJ. b. Darrow went to
Crowley's saloon and in answer to
the question what were you doing
there, Mr.. Crowley" the latter stated,
'jobbing a horse race" referring to
the agreement that was reached that
evening whereby Davis, the jockey
was to pull Lady Wallace, the race
mare, in the pacing race with Crow.
ley's Distance.
| Adelbert Allen W.. W. r. Hanson
and S. b Stone, damages. Continued
j. p. Woolsey VS.. W. +. Hanson
and S. b. Stone, damages. Continued
Silverman Bros. VS.. Jas. Weavel
and w. A. Shaules, debt. Dismissed
as settled.
Montana Savings Bank vs.. Edward
Mcdonnell ct al, debt. Dismissed
without prejudice.
Geo. V. Lewis executor, VS.. VIM. V
Lewis, debt. Continued.
Wm. f. McCollun vs. Sarah J
McCullum, divorce. Dismissed.
Kate Merideth VS.. JOS. Kidd, debt
Continued.
Naturalization granted to Margare
Trepp, Carl Albert Anderson, an,
; Thomas Matthias.
Cases of Chas. Lehman & Co. Ernes
kies and Hubert Divivier VS.. TIL
: Consolidated Double Eagle Coll
Mining Co. debt. DEFENDANTS de
murrer withdrawn and defaul
! entered against defendant.
e Matter of insanity of John Va
e Dorm. Decree of insanity rendered
Robt. Morrison ct al VS.. o. E. Ben
nett Settlement of accounts. Hear
without jury and taken unde
e advisement. BY stipulation of pal
ties the mare, Lady Wallace, wa
: ordered sold by the sheriff at publ
auction within ten days from Noven
ber 18th and the proceeds theirC
deposited with clerk of court.
The State of Montana ex rel and l
;, c. Austin and Frank Moshner VS.. L
A. Moulton, county superintendent
of public schools. Fergus count,
Mont Application for writ of ce
tiorari granted.
III. B. Farnam VS.. F. H. King, del
and damages. Trial by jury an
verdict rendered granting plainti
D. horse and SO damages.
4 b. ID. Mcleod vs.. III. p. Brooks
u Co., debt. Motion to quash summon
10 sustained.
Is W. w. Bennett vs.. W. III. Davi
debt. Trial by jury and verde
found for the defendant.
: Frank Lewis VS.. James Robin
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

Notice IL hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing un-
der the firm name of McHugh & Sloan
Is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. Perry McHugh will continue
the business collecting all accounts
and paying all bills of the firm
PERRY MCHUGH,
CLARENCE SLOAN
Dated at Lewistown, Nov. II. 1895.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21

debt. Plaintiffs motion for change
of venue argued and taken under ad-
visement.
j. Emil Werner VS.. w. ii. Peck ct al,
debt. Dismissed without prejudice.
Naturalization granted to VIM.
Gibson and Mary Anderson.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21

=-SMe&s JAMES A. SHIELDS rosr no ~ o
zAsa A. H.. of Lewistown, meets on the last
: : Z: ::
XII Saturday of each mouth, at p. IN, in
GIl e. A. X. hall.
WI JAMES REED.
SAS1A Commander
" A NJ. NACyMBER, Adj.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Notice.

As desire to close out my business
in Maiden at an early date, all those
indebted to me will please call and
settle at once. G.. III. WILLIAMS.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1895-11-21
Power Mercantile Company
OriginatOrs w.
LOW PRICES.
How About that Suit :?

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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-16
LIVE STOCK MARKETS..


Chicago, Ill, Feb. 15.-To-day's cattle
market was duh and weaker. The run
was light enough to warrant an i'd
vance. but buyers seemed to have an
IDEA that the high prices paid on Fri
day would insure fun receipts for Mon
day, and they We're inclined TO walt
developments. Handy little steers. fat
COWS and heiferB We're not quotably
lower, but for other descriptions there
was decline varying from to l5c.
Dressed beef and shipping steers were
quoted at y3.4015.00; stockers and feed
ers at R.4OQ3.s0. Cows and bulls at
$li0a400, and Texas cattle anywhere
from S2.004240. The bulk OF the steers
sold at $3.S0l4.90. and sales of COWS and
bulls We're principally at S2.OOa3,25.
There was n supply OF $4,000 hogs on
to-day's market and prices moved down
another peg. Such hogs as sold at $40
early yesterday. and at Sl35 later in
the day were offered at $4.25, and that
was the top of the market. Compare
lively few offerings went above SALE,
S3s694.0O buying most of the $50 to zoo
pound hogs and the heavier weights
selling principally at S3.S094.15 The
reduction from Thursdays closing
prices was about 1Oc Many lots of
light and mixed stuff sold from $40
to $50 and throughout sold all along
down to $3.50.
The sheep market was slow for all
descriptions Receipts amounted to
about 10000. Sheep ranged from $3.50
4.25, with most OF the sales at SS,25V
400. Sales of lambs were at $3.25U5.4O
for poor to extra quality.
Receipts-Cattle, 5000; calves, $50;
hogs, $1,000; sheep, 10000.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-16

West Union, Ohio. Feb. ia pro-
tracted meeting at Pleasant HILL near
here, was waxing warm and many had
been blessed with abundant grace. Sat
urday night the coal supply gave out
and a brother was sent to Winchester
for more coal. When he returned he
dumped the coal or near the church
and some time during the might the
whole pile disappeared one old dea-
con accused the other who hauled the
coal of purloining 1t, and the brother
denied II so vigorously that had not
friends interfercd the morning services
would have been stopped by pugil-
istlc encounter They smothered their
wrath until last night, when, while the
mourners beach was crowd with penl-
fonts and several were shouting the
two brothers renewed their diuerences'
Tbey pummtled each other around The
room and finally both fell over into the
mint. The minister interfered ana
separated them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-16

Liverpool. Feb. l5,-Cotton-spot bus
mess moderate, prices iirmer; American
middllng, 3D. The sales of the day were
5000 bales Of which 5000 We're for spec
ulation and export and included fiUl
American. Receipts. $4,000 bales in
Guiding 44,7O0 American.
Futures opened quiet but steady and
CLOSED barely steady at the decline;
local firms manipulating. American
IniddlIng, L. NJ. c. February . 6l-6id
FEBRUARY and March. . Gi-6id; March
and April, 2 6l-64G2 62-6id: April and
May, 2 63-64d; May and June Sdi June
and Julv. 0 t-6492 3-Gid: July and Au-
gust. s-6ad: August and September,
q 5.6id; October and September, 5-6i
al G-G4d; October and November,
7.Gid.
Tenders of to-days deliveries none