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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

WEST ApPCMATTON. VA. Feb. 3d.
Special. n mere has been mncN Sickness
in this community within the last &C."
weeks. That old enemy "a grippe has
had many victims. though so far there
have been no deaths rom it. Miss
Mamie White. Of our village s at present
very iil. her rouhl'. beips heart disfa .e
A few days ago M j. w. Laweom who
died in lynohpurg, was buried al Aider-
SONS Mills a few miles from mere ne
had relatives I'm this county rev. NJ.
McMurrty. pastor ~ the W~st-En frts,
byterian church. Lynchburg, conducted
the services at the grave. 49,.
adopted tle following as their yell. Kan,
Rlh Eah. what DO you guess, Ap-po-
ma, toN-A. u. $. Whoopla Ana lhty
give 30 with "a viii and with volume
that sets The echoes lying
The school has chosen scarlet ana
blue ae their colOrs. and delight 20 wear
and show them Miss Eddy Hardy.
teacher OF the Primary bepartm AT u
quite sick with la grippe, Ihe upper
grade. some thrty-three strong was
given a clndy-puliuc on FRIDAY htnt ~
their teacher. Miss Dickinson, az hlfH-
lci" 8 very enjoyable Tune vas az.
Mrs j W. Flood. who has been visiting
frlrnds I'm PhilaNlDhia for some weeks.
returned a few days ago. MI. tharies
Peers OF Richmond. was on o. WISH 10
his father. Mr.. George q. Peers, OF thls
place a day or so ago.
The Library Association ia 10 meet mex
Friday at "Flonelmo' the home OF Mf,
and Mrs. NJ l.. Harvey, besides muslcai
selections. there Is 10 Dee "a debate on me
l,nsstion of government control OF rail-
roads and telegraph lines. Msssrs. J. tt-
r-flsson Moses. Trent and r. Taylor are
The sneakers The Library Association Is
ARRANGING for a star course OF lectures
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lupRoyEmnNrs IT nor SPRINGS.
4 New York Company to Make Extensive
InNe-tment. ~ the little Trailing.

HOT SPRINGS, Va. Feb. Special
Mr. Arthur Stimson has just completed
his inventory for the Hot Springs Co,
at The VAIN. The above resort will be
under the management of Ms. Eubank
for che coming season. who is now repre-
scented there by her nephew. Mr. G. G.
Rucker.
Large quantities Of yat1r are now being
shipped from the RubinO Healing Springs.
or. as more generally known. the Little
Healing. These springs have lately been
purchased and improved by a New York
company who We understand are ccntem-
plating quite extensive Developments.
The excavations for the new 10000 gal
lon Reservoirs are about completed. This
additional reservoir D. being built to re-
move all danger of a severe drought ef-
fe,tng the water supply al the hotels
There are now about thrty-ive guests
az the Virginia. Among the late arrivals
are VIM a. Marburg. Baltimore. NJ D.:
d. Ellis j. g. Cobb. Howard T. SWeetser,
and T.. Morrison, Jr.. of New York. C. y.
Gilman. Lexington. KY. Mr. and Mrs
Walter Beale, Carlisle, Pa: Frank banks.
DAYTON o.: A. O. Elyner Cincinnati. o.:
J. III. Mcbride. and Mr. and Mrs L. Nc
Bride. Cleveland. O.
Mr.. Decatur AXtell was up yesterday
looking after the interests Of his COM
pany.
Watson & Company expect TO move into
their new store opposite McClintic &
company. in few days.
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enacted. IL IS believed by friends Of the
institution here, would be very unjust
90 the ahOyc-named colleges.
The substance of bin No. is 10 re-
charter Shoemaker College. so as to SEE
cure IL State aid. and create conditions
for further litigation of the Shoe
maker estate. in spite of the decision Of
the Supreme Court
Bin No. . is TO get the State 10 donate
5000 due the State by Emory and Henry
College, 20 Shoemaker College. and il is
rumored that this is desired not so much
on account Of the help 10 would give
Shoemaker College as for the fact that
10 would put Emory and Henry College
in the power OF such am institution. SO
as 10 enable it 10 take revenge upon
that college for the very innocent acts
OF asking the courts 10 construe the
will
II is not believed By your correspond
emit that IT is possible for the Legislature
of Virginia, when II understands the
facts I'm the case. 10 engage in any such
legislation that will endanger the inter
ests Of the colleges. or the rights of
any litigants whatever.
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A NOTABLE OCCASION.
THEGATHERING OFCLAN UITHERS
AROUND MEAD or TINE HOUSE.
a Brilliant Marriage Followed by "A Gold
en- Wedding, and Grand Re
ception and Ball.

WYTHEVILLE, VA. Feb 3.-Wythe-
vile society has been in a fever OF
exciter ent to-day IN view Of the mar
Rage of Mr.. John Young Terry to Miss
Virginia Secessia Withers. the youngest
laughter OF Colonel X. l.. Withcrs,
which occurred at o'clock at St. Johns
Episcopal church.
The auditorium was tastefully dccOrat-
ed with eveTgreens and cut flowers
There was crush OF friends ana guests
TO witness the interesting ceremony
which was performed by Rev. Mercer
+. Logan. The musical programme was
brilliantly executed.
William l.. Fulton was the best man
and Miss Willie Withers the maid OF
honor. The other attendants were Dr.
George H. Zimmerman of POcahontas,
and Miss Boiling, of Wythevillc. Mr..
Edwin Carter of Indiana, and Miss Rhetta
Gibboney; Mr.. Clarence Trinke and Miss
Williams, of Farmville. Many promi-
nent people from various parts OF the
State were present.
THE GOLDEN WEDDING.
The reception which followed the we'd
ding. I'm honor OF the fftieth anniversary
OF the marriage Of Colonel and Mrs. X. Il.
Withers. drew together a notable assem-
bly, OF people. representing the most bril-
liant circles OF social life In the old Do
mlnion.
Nearly all of the three generations Of
this direct family were present TO do
honor to the heads of the house.
The great lawn surrounding the eX-
Senator's handsome home was parked
with the stylish equipaees OF his neigh
bors and the big rooms. whose mural or
naments are rare flowers and delicately-
scented plants. are filled with accom-
olished women and brilliant men. vieng
With each other 20 do honor TO our most
istinguished citizen.
Scores OF elegant and tasteful presents
e-teen sent TO the couple now cele-
tlting the fftieth cycle Of connubial
-priness.
3 According to the time-honorcd custom
their house. a bail followed the re-
option, ending at 2 A. NJ.
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Maintain Breezes.

ALTON. VA, Feb. 3.-special.-As the
winter advances more cases or cnicn.
fhieyfnc house-breaking. and minor ROD
berries are reported. 49,.
THE p0st-0nice al Weliy's Ford, on me
star route was broken into last week
and 500 stolen Government detectFe
Is working up the case, So iar Without
success.
Miss Mayme Smith IS spending the
winter I'm Atlanta.
DR. Forrest Williams. who has married
lately. will have "A handsome residence
built az once In the grove opposite
Avon"
Invitations have been sent here for the
marriage of Mt 4. Jackson Parrish, OF
Richmond. 10 Miss Mary 5. GoOdloe.
daughter Of Mr.. Spottswood Goodloe. OF
Gordonsyile Va.
Miss Mary Tyree was married to Mr..
Glass By Rev. Hartwell Hawthorn Wed
nesday evening. Bride fifteen, groom
eighteen years Of age.
Edward Boiling. a white youth. died
Wednesday morning in this vicinity
Dr. John williams. OF Albemarie coun-
~. visited avon" Friday.
Married. by Rev Mr.. Sherrard, Thurs
day noon. Miss Margaret Panncl 10 Mr.
q. a. Humphrey.
Mr. Douglas Macgre9r. OF Bonnie
Brae." II shipping a carload OF apples
this week 20 England.
A touch OF the grip IL blowing about
from the frosty mountain tops.
Mr. Austin SPOTS and wife have re-
turned 10 Richmond.
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FUNERdLS ~ LFNCHBURG.
Rev. T. 4. McFadden breaches Ills First
s.rmnn A succe-sfnl Operation.

LYNCHBURG. VA, Feb. Especial
The funeral services Of the late John d..
White. of Amherst. who died in Roanoke
last Friday took plact AT the Methodist
church in Madison At IL o'clock yester-
day morning. and were largely attended.
In addition TO the escort OF members OF
the Iron MOulders' Union and Knights OF
Pythias. OF ROant Ike. the lodge Of knights
OF this city attended.
The funeral services Of the late Henry
i. Watts, whose sad death from paralysis
occurred on Friday. took place from the
residence. No. b12 Court street, and We're
largely attended.
Rev. b.. r. MctadGen preached his first
sermon as pastor OF the First Presby-
terian church yesterday morning 10 e.
large congregation. and added 10 the
fayorah.. impression he created on his
first visit He said words could not
express tne heartfelt thanks of himself
and wife for the kindness and affection
shown rs the members Of the congre ga-
ton
The members of the church will give
the new pastor reception on Thursday
night.
Drs Terrlll and Lille performed sue
cessful operation yesterday in removing
a large tumOr from Mrs. Robert Cheat
ham.
Fred Gentry (colored), who is charged
with striking Mrs. O. \. Bondurant
was indicted by the grand jury Of the
Corporation Court to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04

The People Want Change In Election
Law.

WARSAW, VA. Feb. g. -Special-Mrs.
L. +. Garland. engaged in the mercan-
tile business al Touskey Bridge this
county has made an assignment 10 J. W.
ChHn, Jr.. for the benefit OF her credl-
tors.
Congressman w. \. Jones' new dwelling
is about completed and a very hand
some house II is-built on the colonial
style Of architecture with spacious
grounds, &c Mr.. Jones and family will
move into his new quarters when they
return from Washington.
Miss Es,elle Taylor has returned 10 her
home from Richmond
Hard times, la grippe, and measles are
quite prevalent in this section.
our people are patiently waiting 10 see
what changes. If any. the Legislature will
make in the present election law" The
walton law" or. as IL is generally called
here. The Litwalton Law" is i'm dis
favor, and If there is not some change
which will insure fairness our people win
want to know why
Mr.. w. Il. Omohundro and bride re-
turLed home Wednesday after an extend
ed bridal trip North.
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ALBLMARnE COUNTY coURr.
senator Hay Looking Up Constituents.
Death of AN Old Citizen.

Death Of an ODD Citizen.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, Feb. g.
Special. County Court convened this
morning at IL o'clock. Judge John NJ
White presiding. owing 10 the extremely
muddy condition Of the roads, on ac-
count OF recent heavy rains, very
small crowd was in attendance and con-
sequently but little business was trans
acted
Mr.. Jas. Hay. Of Madison county, Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress rom this
(the SEVENTH district. was on the court
green to-day. mingling among the peo-
pie, ana seemed 10 be meeting with a
warm reception.
He has many admirers In this section.
and is very popular in the district, and
his chances for Congress are very good.
He at present represents Madison, Or
ange, RappahannOck and Culpeper in
the Senate. Mr.. Hay has been Com
monwealth's Attorney OF Madison coun-
~ FOR fourteen years. and IS a very
prominent lawyer in that section.
Mr. a. II. Blakey died about Z o'clock
to-day at his residence on Grove street,
in the eightieth year OF his age
He was taken sick on Wednesday with
pneumonia, and grew worse each day up
TO the hour OF his death.
Mr.. A Il. Blakey was the Oldest men,
Der OF the Charlottesville bar He was
born in Greene county. and practiced law
I'm Madison and Greene Tor a number OF
wears. with his residence az Madison
Courthouse. He came 10 Charlottesville
in 1865. where he followed his profession
up 70 the time OF his death. He was
married twice. His first wife was Miss
Gray. OF Culpeper. and his second wife
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
BLAcK>roNE'S ronAcco mAREEr.
The whisky Fight is Waxing Warmer
Every Day.

BLACKSTONE, VA, Feb. Especial.
Favorable seasons FOR handling brought
large quantities Of tobacco to this mar
ket last week. Prices ruled higher than
for some years. and farmers were more
than pleased. II is said that specula-
tive orders have brought about large
part Of the advance. Highest price Tor
the week. SIS
The Female Institute concert. which
was TO have been held tonight, on ac-
count of an epidemic OF colds in the in
stitution, has been postponed TO next
week
Miss Page Osborne. OF Petersburg. who
has been visiting Mrs. r. +. Dillard,
has left for her home
Professor Coffman. OF the Hoge Acad-
envy. is spending a few days IN Rich
mond.
The whisky fight has been carried be-
fore the proper committee In the Legis-
lature. and " waxing warmer every day.
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NORFOLK NEWS.
a Pretty rarior Wedding-Tbe Chief of
Police Dtsguiscd AZ "a sailor

NORFOLK, VA. FEB. -Special.-At
3 o'clock this afternoon a very pretty
patOr wedding was solemn sed az the
hofte of Mrs, Harriet v Denly. AT No.
lVt Botetourt street. which had been
eattifullx decorated with palms ana
mil for the occasion
T1e contracting parties were the dapgh-
or kDf the mouse. Mss Eva b. Denly,
.nfvMr. DauiJ l.. rurner. son OF General
)af lei J Turner. Of Norfolk, and "A
re tber OF the faculty OF Harvard COL
gel The Officiating clergyman was Rev.
1ntrly ID. Tucker ID. ~. Of ST. Pauls
'roi tstant Episcopal church. The bridal
efk left this afternoon FOR Richmond,
I'D r. they Will spend a frY days with
ne1 lds before going 10 Cambridge.
~ fef-of- Police King. DISCUS "a as a
sl4f. visited several houses OF IN re-
~ Hast night and set up beer 10 the in
"a As result Elsie Mum. a white
014 uan was to-day sent 10 the grand
UI and indicted fOr selling liquor NTH
Il ID license, and on Sunday.
XII Peter Y. Smith. Wcll-knoWn
~ q lawyer OF this city. died day.
q an illness OF a few days /ag~t
= y-three years He Is survived by
and two children. The courts adj
ed in respect 10 his memory.
mass meeting Of citizens Of every
|nason-street Disciples church
brow night 10 endorse pc
u to the Legislature urR-
he passage Of the Bland bill prohib-
working on Sunday. The Aefho-
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was Mrs Walker. the widow OF Dr
Walker. of Orange county. Tie leaves
two sons-Alr James Blakoy, former
editor of the Jenersonian Republican.
and Mr. Johnson Blakey, a young law
yer of this city.
Mr. Douglas Howard. q wealthy far
mer. who resides near Hunters Lodge, IN
Fiuvanna county is extremely 900. He
is seyonty-tWo years OF age. and but little
hope is entertained by his friends OF
HIS recovery.
Mrs. Ann r. Morgan. who fied al her
residence ON jefferson street. Boo the
eighty-third year of her age. on saturday
was buried yesterday from the presby-
fariau church
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rnE snOEM4KER coLLEGE CASE
Two Bills by senator Kane stir Up the
Friends of Emory and Henry.

y
EMORY, VA, Feb. Especial. The
readers Of The Times are doubtless ia
miliar with the recent decision OF the
Supreme Court in the case Of Emory ana
Henry and Martha Washington Colleges
VS. Shoemaker College, Of Gate city,
Scott county, Va. which was chartered
March 1. 1891.
That the readers may understand this
decision, l will state briefly how the
case came before the Supreme Court.
Colonel Shoemaker. who died q short
time prior to the chartering Of the above
named college. in his Will set apart the
greater part of his estate for educational
purposes.
lie provided that the profits from such
estate should be used for the education
of poor white young men and women.
10 the extent of paying their tuition and
buying books.
lie further provided that they were 10
be educated in a college built at Gate
City. and that this college was 20 be-
be built on a certain lot.
In case no such college be built al Gate
City. these young men and women were
10 be educated at Emory and Henry
and Martha Washington Colleges. The
only lot that was mentioned by him as
n college lot was sold by Colonel Shoe
maker, and he provided for no other
lot.
on account Of this fact. Emory and
Henry and Martha Washington Colleges
petitioned the Circuit Court for con-
struction of the will. The construction
was i'm favor of Shoemaker College. An
appeal was taken, and the Supreme Court
reversed the decision OF the Circuit
Court. deciding unanimously that Emory
and Henry and Martha Washington Col
leges were entitled 10 the patronage
from Colonel Shoemaker's estate.
Your correspondent learns that Sena-
tor Kane from Scott county has intro
duced two bills In the Senate. which. II
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that her husband had gone 10 Radford
TO arrange 10 live there.
Hale's friends say he has never been
legally married 10 the woman who has
preferred the charge against him.
The Massie murder was one OF the
most mysterious that ever occurred. The
victim. who was a prominent citizen,
was knocked in the head at z o'clock
I'm the evening on one Of the principal
streets. and no clue TO his assailant
has ever been secured.
The womans story is not credited,
though the police are investigating the
matter and endeavoring TO apprehenl
Hale
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dist and Presbyterian preachers confer
ence to-day endorsed the bill.
Mr.. William stevens. a wealthy rf-
tired merchant, uied yesterday in his
cightieth year.
The County Court this term sentenced
eight prisoners TO the penitentiary.
Mr. VIM. Ives an aged and highly re-
spected citizen Of Portsmouth, died This
morning. lie was a prominent Mctho-
dist and Odd-Fenow. and leaves wife
and several children.
Mrs Margaret A. Bingley, a much
beloved lady of Portsmouth, died yes
tefdav and was buried to-day Mrs
Bingley was n native of Portsmouth, but
a few months ago, she returned 10
spend some time with her sister Mrs.
Mary A. Bingley, at No. ~ Court
street
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The saloon element got up a counter pc
tition TO the dry" and put I'm before
the same body in opposition. The bet
ter element of the community Is with
the "drys" i'm their efforts TO establish
prohibition or high license.
The discussion Of this question has so
engrossed our people that they have not
publicly declared themselves on the rae
ing question. ! do not doubt f1om pri-
vate conversations that the majority
favor the Maupin bill.
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4 EOANOkE SENSATION.
Woman scorned Turns Evidence on Her
Alleg Il Husband

ROANOKE. VA, Feo. 3.-spsciaI.-
Something of sensation was created
here this morning by a woman. who
informed the police that Jasper Hale.
who. she claimed. was her husband
committed the mysterious murder OF T
G.. Massie, five years ago.
Hale was married last night 10 six
teen-year-old girl. and, as soon as the
woman heard II she went 10 see the
chief OF police.
When an officer went 10 Hale's house
he was informed by the youthful bride
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-04
MINcHEsrER 10 rErLRsnURG.
survey Made for an Electric Line and Con
tracts Let for 'Iier.

Survey Made for an Electric Line and Con
tracts Let for Tier.
CENTRALIA, va, Feb Especial
The citizens of this part of the county
are just now highly elated over the late
evidences, which give assurance that they
are 10 have truly am electric line running
from Manchester 20 Petersburg.
I'm addition 90 the fact that the engi-
neers have been al work ou the route,
Messrs. Robertson and Jones have con-
tracted 10 furnish a large number of
ties TO be used In lbs construction.
The road will contribute much 10 the
prosperity of Chesterfield. whose real
value and adaptation for trucking has
never been fully appreciated. There
are many situations on the route where
vegetables can Doe raised exceedingly
early and abundanuy the soil
being of sandy loan. pre-
sentlng proper hillside exposures. and
fertile bottoms Already several enter
prises have been initiated. I'm anticipa-
ton of the facilities TO be offered in
the way of transportation.
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my voTte for the boy Of Virginia. Viz
DR. Battle In closing appealed 10 those
present 10 know n they We're with him
in this matter. did they wish 90 say 500
lf So would they risef Instantly the
vast thrOng sprang 10 their feet and
sang, God save the State"
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FREDLRIcKSGURG RETUAL.
The Fishing Season Has Opened on the
NaprahYuuock

kanpnhaHuock.
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Feb. g.
Special The Methodist revival closed
last night. There were twenty-three ado
ditions 10 the church.
Five more persons We're baptized last
night at the Baptist church
The valuable thoroughbred racer Elves,
the property OF Mr.. Charles W. Hur-
kamp, died last night of lockjaw
Superintendent OF Public Schools +.
NJ. Crutchheid is extremely ill
The fishing season has opened on the
Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. The
fish are running well. but only small
lots have been brought 10 this market
as yet. Shipments are being made regu-
larry to Washington and Baltimore.
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P'lrc, Boris To JOIN the Greek Church
SOFIA. Feb. alt ~ announced that
Prince Ferdinand. OF Bulgaria. viii for
mally proclaim the Z conversion OF his
eldest son. Prince Boris. 10 the Greek
church on February 9th.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-27

from India reported incomplete. In regard 10
b s na. and ss s n Sl1 VIII
ed The district reported affected ~ tae dToutn
wheat mainly November and the latter par; OF
irrigation is heavy and since tine last great famine IN
lsi'-is the area under Irrigation has Increased IRON,
wheat passage for Europe Increased for thu week
20 600 bush The English visible inerased 1899 600 bush
mates were made that "Bradsreets hgures tomorrow
tho %oSws, S we're Sr amrnns cars
lGi6 cars las, week and l.Iot cars last year lne
q g77.coo bush last Monday. Reports from the
growing crop continue fa'oabe lash The"s 4 Voc bush
including 10000 bush No northern. private terms;
private terms ss@o bush unsraded rsG private Terms
1900 bush uGsrasd spring private ted r%s s. a ao,e So
the Close at ssc over necember afoa,; pse-neer
aaoat. and No had 2c over December anoat 80.
cokN-The market for corn was very nm an , day
corn for sale the held the market closing
n At S pr Ssa e. n The s amount Of
Tor Europe increased last week sooo bush me o ,
BUSH lsS sgs1 me pyI2" 4.s wsg T T,
900 bush; Russia 10000 bush. and Danuoian ii2o~
bush Primary receipts to day were heavy. am2un W
laH Win, o" sspo @ re or $1,000 bush Arrivals chi
ear We. Isl cars and ssma Increase, s Gro bush
The cash market quiet. but steader SAILS We're re
and a5oW bush of yeow corn loce account, pss'e
terms No corn was quoted a, "a a., u"'e' OATS
Tn. market for rather Disappointing nee Ms
,f.,dv tone early 10 Western market and TINS ga
a little letter feeling locally. but the demand Whs ",
small and easily filled prices developing w"ak"l o" The
h. he close at "a isc net loss
priuarv o,cment liberal cash oats ~.e uu
ana easier sales o. 900 bush including lpp pua
No . white nc: 500 bush No white. &c f1"V 49,
and ungradrd white 23aslc a. i" 49, ir,,xed
Inic No oats quoted al :2ac elevator y, % "",a
ooa.c RyE-Market easier. quoted +'pff:vz ~
N Western; CARROTS State and western qIo''u ~" ~
800 HARLEY Market quiet rev ieeelhs quoeI uoi 80
osi ~ ~ Ruffalo Mailing quoted "snf"c a. 20 P,ai''y'
RICK " HEAT arkei easier; quoted o'v"V -
800. FLAXSEED- Market steady al no'2c J. '''
5000 bu h.
The quotations to-day the closing prc,s Iod we ye